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Trump signs 3 executive orders to advance AI

The orders mirror tenets outlined in the administration’s National AI Action Plan released earlier Wednesday.

Peraton questions loss of $1.5B Strategic Command program

The company is alleging a conflict-of-interest and raising concerns about how its proposal was evaluated.

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Veterans Affairs chooses joint venture for $276M data program contract

A joint venture of ThunderYard and Booz Allen Hamilton will work with VA on providing an ecosystem of data management tools to health care and benefits providers.

New OMB memo lays out GSA's plan to consolidate contracts

New rules are coming that will require agencies to use existing government-wide vehicles and best-in-class contracts before creating new ones.

State Department deputy Michael Rigas tapped as acting GSA head

Stephen Ehikian, who has served as the acting GSA administrator since Trump took office, will be staying on as deputy. Some in the agency speculate the change is due to DOGE fallout.

GAO pushes back on making losers pay for failed bid protests

The watchdog agency cites a lack of data and potential harm to competition in rejecting a congressional proposal.

GSA's vision for procurement is about having 'one wallet'

Stephen Ehikian, the General Services Administration's acting leader, compares how GSA wants to approach consolidated common goods and services purchasing to how bulk retail operates.

DOD seeks industry feedback on acquisition reform push

Small businesses are especially being asked to weigh in on action items stemming from President Trump's executive order on the matter.

House NDAA draft mandates database of contractors used in covert operations

The early stage defense bill draft would create an internal list of contractor clients that assist the U.S. military in its secret operations “to facilitate deconfliction and risk assessment.”

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GSA, Uber partner to cut travel costs for feds, military and select contractors

The partnership with Uber for Business has major implications for the federal workforce at home and abroad.

18 companies to continue protests over $60B VA IT contract

A new round in the legal battle over T4NG2 starts to take shape after a deadline passes for protesters to decide whether to continue or drop out.

FAA adds SAIC to 10-year technical, engineering contract

Science Applications International Corp. will continue its incumbency on the contract that covers systems engineering, software development and other services.

NATO seeks custom software tool to test cryptographic standards compliance

The alliance wants cost estimates for conformance testing tool as part of efforts to standardize key management across member nations.

T4NG2 protest case to continue as companies meet court deadlines

A new set of complaints and motions for judgment have been filed regarding the $60 billion Veterans Affairs Department IT vehicle.

Pentagon awards multiple companies $200M contracts for AI tools

Anthropic, Google, OpenAI and xAI will compete for task orders under a new DOD vehicle focused on national security challenges.

GDIT books $143M Navy electronic warfare contract

The company will develop and deploy new solutions for a variety of platforms including aircraft and drones.