Contracts

CGI, Google team to upgrade FAA’s pilot alert system

The Notice to Airmen system gives pilots information about hazards and will become cloud-based through this partnership.

Army awards $499M geospatial tech development contract

The Army doubles the pool of awardees for this new iteration of its Geospatial Research, Integration, Development and Support program.

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GAO says SAIC can still compete for command, control prototype contract

Lockheed Martin alleged an organizational conflict-of-interest at Science Applications International Corp., but an investigation by the Air Force found nothing objectionable.

Pentagon seeks input on plan to streamline software authorizations

A new request for information follows a promise made by Katie Arrington to overhaul how the Defense Department runs its authority-to-operate process.

Trump administration releases first wave of acquisition regulation changes

This set of revisions would significantly shrink the Federal Acquisition Regulation, as well as empower contracting officers and acquisition teams to use their "business judgment" in pushing innovation.

‘Gimmicks’: GOP lawmakers slam Trump’s ‘trillion-dollar’ defense-spending proposal

White House claims of a 13% increase rest on unusual budgetary maneuvers, not a higher DOD topline.

Space Force picks a dozen for $237M tech development, demonstration contract

The service branch wants to establish a base of commercial spacecraft suppliers that can supply systems on a more rapid turn.

Here are the tech takeaways from Trump’s budget proposal

The White House has suggested sweeping reductions to many civilian agencies, though it promises to maintain investments in emerging technologies.

GSA’s new procurement strategy challenges the reseller ecosystem

Skepticism about OneGov is emerging as the government pushes for more direct relationships with original equipment manufacturers.

IRS chooses 6 for $181M system testing support pact

Awardees will work with the agency to help carry out a “Final Integration Test,” which is intended to be all-encompassing and the last check before tax filing season begins.

VA tech panel’s top Democrat worries layoffs will harm EHR rollout

Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., is concerned that staffing vacancies, coupled with the department’s reduction in force plans, will put “more pressure onto the VA to execute on an expedited calendar for implementation” of its new EHR system.

Booz Allen wins $743M cloud app modernization job

For this portion of its Cloud One Next program, the Air Force seeks help in analyzing what applications should move to a cloud environment and how to do so.

Army wants tougher, more mobile workstations for geospatial-intel

The Geospatial-Intelligence Workstation-Tactical program's goals include bringing capabilities to the tactical edge and helping battlefield commanders make better, quicker decisions.

House lawmakers diverge on DOGE but point to bipartisanship on federal tech

Many of the witnesses opted not to discuss DOGE’s high-profile, controversial work on government tech and data during a Tuesday hearing.

GSA unveils new unified procurement strategy

The General Services Administration aims to streamline the federal buyer-seller relationship with the launch of the new initiative.

Air Force seeks innovation around geospatial intelligence

The service branch renews its call for white papers to improve planning and decision-making by using advanced imagery analysis.

Transportation Department seeks contractor to manage military supply ship system

The Maritime Administration launches market research for a data management contract for the 60-vessel Ready Reserve Force.