Contracts
Pentagon will ‘open the door’ to more companies for next major cloud contract
The Pentagon’s tech chief said JWCC Next will look a little different than its $9 billion predecessor.
Pentagon halts $15B Advana recompete draft solicitation
DOD was previously looking to bring in new vendors to support its Advana data-analytics platform through a potential 10-year, $15 billion Advancing Artificial Intelligence Multiple Award Contract.
Navy chooses 7 for $240M training support contract
Awardees will aid the Navy's largest shore command, which bases 24,000 uniformed and civilian personnel around the world.
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.
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.
Agencies to ‘redouble’ efforts to rightsize their workforces following Supreme Court ruling, White House official says
Agencies are still finalizing decisions on whether they have "too many people in the wrong place," official says.
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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