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Energy announces $352M in funding for frontier science

The agency will make funding available to research teams looking to solve the scientific challenges underpinning next-generation energy technologies.

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One SEWP VI protest down, nine remain

NASA's corrective action on METGreen Solutions signals the agency may need to resolve more challenges to stay on schedule in awarding the IT vehicle.

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A solicitation misreading knocked these joint ventures out of OASIS+

A federal judge upholds the disqualification of two ventures that submitted only one qualifying project instead of two, a mistake scores of other unsuccessful bidders also made in pursuit of the professional services vehicle.

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SEWP VI protests grow to 10

Two more companies have filed challenges after their proposals were eliminated from consideration for the IT vehicle.

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What rights do AI companies have in government contracts?

It depends on the acquisition pathway, the contract type and the contract terms.

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Trump directs government to ‘immediately cease’ using Anthropic technology

Ban follows AI firm’s refusal to enable mass surveillance, autonomous weapons.

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Booz Allen wins $697M Army training support contract

The service branch's Mission Command Training Program falls under the direction of the Army chief of staff.

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The FAR overhaul rewrote the rules, but now comes the hard part

Changing the compliance mindset of acquisition professionals will determine whether the wholesale changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation lives up to the promise.

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Lawmakers from both parties back data center permitting reform

Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., estimates the U.S. will need “about 85 gigawatts [more] a year in order to keep pace with our demand.”

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Air Force Research Lab seeks more national approach for innovation

Lab officials give a first glimpse at how they want to expand on a pilot program for turning dual-use technology into operational capability.

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NASA seeks IBM partner to manage agency's software portfolio

A new draft statement of work reveals how dependent the space agency is on Big Blue’s products and services.

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Air Force reaches deal with Northrop to expand B-21 production

The Pentagon wants to spend $4.5 billion in bomber-related reconciliation funds this year alone.

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CGI Federal lands $64M EPA contract to modernize financial systems

The award expands Momentum ERP platform with artificial intelligence and automation capabilities.

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GSA finalizes first round of Polaris woman-owned pool awards

The General Services Administration goes with nearly four dozen as official winners for this portion of the massive government-wide IT vehicle.

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DISA's $201M browser contract shows resellers still have a role to play

The competition to help manage cloud browser isolation infrastructure requires bidders to be authorized resellers of Menlo Security's products.

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SEWP VI protests climb to eight

The Government Accountability Office will not make rulings until late May, which may force NASA to extend the current version of the popular IT vehicle.

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New Army office aims to quickly develop and scale soldier ideas

Pathway for Innovation and Technology will connect rapid-acquisition hubs to program chiefs.

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State Department clears last protest, finalizes awards for $10B Evolve IT vehicle

Nearly a dozen companies claimed spots in more than one functional category of the enterprise IT vehicle.

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Contract reviews continue at OMB, official says

Deputy Director for Management Eric Ueland emphasized the need for CIOs to be empowered “at the beginning of conversations” for IT contracts.