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FBI removes Accenture employee after missed security patch led to breach
The bureau’s cyber chief blamed the person’s failure to apply an available fix for an intrusion that may have exposed sensitive employee information.
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Veterans Affairs tests the market for Microsoft alternatives
The department is looking at the prices of replacement products for its 540,000-user enterprise stack. But with a short turnaround time, Microsoft likely still has an inside track.
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Justice agrees to take another look at $1B asset forfeiture support contract
A joint venture of Amentum and Science Applications International Corp. has two decades of incumbency, but a challenger is questioning the fairness of the Justice Department's evaluation of recompete bids.
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Blackstone's new defense tech company and more capital markets action to highlight
This roundup of transactions across the landscape also includes three venture rounds and two "SPAC" arrangements to take companies public.
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NASA makes 16 awards for $1.4B consolidated logistics pact
The space agency set up this blanket purchase agreement to move away from 10 separate center-level contracts.
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GSA memo to set AI-specific acquisition rules
The language includes changes some industry groups have requested through a public comment period and will go into effect Oct. 19.
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Leidos wins $672M airport security equipment recompete
Leidos won the original iteration of this Transportation Security Administration contract in 2021.
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Navy picks 7 for $828M business support recompete
The Navy uses this contract to acquire business management support services for its personnel, manpower and training initiatives.
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DISA takes second shot at expanding Leidos' Enclave contract
After a protest sank its first attempt, the Defense Information Systems Agency says two dozen companies responded to a market research notice and only Leidos could do the job.
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Navy takes first step to craft NGEN network hardware recompete
The service branch wants to incorporate commercial supply chain practices into its IT product delivery function that must support a user base of 1 million personnel.
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GAO clears the protest deck for $50B Army MAPS vehicle
The watchdog agency five remaining challenges, including a set of four that questioned the self-scoring process and consolidation of requirements for the professional services contract.
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Trax loses White Sands protest, but judge hits government over AI disclosures
The Army tested an artificial intelligence tool on the $450 million competition, and its outputs reached evaluators and the contracting officer. The government did not provide many details on that until the judge pressed.
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Army awards counterdrone contracts worth more than $4B
But there’s room for more—up to $7 billion.
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Google extends Gemini OneGov deal into November
All three OneGov partnerships that were set to expire at the end of September are continuing under either an extension or a new agreement.
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ICE starts to explore AI, data strategy support contract
Immigration and Customs Enforcement's production environment now needs ongoing operations-and-maintenance support and continued enhancement.
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Amentum wins $572M NORAD warning system contract
The North American Aerospace Defense Command uses this system to determine the nature of launches and attacks from adversaries.
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General Dynamics IT keeps Army field support work with $510M award
The five-year task order covers logistics, sustainment and maintenance of Army command, control, communications, cyber, ISR and medical systems at 190 locations worldwide.
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White House launches AI-powered ‘America.gov’ digital front door
The president signed an executive order at the event requiring agencies to integrate many of their services with the new website.
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DHA embarks on health data management contract strategy
The Defense Health Agency wants industry's ideas for working with clinical, administrative, operational, financial, scheduling, encounter, assessment, document and analytics data.
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