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It would take the Pentagon months to replace Anthropic’s AI tools: sources
AI maker digs in with Thursday statement rejecting DOD pleas for unfettered use.
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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.
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Federal CIO tapped for dual-hatted role at GSA
Greg Barbaccia will serve as the acting Technology Transformation Services director and senior advisor to the administrator at GSA, while its previous lead, Thomas Shedd, will remain with the agency in another role.
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Five companies protest exclusion from NASA’s $60B SEWP VI competition
Rulings are expected in late May and that timeline could force NASA to extend the current SEWP V contract beyond the current April 30 expiration date.
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FAA launches competition to modernize aging IT portfolio
The Federal Aviation Administration is using a challenge-based acquisition strategy that will require vendors to demonstrate, not just describe, their approach.
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GAO backs Army’s sole-source extension to KBR’s LOGCAP contract
A challenge by an Amentum-Parsons joint venture fell short after the Government Accountability Office found the Army’s justification for a $3.1 billion extension as reasonable.
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MAG Aerospace loses OCI protest in $96M Army contract
The Army found no issues and signed a waiver that killed a key aspect of MAG's argument.
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Marines will use Air Force-tailored drone to help develop its robot wingman
General Atomics joins a CCA effort highlighted as a top priority in the Corps’ new aviation plan.
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