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DIU sets up shop in Chicago

The Defense Department's tech innovation arm is expanding with a new midwest office.

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VA developing clearinghouse contract for healthcare transactions

Veterans Affairs wants help in transmitting millions of healthcare transactions to the payer community.

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L3Harris continues legacy F-18 work for Canada's air force

L3Harris Technologies takes in a $482 million contract extension that continues its 35-year support of Canada's Hornet fighter jet fleet.

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NASA preps final solicitation for $700M engineering contract

Bidding is expected to start next month for a $700 million NASA engineering services contract supporting a wide range of space flight programs.

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NASA chooses 6 firms for satellite communications development funds

Awardees are tasked with demonstrating systems and solutions for providing high-rate and high-capacity two-way communications to users.

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Protest fight over $2B DHA contract enters third round

The Defense Health Agency has now chosen Peraton three times over a $2 billion IT infrastructure contract and also faced protests in each instance, including this latest one.

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NASA to save mission safety contract for women-owned businesses

NASA expects proposals next week for a safety and mission assurance contract that is reserved for women-owned small businesses.

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GSA launches AI challenge inspired by pandemic needs

The General Services Administration is looking for contractors to build out federal AI tech in response to COVID-19.

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Where CACI succeeded in its TSA IT infrastructure protest

The Government Accountability Office explains how it sided with CACI International's argument that the company properly scored in a bid to keep a $343 million Transportation Security Agency IT contract.

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The Army eyes finish line for Microsoft Office 365 migration

Army CIO Raj Iyer said he expects classified and unclassified migrations to wrap up by 2025.

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Federal procurement featured in new equity action plans

Improving access to federal contracting vehicles and supporting small, disadvantaged businesses are key parts in the equity action plans released by agencies on April 14.

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Defense companies aren’t seeking reprieve from inflation … yet 

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said the department has not received an “influx” of equitable adjustment requests.

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GSA aims for greener IT contracts by adding sustainability criteria

The General Service Administration’s new contracting language is one tool for the agency to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.  

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CACI wins round one in fight to keep $343M TSA IT contract

CACI International successfully argues the Transportation Security Agency made errors in choosing a competitor to manage IT infrastructure used by airports.

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A new regulation will bolster procurement for tribal businesses

The Interior Department’s final rule advances the president’s executive order on equity.

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Federal contractors could soon have to disentangle themselves completely from Russia 

A top House oversight Democrat says her bill limiting contracts with companies operating in Russia during the Ukraine war would supplement existing sanctions. 

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GSA to launch new BPA focusing on cloud technologies

The General Services Administration will roll out a new blanket purchase agreement to provide federal agencies with commercial cloud offerings as it seeks to reduce burden on government buyers – and administration costs for providers.

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Central Command wants to open classified doors to academics

Central Command and the Air Force want a university partner to work on a range of technical challenges. Contractors need to watch this one as a catalyst for new opportunities.

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Guidehouse challenges NSA contract requirements

The National Security Agency wants help with its human resources operations, but Guidehouse argues that requirements in the solicitation are restricting competition.