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Meta offers agencies access to its open source AI models through OneGov deal
The agreement will allow government customers to use Meta’s Llama models, which are already publicly available, with the assurance that they meet federal requirements.
Podcasts
WT 360: All about pathways for tech talent into the public sector
Arun Gupta, chief executive of NobleReach Foundation, says having more 'dual citizens' of industry and government will help people understand both sides of the ecosystem and attract more talent.
Contracts
GovCIO wins $865M Air Force communications contract after protracted protest battle
The CTSS V contract, first awarded in 2024, will support 90,000 personnel across the Southern Command.
Contracts
Air Force taps 33 companies for $980M automatic test systems contract
The pool of companies will compete for task orders to provide computer-controlled diagnostic equipment to test military aircraft and weapons systems.
Companies
Pentagon bans tech vendors from using China-based personnel following a ProPublica investigation
The Defense Department has tightened cybersecurity requirements for its cloud services providers. The changes come after ProPublica revealed how Microsoft’s use of China-based engineers left sensitive government
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ManTech wins $910M contract to provide U.S. Southern Command with IT services
The seven-year deal will modernize networks and lay the groundwork for AI deployments across the command.
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Peraton loses GAO protest over $1.5B STRATCOM IT contract
Challenges to the evaluation and an allegation of an organizational conflict of interest fell short; GDIT cleared to move forward with the work.
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US rolls toward a 'terrible' government shutdown, no exit ramp in sight
As lawmakers dig in, federal employees face mounting uncertainty over pay, operations and the ripple effects of another prolonged funding lapse.
Companies
The Pentagon’s new startup focus is pushing established companies to try new strategies
Older firms are finding ways to partner with tomorrow’s defense stars.
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Army seeks electronic warfare services through new RAPTER contract
A must-attend industry day is planned for next month at Fort Huachuca.
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GSA’s OneGov strategy won’t be a one-hit wonder, officials say
The agency’s plans for OneGov are “constantly evolving,” officials say, but the agency aims to create lasting partnerships with industry.
Companies
How CASE sees custom as evergreen in software development
Some level of refactoring and engineering will always be needed to make commercial software work for agencies. Here is how this AE Industrial-backed company is looking at opportunities there.
Contracts
USDA faces nine protests over Stratus cloud on-ramp process
Several companies are challenging their removal from the competition for spots on a contract to provide cloud integration services.
Contracts
Northrop Grumman wins $972M Air Force contract
The company will support modeling and simulation efforts for the Air Force and other parts of the Defense Department.
Opinion
Beyond base models: Why vertical AI will define the next decade of federal tech
As AI adoption accelerates, agencies face a pivotal choice: stick with commoditized base models or invest in vertical AI systems built for government missions.
Contracts
Special Operations Command completes recompete of $2.4B TREX with four awards
The command uses the contract to buy a variety of products and services related to intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
Companies
Salesforce launches new business unit for national security customers
Missionforce represents a “deepening” of services and relationships with defense, intelligence and aerospace agencies, according to Kendall Collins, who has been appointed CEO of Government Cloud, including the new business unit.
Opinion
From dreams to despair: the human cost of political ignorance
Ruthless workforce reductions are destroying careers and critical initiatives; it’s time for compassionate leadership, writes management consultant Mike Lisagor.
Companies
Tech, finance and operations leadership moves across the market
Plus a former federal chief information officer returns to the industry she worked in as a board of directors member.
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