Contracts
FAR overhaul targets risk-averse acquisition culture
Larry Allen, the General Services Administrator's chief acquisition officer, says regulatory changes must be paired with leadership support for innovation.
Contracts
Trump’s commercial procurement push derails fight over $365M Army contract
The cancellation of SETA III likely ends a year-long protest battle at U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
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Contracts
Federal agencies can resume mass layoffs, Supreme Court rules
Many agencies across government are expected to swiftly implement workforce cuts.
Opinion
What a successful federal zero trust implementation looks like
Beau Hutto, vice president of federal at Netskope, lays out three major steps for companies to take for themselves in zero trust before translating those benefits to their customers.
Companies
Beyond reseller pacts: How government contractors are building strategic tech partnerships
New alliances involving Accenture, Palantir, Science Applications International Corp. and ServiceNow reflect a broader industry shift in how commercial innovation is delivered to federal agencies.
Contracts
Army aims to quadruple Patriot missile procurement
Move comes amid conflict with Iran, questions about aid to Ukraine.
Companies
Saalex acquires avionics software specialist
Saalex has gradually moved eastward through acquisitions like this one and a move of its corporate headquarters from Southern California.
Contracts
VA backs down on mass layoffs, will cut 30K through attrition only
Following significant pushback, VA is reversing course on its plan for widespread RIFs while still promising some staffing reductions.
Contracts
Boeing wins $2.8B Space Force contract for nuclear communications satellites
The Evolved Strategic Satellites will provide jam-resistant communications to support U.S. nuclear command and control systems.
Contracts
Feds launch five-year contract to enhance tracking of Gulf oil spill restoration efforts
A web-based system provides ongoing oversight of ecosystem restoration and how settlement funds are being spent.
Contracts
DOD gets millions for cyber capabilities under GOP reconciliation package
The law’s vast cuts to Medicaid, however, are putting rural healthcare groups on high alert.
Contracts
GSA announces new Oracle OneGov agreement
Oracle’s cloud and software license offerings will be available to federal agencies at a discounted rate.
Podcasts
WT 360: Nextgov/FCW’s David DiMolfetta on Iran, cyber and the Salt Typhoon breach
David DiMolfetta, our Nextgov/FCW colleague who covers all things cyber, jumps in to explain how U.S. government agencies are monitoring Iran’s cyber activities and why a major intrusion into telecommunications networks keeps getting worse.
Companies
B&A acquires Hexagon Federal’s defense, intelligence portfolio
The transaction gives B&A access to more contract vehicles and geospatial expertise.
Companies
Boeing's new defense leader and more leadership moves across the market
Major hires and promotions involving operations, corporate development and human resources functions also feature.
Companies
Trump nominates Ryan Cote to serve as VA’s new IT chief
Cote previously served as the Department of Transportation’s CIO for two years during the first Trump administration.
Contracts
OPM schedules industry engagement event to talk HR modernization
The Office of Personnel Management, Office of Management and Budget, and General Services Administration are all involved in this discussion on how to get a new human resources system in place by the end of 2028.
Opinion
The missing link in America's National Cybersecurity Strategy
Jordan Burris, former chief of staff to the federal CIO in the first Trump Administration, explains what's missing from our national cybersecurity strategy and why long-standing digital identity issues need to be addressed.
Contracts
Palantir challenges DIA's sole-source contract plan
The company argues federal acquisition laws require the Defense Intelligence Agency conduct a competition, echoing the 2016 court win involving an Army contract.
Companies