Contracts

Space Force picks a dozen for $237M tech development, demonstration contract

The service branch wants to establish a base of commercial spacecraft suppliers that can supply systems on a more rapid turn.

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Here are the tech takeaways from Trump’s budget proposal

The White House has suggested sweeping reductions to many civilian agencies, though it promises to maintain investments in emerging technologies.

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GSA’s new procurement strategy challenges the reseller ecosystem

Skepticism about OneGov is emerging as the government pushes for more direct relationships with original equipment manufacturers.

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IRS chooses 6 for $181M system testing support pact

Awardees will work with the agency to help carry out a “Final Integration Test,” which is intended to be all-encompassing and the last check before tax filing season begins.

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VA tech panel’s top Democrat worries layoffs will harm EHR rollout

Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., is concerned that staffing vacancies, coupled with the department’s reduction in force plans, will put “more pressure onto the VA to execute on an expedited calendar for implementation” of its new EHR system.

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Booz Allen wins $743M cloud app modernization job

For this portion of its Cloud One Next program, the Air Force seeks help in analyzing what applications should move to a cloud environment and how to do so.

Opinion

ANALYSIS: GSA's new procurement strategy begins with consumer tech

The General Services Administration's push to become the government's single buyer for most IT products and services starts with a focus on some of the most common tools we use in our daily lives.

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Army wants tougher, more mobile workstations for geospatial-intel

The Geospatial-Intelligence Workstation-Tactical program's goals include bringing capabilities to the tactical edge and helping battlefield commanders make better, quicker decisions.

Companies

Apex, True Anomaly detail next steps after their Series C capital rounds

Both of these three-year-old space startups are looking to scale up their production postures as blueprints for programs like the Golden Dome missile defense system start to emerge.

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House lawmakers diverge on DOGE but point to bipartisanship on federal tech

Many of the witnesses opted not to discuss DOGE’s high-profile, controversial work on government tech and data during a Tuesday hearing.

Companies

VTG acquires radio frequency tech provider

VTG now employs 1,500 people and grows its intelligence community footprint with this acquisition.

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GSA unveils new unified procurement strategy

The General Services Administration aims to streamline the federal buyer-seller relationship with the launch of the new initiative.

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Air Force seeks innovation around geospatial intelligence

The service branch renews its call for white papers to improve planning and decision-making by using advanced imagery analysis.

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Transportation Department seeks contractor to manage military supply ship system

The Maritime Administration launches market research for a data management contract for the 60-vessel Ready Reserve Force.

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National AI Action plan should expand open-source offerings, respondents say

During the open comment period, a multitude of entities — from private sector to academic research bodies — touted the benefits of a robust open-source AI ecosystem.

Companies

Operations, finance and growth leadership moves across the market

One of the GovCon market's main publicly-traded companies hires a new chief human resources officer and three board appointments also feature.

Companies

How CACI aligns with the Pentagon's change in software direction

In talking with Wall Street, CACI International CEO John Mengucci breaks down how the company sees opportunities in the Defense Department's push for agile software acquisition.

Companies

Cyber champion Robert Metzger dies after cancer battle

The defense industry is mourning the loss of a legal expert, widely known as the "Godfather of CMMC," whose work on supply chain security helped shape national standards.

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Connolly, top Democrat on oversight panel, will ‘soon’ leave post due to worsening cancer diagnosis

Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., has led criticism of the Trump administration’s attempts to overhaul federal agencies.