Contracts
Naval Research Lab opens proposal window for satellite software operation contract
The Naval Research Laboratory wants support for the software's IT and cybersecurity aspects as well.
Opinion
Five ways smaller GovCons can use AI to win more – and better – business
Modern tools can level the playing field and help smaller firms boost win rates, cut proposal costs and punch above their weight, writes Unanet’s Steve Karp.
Contracts
Veterans Affairs previews contact center infrastructure competition
A single task order will support 140 million annual calls from veterans, including crisis services, across 62 call centers.
Contracts
Salesforce pitches AI agents as the government sheds staff
Amid the White House’s ongoing push to reduce the federal workforce, one Salesforce executive predicted that “government will be the largest users of agentic technologies of any industry."
Contracts
OPM releases final solicitation for government-wide HR modernization contract
The 10-year contract opportunity comes months after the Office of Personnel Management canceled a sole-source award to Workday following complaints about a lack of competition.
Contracts
GSA’s FAR Overhaul gives contracting officers new flexibility to use innovative contract types
The latest changes to Part 15 eliminate deviation requirements, allowing contracting officers to structure deals without senior-level approvals.
Contracts
The shutdown isn’t hitting everyone equally. Politics and geography may help explain why
Nearly half of respondents in a recent survey said that shutdown firings of federal employees would harm their communities.
Contracts
General Dynamics awarded $309M WTC health program support contract
The World Trade Center Health Program provides treatment for those suffering health conditions as a result of exposure to airborne toxins or other hazards resulting from the 2001 attacks.
Companies
Anduril acquires infrared camera manufacturer
This is Anduril’s 10th acquisition since it opened for business in 2017.
Companies
Defense services companies face ‘structural issues’ as tech disruptors surge
Artificial intelligence displacement and higher acquisition prices threaten the growth model that has sustained industry leaders for two decades.
Contracts
Navy starts the bidding for $500M C4ISR engineering contract
The Navy is seeking an industry partner to help manage and execute programs and sponsored projects.
Companies
Valiant hires former J&J exec Mattingly as CEO
Valiant has been owned by investment firm The GC Companies since 2017.
Companies
WT 360: Tria Federal and its pair of priority areas
Tim Borchert and Atchut Kanthamani, respectively chief executive and president of Tria Federal, join to go over the company’s push to be a more formidable midsized competitor in the health and public safety markets.
Companies
Defense industry must embrace speed and innovation, Austin says
The former defense secretary cites lessons from the war in Ukraine and warns about the risk of slow procurement and production gaps.
Companies
The Netherlands joins US Air Force’s robot wingman program
The U.S. ally also agreed to develop small drones for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance with General Atomics.
Companies
Sev1Tech secures $49M Marine Corps task order for cyber and network operations support
The company will provide lifecycle support to the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic and expand its presence in Charleston, South Carolina.
Contracts
Army to test next-gen C2 prototype for the second time since July contract award
How the service is revamping not just its command and control software, but how it develops systems in general.
Companies
Lentech appoints Einfalt as interim CEO, Dillahay steps down
Paul Dillahay is a senior executive at DigitalNet.ai, the new artificial intelligence company founded by serial entrepreneur Ken Bajaj that Lentech is also partnering with.
Contracts
Proposed FAR changes remove contractor diversity requirements, keep disability rules
The new language follows one of President Trump’s first executive orders to eliminate diversity requirements in federal contracts.
Companies