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

Axiom Space hires NASA, BWXT vet as CEO

Axiom Space is one of three recipients of Space Act Agreements to vie for the International Space Station replacement.