Companies
Space, tech and growth leadership moves across the market
A pair of executive appointments at blue chip defense hardware companies also feature, plus two board appointments at one of the market's largest nonprofits.
Contracts
New defense law helps NGA fend off contract protest
Agency uses 2023 authority to justify a sole-source award to Palantir to move its GARNET platform into production.
Companies
Tech, finance and operations leadership moves across the market
Also featured in this roundup: a new president for a major Energy Department-focused joint venture that helps operate the U.S.' only tritium plant.
Contracts
DOD launches microelectronics research, development recompete
In keeping with past versions, the Defense Microelectronics Activity has structured the new contract to be broad in scope as it looks to bring in more modern computer chips for military systems.
Contracts
Navy chooses 41 for $249M acquisition lifecycle contract
Awardees will be responsible for carrying out analytical, technical and managerial efforts that aid in sensitive activities.
Contracts
Air Force reboots $12B systems integration contract
BAE Systems and Guidehouse have waged a back-and-forth battle for the 18-year contract. but now the Air Force is starting over with a new sources sought notice.
Contracts
Army unveils second solicitation for $4B in R&D recompetes
This is for the unrestricted portion of the so-called D3I2 vehicle that focuses on research work in space, high-altitude and missile defense.
Contracts
Air Force scraps $12B Sentinel systems integration contract
After repeated protests, the Air Force decided to cancel the program to start anew instead of re-evaluating proposals.
Contracts
GAO sides with BAE in latest dispute over $12B weapons support contract
The 18-year ISC 2.0 contract is now back to the Air Force for a second time after another successful protest.
Companies
Growth, operational and tech leadership moves across the market
Plus a former Air Force secretary and intelligence agency director join the boards at two blue chip defense hardware companies.
Contracts
Army moves toward second solicitation for $4B in R&D services recompetes
This is for the full-and-open portion of a contract vehicle used to acquire research-and-development services for global space, missile defense and high-altitude missions.
Contracts
BAE challenges loss of $12B nuclear weapon support contract
BAE Systems and Guidehouse are fighting to manage the retirement of the Minuteman III missile and deployment of its replacement.
Contracts
Air Force switches award of $12B nuclear weapon support recompete
Guidehouse emerges as the winner of this re-evaluation after having successfully protested for at least a second chance.
Companies
BAE gets clearance to close Ball Aerospace buy
The companies say they will be "executing steps in the coming days" to complete the transaction.
Contracts
L3Harris takes fight for $500M contract to court
L3Harris Technologies now wants a federal judge to hear its argument against NASA's choice of Ball Aerospace for the satellite technology award.
Contracts
L3Harris loses bid for $500M NASA satellite contract
The Government Accountability Office rejects all arguments over the award that went to Ball Aerospace.
Opinion
First CHIPS Act award signals start of U.S. semiconductor push
The Commerce Department chose a major defense hardware maker as recipient number one of CHIPS For America grant money, which certainly will go across multiple industries that are of importance to public sector.
Contracts
Army unveils first draft for $4B in R&D services recompetes
Small businesses are the intended audience for this draft solicitation but the Army is working on a second contract for a full-and-open competition next year.
Companies
BAE's US subsidiary elevates new finance leader
BAE Systems Inc. promotes a new senior vice president of finance as the executive currently in that role plans to retire after three decades at the company.
Companies