Contracts

SAIC loses protest fight over $1.4B Army contract it once held

GAO denies challenge to CASTLE-NET award, leaving Accenture Federal Services in place to modernize the Corps of Engineers' IT, cybersecurity and information management services.

Navy wants a single budget system — and wants the software maker to run it

A new sources sought notice sidelines traditional GovCon primes in favor of an OEM-led approach.

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Navy preps small businesses for aircraft systems integration recompete

The service branch sketches out a rough timeline for the draft solicitation and indicates it is looking close at President Trump's fixed-price contracting executive order.

GAO denies E-Logic's protest over SEWP VI elimination

Conflicting product information in the company's proposal spreadsheet cost it a spot on the contract vehicle.

Air Force Research Lab seeks small businesses for rapid innovation support

AFRL's Center for Rapid Innovation focuses on addressing urgent operational needs in 24 months or less.

Second company withdraws protest against Army MAPS contract

Seven protests remain active as the Army is signaling another extension of the proposal deadline for this $50 billion professional services vehicle.

Protests paint troubling picture of Army MAPS contract

The $50 billion professional services vehicle faces multiple complaints about ambiguities, restrictions on competition and inadequate information.

By Light wins $298M DISA secure browser recompete

The company will continue working with the Defense Information Systems Agency to protect end users from malicious code or content while using the Internet.

DOD builds framework for faster development and deployment of cruise missiles

Agreements with Anduril, CoAspire, Leidos and Zone 5 help show the Defense Department's willingness to work with new entrants.

Navy awards $349M unmanned maritime support contract

Navy leaders set up the contract in part to drive further development and maturation of the systems, plus their underlying technologies.

Golden Dome's key questions to determine its success

John Plumb, a former assistant defense secretary for space policy, laid out some of those factors at a WT Power Breakfast and affordability is one of them for this missile defense system.

Air Force taps Salesforce’s Army contract for personnel modernization work

The enterprise license agreement is part of a $5.6 billion vehicle and will bring agentic artificial intelligence to workforce and logistics management.

GovCon market grew in 2025, but challenges are mounting

Deltek’s newest Clarity report finds contractors navigating cost pressures, compliance demands and a widening gap in artificial intelligence governance.

The Army wants to reinvent how it feeds soldiers in the field

A new sources sought notice targets alternative protein technologies as a means to reduce logistics burdens and strengthen supply chain resilience.

Army extends MAPS deadline on same day proposals were due

More companies file protests as the Army amends its solicitation and pushes the deadline for bids to May 20.

NRC seeks research foundation for AI regulation in nuclear plants

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hire a contractor to help map out cybersecurity risks and identify gaps in existing guidance.

Air Force wraps up awards for $866M advisory, assistance contract

The National Air and Space Intelligence Center hires four contractors to aid its work in looking at air, space, missile and cyber issues.