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GAO pushes back on making losers pay for failed bid protests

The watchdog agency cites a lack of data and potential harm to competition in rejecting a congressional proposal.

  • By Nick Wakeman

GSA's vision for procurement is about having 'one wallet'

Stephen Ehikian, the General Services Administration's acting leader, compares how GSA wants to approach consolidated common goods and services purchasing to how bulk retail operates.

  • By Ross Wilkers

DOD seeks industry feedback on acquisition reform push

Small businesses are especially being asked to weigh in on action items stemming from President Trump's executive order on the matter.

  • By Ross Wilkers
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GSA, Uber partner to cut travel costs for feds, military and select contractors

The partnership with Uber for Business has major implications for the federal workforce at home and abroad.

  • By Frank Konkel

18 companies to continue protests over $60B VA IT contract

A new round in the legal battle over T4NG2 starts to take shape after a deadline passes for protesters to decide whether to continue or drop out.

  • By Nick Wakeman

FAA adds SAIC to 10-year technical, engineering contract

Science Applications International Corp. will continue its incumbency on the contract that covers systems engineering, software development and other services.

  • By Ross Wilkers
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NATO seeks custom software tool to test cryptographic standards compliance

The alliance wants cost estimates for conformance testing tool as part of efforts to standardize key management across member nations.

  • By Nick Wakeman

T4NG2 protest case to continue as companies meet court deadlines

A new set of complaints and motions for judgment have been filed regarding the $60 billion Veterans Affairs Department IT vehicle.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Pentagon awards multiple companies $200M contracts for AI tools

Anthropic, Google, OpenAI and xAI will compete for task orders under a new DOD vehicle focused on national security challenges.

  • By Frank Konkel

Three more protesters drop out of T4NG2 case

But 22 protests remain open in federal court as a Monday deadline looms for decisions on whether or not to continue their arguments regarding the $60 billion Veterans Affairs Department IT vehicle.

  • By Nick Wakeman

When the cloud eats your contract: a cautionary tale from GAO

A failed protest by MetTel is an example of how some long-standing market players risk being sidelined by federal modernization.

  • By Nick Wakeman

FAR overhaul targets risk-averse acquisition culture

Larry Allen, the General Services Administrator's chief acquisition officer, says regulatory changes must be paired with leadership support for innovation.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Trump’s commercial procurement push derails fight over $365M Army contract

The cancellation of SETA III likely ends a year-long protest battle at U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

  • By Nick Wakeman
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Feds launch five-year contract to enhance tracking of Gulf oil spill restoration efforts

A web-based system provides ongoing oversight of ecosystem restoration and how settlement funds are being spent.

  • By Nick Wakeman

DOD gets millions for cyber capabilities under GOP reconciliation package

The law’s vast cuts to Medicaid, however, are putting rural healthcare groups on high alert.

  • By David DiMolfetta

GSA announces new Oracle OneGov agreement

Oracle’s cloud and software license offerings will be available to federal agencies at a discounted rate.

  • By Alexandra Kelley

OPM schedules industry engagement event to talk HR modernization

The Office of Personnel Management, Office of Management and Budget, and General Services Administration are all involved in this discussion on how to get a new human resources system in place by the end of 2028.

  • By Ross Wilkers

Palantir challenges DIA's sole-source contract plan

The company argues federal acquisition laws require the Defense Intelligence Agency conduct a competition, echoing the 2016 court win involving an Army contract.

  • By Nick Wakeman

VA is overlooking accessibility requirements when procuring IT, watchdog says 

VA’s Office of Inspector General said the agency “did not establish a control environment that makes accessibility a priority” when it acquires new systems.

  • By Edward Graham

VA T4NG2 court case continues with two dozen protests remaining

The Veterans Affairs Department has added three protesters to the pool of winners, but 24 unhappy bidders face a July 14 deadline to decide whether to continue their legal fight.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Navy seeks unmanned heavy-lift aircraft for Marine Corps supply mission

The service branch will go outside the traditional procurement lanes to acquire a platform that can carry 1,300 pounds and operate in a 115-mile range.

  • By Nick Wakeman