Navy to rethink its $500M jammer award
Northrop Grumman’s protest of a $500 million contract to L3Harris for a next-generation radio jammer must have struck a nerve with the Navy because the service is taking a second look at its award decision.
DARPA looks to fund AI research for helping mechanics and medics
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency wants proposals on how to create an artificial intelligence agent that can advise mechanics and battlefield medics through observation.
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IT sales become more dynamic as government buying evolves
The pandemic has changed the way the government buys IT products and services and that means your sales processes have to be more dynamic.
Contractors' COVID cost relief provision extended through September
Government contractors are poised to get an extension of a rule that lets them seek reimbursements of paid leave costs from agencies if contract work is disrupted because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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What you need to know about changes to FITARA
Changes to the FITARA scorecard will affect industry and agencies alike. Here's what you need to know and how to prepare.
OMB orders agencies to stop enforcing Trump's diversity training purge
A recent OMB memo tells agencies to remove contracting clauses related to Trump's diversity training executive order.
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Veterans can play a crucial role in filling cybersecurity needs
With their skills and outlook, military veterans are a great resources for talent to pull into the cybersecurity workforce.
GSA lifts curtain on OASIS replacement
The General Services Administration has kicked off the process for gathering industry feedback on its "BIC MAC" contract to replace the $50 billion OASIS vehicle for professional services across the government.
Northrop protests Navy's selection of L3Harris for $500M Navy jammer program
Northrop Grumman is challenging the Navy's award of a $500 million contract to L3Harris Technologies for a next-generation jammer.
Is history repeating for this $5.5B Air Force IT product contract?
The General Services Administration's $5.5 billion contract the Air Force will use for IT hardware and software is again hit with protests in the wake of new awards.
Maximus makes $430M deal for Attain's federal arm
Maximus has purchased Attain's federal business in a $430 million deal to gain more capabilities around artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Industry renews effort to extend reimbursement of paid leave under COVID relief
Major trade associations representing government contractors are renewing their push to extend legislation they see as vital to keeping the sector’s workforce intact during the coronavirus pandemic and are getting bipartisan support for it.
Flat defense budget, cost-savings push seems likely for 2022
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), the chairman for the Senate Armed Services Committee, said military services should look for cost-savings and where reinvestments can be made.
DARPA opens door to more private equity-backed firms
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency adjusts the requirements for bidders on Small Business Innovation Research contracts to allow participation by private equity-backed firms.
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