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More protests hit $865M Air Force contract

Two more companies are claiming the Air Force incorrectly evaluated proposals for the Communications Technical Support Services V award.

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NTT Data gets second chance at FBI DNA index contract

The FBI will adjust the solicitation and evaluate updated proposals following a protest from the incumbent.

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GSA awards $194M in identity proofing tech pacts

The General Services Administration awards eight blanket purchase agreements in support of Login.gov, its single sign-on portal to connect with government services.

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Air Force picks newcomer for $3.7B flight testing hub contract

This is the second iteration of the Test Operations and Sustainment contract, which supports one of the world's most complex facilities for evaluating aircraft and space systems.

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USCIS preps industry to bid on enterprise IT architecture recompete

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services agency is eyeing late June for the final solicitation's release.

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GDIT seeks second chance to keep $865M Air Force contract

General Dynamics IT claims it lost this incumbent program because the winner hired a former Air Force official and therefore gained an inside track.

Companies

Culture is key to successful app modernization projects

During our most recent executive roundtable discussion, the group emphasized the importance of understanding customer culture and open communication for application modernization success.

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Parsons, SeaTech win seats on $1B counter-nuclear smuggling contract

The National Nuclear Security Administration will use the contract to buy radiation detection, security and communication systems.

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GSA's plan for one-stop cloud shop takes further shape

The General Services Administration wants to bring in the entire ecosystem of companies involved in cloud computing, meaning more than just the hyperscale providers.

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Air Force nears release of $12.5B network infrastructure opportunity

The multiple-award contract is a continuation of prior efforts to incorporate more commercial-like offerings at Air Force bases.

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Army adds another pair to $610M training support vehicle

The contract now has 10 businesses in total to compete for work in support of the Army Training Support Center.

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SMX back in the running for a spot on $7B FBI contract

The FBI has agreed to reconsider its evaluation of SMX's proposal for this set of blanket purchase agreements known as ITSSS-2.

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Biden's $1.67 trillion budget boosts tech, AI

The Biden administration’s FY2025 budget request provides agencies with $3 billion “to responsibly develop, test, procure and integrate transformative AI applications across the federal government.”

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NSF revises solicitation for $2B research vessel contract

The National Science Foundation wants a science and tech-laden ship that can sail for 40 years.

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IRS previews its plans for $353M professional services competition

A new draft solicitation details how this multiple-award contract will be for small businesses only and supports the agency's activities related to the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Deloitte fights for another shot at $789M SHARKCAGE cyber contract

The company is challenging the Navy's evaluation of proposals and selection of a rival for the cybersecurity contract.

Companies

Navy's research lab starts the bidding for $115M computing contract

The Naval Research Laboratory seeks proposals for new protocols and systems with an eye toward transitioning from development to fielding.

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Serco to get second shot at $171M Air Force cyber contract

The company objected to how proposals were evaluated and convinced the Air Force to take a second look.

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Veterans Affairs replaces one T4NG2 prime

The Small Business Administration has determined one original awardee is in fact not small, so that company is out and a second is in for the $60 billion IT services vehicle.

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Dell wins $1.3B DHS Microsoft supply recompete

This is iteration number five of the blanket purchase agreement that covers subscriptions, licenses and other needed services.