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How Space Force works to build commercial-first mindset
As opposed to specific projects, the service branch's Commercial Space Office wants to focus on broader mission areas as it builds an ecosystem around dual-use technologies.
Opinion
GovCon's 'rule of two' is about to widen in scope
The White House now wants agencies to apply this golden rule of government contracting to multiple-award contracts and their task orders, all in the name of more opportunities for small businesses. It appears to at least be worth trying.
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CIO-SP4 protests withdrawn
But it isn't clear yet if this marks an end to protests over the $50 billion vehicle or just a pause.
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DLA taken to court over $12B contract
Seven companies are challenging their elimination from the competition for this Defense Logistics Agency IT and professional services vehicle known as JETS 2.0.
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Navy wraps up awards for $250M undersea tech contract
Some of the program's core functional areas include payloads, propulsion, electrical power, guidance and control, and non-payload sensors.
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Inside Space Force's budget priorities and patterns
The military's youngest service branch is emphasizing satellites, research and development, and resiliency in its budget.
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Bipartisan bill strives for ‘more nimble and meaningful’ federal contracting
Legislation from Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., and Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, would “streamline procedures” for both solicitation and awards by slimming down the procurement process.
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CACI gains second chance at Navy logistics contract
After a protest, the Navy's Military Sealift Command agreed to adjust the solicitation and consider revised proposals.
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Protests restart over CIO-SP4
Just like last year, companies are complaining about the self-scoring methodology being used to eliminate them from the competition.
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FEMA goes to new alignment for disaster response support contract
The current iteration of the Public Assistance - Technical Assistance Contract has three companies, while the new version will have four and also splits up the work by geography.
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CGI books $83M contract to modernize Virginia child support systems
CGI will lean on its partnerships with Salesforce and Snowflake, as well as an onshoring delivery center.
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NGA withdraws award on cusp of protest decision
Deloitte challenged the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's choice of Kearney for an audit contract that NGA will take a second look at.
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Proposal window opens for $1.5B DOD CIO IT recompete
The Defense Department's chief information officer organization uses the contract vehicle for its information enterprise and IT management functions.
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Air Force previews plans for $2B sustainable building contract
The federal government has ambitious targets for its sustainability effort and this contract will be a part of that.
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FDA to make third attempt at $149M consulting BPA
The Food and Drug Administration is taking yet another corrective action to re-evaluate proposals and make new awards.
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NASA chooses dozen for $478M Space Station support recompete
Awards for this second iteration of the contract dubbed REMIS have both full-and-open and small business categories.
Opinion
NITAAC tries again to finalize CIO-SP4 awards
Notices are going out to winners, but there are still concerns that the $50 billion IT vehicle will get mired in protests again.
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General Dynamics IT wins $171M Air Force cyber recompete
The service branch is looking to further shore up vulnerabilities in its industrial control systems.
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Veterans Affairs chooses 8 for $23B staffing vehicle
The need for more people across VA facilities is vast, particularly in the health care field.
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