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BAE wins $699M DOD supercomputing services contract

Work will support the Defense Department's network of centers that house high-performance computing capabilities.

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Defense topline funding could see a bump, panel chairman says

The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, told reporters he was confident that defense budget limits could be increased beyond the White House's request.

Companies

General Dynamics' $11B DOD 'Fourth Estate' IT protest denied

Barring more action, this lets Leidos proceed on its work for the 10-year Defense Enclave Services award and consolidate IT systems for 22 DOD agencies.

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Small biz leaders urge Congress to address category management woes

As the rate of small businesses providing goods and services to the federal government plummets, experts are demanding lawmakers reassess an increasingly popular procurement method meant to reduce burdens and cost.

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The White House just pulled Its nominee to fill the still-vacant job of federal procurement chief

The Office of Federal Procurement Policy has not had a confirmed leader since the Trump administration, despite the Biden administration's goals to use procurement to advance equity and curb climate change. 

Companies

Small firm fights off protest, secures its biggest win

Brillient Corp. weathered two rounds of bid protests and can now finally brag about this company-record victory.

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GAO: Agencies relying too much on time-and-material contracts

In the Government Accountability Office's eyes, T&M contracts put too much risk on agencies instead of companies.

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Data gap poses risks for launch site of VA’s new health record

The commercial electronic health record system being introduced by the Department of Veterans Affairs is proving difficult and expensive to adapt to the agency’s data reporting requirements.

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Tech trade group seeks bumps to TMF, agency-based IT funds

FedRAMP funding and budget to support zero trust initiatives at civilian agencies are also on the appropriations wish-list of the Alliance for Digital Innovation.

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GSA shares specs on governmentwide cloud BPA

The General Services Administration is providing more details on how it’s aiming to launch a new blanket purchase agreement for cloud commercial technologies that will serve as a major one-stop shop for the entire government.

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Interior issues draft cloud RFP valued at up to $1B

The Interior Department’s next cloud contract appears to be a big one.

Companies

NASA adds more time for $700M competition

Industry has several more days to put in their bids for NASA's Omnibus Multidisciplinary Engineering Services contract.

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How the Pentagon plans to manage inflation costs in contracts

The Defense Department urged contracting officers to "be mindful" of the varying impacts of inflation and "limit the scope" of equity pay adjustment clauses, according to new guidance.

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Air Force sticks with incumbents for $950M agile cyber program

The Air Force Research Laboratory is focusing on sensors, infrastructure and other key technology areas.

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Solicitation for $4B anti-WMD contract goes live

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency wants both technology and mission expertise.

Companies

Small business touts $217M Space Force award

The military's newest service branch sought research-and-development support for its acquisition shop.

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The Navy has saved $150 million by consolidating IT systems, official says

The Cattle Drive effort, which was announced in 2020, aims to reduce duplicative systems, their data, and save money.

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General Dynamics-Iridium team wins $324M ground systems contract

The Space Development Agency is buying the assets to support at least 100 low-Earth orbit satellites.

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Secretary of State makes case for tech-centered strategy to counter China

The secretary delivered a speech outlining the administration’s policy toward Beijing as Congress tries to reconcile legislation that would provide at least $50 billion to increase domestic production of semiconductors.