Contracts
NASA to save mission safety contract for women-owned businesses
NASA expects proposals next week for a safety and mission assurance contract that is reserved for women-owned small businesses.
Contracts
GSA launches AI challenge inspired by pandemic needs
The General Services Administration is looking for contractors to build out federal AI tech in response to COVID-19.
Companies
Coronavirus roundup: The latest on the federal contractors vaccine mandate challenge
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s a list of this week’s news updates and stories you may have missed.
Contracts
The Army eyes finish line for Microsoft Office 365 migration
Army CIO Raj Iyer said he expects classified and unclassified migrations to wrap up by 2025.
Contracts
Federal procurement featured in new equity action plans
Improving access to federal contracting vehicles and supporting small, disadvantaged businesses are key parts in the equity action plans released by agencies on April 14.
Contracts
Defense companies aren’t seeking reprieve from inflation … yet
Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said the department has not received an “influx” of equitable adjustment requests.
Companies
Amentum books $260M unmanned system defense tech award
The task order covers development and transition of technologies for border and critical infrastructure site security.
Contracts
GSA aims for greener IT contracts by adding sustainability criteria
The General Service Administration’s new contracting language is one tool for the agency to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Contracts
CACI wins round one in fight to keep $343M TSA IT contract
CACI International successfully argues the Transportation Security Agency made errors in choosing a competitor to manage IT infrastructure used by airports.
Companies
Army finalizes awards for $869M R&D vehicle
Companies will vie for task orders aimed at addressing chemical and biological weapons.
Companies
GSA to slow down process for Polaris IT vehicle
The agency will spend the time reviewing feedback on how joint ventures can bid.
Contracts
GSA to launch new BPA focusing on cloud technologies
The General Services Administration will roll out a new blanket purchase agreement to provide federal agencies with commercial cloud offerings as it seeks to reduce burden on government buyers – and administration costs for providers.
Opinion
How governments are adapting to an endemic world
COVID is not the only driver of change among government organizations. In this essay, William Eggers describes the changes that are in the works as governments at all levels put a greater emphasis on resilience.
Opinion
Know how to say 'No' to bad bids
The most successful companies find a balance between chasing everything and being too picky on what to bid. Lack of discipline there creates a barrier to growth that is hard to overcome.
Opinion
Woman-owned business can grow their market share by working together
In a call to action, a pair of women business leaders urge women-owned businesses to cooperate as a way of growing their market share. Here's what they want you to do.
Contracts
Navy targets prototypes to support human-operated and autonomous weapons and vehicles
Only certain, U.S.-based companies will be considered for collaboration.
Contracts
Central Command wants to open classified doors to academics
Central Command and the Air Force want a university partner to work on a range of technical challenges. Contractors need to watch this one as a catalyst for new opportunities.
Opinion
Why size matters in the federal market
The largest federal contractors continue to get bigger and that says a lot how the market is evolving and why size continues to matter.
Opinion
Polaris RFP sparks small business fears
The solicitation for the $15 billion has sparked fears that small businesses are at a disadvantage and joint ventures are favored in the competition. One protest so far but are others in the works?
Opinion