Contracts

Pentagon unveils new cybersecurity framework to counter real-time threats

The five-phase construct emphasizes automation and continuous monitoring over checklists to protect defense systems.

Contracts

Special Operations Command opens the bidding for $10B logistics recompete

Industry has roughly two months to work on their bids for a contract that also supports other U.S. military organizations connected to SOCOM missions around the world.

Contracts

Fresh protest hits NGA's Clover vehicle

A new challenge focuses on evaluation criteria rather than registration issues that derailed earlier awards for the $940 million professional services contract.

Contracts

NGA re-awards $940M Clover contract following protest battle

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency tries again at making awards to five small businesses after a judge's ruling that NGA could not amend Sam.gov registration requirements.

Contracts

Peraton loses GAO protest over $1.5B STRATCOM IT contract

Challenges to the evaluation and an allegation of an organizational conflict of interest fell short; GDIT cleared to move forward with the work.

Contracts

Northrop Grumman wins $972M Air Force contract

The company will support modeling and simulation efforts for the Air Force and other parts of the Defense Department.

Contracts

Special Operations Command completes recompete of $2.4B TREX with four awards

The command uses the contract to buy a variety of products and services related to intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

Contracts

New defense law helps NGA fend off contract protest

Agency uses 2023 authority to justify a sole-source award to Palantir to move its GARNET platform into production.

Contracts

MDA unveils final solicitation for $151B missile defense contract

The future Golden Dome system will have to counter ballistic missiles, hypersonics, cruise missiles and other aerial attacks.

Contracts

Pentagon sets start date for CMMC implementation

Step one involves getting this new cyber and supply chain security standard into solicitations as the Defense Department sees the full rollout as taking three years.

Opinion

Golden Dome: a generational opportunity to modernize national defense infrastructure

If built on a strong technological foundation with fiscal discipline at its core, the Golden Dome presents a rare opportunity to fortify national security while demonstrating responsible government spending, writes Cale Thorne of DMI.

Contracts

Space Force goes commercial for space domain awareness

Nearly 150 companies are vying for a spot in the Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program, a top official says.

Contracts

Accenture challenges $1.6B CACI award

The contract will build a cloud-based platform to manage logistics operations for 36,000 Defense Department users.

Companies

Aurex's blueprint for leaning forward in space, missile defense

Rapid development and deployment are points of emphasis for this midsized company that is comfortable with getting feedback from operators on how the tech works, as Aurex's CEO tells us.

Contracts

Contractors battle over $237M Army protective equipment award

Two companies challenge Amentum's win of a gear improvement program covering boots, uniforms, and sniper camouflage.

Companies

Advent creates defense photonics business in $400M acquisition

The private equity group is forming a standalone company through this carve-out transaction with Coherent Corp.

Contracts

Air Force seeks prime for Ukraine defense ERP implementation

The service branch is looking to help Ukraine's military modernize how it manages resources.

Companies

Leidos takes aim at maritime autonomy

The company wants to make waves in the surface and undersea drone markets amongst startup competitors.