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Conflict-of-interest protest clouds NASA Earth sciences contract
NASA reopens the award after a protester alleged the source selection process was biased.
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NATO wants AI that can get in the enemy’s head
Allied Command Transformation is seeking agentic artificial intelligence tools to disrupt enemy decision-making and shape the cognitive battlefield.
Companies
Microsoft takes Anthropic's side in DOD fight, warns it sets a new precedent
In a court briefing, Microsoft argues the Defense Department is using a national security policy designed for foreign adversaries against a U.S. company over a contract dispute.
Companies
BTMS grows contract portfolio with Integrity acquisition
BTMS is also using the transaction to expand its cybersecurity and data science offerings.
Contracts
NASA seeks extension of SEWP V to Sept. 30
The agency says it needs more time to finish evaluations for the IT product recompete and resolve protests at the Government Accountability Office.
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SEWP’s long-tenured leader is calling it a career
Before leaving government, Joanne Woytek is giving herself enough time to see the popular IT contract's next iteration through protests and into launch.
Companies
With new 'VIA' strategy, General Dynamics IT evolves how it will pursue growth
The company is deepening its technology investments and increasing its focus on partnerships and delivery. As GDIT's president tells us, this is more of an evolutionary than a reactionary move.
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GSA proposes sweeping changes to Multiple Award Schedule program
Refresh 31 would make transactional data reporting mandatory and introduce new AI contract terms.
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Federal acquisition is getting a shared services makeover
A new office focused on procurement tools and training could streamline and reshape how agencies buy goods and services.
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SBA boots 628 more companies from 8(a) program
Total termination actions now represent 18% of the small business contracting program as the Trump administration's crackdown continues.
Companies
Blue Fire Equity builds out defense-intel holdings with Jovian Concepts acquisition
This is the private equity firm's first acquisition as it targets prime contractors serving classified customers.
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One SEWP VI protest down, nine remain
NASA's corrective action on METGreen Solutions signals the agency may need to resolve more challenges to stay on schedule in awarding the IT vehicle.
Contracts
A solicitation misreading knocked these joint ventures out of OASIS+
A federal judge upholds the disqualification of two ventures that submitted only one qualifying project instead of two, a mistake scores of other unsuccessful bidders also made in pursuit of the professional services vehicle.
Contracts
SEWP VI protests grow to 10
Two more companies have filed challenges after their proposals were eliminated from consideration for the IT vehicle.
Companies
One click, 3,800 contracts: Unison automates FAR deviation mods at scale
The company's bulk modification tool helped one government agency issue thousands of contract changes in moments rather than weeks.
Companies
Woven Solutions acquires Valence in commercial tech integration push
This is Woven's third acquisition since the company itself was bought by private equity firm Falfurrias Management Partners in August.
Contracts
The FAR overhaul rewrote the rules, but now comes the hard part
Changing the compliance mindset of acquisition professionals will determine whether the wholesale changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation lives up to the promise.
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NASA seeks IBM partner to manage agency's software portfolio
A new draft statement of work reveals how dependent the space agency is on Big Blue’s products and services.
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CGI Federal lands $64M EPA contract to modernize financial systems
The award expands Momentum ERP platform with artificial intelligence and automation capabilities.
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