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NATO seeks custom software tool to test cryptographic standards compliance
The alliance wants cost estimates for conformance testing tool as part of efforts to standardize key management across member nations.
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T4NG2 protest case to continue as companies meet court deadlines
A new set of complaints and motions for judgment have been filed regarding the $60 billion Veterans Affairs Department IT vehicle.
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GDIT books $143M Navy electronic warfare contract
The company will develop and deploy new solutions for a variety of platforms including aircraft and drones.
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Three more protesters drop out of T4NG2 case
But 22 protests remain open in federal court as a Monday deadline looms for decisions on whether or not to continue their arguments regarding the $60 billion Veterans Affairs Department IT vehicle.
Companies
Workday launches government subsidiary
The web-based human capital software company set up this unit, led by Lynn Martin, to tailor its operations to the needs of federal agencies.
Contracts
When the cloud eats your contract: a cautionary tale from GAO
A failed protest by MetTel is an example of how some long-standing market players risk being sidelined by federal modernization.
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FAR overhaul targets risk-averse acquisition culture
Larry Allen, the General Services Administrator's chief acquisition officer, says regulatory changes must be paired with leadership support for innovation.
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Trump’s commercial procurement push derails fight over $365M Army contract
The cancellation of SETA III likely ends a year-long protest battle at U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
Companies
Beyond reseller pacts: How government contractors are building strategic tech partnerships
New alliances involving Accenture, Palantir, Science Applications International Corp. and ServiceNow reflect a broader industry shift in how commercial innovation is delivered to federal agencies.
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Boeing wins $2.8B Space Force contract for nuclear communications satellites
The Evolved Strategic Satellites will provide jam-resistant communications to support U.S. nuclear command and control systems.
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Feds launch five-year contract to enhance tracking of Gulf oil spill restoration efforts
A web-based system provides ongoing oversight of ecosystem restoration and how settlement funds are being spent.
Companies
B&A acquires Hexagon Federal’s defense, intelligence portfolio
The transaction gives B&A access to more contract vehicles and geospatial expertise.
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Palantir challenges DIA's sole-source contract plan
The company argues federal acquisition laws require the Defense Intelligence Agency conduct a competition, echoing the 2016 court win involving an Army contract.
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VA T4NG2 court case continues with two dozen protests remaining
The Veterans Affairs Department has added three protesters to the pool of winners, but 24 unhappy bidders face a July 14 deadline to decide whether to continue their legal fight.
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Navy seeks unmanned heavy-lift aircraft for Marine Corps supply mission
The service branch will go outside the traditional procurement lanes to acquire a platform that can carry 1,300 pounds and operate in a 115-mile range.
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Protests hit newest round of GSA's OASIS+ small business selections
Five companies are arguing that they should also be on the government-wide professional services vehicle's apparent winners list.
Podcasts
WT 360: The 2025 Top 100 also is a roadmap for next year and beyond
Nick and Ross carry on their 2025 Top 100 conversation by highlighting some key tension points government and industry are sorting through five months into the Trump administration and what that foreshadows about the future.
Podcasts
WT 360: Our first takeaways from the 2025 Top 100 with more to follow
Nick is all done putting together the 32nd annual edition of our flagship rankings. For this first in a two-part episode, Nick and Ross start talking all about what this research project tells us about both the companies and market.
Contracts
KPMG, TekSnap protest elimination from $10B State Department contract
Both have gone to the Government Accountability Office with complaints about how State handled proposals for the enterprise IT vehicle.
Companies