Companies

Radiance expands defense footprint with Verus Research buy

Radiance looks to strengthen its position in directed energy, space systems and emerging defense technologies.

Contracts

GSA leaders urge acquisition teams to embrace flexibility as FAR overhaul rolls out

Officials at the General Services Administration are emphasizing trust, collaboration and learning from mistakes as they work in a world with fewer acquisition regulations.

Contracts

NNSA awards $250M sole-source contract to Aerospace

The National Nuclear Security Administration decided no other contractors are qualified for the type of specialized systems engineering work it needs.

Podcasts

WT 360: All roads lead back to GSA in this ‘Editor’s Summit’ episode

Frank Konkel, editor-in-chief for GovExec’s publications including us, joins Nick and Ross to unpack the General Services Administration’s newest moves to be the central agency for all things GovCon and some other major storylines.

Contracts

VA’s $60B T4NG2 vehicle enters new phase as 26 protests remain open

Three former protesters now hold positions on the Veterans Affairs Department's main IT contract, leaving the remaining challengers with a choice to either amend their complaints or walk away.

Contracts

ManTech’s FBI protest once again falls short

The Government Accountability Office dismisses the challenge to return-to-office requirements and denies complaints about the evaluation.

Contracts

SBA declares tribal and Alaska Native programs not affected by Trump's DEI rollback

The Small Business Administration's general counsel responded to concerns raised by the Native American Contractors Association.

Companies

Leidos bets on offensive cyber with $300M Kudu acquisition

The purchase seeks to fulfill growing demand for converged cyber-electronic warfare solutions.

Companies

Serco's US arm closes $327M acquisition of Northrop's training business

Serco Inc. pushes its annual revenue past $2 billion and adds 1,000 employees to the now-10,000-person workforce.

Contracts

MDA previews $151B contract for Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense system

A draft solicitation is imminent for the 10-year, multiple-award vehicle being called SHIELD.

Contracts

Rewrite of market research rules aims to give agencies more flexibility

A new version of Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 10 removes prescriptive requirements and adds a "practitioner album" with the goal of streamlining research processes.

Companies

Gerry Connolly remembered for his passion and bipartisanship

The long-time representative from Northern Virginia has died at 75 following a battle with cancer. He is being remembered for his advocacy of federal workers and the contractor community as well as championing initiatives to improve how the government buys goods and services.

Contracts

Inside GSA’s AI strategy: Using the tech while learning how to buy it

In deploying its own AI chatbot, the General Services Administration is also developing frameworks for government-wide acquisition at the same time.

Contracts

Incumbent SAIC fights exclusion from $972M Air Force contract

The company is taking issue with its removal from the competitive range for this modeling and simulation support award.

Companies

Vibrint expands defense tech capabilities with Ampsight buy

The acquirer is looking to strengthen its artificial intelligence, cloud and cyber offerings for national security and geospatial intelligence customers.

Companies

Space tech accelerator backs 10 global startups with potential dual-use creations

Seraphim Space Enterprise has picked a group of companies working on solutions for monitoring space traffic, launch capabilities and data connectivity.

Contracts

Judge sides with Accenture in $1B Army contract dispute

Groundswell’s protest of the Army Enterprise Business Systems – Convergence contract falls short as a U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge denies the company's allegations.

Contracts

NASA launches $2M space technology innovation contract

The agency is planning a maximum of 300 small research awards under its SpaceTech REDDI 2025 vehicle, which will focus on nearly 200 technology needs.

Contracts

NASA extends KBR’s $250M Wallops range contract

The agency says it would be too disruptive to compete a new contract right now as the facility takes on more launches including commercial and hypersonic vehicles.