Contracts

IRS seeks contractor to run nationwide credential program

The contract will cover credential issuance and lifecycle management at sites across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Companies

SAIC parts ways with CEO Toni Townes-Whitley

Board member and former Leidos CFO Jim Reagan has been named interim chief executive.

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DARPA launches search for technologies to revolutionize combat casualty care

The military's research agency wants rapid sensing, artificial intelligence-driven decision support and automated interventions that can work in austere battlefield environments.

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Veterans Affairs previews contact center infrastructure competition

A single task order will support 140 million annual calls from veterans, including crisis services, across 62 call centers.

Contracts

OPM releases final solicitation for government-wide HR modernization contract

The 10-year contract opportunity comes months after the Office of Personnel Management canceled a sole-source award to Workday following complaints about a lack of competition.

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GSA’s FAR Overhaul gives contracting officers new flexibility to use innovative contract types

The latest changes to Part 15 eliminate deviation requirements, allowing contracting officers to structure deals without senior-level approvals.

Companies

Defense services companies face ‘structural issues’ as tech disruptors surge

Artificial intelligence displacement and higher acquisition prices threaten the growth model that has sustained industry leaders for two decades.

Companies

Defense industry must embrace speed and innovation, Austin says

The former defense secretary cites lessons from the war in Ukraine and warns about the risk of slow procurement and production gaps.

Companies

Sev1Tech secures $49M Marine Corps task order for cyber and network operations support

The company will provide lifecycle support to the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic and expand its presence in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Proposed FAR changes remove contractor diversity requirements, keep disability rules

The new language follows one of President Trump’s first executive orders to eliminate diversity requirements in federal contracts.

Companies

Ancient warriors, modern warfare: General Dynamics teams with ‘neo prime’ to build drone killer

GD is working with Epirus on the TRX Leonidas system, which uses microwaves to blast swarms of unmanned aerial vehicles.

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DOD cancels expansion of P-LEO satellite contract

The Pentagon is not explaining why it terminated an on-ramp process.

Contracts

Federal courts enter next phase of cloud transition

After completing use case testing with major cloud providers, the judiciary is moving to buy professional and managed services so it can expand adoption and enhance cybersecurity.

Companies

Sigma Defense acquires Aries Defense to boost tactical edge capabilities

The transaction adds video and sensor integration expertise, while also marking Sigma’s third CJADC2-related acquisition in the past two years.

Companies

L3Harris expands VAMPIRE counter-drone system for multiple domains

New artificial intelligence powered-variants of the system add maritime, air and electronic warfare capabilities for defending against small unmanned threats.

Companies

SPA makes another acquisition to build simulation and wargaming capabilities

The Arlington Capital Partners-owned company acquires a long-time partner and solutions provider to the Navy and Air Force.

Companies

Cherokee Federal acquires HigherEchelon's Salesforce practice

The tribally-owned contractor is looking to bolster its digital modernization capabilities through this purchase.

Companies

Serial entrepreneur Ken Bajaj comes out of retirement to chase AI opportunity set

DigitalNet.ai forms out of a combination of three other companies to deliver a persona-based digital workforce to government agencies.

Companies

Tracking shutdown costs now will determine what you can recover later

Contractors have 30 days after work resumes to file for equitable adjustments, but the accounting and documentation must start now.

Companies

Hanwha Defense USA brings in Rear Adm. Tom Anderson to lead shipbuilding operations

A former program executive officer for ships, Tom Anderson will lead the company's push to expand its U.S. maritime presence after acquiring the Philly Shipyard.