Army’s $50B MAPS contract draws fire on multiple fronts
Army’s $50B MAPS contract draws fire on multiple fronts
Contracts
Outcome-based strategies must come before outcome-based contracts
A new IBM Center for the Business of Government report says trust, governance and data need to be in place before the contracts can work.
Contracts
House FY27 VA funding bill allocates $3.4B for EHR rollout
The measure, which was voted out of the House Appropriations Committee, withholds 25% of the funds for the EHR modernization project until July 1, 2027, contingent upon VA providing lawmakers with additional information and meeting performance requirements.
Companies
Fortem receives new Lockheed backing, Reliable Robotics completes Series B raise
Autonomous flight and supporting technologies to help avoid accidents is a common thread in both of these investment rounds.
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Operational AI: A new model for government
Move from AI pilots to production faster with secure scalable infrastructure reduce risk meet compliance and deliver mission ready results sooner.
Contracts
DHS takes first step in Cumulus cloud award process
The Homeland Security Department is entering into direct contracts with the four major hyperscalers and setting up a separate, multiple-award vehicle as part of this enterprise cloud effort.
Contracts
New test range opens for the startup-war era
The 400,000-acre site in Georgia focuses on bringing new companies, new tech, and operators together.
Companies
Contractors sue to block Trump’s federal DEI executive order
The lawsuit alleges minority-owned businesses are being forced to trade their First Amendment rights for federal contracts.
Opinion
FedRAMP and CMMC compliance deadlines are looming
Federal contractors have less than six months to get their cybersecurity houses in order — or risk losing access to government work, writes immixGroup’s Amanda Mull.
Contracts
OMB seeks details from agencies on their commercial buying, or lack thereof
A new White House budget office memo also outlines what agencies have to do if they want to go down the non-commercial contracting route and who has the approval power over it.
Contracts
GSA No. 2 talks ‘million hours challenge,’ scaling agency AI efforts
GSA Deputy Administrator Michael Lynch offered comprehensive look at the agency’s plans for key acquisition and shared services programs and new internal efforts aimed at automating work.
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Secure public sector AI with Zero Trust identity. Govern authenticate and monitor autonomous agents to reduce risk ensure compliance and enable trusted innovation.
Companies
NTT Data hires CGI Federal veteran for U.S. government unit
Horace Blackman previously led efforts to modernize health care and benefits delivery systems for veterans.
Companies
DOD, GSA switch out contractors for resource support program
Accenture's 2025 contract is cancelled as Leidos receives a new award to support 4.7 million services members and their families.
Opinion
AI and CMMC: A double-edge sword for defense contractors
Here’s how to get ahead of the problem and turn AI into a compliance asset, writes AJ Yawn, governance, risk and compliance expert.
Contracts
Z SofTech challenges how NASA delivered its SEWP VI elimination notice
The company says NASA's July notice never reached its established point of contact and that the Government Accountability Office should still look at the protest.
Companies
Delivery, tech and operations leadership moves across the market
A former USPTO chief information officer takes up a new private sector role and the air traffic control overhaul effort also features in this key hire and promotion listing.
Podcasts
WT 360: Noblis and its next 30 years
CEO Mile Corrigan discusses technology transition efforts and venture investments as federal agencies seek faster lab-to-field solutions.
Opinion
The GovCon uncertainty principle: Navigating the 2026 market collision
Commercial-first procurement mandates and 40% reduction in contracting officers create new survival requirements for government suppliers, writes marketing expert Mark Amtower.
Companies
AEVEX fetches $320M in IPO proceeds
AEVEX is the latest government contractor to tap into the public markets amid renewed investor interest in the defense industry.
Contracts
Transportation adds digital services to 1DOT initiative with possible $1.9B pact
The department aims to release the solicitation in August and targeting March 2027 for awards.
Contracts