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Army wants better, faster defenses against chemical and biological threats
An updated broad agency announcement covers everything from Ebola vaccines to radiation countermeasures, as well as how to use artificial intelligence
Contracts
KBR loses $1.8 billion NASA contract challenge to Ascend JV
KBR challenged the award twice, but the Government Accountability Office upholds NASA's choice of the the Amentum-Aerodyne joint venture.
Contracts
Navy launches recompete for $45M electronic warfare contract
Technical services work for this small business set-aside includes countermeasures and mission data systems integration.
Companies
ROC goes public to support its expansion push
The vision artificial intelligence- and biometrics-focused firm collects $24 million to hire engineers and expand the infrastructure that fuels its algorithms.
Contracts
Space Force opens $981M competition for test and training infrastructure
All qualifying bidders will win a spot on the NITE STAR vehicle in support of space operations systems and ranges.
Opinion
Army blacks out large portions of $50 billion strategy
The MAPS vehicle consolidates two major Army contracts for IT and professional services, but much of the strategy remains a mystery because of heavy redactions.
Podcasts
WT 360: GovCon’s vital signs point to DHS’ partial closure, Anthropic’s possible exit and the FAR Overhaul
Stephanie Kostro, president of the Professional Services Council, joins Nick and Ross to go over how the Homeland Security Department funding lapse is uneven in nature and other industry-wide happenings.
Contracts
PSC’s Kostro on the FAR Overhaul, Anthropic, DHS shutdown and more
Stephanie Kostro talks trends, issues and priorities for the industry on the next WT 360 podcast episode.
Companies
Merlin Labs’ public offering collects $200M to build an AI autopilot for any aircraft
The Boston-headquartered defense tech company has big ambitions for its AI-powered autonomous flight system.
Companies
Carahsoft, ServiceNow expand partnership to new industry sectors
The agreement opens ServiceNow to Carahsoft's channels in healthcare, financial services and critical infrastructure.
Companies
How Knox Systems helps others crack the FedRAMP bottleneck
The startup secures $25M in Series A capital for its strategy to get companies authorized within 90 days.
Opinion
DOD's new CIO headlines our first Power Breakfast of 2026
Kirsten Davies will share her vision for IT transformation, cyber and how her office supports the Pentagon's "Arsenal of Freedom" strategy.
Contracts
NASA lets four more bidders back into SEWP VI competition
The corrective action still leaves four active protests regarding the $60 billion IT contract.
Podcasts
WT 360: All about the paths forward for SAIC, Anthropic, resellers and 8(a) companies
Nick and Ross start to look at next steps for Science Applications International Corp., IT resellers and 8(a) companies amid their changing landscapes. Anthropic’s impasse with the U.S. government also comes under the microscope.
Contracts
Conflict-of-interest protest clouds NASA Earth sciences contract
NASA reopens the award after a protester alleged the source selection process was biased.
Contracts
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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