Conti Federal Services secured a $97.3 million contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Honolulu District, to construct new Company Operations Facilities (COFs) at Schofield Barracks in Oʻahu, Hawaii. This crucial Military Construction (MILCON) project directly supports the U.S. Army‘s mission readiness in the Pacific region. The design-bid-build (DBB) effort involves delivering five…
KBR successfully navigated Q3 fiscal year 2025, reporting $1.9 billion in total revenue and securing $4.2 billion in bookings and options. This performance established a robust 1.4x book-to-bill ratio on a trailing 12-month basis. The company generated $115 million in net income and $240 million in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (adjusted…
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), operating under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will award a substantial indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at up to $100 million. The agency currently seeks a qualified industry partner for a firm-fixed-price contract to execute comprehensive design and construction services aimed at upgrading facilities across key border regions.…
The State Department has officially sanctioned a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Singapore, authorizing the country to move forward with a potential $353 million construction and services deal. This critical FMS request covers comprehensive construction and logistics support services necessary for facilities at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The monumental…
Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA) successfully acquired Group W, a Vienna, Virginia-based firm specializing in data science and defense analytics. This strategic move instantly establishes one of the government contracting sector’s most robust analytical modeling and simulation companies dedicated to national security missions. Optimized News Summary (Active Voice) SPA unites two leading providers of defense…
The Department of Defense (DoD) is moving forward with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 program, transforming cybersecurity compliance from a future consideration into an immediate requirement for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Experts stress that government contractors must prioritize their compliance roadmaps today, as the official phased rollout is not a grace period.…
Introduction: Cutting Through the Red Tape If you’ve ever wondered how the U.S. government manages to fund groundbreaking tech projects without drowning in red tape, the answer might surprise you — it’s called an OTA, short for Other Transaction Authority. In government contracting, an OTA is not your typical procurement vehicle. It’s the government’s way of saying, “Let’s move fast…
President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Defense (DoD) to immediately resume nuclear weapons testing, ending a moratorium the U.S. upheld since 1992. Announcing the decision, the President cited escalating global nuclear programs, emphasizing the U.S. must test its arsenal on an “equal basis” with other major powers. This executive mandate instantly creates a…
Welcome back to The GovCon News Weekly Brief, where we break down the biggest deals, leadership changes, and strategic shifts shaping the government contracting landscape. This week’s headlines? Think billions raised, record revenues, and AI taking the wheel. Let’s dive in. 💰 Arlington Capital Partners Closes $6 Billion Fund VII Private equity just made…
Leidos executed a key strategic move by signing a definitive agreement to divest Varec, its wholly-owned subsidiary specializing in automated fuel management. An undisclosed buyer will acquire Varec for an undisclosed sum, with the transaction expected to finalize during the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. This divestiture directly supports Leidos’ ongoing…