The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is officially moving forward with a massive $10 billion multiple-award contract (MAC) designed to revolutionize its acquisition of research and development services. This Science and Technology contract serves as a cornerstone for the laboratory’s enterprise-wide strategy to streamline how it partners with industry experts. By establishing a robust pool…
The Army Seeks Industry Input for MAPS Gen II Assured PNT Program to enhance its ability to operate in environments where GPS signals are actively contested or denied. The Program Executive Office Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors (PEO IEW&S) recently issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify capable sources for the production and sustainment…
The Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific recently released a solicitation for the development and fielding of advanced intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. Known as the ISR systems and Information Operations from Seabed to Space (S2ISR) contract, this initiative aims to provide the U.S. Navy with cutting-edge tools to detect and counter rapidly emerging global threats.…
The Department of War is rapidly industrializing its approach to unmanned systems to maintain a competitive edge on the modern battlefield. Moving beyond small-scale experimentation, the Department is now prioritizing high-volume production, streamlined acquisition, and the integration of autonomous technology into core military doctrine. This shift reflects a strategic pivot toward “robot-on-robot” warfare, ensuring that…
The government contracting (GovCon) landscape is littered with buzzwords, but few carry the disruptive weight of 5G and AI in Government Contracting. These aren’t just separate technological advancements; they are converging into a unified, foundational layer that is reshaping national security, logistics, and strategic defense planning. If artificial intelligence is the brilliant, rapidly calculating brain…
The U.S. Navy just handed over a sweet deal worth up to $286.8 million to a company called HII, which is all about keeping the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships shipshape. Yeah, it’s a big ol’ cost-plus-fixed-fee and cost-plus-award-fee contract, and it starts with a cool $30.9 million. If they decide to exercise all…
So, Kathy Warden, the big cheese over at Northrop Grumman, recently sat down with CNBC and dropped some knowledge about the company’s cool projects, especially Project Talon. This gig is all about autonomous systems, and it’s a real game-changer in how they deliver military tech. She emphasized that they’re not just about sweet-talking; they’re doing…
Amentum just landed a sweet deal with the Defense Information Systems Agency, and it’s all about providing some serious computing power—think scalable Z-Series processor capacity without breaking the bank. The contract, worth a cool $120 million, is like a buffet for computer processing, allowing DISA to grab what they need when they need it. So,…
The Potomac Officers Club, which is a big player in the GovCon scene around Washington, is super excited to announce that Thomas Rondeau, the main guy in charge of FutureG at the Department of War, will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming Defense R&D Summit. Mark your calendars for January 29 at the Hilton…
The U.S. Department of State formally approved the potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of 100 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range (JASSM-ER) and related equipment to the Government of Italy. This critical Italy JASSM-ER FMS carries an estimated value of $301 million. The approval strengthens the strategic defense capabilities of a key NATO ally…
