NASA’s fuel for acquisition innovation? Adversity and opportunity
Shifts in the federal workforce and acquisition policies alike mark a pivotal moment for NASA, according to Deputy Senior Procurement Executive Marvin Horne.
Industry groups lobby to kill proposal restricting defense stock buybacks
“We urge Congress to reject any further attempts to prohibit public companies from making decisions that are in their best long-term interests,” industry said.
What Is Your Workplace’s Psychological Age?
A workforce with a psychological mindset of openness to try new things, eagerness to explore and have fun, and flexibility in how work gets done can be a…
Time for a Revolutionary MAS Overhaul
As progress streamlining the FAR continues, there are related opportunities for revolutionary procurement reform.
DISA expands enterprise software push across DoD
DISA is planning more enterprise software deals as service officials push joint licensing, warning shared technology is critical for future military operations.
Mullin says ICE no longer using Navy contract for detention services
ICE’s use of the Navy’s WEXMAC vehicle had drawn scrutiny over transparency and management concerns.
Agencies award $179B to small firms in 2025, down from 2024
SBA’s fiscal 2025 small business scorecard showed 16 agencies received “A” grades for achieving at least 100% of their contracting goal.
Trump’s pick for defense acquisition deputy lacks traditional resume
President Donald Trump’s nominee for a top Pentagon acquisition post is set to face Senate scrutiny over his limited experience managing major weapons programs.
More SEWP for contractors as NASA expands total awards
Contractors will provide a range of IT hardware products and software services under the sixth iteration of the governmentwide acquisition contract.