For years, the defense industrial base was a future problem. Now it’s a production problem.
“We want more and larger firms in the defense industrial base so that we have more competition,” said David Norquist.
Army tests AI to speed up solicitation writing
The tool could help the Army issue solicitations for massive services contracts in days rather than months.
GSA orders Trade Agreement Act changes for AbilityOne and National Prison Industries
The deviation comes on the heels of a letter from GSA to AbilityOne seeking more information about the products they are selling through the schedule contracts.
Running Errands on Roller Skates
It may seem like you want employees who “live to work,” but they may not necessarily be your star players. The best performers may be those who recognize…
Quantum security ‘drumbeat’ to grow louder in federal procurement
CISA’s top quantum security expert says agencies will need to work closely with industry on the cryptographic transition.
The Revolutionary MAS Overhaul
GSA has an opportunity to build on the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul with reforms to the Multiple Award Schedule.
ICE awards $16.7M contract to buy 6,000 pairs of gloves that deliver electric shocks
The no-bid award went to
Army overhauls software acquisition to speed delivery
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s policy update all but abandons the longstanding practice of purchasing software that is custom-built for military needs.
Army awards $2.2B in contracts for nuclear microreactors
The companies are now on the clock to get at least one reactor up and running by the end of September 2028 — a deadline set by President…
Three initiatives causing industry new concerns about DoD acquisition reforms
The Pentagon wants more cost and pricing data transparency and to establish contract profit margins from vendors who provide commercial products and services.