Fixed-price contracts in a world of uncertainty
“I think the hard part is really defining done, before a contract is even signed and money starts exchanging hands,” Brian Miller said.
Agencies are under pressure to move quickly, but they still have to document the process
“I think this one was pretty nakedly political. I don’t think there’s any way around that,” said Zach Prince.
The coming AI reckoning: Slouching toward vendor lock
Michael Garland, a federal procurement expert, explains why agencies should take steps now to avoid “emotional and cognitive incumbency” of AI tools.
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HASC advances right to repair proposal, industry pushes back
A new amendment would establish government-purpose rights as the default for any technical data and software delivered under future DoD contracts.
CMMC has moved from planning to enforcement and contractors are feeling it
“Our adversaries, our foreign adversaries definitely have been taking some of our most precious IP in this country,” said Emile Sayegh.
The Pentagon is rewriting how it buys AI — control of the future of warfare
Instead of monolithic, all-in-one platforms, the Pentagon is shifting toward a model that looks more like modern cloud architecture.
Building more missile defense capability means rebuilding the industrial base behind it
“We’re over $1 billion into what will be a $9 billion investment over the next several years to increase capability across the board,” said Tim Cahill.
Some of the states most closely tied to the federal government may not be the ones you expect
“We believe that very deeply, that if you have 50 states doing 50 different things, well, maybe… the states can learn from one another,” said Liam Day.
Mullin testifies on DHS contract reviews, CISA staffing
Testifying before the House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday, Mullin also said the administration may be close to identifying a new CISA nominee.