DHS preps industry for communications equipment recompete
The Homeland Security Department has obligated $1.8 billion in order volume in the current iteration and is preparing a final solicitation for the next one. The Homeland Security Department has provided industry a rough timeline for its plan to conduct the recompete of a contract for commodity communications equipment and services. DHS awarded the current Tactical […]
Air Force eyes OTAs, agile acquisition for next-gen air operations command and control system
Kessel Run is managing the modernization effort, which calls for a systems integrator as the prime. The Air Force is in the early stages of a modernization effort for its command-and-control system for air operations. Postings on Sam.gov signal that the service wants a faster and more flexible acquisition plan, including other transaction agreements to get […]
Trump admin floats policy language limiting contractor say on agency uses of technology
Ongoing drafts of policy documents feature language that would limit the private sector’s ability to dictate how their artificial intelligence models are used in government missions, according to sources familiar with their development. The federal government is circulating draft policy documents that contain language clarifying the government’s ability to use private sector technology without outside stipulations […]
Quantum Space, RealmOne detail CEO transitions
In both instances, a founder of the company is stepping back as a new leader takes the helm to shape the next phase of the strategy. Quantum Space Jim Bridenstine, NASA’s director from 2018 to 2021 and an architect of the Artemis program, has joined this highly-maneuverable spacecraft developer as CEO to lead its push for […]