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GSA draft MAS mod on AI: Contractors question AI fit and feasibility.
FedRAMP supply crisis: Procurement bottleneck forces tradeoffs between what the government needs cloud-wise and what industry can deliver.
Genesis Mission: The hidden infrastructure challenge.
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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE
Space Force introduces structured three‑tier AI framework.
The USSF has introduced a formal three‑tier AI framework designed to enhance decision‑making by improving response times, reducing cognitive burden, and strengthening data confidence. The initiative aims to leverage private‑sector AI investment while ensuring mission‑focused accuracy and operational advantage.
Army eyes FY27 C2 consolidation amid push for flexibility.
The Army is gearing up to consolidate its command‑and‑control budget lines in FY27, giving program offices more freedom to shift funds toward emerging needs instead of aging systems.
Redactions in Army’s procurement strategy prompt scrutiny of $50B contract vehicle.
The Army’s newly released $50 billion transformation strategy arrived heavily redacted, obscuring significant details about planned reforms and investment priorities. While the service emphasizes a leaner, more modern force, the extent of the blacked‑out sections leaves industry with limited insight into forthcoming shifts, making careful monitoring essential as the plan evolves.
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Army RFI: AN/ALR-69A RWR, CSP, RR Engineering Services.
USAF RFI: Enterprise Hybrid SATCOM Connectivity Solutions.
Locust X3: AV enters the laser counter‑drone race.
USN’s new AI engine transforms warships into self-learning platforms.
USSF engagement: Reverse industry day targets strategic SATCOM.
Defense Contract Awards
Follow the Defense Leaders
Qualis selected a former Parry Labs SVP/CTO as its new CSO, EVP.
r4 Federal has chosen a retired Vice Admiral as its NatSec President.
HII named 2 new VPs.
Defense Job Openings
NAVSEA needs a Manager.
NAVFAC is seeking a Project Manager.
CHART
GAO. Artificial Intelligence: IRS Actions Needed to Address Skill Gaps, Information Quality, and Strategic Management. GAO-26-107522. March 24, 2026.
INTEL COMMUNITY
DOS launches effort to counter cyberattacks, AI risks from Iran, others.
DOS is launching a new effort to counter rising cyberattacks and manage the risks posed by AI, aiming to strengthen digital security and coordinate responses with allies. The initiative reflects growing concern that AI could both enable more sophisticated cyber threats and become a key tool in defending against them.
DNI plans to shift coveted, CIA-backed high-tech fund to her office.
Lawmakers and officials are raising concerns about the intelligence community’s growing influence over In-Q-Tel, with questions about how closely it is aligned with agencies like the ODNI and CIA. The debate highlights tensions over governance and oversight of the venture firm as it continues investing in emerging technologies tied to national security priorities.
ICYMI:
USSF details expanding electronic threats to space systems.
Services scramble to recruit and retain qualified cyber operators.
U.S. charges 3 men for scheme to divert cutting‑edge AI tech to China.
Coho Technology Sol. won a $9M DOS 8(a) contract for Enterprise Services.
Jaria LLC won a $4M DOS 8(a) contract for Digital Freedom Support.
ODNI is looking for a CI Division Deputy Chief.
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CIVILIAN
Treasury launches AI series to strengthen financial system resilience.
Treasury and FSOC have initiated a four‑part AI Innovation Series to help financial institutions responsibly scale emerging technologies. With AI now central to fraud prevention, credit decisions, and risk management, officials emphasize disciplined adoption as essential to economic security and long‑term financial stability.
GSA’s updated CUI guide raises contractor cybersecurity requirements.
GSA has released a significantly strengthened CUI security guide, requiring contractors to implement NIST SP 800‑171 Rev. 3 and undergo independent assessments. The update signals heightened expectations for documentation, monitoring and risk management across civilian contracts
Senate advances DHS funding proposal amid worsening TSA delays.
As of Tuesday afternoon, lawmakers and the White House appear closer to a funding agreement to reopen DHS after more than a month of shutdown, as unpaid TSA staff shortages trigger significant airport delays. The emerging plan would restore roughly 94% of DHS operations while deferring decisions on ICE funding, signaling cautious but tangible progress.
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NASA RFI: Lunar Science and Technology Payloads for Expanded Lunar Landing Opportunities.
DEA RFI: MSAT PTT and Satellite Data services and Devices.
GSA’s new AI contract clause sparks alarm among federal contractors.
Civilian Contracts Awards
Calibre secured a $80M VA Transition Assistance Support contract.
QuestTech won a $1M DOJ FPI Information Security Engineering deal.
NOAA’s NWS awarded two contracts to build new tools and shift its weather data and applications to the cloud.
NSF challenge awards: Eight winners to boost critical mineral supply.
Follow Civilian Leaders
OMB taps a new permanent Branch Chief for the Federal Workforce Branch.
VA names a new Executive Director, Office of Aquisition & Logistics.
Civilian Job Openings
VA is hiring a Financial Manager.
DOI’s NPS wants a Project Manager.
M&A CORNER
Jacobs closes $1.6B acquisition of remaining PA Consulting stake.
Jacobs has finalized its acquisition of the remaining equity interest in London-based PA Consulting in a deal valued at approximately $1.6 billion as part of efforts to expand its advisory and technology-enabled capabilities across global markets.
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