April 23, 2025

🤝 SolarWinds sold to Turn/River, Boeing to sell part of its portfolio, new DHS chief procurement officer, JWCC hits $2.7B, outdated whistleblower protections

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April 23, 2025

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  • AI and GSA centralization: Reshaping the future of contracting.

  • It’s time for reform: Outdated contractor whistleblower protections.

  • [Listen] AI and data: Their role in shaping the Coast Guard’s future.

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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE

JWCC hits $2.7B: Pentagon’s cloud strategy gains momentum.

The DOD’s JWCC contract has reached $2.7 billion in task orders, marking a significant milestone in the Pentagon’s cloud modernization efforts. With funding flowing across unclassified, classified, and top-secret workloads, the DOD is now focused on onboarding more users and streamlining procurement.

Senior DOD official says cyber warfare poses significant threat to joint force.

​Cyber warfare poses a significant threat to the U.S. Joint Force, as seen in the persistent cyber activities of adversaries like China, Russia, and Iran. To counter these threats, the DOD is implementing its 2023 Cyber Strategy, which includes investing in a skilled cyber workforce, enhancing capabilities, and collaborating closely with U.S. Cyber Command to bolster cyber readiness.

ICYMI:

  • USAF RFI: Next Gen OCS.

  • DISA RFI: Next Gen of the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution.

  • DOD’s digital pivot: SecDef advocates for commercial software solutions.

  • DOD to launch a new software assurance program: RFIs to come soon!

Defense Contract Awards

  • General Dynamics NASSCO won a $139M USN USS Oak Hill Services deal.

  • SAIC inked a $55M USAF SDA Tranche 3 program integration effort deal.

  • NAG Marine booked a $29M USN HMI contract.

  • Raft secured a $3M USSF API Gateway Development contract.

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  • DHS appointed a new Deputy Chief Procurement Officer.

  • DCS has a new Business Development VP.

Defense Job Openings

  • USMC is seeking a CBO.

  • NAVSEA is hiring a Manager.

CHART

Reported energy consumption and carbon emissions for the training of selected generative AI models. From: GAO. “Technology Assessment: Artificial Intelligence. Generative AI’s Environmental and Human Effects.” GAO-25-107172. April 2025.

INTEL COMMUNITY

AI and machine learning: The future of military intelligence.

The U.S. military is ramping up its use of AI and machine learning to enhance command and control, target detection, and electronic warfare. While these technologies won’t replace human intelligence, they’re making battlefield decisions faster and more efficient.

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CIVILIAN

DOGE tightens grip on federal agencies, raising alarms over research censorship and data access.

Recent reports reveal that DOGE has expanded its reach into multiple federal agencies. At NSF, DOGE affiliates have intervened in the grant approval process, leading to the suspension of over 200 research projects.

Simultaneously, DOGE operatives have gained access to 19 sensitive HHS systems, encompassing Medicare and Medicaid financial databases and records of vulnerable populations, raising significant concerns about data privacy and the potential misuse of personal information.

In the meantime, Musk said he’s stepping back from his government work to focus on Tesla’s plunging profits.

OMB suggests NOAA to rethink satellite spending.

The WH’s budget office is urging NOAA to scale back its geostationary satellite plans, citing cost concerns and shifting priorities. While NOAA had big aspirations, the latest budget passback suggests a more restrained approach. Will this impact future weather monitoring capabilities?

ICYMI:

  • VA RFI: Grouper Plus Content Services SaaS.

  • NASA RFI: WB-57 Engine Replacement Feasibility Study.

  • DOI unveils its 11th offshore oil and gas leasing program.

  • Here’s what the dismantling of the Dept of Education means for its data.

  • ITA leverages TBM for smarter IT spending.

Civilian Contracts Awards

  • North Wind Dynamics booked a $153M DOE Paducah Infrastructure contract.

  • Felxion won a $6.7M FAS LOGIN.GOV Data Warehouse Expansion deal.

  • Jazz Solutions inked a $4.4M Federal Enterprise Lifecycle Platform contract.

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M&A CORNER

Turn/River completes acquisition of SolarWinds.

SolarWinds Corporation, a provider of simple, powerful, secure observability and IT management software, today announced the closing of its acquisition by Turn/River Capital. The transaction is valued at approximately $4.4 billion. With the closing of the transaction, SolarWinds common stock has ceased trading, and the company is no longer listed on the NYS.

Olin-Winchester buys AMMO.Inc.

Olin has completed the acquisition of small-caliber ammunition supplier Ammo Inc. Olin said in a press release posted Friday that its Winchester Ammunition business will absorb Ammo’s employees and assets, including a newly constructed 185,000 square foot production facility located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

ICYMI:

  • Boeing to sell parts of its digital aviation solutions portfolio for $10.55B.

  • Planet Technologies and Carahsoft join forces to enhance Microsoft solutions for government agencies.

SHOWER THOUGHTS đźšż

  1. [Watch] Pope Francis has passed away. The head of the Catholic Church died of stroke and heart failure on Easter Monday at the age of 88. SOURCE↗︎ 

  2. Artificial food dyes being phased out by end of 2026. HHS Secretary announced plan to replace eight petroleum based dyes with natural alternatives. SOURCE↗︎

  3. Tourist tax: the rising trend. Japan will join the US, Mexico, Canada, Italy, Spain, France, Iceland, and Thailand in making this the new normal. SOURCE↗︎

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