April 9, 2025

QUICK HITS

• Top trends in GovCon: Private equity has a growing role, regulatory changes are changing the landscape, and DOGE is hitting hard. Here’s the scoop.

• New tariffs on government contractors: Concerns include procurement costs, domestic sourcing compliance for FAR, & contract price adjustments.

• Are you an incoming CIO? Get ahead by gaining situational awareness, partnering with senior leaders, and exploring creative funding opportunities.

• DOGE guts HHS Small Biz Office: Plan aims to cut divisions from 28 to 15 and shrink regional office. Entire OSDBU staff removed.

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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE

New guidelines for terminated and cancelled contracts.

DOD has issued a memorandum outlining detailed guidance for contracting and agreement officers on reporting termination and cancellation actions. These instructions apply to the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) and the System for Award Management (SAM).

POTUS, Hegseth: $1 trillion defense budget—a yes.

$1 trillion for defense? POTUS and Pete Hegseth say it's not just talk — it's the plan. While other areas of the government are getting severely cut or trimmed down, senior leadership pushed for the Pentagon to get more money than previously allocated, citing threats from China and the need to build military dominance.

Navy unveils Sixth-Gen F/A-XX fighterjet details.

The Navy's sixth-gen F/A-XX fighter jet promises a 25% range boost over the F-35C, enhanced stealth, and AI integration for next-gen battle management. Expected to replace the F/A-18 Super Hornet, this marvel is set to redefine naval aviation.

ICYMI:

• USAF RFI: Nuclear Command, Control, and Communication (NC3) CMIS.

• USAF RFI: SETA Professional Services.

• Sonar trap concept for sub-drones debuts at Navy conference.

• Leidos’ new low-cost, flexible, unmanned undersea vessel is the Sea Dart.

• The US needs “weapons in space,” says SPACECOM leader.

Defense Contract Awards

• Guidehouse booked a $250M Army Financial Support Services deal.

• Chugach was awarded a $164M NIWC LANT contract.

• Vanquish Worldwide inked an $8.4M Installation Logistical Support deal.

• Firefly Aerospace secures DOD contract for Rapid On-Orbit Mission.

Follow the Defense Leaders

• Rancher Government Solutions has a new CEO.

• Hawkeye 360 selected a defense industry exec as President, U.S. Government.

Defense Job Openings

• NAVSEA is seeking a Manager.

• USPACFLT is hiring a Deputy Productions Resources Manager.

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INTEL COMMUNITY

CISA is reevaluating its critical infrastructure PPP.

CISA is adjusting its approach to public-private partnerships following the DHS’s decision to disband the Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council (CIPAC). In response to its termination, CISA is exploring alternative methods to continue effective information sharing and coordination with critical infrastructure stakeholders.

NGA meteorological team provides vital mission support.

The NGA’s Meteorological and Oceanographic Operations (METOC) team’s expertise aids in collection orchestration by assessing cloud coverage impacts on electro-optical operations and identifying potential weather-related crises. Additionally, the team offers forensic meteorology analysis to predict adversary behavior through a weather lens, contributing significantly to intelligence priorities.

ICYMI:

• NATO RFI: Next Generation Wireless Services.

• What the UK’s biggest espionage trial revealed about Kremlin tactics.

• Top NSA, Cyber Command officials pulled from cybersecurity conference.

• Using unapproved communications tools (like Signal) during foreign travel isn’t new.

• Smith-Midland secures $5M SlenderWall deal for FBI project.

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CIVILIAN

OMB issues updated AI policies for federal agencies.

The OMB has released two updated policies for federal agencies, aimed at ensuring the responsible use and procurement of AI technology. These policies replace the previous administration's guidance while maintaining similar objectives.

DOE accelerates AI and energy infrastructure development.

The DOE is fast-tracking AI-driven data centers by leveraging existing energy resources and identifying 16 strategic sites for rapid construction. This initiative aims to boost innovation, reduce costs, and strengthen public-private partnerships.

ICYMI:

• DHA RFI: Workbench Software.

• The GSA is set to recruit contract specialists.

• DHS cancels S&T grants under a new mission focus.

• Roscosmos and NASA strengthen collaboration at Baikonur Cosmodrome.

Civilian Contracts Awards

• Dell Federal Systems secured a $1.3B HHS Microsoft Enterprise agreement.

• ARES inked a $226M NASA Safety and Mission Assurance Services deal.

• Mediquant won a $17M DHA DataArk® Health Information Archive contract.

• Creative Systems and Consulting booked a $4M IRS App Development deal.

Follow Civilian Leaders

• DHS named its new Deputy Press Secretary.

• LMI has a new Homeland Security Market VP.

Civilian Job Openings

• The Senate wants a Communications Director.

• LOC needs an IT Partner Engagement Director.

M&A CORNER

JF Taylor expands defense portfolio with Bugeye acquisition.

JF Taylor has acquired Bugeye Technologies to bolster its training and mission support systems for the DOD and international allies. This move combines JF Taylor's expertise in military platforms with Bugeye's simulation hardware capabilities.

Karman buys MTI.

Karman Space & Defense has acquired Metal Technology Inc. in a $90 million cash transaction to accelerate access to critical missile defense programs aligned with the DOD’s current and future funding priorities. MTI manufactures specialized refractory metal alloys designed to optimize performance in next-generation missile programs' ultra-high-temperature environments.

SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿

1. Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin plans an all-female spaceflight including Katy Perry. Will this be “supernatural?” Maybe “extraterrestrial.” SOURCE↗︎ 

2. Japan and India face threats from overdue earthquakes. Japan warns of an impending megaquake; India faces similar dangers in the Himalayas. SOURCE↗︎

3. Winter is here: Direwolves have arrived. And yes, George RR Martin got to one of the new cloned puppies that have been saved from extinction. SOURCE↗︎

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