QUICK HITS
CPARS overhaul pending: New rules could change how every federal contractor’s past performance is scored.
Forecasting: A quiet force shaping GovCon success in 2025.
FAR Council update: New companion guide clarifies acquisition rules.
AI in homeland security: From cyber defense to border surveillance.
TOP OPPS
Trending federal opportunities
This week’s top opportunities span major defense and homeland security programs, from naval design services to next-generation radar systems and DHS’s multi-billion-dollar TALON tech initiative:
Department of the Navy: Architect-Engineer Services for Design, Engineering, Specification Writing, and Cost Estimating Projects - Market Research - 12/17/25 - $200 million
Department of the Army: Production, Test, Delivery, Fielding, and Support of AN/TPQ-50 Counterfire Target Acquisition (CTA) and Multi-Mission Radar (MMR) Hardware Systems - Sources Sought - 12/03/25 - $10 - $50 million
Department of Homeland Security: Technology for Applications, Logistics, Operations and Networks (TALON) - Presolicitation - 11/11/25 - $100 - $500 million
DEFENSE & AEROSPACE
Pentagon surveys small businesses ahead of CMMC implementation.
With CMMC requirements set to take effect on November 10, the DOD is surveying small businesses to assess readiness and identify compliance challenges. Nearly 500 organizations have already achieved Level 2 certification, but many more remain in progress.
Pentagon acquisition reform: New framework aims to accelerate weapons procurement.
The DOD is advancing a major overhaul of its weapons acquisition process, introducing the “Warfighting Acquisition System” to streamline development and reduce delays. The draft memo outlines 60- and 180-day timelines for key decisions, with a focus on speed, accountability, and industry engagement.
USSF must take “decisive” steps towards dynamic operations.
A new report warns that the USSF must act quickly and decisively to build the architecture and concepts required for “dynamic space operations,” or risk falling behind adversaries in orbit. The study calls not only for on-orbit capabilities like refueling and modular servicing, but also for ground-based command and control, launch flexibility, and resilient data links.
ICYMI:
Army RFI: MATOC for General Architect Engineering services.
New GA-ASI Gambit 6 UCAV adds air-to-ground ops for International CCA.
Navy releases MyNavyHR app to transmit policies to sailors and families.
Lockheed invests $50M to develop autonomous sailboats for military use.
Defense Contract Awards
Follow the Defense Leaders
Hanwha Defense USA welcomed new executives.
HII named its Engineering, Technology and Design VP.
Defense Job Openings
ANGU needs a Financial Manager.
USACE wants a Supervisory Program Manager.
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INTEL COMMUNITY
Congress approves $73.3B for FY25 intelligence program.
The ODNI has confirmed a $73.3 billion appropriation for the National Intelligence Program in fiscal year 2025—a 4% decrease from the prior year’s $76.5 billion. No additional details were disclosed beyond the unclassified topline.
NSA faces operational strain amid leadership gaps and program cuts.
The NSA is grappling with a leadership vacuum, hiring freezes, and program cuts that analysts warn could erode long-term mission capabilities. Morale is low, legal talent pipelines are shrinking, and several internal initiatives have been paused or discontinued—raising concerns about sustained operational strength.
ICYMI:
TRANSCOM RFP: IT Enterprise Modernization (ITEM) Solutions.
USSF to use three weapons to jam Chinese satellites via remote control.
SPACECOM named its new leader.
A new NGA leader, with history working with ODNI, has been nominated.
ARCYBER has a new leader.
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CIVILIAN
Lawmakers report progress toward gov’t shutdown resolution.
Congressional leaders report incremental progress in bipartisan negotiations to end the ongoing government shutdown. While no final agreement has been reached, discussions are advancing on spending levels and policy riders—signaling cautious optimism on Capitol Hill.
Federal agencies cancel 100 contracts worth $4.4B.
DOGE announced that in the last five days, federal agencies have terminated over 100 contracts deemed excessive. Cancelled contracts include a $13M VA contract for coaching services, a $43K DOS training contract, and a $44K DOS educational training contract.
DOE allocates $625M to advance quantum research at national labs.
The DOE is investing $625 million over five years to support quantum research across five national laboratories. The initiative targets breakthroughs in quantum computing, sensing, and cryptography—reinforcing U.S. leadership in emerging technologies critical to national security and scientific innovation.
ICYMI:
CBP RFI: Multi Energy Portal (MEP) and Low Energy Portal (LEP) Systems.
NOAA funding cut: Tsunami warning system loses key seismic data support.
U.S.–China trade deal eases chip and rare earth tensions.
Civilian Contracts Awards
Rolls-Royce got a $189M DHS Cutter Maintenance deal.
Celerity booked a $52M FAS Combined FA1 and FA2 call order.
RevaComm was awarded a $25M DOS SBIR Multiple Services contract.
Xpect Solutions won a $254K Maintenance and Quarterly PMS deal.
Follow Civilian Leaders
CBP has a new LEOD Acting Director.
ARA appointed a CTO.
Civilian Job Openings
DOC’s PTO is hiring a CAO.
DOE is seeking a GOAS Manager.
M&A CORNER
Thoma Bravo acquires Boeing’s digital aviation assets.
Thoma Bravo has closed its $10.55B acquisition of Boeing’s digital aviation business, including Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData, and OzRunways. The newly launched Jeppesen ForeFlight will serve military and commercial customers with AI-powered platforms for flight planning, dispatch, and crew ops.
Intuitive Machines to acquire Lanteris from Maxar.
Intuitive Machines is scooping up Lanteris, a former Maxar unit focused on space-based sensing and AI/ML. The acquisition adds 70+ cleared engineers and a portfolio of ISR and autonomy tools—just in time for the lunar economy to heat up.
Systems Planning & Analysis acquires Group W.
Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) has acquired Group W, a seasoned defense analytics and data-science firm, to strengthen its modeling, simulation, and wargaming capabilities across defense, intelligence and homeland-security domains.
SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿
Egypt’s Grand Museum finally opens! The grand opening drew dignitaries to a trove of Tutankhamun’s relics and other treasures. SOURCE↗︎
Boeing delays 777X delivery to 2027. Regulatory challenges were cited as a reason. The company incurred $5 billion in late delivery penalties. SOURCE↗︎
U.S. chips, Chinese AI: Senator demands probe into Malaysia smuggling route. SOURCE↗︎
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