June 11, 2025

📊 GSA rolls out TDR, FAA maintains 737 MAX cap, AWS second secret cloud region, HAC-D budget, E-7 Wedgetail, defense tech surge

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June 11, 2025

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  • Golden Dome: Aerospace engineer explains the proposed missile defense system - whether we need it, what the components are, and how it works.

  • GSA, post-quantum cryptography: Building a secure federal future.

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  • Defense tech surge: Laser systems, UASes, and hypersonic missiles.

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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE

Congress advances Air Force budget amid White House delay.

House appropriators are moving forward with a $832B defense budget, including $261B for the USAF and USSF, despite waiting on a full request from the White House. The process marks a shift in budget negotiations, raising questions about funding allocations for key defense priorities.

DOD reviews E-7 Wedgetail program as space-based ISR gains traction.

SecDef Hegseth is questioning the survivability of the E-7 Wedgetail, hinting at a shift toward space-based ISR. While $200M is earmarked for R&D, procurement funds seem to be drying up, raising concerns about the program’s future.

GAO warns DOD readiness at risk due to cybersecurity gaps.

GAO is sounding the alarm on DOD acquisition and cybersecurity issues, warning that readiness is at risk due to persistent vulnerabilities. With critical defense systems exposed, the report urges stronger oversight and modernization efforts to prevent potential security breaches.

ICYMI:

Defense Contract Awards

  • 18 contractors won spots on the Army’s $3B Energy, Water Conservation deal.

  • BAE Systems inked a $1.2B SSC Missile Tracking Satellite contract.

  • OMNI booked a $427M DCSA NBIS Cloud and DevSecOps support deal.

  • Michael Baker secured a $20M Army General Engineering contract.

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From: GAO: Maritime Security: Actions Needed to Address Coordination and Operational Challenges Hindering Federal Efforts. GAO-25-108525. June 10, 2025. Figure 4: Coast Guard Average Annual Vessel and Aircraft Operational Hours and Average Estimated Operating Expenses. Page 10.

INTEL COMMUNITY

NATO pushes for massive air defense expansion to counter Russia.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is calling for a 400% increase in air and missile defense to deter Russian aggression. With thousands more armored vehicles, millions of artillery shells, and a major boost in long-range weapons, the alliance is gearing up for a quantum leap in collective security.

Spy chief urges intel agencies to buy, not build, tech.

DNI Gabbard wants the intelligence community to shift away from developing its own tech and instead purchase solutions from industry. Speaking at an AWS conference, she emphasized that AI tools are already helping analysts with document declassification and data processing.

ICYMI:

  • AWS to launch second secret cloud region for national security.

  • The CIA is eyeing human-machine teaming to enhance security.

  • Update on the new NGA facility construction in north St. Louis.

  • BAE Systems and Hanwha partner on advanced multi-sensor satellite tech.

  • MDA taps i3 for critical test data analysis in $429M contract.

  • Kpler welcomed a new Global Head of Defense and Intelligence.

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CIVILIAN

GSA expands transactional data reporting to boost procurement transparency.

The GSA is rolling out mandatory Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) across 62 new product and cloud service categories, aiming to increase price transparency and streamline federal purchasing. By FY26, all Special Item Numbers (SINs) will be included, helping contracting officers negotiate better deals while reducing administrative burdens.

White House AI czar pushes private-sector innovation over regulation.

David Sacks, the White House’s AI czar, argues that Washington’s regulatory approach could stifle U.S. innovation in the race against China. Speaking at an AWS summit, he emphasized that out-innovating competitors is key to maintaining global AI leadership.

FAA maintains Boeing 737 MAX production cap amid safety concerns.

The FAA is not budging on Boeing’s production cap of 38 planes per month, citing ongoing safety concerns following a mid-air emergency in early 2024. While Boeing is eager to ramp up production to 42 jets per month, regulators remain cautious.

ICYMI:

Civilian Contracts Awards

  • Censeo booked a $20M GAS Program and Data Support contract.

  • MPF Federal inked a $4M FDA CBER Document and Records Mgmt contract.

  • Ex Libris secured a $3M ALMA/PRIMO VE Library Services Platform deal.

  • KBR Wyle Services was awarded a $1M USGS Technical Services deal.

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M&A CORNER

Aprio acquires Nextfed, O’Connor Consulting Services (OCS).

Business advisory and accounting firm Aprio has acquired Nextfed and O’Connor Consulting Services, or OCS, for an undisclosed sum to accelerate growth in the government services market and nonprofit industry. Nextfed is a strategy consulting and M&A advisory firm, and OCS focuses on providing business advisory and interim outsourcing services for nonprofit organizations.

ICYMI:

  • Nooks closes $25M Series A funding with backing from SAIC, Lockheed.

SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿

  1. Hidden "kill switches" in Chinese-made solar panels have been discovered in America. It raises concerns that Beijing could remotely control power grids, potentially leading to blackouts and infrastructure damage. SOURCE↗︎ 

  2. The HHS has dismissed all 17 members of the ACIP. The move aims to restore public trust in vaccine recommendations by appointing new experts under a revamped selection process. SOURCE↗︎

  3. US, China reach framework deal to ease export restrictions. The truce should resolve rare earth minerals, magnet curbs. SOURCE↗︎

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