QUICK HITS
The onus lies on industry to articulate “commercial best practices.” FedGov needs help defining flexibility, agile procurement, and partnerships.
DOJ officially ends the pause on FCPA enforcement guidelines. DOJ will focus on natsec bribery schemes, will hold individuals accountable.
AI adoption at scale: Why network infrastructure can’t be an afterthought.
Process intelligence in action: Appian’s Jason Adolf on boosting government efficiency.
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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE
U.S. needs to “start from scratch” to rewrite Foreign Military Sales process, says CENTCOM chief.
Kurilla said the current process generally involves four “levers.” The Pentagon’s own system needs reform, and the DOS is generally fairly quick to do their diplomatic due diligence. Congress can slow things down if lawmakers decide they want to hold up a sale for “whatever reason.” But the biggest bottleneck is the DIB, which is under-investing in its own production lines and unable to keep up with demand.
GigEagle AI tool transforming DOD talent acquisition.
DOD’s AI-powered platform GigEagle is modeled after LinkedIn and Uber to connect DOD personnel with short-term, skills-based gigs. It aims to build a “whole-of-nation” talent marketplace, tapping into experts from academia, industry, and other agencies—without requiring military enlistment—to support national security missions. By enabling leaders to match tracked skills with mission needs, GigEagle streamlines strategic workforce planning and national security support.
ICYMI:
Israel launched an attack with 200 fighters. Could the U.S.?
Senators “very close” to protecting key DOD spectrum in reconciliation bill.
GE pushes for faster fielding of Army’s ITEP, USAF’s NGAP engines.
Army’s hypersonic edge: inside the “Dark Eagle” report.
Defense Contract Awards
USSF’s SSC awarded a $4B space launch range contract to Jacobs Technology.
General Dynamics won a $580M Army Integrated Base Defense Program deal.
Paragone Solutions booked a $4M USACE Civil Works Business Intelligence Cybersecurity RMF Support contract.
BAE secures $156M contract for USS Somerset overhaul.
Follow the Defense Leaders
SNC welcomed a new ISR Business Operations VP.
Defense Job Openings
ANGU is seeking a Force Support Director.
DN is hiring an Installation N9 Director.
FUNNY
INTEL COMMUNITY
DARPA sets new records for sending power wirelessly.
DARPA’s Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) program has set a new record by wirelessly beaming 800 watts of laser power across 8.6 km (5.3 miles) in a 30‑second demonstration at White Sands Missile Range. This milestone dwarfs previous feats—about 230 W over 1.7 km—and was achieved using a new compact receiver array (PRAD) that focuses light onto photovoltaic cells via a parabolic mirror.
House bill would task NSA with developing AI security playbook to counter China.
A new bill would require the NSA to create a national "AI security playbook" aimed at protecting sensitive U.S. AI technologies—especially those in advanced data centers—from foreign adversaries like China. The playbook is expected to detail vulnerabilities, cyber and physical security strategies, threat detection and response protocols, and contingency plans specific to critical AI systems.
ICYMI:
Here are four scenarios for the Middle East, from a former IDF intel chief.
Starlink activates satellite internet service in Iran amid Israel tensions.
$550M bribery scandal: USAID official, contractors plead guilty.
GDIT to upgrade SOCOM networks with AI, Zero Trust, Multi-Cloud Services.
CACI inked a $437M USAFRICOM Support Services deal.
Planet Labs secured a seven-figure NATO AI-Enhanced Surveillance Capabilities deal.
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CIVILIAN
Feds from IRS agents to refugee officers are deploying to assist ICE conduct raids.
Federal agencies beyond traditional immigration authorities—including TSA Federal Air Marshals, USCIS refugee officers, CBP personnel, and approximately 250 IRS Criminal Investigation agents—are being redeployed on multi-month details to assist ICE during enforcement raids at workplaces, farms, nightclubs, residential areas, and federal buildings.
IRS isn’t checking the performance of its identity proofing vendor.
The IRS currently relies solely on ID.me—without independent quality checks—to verify taxpayer identities for sensitive online services, using biometric selfies and ID scans, according to a recent GAO report. It lacks measurable performance objectives, doesn't independently evaluate vendor results or share performance data internally, and hasn’t listed ID.me’s AI tools in its AI inventory, creating transparency and oversight gaps.
Interior exploring AI use to address probate backlog in tribal communities.
The DOI is exploring AI tools to address a backlog of 48,000 tribal probate cases caused by complex land fractionation. Potential uses include tracking files, automating data entry, cross-referencing records, and verifying document completeness. The technology could ease strain on limited legal staff and speed case resolution without risking heir privacy.
ICYMI:
HSGAC bill: OMB would get $100M to implement reorganization plans “without obstruction” from Congress.
WH considering adding 36 more countries to the travel ban.
TREAS secretary backs tougher IRS leaker penalties.
NNSA to conduct ongoing aerial radiation assessment surveys over Las Vegas.
Civilian Contracts Awards
Follow Civilian Leaders
ASG has a new Software Procurement Director.
Bounce Back Consulting has a new Senior Digital Services Consultant.
Arbor Research welcomes a new Health IT Program Director.
Civilian Job Openings
The Architect of the Capitol wants a Marketing and Communications Director.
The U.S. Courts wants a Workplace Relations Deputy Director.
SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿
Court order sparks ChatGPT privacy concerns. The company was ordered to preserve conversations—deleted or not. SOURCE↗︎
Don’t click URLs from strangers. Cybercriminals are hijacking legitimate Discord invite links to redirect users to malicious sites that deliver malware. SOURCE↗︎
Pizza deliveries, bar traffic in D.C. predicted international conflict. Delivery drivers knew something was afoot because pizza orders to the Pentagon went through the roof. SOURCE↗︎
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