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March 12, 2025
⚙️ New WH CTO, House passes funding bill, US cuts WMD programs, DOGE to approve EPA spending, New CISA Director, GAO weighs in, Tariffs
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March 12, 2025
QUICK HITS
Tariffs: Their impact on government tech purchases includes delays, cost increases, moving operations, and more.
[Watch] Data recovery essentials: Why agencies must act now.
DOGE Caucus: How they are budgeting, updating systems, and ensuring data integrity while DOGE does its work.
GAO: Agencies, Congress can better manage improper payments, fraud risks.
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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE
U.S. weighs cuts in WMD defense programs.
The U.S. is considering significant cuts — potentially by up to 75% — to defense programs focused on weapons of mass destruction. The goal of the cuts is to realign to administration priorities, including containing China, enhancing border security, and encouraging allied nations to spend more money themselves. Read more
USAF recommends continuing NGAD fighter, ending NGAS tanker.
The USAF is pushing forward with the Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter while grounding the Next-Generation Air Refueling System (NGAS) tanker. The decision follows months of analysis and aims to balance cost and strategic necessity. Read more
NSSA urges Congress to double U.S. Space Force budget.
The National Security Space Association (NSSA) is calling for a $60B increase in the USSF budget over the next five years. This funding boost aims to counter threats from China and Russia and ensure the U.S. maintains its edge in space. Read more
ICYMI:
DLA RFI: AMHE Enterprise Support & OT/Cybersecurity Serviceability.
USAF RFI: Next Generation Penetrator.
Lockheed Martin prepares Block 4 updates to boost F-35 combat capabilities.
USN's “Next-Gen Jammer” nears full-rate production.
USN intends on ramping up shipbuilding through collaborative efforts.
Defense Contract Awards
IBM won a $40M DSS BIES Modernization and Cloud Migration deal.
SDVOSB Cognetic Technologies secured a $21M USN PAAS Support deal.
DecisionPoint booked an $19M Army SDDC IT Support Services contract.
Raytheon Co. was awarded a $92M USAF contract for processor upgrade for mission alliance risk reduction.
Follow the Defense Leaders
Two Six Technologies welcomed a new Talent Acquisition Leader.
GTSC’s Strategic Advisory Board has a new member.
Defense Job Openings
CYBERCOM wants a Resource Management Officer.
USARC needs a Manager (RPAC).
CHART
GAO. Mission-Critical Information Technology: Agencies Are Monitoring Selected Acquisitions for Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks. GAO-25-106908. March 11, 2025. Table 3: Mission-Critical IT Acquisitions’ Planned Costs, Page 20.
INTEL COMMUNITY
SOCOM seeks reconfigurable “drone-in-a-box” systems.
SOCOM is on the hunt for versatile "drone-in-a-box" systems that can fly and drive, aiming to enhance ISR capabilities. The SOFWERX innovation hub will host a collaboration event in April to assess industry solutions. Expect modular frames, sensors, and more. Read more
NGA seeks more AI power for geospatial intelligence in 2025.
The NGA wants a bigger AI budget to enhance data analysis, automate workflows, and keep pace with evolving threats. With AI playing a growing role in national security, NGA is pushing for smarter tools to handle the increasing flood of imagery and intelligence. Read more
ICYMI:
Commerce RFI: NATO Operation and Maintenance of CIS Environments.
Commerce RFI: NATO HQ IPTV and DS overhaul.
NGA RFI: Organizational Messaging.
The National Security Council appointed a new Cyber Intelligence Director.
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CIVILIAN
House passes a funding bill to avoid shutdown.
The stopgap bill, revealed over the weekend, would fund the government through September and carves $13B from non-defense spending while adding $6B to military budgets and preserving a $20B IRS funding freeze. Read more
EPA spending overhaul: DOGE approval required.
The EPA now requires DOGE approval for spending items over $50,000, aiming to cut waste but sparking concerns about delays and external influence. This measure seeks to reduce waste and ensure more efficient use of resources. Read more
GSA considers taking over contracting work amid reorganization.
The GSA is eyeing a takeover of contracting work at other agencies as part of its reorganization efforts. “For example, [the OPM] previously did their own contracting activities. It looks like their contracting needs (and other civilian agencies’ contracting needs) will likely transition to GSA,” the email from GSA states. Read more
ICYMI:
NASA RFI: Lunar Experiment Support Systems & Handling Project Battery.
83 percent of USAID contracts have been cancelled; the remainder are being transferred to the Dept of State.
DHS releases new mobile app pushing migrants to self-deport.
Judge rules that DOGE must comply with FOIA requests.
Department of Education gets slashed, starting with its workforce.
Civilian Contracts Awards
Follow Civilian Leaders
Nuclear engineer takes over as WH’s CTO.
The DHS Secretary appointed new ICE leaders.
WH nominates former CTO at DataRobot as new CISA Director.
Guidehouse has a new Brand Marketing and Impact Director.
Civilian Job Openings
TSA is seeking a Transportation Security Manager.
USCG is looking for a Contract Specialist.
M&A CORNER
Kavaliro sells Salesforce division to Accordion.
Kavaliro has sold its Salesforce division to Accordion, allowing it to focus on its core services. This strategic move aims to streamline operations and boost growth in Workforce Solutions and Federal Defense. Read more
SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿
HHS Secretary directs FDA to explore ending the GRAS (generally recognized as safe) loophole: For decades, food companies have used the loophole to allow new ingredients and chemicals to be introduced into the U.S. food supply with little oversight. SOURCE↗︎
Hydrogen plasma breakthrough enables emission-free metal production. The research aims to utilize hydrogen plasma as a substitute for fossil carbon in metal production. SOURCE↗︎
U.S. transportation chief will meet with Boeing on safety efforts. They will talk about ensuring the highest level of safety for the plane maker. SOURCE↗︎
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