March 24, 2025

QUICK HITS

• GSA tightens enforcement of minimum sales requirements: The minimum is $100k for the base 5-year period…or you’re cut from the schedule.

• Move over DOGE; check out this CIGIE Report: IGs saved over $71B in FY24 in cost efficiency improvements.

• New E.O. pushes agencies to share data: It even pushes states to share their data in return for federal funding.

• [Event] DOD Office of Small Biz Programs: Learn how to leverage the APEX Accelerators program, March 27.

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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE

DOD cuts $580M in programs, contracts, and grants.

DOD is eliminating over $580M in programs, grants, and contracts that it called “wasteful spending,” with a long-stalled software modernization program accounting for almost half of the cuts. The most noteworthy termination was an HR software development program and its associated active contracts. Read more

General Dynamics will present new Pandur SHORAD 6×6 air defense vehicle at AUSA 2025.

The Pandur SHORAD integrates Moog’s Reconfigurable Integrated-Weapons Platform (RIwP) turret onto the Pandur Evo armored vehicle, providing maneuver short-range air defense capabilities. This integration would allow the Pandur SHORAD to address both rotary- and fixed-wing threats as well as drone swarms, while leveraging the EVO’s proven protection level, mobility, and transportability. Read more

Here’s why Navy destroyers are being sent to the southern border mission.

​The Pentagon has deployed the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Gravely to patrol near the southern border, with a second destroyer reportedly expected to join the effort. These deployments aim to enhance drug trafficking interdictions and counteract transnational crime in the region. Read more

ICYMI:

• DOD RFI: Managed Enterprise Network Support Services.

• DefSec and Musk discussed innovation, efficiency and production.

• Army launches 2.0 updates of Unified Network Plan.

Defense Contract Awards

• SAIC won a $15M Army contract mod for modeling and simulation dev work.

• Lockheed Martin won a $10M USAF contract mod for GPS III Mission 10 launch and on-orbit checkout.

• NAG Marine won a $29M IDIQ for propulsion auxiliary, damage, and ballast control, and various machinery control human-machined interfaces (HMI).

• 4 space watch firms received USAF’s pilot contract.

Follow the Defense Leaders

• Tsymmetry has chosen a new CGO.

Defense Job Openings

• USACE is seeking a Project Manager.

• PACFLT is hiring a Program Manager.

INTEL COMMUNITY

DARPA eyes quantum sensors that are easier to buy, tougher in the field.

​The DARPA has launched the Robust Quantum Sensors (RoQS) program to develop quantum sensors that maintain high performance in real-world, dynamic environments, addressing challenges such as vibrations and electromagnetic interference. This initiative aims to integrate resilient quantum sensors into DOD platforms. Read more

Northern Command is using Lockheed Martin radar for border security.

Lockheed Martin has successfully integrated its AN/TPQ-53 multi-mission radar with the Joint Task Force – Southern Border command and control systems in an operational environment. The AN/TPQ-53 MMR's open architecture design allows integration with sensors and systems, providing a unified operational picture. Read more

ICYMI:

• NATO RFI: Operation and Maintenance of CIS Environments.

• USSF to add over 100 satellites in 2025 to enhance resilient networks.

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CIVILIAN

Coast Guard shore infrastructure backlogs exceed $7B.

​A recent GAO report reveals that the USCG's shore infrastructure backlog has surged to over $7 billion as of June 2024, more than doubling since 2019. This escalation is attributed to years of deferred maintenance and budget requests that have consistently fallen short of the Coast Guard's identified funding targets. Read more

POTUS seeks to expand critical mineral output using wartime powers.

POTUS has invoked emergency powers to bolster domestic production of critical minerals, aiming to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign sources, particularly China. The E.O. mandates federal agencies to expedite permits for mining projects and identifies federal lands suitable for mineral extraction, emphasizing the importance of these minerals for national security and technological advancement. ​ Read more

USPS plans to use AI to enhance customer service.

The USPS is integrating Gen-AI to enhance customer service, beginning with a cloud-based call center platform featuring natural language interactions set to launch this summer. This AI-driven system aims to streamline customer inquiries, reduce wait times, and improve overall efficiency. Read more

ICYMI:

• VA Sources Sought: eHCM Modernization - System Integrator Services.

• DOT RFI: Maintenance & Engineering Support for ACRF FLEXSIM.

• FCC to investigate potential US operations of restricted Chinese tech and telecom firms.

• NNSA gnaws at its technical debt, making progress on its mission demands.

Civilian Contracts Awards

• IBM won a $312M GSA OCIO for IT operations and maintenance dev services.

• Peraton was awarded a $6M TREAS HR-CONNECT Enterprise Applications and Program Support contract.

• Prometheus Digital booked a $23M ED Customer Service Center contract.

• Software Consultants won a $2.6M NLM Software Development, Automation, and Maintenance Support Services deal.

Follow Civilian Leaders

• NSF CIO retires.

• GSA has a new deputy administrator and a new Senior Advisor.

Civilian Job Openings

• AO wants a Legislative Affairs Officer.

• The US Courts needs a Deputy Circuit Executive.

M&A CORNER

Frontgrade buys Crescend’s defense solutions group.

Frontgrade Technologies has acquired Crescend Technologies’ defense solutions division IDSI for an undisclosed sum to expand its portfolio of high-power radio frequency amplifier technologies and deliver comprehensive platforms to help address the evolving challenges facing customers in the aerospace and defense sectors. Read more

SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿

1. Meta, Amazon, and Google collaborate to generate 1 million MW. Three tech giants join forces for the largest deployment in modern history. SOURCE↗︎ 

2. Perplexity plans to acquire TikTok and make its algorithm open-source. The AI startup has unveiled its proposal to acquire and revamp TikTok. SOURCE↗︎

3. How close are we to mining asteroids for minerals? Exploratory missions are underway, but limited successes indicate we are still in early stages. SOURCE↗︎

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