March 28, 2025

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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE

Space Force takes over SATCOM contracts from DISA.

The USSF is officially transitioning SATCOM contract management from DISA, taking charge of a $13B funding pool for commercial satellite services. Now 10 SATCOM contracts have been shifted to COSMO’s CSCO, and USSF plans to launch its own working capital fund by October. Read more

US Navy advances laser weapons to counter drone threats.

The Navy is ramping up its laser weapon capabilities, successfully testing systems that can zap drones at record distances. With speed-of-light precision and cost-effective shots, these futuristic defenses are set to redefine counter-drone warfare. Read more

Space Force to unveil warfighting strategy for space superiority soon.

The USSF is dedicated to ensuring dominance in space as U.S. adversaries advance capabilities intended to challenge the nation’s strategic edge. The upcoming strategy will define critical targets across terrestrial locations, space operations, and interconnected networks. Read more

ICYMI:

• USAF OTA: Prototype Consortium Solicitation.

• DISA RFP: Spectrum Information System (SIS) Sustainment & Enhancement.

• USAF RFI: Cohesive Cloud Environment (C3E).

• Space Force gives ULA's new rocket the green light to compete with SpaceX.

• USAF weighs plan to cancel SDA’s next set of data relay sats in favor of SpaceX.

Defense Contract Awards

• 19 contractors won spots on $2B USAF Fuel Infrastructure deal.

• Accenture inked a $337M USAF MRO Services deal.

• AFC awarded Raytheon a Defense Analysis contract.

• Bollinger awarded $951M for modification for first Polar Security Cutter.

Follow the Defense Leaders

• Cherokee Federal selected a new CGO.

• Leidos has a new Information Advantage VP.

Defense Job Openings

• ANGU is seeking a Financial Manager.

• USAASC is hiring a Project Manager / Acquisition Director.

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INTEL COMMUNITY

Signal leak exposes DOD’s operational security vulnerabilities.

A Signal group chat mishap revealed sensitive U.S. military plans for strikes in Yemen, sparking debates over operational security and the need for modernized communication tools. Read more

NRO expands spy satellite network with SpaceX launches.

The NRO is ramping up its satellite game with back-to-back SpaceX launches, deploying cutting-edge spy satellites to bolster U.S. surveillance capabilities. With over 150 satellites launched in two years, this ambitious expansion aims to secure intelligence dominance. Read more

ICYMI:

• USSOCOM Sources Sought: Identity Intelligence Operations (I2O) Facility.

• USCG RFI: Next Generation Surface Search Radar.

• BlueHalo nabbed a spot on NGA’s $200M Luno B geospatial contract.

• Military cyber fraud lawsuit settlement: MORSE agrees to pay $4.6M.

• Shot from above: The dangerous drone work in Gaza.

CIVILIAN

HHS to shutter several agencies and form new agencies.

​The HHS is undergoing a significant restructuring; in addition to laying off 10,000 workers, it is closing the HRSA and SAMSHSA. These agencies will be consolidated into a new entity called the Administration for a Healthy America (AHA). Additionally, the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) will be merged into the CDC. HHS Press Release | Related Article

SAMOSA Act returns to tackle federal software inefficiencies.

The SAMOSA Act is back, aiming to clean up federal software spending by mandating inventories, enterprise licensing, and modernization strategies. The House previously passed the SAMOSA Act, but the bill didn’t make it through the Senate. Read more

Federal CIO directs agencies to inventory software for efficiency.

Aiming to trim the fat from federal IT spending, the Federal CIO has ordered agencies to compile comprehensive software inventories. The goal is to identify redundant applications and consolidate contracts to achieve cost savings. The work is very much related to what the SAMOSA Act (described above ↑) aims to achieve. Read more

ICYMI:

• GSA RFI: Personnel & Readiness (PRISM) MDoDS Pool Small Biz On-Ramp.

• Peace Corps RFI: Digital Asset Manager.

• POTUS doubles down on acquiring Greenland.

• NASA delays Cygnus mission after spacecraft damage.

• SEC votes to end defense of climate disclosure rules.

Civilian Contracts Awards

• Optumserve secured a $39M OBSS Operations and Maintenance contract.

• IBM booked a $33M GSA IT system Operations and Maintenance Support deal.

• American Systems inked a $27M DHA PEO DHMS Critical Support Services deal.

Follow Civilian Leaders

• GDIT named its Assisted Acquisition Center of Excellence VP.

• Industry leader chosen as General Manager of Akima’s two subsidiaries.

• Meet the DOGE team members.

Civilian Job Openings

• DNFSB needs a Technical Director.

• CBP wants a Telecommunications Manager.

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M&A CORNER

Nightwing acquires Roka Security to boost cyber capabilities.

Nightwing’s acquisition of Roka Security is a power move to enhance its full-spectrum cyber solutions for government and private clients. With expertise in secure data transport and niche technical training, this partnership promises cutting-edge resilience against evolving cyber threats. Read more

ICYMI:

• SAIC announced the launch of ReadyOneᵀᴹ Foundational.

SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿

1. Breakthrough tech makes easy oxygen for Mars. Researchers have developed an efficient method to split CO₂ into carbon and oxygen, even in extreme conditions. SOURCE↗︎ 

2. Triangle-to-square puzzle finally gets solved. Fewest # of pieces needed to cut an equilateral triangle and rearrange it into a perfect square. SOURCE↗︎

3. Students to 3D print hypersonic vehicles for the military: 3D printing and atomizer tech consolidate to make the novel alloys.  SOURCE↗︎

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The Walker Spy Ring — ​The Walker Spy Ring, led by John Anthony Walker Jr., is widely regarded as one of the most damaging espionage cases in U.S. history. Over a period spanning from 1967 to 1985, Walker, along with his accomplices—including his brother, son, and a friend—provided the Soviet Union with highly classified U.S. Navy cryptographic information. (Source)