May 21, 2025

🤝 Vibrint buys Ampsight, NNSA’s nuclear gravity bomb, VA’s software license SAM program, G&H buys Global Photonics, Ricard

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May 21, 2025

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  • Agencies embrace AI: Boosting efficiency and cybersecurity under WH mandates that require stricter governance, risk management, and safety.

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  • More awardees added to T4NG2 IDIQ: VA TAC has awarded three additional contracts according to their latest announcement.

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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE

Drone firms get fast track for Blue UAS compliance.

Drone manufacturers can now use third-party assessors to speed up Blue UAS certification. The DIU hopes this move will accelerate approvals and expand the list of drones available for military use.

Air Force Chief pushes for growth, even at others’ expense.

Gen. David Allvin argues that the Air Force is best suited for an Indo-Pacific fight and should receive a larger share of defense funding—even if it means reallocating resources from other military branches. With an eight percent budget shift on the table, the Pentagon’s spending priorities may be in for a shake-up.

Army experiment brings military closer to JADC2 goal.

The Army's Project Convergence Capstone 5 showcased a large-scale, multi-domain exercise involving all military branches and international allies, utilizing advanced technologies like AR and autonomous systems to simulate complex battlefield scenarios. A significant step toward achieving the JADC2 objective, this exercise enhanced real-time coordination and decision-making across diverse military platforms and domains.

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  • USAF RFI: Defense Production Act Title III Program.

  • Army RFI: Anubis.

  • Cinder is America’s latest autonomous attack drone.

  • Golden Dome to cost $175B and will be ready in three years, has new leader.

  • USAF has started planning for Quatari 747 to become Air Force One.

  • Army eyes cancellation of new logistics boat, halting TOW missile buys.

Defense Contract Awards

  • IT-Strat booked a $427M DLA DAI Application Support Services deal.

  • BAE Systems inked a $139M USN Multiple Services contract.

  • Quality Vision Int. booked a $13M Optical Comparator Systems deal.

  • The USSF awarded Space Laser Communication Terminal Prototype Development contracts to three companies.

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INTEL COMMUNITY

ODNI eyes contracting reform to boost efficiency.

ODNI Director Gabbard is pushing for procurement reforms to streamline contracting and open opportunities for startups. By optimizing spending, intelligence agencies aim to get the best value while enhancing operational agility.

NATO ramps up space investments for better intelligence sharing.

NATO is stepping up its space game, investing in intelligence-sharing initiatives to enhance situational awareness across all domains. With programs like Allied Persistent Surveillance from Space (APSS) and Strategic Space Situational Awareness System (3SAS), the alliance is prioritizing secure, real-time data exchange.

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CIVILIAN

FedRAMP receives first draft submissions for 20x Phase One pilot.

FedRAMP’s 20x Phase One pilot is officially underway, with cloud service providers submitting their first draft packages for review. The initiative aims to streamline security assessments using automation and machine-readable validation, potentially speeding up FedRAMP Low authorizations.

VA launches SAM program to streamline software management.

The VA is tackling software license inefficiencies with its new Enterprise Software Asset Management (SAM) program. By centralizing software tracking and automating key processes, VA aims to cut costs, improve compliance, and eliminate outdated licenses.

House bill pushes VA to pilot cloud-based medical supply system.

Congress is taking aim at the VA’s outdated inventory system with a bipartisan bill that would pilot a cloud-based medical supply management program. With millions in lost equipment and delayed surgeries on the line, lawmakers hope modernizing logistics will cut waste and improve veteran care.

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Civilian Contracts Awards

  • Prime Physicians won a $44B DHA Medical Q Coded Support–Next-Gen deal.

  • Reston Consulting inked a $3M TREAS Infrastructure Operations contract.

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M&A CORNER

Vibrint expands national security reach with Ampsight acquisition.

Vibrint is making moves in the defense tech space, acquiring Ampsight to boost its capabilities in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity. The deal strengthens Vibrint’s footprint in geospatial intelligence and multimodal data analysis, aiming to enhance mission success across federal agencies.

G&H expands U.S. defense optics market with Global Photonics acquisition.

Gooch & Housego (G&H) is strengthening its foothold in the U.S. defense optics market with the acquisition of Global Photonics. The deal enhances G&H’s capabilities in cleanroom lithography, ion-beam etching, and advanced thin-film coatings, supporting military applications like periscopes and fire-control systems.

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SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿

  1. DeepSeek: A CCP tool for espionage and export control evasion. It apparently manipulates search results to align with CCP propaganda. SOURCE↗︎ 

  2. Seraphim selected 10 startups for its 15th space accelerator cohort. It’s a step towards advancing satcoms, sustainability, and launch tech. SOURCE↗︎

  3. TREAS sanctioned a global network funding Iran’s military through oil trade. It generates billions to support ballistic missile development, UAV production, and terrorist activities. SOURCE↗︎

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