May 28, 2025

💰 Serco buys NOC’s MT&S biz, NASA’s new Chief, Navy pushes IT consolidation, VA’s acquisition reform, DOD expands Maven

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May 28, 2025

QUICK HITS

  • GSA is reviewing consulting agreements for “non-essentials.” DOGE claims $3.1 billion found in savings so far; GovCon is rattled.

  • Douglas Edelman: The story of a Pentagon contractor’s empire that was built on billions—and a tax scandal.

  • SBA says DEI executive order does not apply to Native American programs. Native programs remain protected.

  • Red Team’s 25 most highly anticipated federal contracts in FY25-26. Totals $189B in projected contract value.

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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE

Spacecom’s vision: securing the final frontier.

Spacecom Commander Gen. Whiting lays out a strategy to safeguard U.S. space assets amid rising threats from China and Russia. With adversaries testing anti-satellite weapons and cyber tools, Whiting emphasizes deterrence, allied cooperation, and commercial innovation to maintain dominance in orbit.

Navy pushes IT network consolidation by 2027.

The Navy is ditching its patchwork of legacy IT networks in favor of a streamlined enterprise system by late 2027. CIO Rathbun’s plan aims to boost cybersecurity, improve user experience, and optimize tech investments. But with a hard deadline looming, some networks may need waivers to stay afloat.

Pentagon expands Palantir’s Maven Smart System contract to $1.3B.

DOD is throwing another $795M at Palantir’s Maven Smart System, bringing the contract total to nearly $1.3B. The AI-powered system helps combatant commands predict and counter threats, and demand for it is skyrocketing.

ICYMI:

Defense Contract Awards

  • 17 companies secure positions on $2.6B Navy Littoral Combat Ships contract.

  • National Security Innovations inked a $65M USN SMA Support contract.

  • General Atomics was awarded a $99M USAF GHOST system contract.

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CIVILIAN

VA aims to overhaul acquisition process with new reform legislation.

The Senate is pushing forward the Acquisition Reform and Cost Assessment Act of 2025, aiming to streamline procurement at the VA. The bill consolidates acquisition management under a new Assistant Secretary and introduces an online ordering system to cut costs and improve efficiency.

The President’s nuclear bet: powering AI’s future.

POTUS’ latest executive orders aim to supercharge nuclear energy production, quadrupling output over the next 25 years to fuel AI data centers. The plan includes fast-tracking reactor approvals, cutting regulatory hurdles, and designating AI facilities as critical defense infrastructure.

GAO flags NTIA’s spectrum IT overhaul gaps.

The GAO isn’t thrilled with NTIA’s spectrum IT modernization efforts, pointing out gaps in cybersecurity, risk management, and stakeholder coordination. With $110 million already committed, NTIA still relies on legacy systems and has yet to finalize key planning steps.

ICYMI:

Civilian Contracts Awards

  • NOAA selects 3 contractors for $250M NGS Shoreline Mapping Support deal.

  • ASRC Federal subsidiary inked a $98M NASA Program Analysis Support deal.

  • NR Labs booked a $56M CFTC Cybersecurity Support Services contract.

  • eSimplicity secured a $14M DOS OPERAS contract.

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  • NASA welcomed its new Chief of Staff.

  • Coalfire’s EVP was appointed to Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee.

  • Agile Defense names a new BD VP in the federal civilian sector.

Civilian Job Openings

M&A CORNER

Serco expands U.S. defense footprint with $327M acquisition of NOC’s MT&S business.

Serco has finalized its $327 million acquisition of Northrop Grumman’s mission training and satellite ground network communications software business, adding nearly 1,000 employees and boosting annual revenue past $2B. The deal strengthens Serco’s presence in defense and space markets, enhancing its capabilities in training, simulation, and satellite communications.

Salesforce buys Informatica for $8 billion.

Salesforce has acquired cloud data management firm Informatica in an $8 billion equity deal, marking a major move in its push to strengthen its AI and data infrastructure capabilities.

SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿

  1. Pentagon ends weekly ‘Five Things’ email mandate for civilian employees. It will be replaced with a request for employees to suggest ways to improve efficiency and reduce waste. SOURCE↗︎ 

  2. Harvard University loses student and exchange visitor program certification. The termination revokes Harvard's authorization to enroll new international students under SEVP. SOURCE↗︎

  3. AI is already shrinking entry-level tech jobs. A new study shows that 40% of employers plan to cut staff where AI can automate tasks. SOURCE↗︎

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