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QUICK HITS
Government shutdown: Cabinet leaders outline agency-level disruptions.
AI-enabled platforms: Driving government efficiency and modernization.
FAR part 19 overhaul: New flexibility and competition for 8(a) contracts.
WT 360: Key moves for contractors as shutdown enters week two.
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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE
Space Force revamps acquisition with mission-focused deltas.
The Space Force is ditching old playbooks and doubling down on speed, commercial tech, and tighter ops-acquisition integration. Gen. Saltzman calls it a “generational moment,” with new mission and system deltas already accelerating radar deployment and reviving lagging programs like ATLAS.
DoD’s SB fund faces oversight and survival test.
The Pentagon’s Rapid Innovation Fund—once a lifeline for small tech firms—is now under scrutiny and at risk of extinction. With no new awards since 2019 and a colorful call to “clean those bastards out,” lawmakers are eyeing reform, revival, or retirement.
Space Force to launch 2026 competition for maneuverable satellites.
The Space Force is planning a 2026 competition to acquire commercially developed satellites capable of maneuvering in geosynchronous orbit, with a focus on enhancing resilience for satellite communications. The initiative reflects growing interest in agile space assets to counter emerging threats and operational challenges.
ICYMI:
USACE RFP: MATOC for General Architect Engineering services.
DN Sources Sought: SCADA System.
DAF RFI: MGEO Commercial Satellite-Based Services.
L3Harris expands VAMPIRE counter-drone system for multi-domain operations.
Report: US Army flags security issues in next-gen command platform prototype.
Defense Contract Awards
Follow the Defense Leaders
Noblis welcomed its new CTO.
Boeing Defense named its Intelligence Systems VP.
Defense Job Openings
USPS OIG is seeking an Audit Director.
NAVSEA is hiring a Program Manager.
TRIVIA 🤔
Which government contracting effort during the 1960s led to the creation of the GPS technology we rely on today?
Just click the choice you think is right & the correct answer will be shown. Scroll down to the bottom of this email for more information about the correct answer.
INTEL COMMUNITY
ICYMI:
DIA RFI: CYPHER.
ODNI welcomed its new General Counsel.
Amentum has a new Intel and Cyber Strategy Growth VP.
CIVILIAN
NASA missions face uncertainty amid government shutdown.
As the shutdown enters week two, nearly 40 NASA science missions—including Juno and OSIRIS-APEX—are caught in budget limbo. With layoffs looming and a proposed $6B funding cut, even Moon-bound Artemis 2 isn’t immune.
Senate bill aims to restore cyber liability protections.
Sens. Peters and Rounds want to bring back the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act—with a 10-year extension and retroactive liability coverage for companies still sharing threat data. The Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act aims to close the legal gap before it becomes a trust gap.
Federal CIO calls for upfront, transparent vendor pricing.
U.S. Federal CIO Clare Martorana is urging vendors to present their best and final pricing at the outset of negotiations. Her push for greater transparency and efficiency aims to streamline procurement and reduce delays in government contracting.
ICYMI:
USCG RFI: Maritime Public and Tactical Communications.
DHA RFI: Teleradiology Services.
DOT RFI: Satellite Communication Device.
CMMC compliance 360 debuts via Redspin, Kiteworks, Cyturus, and Carahsoft partnership.
Civilian Contracts Awards
Follow Civilian Leaders
Check out the IRS’s CEO.
NOAA welcomed a new head.
OpenText’s Board has a new member.
The key leaders of the DOC have been announced.
Civilian Job Openings
CBP wants a Program Manager.
DOE needs a Program Manager.
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M&A CORNER
Hathiant acquires SJ Technologies to expand federal capabilities.
Hathiant has acquired SJ Technologies, effectively doubling its size and strengthening its position in the federal IT space. With over $100 million in prime contracts and a portfolio focused on DevSecOps and cloud modernization, SJ brings strategic depth to Hathiant’s mission-first approach.
Forterra acquires goTenna to enhance tactical communications.
Forterra has acquired goTenna to integrate advanced mesh networking capabilities into its autonomous mission systems. The move aims to strengthen communications in contested environments, enabling resilient, decentralized connectivity for warfighters and unmanned platforms.
SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿
Discord reports a breach exposing 70,000 government ID images. Hackers, however, beg to differ—claiming the number is even higher. SOURCE↗︎
TSA warning: People may wait longer at the airport due to shutdown. How much patience will you pack in your luggage? SOURCE↗︎
ICE used “Graphite”—an Israeli spyware. It is capable of accessing mobile phones without user consent. 3 lawmakers demanded answers regarding its usage. SOURCE↗︎
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TRIVIA ANSWER ⭐️
C. NAVSTAR Global Positioning System — In the 1960s and 1970s, the U.S. Department of Defense awarded contracts for the development of NAVSTAR, the original Global Positioning System (GPS), designed to provide precise navigation data for military operations. Initially classified, the technology eventually transformed civilian life.
