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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE
Army consolidates innovation programs under new FUZE initiative.
The Army has launched FUZE, a $750 million annual framework unifying SBIR/STTR, xTech, and other innovation efforts to streamline technology acquisition. By aligning venture-style funding with mission-driven priorities, the initiative aims to accelerate adoption of emerging capabilities across the force.
Cyber enforcement intensifies: Contractors face heightened scrutiny.
Federal agencies are increasing oversight of cybersecurity compliance, with DOJ and OMB signaling more aggressive enforcement under existing statutes, including the False Claims Act. Contractors should prepare for enhanced audits and accountability measures as cyber risks and regulatory expectations continue to rise.
Air Force streamlines IT procurement with new AFIMSC BPA.
The USAF Installation and Mission Support Center has developed a blanket purchase agreement to enhance IT service delivery across ten major commands. The effort is designed to improve cybersecurity, reduce costs, and simplify acquisition processes for base-level technology support.
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DN RFI: Undersea Warfare Decision Support System FY27 MAC IDIQ.
Ground vehicle readiness: GAO finds sustainment gaps across services.
USAF’s AI ambitions mean simplifying its tangle of networks.
DOD contemplates sunsetting Link 16, replacing it with optical comms.
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INTEL COMMUNITY
Space data dilemma: Pentagon weighs future SATCOM paths.
The Pentagon is still debating how to build its “internet in space,” with SDA’s Transport Layer and NRO’s MILNET vying for a role in future SATCOM architecture. Tranche 3 funding was paused, and USSF leaders are juggling tactical needs with high-bandwidth ambitions. Decision expected by FY 2027.
ODNI issues first FASCSA order to secure supply chain.
The ODNI has issued its first FASCSA order, targeting a foreign-owned supplier flagged for national security risks. Contractors, take note: the government’s supply chain hygiene just got a lot stricter—and yes, there’s a blacklist involved.
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NGA RFP: EVERGLADES.
DHS RFI: Contract, Agreement, Acquisition & Finance Execution Services (CAAFE) for the DHS Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL).
Northrop won a $4M FBI FAMS IGATE Software and Service deal.
DIA is looking for a DAS Chief of Operations.
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CIVILIAN
Contractors chase DHS dollars amid funding surge.
With $150B in new DHS funding on the table, contractors are lining up—but the department’s acquisition plans are still a moving target. CBP alone is fielding a flood of pitches, and ICE is eyeing $700M in IT upgrades.
Drone rule: FAA proposes new security guardrails for contractors.
A new FAA-backed rule aims to tighten security around commercial drone use in federal missions, with fresh requirements for vetting, data protection, and operational oversight. Contractors hoping to fly high will need to clear a few more hurdles—because in this airspace, compliance isn’t optional.
GAO ruling: Small business set-asides optional under GSA schedule.
A recent GAO decision confirms that small business set-asides under the GSA Federal Supply Schedule are discretionary, not mandatory. The ruling provides contracting officers with greater flexibility in acquisition strategy, while signaling to small businesses that set-aside expectations must align with agency determinations.
ICYMI:
NCUA RFI: Cybersecurity and Program Support.
USDA RFI: Supply Chain Modernization for FSIS Field Operations.
Speed to power: DOE targets grid upgrades for AI era.
Misclassified IT: Interior watchdog flags $40M in spending errors.
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GDIT named its Strategic Programs VP.
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M&A CORNER
Cyberbit acquires RangeForce to strengthen AI cyber training.
Cyberbit is acquiring RangeForce to combine immersive cyber simulations with AI-driven readiness tools. The move brings together advanced threat emulation and adaptive learning to better prepare SOC teams—because in cybersecurity, practice makes resilient.
Vitesse Systems buys Spacetime Engineering.
Vitesse Systems, backed by private equity firm Trive Capital, has completed the acquisition of Spacetime Engineering, a specialist in ground antenna technology for military and commercial satellite networks.
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D) Using insects to deliver gene-editing viruses to crops in the field —The Insect Allies program aims to protect food supplies, but it raises ethical and biosecurity concerns.
