Acquisition

White House memo establishes labor advisers on federal contracts

The goal is for labor advisers to help agencies avoid employment violations.

9 days ago

F-35 deliveries halted after Texas mishap; new contract finalized

The halt in acceptance flights and deliveries following the mishap meant Lockheed Martin delivered fewer F-35s than required in 2022.

4 weeks ago

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Sikorsky challenges US Army’s helicopter award

Lockheed Martin officially objects to the U.S. Army's decision to choose Bell to build its Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft, to be fielded in the 2030s.

Fincantieri CEO talks US frigates, vision for Europe’s naval sector

The building of new U.S. Navy frigates in Wisconsin is about to get more efficient thanks to the introduction of techniques used to make cruise ships.

4 weeks ago

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., prepares to be refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 161st Air Refueling Wing during a local sortie, Sept. 16, 2022. (Staff Sgt. James A. Richardson Jr./Air Force)

Pentagon lacks big picture for fighter jet procurement, watchdog says

The Pentagon plans to spend about $100 billion in the next five years to modernize its tactical aviation fleets.

5 weeks ago

Congress passes funding bill with major cash infusion for Pentagon

Congress passed $817 billion in Pentagon funding on top of more Ukraine aid. The bill includes directives on littoral combat ships and aircraft transfers.

5 weeks ago

Pentagon awards Tricare contracts worth $136 billion, to start in 2024

TriWest returns as a Tricare contractor, and Humana continues.

5 weeks ago

US can strengthen security by developing domestic rare earth resources

In the long term, the status quo around critical materials is unacceptable since it gives China a “kill switch” for America’s defense manufacturing.

5 weeks ago

How to shift DoD’s supply chain mindset from tactical to strategic

The Pentagon should adopt an approach to its supply chain that combines “just in time” methods with “just in case” practices.

5 weeks ago

Industry readies for key US Army Bradley replacement decision

The five teams who competed in the previous phase of the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle are evolving to be ready for what's next in 2023.

5 weeks ago

First Lt. James Summer, 25th Fighter Squadron pilot, performs pre-flight checks on an A-10C Thunderbolt II at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Dec. 7, 2022. (Staff Sgt. Dwane R. Young/Air Force)

Air Force, Space Force priorities largely supported in funding bill

The Air Force is set to receive more than $216 billion in the fiscal 2023 federal spending bill released Monday.

5 weeks ago

Thousands of federal employees re-designated for higher pay localities

Four new pay localities will be created, and a number of other areas will be added to already existing localities.

5 weeks ago

Geospatial-intelligence agency to expand capacity amid ‘data deluge’

The added resiliency and higher bandwidth will allow the agency to share intelligence more quickly, particularly in disconnected regions.

5 weeks ago

The U.S. Postal Service's Next Generation Delivery Vehicle. (USPS)

US Postal Service pledges move to all-electric delivery fleet

USPS said it’s spending nearly $10 billion to electrify its aging fleet, including installing a modern charging infrastructure at hundreds of post offices.

5 weeks ago

Deluge of money for Ukraine puts Pentagon’s top cops on high alert

The Pentagon’s law enforcement agency is keeping a watchful eye for signs of fraud and abuse in the many defense contracts being awarded.

5 weeks ago

A portion of the Capitol Dome in Washington, D.C., is seen against clear blue skies on Dec. 4, 2022.

US lawmakers unveil $1.7 trillion bill to avoid government shutdown

Measure includes another large round of aid to Ukraine and a nearly 10% boost in defense spending.

5 weeks ago

Space imaging company Maxar agrees to $6.4 billion takeover

Following the transaction, Maxar will remain a U.S.-controlled and operated company.

6 weeks ago

IT report card gives many federal CFO agencies a ‘C’ for management

Where many agencies struggled was in their transition away from legacy telecommunications contracts.

6 weeks ago

Invictus wins contract to update DIA’s top-secret intranet

The agency had declined to disclose the winning contractor. The value of the deal is classified.

6 weeks ago

Cloud-friendly Air Force has eyes on Pentagon’s JWCC contract

CTO Jay Bonci said U.S. defense leaders "have to think about cloud as being a part of a resilience baseline."

6 weeks ago

Get the latest federal acquisition news, including new RFIs and solicitations, opportunities, policies and trends.

The goal is for labor advisers to help agencies avoid employment violations.

The halt in acceptance flights and deliveries following the mishap meant Lockheed Martin delivered fewer F-35s than required in 2022.

Lockheed Martin officially objects to the U.S. Army's decision to choose Bell to build its Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft, to be fielded in the 2030s.

The building of new U.S. Navy frigates in Wisconsin is about to get more efficient thanks to the introduction of techniques used to make cruise ships.

The Pentagon plans to spend about $100 billion in the next five years to modernize its tactical aviation fleets.

Congress passed $817 billion in Pentagon funding on top of more Ukraine aid. The bill includes directives on littoral combat ships and aircraft transfers.

TriWest returns as a Tricare contractor, and Humana continues.

In the long term, the status quo around critical materials is unacceptable since it gives China a “kill switch” for America’s defense manufacturing.

The Pentagon should adopt an approach to its supply chain that combines “just in time” methods with “just in case” practices.

The five teams who competed in the previous phase of the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle are evolving to be ready for what's next in 2023.

The Air Force is set to receive more than $216 billion in the fiscal 2023 federal spending bill released Monday.

Four new pay localities will be created, and a number of other areas will be added to already existing localities.

The added resiliency and higher bandwidth will allow the agency to share intelligence more quickly, particularly in disconnected regions.

USPS said it’s spending nearly $10 billion to electrify its aging fleet, including installing a modern charging infrastructure at hundreds of post offices.

The Pentagon’s law enforcement agency is keeping a watchful eye for signs of fraud and abuse in the many defense contracts being awarded.

Measure includes another large round of aid to Ukraine and a nearly 10% boost in defense spending.

Following the transaction, Maxar will remain a U.S.-controlled and operated company.

Where many agencies struggled was in their transition away from legacy telecommunications contracts.

The agency had declined to disclose the winning contractor. The value of the deal is classified.

CTO Jay Bonci said U.S. defense leaders "have to think about cloud as being a part of a resilience baseline."