Why the US Air Force should keep Next Generation Air Dominance alive
It's time to explore alternative design and acquisition strategies to significantly reduce the cost of NGAD and expedite its delivery.
Congress
Pentagon’s contracting speed lane sometimes no faster, says watchdog
The "middle-tier acquisition" pathway is running into some of the same issues affecting the Pentagon's regular contracting process, a report found.
Opinion
Congress must advance nuanced Buy American policies
Put simply, government funds should serve the taxpayers first, and they should provide tangible returns on investment.
Opinion
The case for LEO satellite connectivity in $50 billion EIS contract
The contracting vehicle is designed to enable federal agencies to procure mission-critical telecommunications, infrastructure and technology services.
Opinion
5 steps to better artificial intelligence procurement
Over the past 75 years or so, we have come simply to accept that policy lags technology.
US military says national security depends on ‘forever chemicals’
Defense Department officials say a blanket ban on PFAS chemicals would threaten military readiness.
Military revokes planned contract for nuclear plant at Eielson AFB
The Defense Logistics Agency said all bidders that responded to the agency’s request for proposals are still under consideration.
Congress again averted a shutdown. What happens next with the new CR?
Anything short of a full-year spending bill makes it hard for agencies to plan, project workforce needs and coordinate large contracts with industry.
Congress passes stopgap funding bill, hampering Pentagon initiatives
Congress averted a shutdown with a second short-term funding bill, but the lack of a full budget is delaying Pentagon contracting and key initiatives.
Biden seeks to move quickly on AI safeguards with executive order
Using the Defense Production Act, the order will require leading AI developers to share safety test results and other information with the government.
Companies lobby Congress to approve $1 billion ‘hedge portfolio’
In an Oct. 24 letter, drafted on behalf of 63 companies, the Silicon Valley Defense Group calls on lawmakers to fully fund the provision.
