Accenture Federal makes its argument to defend $1B Army win
New court filings reveal competing narratives between Accenture Federal Services, the Army and protester Groundswell over how the competition for the $1 billion EBS-C modernization contract unfolded. Every story has more than one side and now we have insights into Accenture Federal Services’ version of the battle for a potential $1 billion contract to modernize certain […]
Special Operations Command awards $399M naval support contract
SOCOM’s naval component also acquires equipment-related and knowledge-based services through the contract in support of day-to-day operations. Special Operations Command has awarded five companies positions on a potential seven-year, $399 million contract vehicle for logistics and other professional services in support of SOCOM’s naval component. SOCOM and the Naval Special Warfare Command also use the contract […]
Defense acquisition, exports, and shipbuilding figure in trio of new executive orders
The White House orders up plans and proposals for reducing costs and stimulating the industrial base. The White House on Wednesday released three defense-related executive orders: One to overhaul Pentagon acquisition, one to reform arms exports, and one to “restore American maritime dominance.” The acquisition order aims to “reform our antiquated defense acquisition processes with an […]
Google, GSA agree to major governmentwide software discount
Google estimates the discount could save federal agencies up to $2 billion over the next three years. LAS VEGAS — Google is offering the entire federal government — and each federal agency — a 71% discount off current pricing on its Workspace software suite through Sept. 30 in an agreement reached with the General Services Administration […]