Contractors must play a vital role in securing the nation’s digital future

Contractors must play a vital role in securing the nation’s digital future

Despite budget constraints, cyber defense remains a top priority as AI, automation and emerging threats reshape opportunities for federal contractors, writes Scott Orton, CEO of Owl Cyber Defense. As we move deeper into 2025, it’s clear that the federal landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. At the heart of this transformation is a fundamental truth: […]

Will the new federal ‘Buying Guides’ be protestable?

Will the new federal ‘Buying Guides’ be protestable?

The non-regulatory nature of the yet to be published guides makes them likely to be non-protestable with limited exceptions, writes attorney Stephen Bacon. Editor’s Note: This commentary by attorney Stephen Bacon first appeared on his LinkedIn page. According to the FAR Overhaul page, “helpful non-regulatory content will be moved to new Buying Guides, designed to support […]

Mpower Technology closes $21M Series B round to aid ‘solar glitter’ development

Mpower Technology closes $21M Series B round to aid ‘solar glitter’ development

The company spun out of Sandia National Laboratories to commercialize its product for making solar cells much smaller than the norm and has caught the eye of two defense-focused venture firms. Mpower Technology, a solar power system maker focused on solutions for space, has captured $21 million in Series B capital to support its efforts at […]