The FAR overhaul rewrote the rules, but now comes the hard part
Changing the compliance mindset of acquisition professionals will determine whether the wholesale changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation lives up to the promise. The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul’s goal was to strip down the government’s acquisition regulations to their bare essentials and create a framework designed for flexibility and speed. While changing the rules is one thing, breaking decades […]
Lawmakers from both parties back data center permitting reform
Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., estimates the U.S. will need “about 85 gigawatts [more] a year in order to keep pace with our demand.” Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are expressing support for permitting reform to spur the construction of new data centers, following President Donald Trump’s State of the Union announcement of a Rate […]
Air Force Research Lab seeks more national approach for innovation
Lab officials give a first glimpse at how they want to expand on a pilot program for turning dual-use technology into operational capability. The Air Force Research Laboratory is asking industry, investors and academia to weigh in on how a national research network can be stood up and aid in efforts to accelerate dual-use technology development. […]
CTEC stays with Upchurch, appoints her full-time CEO
Audra Upchurch stepped into the interim CEO role after then-leader Joel Willett announced his bid for the Senate. Cybermedia Technologies, a technology and professional services contractor backed by Main Street Partners, has promoted Audra Upchurch to the chief executive post on a full-time basis following six months as interim CEO. Upchurch is a two-decade veteran of […]
NASA seeks IBM partner to manage agency’s software portfolio
A new draft statement of work reveals how dependent the space agency is on Big Blue’s products and services. NASA plans to continue relying on an IBM partner to manage the software licenses and the services needed to support the agency’s IT infrastructure, which is built on Big Blue’s products and services. A request for information posted Wednesday lays the […]
Air Force reaches deal with Northrop to expand B-21 production
The Pentagon wants to spend $4.5 billion in bomber-related reconciliation funds this year alone. AURORA, Colorado—Air Force officials and Northrop Grumman have reached a deal to accelerate B-21 bomber production by 25 percent following months of negotiations, the service and company announced Monday. Tucked into the $151 billion reconciliation legislation last summer was $4.5 billion to […]
Trump unveils Big Tech pledge to offset rising data center energy costs
President Donald Trump’s national address touched on the rising energy costs incurred by increasing AI use, in addition to reinforcing his administration’s imperative to tackle fraud in government programs. During Tuesday night’s State of the Union address, President Donald Trump announced a new initiative to ensure data center owners and operators absorb surges in electricity costs […]
IonQ hires trio of Dell vets to lead federal push
The quantum computing and networking technology provider’s current customer base includes the Air Force Research Laboratory and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. IonQ stood up its federal arm in the fall to chart the quantum computing and networking technology provider’s path in the market, which includes a mix of prime contracting work and industry partnerships. Robert […]
CGI Federal lands $64M EPA contract to modernize financial systems
The award expands Momentum ERP platform with artificial intelligence and automation capabilities. CGI Federal will continue to support the Environmental Protection Agency under a new $64 million contract with EPA’s office of the chief financial officer. The company will support the CFO and the agency’s financial management platform called Compass. The new contract announced Thursday expands the […]
Markon acquires another cyber company
Markon is also looking to expand its independent research-and-development work across a wider customer base. Markon has acquired a provider of cybersecurity services as part of a push to become more of a full-spectrum competitor in that domain and further extend across defense agencies. Millennium Corp. opened for business in 2004 and today employs 400 people […]