Katie Arrington announces she is DOD’s new CISO
Arrington, who was once accused of disclosing classified data, was a major proponent of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program used for DOD contractors. Katie Arrington, the former South Carolina state lawmaker who helped steer Pentagon cybersecurity contracting policy before being placed on leave amid accusations that she disclosed classified data from a military intelligence agency, […]
Ridgeline, System High to join forces
The new, larger company will bring together data privacy, managed attribution and protection offerings under one roof. A pair of Enlightenment Capital-backed government technology companies are joining forces to create a larger provider of security solutions for federal agencies, mostly in the intelligence and cyber realms. Ridgeline International’s combination with System High Corp. is intended to […]
GSA takes steps to remove DEI from federal contracts
The new class deviation allows for immediate changes, but a permanent solution will likely require a formal rulemaking process. The General Services Administration’s new class deviations will likely lead to a formal rulemaking process that would more permanently enshrine the Trump administration’s desire to outlaw diversity, equity and inclusion provision in government contracting. Both deviations issued […]
Dozens of employees at U.S. DOGE Service dismissed
Personnel from Elon Musk’s efficiency service were the latest to be dismissed. The recent wave of dismissals across the government’s workforce also hit the United States Department of Government Efficiency Service, formerly the U.S. Digital Service, on Valentine’s Day. It’s unclear exactly how many employees were fired, although one of the impacted employees publicly estimated that […]
EnCharge AI collects $100M in Series B capital
This chipmaking startup’s network of backers includes In-Q-Tel and RTX Ventures, a fact worth highlighting given their connections to potential government end users. EnCharge AI, a three-year-old startup looking to disrupt the semiconductor design field, has secured approximately $100 million in Series B capital from investors to support the next phase of its strategy. The company […]
WT 360: Tariff talk is for GovCon too
Larry Sher, a government contracts attorney and partner at Winston & Strawn, lays out what government contractors should understand regarding how the prices of imported goods and services matter to them and their customers. Government contractors reside in the unique intersection of macroeconomics and industrial policy, both of which are relevant in the conversation surrounding […]
WT 360: Tariff talk is for GovCon too
Larry Sher, a government contracts attorney and partner at Winston & Strawn, lays out what government contractors should understand regarding how the prices of imported goods and services matter to them and their customers. Government contractors reside in the unique intersection of macroeconomics and industrial policy, both of which are relevant in the conversation surrounding […]
Space Force taps Firefly for rapid response launches
The company will keep a rocket and vehicle on standby so Space Force can order launches for more quick responses. Firefly Aerospace has won its third contract with Space Force to provide launch services that can quickly deliver space capabilities to soldiers. Space Force awarded the $21.8 million contract to launch the VICTUS SOL tactically-responsive space […]
Oral arguments set for $1B Army contract dispute
A U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge will hear Groundswell’s claims that the Army favored Accenture Federal Services in the competition to consolidate several business systems. A federal judge has set April 1 as the date for oral arguments in a case that pits Groundswell against the Army and Accenture Federal Services involving a $1 billion business […]
K2 Space closes $110M Series B round
The three-year-old startup will work to scale up its manufacturing capacity and team ahead of a planned Space Force mission for 2026. K2 Space, a startup satellite manufacturer coming off its first successful test flight, has captured approximately $110 million in Series B capital from investors to aid in its push to ramp up production. Brothers […]