Civil liberties groups urge spy chief to declassify parts of contested surveillance program
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard speaks during a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border on March 05, 2025 in Eagle Pass, Texas. Civil liberties groups called on Gabbard this week to declassify documents related to Section 702 of FISA. Brandon Bell/Getty Images By David DiMolfetta,Cybersecurity Reporter, Nextgov/FCW By David DiMolfetta | March 7, 2025 04:23 […]
The beating heart of small business: An ominous threat grows louder
Gettyimages.com/Narisara Nami By Lisa Shea Mundt,Co-owner and co-founder of the Pulse of GovCon By Lisa Shea Mundt | March 7, 2025 02:00 PM ET Small businesses are suffering under contract cuts driven by the Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency, writes Lisa Shea Mundt of the Pulse of GovCon. Commentary DOGE Open to […]
Republicans eye full-year CR, while Democrats look to use shutdown fight to stop Trump’s firings
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., talks with reporters inside the U.S. Capitol building ahead of votes on March 6, 2025. Johnson has proposed to keep funding at fiscal 2024 levels through September. Nathan Posner / Anadolu / Getty Images By Eric Katz,Senior Correspondent By Eric Katz | March 7, 2025 09:06 AM ET […]
Trump administration moves to politicize top HR officials following firing at IRS
The Office of Personnel Management directed agencies in a Thursday memo to, where possible, convert chief human capital officer positions to allow for political appointees. Douglas Rissing / Getty Images By Erich Wagner | March 7, 2025 08:45 AM ET Guidance from the Office of Personnel Management justified the decision by citing chief human capital […]
Meet Thunderforge—DOD’s Latest AI Play
Following the sunsetting of Task Force Lima last year and coming on the heels of the AI Rapid Capabilities Cell is Thunderforge, the Department of Defense’s newest artificial intelligence endeavor. With the project, the Pentagon is looking to boost its planning, decision-making capabilities and operational protocol. And it has recruited a major player in the commercial […]
ISOO CUI Registry vs. DOD CUI Registry: What’s the Difference?
Home GovCon Expert ISOO CUI Registry vs. DOD CUI Registry: What’s the Difference? By Payam Pourkhomami, President & CEO of OSIbeyond Controlled unclassified information, or CUI, is of paramount importance to government contractors because their ability to achieve compliance with regulations often hinges on how it is handled, stored and protected. However, many contractors struggle […]
DTRA Issues RFI for Potential $338M Contract for Anti-WMD Support
Logo / dtra.mil The Defense Threat Reduction Agency has begun conducting market research for professional analytical services supporting efforts to counter and deter weapons of mass destruction and other emerging threats in the continental and outside the continental United States. Enhancing Anti-WMD Capabilities According to the sources sought notice posted on SAM.gov Wednesday, the proposed contract has […]
Army Awards 10 Spots on $921M Simulation Tech Maintenance Support Contract
Logo / army.mil Home Contract Awards Army Awards 10 Spots on $921M Simulation Tech Maintenance Support Contract The U.S. Army has awarded 10 companies positions on a potential 10-year, $921.1 million contract to help prolong the service life of the military branch’s tactical engagement simulation systems. The Department of Defense said Thursday Army Contracting Command […]
Shield AI Closes $240M Funding Round
Shield AI has raised $240 million in a round of F-1 strategic financing, bringing the deep-tech company’s valuation to approximately $5.3 billion. The company said Thursday it will use the capital to expand the deployment of its Hivemind Enterprise autonomy software to government agencies, original equipment manufacturers and companies. What Is Hivemind Enterprise? Hivemind Enterprise […]
John Jordan Named President of Chenega Analytic Business Solutions
John Jordan Home Executive Moves John Jordan Named President of Chenega Analytic Business Solutions John Jordan, a seasoned business and technical leader, has been appointed president of Chenega Analytic Business Solutions. John Jordan’s Career Achievements The Chenega business unit said Thursday Jordan joins the mission-critical support provider after working at Venturi, a company operating under Chenega Military, Intelligence […]