GOVCON Reimagined

Imagination is the forefather of reimagining.    The Federal bureaucracy imagined a perfect purchasing world with GSA in 1949.  Per the GSA website https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/mission-and-background/our-missions-evolution. “Former President Harry Truman established GSA on July 1, 1949, to streamline the administrative work of the federal government. GSA consolidated the National Archives Establishment, the Federal Works Agency, the Public […]

Government spending package includes money for House modernization efforts

Jarmo Piironen/Getty Images By Natalie Alms,Senior Correspondent, Nextgov/FCW By Natalie Alms | November 14, 2025 03:01 PM ET Funding earmarked for the House of Representatives’ Modernization Initiatives Account can be used to accelerate the development of innovative constituent-focused tools. Congress IT Modernization Shutdown Tucked within one of the full-year appropriation bills attached to the recently […]

Learning to fly: how Reentry simulates NASA’s most daring missions

Screenshot from Reentry – A Space Flight Simulator By John Breeden II | November 14, 2025 01:07 PM ET A digital and fun way to walk in the footsteps of early NASA heroes. NASA Thanks to the shutdown, there have not been too many innovative government programs operating over the past few months. NASA was […]

Sec. Noem Highlights Historic Coast Guard Investments at 2025 Homeland Security Summit

Home Defense And Intelligence Sec. Noem Highlights Historic Coast Guard Investments at 2025 Homeland Security Summit The $25 billion provided for the U.S. Coast Guard in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is the largest investment in the service’s history, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told a packed ballroom on Wednesday during her keynote address at the […]

Pratt & Whitney Lands $1.1B DLA Contract for F100 Engine Sustainment

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business logo / prattwhitney.com Home Contract Awards Pratt & Whitney Lands $1.1B DLA Contract for F100 Engine Sustainment Author: Kristen Smith || Date Published: November 14, 2025 Pratt & Whitney has received a $1.09 billion contract from the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation to provide parts and program management services for […]

CyberArk Shareholders OK Palo Alto Networks Deal

Photo by metamorworks / Shutterstock Author: Jane Edwards || Date Published: November 14, 2025 Shareholders at identity security company CyberArk have approved Palo Alto Networks’ proposed acquisition offer. Cyberthreats are escalating, and government data has become the new frontline of international conflict. Don’t miss your chance to join the conversation at the Potomac Officers Club’s […]

Babel Street Names Rob Lalumondier as Chief Revenue Officer

Babel Street has appointed Rob Lalumondier as chief revenue officer, adding a senior leader with experience in cybersecurity and threat intelligence as the company expands across the public sector, national security and commercial markets. In his new role, Lalumondier will oversee global revenue strategy, sales, channel operations and customer growth initiatives, the company said Thursday. […]

Lockheed Secures $454M Air Force Contract Modification for Mk21A Reentry Vehicle

Logo/lockheedmartin.com Home Contract Awards Lockheed Secures $454M Air Force Contract Modification for Mk21A Reentry Vehicle Author: Jane Edwards || Date Published: November 14, 2025 Lockheed Martin has received a $453.9 million contract modification from the U.S. Air Force for the Mk21A Reentry Vehicle program. The Department of Defense said Thursday the modification increases the total […]

CHAOS Industries Raises $510M to Advance UAS Sensing Technology

Chaos Industries logo/LinkedIn CHAOS Industries has raised $510 million in new funding to expand development and manufacturing of its sensing and timing technologies for defense applications. The round was led by Valor Equity Partners, with participation from existing investors 8VC and Accel, valuing the company at $4.5 billion, CHAOS said Thursday. The latest raise brings […]

SAIC Announces Organizational Realignment

Logo/saic.com Home DOD SAIC Announces Organizational Realignment Author: Jane Edwards || Date Published: November 14, 2025 SAIC will consolidate its five current business groups into three as part of an organizational restructuring intended to simplify operations, strengthen customer focus and drive growth and shareholder value. The company said Thursday the new structure will take effect […]