Government Contracting and Procurement News That Matters Most | 2026

Whether you're tracking federal procurement at the Pentagon level or keeping an eye on what's happening in your city hall, there's plenty to dig into. Here's a roundup of the latest government contracting news across federal and SLED( state, local, and education).
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Fresh News on Government Contracts and Procurement: Grants, Awards, Controversies, and Upcoming RFP Signals

From billion-dollar defense deals and AI-powered drone mergers to local school boards caught in immigration politics and states unlocking years-in-the-making broadband funding, the contracting world is moving fast on all fronts. Let’s explore government contracting news that matters the most. 

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Air Force Awards $1.8B Andromeda IDIQ to Lockheed Martin and 13 Other Firms

Date: April 9, 2026
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Summary: The U.S. Air Force awarded a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract valued at up to $1.8 billion to Lockheed Martin, Anduril Industries, Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems, L3Harris Technologies, and nine other companies under the Andromeda program, which supports space domain awareness capabilities. Selected contractors will define, design, and build technologies and space-based capabilities for the Geosynchronous Reconnaissance and Surveillance mission area. Work will be performed at contractor facilities through April 2036. Space Systems Command in El Segundo, California, is the contracting activity. The Andromeda IDIQ is one of the largest multi-award space domain awareness vehicles in recent years, signaling a major procurement pipeline for companies with geosynchronous-orbit sensor and intelligence capabilities.
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Source: GovCon Wire ↗
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Pentagon Issues Golden Dome CSO — Rolling Defense Innovation Funding Open Through 2035

Date: April 9, 2026
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Summary: The Department of War posted a new Commercial Solutions Opening soliciting white papers and prototype proposals from traditional and non-traditional defense contractors and nonprofit research institutions to advance the Golden Dome for America missile defense initiative. The CSO covers a wide range of technology areas including space-based sensors, interceptors, AI battle management, hypersonic defense, and cyber systems, with individual award funding expected to range from $500,000 to $10 million per award, with no restriction on the number or frequency of awards. The solicitation is continuously open through September 30, 2035, with additional Calls potentially defining specific due dates. The move signals that the Pentagon intends to keep the Golden Dome vendor pipeline competitive and rolling, giving non-traditional defense entrants and startups a direct path to early-stage prototype contracts alongside established primes.
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Source: ExecutiveGov ↗
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LAUSD Employee and Vendor Charged with Felonies Over $22M Contract Fraud Scheme

Date: April 9, 2026
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Summary: The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office charged a Los Angeles Unified School District employee and a Texas-based vendor with felonies after allegedly directing over $22 million in LAUSD technology contracts to a company owned by the vendor between 2018 and 2022. The LAUSD employee, Hong "Grace" Peng, is accused of illegally participating in awarding the contracts for LAUSD's student information system to Innive, a company owned by Gautham Sampath of Flower Mound, Texas. Warrants have been issued for both individuals, and each faces up to seven years in county jail if convicted. The case is a stark reminder of procurement integrity risks in large school district IT contracting and is expected to prompt heightened scrutiny of sole-source and vendor-directed awards across California's public education procurement ecosystem.
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Source: EdSource ↗
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General Atomics Secures $265M DHS Modification for MQ-9B Border Drones

Date: April 8, 2026
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Summary: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. secured a $265.5 million contract modification from the Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection for additional MQ-9B unmanned aircraft systems and related equipment. The modification builds on CBP's existing agreement with GA-ASI, originally awarded in March 2022, and reflects the administration's continued investment in drone-based border surveillance technology. The MQ-9B is a maritime and multi-domain version of the Predator B platform, offering extended range and advanced sensor payloads suited for border monitoring missions. The award is a signal of accelerating DHS procurement in autonomous aerial surveillance, particularly as CBP expands its technology-driven border operations.
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Source: GovCon Wire ↗
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L3Harris Wins $150M Space Force MOSSAIC Contract to Modernize Space Ground Systems

Date: April 8, 2026
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Summary: L3Harris Technologies has secured a $150 million contract from the U.S. Space Force to modernize critical ground systems under the Maintenance of Space Situational Awareness Integrated Capabilities, or MOSSAIC, program. The Florida-based company said the award will support both military operations and civil and commercial space applications, improving the ground architecture that processes and distributes space surveillance data used to track objects in orbit and detect potential threats. The contract advances the Space Force's broader push to upgrade aging ground infrastructure and improve the speed and reliability of space domain awareness data delivery to national decision-makers.
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Source: GovCon Wire ↗
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LMI Secures $100M Space Force SBIR Phase III Contract for Logistics and Readiness

Date: April 1, 2026
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Summary: LMI has been awarded a $100 million sole-source Small Business Innovation Research Phase III indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from Space Systems Command to support life cycle logistics and readiness sustainment for the U.S. Space Force. The contract covers product integration, modernizing and unifying support across product support, digital transformation, and readiness sustainment functions. The SSC SBIR Phase III vehicle allows the government to award contracts without competition for technologies previously developed under the SBIR program, making it a strategic entry point for vendors with established IP in logistics, digital tools, and readiness analytics serving the Space Force enterprise.
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Source: GovCon Wire ↗
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Boeing Wins $900M Air Force Contract for T-38C Avionics Sustainment

Date: March 31, 2026
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Summary: The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a potential $900 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for full life cycle support of the T-38C Talon trainer aircraft avionics system. Work covers hardware and software sustainment, systems engineering, contractor logistics support, courseware revision, and embedded training capabilities across multiple Air Force bases in Texas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and California, with completion expected by March 2036. The Air Force obligated $56.2 million in fiscal 2026 operations and maintenance funds at the time of award. Boeing was the sole bidder in the competitive acquisition. The T-38C fleet of more than 440 aircraft serves as the primary advanced pilot trainer for the service, and this contract ensures the digital cockpit, navigation, and communication systems remain airworthy and capable through the mid-2030s.
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Source: GovCon Wire ↗
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Trump Signs Executive Order Banning DEI Practices by Federal Contractors

Date: March 26, 2026
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Summary: President Trump signed Executive Order 14398, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors," requiring all executive departments and agencies to include a mandatory contract clause in federal contracts within 30 days, by April 25, 2026, prohibiting prime contractors and subcontractors from engaging in "racially discriminatory DEI activities." The order defines that term broadly to include disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in recruiting, hiring, promotions, vendor agreements, training programs, and resource allocation. Agencies are authorized to cancel, terminate, or suspend contracts and suspend or debar contractors for noncompliance. The Attorney General is directed to prioritize False Claims Act enforcement against violators, and the FAR Council must issue interim guidance within 60 days and amend the FAR to codify the new requirements. Contractors should immediately review SAM.gov reps and certs, audit subcontractor agreements for flow-down compliance, and flag any state or local government-mandated diversity requirements that may now conflict with the EO.
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Source: White House ↗
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CALIBRE Systems Wins $79.8M VA Contract for Transition Assistance Program

Date: March 24, 2026
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Summary: The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded CALIBRE Systems a $79.8 million follow-on contract to continue delivering human capital and training services supporting VA's Transition Assistance Program, which helps service members, veterans, and their families transition to civilian life. The award builds on more than five years of prior performance by CALIBRE and ensures continuity of TAP services including tools, guidance, and resources without disruption to participants. The contract signals the VA's commitment to investing in veteran transition infrastructure as demand for the program remains high among separating service members.
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Source: WashingtonExec ↗
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Booz Allen Selected by NOAA to Build First-of-Its-Kind Cloud-Based Weather Platform

Date: March 24, 2026

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Summary: Booz Allen Hamilton has been selected by NOAA's National Weather Service to design and build a first-of-its-kind cloud-based data platform to modernize the Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System, the backbone of how U.S. weather data is processed, analyzed, and distributed to forecasters. The contract marks a significant step in NOAA's push to migrate mission-critical forecasting infrastructure to modern cloud architecture and apply AI and advanced data engineering to public safety-critical systems. The award expands Booz Allen's growing federal civilian data modernization portfolio and signals continued federal investment in weather and environmental data infrastructure.

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Source: WashingtonExec ↗

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New York Bill Would Bar State Contracts from Businesses That Don't Disclose ICE Ties

Date: March 20, 2026

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Summary: New York Assemblywoman Grace Lee amended the proposed "ICE Contract Transparency Act" to add debarment from state government contracts as a penalty for businesses that fail to disclose their contracts with ICE. The original bill had only required disclosure; the amendment significantly raises the stakes for companies operating in both the state procurement market and the federal immigration enforcement space. The move follows growing public pressure over an agreement allowing ICE to park vehicles at Pier 40, a Hudson River recreational facility, and reflects a broader trend of state and local governments using procurement rules to pressure companies over immigration enforcement work.

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Source: NY Post ↗

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DHS Contractors Allege Pay-to-Play Scheme Tied to Corey Lewandowski

Date: March 19, 2026

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Summary: Multiple DHS contractors told Trump administration officials that Corey Lewandowski,  serving as an unpaid "special government employee" and de facto chief of staff to former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem,  solicited personal "success fees" in exchange for helping companies secure or protect federal contracts. GEO Group founder George Zoley twice declined Lewandowski's alleged requests; two of the firm's contracts subsequently shrank. At least four companies raised concerns to Trump's inner circle. Lewandowski denied all allegations. Government contracting experts called the described arrangement a potential violation of federal procurement integrity laws. Congressional Democrats have since opened a probe and demanded DHS preserve all related communications.

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Source: NBC News ↗

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Ohio Business Matchmaker Returns April 22–23 to Connect Small Businesses With Government Buyers

Date: March 19, 2026

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Summary: The Ohio Department of Development opened registration for the 2026 Ohio Business Matchmaker, a two-day event set for April 22–23 at Wright State University in Dayton,  one of the largest government contracting matchmaking events in the Midwest. Day one features training on certifications, procurement basics, and agency-specific buying practices; day two brings pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings between small businesses and federal, state, and local government buyers and large prime contractors. In 2024, the event facilitated over 1,500 meetings in a single day across more than 160 organizations. The event is open to all businesses, with particular value for firms pursuing 8(a), HUBZone, women-owned, veteran-owned, and MBE certifications.

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Source: WV News ↗

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General Dynamics Electric Boat Wins $15.4B Navy Contract for Columbia-Class Submarines

Date: March 18, 2026

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Summary: The U.S. Navy awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $15.38 billion contract modification for continued design, sustainment, and industrial base development on the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine program. Funded under the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2026, initial obligations include $3.07 billion from the National Sea-Based Deterrence Fund. Work spans Groton, CT; Newport News, VA; and Sunnyvale, CA. The Columbia-class is the Navy's top acquisition priority, set to replace the aging Ohio-class fleet and sustain the U.S. sea-based nuclear deterrent through the 2030s and beyond.

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Source: GovCon Wire ↗

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GSA Proposes Sweeping AI Clause for All Federal Contractor Contracts

Date: March 18, 2026

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Summary: GSA released a draft contract clause,  GSAR 552.239-7001, "Basic Safeguarding of Artificial Intelligence Systems",  that would impose broad new obligations on any contractor providing AI solutions to the federal government. Key provisions include full government ownership of all data inputs, outputs, and custom developments; a ban on contractors using government data to train or improve AI models; a 72-hour cybersecurity incident reporting requirement; and a mandate to use only "American AI Systems." Prime contractors would be directly liable for their downstream AI vendors' compliance. Public comment is open through April 3, 2026, and vendors should review and respond to protect their IP and data rights positions.

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Source: Holland & Knight ↗

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SPA Wins $100M+ Contract to Support Office of the Under Secretary of War for R&E

Date: March 18, 2026

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Summary: Systems Planning & Analysis was awarded a contract with a potential value exceeding $100 million over five years to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering. SPA will deliver integrated business operations, communications, and public affairs, stakeholder engagement, and technical subject matter expertise to advance coordination and enterprise-wide decision-making. Washington Headquarters Services in Arlington, Virginia, is the contracting activity.

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Source: SPA ↗

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Virginia Bill Expands Affirmative Action in State Contracting for SWaM Businesses

Date: March 18, 2026

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Summary: Virginia lawmakers passed House Bill 61 along party lines, sending it to Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger for signature. The bill establishes the Small SWaM Business Procurement Enhancement Program, requiring state agencies to prioritize bids from small businesses owned by women, minorities, and service-disabled veterans. It sets a target of directing 42% of state discretionary spending to qualifying SWaM businesses, with annual increases of 3% until that threshold is reached. Critics argue the bill could raise costs for taxpayers and create administrative burdens for state agencies, and legal challenges are anticipated, given the preferential treatment by race and sex.

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Source: Yahoo News / Reason ↗

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Kratos Wins $446.8M Space Force OTA for MEO Missile Warning Ground Segment

Date: March 17, 2026

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Summary: The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command awarded Kratos Technology & Training Solutions a $446.8 million Other Transaction Authority agreement for ground management and integration services supporting the Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking program in medium Earth orbit. The agreement covers both Epoch 1 and Epoch 2 satellite missions and tasks Kratos with serving as horizontal integrator,  providing unified command and control, launch support, and real-time infrared data delivery to national decision-makers. First Epoch 1 launches are targeted for late 2026.

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Source: SatNews ↗

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GSA Expands Women-Owned Small Business Pool on Polaris GWAC

Date: March 17, 2026

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Summary: The General Services Administration awarded 48 vendors positions on the women-owned small business pool of the Polaris governmentwide acquisition contract, expanding access to the IT services vehicle for federal agencies. The move broadens the pool of qualified vendors on one of GSA's key small-business GWACs and aligns with OMB guidance calling for greater participation of women-owned, veteran-owned, and HUBZone firms in federal IT procurement. Polaris is designed to give agencies a streamlined path to cloud, cybersecurity, and digital services.

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Source: GovCon Wire ↗

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DHS Preparing Blanket Purchase Agreement for Data Lakehouse Continuity

Date: March 17, 2026

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Summary: The Department of Homeland Security is preparing a blanket purchase agreement to ensure the continued operation of its enterprise data lakehouse,  a centralized platform used to store, manage, and analyze large-scale mission data across DHS components. The BPA signals upcoming procurement activity for cloud infrastructure, data engineering, and analytics vendors. The move reflects a broader federal push to lock in data architecture continuity amid ongoing IT modernization efforts and budget uncertainty across civilian agencies.

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Source: GovCon Wire ↗

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Raytheon Receives $40M Air Force Payment and Wins $212M Navy Radar Contract

Date: March 16, 2026

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Summary: Quiver Quantitative flagged a $40 million Department of the Air Force payment to Raytheon Company, processed December 9, 2025, under an unpriced order pending definitization within 180 days. Separately, the Naval Supply Systems Command awarded Raytheon a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract covering operations and maintenance for the Relocatable Over-the-Horizon Radar (ROTHR) system at the Forces Surveillance Support Center in Chesapeake, Virginia. The base period is valued at $40.3 million, with four one-year options that could bring the total to $212.1 million through April 2031. ROTHR provides long-range high-frequency radar surveillance in support of counter-drug operations across multiple U.S. locations and territories.

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Source: Quiver Quantitative ↗

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GSA Report Calls Acquisition the "Primary Lever" for Section 508 Accessibility Compliance

Date: March 14, 2026

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Summary: GSA's latest Section 508 assessment,  mandated by Congress,  found federal agency compliance with digital accessibility standards remains at just 1.96 out of 5, with fewer than half of agencies reviewing accessibility for their most-used technology tools. GSA is now recommending that procurement be treated as the primary enforcement mechanism: agencies should incorporate accessibility performance into contract renewals, past performance evaluations, and award decisions, and require "right-to-repair" provisions in ICT contracts. Less than 30% of agencies currently verify vendor compliance after award. The report signals upcoming procurement policy changes that will raise the compliance bar for IT contractors.

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Source: Federal News Network ↗

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Army Awards Anduril $20B Enterprise Contract for Counter-Drone AI Platform

Date: March 14, 2026

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Summary: The U.S. Army awarded Anduril Industries a firm-fixed-price enterprise contract with a ceiling value of up to $20 billion over ten years,  the largest single contract in the company's history. The deal consolidates more than 120 separate procurement actions into a single vehicle built around Anduril's AI-powered Lattice platform, covering hardware, software, data infrastructure, and technical support services. Anduril President Matthew Steckman clarified that the ceiling is not guaranteed funding but an "ordering guide" allowing any federal agency to purchase Anduril's commercially available products with pre-negotiated pricing and no separate procurement cycle required. On March 16, JIATF 401 placed the first task order under the agreement,  an $87 million award selecting Lattice as the tactical command-and-control backbone for counter-unmanned aerial systems operations across the Department of Defense.

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Source: DefenseScoop ↗

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NC Attorney General Restores $2.5M in Federal School Funds

Date: March 13, 2026

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Summary: North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson secured an agreement to restore over $2.5 million in federal education funding for the remainder of the school year through the Full-Service Community Schools program. The deal, reached while litigation continues, allows grantee schools to access previously awarded funds through June 30. Jackson originally filed suit in December after the U.S. Department of Education unlawfully terminated a $50 million grant to the state — a program supporting approximately 23,000 students, including those in communities hit hardest by Hurricane Helene.

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Source: WHKY ↗
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Bridgeport Mayor Pledges Historic School Funding Increase, Urges State Action

Date: March 12, 2026

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Summary: Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim has proposed a $10 million municipal education funding increase over two years — described as the largest in the city's history — as the district faces a potential $45 million shortfall without additional state support. Bridgeport Public Schools, Connecticut's largest district with roughly 20,000 students, has already cut nearly $40 million from its budget and warns of further reductions to staffing and programs. Ganim called on state lawmakers to revise the Education Cost Sharing formula, arguing the city cannot close the funding gap through property taxes alone.

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Source: CT Post ↗
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Education Department to Publicly Name Foreign Funders of US Universities

Date: March 12, 2026

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Summary: The U.S. Department of Education is moving to publicly disclose the identities of foreign entities funding American universities, saying current practice violates the law. Under Section 117 of the Higher Education Act, institutions must report foreign gifts and contracts of $250,000 or more — but the identities of those donors are not currently made public. A senior Education Department official confirmed the change is coming, as the Trump administration intensifies scrutiny of foreign influence in higher education.

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Source: Rocky Mountain Voice ↗
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US Universities Received Over $5 Billion in Foreign Gifts in 2025

Date: March 12, 2026

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Summary: New data from the U.S. Department of Education reveal that American colleges and universities received over $5 billion in reportable foreign gifts and contracts in 2025. Qatar was the single largest foreign source, accounting for more than 20% of the total, followed by the UK, China, Switzerland, and Japan. The biggest recipients included Harvard, MIT, Carnegie Mellon, and Stanford. Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the data provide visibility into funding from countries that threaten national security, while universities maintained they are fully compliant with federal reporting requirements.

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Source: NPR ↗
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Newark School Contracts Under Fire Over Food Vendor's Ties to ICE Facility

Date: March 12, 2026

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Summary: Immigration activists are pressuring the Newark Board of Education to drop nearly $12 million in contracts with Driscoll Foods, a major Northeast foodservice distributor they accuse of supplying food to Delaney Hall — New Jersey's controversial ICE detention center. School administrators say their hands are tied by state and federal procurement laws, which require contracts go to the most qualified and compliant vendor through a competitive process, not based on political considerations. Activists have pledged to continue attending board meetings ahead of the June 30 contract renewal deadline.

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Source: Patch ↗
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DOT Launches Nationwide Summits to Connect Small Businesses With Infrastructure Contracts

Date: March 12, 2026

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Summary: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has launched a cross-country series of Small Business Matchmaking Summits, giving small businesses direct access to federal decision-makers to compete for infrastructure contracts. The kickoff event in Phoenix drew over 300 registered businesses, with officials from more than 10 federal agencies — including all nine DOT subagencies — participating in one-on-one sessions. In Fiscal Year 2025, the Department channeled over $3 billion into small businesses for infrastructure projects across the country.

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Source: Homeland Security Today ↗
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Capita Wins £370M UK Government Back-Office Contract

Date: March 12, 2026

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Summary: Capita has been selected to deliver the Synergy Business Process Services contract, valued at £370 million over ten years. The deal covers tech-enabled back-office services — including HR, payroll, recruitment, finance, and procurement — for four major UK government departments: the Department for Work and Pensions, Ministry of Justice, Home Office, and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Services will be phased in from March 2026, running seven years with optional extensions.

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Source: Capita ↗

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Anthropic Sues Pentagon Over AI Supply Chain Risk Designation

Date: March 12, 2026

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Summary: Anthropic has filed a federal lawsuit against the Defense Department and the Trump administration, challenging its designation as a supply chain risk — calling the move "unprecedented and unlawful." The dispute centers on Anthropic's refusal to allow its Claude AI model, the only one cleared for classified government networks, to be used for mass domestic surveillance or fully autonomous weapons. Following failed negotiations, President Trump ordered all federal agencies to immediately halt use of Anthropic's technology, with Defense Secretary Hegseth announcing a six-month phase-out.

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Source: CBS News ↗

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Philippines DOE Confirms Unchanged Royalty Share in New Semirara Contract

Date: March 12, 2026

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Summary: The Philippine Department of Energy has confirmed there will be no changes to the government's royalty share under Semirara Mining and Power Corporation's renewed coal operating contract. The announcement provides regulatory clarity for the country's largest coal producer amid ongoing scrutiny of energy contracts and resource revenue arrangements. The decision signals the government's intent to maintain existing terms rather than renegotiate fiscal conditions in the new agreement.

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Source: Philstar ↗

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Pentagon Spent $9M on Crab Legs and Lobster Ahead of Iran War

Date: March 12, 2026

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Summary: A government watchdog analysis by Open the Books revealed the U.S. Defense Department spent $9 million on crab legs and lobster dinners in September 2025 — just weeks before launching its military campaign against Iran. The seafood splurge was part of the Pentagon's annual end-of-fiscal-year spending rush, which included $15.1 million on ribeye steak, $124,000 on ice cream machines, and $139,224 on doughnuts. Observers have long noted that a surge in military dining on premium food can signal an impending military operation. Democratic lawmakers including Rep. Melanie Stansbury announced plans to investigate the expenditures.

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Source: AOL ↗

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Pentagon's $93 Billion September Spending Spree Draws Scrutiny

Date: March 12, 2026

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Summary: The Pentagon burned through $93 billion in September 2025 — the most any federal agency has spent in a single month since at least 2008 — as part of its annual "use-it-or-lose-it" budget push, according to government watchdog Open the Books. The spending included $225 million on furniture, a $98,329 Steinway grand piano for the Air Force chief of staff's home, $5.3 million on Apple devices, and a record $6.6 billion in purchases from foreign governments and foreign-owned companies. In the final five working days of September alone, the Defense Department spent $50.1 billion on grants and contracts — surpassing the entire annual defense budgets of countries like Israel and Italy.

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Source: AOL ↗

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DOT Opens $1.5B BUILD Grant Program for FY 2026 Infrastructure Projects

Date: March 12, 2026

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Summary: The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for $1.5 billion in Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grants for surface transportation infrastructure projects with significant local or regional impact. Eligible projects include highway, rail, port, freight, and pedestrian infrastructure. Applications closed February 24, 2026, with up to 100 awards expected. Each award can reach up to $25 million. The BUILD program has now distributed over $18 billion across 18 funding rounds since its inception, and award announcements will signal upcoming procurement activity at the state and local level for construction and engineering services.

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Source: Homeland Security Today ↗

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Hudson Valley Nonprofits Get New Bridge Loan Fund to Cover Funding Gaps

Date: March 12, 2026

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Summary: The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley has launched LIFT (Local Impact Fund for Tomorrow), a pilot low-interest bridge loan program designed to help nonprofits in Dutchess, Ulster, and Putnam Counties manage cash flow gaps between incurring expenses and receiving committed grant or government contract payments. Developed in partnership with Ulster Savings Bank, the program offers loans of up to $50,000 tied to documented funding commitments. Repaid loans are recycled back into the fund to support additional nonprofits over time, extending the impact of the charitable dollars invested.

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Source: MSN ↗

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Binghamton City Council Approves Funding for Depot Street Affordable Housing

Date: March 12, 2026

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Summary: The Binghamton City Council has approved over $900,000 in project funding and a PILOT tax agreement to redevelop the 154-year-old 1 North Depot Street building into 50 affordable apartments. Units will target residents earning around 80% of the area's median income, with rents capped at 30% of tenant income. Planned upgrades include new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, windows, and energy-efficient appliances. Mayor Jared Kraham called it part of his administration's broader affordable housing agenda and noted Binghamton was the first city in New York to earn the Governor's Pro-Housing Community designation.

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Source: WBNG ↗

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LA City Council Approves $177M in Contracts for Tenant Aid Groups Despite Controversy

Date: March 12, 2026

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Summary: The Los Angeles City Council voted 12-1 to approve $177 million in three-year contracts for tenant eviction defense and homelessness-prevention services through its Stay Housed LA program. The largest share — nearly $107 million — goes to the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, with additional funds for the Southern California Housing Rights Center, Liberty Hill Foundation, and Strategic Actions for a Just Economy. The vote came after weeks of delays and a closed-door session, with scrutiny centering on the fact that two of the four recipient organizations have previously sued the city over homelessness policies. The contracts are funded primarily through Measure ULA's mansion-tax revenue.

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Source: New York Post ↗

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90-Minute City Hall Closed Session Preceded LA's $177M Contract Vote

Date: March 12, 2026

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Summary: Before approving the $177 million Stay Housed LA contract package, the Los Angeles City Council recessed into a closed session lasting roughly 90 minutes, during which members debated concerns over contractor transparency, reporting requirements, and the city's exposure in funding organizations that have challenged it in court. Council members ultimately returned and passed the package 12-1, with Councilmember John Lee casting the lone dissenting vote, citing insufficient public oversight and accountability measures tied to how the funds would be managed and measured.

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Source: New York Post ↗

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Noem's FEMA Spending Review Stalled Over 1,000 Contracts and Grants, Senate Democrats Say

Date: March 12, 2026

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Summary: A Senate Democratic report alleges that former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's policy of personally approving all FEMA expenditures over $100,000 delayed or left pending 1,034 contracts, grants, and disaster assistance awards as of September 8, 2025. The holdups affected disaster relief for survivors of the 2025 Texas floods, Hurricane Helene, and the LA wildfires, with over $10 billion in public assistance funds still reportedly awaiting approval. DHS denied any systemic delays, saying the policy was designed to cut through bureaucratic red tape, while Democratic senators called it dangerous and demanded it be ended immediately.

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Source: NewsNation ↗

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$560K Literacy Grant Awarded to Montgomery County, Ohio Amid Falling Scores

Date: March 12, 2026

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Summary: The Montgomery County Educational Service Center has been awarded over $560,000 in federal literacy grant funding — one of only 16 programs in Ohio selected — as part of a $60 million statewide allocation from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant aims to address declining literacy achievement scores by expanding early childhood support, providing coaching and curriculum resources for educators, and partnering with local nonprofit Preschool Promise to help families support reading development at home before children reach kindergarten.

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Source: Dayton 24/7 Now ↗

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Idaho Bill Proposes Spending Flexibility for High-Performing Schools

Date: March 12, 2026

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Summary: Idaho's House Education Committee has introduced a bill that would grant public schools and charter schools greater flexibility over how they spend state funds — provided they meet academic and financial performance benchmarks. Sponsored by Rep. Douglas Pickett and House Majority Leader Jason Monks, the proposal establishes criteria around test proficiency, reading indicators, and graduation rates for districts to qualify for what the bill terms "earned autonomy." The committee unanimously voted to introduce the bill, which also passed alongside separate legislation directing the state to develop a framework for AI use in K-12 schools.

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Source: Idaho Education News ↗

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Federal Judge Orders Restoration of $14M in Conservation Grants Cut Over DEI

Date: March 12, 2026

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Summary: A federal judge in Oregon ordered the Interior Department to restore $14 million in conservation grants to three Western environmental nonprofits after finding the cancellations were an unlawful attempt to punish groups perceived to support DEI values. Chief Judge Michael McShane ruled the grant cuts raised a credible First Amendment claim, noting that Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and DOGE had publicly celebrated the terminations on social media by targeting the groups' DEI-related language. None of the grants were used to fund DEI initiatives, and one of the affected groups — the Institute for Bird Populations — had no DEI policy at all.

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Source: Courthouse News ↗

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New York Announces $2.5M in Cybersecurity Grants for Water Systems — Procurement Expected to Follow

Date: March 11, 2026

Summary: Governor Kathy Hochul announced $2.5 million in state grants to help drinking water and wastewater systems across New York upgrade their cybersecurity posture, alongside new first-in-the-nation cybersecurity regulations for water utilities. The grants will fund tools, frameworks, and protective measures for operators facing growing cyber threats to critical water infrastructure. With funding now committed, utilities receiving grants are expected to begin procuring cybersecurity vendors, assessment tools, and managed security services in the coming months to meet new regulatory requirements.

Source: Peru Gazette ↗

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Leidos Wins $454.9M Contract to Modernize Air Force Cloud One Platform

Date: March 11, 2026

Summary: Leidos has been awarded a $454.9 million contract to modernize the U.S. Air Force's Cloud One platform in partnership with Amazon Web Services. The contract supports the Air Force's push to centralize cloud computing, improve cybersecurity, and enable faster technology adoption across the service branch. Cloud One serves as a shared infrastructure platform used by multiple Air Force programs and is central to the service's broader digital transformation strategy.

Source: WashingtonExec ↗

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Reliance Subsidiary AMI Metals Wins $2.24B DHS Border Wall Steel Contract

Date: March 10, 2026

Summary: AMI Metals, a subsidiary of Reliance, Inc., has been awarded a multi-year contract by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security worth up to $2.24 billion to supply steel and steel logistics support services for border wall construction. Steel deliveries are expected to begin in Q2 2026. The company was also separately awarded a five-year, $654 million IDIQ contract to supply aluminum plate for multiple Lockheed Martin defense platforms, including the F-35 program.

Source: Globe Newswire ↗

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Lockheed Martin Secures $700M F-35 Contract for Denmark and Partner Nations

Date: March 10, 2026

Summary: Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $700.4 million contract modification to procure long-lead materials, parts, and components supporting F-35 Lots 20 and 21 production for the government of Denmark, as well as for F-35 Cooperative Program Partners and Foreign Military Customers. The contract is funded through a combination of cooperative program partner funds ($305.9 million) and Foreign Military Sales customer funds ($394.5 million). Work will be performed primarily in Fort Worth, Texas, with additional locations in the UK, Italy, and other international sites, with completion expected by December 2030.

Source: ClearanceJobs ↗

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Pennsylvania BEAD Broadband Proposal Approved — $204M in ISP Contracts on Horizon

Date: February 9, 2026

Summary: The National Telecommunications and Information Administration approved Pennsylvania's BEAD Final Proposal, unlocking federal broadband funding for 53 projects across 42 counties that will connect approximately 40,000 homes and businesses. The approval moves the program to the notice-of-award preparation stage. Once grant agreements are executed, ISPs and construction contractors will begin competitive procurement for fiber and wireless infrastructure deployment, with project completion targeted by the end of 2026. The combined public-private investment is expected to exceed $400 million.

Source: Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority ↗

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Ondas Holdings Gains Access to $1B+ in DoD Contracts Through Mistral Merger

Date: March 9, 2026

Summary: Drone and autonomous systems company Ondas Holdings has announced a merger with Mistral, a Bethesda-based defense prime contractor, granting Ondas immediate access to over $1 billion in existing Department of Defense IDIQ contract vehicles covering unmanned aerial systems, counter-drone solutions, and weapons integration. The deal gives Ondas direct prime-contractor status for the first time, allowing it to bid on large Pentagon programs it previously could not access. The company also reported preliminary Q4 2025 revenue of $29.1–$30.1 million, beating its own guidance, and reiterated a 2026 revenue target of $170–$180 million.

Source: AOL ↗

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EPA Brownfields Community-Wide Assessment Grant Triggers RFP for Environmental Consultants

Date: March 9, 2026

Summary: Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice, an EPA-funded Bronx community organization, released a Request for Proposals for qualified environmental professionals and urban planners to conduct brownfield site assessments and develop a Redevelopment Action Plan along the Bronx River Waterfront. The work is funded through an EPA Community-Wide Brownfield Assessment Grant and is capped at $250,000, with a proposal deadline of March 22, 2026. The RFP illustrates how federal brownfield grants routinely trigger downstream procurement for environmental assessment, remediation planning, and community outreach contractors at the local level.

Source: Environmental Protection Network ↗

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CSA Wins $16M Navy Contract for Personnel Records Management

Date: March 4, 2026

Summary: Client Solution Architects has been awarded a $16 million contract from the U.S. Navy to deliver enterprise technical services for personnel records management. The contract covers secure handling, digitization, and management of Navy personnel data, an area of growing importance as the military works to modernize human resources systems and reduce reliance on paper-based records. Accurate personnel records are critical for pay, benefits, and career management across the service.

Source: WashingtonExec ↗

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Arcfield's Orion Space Solutions Wins $24M Space Payload Contracts

Date: March 4, 2026

Summary: Arcfield subsidiary Orion Space Solutions has been awarded initial contracts valued at over $24 million to deliver more than 25 payloads for U.S. government space programs. The awards mark an early production milestone for Orion Space Solutions, which specializes in space sensor and payload technology. The contracts reflect growing federal investment in space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities as both civil and defense agencies expand their on-orbit architectures.

Source: WashingtonExec ↗

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Leidos Receives $33M DoD Payment for Navy IT Services Contract

Date: March 2, 2026

Summary: Defense technology firm Leidos has received a $33 million payment from the Department of the Navy under its Service, Mapping, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) NMCI Services contract. The payment, processed on November 26, 2025, is part of the Navy Marine Corps Intranet program — one of the largest IT services contracts in the federal government. Data tracked by Quiver Quantitative shows Leidos has received over $8.8 billion in total government contract award payments over the past year, with its largest individual awards tied to medical disability examination services for veterans.

Source: Quiver Quantitative ↗

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SOLUTE Wins $102M Navy CANES Contract for Afloat Network Services

Date: March 1, 2026

Summary: SOLUTE, a Sigma Defense company, has been awarded the Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services IDIQ contract to provide technical support for the U.S. Navy's shipboard network infrastructure. Valued at $102 million, the contract covers enterprise network services for naval vessels at sea, supporting communications, data sharing, and operational IT systems across the fleet. The award underscores the Navy's continued investment in modernizing its afloat networking capabilities.

Source: WashingtonExec ↗

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CGI Federal Wins $64M EPA Contract to Modernize Financial Platform

Date: February 25, 2026

Summary: CGI Federal has been awarded a $64 million contract to manage and modernize the Environmental Protection Agency's financial management platform. The contract covers system upgrades, ongoing operations, and IT support for the EPA's core financial infrastructure. It reflects the federal government's broader push to replace aging financial systems with more efficient, cloud-capable platforms that improve data accuracy and reporting across agencies.

Source: WashingtonExec ↗

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Colorado Awards $13.3M in Transit-Oriented Housing Infrastructure Grants — Local Procurement Follows

Date: February 20, 2026

Summary: Colorado's Department of Local Affairs awarded over $13.3 million through the inaugural Transit Oriented Communities Infrastructure grant program to four communities — Longmont, Denver, Fort Collins, and Wheat Ridge — supporting up to 720 units of affordable housing near transit corridors. Projects include a new transit hub with 10 bus bays and 700 parking spaces in Longmont, a pedestrian bridge over I-25 in Denver, and roadway improvements in Wheat Ridge. Each grant recipient will now move to procurement phases for civil engineering, construction, and design services, with work expected to generate significant local contractor opportunities in 2026.

Source: Colorado Governor's Office ↗

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GSA and State Department Award Spots on Major IT Contract Vehicles

Date: February 20, 2026

Summary: The General Services Administration selected the first set of 43 vendors for its Alliant 3 governmentwide IT acquisition contract, while the State Department finalized 48 awards on its EVOLVE contract — a seven-year, $10 billion vehicle for enterprise IT, cloud, and digital modernization services. Alliant 3 replaces the popular Alliant 2 GWAC, which has seen over $46 billion in agency spending since 2018. The concurrent launches of both vehicles significantly expand the federal IT contracting marketplace heading into the second half of fiscal year 2026.

Source: Federal News Network ↗

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FY 2026 CDBG Program Funded at $3.3B — Community Development Procurement Cycles Continue

Date: February 20, 2026

Summary: The FY 2026 appropriations package maintained Community Development Block Grant funding at $3.3 billion, level with the prior fiscal year. CDBG flows to over 1,200 entitlement communities — cities, urban counties, and states — and each dollar is reported to leverage more than $5 in non-federal investment. Grant recipients use CDBG dollars to fund housing rehabilitation, infrastructure, economic development, and public services — typically through competitive local procurement processes for construction, planning, and community service vendors. Organizations serving low-income communities should monitor local grantee procurement pipelines, as award cycles will be active throughout 2026.

Source: National Association of Counties ↗

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IBM Named Awardee on $151B Missile Defense SHIELD Contract

Date: February 8, 2026

Summary: IBM has been selected to support the Missile Defense Agency's SHIELD contract, a multiple-award IDIQ vehicle with a potential ceiling of $151 billion. The contract covers a broad range of technology services in support of the nation's homeland missile defense systems. IBM joins a growing pool of awardees on the SHIELD vehicle, which is designed to give the Missile Defense Agency flexible access to advanced engineering and IT capabilities across multiple vendors.

Source: WashingtonExec ↗

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FY 2026 Appropriations Include $770M for INFRA Grants and $824M for FAA Airport Upgrades

Date: February 3, 2026

Summary: The FY 2026 appropriations package signed into law in February includes $770 million for the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant program for large freight and highway projects, $400 million in rail safety grants, and $824 million for FAA upgrades at airports — including county-owned facilities. These grant programs will trigger competitive procurement cycles in the months ahead as state and local transportation agencies and airport authorities release RFPs for engineering, construction, and technology services to implement federally funded improvements.

Source: National Association of Counties ↗

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Bridge Defense Wins $99.7M USSOCOM Contract for AI Edge Compute Systems

Date: January 29, 2026

Summary: Bridge Defense has been awarded a $99.7 million, five-year contract by U.S. Special Operations Command to produce deployable, AI-enabled edge compute systems called ComputeBridge Pods. The systems are designed to process artificial intelligence workloads closer to the battlefield, enabling faster tactical decision-making without reliance on traditional data centers. The contract follows a successful prototype phase under the iCool program, which demonstrated the operational viability of the technology in disconnected environments.

Source: PR Newswire ↗

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Gunnison Wins $502M BPA from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Date: January 29, 2026

Summary: Gunnison Consulting Group has been named an awardee on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Global Infrastructure and Development Acquisition 2.0 Blanket Purchase Agreement, valued at $502 million. The BPA will provide the NRC with a range of professional and technical support services to maintain and modernize its regulatory and IT infrastructure. The award gives Gunnison a significant foothold in civilian nuclear regulatory contracting, an area where highly specialized expertise is required.

Source: WashingtonExec ↗

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HII Chosen for $25.4B Defense Microelectronics Contract

Date: January 20, 2026

Summary: HII's Mission Technologies division has been selected as one of 12 companies on a 10-year, $25.4 billion Advanced Technology Support Program V contract awarded by the Defense Microelectronics Activity. The IDIQ contract covers engineering development support services aimed at modernizing the Department of Defense's electronic systems. The program replaces ATSP IV, which had grown to a total potential value of approximately $17.47 billion over its lifetime.

Source: WashingtonExec ↗

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Army Awards Appian $500M Enterprise Software Agreement

Date: January 15, 2026

Summary: Appian has won a new Enterprise Agreement with the U.S. Army allowing the service to purchase up to $500 million in low-code software capabilities. The agreement streamlines Army access to Appian's platform across 75 consolidated awards while providing volume-based discounts and waiving pass-through fees. The deal supports the Army's efforts to accelerate digital modernization by giving programs faster access to application development tools without the overhead of separate procurement actions.

Source: WashingtonExec ↗

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ASRC Federal Wins Up to $2.3B Defense Logistics Agency Supply Chain Contract

Date: January 15, 2026

Summary: ASRC Federal has won a contract valued at up to $2.3 billion from the Defense Logistics Agency to provide supply chain management services. The award positions ASRC Federal as a major partner in ensuring the military's readiness by managing procurement, distribution, and logistics support across DoD operations. The DLA is one of the largest combat support agencies in the federal government, handling trillions of dollars in supply chain activity annually.

Source: WashingtonExec ↗

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GDIT Wins $120M Air Force Task Order for Zero Trust Cybersecurity

Date: January 14, 2026

Summary: General Dynamics Information Technology has secured a $120 million task order under the U.S. Air Force's Next Generation Gateway program to deliver zero trust cybersecurity capabilities. The work focuses on securing Air Force networks by verifying every user, device, and application attempting to access systems — a key pillar of the federal government's broader zero trust architecture strategy. GDIT will implement tools and infrastructure that align with the DoD's zero trust roadmap.

Source: WashingtonExec ↗

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GDIT Secures $131M Task Order for Pacific Air Force Network Upgrades

Date: January 6, 2026

Summary: General Dynamics Information Technology has won the first task order under the U.S. Air Force's $8.75 billion Base Infrastructure Modernization contract, valued at $131 million, to upgrade network infrastructure across Pacific Air Forces installations. The work will modernize communications and IT systems at bases spread across the Indo-Pacific region, a theater of increasing strategic importance to U.S. military operations and allied deterrence efforts.

Source: WashingtonExec ↗

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CACI Wins $212M Task Order to Modernize U.S. Space Force Networks

Date: January 5, 2026

Summary: CACI International has won a five-year task order worth up to $212 million to modernize enterprise networks for the U.S. Space Force. The contract covers IT infrastructure upgrades, network modernization, and systems integration to support the Space Force's rapidly growing operational demands. It is among the first major IT awards specifically tied to the Space Force as the newest military branch continues to build out its own dedicated enterprise architecture.

Source: WashingtonExec ↗

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Peraton Wins $196M Army Cyber Contract at Network Enterprise Technology Command

Date: January 2026

Summary: Peraton has won a $196 million Global Cyber Center contract supporting the U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command, marking a significant win in the defense cybersecurity sector. The contract covers cyber operations support, network defense, and enterprise IT security services for one of the Army's largest IT and cybersecurity commands. The award extends Peraton's established presence in Army cyber programs and supports the service's efforts to defend its global network infrastructure.

Source: WashingtonExec ↗

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DoD Awards 10 Companies Spots on $25.4B ATSP V Microelectronics Contract

Date: January 2026

Summary: The Defense Microelectronics Activity awarded 10 companies positions on the Advanced Technology Support Program V, a 10-year, $25.4 billion IDIQ contract for engineering and development support services. The ATSP V replaces ATSP IV, which reached approximately $17.47 billion in value over its lifetime. The new contract features a five-year base ordering period with two option periods and is designed to modernize the Department of Defense's electronic systems and maintain U.S. technological superiority in defense microelectronics.

Source: GovCon Wire ↗

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Booz Allen Hamilton Wins $99M Navy Sealift Command Engineering Contract

Date: January 2026

Summary: Booz Allen Hamilton has won a $99 million contract from the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command to engineer, deploy, and manage solutions supporting the command's global fleet of civilian-crewed vessels. The Military Sealift Command operates one of the largest fleets in the world, providing fuel, ammunition, and supplies to Navy ships at sea. The contract supports the command's operational readiness as the Navy prioritizes logistics modernization to sustain extended deployments in contested environments.

Source: WashingtonExec ↗

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Texas BEAD Program — $3.3B Broadband Buildout Set to Generate Massive ISP Procurement

Date: Early 2026

Summary: Texas's Broadband Development Office has received NTIA approval for its BEAD Final Proposal, covering an estimated $3.3 billion in federal funding — the largest BEAD allocation of any state — to connect over 243,000 unserved and underserved locations with a mix of fiber, satellite, and fixed wireless technologies. Construction is expected to begin as soon as Summer 2026. This will drive an unprecedented wave of procurement activity, with ISPs, infrastructure contractors, and equipment vendors all competing for subgrant-funded build contracts across rural Texas communities.

Source: Texas Comptroller ↗

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