The Latest Government Contracting News: Federal and SLED
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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).
Fresh News on Government Contracts: 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.
NC Attorney General Restores $2.5M in Federal School Funds
Date: March 13, 2026
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.
Source: WHKY ↗
Bridgeport Mayor Pledges Historic School Funding Increase, Urges State Action
Date: March 12, 2026
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.
Source: CT Post ↗
Education Department to Publicly Name Foreign Funders of US Universities
Date: March 12, 2026
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.
Source: Rocky Mountain Voice ↗
US Universities Received Over $5 Billion in Foreign Gifts in 2025
Date: March 12, 2026
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.
Source: NPR ↗
Newark School Contracts Under Fire Over Food Vendor's Ties to ICE Facility
Date: March 12, 2026
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.
Source: Patch ↗
DOT Launches Nationwide Summits to Connect Small Businesses With Infrastructure Contracts
Date: March 12, 2026
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.
Source: Homeland Security Today ↗
Capita Wins £370M UK Government Back-Office Contract
Date: March 12, 2026
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.
Source: Capita ↗
Anthropic Sues Pentagon Over AI Supply Chain Risk Designation
Date: March 12, 2026
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.
Source: CBS News ↗
Philippines DOE Confirms Unchanged Royalty Share in New Semirara Contract
Date: March 12, 2026
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.
Source: Philstar ↗
Pentagon Spent $9M on Crab Legs and Lobster Ahead of Iran War
Date: March 12, 2026
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.
Source: AOL ↗
Pentagon's $93 Billion September Spending Spree Draws Scrutiny
Date: March 12, 2026
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.
Source: AOL ↗
DOT Opens $1.5B BUILD Grant Program for FY 2026 Infrastructure Projects
Date: March 12, 2026
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.
Source: Homeland Security Today ↗
Hudson Valley Nonprofits Get New Bridge Loan Fund to Cover Funding Gaps
Date: March 12, 2026
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.
Source: MSN ↗
Binghamton City Council Approves Funding for Depot Street Affordable Housing
Date: March 12, 2026
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.
Source: WBNG ↗
LA City Council Approves $177M in Contracts for Tenant Aid Groups Despite Controversy
Date: March 12, 2026
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.
Source: New York Post ↗
90-Minute City Hall Closed Session Preceded LA's $177M Contract Vote
Date: March 12, 2026
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.
Source: New York Post ↗
Noem's FEMA Spending Review Stalled Over 1,000 Contracts and Grants, Senate Democrats Say
Date: March 12, 2026
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.
Source: NewsNation ↗
$560K Literacy Grant Awarded to Montgomery County, Ohio Amid Falling Scores
Date: March 12, 2026
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.
Source: Dayton 24/7 Now ↗
Idaho Bill Proposes Spending Flexibility for High-Performing Schools
Date: March 12, 2026
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.
Source: Idaho Education News ↗
Federal Judge Orders Restoration of $14M in Conservation Grants Cut Over DEI
Date: March 12, 2026
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.
Source: Courthouse News ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
