By Payam Pourkhomami, President & CEO of OSIbeyond The DFARS acquisition rule took effect in November 2025, and DOW contracting officers are now inserting certification requirements into new solicitations. As such, the clock is running for defense industrial base companies handling federal contract information, or FCI, or controlled un...
L3Harris Technologies has finalized a $1 billion investment from the Department of War in its Missile Solutions, or MSL, business, the company said Thursday. How Will L3Harris Use the Funding? The capital will support the expansion and modernization of solid rocket motor production facilities in Camden, Arkansas; Huntsville, Alabama; Orange, Vi...
Space Systems Command has awarded up to $3.2 billion in other transaction authority agreements to support the development of a space-based missile defense capability under the Space Force’s Space-Based Interceptor program. Don’t miss the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Air and Space Summit on July 30 to hear top officials and in...
The federal procurement landscape is undergoing a major shift to streamline and accelerate the acquisition and implementation of advanced capabilities that could enhance the delivery of government services or support mission execution. At the heart of these changes is the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul, a multi-year initi...
Iron Bow Technologies has secured a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $100 million from the U.S. Air Force to provide software modernization support services. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff John Lamontagne is among the defense leaders who will take the stage at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Air and Space Summit on July 30 to...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has partnered with Palantir Technologies under a $300 million blanket purchase agreement, or BPA, to support the National Farm Security Action Plan and enhance service delivery to U.S. farmers. What Does the USDA-Palantir Agreement Cover? The agreement focuses on reinforcing farm security and enhancing pr...
Navy Under Secretary Hung Cao has been named acting secretary following the departure of John Phelan. Cao and Phelan are both 2026 Wash100 awardees. The latest leadership transition at the Navy comes at a pivotal time as the service advances major initiatives tied to maritime dominance and acquisition reform. These priorities are expected to take...
Raytheon, a business unit of RTX, has received a $213.4 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to continue work on Zumwalt-class mission systems. The Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Navy Summit on Aug. 27 will offer insights from Navy leaders and industry experts on the technologies and strategies driving the future of naval operat...
ITC Federal has appointed Mike Hall as vice president of proposals, adding a seasoned federal growth and capture leader as the company scales its pursuit strategy across a competitive government contracting landscape. In a LinkedIn post on Monday, the company said Hall will oversee proposal operations and help refine how it identifies, positions and...
ServiceNow has finalized its $7.75 billion acquisition of Armis, unifying cyber asset visibility, identity intelligence and automated risk response within a single artificial intelligence-driven platform. The deal brings Armis’ real-time cyber exposure management capabilities into the ServiceNow AI Platform, extending visibility beyond traditi...
