The best thing about other-transaction-authority acquisitions may not be there after all
It’s no secret the Defense Department and other agencies have been using other-transaction-authority acquisitions more than more. One reason is they help agencies get things done faster. And easier without the conditions of regular buys under the Federal Acquisition Regulations. Plus, OTA acquisitions come without the headaches of protests. Or do they? We get the […]
‘In DOGE we trust:’ House GOP governs by embracing Trump’s effort to cut government
WASHINGTON (AP) — A familiar scene has played out over and over in the U.S. House: Republicans, unable to approve federal funding legislation on their own, edge toward a risky government shutdown, until Democrats swoop in with the votes needed to prevent catastrophic disruptions. Until now. House Speaker Mike Johnson has accomplished the seemingly unexpected, […]
V2X Wins $100M Contract for Missile Defense Support
V2X has landed a $100 million firm-fixed-price contract from the U.S. Navy to provide support services to its Aegis Ashore facilities in Poland. Enhancing NATO Missile Defense The company said Tuesday the firm-fixed-price contract covers support services at the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System Naval Support Facility in Redizkowo, Poland. The deal is intended to […]
10 years in, the Defense Innovation Unit needs to pivot
It’s hard to believe the Defense Innovation Unit has been operating for 10 years. Through rapid acquisition, it’s funded hundreds of military prototypes from commercial technologies. Now, as the DIU moves to version 3.0, its moving past prototypes into production. The Government Accountability Office urges DIU to develop better metrics for these products are in […]
Carahsoft President Craig Abod Accepts 2025 Wash100 Award
Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson had the privilege of personally presenting the 2025 Wash100 Award to Carahsoft President Craig Abod. Garrettson established the Wash100 Award in 2014 to honor the most influential figures in the government contracting industry and the federal sector. The prestigious accolade celebrates major contributors, including top executives, distinguished military leaders and technological innovators, who have […]
The Trump administration has dispensed with the government’s feedstock
The highly visible dismissal of probationary federal employees will have lasting damage. That’s according to several good-government groups. Among them, the Partnership for Public Service. Vice president Michelle Amante joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss. Tom Temin: Well, do you have any sense of the quantity of people? How many people have actually been […]
Yulista Books $100M Air Force Contract for T-38 Talon Repair, Inspection, Maintenance
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Training Directorate has awarded a $100 million contract to Yulista, an aerospace company headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Under the contract, Yulista will support the Air Force Sustainment Center’s T-38 Talon Repair, Inspection and Maintenance, or TRIM, program and more rapidly return the supersonic jet trainer to the warfighter, the […]
Tax tips for US military members: Key considerations when filing
Tax tips for US military members: Key considerations when filing Military service members face unique challenges when filing taxes, with special provisions and benefits that can significantly affect their tax situation. Michael Meese March 13, 2025 5:26 pm 4 min read Military service members and veterans face unique challenges when filing taxes, with special provisions […]
Arlington Capital Establishes Defense Tech Platform GRVTY
Arlington Capital Partners has established GRVTY, its new platform company that will provide defense technology systems to meet the national security priorities of the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community and the Department of Homeland Security. The Washington, D.C.-area private investment firm said Wednesday GovCon industry veteran Katie Selbe has been named CEO of GRVTY. “At a […]
Education Dept announces temporary office closures, citing ‘security reasons’
Education Dept announces temporary office closures, citing ‘security reasons’ An email states employees with approved telework agreements may work from home on Wednesday, and that offices will reopen on Thursday. Jory Heckman@jheckmanWFED March 11, 2025 3:23 pm < a min read The Education Department is closing its offices in the Washington, D.C. metro area later […]