GovCon Digest- QinetiQ US

🎯QinetiQ US Leads Sensor Data Effort in Federal Contract News!

Imagine the U.S. Army grappling with a relentless torrent of data streaming in from countless sensors – a digital deluge threatening to overwhelm. Enter QinetiQ US, the data navigation experts, who have secured a significant $49.4 million contract, with the potential for additional work, to bring order and understanding to this complex information landscape. This…

GovCon Digest- Forest Service

🎯 9,000 Laid Off at USDA and Forest Service: A Turning Point for Government Consulting!

A Quiet Shake-Up with Loud Consequences Last week, something big happened quietly. The USDA and U.S. Forest Service laid off nearly 9,000 employees. These weren’t middle managers or pencil-pushers. These were conservation planners, soil scientists, wildlife experts—people whose daily work protects our farms, forests, and food systems. It’s the kind of news that doesn’t trend…

GovCon Digest- Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Defense Contracts Power Up Army’s Future!

Lockheed Martin Defense Contracts: Lockheed Martin just landed $857 million in defense contracts to strengthen the U.S. Army’s firepower! These contracts focus on two game-changing technologies: the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and the new RIG-360 missile communication system. HIMARS, with $742.2 million in funding, delivers fast, precise rocket strikes and keeps enemies on…

GovCon Digest- Compliance Challenges

Compliance Challenges in Government Contracting: Raytheon and Nightwing Pay Heavy!

In a rather blockbuster settlement lighting up government contracting industry yet again. Raytheon, RTX Corporation, and Nightwing have agreed to cough up $8.4 million to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act. A failure to meet critical cybersecurity requirements in government contracting cost them a heavy price. A Pricey Lesson in Cybersecurity for Government…