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Business/Financial

TSA Awards Leidos $197 Million Bridge To Continue Support For Checkpoint Screening Equipment

By Cal Biesecker

Friday, September 7th, 2018

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After successfully getting the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to terminate a potential $578 million contract with Peraton, incumbent contractor Leidos [LDOS] has received a potential $196.5 million bridge contract from the agency to continue providing maintenance for airport checkpoint screening equipment while a new competition is held.TSA last week said the bridge contract runs from Aug. 1 until Nov. 30, 2019, including a four-month option period.“TSA has determined the proposed bridge contract period of performance provides adequate time to conduct…

Congress

Baldwin Concerned With Army’s JLTV ‘Mismanagement,’ Seeks Support For Marines’ Procurement Plans

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Congress

SASC Cites Concern With Army’s sUAS Approach, Seeks Info On Plans To Scale Fielding

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Army

Army Plans To Initiate ISV-Heavy Competition Later This Year, Official Says

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