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U.S. Air Force Seeks Agile Cyber Technologies Contractor

Friday, August 5th, 2016

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U.S. Air Force Seeks Agile Cyber Technologies Contractor

The U.S. Air Force is seeking sources to perform cyber research and development contract work for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Information Directorate (AFRL/RI) worth up to a maximum of $950 million, according to a solicitation posted to FedBizOpps Friday.The multiple-award indefinite-delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract will have cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed price type orders. The ordering period is contemplated to be 60 months, the Air Force said.AFRL/RI requires sources to help perform multiple activities necessary to achieve AFRL’s vision of…

Congress

Trump Wants Second Reconciliation Bill On His Desk By June 1

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Congress to pass and send a second reconciliation bill to his desk by June 1. The deadline follows congressional Republicans’ backing a pursuit […]

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]