10 days agoGAO Data Strengthens Calls for Agencies to Measure Federal AI Outcomes
A Federal News Network commentary recommends that agencies publish service-level scorecards for AI spending, but the proposal is not an announced government policy or procurement. Rising reported AI use cases and reduced federal staffing make measurable outcomes, workforce readiness, and acquisition performance important considerations for agencies and contractors.
24 days agoDCMA Reports Oversight of 326,123 Active Defense Contracts
The Defense Contract Management Agency’s October 2026 press kit reports oversight of 326,123 active contracts, with a stated total contract amount of $11.2 trillion and $3.3 trillion obligated as of October 21. These aggregate portfolio figures illustrate DCMA’s acquisition and contract-management reach; they do not represent a new award or an available funding opportunity.
28 days agoRecords Show $20.7M in Noncompetitive Awards Tied to Presidential 1776 Award
Federal award records cited in an article show approximately $20.7 million in noncompetitive awards tied to the Presidential 1776 Award, including Education Department orders and a National Archives and Records Administration contract. The reporting raises questions about procurement method, scope, and price transparency but says it found no evidence of legal violations and did not review the underlying contracts or supporting documents.