Intel Briefs
October 2025 GovCon Intel Brief from GovDash
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The GovDash Monthly Intel Brief is your trusted source for federal contracting intelligence. Designed for growth-focused government contractors (GovCon) teams, this monthly briefing provides market insights and actionable data. Each edition is curated by our GovCon experts to help you move faster, target smarter, and act on intelligence that drives contract wins.
GovCon Market & Spending Trends
Protest Filed on $39M NNSA G2 Agile Software Development Support Contract: A year post-award, the program faces new protest risk, delaying NNSA agile modernization.
OASIS+ 8(a) and HUBZone IDIQ Protests: Stacking protests threatens SB vehicle stability, forcing contractors to hedge pipelines.
GSA & ServiceNow OneGov Deal: Landmark IT partnership drives AI mod across civilian agencies, shaping future ITSM buys.
$50B CIO-SP4 GWAC Evaluations Still on Ice: Despite “substantial progress,” delays persist, slowing IT services pipeline planning.
SB Alliances Formed Across 30+ IT & Consulting Firms: New teaming models help SBs compete across FedCiv, FedHealth, & DOD before FY26.
GSA Launches FAS Centralized Acquisition Services Office: Signals more consolidation in acq strategy & raises concerns over SB set-asides/FAR 2.0.
Government IT spending continues to grow despite DOGE-driven cuts: Reinforces IT as a protected budget priority even amid broader reductions.
USAF to Stand Up Joint Fires Network Program Office: New office cements investment in multi-domain kill chain integration, priming IT & C2 contracts.
Redstone Arsenal Named Permanent HQ for U.S. Space Command: Huntsville is a GovCon hub for space & defense, driving contract flow & cleared force demand.
Industry Thought Leadership
No Clear Path to Avoid Government Shutdown: Budget instability may freeze new awards, posing a near-term risk to the pipeline.
DOD CISO Katie Arrington shares CIO shop updates coming soon: Warns industry to prepare for multiple new cyber & compliance directives in the coming weeks.
Transitioning to an AI Platform: Strategies for Adoption & Cultural Shift in GovCon: Firms balance tech adoption with workforce alignment, making culture the success factor.
GAO Report on DOD Cyberspace Operations: Flags 500+ organizations with overlapping roles, signaling new procurements to streamline.
Deltek Projects $8.6B Federal AI Market FY26–28: Flags AI as fastest-growing fed segment, shaping capture strategies for IT & mission partners.
The Buyer’s Guide for Digital-Forward Contractors: A roadmap for evaluating tools & partners that enable modernization.
Major SBIR Program Changes Debated: Uncertainty over reauthorization could alter how SBs access innovation funding.
GWAC Market Update (SEWP, CIO-SP4, Alliant 3, Polaris): Brian Friel notes shifting timelines and priorities contractors must track for pipeline alignment.
Building a GovCon Market Intelligence Toolkit: Practical insights from industry experts on structuring intel workflows for competitive advantage.
GAO Warns of Challenges in VA AI Use: VA’s AI push raises oversight and compliance risks, signaling tighter guardrails for contractors.
Key Awards & Takeaways
GSA OASIS+ Awardee Updates: With 53 apparent 8(a) awardees confirmed and notices to proceed planned for Sept. 30, plus a new batch including 8 SDVOSB/WOSB/HZ and 11 unrestricted awardees.
Army Awards ITES-4H to 49 Companies: $10B hardware contract builds a broad vendor pool & sets up primary tasks for the next decade.
NGA CLOVER $947M IDIQ Award & Protest: GEOINT support vehicle award drew immediate protest, adding uncertainty to NGA’s timeline.
GSA Polaris SDVOSB and HUBZone awardees named: Marks a milestone on the $60B GWAC shaping SB IT opportunities.
NOAA ProTech 2.0 Weather Domain IDIQ awards emerging: First awardees announced on the $8B vehicle for climate and weather services.
VA IHT 2.0 awardees named: Major VA IT modernization contract with teaming partner wins driving ecosystem positioning.
State Department Names Awardees to $10B EVOLVE IDIQ: One of the State’s largest IT and services contracts is advancing, creating long-term opps.
Coast Guard COMPASS BPA Adds Awardees; Protest Hits $120M IT Support Award: New awards broaden BPA competition, but a protest adds risk to USCG aviation IT sustainment.
Top Forecasted Opportunities
NASA SEWP VI Update: Evaluations remain ongoing; SEWP VI will launch immediately after SEWP V ends, ensuring no lapse but leaving vendors in suspense.
MDA releases $151B SHIELD IDIQ: One of the most significant long-term missile defense opps forecasted.
Census preparing $1B+ CenTAM program: Ten-year data mod contract with industry feedback already received.
Marine Corps Systems Command FY26 acquisitions briefed: Industry now has early visibility into next year's USMC priorities.
GSA Alliant 3 GWAC RFP Update: Symphony accounts are now the primary channel for required responses. Monitor risks.
DHA “Data Governance Transforming the Data Landscape” RFP: Huge opportunity for health IT & data vendors focused on military health systems.
FAA Opens Bids for ATC System Modernization: A critical procurement offering large-scale IT and infrastructure opps.
CMS Launches $50B State Funding for Rural Health Transformation: Expands state-level contracting with new leadership.
Marine Corps Launches AI-Enabled Decision Tools Initiative: Program-level initiative tied to CJADC2 adoption, shaping future defense AI procurements.
Policy & Compliance Updates
FAR Part 19 overhaul released: Major rewrite of SB contracting rules, reshaping set-aside strategy, compliance, & teaming.
GSA launches AI acquisition hub: Centralized guidance aligns with NDAA AI provisions to shape contract compliance.
CISA-led SBOM Guidance: Contractors should expect SBOM as a baseline for IT and cyber buys.
ODNI to disband cyber threat intel unit: The shift will impact contractor roles in cyber analysis and compliance.
DOE OSDBU 2025–2030 SB Strategic Plan: Contractors must align capture strategies with new SB policies.
FAR Overhaul Update: BIC Contracts Prioritized, Not Mandated: BIC contracts are prioritized, not required. Reduces agency workload.
CMMC Implementation Start Date Set: Cyber compliance is now mandatory for all DOD contractors.
VA OSDBU Pauses WOSB Ready Program: Creates uncertainty for women-owned small businesses.
GSA Removes 33% Cap on OLMs: Contractors gain more flexibility in task order pricing.
Upcoming GovCon Events
TODAY: GovDash October Live (Oct 1, Virtual): See how GovDash streamlines the use of AI, transforming static docs into dynamic insights.
DOT $200M TTEMS BPA Industry Day on Oct 3, 12 PM EST: Q&A Industry Day offering significant prime & sub opps in mobility systems and infrastructure IT.
GovDash Federal Hot Wash: Turn Last Year’s Lessons into This Year’s Wins (Oct 8, Virtual): Join Judy Bradt for an engaging webinar designed to help govcon review, reflect, and reset.
Tyto Athene’s 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament (Oct 9, Round Hill, VA): Raises funds for the Fisher House Foundation, with all fees and sponsorships donated.
ACT-IAC Cybersecurity Summit 2025 (Oct 9, Reston, VA): Learn how agencies are implementing EO-driven cybersecurity mandates.
AUSA Annual Meeting (Oct 13-15, Washington, DC): The largest Army industry event of the year announces modernization priorities.
APMP Mid-Atlantic Conference & Expo (Oct 17, Arlington, VA): Regional flagship event for capture/proposal professionals.
RockItGov Networking (Oct 21, McLean, VA): Opportunity to build valuable ties with growth leaders.
GovDash ProTeam Webinar (Oct 22, Virtual): Join Meryl Angelicola & learn how to treat past performance as your organization’s North Star.
DSI’s 29th DOD/VA & Gov HIT Summit (Oct 22-23, Washington, DC): Focus on defense and VA health IT priorities, including EHR modernization and cybersecurity.
ACT-IAC Imagine Nation ELC 2025 (Oct 26-28, Hershey, PA): A leading event shaping the federal IT and acquisition agenda.
GovDash Define, Connect, Win: FY26 Federal Contracting Growth (Oct 29, Virtual): Join Brittany Winkler & build account plans that map to the right buyers & decision-makers.
DC Federal Government Contracting Forum (Oct 29, Tysons, VA): Event centered on legal, compliance, and market trends in GovCon.
PSC Defense Conference (Oct 30, Arlington, VA & Virtual): Covers DOD modernization priorities across cyber, AI, and logistics.
APMP Winning AI25 (Nov 5-6, Virtual): Join GovDash’s session and gain strategies for using AI in govcon.
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