Issue #112 · Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · 24,387 readers
Won Contract
General Dynamics Wins $8.6B OMFV — The Winning Strategy Breakdown
We obtained the source selection evaluation and walk through every scoring dimension where GD outpaced L3Harris — pricing strategy, technical approach, and the past performance differentiators.
Recompete Alert
CIO-SP4: NIH Pre-Solicitation Posted — 90 Days to Respond
The $50B GWAC is finally moving. Key qualification shifts and which incumbents are most at risk heading into the competitive range.
Solicitation Watch
Air Force ABMS: $1.1B Prototype OTA — Responses Due April 14
Non-traditional defense contractors can skip the FAR process. Here's how to structure your white paper for maximum evaluator impact.
Scandal & Ethics
Former Pentagon Contracting Officer Indicted — What It Means for the Industry
The DOJ indictment outlines a $50M scheme spanning six years. We break down the compliance gaps that made it possible and how firms can protect themselves.