
The G2X Research Team
The G2X Daily Federal Market Brief | January 8, 2026
The government contracting landscape continues to evolve, with significant contract awards & opportunities, upcoming events, and industry moves shaping the sector. Here's a roundup of the latest developments.
[January 8, 2026]
The government contracting landscape continues to evolve, with significant awards, upcoming events, and industry moves shaping the sector. Here's a comprehensive roundup of the latest developments:
Why It Matters
Recent developments underscore a shift toward accelerated procurement cycles through DISA mandates and FY 2026 NDAA reforms, emphasizing production speed and AI integration. With billions in new awards across the Air Force, Navy, and NASA, alongside increasing acquisition activity and tighter compliance mandates, contractors must adapt to a high-tempo environment where technical agility and robust pipeline management are critical for maintaining a competitive edge.
đź“° News & Insights
- DISA Mandates Acquisition Accelerators to Speed Procurement
- InDyne Wins $1.1B US Air Force contract Supporting Missile Defense Operations
- Castellum Subsidiary SSI awarded $50M US Navy Recompete contract
- Sabel Systems Announces Acquisition of Centil
- NDAA for FY 2026 Reforms Acquisition Policies for Agencies and Contractors
- US and Allies Test AI-Enabled Human-Machine Teaming in Coalition Battle Management Sprint
- Top Trending Contracts - January 8, 2026
- Top Trending Contract Opportunities - January 8, 2026
- Top Trending GovCon Events - January 8, 2026
- How New Government Contractors Can Maintain Compliance from Day One
- GAO Sustains Protest Over Air Force GIS Maintenance Task Order
- Warfighting at Warp Speed: Understanding Section 1826 of the 2026 NDAA
- Fastest 5 Minutes: FY 2026 NDAA Highlights
- GAO Sustains Protest After CIA Used Unstated Evaluation Criteria
- DHS Plans Recompetition for $100M ICE Tactical Communications Contract
- Air Force Sets Tight Deadline for Nuclear Systems Engineering Recompete
- No slow rolling for defense contractors as 2026 gets started
- 22nd Century Technologies Completes BT Federal Acquisition, Launches New Subsidiary
- Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting
- Trump Issues Threat to Raytheon Defense Contracts Over Production Speed
- L3Harris Among 7 Companies Selected by NASA for Habitable Worlds Observatory
- TechnoMile Acquires SIMS Software to Expand Contract Lifecycle Capabilities
- The 5 Most Important Bid Protest Decisions of 2025
- New Cybersecurity Requirements for Defense Contractors Under CMMC Final Rule
- The Era of Commercial Space Stations Set to Begin in 2026
- Trump Proposes Record $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget for 2027
- Trump Calls for Capping Executive Pay at Defense Contractors
- DOD Seeks AI and Automation to Scale Zero-Trust Cyber Assessments
- NexTech Solutions Acquires Video Software Specialist Vidterra
- The Strategic Convergence of AI and Quantum Innovation
- Space Force Eyes Commercial Options for Space, Ground-Based Environmental Sensing
- NASA Selects Industry Partners to Advance Habitable Worlds Observatory
- Congress Unveils Bipartisan Spending Package Rejecting Major Agency Cuts
- Army Narrows Field for Flight School Next Competition Despite Congressional Pushback
- NGA awards Raytheon $110M GDTS IV contract for GEOINT Data Service Modernization
- CACI awarded $212M task to Modernize US Space Force Networks
- Array Labs Secures $20M Series A to Expand Radar Satellite Production
- Capgemini seeking Business Development and Capture Manager
- ODNI seeking Chief Information Officer
- CGI seeking Director, Price to Win
- Top Trending GovCon Directory Profiles: January 8, 2026
- Top Trending Curated Market Intelligence - January 8, 2026
- Northrop Grumman seeking Staff Business Development Representative
🏆 Contract Awards
- RTX and Indra secure FAA Radar Modernization contracts
- Peraton secures $59M DHRA DEHRADS Veterans Affairs Support Services (DVASP) task
- PCG-SMX JV wins US Navy AD84 IT Enterprise Engineering Operations and Hosting Support Services task
- DELL attains SSA Microsoft Teams Subscription Licenses task
- VA Tracking Manager Plus task awarded to DSS
- DHS USCG Red Hat Software and Maintenance Support task awarded to CounterTrade
- Sterling scores HHS HRSA GitLab Software Licenses and Support task
- ERG obtains $90M EPA AJ12 Scientific, Technical, Research, Engineering, and Modeling Support (STREAMS V) IDIQ
- ISA attains US Air Force SC2 Services contract
- Jonas Software earns ED FSA Debt Manager License Renewal contract
- KBR secures $350M USGS EROS Center Support contract
- Goldman Edwards/Tantus JV snaps up DOT FAA Designee Management System task
- VCH nabs $44M in USDA FSIS Public Health Information System (PHIS) tasks
- TSI grabs US Navy NAVAIR and NAVSEA Systems Logistics and Technical Support task
đź’Ľ Contract Opportunities
- Proactive Lead Generation Platform for Oregon Army National Guard - W912JV26QRH02
- NIWC Atlantic C4ISR Sustainment and Field Service Representative Support - N6523626R3007
- Army Medical Simulation Instructor and Operator Support Services - MIOS-2026
- Air Force Command Human Resources Intelligence System (CHRIS) Support Services - 01072026CHRISSS
- NIWC Pacific RPA and AI Automation Development Services - N6600126R0007
- IHS Inpatient HCAHPS Survey and Data Reporting Services - BFSU-RFQ-26-007
- NIST CHIPS Workforce Data System Development Completion - NIST-SSNOI-26-CPO-02
- JPL Enterprise Endpoint Support and IT Managed Services - GC-2641-01072026
- Air Force Privatization Management Advisory and Assistance Services - FA890326R0004
- NIAID Clinical Research Products Management Center Services - 75N93026R00003
- NATO Innovation Continuum 2026 - RFI-ACT-SACT-25-112
- TSA IT Engineering and Technical Modernization Services (TALON) - 70T03026_DraftSOO_TALON_VRR
- Army IGEA 2 Professional IT and GEOINT Support Services - W50NH9-26-R-0104
- Air Force U-2 AN/ALQ-221 Electronic Warfare System Logistics Support - FA852820D0009-2026
- USPTO Specialized Chemistry Databases and Content Services - ACQ-26-0145
- GSA FAS Acquisition and Ordering Systems IT Support Services - 47QFEA26K0008
- Air Force Next Generation Modular Aircraft Protection Systems - FA2057-26-S-C001
- Marine Corps Over-the-Horizon Sensors (OTH-S) for Maritime Domain Awareness - M6785426I0042
- AFRL Cyber Targeting Research Engineering and Adversary Analysis Services - FA875026S7003
- DC3 Technical, Analytical, and Business Operations (TABO) Support Services - FA701427DXXXX
- Navy Public Affairs Communication and Professional Development Training - N6426726Q5051
- IHS Remote Medical Coding, Billing, and Accounts Receivable Services - 75H70726Q00027
- DHS CISA Forecast: Information Technology (IT) Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Support Services Recompete Update
- DHS USSS Forecast: Human Resources Staffing Support Services Recompete Update
- IHS Remote Medical Coding, Billing, and Accounts Receivable Services - 75H70726Q00027
- DHS CISA Forecast: Technical Resource for Incident Prevention (TRIPwire) Operations & Maintenance Recompete Canceled
- DHS USCIS Forecast: Zero Trust Integration Services II (ZTIS II) Recompete
- DHS USCIS Forecast: Financial Systems Modernization (FSM), Program Management Office (PMO) Support Recompete
- ODNI seeking Chief Information Security Officer
- DFC seeking Chief Information Officer
👥 Industry Moves
- Coalfire appoints Chief Executive Officer
- GDIT names Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives
- MARTAC appoints CEO
- Terran Orbital Corporation welcomes Vice President of Programs
- Kägwerks and DTC North America appoint President
- CSS Appoints Joshua Rubin as Company’s First Chief Growth Officer
- HUD names Chief Information Security Officer
- Leonardo DRS names Chief Operating Officer
- Mobomo appoints Chief Strategy Officer
- VA VHA appoints Acting Executive Director, Innovation Ecosystem
- Leonardo DRS names new President and Chief Executive Officer
- NuAxis Innovations recruits Deputy Program Manager
- Accenture Federal Services names Chief AI Officer
🗓️ Upcoming Events
- GovExec in partnership with HP, AMD, and EdgeRunner AI | Accelerating Federal AI Readiness: Building a Scalable and Secure Foundation
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) | ASCENDxTexas 2026
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