
The G2X Research Team
The G2X Daily Federal Market Brief | December 18, 2025
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.
[December 18, 2025]
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
Today's government contracting landscape reflects sustained agency demand across IT, professional services, and specialized support. Both federal agencies and contractors must navigate evolving acquisition strategies, key contract awards, and critical policy shifts. Staying informed on these trends is crucial for competitive positioning and effective resource allocation in a dynamic federal market.
π° News & Insights
- Top Trending Contracts - December 18, 2025
- Top Trending Contract Opportunities - December 18, 2025
- Top Trending GovCon Directory Profiles: December 18, 2025
- Lucid Software Achieves 'Awardable' Status for DoD Work in P1 Solutions Marketplace
- Special Operators Seek Expanded Electronic, Drone Warfare Test Sites in the US
- Gen. John Lamontagne Nominated as Air Force Vice Chief of Staff
- Main Digital seeking Senior Director Business Development
- Equinix seeking Partner Account Manager - Federal
- LexisNexis seeking Government Head - DoD Solutions
- House Passes Measure to Reduce Federal Software Spending
- Bid Protests Hit Decade Low, Undermining 'Loser Pays' Calls
- Mercer seeking Senior Director - Government Consulting
- Elastic Partners with CISA to Standardize Cyber Defense Across Federal Civilian Agencies
- Trump Nominates Special Forces Officer to Lead NSA and Cyber Command
- Achieve FedRAMP High Compliance with Confidence and Clarity
- Top Trending Curated Market Intelligence - December 18, 2025
- Oxygen Forensics seeking Federal Account Executive β U.S. Federal (non-LE)
π Contract Awards
- Inmarsat scores DOC NOAA Fleet VSAT Support Services task
- Midnight Sun lands DOI BSEE Admin Services contract
- Two SEC Enterprise Licensing and Support tasks awarded to FCN
- Four Points picks up VA Data Innovations Instrument Manager task
- MicroTech wins Two DOT FAA Software Renewal tasks
- CDWG snaps up DOT FAA Datadog Drawdown and Premier Support Subscription task
- DHS ICE Quest Licenses for Data & Security Management task awarded to Blue Tech
- Precise Software obtains FDA CTP RCI Website Hosting task
- CounterTrade awarded DOE SWPA VMware Software task
- Govplace scores NARA eDiscovery Tool task
- ICF scoops up DOT Grants Lifecycle Management System contract
- CACI NSS scores $58M US Air Force User Experience Monitoring task
- SDVO Solutions picks up DOJ OBD IBM Security Guardium task
- Credence secures DLA Defense Automatic Addressing System (DAAS) DB-X Support task
- GovSmart nabs US Air Force EVRS System Upgrade task
- Arcticom earns DHA ECWM Functional System Administration, Training, and Maintenance Support contract
- SPA earns $51M US Navy Analytic Studies Program Support Services IDIQ
- Ipsos secures DHA Tricare Patient Experience Surveys contract modification
- Peraton wins US Navy Intelligence Situation Awareness Tool contract
- Raytheon scoops up US Army Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System contract
- JANUS nabs DOJ BOP Employee Assistance Program Services task
- ACC scoops up FTC ServiceNow Renewals task
- $150M ED IT Support Services BPA awarded to Three Vendors
- PCI Aviation scores US Air Force You Can Fly Service Program contract
- Akima obtains US Army Housing Data Analysis contract
- USfalcon wins US Navy Readiness and Logistics Support Services task
- T3i scores US Air Force Data Analysis & Visualization contract
- HANA secures $39M US Navy Management Support Services IDIQ
- Veradigm secures Two NIH Software Renewal tasks
- Black River lands US Air Force Software Version 1.14 task
- CCS LinTech JV scores WHS IT Enterprise Services task
- ANF picks up US Army PCO Operations Support contract
- Data Fusion attains US Air Force Sensor Data Fusion contract
- THE Outfit scores DHA Facility Enterprise Support task
- $66M US Navy Logistics, Engineering, & Cyber Support task awarded to GTMR
- Iron Vine attains DOS IT Portfolio Alignment task
- Invoke Public Sector wins US Air Force Automation Development task
- Merlin nabs DTRA Veeam Data Protection Software task
πΌ Contract Opportunities
- GSA Alliant 3 IT Services GWAC Update - 47QTCB24R0009
- Air Force Advanced Medical Training with Live Patient Models Solicitation - FA485526Q0001
- IBWC SCADA Lifecycle Support for Wastewater Treatment Plants RFQ - FY26R1221002
- FirstNet Crowdsourced Data Program Solution RFQ - AA-NTI-SE-O-26-00020
- NASA Mars Robotic Mobility Systems Design & Prototyping Solicitation - NNH25ZDA001N-STRIDE
- Electrical Distribution System Condition Assessment and ARC Flash Study Solicitation - 36C26126Q0232
- FEMA Disaster Continuous Improvement Support Services Solicitation - FEMA_CID_BPA_70FA2026Q00000001
- VA Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Integration Solution and Support RFI - 36C10B26Q0103
- DARPA Deep Thoughts: Novel Small Autonomous Undersea Vehicles Special Notice - DARPA-SN-26-16
- Navy USNA Mock Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment Services Solicitation - N0018926Q0006
- Medical Simulation Training Center Instructor Operator Services - MIOS-2026
- Vulnerability Disclosure Program Enterprise Management System RFP - FA701425RVDPE
- HUD Knowledge Management Services - NOF-FY26-001
- Army Cyber Battle Lab Experimentation Support Services Sources Sought - PANMCC-25-P-0000020621
- Army Gymnasticator Control System Modernization RFQ - W519TC26QA058
- FHWA Exploratory Advanced Research Program Proposals BAA - 693JJ3-26-BAA-0002-001
- DoD SAFE System Modernization Solutions - 622673683
- Naval Aviation Analytical Support Services Solicitation - N6852026Q1003
- Ginnie Mae Consolidated Cloud Services Sources Sought - 86615525Q00014
- TSA IT Help Desk and Field Support Services - PR267667C037
- Navy RDT&E Program Technical Services for At-Sea Compliance RFQ - N3943026Q1001
- NATO Publicly Trusted Certificates and Trust Services RFI - RFI-424314-NPKI-TPT
- VA Audit and Change Monitoring Solution Sources Sought - 36C10B26Q0097
- VA PAR Excellence Licenses and Cabinet Add-ons RFQ - 36C26026Q0201
- VA iFAMS Operations and Maintenance Support RFI - 36C10B26Q0099
- DHS TSA Forecast: Title: Law Enforcement Officer Flying Armed (LEOFA)
- DHS USCIS Forecast: Predictive Lake Analytics Next-Gen eXchange Services (PLANXS) II Recompete
π₯ Industry Moves
- Simple Technology Solutions appoints Director, Federal Law Enforcement Programs
- SPA welcomes EVP Chief Capabilities Office (CCO)
- Google welcomes Senior Field Sales Representative, US Army
- Leidos taps leading AI tech executive as Chief Technology Officer
- EPA welcomes Deputy Associate Administrator for National Security and Emergency Operations
- C3.AI names Acting General Manager, Federal
- Intel announces Senior Leadership Appointments in Government Affairs, Marketing & Communications and Advanced Technology Strategy
- BAE Systems recruits Vice President of Business Development
- Redhawk Administrative Services appoints Director, Business Transformation and Strategy
- Socure selects President & Chief Commercial Officer
- S&P Global announces Mobility Business Chief Financial Officer
- ISC2 appoints Chief Executive Officer
- AMERICAN SYSTEMS appoints Chief Operating Officer
- Firefly Aerospace appoints Chief Operating Officer
ποΈ Bid Protests
- Protest Dismissed: DOJ FBI Insider Threat Analytical Support contract
- Protest: DHS USCIS OCFO Audits
- Protest: US Army Electronic File System Disassembly, Removal, and Disposal
ποΈ Upcoming Events
- Pike District Partnership, Capital Tech Bridge, and NSWC Carderock | NSWC Carderock Division Industry Partnership Forum
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | 2026 CMS Burden Reduction Conference
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How can I quickly identify new contract opportunities relevant to my company's capabilities?
G2X streamlines this process by curating 'Top Trending Contract Opportunities,' allowing users to quickly see newly announced solicitations, RFQs, RFIs, and sources sought documents. Our platform includes advanced filters and alerts to match opportunities directly with your company's core competencies and federal agency focus, saving you significant time researching.
My company is looking to protest a recent award or wants to understand the protest landscape; how does G2X help?
G2X tracks and reports on significant protest activity, as seen in headlines like 'Protest Dismissed' and 'Protest: DHS USCIS OCFO Audits.' We provide insights into common protest grounds, trends, and outcomes, helping you assess the viability of a protest or anticipate potential delays for awards you're involved in, offering critical strategic intelligence.
How can I identify which agencies are increasing their IT spending or focusing on specific technologies like AI or cloud services?
G2X not only reports on individual contract awards, such as those for software renewals or cloud services, but also aggregates this data. Our platform allows you to analyze spending patterns by agency and technology, identify key decision-makers through 'GovCon Directory Profiles,' and track forecasts like 'DHS USCIS Forecast: Predictive Lake Analytics Next-Gen eXchange Services (PLANXS) II Recompete,' providing a comprehensive view of agency technology priorities and investment areas.
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