Office Manager 5/4/26 Office Manager 5/4/26

The Hidden Cost of Readiness: GAO’s Warning on Weapon System Sustainment

GAO’s April 2026 report warns that DOD weapon system sustainment costs remain a major readiness and budget challenge. The report identifies critical operating and support cost growth across Army and Navy systems and recommends Army action that could save over $130 million.

Office Manager 6/6/25 Office Manager 6/6/25

Army’s Long-Range Fires Modernization Falls Short Without Iterative Development Practices

GAO’s June 2025 report on Army modernization finds that inconsistent application of iterative development and digital engineering practices undermines efforts to field modern artillery and missile systems.

Office Manager 3/28/25 Office Manager 3/28/25

GAO Denies Protest Over Army Waste Services Contract at Fort Moore

GAO denies Zero Waste Solutions’ protest over an Army contract award for waste services at Fort Moore, affirming that the winning bidder’s proposal was responsive and the responsibility determination was reasonable.

Office Manager 3/23/25 Office Manager 3/23/25

GAO Upholds Army’s Sole-Source Award to Repkon for TNT Facility Amidst National Security Concerns

GAO denies Systecon's protest over Army's sole-source TNT facility award to Repkon USA, citing national security risks due to Systecon’s partnership with a Chinese-linked firm. This decision emphasizes the critical importance of regulatory compliance and security assessments in defense contracting decisions.

Office Manager 3/7/25 Office Manager 3/7/25

GAO Dismisses Protest in Army Contract Award Dispute

GAO dismisses bid protest by Major Contracting Services, Inc. over Army contract award, citing lack of evidence on bias, past performance, and procurement violations.

Office Manager 2/26/25 Office Manager 2/26/25

GAO Dismisses Protest in Army Task Order Award Dispute

GAO dismisses protest by Operations Services, Inc. over Army task order award, citing misstatements of solicitation requirements and speculative claims. Learn why OSI’s protest failed and what this means for federal contractors.

Office Manager 3/29/24 Office Manager 3/29/24

Transforming Data Architecture: An Overview of the Army’s Unified Data Reference Architecture Report

Explore the U.S. Army's Unified Data Reference Architecture (UDRA) report, a comprehensive guide to modernizing data architecture. Learn about the data mesh concept, data domains, data products, and the automated services that support a more agile, interoperable, and data-driven organization. Discover the guiding principles and the role of computational governance in this transformative approach