Inside GovCon: Weekly Highlights ( FEB 06, 2026 - FEB 12, 2026 )
GSA IDENTIFIES 55 POTENTIAL WINNERS FOR POLARIS WOMEN-OWNED POOL
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February 12, 2026

AMERICAN SYSTEMS SECURES $173M NAVY CONTRACT FOR TECH EVALUATION
The company will lead a team to evaluate emerging technologies, such as unmanned systems and AI, to accelerate the transition of new capabilities to the fleet.
LAWMAKERS PROPOSE 4.1% PAY INCREASE FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
The FAIR Act aims to align federal salaries with the private sector by proposing a 3.1% across-the board raise and a 1% locality adjustment for 2027.
GSA IDENTIFIES 55 POTENTIAL WINNERS FOR POLARIS WOMEN-OWNED POOL
The Polaris GWAC provides a platform for agencies to acquire emerging technologies like blockchain and AI from vetted women-owned small businesses.
LEIDOS AWARDED $142M TO MODERNIZE DISA CLASSIFIED IT OPERATIONS
Leidos will provide software development, cybersecurity, and AI enabled capabilities to enhance secure information sharing and collaboration between the Department of War and the intelligence community.
PARSONS AWARDED $125M ARMY TASK ORDER FOR ADVANCED R&D
Parsons will support the Army's DEVCOM ARL with research in AI/ML, cybersecurity, and high-performance computing to solve complex technical challenges.
WATCHDOG WARNS "GOLDEN DOME" MAY COST $3.6T AND FAIL
Taxpayers for Common Sense argues the missile defense system faces insurmountable technological hurdles and potential conflicts of interest involving major defense vendors
t for 2027.