Inside GovCon: Weekly Highlights ( JAN 02, 2026 - JAN 08, 2026 )
TRUMP IMPOSES $5M PAY CAP AND BUYBACK BAN ON DEFENSE FIRMS
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LAWMAKERS PROPOSE UNIFIED DOD-VA MEDICAL CREDENTIALING SYSTEM
A bipartisan bill requires the DoD and VA to establish a single credentialing system by January 2027 to allow medical providers to move between agencies without months-long administrative delays.
IRS AWARDS ID.ME $1B DIGITAL IDENTITY SERVICES DEAL
The IRS awarded ID.me a blanket purchase agreement valued at up to $1 billion through 2030 for identity verification and authentication products.
INDYNE SECURES $1.1B AIR FORCE MISSILE DEFENSE SUPPORT CONTRACT
InDyne won a potential $1.1 billion contract to sustain continuous radar operations and maintenance at six global locations supporting the U.S. Space Force.
LOCKHEED MARTIN APPOINTS TRISH PAGAN TO LEAD MARIETTA SITE
Trish Pagan, formerly the head of F16 production, was named VP of air mobility and maritime missions, where she will oversee 5,600 employees and production for platforms like the C-130.
STRATEGIC TEST SOLUTIONS WINS $1.87B EGLIN OPERATIONS DEAL
The U.S. Air Force awarded a $1.87 billion contract for operations and maintenance at the Eglin Test and Training Complex, with work scheduled to run through March 2036.
TRUMP IMPOSES $5M PAY CAP AND BUYBACK BAN ON DEFENSE FIRMS
A new executive order caps defense executive compensation at $5 million and prohibits stock buybacks or dividends until companies prioritize investments in modern production plants.