CACI

DHS to spend up to $1.5B on a dual-track counter-UAS program with 47 bidders, splitting awards into hardware/software and fully managed services, and pushing procurement speed via OTAs amid regulatory scrutiny.

Space Force creates a centralized NITE-STAR contract vehicle (up to $981M) to develop testing and training infrastructure for OTTI, engaging 15 vendors over two five-year periods.