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SpaceX is in early-stage discussions with the Pentagon to provide data-center capacity for running AI models, potentially worth billions. The US military is also looking to build data centers on its installations, aligning with SpaceX's excess computing capacity from data centers in Memphis, Tennessee.
The National Park Service paid $1.8 million in a no-bid emergency contract to clean up a diesel spill on the National Mall caused by Freedom 250, the semiquincentennial organizer. The May 20 spill leaked at least 30 gallons from lighting equipment; the Trump administration blamed vandals, but records suggest negligence.
Red River Biosolids Partners, led by Aecon, was awarded an $815 million contract for the North End Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade in Manitoba. Aecon's one-third share is valued at approximately C$272M. Operations are expected to start in Q4 2030, with completion in Q2 2031.
A company where Rep. Ayanna Pressley's husband Conan Harris is a partner was chosen for a nearly $2 billion courthouse project in Springfield, Massachusetts. Rejected bidders are suing, alleging conflicts of interest involving partner John Barros, who became interim head of the MCCA without disclosing his role. Pressley is not accused of wrongdoing.
The UK Home Office awarded £28 million to incumbent IT suppliers for immigration systems after a procurement challenge delayed the process. The contract extension with existing vendors was necessary due to the delay.
The US Air Force selected Salesforce Inc to manage its global fleet of over 84,000 vehicles using the Missionforce national security platform. The AI-powered system will streamline asset logistics, accelerate mission planning, and increase reliability.
Lockheed Martin was awarded a $10.5 billion, 12-year contract to provide logistics and sustainment support for U.S. Special Operations Command. The deal covers global supply chain management, aircraft, vehicle, and other support, with work performed in the U.S. and abroad through 2038.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that a government contractor cannot be disqualified solely for having ongoing works worth more than Rs 100 crore. The court issued notice to the State and listed the matter for further hearing on August 18. The petitioner challenged the cancellation of a tender for construction of a new block for the CBT Examination Hall in Hamirpur.
Senators questioned whether the Tricare pharmacy program's contract with Express Scripts benefits the contractor more than military beneficiaries, citing conflicts of interest. Sen. Elizabeth Warren raised concerns that Express Scripts may drive business to its own mail-order pharmacies. The Defense Health Agency stated Express Scripts receives a fixed administrative fee per prescription.