🔐 Security Gaps Linger in Government Cloud Use

🤝 The Deal Desk

Company Operations Facilities Construction – Schofield Barracks, Hawaii

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking contractors to build new Company Operations Facilities at Schofield Barracks, Oahu. The project includes five buildings: two 1-story readiness modules (10,200 and 13,800 sq ft), two 1-story covered hardstands (3,500 and 4,300 sq ft), and one 2-story administrative module (~16,000 sq ft). Additional work includes paving, utility setup, drainage, landscaping, and a gravel parking lot as an option item. View this opportunity.

Wildfire Prevention Through Tree Thinning – Ashton, Idaho

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Idaho is soliciting contractors for the Cedar Hollow Thinning Project near Ashton. The goal is to reduce wildfire risk and improve habitat conditions in the sagebrush steppe ecosystem. The contractor will be responsible for all labor, tools, equipment, materials, and transportation needed to carry out tree thinning as specified. The entire project will be performed within Idaho, and supports BLM’s ongoing efforts in fuels management and habitat restoration.. View this opportunity.

⚡ 60-Second Scan

• Supreme Court allows government agency cuts.

• NIH to cap open-access fees for govt-funded research.

• Man arrested for allegedly hacking COVID data.

🧾 Compliance Pulse

Security Gaps Linger in Government Cloud Use

Fifteen years after the U.S. government launched its “cloud-first” strategy, agencies such as the GSA and Department of Defense have widely adopted cloud systems. Despite this progress, a new analysis highlights persistent security and compliance issues. Outdated procurement models, shifting policies, and strict data classification rules continue to create barriers. FedRAMP-approved solutions offer infrastructure-level security, but often fall short in securing applications and services layered above. The growing use of SaaS tools, multicloud environments, and limited staffing further complicate risk assessment and compliance. In many cases, agencies are slowed by approval delays and the high cost of vetting third-party security tools. Read more. 

🕵️ Agency Intel

FHFA directs Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac to explore crypto in mortgages

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to investigate cryptocurrency collateral and digital asset cap tables for mortgage applications. This move could reshape how underwriting models incorporate digital asset ownership amid growing interest in fintech loan products. Development decisions are expected by Q1 2026. Read more. 

💼 GovGear

Guide: Optimal Chargeback Solutions

BluLogix’s whitepaper helps State, Local, and Education agencies evaluate chargeback systems for IT and telecom services. It offers a structured approach to vendor selection, ROI models, case-level comparison, and implementation best practices. A valuable tool for contractors designing billing and cost-recovery platforms. Access the resource.

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