Veterans

The date is January 16, 2026. A mid-tier defense contractor supporting a mission-critical AI surveillance program has just received a Cure Notice. The reason? A 20% vacancy rate in “Key Personnel” slots that has persisted for 90 days, stalling deliverable schedules and triggering a downward spiral in Past Performance ratings.…

The protest landed on a Friday afternoon.  A mid-sized defense contractor had just won a competitive $18 million cybersecurity services contract. Within 48 hours, the incumbent filed a GAO protest challenging the winner’s Key Personnel qualifications. The protest claimed the proposed team lacked demonstrable capability to perform the work—their résumés showed relevant experience, but the incumbent…

When you talk to veterans, one thing becomes clear right away that they know what it means to protect something bigger than themselves. In today’s digital world, where cybersecurity threats evolve every day, that protective mindset is more valuable than ever. Especially for federal agencies under pressure to secure systems,…