Government Contracting

US Army Corps of Engineers - Single Source Shore Protection Project Notice

The US Army Corps of Engineers has issued a Notice of Intent to solicit a single source for the St. Johns County Shore Protection Project. This is due to Coastal Conservation Group LLC being the sole Marine Turtle Permit Holder for the area, necessitating a non-competitive solicitation under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).

UKRI AI Research Sandpit Funding Opportunity

UKRI is offering a £875,000 funding opportunity for an AI research sandpit using social science data. Expressions of interest are due by May 12, 2026, with the sandpit event scheduled for June 23-24, 2026. Successful participants may be invited to apply for project funding up to £230,000.

UKRI Funding for Secure Software Projects

UKRI, through Innovate UK, is offering up to £5 million in grant funding for collaborative projects focused on adopting the government's Software Security Code of Practice. The initiative aims to enhance the security and resilience of software supply chains. UK registered businesses can lead collaborations, which must include at least one UK registered micro, small, or medium-sized enterprise claiming grant funding.

UKRI AI Feasibility Study Fund for SMEs

UKRI has opened a funding opportunity for UK registered small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to deliver feasibility studies for frontier AI and machine learning technologies. Up to £3 million is available through Innovate UK, with applications closing on April 29, 2026.

BJA FY25 Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative Grant

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has announced the FY25 Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative, a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing local law enforcement's ability to combat firearm-related crime. The initiative, a partnership with the ATF, seeks to improve intelligence utilization, crime gun identification, and prosecution of offenders.

Department of Education Braille Training Program Grant Opportunity

The Department of Education, through its Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, has announced a Braille Training Program grant opportunity (ALN 84.235E). The program aims to fund projects that provide braille training for vocational rehabilitation and educational personnel, develop training materials, and promote braille literacy and nonvisual access technology. Applications are due March 27, 2026.

OJJDP FY25 Second Chance Act Grant Opportunity

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has announced a FY25 grant opportunity through the Second Chance Act. This funding aims to support programs for incarcerated parents and their minor children, with a total award pool of $4,200,000.

BJA FY25 Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative Grant Opportunity

The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has announced the FY25 Public Safety and Mental Health Initiative, offering grants to support comprehensive service networks addressing mental illness and substance use at the intersection of justice systems. The initiative aims to provide funding for crisis stabilization, treatment services, housing access, and technology modernization.

SAM.gov Entity Exclusions Unavailable During Maintenance

The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) experienced a temporary outage, making entity registrations and exclusion data unavailable. The GSA has provided links to search, the homepage, and help resources for users affected by the unavailability.

Contract Award: Exams Venue Hire in Oskemen, Kazakhstan

The British Council has awarded a contract for venue hire services to "BEST" Education Centre in Oskemen, Kazakhstan, for computer-delivered exams. The contract value is £178,448 excluding VAT and runs from March 2026 to March 2028, with an option to extend.