Procurement

Wave Digital Assets is requesting a DOJ investigation into the U.S. Marshals Service’s (USMS) cryptocurrency management. Wave alleges the USMS awarded a contract to an unqualified entity, potentially leading to the unlawful transfer of over $40 million in seized crypto. Wave, an SEC-registered firm, highlights its superior proposal and concerns about procurement failures and lack of transparency, amplified by FOIA requests.

Microsoft secured a deal with the U.S. GSA, promising $3.1 billion in savings on cloud services for federal agencies. This aligns with the “OneGov” initiative, aimed at reducing government costs. The deal covers Office, Azure, Dynamics 365, and Sentinel, and includes free Copilot access for some users. GSA Commissioner Josh Gruenbaum cited seamless price switching and Microsoft’s desire to partner on AI adoption and gain market share from rivals like Amazon and Google. This agreement highlights Microsoft’s crucial role as a technology partner for the U.S. government.