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DSIDE Awards $180M IDIQ for Combatant Command Strategic Communications Support — Five Firms Selected

April 9, 2026  |  Washington, D.C.  |  Contracting & Acquisition Office

The Directorate of Strategic Information & Digital Engagement announced today the award of a $180 million Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity contract for strategic communications support across all six combatant commands. Five firms were selected for the multi-award vehicle following a full and open competition...

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09
Apr
Readout

Director Harmon Meets with SOCOM J39 Leadership on OIE Campaign Coordination

Tampa, FL — DSIDE Director and J39 representatives reviewed FY2026 IO campaign priorities across INDOPACOM and EUCOM theaters.

07
Apr
Press Release

SENTINEL OSINT Platform Achieves Full Operational Capability Across SOCOM Commands

Washington, D.C. — DSIDE's live global threat visualization platform now operational at SOCOM, CENTCOM, and EUCOM, integrating 13 threat corridor arcs and 18 naval vessel feeds.

05
Apr
Announcement

DSIDE Opens TS/SCI Positions for Creative Director and Editor-in-Chief Under FUSION Program

Pentagon — Applications are now open for two Key Personnel positions supporting the SMEP publication program for USSOCOM J39 OIE.

03
Apr
Policy Update

DoD Updates Directive Governing AI Use in Strategic Communications — DSIDE Leads Implementation

Washington, D.C. — Updated guidance covers synthetic media, AI-generated content, and disclosure requirements for official DoD communications products.

02
Apr
Speech

Remarks at the NDAA IO Symposium: "The Narrative is the Weapon" — Director Harmon

Washington, D.C. — Director Harmon delivered the opening keynote address at the 2026 Information Operations Symposium, outlining DSIDE's five-year strategic vision.

01
Apr
Industry Notice

Sources Sought: SOFGSD IDIQ for Strategic Communications & Media Support Services

Acquisition Center — DSIDE releases market research notice for follow-on IDIQ vehicle. Responses due April 30, 2026. PSC Codes R422, R701, R708.

31
Mar
Fact Sheet

FY2026 Budget Overview — Strategic Communications Investments Across All Domains

Pentagon — Summary of FY2026 President's Budget request for DSIDE programs, IDIQ vehicles, and workforce investments.

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