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OASIS+ Ordering Guide: How to Buy from Small Business Contractors

By / Thought Leadership / April 19, 2026

The OASIS+ contract vehicle represents the next generation of the General Services Administration’s (GSA) best-in-class solution for professional services. Many contracting officers need to procure complex IT, engineering, and technical services from qualified small businesses. For them, OASIS+ provides a streamlined acquisition pathway with pre-vetted contractors ready to deliver. Therefore, this guide walks you through […]

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Zero Trust Cybersecurity for Defense: A Practical Guide for DoD Networks

By / Thought Leadership / March 30, 2026

Zero trust is no longer optional for defense networks. Executive Order 14028, the DoD Zero Trust Strategy, and CISA’s Zero Trust Maturity Model have made it clear. Every federal agency and defense contractor must move beyond perimeter-based security. However, implementing zero trust in classified defense environments presents challenges that generic enterprise frameworks don’t address. At

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AI/ML for DoD: What Actually Works When Deploying AI in Defense Environments

By / Thought Leadership / March 30, 2026

As the Department of War accelerates its adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning, defense contractors face unique challenges that commercial AI companies rarely encounter. These include classified data handling, air-gapped networks, and stringent accreditation requirements. Moreover, AI-driven decisions in military contexts must be explainable, auditable, and trustworthy. At Zapata Technology, we’ve spent over 17

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