FedTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Agencies must prepare for potential breaches with a cyber resilience plan to leverage robust data backup and recovery strategies, which enable speedy restoration of systems and data. These strategies reduce the impact of breaches when they include immutable snapshots that allow agencies to restore clean versions of their systems, minimize disruption and ensure continued mission effectiveness.

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Amazon Web Services (AWS) , in partnership with Market Connections , is excited to announce the results of a recent study on how public sector leaders are approaching the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI). The survey asked 839 IT decision-makers in US government, education, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations about how their organizations envision incorporating generative AI into their unique missions.

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Education Innovation Efficiency Government 112

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Congressional efforts to extend the Chief Data Officer Council past the end of the year got a boost Monday when a bipartisan House bill was introduced as the companion to earlier Senate legislation. The Modernizing Data Practices to Improve Government Act ( H.R. 10151 ), introduced by Reps. Summer Lee, D-Pa., and Nancy Mace, R-S.C., calls for an extension to the council’s lifespan until 2031, while also requiring the CDO Council to report to Congress about data governance challenges that prevent

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Data Government Government Inventory 107

Art of Procurement

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Anyone who spends their day working with data will tell you that data alone is never enough. It needs to. The post The Power of Visualization in Freight Optimization and Resilience appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Freight Data Procurement Supply Chain 119

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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WashngtonExec

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Lisa Wilkinson has joined SOSi as chief human resources officer. With more than 25 years of human resources experience, Wilkinson will lead SOSi’s workforce planning and development, talent acquisition and retention, learning and development, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, performance management, diversity and inclusion programs, and compliance.

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Management 98

Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

On November 12, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released two reports following an extensive review into how the Department of Justice (DOJ) handles whistleblower protections for employees of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). According to the GAO, the DOJ and its Office of Inspector General need to increase awareness around FBI whistleblower rights.

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FedScoop

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

A National Science Foundation demonstration project aimed at improving data infrastructure within the U.S. government is eyeing an artificial intelligence chatbot that could help answer questions about statistical information. The tool is currently in the process of being prototyped by a contractor with an expected competition date of August 2025. If it’s proven to be feasible, the hope is that someday it could answer a variety of user queries about public data.

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Data Government Government Engineering 94

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This post discusses how Amazon Web Services (AWS) can help you set up a unified search platform for educational content using Amazon OpenSearch Service. Amazon OpenSearch Service is a managed service that makes it easy to deploy, operate, and scale OpenSearch clusters in the AWS Cloud. With digital learning becoming increasingly popular, managing a vast amount of educational data can be challenging.

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Education Data Efficiency Management 98

WashngtonExec

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Parimala Rao, deputy chief information security officer with the General Services Administration, and finalist in the Government Cybersecurity Executive of the Year category.

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Government Government 93

GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Robert Persons, former director at Sigma Defense Systems, was elevated to the role of vice president of business development at the tactical communications technology company. The executive announced his most recent move via a LinkedIn post Wednesday.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Throughout the evolution of project and public procurement management, terms and expressions in the field have increasingly been used interchangeably. Yet, these terms—such as Request for Quotations (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI), and Invitation for Bids (IFB)—are technically indicative of distinct concepts.

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Procurement Competitive Bidding Bidding Supplier 89

ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Jennifer Parlato, a human resources leader with decades of experience in the government contracting industry, has taken on the role of vice president of HR for Amentum’s Intelligence and Cyber Business Group. The executive confirmed her new position in a LinkedIn post Wednesday. Who is Jennifer Parlato?

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Government Contracts Contract Government Government 98

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Restrictive software licensing practices are impacting multiple federal agencies in the form of cost increases and limited choices of cloud service providers (CSP) or cloud architecture, according to the Government Accountability Office. The Department of Justice, NASA, Department of Transportation and Department of Veterans all told the GAO that as result of restrictive practices in software licensing, the agencies either experienced or expected cost increases in acquisition, infrastructure and

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Management Transportation Transportation Accountability 96

Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

A Florida pharmaceutical company and its chief executive have agreed to pay $47 million to settle claims that their practice of paying for certain patient tests crossed the line into being an illegal kickback to increase prescriptions of an enzyme replacement therapy, Boston federal prosecutors said on Friday.

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IT 92

GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Missile Defense Agency has awarded Northrop Grumman $540.9 million in funding to support the company’s development of the Glide Phase Interceptor, a technology to detect and intercept hypersonic weapons. Work on the weapon countermeasure platform will be performed in Chandler, Arizona, until November 2029, the Department of Defense said Wednesday.

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Contract 96

Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

On November 15, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Whistleblower Program released its Annual Report for the 2024 Fiscal Year. According to the report, the CFTC received a record 1,744 whistleblower tips during the year. The CFTC also reports that it awarded over $42 million to whistleblowers whose disclosures resulted in approximately $162 million in monetary sanctions.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Scaling artificial intelligence involves developing a framework that prioritizes solving the main problem before addressing minor challenges, said Jay Meil, chief data scientist and vice president of artificial intelligence strategy and solutions at Science Applications International Corp., during an interview with Air & Space Forces Magazine on Wednesday.

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Data 95

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Federal agencies are increasingly focusing on digital transformation as part of their mission to provide efficient, secure and modern citizen services. Driven in part by the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (IDEA) and shifting public expectations, agencies face growing pressure to adopt advanced technology platforms while safeguarding critical data, according to a recent e-book by Own Company.

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USFCR

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR) is pleased to announce its role in assisting the Foundation for Rural Housing, Inc. (FRH) in securing a $1.2 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This funding will provide essential diapering supplies to low-income families throughout Wisconsin, highlighting the importance of USFCR’s expert grant writing and application support services for non-profit organizations.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Pleasant Land, a private equity firm with a focus on technology, has acquired and merged healthcare services and technology companies Livanta and DOMA Technologies. Livanta’s specializations include software development and advanced analytics while DOMA’s specializations include quality patient care and healthcare systems transformation, Pleasant Land said Wednesday.

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Quality 90

Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

On November 8, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Telefónica Venezolana C.A., a Venezuela-based subsidiary of Telefónica S.A., agreed to pay $85 million to settle charges that the company violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) by engaging in a bribery scheme in Venezuela. According to the DOJ, “in 2014, Telefónica Venezolana participated in a government-sponsored currency auction in Venezuela that allowed it to exchange its Venezuelan bolivars for U.S. dollars.

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Telecommunication Corruption Supplier Price 87

ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Sierra Space, a commercial space company and defense-tech prime contractor, has revealed that its missile warning and tracking satellites have completed the preliminary design review. The company said Tuesday the satellites are being developed under a $740 million prime contract with the Space Development Agency as part of the agency’s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.

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Contract IT 92

FedScoop

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Federal agencies may need to rethink how they handle individuals’ personal data to protect their civil rights and civil liberties, a congressional watchdog said in a new report Tuesday. Without federal guidance governing the protection of the public’s civil rights and liberties, agencies have pursued a patchwork system of policies tied to the collection, sharing and use of data, the Government Accountability Office said.

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USFCR

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Federal contractors know that staying compliant is a top priority. One such compliance requirement from the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is Transactional Data Reporting (TDR). TDR may initially sound intimidating, but it’s an essential aspect of doing business with the federal government—and can even work to your advantage once you understand it.

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Data IT Government Government 80

GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Ever since the 2016 presidential election drew concerns of foreign influence, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has been the point guard to ensure that the process runs fairly, equitably and without a hitch. After many public appearances by the agency’s director, Wash100 Award winner Jen Easterly, leading up to Nov.

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Influencing 81

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

When ranking the most significant developments of the digital age, the evolution of data storage does not garner many glamour points. Yet few innovations have had such a profound impact on the ability to develop new technologies and perform tasks previously unimaginable. The ability to gather, store and analyze almost unlimited amounts of data has transformed almost every aspect of society, including law enforcement.

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Data Education Media Efficiency 66

ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Changeis will provide professional services to Customs and Border Protection in support of the operations of its Office of Facilities and Asset Management.

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Contract Professional Services Consulting Management 94

Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

On November 15, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that pharmaceutical company QOL Medical LLC and its CEO Frederick E. Cooper agreed to pay $47 million to settle False Claims Act allegations. A group of whistleblowers, all former QOL employees, alleged that QOL and Cooper were defrauding federal healthcare programs by offering kickbacks in the form of free Carbon-13 breath testing services as part of a scheme to induce claims for QOL’s drug Sucraid.

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USFCR

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

GSA Schedules: Your Path to Federal Contracting Success The General Services Administration (GSA) plays a vital role in simplifying government procurement. Through GSA Schedules , also known as Federal Supply Schedules (FSS) or Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) , businesses can access a streamlined pathway to sell goods and services to federal, state, and local governments.

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Procurement Government Government Contract 70

GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Digital consulting firm Raft has named Steve Morgan as vice president of data. Morgan, who announced his latest career development on a LinkedIn post on Sunday, most recently served as the company’s chief data engineer. According to the executive, Raft provided him the opportunity to work on the data architecture of the U.S.

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Data Consulting Engineering 69

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Numerous local governments have taken huge strides in just the past year to embrace emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technology, whether applying it to streamline government tasks or simply establishing guidelines for its usage. But OpenAI believes the technology’s potential is bigger. The creator of ChatGPT and one of the leading purveyors of AI, OpenAI has shared what it described as its blueprint for building AI infrastructure in the U.S.

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WashngtonExec

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Beth Skoletsky Chief Human Resources Officer, Ultra Intelligence & Communications Over the past 16 months, Beth Skoletsky’s team at Ultra Intelligence & Communications transformed HR by using data-driven decisions to modernize technology and refine systems. This effort has standardized data, reduced preparation time for business reviews and linked analytics to business strategy.

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Business Strategy Data 73

SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

We have previously blogged on SBA OHA decisions where an applicant was denied certification in one of SBA’s socioeconomic programs because the applicant failed to meet SBA’s control requirements. (You can check out some recent posts here and here ). These decisions served as friendly reminders that before submitting an application, future applicants should take a closer look at its governing documents for potential concerns SBA may raise in its review.

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Government Contracts Government Government Contract 60

Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This year, we hosted a large number of workshops for all public sector buyers on the Single Procurement Document (SPD) module within Public Contracts Scotland (PCS). The SPD is a standard questionnaire that allows buyers to identify suitably qualified and experienced bidders. It contains questions on both exclusion and selection criteria. Bidders will use their SPD response to indicate whether their organisations meet the requirements to participate in the procurement exercise.

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Buyers Bidder Contract Electronics 58

FedTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The federal government relies on forms and other documents. Many important forms sit on the web, while others sit in storage boxes. The wealth of information available to government agencies is often locked in these forms due to a lack of manpower to process and analyze them for correlations and relationships. Unlocking this data requires significant work due to the requirements for data entry, validation, and proper routing and categorization of the information.

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Import Data Government Government 56

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

It’s no secret that procurement professionals nationwide are struggling with budgets, bandwidth and staffing shortages. These roadblocks reveal opportunity though, as teams look toward cooperative purchasing for relief. With the help of a cooperative purchasing organization, you can increase savings at your organization by leveraging pre-awarded cooperative contracts and streamlining your purchasing process, resulting in a stronger overall strategy.

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