Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Attorneys are working tirelessly Tuesday to support citizens and election workers on the final day of voting in what is expected to be one of history's closest and most contentious presidential contests.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Wunderman Thompson, an advertising agency that recently merged with VMLY&R to form VML, has secured a hybrid contract potentially valued at $1.91 billion from the U.S. Navy to provide supplies and services to boost the recruiting efforts of the Marine Corps. The Department of Defense said Friday the firm-fixed-price and cost, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, initially worth $834.
Art of Procurement
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Whenever I find out that a company – or a person – decided to do something new in 2020 or. The post Creating a B2C to B to C Improvement Cycle at Walmart Business appeared first on Art of Procurement.
FedTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The Intelligence Community just signed and will soon release a data reference architecture intended to help its 18 elements connect siloed data across their distributed ecosystem, according to Chief Data Officer Lori Wade. A data and artificial intelligence (AI) summit slated for January will kick off the IC’s efforts to implement the reference architecture, which will involve stress testing it with mission sprints alongside partners such as the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, Wade said.
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AWS Public Sector
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
The Taylor Geospatial Institute (TGI) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are joining forces to accelerate geospatial data breakthroughs powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI). Through the Generative AI for Geospatial Challenge , they aim to inspire and nurture groundbreaking solutions coming from the convergence of geospatial data, cloud computing, and AI models.
FedScoop
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The federal government is continuing to invest in generative AI technology produced by OpenAI, with a handful of agencies recently inking deals to use the enterprise version of the firm’s ChatGPT platform. The increased activity comes as policymakers weigh potential concerns with the technology, while also trying to exploit its potential benefits. It also shows how OpenAI is developing as an early frontrunner in providing the government with generative AI technologies on both the defense and civ
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GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The U.S. Navy has awarded Kongsberg’s defense and aerospace business segment a $329 million contract to provide medium caliber turret systems for the U.S. Marine Corps ACV-30 amphibious combat vehicles.
American City & Country
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
If a local government wants to re-do its IT setup, its leaders should collaborate with knowledgeable teammates, says Matt Sprague , industry strategy director, local government at Trimble , a U.S.-based software and hardware firm that provides services and a variety of technologies. “If a city or county is starting from scratch on their vision or plan for digital transformation , then we recommend identifying a trusted partner who can help guide the development of the vision.
USFCR
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Joshua Schnoop joined USFCR as a Case Manager in May 2024, bringing nearly a decade of experience in management and contact centers. Prior to joining USFCR, he served as a Workforce Management Analyst and Interim Operations Manager at a medical call center. Joshua is also a certified mechanic and holds an honorary doctorate in metaphysics.
WashngtonExec
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Diane Nguyen, co-chair of the Heroines of Washington event and chief financial officer of Microsoft Federal, became involved with the March of Dimes out of her passion to improve the health of mothers and babies. “I feel truly honored to help elevate awareness and raise funds that directly impact maternal and infant health,” she said. [.
SmallGovCon
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
A recent appeal before the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) upheld SBA’s denial of an application for a veteran-owned small business because its operating agreement gave too much control to a non-veteran owner and failed to identify a veteran as the highest officer. The decision in Facekay LLC demonstrates the importance of strict adherence to the control requirements laid out by the various SBA programs.
GovCon Wire
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, has secured a $1.2 billion contract modification from the U.S. Army for the procurement of UH-60M helicopters. The Department of Defense said Monday the award covers UH-60M aircraft for foreign military sales to Australia, Brazil, Greece, Sweden and Thailand in fiscal 2025.
FedScoop
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency is undertaking an array of new modernization efforts that include projects digitizing historical records, automating workflows and using a ChatGPT-like generative artificial intelligence tool, the agency’s CIO told FedScoop. In an interview, EPA CIO Vaughn Noga discussed technology transformation projects targeting modernization of the EPA’s internal operations, including a top-priority effort to digitize paper files and move them to the agency’s record manage
ExecutiveBiz
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Battelle has announced that it has selected Aliza Ali, a seasoned executive in federal government contracting, to lead government business development for its health business. In a press release Tuesday, Greg Kimmel, general manager of Battelle’s health business unit, said, “We’re pleased Aliza has joined the Battelle team.
Government Contracts
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The Justice Department’s emerging criminal crackdown on corporate national security violations is putting increased pressure on white collar lawyers to be conversant, if not experts, on opaque, complex and swiftly evolving regulations.
Whistleblower Network News
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Following an anonymous whistleblower complaint, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a probe investigating whether Freeport-McMoRan Inc. failed to disclose to investors the risk a potential earthquake poses to its new $3.7 billion copper smelter complex in Indonesia, according to reporting by Bloomberg. The whistleblower is a recognized expert in the field of land reclamation with first-hand knowledge of the facts alleged.
Import and Trade Remedies
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
We are thrilled to announce the return of Baker McKenzie’s Asia Pacific Trade Conference , the premier flagship event for our Trade Practice Group in Asia Pacific where trade experts from 10 APAC jurisdictions will discuss the evolving geopolitical and trade regulatory landscape effecting supply chains in APAC. This conference is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge for navigating the ever-changing landscape as we share best practices for ensuring on-going compliance with tra
FedScoop
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday announced the successful tests of three generative artificial intelligence pilots , providing a progress report that comes as the White House declared many of the goals established in last year’s AI executive order complete. The agency reported that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services received positive reviews from officers using generative AI-assisted training for testing, with pledges to continue to assess the technology in officer traini
ExecutiveBiz
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Battelle has announced that it has selected Aliza Ali, a seasoned executive in federal government contracting, to lead government business development for its health business. In a press release Tuesday, Greg Kimmel, general manager of Battelle’s health business unit, said, “We’re pleased Aliza has joined the Battelle team.
USFCR
OCTOBER 30, 2024
NEH offers $2.7M in funding for public humanities projects, from museum exhibits to historic tours. Apply by January 8, 2025, to bring humanities to diverse audiences.
Whistleblower Network News
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
On November 1, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Doug McMakin, a pharmacist who brought claims against Medisca Inc., is set to receive $3,425,625 from a settlement under the qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act (FCA). Medisca agreed to pay $21.75 million to resolve allegations of establishing false Average Wholesale Prices (AWPs) for ingredients used in compound prescriptions.
SmallGovCon
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Hello, Blog Readers and happy November! We hope you have had a productive month and are looking forward to finishing strong this year. It’s that time of year for looking at fall colors and going to the pumpkin patch, and handing out candy to trick or treaters. We hope you have a wonderful weekend and can get out a enjoy the fall weather in your neck of the woods.
FedScoop
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Shelly Hartsook said she’s seen promising data on implementation of security protocols ahead of next week’s due date for agencies to submit updated plans.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Charles Young has recently retired as chair of the board at Advanced Technology International, a public-service nonprofit organization specializing in research and development innovation. The company said Young, who served on the board for 10 years, is officially succeeded as chair by former ATI CEO Chris Van Metre, effective Oct. 29.
American City & Country
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Firefighters are society’s first line of defense against natural disasters. When catastrophes like wildfires, floods or earthquakes ensue, these professionals aren’t just tasked with preventing the disaster from spreading; they’re also responsible for keeping community members safe from harm and maintaining order under high-stress situations. As climate change wreaks havoc on the planet, both the impact and frequency of severe weather events are growing by the day.
Whistleblower Network News
OCTOBER 30, 2024
On October 29, the U.S. government and whistleblower Clarissa Zafirov filed notices of appeal following a landmark district court ruling that found the False Claims Act’s qui tam whistleblower provisions unconstitutional. On September 30, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida ruled in United States ex rel. Clarissa Zafirov v. Florida Medical Associates, LLC, that the FCA ’s qui tam provisions violate the Appointments Clause of the U.S.
GovTribe
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
GovTribe studied data from over 260,000 unique users and millions of interactions to find the top 20 opportunities in the federal market heading into November 2024. Let’s start by diving into the top three.
FedScoop
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
A week before a deadline for federal agencies to submit to the White House their updated zero-trust implementation plans , a coalition of government IT leaders released a guide intended to strengthen data security practices. The 42-page Federal Zero Trust Data Security Guide , spearheaded by the Federal Chief Data Officers and Federal Chief Information Security Officers councils, zeroes in on “securing the data itself, rather than the perimeter protecting it,” part of what a Thursday press relea
GovSpend
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
On October 17th, Paige Mockler and Kathryn Sanders hosted a webinar highlighting exciting product and data enhancements and upcoming releases to the GovSpend platform. For those who missed it or want a quick rundown, here’s a comprehensive recap. Key Data Milestones and Updates GovSpend’s 2024 Data Harvesting Accomplishments To Date We’ve made significant strides in expanding our data coverage this year: 20% increase in purchase order data for local government and K-12 school distric
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Han Park, an industry veteran with over 20 years of systems, hardware and software experience, has been appointed vice president of artificial intelligence integration at Northrop Grumman, according to the executive’s LinkedIn post shared Friday. Han Park’s Northrop Grumman Career Park’s latest engagement with Northrop marks his second with the company.
Whistleblower Network News
OCTOBER 30, 2024
In recent weeks, a number of U.S. Attorneys’ Offices across the country have rolled out “Whistleblower Pilot Programs” offering the potential of non-prosecution agreements in exchange for voluntary self-disclosure of criminal conduct by participants in non-violent offenses. These programs, separate from the Department of Justice’s new Corporate Whistleblower Award Pilot Program , aim to incentivize individuals who have participated in corporate misconduct to come forward and blow the whistle.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Amentum has won a U.S. Air Force contract worth approximately $447.9 million for global prepositioned materiel services, or GPMS. According to an award notice published Thursday on SAM.gov, the service branch launched a full and open competition for the hybrid contract, which will support the 9th Air Force, Air Forces Central.
FedScoop
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
HERSHEY, Pa. — A clearer trajectory for data professionals in government could address the issue of the data field being a temporary career stop, said Rob King, the vice chair of the Chief Data Officers Council. Speaking to FedScoop on the sidelines of ACT-IAC’s Imagine Nation event last week in Hershey, Pa., King described issues with the human resources structure of data positions in government, which are particularly important right now as agencies look to meet the AI moment.
WashngtonExec
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
LMI won a $9.4 million contract to support functional and logistics systems interoperability for the Defense Logistics Agency Information Operations, Defense Enterprise Data Standards Office. Under this contract, LMI will assist with supply logistics, finance, electronic data interchange, IT and the e-commerce experience. “LMI is thrilled to continue applying our expertise in digital modernization and [.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
A majority of 33,000 Boeing employees represented by the Machinists union voted Monday to ratify a new labor contract that includes a 38% wage increase over four years, ending a nearly two-month strike that hampered Boeing's production and cash flow.
Whistleblower Network News
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
On October 2, a significant milestone was reached in the Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCMs) regulatory landscape. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), in a historic move, announced its first enforcement action against VCM fraud. The CFTC filed a complaint against Kenneth Newcombe, former CEO and majority shareholder of Washington, D.C.
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