Open Contracting Partnership
APRIL 16, 2025
The achievement Kazakhstan has seen a dramatic decline in the use of single-source procurement in recent years. In the general public procurement market (valued at around US$19 billion annually), direct awards have dropped from 81% of the value of all procedures in 2017 to 23.5% in 2024. New suppliers are entering the market and bidding more actively too.
GovSpend
APRIL 16, 2025
As federal contractors enter a new era marked by unprecedented volatility and shifting government prioritiesdriven in part by new mandates from the Department of Government Efficiency ( DOGE )2025 is already proving to be a defining year. In a recent webinar hosted by GovSpend, attorney Maria Panichelli , partner at McCarter & English and an expert in federal contracting law, outlined the growing risks contractors face and, more importantly, how to survive them.
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FedTech Magazine
APRIL 10, 2025
The National Science Foundation leads the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource pilot, a two-year effort to better understand researchers' computing, data, modeling, software and user support needs in order to accelerate AI innovation. A total of 12 agency and 26 industry partners contribute resources to the NAIRR, infrastructure the could prove the key to solidifying U.S. dominance in the AI space.
Whistleblower Network News
APRIL 10, 2025
On April 9, Sarah Wynn-Williams, former Director of Global Public Policy at Facebook, now Meta, testified at a Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism hearing that she saw Meta repeatedly undermine US national security and betray American values to win favor with Beijing and build an $18 billion dollar business in China.
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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,
Government Contracts Navigator
APRIL 16, 2025
The Supreme Court recently issued a ruling with significant impacts for federal contractors and grantees looking to challenge terminations of their contracts and grants in U.S. district courts. Terminated contractors and grantees may strongly prefer to challenge terminations in the district courts rather than in the Court of Federal Claims, because the Court of Federal Claims does not have authority to grant equitable relief to do things like restore funding or enjoin terminations, and the avail
SmallGovCon
APRIL 16, 2025
Yesterday, the new administration issued a new Executive Order (EO) officially requiring a reformation of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and a thorough review of the federal procurement system in general. Along with related EOs, they direct the Office of Federal Public Procurement Policy (OFPP), the FAR Council, and the heads of and “senior acquisition and procurement officials” from our federal agencies to create the “FAR 2.0”–as it has aptly been deemed
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ExecutiveBiz
APRIL 16, 2025
Oracle has received a task order to deliver cloud compute and storage services to the U.S. Armys Enterprise Cloud Management Agency. Awarded through the Department of Defenses Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability contract, the order will advance ECMAs mission to establish and manage a multicloud ecosystem for the Army Digital Transformation Strategy.
GovCon Wire
APRIL 16, 2025
Josh Jackson, executive vice president of SAIC’s Army Business Group, received his 2025 Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson during a recent meeting. Established by Garrettson in 2014, the Wash100 honors the most impactful and influential executives shaping the government contracting industry.
Federal News Network
APRIL 13, 2025
This week’s Off the Shelf focuses on the mission of the Department of Justices Procurement Collusion Strike Force (the PCSF). The PCSF is charged with coordinating the national response to antitrust and related crimes in procurement and grant programs at the federal, state, and local levels. Daniel Glad & Sandra Talbot, Procurement Collusion Task Force It was created to fight procurement collusion which undermines the integrity of the procurement system, diminishes faith in government,
Kluwer Arbitration
APRIL 9, 2025
As part of the 2025 Paris Arbitration Week (PAW), Latham & Watkins, in collaboration with Columbia Law School, hosted two interactive panels examining key procedural issues in international arbitration from the perspectives of arbitrators, clients, and counsel. The first panel, moderated by Samuel Pape (Latham & Watkins), explored the whether, why, and how of facilitating settlement in arbitral proceedings.
WashngtonExec
APRIL 16, 2025
Terry Ryan, Constellis Constellis subsidiary Triple Canopy has been awarded a $95 million task order to provide protective security officers, supervisors and management services at the Food and Drug Administration headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. The company said Federal Protective Services selected Constellis as the best value among 10 competitors based on its proven ability to deliver protective services grounded in preparation, precision and people-first leadership.
ExecutiveBiz
APRIL 16, 2025
The Department of State has approved the possible sale of the TH-73A Thrasher training helicopters to the Philippines for an estimated cost of $120 million. Leonardo subsidiary AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corp. will serve as the principal contractor for the proposed foreign military sale, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Tuesday.
GovCon Wire
APRIL 16, 2025
Jeff Haberman revealed on LinkedIn Tuesday that he has been appointed vice president of growth at Integrated Data Services, an Arlington Capital Partners portfolio company. In his new role, Haberman will leverage his experience in the IT and services industry as well as his expertise in business planning, marketing strategy, sales, management and market research.
SmallGovCon
APRIL 10, 2025
Recently, we looked at part of a Court of Federal Claims (COFC) decision regarding the duty of good faith and fair dealing. In that post, we observed how, unsurprisingly, the governments insistence that a contractor carry out the express terms of a contract is not strong ground for a claim of breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing. In this post, were going to continue our review of this case (with regards to the duty of good faith and fair dealing) and give more general thoughts on th
Kluwer Arbitration
APRIL 9, 2025
(Pictured (LR): Harriet Foster, Kiran Nasir Gore, Rostislav Kats, Camille Ramos-Klee, Ali Al- Khasawneh) Among the many highlights of PAW 2025 was the session organized by Young ITA (part of the Institute for Transnational Arbitration )and Wolters Kluwer , DIY: The Essential Toolkit for Arbitration Success. The interactive program brought together a diverse set of seasoned practitioners to discuss the toolkit for success in international arbitration practice.
WashngtonExec
APRIL 16, 2025
Jon Moretta, Parsons Parsons Corp. has been awarded a spot on a $1.5 billion multiple-award task order contract from the Air Force Civil Engineering Center to provide architect-engineer services for environmental work, including emerging contaminants like PFAS. The indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract includes a 5-year base period and five 1-year options, with an additional 6-month extension available.
ExecutiveBiz
APRIL 16, 2025
PsiQuantum has been awarded a $10.8 million contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory for the design and production of advanced quantum chips.
GovCon Wire
APRIL 16, 2025
The book “The Strategy Dialogues,” by Dr. John Hillen, a member of Enlightenment Capital‘s advisory board and a previous Wash100 awardee, has reached the top of several Amazon best-seller lists, according to Hillen’s post on LinkedIn Tuesday. The book ranked number one on Amazon.com in the management, strategic management and business consulting best-seller lists.
AWS Public Sector
APRIL 15, 2025
Handling change has always been challenging in educationa field grounded in tradition yet tasked with preparing students for an ever-evolving future. Today, as artificial intelligence ( AI ) reshapes industries worldwide, many institutions stand at a crossroads. Some embrace AIs potential, while others remain cautious, concerned about ethical implications and the complexity of implementation.
Federal News Network
APRIL 10, 2025
Nelly Wilson, Googles global head of AI Services for Weather and Climate joins Off the Shelf for a fascinating discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how to implement it. Wilson discusses the impact of AI as the biggest technology shift since the creation of the internet. She explains how AI will transform business operations and how it can be applied to all aspects of a business, including production, analysis, HR, accounting, sales, and engineering.
WashngtonExec
APRIL 15, 2025
Jonathan Riksen, QinetiQ US QinetiQ US has been chosen as an awardee on the U.S. Armys $4 billion Multiple Award Task Order Contract supporting the Product Director Aerostats program. The 10-year IDIQ contract covers system integration, hardware procurement, engineering, logistics, operations and program management. It includes support for the Persistent Surveillance SystemTethered, future elevated sensing requirements and the Persistent Surveillance Dissemination System of Systems program.
ExecutiveBiz
APRIL 16, 2025
PTC has added two product updates to its cloud-native Onshape computer-aided design and product data management platform: Onshape AI Advisor and Onshape Government. The new offerings exemplify the companys goal of helping all customers product development, David Katzman, Onshape general manager in PTC’s Velocity Group, noted in the announcement of the variants launch Monday.
GovCon Wire
APRIL 15, 2025
Kodiak Robotics has agreed to merge with special purpose acquisition company Ares Acquisition Corporation II, or AACT, in a transaction that would take the autonomous vehicle technology provider public.
AWS Public Sector
APRIL 15, 2025
Government technology ( GovTech ) companies play a critical role in modernizing public services, enhancing citizen experiences, and driving efficiency in the public sector. But they also navigate a unique set of industry challenges, from cost constraints and regulatory hurdles to the need for scalable, secure innovation. Whether theyre migrating agencies to the cloud or building AI-driven solutions, GovTechs must balance technological advancement with compliance regulations, budget limitations,
GovSpend
APRIL 10, 2025
An inside look at the people, experiences, and ideas driving GovSpend forward. At GovSpend, progress starts with the decisions and direction of our leadership teamthose setting the vision, shaping our strategy, and ensuring we build solutions that truly serve our users. Meet Our Leaders features interviews with our executive team and department heads, offering insight into how theyre guiding our growth and helping us deliver smarter, more impactful solutions for the public sector.
WashngtonExec
APRIL 9, 2025
Steve Hull, Leidos Leidos and Moveworks are partnering to boost government workforce efficiency in the U.S., U.K. and Australia. Their collaboration brings agentic AI digital assistants that make decisions and automate routine tasks to government agencies, with built-in security and compliance. As commercial sectors adopt the technology, this partnership helps agencies do the same with confidence. “For decades, Leidos has been at the forefront of helping government agencies achieve their
ExecutiveBiz
APRIL 15, 2025
NVIDIA has announced it is working with several manufacturing partners to produce artificial intelligence supercomputers in the United States. NVIDIA said Monday it is collaborating with TSMC to manufacture its Blackwell chips in Phoenix, Arizona. The global chipmaker will also partner with Amkor and SPIL for packaging and testing operations in the Arizona facility.
GovCon Wire
APRIL 15, 2025
The Department of Defense has released a request for information to assess industry capabilities to help inform the acquisition strategy for the follow-on Information Analysis Center Multiple Award Contract, or IAC MAC, which is designed to support the evolving needs of the DOD scientific and technology ecosystem.
AWS Public Sector
APRIL 10, 2025
As European institutions race to meet ambitious digital transformation goals for 2024-2029, workforce skills development has become critical. AWS is addressing this challenge head-on with specialized learning solutions designed specifically for EU government professionals. In this post, we explore how AWS Skill Builder is helping create the digitally skilled workforce Europe needs.
FedInsider
APRIL 10, 2025
Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, agencies must move beyond static defenses to intelligence-driven security. And while AI and machine learning (ML) enhance efficiency by detecting anomalies, forecasting risks, and accelerating response, agencies still need to address concerns about verification of alert evidence and suggested response actions.
WashngtonExec
APRIL 14, 2025
Tom Watson, Serco Inc. Serco has won a recompete contract worth up to $96 million to support the U.S. Navys Constellation-class guided missile frigate program. The contract includes a 1-year base period and four 1-year options. Serco will continue providing technical services for the planning, design, construction, delivery and testing of FFG 62 ships and systems.
ExecutiveBiz
APRIL 10, 2025
Accenture Federal Services has partnered with Google Public Sector to launch the Managed Extended Detection and Response, or MxDR, service. Accenture Federal Services said Tuesday the MxDR for government offering combines its expertise in federal cybersecurity with the Google Security Operation platform. The collaboration broadens the cybersecurity services of the two companies Cybersecurity Center of Excellence.
GovCon Wire
APRIL 9, 2025
The State Department has approved Australia’s foreign military sales request worth about $1.04 billion for AIM-120C and AIM-120D advanced medium range air-to-air missiles, or AMRAAM, and related equipment and support services.
Government Contracts & Global Trade
APRIL 15, 2025
The Legal Intelligencer has selected Philip Amoa as a finalist in the Managing Partner of the Year category, recognizing him for his exceptional leadership in the state. As McCarters Philadelphia Office Managing Partner, Philip leads a team of attorneys serving clients in the Philadelphia region and worldwide through highly regarded litigation, corporate, IP, government contracts, ERISA, government affairs, environment, energy, and real estate practices.
Government Contracts
APRIL 10, 2025
Improv keeps me grounded and connected to what matters most, including in my legal career where it has helped me to maintain a balance between being analytical, precise and professional, and creative, authentic and open-minded, says Justine Gottshall at InfoLawGroup.
WashngtonExec
APRIL 16, 2025
Brian Liss, Leidos Brian Liss Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Leidos Hired in 2008 as Leidos second employment lawyer, Brian Liss spent nearly two decades expanding his role within the company. His journey has taken him beyond employment law, allowing him to work across various functions and gain experience in many aspects of the organization.
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