Public Procurement Intl

OCTOBER 25, 2023

On November 14-15, 2023, GW Law’s Professor Christopher Yukins will join the International Conference on Public Procurement and Innovation in Africa, coordinated by Professor Geo Quinot (Stellenbosch University) and held through the National Research Foundation in Pretoria, South Africa. Chris Yukins will speak on the U.S. government’s use of procurement as an engine for innovation through the Small Business Innovation Research program , which is administered through a policy directi

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GovCon Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The healthcare sector in the United States is in the midst of transformational modernization. Taking lessons learned from the global COVID-19 pandemic, health sector leaders and government officials are deploying emerging technologies and focusing on human-centered design to revolutionize healthcare today.

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Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

On October 25, Gary Gensler, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, revealed that the SEC Whistleblower Program received a record 18,000 whistleblower tips in the 2023 Fiscal Year. “The public’s tips, complaints, and referrals (TCRs) are essential to our work as a cop on the beat,” Gensler stated during remarks at the 2023 Securities Enforcement Forum.

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ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Don Parente , vice president of public sector sales and solution architecture at MetTel , said the looming retirement of copper telephone lines calls for government agencies to take a proactive approach by conducting an assessment and audit of plain old telephone services and related systems and exploring the shift to a digital communications network.

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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,

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The FAR Council has released updates that will impact a couple aspects of small business contracting. One is that contractors can now file size and socioeconomic status protests for certain types of orders, under strict timelines. Second is that agencies must notify SBA when they seek to remove certain contracts from the 8(a) Program. While these rules were present in some form in SBA rules, they are now firmly ensconced in the Federal Acquisition Regulation as well.

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GovCon Wire

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The U.S. Navy awarded Nuclear Fuel Services, a subsidiary of BWX Technologies (NYSE: BWXT), a two-year $300 million contract to support the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. BWXT said Tuesday the company has begun producing fuel for the program, which is expected to be completed by mid-2025.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 25, 2023

A search tool was added Wednesday to the federal government’s website for Freedom of Information Act requests, a move intended to ease public efforts in finding commonly requested information. The update to FOIA.gov — one of the most notable upgrades to the site since the 2018 release of the National FOIA Portal — checks an important box for the Department of Justice in its ongoing efforts to meet pledges in the Fifth U.S.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In the endless quest for talent, federal contractors sometimes use foreign employees. A long-running program called E-verify lets employers confirm such potential employees are eligible to work in the United States. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that agencies are not consistent in checking the E-verify system, as part of their contractor oversight.

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FedTech Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2023

So, you’ve got a car. It looks perfectly good from the outside, but your family has gotten too big to fit. Or, the look is dated, and you’d like to drive something that was made after 2015. Or, you’re switching from gas to electric. What do you do with a car you don’t want that still runs? You can donate it and get the tax write-off. You can sell it online or trade it in.

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Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 25, 2023

On October 25, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) posted a Notice of Covered Action (NCA) for an enforcement action taken against Ceres Global Ag Corp. over allegations that the Minnesota-based company attempted to manipulate the price of oats futures contracts. The CFTC alleges that Ceres attempted to manipulate the July 2016 and March 2017 oats futures contracts.

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Key Solutions

OCTOBER 25, 2023

For businesses seeking to secure Government contracts, a clearly defined and comprehensive proposal schedule is essential for a smooth and successful proposal submission.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 25, 2023

After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the much-anticipated third ICC Kuwait Arbitration Day took place at the heart of Kuwait in the Burj Al Shaya Building on 5 October 2023, organised by the ICC in collaboration with Al Tamimi & Company. Following the success of the inaugural ICC Kuwait Arbitration Day conference in 2018, covered in this previous blog post , and the second conference in 2020, the third ICC Kuwait Arbitration Day brought together legal luminaries and experts from ac

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Select GCR

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Over $630 Billion in spending was awarded to Government contractors in FY 2022. According to the SBA, 23% of all Government contracting dollars was budgeted to go to small businesses. However, in FY 2022, small business set-asides exceeded their budget by an additional 3.5%. That’s an over a $162.9 Billion investment into the small business economy.

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WashngtonExec

OCTOBER 25, 2023

CGI Federal Inc. announced the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs has extended its delivery of consular support services across five countries in the Asia Pacific region with a new 10-year task order. The contract also includes a 2-year base period and four 2-year option periods, with a total value of $69.9 million. “We are [.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Updates to SBA’s Ostensible Subcontractor Rule Crowell & Moring’s “All Things Protest” podcast keeps you up to date on major trends in bid protest litigation, key developments in high-profile cases, and best practices in state and federal procurement. In this episode, host Olivia Lynch discusses recent amendments to the Small Business Administration’s ostensible subcontractor rule and the potential implications these amendments have with respect to protests concerning the ostensible subcontr

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WashngtonExec

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Maximus has won a 120-day call order from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide contact center support for its response to catastrophic events. “We are extremely proud to be the recipient of this important call order from FEMA, especially given the events in Hawaii and the anticipation of another active hurricane season this year,” [.

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Nearly 40 New Mexico residents displaced by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire accused the Federal Emergency Management Agency of wrongfully withholding public records requested under the Freedom of Information Act, telling a federal court they haven't been able to follow how FEMA is spending about $4 billion allocated for victim settlements.

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WashngtonExec

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Scott Recinos Senior Vice President of Homeland Security, LMI Scott Recinos’ significant recent achievement was overseeing LMI’s remarkable growth within the DHS domain. In FY18, DHS account revenue was $11.9 million, and in FY23, it reached $108 million, with a projected revenue of $130 million in FY24 — an impressive growth rate of over 40%. [.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Civil-Cyber Fraud Initiative In this episode, Jason Crawford, Nkechi Kanu, and Agustin Orozco discuss a recent settlement that underscores the DOJ’s increased use of the False Claims Act to enforce noncompliance with cybersecurity requirements. “Let’s Talk FCA” is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.

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WashngtonExec

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Rich Smith Vice President & Division Manager, Homeland Security Division , ManTech Building on the strategic foundation established in 2022, Rich Smith spearheaded the development of a mission analytics strategy that seamlessly incorporates predictive analytics using artificial intelligence and machine learning. He led a team of dedicated professionals, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and [.

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 25, 2023

A pair of military contractors said a panel's decision not to revive their suit accusing the U.S. Air Force of pilfering the contractors' designs for aerial firefighting tanks conflicted with other circuits, urging the full Ninth Circuit to review the opinion.

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WashngtonExec

OCTOBER 25, 2023

WashingtonExec has awarded SMX Chief Administrative Officer Laurell Aiton with the Longevity Award, which recognizes executives who made outstanding contributions to their companies throughout the years. Aiton has been with SMX for just over 20 years. As CAO, she works with the executive leadership team to develop strategies that support SMX’s mission of accelerating clients’ [.

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Bureau of Indian Affairs is asking a Wisconsin federal judge to throw out the town of Lac du Flambeau's lawsuit fighting the agency's removal of several roads from a tribal facility inventory that made them eligible for transportation funding, saying the town has no grounds for its challenge.

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WashngtonExec

OCTOBER 25, 2023

LMI has won a contract to support the U.S. Border Patrol’s Program Management Office Directorate, marking the largest contract award in LMI’s more than 60-year history. The contract includes 1-year base period and four, 1-year options with a ceiling value of $604 million. “This pivotal milestone in LMI history is a testament to the exceptional [.

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Ninth Circuit on Wednesday overturned a decision that sent back to state court a case filed by former defense contractor employees alleging they were misled about the terms of their employment, saying the contractor had appropriately argued the dispute belonged in federal court.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Ahead of President Joe Biden’s official visit and state dinner with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the White House on Wednesday outlined the two countries’ alliance on promoting innovation through the application of new, emerging technologies. The alliance has a heavy emphasis on space activities. A Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA), to be signed by both countries Thursday, outlines guidelines for space-related actions, including U.S. commercial space launches from Australia, an

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 25, 2023

A Texas federal judge ruled Monday that Planned Parenthood must go to trial next April to face civil claims that the organization defrauded the state's Medicaid health insurance program by taking millions of dollars in payments after losing its Medicaid credentials.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Federal facilities in Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi will get cleaner electricity soon, as the government works towards its goal of carbon pollution-free electricity (CFE) for federal operations by 2030. On Tuesday, the General Services Administration and Southern Company — a gas and electric utility — signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for federal facilities in Southern Company’s territory to buy more CFE to work towards the government’s sustainability goals.

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Courts in the Hague and Australia have separately rejected India's bid to set aside a nearly $112 million arbitral award that Devas Multimedia investors secured following a dispute over a nixed deal for the satellite company to deliver communications services throughout the country.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2023

FAR & Beyond: Visit the GSA and VA “Ask the PMO” Tables at the Fall Training Conference! Effective communication between government officials and industry partners is of paramount importance in fostering a thriving procurement landscape. Through collaboration, we are able to promote the creation of innovative solutions and systems, improve the efficiency of processes, and enhance problem-solving through the sharing of expertise and lessons learned.

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 25, 2023

A Venezuelan national who came to the U.S. on a J-2 dependent visa in 1992 sued the Biden administration Wednesday on allegations she is being wrongly subjected to the foreign residence requirement in order to adjust her immigration status.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., once again Tuesday brought together top artificial intelligence scholars, tech evangelists and civil rights leaders to discuss AI regulation and development, this time focusing the conversation on increased federal research and development funding, tech immigration issues, and ways to find common ground on AI safeguards. In Senate Majority Leader Schumer’s second closed-door bipartisan AI Insight Forum, participants also spotlighted how the federal government in par

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Internal Revenue Service plans to begin running a modernized system for taxpayer data after the current filing season in April, with a goal of having it up and running by the next tax season, IRS’s top official told lawmakers. “In April, so after this filing season, we are going to turn on … that modern system for the first time and we’re going to run it in parallel with our legacy system, work out any kinks, and hopefully get it up and running in filing season ‘25,” IRS Commissioner Daniel

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