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Parsons Secures $69M USACE Contract for New Army Housing Units; Jon Moretta Quoted

ExecutiveBiz

Parsons has secured a contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to design and build new housing units in the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. The three-year, single-award contract is valued at $68.5 million, the company said Monday.

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John Deere Will Pay SEC $10M To End Thai Bribes Probe

Government Contracts

Deere & Co. has agreed to pay nearly $10 million to end an investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission into bribes paid by executives at a Thai subsidiary that netted the heavy equipment maker millions in contracts with the Thai government and at least one private company.

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USAF Selects 7 Vendors for $5.4B Combat Air Force Support Contract

GovCon Wire

The U.S. Air Force has awarded seven companies spots on a potential $5.4 billion contract to provide combat air forces with close air support services to help counter adversary threats. The Department of Defense said Monday the Air Combat Command Acquisition Management and Integration Center received 11 offers for the multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract.

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Mobile Security – A Requirement for National Security (E166)

FedInsider

With an accelerated leap in our post-COVID world, mobile devices such as cell phones have become a crucial part of the landscape for remote workers and in turn have also become a key component of today’s attack surface. This week on Feds At the Edge, leaders from the Federal and commercial sectors share vulnerabilities in the devices we bring from home, and the popular apps that put our sensitive data into the wrong hands.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

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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Federal Highway Administration will adopt cyber tool created by CISA

FedScoop

The Federal Highway Administration said in a posting to the Federal Register on Tuesday that it would adopt the Cyber Security Evaluation Tool, a voluntary program created by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency designed to help organizations understand their cybersecurity posture. The agency said in its announcement that it’s often called in to deal with cyber incidents, particularly around its work with federal and state agencies “whose primary missions revolve around securing

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Govology Webinar: September 19, 2024 – The Buy Indian Act: Regulatory Updates and Their Implications for Tribal-Owned Businesses

SmallGovCon

The Buy Indian Act is a law that gives contracting preference to companies owned by Native American tribes. This law has been on the books for a century and it seems to be finally getting some teeth through regulatory changes and updates. This webinar, presented by myself and Nicole Pottroff will discuss the Buy Indian Act, as well as other rules and regulations that provide advantages to tribal entities.

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Securing cloud applications in government’s multi-cloud world

American City & Country

Local and state governments have increasingly embraced a multi-cloud strategy, providing them with greater resiliency than ever before and helping avoid vendor lock-in. However, while distributing agency application infrastructure and workloads among different cloud providers has distinct benefits, it also has specific drawbacks. Today, government IT teams find themselves navigating a labyrinth of security controls, compliance requirements, and risk management practices.

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Generative AI as a force for good in facilitating cyber-resiliency in public sector organizations

AWS Public Sector

In today’s digital age, security has an expanded definition. While physical security remains a critical focus, businesses and other public sector organizations are bolstering their security posture towards a less visible vulnerability: data and computer systems. According to IBM’s annual data breach report, 83 percent of organizations experienced more than one data breach in 2022.

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Supplier Survey

Scottish Government Procurement

We are currently undertaking a survey of suppliers to the public sector in Scotland on a range of issues related to public procurement and the tendering process. The survey will provide a supplier perspective on a range of topics including: your organisation’s experiences of bidding for and/or delivering Scottish public sector contracts the provision of training, support and advice on tendering barriers to bidding for and/or delivering contracts We are encouraging all suppliers to take part, as

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HolonIQ improves decision-making for executives with Amazon OpenSearch Service, Amazon Bedrock

AWS Public Sector

This post is part of a series that discusses how generative artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in education. The series includes stories from Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers that are using generative AI to create more personalized and engaging experiences. Read earlier posts in the series: Harnessing the power of generative AI in the classroom and beyond Médica Panamericana revolutionizes medical exam prep with AWS generative AI In today’s accelerated pace of business, executives fac

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David Hagy Named Dataminr Vice President of Sales, Federal Civilian

ExecutiveBiz

David Hagy, a sales professional with over 20 years of experience, announced on LinkedIn Monday he has been appointed vice president of sales, federal civilian at Dataminr, a New York-based artificial intelligence company. Prior to joining Dataminr, Hagy served as sales director at Blink Ops, and before that, was the VP of federal sales at Primer.ai.

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MB&A’s Joshua Millsapps: Low-Code/No-Code Tools Could Help Streamline Government Digital Service Development

GovCon Wire

Joshua Millsapps, founder and CEO of Millsapps, Ballinger & Associates, said government agencies that seek to improve business processes and meet mission objectives should adopt low-code/no-code development tools that could help employees build digital services and quickly collect, understand and manage data across various public sector use cases.

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When Is It Time for Government to Go Beyond the Agile Method?

FedTech Magazine

Agile methodology is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Though it’s proved to be a winning formula for delivering enhanced capabilities, it still must be tailored to the circumstance. Combining human-centered design methods into agile delivery allows developers to focus on user-centric outcomes. Successful product outcomes often depend on a cohesive vision that aligns various stakeholders, and utilizing HCD methods allows us to effectively prioritize our time and resources.

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Upcoming Blank Rome-Hosted ABA Public Contract Law Committee Meetings

Government Contracts Navigator

Blank Rome is pleased to host two upcoming American Bar Association (“ABA”) Public Contract Law (“PCL”) Committee meetings in September. Tuesday, September 17, 202412:00–1:15 p.m. EDT Blank Rome’s Washington, DC office will host the annual ABA PCL Bid Protest Committee “Back to School” panel, with a virtual option. This will be followed by a Vice-Chair … Continue reading "Upcoming Blank Rome-Hosted ABA Public Contract Law Committee Meetings" The post Upcoming Blank Rome-Hosted ABA Public C

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TMF’s ‘next chapter’ will build on lessons learned, director says

FedScoop

With all of its American Rescue Plan funding tapped, the Technology Modernization Fund is on to a “next chapter” that will feature a “strong emphasis” on projects that have clear potential for governmentwide impact, the investment program’s new leader said in an interview. In an email to FedScoop, TMF Director Larry Bafundo said the investment vehicle is also interested in projects that address cybersecurity vulnerabilities, improve public services and modernize legacy systems.

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How MLOps Helps Agencies Get the Most Out of AI

GovLoop

Building a large AI data model from scratch is prohibitively expensive for most organizations. But the release of AI foundation models, particularly LLMs, has allowed organizations to take advantage of broader community investments in AI. But there’s a catch: Agencies need to tweak and train these models to meet their specific objectives, maintain privacy and ensure regulatory compliance.

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State Department Clears $133M RTX Missile Sale to Singapore

ExecutiveBiz

The State Department has approved Singapore’s request to purchase 54 AIM-120C-8 advanced medium range air-to-air missiles worth an estimated $133 million. Tucson, Arizona-based defense contractor RTX will be the principal contractor of the potential sale, which also includes related missile equipment, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Monday.

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Evolution of the EU Arbitration Law: From Conflict of Laws Rules to Substantive Requirements

Kluwer Arbitration

The term “EU arbitration law” may take some getting used to. After all, there is no EU arbitration act that would be comparable to, for instance, the English Arbitration Act 1996 or Chapter 12 of the Swiss Private International Law Act. Regulation (EC) No 593/2008 on the law applicable to contractual obligations (“ Rome I Regulation “), as per its Article 1(2)(e), explicitly does not apply to arbitration agreements.

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Austal USA Lays Keel for Future USNS Lansing

ExecutiveBiz

Austal USA held the keel laying ceremony on Sept. 6 at the shipbuilding company’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama, to commemorate the start of construction of the U.S. Navy’s latest expeditionary fast transport.

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Mastering SAM Government Contracting

Select GCR

Diving into government contracting with SAM requires a clear roadmap to success. SAM.gov stands as a crucial portal for businesses seeking federal contracts. This article delivers a concise guide on effectively using SAM, from completing your registration to enhancing your contracting strategy. Learn the ins and outs of maintaining compliance, crafting a competitive bid, and positioning your business for growth through federal opportunities, all through the lens of SAM’s pivotal role in governme

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Guidehouse Appoints New Leaders for Financial Services Segment

ExecutiveBiz

Guidehouse, a global consultancy providing advisory, digital and managed services to the commercial and public sectors, has announced the addition of three partners to its financial services segment to enhance how the company provides clients with solutions and strategic insights.

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Meet The Lawyers Tapped To Defend In Glencore Bribery Case

Government Contracts

Six former Glencore employees, including the commodity giant's billionaire former head of oil, who have been charged with bribery by the Serious Fraud Office, have tapped an all-star list of the U.K.'s most experienced trial solicitors and barristers with a track record of prevailing against the white-collar agency.

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HII Delivers 2 Enhanced Remus 620 Vehicles for NOAA’s Underwater Missions

ExecutiveBiz

HII has delivered two enhanced Remus 620 uncrewed underwater vehicles to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Introduced in November 2022, the medium-class UUVs work to deliver above- and below-water capabilities over long distances, HII said Monday.

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DeSantis Blasts Mass. Suit Over Martha's Vineyard Flights

Government Contracts

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shouldn't have to fight "conspiracy theory" claims in Massachusetts over whether the Sunshine State tricked migrants into boarding flights to Martha's Vineyard, the governor said in a sweeping dismissal bid.

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Hitachi Vantara Federal’s Gary Hix on Cyber Resilience

ExecutiveBiz

Gary Hix, chief technology officer at Hitachi Vantara Federal, highlighted the need for federal agencies to not only focus on data protection but also on efforts to quickly recover from cyber incidents amid the rise of ransomware attacks and transition to cloud environments.

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Amy Boyette Joins HII’s Nuclear Team as VP, Strategy and Integration

WashngtonExec

Amy Boyette has joined HII’s Mission Technologies division as vice president of strategy and integration for the Nuclear and Environmental Services group. A former Energy Department official, Boyette has over 30 years of experience in environmental management and National Nuclear Security Administration operations. In her new role, she will focus on identifying growth opportunities, providing [.

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General Dynamics Mission Systems Books FAA Contract for Transceiver Replacement Kit Production

ExecutiveBiz

General Dynamics’ mission systems division has received a $28 million contract from the Federal Aviation Administration to produce URC-300E Emergency Transceiver Replacement kits to replace the legacy PET-2000 radios. The URC-300E ETR kit includes the transceiver, speaker microphone, headset, power converter, antenna, battery and battery housing, the company said Monday.

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Ex-Conn. Town Atty Slams Official's Defamation Suit Defense

Government Contracts

The former attorney for Newington, Connecticut, and the town's tax assessor bickered over whether the latter's allegedly defamatory sentiments linked to now-dismissed ethics complaints were made publicly, with the lawyer insisting the statements were made to select groups of individuals and therefore weren't motivated by concern for the municipality's citizens.

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Kim Howard Joins Boeing Defense, Space & Security as VP of Fabrication

ExecutiveBiz

Kim Howard has been appointed vice president of fabrication at Boeing Defense, Space & Security, a business of Boeing, the executive announced via LinkedIn Saturday. Howard previously worked for Lockheed Martin for more than three decades.

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Dan Cuviello Named ASRC Federal’s Chief Growth Officer

WashngtonExec

Dan Cuviello has been named ASRC Federal’s new chief growth officer. He brings over 25 years of experience leading business development for government contracting companies to the role. “Dan brings great insight and decades of successful business development expertise to our organization,” said Jennifer Felix, president and CEO of ASRC Federal.

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NetImpact, Databricks Partner to Boost Data, Analytics and AI Offerings

ExecutiveBiz

IT products and services provider NetImpact Strategies and Databrick, a company specializing in data and artificial intelligence, are forming a collaboration aimed at enhancing the former’s capability to deliver advanced data, analytics and AI services to its clients.

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J&J Worldwide Services Taps Katie Stewart as Director of Digital Technology

WashngtonExec

J&J Worldwide Services has appointed Katie Stewart as its director of digital technology. Stewart has over 20 years of experience executing customer-focused solutions in engineering, security governance, security measurement, and supply chain risk management. “We are excited to add Katie to our leadership team,” said J&J Worldwide Services CEO and President Steve Kelley.

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Federal GovCon Bootcamp

Government Contracts & Global Trade

Maria Panichelli leads a Federal GovCon Bootcamp at the EPHCC Tech Training Center in El Paso, TX. Topics include: Getting to know GovCon Subcontracting, teaming and mentor protege joint ventures essentials A primer on protests (and debriefings) – bid, size, and status Avoiding conflict while preserving claim rights For information email Terri at treed@ephcc.org.

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David Birken to Lead ICF’s Digital Modernization & Experience Business

WashngtonExec

David Birken, senior vice president at ICF, has been appointed to lead the company’s digital modernization and experience business, effective immediately. Birken brings over 20 years of experience growing federal technology, cyber and workforce businesses to the role. “I am quite pleased to have David take on this new, expanded role,” said John Wasson, ICF [.

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Ascend Updates

Great Government Through Technology

Agencies across government continue to struggle with buying and adopting cloud technologies. GSA repeatedly hears customers say that they want and need an acquisition vehicle that addresses cloud-specific technologies and requirements, offers a less complicated way to buy them, and provides standardized security and data management features. The Ascend Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), to complement GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule Cloud SIN 518210C, will meet the government’s demand for more compr

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DHS Discloses Plans for Desktop Support Services 3.0 BPA

GovCon Wire

The Department of Homeland Security plans to launch a competition for a follow-on blanket purchase agreement for desktop support services. According to a notice published Monday on the Acquisition Planning Forecast System, the planned Desktop Support Services 3.