Art of Procurement
AUGUST 29, 2024
I’ve had a number of conversations recently about my content, not the content itself, but the process I go through. The post The (Lost) Art of Accepting Criticism appeared first on Art of Procurement.
GovCon Wire
AUGUST 29, 2024
The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) a potential $3.9 billion contract to provide training systems and design, develop, integrate and test simulation platforms for the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft.
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ExecutiveBiz
AUGUST 29, 2024
Artificial intelligence is a top priority for agencies across the U.S. government, and the Intelligence Community is all-in on AI-driven transformation. Though AI could be a game changer for intelligence organizations, the IC is still building the data-centric foundation these technologies require. During the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Intel Summit on Sept.
Government Contracts
AUGUST 29, 2024
Barnes & Thornburg announced Wednesday that it is welcoming back an Ohio-based attorney after his stint as chief legal counsel for the state House of Representatives.
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ExecutiveBiz
AUGUST 29, 2024
Thales Trusted Cyber Technologies, a division of Thales Defense & Security, has launched its Luna T-Series Tablet Hardware Security Module designed to protect data, applications and cryptographic keys in an offline environment. Its design works to provide a wide range of functions, such as the protection of public key infrastructure root keys, Thales said.
SmallGovCon
AUGUST 29, 2024
How agencies evaluate past performance of joint ventures has been a somewhat confusing topic for federal contractors over the past few years. We’ve written about many of the key aspects of the evolution of this rule on SmallGovCon, from the earlier final rule to recent decisions interpreting that rule. The proposed rule would clarify how SBA thinks agencies should review past performance for joint ventures, but it also invites comment from contractors.
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GovCon Wire
AUGUST 29, 2024
In GovCon Wire’s latest Executive Spotlight interview, we sat down with Ashutosh Gokhale, chief financial officer and senior vice president of business management at HII Mission Technologies, to learn more about the company’s culture and its future endeavors.
Whistleblower Network News
AUGUST 29, 2024
A recent circular released by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) “is an important step in expanding the protection of whistleblowers from being silenced due to illegally broad NDAs” according to whistleblower attorney Benjamin Calitri. The CFPB released the circular on July 24 , warning that broad and restrictive nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) may violate federal whistleblower protection laws.
FedScoop
AUGUST 29, 2024
Coming off the release of long-awaited FedRAMP modernization guidance last month, the White House is now considering how to navigate its technology budgeting needs in a “rigorous and thoughtful way,” the federal government’s top IT official said Thursday. Speaking during an Information Technology Industry Council event, Federal CIO Clare Martorana said the government’s task of building trust in different cloud packages is based on “the competency, the rigor and the discipline that an agency put
ExecutiveBiz
AUGUST 29, 2024
Chris Coligado, executive vice president and federal market lead at Smoothstack, said cybersecurity, cloud computing, software development and DevOps, data analytics, project management, network administration and artificial intelligence and machine learning are among the top information technology skills that are needed in the federal sector in 2025.
USFCR
AUGUST 29, 2024
“Even the smallest act of service, the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11.” — Barack Obama Memories of September 11 th have been “firmly embedded in the minds of most Americans old enough to recall the attacks.” 1 Though marked by a tragic event in modern American history, this day revealed the resilience of American citizens and their willingness to risk their own lives to help others.
ExecutiveBiz
AUGUST 29, 2024
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded CGI Federal a pair of modernization contracts with a total potential value of $119 million to provide operational, maintenance and security services and expertise for the USPTO’s global innovation community.
GovCon Wire
AUGUST 29, 2024
MOXFIVE has received a growth investment from private equity firm Falfurrias Management Partners, bringing resources and new expertise to the cybersecurity company’s operations. Falfurrias said Wednesday Raymond James (NYSE: RJF) served as MOXFIVE’s financial adviser in the transaction.
ExecutiveBiz
AUGUST 29, 2024
Defense technology company Parry Labs raised $80 million in growth capital from its first institutional investment round. Capitol Meridian Partners led the investor group, joined by True Ventures, 3Wire Partners and Teamworthy Ventures, Parry Labs said Wednesday.
FedTech Magazine
AUGUST 29, 2024
Agencies’ push to enhance the customer experience has reached a critical juncture, according to a recent Government Accountability Office report. The next phase of the government’s CX journey — removing barriers to employee success — demands adoption of common technology tools that foster seamless collaboration and communication, GAO notes. The Office of Management and Budget has been at the forefront of this effort by setting CX goals, identifying leaders and dedicating resources to staffing an
ExecutiveBiz
AUGUST 29, 2024
LMI has booked a contract to enhance the parts management and diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages programs of the Department of Defense’s Defense Standardization Program Office. The Tysons, Virginia-based company said Wednesday the award, which extends its over two-decade technical support for DSPO, covers collaboration forums, knowledge-sharing tools and policy development activities support.
Government Contracts Legal Forum
AUGUST 29, 2024
On August 23, 2024, the Small Business Administration (SBA) posted a proposed rule to update and clarify aspects of various SBA small business programs, including but not limited to the HUBZone Program and 8(a) Business Development Program. This proposed rule followed SBA’s July 22, 2024 notification of tribal consultation meeting and request for comments (which Crowell covered here ).
ExecutiveBiz
AUGUST 29, 2024
Advanced Technology International has secured a five-year, $99 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the U.S. Navy to manage and operate the Naval Shipbuilding and Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence under the Navy Manufacturing Technology Program. ATI will support the development and deployment of advanced manufacturing technologies to U.S.
Government Contracts Legal Forum
AUGUST 29, 2024
On August 21, 2024, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released the Second Public Draft of Digital Identity Guidelines (hereinafter, “Draft Guidelines”) for final review. The Draft Guidelines introduce potentially notable requirements for government contractors using artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Among the most significant draft requirements are those related to the disclosure and transparency of AI and machine learning (ML).
ExecutiveBiz
AUGUST 29, 2024
TaxBit has announced that its tax and accounting platform for digital assets now offers comprehensive support for the 1099-DA form. The addition of the form 1099-DA marks an important step toward full compliance with the newly released Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Services Digital Asset Broker Regulations, the company said Tuesday.
American City & Country
AUGUST 29, 2024
Across the country, state and local procurement teams are taking up the call to expand electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. For forward-thinking governments and government leaders, EV infrastructure is something of a no-brainer—it lays the groundwork for a fully electric future that matches contemporary sustainability goals and eventual cost savings.
ExecutiveBiz
AUGUST 29, 2024
Technology integrator Intelligent Waves has partnered with Horizon3.ai, a company that offers autonomous security testing, to deliver penetration testing capabilities to boost the cybersecurity capabilities of the Department of Defense and intelligence community. Under the partnership, NodeZero, an autonomous penetration testing platform, will be rebranded into Shadow powered by NodeZero., IW said Wednesday.
Public Contracting Institute
AUGUST 29, 2024
Hello and thank you for joining us for Episode 17 of Fun with the FAR Season 11! Our next session will cover FAR Part 30 (Cost Accounting Standards Administration), Part 31 (Contract Cost Principles and Procedures), and Part 32 (Contract Financing)! As we prepare for our 18th episode of Season 11, here are a few Episode 18 FAR Facts for us to think about: The Cost Accounting Standards (“CAS”) and the related rules and regulations of the CAS Board can be found at Title 48 CFR Chapter 99 and are i
WashngtonExec
AUGUST 29, 2024
WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Ronald “Fog” Hahn, chief growth officer of Astrion, to discuss the value of mid-tier companies in GovCon and recent contract wins. Astrion was formed following the integration of two flagship government services firms, Oasis Systems and ERC, putting the company in the mid-tier market. Tune in to hear Hahn’s thoughts [.
Government Contracts
AUGUST 29, 2024
A California federal judge indicated Wednesday she's likely to send at least some claims in a whistleblower's kickback suit against Sutter Health and a surgical-practice group to a November trial, saying during a hearing there are disputes over the credibility of certain evidence and that's "the providence of the jury.
WashngtonExec
AUGUST 29, 2024
In WashingtonExec’s “Meet the Management Team” video series, we introduce some of the executives in GovCon, their roles and how they work together on a shared mission to achieve companywide goals. In this segment, WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh is joined by members of ASRC Federal’s leadership team: Jennifer Felix, President and CEO Shaveta Joshi, Chief Human [.
Government Contracts
AUGUST 29, 2024
A sustainability-focused business group on Thursday sued Texas state officials in federal court seeking to block a law that restricts state investments with financial firms and businesses that want to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.
WashngtonExec
AUGUST 29, 2024
In this virtual video panel series, WashingtonExec sits down with industry and public sector leaders to discuss current challenges, innovations and initiatives top of mind across the government IT landscape. WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh is joined by Tim Grayson, special assistant to the secretary of the Air Force, and Martin “Marty” Whelan, senior vice president of [.
Government Contracts
AUGUST 29, 2024
The U.S. Government Accountability Office is supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs' decision to cancel a solicitation that lacked proper instructions to bidders, thereby denying a protest from a Maryland business that had its contract canceled.
WashngtonExec
AUGUST 29, 2024
In this episode of WashingtonExec’s HR video series “Talent at the Core,” HR executives from industry address the evolving landscape of leadership needs for organizations and what employers are doing to meet their business needs. Panelists discuss new ideas or solutions to meet leadership development needs, recent trends impacting teams’ abilities to navigate the changing [.
Government Contracts
AUGUST 29, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau levied a $2.25 million fine against NewDay Financial LLC on Thursday for allegedly deceiving active-duty service members and veterans seeking cash-out refinance loans on their home mortgages.
The Coalition for Government Procurement
AUGUST 29, 2024
Don’t Miss the Inaugural Cyberside Chat on September 12 The Coalition is excited to host its first-ever hybrid Cybersecurity Symposium: The Cyberside Chat on September 12 in Washington, DC! As cybersecurity threats continue to grow in sophistication, so do the Federal government’s regulations and strategies designed to combat them. The Cyberside Chat will provide attendees with practical solutions to meet these evolving cybersecurity demands.
Government Contracts
AUGUST 29, 2024
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP has asked the D.C. Circuit to reconsider its ruling in a dispute over the firm's authority to represent a port operator in a long-running legal battle with the Republic of Djibouti.
USFCR
AUGUST 29, 2024
“The first wealth is health.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Maintaining a healthy and balanced diet helps prevent many chronic non-communicable diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. 1 Ensuring our communities are educated on the importance of incorporating healthy food into their diet is essential.
Government Contracts
AUGUST 29, 2024
The U.S. General Services Administration must explain how it identified the lowest-priced bid for a 15-year contract for office space in Ohio, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims ordered, after finding issues with the agency's calculations.
USFCR
AUGUST 29, 2024
As we observe National Suicide Prevention Month this September, we remember the lives lost to suicide and acknowledge the millions affected by suicidal thoughts. This month serves as a crucial reminder of the ongoing battle against suicide and the importance of mental health awareness.
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