Art of Procurement
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
As someone who has never specialized in a patent-intensive space, I would have thought that patents were just about a. The post Proposed Patent Rule Changes and their Impact on Innovation w/ Wen Xie appeared first on Art of Procurement.
WashngtonExec
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
In the fiercely competitive world of government contracting, it’s not just the technology and services that make a difference; it’s the people behind them. These mission-driven companies serving federal defense and civilian sectors owe their success to dynamic leaders and their dedicated teams. To stay ahead, these organizations must offer a culture and opportunities that [.
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FedScoop
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
More than 30 of the most commonly used forms in Social Security Administration field offices will shift from physical to digital signatures, in a modernization move that the agency said is intended to ease customer burdens. Those forms collectively represent roughly 14 million signatures submitted yearly, making up 90% of the forms most regularly used by customers at local SSA offices.
Government Contracts
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Volunteering and nonprofit board service are complementary to, but distinct from, traditional pro bono work, and taking on these community leadership roles can produce dividends for lawyers, their firms and the nonprofit causes they support, says Katie Beacham at Kilpatrick.
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American City & Country
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
With local governments facing increasing pressure to modernize their revenue collection processes, the Autoagent 2024 Government Payment Processing survey presented to 2,500 government payment collections administrators and payment processing officials nationwide in July 2024 highlights the many significant challenges and inefficiencies plaguing current payment systems used by city and state governments.
FedInsider
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The transition to cloud computing by federal agencies has highlighted the importance of security, especially as sensitive federal assets are now in hybrid environments. This week on Feds At the Edge, leaders from federal and commercial sectors focus on improving security within the complex cloud environment. When code is written with the cloud in mind, applications can be moved easily, updates can be mastered, and systems architects can leverage many aspects of the cloud that are missed with an
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SmallGovCon
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The SBA recently dropped a large proposed rule that it grouped mainly under the HUBZone program, but actually touches on almost every SBA socioeconomic certification. So, it should come as no surprise that the SBA’s 8(a) Program is facing some potential changes based on this proposed rule. There are quite a few proposed updates to the 8(a) Program.
USFCR
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Alizé Soper joined US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR) nearly a year ago, bringing enthusiasm and a passion for helping clients succeed. A Florida native, Alizé enjoys spending time with her pets and building Legos in her free time.
Whistleblower Network News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
On September 5, the whistleblower law firm Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto (KKC) announced that former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement attorney Andrew Feller was joining the firm as Senior Special Counsel. According to KKC, Feller will “be a key advocate for whistleblowers under the Dodd-Frank Act” and “will focus on those who report violations of securities and commodities laws, as well as major regulatory violations in banking and capital markets to the SEC, CFTC and other whi
FedScoop
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The National Labor Relations Board is the latest beneficiary of the Technology Modernization Fund, receiving $23 million from the fund to modernize its case management system. The investment will help the NLRB replace its “outdated system” with a newer cloud-based solution, “dramatically improving the agency’s ability to protect workers’ rights and process labor disputes efficiently,” according to an announcement from the General Services Administration, which
USFCR
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The start of the federal fiscal year (October 1) brings a wave of opportunity for businesses ready to capitalize on Q1 spending trends. Government agencies have fresh budgets, and understanding how they allocate funds in the first quarter can set your business up for a strong year ahead. Let’s explore why Q1 matters and how your business can benefit from it.
GovCon Wire
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Maxar Technologies was awarded the Commercial GEOINT Access Portal contract from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency for the delivery of web-based commercial imagery and product offerings to users. NGA said the five-year, sole source contract valued at approximately $359 million is a follow-on to the Global-Enhanced GEOINT Delivery award. According to a SAM.gov notice, CGAP covers The post Maxar Lands $359M NGA Commercial GEOINT Access Portal Contract first appeared on GovCon Wire.
Whistleblower Network News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
On September 5, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that a broker-dealer and two affiliated investment advisers agreed to pay $240,000 to settle charges that they violated a whistleblower protection rule through the use of restrictive language in confidentiality agreements. The SEC alleged that the firms, Nationwide Planning Associates, Inc., NPA Asset Management, LLC and Blue Point Strategic Wealth Management, asked 11 retail clients to sign confidentiality agreements wh
ExecutiveBiz
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
MORI Associates, a provider of IT and engineering offerings, announced the appointment of Gabe Garrett as senior vice president of the space and defense sector. Shanaz Amirjafari, founder and CEO of MORI Associates, said in a press release Tuesday, “We are thrilled to welcome Gabe Garrett to the MORI Associates leadership team.
GovCon Wire
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Maximus (NYSE: MMS) has named technology executive Mike Raker as chief technology officer. In this capacity, he oversees Maximus’ technology and innovation organization, drives strategic tech initiatives and investments in research and development activities and aligns technical platforms to enterprise strategy and business needs, the company said Wednesday. “Mike and his team are laser focused The post Mike Raker Apppointed Maximus CTO first appeared on GovCon Wire.
ExecutiveBiz
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Global consulting company Guidehouse has named Patrick Spoletini as the first growth leader of its health segment. Spoletini brings to his new post over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry, including work on regulatory compliance and digital health transformation, Guidehouse said.
FedTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The government is getting better about monitoring the progress of agencies’ customer experience efforts to identify areas for improvement. At the forefront is the General Services Administration, which is developing an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled GOV CX Analyzer tool to understand how exactly users engage with federal websites, first reported by FedScoop.
ExecutiveBiz
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Viasat has introduced its global mobility, on-demand managed L-band service called Enhanced L-band Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance. Enhanced LAISR is designed to meet government organizations’ operational requirements for crewed and uncrewed airborne, maritime and land platforms, Viasat said Wednesday.
GovCon Wire
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
NexTech Solutions has acquired Nomad Solutions, an information technology company specializing in government data and communication services, in an effort to boost its capacity to support critical government infrastructure. In a LinkedIn post Tuesday, NTS said the acquisition will help ramp up its support for federal civilian executive agencies. It will also allow the technology services The post NexTech Solutions Eyes Expanded Government IT Offerings With Nomad Solutions Buy first appeared on G
ExecutiveBiz
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Carol Koenigsberg, a former senior intelligence executive at the CIA, has joined California-based artificial intelligence company Primer as an adviser. Primer said Wednesday she will help drive innovation initiatives as the company advances its AI tools for U.S. national security missions.
GovCon Wire
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The State Department has cleared the potential foreign military sale of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems to Croatia. The possible transaction is worth an estimated $390 million and has Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) as the principal contractor, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Friday It the purchase of the following: Eight M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket The post State Department OKs Croatia’s $390M FMS Request for HIMARS first appeared on GovCon Wire.
ExecutiveBiz
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Iridium Communications, a mobile satellite communications company, officially launched the Iridium Certus Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, or GMDSS, on Aug. 3. The company said Tuesday Iridium Certus GMDSS will work to integrate distress alert, safety voice, maritime safety information, long-range identification and tracking and ship security alert system features into a single terminal.
GovCon Wire
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Redwire (NYSE: RDW) has closed its purchase of spacecraft developer Hera Systems in a transaction that expands its portfolio of spacecraft to support national security space missions in geostationary orbit. In a statement published Tuesday, Redwire Chairman and CEO Peter Cannito said the acquisition marks a key milestone in the space infrastructure company’s growth strategy The post Redwire Finalizes Hera Systems Acquisition; Peter Cannito Quoted first appeared on GovCon Wire.
ExecutiveBiz
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
QinetiQ US has secured a contract from General Atomics‘ electromagnetic systems business to supply control hardware and software for the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System and the Advanced Arresting Gear of an upcoming U.S. Navy aircraft carrier.
GovCon Wire
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Kara Sprague, former executive vice president and chief product officer at F5, will succeed Marten Mickos as HackerOne CEO, effective Nov. 4. The San Farancisco-based security platform developer said Tuesday Sprague will be responsible for driving company growth and adoption of HackerOne’s offering in commercial and government markets. “As CEO, I plan to expand our The post Kara Sprague to Succeed Marten Mickos as HackerOne CEO first appeared on GovCon Wire.
ExecutiveBiz
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Precise Systems has acquired Tucson Embedded Systems, its third acquisition since its partnership with Bluestone Investment Partners began in January 2023.
GovCon Wire
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
RTX’s (NYSE: RTX) Pratt & Whitney subsidiary has received two contract modifications worth $517.1 million combined from the U.S. Navy to deliver spares for the production of the F135 propulsion system and provide continued technical engineering support for the F-35 Lightning II Propulsion System Block Four Flight Test Program. The Department of Defense said Wednesday The post Pratt & Whitney Awarded $517M in Navy Contract Modifications for F135, Propulsion System Block Four Flight Test P
ExecutiveBiz
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Shavonne Lewis, a director at Dark Wolf Solutions, has been tapped to oversee the company’s digital transformation practice area.
GovCon Wire
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) has finalized its acquisition of CAES from private equity firm Advent International and appointed industry executive Brad Westphal as president of the multinational conglomerate’s electromagnetic defensive solutions division. Expanding Defense Technology Capabilities Honeywell said Wednesday it expects the acquisition to expand its defense technology platforms across ground, sea, air and space domains, The post Honeywell Closes CAES Purchase, Names Brad Westphal as
Kluwer Arbitration
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Since 2019, a multilateral instrument on investor-State dispute settlement (“ISDS”) reform (“MIIR”) has been under discussion by UNCITRAL Working Group III (“WGIII”) as a potential mechanism for implementing a suite of reforms to ISDS. The MIIR is envisaged to serve as the framework by which States may apply various innovative features in their investment disputes.
GovCon Wire
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Department of Homeland Security has awarded AT&T (NYSE: T) a 10-year, $146 million contract for government emergency telecommunications service and wireless priority service. The award ensures that DHS components such as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and other government offices will always have access to mission-critical communications services, AT&T said Wednesday. “AT&T has The post AT&T Books $146M DHS Contract for Emergency Communications Ser
Government Contracts
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The U.S. Navy urged the Federal Circuit to uphold a lower court ruling finding it reasonably canceled a deal with a defense contractor to perform work at the naval air station in Jacksonville, Florida, over proper staffing, saying the company didn't follow the agreement's terms to provide a team of 20 professionals.
GovCon Wire
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Rising geopolitical tensions have raised the stakes of global competition, and the Intelligence Community is working to realign its priorities to meet the needs of an increasingly complex international environment. Join us at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Intel Summit on Sept. 19 to get an inside look at how the IC is pressing forward in The post How Intel Leaders Are Tackling Modern National Security Challenges first appeared on GovCon Wire.
Government Contracts
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
EDITING -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Inspector General released a report to the public on Thursday identifying weaknesses in the Bonneville Power Administration's management of its Fish and Wildlife Program contracts, including instances where "invoice reviews lacked supporting documentation to justify the costs incurred.
The Coalition for Government Procurement
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Announcing the 2024 Fall Training Conference: “ 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? “ The Coalition for Government Procurement is pleased to announce that registration is officially open for the 2024 Fall Training Conference on November 20-21 at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, VA! The theme of this year’s two-day conference will be “ 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next?
Government Contracts
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals has mostly rejected a contractor's $11.9 million appeal stemming from the seizure of its fuel and equipment by the Taliban following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, saying the U.S. Army didn't breach any contractual duty.
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