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Navigating Government’s Shifting Cloud Compliance Landscape

FedTech Magazine

Tech companies such as Intel reshaped themselves around essentialist Greg McKeowns argument that if you do not prioritize your life, someone else will. With the Department of Government Efficiency focused increasingly on quantifiable savings, it stands to reason that agencies that have rationalized efficiency plans ready when DOGE shows up will be better positioned to set their own priorities.

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Bring the Power of AI to Cybersecurity

FedInsider

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 2:00PM EDT | 60 Minutes | 1 CPE Cybersecurity has evolved from an afterthought to a fundamental component of modern IT systems. The rise of workflow automation and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) applications have significantly enhanced the power, reach, and effectiveness of cybersecurity measures particularly in breach detection and incident response speed.

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Capital Edge’s Tip Line #4: 4-8-2025

Capital Edge Consulting

Capital Edge Tip Line April 8, 2025 Navigating Government Contracting Updates with Chad Braley Edition 4 Federal contracting is experiencing a seismic shift with the rewrite of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) , agency restructures, and widespread layoffs that could disrupt programs and timelines. In this weeks Capital Edge Tip Line, CEO Chad Braley delivers a fast-paced breakdown of the latest developments, from the 40th anniversary of the FAR to looming compliance and audit implicati

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Viasat to Integrate Telesat LEO Capacity Into Multi-Orbit Network

ExecutiveBiz

Viasat has signed an agreement with Telesat to integrate the latters Lightspeed low Earth orbit Ka-band capacity into its multi-orbit network, ensuring the delivery of new connectivity standard to mobility and defense customers. The incorporation of Telesat Lightspeed into ultra-high throughput satellites will provide clients with fast and robust connectivity services, Viasat said Monday.

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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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ARES Books $226M NASA Contract for Safety & Mission Assurance Services

GovCon Wire

ARES Technical Services has been awarded a $226 million contract by NASA to provide safety and mission assurance services at the agency’s facilities in Maryland and Virginia.

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Air Force Readies TPY-4 Radar Test Following Handover by Lockheed

ExecutiveBiz

Government testing will begin on the first TPY-4 radar that Lockheed Martin has delivered under the U.S. Air Force program called 3DELRR, short for Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar.

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Parsons Books Navy Contract to Advance Biodefense Research Efforts

ExecutiveBiz

Parsons Corporation has received a $24 million contract from the Naval Medical Research Command to support its mission of defending against biological and chemical warfare threats.

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JF Taylor Acquires Defense Tech Firm Bugeye

GovCon Wire

JF Taylor has acquired Bugeye Technologies to enhance its capability to provide a comprehensive suite of training and mission support systems for the Department of Defense and its international partners.

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LeoLabs Unveils Next-Gen Expeditionary Radar ‘Scout’

ExecutiveBiz

LeoLabs has launched Scout, its next-generation expeditionary radar designed for rapid deployment to support space domain awareness, or SDA, missions amid a continuously evolving space environment. “Scout is a game changer for advanced SDA.

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Guidehouse Lands $250M Army Contract for Financial Support Services

GovCon Wire

Guidehouse has secured a $250 million hybrid contract from the U.S. Army for financial support services. Contract Details The Department of Defense said Monday Guidehouse landed the combined firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials contract through an internet-based solicitation process that attracted two bids. Work locations and funding for the project will be specified upon each order.

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Supreme Court Blocks Use of the Administrative Procedure Act to Halt Grant Terminations

Holland & Knight: Government Contracts

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that federal grantees can't challenge a grant termination in federal district court pursuant to Administrative Procedure Act (APA).

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Learn From CIO Jane Rathbun How Navy Is Spending Its $12B IT Budget

GovCon Wire

Potomac Officers Club is honored to announce Jane Rathbun, chief information officer of the Department of the Navy, as a distinguished keynote speaker for the highly anticipated 2025 Digital Transformation Summit.

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Fla. Judge Orders Depos In Ex-Rep's Venezuela Lobbying Suit

Government Contracts

A Florida state court judge Tuesday ordered parties to depose each other in a lawsuit brought by a former representative accused of unlawfully lobbying on behalf of Venezuela, denying a request to quash a deposition of a prior business associate who's believed to be helping the federal government.

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Stephen Rusinko Appointed VP of Operations at Draper

GovCon Wire

Stephen Rusinko has been appointed vice president of operations at Draper. The engineering innovation company said Monday Rusinko’s appointment to the newly created role aligns with its efforts to enhance production strategy to meet customer demand. The new VP of operations will be responsible for boosting Draper’s manufacturing capabilities as part of the company’s growth initiative.

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OIG Finds $1.8M Of Potential 'Overbillings" In VA Contract

Government Contracts

The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General said Tuesday that a transportation services contractor may have overbilled the department by about $1.8 million over two years and recommended that VA contracting officials consider whether they could or should try to recover any money.

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Leidos Launches Sea Dart UUV for Navy and Commercial Use

ExecutiveBiz

Leidos has introduced Sea Dart, a high-performance and adaptable unmanned undersea vehicle designed to support a wide range of missions for both the U.S. Navy and commercial clients.

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Construction Co. Says Iraq In Contempt In $120M Award Suit

Government Contracts

A Cypriot construction company has urged a D.C. district court to fine the Iraqi government $15,000 per day on claims that it isn't complying with a discovery order over a $120 million arbitral award against the country in a port project dispute.

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Trellix Names Nanhi Singh President, Customer Chief as Part of Executive Team Shakeup

GovCon Wire

Trellix has made major changes to its executive team as part of the company’s efforts to enhance customer experience and grow its presence in the public sector.

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Private Owner Subject To Prevailing Wage, Pa. Justices Told

Government Contracts

Counsel for the Pennsylvania Bureau of Labor Law Compliance told the state Supreme Court on Tuesday that contractors who constructed a state police barracks were entitled to pay in line with public works projects, arguing that private financing and ownership of the building doesn't negate the prevailing wage.

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Whistleblower Receives $850,000 for Alleging Defense Contractor’s Cybersecurity Shortcomings

Whistleblower Network News

On March 26, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a qui tam False Claims Act (FCA) settlement of $4.6 million between defense contractor MORSECORP Inc. (MORSE) and the United States. In the settlement, MORSE, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, resolved whistleblower allegations that they failed to comply with cybersecurity contracts with the Army and Air Force.

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Split 4th Circ. Lifts Block On DOGE's Access To Gov't Data

Government Contracts

A split Fourth Circuit panel paused Monday a ruling blocking the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing sensitive information on millions of Americans held by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Personnel Management, while a dissenting judge disagreed "with all the energy an old judge can muster.

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Commerce blockchain bill sails through House committee

FedScoop

A bipartisan bill placing the Commerce Department at the center of the countrys embrace of blockchain technology advanced out of a key House panel Tuesday, putting it on deck for consideration before the full chamber. The Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025 from Florida Reps. Kat Cammack and Darren Soto directs the Commerce secretary to advise the president on the deployment and use of blockchain and other distributed ledger technology, as well as applications built on blockchain or other

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9th Circ. Wary Of Judge Becoming 'King' Of Veteran Housing

Government Contracts

The Ninth Circuit appeared skeptical Tuesday of a California federal court's decision to establish control over a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs facility due to inadequate homelessness measures, with one panel member expressing concern the district judge gave himself the overbroad powers of a "king.

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How AI Can Help Agencies Deliver Better Constituent Experiences

GovLoop

Whenever a constituent interacts with an agency, whether requesting information or accessing services, the quality of that engagement often comes down to data. Does the employee or system have access to the data needed to provide a helpful response? That is why artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI have the potential to transform government services.

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How To Accelerate Your Post-Attorney Career Transition

Government Contracts

Professionals seeking to transition to nonattorney careers may encounter skepticism as nontraditional candidates, but there are opportunities for thought leadership and to leverage speaking and writing to accelerate a post-attorney career transition, say Janet Falk at Falk Communications and Evgeny Efremkin at Toronto Metropolitan University.

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T-Rex Solutions, Ábaco Strategy Form SBA Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture

WashngtonExec

Seth Moore, T-Rex T-Rex Solutions and baco Strategy have formed a joint venture and entered a Mentor-Protg Agreement under the Small Business Administration’s Mentor-Protg Program. The new venture, AbacoRex LLC, is an 8(a), economically disadvantaged woman-owned and HUBZone-certified small business. It brings together both companies’ experience and capabilities to help federal agencies tackle complex challenges and drive modernization.

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To Seat Comfortably—Choose Wisely: The Evolving Seat Selection Factors

Kluwer Arbitration

Factors relevant to the selection of the seator placeof international arbitration are generally well-known. Indeed, even clients, long oblivious to the perils of choosing the seat unwisely, are increasingly wary of the importance of giving at least some consideration to what is rightly considered as the single most important choice in arbitration. Yet, as the dispute resolution landscape continues to evolve, so do the factors informing the selection of the seat, and their role in ensuring that a

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CACI Awarded $66M Task Order to Provide Expertise to NSWC

WashngtonExec

John Mengucci, CACI CACI International has been awarded a 5-year task order worth up to $66 million to continue supporting the U.S. Navys Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division. CACI President and CEO John Mengucci said it’s essential to understand the Navys unique challenges and critical missions and to support sailors and civilians in meeting todays urgent demands. “Our team, powered by technology and data-driven insights, ensures the Navy can ad

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Rescale Raises Additional Funds to Support Development of AI-Powered Digital Engineering Platform

ExecutiveBiz

Rescale, the developer of a digital engineering platform that features high performance compute, data and artificial intelligence capabilities, raised $115 million during a Series D investment round that saw participation from multiple organizations, including NVIDIA and Applied Ventures.

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Parsons Wins $24M Naval Medical Research Command Biodefense Contract

WashngtonExec

Jon Moretta, Parsons Parsons Corp. won a $24 million contract to support the Naval Medical Research Commands efforts to counter biological and chemical warfare. The deal includes a 1-year base period and four one-year options. Parsons will continue supporting NMRCs Biological Defense Research Directorate by advancing research to quickly detect infectious diseases relevant to the Defense Department and strengthen global disease surveillance for early threat detection and response.

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Bob Groschadl Appointed VP of Engineering at EMCORE

ExecutiveBiz

Bob Groschadl, a seasoned engineering leader with vast experience in design and project management, shared on LinkedIn Sunday that he has been appointed vice president of engineering at EMCORE. The new VP will be responsible for EMCOREs engineering function, including all aspects of engineering operations.

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Top Resources for Gov Contracts for Small Business Success

Select GCR

Are you a small business owner eager to secure gov contracts for small business? This article will show you how to determine your eligibility, discover contract opportunities, and use essential small business programs to gain a competitive edge in the federal marketplace. Key Takeaways Understanding eligibility criteria set by the SBA, including size standards based on average annual receipts and employee count, is essential for small businesses seeking federal contracts.

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Top Space Execs to Watch in 2025: Special Aerospace Services’ Warren Kohm

WashngtonExec

Warren Kohm, Special Aerospace Services Warren Kohm CEO, Special Aerospace Services The SAS Space Platform integrated four companies all purchased in the past 12 months, creating a powerful company that delivers cutting-edge engineering services to the government and commercial industry. Those services include mission critical secure communications, hypersonic system and multiuse manufacturing and prototyping capabilities.

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Invisible Technologies Now Part of Tradewinds Marketplace

ExecutiveBiz

Artificial intelligence company Invisible Technologies has earned Awardable status on the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Offices Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, a key channel for accelerating AI deployment across the Department of Defense.

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Rancher Government Solutions Names Ryan Lewis CEO

WashngtonExec

Ryan Lewis, Rancher Government Solutions Rancher Government Solutions has named industry veteran Ryan Lewis as its new chief executive. The company said Lewis brings deep experience in artificial intelligence, national security and tech innovation. Before RGS, he was a partner at SRI Ventures, where he led investments and supported early-stage enterprise IT and AI companies, focusing on dual-use technologies for government and commercial markets. “Ryan is exactly the leader we need at this

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James Yates Named Chief Growth & Strategy Officer at LightRidge Solutions

ExecutiveBiz

LightRidge Solutions has appointed James Yates as chief growth and strategy officer, bringing over three decades of experience in the space and airborne sector. Yates announced his new role on LinkedIn, where he said his responsibilities include providing guidance and leadership for the companys business development functions.