Federal News Network

APRIL 30, 2024

Non-compete clauses have been an important tool for companies to protect intellectual property and ensure they get treated fairly when employees leave. Now the Federal Trade Commission has voted to ban non-compete agreements. Presuming it holds up in court, and that’s a big if, what could it mean for federal contractors? For some insight, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin spoke with the President and CEO of the Professional Services Council, David Berteau.

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SmallGovCon

APRIL 30, 2024

In 2010, Congress passed the “ Plain Writing Act, ” which essentially requires that federal agency communications to the public must be in language that “the public can understand and use” and is “clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience.” In other words, the idea was that agencies should stop using so much jargon and legalese.

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WashngtonExec

APRIL 30, 2024

The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Ram Ravi, chief growth officer and partner at FedTec, and finalist in the Chief Growth Officer Private Company (annual revenue greater than $20 million and less [.

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Select GCR

APRIL 30, 2024

As a woman entrepreneur navigating a male-dominated industry, the journey to success can be filled with unique challenges. From breaking through gender biases to accessing crucial resources and opportunities, woman owned small business (WOSBs) often face uphill battles. However, WOSB certification can serve as a powerful tool in overcoming these obstacles and propelling your own woman owned small business forward.

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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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WashngtonExec

APRIL 30, 2024

The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Shane Breland, chief information officer at Core4ce, and finalist in the Chief Information Officer Public & Private category. Here, he shares key achievements, focus areas going [.

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Government Contracts

APRIL 30, 2024

An Illinois business owner was convicted on Monday of eight counts of wire fraud for paying kickbacks to a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs clerk in exchange for what prosecutors called "bogus" monthly rental fees.

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Government Contracts

APRIL 30, 2024

The Texas attorney general told a federal judge not to let Pfizer Inc. out of its suit accusing the pharmaceutical company of misleading the public about its COVID-19 vaccine, arguing the suit was properly pled under state law in a brief filed Monday.

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USFCR

APRIL 30, 2024

Tree and Landscaping Services: Growing Federal Opportunities As the federal government intensifies its focus on green initiatives, the role of trees and landscaping in enhancing environmental health and public wellness has become increasingly vital. This commitment to sustainable development opens a dynamic avenue for tree and landscaping businesses to contribute their expertise to important federal projects, fostering community green spaces and enhancing environmental sustainability.

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GovCon Wire

APRIL 30, 2024

In 2022, LMI underwent a significant organizational shift as it entered the for-profit arena after six decades as a federally funded research and development center.

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Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 30, 2024

On April 23, Siri Nelson , Executive Director of National Whistleblower Center (NWC) was joined by Forbes Top 200 Attorney and whistleblower law expert Stephen M. Kohn of Kohn, Kohn, & Colapinto (KKC) for a webinar discussing the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) forthcoming whistleblower award program. The webinar was held in response to Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco’s recent keynote address, where she announced a “90-day sprint to develop and implement” a DOJ-run whistleblower rewards

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AWS Public Sector

APRIL 30, 2024

Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1836, Emory has nine academic divisions and is known for its scholarly engagement across the humanities, social and natural sciences, medical disciplines, and high scientific performance and citation impact. In 2022, Emory launched the AI.Humanity initiative to explore the societal impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) and influence its future development to serve humanity.

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ExecutiveBiz

APRIL 30, 2024

Collaboration software developer Mattermost has partnered with Parabol to drive the integration of artificial intelligence capabilities to support agile workflows across Microsoft Azure AI and Atlassian tools.

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FedScoop

APRIL 30, 2024

Many federal agencies were up against the clock this weekend to complete requirements outlined in the October artificial intelligence executive order, ahead of a Monday announcement from the White House that all 180-day actions in the order had been completed. The order’s requirements span the tech talent surge to guidance for various types of AI. Announcements from this deadline include guidance on generative AI tools for hiring , a safety and security board focused on AI and a new generative A

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ExecutiveBiz

APRIL 30, 2024

Artificial intelligence has been a major focus for David Everard throughout his 40-year career in the federal information technology sector.

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GovCon Wire

APRIL 30, 2024

Boeing (NYSE: BA) has secured a potential $178 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to build and deliver seven MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters and provide training and sustainment support services for the military branch.

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ExecutiveBiz

APRIL 30, 2024

Don Parente, vice president of sales and solution architecture for the federal sector at MetTel, said a software-defined wide area network could serve as a revolutionary architecture that could enable federal agencies to deliver secure network connectivity to multiple sites.

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Public Procurement Intl

APRIL 30, 2024

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FedTech Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

Agencies have made significant and enduring shifts in how they use technology to enable remote and hybrid work. Videoconferencing and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and upgraded microphones and monitors in conference rooms have all become standard. A recent Government Accountability Office report highlights both the continuing benefits of telework and the challenges that agencies face, plus best practices that they should follow as they continue to adapt how they operate.

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ExecutiveBiz

APRIL 30, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced its intent to issue a task order to Microsoft under the first pool of the STRATUS program for cloud service provider core services.

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WashngtonExec

APRIL 30, 2024

The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Trey Theimer, chief growth officer at DMI, and finalist in the Chief Growth Officer Public & Private (annual revenue greater than $100 million and less than [.

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ExecutiveBiz

APRIL 30, 2024

QinetiQ‘s U.S. subsidiary will help the U.S. Army’s C5ISR Center develop, demonstrate and field advanced threat detection technologies under a $41 million contract.

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WashngtonExec

APRIL 30, 2024

As artificial intelligence continues to shape the landscape of federal operations, government contractors are actively supporting agency initiatives. “We applaud the administration for moving quickly and expansively in their efforts to catalyze and guide federal use of AI,” Tom Oliver, GDIT’s vice president of digital consulting and solutions said of President Biden’s executive order on [.

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ExecutiveBiz

APRIL 30, 2024

American Systems, a provider of information engineering services to federal customers, has announced that programs under its operations/support and strategic solutions have been appraised at Capability Maturity Model Integration Maturity Level 3, or the “defined” level, for development and services by API Process Improvements.

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GovCon Wire

APRIL 30, 2024

The Department of the Air Force has released a draft solicitation for a potential $750 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide professional services to U.S. Central Command Headquarters.

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ExecutiveBiz

APRIL 30, 2024

V2X will provide the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Pacific with operation and maintenance support under a potential $88 million contract from the U.S. Navy. The company received an initial $15.

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GovCon Wire

APRIL 30, 2024

The Department of Defense’s deadline for full zero trust implementation is 2027, and to accomplish this goal, the organization plans to infuse automation into the process of reviewing zero trust plans from its agencies. There are currently 39 zero trust plans in the works, and updates are due each October.

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ExecutiveBiz

APRIL 30, 2024

LMI is entering a new era of growth. According to CEO Doug Wagoner, LMI is refining its strategy, redefining its lines of business and focusing on expanding its core capabilities organically and through M&A in 2024.

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FedScoop

APRIL 30, 2024

David Hoon is the Chief Technology Officer at Norseman Defense Technologies. In the ever-expanding realm of data management, federal agencies face a pressing need to rethink their approach to effectively processing, analyzing and leveraging vast amounts of data. As enterprises generate growing volumes of data at the edge of their networks, they face an increasing disconnect: As much as 80% of the data lives at the edge of their enterprise.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 30, 2024

On April 22, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a Final Rule significantly revising the Uniform Guidance for grants, cooperative agreements, and other federal financial assistance. The Final Rule (titled “OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance”), and OMB’s accompanying memorandum to agencies and reference guide , state that the revisions aim to streamline and clarify the grant rules and improve management, transparency, and oversight of federal financial assistan

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FedScoop

APRIL 30, 2024

A visit with the Miami Police Department by a group of advisers to the president on artificial intelligence may ultimately inform how federal law enforcement agencies are required to report their use of facial recognition and other AI tools of that kind. During a trip to South Florida earlier this year, Law Enforcement Subcommittee members on the National AI Advisory Committee asked MPD leaders how many times they used facial recognition software in a given year.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 30, 2024

FAR Part 40, Cyber Reporting, Bid Protest This week’s episode covers a final rule updating the FAR to add Part 40 on information security and supply chain security, a notice of proposed rulemaking detailing how companies will have to comply with the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022, and a bid protest decision involving inadvertent disclosure of source selection information, and is hosted by Peter Eyre and Yuan Zhou.

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Government Contracts

APRIL 30, 2024

An Austin, Texas, appeals panel on Tuesday kept alive a court reporter's attempt to pursue an administrative complaint against an artificial intelligence-powered "digital reporting firm," rejecting a state agency's argument that jurisdictional issues block the court reporter from seeking a writ of mandamus compelling the agency to consider her claims.

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WashngtonExec

APRIL 30, 2024

Godspeed Capital Management-backed Special Aerospace Services is acquiring Willbrook Solutions, Inc., marking the first addition to the recently launched space engineering, defense and communications technology solutions platform. This expands SAS’ capabilities in the missile defense industry. “We are thrilled to be partnering with the talented and experienced team at Willbrook and look forward to leveraging [.

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Government Contracts

APRIL 30, 2024

An Alaska construction company protested the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' decision to boot it off a $41.2 million military construction project for delays, telling the U.S. Court of Federal Claims that the Corps caused the delays.

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WashngtonExec

APRIL 30, 2024

Kirk McClain Chief Security Officer, Accenture Federal Services Since joining Accenture Federal Services mid-2022, Kirk McClain has been working across the company to enhance the value and return his team provides to the company. This focus on value and impact does not compromise Accenture Federal Services’ core responsibilities for such things like compliance, risk management, [.

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Government Contracts

APRIL 30, 2024

The state of Washington pushed back against GEO Group's effort to scrap its law allowing surprise inspections and raising hygiene standards at immigration detention facilities, saying the private prison operator is already partly shielded from enforcement of the law while a Washington federal court considers its constitutional challenge.

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