Inside Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals has issued its annual report for FY 2023, shedding light on how often contractor appeals reach a successful result, and what agencies are most frequently involved in contract litigation. The report shows that the Board disposed of 132 contractor appeals on the merits, and in 67% of these dispositions the Board found that the appeal had merit in whole or in part.

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As public health resources shift away from the pandemic response, jurisdictions now seek ways to modernize their public health infrastructure to avoid previous challenges such as data fragmentation, incompleteness of health data, and lack of interoperability. Agencies, community leaders, and health professionals look to lessons learned and best practices from the COVID-19 pandemic as a starting point.

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Public Procurement Intl

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Gian Luigi Albano Gian Luigi Albano of Italy’s centralized purchasing agency, CONSIP, joined Keith McCook (a senior procurement attorney in South Carolina government) and GW Law’s Christopher Yukins on November 10, 2023 to discuss the law-and-economics of framework agreements (which in the U.S. system are known as “indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity” contracts).

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The State Department has approved a potential $2.53 billion foreign military sale of M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks and related equipment to the government of Romania.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

A new General Dynamics Information Technology study has found that federal agencies recognize the potential role of artificial intelligence in defensive cyber operations, particularly in cyberthreat detection. Register here to attend the Potomac Officers Club’s 5th Annual Artificial Intelligence Summit on March 21 and hear federal leaders and industry experts discuss the latest developments in the field.

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FedTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The explosive growth of Internet of Things devices has made development of edge infrastructure pivotal for real-time data analytics. As more data originates from various IoT devices and other sources that include industrial sensors — insights that enhance operations, customer experiences and safety measures — more can be processed. But as the edge gains prominence, it presents challenges due to the proliferation of point solutions, often spread across numerous endpoints, and the exponential grow

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The “exorbitant” amount of data being taken in by the U.S. Army is impacting the effectiveness of warfighters and commanders, and the service branch’s leaders say they actually need less of it. “Information overload is real. Data overload is real,” said Young Bang , principal deputy assistant secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology, during a panel discussion at the ExecutiveBiz Army Acquisition Priorities: Balancing Readiness and Modernization Forum on Wednesday.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Cyber is the “latest front in warfare” according to Michael Greenman, senior product marketing manager at Deltek. As the U.S.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Mike Boorstein , formerly general manager at Amazon 's Robotic Sortable Fulfillment Center, has joined BWX Technologies as general manager of the Nuclear Operations Group-Euclid manufacturing facility. He will manage daily operations, including a workforce of over 350 and the production of electro-mechanical components for naval nuclear reactors used in submarines and aircraft carriers, BWXT said Thursday.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The U.S. space and defense business arm of Airbus has unveiled a new business line focused on helping the Department of Defense meet its demand for uncrewed aircraft systems to detect and counter threats. Brian Zarchin, a retired U.S. Army aviator, will oversee Airbus U.S.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The U.S. Cyber Command awarded Parsons a potential five-year, $91 million contract to support the J9 PEO Cyber and Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture Integration Office. The company a nnounced Thursday that it was chosen to provide services ranging from analysis to integration, development and implementation of the Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

ASRC Federal and SupplyCore have secured indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts worth $185 million combined from the Defense Logistics Agency to perform maintenance, repair and operations support at U.S. military facilities. Both contracts cover the provision of MRO supplies to the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and the Coast Guard, the Department of Defense said Thursday.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Aeyon has received a prime contract to help the U.S. Marine Corps improve financial reporting and achieve audit readiness through the adoption of intelligent automation and data analytics tools. The company said Friday it will assist the Execution Analysis Branch of the Budget Execution Division within the USMC Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources in addressing audit issues through data quality improvement efforts.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Astra (Nasdaq: ASTR) Founders Chris Kemp and Adam London have presented a proposal to the board of directors to take the space company private, offering to buy all the outstanding stock at $1.50 per share, CNBC reported Thursday.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Robert W. Baird & Co. — the Milwaukee, Wisconsin-headquartered wealth management organization — is bringing a prestigious roster of government services company representatives and federal officials to the Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner on Nov. 15. Wash100 Award winners Mile Corrigan of Noblis, Stephanie Mango of CGI Federal, Todd Probert of CACI and Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Stacey Dixon will all be giving presentations.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG) has agreed to acquire the electron device business of Communications & Power Industries, a portfolio company of TJC, in a cash transaction worth approximately $1.39 billion. The CPI subsidiary has 900 employees and manufactures proprietary electronic components and subsystems for various aerospace and defense platforms, TransDigm said Thursday.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The first test version of the U.S. Air Force's T-7A Red Hawk has arrived at Edwards Air Force Base in California where developmental flight testing for the Boeing -built advanced pilot training aircraft will begin. The aircraft, dubbed APT-2, traveled from Boeing's production facility in St. Louis, Missouri, and made stops at air bases in Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona to refuel, the defense contractor said Thursday.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Tim Dunne, chief operating officer of Sealing Technologies, has succeeded Edward Sealing as CEO of the Parsons (NYSE: PSN) subsidiary. In a LinkedIn post, Sealing announced the leadership change and his transition to the role of chief technology officer after serving for more than a decade as chief executive of the cybersecurity platforms provider.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

A common refrain among IT leaders is “people, process, technology.” In other words, change starts with the people who implement the processes that technology helps achieve. It’s a relationship that applies to all kinds of IT reform, including migrating to everything-as-a-service (XaaS) or other cloud services. Everyone in the agency needs to support the transformation.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Anne Guevara was elevated to the role of vice president of PM capabilities at BAE Systems‘ U.S. business arm, where she previously served as senior director of program excellence, according to a LinkedIn post published Thursday.

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USFCR

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In the dynamic federal contracting field, a capability statement is a critical asset for businesses seeking to navigate the procurement process effectively. With the General Services Administration (GSA) providing updated formatting guidelines in 2023, it's essential to ensure your capability statement meets these standards.

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This workshop will focus on teaming agreements and subcontracts which can be essential to winning and successfully performing federal government contracts. Greg Weber and I will explain how to develop, negotiate and administer agreements that are both compliant and effective for both small and large contractors. The presentations will cover both the key rules (such as flow-downs and ostensible subcontractor affiliation) and best practices for agreements that go beyond the bare minimum legal requ

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Bain Capital to Acquire Guidehouse for $5.3B; Jane Rathbun Named Department of the Navy CIO; GDIT Secures $2.5B Indian Health Service EHR Modernization IDIQ; USAF to Raise Worldwide Engineering & Construction Contract Ceiling to $4.

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FedTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program will evolve to keep pace with technology, according to an Oct. 27 release of draft FedRAMP guidance from the Office of Management and Budget. Agencies increasingly want to follow industry in implementing software-defined WAN (SD-WAN), which connects to the cloud more efficiently using software overlays, but it’s a nonstarter if a vendor isn’t FedRAMP authorized.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The digital division of Baltimore, Maryland-based Fearless Solutions has won a three-year, $35.3 million contract from the Department of Health and Human Services. Under the contract, Fearless Digital will support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Enterprise Data Exchange, a cloud-based data ingestion, validation and observation service.

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Redstone Government Consulting

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As we approach the end of the year, it is time to shift our focus on closing the fiscal year and preparing the upcoming fiscal year. Closing the fiscal year in Deltek Costpoint involves a series of steps to ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and a smooth transition into the new fiscal period. In this blog, we'll provide a guide on the steps for closing the fiscal year in Deltek Costpoint, focusing on both the General Ledger and Project aspects.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

SpaceX 's Dragon spacecraft launched on Nov. 9 atop a Falcon 9 rocket, carrying technology demonstrations and scientific experiments to the International Space Station. NASA reported Thursday that the rocket took off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking SpaceX's 29th commercial resupply mission for the space agency.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The Institute of Transnational Arbitration (ITA), in collaboration with the ITA Board of Reporters , is happy to inform you that the latest ITA Arbitration Report was published: a free email subscription service available at KluwerArbitration.com delivering timely reports on awards, cases, legislation and current developments from over 60 countries and 12 institutions.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Bryan Brew , former vice president at Sev1Tech , was named chief growth officer at Client First Technologies , which provides strategic consulting, technology and managed services to businesses, non-profit and government organizations. The executive was senior capture manager at Sev1Tech and then transitioned as strategic capture VP.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This week on Off the Shelf , David Black, partner at Holland & Knight , Ken Dodds, vice president and GovCon Industry Expert at Live Oak Bank , and Jon William, partner at PilieroMazza , provide an update on key small business policy, regulatory, and legal trends shaping the federal market. Topics include the impact and federal response to the Ultima decision, the GAO-Court of Federal Claims bid protest split on the evaluation of mentor-protégé past performance, SBA changes to the non-manufa

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Import and Trade Remedies

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Next to the CBAM implementing regulation adopted by the European Commission on 17 August 2023 regarding the reporting rules applicable during the transitional phase of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) (please find a previous alert by our team here ), the European Commission released a set of new CBAM documents in October. These are in chronological order: Application User Manual – CBAM Declarant Portal on 3 October 2023; New version of the CBAM Communication template for installati

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Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The past week in London has seen Barclays and Santander face the music in a group claim from investors involved in a failed film-financing scheme, AmTrust bring legal action against the insurer of failed law firm Pure Legal, and investment bank Greenhill begin legal action against shuttered law firm Ince Gordon Dadds. Here, Law360 looks at these and other new claims in the U.K.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Over two hundred registrants convened on the historic trading floor of the Toronto Stock Exchange on October 19 for the ICC Canada Conference to explore forces and technologies driving change in the practice of international dispute resolution. The conference kicked-off with Myriam Seers ’ (ICC Canada Chair, Agora) introduction to a video address from Claudia Salomon (President of the ICC Court of Arbitration) celebrating the ICC Court’s centenary anniversary.

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Tomorrow is Veterans Day and SmallGovCon would like to thank our veterans for their service. Here are some interesting historical facts about Veterans Day. It was on November 11, 1921, an unidentified American soldier killed in the war was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. The US Department of Veterans Affairs holds a ceremony each year in Arlington National cemetery, to honor and thank all who served in the US Armed Forces.

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