Mon.Dec 23, 2024

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State Department’s disinformation office to close after funding nixed in NDAA

FedScoop

The Global Engagement Center, which tracks and exposes foreign disinformation narratives in foreign countries, will see its authority to operate expire Dec. 24.

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Lockheed Lands $11.8B Navy Contract Modification for Lot 18 F-35 Production

GovCon Wire

The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a potential $11.76 billion contract modification to produce and deliver 145 units of Lot 18 F-35 full-rate production aircraft to the U.S. armed forces and allies.

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After a career in procurement, she’s selling to the government

Federal News Network

A long-time federal career procurement executive has a new job. She’s the CEO of a contractor. But not just any contractor but a non-profit with a purpose. Soraya Correa was chief procurement officer at the Homeland Security Department, among other things, and retired as a member of the Senior Executive Service. This year she became president and CEO of the National Industries for the Blind.

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Raytheon Secures $191M MDA Contract for Missile Defense Modelling, Simulation Support

ExecutiveBiz

Raytheon, an RTX business unit, will provide modeling and simulation, or M&S, services to the U.S. Army and Navys missile defense systems for exercises and training under a potential $191.1 million contract from the Missile Defense Agency.

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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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The New Modernization Mindset: Focus on Innovation

GovLoop

Technological change happens faster today than in the past, and innovations can bring about great things. Its no wonder, then, that government agencies are eager to acquire, develop and use new tech as soon as possible. But its not always easy for them to get their hands on emerging technologies. To change that, many agency modernization initiatives are putting a new emphasis on innovation.

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Verizon Frontline Boosts NORAD Tracks Santa Initiative

ExecutiveBiz

Verizon Frontline and the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, have collaborated once more to track Santa Claus yearly journey. The company said it will ensure the NORAD Track Santa initiative will have reliable connectivity so people, especially children, can see where Santa is on Dec. 24.

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Noblis Books $709M FAA ATEPS II Contract for National Airspace System Modernization

ExecutiveBiz

The Federal Aviation Administration has selected Noblis as the prime contractor for the unrestricted track of the potential 10-year, $709 million Air Traffic Engineering and Program Support, or ATEPS, II contract.

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NASA Awards $4.8B in Contracts for Near Space Network Services

GovCon Wire

NASA has awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts with a potential cumulative value of $4.82 billion to four companies to provide support services for the Near Space Network. The agency said Friday the contractors will aid in the expansion of the Near Space Networks commercial direct-to-Earth capabilities, which enable spacecraft to directly send data to ground stations on Earth.

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Northrop Demos Navy’s Solid Rocket Motor

ExecutiveBiz

Northrop Grumman has completed static fire tests of a new 21-inch second-stage solid rocket motor for the U.S. Navy in support of the service branch’s aim of rapidly deploying a low-risk SRM to achieve extended-range hypersonic capabilities.

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Lessons From State and Local Experts

GovLoop

Three state and local experts share lessons theyll carry forward into 2025. Collaboration Leads to More Knowledge State and local agencies rely heavily on federal Census Bureau data to gain insights into their communities. But those insights, in fact, emerge from a collaborative process, said Mallory Bateman, Director of Demographic Research at the Kem C.

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CBP Offers Info on FY 2025 Microsoft Product License Renewal Requirement

GovCon Wire

The Customs and Border Protection plans to award a contract by the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 to meet its fiscal year 2025 requirement to provide CBP personnel continued access to Microsoft applications through the Department of Homeland Security’s Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement, or ELA, blanket purchase agreement.

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It’s Time to Think About Modernization in New Ways

GovLoop

Maybe its time to think in new ways about legacy systems. Typically, the legacy label is applied to systems based on outdated technology or architecture and so needs to be replaced as a matter of course. But maybe theres an element of legacy thinking in that mindset. Ann Dunkin, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, thinks so. Dunkin, who has served in IT leadership positions in both the public and private sectors for more than two decades, argues that not every legacy system nee

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An Agency’s Guide to Selecting a Next-Generation Firewall

FedTech Magazine

Agencies have decisions to make when it comes to next-generation firewalls due to budgetary and mission constraints. Nevertheless, NGFWs are a necessity for network security in the current cyberthreat environment. The NGFW landscape offers a range of technical capabilities, and this guide is intended to help agencies make sense of it. Why Modern Networks Demand Next-Generation Firewalls An NGFW analyzes network traffic and blocks potential incursions.

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DOL Wants Full 9th Circ. Review Of Contractor Wage Ruling

Government Contracts

A split Ninth Circuit panel decision that blocked President Joe Biden from raising federal contractors' minimum wage to $15 an hour shrinks the president's power, the U.S. Department of Labor said, urging the full appellate court to step in.

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DOJ Joins Qui Tam Lawsuit Against CVS for Violating Controlled Substances Act and False Claims Act Amid Opioid Crisis

Whistleblower Network News

On December 18, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it is filing a lawsuit against CVS Pharmacy Inc. and its various subsidiaries for knowingly dispensing controlled substances in violation of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the False Clai m s Act (FCA). CVS is currently the largest pharmacy chain in the United States, with more than 9,000 locations nationwide.

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WATCH: The Roles, Challenges & Collaboration of the Chief Security Officer with Kirk McClain, Rich McComb

WashngtonExec

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 Kirk McClain, chief security officer of Accenture Federal Services, and Rich McComb, CSO of the Department of Homeland Security, [.

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To Vary or Not To Vary: The Future of Modification of Arbitral Awards in India

Kluwer Arbitration

In October 2024, the Indian Department of Legal Affairs unveiled the highly anticipated Indian Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (Bill), inviting comments and feedback on the proposed amendments. While the Bill addresses important aspects, including the formal recognition of emergency arbitration and a clarification of the longstanding ambiguity around the “venue” of an arbitration, it is conspicuously silent on the issue of the power of the Indian courts to modify

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WATCH: Securing Air & Space: The Operational Imperatives with Tim Grayson, Marty Whelan

WashngtonExec

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 [.

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Tech Leaders on Advancing Rapid Decision-Making, Strengthening Cyber Resilience

ExecutiveBiz

Corey Hulen, chief technology officer at Mattermost, highlighted the importance of artificial intelligence-driven tools and automation in accelerating response times to critical incidents during a panel discussion organized by The National CIO Review and moderated by Mattermost Chief Marketing Officer Leigh Dow, the publication reported Tuesday. Time to respond is everything.

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WATCH: State of Digital Modernization in Health IT with Tonia Bleecher, Kathryn Wetherby

WashngtonExec

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 sits down with Tonia Bleecher, senior vice president and division leader at ICF, and Kathryn Wetherby, deputy director of the Marketplace IT [.

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GDIT Awarded $5.6B USAF Contract for Mission Partner Environment Support

ExecutiveBiz

General Dynamics information technology business has secured a potential 10-year, $5.6 billion contract from the U.S. Air Force Mission Partner Capabilities Office to modernize and operate a secure environment for real-time communication, collaboration and information sharing among the military and its partners.

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WATCH: AI’s Role at DHS with Gary Barber, Matthew Ferraro

WashngtonExec

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 sits down with Matthew Ferraro, senior counselor for cybersecurity and emerging technology to the secretary of homeland security and the executive director [.

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Things are changing at AbilityOne contractors

Federal News Network

At 50 years in business, SourceAmerica looks a lot different than when it was founded. It’s one of the largest contractors under the AbilityOne program, and it offers a lot more than its very first product a creeper to let mechanics slide under cars. As part of a series on the AbilityOne program, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin welcome the president and CEO of SourceAmerica, Richard Belden.

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WATCH: Relationship, Workforce Development in Contracts & Acquisition with Alice Trevino, Jai Spivey

WashngtonExec

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 sits down with Jai Spivey, senior vice president of federal contracts at Parsons Corp., and Maj. Gen. Alice Trevino, deputy assistant secretary [.

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Trump taps Michael Kratsios, Lynne Parker for tech and science roles

FedScoop

President-elect Donald Trump announced several new officials to lead his technology and science policy efforts, including a couple of familiar faces from his first administration. Michael Kratsios was named as Trumps choice for the new director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and assistant to the president for science and technology.