FedScoop

AUGUST 9, 2024

The White House and the Department of Veterans Affairs launched a governmentwide website and call center Friday to better protect veterans and their families from scams and fraud attempts. The new VSAFE.gov website offers veterans, service members and their loved ones a one-stop-shop for fraud support and reporting, including resources for prevention, response information and reporting assistance, according to a release.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 9, 2024

Increasing pressure from the industry about the lack of clarity of the SEWP VI solicitation has forced NASA to hit a pause on its governmentwide acquisition contract. Vendors are unhappy that the SEWP VI program office chose not to answer more than 4,500 questions submitted about the solicitation, and with bids due later this month, a letter-writing campaign spurred NASA’s decision. “There is a lot of ambiguity in this procurement in a number of areas.

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FedTech Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2024

It’s been more than two years since workers returned to their offices at the Washington, D.C., headquarters of the Environmental Protection Agency following the COVID-19 pandemic. But something’s different about office life now: The desk phones for the EPA’s roughly 20,000 employees sit largely unused. “The phones barely ring,” says Tiffany McNeill, director of the agency’s office of IT operations.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 9, 2024

The government has claimed success for several years in meeting its small business contracting goals. But the specific goals for women-owned businesses — that hasn’t happened very often. At Veterans Affairs, about two-and-a-half percent of contract dollars have gone to women-owned businesses, against a goal of five percent. A bill in Congress called the Veterans Affairs Opportunity for Women-Owned Small Businesses Act would change that.

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On 7 June 2024, the Dutch Arbitration Association (“DAA”) held its annual conference (the Dutch Arbitration Day “DAD”). Themed “ Arbitration for the Next Generation ”, this year’s edition highlighted the challenges and opportunities in future arbitral disputes faced by the next generation of arbitrators and practitioners. Tomorrow Must be a Better Day In his keynote speech, Hamid Gharavi (Derains & Gharavi) praised the achievements of the previous generation of arbitration practitioner

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FedScoop

AUGUST 9, 2024

The General Services Administration’s robotic process automation (RPA) program is at risk of exposing agency systems and data to bots, and stronger security measures need to be put into place for the program, according to the agency’s inspector general. In a Tuesday report , GSA’s Office of the Inspector General stated that the agency’s RPA program did not comply with IT security requirements to “ensure bots are operating securely and properly.

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SmallGovCon

AUGUST 9, 2024

Happy Friday, All. Please enjoy our latest week in review in order to stay on top of federal contracting news. Some interesting stories include Senate efforts to enhance oversight of Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements and address delays in Major Acquisition Programs (MTA). Meanwhile, the GSA is pushing forward with updated standards to accelerate federal buildings toward zero emissions, reflecting a broader shift towards sustainability.

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Government Contracts

AUGUST 9, 2024

Traditional leadership styles frequently amplify the inherent pressures of legal work, but a few simple, time-neutral strategies can strengthen the skills and confidence of employees and foster a more collaborative culture, while supporting individual growth and contribution to organizational goals, says Benjamin Grimes at BKG Leadership.

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 9, 2024

Yorktown Systems Group has unveiled Yorktown Software Labs, a new division focused on developing advanced software for government and commercial customers. YSG said Thursday the division was launched in November 2023 to develop innovative technologies that could help boost operational efficiency, cybersecurity and mission capabilities.

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AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 9, 2024

The cycle of recidivism in the US is a serious and costly problem. According to the Harvard Political Review , two out of three former prisoners are rearrested within three years of release , with more than half returning to jail. The American Action Forum calculates the total cost to society as a whopping $1.2 trillion. Why do so many former prisoners return to jail?

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 9, 2024

Enlightenment Capital, an investment firm focused on the aerospace, defense, government and technology sector, announced a strategic investment in Cryptic Vector, which provides offensive cyber, electronic warfare and radio frequency communications offerings for the intelligence community and the Department of Defense.

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GovCon Wire

AUGUST 9, 2024

Scientific Research Corp. has secured a potential $116.8 million award from the Department of Defense for engineering services in support of the Joint Test and Evaluation program. According to a Federal Procurement Data System notice, the award has an initial action obligation worth $3.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 9, 2024

On July 17, the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) published an advanced notice for Refresh 22 of the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) solicitation. Refresh 22 included the expansion of Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) as an option for contractors to 67 new Special Item Numbers (SINs) covering non-configurable products.

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 9, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service is looking into potential sources of information technology managed services to implement a new digital gateway where internal and external users can access complex IRS business services faster compared to the existing system.

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GovCon Wire

AUGUST 9, 2024

OPSWAT has acquired InQuest in line with its efforts to boost its cybersecurity capabilities. The critical infrastructure cybersecurity company said Wednesday the acquisition, which was announced during the recent Black Hat USA conference, is aimed at enhancing OPSWAT’s ability to defend against network-based threats.

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 9, 2024

CGI Federal has enhanced its Momentum software with advanced artificial intelligence-based automation to streamline budgeting, financial management and acquisitions for federal agencies. In addition to the Momentum AI Assistant, the company said Thursday Momentum 8.2 also includes upgraded container security and support, in line with federal cybersecurity guidelines.

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GovCon Wire

AUGUST 9, 2024

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has secured a potential five-year, $191 million contract from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to deliver services that facilitate online, on-demand access of users to GEOINT data and products to meet mission requirements. NGA said the Strata indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract also covers access to additional technologies and utilities that aid in visualization.

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 9, 2024

Northrop Grumman has conducted a test on its fully digitally designed second-stage solid rocket motor. The company on Thursday said the large solid rocket motor underwent a static fire test at the U.S. Air Force’s Arnold Engineering Development Complex in Tennessee.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 9, 2024

On August 1, 2024, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco unveiled the Department of Justice’s new Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program. The announcement marks the conclusion of the Department’s previously announced “sprint” towards a pilot program, as DAG Lisa Monaco first previewed back in March of this year. Under this three-year pilot, whistleblowers who voluntarily provide DOJ with “original” information that leads to a successful corporate prosecution may be rewarded with a shar

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 9, 2024

Palantir Technologies and Microsoft are joining forces to provide the defense and intelligence communities with advanced cloud, artificial intelligence and analytics capabilities. Microsoft said Thursday the collaboration will make Palantir’s cloud-based platforms available via Azure Government and Azure Government Secret and Top Secret clouds.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 9, 2024

Clearances for Joint Ventures, Mentor-Protégé Program, GSA Schedule This week’s episode covers a DoD memorandum establishing procedures for covered joint venture facility security clearances, an SBA notice relating to the Mentor-Protégé Programs, and an upcoming mass modification to all existing GSA Multiple Award Schedule contracts, and is hosted by Peter Eyre and Yuan Zhou.

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 9, 2024

Aerospace company Rolls-Royce has appointed Kimberly Hicks as general counsel for defense and Rolls-Royce North America, a position she has held in an interim capacity since January. Based in Washington, D.C., Hicks will not only lead Rolls-Royce’s global defense and U.S.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 9, 2024

The federal government’s renewed focus on corporate misconduct and the recent expansion of its disclosure and whistleblower policies have thrust corporate criminal liability into the spotlight. It may come as no surprise that corporations are legal persons capable of committing crimes, but the scope of potential criminal liability for corporations is broader than one may realize.

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 9, 2024

The U.S. Navy has awarded Technical Data Analysis a $43.6 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide engineering and technical services for the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division. The contract will support NAWCAD’s aircraft structural life monitoring and air vehicle airworthiness certification efforts, the Department of Defense said.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 9, 2024

The following is an installment in Crowell & Moring’s Bid Protest Sustain of the Month Series. In this series, Crowell’s Government Contracts Practice will keep you up to date with a summary of the most notable bid protest sustain decision each month. Below, Crowell Consultant Cherie Owen discusses Peraton Inc. , B-422409.2, B-422409.3, July 22, 2024, which provides helpful insight regarding protest timelines.

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 9, 2024

Public sector customers can now access MicroStrategy’s cloud-based business intelligence platform through Amazon Web Services’ digital marketplace.

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Government Contracts

AUGUST 9, 2024

A lawyer who assembled a whistleblower lawsuit against a major pharmaceutical company using publicly available patent board filings says the larger legal question of whether he can do that is way too niche for the Supreme Court to bother thinking about.

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USFCR

AUGUST 9, 2024

Federal procurement is often a complex and lengthy process, typically taking up to 12 months to secure contracts. Delivery Order Contracts (DOCs) provide a streamlined solution, enabling government agencies to efficiently acquire products and services while offering contractors a steady flow of business opportunities. Understanding how DOCs work can uncover new potential in federal contracting.

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Government Contracts

AUGUST 9, 2024

Federal agencies have made several prominent policy moves affecting contractors this year, headlined by programs incentivizing whistleblowers to come forward with information about contracting fraud, tweaks to a wide-ranging cybersecurity standard, and guidance for how agencies should purchase generative tools. Here, Law360 examines four significant policy changes from the first half of 2024 that will affect government contractors.

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GovCon Wire

AUGUST 9, 2024

The U.S. Air Force has started soliciting industry comments on a draft solicitation for a potential 10-year, $900 million contract to provide avionics sustainment support services for the T-38 Talon supersonic jet trainer.

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Government Contracts

AUGUST 9, 2024

Federal prosecutors have accused three Smartmatic executives — including the voting-machine company's co-founder and president — of bribing a Philippines elections official to secure contracts for the country's 2016 elections, according to an indictment filed Friday in Florida federal court.

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GovCon Wire

AUGUST 9, 2024

Ana Lombera was promoted to the role of vice president of strategy and operations at Dynanet, where she most recently served as senior director of program management. Dynanet said Thursday Lombera is now responsible for driving the strategic direction of the company’s operations and guiding its efforts to provide customers with better services.

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Government Contracts

AUGUST 9, 2024

A U.S. Department of Defense civilian employee accused of taking thousands of pages from his workplace was arrested early Friday morning, according to an affidavit that also reveals he was en route to Mexico for a fishing trip and that "stacks of papers" with top secret documents were found in his Virgnia home.

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GovCon Wire

AUGUST 9, 2024

CACI International (NYSE: CACI) recorded a 19.7 percent year-over-year growth in revenues to $2 billion for the fourth quarter ended June 30 and a 14.3 percent increase to $7.7 billion for the full fiscal year 2024. The Reston, Virginia-based government technology services contractor attributed the higher Q4 sales to 18.5 percent organic growth.

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Government Contracts

AUGUST 9, 2024

A Florida federal judge denied bond to Ecuador's ex-comptroller Friday after a jury convicted him earlier this year of laundering more than $12 million in bribes received in a construction scandal, saying the record would not support releasing him from custody before he is sentenced.

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GovCon Wire

AUGUST 9, 2024

Tom Reynolds has been selected as the new chief strategy officer of Seasats, a company that specializes in autonomous surface vessels. Seasats announced the move in a LinkedIn post shared Tuesday. An experienced industry executive, Reynolds previously worked at HII (NYSE: HII).

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