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State Department OKs Request for $1B Contract Extension to Train Saudi Arabian Air Force

GovCon Wire

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress of a proposed $1 billion military training contract extension with the government of Saudi Arabia. The move was announced Friday following the State Department’s approval of the foreign military sale, which will require deploying 339 U.S.

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Carahsoft’s Tim Boltz: Observability, Analytics Could Help Schools Meet Education Missions, Advance Student Growth

ExecutiveBiz

Tim Boltz , a sales director at Carahsoft Technology , said implementing analytics, observability and a “secure by design” approach could help schools and universities meet their education missions and personalize the academic learning experience to better support students. In a blog post published Tuesday, Boltz wrote that observability is one of the steps to achieve cybersecurity as educational institutions deal with evolving cyberthreats and advance the adoption of new technologies.

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Senator Grassley Calls on Courts to Preserve False Claims Act

Whistleblower Network News

On December 22, Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) wrote an op-ed calling on courts to uphold precedent and preserve the False Claims Act (FCA) in light of recent attacks on the law’s qui tam whistleblower provisions. “The FCA is our nation’s primary weapon against fraud, and it has been amended by Congress and reaffirmed by the courts throughout our history,” writes Grassley.

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Defense Threat Reduction Agency Issues RFI for MIT NextGen Follow-on Contract

ExecutiveBiz

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency seeks to determine the availability of companies interested in and capable of addressing the requirements of the Mission Information Technology Next Generation contract. In a sources sought notice posted Tuesday on SAM.gov, the DTRA said it is in pursuit of companies capable of operating and maintaining the MIT NextGen program's data analytics systems for use by different combatant commands.

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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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Become a Government Contractor in 2024

Select GCR

How do you become a successful Government contractor? Start the new year off right. Arm yourself with the knowledge you need and the support you require by tapping into the expertise Select GCR brings to your business. For small businesses looking to tap into the vast opportunities presented by government contracting, understanding the intricate process and effectively marketing your products and services to government contracting officers is crucial.

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Raytheon Books $156M DOD Order for AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapons

ExecutiveBiz

RTX business Raytheon has been awarded a $155.7 million task order to supply a total of 53 Joint Standoff Weapon Air-To-Ground Missiles to the U.S. Navy and the government of Bahrain. The Department of Defense announced Friday that it ordered six units to replace missiles for use by the U.S. Navy as well as 47 missiles for the armed forces of Bahrain.

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Dexis Consulting to Receive ‘Growth Capital Infusion’ via Partnership With Investment Company CMEP

ExecutiveBiz

Professional services provider Dexis Consulting has entered into a partnership with CM Equity Partners , an investor in aerospace and defense and federal services companies. Dexis said Tuesday that under the partnership, it will receive financial backing that will support growth in the federal civilian marketplace.

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Federal Contracting: Succeed with Teaming & Subcontracting

USFCR

Welcome to the dynamic federal contracting arena, where strategic alliances aren't just beneficial – they're a cornerstone of success. In this blog, we'll unpack the power of teaming and subcontracting, essential tools for navigating this competitive landscape.

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Iron Bow Secures $1.4B VA Connected Care Integrated Network Contract

GovCon Wire

Iron Bow Technologies has received a potential $1.39 billion contract from the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide integrated platforms and services in support of VA’s connected care technologies. VA announced the contract award in a SAM.gov notice published Tuesday.

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An Update on Improvements to CISA’s Zero Trust Model (E131)

FedInsider

When you walk down the grocery store aisle you are bombarded with “New and Improved.” The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is not selling soap, but they are in the business of improving their original model as much as any Proctor and Gamble product. In this week’s episode of Feds At the Edge, top technology leaders review the Zero Trust Maturity Model Version 2.0.

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Report: Rocket Lab to Produce 18 Satellites for US Government Client Under $515M Contract

GovCon Wire

Rocket Lab will design, produce and deliver 18 satellites to a U.S. government agency under a contract valued at approximately $515 million, SpaceNews reported Saturday. The company disclosed the contract in a Dec.

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The JCAA Celebrates 70 Years of International Arbitration in a Changing World

Kluwer Arbitration

On 17 November 2023, the leading arbitration-related institutions and government entities in Japan co-hosted an international arbitration conference, entitled “ Exploring Innovative Solutions in a Changing World ”, to showcase Japan’s flourishing ecosystem as a preferred place of arbitration, and to mark the 70 th anniversary of the Japan Commercial Arbitration Association (JCAA).

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Air Force Seeks Proposals for $930M Architect-Engineering Services Contract for Projects at Andersen AFB

GovCon Wire

The U.S. Air Force is seeking proposals from small business, architect-engineering firms capable of providing Title I and Title II services for facilities sustainment, restoration and modernization and military construction planning efforts at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam and/or Naval Base Guam. According to a sources sought notice posted on SAM.

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Sovereign Immunity and Issue Estoppel: English High Court’s Latest Decision in the Longstanding Yukos v. Russia Enforcement Saga

Kluwer Arbitration

The English High Court (“ Court “) in Hulley Enterprises Limited and others v. Russian Federation [2023] EWHC 2704 (Comm) has recently dismissed a jurisdictional challenge brought by the Russian Federation (“ Russia “), concluding that the State could not invoke sovereign immunity to resist enforcement of arbitral awards, which were issued in 2014 in favour of the former majority shareholders (“ Shareholders “) of OAO Yukos Oil Company (“ Yukos “).

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CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE INCLUDES SERVICE CONTRACT ACT CLAUSE

Public Contracting Institute

Here is another board case where the Christian Doctrine mandated the inclusion of the Service Contract Act (“SCA”) Clause, even though the agency failed to include it in the solicitation. Innovative Tech., Inc., ASBCA Nos. 61686, 62185. There were a few clues in the solicitation that should have prompted the offeror’s questions about the SCA clause.

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DoD’s New Year Resolution: A Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program (CMMC) Proposed Rule

Government Contracts Legal Forum

On December 26, 2023, the Department of Defense (DoD) released the highly anticipated proposed rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program (CMMC), a cybersecurity regulatory program that will likely impact most of the government contractor community. Every contractor who handles sensitive data such as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Federal Contract Information (FCI) during DoD contract performance will be covered by this regulation.

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