FedScoop

JANUARY 23, 2024

As federal agencies check off boxes in the Office of Management and Budget’s digital-first public experience mandate, the White House is “doubling down” on the policy document’s callout for strengthened accessibility across platforms. Jonathan Finch, the White House’s acting director for digital experience, said during a webinar Tuesday that the General Services Administration’s Technology Modernization Fund is staying especially busy with requests of that kind, which are coming in the aftermath

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 23, 2024

Engineering and project management contractor Amentum ended 2023 with a number of notable accomplishments. Its team is particularly excited about the establishment of a technology council composed of the organization’s foremost technical minds. “The Council is the connective tissue for technology across Amentum,” Vice President of Technology Innovation Seth Eaton told ExecutiveBiz.

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GovCon Wire

JANUARY 23, 2024

“Our goal at DARPA is to explore how we can reliably build AI systems we can trust and not be foolish to do so," according to DARPA's Dr. Kathleen Fisher , who runs the agency’s Information Innovation Office. Dr. Fisher will go in-depth on the multi-layered use cases for AI at the 5th Annual AI Summit on March 21st. Register now , so you can ask Dr.

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 23, 2024

Chris Scott joined Cherokee Federal in 2017 as director of business development and has since ascended the ranks to his current position as vice president of defense markets. In a recent Executive Spotlight interview, Scott highlighted Cherokee Federal’s core values and explored the ways in which these beliefs intersect with talent acquisition and retention, collaboration and the pursuit of contract wins.

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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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GovCon Wire

JANUARY 23, 2024

Eric Holstrom , formerly associate vice president of business development at LinQuest , has joined Huntsville, Alabama-based defense and aerospace company Axient as vice president of growth for the space segment. He oversees business development, capture management and growth strategy for the space segment portfolio.

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 23, 2024

General Dynamics‘ electric boat subsidiary has received a not-to-exceed $96.4 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy for the procurement of long lead time material to build two Block V Virginia-class submarines. The company previously secured a $1.

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 23, 2024

Matt Kinard , former director of operations and strategy at software services provider Forcepoint , has been promoted to vice president of operations and chief of staff at the company, he announced on LinkedIn Monday. Kinard has been working at the Austin, Texas-based firm for nearly seven years, starting as director of strategic alliances in April 2017 before transitioning to his most recent director role a year later.

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FedInsider

JANUARY 23, 2024

Large organizations, whether public or private, all have challenges in making the digital transformation. Today, we sit down with public and private sector leaders who have had success in managing to make large, state-based systems adapt to today’s world of rapid change. Ajay Gupta, Chief Digital Transformation Officer for California’s DMV shares his thoughts on the benefits to customizable options, commonly called “low code, no code” and how being sensitive to legacy systems is key for organiza

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GovCon Wire

JANUARY 23, 2024

Gerardo Marcor , a more than 25-year telecommunications industry executive, has been named chief operating officer at Nokia Federal Solutions. He most recently served as customer experience chief financial officer at Nokia. Nokia will sponsor the Potomac Officers Club’s 10th Annual Defense R&D Summit on Jan. 31. Register here to hear defense leaders, researchers and experts discuss the latest developments in the field of military technology.

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 23, 2024

Marshall Smith, formerly vice president of exploration at Voyager Space, has been named chief technology officer of the Denver, Colorado-based space exploration company.

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FedInsider

JANUARY 23, 2024

Agencies and members of industry share the benefits and best practices of adopting a data-driven cybersecurity program. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program was first introduced in 2012 to provide a dynamic approach to strengthening government networks’ cybersecurity. Today, it includes new cybersecurity tools, integration services and dashboards that help agencies improve their security posture.

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FedScoop

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Office of Personnel Management and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence do not have adequate data for assessing government security clearances and other vetting processes, the Government Accountability Office said in a report released Monday. In its investigation, GAO found that data about vetting determinations or “reciprocity” — which allows for federal workers to transfer to different agencies without a new background check — was inconsistent and incomplete, presenting a hi

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Government Contracts

JANUARY 23, 2024

An attorney taking on their first pro bono immigration matter may find the law and procedures beguiling, but understanding key deadlines, the significance of individual immigration judges' rules and specialized aspects of the practice can help avoid common missteps, says Steven Malm at Haynes Boone.

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Whistleblower Network News

JANUARY 23, 2024

On January 4, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Whistleblower Office posted a Notice of Covered Action (NCA) for a December enforcement action in which a California resident and his corporation agreed to pay over $5 Million for engaging in a romance fraud scheme. This was the first CFTC judgment relating to a “Pig Butchering” scam.

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Government Contracts

JANUARY 23, 2024

Following recent oral argument at the U.S. Supreme Court, at least four justices appear to be in favor of overturning the long-standing Chevron deference, and three justices seem ready to uphold it, which means the ultimate decision may rest on Chief Justice John Roberts' vote, say Wayne D'Angelo and Zachary Lee at Kelley Drye.

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USFCR

JANUARY 23, 2024

Ross Winn, a dynamic member of the US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR) team since January 4th, 2023, brings a unique blend of creativity and technical expertise. Originally from Nebraska, Ross has a rich history of adapting to various locales but ultimately calls Florida his home.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JANUARY 23, 2024

We have published our latest annual report covering Scottish Government’s procurement activity in 2022 to 2023. The report demonstrates how we’re delivering procurement policy and capability across the Scottish public sector and the real impact public procurement continues to have in our drive towards a sustainable economy and delivering for the people of Scotland.

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USFCR

JANUARY 23, 2024

In today's digital defense landscape, cybersecurity is not just a buzzword but a critical pillar of national security. The Department of Defense (DoD) recognizes this and has responded with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0, an evolution of the original CMMC framework. This initiative underscores the DoD's commitment to elevating cybersecurity standards across its supply chain.

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 23, 2024

Leidos' Advanced Multilayered Mobile Force Protection technology was able to track and identify all threats despite clutter in a demonstration of its counter - small unmanned aerial system. The company announced Monday that it achieved its objectives in a simulation conducted in partnership with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation and Missile Center.

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Government Contracts Navigator

JANUARY 23, 2024

Michael Joseph Montalbano ● In this series on the Department of Defense’s (“DoD”) proposed Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (“CMMC”) rule, we have discussed the rule’s implementation timeline and the basics of CMMC Level 1 and CMMC Level 2. In this post, we discuss the most demanding CMMC level – CMMC Level 3. What contracts will be … Continue reading "Understanding the Basics of CMMC Level 3" The post Understanding the Basics of CMMC Level 3 appeared first on Government Contrac

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 23, 2024

Stacy Schwartz, vice president of public sector and education at cloud-based communications services provider RingCentral, said government agencies looking to support their workforce, attract and retain top talent and improve the citizen experience should deploy voice communication technologies.

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GovCon Wire

JANUARY 23, 2024

Comtech Telecommunications (Nasdaq: CMTL) has secured a $45 million strategic investment from current shareholders White Hat Capital Partners and funds affiliated with Magnetar. The additional funding will help Comtech capitalize on its large contract awards and meet increasing customer demand for satellite communications technologies and next-generation terrestrial and wireless offerings.

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 23, 2024

J&J Worldwide Services has been named a subcontractor on the Veterans Health Administration Integrated Critical Staffing Program contract awarded to service-disabled veteran-owned small business Titan-Auxo.

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GovCon Wire

JANUARY 23, 2024

Four companies have secured positions on a potential five-year, $150 million contract from the U.S. Army to provide architectural and engineering services. The awardees are HDR Engineering, Pond & Co., Jensen Hughes and Burns & McDonnell Engineering.

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 23, 2024

Measurable, repeatable and countable data makes information actionable and valuable for decision makers, said Joe Perez, senior systems analyst and team lead at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

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GovCon Wire

JANUARY 23, 2024

Parry Labs has named former U.S. Army aviation officers Matt Sipe and Tom von Eschenbach as vice president of strategy and open systems and VP of crewed aviation systems, respectively, as part of the company’s efforts to drive growth as a mission systems integrator and pursue parallel objectives across the Department of Defense.

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 23, 2024

A Battelle-developed telecommunications technology has proven its ability to cover 600Mhz to 7Ghz with a single aperture during an ultra-wideband capability demonstration at the Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation’s 5G/XG field test site.

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GovCon Wire

JANUARY 23, 2024

Robert Hicks , a former senior business development executive for the health sector at Peraton , has been named vice president of federal health at digital modernization company Oddball. He has over two decades of experience overseeing business development efforts for small and large enterprises and working with federal health clients including the Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health.

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 23, 2024

Booz Allen Hamilton’s venture capital arm has invested in space company Albedo to accelerate the delivery of space data and other capabilities to federal government and commercial clients and support the deployment of the latter’s satellite constellation.

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GovCon Wire

JANUARY 23, 2024

William LaPlante , under secretary for acquisition and sustainment at the Department of Defense and a two-time Wash100 awardee , said the Northrop Grumman -built (NYSE: NOC) B-21 Raider stealth bomber has been given the green light to kick off low-rate initial production following its initial flight test in 2023.

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 23, 2024

Sierra Space has built and tested a full-scale version of an inflatable structure at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center as part of its efforts to develop commercial space stations. The company said Monday the ultimate burst pressure test was focused on the Large Integrated Flexible Environment habitat's restraint layer developed in partnership with ILC Dover.

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GovCon Wire

JANUARY 23, 2024

Kyrus Tech has secured a potential 10-year, $200 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to help the Defense Threat Reduction Agency carry out research, development, test and evaluation activities to counter proliferation and weapons of mass destruction. The sole-source contract has a five-year base ordering period along with five option years and is expected to conclude by Jan. 21, 2034.

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 23, 2024

The government solutions business of open architecture drone software developer Auterion will provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with additional unmanned vertical take-off and landing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems under the Commercial Solutions Opening Pilot Program. Auterion Government Solutions said Friday that it had already delivered an initial batch of unmanned ISR systems to CBP in 2023 for operational evaluation and assessment as part of CSOP and that the n

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 23, 2024

The past decade has seen the Gulf ascend as a nexus for international arbitration. Arbitration has proliferated in the region’s many special economic zones, from the United Arab Emirates’ (“ UAE ”) Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ ADGM ”) to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Economic City. The latest iteration of that trend has translated into the emergence of new arbitration centres – and the transformation of old ones – across the Arabian Peninsula.

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 23, 2024

The National Armaments Consortium and ACMI Federal are partnering with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division to advance the production of critical chemicals and energetic materials in the U.S. through a collaborative research and development agreement. Under the CRADA, NAC said Monday the team will develop innovative small-scale pilot processing methods and solid propulsion technologies for the U.S.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 23, 2024

2023 stands out as a pivotal year marked by substantial advancements in arbitration across the African continent. Despite global challenges such as the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and projections of a slow recovery in Foreign Direct Investment (“FDI”) in the continent, African practitioners have demonstrated unwavering resilience and commitment to propelling the field of arbitration forward.

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