FedScoop
APRIL 25, 2024
The Department of Homeland Security has named Michael Boyce as the new director of its AI Corps, an initiative to hire 50 artificial intelligence experts for the agency throughout the year. The announcement comes as DHS continues to ramp up its focus on the technology, and follows the agency’s release of a new AI roadmap and the establishment of an AI task force.
ExecutiveBiz
APRIL 25, 2024
Textron's aviation business will manufacture and deliver 14 Textron 's Multi-Engine Training System aircraft to the U.S. Navy under a $121.3 million contract modification. The Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard will use the aircraft as an intermediate and advanced training platform for the service branches' P-8, EP-3, KC-130, E-6, E-2, CMV-22 and MV-22 aircraft, the Department of Defense said Thursday.
Government Contracts
APRIL 25, 2024
Three owners of laboratories spanning the U.S. were indicted by a grand jury in Florida on federal charges that they conspired to defraud the U.S. government by more than $36 million in a scheme that involved submitting false COVID-19 testing claims to health care benefit programs.
Redstone Government Consulting
APRIL 25, 2024
Cost Accounting Standard (CAS) 420 outlines accounting standards for Independent Research and Development (IR&D) and Bid & Proposal (B&P) costs incurred by government contractors, ensuring consistent and transparent reporting.
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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,
Whistleblower Network News
APRIL 25, 2024
In this episode of the Whistleblower of the Week podcast , host Jane Turner speaks with Mzukisi Makatse, who blew the whistle on a corrupt grant awarded by the South African Lottery Commission. Makatse was honored for his bravery by Blueprint for Free Speech in their 2023 Whistleblowing Awards. He and Turner discuss his whistleblowing journey, including the immense retaliation he faced, as well as the state of whistleblowing in South Africa.
AWS Public Sector
APRIL 25, 2024
This is a guest post written by a digital department lead for the UK Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The UK Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is one of the largest government departments in the UK, with more than 90,000 employees in more than 800 locations. It’s responsible for making $266 billion in payments each year. The DWP is carrying out a large-scale digital transformation to improve our services and the way we interact with citizens, and we continue to evolve and digitize ou
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Art of Procurement
APRIL 25, 2024
On March 29th, it was announced that manufacturers of heavy-duty vehicles must reduce their overall emissions by mandated percentages, starting. The post Examining the Practicality of the EV Truck Mandate appeared first on Art of Procurement.
GovCon Wire
APRIL 25, 2024
Workforce is a determining factor of the success of any project, and it can be a challenge for federal agencies to find and recruit information technology experts and train their existing staff – who are often used to traditional processes – on new technologies. Low-code software presents a solution to this problem.
Whistleblower Network News
APRIL 25, 2024
A collection of whistleblower advocacy organizations are warning Congress that a bill aimed at bolstering the Crime Victims Fund (CVF) through monies collected via False Claims Act (FCA) settlements may disadvantage whistleblowers. On April 18, Representative Wagner (R-MO) introduced the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act in collaboration with Reps.
ExecutiveBiz
APRIL 25, 2024
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GovCon Wire
APRIL 25, 2024
Government agencies are seeing more efficient responses and resolutions to cybersecurity issues as a result of a number of strategies, including a focus on collaboration, according to officials from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
FedTech Magazine
APRIL 25, 2024
Until recently, rugged computers were often synonymous with slower processing power and lesser graphics performance. The weight and size of most rugged devices could also be challenging for travelers. However, after zooming from Hawaii to the Netherlands and Germany last December with a Getac B360 G2 along for the ride, I am convinced that this new rugged notebook can put all of those myths to rest.
GovCon Wire
APRIL 25, 2024
The State Department has approved the requests of the governments of Poland and the Netherlands to buy an extended-range variant of the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile system, related equipment and support services from the U.S. government under two foreign military sales deals worth approximately $2 billion combined.
FedInsider
APRIL 25, 2024
When the United States expanded westward, citizens found that surprise could lurk around any corner, earning the nickname “the wild west.” Today, with unlimited storage, fast speeds, and artificial intelligence, our technical landscape can and should be considered just as wild. This week on Feds At the Edge, we’ve gathered federal experts who corral malicious code and prevent bad actors from robbing you blind.
GovCon Wire
APRIL 25, 2024
Baltimore, Maryland-based digital services integrator Fearless will continue to help the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services improve the security and privacy of CMS systems and sensitive data under an extension to the CyberGeek contract.
Kluwer Arbitration
APRIL 25, 2024
Introduction This article explores the latest development of the People’s Republic of China’s jurisprudence regarding asymmetrical arbitration agreements. (Cambodia) Fiber Optic Communication Network Co., Ltd. v. China Development Bank (2022) Jing 74 Min Te No. 4 (“ Fiber Optic v. CDB ”), a recent case adjudicated by the Beijing Financial Court in October 2022 and made public in late 2023, marks the first instance where the court explicitly recognizes the validity of an asymmetrical arbitratio
GovCon Wire
APRIL 25, 2024
The U.S. Air Force has begun seeking proposals for a potential $5.7 billion follow-on multiple-award contract to provide combat air forces contracted air support services to help protect U.S. assets against advanced airborne threats.
Government Contracts
APRIL 25, 2024
A North Dakota-led alliance of states has accused the Biden administration of pushing through limits on greenhouse gas emissions from the oil and gas sector illegally disguised as a rule to reduce industry waste, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court.
GovCon Wire
APRIL 25, 2024
Kim Lynch, executive vice president of government defense and intelligence at Oracle, recently received her 2024 Wash100 Award from Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic and founder of the esteemed accolade. Wash100 is an annual celebration of the government contracting industry’s most notable leaders.
Government Contracts
APRIL 25, 2024
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has denied a Virginia technology company's protest of the Food and Drug Administration's decision not to amend a digital communications support deal's performance period, saying the company didn't show it was competitively prejudiced by the decision.
WashngtonExec
APRIL 25, 2024
Akima subsidiary Akima Global Technology is one of two awardees on the Communications and Enterprise IT Support Services contract to support the U.S. Air Force. The award has 10 years of performance and a total contract value of $750 million. “We’re thrilled to announce our latest project in partnership with the U.S. Air Force. A [.
Government Contracts
APRIL 25, 2024
Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC on Thursday dropped its lawsuit against the Defense Information Systems Agency after the agency acknowledged it mistakenly flagged the firm for malware and blocked it from government emails, the firm's attorney told Law360.
WashngtonExec
APRIL 25, 2024
Arcfield has won the X-Domain Technology Through Research, Evolution, Enhancement, Maintenance and Support – Next Generation contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory. This award has a total value of over $93 million for five years and is follow-on work for the company. “We are thrilled to extend our partnership with AFRL on the next-generation [.
Government Contracts
APRIL 25, 2024
The Second Circuit’s analysis in U.S. v. McKesson, an Anti-Kickback Statute-based False Claims Act case, provides guidance for both relators and defendants parsing scienter-related allegations, say Li Yu at Dicello Levitt, Ellen London at London & Stout, and Erica Hitchings at Whistleblower Law.
The Coalition for Government Procurement
APRIL 25, 2024
See You in Two Weeks at the Spring Training Conference! As May draws closer, anticipation builds for the annual Spring Training Conference taking place in less than two weeks! With each passing day, we eagerly prepare to converge upon the Fairview Park Marriott for this two-day event that continues to explore last Fall’s theme of “What is Fair and Reasonable” when it comes to market conditions, contract terms, policies, and regulations.
ExecutiveBiz
APRIL 25, 2024
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Government Contracts
APRIL 25, 2024
Beyond getting experience thinking on my feet and tackling stressful situations, the skills I've gained from horseback riding have considerable overlap with the skills used to practice law, particularly in terms of team building, continuing education, and making an effort to reset and recharge, says Kerry Irwin at Moore & Van Allen.
ExecutiveBiz
APRIL 25, 2024
u003Cpu003Eu003Ca href="[link] target="_blank"u003EOracleu003C/au003E has unveiled a new u003Ca href="[link] target="_blank"u003Ecloud-based financial management toolu003C/au003E designed to address business, reporting and audit requirements of U.S. federal government agencies. Built on Oracle's cloud-based enterprise resource planning software, the Oracle Cloud Federal Financials has embedded artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities that work to enable federal agencies to
USFCR
APRIL 25, 2024
As June 1st heralds the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, experts at Colorado State University (CSU) have released their annual April hurricane forecast, predicting an “extremely active” season for 2024. With an anticipated 23 named storms, this year is set to make history, raising both concerns and the need for preparation. The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season by the Numbers This year, the Atlantic is bracing for an extraordinary hurricane activity.
GovCon Wire
APRIL 25, 2024
General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) has presented its first quarter 2024 results and reported that revenue and net earnings grew 8.6 percent and 9.5 percent year-over-year to $10.7 billion and $799 million. The company said Wednesday its operating earnings reached $1 billion, or 10.4 percent higher from a year ago, while company-wide backlog went up 4.
Import and Trade Remedies
APRIL 25, 2024
We are excited to launch Nearshoring Quick Chats, a collection of short conversations to guide you through the opportunities and challenges of nearshoring in Mexico. Our lawyers will discuss the main implications and challenges in the legal sphere around this trend, brought around by the ongoing geopolitical events. Many of our clients look to expand or move supply chain operations to more economical jurisdictions (while staying close to critical markets).
GovCon Wire
APRIL 25, 2024
Alexandria, Virginia-based aftermarket services provider VSE (Nasdaq: VSEC) has closed its acquisition of Turbine Controls, a Federal Aviation Administration-approved aircraft repair station, for $120 million in cash and common shares.
WashngtonExec
APRIL 25, 2024
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Lee Bader, chief growth officer at Royce Geo and finalist in the Private Company Chief Growth Officer (Annual Revenue Greater than $20M and Less than $100M) [.
GovCon Wire
APRIL 25, 2024
Eight companies have won spots on a five-year, $701 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the U.S. Navy to repair, maintain and modernize non-nuclear surface ships homeported in Mayport, Florida. The contractors will conduct continuous maintenance emergent maintenance of the ship and provide short-term support to the Chief of Naval Operations, the Department of Defense said Wednesday.
WashngtonExec
APRIL 25, 2024
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Marc Zoellner, chief growth officer at The Building People, and finalist in the Private Company Chief Growth Officer (Annual Revenue Greater than $20M and Less than [.
GovCon Wire
APRIL 25, 2024
IBM (NYSE: IBM) has agreed to acquire HashiCorp (Nasdaq: HCP) for approximately $6.4 billion, or $35 per share in cash, to expand its infrastructure and security lifecycle management capabilities designed to help organizations automate their multicloud and hybrid cloud environments amid the rapid deployment of artificial intelligence technologies.
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