Government Contracts
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
This year, in addition to evergreen developments driven by national security priorities, disruptive new technologies and competition with rival powers, federal contractors will see significant disruptions driven by the new administrations efforts to reduce government spending, regulation and the size of the federal workforce, say attorneys at Thompson Hine.
Whistleblower Network News
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
On February 21, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in support of a whistleblower in a False Claims Act (FCA) case which had threatened to narrow the scope of the law and the ability of whistleblowers and the government to hold fraudsters accountable. In Wisconsin Bell Inc. v. U.S. ex rel. Heath , the Supreme Court ruled that a whistleblowers qui tam lawsuit alleging that Wisconsin Bell defrauded the Federal Communications Commissions E-rate program may proceed because there are f
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Government Contracts
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Legal service providers that help unaccompanied children navigate the immigration court system got word on Friday they can resume their work, just days after the federal government abruptly turned off the federal funding tap.
FedScoop
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
As attention mounts on the Federal Aviation Administration following a handful of fatal airplane crashes this year and reports that Elon Musks SpaceX plans to review the countrys air traffic systems, documents obtained by FedScoop reveal the complicated nature of modernizing a platform for pilots to understand the potential hazards and conditions they might encounter on their flights.
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Government Contracts
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals rejected the Army Corps of Engineers' attempt to evade a challenge from Sauer Construction LLC, saying there's a genuine issue of material fact whether the contractor's rust remediation claim is preempted by previous contract modifications.
AWS Public Sector
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Across NATOs 32 member states, todays rapidly evolving threat landscape requires continuous modernization of advanced technology solutions, underscoring the strategic importance of the alliances digital transformation. This modernization effort demands speed, scale, security, and global innovation capabilities to stay ahead. Collaborating with technology leaders like Amazon Web Services (AWS) can accelerate innovation and NATOs ability to deliver mission-ready solutions to counter known and emer
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USFCR
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
What Is a Security Clearance? A security clearance is required for individuals working with classified information in federal agencies, defense contracting, or intelligence-related positions. Whether you're a government contractor, military personnel, or federal employee, holding a clearance confirms you can be trusted with sensitive data. Clearances are granted after a comprehensive background investigation, including a criminal history review, financial background check, and foreign contact sc
Government Contracts
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
A billionaire's lawsuit against government contractor Booz Allen Hamilton blaming it for the theft of his tax returns in an unprecedented breach by a Booz Allen employee working at the IRS can move forward, a Maryland federal court ruled Friday, rejecting a bid to toss the case.
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Booz Allen Hamilton has received a potential $44.3 million firm-fixed-price contract from the Washington Headquarters Services to provide the Department of Defenses chief information officer with cybersecurity services. The DOD said Wednesday that Booz Allen will deliver technical support for cybersecurity reporting and scorecards, research and analysis, policies, guidance, strategies and procedures.
Government Contracts
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
A contract appeals board didn't fully consider the entirety of a modified contract before determining a company tapped to provide emergency power services in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico was not entitled to a $14 million claim, a Federal Circuit panel ruled.
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
The Emergence of DeepSeek DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup founded in 2023 and backed by hedge fund High-Flyer, has rapidly disrupted the global AI industry in early 2025. Their large language model, R1, has sparked significant debate in both technology and government circles regarding U.S. competitiveness, data security, and market stability.
Government Contracts
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
A water engineering firm on Friday said it will pay $53 million to settle claims from thousands of Flint, Michigan, residents who allege the company failed to properly alert government officials to the dangers of the city's water when the company was hired to consult after the city switched water sources more than a decade ago.
GovCon Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Matt Matthews has assumed the role of chief delivery officer at Client Solution Architects. The Virginia-based IT solutions provider said Wednesday that Matthews will be responsible for delivery operations and ensuring that CSA is well-positioned to address national security challenges.
Government Contracts
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Justices ruled unanimously Friday that telecoms participating in the federal E-Rate program supporting school and library connectivity canbe sued for excess payouts under the False Claims Act because the subsidy's funds are provided through the U.S. Treasury.
Kluwer Arbitration
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
The subject of unilateral appointment of arbitrators arising from the Supreme Court of Indias ( Court ) three-judge bench decision in Central Organization for Railway Electrification v. ECI SPIC SMO MCML (JV) ( CORE I ), which held that one partys power to unilaterally appoint an arbitrator was counterbalanced by a choice provided to the counter party to choose from a panel of arbitrators, has been the subject of serious debate ( see here , here , here , and here ).
The Coalition for Government Procurement
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Unfortunately, the last 30 years have seen the determined, inexorable re-regulation of commercial item contracting. As highlighted in previous blogs, the number and scope of unique federal clauses that now apply to commercial item contracts render the term commercial item contracting a contradiction in terms. The hurdles created by a highly regulated federal acquisition system have, over the years, impacted price/costs, time to delivery, and performance.
Federal News Network
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Unfortunately, the last 30 years have seen the determined, inexorable re-regulation of commercial item contracting. As highlighted in previous blogs, the number and scope of unique federal clauses that now apply to commercial item contracts render the term commercial item contracting a contradiction in terms. The hurdles created by a highly regulated federal acquisition system have, over the years, impacted price/costs, time to delivery, and performance.
GovLoop
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
In the landscape of cybersecurity risk, protection capability identity security stands out. Ninety percent of agencies have suffered an identity-related breach, due largely to the fact that agencies dont understand their paths to privilege, or ways threat actors can exploit their identity attack surface. Traditional cybersecurity detection tools are unable to illuminate those paths most likely targeted by threat actors.
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Gary Aughinbaugh, an IT and sales executive with over 18 years of experience, has been elevated to vice president of state and local at DMI. The Tysons, Virginia-based digital and IT services company said Wednesday Aughinbaugh will lead the companys digital transformation efforts for Maryland and its municipalities.
GovCon Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Jeff Shockey has been selected as the new executive vice president of government operations, global public policy and corporate strategy at Boeing. The global aerospace company said Thursday Shockey will officially assume the role on Feb. 24 and will serve on the company’s executive council.
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Department of Defense cybersecurity, compliance and managed services provider Summit 7 announced officially receiving a dual Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification or CMMC Level 2 assessment certifications.
GovCon Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
The Defense Health Agency’s Contracting Division-Professional Services has requested proposals for a potential $1.6 billion firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursable contract to provide medical and dental readiness services. Remote Health Readiness Program-4 Contract According to the notice posted on SAM.gov Thursday, the selected vendor will provide medical, dental and behavioral health services under the Remote Health Readiness Program-4 contract.
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
GE Aerospace has completed the detailed design review of its XA102 adaptive cycle engine, marking a milestone of the companys ongoing development support for the U.S. Air Forces Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion, or NGAP, program.
GovCon Wire
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Sikorsky Aircraft, a Lockheed Martin business unit, has secured a $232.4 million firm-fixed-price contract modification from the U.S. Navy for the procurement of long-lead time materials.
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
In an opinion piece Homeland Security Today published Wednesday, Charles O’Brien, senior vice president for civil solutions at SOSi, argued that the inefficiency of U.S. immigration law enforcement stems from the lack of information sharing between federal agencies.
Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
I. Handel elektroniczny a cyfrowa transformacja Wdraanie procesw handlu elektronicznego w organizacji stanowi cz cyfrowej transformacji. W jej ramach wyrnia si trzy etapy : Handel elektroniczny, podobnie jak e-marketing, zalicza si do drugiego etapu, tj. cyfryzacji procesw organizacji. II. Handel elektroniczny podzia rde prawa Przepisy prawne dotyczce handlu elektronicznego mona podzieli na trzy podstawowe grupy : 1. przepisy stosujce si do wszystkich relacji w handlu elektronicznym, niezaleeni
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Procentrix has been designated Awardable through the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office’s Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace. The company said Wednesday the designation boosts the procurement and adoption of its artificial intelligence, machine learning, data and analytics capabilities through the Department of Defense’s Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace.
Government Contracts
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
A Boston federal judge on Friday extended her hold on a Trump administration proposal to slash reimbursements from the National Institutes of Health for research grant costs, a move colleges, hospitals and other institutions have said would wreak havoc on scientific research.
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Federal Resources Corporation has named industry veteran Alan Marc Smith, a past Wash100 awardee, as executive chairman of its board of directors. Smiths experience in implementing growth strategies and transforming technology organizations will help further expand the companys digital security offerings to customers in the government and private sectors, FRC said.
Government Contracts
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
A Rhode Island federal judge on Friday left in place a temporary restraining order blocking a funding freeze by President Donald Trump's administration until the judge can rule on a request by a coalition of states for a preliminary injunction.
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Jason Hannah, formerly senior director of diplomacy, law enforcement and public safety at Science Applications International Corporation, announced Wednesday on LinkedIn that he has joined Peraton as vice president of homeland security and public safety.
Government Contracts
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
President Donald Trump announced in a social media post Friday that he dismissed Gen. Charles "CQ" Brown Jr. as the Joint Chiefs of Staff chair, inserting politics into his selection of the country's top military officer with a dig at the former administration's decision not to promote Trump's intended nominee.
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Disaster Tech has partnered with Carahsoft Technology to make its PRATUS platform accessible to federal and local government agencies across the United States and Canada. Carahsoft said Thursday that the collaboration will deploy PRATUS through its reseller partners, enhancing government customers ability to manage incidents, respond to events and improve operational readiness.
Government Contracts
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Three executive orders by President Donald Trump barring federal contractors from pushing "gender ideology" and diversity-related programs violate the U.S. Constitution, a group of nonprofit LGBTQ+ organizations told a California federal court.
SmallGovCon
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Here is your Week in Review as you head into the weekend. We are still attempting to get through this second artic blast here in the Midwest this week. I think it’s safe to say we are all looking forward to those warmer temperatures that are returning next week. Enjoy the weekend! This week in federal government contracting news includes a new SBA administrator, updates on federal workforce reductions, and new guidance from GSA.
Government Contracts
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
A Maryland federal judge on Friday temporarily barred the Trump administration from implementing the bulk of his executive orders aiming to slash diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the public and private sectors, ruling that the orders are likely unconstitutionally vague and illegally restrict free speech.
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