FedScoop
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Large swaths of workers at USAID have been blocked from implementing payments by being shut out of a pair of web platforms used to assist in agency procurement, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Blocking access to the Global Acquisition and Assistance System (GLAAS) and the related Phoenix system constitutes one of the ways that the agencys activities have largely been put on hold.
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
ECS, an information technology systems integrator specializing in data and artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and enterprise transformation, has been selected by the General Services Administration as a prime contractor on a 10-year, $60 billion contract for consulting and enterprise transformation services.
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GovCon Wire
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The Naval Research Laboratory has issued a request for proposal for a potential $244 million contract for the procurement of radio frequency engineering, analytical and technical support services. Advancing Aerospace Technology with Radio Frequency According to the notice posted on SAM.
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Archer Aviation, a designer and developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing or eVTOL aircraft, further reinforced its financial standing and could accelerate its hybrid aircraft platform development after raising $301.75 million in funding and increasing the companys liquidity position to roughly $1 billion.
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GovCon Wire
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Tulsi Gabbard, former congresswoman, was sworn in on Wednesday as the eighth director of national intelligence, or DNI, just hours after the Senate voted 52-48 to confirm her nomination for the position. In a statement published Wednesday, Gabbard expressed her gratitude to the president for the opportunity to serve the country as DNI.
Government Contracts
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
A federal judge in Manhattan on Wednesday allowed a former public housing superintendent to avoid jail time after he admitted to taking $3,500 in bribes, imposing the sentence just over a year after the mass arrest of 70 city workers 63 of whom now stand convicted.
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Government Contracts
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The United Illuminating Co. cannot assert a counterclaim against the commissioner of Connecticut's energy regulator as they battle over the cleanup of the defunct and polluted English Station power plant in New Haven because the utility has not overcome the state's sovereign immunity, a state court has ruled.
GovCon Wire
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
J&J Worldwide Services, a CBRE government and defense business, has secured a spot on the Installation Management Command Europe, or IMCOM-E, custodial services multiple award task order contract, or MATOC, valued at up to $220 million. In a statement published Wednesday, the company said it will provide commercial custodial services to U.S.
Government Contracts
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Vendors challenging a military retailer's alleged violation of a law requiring federal agencies to prioritize businesses owned by the blind have pushed back at a magistrate judge's recommendation to toss their suit, saying they shouldn't be made to exhaust administrative remedies first.
GovCon Wire
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
In its 12th year, the Wash100 Award continues to be the top accolade presented to leaders in both public and private sectors in recognition of their leadership, vision, innovation, reliability and achievement.
Government Contracts
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has denied a protest over an $82.2 million U.S. Navy construction order, saying the Navy's failure to comply with solicitation requirements when assessing the awardee's project labor agreement did not harm the protester.
Tracker Intelligence
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The Public Procurement Glossary Public procurement can feel like a maze of unfamiliar terms and endless abbreviations. Have you ever found yourself stuck wondering what a term actually means? Youre not alone! Thats exactly why this Public procurement glossary existsto make things simple. Whether you’re a supplier trying to land your first contract, a business just getting into understanding government procurement, or a pro looking to stay on top of compliance, this glossary is your go-to g
Government Contracts
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
A Black-owned investment firm suing New Jersey for discrimination in federal court said the court must disqualify Connell Foley LLP from representing the state because of a conflict of interest, even though the supposedly conflicted attorney has denied any ethical breach.
FedTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The U.S. military services rely increasingly on the power of cloud technology to fulfill their complex, mission-critical supply chain demands. This in turn helps speed the deployment of modernized tools for warfighters, says Army CIO Leonel Garciga. Cloud-based supply chain analytics is making that happen. My big push has been, how do I break the bureaucracy in the Army?
Government Contracts
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
My collection of rare books includes several written or owned by prominent lawyers from early U.S. history, and immersing myself in their stories helps me feel a deeper connection to my legal practice and its purpose, says Douglas Brown at Manatt Health.
Whistleblower Network News
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
In this episode of the Whistleblower of the Week podcast, host Jane Turner speaks with Ed Pierson, Boeing whistleblower and the Executive Director of The Foundation for Aviation Safety. Pierson served as a Senior Manager at Boeings Renton, Washington 737 Max factory, overseeing the manufacturing of Boeings 737 Max airline and leading the Industrial Engineering and Shipside teams in final assembly and P-8 Poseidon Shipside teams.
Government Contracts
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
While waiting for updated guidance on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act criminal investigations after a Feb. 10 executive order froze FCPA enforcement, companies should consider the implications of several possible policy shifts, rather than relaxing internal oversight of questionable business practices, say attorneys at Simpson Thacher.
FedScoop
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The General Services Administration is moving to implement guidance from the executive branch that gives federal agencies the authority to terminate employees within probationary periods. A source familiar with the inner workings of the GSA told FedScoop that the agencys compliance with Office of Personnel Management guidance is something that every agency component is undertaking, which includes but is not limited to the technology offices within GSA.
SmallGovCon
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Touted as a “game-changer” when it was first introduced in 2016, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s All Small Mentor-Protege Program isn’t new anymore. Known now as simply the “SBA Mentor-Protege Program, it is still extremely powerful for large and small contractors alike. In this webinar, seasoned government contracts attorneys, Shane McCall & Gregory Weber from Koprince McCall Pottroff LLC, will explain the ins and out of the SBA Mentor-Protege Program,
Whistleblower Network News
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
After repeatedly raising concerns about safety issues in the manufacturing of 737 Max airplanes, Boeing whistleblower Ed Pierson retired from his management position and founded the airline safety advocacy organization The Foundation for Aviation Safety. Pierson is the most recent guest on the Whistleblower of the Week podcast, where he discusses his background, whistleblowing journey, and current work advocating for airline safety.
USFCR
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The month of February has been recognized as Black History Month since 1976, and USFCR has maintained a proud partnership with organizations, such as the National Black Chamber of Commerce , to help the African American community. Today, USFCR gives special attention to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). NAACP Day, which falls every February 12, celebrates the organizations 1909 founding by a diverse group of legal experts, suffragists, civil rights activists
Whistleblower Network News
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
On January 21, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $4.9 million settlement between LiveCare Inc. and the United States to resolve allegations of violating the Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claim Act. LiveCare Inc., a healthcare company located in Venice, Florida, was accused of illegally paying a marketing company to provide patient referrals for its Medicare-sponsored servicesspecifically remote patient monitoring (RPM) for Type 2 diabetes.
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Thor Dynamics, a drone defense technology company based in Orlando, Florida, will adapt NVIDIA artificial intelligence tools to its flagship product, Laser Armor, under a partnership between the two companies. The partnership will provide AI tools enhancing Laser Armors directed energy capabilities in counter-drone operations, Thor Dynamics said Monday.
FedInsider
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
While the ability to transfer records between hospitals and other medical systems offers significant benefits, it also introduces unique challenges and risk for safeguarding Healthcare IT. This week on Feds At the Edge, federal leaders examine three areas of concern: Interoperability Unique aspects of the attack surface The impact of IoT devices. Jennifer Franks, Director, Center for Enhanced Cybersecurity for GAO, highlights reports of rising cyber threats due to medical data interconnectivity
Kluwer Arbitration
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
In the case of Parkdenton Ltd v Euro General Retail Ltd t/a EuroGiant [2024] IEHC 387 (Nolan J) a set aside application pursuant to two of the four grounds as per Article 34 of the UNCITRAL Model Law was rejected by the High Court. The application sought to set aside an arbitration award on the basis that the Applicant was otherwise unable to present his case and/or that the arbitral award contained decisions on matters beyond the scope of the submission to arbitration (Article 34 s.2(a)(ii) and
WashngtonExec
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
John JD Johnson, GM Defense LLC John JD Johnson Vice President of Government Solutions & Strategy, GM Defense LLC John JD Johnson’s biggest recent achievement is expanding GM Defense’s ability to get commercial capability into the hands of global defense and government customers through the GM Defense-designed Infantry Squad Vehicle and the next-generation Suburban Shield.
AWS Public Sector
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Public sector organizations operate in an increasingly complex environment, managing diverse workloads and maintaining a high level of security. These organizations face stringent compliance requirements, and any unauthorized access to protected health information (PHI) or personal identifiable information (PII) can result in legal penalties and reputational damage.
WashngtonExec
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Did you hear? Moving forward, WashingtonExec is combining its two highly anticipated award ceremonies into one exclusive industry event! Were excited to introduce the better-than-ever Chief Officer Awards bringing together the best of the best from our previous Chief Officer Awards and Pinnacle Awards into one all-encompassing celebration. Were gathering the most influential and popular categories for an opportunity to recognize the game-changers, impact-makers and innovators of GovCon once a y
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The recent launch of the free, open source artificial intelligence model DeepSeek brings benefits and risks to federal agencies seeking to adopt the technology to achieve their missions, according to Dave Vennergrund, vice president of AI and data insights at General Dynamics Information Technology.
WashngtonExec
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Jose Hidalgo, FTI Frontier Technology Inc. has appointed Jose Hidalgo as CEO. FTIs longtime CEO and Chairman of the Board Ron Shroder will remain as chairman. Jose Hidalgo has done a tremendous job leading the company for the last several years,” Shroder said. “He has matured our business model, deepened our collaboration with customers and increased the value we deliver to solve tough mission data challenges.
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Precision Talent Solutions has hired Bisrat “Biz” Zelalem as its new sales manager. PTS told ExecutiveBiz that Zelalem brings to the position nine years of business development and talent management experience, and an excellent track record in building client relationships, growing sales and delivering workforce solutions.
WashngtonExec
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Image courtesy: J&J Worldwide Services J&J Worldwide Services won a spot on the Installation Management Command Europe Custodial Services multiple award task order. The contract is valued at up to $220 million and has a performance period from Feb. 1 to Jan. 31, 2036. As part of this work, J&J From CBRE will provide commercial custodial services across a dispersed geographic area, including U.S.
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
David Stewart, a 30-year industry veteran with extensive knowledge in the technology sector, has been appointed president and CEO of Four Inc. The public sector information technology distributor said Monday Stewart will succeed Jeff Nolan, who will remain with Four Inc. as the executive vice chair of the board. Stewarts appointment became official on Feb. 5.
WashngtonExec
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Dan Smith, GDIT To those who worked with Dan Smith, he was more than a leader he was a source of warmth and support, remembered as much for his character as his career. Smith, 46, passed away Feb. 6 after battling dysautonomia, a disorder that affects autonomic body functions. He served as vice president and general manager of the homeland security sector at General Dynamics Information Technology.
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Information technology service provider Sev1Tech has released Vertasyn, a new digital twin platform designed to boost production rate, employee training and problem forecasting for mission-critical tasks.
GovCon Wire
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Digital technology company SMX has acquired cBEYONData for an undisclosed sum to establish a provider of digital transformation capabilities meant to help government customers address their planning, financial and analytical needs.
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