AWS Public Sector
JANUARY 10, 2025
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) service, AWS Outposts , is a game-changer for public sector organizations, offering a unique blend of cloud capabilities and on-premises control. It enables government agencies, educational institutions, and healthcare providers to modernize their IT infrastructure while adhering to strict data sovereignty, security, and compliance requirements.
GovCon Wire
JANUARY 10, 2025
Much commotion was made online and in the media over the holiday season regarding reported sightings of unmanned aircraft in the U.S. airspace. In particular, a number of testimonies came from citizens in New Jersey spotting drones in the skies near Picatinny Arsenal and Naval Weapons Station Earle.
SmallGovCon
JANUARY 10, 2025
Steven Koprince, Govology legal analyst and retired founder of Koprince McCall Pottroff will be presenting this webinar. In this course he provides a big-picture overview of small business certifications in the government marketplace and you will learn about various federal small business certification programs, including Small Business Self Certification, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) & 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), H
AWS Public Sector
JANUARY 10, 2025
In an era of increasing regulatory scrutiny and data privacy requirements, organizations working in the public sector need robust, secure, and compliant solutions. Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud (US) offers a specialized environment tailored for organizations that need to meet strict regulatory and compliance requirements. AWS GovCloud (US) adheres to Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) High, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS)
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,
Government Contracts
JANUARY 10, 2025
The defense contractor found liable for conspiring with the U.S. military to torture inmates at the Abu Ghraib military prison said it would appeal to the Fourth Circuit after a Virginia federal judge Friday ruled the company won't get a third crack at trial.
ExecutiveBiz
JANUARY 10, 2025
Booz Allen Hamilton has appointed Michael Farrar, who served in the federal government for over three decades, as chief scientist for weather and climate.
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ExecutiveBiz
JANUARY 10, 2025
Rocket Lab has announced the addition of its new Neutron rocket to NASAs Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare, or VADR, contract. Its small orbital launch vehicle Electron is already under VADR contract and demonstrated capabilities in the NASA PREFIRE and TROPICS missions, the company said Thursday.
Government Contracts
JANUARY 10, 2025
The Ninth Circuit on Friday handed a win to Eargo Inc. and affirmed the dismissal of a securities class action against the hearing aid company, which alleged that the company and its top brass acted with intent to commit insurance billing fraud.
ExecutiveBiz
JANUARY 10, 2025
Kathryn Kienast, executive vice president of client success at Allocore, said in an article posted recently on LinkedIn that her company — the developer of a government loan and grants program platform — sees an opportunity for Congress and the proposed Department of Government Efficiency to streamline the way the public interacts with federal credit […]
Government Contracts
JANUARY 10, 2025
A tech company is asking a federal judge to block the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services from proceeding with solicitations that stand to replace so-called batCAVE and Signal software it developed that is already providing the desired functionality.
ExecutiveBiz
JANUARY 10, 2025
Precise Systems is among the 588 companies awarded positions under the unrestricted category of the General Services Administrations One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus, a multiple-award contract designed to meet federal agencies various procurement needs.
Government Contracts
JANUARY 10, 2025
A longtime New Jersey mayor is barred from ever holding public office or employment again after he admitted Friday to using township employees to help run a private business out of his mayoral office, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced.
GovLoop
JANUARY 10, 2025
Most of us are familiar with projects gone wrong, with indecision, delays and wasteful sidetracks when no one understood the projects purpose. But up-front analysis can avoid those speedbumps, and its especially vital for data-driven projects, such as determining how an agency feeds residents experiencing food insecurity. In other words, you want to make sure that youre solving the right problems, first and foremost, said Ali Benson, Director of the Beeck Center for Social Impact and Innovations
FedTech Magazine
JANUARY 10, 2025
Agencies need to confront the growing problem of shadow artificial intelligence through policy updates and the implementation of new security measures. Microsoft and LinkedIn found 78% of AI users bring their own tools to work, and 52% are reluctant to admit using it, according to the 2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report. This is the reality of shadow AI: Many workers already use the technology covertly.
Federal News Network
JANUARY 10, 2025
Procurement Reform 2025 provides an opportunity to meaningfully reduce regulatory burdens and eliminate barriers to entry for commercial firms seeking to support the federal customer. If the recently passed FY25 National Defense Authorization Act and Sen. Wickers proposed FoRGED Act is any indication, this year will bring a heightened focus on streamlining acquisition to meet the challenges facing our government, especially those from near peer adversaries.
The Coalition for Government Procurement
JANUARY 10, 2025
Happy New Year! We begin the new year with the top five procurement themes that will shape the federal acquisition marketplace in 2025 and beyond. Procurement Reform 2025 provides an opportunity to meaningfully reduce regulatory burdens and eliminate barriers to entry for commercial firms seeking to support the federal customer. If the recently passed FY25 National Defense Authorization Act and Sen.
Government Contracts
JANUARY 10, 2025
The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council on Friday withdrew a pending rule that aimed to require "major" federal contractors to publicly disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and to set emissions reduction targets, saying the Biden administration lacks sufficient time to finalize the proposal.
SmallGovCon
JANUARY 10, 2025
It’s Friday and time for another week in review! We hope you have had a great week and are safe from the extreme weather conditions the country seems to be experiencing right now. We are still digging out from the blizzard sent our way by the polar vortex. We also hope that our readers in California are safe and well. Our thoughts go out to all of you that are dealing with those devastating wildfires.
Government Contracts
JANUARY 10, 2025
President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House will likely have a number of downstream effects on partner hiring in the legal industry, from accelerated hiring timelines to increased vetting of prospective employees, say recruiters at Macrae.
Import and Trade Remedies
JANUARY 10, 2025
On Thursday 12 December, we hosted the webinar “Trump and Tariffs: A Global Perspective of What Lies Ahead” The session focused on the potential tariff impacts of President-Elect Trump’s second term in office, giving a global perspective on what to look out for, and how best to prepare. Speakers from across the globe discussed the potential impacts in their respective jurisdictions, the key takeaways of which can be found here.
ExecutiveBiz
JANUARY 10, 2025
Carahsoft Technology has teamed up with Black Duck Software, formerly known as Synopsys Software Integrity Group, to offer application security testing to the U.S. government. Carahsoft said Thursday that it will serve as the Master Government Aggregator of Black Ducks AST offerings.
AWS Public Sector
JANUARY 10, 2025
The University of Michigan Solar Car Team , renowned for their innovative designs and competitive edge, has once again pushed the boundaries of solar car technology. Their recent victory in the American Solar Challenge (ASC) can be attributed, in part, to their strategic use of Amazon Web Services (AWS) for advanced simulations and design optimization.
Whistleblower Network News
JANUARY 10, 2025
On January 10, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit released a decision in the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whistleblower case Lissack v. Commissioner. The case had drawn the attention of whistleblower advocates who assessed the ruling as a mixed bag for whistleblowers. The case concerns whistleblower Michael Lissack who blew the whistle on improper tax deductions made by a condominium development corporation.
GovCon Wire
JANUARY 10, 2025
Anduril Industries has acquired Numericas radar and command and control businesses for an undisclosed sum to expand its portfolio of mission systems and air and missile defense capabilities. The California-based defense technology company said Thursday the acquisition provides it with access to the Numerica team’s expertise in scientific computing, advanced mathematical algorithms, and hardware engineering.
Whistleblower Network News
JANUARY 10, 2025
Robert Zywicki, former superintendent of the Mount Olive Board of Education in Morris County New Jersey, is set to receive $645,000 in a settlement resolving whistleblower retaliation allegations, NJ.com reports. Zywicki, who served as superintendent from 2018 to 2023, filed a lawsuit against the board of education in 2022. In his lawsuit, Zywicki alleged the board retaliated against him for whistleblowing and exposing improper behavior by school board members, NJ.com reports.
Kluwer Arbitration
JANUARY 10, 2025
In 2024, the relationship between arbitration and technology continued to resemble a thriller. While integrating technology into arbitration offered the promise of new opportunities, it also introduced new layers of complexity, both in terms of procedure and in terms of disputes arising from technology itself. Arbitration-Related Technology Arbitration-related technology is ever-developing, as are the thoughts of arbitration practitioners on what this technology can achieve. 2024 was no differen
ExecutiveBiz
JANUARY 10, 2025
Northrop Grumman has received clearance from the Missile Defense Agency to produce five units of the Modified Ballistic Re-Entry Vehicle-11, an advanced target vehicle developed to test the MDAs Next Generation Interceptor.
GovCon Wire
JANUARY 10, 2025
Marc Vandeveer was elevated to the role of chief technology officer for digital at ManTech Digital Transformation Consulting, or DTD, where he previously worked as technical director for digital transformation. The executive announced his move via a LinkedIn post published Tuesday.
ExecutiveBiz
JANUARY 10, 2025
BlueHalo announced its participation in Desert Guardian 1.0, an integrated counter-drone sensor demonstration hosted by U.S Central Command in New York, where it showcased multiple technologies, including its integrated counter-UAS sensors and VigilantHalo.
GovCon Wire
JANUARY 10, 2025
Rachael Duffy, former vice president of integrated marketing and communications at CACI International, has joined Akima to serve as VP of marketing, communications and government relations.
ExecutiveBiz
JANUARY 10, 2025
Low Earth orbit satellites of York Space Systems and SpaceX have completed a laser communication link test involving the Space Development Agencys Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. The test demonstrated the first laser communication connection between two PWSA satellites, advancing space-based communication, York said Thursday.
GovCon Wire
JANUARY 10, 2025
CSS, a provider of scientific expertise in environmental resource management, emergency response and safety and health services, has acquired Riverside Technology, a science and information technology company.
ExecutiveBiz
JANUARY 10, 2025
Matt Markel has joined Epirus as the companys new chief technology officer. In his new position, Markel will use his experience in sensing software and perception capabilities to spearhead the development of Epirus portfolio of microwave systems for short range air defense, the company announced Thursday.
GovCon Wire
JANUARY 10, 2025
The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon a $333.3 million contract to produce Standard Missile-6, including spares and round design agents. The cost-plus-fixed-fee contract includes options that, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of the effort to $908.1 million, the Department of Defense said.
ExecutiveBiz
JANUARY 10, 2025
David Cade recently announced his appointment to a new role in Boeing, where he has worked for the past 16 years.
Federal News Network
JANUARY 10, 2025
This week Dr. Evan Loh, Paratek CEO, returns to Off theShelf to share the latest in the biopharmaceutical companys partnership with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority’s (BARDAs)Project BioShield. Parateks antibiotic, NUZYRA (omadacycline) has been designated an essential medicine by the FDA, and Loh provides an update on the progress made in onshoring of manufacturing of NUZYRA, from the production of API through finished drug product for both IV and oral formulatio
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