FedTech Magazine

AUGUST 16, 2024

The Army needs to improve its IT asset management to complement its security operations and create a more robust environment for the modern warfighter, according to CDW Government technology experts. While the Army uses ServiceNow for asset management of its hardware and software, there are ways it can get more value out of the platform, such as providing the SecOps module to all its components, says Paul “Doc” Burnham, IT asset management portfolio manager for CDW.

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 16, 2024

In today’s digital world, a strong information technology ecosystem is critical to protecting sensitive data and uncovering key insights hidden within large datasets. To take advantage of these opportunities, the Intelligence Community has brought IT modernization to the forefront of its transformation goals. At the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Intel Summit on Sept.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

AUGUST 16, 2024

We are proud that 179 of our attorneys are named to the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Six McCarter attorneys have also been named “Lawyer of the Year” in their practice area and region. Those lawyers include: Alan F. Kornstein – Tax Law, Newark David R. Kott – Product Liability Litigation – Defendants, Newark Michael A. Guariglia – Litigation and Controversy – Tax, Newark Michael M.

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Government Contracts

AUGUST 16, 2024

In its recent Loper Bright, Corner Post and Jakesy decisions, the U.S. Supreme Court fundamentally changed the Administrative Procedure Act in ways that undermine Congress and the executive branch, shift power to the judiciary, curtail public and business input, and create great uncertainty, say Alene Taber and Beth Hummer at Hanson Bridgett.

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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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SmallGovCon

AUGUST 16, 2024

The SBA ostensible subcontractor affiliation rule has long confused contractors and their attorneys alike because its standards were not very clear. It was based on whether, in a small business contract, a subcontractor performs the “primary and vital requirements of a contract” or the prime contractor was “unusually reliant” on the subcontractor. SBA’s Office of Hearings and Appeals filled in the gaps on these terms.

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 16, 2024

The U.S. Air Force has extended a direct-to-phase-II Small Business Innovation Research contract it awarded to SandboxAQ in January 2023 to continue the development of the company’s system designed to provide navigation capabilities for military and commercial applications without relying on global navigation satellite systems.

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GovCon Wire

AUGUST 16, 2024

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has agreed to acquire satellite maker Terran Orbital (NYSE: LLAP) for approximately $450 million to expand its satellite manufacturing and responsive space capabilities.

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FedScoop

AUGUST 16, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration has faced a handful of challenges as it builds a surveillance system to monitor the safety and efficacy of medical devices after they enter the market, but the agency has plans in place to address those issues as it eyes expansion of the program, according to a new watchdog report. The FDA’s active postmarket surveillance system relies on data pulled from electronic health records, wearable devices, mobile health applications and more to evaluate the safety of a

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 16, 2024

You can’t overlook the role venture capitalists have played in the rise of the commercial space industry. In an industry that relies on failed tests, there needs to be those sponsors who are alright with not seeing a quick return on investment. So what does it take to make those smart investments and what goes into the decision-making process?

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 16, 2024

HII’s mission technologies division has secured a contract worth over $30 million under the Department of Defense’s Information Analysis Center multiple-award vehicle to support the U.S. Air Force in upgrading its presidential and executive aircraft fleet.

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GovCon Wire

AUGUST 16, 2024

Cisco Systems (Nasdaq: CSCO) has appointed Jeetu Patel, who joined the technology company in 2020, as executive vice president and chief product officer to oversee networking, security and collaboration portfolios under one organization.

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 16, 2024

New York-based cybersecurity startup Wiz has received Moderate authorization from the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program for its cloud native application protection platform. With its Wiz for Government offering, federal agencies can eliminate the cyber vulnerabilities of their blind spots and meet regulatory compliance, the company said in a blog posted Thursday.

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GovCon Wire

AUGUST 16, 2024

The Air Force Research Laboratory is soliciting industry input for innovative new technology and capabilities to support warfighters. According to a request for information posted on SAM.

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 16, 2024

Versa Networks and Carahsoft Technology, an information technology services provider, have forged a partnership aimed at boosting the distribution of Versa’s Universal Secure Access Service Edge platform.

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GovCon Wire

AUGUST 16, 2024

The State Department has cleared Italy’s $738 million foreign military sales request to buy the Block 5 variant of the MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft, related equipment and services from the U.S. government.

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 16, 2024

York Space Systems announced the successful demonstration of the first-ever Link 16 network entry to a U.S. Navy ship from Tranche 0 satellites in low-Earth orbit in collaboration with the Space Development Agency.

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GovCon Wire

AUGUST 16, 2024

The Navy has made strides in modernization, but to prevent surprises from competitors working to exceed its capabilities, the service branch must always “be looking for more innovation and driving it out to the plate,” according to Hon. Nickolas Guertin, assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition.

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 16, 2024

Gary Stegman, a seasoned business development professional, has been appointed as senior vice president for business development – healthcare at TurningPoint Global Solutions. The software engineering services company said Wednesday Stegman’s responsibilities will center on the identification of new business opportunities, development of partnerships and expansion of TurningPoint’s health care portfolio.

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GovCon Wire

AUGUST 16, 2024

CACI International (NYSE: CACI) will provide U.S. Army Europe and Africa with intelligence analysis and operations support under a potential six-year, $239 million expertise task order. The company said Thursday the Theater Military Intelligence Support Services award is for comprehensive all-source and single-discipline intelligence expertise applicable to European Command and Africa Command areas of responsibility.

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 16, 2024

Maxar Intelligence has deployed its third and fourth high-resolution Earth imagery and mapping satellites aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The company said Thursday the two WorldView Legion satellites were placed into a mid-inclination orbit, allowing for dawn-to-dusk data collection.

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GovCon Wire

AUGUST 16, 2024

Mark Nackman has been named vice president and general counsel at General Dynamics‘ (NYSE: GD) NASSCO subsidiary, according to the executive’s LinkedIn post shared Thursday. Nackman will oversee General Dynamics NASSCO’s legal, export, environmental engineering and contracts functions. The executive has been with the aerospace and defense company for over a decade.

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 16, 2024

The U.S. Navy has awarded three contracts to Science Applications International Corp. to provide engineering support to multiple programs at the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division. The contracts, cumulatively worth $58.

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GovCon Wire

AUGUST 16, 2024

Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) has received a potential five-year, $326.5 million contract from the National Institutes of Health to provide agile software development and design support services for NIH’s eRA enterprisewide grants management system. The Reston, Virginia-based company said Thursday the contract also covers support for other platforms of the NIH Office of Extramural Research.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 16, 2024

Residents are flocking to Manatee County, Fla. From 2010 to 2021, the county’s population grew by a whopping 33% to 429,000. And while the number of citizens increases, the local sheriff’s office is faced with a familiar challenge: an ongoing shortage of officers. According to a 2024 survey by public sector HR management company, NEOGOV , which explored the effects of the ongoing hiring crisis on the public sector, 33% of agencies report impacts to service.

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GovCon Wire

AUGUST 16, 2024

Within recent years, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has continuously pushed for technology modernization. New technologies present a wide range of benefits for health care agencies, from enhancing the customer experience to protecting patient data from cyber threats. The Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Healthcare Summit on Dec.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 16, 2024

As localities continue to face the impacts of climate change and stricter regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency regarding “forever chemicals,” drinking water quality is becoming an increasing concern for American cities and counties. Trust in tap water safety has proven a challenge, with 41% of customers claiming they do not believe their local utility’s drinking water is safe to drink, according to J.D.

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Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 16, 2024

Private sector tender platforms and tender databases are specialised digital systems that provide businesses with a wide range of access to tender opportunities within the private sector. These platforms then collate all industry tenders to enable companies to search, filter, and track relevant contracts quickly. Due to frequent updates, alerts on bids, and comprehensive information about projects, these platforms help identify new opportunities quickly.

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Government Contracts

AUGUST 16, 2024

Humana Inc. has agreed to pay the federal government $90 million to settle long-running False Claims Act allegations it submitted fraudulent bids for Medicare prescription drug deals, Phillips & Cohen LLP said Friday in announcing the "first case of its kind" to resolve allegations of fraud in the Medicare Part D contracting process.

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FedInsider

AUGUST 16, 2024

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 90 Minutes | 1.5 CPE In 2023, 725 data breaches were reported to the Department of Health and Human Services, according to HIPAA Journal. More than 133 million records were exposed or impermissibly disclosed. That’s just one risk in healthcare ecosystems. The dangers extend beyond that: every hospital bed is connected to the internet.

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Government Contracts

AUGUST 16, 2024

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is asking a federal judge to "make clear" a case alleging a biased system to elect Georgia Public Service Commission members "is over," as Black voters behind the suit fight to keep it alive.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 16, 2024

It is with mixed emotions that The Coalition for Government Procurement announces the retirement of Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Tom Sisti. The Coalition welcomed Tom to the team in 2019, where he immediately enhanced our domain expertise through his strategic insights and comprehensive knowledge of procurement issues. Prior to joining the Coalition, Tom served as Vice President & Chief Legislative Counsel for SAP America.

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Government Contracts

AUGUST 16, 2024

Baltimore announced Friday that it settled claims for $152.5 million with Cardinal Health over its alleged role in helping fuel the city's opioid crisis, reaching the deal with the pharmaceutical distributor ahead of a September trial against five remaining defendants and following separate $45 million settlements with Allergan and CVS.

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 16, 2024

The U.S. Army is conducting market research to identify potential industry capabilities to develop and produce future Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node systems. In a notice posted Wednesday on SAM.gov, the service seeks information on vendors that can produce the envisioned system, deliver software updates and perform the required initial operational support for TITAN.

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Government Contracts

AUGUST 16, 2024

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has urged a Court of Federal Claims judge to cut monetary claims from a Saudi Arabian construction firm's $28.8 million suit over a contract termination, saying the contractor hadn't filed a formal claim before suing.

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GovCon Wire

AUGUST 16, 2024

Boeing has secured a U.S. Navy delivery order with a ceiling amount of $248.1 million to repair the landing gear on the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet aircraft. The Department of Defense said Wednesday the award was made under a previous basic ordering agreement for the sole-source requirement.

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Government Contracts

AUGUST 16, 2024

While the U.S. Department of Justice's Criminal Division's strike force on healthcare fraud enforcement action shows an impressive doubling of criminal indictments, a closer look at the data offers important clues about underlying trends, including the comparably modest, accompanying increase in associated intended loss, say Roderick Thomas and Kathleen Cooperstein at Wiley.

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