Government Contracts
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice unveiled a suit Wednesday accusing CVS, the nation's largest pharmacy chain, of knowinglyfilling invalid prescriptions for powerful opioids and ignoring internal pleas from its pharmacists as it allegedly put profits over safety.
Federal News Network
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Navigating the federal contracting landscape can be a daunting experience for small businesses. Despite the innovative solutions they offer, many face significant obstacles when trying to engage with federal agencies, particularly in micro-purchases. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.201(a) is intended to make micro-purchases (transactions under $10,000) straightforward and free from administrative burdens.
AWS Public Sector
DECEMBER 18, 2024
As we approach the end of 2024, cybersecurity and information technology (IT) professionals are reflecting on a year filled with unprecedented challenges and opportunities to improve processes. State and local government organizations have faced numerous threats, from man-made and climate-related risks to third-party breaches and incidents. Throughout it all, theyve maintained critical services for residents while adapting to an ever-evolving threat landscape.
VWV
DECEMBER 18, 2024
With the Procurement Act 2023 set to go live on 24 February 2025, the Cabinet Office has been releasing guidance notes to help both contracting authorities and suppliers prepare. One of the more anticipated notes - Central Digital Platform and the Publication of Information - has now been published. As part of the reforms, the current Find a Tender system will be improved to create a Central Digital Platform.
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ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Matt Beran, industry lead for global defense and intelligence at Appian, said government agencies looking to speed up their digital transformation initiatives and ensure compliance with the Clinger-Cohen Act and other regulations should consider reusing existing software platforms.
VWV
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Your guide to the Procurement Act 2023 with festive facts, key dates and practical resources for a smooth transition As the holiday season draws near, its a timely moment to unwrap the latest developments in the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act). In this festive edition of our legal insights, we highlight three festive facts about the upcoming changes and present three invaluable 'gifts' to help you prepare for the new procurement landscape.
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GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Until surprisingly recently, U.S. state and local governments have had a limited awareness of populations and demographics; its unclear who lives where and especially what their health needs might be. This becomes glaringly apparent when a weather disaster hits.
Government Contracts
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The Federal Circuit dismissed an appeal on Wednesday by the Air Force challenging an Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals' ruling entitling Lockheed Martin to more than $131.8 million for excessive "over and above" work under a 2007 contract.
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 18, 2024
KBR will enhance the knowledge base of the Defense Technical Information Center under a five-year task order worth a potential $88 million secured under the multiple-award contract vehicle of the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center, or DOD IAC.
Government Contracts
DECEMBER 18, 2024
A coalition of states and cities and several environmental groups moved to dismiss their lawsuits challenging the U.S. Postal Service's multibillion-dollar plan to acquire its next-generation delivery vehicles.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 18, 2024
David Bradley was appointed vice president of space and strategy within the Electro Optics/Infrared Sensors Group at Leonardo DRS, the executive announced in a LinkedIn post Tuesday. Bradley most recently served as VP of strategy and business development for space and intelligence systems at General Dynamics‘ mission systems business.
Government Contracts
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The U.S. Small Business Administration on Wednesday proposed a rule intended to speed up payments to federal small business subcontractors, requiring prime contractors to more promptly report late payments to agencies and cooperate to resolve the issue.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Oracle has named Bryan Beaulieu, a sales leader who has proven experience capturing and managing public sector acquisitions, as vice president of its homeland security portfolio. Beaulieu confirmed his new role in a LinkedIn post Tuesday. Who is Bryan Beaulieu? Beaulieus career at Oracle spans several years.
Government Contracts
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Former Florida Rep. David Rivera, who is battling an indictment in Miami over lobbying work for Venezuela, faces additional criminal charges in Washington, D.C., where a grand jury indicted him on charges he failed to register as a foreign agent when he lobbied on a Venezuelan businessman's behalf.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 18, 2024
There are few people more qualified on the subject of wireless networking and communications than Dr. Thomas Rondeau. The highly knowledgeable, innovative official is currently steering research and development work on future generation, or FutureG, technologies at the Department of Defense as a principal director.
Government Contracts
DECEMBER 18, 2024
From a Florida federal courts ruling that the False Claims Acts qui tam provision is unconstitutional to a record-breaking number of whistleblower tips filed with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, employers saw significant developments in the federal and state whistleblower landscapes this year, say attorneys at Proskauer.
WashngtonExec
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Horace Blackman, who leads the Defense, Intelligence and Space Business Unit at CGI Federal, has won WashingtonExecs Pinnacle Award for DoD Executive of the Year (Public Company). On Nov. 21, WashingtonExec announced the Pinnacle Awards winners during an annual event showcasing government and industry executives who notably spurred innovation for federal clients in the region. [.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Leidos has been awarded a potential $107 million contract by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agencys Office of Geography and Source Strategies Office for geospatial intelligence, or GEOINT, products.
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program has conferred the high authorization designation to TRM Labs, a provider of blockchain intelligence. The San Francisco, California-headquartered company said Tuesday that its blockchain intelligence tools are now available to federal agencies through the FedRAMP Marketplace.
GovLoop
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Improving public trust and engagement doesnt happen by chance. It requires a strategy, a clear metric for success more than click and open rates and data to benchmark against. And agencies should realize that their audiences are ever-changing, said Carolina Prieto, Solution Advisor for Digital Communications with Granicus, a company that provides digital experiences to help agencies better serve their constituents.
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Invictus International Consulting will deliver innovative and integrated services supporting complex government missions under the General Services Administrations One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services unrestricted contract.
WashngtonExec
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Bill Mertz Chief Procurement Officer, Peraton Bill Mertz is responsible for all aspects of the companys procurement organization, including supply chain operations, strategic sourcing and subcontractor management. He also oversees the execution of Peratons procurement strategy of driving better efficiencies and reducing procurement complexity for the company, its partners and its customers.
Government Contracts
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Missouri and Texas asked a federal judge to probe whether the Biden administration is violating an order to use $1.4 billion of congressional funds to build the southern border wall, pointing to media reports that wall materials are being sold off.
FedInsider
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Agencies have invested heavily in migrating applications to the cloud and creating cloud-native applications to serve the public. Securing these applications has emerged as a primary objective, particularly in incorporating them into a zero trust architecture. Strengthening app security focuses on integrating security measures throughout the application lifecycle from development to deployment by using cloud-native technologies such as co
Government Contracts
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday easily passed an $895.2 billion defense policy and budget bill for 2025, despite criticism over a contentious clause effectively barring gender-affirming healthcare coverage for service members' transgender children.
FedScoop
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The Department of Homeland Security should improve guidance for risk assessments focused on artificial intelligence and the threats the technology could pose to critical infrastructure sectors, the Government Accountability Office said in a report released Wednesday. The watchdog report , which recommends that DHS quickly update its guidance and template for AI risk assessments to address various gaps, comes amid ongoing concern that AI could be used to undermine critical infrastructure sectors,
Whistleblower Network News
DECEMBER 18, 2024
In this episode of the Whistleblower of the Week podcast , host Jane Turner speaks with oil industry whistleblower Jonathan Taylor. While serving as an in-house lawyer at SBM Offshore, a Monaco-based Dutch oil and gas services company, Taylor blew the whistle on a corruption scheme where the company offered bribes in order to obtain lucrative government contracts.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 18, 2024
ICF has appointed John Rabin, most recently assistant administrator for response at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as a vice president within the disaster management practice.
Kluwer Arbitration
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Keeton v. Tesla addresses a significant question: whether a section of the California Arbitration Act (CAA) is preempted by the United States Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). The California Court of Appeal concluded that Section 1281.98 of the CAA is not preempted by the FAA, although, due to procedural nuances under the California Rules of Court , the precedential value of this case is limited.
WashngtonExec
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Akima has appointed Russell Aldrich as vice president of business development for the companys Mission Systems, Engineering & Technology Group. Aldrich will lead growth strategies and execution for the group, contributing to Akima’s ongoing expansion and support of its government and military clientele. Russells expertise is a cornerstone for Akimas continued growth and innovation, said [.
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The U.S. State Department has approved the potential $130 million foreign military sale of 8,001 Northrop Grumman-built M1156A1 Precision Guidance Kits to Norway.
WashngtonExec
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Brian Wagner, vice president of marketing and communications at Tria Federal, has won WashingtonExecs Pinnacle Award for Marketing Executive of the Year (Private Company). On Nov. 21, WashingtonExec announced the Pinnacle Awards winners during an annual event showcasing government and industry executives who notably spurred innovation for federal clients in the region.
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 18, 2024
SpiderOak has secured a Small Business Innovation Research contract extension from the Space Development Agency to employ zero trust protection and ensure the cyber resilience and security of U.S. space missions. The expanded agreement will showcase the integration of SpiderOaks Platform protecting space systems with the U.S.
WashngtonExec
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Beacon Global Strategies is expanding its team by adding Michael Mike Carlozzi and Kaly McKenna as vice presidents, and Elissa Miller as an associate vice president. McKenna and Miller will contribute to BGS’ National Security Technology Practice, while Carlozzi will support the firm’s Intelligence Practice. We are thrilled to welcome Kaly and Elissa to the [.
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 18, 2024
David Egts, field chief technology officer for the public sector at MuleSoft, believes that artificial intelligence agents can revolutionize business process but only if they are seamlessly integrated into an organization’s existing systems and data sources. What Are AI Agents?
WashngtonExec
DECEMBER 18, 2024
In this virtual video panel series, WashingtonExec sits down with industry and public sector leaders to discuss current challenges, innovations and initiatives top of mind across the government IT landscape. WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh is joined by Cameron Chehreh, vice president and general manager of public sector at Intel, and Gloria Glaubman, senior cyber advisor with [.
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