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As Government’s Mobile Usage Grows, So Do Cyberthreats

FedTech Magazine

Agencies can enhance their cybersecurity defenses against future attacks by analyzing how attackers target federal employees mobile devices using the modern kill chain. Phishing and social engineering attacks targeting federal mobile devices will become even more prevalent as nation-states mobile malware capabilities evolve. Threat actors, via a pathway known as the modern kill chain, have long identified mobile devices as an effective way to steal federal employee credentials and infiltrate net

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What Should I Do if My Contract or Grant is Affected by Executive Orders?

Redstone Government Consulting

Executive Order Impacting Funding on Contract or Grant Work The President issued an Executive Order (EO) on January 20, 2025, to immediately pause the disbursement of funds appropriated through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169) or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117058). This relates to programs for issuing grants, loans, contracts, or any other financial disbursements of such appropriated funds.

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GAO Says Bidder Not Prejudiced By Solicitation 'Ambiguity'

Government Contracts

The Government Accountability Office rejected a Virginia-based contractor's challenge to the U.S. Transportation Security Administration's denial of its $74 million security screening contract proposal, saying it was not prejudiced by the agency's "latent ambiguity" in its solicitation.

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Agile Defense Appoints Seasoned Executive Robert McCord to Board of Directors

ExecutiveBiz

Agile Defense, a provider of digital transformation, data analytics and cybersecurity capabilities, announced the appointment of industry veteran and seasoned executive Robert McCord to the board of directors. In a company press release Tuesday, Rick Wagner, CEO of Agile Defense and six-time Wash100 awardee, said, We are excited to have Bob join our board.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

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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Judge Sides With DC In Telecom's School Network Suit

Government Contracts

A D.C. federal judge has ruled in favor of the Washington, D.C., government in a lawsuit accusing the district's public school system of improperly tapping one of its own agencies to provide network services over incumbent Allied Telecom's bid.

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JMA Wireless, Sherpa 6 to Equip Army With Advanced 5G Systems

ExecutiveBiz

JMA Wireless and Sherpa 6 will equip the U.S. Army with rugged, scalable and deployable 5G connectivity to enable real-time and secure communications and enhance operations in contested environments. Commenting on the contract award, JMA Chief Operating Officer Andrew Adams said in a statement Tuesday, For the [Department of Defense], 5G cant stop at the U.S.

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Robert Harris Promoted to SVP of Space Solutions at COLSA

ExecutiveBiz

Robert Harris, a U.S. Air Force veteran, announced on LinkedIn that he has been elevated to senior vice president of space solutions at COLSA. The executive will oversee the companys corporate growth strategies across the civil and Department of Defense space sectors. Harris has been with COLSA for over six years.

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When Innovation Overwhelms The Rule Of Law

Government Contracts

In an era where technology is rapidly evolving and artificial intelligence is seemingly everywhere, its worth asking if the law both substantive precedent and procedural rules can keep up with the light speed of innovation, says Reuben Guttman at Guttman Buschner.

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End of the Line for Transmutation Agreements in 8(a) Program

SmallGovCon

We at SmallGovCon have analyzed a number of key updates from the recent SBA final rule concerning HUBZone Program Updates and Clarifications, and Clarifications to Other Small Business Programs. But, with the rule covering many issues, there are aspects we didn’t cover everything. One small change could impact a number of companies seeking 8(a) Program certification or existing 8(a) Program Participants changing their ownership.

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Worker, Nonprofit Mental Health Co. Agreed To End Work Row

Government Contracts

A former case manager sanctioned for faking evidence and the nonprofit mental health and addiction treatment center she accused of not paying full wages told a North Carolina federal court they agreed to end the case a month before the trial was set to start.

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Taking an Innovative Approach to AIOps

FedInsider

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE IT leaders in both the public and private sectors are wrestling with the complexities of keeping several generations of technology working together. Government agencies in particular are struggling to integrate everything from legacy systems and mainframes to three-tier architecture with multiple hyperscaler vendors retiring obsolete systems is almost impossible when they host mission-critical operations.

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Palantir Backs Percipient.ai In 'Interested Party' Dispute

Government Contracts

Palantir Technologies Inc. and the National Industries for the Blind are both supporting artificial intelligence company Percipient.ai Inc. in a dispute with the U.S. government over who has standing to challenge unlawful federal procurements.

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Parsons Acquires TRS Group, Inc.

WashngtonExec

Carey Smith, Parsons Corp. Parsons Corp. has acquired TRS Group, Inc., in an all-cash transaction valued at $36 million. TRS Group is an environmental solutions firm specializing in remediation technology, benefiting both Parsons Federal Solutions and Critical Infrastructure segments, the company said. The acquisition of TRS Group significantly enhances Parsons environmental remediation capabilities in both of our operating segments and serves as a force multiplier for our already industry-leadi

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Government Contracts Group Of The Year: Seyfarth Shaw

Government Contracts

Seyfarth Shaw LLP had the most GAO bid protest wins during a 12-month period spanning the bulk of 2024, setting precedent and prompting regulatory changes in several of those cases, earning the firm a spot among 2024 Law360 Government Contracts Groups of the Year.

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Case Study: Fleet Electric Lands $1M Contract After Partnering With GovSpend to Expand Government Sales

GovSpend

Fleet Electric is a Massachusetts-based upfitter that specializes in custom workstations for vans and trailers used in underground and overhead utility applications. Prior to 2024, they dabbled in municipal sales but didnt have the intelligence or manpower to tap into this fertile market. In 2024, their President and CEO Mason White made the strategic decision to subscribe to the GovSpend platform.

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Digital Capital Partners Acquires Govplace

GovCon Wire

Private equity firm Digital Capital Partners has acquired Govplace, a secure IT products and services provider supporting federal agencies. Terms of the acquisition include retaining Govplace’s leadership team to ensure operational continuity.

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FEV Tutor Shuts Down: How Online Tutoring Companies Can Fill the Gap

GovSpend

On January 25th, FEV Tutor , a prominent online tutoring platform, announced its cessation of operations. This unexpected move, which has been linked to the expiration of ARPA funds , leaves a void in the online tutoring market, presenting a unique opportunity for other educational service providers to step up and fill the gap. With the right B2G intelligence, competitors can capitalize on this changed competitive landscape and position themselves as the go-to solution for schools and districts

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Army Issues Draft Solicitation for Next Generation C2 Modernization

GovCon Wire

The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, or ACC-APG, is seeking feedback from industry partners for Next Generation Command and Control, or NGC2 draft solicitation. According to the notice posted Monday on SAM.

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Top Public Sector Leaders to Watch in 2025: RegScale’s Steven A. Coles

WashngtonExec

Steven A. Coles, RegScale Steven A. Coles President and GM, RegScale Driving innovation to the mission is Steven Coles’s biggest achievement, made possible by streamlining authorization to operate and FedRAMP processes to reduce timelines to just three months while cutting costs by over 300%. “These efforts have accelerated the delivery of critical technologies to support mission success,” he said. “One of our customers has recently achieved ATO in a day.” Michael N

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Amentum Logs 2.3% Growth in Q1 Fiscal 2025 Pro Forma Revenues

GovCon Wire

Amentum reported $3.4 billion in first-quarter revenues for fiscal year 2025, reflecting a 2.3 percent increase on a pro forma basis driven by growth in the company’s digital and global engineering solutions segments.

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J&J Worldwide Services Wins $259.9M Contract with Army Corps of Engineers

WashngtonExec

Patrick Roddy, J&J J&J Worldwide Services has won a $259.9 million firm-fixed-price contract under the Medical Repair and Renewal Program by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntsville, Alabama. The MRR Program provides design-build and construction services to repair, renovate and modernize critical medical infrastructure, like hospitals, clinics, medical labs, wellness centers, and veterinary and dental clinics.

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New AWS ebook explores cloud technology’s impact on sustainability goals in higher education

AWS Public Sector

Universities and colleges worldwide are embracing sustainability as a cornerstone of their institutional identity and mission. This commitment reflects a growing recognition of higher educations vital role in addressing global and societal impacting challenges. As defined by the United Nations , sustainability encompasses interconnected goals aimed at creating a better and more sustainable future for all, including climate action, responsible consumption, quality education, and social equality.

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Top Public Sector Leaders to Watch in 2025: ZeroFox’s Tristen Yancey

WashngtonExec

Tristen Yancey, ZeroFox Tristen Yancey Vice President of Public Sector, ZeroFox Tristen Yancey drives value at ZeroFox by educating government executives on protecting their online presence and that of their agencies. With rising risks in the digital sphere, such as impersonations that can harm both personal and agency reputations, her expertise has become essential. “The lightbulb moment when they realize that we can help them solve this problem is very rewarding,” she said.

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ASRC Federal Achieves CMMI Maturity Level 5

ExecutiveBiz

ASRC Federal‘s federal mission solutions segment has achieved Maturity Level 5, the highest international rating for software capability maturity, under ISACAs Capability Maturity Model Integration Version 3.0 for Development.

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Nominations Open for AI Executive of the Year in WashingtonExec’s 2025 Chief Officer Awards

WashngtonExec

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

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Roger Camp Appointed Senior Director for Business Development of Naval Programs at Hanwha Defense USA

ExecutiveBiz

Roger Camp, a defense professional with extensive leadership and management experience, has been named senior director for business development of naval programs at Hanwha Defense USA. Mike Smith, CEO of Hanwha Defense USA, shared the development on LinkedIn Tuesday.

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Mike Daniels Appointed VP, General Manager of Public Sector at Databricks

GovCon Wire

Mike Daniels, a seasoned technology executive, has been appointed vice president and general manager of public sector at Databricks, he announced on a LinkedIn post Sunday.

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Northrop Enhances Navy Airborne Navigation Capabilities With Upgraded GPS

ExecutiveBiz

Northrop Grumman has started deploying the upgraded LN-251M Inertial Navigation System/Global Positioning System, or INS/GPS, to enhance the U.S. Navys airborne navigation capabilities. The LN-251M includes M-code, an encrypted military-grade signal with robust jam resistance for increased protection against adversarial threats, Northrop said Tuesday.

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Parsons Buys Environmental Contractor TRS Group

GovCon Wire

Parsons has acquired environmental contractor TRS Group. The $36 million all-cash acquisition is aimed at boosting Parsons’ federal solutions and critical infrastructure segments. TRS is known for its environmental remediation technology developed for cleaning hazardous and toxic substances from soil, groundwater and fire suppression systems, Parsons said Tuesday.

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Everfox Unveils New Cross Domain Collaboration Platform

ExecutiveBiz

Cybersecurity company Everfox has launched MESA, short for Multi-Enterprise Spanning Architecture, designed to securely expedite data-sharing and collaboration among government users and their partners. In a statement Tuesday, Sean Berg, Everfox CEO, described the platform as a game-changer for government agencies collaborating in tasks with other organizations.

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Federal Contractors Have Avenues For Tariff Mitigation

Government Contracts

President Donald Trump's tariff plans threaten to increase costs for federal contractors who won't be exempt from the duties, but contractors may be able to pursue avenues for reimbursement if they follow certain regulatory rules.

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Maxar Deploys Fifth & Sixth WorldView Legion Satellites

ExecutiveBiz

Geospatial insights provider Maxar Intelligence launched its fifth and sixth WorldView Legion satellites from Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday. The launch brings the total number of in-orbit Maxar satellites capable of capturing 30 cm-class imagery to seven, the Westminster, Coloirado-based company said Tuesday.

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Interviews with Our Editors: In Conversation with Atsuko Hirose, Acting Secretary-General of the Energy Charter Secretariat, following the Official Adoption of the Modernised ECT

Kluwer Arbitration

On 3 December 2024, the Energy Charter Conference (Conference) officially adopted the modernised version of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT or Treaty), following an agreement in principle reached in June 2022. We invited the Acting Secretary-General of the Energy Charter Secretariat (Secretariat), Ms. Atsuko Hirose , to share her insights. Ms. Hirose assumed her current position in February 2024, after having served as a Deputy Secretary General since 2021.

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Lasso Security Partners With Swish Data on GenAI Security Services

ExecutiveBiz

Lasso Security has announced that its generative artificial intelligence security platform will be available to the U.S. public sector through a strategic partnership with Swish Data. In a statement Tuesday, Elad Schulman, Lasso’s CEO and co-founder, expressed confidence in Swish’s experience in delivering the companys all-in-one GenAI security platform to government customers.

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Trump's Energy Plans: Funding, Permits And Nuclear Power

Government Contracts

In the wake of President Donald Trump's flurry of first-day executive orders focusing on the energy sector, attorneys at Gibson Dunn analyze what this presidency will mean for energy-related grants and loans, changes to permitting processes and developments in nuclear power.

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Weather Forecasting to Benefit From AI, Carahsoft’s Michael Adams Says

ExecutiveBiz

Michael Adams, a senior sales director at Carahsoft Technology, discussed in an article published Tuesday the benefits that artificial intelligence brings to weather forecasting.

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