Whistleblower Network News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

On December 2, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Gen Digital Inc. (formerly known as Symantec Corp.) paid $55.1 million in a False Claims Act (FCA) judgement stemming from a qui tam whistleblower lawsuit. Following a four-week bench trial, Gen Digital was found liable “for making knowing false claims to the United States when it mispresented its commercial sales practices during the negotiation and subsequent performance of a General Services Administration (GSA) contract,” acc

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FedScoop

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Department of Justice and Office of Personnel Management are getting funding infusions to modernize immigration case management and federal retirement systems, respectively, according to a General Services Administration announcement Tuesday. The Technology Modernization Fund awards a total of $19.67 million, enabling the DOJ’s Executive Office for Immigration Review to modernize a legacy case management system and backend databases that share information with Department of Homeland Security

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AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 3, 2024

During AWS re:Invent 2024, an Innovation Session presented by Worldwide Public Sector Vice President Dave Levy illustrated how AWS empowers customers to innovate and tackle critical challenges faster and more efficiently using cloud technology and generative artificial intelligence (AI ). Take a few minutes to read this post and learn more about the transformative initiatives, inspiring customer stories, and technological developments that help AWS public sector customers improve life on Earth.

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WashngtonExec

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Peraton won a $249 million task order to provide long-range sub-orbital vehicles to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division. The period of performance is 60 months and Peraton is the prime contractor. Under the contract, Peraton will design, develop, manufacture, assemble, integrate and test various multi-stage, long range sub-orbital rocket configurations, associated ground [.

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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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AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 3, 2024

At Amazon Web Services (AWS), we believe in the power of cloud technology to transform healthcare and improve lives. Because of this, at AWS re:Invent 2024 we announced a commitment of up to $2 million in AWS credits to help four Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Sprint for Women’s Health (SWH) launchpad awardees address critical unmet challenges in women’s health.

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GovCon Wire

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Gil Herrera is a versatile engineer with expertise in quantum physics, cyber systems, microelectronics and much more. He was a vital part of the team at Sandia National Laboratories, an organization devoted to nuclear science, for almost four decades.

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FedScoop

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Customs and Border Protection is continuing to expand its use of biometric iris recognition at the nation’s borders, a notable move given the somewhat limited use of the technology compared with more widespread applications like fingerprint and facial recognition. The U.S. Border Patrol, the CBP subcomponent designated to secure the border, has significantly ramped up use of iris scanning over the past decade.

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AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In critical moments when every second counts, justice and public safety ( JPS ) agencies need technology solutions that are secure, reliable, and fast. But outdated legacy systems hold these agencies back: they’re clunky, slow to innovate, and vulnerable to cyber-attacks, weather events, and other disasters. To address these needs, CentralSquare is on a mission to migrate more than 1,000 on-premises JPS agency workloads to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud.

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GovCon Wire

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Department of Homeland Security’s Artificial Intelligence Corps was established in February to guide the agency’s use of AI to strengthen critical infrastructure and improve enterprise cybersecurity.

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AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania has been at the forefront of business innovation for over 140 years. The school has a long-standing emphasis on the use of data and technology in both its research of business ideas and its approach to student learning. In keeping with this philosophy, Wharton fully migrated its infrastructure to Amazon Web Services (AWS) in 2020 so it could move quickly and adapt to the latest technological advancements.

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GovCon Wire

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Omni Federal has appointed industry veteran Paul McQuillan as chief growth and strategy officer. In a LinkedIn post published Monday, the government IT services provider said McQuillan’s leadership experience and growth skills will be key to driving the company’s next phase of growth.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Law No. 20.257 , enacted on April 25, 2024, amended the arbitration procedure in domestic arbitrations contained in the Uruguayan General Procedural Code (“GPC”). Pursuant to Law No. 19.636–Act on International Commercial Arbitration (“AICA”), the amendment of the General Procedural Code enhanced the domestic arbitration framework by providing greater flexibility.

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The Softly Spark

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Promoting your company’s sustainability practices is essential, but it’s not always easy. Consumers want more green products just as regulators are cracking down on companies that practice greenwashing. Greenwashing is more than just a cover-up; it is any misleading practice of making false green claims. Greenwashing has many shades, and each of these practices carries potential risks.

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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A federal claims court judge has denied a protest of a $20.5 million U.S. Department of Health and Human Services information technology deal, saying an HHS agency reasonably concluded that it had only "some confidence" in a government contractor protester.

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WashngtonExec

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Rich Fisne, senior vice president of contracts, procurement, pricing and compliance at HII Mission Technologies, has won WashingtonExec’s Pinnacle Award for Contracts 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 [.

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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A Connecticut roller bearing company has settled its lawsuits accusing military supplier RTX and a competitor of misusing trade secrets related to the design of a U.S. military bomb, after earlier delays in reaching an agreement.

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WashngtonExec

DECEMBER 3, 2024

ManTech won a 5-year $715 million contract with the U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory. Under this recompete, ManTech will support mission-enabling research, development, testing and evaluation of technology solutions central to Force Design – the U.S. Marine Corps’ broad initiative to transform the service’s force structure, weapons systems, equipment and training.

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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A New York federal judge rejected a whistleblower's attempt to strike AECOM's purportedly new arguments in litigation accusing it of falsely billing the U.S. Army on a $1.9 billion support deal, writing "denied" in the margin of the whistleblower's request.

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WashngtonExec

DECEMBER 3, 2024

John M. Tenaglia, principal director, Defense pricing and contracting, Defense Department, has won WashingtonExec’s Pinnacle Award for Contracts Executive of the Year (Government). 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.

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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 3, 2024

An Atlanta-based diagnostic imaging company and its former CEO have agreed to pay $5.25 million to end claims that the firm ran a referral kickback scheme in which it buttered up doctors with sports tickets and booze in exchange for sending patients its way, the U.S. Department of Justice has announced.

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WashngtonExec

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Intel Corp. announced that CEO Pat Gelsinger retired after a 40-plus-year career and has stepped down from the board of directors, effective Dec. 1. Intel named two senior leaders, David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus, as interim co-CEOs while the board of directors conducts a search for a new CEO. Zinsner is executive vice president [.

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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 3, 2024

An in-depth examination of the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals’ annual report reveals ​a continuing decline in new cases, motions and hearings, a trend that may correspond with ​t​he increased use of alternative dispute resolution, and expedited or accelerated proceedings, say attorneys at Miller & Chevalier.

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FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Agencies can ensure that their servers are secure from the start by working with a proactive industry partner to implement a comprehensive strategy. The risk of adversaries compromising the IT infrastructure supply chain is ever present, putting agency data and potentially even lives at risk, as evidenced by the Hezbollah pager blasts in September. Agencies must comply with a series of mandates — including last year’s Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Cha

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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 3, 2024

An insurance company and two executives issued bogus insurance policies purporting to offer over $250 million in coverage to companies and homeowners, according to an indictment announced by the Manhattan district attorney Tuesday.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The U.S. Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program will become operational at some point in fiscal year 2025. In October, the DOD issued a Final Rule to address evolving cybersecurity requirements and cyber threats while defining the security controls that DOD intends defense contractors and subcontractors to implement.

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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A federal judge signed off Monday on data brokers' request to be allowed to appeal his ruling that New Jersey's judicial privacy and security measure known as Daniel's Law is constitutional.

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ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Engineering, procurement and construction services provider Fluor announced the retirement of long-time chief financial officer Joe Brennan, effective July 1, 2025, and the appointment of John Regan as its new CFO, effective March 1, 2025.

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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Former FirstEnergy Corp. chief executive officer Charles Jones slammed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's enforcement action against him over his alleged part in the company's widely publicized bribery scandal relating to its nuclear program, calling the suit "belated" and arguing the agency failed to back up its claims.

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ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 3, 2024

General Dynamics Information Technology has revealed that it is the first systems integrator to join the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography Building Block Consortium. The company said Monday the move aligns with efforts to address potential threats posed by quantum computing and to secure future cryptography systems.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Want to bid on government jobs? This guide explains each step, from finding opportunities and registering in SAM, to crafting a strong bid and increasing your chances of winning contracts. Discover how to navigate the process and secure government contracts for your business. Key Takeaways Bidding on government contracts presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially small enterprises, with substantial revenue and credibility benefits.

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ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Maxar Intelligence is one of the 10 vendors that secured a spot on a five-year, $290 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to support a National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency program aimed at enhancing the agency’s Earth monitoring capabilities.

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USFCR

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Contractors Secure Federal Infrastructure Contracts The federal government continues to invest heavily in infrastructure, from rebuilding highways and bridges to constructing military facilities and disaster recovery projects. For contractors in the construction and infrastructure sectors, staying informed about trends, technologies, and opportunities is essential to securing federal contracts.

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ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 3, 2024

BAE Systems has concluded environmental testing on NASA’s Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer Observatory, or SPHEREx, which brings the project closer to its scheduled February 2025 launch.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Protests of contracts went down last fiscal year. The micro-purchase threshold, the simplified acquisition threshold, the 8(a) sole source contract ceiling and several other similar acquisition limits are likely to increase in 2025. And the oversight and accountability of subcontracting efforts by prime contractors is getting more scrutiny. These are the latest among a host of story lines in the federal acquisition community.

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ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office has determined the engineering services and technology solutions of the Alexandria, Virginia-based company Modern Technology Solutions Inc. as “awardable” post-competition under the Department of Defense’s Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace.

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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 3, 2024

President Joe Biden's decision to increase federal contractors' hourly minimum wage falls under authority that presidents have exercised for 75 years, the U.S. government said, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to stay out of the Tenth Circuit's decision keeping the wage hike in place.

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