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Understanding the new Procurement Act 2023: What suppliers need to know - Part 2

VWV

The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) introduces a range of reforms aimed at simplifying and enhancing transparency in the procurement process, which should be good news for suppliers. In Part 1 of our FAQs for suppliers , we covered key changes to the procurement process and what suppliers can do to get ready for the Procurement Act. In Part 2, we're diving into what suppliers need to be aware of at the selection and award stages - this includes understanding the new debarment list, changes to con

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BAE Secures $85M Modification to Navy Contract for NTCDL Systems

ExecutiveBiz

The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems’ information and electronic systems business an $84.9 million modification to a Network Tactical Common Data Link systems procurement contract, increasing the total value of the basic contract to $296.2 million.

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The state of interagency contracting

Federal News Network

This week on Off the Shelf , Alan Thomas, founder of Alpha Tango Strategies, examines the state of interagency contracting and the role of Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (MAIDIQ) contracts. Alan Thomas Thomas shares his thoughts and observations on the increasingly duplicative structure of the IT GWACs and OASIS+. With potentially hundreds, if not thousands of contractors, all competing for the same or similar requirements across each of the major IT GWACs, many in the pr

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Kyle Hayes - SAP Specialist

USFCR

Kyle Hayes joined US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR) in June 2024, bringing a strong passion for helping small businesses succeed. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and Organizational Leadership with a focus on Small Business Entrepreneurship.

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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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Leidos Wins Organ Procurement Network Modernization Contract

WashngtonExec

Leidos won a contract to modernize the Organ Procurement and Transplant Network, a critical system that delivers vital organ transplant information to patients, donors and healthcare providers. The multiple-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract was awarded by the Health and Human Services Department through the Health Resources and Services Administration.

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Joshua Schnoop - Case Manager

USFCR

Joshua Schnoop joined USFCR as a Case Manager in May 2024, bringing nearly a decade of experience in management and contact centers. Prior to joining USFCR, he served as a Workforce Management Analyst and Interim Operations Manager at a medical call center. Joshua is also a certified mechanic and holds an honorary doctorate in metaphysics.

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Kongsberg Awarded $329M Contract for Marine Corps’ ACV-30 Turret Systems

GovCon Wire

The U.S. Navy has awarded Kongsberg’s defense and aerospace business segment a $329 million contract to provide medium caliber turret systems for the U.S. Marine Corps ACV-30 amphibious combat vehicles.

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Nicole Lusardi - Case Manager

USFCR

Nicole Lusardi joined USFCR as a Case Manager in June 2024. With a strong background in customer service and a passion for helping businesses succeed, Nicole brings valuable experience to her role. Prior to joining USFCR, she worked as a kindergarten teacher and at a rejuvenation spa, honing her skills in client relations and care.

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Google Cloud Workstations & Software Development in Government

ExecutiveBiz

Google Cloud Workstation works to address challenges faced by federal agencies in carrying out modern software development, according to a recent article on the Google Cloud blog.

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Chris Van Metre Succeds Charles Young as ATI Board Chair

GovCon Wire

Charles Young has recently retired as chair of the board at Advanced Technology International, a public-service nonprofit organization specializing in research and development innovation. The company said Young, who served on the board for 10 years, is officially succeeded as chair by former ATI CEO Chris Van Metre, effective Oct. 29.

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Chile’s procurement monitoring system now open to the public

Open Contracting Partnership

Chile’s public procurement agency, ChileCompra, created its “ Public Contracting Observatory ” service in 2012 to detect, prevent, and fix irregularities in government contracting procedures. With the help of automated analytical tools, the agency has been able to focus its prevention and control efforts on transactions with the highest risk, and in turn, harness the power of data to institutionalize better purchasing practices among government entities that conduct procurement through the Merca

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In-Depth Analysis of Framework Agreements in Public Sector Procurement

Tracker Intelligence

Public sector procurement relies heavily on framework agreements as a streamlined purchasing tool for goods and services. Pre-negotiated terms are provided that reduce the complexity for contracting authorities in procurement whilst allowing suppliers to capture opportunities more efficiently. These agreements take on even greater importance under the Procurement Act 2023, with greater emphasis on transparency, competition and sustainability.

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Odyssey Systems Books $531M Air Force Contract for Advisory & Assistance Services

GovCon Wire

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group has secured a U.S. Air Force contract worth $531 million contract to provide advisory and assistance services for the branch’s Program Executive Officer for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations Forces over a five-year period.

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Whistleblowers Win Cut Of Medical Kickback Settlement

Government Contracts

Three whistleblowers who tipped off the federal government to a medical device company's multimillion-dollar kickback scheme are entitled to a cut of the $3 million in False Claims Act settlements paid by surgeons who admitted participating in the sham consulting ploy, a Boston federal judge ruled Monday.

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H.I.G. Capital, Thoma Bravo to Buy CompTIA

GovCon Wire

Private equity firms H.I.G. Capital and Thoma Bravo have agreed to acquire CompTIA‘s brand, IT certification and training business and products. According to a joint release published Monday, H.I.G.

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High Court Questions If False Claims Act Covers FCC's E-Rate

Government Contracts

Multiple justices seemed unconvinced Monday that the federal government plays such a limited role in requiring companies to pay fees for supporting telecom subsidies in schools that it can't seek to recover excess payouts from the fund under the False Claims Act.

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Carahsoft to Make Govly Platform Available to Public Sector

ExecutiveBiz

Carahsoft will market Govly‘s artificial intelligence-driven capture and collaboration platform for public sector procurement under a distribution partnership agreement between the two companies. The partnership aims to help government procurement teams streamline and enhance acquisition strategies with visibility into federal solicitations, Carahsoft said Thursday.

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VA Accused Of Choosing 'Pass-Through' Co. For $257M Deal

Government Contracts

A veteran-owned small business has challenged a $256.8 million U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs telehealth program support contract, saying the VA wrongly chose a small business joint venture that effectively served as a pass-through for a larger company.

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State Department Clears Poland’s $105M Radar Systems FMS Request

ExecutiveBiz

The State Department has approved the Polish government’s $105 million sales request for mobile ground control approach systems and related equipment. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Friday Poland seeks to purchase GCA-2000 systems, including ultra high-frequency radios, AN/UPX interrogators, radio navigation tools, testing equipment, precision navigation capabilities, spare and repair parts, consumables, accessories and warranties.

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Australia Ends $5.3B Lockheed Military Satellite Deal

Government Contracts

The Australian military announced Monday that it canceled its $5.3 billion military satellite deal with Lockheed Martin Australia.

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RELI Achieves CMMI Maturity Level 3 in Five Domains

ExecutiveBiz

RELI Group, a professional services firm specializing in technology consulting for the health, safety and security sectors, has attained Maturity Level 3 of ISACA’s Capability Maturity Model Integration, or CMMI, across five critical domains.

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McKesson Inks $450K DOL Deal Following Hiring Bias Probe

Government Contracts

The U.S. Department of Labor announced Monday that McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc. has agreed to pay nearly $450,000 to resolve the agency's claims that it gave hiring preferences to Asian job applicants over Black, Hispanic and white job hopefuls.

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Nokia Layer 1 Optical Transport Systems Secure FIPS Certification

ExecutiveBiz

Nokia has received the Federal Information Processing Standards, or FIPS, 140-3 Security Level 2 certification for its Layer 1 optical transport platforms.

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Michigan County Fights To Keep Radioactive Waste Out

Government Contracts

Wayne County urged a Michigan federal judge to keep in place an order barring a local landfill from accepting deliveries of radioactive waste from the Manhattan Project, arguing the surrounding communities' and environmental health could suffer for "billions of years.

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GovCon Index Sees 2nd Straight Weekly Decline

ExecutiveBiz

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index as a whole dropped 2.12% last week, closing with an average of $5,377.05 for the period. A key contributor was a notable decline on Thursday, when the GovCon Index fell by 2.26%, the worst since Aug. 5. The index did, however, make a 0.37% rebound on Friday, closing at $5,375.

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Ex-LA City Hall Lobbyist Dodges Jail For Bribery Scheme

Government Contracts

A California federal judge Monday sentenced a former Los Angeles City Hall lobbyist to six months home confinement for his role in conspiring to bribe a then-city councilmember, telling the defendant he started the day planning to sentence him to prison but changed his mind after hearing his "sincere" comments.

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Greatest Risks in the Supply Chain in 2024 and Beyond

Government Contracts & Global Trade

Alex Major and Franklin Turner will cover the “Greatest Risks in the Supply Chain in 2024 and Beyond” during Federal Publications Seminars’ 2024 FPS Government Contracts Year in Review at The Westin Tysons Corner in Tysons Corner, VA. More information The post Greatest Risks in the Supply Chain in 2024 and Beyond appeared first on McCarter & English, LLP.

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Class Cert. Sought In Ga. Man's 'Forever Chemicals' Suit

Government Contracts

A Georgia man who lives near a Mount Vernon Mills textile plant asked a federal judge on Friday to certify two classes of neighbors who want to hold the manufacturers of so-called "forever chemicals" responsible for the alleged pollution of city drinking water.

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Erin Gilmer - Case Manager

USFCR

Erin Gilmer joined US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR) as a Case Manager on May 28, 2024. With a strong background in benefits customer service, she brings a genuine passion for helping others and ensuring their success. Drawn to USFCR by its positive company culture and emphasis on employee well-being, Erin appreciates being part of a team that values both its clients and staff.

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Relators Want Denial Of Fluor FCA Legality Argument To Stick

Government Contracts

Four relators have urged a South Carolina federal judge not to reconsider his effective denial of Fluor Corp.'s bid to toss their allegedly unconstitutional False Claims Act suit accusing the company of overcharging the military, saying there was no legal error.

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GovCon Index Posted 2nd Straight Weekly Loss

GovCon Wire

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index posted a second straight weekly loss despite recovering from Thursday’s steep 2.26% decline. The index, which tracks the stock performances of 30 major contractors, closed slightly higher at $5,375.43 (+0.37%) on Friday but lost 2.12% overall for the week. Its year-to-date gain is +15.14% from +20.34% two weeks ago.

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Texas Rips Feds' 5th Circ. Bid To Revive Highway GHG Rule

Government Contracts

Texas is telling the Fifth Circuit there's no reason to disturb a district court's decision to vacate a Federal Highway Administration rule that called on states to set targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from federally funded highway projects.

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CACI CEO John Mengucci Appointed Vice Chair of Clarkson University’s Board of Trustees

GovCon Wire

John Mengucci, president and CEO of CACI International and a five-time Wash100 Award recipient, was appointed as vice chair of Clarkson University’s Board of Trustees. He was elected to the board in October 2019. In a Friday announcement, Clarkson University highlighted Mengucci’s roles aside from being the Board of Trustees’ vice chair.

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Ohio Justices Tap 3 To Mull Suspension For Indicted Mayor

Government Contracts

The Ohio Supreme Court appointed three retired judges Monday to decide whether East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King should be suspended in light of his felony indictment for allegedly using his position to funnel public funds to his own companies.

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ARKA Acquires Maxar’s Radar & Sensor Tech Group

GovCon Wire

ARKA Group has closed its purchase of Maxar Technologies’ radar and sensor technology, or RST, group in a transaction that expands its synthetic aperture radar moving target indication and geospatial intelligence capabilities designed to address emerging threats facing the U.S. government and its allies.

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Striking A Balance Between AI Use And Attorney Well-Being

Government Contracts

As the legal industry increasingly adopts generative artificial intelligence tools to boost efficiency, leaders must note the hidden costs of increased productivity, and work to protect attorneys’ well-being while unlocking AI’s full potential, says Ed Sohn at Factor.

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