GovCon Wire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Twelve organizations won spots on NASA's seven-year, $478 million Research, Engineering & Mission Integration Services-2 contract, or REMIS-2. The awardees will support the International Space Station Program from Jan. 12, 2024, to Sept. 30, 2030, with a two-year contract option period. On March 5, the Potomac Officers Club will host the 2024 Space Summit to discuss the future of space and its corresponding challenges.

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 16, 2024

Michael Gray , former senior vice president for business development at Navistar Defense , was elevated to the position of chief growth officer at the military vehicle manufacturer. The company said Thursday that the new CGO is responsible for growth strategy development, business opportunity identification and pursuit as well as business organization management.

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GovCon Wire

JANUARY 16, 2024

The U.S. Air Force is seeking input from companies with direct architect-engineer services experience to inform a potential indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple-award task order contract that would support vertical facilities at various Air Force installations. Work under the potential $2 billion MATOC aims to transition the military service's facilities to net-zero status and ensure that facility design and construction are informed by climate considerations in line with an exe

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 16, 2024

Charles Stark Draper Laboratory has secured a potential five-year, $23.7 million contract to develop and demonstrate specialized unmanned underwater vehicle autonomy and simulation capabilities for the U.S. Navy. The company will use a model-based systems engineering approach to build a full-spectrum UUV autonomy prototype, the Department of Defense said Friday.

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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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GovCon Wire

JANUARY 16, 2024

In September 2023, John Steckel was appointed to lead AMERICAN SYSTEMS as the company’s CEO and president. Steckel recently sat down with Executive Mosaic to talk about the state of the government contracting market, share his thoughts on his new role and provide insight into how AMERICAN SYSTEMS is enhancing its capabilities.

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 16, 2024

Adam Broecker has taken on the role of CEO at Crescent Space Services , a Lockheed Martin subsidiary specializing in providing an infrastructure-as-a-service platform for moon missions, he announced on LinkedIn Monday. He succeeds Joe Landon, who assumed the position in March 2023 , when the subsidiary was formed.

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Select GCR

JANUARY 16, 2024

In the dynamic world of government contracting, the strategic approach to marketing is not just a mere necessity but a powerful catalyst for success. As the first quarter unfolds, businesses aspiring to secure significant government contracts can lay the groundwork for triumph in the subsequent quarter. In this blog, we’ll explore the transformative journey from quarter one government-targeted marketing to the attainment of substantial contracts in quarter two, guided by the expertise of S

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 16, 2024

La’Naia Jones is one of the most distinguished national security leaders for the federal government. She is often invited as a speaker to share her expertise in enterprise IT infrastructure and multi-faceted technologies relevant to national security. One of her speaking engagements is for the Workloads at the Tactical Edge Forum on February 8, 2024.

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USFCR

JANUARY 16, 2024

“Animal models are essential for several biomedical research fields such as cancer biology and therapeutics, neuroscience, pharmacology and toxicology, neurobiology of diseases, endocrinology, public health, palliative medicine, also, in studies in human and animal biology and for the discovery and testing of new drugs, vaccines, and other biologicals [.

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FedScoop

JANUARY 16, 2024

A new program launched Tuesday by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health aims to build an advanced mobile health option that can close the care gap for rural communities. The ARPA-H program, called the Platform Accelerating Rural Access to Distributed & InteGrated Medical care, or PARADIGM, is intended to be “a multi-functional, rugged electric vehicle platform” that will employ medical devices capable of conducting screenings and testing for people in rural areas, the agency said

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Government Contracts

JANUARY 16, 2024

Several district court judges have issued standing orders regulating the use of artificial intelligence in their courts, but courts should consider following ordinary notice and comment procedures before implementing sweeping mandates that could be unnecessarily burdensome and counterproductive, say attorneys at Curtis.

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Whistleblower Network News

JANUARY 16, 2024

According to new research , an overwhelming number of corporate whistleblower retaliation cases stem from whistleblowers reporting internally at their company, as opposed to through an external government channel. A working paper published by Stephen M. Kohn , whistleblower attorney and Adjunct Professor at Northeastern University School of Law, details that in an 8-year period, whistleblowers reported internally in over 90% of whistleblower retaliation cases filed under the Dodd-Frank Act and S

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 16, 2024

Greg Giddens, co-founder and partner at Potomac Ridge Consulting , joins Off the Shelf for a discussion of the key procurement trends at the Department of Veterans Affairs (the VA). Greg Giddens, co-founder & partner, Potomac Ridge Consulting Giddens discusses the VA’s IT and supply chain modernization efforts, including the agency’s embrace of best value methodologies, including use of statement of objectives and performance-based contracting.

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Whistleblower Network News

JANUARY 16, 2024

On January 16, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced an enforcement action against J.P. Morgan Securities LLC in which the company agreed to pay $18 million to settle charges that it impeded the ability of advisory clients and brokerage customers to blow the whistle to the SEC. Rule 21F-17(a) of the SEC Whistleblower Program bans employers from impeding an individual from blowing the whistle to the SEC on potential securities violations.

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GovCon Wire

JANUARY 16, 2024

ASRC Federal will help the Defense Logistics Agency maintain, repair and operate multiple military facilities under a potential $90 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The company's facilities logistics business will deliver MRO supplies to the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard through Feb. 6, 2025.

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Government Contracts

JANUARY 16, 2024

A recent report from the Health Department's Office of the Inspector General reveals healthcare fraud and abuse enforcement trends that will continue in 2024, from increased telehealth oversight to enhanced policing of managed care, say attorneys at Sheppard Mullin.

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GovCon Wire

JANUARY 16, 2024

General Dynamics ' (NYSE: GD) NASSCO subsidiary will continue working on the maintenance, modernization and repair of USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) and USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) under a $438.5 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy. The award is for the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers' fiscal 2024 Depot Maintenance Period availabilities.

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FedTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

Standing up new IT infrastructure on the foundation of an old one can create implementation and innovation challenges. But it also gives government agencies the unique opportunity to critically evaluate legacy tech and build on the existing technical frameworks that allow them to effectively carry out their missions. For example, the U.S. Space Force plans to become the first completely digital military service by fully applying digital technologies and capabilities to space operations.

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Government Contracts

JANUARY 16, 2024

The Seventh Circuit has upheld an Illinois federal court's finding that financial services company William Blair & Co. didn't engage in copyright infringement of UIRC-GSA Holding's bond offering documents, stating that UIRC's paperwork was not eligible for protection because the government contractor copied it from a housing association.

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GovCon Wire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Mark Hopkins , formerly senior director of business development and strategic capture at Electrosoft , has been promoted to chief growth officer at the Reston, Virginia-based information technology company. He will be responsible for monitoring market and trend analysis, pursuing new growth opportunities, strengthening strategic partnerships and providing leadership support to cross-functional teams executing the company's growth strategies.

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 16, 2024

Figure Eight Federal and Latent AI have joined forces to elevate data labeling processes and optimize Edge artificial intelligence within the government sector. The team will enhance the machine learning lifecycle by combining their technologies to allow for more effective use of AI in operational defense scenarios, F8F said Friday.

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GovCon Wire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Airbus Helicopters has agreed to acquire Aerovel , a Bingen, Washington-based robotic aircraft manufacturer, in a deal aimed at expanding the Airbus subsidiary's portfolio of tactical unmanned aerial system offerings. The deal will include Aerovel's Flexrotor vertical takeoff and landing UAS designed to support land and sea-based intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance missions.

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Government Contracts Navigator

JANUARY 16, 2024

Michael Joseph Montalbano ● In this series on the Department of Defense’s (“DoD”) proposed Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (“CMMC”) rule, we have discussed the rule’s implementation timeline and the basics of CMMC Level 1. In this post, we discuss the basics of CMMC Level 2. What contracts will be subject to CMMC Level 2? CMMC Level … Continue reading "Understanding the Basics of CMMC Level 2" The post Understanding the Basics of CMMC Level 2 appeared first on Government Contrac

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 16, 2024

Jacobs and its subcontractors have been supporting NASA in operating a ground-based 3D-printed habitat for the Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog program, which aims to simulate year-long stays on the surface of Mars. The company said Friday it continues to work with NASA and additional contractors on monitoring the activities of a four-person crew living in the isolated CHAPEA habitat at Johnson Space Center as a prime contractor for the JSC Engineering, Technology and Science II co

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GovCon Wire

JANUARY 16, 2024

ASRC Federal will help the Defense Logistics Agency maintain, repair and operate multiple military facilities under a potential $90 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The company's facilities logistics business will deliver MRO supplies to the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard through Feb. 6, 2025.

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 16, 2024

The U.S. Marine Corps has received the first Amphibious Combat Vehicle Command and Control unit manufactured at full-rate production by BAE Systems. ACV-C, which will provide a m obile command center for operations planning and situational awareness, is one of four variants of the amphibious vehicle program being led by BAE, the company said Friday.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 16, 2024

Subject to limited exceptions, GAO’s bid protest jurisdiction over Department of Defense (DoD) awards of task orders under multiple-award contracts is limited to those “valued in excess” of $25 million. While that seems straightforward enough, GAO’s recent decision in ELS, Inc., B 421989, B 421989.2, Dec. 21, 2023, highlights the complexities that can arise in calculating a task order’s value.

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 16, 2024

NASA and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works formally unveiled the X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft in a rollout ceremony held in Palmdale, California, on Jan. 12. Lockheed said Friday that the experimental airplane was designed to quiet and solve the sonic boom, a persistent challenge of supersonic flight.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 16, 2024

In McConnell v. Advantest Am., Inc. , the 4th District Court of Appeal in California (the “Court”) vacated an arbitral order compelling nonparties to appear at a discovery hearing for the sole purpose of receiving documents allegedly in their possession. 92 Cal. App. 5th 596. The subpoenas asked the nonparties to produce their communications with the respondent on seven different messaging and email platforms over a 43-month period.

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ExecutiveBiz

JANUARY 16, 2024

Netskope has selected two individuals – Christian Apostolou and Kiersten Todt – to join its federal arm’s executive team. Apostolou will take the lead of U.S. federal sales and Todt will serve as a CxO adviser, the company shared with ExecutiveBiz in an email sent on Tuesday.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 16, 2024

The Institute of Transnational Arbitration (ITA), in collaboration with the ITA Board of Reporters , is happy to inform you that the latest ITA Arbitration Report was published: a free email subscription service available at KluwerArbitration.com delivering timely reports on awards, cases, legislation and current developments from over 60 countries and 12 institutions.

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GovCon Wire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Mark Hopkins , formerly senior director of business development and strategic capture at Electrosoft , has been promoted to chief growth officer at the Reston, Virginia-based information technology company. He will be responsible for monitoring market and trend analysis, pursuing new growth opportunities, strengthening strategic partnerships and providing leadership support to cross-functional teams executing the company's growth strategies.

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Government Contracts

JANUARY 16, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court will consider Wednesday whether to overturn a decades-old doctrine that instructs courts to defer to federal agencies' interpretations of ambiguous statutes, arguments in which nearly two dozen of the justices' prior writings may be used to persuade them to toss the controversial court precedent.

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WashngtonExec

JANUARY 16, 2024

Brian Barnes, director of the IT, Transformation Management Office at General Dynamics Mission Systems, has won WashingtonExec’s Pinnacle Award for Cloud Executive of the Year, Private & Public Companies. On Nov. 16, WashingtonExec announced the Pinnacle Awards winners during an annual event showcasing government and industry executives who notably spurred innovation for federal clients in [.

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Government Contracts

JANUARY 16, 2024

3M has said that since it reached a $6 billion deal to end claims that its combat earplugs failed to protect the hearing of service members and veterans, it has won the support of plaintiffs who had been preparing to go to trial in Florida and Minnesota.

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WashngtonExec

JANUARY 16, 2024

Nokia has launched Nokia Federal Solutions, a dedicated entity focused on delivering secure and innovative solutions to the U.S. federal government. NFS will leverage Nokia’s global expertise and industry-leading technology portfolio underpinned by Nokia Bell Labs to address the critical needs of U.S. federal agencies across diverse missions, the company said.

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