FedInsider

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Thursday, March 14, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE With a growing number of dams approaching their design service life, dam safety engineers are looking for ways to mitigate the risks related to public safety, aging infrastructure and rising maintenance costs. Modernizing dam monitoring and maintenance practices with digital advancements, including the latest automated condition monitoring solutions, drone-captured reality modeling and digital twins, are giving public sector dam operators to

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This week’s guest on Off the Shelf is Jessica Tillipman, associate dean for Government Procurement Law & Government Contracts Advisory Council Distinguished Professorial Lecturer in Government Contracts Law & Policy at The George Washington University Law School. Jessica Tillipman The GWU Law School’s Government Procurement Law Program is considered the preeminent program of its type in the world.

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GovCon Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

SpaceX has developed into a major contractor supporting U.S. military and intelligence agencies, demonstrating the need of national security organizations for commercial partners that could quickly develop and launch classified satellites. The Elon Musk-founded rocket company received a potential $1.8 billion classified contract from the U.S. government in 2021, according to documents viewed by WSJ.

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ExecutiveBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Defense and security are the driving forces in the life and career of Ronald “Fog” Hahn. A two-decade U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Hahn subsequently spent time as a civil servant, before making the “natural progression” into private industry. He joined Astrion in December as its chief growth officer. In this Executive Spotlight interview, Hahn discusses the areas he sees as most ripe for expansion in Astrion’s portfolio, the trends shaping the GovCon market and more.

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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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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This week on Off the Shelf , Bill Gormley, president of the Gormley Group , provides the latest update on the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), including his thoughts on the FAS reorganization and what it means for customer agencies, GSA, and industry. Gormley also shares the latest operational trends in the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program, including key contracting trends shaping the market (e.g., EPA processing,, TDR expansion, and price evaluation procedures).

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Whistleblower Network News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

[link] In this episode of the Whistleblower of the Week podcast , host Jane Turner talks to Dr. Jeremiah P. Johnson, founder and director of the Lamplighter Project. Dr. Johnson recognized a need to support law enforcement whistleblowers who reported criminal misconduct in 2016 from experience in his own police department. Jeremiah has served in various sworn and civilian roles across the criminal justice system, including policing, sentencing, and corrections.

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Government Contracts

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

After the dissolution of 147-year-old firm Stroock late last year shook up the legal world, a post-mortem analysis of the data reveals a long list of warning signs preceding the firm’s collapse — and provides some insight into how other firms might avoid the same disastrous fate, says Craig Savitzky at Leopard Solutions.

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FedScoop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The latest iteration of the Federal Communications Commission’s Consumer Advisory Committee will have an eye trained specifically on how artificial intelligence can be used to protect vulnerable populations from unwanted and illegal calls, the agency said Tuesday. While the CAC is charged with advising agency commissioners and delivering formal recommendations on broader privacy and consumer issues, this group will be particularly focused on AI’s defensive potential when it comes to such calls.

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GovCon Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting letters of interest from companies that can build a cybersecurity operations facility at Fort Meade in Maryland. The service branch on Tuesday issued a sources sought notice for a potential 36-month design-bid-build contract valued between $100 million and $250 million.

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FedInsider

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

It’s been observed that if the identity solution is not convenient, it will be subverted. In this week’s episode of Feds at the Edge, we will dive into the unique challenges the federal government faces in identity management. From heavy security requirements and vast amounts of data to limited budgets, we’re unpacking the challenges and exploring innovative solutions to solve the vexing crisis agencies face today.

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GovCon Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Rocket Lab USA (Nasdaq: RKLB) will receive $120 million in equipment financing from Trinity Capital (Nasdaq: TRIN), a provider of venture debt financing to venture capital-backed companies.

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ExecutiveBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Government agencies have to measure up to commercial websites when it comes to the quality of citizen self-service portals as user experiences are set by platforms such as Google and Microsoft , said Ted Cotterill , chief privacy officer of the state of Indiana. In an interview with Bill Sullivan , vice president and general manager of U.S. federal business at Denodo , Cotterill discussed the “moving target” that is online government services and how agencies can refine such portals.

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GovCon Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Robin Braun, a technology executive with over two decades of industry experience, has been named vice president of artificial intelligence and data strategy at Government Acquisitions, Inc.

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Government Contracts Navigator

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Samarth Barot and Shane M. Hannon ● On February 15, the Department of Defense (“DOD”) finalized a rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (“DFARS”) to supplement the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) implementation of Executive Order 14005, addressing domestic preferences in DOD procurement. Defense contractors should be aware of the specific changes and ensure their … Continue reading "DOD Finalizes Rule Concerning Domestic Content Preference" The post DOD

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GovCon Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Peraton‘s space and intelligence business segment received over $1.2 billion in contract awards in 2023 to support various classified government programs.

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ExecutiveBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Scale AI and the Department of Defense's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office have joined forces to establish a framework for testing and evaluating generative artificial intelligence. In a statement Tuesday, Alexandr Wang , founder and CEO of Scale AI, said, “Testing and evaluating generative AI will help the DOD understand the strengths and limitations of the technology, so it can be deployed responsibly.

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GovCon Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Jim Fritz, a business development and technology industry leader, has joined SRI International as senior vice president of federal and strategic program development. He announced the move in a LinkedIn post published Tuesday. In this capacity, Fritz will oversee strategy and business development for the California-based nonprofit research and development company’s federal programs.

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ExecutiveBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Koniag Government Services has moved its headquarters to a new location in Chantilly, Virginia, as part of efforts to accommodate its increasing workforce and support the continued expansion of its operations. The new location comes with modern amenities and facilities and will enable KGS to promote innovation, strengthen collaboration and relationships with customers, attract talent, improve the employee experience and explore new business opportunities, the company said Tuesday.

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GovCon Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

High Point Aerotechnologies, a portfolio company of private investment firm Highlander Partners, has acquired Flex Force Enterprises for an undisclosed amount as part of a push to expand its portfolio of counter-unmanned aircraft systems and broaden its footprint in the drone security market.

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ExecutiveBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Parry Labs is set to enhance its operations in Huntsville, Alabama, through the construction of a new 36,000-square-foot facility designed to accommodate more rigorous contractual and secure operating environments. The digital systems integrator said Tuesday it intends to invest $8.7 million to build the facility, which is projected to be three times the size of their current location.

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GovCon Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

KBR (NYSE: KBR) presented strong fourth quarter and full year 2023 results. In Q4 and full year, revenue increased 7.6 percent and 6 percent year-over-year to $1.73 billion and $6.95 billion.

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ExecutiveBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A joint venture between Zolon Tech and Pioneer Corporate Services has secured a $31.9 million contract to provide information management and information technology support services to U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command. Zolon Tech said in a LinkedIn post published Friday the Zolon PCS II will support USAMRDC's Deputy Chief of Staff for Information Management under the five-year contract.

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GovCon Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

After a rebrand and the delivery of a minimum viable capability in 2023, the Department of Defense’s multi-billion-dollar effort to connect the U.S. military’s sensors to shooters in a unified environment is getting closer to becoming a reality.

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ExecutiveBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Executive Mosaic is pleased to honor Gen. Stephen Whiting , commander of the U.S. Space Command , with a 2024 Wash100 Award for his work to transform U.S. Space Force components and define the future of SPACECOM by driving collaboration and technological innovation. Visit Wash100.com to cast a vote for Whiting as your favorite 2024 winner. Whiting will also deliver the opening keynote address at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Space Summit on March 5.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

On February 2, 2024, the United States filed an amicus brief (the “Amicus”) responding to a request from the United States (“US”) Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit to provide the US’ position regarding the enforcement of three “intra-EU” investment arbitration awards issued under the Energy Charter Treaty (“ECT”) against the Kingdom of Spain. Before the District Court for the District of Columbia (the court of first instance), Spain moved to dismiss the investors’ petition to enforce the award

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ExecutiveBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Executive Mosaic is pleased to honor Gen. Stephen Whiting , commander of the U.S. Space Command , with a 2024 Wash100 Award for his work to transform U.S. Space Force components and define the future of SPACECOM by driving collaboration and technological innovation. Visit Wash100.com to cast a vote for Whiting as your favorite 2024 winner. Whiting will also deliver the opening keynote address at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Space Summit on March 5.

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Government Contracts

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The U.S. Government Accountability Office has agreed with the U.S. Army's decision to deem unacceptable an engineering firm's bid for construction deals in South Korea, as the watchdog found the bids unclear on who would perform certain quality control and safety activities.

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ExecutiveBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Supply chain and third party risk artificial intelligence company Exiger has appointed Cameron Holt , a retired U.S. Air Force major general, as president of its government solutions business. Holt brings to his new role over three decades of service in the U.S. military, where he most recently held the position of deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, Exiger said Wednesday.

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Government Contracts

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A municipal contractor has asked a D.C. federal court to sanction Lima, Peru, for prolonging its efforts to enforce nearly $140 million in arbitral awards it won over a highway contract that went awry, saying the city has unnecessarily prolonged the dispute with two actions.

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ExecutiveBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Northrop Grumman has completed multiple tests, including shroud fly-off and missile modal tests , for the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile as part of the program's engineering, manufacturing and development phase. The company said Tuesday it collaborated with an industry partner to conduct the shroud fly-off test of a Sentinel ICBM at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, where the missile's shroud flew off but did not strike the enclosed payload.

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Government Contracts

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A Virginia information technology company lost its protest of a $79 million U.S. Special Operations Command deal for cybersecurity services after the U.S. Government Accountability Office rejected its contention that USSOCOM engaged in misleading and unfair discussions during procurement.

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ExecutiveBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Rancher Government Solutions has unveiled a new platform designed to help U.S. government and military agencies accelerate and streamline the secure transfer of applications, artifacts and other assets across the airgap to classified environments. Rancher Government Hauler works to improve the airgapping process by treating container images, files and other assets as content and collections, enabling operators to easily store, fetch, package and distribute the assets through the command line or

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WashngtonExec

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The deadline to submit nominations for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards is March 8, and we want your help finding the top chief technology officers taking their organizations to the next level. The COA luncheon will be May 10 at The Hilton in McLean, Virginia, and will recognize the most impactful and innovative C-suite executives in [.

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ExecutiveBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Chance Saltzman is the Chief of Space Operations at the United States Space Force. In this role, he serves as the foremost uniformed officer overseeing the organization, training, and equipment of the American Space Force.

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WashngtonExec

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The deadline to submit nominations for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards is March 8, and we want your help finding the top chief ethics and compliance officers taking their organizations to the next level. The COA luncheon will be May 10 at The Hilton in McLean, Virginia, and will recognize the most impactful and innovative C-suite [.

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Government Contracts

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The U.S. Department of Defense should carefully address some of the more nuanced aspects of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program to avoid unintended consequences, specifically the proposal to severely limit contractor use of plans of actions and milestones, say Joshua Duvall at Maynard Nexsen and Sandeep Kathuria at L3Harris Technologies.

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