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International Anti-Corruption Day — IACA’s Role in Anti-Corruption and Public Procurement

Public Procurement Intl

On December 9, 2024, in celebration of International Anti-Corruption Day, GW Law’s Christopher Yukins joined the International Anti-Corruption Academy to discuss IACA’s future contributions to the global efforts to prevent and fight corruption and promote compliance in public procurement. IACA has allowed us to explore how risk-based anti-corruption strategies complement – and strengthen – public procurement outcomes.

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Several agencies haven’t met IoT cybersecurity requirements, GAO says

FedScoop

A handful of federal agencies missed deadlines to complete Internet of Things cybersecurity requirements called out in a 2020 law, a new congressional watchdog report found. The IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 required the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Office of Management and Budget to develop guidance for securely procuring IoT — networked technology and devices typically connected to physical objects like buildings, vehicles and other infrastructure.

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Safran Defense & Space Inc. Sets US Growth Strategy in Motion

ExecutiveBiz

Safran Defense & Space Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of French aerospace and defense company Safran, has launched a strategic initiative to boost its support for America’s defense and space sectors. Joe Bogosian, president and CEO of Safran DSI, said in a press release Tuesday, “By leveraging Safran’s globally proven expertise and investing in U.S.

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Judge Newman Brings Fight To End Her Suspension To DC Circ.

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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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From Networking to Winning: The Full Value of Attending Federal Expos

USFCR

For federal contractors, staying competitive in an evolving marketplace is key to winning contracts. While keeping up with regulations and trends is important, the real edge often comes from face-to-face connections. Federal expos—whether large, industry-wide gatherings or niche conferences—offer unparalleled opportunities to network, learn, and showcase your business.

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Turingon Joins NVIDIA Inception Program to Accelerate Development of Proposal Automation Platform

ExecutiveBiz

Turingon has announced its entry into NVIDIA Inception, a program that supports startups building technologies that advance artificial intelligence and data science. The proposal automation and compliance platform provider said Tuesday that its membership in the initiative will enable the continued development of its flagship product, Proposal Pilot.

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What Are The Cost Accounting Standards?

Capital Edge Consulting

In government contracting, maintaining a DCAA-approved accounting system is crucial. The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) enforces strict guidelines to ensure that contractors accounting systems meet the standards required for compliance. Understanding these requirements not only helps in securing government contracts but also in avoiding costly penalties or contract termination.

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Lockheed Awarded $245M Navy Contract Extension for MK-48 Torpedo System

GovCon Wire

Lockheed Martin has secured a $245 million contract extension from the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command to continue the delivery of essential systems for the Mark-48 Guidance and Control, or G&C, Mod 7 program. The defense company said Tuesday the contract covers the production of MK-48 torpedo guidance and control sections for the U.S.

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This proposed SBA procurement rule fixes one they got wrong in the first place

Federal News Network

It’s always been an existential question. Can small businesses continue with contracts if they become no longer small. Companies do grow, after all, whether organically or with mergers or acquisitions. The Small Business Administration has rules for that but a proposed fix to a flawed rule could make things worse. The Federal Drive with Tom Temin gets analysis now from Haynes Boone procurement attorney Zach Prince.

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GovCon Expert Alka Bhave on Broadening Talent Bases in Gov Tech

GovCon Wire

By Alka Bhave, President of Fearless Digital The White House’s recent decision to remove unnecessary degree requirements from major federal IT contracts marks a pivotal shift in government technology.

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DEI Provision Dooms Boeing's 737 Max Plea Deal

Government Contracts

A Texas federal judge on Thursday rejected Boeing's plea agreement in its 737 Max criminal conspiracy case, finding flaws in how the U.S. Department of Justice intended to use race and diversity to select an independent compliance monitor to oversee Boeing, and cutting off the court's role in the process.

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DHS Discloses Plans for Follow-On Homeland Security FFRDC Management Contract

GovCon Wire

The Department of Homeland Security plans to release a solicitation in January for a follow-on, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to operate a federally funded research and development center focused on systems engineering.

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GSA To Sell 8 Federal Buildings, Saving Up To $475 Million

Government Contracts

The U.S. General Services Administration has announced plans to offload eight federally owned properties, a move that could potentially save the federal government $475 million over 10 years.

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State Department OKs Potential $108M Javelin Missile Sale to Tunisia

ExecutiveBiz

The U.S. State Department has approved Tunisia’s request to purchase 184 Javelin FGM-148F missiles under a $107.7 million foreign military sales agreement. The FMS package includes fly-to-buy missiles, command launch units, simulators, operator guides, tools, spare parts as well as other related logistics and program support, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Tuesday.

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GovCon Expert Ron Lear: How to Strengthen Agile Development With CMMI

GovCon Wire

By Ron Lear, Vice President of Models and Frameworks at ISACA As organizations face growing demands for speed, quality and adaptability, traditional performance improvement methods and Agile development practices alone often fall short.

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RTX BBN Technologies Developing Photonic Sensors Under DARPA Program

ExecutiveBiz

RTX BBN Technologies, a research and development company specializing in advanced technology for national security, is developing photonic sensors under a program initiated by the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency. DARPA’s Photonic Sensor Initiative The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company said Tuesday it is creating photonic chip-scale quantum sensors that utilize exotic quantum states of squeezed light.

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Peraton Secures $249M Navy Task Order for Long-Range Sub Orbital Vehicles

GovCon Wire

Peraton, an information technology company, has booked a task order from the U.S. Navy valued at $249 million to supply Long-Range Sub Orbital Vehicles, or LSOV, to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division.

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NPS, NVIDIA to Enhance AI-Powered Education & Research

ExecutiveBiz

The Naval Postgraduate School has partnered with NVIDIA to develop artificial intelligence and simulation technologies aimed at enhancing education and research. NPS said Tuesday the collaboration was announced during a ceremony held last month at NVIDIA’s headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Retired U.S. Navy Vice Adm.

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HII to Acquire South Carolina Manufacturing Facility to Expand Shipbuilding Capacity

GovCon Wire

HII has announced its intent to acquire the assets and workforce of the South Carolina-based complex metal fabricator W International SC and Vivid Empire SC. The shipbuilder said Wednesday that the transaction will increase its capacity to support military customers. The acquisition is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024.

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Department of Defense Veteran Ronald Moultrie Joins LeoLabs’ Board of Directors

ExecutiveBiz

LeoLabs has appointed Ronald Moultrie to its board of directors, bringing to the role decades of leadership experience across the intelligence community and defense sector. As an outside director, Moultrie will provide independent corporate oversight to ensure that the organization will continue to enjoy the U.S. government’s trust and confidence, LeoLabs said Tuesday.

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Mark Shaw Assumes STRAT Vice President Post at ManTech

GovCon Wire

Mark Shaw, a two-decade veteran at ManTech International, was appointed vice president of STRAT at the Herndon, Virginia-based provider of defense management and technology support to government and industry customers. The executive made the announcement via a LinkedIn post Wednesday. Shaw most recently served as vice president of growth within the intelligence sector of ManTech.

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OpenAI Teams With Anduril on Counter-Drone Technology

ExecutiveBiz

ChatGPT developer OpenAI is venturing into the defense sector through a partnership with Anduril Industries that would integrate its artificial intelligence technology with Anduril’s counter-unmanned aircraft systems, or CUAS, and Lattice software network.

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Theresa Condor to Succeed as Peter Platzer Spire Global CEO

GovCon Wire

Theresa Condor, chief operating officer at Spire Global, will succeed Peter Platzer as CEO of the Vienna, Virginia-based data and analytics company. The leadership transition will take effect Jan. 1 and will see Platzer become executive chairman of the board, Spire said Monday.

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GDIT & ServiceNow to Advance Government Digital Transformation

ExecutiveBiz

General Dynamics Information Technology and ServiceNow have signed a two-year partnership agreement to enhance the artificial intelligence-driven IT operations of the public sector.

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Tom Ferrando Appointed Edgewater CEO

GovCon Wire

Tom Ferrando, an industry executive with over 35 years of experience, has been selected as the new CEO of Edgewater Federal Solutions. The enterprise IT, cybersecurity and professional services provider said Wednesday Ferrando was unanimously appointed by its board of directors.

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Hughes’ James Clevenger on DOD 5G Network Implementation Lessons for Agencies

ExecutiveBiz

James Clevenger, director of government sales at Hughes Network Systems, said government agencies that plan to upgrade their wireless infrastructure with 5G technology could adopt some of the lessons the Department of Defense learned from its 5G network implementation.

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3 Key Healthcare Contract Opportunities

GovCon Wire

The healthcare industry is leveraging contact opportunities to transform the overall healthcare landscape nationwide. With this transformation, healthcare organizations seek to form critical partnerships to support efforts in implementing advanced technical services, including IT, to continue modernizing the environment.

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Procurement priorities at NASA

Federal News Network

Portrait of Karla Smith Jackson, NASA Headquarters Mary W. Jackson building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls) Karla Smith Jackson, senior procurement executive, deputy chief acquisition officer, and assistant administrator for the Office of Procurement at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) , joins Off the Shelf for an engaging discussion focusing on federal procurement policy and operations.

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Guidehouse Names John Saad as President, Debbie Ricci as CFAO

GovCon Wire

Guidehouse has appointed John Saad, defense and security industry leader, as president and Chief Financial Officer Debbie Ricci as chief financial and administrative officer.

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Compliance Note No. 8: Corporate Gift Policies

Government Contracts & Global Trade

With the holiday season upon us, corporate gift policies should be reviewed with key personnel to maintain compliance with state and federal rules. For almost all New Jersey government officials and state employees, gifts are forbidden. Under New Jersey law, any business, its executives, or representatives have a very low threshold for providing and reporting gifts, or what the law defines as “benefit passing,” and public disclosure is required.

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Gardening Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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Ga. Judge Tosses GOP Election Suit Against Fulton County

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Judge Backs Army Corps' Denial Of Bidder On $5M Project

Government Contracts

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Top MarCom Execs to Watch in 2024: Ultra Intelligence & Communications’ Amanda Rudolph

WashngtonExec

Amanda Rudolph Vice President of External Communications & Marketing, Ultra Intelligence & Communications When Amanda Rudolph joined Ultra I&C in late 2023, she focused on linking legacy products to the new company brand. She worked closely with all teams, especially growth and engineering, building trust early. Rudolph quickly established the external communications team as a [.

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Gov't Efficiency Push Is A 'New Day,' House Speaker Says

Government Contracts

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Top MarCom Execs to Watch in 2024: Booz Allen Hamilton’s Sebrena Sawtell

WashngtonExec

Sebrena Sawtell Head of Enterprise Marketing, Booz Allen Hamilton Sebrena Sawtell is excited for her team to celebrate Booz Allen’s legacy as the company marks “110 years young.” She’s proud of showcasing Booz Allen’s innovation through Velocity magazine, technology partnerships and a portfolio of products and solutions.