USFCR
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Federal contractors know that staying compliant is a top priority. One such compliance requirement from the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is Transactional Data Reporting (TDR). TDR may initially sound intimidating, but it’s an essential aspect of doing business with the federal government—and can even work to your advantage once you understand it.
American City & Country
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
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ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Serco Inc., a company providing professional, technology, engineering and management services, has secured a recompete contract from the U.S. Army to continue providing global logistics support services. The contract comes with a base period of performance of 1 year and 4 option years.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
NCR Government Systems has secured a potential $335 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the Defense Information Systems Agency to provide the Defense Commissary Agency, or DeCA, with an Enterprise Business Operations Systems Solution.
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Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
A Florida pharmaceutical company and its chief executive have agreed to pay $47 million to settle claims that their practice of paying for certain patient tests crossed the line into being an illegal kickback to increase prescriptions of an enzyme replacement therapy, Boston federal prosecutors said on Friday.
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
CALIBRE Systems, a digital transformation company that serves public and private sectors, has announced that it achieved Advanced tier status under Amazon Web Services’ Partner program. The Alexandria, Virginia-headquartered company said Thursday that the milestone reflects the technical expertise and capabilities of its workforce to meet client needs.
Public Procurement Central brings together the best content for public procurement professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The U.S. Air Force has added Delta Resources, General Dynamics Information Technology and Modern Technology Solutions to the Pool 1 awardees on the potential $33.16 billion Information Analysis Center, or IAC, multiple-award contract to support research and development across the Department of Defense.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
An aerospace staffing agency has sued Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the state's comptroller in federal court over a program that sets aside a certain percentage of contracts for minority-owned businesses, saying the program unfairly prevents the staffing agency from submitting bids because the company doesn't meet racial requirements.
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
CHAOS Industries, a provider of next-gen defense and critical industry technologies, raised $145 million in its Series B funding round to support the next growth phase and accelerate the development of sensor, detection and communications technology solutions to enhanced security of the U.S. and its allies.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Healthcare holding company PACS Group Inc. has been hit with a proposed shareholder class action on the heels of a short seller's report that alleged the company engaged in deceptive practices to boost its value ahead of its initial public offering, including Medicare claims fraud.
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Bell Textron, an aerospace and defense company specializing in aircraft for medical, rescue and military services, has completed the expansion of its facility in Huntsville, Alabama. The Fort Worth, Texas-based Textron subsidiary said Tuesday the expansion is intended to enhance its efforts to meet growing priorities.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's internal watchdog is sounding the alarm about cybersecurity weaknesses in the nation's drinking water systems, and said there are problems with the plans for reporting and coordinating responses to attacks.
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Taxbit has introduced a new platform designed to provide enterprises with a simplified way to deal with complex tax reporting for digital products involving high-volume, high-frequency and multi-asset transactions.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
When the D.C. Circuit hears oral argument in AstraZeneca UK v. Atchley, how the court interprets the U.S. Supreme Court's 2023 ruling in Twitter v. Taamneh will have a significant impact on future claims brought under the Anti-Terrorism Act and Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, say attorneys at Lewis Baach.
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
A report from the research firm International Data Corp. has named CGI Federal as a leader in providing cloud professional services to government agencies. The report, titled IDC MarketScape: U.S. Federal Government Cloud Professional Services 2024 Vendor Assessment, recognized the company’s adoption of learnings and innovations from other CGI subsidiaries, CGI Federal said Thursday.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Serving this country in uniform has not only been one of the greatest honors of my life, but it has also provided me with opportunities to broaden my legal acumen and interpersonal skills in ways that have indelibly contributed to my civilian practice, says Phillip Smith at Weinberg Wheeler.
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Rise8 has raised $22,487 for hurricane relief in support of Team Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian organization helping communities around Florida and the Southeast after the destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Raising more than $17,000, along with a $5,000 matching donation, Rise8 exceeded its original goal, the company announced Friday.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
A personal injury attorney in Connecticut who defaulted in a lawsuit brought by the government should be ordered to pay more than $83,000 after failing to reimburse the U.S. Department of Labor for workers' compensation payments to two of her clients, prosecutors have told a federal judge.
Art of Procurement
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – November 15th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
A report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office, publicly released Friday, has found that the judiciary's updated 2021 U.S. courts design guide would likely increase both the size and costs of federal courts.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Leidos subsidiary Dynetics, a mission-critical services provider offering hypersonics, force protection and other innovative capabilities to government agencies, has received a contract worth $204 million to provide the U.S. Army with missile launch system components and related items.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
An investor in a "public benefit" company that provides sensitive software to government agencies and allies sued the business Friday in Delaware Chancery Court, seeking documents on a stock purchase agreement and other moves purportedly made without required consents.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Dennis Metzfield, an executive finance and accounting professional, has joined Booz Allen Hamilton to serve as vice president and corporate controller, he announced in a LinkedIn post. He brings to Booz Allen years-long experience in large multinational companies in defense, manufacturing, industrial, telecommunications and other industries.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
NASA said it is assessing options for a new headquarters in the Washington, D.C., area, in anticipation of the 2028 expiration of its current lease.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Michael Nave, former senior director of product engineering at General Dynamics‘ ordnance and tactical systems, has joined Repkon USA -Defense as chief technology officer, the executive announced in a LinkedIn post.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
As the legislative and oversight agendas of the 119th Congress come into sharper focus, corporate counsel should assess and plan for areas of potential oversight risk — from tax policy changes to supply chain integrity — even as much uncertainty remains, say attorneys at WilmerHale.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Data, analytics and space services provider Spire Global has entered into an agreement to sell its maritime business to Kpler, a data and analytics company focused on global trade. The transaction, worth approximately $241 million, is expected to close by the 1st quarter of 2025, Spire said Wednesday.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
A federal judge cast aside the "incredulous" defenses of a Georgia district attorney accused of denying a female attorney a promotion, finding her liable Thursday for sex discrimination after previously hitting the DA with a default order for her attempts to dodge being deposed.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Boeing has appointed Colin Miller as vice president and general manager of its Phantom Works division, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. The former U.S. Air Force commander will have oversight of the Boeing division, which leads its research efforts for the company’s defense business and helps bid for U.S. government contracts.
FedInsider
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | 1 CPE The federal government is pursuing transformative advancements in healthcare IT. Most notable is the implementation of a single, unified electronic health record (EHR) system that connects multiple federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, VA, and Coast Guard. This system enables real-time data sharing across departments, streamlining care coordination and improving efficiency for millions of patients.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
With only a little over a month left to go in 2024, Potomac Officers Club—the government contracting industry’s most celebrated and successful community—has one event remaining: the 2024 Healthcare Summit. Every year, this exciting symposium gathers the most respected minds in federal healthcare technology delivery to speak directly to GovCon executives.
FedInsider
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Metrics Showcase Alignment to Mission & Value to Your Agency Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE When it comes to cybersecurity, communicating metrics to both technical and non-technical audiences has become paramount. Cybersecurity metrics play a critical role in helping agencies understand their security performance, identify vulnerabilities, and prioritize security investments.
Whistleblower Network News
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
On November 15, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Whistleblower Program released its Annual Report for the 2024 Fiscal Year. According to the report, the CFTC received a record 1,744 whistleblower tips during the year. The CFTC also reports that it awarded over $42 million to whistleblowers whose disclosures resulted in approximately $162 million in monetary sanctions.
AWS Public Sector
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
This post discusses how Amazon Web Services (AWS) can help you set up a unified search platform for educational content using Amazon OpenSearch Service. Amazon OpenSearch Service is a managed service that makes it easy to deploy, operate, and scale OpenSearch clusters in the AWS Cloud. With digital learning becoming increasingly popular, managing a vast amount of educational data can be challenging.
American City & Country
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Earlier this year, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a joint advisory , warning government agencies of potential disruptions to U.S. critical infrastructure by cyber actors. Since then, reports have surfaced highlighting state and local governments as increasing targets for these attacks, particularly from foreign adversaries.
AWS Public Sector
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
On October 24, 2024, the White House released a National Security Memorandum (NSM) on Artificial Intelligence (AI) , which focuses on ensuring US leadership in developing advanced AI technologies. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is uniquely positioned to address the critical needs of the defense and national security customers in advancing their AI capabilities.
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