FedTech Magazine
JULY 3, 2024
There exists a major disconnect between the trust most agencies put in their current cybersecurity strategies and their actual ability to defend themselves. While 88 percent of global IT and security leaders feel confident in their organizations’ ability to manage cyber risk, 51 percent report that more than half of their cyber incidents were due to poor cyber hygiene, according to an April study from ExtraHop.
GovCon Wire
JULY 3, 2024
Tony DeSimone has been appointed vice president of enterprise engineering at Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT). DeSimone announced his new role on LinkedIn, saying that, in this new position, he will be responsible for leading E&T execution across the company’s four business areas as well as its enterprise operations.
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ExecutiveBiz
JULY 3, 2024
Boeing has secured a potential $70.6 million, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the U.S. Air Force to provide system engineering and logistics analysis services to support the air-launched cruise missile, including its integration with the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress long-range, heavy bomber.
GovCon Wire
JULY 3, 2024
Thoma Bravo has acquired Everbridge, a Massachusetts-based critical event management and national public warning software provider, for approximately $1.8 billion, or $35.00 in cash per share. Everbridge will cease trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange as part of the deal, which secured approval from the company’s stockholders in late April, Thoma Bravo said Tuesday.
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ExecutiveBiz
JULY 3, 2024
SpaceX has received a $69 million contract to provide launch services for NASA’s Compton Spectrometer and Imager space mission. The COSI mission is scheduled to lift off on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in August 2027, NASA said Tuesday.
GovLoop
JULY 3, 2024
One thing is certain: The day will come when quantum computers are powerful and reliable enough to render traditional encryption obsolete. What’s less certain is when it will arrive. But it’s imperative that agencies prepare today. Wait too long, said Keyfactor’s Chris Hickman, and “you won’t have enough runway to keep your organization safe while you go through all the planning steps.
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FedScoop
JULY 3, 2024
The General Services Administration is inviting the public to participate in a challenge to reimagine federal websites with artificial intelligence and cloud tools. This AI-themed hackathon , which is co-sponsored by OpenAI and Microsoft, will offer participants access to large language models, technologies to write code, features to increase the consistency of AI-made responses and more.
Government Contracts
JULY 3, 2024
This term, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Chevron deference, a precedent established 40 years ago that said when judges could defer to federal agencies' interpretations of law in rulemaking. Here, catch up with Law360's coverage of what is likely to happen next.
FedScoop
JULY 3, 2024
Amid calls from the White House and Congress to fund the Technology Modernization Fund, the General Services Administration’s funding vehicle has named a new, permanent executive director. In an email obtained by FedScoop, the GSA Deputy Administrator Katy Kale announced that Larry Bafundo would take on the role, after most recently serving as TMF’s deputy executive director.
Government Contracts
JULY 3, 2024
A Connecticut federal judge on Wednesday sided with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Boehringer Ingelheim's challenge to a new Medicare drug price negotiation program, rejecting the pharmaceutical company's claim that the program is unconstitutional.
SmallGovCon
JULY 3, 2024
We at SmallGovCon wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a happy and safe Independence Day! It’s always a great time to celebrate our nation and be with family and friends. But it’s also a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who came before us and those who have served our country in myriad ways. The citizens of a nation must always strive to improve its governance and civil participation.
Government Contracts
JULY 3, 2024
Boxing has influenced my legal work by enabling me to confidently hone the skills I've learned from the sport, like the ability to remain calm under pressure, evaluate an opponent's weaknesses and recognize when to seize an important opportunity, says Kirsten Soto at Clyde & Co.
Redstone Government Consulting
JULY 3, 2024
In the June 27, 2024 Federal Register , the Department of Defense (DoD) is proposing to change the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 requiring that the generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) definition of a “material weakness” be used in place of the current definition of a “significant deficiency” when evaluating a contractor’s business system.
ExecutiveBiz
JULY 3, 2024
In-Q-Tel has appointed Esube Bekele as vice president of technology, a role in which he will spearhead activities in the technology areas of applied artificial intelligence, generative AI and computer vision.
GovCon Wire
JULY 3, 2024
Amentum has appointed Nathan Rutledge, a finance executive with deep experience in building relationships with the investment community, as senior vice president and head of investor relations.
ExecutiveBiz
JULY 3, 2024
The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change has released the first part of “Governing in the Age of AI: The Leader’s Guide to Artificial-Intelligence Technical Strategy,” which it had co-authored with technology company SandboxAQ.
GovCon Wire
JULY 3, 2024
Bob Marion, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant general, has been named senior vice president and corporate strategic adviser at CACI International (NYSE: CACI). He will advise the CACI leadership team on addressing critical industry and acquisition issues to help drive growth for the company’s national security business, the Reston, Virginia-based government contractor said Tuesday.
ExecutiveBiz
JULY 3, 2024
Carahsoft Technology has agreed to distribute Torch.AI‘s artificial intelligence-powered product to public sector customers through its reseller partners and government contract vehicles. Carahsoft will serve as the public sector distributor for the Leawood, Kansas-based company’s platform designed to enable autonomous data ingestion, fusion and analysis, the companies said in a joint statement published Tuesday. “Torch.
GovCon Wire
JULY 3, 2024
Cybersecurity company SIXGEN has acquired Secure Enterprise Engineering as part of a push to expand its software offerings, client relationships and technical talent needed to accelerate the delivery of cyber capabilities to digital warfighters in support of national security missions.
ExecutiveBiz
JULY 3, 2024
HawkEye 360 has launched nine satellites designed to enable better radio frequency data collection, broader bandwidths and multi-band signal capture capabilities for enhanced geospatial analysis and monitoring. The company said Tuesday the Cluster 8 satellites, deployed into a mid-inclination orbit in April, have entered initial operating status.
Government Contracts
JULY 3, 2024
The Civilian Board of Contract Appeals has again tossed a dispute, previously revived by the Federal Circuit, alleging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration breached a software company's end-user license agreement, saying it lacks jurisdiction to enforce the agreement.
ExecutiveBiz
JULY 3, 2024
Shift5 and Booz Allen Hamilton have forged a strategic partnership to combine their capabilities and expertise to provide organizations in the defense and transportation sectors with cybersecurity awareness and maintenance intelligence to ensure the security and resilience of fleets and other assets.
Public Contracting Institute
JULY 3, 2024
In the complex world of government contracting, conducting thorough market research is not just a best practice—it’s a requirement. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 outlines the essential steps and considerations for this critical process. At Public Contracting Institute (PCI), we understand the intricacies of FAR compliance and offer expert guidance to help you navigate these waters successfully.
ExecutiveBiz
JULY 3, 2024
Leonardo DRS has announced delivering the 1,000th DRS 2-color infrared detector package, a core component of the 2-Color Advanced Warning System, or 2CAWS, from BAE Systems, which works to defend U.S. Army helicopter crews from missile threats.
Government Contracts
JULY 3, 2024
Five workers told a New Jersey federal judge they agreed to put to rest their suit against a disaster recovery company and a waterfront building company claiming they should have been paid prevailing wages while clearing roadways and waterways in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
ExecutiveBiz
JULY 3, 2024
Interactive Process Technology Associates will provide information technology support services for the Federal Aviation Administration’s small business contracting program under a five-year, $10 million contract. IPTA said on LinkedIn Tuesday the award covers delivery of extensive technical assistance, including data analysis, SharePoint administration and end-user support for the Electronic FAA Accelerated and Simplified Tasks contracting vehicle.
Government Contracts
JULY 3, 2024
A joint venture couldn't upend a $50 million IT contract, failing to convince the U.S. Government Accountability Office that a federal officer was wrong to question what its protégé member brought to the table during an early stage of bidding, the GAO has said.
GovCon Wire
JULY 3, 2024
The Defense Health Agency has awarded Spectrum Healthcare Resources a $373 million contract to provide primary and medical specialty care services for Tricare beneficiaries in the National Capital Region. Under the agreement, the company will help the A.T.
Government Contracts
JULY 3, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court's upending of its 40-year-old Chevron doctrine, which deferred to federal agencies' interpretation of ambiguous legislation, could reverberate outside the statutory realm and give government contractors an edge while contesting agencies' read of contract language, experts say.
GovCon Wire
JULY 3, 2024
Naval Supply Systems Command intends to issue a request for proposals in August to provide aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services under a potential five-year, $374.3 million multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The services will support the operations of U.S.
GovCon Wire
JULY 3, 2024
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Sierra Nevada Corp. a $400 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide airborne mission networking system kits for the service branch’s MC-130 aircraft fleet. Sierra Nevada will also perform contractor logistics support, engineering services, program management and field service representative support under the sole-source contract, the Department of Defense said Tuesday.
GovCon Wire
JULY 3, 2024
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has secured a potential $226.8 million contract from the U.S. Army to provide Army Tactical Missile System missiles and launching assemblies. The Department of Defense said Tuesday Army Contracting Command is the contracting activity. One offer was received for the hybrid contract through an online solicitation.
GovCon Wire
JULY 3, 2024
The Department of the Air Force’s Office of the Chief Information Officer has released a new strategy that seeks to implement a zero trust approach as part of the DAF’s efforts to protect critical assets and strengthen its resilience against evolving cyberthreats.
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