FedScoop
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
A former top General Services Administration tech official is taking over as chief information officer at the independent federal agency charged with administering benefits to railroad workers. Bob De Luca, who previously served as acting director and deputy commissioner of GSA’s Technology Transformation Services, started this week as CIO of the Chicago-based U.S.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Attorneys are working tirelessly Tuesday to support citizens and election workers on the final day of voting in what is expected to be one of history's closest and most contentious presidential contests.
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FedScoop
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
An organization for Justice Department employees is asking leadership to step up protections for workers facing online threats, such as doxxing, especially as the U.S. election could make those issues worse. The DOJ Gender Equality Network , a gender equity and equality organization that represents nearly 2,000 employees and contractors at the department, sent a letter on Oct. 31 asking Deputy Attorney General Lisa O.
SmallGovCon
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
A recent appeal before the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) upheld SBA’s denial of an application for a veteran-owned small business because its operating agreement gave too much control to a non-veteran owner and failed to identify a veteran as the highest officer. The decision in Facekay LLC demonstrates the importance of strict adherence to the control requirements laid out by the various SBA programs.
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FedScoop
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
HERSHEY, Pa. — A clearer trajectory for data professionals in government could address the issue of the data field being a temporary career stop, said Rob King, the vice chair of the Chief Data Officers Council. Speaking to FedScoop on the sidelines of ACT-IAC’s Imagine Nation event last week in Hershey, Pa., King described issues with the human resources structure of data positions in government, which are particularly important right now as agencies look to meet the AI moment.
WashngtonExec
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
According to the U.S. Census, there were 15.8 million military veterans in the U.S. in 2023, representing 6.1% of the total civilian population aged 18 and over. This Veterans Day, WashingtonExec is highlighting the ways in which the GovCon industry is recognizing and supporting the veteran community, around the holiday and year-round. Larry Frazier, chief strategy officer [.
Public Procurement Central brings together the best content for public procurement professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
American City & Country
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Firefighters are society’s first line of defense against natural disasters. When catastrophes like wildfires, floods or earthquakes ensue, these professionals aren’t just tasked with preventing the disaster from spreading; they’re also responsible for keeping community members safe from harm and maintaining order under high-stress situations. As climate change wreaks havoc on the planet, both the impact and frequency of severe weather events are growing by the day.
AWS Public Sector
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Public procurement—the process where public authorities like government departments or local councils purchase goods or services from companies—is a vital economic driver in Europe, accounting for more than 13 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP). However, the data surrounding these procurement processes has traditionally been fragmented and difficult to access.
FedTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Defense and intelligence agencies are working to ensure they have the networks in place to handle artificial intelligence (AI), because that’s the biggest impediment to deploying the emerging technology. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency transports more data globally than any other U.S. agency, so its network needs to scale to keep pace with advances in computer vision, said Navy Vice Adm.
Import and Trade Remedies
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
We are thrilled to announce the return of Baker McKenzie’s Asia Pacific Trade Conference , the premier flagship event for our Trade Practice Group in Asia Pacific where trade experts from 10 APAC jurisdictions will discuss the evolving geopolitical and trade regulatory landscape effecting supply chains in APAC. This conference is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge for navigating the ever-changing landscape as we share best practices for ensuring on-going compliance with tra
FedScoop
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
A database of objects launched by the United States into space is expected to be launched soon, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information, a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The database stems from the government’s compliance with the 1976 Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space and is meant to display space items that the U.S. has already registered with the United Nations.
Federal News Network
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
I’ve had the privilege of working with dozens upon dozens of outstanding government contractors. These highly skilled professionals and wonderful humans have been crucial to my success as a federal employee. In countless settings — be it in conference rooms, on Zoom, or otherwise — contractors and government employees work tirelessly together to serve the American people, regardless of their employment status.
GovTribe
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
GovTribe studied data from over 260,000 unique users and millions of interactions to find the top 20 opportunities in the federal market heading into November 2024. Let’s start by diving into the top three.
GovSpend
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
On October 17th, Paige Mockler and Kathryn Sanders hosted a webinar highlighting exciting product and data enhancements and upcoming releases to the GovSpend platform. For those who missed it or want a quick rundown, here’s a comprehensive recap. Key Data Milestones and Updates GovSpend’s 2024 Data Harvesting Accomplishments To Date We’ve made significant strides in expanding our data coverage this year: 20% increase in purchase order data for local government and K-12 school distric
Import and Trade Remedies
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Our annual Global Year-End Review of Import/Export & Trade Compliance Developments Conference is just one week away! If you haven’t registered yet, this is your final chance to sign up and secure your spot. We are holding this conference in a split-hybrid format, with an in-person event in Santa Clara, CA, on November 12 and virtual panels on November 19-21.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Private equity firm Branford Castle Partners has acquired Hoffman Engineering from Trident Maritime Systems, a portfolio company of J.F. Lehman & Co.’s investment affiliates for an undisclosed sum.
Kluwer Arbitration
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
What had to be a simple touch-and-go on the Curaçao, Caribbean airport for Venezuelan airline Albatros (officially named Alianza Glancelot C.A., “Albatros”) became a longer-term storage exercise of one of its few aircraft, leading to significant loss of revenue and jeopardizing its ability to stay afloat as an airline. Following a Florida seated arbitration in which a Miami-based aircraft maintenance company, 111 Repair LLC (“111”), was awarded approximately USD 500,000 as principal sum, an atta
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
A majority of 33,000 Boeing employees represented by the Machinists union voted Monday to ratify a new labor contract that includes a 38% wage increase over four years, ending a nearly two-month strike that hampered Boeing's production and cash flow.
WashngtonExec
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
ECS is the prime contractor on a 6-year, $528 million task order with the Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Program Office. “ECS is passionate about the CDM mission,” said ECS President John Heneghan. “Over the past five years, we’ve been providing CDM with a modern, effective cyber [.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
A California federal judge showed leniency Tuesday toward a cooperating government witness in the corruption probe of Los Angeles City Hall and sentenced the former real estate consultant to 12 months of home confinement on a racketeering charge, saying a joint recommendation of the more restrictive home detention is too harsh.
WashngtonExec
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
CACI International Inc. won a 5-year task order valued at up to $226 million to support the U.S. Southern Command Operations. “USSOUTHCOM is a complex environment that requires proven mission, operational, and strategic expertise,” said CACI President and CEO John Mengucci. “CACI’s successful past performance delivering similar support across various DoD combatant commands positions us [.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Leonard Francis, the Malaysian defense contractor and ex-fugitive known as "Fat Leonard" who led a sprawling bribery scheme that authorities say caused over $20 million in losses for the U.S. Navy, was sentenced Tuesday in California federal court to 15 years behind bars, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
WashngtonExec
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Howard Young has been named J&J Worldwide Services’ senior human resources director. Young brings over 20 years of experience in human resources to the role, spanning healthcare, government contracting and higher education sectors. “We are excited to add Howard to our leadership team,” said Steve Kelley, CEO of J&J Worldwide Services. “Now that J&J is [.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The Federal Property and Administrative Services Act didn't authorize President Joe Biden to mandate a $15 blanket minimum wage for federal contractors, a split Ninth Circuit panel ruled Tuesday, reviving a challenge four states lodged against the government.
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
CRDF Global and APTelecom have partnered to bolster the strategic efforts and business development of both organizations. According to CRDF Global, the collaboration enables each organization to capitalize on new opportunities in key areas such as global cybersecurity, emerging technologies, IT and telecommunication and digital infrastructure resilience.
Select GCR
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Looking to improve your proposal for bid? This guide covers the essential practices and elements to make your bid proposal stand out and win projects by focusing on an effective bid proposal that thoroughly reviews provided documents, requirements, and conducts research to show commitment and interest in the client’s needs. Key Takeaways A bid proposal is a comprehensive document detailing the scope, timeline, and costs of a project, aimed at attracting clients by showcasing a company’s ca
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Peter Gondek, a seasoned financial growth executive, has been named chief financial officer at Fuse Integration. The company said Monday Gondek will supervise its finances by spearheading its day-to-day financial processes. He is also responsible for developing financial strategies and economic growth initiatives by assessing the firm’s financial strengths and weaknesses.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The State Department has approved South Korea’s foreign military sale request for E-7 Airborne Early Warning and Control Aircraft, related equipment and support services valued at approximately $4.92 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Monday Boeing will serve as the principal contractor for the potential deal.
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection has announced a requirement for test automation services. The potential contractor will be required to provide testing services for the Passenger Systems Program Directorate, including test automation for the functional specification document, DHS said Friday.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Mitch Icard, former vice president of space and advanced technologies at Teledyne Brown Engineering, has joined Spectral Energies as chief operating officer. The executive announced the appointment in a LinkedIn post Monday. Icard has a combined 15 years at Teledyne. He initially worked as director of finance and administration for Teledyne Energy Systems Inc.
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Hughes Network Systems, in collaboration with the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense Chief Information Officer and the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, will develop a 5G open radio access network prototype to help enhance command and control capabilities under a DOD contract. DOD said Monday the $6.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Todd Akers, a sales executive with more than 25 years of experience in driving growth and building teams in the public sector, was named senior vice president of federal sales at Primer.ai. The artificial intelligence company said in a LinkedIn post Monday Akers previously led transformative initiatives and increased revenue at Appian.
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Antaris and Raytheon business SEAKR Engineering have partnered to develop end-to-end satellite development virtualization capabilities to support multiple Department of Defense contracts. Under the collaboration, Antaris said Monday SEAKR hardware components will be integrated into its cloud-based software platform to enable remote hardware-in-the-loop testing and certification.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Kellen Schollaert, director of strategy and enablement at Penlink, said artificial intelligence-powered open source intelligence, or OSINT, tools could help analysts at government agencies quickly detect emerging threats and rapidly glean insights from vast amounts of data to speed up decision-making and support missions. In an article published on Carahsoft.
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The U.S. Transportation Command has awarded DecisionPoint a $30 million contract to provide Global Freight Management, or GFM, system sustainment, enhancements and cloud-native refactoring services to the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
BWX Technologies has agreed to acquire L3Harris Technologies’ Aerojet Ordnance Tennessee business for $100 million. The Virginia-headquartered nuclear and metal components provider said Monday the purchase of AOT will strengthen its capacity to develop products for commercial, military and space customers. The transaction is expected to close before the end of 2024.
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