Art of Procurement
OCTOBER 10, 2024
“Let me be clear: we don’t want any form of semi-automation or full automation. We want our jobs—the jobs we. The post East and Gulf Coast Port Strike – Part 1 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
GovCon Wire
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The nature of global conflict has changed, extending the battlefield beyond the physical realm and into the cyber domain. As physical barriers continue to fall and global tensions rise, the United States has recognized the need to master cyber combat, but so have its adversaries.
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FedScoop
OCTOBER 10, 2024
MITRE, the federally funded operator of research and development centers on behalf of agencies, unveiled plans this week to train three new artificial intelligence foundation models in critical infrastructure, weather modeling and sustainable social services. The Federal AI Sandbox, a supercomputer, is expected to be capable of training large-scale foundation models and supportive of generative AI, multimodal perception systems and reinforcement learning decision aids, according to a Wednesday p
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The State Department’s law enforcement arm, the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, defends the department and the foreign affairs community by applying cybersecurity, technology security and law enforcement expertise to help advance U.S. foreign policy and safeguard national security interests. Specifically, the bureau’s Directorate of Cyber and Technology Security is responsible for ensuring tactical cyberdefense for all U.S. diplomats and data held by the department, spanning more than 260 locatio
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AWS Public Sector
OCTOBER 10, 2024
During her visit to Armenia on July 10, 2024, Samantha Power, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator, announced $5 million in funding for a new public-private collaboration between USAID, the Government of Armenia, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The collaboration will be delivered through USAID’s Enterprises for Development, Growth, and Empowerment (EDGE) Fund , launched to leverage the private sector’s competitive edge to solve global challenges.
FedScoop
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Login.gov, the single sign-on platform provided by the General Services Administration, will begin offering a new identity verification option to its partners. GSA’s new option will verify identity with facial recognition technology through the independently certified NIST 800-63 Identity Assurance Level 2 (IAL2), a standard that introduces the need for either remote or physically present identity proofing, according to a Wednesday press release.
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FedScoop
OCTOBER 10, 2024
An abbreviated rundown of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s artificial intelligence work goes something like this: a dozen use cases , a pair of completed AI security tabletop exercises and a robust roadmap for how the technology should be used. Lisa Einstein, who took over as CISA’s first chief AI officer in August and has played a critical role in each of those efforts, considers herself an optimist when it comes to the technology’s potential, particularly as it relates to
WashngtonExec
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Leidos has won the Automated Installation Entry Next Generation contract to improve security at 92 Army and Joint-Service installation access control points around the world. The single-award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract was awarded by the Army Contracting Command for the Program Executive Office Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors.
AWS Public Sector
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Nonprofit organizations (NPOs) and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) focusing on sustainability are dedicated to fostering a healthy environment, preserving our planet, and providing a livable future for upcoming generations. These organizations play a pivotal role in promoting environmental sustainability through advocacy, conservation projects, community engagement, and research.
GovCon Wire
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office wants small businesses to get a piece of a 10-year, $15 billion indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract supporting Advana, the Department of Defense’s enterprise-wide data analytics platform.
FedInsider
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Monday, October 21, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE The federal government has been implementing variations on a cloud strategy since at least 2011, when President Obama introduced a call for “cloud-first” solutions. Since then, cloud has become something of a de facto standard for agencies looking to transform their IT operations, thanks to the General Services Administration’s Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP).
ExecutiveBiz
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Northrop Grumman has unveiled the next-generation M230 Link Fed Bushmaster Chain Gun, designed to counter uncrewed aerial system threats and support ground engagements. The M230LF boasts a dual-feed system that allows gun operators to seamlessly switch between ammunition paths and address targets with different ammunition types, Northrop said Wednesday.
Federal News Network
OCTOBER 10, 2024
GSA’s emerging tech radar keeping tabs on future needs - 10/10/24 [link] Download audio The General Services Administration is trying to put emerging technologies on the radar instead of having them sit below the radar. To do that, GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service has a new program to identify and research which technologies they need to prepare for in the next 3-to-5-to-7 years.
ExecutiveBiz
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Q-CTRL announced raising $59 million in fresh capital from its expanded Series B funding round. The Sydney, Australia-based quantum technology company said Tuesday it has raised $113 million in the investment round, which will be used for quantum control research and development and product engineering. GP Bullhound led the investor group.
GovCon Wire
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Raft has recently established the chief operating officer and chief people officer roles within its leadership team to mark its rapid growth and commitment to innovation and scaling operations.
ExecutiveBiz
OCTOBER 10, 2024
A partnership between Clarifai and Crimson Phoenix will bring advanced artificial intelligence-powered data labeling and computer vision capabilities to unstructured data, such as images and video, for the intelligence and defense sectors.
GovCon Wire
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has named Chauncey McIntosh, a more than 20-year program management, business and engineering leader, as vice president and general manager of the F-35 Lightning II Program. The company said Wednesday McIntosh will take on the role on Dec.
ExecutiveBiz
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Lockheed Martin‘s Missiles and Fire Control Production Operations team recently held the grand opening of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center at the company’s site in Grand Prairie, Texas. The AMT Center aims to enhance the flexibility of factories and design approaches through the promotion of technology commonality and the acceleration of replication, Lockheed said Tuesday.
GovCon Wire
OCTOBER 10, 2024
BAE Systems has booked a $184 million contract modification from the U.S. Army to continue producing Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles in support of efforts to modernize the force.
ExecutiveBiz
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Mitre has announced a new computing capability designed to help federal agencies train and deploy artificial intelligence foundation models for use in supporting critical government missions, such as advancing cybersecurity, enhancing weather modeling and facilitating the delivery of benefits to citizens.
GovCon Wire
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission has approved through a unanimous vote a final rule that will require parties to certain mergers and acquisitions to provide more information to help FTC and the Department of Justice’s antitrust division better screen M&A transactions for potential competition issues.
ExecutiveBiz
OCTOBER 10, 2024
HawkEye 360 will decommission its Cluster 1 Pathfinder satellites in December, replacing them with Cluster 11, as it seeks to bolster its satellite constellation. The new satellites will operate in a mid-inclination orbit, enhancing coverage in high-demand equatorial regions and complementing Clusters 6, 8 and 9, the company said Wednesday.
GovCon Wire
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The Defense Intelligence Agency plans to launch an on-ramp process for the third iteration of the Solutions for Intelligence Analysis contract to give small businesses an opportunity to compete for the acquisition vehicle.
ExecutiveBiz
OCTOBER 10, 2024
CAE, a technology company specializing in training and operational support, has launched a new full-flight simulator configured to mimic the Bombardier Global 6000/6500 in support of the U.S. Army’s High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System program.
Kluwer Arbitration
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The English Arbitration Bill , introduced to UK Parliament in November 2023, aimed to ensure that the Arbitration Act 1996 remained fit for purpose and maintained England’s status as a leading destination for commercial arbitration. However, the bill was lost when the 2024 UK general election was called. In July 2024 the new government reintroduced the Arbitration Bill with an important change.
ExecutiveBiz
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Aretum will provide the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Safety Administration with financial management and program support services under a $38.2 million contract. In a LinkedIn post on Wednesday, Aretum said the award was secured through its joint venture FMT.
Government Contracts
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has thrown out as untimely a protest over a U.S. Army fuel tank servicing order, saying simplified acquisition procedures used for the deal meant a filing deadline exception for post-award debriefings didn't apply.
ExecutiveBiz
OCTOBER 10, 2024
HII Mission Technologies has booked a $75 million systems engineering contract to support integrated training systems onboard U.S. Navy vessels aimed at boosting sailors’ combat readiness. Tasks under the contract include integrating live, virtual and constructive networks with combat systems to enable sailors’ training on shipboard weapons consoles, HII said.
Government Contracts
OCTOBER 10, 2024
A federal judge on Thursday dismissed most claims in a lawsuit challenging Colorado environmental agencies' plan to reintroduce gray wolves from Oregon, concluding that the state's plan wasn't a major federal action, so the Colorado federal court couldn't hear the claims against the state.
Public Contracting Institute
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Hello and thank you for joining us for Episode 20 of Fun with the FAR Season 11! Our next episode will cover FAR Part 36 (Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts), Part 37 (Service Contracting), Part 41 (Acquisition of Utility Services), and Part 48 (Value Engineering)! As we prepare for our 21st episode of Season 11, here are a few Episode 21 FAR Facts for us to think about: Solicitations for construction contracts are required to contain the Government’s estimated price range for the pro
Government Contracts
OCTOBER 10, 2024
A Massachusetts federal judge has allowed most counterclaims from business software company Appian Corp. to proceed against rival Pegasystems Inc., which accused its competitor in a lawsuit of making deliberately malicious statements and representations regarding a trade secret case the parties are litigating in Virginia.
WashngtonExec
OCTOBER 10, 2024
LMI has secured a $19.6 million contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs to support suicide prevention programs for the Office of Mental Health and Office of Suicide Prevention. The contract will improve research, improve program evaluation and strengthen the clinical decision-making framework for veteran suicide prevention, according to the company.
Government Contracts
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The former CEO of a defense contractor has pleaded guilty to his role in a scheme to steal $12.1 million in payments from a U.S. Air Force autonomous technology contract to cover unrelated expenses, including executives' personal expenses.
The Coalition for Government Procurement
OCTOBER 10, 2024
GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel, Oct. 29 The Coalition for Government Procurement is proud to once again host its “must attend” General Services Administration (GSA) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel on October 29! This course is designed for lawyers and contract managers at member companies with significant contract management and compliance responsibilities with GSA and/or VA Schedule contracts.
Government Contracts
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Two former Afghan lawmakers withdrew their lawsuit challenging the financial and immigration restrictions they face in the U.S., while the U.S. Department of Treasury considers a request to remove the sanctions.
GovCon Wire
OCTOBER 10, 2024
To date, the Naval Surface Technology & Innovation Consortium, a.k.a. NSTIC, has awarded more than $2 billion in contracts, supported 100 projects and distributed over $1 billion in project funding.
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