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East and Gulf Coast Port Strike – Part 1

Art of Procurement

“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.

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NSA’s Kristina Walter on How Cyber Has Changed the Battlefield

GovCon Wire

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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AWS and USAID accelerate Armenia’s cloud journey and digital resilience

AWS Public Sector

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.

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C3 AI Appoints Retired Air Force Gen. John Hyten to Board of Directors

ExecutiveBiz

Artificial intelligence company C3 AI announced the appointment of retired U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten to its board of directors, effective immediately. The company said Thursday that Hyten, a former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will work alongside other board members to shape C3 AI’s strategic direction.

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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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MITRE’s Federal AI Sandbox will focus on critical infrastructure, weather modeling, social services

FedScoop

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

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Calling Small Businesses: CDAO to Open Up $15B Advana IDIQ

GovCon Wire

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.

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Northrop Launches New M230LF Cannon With Dual-Feed Ammunition System

ExecutiveBiz

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.

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Artificial Intelligence May Augment Diplomatic Data Security

FedTech Magazine

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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How NPOs and NGOs embrace digital transformation for sustainability with AWS

AWS Public Sector

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.

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GSA’s emerging tech radar keeping tabs on future needs

Federal News Network

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.

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Q-CTRL Raises $113M in Expanded Series B Investment Round

ExecutiveBiz

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.

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Raft Promotes Mark Procaccini to COO, Danielle McCoy to Chief People Officer

GovCon Wire

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.

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Clarifai, Crimson Phoenix Partner to Advance AI Capabilities in Intelligence and Defense Missions

ExecutiveBiz

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.

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Lockheed Picks Chauncey McIntosh to Lead F-35 Program

GovCon Wire

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.

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Lockheed Martin Opens Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center at Grand Prairie Site

ExecutiveBiz

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.

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BAE Secures $184M Army Award for Armored Vehicle Production

GovCon Wire

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.

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Mitre Seeks to Help Agencies Train AI Foundation Models Using New Supercomputer

ExecutiveBiz

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.

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FTC OKs Final Rule to Update Premerger Notification Process

GovCon Wire

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.

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HawkEye 360 to Retire Pathfinder Satellites, Launch Cluster 11 for Expanded RF Capabilities

ExecutiveBiz

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.

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DIA Eyes Small Business On-Ramp for SIA 3 Intelligence Support Contract

GovCon Wire

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.

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CAE Unveils Flight Training Simulator for Army’s Detection & Exploitation System

ExecutiveBiz

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.

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Governing Law of Arbitration Agreements Arising From Standing Offers to Arbitrate in Treaties and Foreign Legislation: The Exception to the Default Rule Under the English Arbitration Bill

Kluwer Arbitration

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.

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Aretum Secures TSA Financial Management Support Contract

ExecutiveBiz

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.

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Debriefing Doesn't Waive Protest Deadline For Army Deal

Government Contracts

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.

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HII Mission Technologies to Support Navy Training Systems Under $75M Contract; Andy Green Quoted

ExecutiveBiz

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.

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Colo. Wolf Release Challenge Loses Some Of Its Bite

Government Contracts

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.

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Cloud In Depth: Understanding the Impact of Cloud in AI, Security & More

FedInsider

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).

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Most Appian Claims Survive In Pegasystems Defamation Fight

Government Contracts

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.

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Season 11: Episode 21: FAR Facts

Public Contracting Institute

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

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LMI to Provide VA with Suicide Prevention Program Support

WashngtonExec

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.

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Ex-Defense CEO Pleads Guilty To $12M Contract Fund Theft

Government Contracts

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.

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Friday Flash 10/11/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

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.

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Sanctioned Afghan Officials Drop Suit For Treasury's Review

Government Contracts

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.

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Naval Surface Tech Consortium Records Over $2B in OTA Awards

GovCon Wire

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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BREAKING: Teva To Pay $450M To Settle Kickback Cases

Government Contracts

Pharmaceutical giant Teva will pay $450 million to settle allegations it violated the False Claims Act by fixing the prices of several generic drugs and by raising the price of a multiple sclerosis treatment while covering Medicare recipients' copays, civil prosecutors said Thursday.

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Adam Norris Elevated to DecisionPoint CTO Post

GovCon Wire

Adam Norris, a veteran technology executive with more than three decades of experience in secure software development, DevSecOps, zero trust architecture and automation, has been elevated to chief technology officer role at DecisionPoint, the company announced via LinkedIn Wednesday.

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