FedInsider
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | 1 CPE The whirlwind of artificial intelligence tools in 2023 proved the government is eager to embrace the technology as soon as possible. An overwhelming 99% of agency leaders agree investing in safe and effective AI is essential to fulfilling their mission, according to a recent survey conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of ICF.
FedTech Magazine
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
A Government Accountability Office report released in December raised some concerns about federal agencies’ ability to prepare for and respond to cyberthreats. Twenty of 23 agencies failed to meet cybersecurity incident response requirements laid out in Executive Order 14028, specifically in their investigation and remediation capabilities. A follow-up memo to the May 2021 White House directive laid out a tiered maturity model for agencies to follow.
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ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Cubic 's defense arm has secured a contract from Science Applications International Corp. to deliver software-defined radio-based data links to the U.S. Army. The company said Monday it will design, develop and deliver full-duplex data terminals using the Bandwidth-Efficient Common Data Link technology to support SAIC's engineering work for the Army's hardware-in-the-loop simulation effort.
GovCon Chamber of Commerce
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Every year, federal government buyers actively search for thousands of small business vendors who are ready to meet their procurement needs, ensuring projects are completed efficiently 'on spec, on time, and on budget'. As they seek out trustworthy small business partners, your small business profile will come under scrutiny. Your marketing assets are the face of your company – especially your 6-second Capability Statement, your 5-10 minute Capabilities Briefing deck , DSBS profile , compa
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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,
GovCon Wire
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The digital ecosystem has, over the course of the last two decades—but especially in the last five years—become just as competitive a battlespace as the physical domain. This is due to the near-omnipresence of internet connectivity; about 17 billion devices are connected to the internet as of this year.
Select GCR
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Engaging with government contracting officers is a crucial step for small businesses looking to explore upcoming opportunities in government contracting for 2024. To effectively communicate with a contracting officer and position your small business, consider the following 10 steps: 1. Research and Preparation: You should always prepare yourself before speaking with the contracting officer.
Public Procurement Central brings together the best content for public procurement professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Whistleblower Network News
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
On February 1, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan announced that Siemens Industry, Inc., a subsidiary of Siemens Corporation, agreed to a $1 million settlement over allegations that the company violated the False Claims Act (FCA). The allegations stemmed from a qui tam whistleblower suit. The alleged misconduct dates back to 2011 when Siemens entered a contract with the Hamtramck Housing Commission, a HUD-funded public housing authority in Hamtramck, Michigan, to install ener
FedScoop
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Federal agencies that use Microsoft’s Azure Government service now have access to its Azure OpenAI Service through the cloud platform, permitting use of the tech giant’s AI tools in a more regulated environment. Candice Ling, senior vice president of Microsoft’s federal government business, announced the launch in a Tuesday blog post , highlighting the data safety measures of the service and its potential uses for productivity and innovation.
Government Contracts
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
My lifelong participation in the sport of dressage — often called ballet on horses — has proven that several skills developed through training and competition are transferable to legal work, especially the ability to harness focus, persistence and versatility when negotiating a deal, says Stephanie Coco at V&E.
FedScoop
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Legislative efforts to codify the National AI Research Resource, or NAIRR, that will help provide researchers with the computational tools needed for researching the technology might have a path forward in 2024, House lawmakers forecasted. “I think the prospects for the legislation are, I would say, very good to excellent,” Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., lead sponsor of the legislation , told FedScoop on Tuesday outside a hearing exploring federal science agencies’ use of AI for research.
Federal News Network
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Contractors are questioning how the White House could ask for compliance with a procurement rule that is not even formally proposed yet. Last week, a guidance memo came out, having to do with small business participation in government-wide acquisition contract. The action raises a lot of questions. For more, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin spoke with the President and CEO of the Professional Services Council, David Berteau.
FedScoop
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The rapid expansion of low Earth orbit satellite constellations, combined with a growing network of ground-based cloud computing centers, has brought space industrialization to a historic inflection point, according to a new report. A record 2,897 satellites were launched into orbit around the Earth by more than 50 countries last year, according to Jonathan McDowell, an astronomer and astrophysicist known for documenting space activity.
Federal News Network
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
While the defense industry has seen increased interest from private investors in areas such as autonomous systems or artificial intelligence, selling technology to the Pentagon has been challenging. Investing in the development and education of the acquisitions community, specifically focusing on educating contracting officers who make the public sector more accessible for startups, is crucial to addressing the issue.
FedScoop
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The IRS’s revenue is estimated to jump by as much as $561 billion over the next decade thanks to IT and customer service modernization and other Inflation Reduction Act funding measures for the tax agency, a new Treasury Department analysis found. Previous projections for how IRA funding would impact the IRS’s revenue only took into account revenues that were directly connected to increased enforcement staffing.
GovCon Wire
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Software investment firm Thoma Bravo has signed an agreement to acquire Everbridge (Nasdaq: EVBG), a critical event management and national public warning systems provider, for approximately $1.5 billion, or $28.60 in cash per share. The agreement includes a “go-shop” period, allowing Everbridge’s board of directors and advisers to solicit alternative acquisition offers through Feb.
WashngtonExec
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
ICF has named Jason Williamson as the new senior vice president responsible for growth, digital modernization and experience. This role was created to support the company’s expansion in digital modernization and enhance its influence in the public sector. Additionally, ICF has secured contracts with the U.S. Forest Service for digital modernization worth $78 million, as [.
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
General Atomics ' aeronautical systems division and the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command have showcased various capabilities in a concept development initiative aimed at enabling AFSOC to project air power using unmanned systems from beyond the horizon. The Adaptive Airborne Enterprise demonstrations involved proving the viability of the AFSOC RPA Control Suite in managing the MQ-9A drone for future integration efforts to incorporate the MQ-9B platform into the ARCS, General Atomi
GovCon Wire
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Talbert Manufacturing will build and deliver M872A4 semitrailers and related materials to the U.S. Army under a potential five-year, $155.2 million contract. Army Contracting Command received one bid for the fixed-price contract and will determine the work budget and locations based on each contract order, the Department of Defense said Monday.
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Partnerships with the IT industry can help higher education institutions not only in their core operations but also in guarding intellectual property and other data and analytics, according to Tim Boltz , sales director at Carahsoft. In a blog published Monday, Boltz provided highlights of the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference held in October, which included sessions about cyber risk management and cyberinfrastructure in academic research.
GovCon Wire
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The Department of Homeland Security has started soliciting proposals for the third iteration of a program designed to enable DHS and its components to acquire professional services and other commercial offerings to meet their mission objectives.
Kluwer Arbitration
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The General Division of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore (“ SGHC ”) in the matter of Beltran, Julian Morena and another v. Terraform Labs Pte Ltd and others [2023] SGHC 340 recently dismissed an appeal against an Assistant Registrar’s decision denying a stay in favour of arbitration on the basis that the First Defendant had taken steps in the proceedings.
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
HII ’s information technology consulting firm, in collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard, has obtained a three-year authority to operate status for the service branch’s integrated data environment program. The company said Monday that Enlighten and the USCG have bolstered the SURVEYOR IDE to ensure the protection of sensitive Coast Guard operational data as well as enable streamlined data management and faster access to critical information.
GovCon Wire
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Andy McCann, formerly assistant vice president of global sales education at Cognizant, has joined Deep Water Point & Associates as senior vice president and general manager. He announced his new post on LinkedIn and assumed the role after leading sales training and coaching at Cognizant for more than five years.
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Tyler Technologies will work to help public sector customers accelerate their migration to the cloud under an expanded strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services. Under the eight-year SCA, Tyler said Monday it will collaborate with AWS to expand shared programs and help agency customers streamline their transition from on-premises platforms to next-generation cloud applications to further support public sector employees, deliver better experiences to citizens and provide operatio
GovCon Wire
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The Office of Naval Research is responsible for a variety of science and technology programs intended to deepen the Navy’s capabilities, and according to Dr. Tom Drake, head of the agency’s Ocean Battlespace Sensing Department (Code 32), ONR is currently working on many new technologies and leveraging novel approaches to research and development.
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The U.S. Space Systems Command has chosen LeoLabs to join its Space Domain Awareness Tools Applications and Processing Lab, or TAP Lab, Apollo Accelerator program. Throughout the initiative’s three-month period, LeoLabs will be given scenarios focused on threat warning and assessment , allowing the company to evaluate and modify its space domain awareness-focused products, the organization announced from Menlo Park, California on Tuesday.
GovCon Wire
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Dallas-based investment firm CBRE Group has agreed to buy J&J Worldwide Services from Arlington Capital Partners for $800 million in cash as part of efforts to expand its capabilities in the public sector.
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Ultra Intelligence & Communications has showcased the capability of its Orion multi-mission tactical line-of-sight radios and deployable satellite communications terminal to defense and civilian customers. During a technical demonstration, UI&C showed prototypes of the single-channel Orion X610 and the dual-channel Orion X630 radios and exhibited the GigaSat Ultralight VSAT, FA-100 and FA-180 satcom terminals, the company said Monday.
GovCon Wire
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index ticked slightly lower to an average of $154.69 despite positive gains in three of the five trading sessions beginning Jan. 29. Corporate earnings, including those from tech titans, flooded Wall Street. Investors also awaited the outcome of the first Federal Open Market Committee meeting in 2024.
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Executive Mosaic is excited to honor Schuyler Moore , chief technology officer of U.S. Central Command, with her first Wash100 Award , in recognition of her prodigious work to modernize and transform the command component into a formidable technological force. Moore will return to the Potomac Officers Club stage on March 14 at the Achieving Transformative Cooperation for National Defense Forum , a Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control-focused event.
GovCon Wire
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
In January 2024, General Stephen Whiting took over as commander of the U.S. Space Command. Gen. Whiting, a 2024 Wash100 Award recipient, spoke about both his priorities in the new role and the threats our nation faces in space during a change of command ceremony last month. Gen.
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Gaurav Menon , a partner at Guidehouse , has been appointed leader of global sustainability and resilience solutions at the public sector consulting services provider. He succeeds the retiring Jan Vrins and brings to the role over two decades of experience helping public sector and commercial customers drive transformational resilience and recovery programs, Guidehouse said Monday.
Capital Edge Consulting
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Insight by: Norman McCord, Senior Manager Summary Timekeeping for government contractors is essential. Assuring your organization follows DCAA compliant time tracking procedures is key to a successful DCAA Floor Check. Our Experts compiled guidance with suggestions to assure organizations are prepared for Floor Checks. What is a Floor Check Audit? Labor is among the largest contract cost recorded to Government contracts.
Government Contracts
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The U.S. Court of Federal Claims explained Tuesday why it cleared an embattled deal for healthcare services for the U.S. Department of Defense, saying the department appropriately handled claims challenging the winning company's small business participation plan.
FedInsider
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Humans have been harnessing the power of water for millennia, first to control flooding and support agriculture, today to also provide drinking water and generate electricity. The engineering skills and technology to build dams for these purposes have advanced significantly since the dawn of human civilization.
Government Contracts
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts Inc. pressed the Ninth Circuit on Monday to let it force its part of a California attorney general antitrust suit over skyrocketing insulin prices into federal court, arguing the enforcer and a U.S. district judge imposed the wrong standards in sending the case back to state court.
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