Tue.Jan 28, 2025

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4 Employment Law Areas Set To Change Under Trump

Government Contracts

President Donald Trump's second term is expected to bring significant changes to the U.S. employment law landscape, including the potential for updated worker classification regulations, and challenges to diversity, equity and inclusion that are already taking shape, say attorneys at Debevoise.

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Government Contract Changes After the Election

Capital Edge Consulting

Key Government contract changes after the election include T4Cs, REAs, & new budgets. Stay compliant & seize opportunities with expert help.

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Additional Executive Actions Continue to Impact the Federal Real Estate Marketplace

Holland & Knight: Government Contracts

The Office of Personnel Management offered most federal employees a deferred resignation program, and GSA imposed an acquisition pause on new lease obligations, awards and modifications.

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4th Circ. Raises Questions Over Health Data Access Order

Government Contracts

A Fourth Circuit panel focused Tuesday on whether an exception to federal law barring electronic health record companies from blocking the exchange of patient data applies to a request from Real Time Medical Systems to access nursing home data from PointClickCare.

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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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Holland & Knight Creates New National Security & Defense Industry Group to Serve Security and Defense Interests

ExecutiveBiz

Multinational law firm Holland & Knight has created a new National Security & Defense Industry Group in response to growing client demand, rising global defense investments and a complex national security environment.

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Boeing Supplier Seeks $583K Fees In Texas Biz Records Suit

Government Contracts

A Boeing supplier, Spirit AeroSystems Inc., has asked a federal judge to approve over $583,000 in legal fees after it won a bid to shut down attempts by Texas state officials to examine its business records.

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'Right To Hug' Case In Michigan Draws ACLU Support

Government Contracts

The American Civil Liberties Union and 15 other organizations urged a Michigan appeals court to hold that children have a right to in-person visits with their incarcerated parents, describing in a friend-of-the-court brief the long-lasting psychological effects of isolating child from parent.

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KBR Secures $187M State Department Task Order for Medical Support Services

GovCon Wire

KBR has received a new time and material, cost-reimbursable task order with a potential value of $187 million from the State Department to deliver medical support services in Iraq.

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Nestle Plant Can Switch Power Providers, Ga. Justices Rule

Government Contracts

The Supreme Court of Georgia ruled Tuesday that Nestle should have been allowed to switch electricity providers from Georgia Power to Walton EMC after renovating a former warehouse facility inHartwell, Georgia.

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Dawn Pinto Named Raft Chief Financial Officer

GovCon Wire

Dawn Pinto, former senior vice president at Jacobs, was appointed chief financial offer at Raft. The company said Pinto will be responsible for its financial strategies, analysis, operations, business transformation and efforts to enhance profitability.

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Senate Confirms Sean Duffy As DOT Secretary

Government Contracts

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed former Wisconsin congressman Sean Duffy to be secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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Erwin Gianchandani to Bring Fed Civ & Innovation Outlook to 5G Summit

GovCon Wire

While the Potomac Officers Clubs upcoming 2025 5G Summit is set to feature a host of representatives from the Department of Defense, the event is not just a networking destination for defense contractors.

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DOD Raises Propulsion Program Contract Ceiling To $3.5B

Government Contracts

The U.S. Air Force modified two contracts previously awarded to GE Edison Works and Pratt & Whitney to develop engines intended to be used in its next-generation fighter jets, boosting the contract ceiling from $975 million to $3.5 billion.

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How to Goal Set for Success

GovLoop

Whats stopping you from making this year your best yet, professionally? While we all have full calendars and inboxes, your career advancement depends on you setting aside time to figure out your goals. If you dont define and plan for your goals, how can you expect to achieve them? During our January New Supervisors Community of Practice session, “2025 Is Your Year: How to Goal Set for Success,” Dr.

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USSOCOM Issues Draft RFP for Potential $2B Targeted Requirement EXecution 3 Contract

GovCon Wire

U.S. Special Operations Command has released a draft request for proposals for a potential seven-year, $2 billion follow-on contract to provide command, control, communication and computers and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance-related equipment and incidental services to the government.

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Whistleblower Receives More than $70k in LabCorp Settlement

Whistleblower Network News

On January 2, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Laboratory Corporation of America (LCA), Labcorp Tennessee, LLC (LCTN), and University Health System, Inc. (UHS) have paid $388,667 to settle False Claims Act charges that they allegedly prolonged the submission of orders to certain laboratories. The settlement resolves allegations of fraudulent billing practices against healthcare providers accused of overcharging Medicare.

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Jonathon Wells Appointed Mission Systems & Weapons VP at Lockheed Martin

ExecutiveBiz

Jonathon Wells announced on LinkedIn Monday that he has been appointed vice president of mission systems and weapons at Lockheed Martins Rotary Mission Systems business unit. The longstanding Lockheed Martin executive will oversee a diverse portfolio that includes airborne mission systems, laser weapon systems, launching systems and counter unmanned aerial systems.

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DoD, GSA, and NASA Establish New Size and Status Rerepresentation Rules

SmallGovCon

The FAR Council recently published a final rule dealing with small business certification issues, effective on January 17, 2025. SBA had updated its recertification rules as discussed in this SmallGovCon.com blog. This final rule came about to ensure that certain parts of the FAR and SBA rules are consistent. The change? Adding additional circumstances that require an awardee to rerepresent its size and/or socioeconomic status for orders placed under a multiple-award contract (MAC) per FAR 52.21

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Top 5 IT Industry NAICS Codes for 2025 and Their Spending Trends

USFCR

Federal IT spending is poised for significant growth in 2025, with billions of dollars allocated to modernizing systems, enhancing cybersecurity, and adopting cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence. If your business operates in the IT sector, focusing on the right NAICS codes can position you for success in the federal marketplace. Learn which codes to prioritize and how federal spending trends are shaping opportunities in this high-demand industry.

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Why 5G Is a Game-Changing Technology for 2025

ExecutiveBiz

The dawn of 5G technology marks a turning point in global connectivity. In 2025, its ripple effects will reshape industries, redefine operational capabilities and transform government infrastructure. Widely recognized as the next leap forward in wireless technology, 5G offers unparalleled speed, ultra-low latency and impressive device connectivity, creating possibilities that once seemed futuristic.

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Navigating Federal Contract Delays Amid RTO Policies

USFCR

Recent reports suggest that some federal agencies, including the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of the Interior (DOI), and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), may be experiencing delays in processing contract modifications and obligations. These slowdowns have raised concerns across the contracting community, particularly for contractors with upcoming renewals or active projects.

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Lockheed Receives $1B Navy Contract for Anti-Submarine Warfare Tech Development

GovCon Wire

The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a potential eight-year, $1 billion contract to support the development, integration, production and testing of AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 anti-submarine warfare combat systems. The Department of Defense said Monday Naval Sea Systems Command launched a competitive procurement process for the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract.

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Procentrix Launches AI Tool ‘TALIS’ for Translation, Intel Analysis

ExecutiveBiz

Technology services provider Procentrix has launched an artificial intelligence tool designed to speed up the processing and analysis of foreign language materials.

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5 Generations in the Workplace: What You Need to Know

GovLoop

The Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z are all mingling in the office these days, and that can present a challenge when it comes to communicating effectively. Lisa J. Hardman, Senior IT Analyst/Adjunct Faculty, U.S. Government Accountability Office, hosted a session on managing a multi-generational workforce during the recent NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit , aiming to help employees positively affect their team dynamics.

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Jacobs Wins Navy Environmental Compliance Contract

WashngtonExec

Susannah Kerr, Jacobs Jacobs won a 5-year, $80 million contract from the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Atlantic to provide multimedia environmental compliance engineering support for the U.S. Navy and Defense Department installations worldwide. Work will focus on the eastern U.S., Europe, Africa and the Middle East, continuing Jacobs role in the Navys environmental compliance program.

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WidePoint Concludes ITA Integration

GovCon Wire

WidePoint has completed the integration of IT Authorities as an operating subsidiary, allowing the technology company to expand its IT capabilities and positioning it as a full federal service integrator.

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Peraton Wins $121M Contract Supporting US Army Activities in Africa

WashngtonExec

Tom Afferton, Peraton Peraton won the prime contract spot in the $121 million contract providing strategic mission support for U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa. The commands mission is centered on collaborating with African partners to build lasting capacity, support multinational operations and counter transnational threats. We are proud to be selected as the prime contractor to continue supporting U.S.

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GE Business Awarded $3.5B Air Force Contract Modification for Next Gen Adaptive Engine Program

GovCon Wire

General Electrics Edison Works business has secured a potential $3.5 billion contract modification from the U.S. Air Force to perform technology maturation and risk reduction services in support of a program that aims to develop advanced jet engine technology.

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System High Wins Spot on GSA OASIS+ Contract

WashngtonExec

Sarah Lord, System High System High Corp. is an awardee of the new $50 billion, 10-year OASIS+ multiple-award IDIQ contract from the General Services Administration. As one of 588 Unrestricted awardees, System High is authorized to provide services across eight domains: Management and Advisory, Technical and Engineering, Intelligence, Research and Development, Logistics, Facilities, Environmental, and Enterprise Solutions.

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Financial management QSMO growing in use, providers

Federal News Network

There are roughly 47 financial management systems that are considered in need of modernization. That is down from the 56 that needed updating in 2021. The reason for the improvements can directly be traced to the efforts by the Financial Management Quality Service Management Office. The FM QSMO has really evolved into its role as a broker. So unlike a lot of other initiatives, which were very pointed, FM QSMO is not a provider of shared services.

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Harmonia Holdings Group Adds Maveris to Portfolio

WashngtonExec

Damon Griggs, Harmonia Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC, has added Maveris as a wholly owned subsidiary. Maveris will strengthen the companys cybersecurity capabilities and introduce new customers key to Harmonias strategy, including deep relationships throughout the Department of Veterans Affairs, the company said. Harmonia and Maveris fit together perfectly given our complementary capabilities and aligned culture, and this strategic combination is a huge step in our growth journey, said Harmonia C

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White House Issues Sweeping Pause to Federal Assistance Programs to Enable Administration Review

Discussions & Clarifications

On January 27, 2025, the White House Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") issued a memorandum , Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance Programs , that will have a sweeping impact on federal grant and assistance programs and recipients. The memorandum provides that federal financial assistance programs should be "dedicated to advancing Administration priorities" and thus directs federal agencies to "termporarily pause all activities" regarding federal assistance

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Aretum, CGI Joint Venture Secures Polaris Award

ExecutiveBiz

Aretum, an information technology services contractor specializing in emerging technologies, has secured the Polaris Award through its joint venture partnership with CGI.

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Josh Duvall Publishes Article for Law360 on a Rising Trend in GAO Protests: The Key Personnel Unavailability Defense

Discussions & Clarifications

Government contracts and bid protest attorney and Maynard Nexsen shareholder Joshua Duvall recently published a Law360 Expert Analysis article entitled, “ 'Key Personnel' Defense Is Trending In GAO Bid Protests." The article discusses a trio of recent U.S. Government Accountability Office ("GAO") bid protest decisions which show a growing trend in bid protest practice: the key personnel unavailability defense.

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Array Labs, Umbra Space, Raytheon to Develop 3D Observation Capabilities

ExecutiveBiz

Array Labs, Umbra Space and Raytheon have entered into a teaming agreement to accelerate the development and deployment of advanced 3D Earth observation capabilities to commercial and government customers.

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Cybersecurity Monitoring Across Defense Systems

FedInsider

Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | 1 CPE One of the biggest challenges in cybersecurity is how to monitor cybersecurity and risk across multiple systems, whether within a single federal agency or throughout a sprawling department. The U.S. Department of Defense has a program in place Continuous Monitoring and Risk Scoring (CMRS) to address the challenge.