FedInsider

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | Training Certificate Machine learning and artificial intelligence already are playing a significant role in reworking call centers, in government agencies and private industry alike. Just picture the chatbots that show up every time you go to the online portal for the Department of Motor Vehicles, for instance, and get prompted to renew your auto registration online.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The Potomac Officers Club is getting extraterrestrial: it will host the 2024 edition of its annual Space Summit on March 5. Registration is now open for the truly out-of-this-world event! Space is the fastest growing and most increasingly competitive domain in the defense realm.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A survey by Guidehouse and the Association for Federal Enterprise Risk Management has found that cybersecurity and privacy continue to top the list of risks that federal agencies anticipate to have the greatest impact on the strategic objectives of their organizations in the next three to five years. The 2023 survey found an increase in the integration of enterprise risk management with budgetary processes, execution and other key management processes and that 62 percent of federal government le

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Ray Williams, formerly a vice president and general manager at Maxar Technologies (NYSE: MAXR), has been named executive VP at iNovex, a portfolio company of Enlightenment Capital. He will oversee the integration of operations and systems from iNovex’s acquired businesses and assist with strategy, growth and operations, the software development company said Tuesday.

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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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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Chris Pateras , formerly director of operations at the U.S. Special Operations Command, has assumed the position of account executive for the Special Operations Command unit of SOS International. He brings to the role over 30 years of special operations experience and will be responsible for enhancing the company's intelligence, information operations, training and logistics services provided to SOCOM and its subordinate commands, SOSi said Tuesday.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

LMI will help the U.S. Postal Service manage enterprise-wide programs and projects under a potential eight-year, $670 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The Enterprise Program Services contract covers strategic and tactical support on USPS projects that aim to boost customer service, productivity, performance, product development, service delivery and competitiveness in the mailing industry, LMI said Tuesday.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration is using the Department of Homeland Security's zero trust maturity model to organize its own cloud-based cybersecurity framework, said Gerald Caron , chief information officer of ITA. In an interview led by Matthew McFadden , vice president of cyber at General Dynamics Information Technology , Caron discussed the efforts of ITA to catch up with other agencies in terms of modernization efforts, and their implementation of zero t

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The Coast Guard is one of the smallest military services — but it has a big mission. According to the Government Accountability Office , it is still struggling to meet that mission because of longstanding challenges in at least three major areas. To talk through where things stand and how the service can improve, Federal News Network’s Deputy Editor Jared Serbu spoke with Heather MacLeod, GAO’s Director for Homeland Security and Justice Issues on the Federal Drive with Tom Temi

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Chad Johnson, an information technology executive with over 17 years of industry experience, has been promoted to vice president of the federal civilian business of NetImpact Strategies. He will retain leadership of the company’s Department of Agriculture portfolio, a responsibility he managed before his recent promotion, NetImpact said Tuesday.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Carahsoft Technology has agreed to utilize its reseller network and government procurement vehicles to offer CodeLock 's compliance, accountability and security software to government and public sector customers. Carahsoft, as CodeLock's master government aggregator, will make the offerings available via its NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement V, Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – Software 2, National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance and OMNIA Partners contracts.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In today’s world of siloed and scattered data, agencies often have an incomplete picture of their constituents. But adopting an integrated, digital data platform can vastly improve how agencies do business and interact with the public. “Digital transformation represents such a fundamental shift in the way government entities operate, deliver services and engage with citizens,” said Nadia Hansen, Digital Transformation Executive with Salesforce, a constituent relationship management company that

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Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Attorneys and businesses must adapt to the unique discovery challenges presented by generative AI, such as chatbot content and prompts, while upholding the principles of fairness, transparency and compliance with legal obligations in federal civil litigation, say attorneys at King & Spalding.

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Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

On November 29, whistleblower attorneys Dean Zerbe and Stephen M. Kohn announced that a joint client received an IRS whistleblower award of $15.1 million. The anonymous whistleblower provided the IRS with information about a sophisticated tax evasion scheme being carried out by high-wealth individuals. The whistleblower’s disclosure led to an IRS enforcement action which collected over $71 million that will be returned to the U.S.

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FedScoop

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A consortium operated by three Department of Energy labs and aimed at improving the electric vehicle charging experience has recommended two dozen common error codes that it says would improve reporting, diagnosing and resolving issues in the charging industry. The Tuesday report from the National Charging Experience Consortium, known as ChargeX, recommended the minimum error codes in an effort to create consistency among manufacturers of chargers, electric vehicles and charging station operator

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Redstone Government Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It’s that time of year to start thinking about the preparation of the incurred cost proposal if you are a Contractor with flexibly priced contracts. The incurred cost proposal is required for cost type, time, and material contracts subject to FAR 52.216-7, “Allowable Cost and Payment.” Cost type and time and material contracts have a cost-reimbursable element that needs to be trued up (i.e., final indirect rates), hence the reason for the incurred cost proposal.

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FedTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The White House wants agencies to ensure they’re providing easy-to-use, trustworthy, accessible information to improve how they communicate with citizens, which is why it issued digital experience guidance in September. “Delivering a Digital-First Public Experience,” the guidance released by the Office of Management and Budget, serves as a framework for agencies, offering actions and standards for modernizing websites and other digital services.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Jason Miller , executive editor of Federal News Network , joins Off the Shelf for a wide-ranging discussion of the procurement news of the day. Miller shares his thoughts and analysis of key procurements like the Department of Veterans Affairs’ recent VA TGN2 awards and POLARIS. He also outlines the history of VA TGN2, and the current post award prospects for debriefings and their implications.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Boeing (NYSE: BA) has received the U.S. Air Force’s tenth aircraft production lot contract to supply 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers. The company announced Tuesday that it was granted a $2.3 billion contract modification, which will be fulfilled by its defense, space and security business.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Second Front Systems has completed and raised $40 million from its Series B funding round , which was led by NEA and saw participation from current investors Moore Strategic Ventures and AE Industrial Partners HorizonX. The software company said the fresh funds will accelerate the delivery of mission-critical software solutions to the government.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration plans to issue an indefinite-delivery contract for the procurement and installation of Type 1 and Type 2 explosive detection systems.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Barry Duplantis , vice president and general manager of the North American public sector at Mattermost , said government agencies looking to curb the use of shadow IT by employees should consider deploying a self-hosted, open-source collaboration platform. In an opinion piece published Tuesday on Federal Times, Duplantis wrote that such a platform could enable government employees to share data, communicate and collaborate while ensuring data security.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) has received a potential $235.7 million contract from the U.S. Navy to produce and deliver 118 units of a guided air-launched missile under Lot 3 low-rate initial production phase.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Aleut Information Technology will provide the U.S. Air Force with enterprise and local operations support for the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication System under a four-year, $69.3 million contract. Services to modernize IT infrastructure include operations, engineering and architecting support, associated software/hardware acquisition as well as asset management support.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Incapsulate, a Washington, D.C.-based digital transformation consulting firm, for an undisclosed sum in a push to grow its Salesforce capabilities. Incapsulate is a Salesforce Platinum Consulting partner that helps public sector and financial services customers advance their digital transformation journeys, Accenture said Tuesday.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Noelle Russell , an artificial intelligence executive with more than two decades of industry experience, has been named data and AI market lead at Accenture 's federal services business arm. She will oversee go-to-market and innovation strategies to drive growth across Accenture Federal Services' data and AI practice in her new position, the company said in a media alert released Tuesday, of which Executive Mosaic has received a copy.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Vibrint has completed the formation of its executive leadership team with the appointment of Jim Robb, a national security leader, as chief strategy officer and general manager of services.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

BlueHalo , an Arlington Capital Partners portfolio company, has acquired Ipsolon Research , a provider of high-performance, ultra-small form factor software defined radios, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is intended to support BlueHalo's current strategic and technological priorities by accelerating rapid prototyping and product delivery and promoting quality within its supply chain, the Arlington, Virginia-based company announced on Wednesday.

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WashngtonExec

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Arlington Capital Partners-backed BlueHalo announced it has acquired Ipsolon Research. Founded in 2018, Ipsolon designs and manufactures high-performance, ultra-small form factor software-defined radios for use in mission-critical spaces constrained by harsh environments. “As SDRs continue to become more critical and ubiquitous in the development of next generation technology across the full portfolio of BlueHalo’s products, [.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Four unmanned surface vessels outfitted with Leidos ' autonomy technology have reached Sydney Harbor as part of the U.S. Navy's Integrated Battle Problem 23.2 multidomain exercise aimed at incorporating autonomous systems into fleet operations. Gerry Fasano , president of Leidos' defense group and a four-time Wash100 awardee, said in a company statement published Tuesday that the deployment will give "fleet commanders much-needed enhancements to maritime domain awareness, acce

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Muddled in severe stress and conflict since the 1950s, the transboundary Indus basin is home to one of the longest rivers in Asia. Barraging disputes led to the signing of the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 (“ IWT ”) between Pakistan and India. Oft-cited as one of the most successful transboundary water-sharing mechanisms in the world, the IWT has resurfaced as the epicentre of an arbitration claim brought by Pakistan to the Permanent Court of Arbitration (“ PCA ”), with an Award on Competence havi

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Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

An advocacy organization for local governments backed Baltimore County, Maryland, in its effort to convince the Fourth Circuit to uphold a ruling that people who performed work at a county recycling plant while incarcerated were not considered employees under federal law, telling the court that reversal would ultimately harm incarcerated people.

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WashngtonExec

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Accenture Federal Services announced Noelle Russell has been named its data and artificial intelligence market lead. In this position, Russell will set the overall direction and accelerate growth across the data & AI practice with focused go-to-market and innovation strategies. “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to lead the Data and AI Practice for Accenture [.

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Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A Native American tribe said Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan still has not handed over a set of claims data related to tribal members' care despite six orders from a Michigan federal court and attorney fee sanctions against the insurer, as it made its second bid for a default win in the case.

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WashngtonExec

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Arcfield has completed its acquisition of Orion Space Solutions, a Colorado-based developer of end-to-end space mission capabilities and solutions. The acquisition of Orion enhances Arcfield’s space exploration and hypersonic detection and tracking capabilities for agencies in the Defense Department and Intelligence Community. It brings expertise in sensor and payload design, SmallSat and CubeSat spacecraft integration [.

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Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency fairly booted an apparel company from the competition for a $13.3 million military berets contract, after the company designed a beret with an unacceptable outside seam, the U.S. Government Accountability Office said.

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WashngtonExec

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

LMI announced it was one of the companies recently awarded an Enterprise Program Services indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with a maximum value of $670 million, and a 4-year base contract plus two 2-year option periods. LMI will provide USPS-required comprehensive EPS support to various initiatives to meet the needs of USPS’s executive leadership, support [.

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