ExecutiveBiz
JULY 12, 2024
Raytheon has secured a U.S. Navy contract potentially worth $42.9 million to enhance the service branch’s radar signal processing capabilities. The cost-plus, fixed-fee contract has a three-year base period with options for two 27-month, one 18-month and 36-month periods, the Department of Defense said Thursday.
Art of Procurement
JULY 12, 2024
Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – July 12th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
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GovCon Wire
JULY 12, 2024
By Amy Hilbert, executive vice president of government solutions at Casepoint A compromised password can lead to identity theft, a phishing attack can disrupt a major corporation’s operations and a ransomware attack can paralyze an entire industry for days. The importance of cybersecurity and the consequences of a data breach are widely understood.
FedScoop
JULY 12, 2024
As the federal government awaits final guidance from the Office of Management and Budget meant to modernize and reform the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, one of Capitol Hill’s top federal IT modernization advocates believes that the program is “undeniably” in a state of limbo until that guidance is issued. In a statement to FedScoop, Rep.
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GovCon Wire
JULY 12, 2024
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) company, has received a U.S. Army contract modification worth $251.5 million for UH-60M aircraft delivery. The Department of Defense said Thursday Sikorsky will perform contract work at its Stratford, Connecticut location until June 30, 2027, the award’s estimated completion date.
USFCR
JULY 12, 2024
Compliance in federal contracting is essential for businesses aiming to win and maintain government contracts. This article is for newcomers and those already familiar with federal contracting basics. Non-compliance can lead to severe consequences, including penalties, contract termination, exclusion from future bids, and reputational damage. Understanding and adhering to federal regulations is crucial for long-term success.
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GovCon Wire
JULY 12, 2024
Cognosante has won a potential five-year, $582.9 million contract from the General Services Administration to support a program designed to provide service members and their families with a wide array of information and referrals to military and civilian resources and counseling support services through a centralized source.
SmallGovCon
JULY 12, 2024
If you have ever looked into socio-economic certifications through the SBA or “set-asides” as some call them, you undoubtedly have run into SBA’s certify portal. It certainly is a big part of the small business federal contracting landscape, with likely massive numbers of site visitors a day. However, it will soon be updated, causing a pause on new applications very soon.
Government Contracts
JULY 12, 2024
The Delaware Chancery Court on Friday dismissed a Centene stockholder derivative lawsuit seeking damages from company directors and officers over allegations of a multistate Medicaid pharmacy benefit billing fraud scheme that the investors said could result in a $1.25 billion liability for the healthcare giant.
FedInsider
JULY 12, 2024
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE As agencies face unprecedented data volumes and velocity, managing the speed and size of the data flow efficiently becomes a significant challenge , especially with the growing use of AI-based analytics. Over 80% of government employees use AI regularly, expanding the expectations and complexities in trusted data management.
SmallGovCon
JULY 12, 2024
Hello readers and happy Friday! We hope you had a nice 4th of July and were able to spend some time with friends and family. This week’s round-up of federal government news, includes some cautionary tales on why defrauding the government is a very bad idea, the impact of the Boeing guilty plea on its federal contracts, and commentary on the Percipient.ai case and its effect on COFC jurisdiction.
Federal News Network
JULY 12, 2024
The pandemic and its aftermath created a greater awareness of the fragility of global supply chains, and the federal government’s overreliance on adversaries in the supply chain. As a result, there has been no shortage of procurement legislation and regulation prohibiting or curtailing the federal government’s purchase of Chinese products: Section 889 of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (restrictions on the use of telecommunications equipment and services); Sec
GovCon Wire
JULY 12, 2024
It isn’t every day that an award is hand-delivered to your office. In June, AT&T Vice President of Federal Solutions Jill Singer had this unique experience when Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson presented her with the 2024 Wash100 Award.
ExecutiveBiz
JULY 12, 2024
Onclave Networks has received authorization to operate from the Defense Health Agency for its zero-trust secure communications platform, which is designed to cryptographically protect vulnerable operational technology, internet of things and internet of medical things networks.
GovCon Wire
JULY 12, 2024
Sentar has received a potential five-year, $172.7 million follow-on task order to help the Defense Health Agency protect military information systems from cyberthreats.
ExecutiveBiz
JULY 12, 2024
Carahsoft Technology will make ShardSecure‘s advanced data control platform available to the public sector through its reseller partners and government contracts. As ShardSecure’s public sector distributor, the companies said Thursday Carahsoft will market the former’s data security offering for enhanced protection and resilience in on-premises, hybrid-cloud and multicloud storage locations.
GovCon Wire
JULY 12, 2024
Rocket company Relativity Space has appointed Matt Gratias, a business development executive, as vice president of federal programs. Gratias announced his promotion at the Long Beach, California-based company in a LinkedIn post published Thursday.
ExecutiveBiz
JULY 12, 2024
L3Harris Technologies performed hardware and software testing, dubbed Drop 4, on its new Viper Shield Electronic Warfare System to advance operational awareness for F-16 pilots. The AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield suite locates and exposes threats, sorting them in contested environments, the Melbourne, Florida-based company said Wednesday. U.S. Air Force Col.
GovCon Wire
JULY 12, 2024
The U.S. Army has started soliciting proposals for a potential three-year, $125 million contract to support a program that intends to provide turnkey classroom audio visual technology and sustainment services as part of efforts to maximize soldier training outcomes.
ExecutiveBiz
JULY 12, 2024
Eclypsium and Everfox, formerly Forcepoint Federal, have partnered to help ensure the security of cross-domain solutions used by federal agencies in information sharing as part of efforts to meet the Raise The Bar requirements of a National Security Agency office.
GovCon Wire
JULY 12, 2024
The FBI has awarded NTT DATA a spot on the $8 billion Information Technology Supplies and Support Services 2 blanket purchase agreement. The contract vehicle is meant to be used by all Department of Justice components, including the FBI, to acquire critical IT services, NTT DATA said Thursday.
ExecutiveBiz
JULY 12, 2024
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems has secured a contract from the Space Systems Command to deliver a second satellite for the Electro-Optical Infrared Weather System program. Under the agreement, General Atomics said Thursday it would develop, build, assemble, integrate and test the spacecraft bus and EO/IR payload required by the U.S. Space Force.
GovCon Wire
JULY 12, 2024
Michael Hill has joined the Department of Defense as deputy chief information officer of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, according to his LinkedIn announcement. He most recently served as director of Data Center Service Division at the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Hill has nearly two decades of combined industry and government experience.
ExecutiveBiz
JULY 12, 2024
Josh Rose was appointed national market lead – Air Force at Michael Baker International, where he most recently served as regional practice lead – federal. Rose will be responsible for the development, execution and support of National Federal Air Force accounts and will also help grow the firm’s federal portfolio, Michael Baker said Thursday.
GovCon Wire
JULY 12, 2024
Artificial intelligence has become a key driver of innovation and technological advancement both on and off the battlefield. The U.S. Air Force in particular has placed a heavy focus recently on adopting and integrating AI in multiple areas.
ExecutiveBiz
JULY 12, 2024
Special Aerospace Services has announced the appointment of Andy Crocker as vice president of business development. SAS said Thursday that Crocker’s work in the aerospace and defense industry spans 28 years. In addition to spearheading business development, he will drive SAS’ strategic projects, identify growth opportunities and foster partnerships.
Federal News Network
JULY 12, 2024
Lisa Sherwin Wulf This week on Amtower Off Center , host Mark Amtower is joined by GovCon marketing expert Lisa Sherwin Wulf of LSW Marketing. Topics discussed include: End of FY marketing Things NOT to do at end of FY Content and when to gate your content End of FY events The post End of Fiscal Year marketing first appeared on Federal News Network.
ExecutiveBiz
JULY 12, 2024
KBR has secured a five-year, $52 million follow-on task order from the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division to support the counter improvised threat systems test and evaluation for the division’s Quick Reaction Capability Office. The contract entails conducting research, development, testing and evaluation activities to reduce improvised threats, the company said Thursday.
Kluwer Arbitration
JULY 12, 2024
The fifth edition of the Bucharest Arbitration Days (“BArD”) took place on 6 and 7 June 2024. It set out to highlight recent critical developments in international arbitration. The first day focused on commercial arbitration, and the second on investment arbitration. The general consensus? Mission accomplished. Seven panels and two keynotes reunited seasoned experts as well as rising practitioners from about 15 jurisdictions.
Government Contracts
JULY 12, 2024
A split Tenth Circuit panel has reversed the conviction of a former University of Kansas professor accused of hiding the fact that he was pursuing a job in China, ruling that prosecutors hadn't offered enough evidence to prove that his omission was material to any federal agency funding decision.
Public Contracting Institute
JULY 12, 2024
In the complex world of government contracting, managing risks associated with subcontractors is a critical skill that can make or break your project’s success. At Public Contracting Institute , we understand the challenges contractors face when dealing with subcontractors. This article will delve into the best practices for mitigating risks and ensuring smooth collaboration with your subcontractors. 1.
Government Contracts
JULY 12, 2024
A pair of Colorado prisoners have asked a state judge to grant class certification for their suit alleging the state is illegally using them for slave labor, detailing their experiences of punishment like extensive isolation for refusing to work.
ExecutiveBiz
JULY 12, 2024
Pragyansmita Nayak, chief data scientist at Hitachi Vantara Federal, believes that edge computing will become a necessary component of the technological infrastructure by 2030.
Government Contracts
JULY 12, 2024
The prime construction contractor for a U.S. Army lab failed to provide enough evidence to bring counterclaims against a subcontractor in its $1 million breach of contract suit, a Massachusetts federal judge has ruled.
The Coalition for Government Procurement
JULY 12, 2024
The pandemic and its aftermath created a greater awareness of the fragility of global supply chains, and the federal government’s over reliance on adversaries in the supply chain. As a result, there has been no shortage of procurement legislation and regulation prohibiting or curtailing the federal government’s purchase of Chinese products: Section 889 of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (restrictions on the use of telecommunications equipment and services); Se
Government Contracts
JULY 12, 2024
Two Texas federal judges have blocked the U.S. Department of Education from enforcing protections for transgender students in Lone Star State schools while lawsuits against the rules are litigated, with one judge saying the measures provide "extra privileges to the transgender student based on subjective feelings of discomfort.
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