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Self-Healing Networks Offer Agencies Optimized Performance and Enhanced Security

FedTech Magazine

Self-healing networks may ultimately deliver more value to agencies than generative artificial intelligence because theyre capable of delivering automated operational and security improvements. GenAI use cases such as DHSChat garner much of the attention, while those involving self-healing networks often fly under the radar. Agencies saw a major uptick in AI use cases in 2024, with 2,133 publicly reported for that year in the Federal Agency AI Use Case Inventory as of Jan. 23, 2025.

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Strategic Storage Partners Lands $1.4B DOE Contract for Strategic Petroleum Reserve Management

GovCon Wire

The Department of Energy has awarded Strategic Storage Partners a five-year, $1.4 billion contract to manage and operate the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, or SPR. The DOE said Thursday, the contract covers operation and maintenance services for the four SPR facilities and systems in Louisiana and Texas.

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Beyond the enterprise: Zero trust adapts to the dynamic demands of the tactical edge

FedScoop

The storm had passed, but the chaos lingered. Hurricane winds had ripped through a swath of coastal towns, leaving behind downed power lines, flooded streets, and shattered communications. First responders from FEMA, the National Guard, and a patchwork of volunteer organizations converged on the scene, each needing access to critical information situational maps, available resources, and the location of vulnerable populations.

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Kuwait Secures US Approval to Purchase $400M Patriot Missile Upgrade, Recertification Support

GovCon Wire

The Department of State has approved Kuwait’s request to purchase equipment and support services for the upgrade and recertification of the Middle Eastern nation’s Patriot missiles. The possible foreign military sale is estimated to be valued at $400 million, with RTX to serve as principal contractor, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Thursday.

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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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An Update on the Government Procurement Efficiency List

The Coalition for Government Procurement

On January 17 th the Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (the Coalition) launched the Government Procurement Efficiency List (GPEL) seeking recommendations from our members and stakeholders across the procurement community on opportunities to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the federal procurement system. Here is an update on the GPEL.

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Three ways World Bank procurement can drive collaboration for the SDGs

Open Contracting Partnership

This post was originally published on the ODI Global blog. As aid budgets shrink and the pressure to end aid dependency grows, governments are under growing pressure to maximize domestic resources and value for money. Improving public procurement, which accounts for one in every three dollars spent by governments, is one of the core ways countries can do more with the same – or less.

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Arcfield Partners With C3 AI on Enterprise AI Applications for Defense, Intel Agencies

ExecutiveBiz

Government technology provider Arcfield and artificial intelligence company C3 AI are synthesizing their tools and capabilities in a partnership for enterprise AI applications designed to further improve services to defense and intelligence agencies.

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US-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act of 2025

Import and Trade Remedies

US Congressman Ronny Jackson has introduced the US-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act of 2025 ( Act ). This Act aims to impose sanctions on senior South African government officials, based on findings in section 2 of the Bill which highlight actions allegedly taken by the South African government that have strained relations between the two nations.

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CACI Secures $54M Army Task Order for Ground Sensor Program

ExecutiveBiz

CACI International has received a potential five-year, $54 million task order to continue supporting the U.S. Army Product Manager Ground Sensors by developing advanced sensor systems and multisensor suites.

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Dominique L. Casimir and Justin A. Chiarodo Named to Law360’s 2025 Editorial Advisory Boards

Government Contracts Navigator

Blank Rome LLPis pleased to announce that Government Contracts partnersDominique L. Casimir and Justin A. Chiarodohave been named toLaw360s2025 Editorial Advisory Boards. As board members, the partners will provide feedback on Law360s coverage and share insights on how to best shape future coverage. The post Dominique L. Casimir and JustinA. Chiarodo Named toLaw360s 2025 Editorial Advisory Boards appeared first on Government Contracts Navigator.

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Intelsat Wins USSF Contract to Deliver Maritime Satellite Connectivity

ExecutiveBiz

Satellite operator Intelsat has secured a contract from the U.S. Space Force to supply commercial satellite communications bandwidth, equipment and services for the Department of Defenses international maritime coverage.

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11th Circ. Revives Aircraft Co.'s Deal Suit Against Boeing

Government Contracts

The Eleventh Circuit on Friday revived a defunct aircraft maintenance company's trade secret case against Boeing amid a long-running contract dispute and allowedthe company to pursue damages for unjust enrichment after finding it wouldn't be duplicative of the $2.1 million jury award it won at trial in 2020 for its breach of contract claims.

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Charles Anderson Appointed as Chief Operating & Growth Officer at TAPE

ExecutiveBiz

Technical and Project Engineering has appointed Charles Anderson as chief operating officer and chief growth officer of the federal defense market, bringing nearly five decades of leadership experience. In his new role, Anderson will oversee strategy, operations and business development, TAPE said Friday.

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The evolving federal procurement market

Federal News Network

Alan Thomas, founder of Alpha Tango Strategies, and Bill Gormley, president of the Gormley Group , join host Roger Waldron on this week’s Off the Shelf for an engrossing discussion of the evolving federal procurement market. The discussion highlights the consolidation of procurement functions at the General Services Administration (GSA) pursuant to the presidents executive order.Thomas and Gormley, both former senior executives at GSA, share their insights on the role of GSA, the managemen

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Jack Nichols Joins NTT DATA as Defense Networks, Cyber Integrations Director

ExecutiveBiz

NTT DATA has appointed Jack Nichols as operations director of defense networks and cyber integrations, bringing over three decades of leadership experience gained while serving with the U.S. Army. In his new role, Nichols will enhance security, increase operational efficiency and promote collaboration across multiple defense and cybersecurity domains, NTT DATA said Thursday.

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AB 1903: A Much-Needed Update to California’s International Commercial Arbitration Landscape

Kluwer Arbitration

On July 15, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 1903 , which makes two major updates to existing California law helping to ensure that the state remains a sought-after destination for international commercial arbitration. Specifically, it (1) expands what qualifies as a written agreement to arbitrate, and (2) expressly allows tribunals to grant interim measures of protection.

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Tenable Cybersecurity Platforms Secure FedRAMP Authorization

ExecutiveBiz

Tenable has revealed that its Tenable One Exposure Management Platform and Tenable Cloud Security have achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, or FedRAMP, authorization at the moderate impact level. The exposure management company said Wednesday the FedRAMP authorizations allow it to provide the public sector access to its exposure management and cloud security platforms.

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NIH Wants Prompt 1st Circ. Review Of Agency's Grant Caps

Government Contracts

The National Institutes of Health is seeking a quicker path to appeal a ruling that blocked its cap on research grant costs, asking a Boston federal judge on Friday to make permanent the preliminary injunction that put the agency's cost-cutting plans on hold.

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SAIC Cloud Tool Earns ‘Awardable’ Status From CDAO

ExecutiveBiz

Science Applications International Corp. has earned Awardable status through the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Offices Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace for its Financial Operations platform, a multi-cloud management capability designed to help federal agencies streamline cloud operations. The recognition follows the recent Awardable designation of SAICs AI-powered tool for contested logistics.

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GAO Says FEMA Unfairly Excluded Co.'s Support Services Bid

Government Contracts

The Federal Emergency Management Agency wrongly eliminated a contractor's quotation for project management and cybersecurity compliance support services based on criteria not stated in its solicitation, the U.S. Government Accountability Office said.

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Booz Allen Appoints Gus Taveras & Joe Rohner to Senior VP Roles

ExecutiveBiz

Agustin Taveras and Joe Rohner announced on separate LinkedIn posts Wednesday that they have been appointed to senior vice president roles at Booz Allen Hamilton. Who Is Agustin Taveras? Taveras, who has been with Booz Allen for over a decade, was named SVP after serving as a senior executive adviser for over five years.

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Judge Halts Denver Dam Work For More Enviro Review

Government Contracts

A Colorado federal judge has temporarily halted construction on a Denver dam, pending a hearing on what is "reasonable and necessary" to ensure the dam will be structurally safe while the federal government takes a second look at its dredging permit approval.

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Virginia Robinson Named Chugach Interim President

GovCon Wire

Virginia Robinson, a seasoned legal adviser and business strategist, has been selected to serve as interim president of Chugach Government Solutions. CGS said Thursday Robinson will take on the interim role to help in the transition to a new president.

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Defamation Litigation Roundup: Jay-Z, Blake Lively, Drake

Government Contracts

In this month's review of ongoing defamation fights, Law360 looks back on an escalation in Jay-Z's case against personal injury lawyer Tony Buzbee, who he accuses of pursuing a "false" and "malicious" rape suit, as well as on the war of words between actors Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively.

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Terry Nihart Shares the Values & Culture That Drive Chenega Corporation

ExecutiveBiz

Terry Nihart has a strong background in U.S. military service, having completed stints as an action officer in the Armys Directorate of Operations, a battalion commander for the Commander of the Armys only airborne military police battalion and as chief of operations in the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command.

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Mohawk Nation Drops Out Of NY Suit Over Deal Disagreement

Government Contracts

A New York federal judge has granted a tribal nation's bid to dismiss its claims against the state in a land dispute stemming from a 1796 treaty after the tribe told the judge it can't go along with a proposed settlement.

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Empowering bacterial genomics education with Amazon WorkSpaces

AWS Public Sector

Bacterial genome analysis workshops require specialized bioinformatics tools and substantial computational power to process sequencing data. When Siriraj Medical Research Center planned their Nanopore workshop: bacterial genome bioinformatics series for more than 60 researchers, they faced a common challenge: how to provide consistent, high-performance computing environments for complex genomic analyses.

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Hilco To Fight $177M GSA Deal Cancellation

Government Contracts

Hilco Development Services said it will fight the General Services Administration's decision to cancel its $177 million sale of a decommissioned federal government building in California to the construction company.

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Could a FedRAMP rehaul usher in the US government’s AI age?

FedScoop

The Federal Risk Management and Authorization Program isnt well known beyond technology-focused government spaces. But approval through FedRAMP might be the biggest hurdle to the worlds most lucrative public-sector client: the U.S. government. Created in 2011, FedRAMP provides a pathway for cloud service providers, like Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud, to earn authorization to work with the federal government, typically through a review facilitated by an agency that wants to work with that parti

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Inventor Gets Chance To Clear Up Infrared Detector IP Suit

Government Contracts

A Court of Federal Claims judge has found that an inventor's claims that the federal government infringed or authorized the infringement of infrared detector patents aren't sufficient at this point but gave him the opportunity to amend his case.

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Voyager to Buy LEOcloud

GovCon Wire

Defense tech firm Voyager Technologies has agreed to purchase LEOcloud as part of efforts to broaden its space-based cloud computing capabilities.

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GSK Inks $67M Deal To Resolve Zantac Cancer Risk FCA Suit

Government Contracts

GlaxoSmithKline PLC cut a $67.5 million deal to resolve allegations that it defrauded federal health insurance programs by hiding that its heartburn drug Zantac can decompose into a carcinogen while still in the bottle, ending a case that began in 2019 and was unsealed last year.

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University of Luxembourg and AWS collaborate to improve educational experiences

AWS Public Sector

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the University of Luxembourg have signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance education through the use of cutting-edge cloud technology. The MoU aims to strengthen the collaboration in cloud computing, focusing on skills development, research, and artificial intelligence (AI) integration. Signed by Kathryn Xistris, AWS Managing Director for Public Sector EMEA and LATAM, and Professor Marie-Hlne Jobin, Vice-Rector for Partnerships and International Relatio

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Toshiba Fights Claims Over Alleged Hydro Plant Defects

Government Contracts

A Toshiba Corp. unit has urged a federal judge to dismiss claims that it botched a $560 million contract to upgrade a hydroelectric plant owned by the Michigan utilities Consumers Energy Co. and DTE Electric Co., arguing the two companies inspected Toshiba's work and deemed it satisfactory.

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Ultra I&C Lands Potential $46B Air Force Weapons Contract

ExecutiveBiz

Ultra Intelligence & Communications has been awarded a potential $46 billion contract by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Armament Directorate to expedite the acquisition and delivery of critical weapons requirements of the Air Force Program Executive Officer for Weapons.

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Foster Garvey Hires Ex-Karr Tuttle Real Estate Atty

Government Contracts

Foster Garvey PC has brought on a former Karr Tuttle Campbell shareholder as a principal for its real estate, land use and environmental team in Seattle, the firm announced.

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