Federal News Network

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Pentagon didn’t introduce any groundbreaking changes in the final Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification rule, but CMMC observers say the Defense Department made several key updates and definitions to help companies as they work to comply with the requirements. Meanwhile, industry groups are now turning their attention to potential challenges with implementing the CMMC requirements through the contracting process.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Department of Labor is spelling out how artificial intelligence can boost job quality without harming the rights of workers, releasing a roadmap this week that aims to empower workforces in underserved communities as use of the emerging technology proliferates. The 17-page document, titled “ Artificial Intelligence and Worker Well-Being: Principles and Best Practices for Developers and Employers ,” details eight key priorities for AI companies and management to follow that are intended to ke

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ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The U.S. Army is set to migrate its Integrated Personnel and Pay System to the Oracle US Defense Cloud with the support of Accenture Federal Services and Red River, in line with efforts to adopt cloud services to boost efficiency, lower expenditures and provide its clients access to cloud capabilities.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The General Services Administration’s Login.gov, a single sign-on platform that recently made remote identity proofing generally available , needs to address technical challenges concerning the biometric validation pilot program, according to a new government watchdog report. The Government Accountability Office said that nine of the participating 21 Chief Financial Officers Act agencies reported issues with Login.gov, including lack of fraud controls and visibility into authentications as well

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Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

On October 11, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $399,990 settlement with Allstar Health Providers Inc., a California home health agency, and its owner, Maria Chua over allegations that they violated the False Claims Act (FCA) through Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan fraud. According to the DOJ, “Chua submitted two PPP loan applications on behalf of Allstar Health Providers in May 2020, and in both applications, she certified that the company would not receive more than one

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 18, 2024

One of the country’s leading generative AI startups is urging congressional leadership to take action on a trio of safety, data and definitional priorities for the emerging technology before the end of the year. In a letter sent Thursday from Alexandr Wang to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., the Scale AI founder and chief executive officer applauded the lawmakers f

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Department of Homeland Security wants to transition its massive biometric identity management system to more cloud-focused technology. Now, it’s seeking more information from vendors about their biometric capabilities as it tries to pursue that goal. The request for information was published by the agency’s Office of Procurement Operations on behalf of the Office of Biometric Identity Management, which manages biometric identity profiles — including iris and facial data — for DHS components.

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Hello, SmallGovCon readers. We hope you are enjoying some nice fall weather wherever you are, here in Kansas our temperatures are finally down in the 70s, which has been a welcome relief. Some articles we’ve highlighted this week include multiple takes on the new CMMC rule finalized by the Pentagon, and a updates on DoD spending. You can read more about these topics and news from this week in the links below.

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GovCon Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Chris Inglis, the former national cyber director, deputy director of the National Security Agency and a Wash100 Award recipient, has joined MITRE’s board of trustees. In a statement published Thursday, Mark Peters, president and CEO of MITRE, said Inglis’ cybersecurity and national security leadership experience will be an asset to the not-for-profit corporation.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Implementing modern software solutions to streamline registration and tax collection processes empowers government agencies to maximize revenue while enhancing service delivery for residents. Government agencies that rely on tax revenue to fund critical services and infrastructure are finding it more urgent than ever to bridge the gap between under-reported tax revenue and taxpayers’ understanding of the processes.

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GovCon Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The GovCon market is facing some degree of uncertainty as the presidential election approaches and a continuing resolution puts a pause on funding growth. But one thing GovCon leaders know for certain is that the defense and government markets are rife with opportunities and poised for significant growth.

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ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Kevin Brady, former vice president of growth and defense systems at Axient, announced on LinkedIn Thursday that he had been appointed vice president and business development executive for Astrion‘s missile defense and Navy division. Brady brings to the role years of management experience, primarily focused on driving business growth.

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GovCon Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Arcfield announced on LinkedIn Wednesday the appointment of Glasford Hall Jr. as chief information officer. The seasoned IT professional held the same role at QinetiQ before his move to Arcfield. As QinetiQ CIO, he oversaw the company’s IT strategy and enhanced digital employee experience through effective information systems supervision.

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ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Lentech has named Paul Dillahay, a government technology industry veteran, as the first member of its advisory board. The company said Thursday Dillahay brings to the newly created advisory board his over three decades of experience in federal contracting, strategic growth and technology innovation.

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GovCon Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Iridium Communications posted a record total revenue of $212.8 million during the third quarter of 2024, up 8 percent from the prior-year period, and attributed the growth to higher government engineering and commercial service revenue. Iridium’s U.S. Government Business The McLean, Virginia-based satellite communications company said Thursday its U.S. government business recorded $26.

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ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Steve Jacyna, director of innovative cybersecurity solutions at Carahsoft Technology, highlighted key takeaways from sessions addressing zero trust implementation, artificial intelligence and compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program during a government security forum hosted by the company with the SANS Institute.

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Former detainees of a Georgia immigration detention center are asking a federal judge not to let the private prison company that owned the facility out of a lawsuit accusing it of forcing them to work for as little as $1 a day.

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ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Xometry, the provider of an artificial intelligence-powered marketplace that benefits the manufacturing industry, has added three-time Wash100 Award winner Roy Azevedo to its board of directors. Azevedo brings to the role his expertise in supply chain management, global manufacturing and engineering, the company said Thursday. Who is Roy Azevedo?

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has torn into a suit from New Jersey's largest healthcare network over Medicare reimbursements, arguing the network has "chosen to blaze a path … that is both prohibited by Congress and unsanctioned by precedent.

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ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Hanwha Defense USA, a subsidiary of Hanwha Aerospace, and software company BlueSpace are forging a partnership to make advanced autonomous software services available to the Department of Defense client base to enhance warfare capabilities. HDUSA said Monday the collaboration, which became official during a signing ceremony held at the Association of the U.S.

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 18, 2024

A former detainee at Wayne County, Michigan's month-old jail alleged in a lawsuit that the center's "operational and administrative chaos," including staff shortages and computer system stoppages, has led to people getting lost in the system and being held for days after they were ordered released.

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ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 18, 2024

LMI has received a $42.8 million task order from the U.S. Navy to deliver the Naval Autonomous Data Collection System across four public shipyards. The deal, part of a $98.

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Federal Circuit on Friday refused to grant a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development contractor costs and damages for the cancelation of contracts to sell foreclosed properties, saying HUD owed no more than the contractual minimums already paid.

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ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 18, 2024

For over 20 years, Jason Adolf has assisted government agencies in identifying and implementing technologies that modernize their operations for today and the future.

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Making my own pickles and jams requires seeing a process through from start to finish, as does representing clients from the start of a dispute at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board through any appeals to the Federal Circuit, says attorney Kevin McNish.

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ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 18, 2024

SpiderOak has introduced the Aranya project, which offers an open source encryption-based software for securing space and tactical edge operations.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Back by popular demand, Tim Ferges returns to speak at the second annual Ultra-High Net Worth Planning Forum in New Brunswick, Jersey to discuss irrevocable trusts during an ever-changing tax and political environment. The forum is hosted by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education and covers a variety of issues to consider when representing trustees and trust beneficiaries.

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 18, 2024

A former New York City Housing Authority superintendent was convicted of taking bribes to award no-bid contracts, handing federal prosecutors a win in the first trial in a case that saw 70 defendants arrested earlier this year.

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ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 18, 2024

SMX has secured a five-year, $79.4 million contract from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to provide cloud operations, data management and advanced security technologies, along with related services.

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Government Contracts

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Redactable Inc., whose software tool uses artificial intelligence to detect personally identifiable information in documents and redact it, announced Thursday a $1.9 million contract increase with the U.S. Air Force and its innovation arm AFWERX, two current customers with the New York-based startup.

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Art of Procurement

OCTOBER 18, 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 – October 18th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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GovCon Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Comtech Telecommunications has introduced a strategy to transform the company into a pure-play satellite and space communications provider. T&W Segment Strategic Alternatives Process The technology company said Thursday the transformation strategy includes an exploration of strategic alternatives for its terrestrial and wireless networks business segment, which is now under way.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 18, 2024

As we continue to work together towards “common sense in government procurement,” it is important that we recognize and celebrate the exceptional efforts of our colleagues and partners in federal procurement. As such we are currently accepting nominations for the 2024 Excellence in Partnership (EIP) Awards, with one week remaining to submit a nomination !

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GovCon Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services plans to launch a competition for a task order for analytics, data, business intelligence and other professional IT services. According to a notice published Oct.

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Government Contracts Advisor

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“CAFC”) reversed and remanded the US Court of Federal Claims’ (“COFC”) […]

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GovCon Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Leidos received a follow-on contract from the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific valued at $248 million to provide support services for unmanned and automated systems for maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, or ISR.

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