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Commerce looking to publish AI-ready data guidance in coming months

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Guidance from the Department of Commerce aimed at establishing a first-of-its-kind framework for using the agency’s public federal data with artificial intelligence tools could come in the next several months. Victoria Houed, director of AI policy and strategy to the undersecretary for economic affairs at the Department of Commerce, said the agency is aiming to publish that guidance by the end of the year or, if not, January 2025.

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NEH Investing $2.7 Million in Public Humanities Projects

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NEH offers $2.7M in funding for public humanities projects, from museum exhibits to historic tours. Apply by January 8, 2025, to bring humanities to diverse audiences.

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Agencies face ‘inflection point’ ahead of looming zero-trust deadline, CISA official says

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Shelly Hartsook said she’s seen promising data on implementation of security protocols ahead of next week’s due date for agencies to submit updated plans.

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GM Defense Unveils First Production Vehicle for DSS SUV Program

ExecutiveBiz

GM Defense unveiled the first production vehicle for the Diplomatic Security Service’s Heavy-Duty armored Sport Utility Vehicle program during an event held at the company’s Concord, North Carolina-based Manufacturing and Customer Innovation Center.

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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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Lockheed’s Sikorsky Receives $1.2B Army Contract Modification for UH-60M Helicopters

GovCon Wire

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, has secured a $1.2 billion contract modification from the U.S. Army for the procurement of UH-60M helicopters. The Department of Defense said Monday the award covers UH-60M aircraft for foreign military sales to Australia, Brazil, Greece, Sweden and Thailand in fiscal 2025.

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Aliza Ali Assumes VP Role at Battelle

ExecutiveBiz

Battelle has announced that it has selected Aliza Ali, a seasoned executive in federal government contracting, to lead government business development for its health business. In a press release Tuesday, Greg Kimmel, general manager of Battelle’s health business unit, said, “We’re pleased Aliza has joined the Battelle team.

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Aliza Ali Assumes VP Role at Battelle

ExecutiveBiz

Battelle has announced that it has selected Aliza Ali, a seasoned executive in federal government contracting, to lead government business development for its health business. In a press release Tuesday, Greg Kimmel, general manager of Battelle’s health business unit, said, “We’re pleased Aliza has joined the Battelle team.

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Fearless Wins GSA Contract to Enhance Login.gov Capabilities

WashngtonExec

Fearless won a call-to-order against a blanket purchase agreement to support the General Services Administration’s Login.gov platform with data analytics. “Login.gov plays a vital role in simplifying how millions of Americans interact with their government online, serving over 100 million users across more than 50 federal and state agencies,” says Fearless Digital president Alka Bhave. [.

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Sigma Defense’s Matt Jones on DOD Developing Impactful Software

ExecutiveBiz

The Department of Defense must undergo a cultural shift in order to overcome its struggles in software acquisition and development and ensure that the resulting application is impactful and mission-relevant, according to Matt Jones, president and CEO of technology company Sigma Defense Systems.

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Xcelerate Names Jim Walsh as CIO

GovCon Wire

McLean, Virginia-based Xcelerate Solutions has appointed IT industry executive Jim Walsh as chief information officer.

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Fearless Books GSA Call Order to Enhance Login.gov

ExecutiveBiz

Fearless has received a call order under an existing blanket purchase agreement from the General Services Administration to enhance Login.gov, the federal government’s unified sign-on platform serving over 100 million users across over 50 agencies. The company said Tuesday it will strengthen Login.

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State Department Approves Denmark’s $744M AMRAAM Missile Purchase Request

GovCon Wire

The State Department has cleared Denmark’s request to purchase AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles for approximately $744 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Tuesday that the Danish government plans to purchase 203 AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missiles and nine AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM guidance sections that include precise position provided by Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module or M-Code.

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NIST Extends MITRE Contract on Cybersecurity R&D Center

ExecutiveBiz

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has extended through 2029 the contract of the non-profit national security advisory firm MITRE to run the National Cybersecurity Federally Funded Research and Development Center, or NCF.

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Vasu Murthy Assumes Chief Product Officer Post at Cohesity

GovCon Wire

Vasu Murthy, an industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience in software development, was named senior vice president and chief product officer at Cohesity.

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Michele Iversen to Lead Regulatory Risk at The Chertoff Group

ExecutiveBiz

The Chertoff Group has appointed Michele Iversen as principal and head of geopolitical and regulatory risk at its strategic advisory services business. In her new role, Iversen will spearhead the supply chain risk management engagements for clients, the organization said Tuesday.

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3 Key DHS Contract Opportunities

GovCon Wire

The Department of Homeland Security is making moves to adapt to the changing homeland security landscape. Agencies across the department have updated their strategic plans to reflect the demands of this technology-driven era of competition. While agency-specific strategies may differ slightly, an emphasis on partnerships has emerged as a common thread across DHS.

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Empower AI Awarded 5-Year Broad Agency Agreement With DLA

ExecutiveBiz

Empower AI has been awarded a five-year broad agency agreement by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Acquisition Modernization Technology Research Program Management Office to enhance its operations and warfighter readiness.

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Mary Ann Carlson Named EXPANSIA Business Development Lead

GovCon Wire

Mary Ann Carlson, a federal industry veteran, has joined EXPANSIA as senior vice president of business development and capture. In this capacity, Carlson will oversee the government technology consulting firm’s business development efforts, pursue new client acquisitions and advance the delivery of innovative platforms to customers, EXPANSIA said Wednesday.

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Raytheon Showcases Capabilities of GhostEye MR Sensor

ExecutiveBiz

RTX business Raytheon, in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory and the U.S. Navy, has demonstrated its GhostEye MR sensor’s capability to track various high-speed targets over water. The demonstration showcased the sensor’s readiness to address current and future threats, RTX said Tuesday.

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Maxar Intelligence Adds Matt Santangelo, Matt Jenkins, Peter Wilczynski to Leadership Team

GovCon Wire

Maxar Technologies’ intelligence business has appointed industry executives Matt Santangelo, Matt Jenkins and Peter Wilczynski to its leadership team to drive innovation and growth initiatives.

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Oracle Develops AI-Powered EHR to Enhance Health Care Services

ExecutiveBiz

Oracle has introduced its next-generation electronic health record, or EHR, which uses the latest cloud and artificial intelligence capabilities to improve health care services. The EHR offers AI-supported summaries of patient information, reducing the time needed for health care providers to review data and identify the best treatments, Oracle said Tuesday.

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Space Force Seeks Bids for National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 On-Ramp

GovCon Wire

The U.S. Space Force has issued a request for proposals to initiate the first on-ramp process to procure Lane 1 launch services as part of the National Security Space Launch program’s third phase. Space Systems Command said Wednesday it will accept proposals through Dec.

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GM Defense Unveils First Production Vehicle for DSS SUV Program

ExecutiveBiz

GM Defense unveiled the first production vehicle for the Diplomatic Security Service’s Heavy-Duty armored Sport Utility Vehicle program during an event held at the company’s Concord, North Carolina-based Manufacturing and Customer Innovation Center.

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Mary Ann Carlson Named EXPANSIA Business Development Lead

GovCon Wire

Mary Ann Carlson, a federal industry veteran, has joined EXPANSIA as senior vice president of business development and capture. In this capacity, Carlson will oversee the government technology consulting firm’s business development efforts, pursue new client acquisitions and advance the delivery of innovative platforms to customers, EXPANSIA said Wednesday.

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Sigma Defense’s Matt Jones on DOD Developing Impactful Software

ExecutiveBiz

The Department of Defense must undergo a cultural shift in order to overcome its struggles in software acquisition and development and ensure that the resulting application is impactful and mission-relevant, according to Matt Jones, president and CEO of technology company Sigma Defense Systems.

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Maxar Intelligence Adds Matt Santangelo, Matt Jenkins, Peter Wilczynski to Leadership Team

GovCon Wire

Maxar Technologies’ intelligence business has appointed industry executives Matt Santangelo, Matt Jenkins and Peter Wilczynski to its leadership team to drive innovation and growth initiatives.

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Fearless Books GSA Call Order to Enhance Login.gov

ExecutiveBiz

Fearless has received a call order under an existing blanket purchase agreement from the General Services Administration to enhance Login.gov, the federal government’s unified sign-on platform serving over 100 million users across over 50 agencies. The company said Tuesday it will strengthen Login.

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Space Force Seeks Bids for National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 On-Ramp

GovCon Wire

The U.S. Space Force has issued a request for proposals to initiate the first on-ramp process to procure Lane 1 launch services as part of the National Security Space Launch program’s third phase. Space Systems Command said Wednesday it will accept proposals through Dec.

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NIST Extends MITRE Contract on Cybersecurity R&D Center

ExecutiveBiz

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has extended through 2029 the contract of the non-profit national security advisory firm MITRE to run the National Cybersecurity Federally Funded Research and Development Center, or NCF.

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Prison Phone Co. GTL Gets OK On $17M Price-Fix Deal

Government Contracts

Prison phone company Global*Tel Link Corp will pay $17 million to escape claims that it colluded with two other companies to inflate the cost of calls made from inside U.S. prisons after a Maryland federal judge gave the deal her preliminary seal of approval Wednesday afternoon.

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Michele Iversen to Lead Regulatory Risk at The Chertoff Group

ExecutiveBiz

The Chertoff Group has appointed Michele Iversen as principal and head of geopolitical and regulatory risk at its strategic advisory services business. In her new role, Iversen will spearhead the supply chain risk management engagements for clients, the organization said Tuesday.

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Army Corps Says Biz Inflated Costs Of Nixed Clean-Up Deal

Government Contracts

The Army Corps of Engineers pressed the federal claims court to ditch most of a disaster recovery contractor's $4.9 million contract termination claim, saying the contractor inflated the termination's costs by seeking payment for services that were already paid for.

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Amentum Books $490M Navy Contract for Training Aircraft Fleet Modernization

GovCon Wire

Amentum has secured a $490 million contract from the U.S. Navy to provide comprehensive contractor logistics support to modernize the service branch’s training aircraft fleet.

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Alleged Kickback Plotters Can Waive Conflict Over Attorney

Government Contracts

A Colorado federal judge on Wednesday concluded that a lab testing company owner charged with participating in a kickback scheme to defraud Medicare and a man who pled guilty to participating in a connected conspiracy could waive any conflicts that might arise from both using the same attorney.

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Pinnacle Award Finalist Ashley Mahan: ‘Stay Curious and Gain Exposure to as Many Technology Areas as Possible’

WashngtonExec

The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Ashley Mahan, director of the General Services Administration’s Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program and Secure Cloud Portfolio, and finalist in the Cloud Executive of the [.

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Retrial Begins In Abu Ghraib Torture Case Against Contractor

Government Contracts

A Virginia-based defense contractor returned to a federal court in Alexandria on Wednesday to face claims that it aided and abetted torture at Iraq's Abu Ghraib military prison after a trial on the same allegations ended in a hung jury earlier this year.

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