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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The FBI and the Defense Criminal Investigative Service served a search warrant at Carahsoft Technology Corp.’s headquarters in Reston, Virginia this morning. Multiple sources confirmed law enforcement agencies closed down the building and removed computers and boxes of documents. One source said they tried to enter the building around 10 a.m. today, but they were turned away by FBI agents at the front door.

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FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

A bipartisan bill requiring the Department of Homeland Security to explore how artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies could be used to secure the border passed the House on Monday, teeing it up for a potential Senate partner in the weeks ahead. The Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act from Reps. Lou Correa, D-Calif., and Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, passed the chamber by unanimous consent, a little more than five months after it was introduced and quickly advanced out of the

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Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Federal Monthly Insights - Contract Management Modernization - 9/24/2024 [link] Download audio The State Department is embarking on a transformation in how it performs acquisition. It’s moving to a category management approach, organizing procurement around the primary categories of spend. In addition, it’s launching a lifecycle management approach to help streamline and standardize procurement workflows.

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ExecutiveBiz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

For Intel Federal Chief Technology Officer Steve Orrin, artificial intelligence can be most beneficial in what he describes as “the more mundane aspects of cybersecurity” like managing patches or handling regular firewall hits.

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GovCon Wire

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

As is evident from the modern way battles have been waged in Ukraine and elsewhere, warfare and military relations are becoming increasingly driven by technology and data.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a Proposed Rule that significantly changes the effect of recertifications of size and socioeconomic status under set-aside contracts following a merger or acquisition of a contractor with small business awards.

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ExecutiveBiz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

IBM and NASA, in partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, have developed an open source artificial intelligence foundation model designed to address challenges in short-term weather and long-term climate projection.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

You probably don’t wake up thinking about cyber security, or whether you may fall for a phishing attack. No, you wake up thinking about how you’re going to get three kids to three different events on time, if your boss liked your presentation, or what you’re going to make for dinner. The truth is, most of us don’t worry about what can compromise our personal and financial data until it’s too late.

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FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The Department of Veterans Affairs has neglected to put in the proper controls for its Oracle Cerner electronic health record system to adequately prevent and respond to major incidents, according to a new audit from the agency’s Office of Inspector General. In another report scrutinizing the VA’s management of IT systems, VA OIG found a weakness in controls including configuration management, assessment, authorization and monitoring, which collectively accounted for 23 incidents and a total of

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GovCon Wire

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Roya Mohadjer has been named vice president of government business development at Battelle, a global scientific research and development company. Battelle said Monday Mohadjer’s promotion will take effect on Oct. 1. Mohadjer previously served as VP of government business development for the health business unit of Battelle.

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Whistleblower Network News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

On September 23, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced four whistleblower award orders totaling $4.5 million. The four award orders are the most issued by the CFTC Whistleblower Program in a single day. The orders awarded seven individual whistleblowers, who included victims of fraud, employees and market participants. Through the CFTC Whistleblower Program , qualified whistleblowers, individuals who voluntarily provide original information which leads to a successful en

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FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

A General Services Administration partnership with the Office of Management and Budget has seen over 12,000 registrants for an AI training series for government employees that starts this month. The series, which runs through the end of October, is meant to help ensure that government employees are using AI safely and responsibly, according to a Monday release.

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ExecutiveBiz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Charles O’Brien currently serves as vice president of SOSi’s Civil Solutions arm.

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FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Government IT contractor Carahsoft had its Reston, Va., headquarters searched by the FBI Tuesday morning, three sources familiar with the matter told FedScoop. In an emailed statement, Mary Lange, vice president of digital media and public relations at Carahsoft, said that “representatives from the Department of Justice came to the Carahsoft office today as they are conducting an investigation into a company with which Carahsoft has done business in the past.

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GovCon Wire

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

As the Intelligence Community continues to push modernization, organizations, including the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity, are working towards making more innovative investments in future capabilities and partnerships. During a keynote address at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Intel Summit, Dr.

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FedTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Hyperconverged infrastructure offers agencies a chance to bolster their edge computing capabilities by enhancing security, reducing costs and improving management — even in the most unconventional locations. The evolving demands of data management and processing at the edge have more agencies looking to HCI, particularly as technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning become more prevalent.

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GovCon Wire

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The Department of Homeland Security is spending billions on contracts. According to a Deltek report, DHS agencies invested over $1 billion into contract awards in 2023, and by the end of fiscal year 2024, the department’s contract obligations are expected to hit up to $12 billion — over 11 percent of its $103.2 billion budget.

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Government Contracts Navigator

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that eight attorneys from the firm’s nationally recognized Government Contracts group have been appointed to leadership roles in the American Bar Association’s Public Contract Law Section for the 2024–2025 term. Visit our website to learn more about their roles and the Section of Public Contract Law. The post Blank Rome Attorneys Appointed to American Bar Association’s Public Contract Law Section Leadership for the 2024–2025 Term appeared first on Government

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Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Author, consultant and speaker Andy Fry joins host Mark Amtower on this week’s Amtower Off Center for a discussion of two of Fry’s books: The Consultant’s Code and The Trust Paradigm. Andy Fry Topics discussed include: The 4 pillars of consulting (intelligence, effort, likeability and intent) with a brief dive into each pillar. Why trust is key, including Why trust is important (more reasons than you might think) The components of trust The directions of trust This is a wide ra

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The Town of Epping, nestled in the scenic heart of New Hampshire, is home to a vibrant community of 7,100 residents. Known for its quaint charm and strong sense of community, the town is managed under the dedicated leadership of Town Administrator Jake Rogers. Since taking on the role in June 2023, Rogers has been committed to overseeing the efficient operation of the town’s government.

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ExecutiveBiz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The State Department has cleared a foreign military sales request from Sweden worth $31.5 million for Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio Systems and related equipment. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Friday Sweden is requesting to purchase 120 AN/USQ-190 Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio Systems, or MIDS JTRS.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Polk County, Texas, home to approximately 53,000 residents, established a dedicated Purchasing and Procurement Department in 2023, spearheaded by Nacole Reeks, the county’s Purchasing and Procurement Coordinator. This initiative marked a significant advancement from the previous system, where purchasing responsibilities were dispersed across various county departments.

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ExecutiveBiz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Sentar will work to enhance cybersecurity for digital twins under a new contract awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency. The company said Tuesday it aims to safeguard data exchanges between operational technology devices or physical systems and their digital twins by applying cybersecurity principles such as network segmentation, continuous verification and access limitation.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Procurement can be challenging and confusing – but it doesn’t have to be! OMNIA Partners has created a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the purchasing process and learn how to leverage a cooperative purchasing organization. Procurement professionals deal with resource constraints constantly. The time-consuming RFP process can divert your attention away from critical aspects of your organization.

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ExecutiveBiz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Boeing has appointed aerospace and defense executive Markeeva Morgan as vice president and program manager of business operations and compliance and industry leader Greg Coffey as VP and program manager for the VC-25B. Morgan and Coffey announced their new positions in separate LinkedIn posts published Monday.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Food programs in schools, government agencies, and nonprofits face several challenges that impact their effectiveness, budget, and overall community well-being. From tight budgets and staffing shortages to supply chain issues and compliance hurdles, these obstacles complicate daily operations. Dining services and administration teams are at the frontlines of tackling these issues, making strategic partnerships in food purchasing essential for success.

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ExecutiveBiz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Technology company Alpha Omega has secured a contract to support the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Crop Insurance Program. The company said Monday that it will work with the USDA to protect the agricultural sector against the impacts of climate change.

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GovCon Wire

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Firefly Aerospace will launch the QuickSounder satellite for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. NASA said Monday the company will provide the launch services under the Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare contract vehicle. VADR has a five-year ordering period, with a maximum value of $300 million across all contracts.

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ExecutiveBiz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The Space Systems Command has selected Astranis, Axient, L3Harris and Sierra Space to submit designs of Lite Evolving Augmented Proliferation satellites. The contracts require the vendors to propose satellite designs under the Resilient Global Positioning System program, which seeks to provide resilient communications service by using proliferated small satellites that transmit GPS signals, the U.S.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Part of our role as Procurement Professionals should be to ensure that the specifications put to us from suppliers, or those created in-house are (1) fit for purpose and (2) thinking about and reflecting good ESG practice. In this blog post we are going to explore ESG practices for procurement professionals so you can better understand what’s involved in ESG best practice.

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GovCon Wire

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Data is king in the digital age, and it has become an increasingly crucial element in informing the United States’ strategies both on and off the battlefield.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In a decision of 1 June 2023 (Case No. 12 SchH 5/22) that was praised as landmark , the Higher Regional Court of Berlin (Kammergericht) (“KG”) addressed some of the legal issues arising from the complex dispute between Siemens and Russian Railroads (“RZhD”) concerning the unilateral termination of an electric trains maintenance and repair contract by Siemens due to EU sanctions.

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Government Contracts

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The full Ninth Circuit on Tuesday overruled circuit precedent and held that the so-called first-to-file rule governing False Claims Act cases is not jurisdictional, meaning that courts can't toss a whistleblower action on jurisdictional grounds rooted in the first-to-file provision.

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WashngtonExec

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Tina Jonas has been appointed to Leidos’ board of directors and the board’s Audit and Finance Committee. “Tina Jonas brings extensive defense and aerospace leadership experience in both government and industry to the Leidos board of directors,” said Leidos CEO Tom Bell. “Her insights will be invaluable as we work to support our critical customer [.

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Government Contracts

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

A third doctor has found that suspended U.S. Circuit Judge Pauline Newman, 97, is not cognitively impaired and that there's no reason to keep her off the bench, according to a report released by her attorneys Tuesday.

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