Federal News Network
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The Pentagon is developing training and tools to ensure its program managers know when and how to mark sensitive information that will trigger Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements. The Defense Department released proposed CMMC acquisition rules last month after releasing a complementary regulatory proposed rule late last year.
AWS Public Sector
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
In the dynamic world of cloud computing, ensuring the reliability and performance of applications is paramount. Amazon CloudWatch Synthetics offers canaries , a proactive approach to monitoring, enabling organizations to detect and resolve issues before they impact users. Canaries are lightweight, automated scripts that simulate user interactions with applications, providing valuable insights into their behavior and performance.
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FedScoop
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
To build a home in Nome, Alaska, is to take an encyclopedia’s worth of knowledge about ideal construction conditions and heave that text directly into the Bering Sea. From erecting wooden structures on subarctic tundra to eating the exorbitant costs required to ship materials to the wind-whipped coastal city that’s inaccessible by road , the challenges in homebuilding there are innumerable.
ExecutiveBiz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The Department of Energy has selected Enterprise Technical Assistance Services to provide technical and administrative support to the Office of Environmental Management responsible for overseeing and managing Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office cleanup projects.
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USFCR
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The Joint Certification Program (JCP) is critical for U.S. and Canadian contractors who want to access unclassified but sensitive military technical data. If your company plans to work with the Department of Defense (DoD) , obtaining JCP certification is often necessary to handle the technical data required for these projects. JCP certification allows contractors to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) , which is crucial when dealing with defense contracts.
GovCon Wire
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
NASA has awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract valued up to $121 million to Crown Consulting to support the aeronautics and exploration technology research and development efforts at the agency’s Ames Research Center in California.
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GovCon Wire
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
CGI Federal has finalized its acquisition of Aeyon in a transaction that broadens its portfolio of digital transformation offerings and support services for U.S. federal civilian and national security agency customers. Enlightenment Capital-backed Aeyon provides data management, artificial intelligence, analytics and intelligent automation capabilities for the U.S.
ExecutiveBiz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Austal USA has received a $450 million contract from General Dynamics Electric Boat to expand its U.S. shipyard’s production capacity and support the U.S. Navy’s submarine industrial base.
Federal News Network
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The company KBR may not be the most well-known commercial space company for those outside the business, but it’s one of the larger firms that does a ton of work with NASA — which is how it ended up being selected as NASA’s Agency-Level Large Business Prime Contractor of the Year. To find out more about the firm and what this award means for it, Federal News Network’s Eric White spoke to Todd May, Senior Vice President of KBR’s Science and Space Business on the Space Hour.
ExecutiveBiz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Omar Toor currently serves as senior vice president of SMX’s Digital Solutions Group. In this role, he leads profit and loss and growth initiatives for the company’s federal civilian and commercial divisions as well as its state, local and education arm.
GovCon Wire
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index ended positive in three of five trading days, capping the week with a +0.85% advance to $5,256.32. The index, which tracks the stock performances of 30 major government contractors, registered a 2.37% weekly gain following a sharp decline in the first week of September.
ExecutiveBiz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Intel has signed an agreement with U.S. officials that could make it eligible for up to $3.5 billion in federal funding to produce semiconductors with military and intelligence applications for the Department of Defense as part of the Secure Enclave program, Bloomberg reported Friday.
GovCon Wire
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
A General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) subsidiary has secured a $6.75 billion block-buy contract from the U.S. Navy to design and build up to eight T-AO 205 John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler ships.
ExecutiveBiz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Brandon Wales, former acting chief of staff of the Department of Homeland Security, has been appointed vice president of cybersecurity strategy at SentinelOne, according to the executive’s LinkedIn post shared Wednesday. Wales served as acting executive director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency before joining the cybersecurity firm.
GovCon Wire
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The U.S. Intelligence Community, like the rest of the world, is embracing generative artificial intelligence. The CIA, in particular, is currently experimenting with generative AI across a wide range of use cases, and the agency expects to continue expanding its use of the groundbreaking technology into the future. How is the IC using gen AI?
ExecutiveBiz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Saab has received a contract to provide near real-time artificial intelligence and machine learning models for the Department of Defense and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to enhance the accuracy and flexibility of live missions and human analysis.
Kluwer Arbitration
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
In the last decade, India has emerged as a prominent pro-arbitration jurisdiction owing to several factors including legislative changes to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (“ Arbitration Act ”). Indian courts have been at the forefront of this movement and consistently interpreted Indian law in favour of arbitration rather than against arbitration.
ExecutiveBiz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
CACI International has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Azure Summit Technology to continue the company’s efforts to produce technology tailored to national security. Through a cash transaction for $1.
Government Contracts
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
A contractor that has been providing IT support to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services cannot have another go at the job after the U.S. Government Accountability Office backed the agency's decision to choose a joint proposal from IBM and Capital Technology Group LLC.
WashngtonExec
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
CACI International Inc. has agreed to acquire Azure Summit Technology in a $1.275 billion deal. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. In support of CACI’s mission to provide specialized expertise and technology to address critical national security challenges, Azure Summit boosts Defense Department mission needs through its [.
ExecutiveBiz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Chronos Operations, a Chenega subsidiary, has been chosen by the Business Innovation Services Department to provide it with information technology and agile transformation support under a subcontract.
WashngtonExec
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
CGI Federal Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of CGI Inc., has completed its acquisition of Aeyon. “Aeyon’s commitment to delivery excellence and integrity aligns seamlessly with CGI’s values, culture and delivery excellence track record,” said Stephanie Mango, president of CGI Federal. “This merger enhances our capabilities and reinforces our shared dedication to helping our clients advance their missions.” [.
USFCR
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Did you know that the first quarter of the federal fiscal year can set the tone for contracting opportunities all year long? Understanding Q1 spending patterns can give your business a competitive edge in the federal marketplace. The federal government's fiscal year kicks off on October 1st , marking the beginning of Q1 (October to December). This period is crucial for businesses aiming to secure government contracts.
WashngtonExec
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Registration is underway for the 2024 Technology Good Scout Award luncheon hosted by the National Capital Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The Oct. 23 event will honor John S. Mengucci, president and CEO of CACI. Held at Capital One Hall in Tysons Corner, Virginia, the annual recognition spotlights former scouts making an [.
Government Contracts
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Federal IT services provider CACI International will pay $1.275 billion for Azure Summit Technology, the companies said Monday, adding to CACI's portfolio an engineering business that develops high-performance radio frequency technology for the U.S. Department of Defense.
GovCon Wire
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Investment banking firm Evercore (NYSE: EVR) has released its September report, which highlights the market performance of several U.S. defense and government services companies. The monthly update released by Evercore’s aerospace, defense and government services team shows the share performances, enterprise and equity values and operating metrics of several U.S.
ExecutiveBiz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Anduril Industries is setting its sights on the space domain with plans to launch its own fully integrated space systems by the end of 2025.
GovCon Wire
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Wendy Chenault, a two-decade Maxar Technologies (NYSE: MAXR) veteran, has joined Aperio Global as vice president of operations. She announced her move to the Reston, Virginia-based data analytics and security company in a LinkedIn post published Friday.
WashngtonExec
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Steven Sousa Senior Vice President of Health and Social Services, CGI Steven Sousa’s team’s work on modernizing the Healthcare Provider Management System at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, streamlining Medicare access for over 65 million beneficiaries, is one of his biggest achievements in the past year. The collaboration with CMS ensures compliance and [.
GovCon Wire
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The State Department has approved the government of Romania’s $7.2 billion request to purchase F-35 aircraft, engines and related equipment. under the Foreign Military Sales program.
WashngtonExec
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Roman Salasznyk Senior Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton As a leader in Booz Allen’s Civil Health and Life Science businesses, Roman Salasznyk is dedicated to working with federal health agencies to provide cutting-edge technologies and strategies designed to accelerate research and improve health outcomes. This past year, Salasznyk worked with integrated, multidisciplinary teams to transform [.
GovCon Wire
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has awarded 10 vendors spots on a potential five-year, $290 million contract to provide national security agency customers access to unclassified commercial GEOINT-derived computer vision capabilities, data and analytic services.
ExecutiveBiz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index closed down last week, averaging 1.07% lower than the previous week at $5,256.32. GovCon Index collects stock market data from 30 major government contracting companies in real time.
GovCon Wire
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
John Bell was elevated to the role of chief technology officer at HII‘s (NYSE: HII) mission technologies division, where he most recently served as technical director. The executive announced his promotion via a LinkedIn post published Saturday.
American City & Country
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Nevada has been buried in a backlog of unemployment benefits appeals that began flowing into the state’s Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR) during the pandemic. The state thinks artificial intelligence (AI) may be the answer to digging itself out. Nevada is on track to become the first state government to utilize a generative AI system developed by Google to analyze transcripts from unemployment appeals hearings and generate recommendations, according to a report by Gi
Government Contracts
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The Biden administration can't enforce a rule aimed at curbing methane gas emissions from federally held oil and gas leases in a coalition of Republican-led states led by North Dakota after a federal judge found the states had sufficiently shown the government may have overstepped its authority.
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