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Top 4 US Intelligence Threats

GovCon Wire

Every year, the U.S. Intelligence Community publishes a collection of the most alarming threats to the country’s national security. The information included provides a structure and framing for the fight against that which is seen to contest American freedoms and the rights of citizens.

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Navy’s journey to new procurement system remains in peril

Federal News Network

The Department of the Navy’s third attempt to modernize its contract writing system and overall electronic procurement system is on shaky ground. The latest bid, which followed at least two previous failures, is facing similar troubles as earlier projects: incomplete planning, a technology platform with questionable maturity and, maybe most striking, the hubris of the leadership that their current plan will be successful no matter what evidence emerges that tells a different story.

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Why US Intel Agencies Are Prioritizing Data-Centricity

ExecutiveBiz

In today’s intelligence landscape, data is the key to decision advantage. That’s why the U.S. Intelligence Community is placing a heavy emphasis on getting its data strategies and processes right.

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GAO wants OMB to prioritize agencies’ FedRAMP use, modernization and more

FedScoop

The White House has a new slew of recommendations to consider that the congressional watchdog believes will contribute to the saving of federal funds, improved modernization efforts and better cybersecurity coordination. In a report made public Monday , the Government Accountability Office outlined 37 total priority recommendations to improve how the Office of Management and Budget encourages adequate technology-related practices across the federal landscape.

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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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IT Disaster Recovery – It’s More Than Rebooting Servers

FedInsider

Monday, September 16, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Federal agencies’ systems are targeted by hostile interests all the time, whether it’s through a vulnerability in their networks or through a third-party product. The complexity and dynamism of the digital glass houses built on cloud platforms require significant time and effort to rebuild after a breach or a ransomware attack.

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A Deep Dive Into Law360 Pulse's 2024 Women In Law Report

Government Contracts

The legal industry continues to see incremental gains for female lawyers in private practice in the U.S., according to a Law360 Pulse analysis, with women now representing 40.6% of all attorneys and 51% of all associates.

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The Big Issues A BigLaw Associates' Union Could Address

Government Contracts

A BigLaw associates’ union could address a number of issues that have the potential to meaningfully improve working conditions, diversity and attorney well-being — from restructured billable hour requirements to origination credit allocation, return-to-office mandates and more, says Tara Rhoades at The Sanity Plea.

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Clark Construction Awarded $524M GSA Contract to Build CISA Headquarters

GovCon Wire

The General Services Administration has awarded Clark Construction a potential $524 million contract to build the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s new headquarters at the St. Elizabeths West Campus in Washington, D.C. GSA said Monday the construction contract includes an Inflation Reduction Act investment worth $115.9 million.

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Multi-Tiered Dispute Resolution Clauses: Can the Agreement to Mediate Prior to Commencing Arbitration Be Binding?

Kluwer Arbitration

On 12 July 2024, the Dutch Supreme Court (the “Supreme Court”) rendered its much anticipated decision on whether clauses providing for mediation as a procedural step before arbitration (or court litigation) are binding upon the parties, requiring an arbitral tribunal (or court) to decline jurisdiction to hear the case or, at least, requiring a stay of the proceedings until mediation has been attempted.

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These Firms Have The Most Women In Equity Partnerships

Government Contracts

The legal industry still has a long way to go before it can achieve gender parity at its upper levels. But these law firms are performing better than others in breaking the proverbial glass ceiling that prevents women from attaining leadership roles.

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Some Assembly Required: GAO Addresses How Agencies Should Approach Trade Agreements Act Compliance

SmallGovCon

The Trade Agreements Act (TAA) (along with its cousin, the Buy American Act ) is one of the more complex acts to deal with in federal government contracting. We have taken a look at the TAA before, noting that it does not apply to small business set-asides and discussing how it applies in its related FAR clause, FAR 52.225-5. One of the key requirements under the TAA, as shown in FAR 52.225-5, is that the product has been “substantially transformed…into a new and different article of commerce wi

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Using Security Intelligence to Protect Healthcare IT: Securing the Attack Surface with Tech at the Edge

FedInsider

Thursday, September 12, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE In 2023, 725 data breaches were reported to the Department of Health and Human Services, according to HIPAA Journal. More than 133 million records were exposed or impermissibly disclosed. That’s just one risk in healthcare ecosystems. The dangers extend beyond that: every hospital bed is connected to the internet.

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Empower AI Taps Jennifer Sample as Chief Technology Officer

WashngtonExec

Jennifer Sample has joined Empower AI as chief technology officer to drive technology vision, strategy and execution for federal government customers. Sample will also oversee that emerging technology deployments deliver strategic value, support digital transformation goals and meet agency missions, the company said. “Federal agencies know the importance of emerging technology when it comes to [.

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Navy Veteran Matthew Macnak Takes On SVP Role at AI Company Primer

ExecutiveBiz

Artificial intelligence and machine learning technology company Primer has appointed Matthew Macnak as senior vice president of customer solutions engineering. Macnak’s prior employers include software companies Instabase and DataRobot, aerospace and defense company Elbit Systems of America and Amazon Web Services, Primer said on LinkedIn.

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State Department Approves South Korea’s $3.5B FMS Request for AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters

GovCon Wire

The State Department has approved South Korea’s request to purchase up to 36 AH-64E Apache helicopters from the U.S. government. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Monday the proposed foreign military sale is valued at around $3.

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CTC’s Calibration, Testing Laboratory Receives ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation; Ed Sheehan Quoted

ExecutiveBiz

Concurrent Technologies Corp. has secured accreditation demonstrating that its calibration and testing laboratory complies with the international standard for mechanical testing of metals for various components, characteristics and parameters.

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Mastering the Art of a Safer Fleet

American City & Country

Unearth Hidden Safety Issues, Enhance Public Trust, and Save with Expert Insights In the realm of fleet safety, knowledge truly empowers. Geotab’s ebook is your ultimate guide to building an unparalleled fleet safety program using telematics. Dive into solutions that go beyond the surface to reveal hidden safety issues, transforming your agency’s operations.

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Keith Moore Joins CyberCore Technologies as Growth, Business Development VP

ExecutiveBiz

CyberCore Technologies has appointed intelligence community executive Keith Moore as vice president of growth and business development. In a LinkedIn post published Monday, the Elkridge, Maryland-based information technology services company said Moore will oversee CyberCore’s business development, capture management and strategic growth initiatives.

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The Pentagon's CMMC Program Takes a Big Step Forward

Holland & Knight: Government Contracts

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) issued the proposed Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) rules that will implement the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program.

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Summit Technology Group Unveils AI Features for Platforms, New Industry Experts-Led Office; Bill Webner Quoted

ExecutiveBiz

Summit Technology Group, a company engaged in cloud-based lending and grant platforms, made two major annnouncements in its efforts to drive the company to its next growth phase. STG said Monday it is introducing new artificial intelligence features to revolutionize its federal loans and grants platforms.

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Gulf Spill Review 'Underestimated' Enviro Risks, Court Says

Government Contracts

A National Marine Fisheries Service review of the effects of oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico violates federal law, a Maryland federal judge ruled, agreeing with the Sierra Club and other environmental groups that the agency underestimated the risks to endangered and threatened marine species.

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MTSI Awarded $74M MDA Deal to Build Testing Platform for Missile Defeat Kill Webs

ExecutiveBiz

The Missile Defense Agency has awarded Modern Technology Solutions Inc. a $73.6 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide a digital engineering ecosystem for testing and assessing missile defeat kill webs.

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Co. Says No License Needed To Dispute $1B DOD Fuel Deal

Government Contracts

A company alleging a $1 billion Defense Logistics Agency African fuel supply contract effectively requires bribery to secure has told the Court of Federal Claims it can protest the deal despite lacking a local license, saying the license wasn't necessary for the contracted work.

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cBEYONData Receives $97M BPA to Support Army EBS-C Program; Dyson Richards Quoted

ExecutiveBiz

cBEYONData has received a $97 million contract to support the U.S. Army’s Enterprise Business Systems – Convergence, or EBS-C, program. Under the three-year blanket purchase agreement, cBEYONData aims to improve the Army’s EBS-C operations by restructuring the program’s business processes, instilling functional requirements and aligning data architectures, the Arlington, Virginia-based company told ExecutiveBiz Tuesday.

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SF Police Can't Sue Navy Over Toxic Shipyard, 9th Circ. Says

Government Contracts

A group of San Francisco police officers cannot pursue their suit alleging the U.S. Navy misled the city into leasing a former naval shipyard that was not properly decontaminated following its use during the Cold War, which led to the officers suffering health problems, the Ninth Circuit ruled Tuesday.

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Carahsoft’s Mark DeMerse on 5G Innovations for the Public Sector

ExecutiveBiz

Mark DeMerse, Carahsoft’s 5G vertical executive, spends his time building relationships with emerging and established telecommunications companies to help government agencies deploy secure private networks wherever they are needed. Telecom and 5G technologies are inherently complex, with a wide web of manufacturers, software and hardware to sort through.

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Colorado County Says Aetna Owes $1.1 Million In Rebates

Government Contracts

Aetna Life Insurance Co. is withholding more than $1 million in pharmacy rebates from a Colorado county under an inapplicable early termination clause after local leaders switched to United Healthcare for health insurance services in 2023, according to a federal lawsuit.

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Top Contracts Execs to Watch in 2024: ENSCO’s Bindi Patel

WashngtonExec

Bindi Patel Vice President of Contracts and Procurement & Corporate Risk Officer, ENSCO Bindi Patel successfully led the integration of ENSCO’s contracts and procurement teams. The convergence inspired more innovative solutions for both internal and external customers, as well as increased efficiency and cost savings companywide. She also facilitated an overhaul of ENSCO’s contractual and [.

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At Nutter, Old Guard Meets New In Expanded Gov't Practice

Government Contracts

Twenty-five years after they first met at Boston's Suffolk Law School as professor and student, Bill Kennedy and Dan Mulhern are teaming up to lead an expanded government affairs and public policy practice at Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP.

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Summit Technology Group Expands Federal Sector Team with Bill Webner, Kathryn Kienast and Marc Tate

WashngtonExec

Summit Technology Group is launching new artificial intelligence capabilities for its federal loans and grants platforms, and adding industry experts Bill Webner, Kathryn Kienast and Marc Tate to guide next stages of growth. STG experienced notable growth over the past five years. In the past quarter, it added three new executives: Bill Webner, CEO of [.

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Appeal Board Says Unpaid Army Invoice Claims Too Late

Government Contracts

The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals has tossed as untimely a moving company's appeals over unpaid invoices, saying that although the U.S. Army caused the payment delays, the contractor could and should have filed its claims earlier.

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Ted Davis Joins Auterion Government Solutions as President, General Manager

WashngtonExec

Auterion Government Solutions appointed retired Air Force Col. Ted Davis as president and general manager of government solutions. Davis will replace Errol Farr as he transitions to an executive advisor to the Auterion GS Board of Directors. “Ted’s extensive background in areas critical to national defense positions him perfectly to drive our government solutions forward. [.

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Artificial Intelligence & Product Liability

Government Contracts & Global Trade

As federal agencies and states grapple with regulating artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance its safety profile, and as businesses race to adopt AI for myriad purposes, it is important to recognize a general safety framework already exists in the form of product liability laws. Notably, many industry experts have opined that AI systems are “black boxes” and not even their own creators are sure how they work insofar as decision logic traceability is concerned. [1] As manufacturers and sales dis

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Top Contracts Execs to Watch in 2024: Arcfield’s JoAnne Dukeshire

WashngtonExec

JoAnne Dukeshire Senior Vice President of Business Enablement, Arcfield According to Arcfield CEO Kevin Kelly, behind every winning government contracting business is a dedicated team of contracts, pricing and supply chain professionals that ensure operations run smoothly and strategies are legally and financially sound. So, it was a no-brainer that to maximize the synergies between [.

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3 High Court Rulings May Shape Health Org Litigation Tactics

Government Contracts

Three separate decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court's most recent term — Loper Bright, Corner Post and Jarkesy — will likely strengthen healthcare organizations' ability to affirmatively sue executive agencies to challenge regulations governing operations and enforcement actions, say attorneys at McDermott.

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2024 Greater Washington GovCon Awards Finalists Announced

WashngtonExec

The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Services Council have announced the finalists for the annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards, honoring the exceptional work of leaders and businesses in the region’s government contracting sector. The awards include Contractor of the Year in four revenue categories, Executive of the Year in three revenue categories.