Coleman Jackson, P.C.

AUGUST 8, 2024

Corporate Transparency Act: Steps to Meet Year-End BOIR Obligations Under the Corporate Transparency Act By: Coleman Jackson, Attorney Date: August 8, 2024 Existing companies that have not yet filed their BOIR (Beneficial Ownership Information Report) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) should take the following steps as soon as possible to prepare to […] The post Corporate Transparency Act: Steps to Meet Year-End BOIR Obligations Under the Corporate Transparency Act

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FedScoop

AUGUST 8, 2024

The federal intelligence and defense communities are getting access to an array of artificial intelligence and analytics products to support mission-planning in their classified networks, two of the country’s top tech giants said in announcing a new partnership Thursday. Under the agreement between Palantir and Microsoft, national security leaders will be able to leverage a “first-of-its-kind, integrated suite of technology” to operationalize their missions.

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Government Contracts

AUGUST 8, 2024

Recent rulings show that counsel should engage in early discussions with clients regarding the potential of hyperlinked documents in electronically stored information, which will allow for more deliberate negotiation of any agreements regarding the scope of discovery, say attorneys at Sidley.

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The Softly Spark

AUGUST 8, 2024

Is Eco-Friendly Marketing Worth the Risk? Today’s consumers are more environmentally conscious than ever, and the term “greenwashing” has become a hot topic. This misleading practice of making false green claims has left many buyers skeptical of products touted as eco-friendly. Now, a trend called “greenhushing” is emerging, where companies shy away from promoting their sustainability efforts for fear of being accused of greenwashing.

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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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GovLoop

AUGUST 8, 2024

Modernization can improve your agency’s service delivery, but while you upgrade your tech and processes, you can’t forget about security. As you make your services more accessible online for your constituents, unfortunately, it can also open the door to cyber criminals. That means you must implement security measures that protects sensitive data from unauthorized access.

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Government Contracts

AUGUST 8, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court’s eventual decision in Wisconsin Bell v. U.S., determining whether reimbursements paid by the E-rate program are "claims" under the False Claims Act, may affect other federal programs that do not require payments to be made by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, says David Colapinto at Kohn Kohn.

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FedScoop

AUGUST 8, 2024

The advent of generative AI technologies promises to revolutionize public service delivery and the citizen experience. Most experts agree that the long-term potential of artificial intelligence (AI) depends on building a solid foundation of reliable, readily available, high-quality data. One area where data quality and readiness play a particularly crucial role for federal, state, and local government agencies is identity management.

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 8, 2024

IonQ, a quantum computing hardware and software company, will design a pioneering networked quantum computing system for a Department of Defense research center under a recently awarded contract. Work on the multi-node, blind quantum system will support DOD’s Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security, or ARLIS, IonQ said Tuesday.

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FedScoop

AUGUST 8, 2024

Starting next month, U.S. adults looking online to locate benefits they are eligible for will no longer be able to use the government platform that has provided assistance with such inquiries for the past 22 years. The General Services Administration and the Department of Labor announced Wednesday that USA.gov platforms will absorb the responsibilities of Benefits.gov, in a move to comply with President Joe Biden’s 2021 executive order on customer experience and service delivery.

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FedTech Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2024

Agencies are increasingly turning to next-generation security information and event management systems because the success of their cyber workflows relies on holistic visibility of their IT environments. After identifying the critical data assets they must protect, agencies use next-gen SIEM to correlate that information with other data feeds to unearth potential threats and compromises.

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FedInsider

AUGUST 8, 2024

In this week’s episode of Fed’s At the Edge, we talk with agency and industry experts about the potential of Large Language Models (LLMs) in government, where improved knowledge management and a reduction on tedious tasks are just some of the benefits waiting to be unlocked. We’ll explore the large Knowledge Management Platform CMS has put together to assist federal professionals access information.

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 8, 2024

Parsons subsidiary Sealing Technologies was awarded a U.S. Army contract worth $9.6 million to help bolster its cyber defense capabilities through work in a compute-and-data-storage system-focused program.

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GovCon Wire

AUGUST 8, 2024

Edward Resh, a consulting engineer at Optiv + ClearShark, said government agencies looking to identify actionable data and comply with federal cybersecurity mandates should have visibility and control over security data and event logging. In an article published on Carahsoft.

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 8, 2024

L3Harris Technologies’ Agile Development Group has completed testing its new robotic, short-range air defense combat vehicle prototype. The company said Wednesday the test was part of the 2024 Project Convergence Capstone 4 field experiment, which involved a series of exercises designed to refine military strategies.

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SmallGovCon

AUGUST 8, 2024

Submitting a proposal in the correct manner and on time are two of the most elemental aspects of any response to a solicitation. After all, if you don’t submit the proposal, there is zero chance that the agency will review your proposal. Unfortunately, every so often there are hiccups in the submission process that cause delays. And, as one disappointed offeror found out, in the vast majority of cases these delays will be held against the offeror and not attributed to the agency.

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Department of Defense has tapped Guidehouse to support transitioning service members’ spouses with employment and career advancement opportunities. Under the partnership, Guidehouse said Wednesday it will join the career fairs, workshops and other initiatives of the agency’s Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

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Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Irish High Court (“the High Court”) in a recent decision in Jephson & Jephson v. Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC [2024] IEHC 309 (“the Jephson decision”) made an Order to lift a stay previously made on court proceedings where there was an arbitration agreement. The judgment to lift the stay previously granted is an unusual one but the court determined on the facts of the case that the agreed terms between the parties allowed the Claimant to come back before the High Court to lift the stay if

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 8, 2024

Northrop Grumman has received a contract from the U.S. Space Force to build the second site for a radar capability designed to facilitate object detection and tracking in geosynchronous orbit to provide space domain awareness for the U.S. military and its allies.

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Government Contracts

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Eleventh Circuit on Thursday enforced a $188 million arbitral award issued to a British Virgin Islands commodities firm, ruling in a published opinion that a Venezuelan state-owned mining firm's corruption arguments wrongly took aim at an underlying contract, rather than the award itself.

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 8, 2024

The U.S. Air Force has awarded SOFIS-TRG an $83 million contract for aircrew training support of the MQ-9 remotely piloted aircraft. Under the agreement, the company will provide services supporting key task categories such as aircrew academic instruction and courseware development, the Department of Defense said.

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Government Contracts

AUGUST 8, 2024

NASA's $5 billion moon rocket project faces ongoing delays and cost overruns due to issues such as the agency dragging its feet on setting clear goals and quality control problems at key contractor Boeing, according to a report released Thursday.

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 8, 2024

Nutanix has named Greg O’Connell as vice president of federal. O’Connell confirmed his new role via a LinkedIn post on Wednesday. The newly appointed executive has over 25 years of experience in enterprise sales with a focus on the public sector.

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Government Contracts

AUGUST 8, 2024

A former engineer suing defense contractor Parsons Corp. for discrimination pushed back Thursday against the company's bid to disqualify his counsel, Maynard Nexsen PC, for allegedly representing both parties at the same time, saying the firm did not actually represent Parsons.

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 8, 2024

As chief growth officer at technology services contractor Dark Wolf Solutions, Oliver Sadorra channels his engineering background and technical expertise into a role directing the company’s business development, capture and proposal. Therefore, he’s just as concerned with assuring the organization along a path of consistent market growth as he is breaking new ground in research and development.

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WashngtonExec

AUGUST 8, 2024

Riverside Research is relocating its Washington, D.C.-based business operations to Fairfax, Virginia, in September. This move is part of the company’s strategy to centralize Northern Virginia operations and accommodate growth. It involves merging its current facility in Arlington, Virginia, with its Centreville, Virginia, office. The new 38,707-square-foot facility in Fairfax is strategically located to sustain Riverside [.

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Government Contracts

AUGUST 8, 2024

A D.C. federal judge on Tuesday issued a default judgment against Ghana for more than $111 million left unpaid on an arbitral award issued by a London tribunal over the country's breach of a power plant operating deal with a subsidiary of commodities giant Trafigura.

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WashngtonExec

AUGUST 8, 2024

CAES has won a $172.7 million contract from Raytheon Technologies to support a major international missile program. The award covers the next three lots of follow-on production for the missile data-link assembly, the company said. “CAES is at the forefront of RF electronics and advanced EW capabilities, supplying critical components that our customers rely on,” [.

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Government Contracts

AUGUST 8, 2024

A D.C. federal judge handed the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum a victory over the Small Business Administration on Wednesday, ruling the agency unfairly denied its application for a $2 million pandemic relief grant.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 8, 2024

Announcing the Coalition’s Cyber Side Chat, September 12 The Coalition for Government Procurement is proud to present its first-ever Cybersecurity Symposium: The Cyber Side Chat on September 12! The Cyber Side Chat will feature three distinct panels of subject matter experts from government and industry. The panels will provide deep insights on the latest programs and policies as well as practical solutions for professionals involved in cybersecurity procurement and compliance.

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Government Contracts

AUGUST 8, 2024

A staff attorney accused the New York City Administration for Children Services of abruptly revoking his years-old disability accommodations while he was recovering from heart surgery, alleging in a federal lawsuit Wednesday that the administration tried to force him to quit after he filed a state court action and a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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WashngtonExec

AUGUST 8, 2024

Meredith Bussey Vice President of Contracts, BlueHalo Through strategic wins and acquisitions, BlueHalo is rapidly growing to become a next-generation defense technology prime. During her five years at BlueHalo, Meredith Bussey helped lead the successful integration of more than 12 companies, many of which lacked dedicated contracts teams themselves.

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Government Contracts

AUGUST 8, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office said Thursday it plans to move forward with a $1.45 billion loan to support Qcells' ongoing expansion of a new integrated solar supply chain manufacturing facility in Georgia.

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WashngtonExec

AUGUST 8, 2024

Mike Lofrumento Vice President of Contracts, GE Aerospace Last year, Mike Lofrumento led the transformation of a centralized Contracts and Government Property organization to support GE Aerospace’s $9 billion Defense and Propulsion Technologies portfolio. This restructure unified four separate organizations under a focused vision, aiming to deliver exceptional customer value through transparent and collaborative commercial [.

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USFCR

AUGUST 8, 2024

Navigating Disaster Relief for Hurricane Debby: A Breakdown of Essential Roles and Federal Contractor Opportunities As Hurricane Debby continues to impact the Southeast, the scale of the disaster underscores the critical need for coordinated relief efforts. This storm, marked by historic rainfall, catastrophic flooding, and widespread power outages, has left a trail of destruction from Florida to the Carolinas and beyond.

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GovCon Wire

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Materials and Manufacturing Directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory is calling for white papers for the Pervasive Research & Evaluation for Complex-solutions In Operational & Urgent Systems program.

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ExecutiveBiz

AUGUST 8, 2024

Riverside Research will relocate its business operations in Washington, D.C., to Fairfax, Virginia, in September.

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