GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The U.S. Army awarded Deloitte a $450 million contract to provide services ranging from research and development to prototyping and technology integration. The cost-plus-fixed-fee contract also covers testing, evaluation, experimentation and analytics and is expected to be completed by November 2033, the Department of Defense said Tuesday.
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Carahsoft Technology will make Resiliant 's blockchain and artificial intelligence-powered digital identity and cybersecurity solutions available to the public sector as master government aggregator under a new partnership. Carahsoft said Tuesday that the products will be made available through its reseller partners and the NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement V, Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – Software 2, National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance and OMNIA Partners c
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SmallGovCon
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
While losing a procurement is never easy, many contractors will learn some valuable lessons from a debriefing. On top of that, a debriefing can delay bid protest filing deadlines at GAO. However, recently, GAO clarified that the bid protest filing deadline delay for debriefings only applies to GAO protests. A protestor found this out the hard way after a pre-award debrief, and multiple protest actions.
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Ursa Major has revealed its new method for designing and producing solid rocket motors. The Lynx approach utilizes 3D printing to accelerate the manufacturing of this technology while increasing cost-effectiveness, the Denver, Colorado-based company announced on Monday.
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GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The Internal Revenue Service has released a request for quote for a range of services in support of the Enterprise Program Management Office, which is responsible for providing information technology operation and management support to programs. According to the SAM.
AWS Public Sector
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Generative artificial intelligence (generative AI) has the potential to play several important roles in education, transforming the way we teach and learn. This blog post looks at how one EdTech startup, BriBooks , is leveraging generative AI to assist young children with creative writing. Introducing BriBoo BriBooks is the world’s leading children’s creative writing platform, enabling kids to learn, write, and publish their books online.
Public Procurement Central brings together the best content for public procurement professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
LatticeFlow , a Zurich, Switzerland-headquartered developer of resilient artificial intelligence systems, has entered the U.S. market with a new business unit dedicated to delivering safe and trustworthy AI platforms to government and commercial customers. Hear more about cutting-edge AI innovations from government and industry experts at the Potomac Officers Club's 5th Annual Artificial Intelligence Summit on March 21.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
An RTX (NYSE: RTX) subsidiary will provide the U.S. Navy and foreign partners with guided missile assemblies, shipping containers and spares to meet the fiscal 2023 requirements of the Evolved Seasparrow Missile Block 2 program under a $94.1 million contract modification. Raytheon secured a potential $1.
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The FBI has awarded Yulista Holdings subsidiary StraitSys a direct award non-enterprise information technology contract for networks and systems support. Yulista said Tuesday that work under the contract covers networks and systems handled by the Information Technology & Strategy Unit within the FBI Lab Division.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued broad agency announcement calls for small-business set-aside contracts to provide information technology support services for the military branch’s command, control, communications, computers, cyber and intelligence systems.
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Geospatial company Satellogic has received a remote sensing license from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, resulting in the company becoming subject to oversight by the agency. Satellogic said Tuesday that it had applied for the license for its Aleph-1 Constellation, with the aim of expanding support for customers with NOAA-related requirements.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Jeffrey Massimilla, former General Motors (NYSE: GM) executive, was appointed vice president of global engineering and technology at General Dynamics‘ (NYSE: GD) land systems business, according to his LinkedIn post.
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
ICF has received several cooperative agreements from the U.S. Department of Housing and Development to provide community development as well as advanced technology and analytics services. The company said Monday it will collaborate with housing, disaster management, climate and technology sector partners to deliver the services in support of the agency’s Community Compass program.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Jon Rucker has occupied the CEO role at Ultra Intelligence and Communications for exactly a year now and he says the thing he’s proudest of so far is putting together a cohesive and collaborative team built for success.
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Raytheon, an RTX subsidiary, and the U.S. Army demonstrated the ability of a next-generation air and missile defense radar system to acquire, track and intercept a cruise missile during a recently concluded live-fire engagement test. The Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor detected and tracked a threat-representative cruise missile target, transmitted track data to the Northrop Grumman-built Integrated Battle Command System for launch command and guided a PAC-3 missile to intercept the tar
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The Department of Justice has awarded 14 companies spots on a multiple-award blanket purchase agreement to provide helpdesk support, incidental information technology and program management services.
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Automation and other digital transformation initiatives are progressively being implemented by government agencies looking to improve customer experience, said David Egts , field chief technology officer of public sector at Salesforce company MuleSoft. In a commentary published Tuesday in Federal News Network, Egts recommended various applications of automation that can help agencies deliver better customer services.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Jacobs Solutions (NYSE: J) has reported a revenue of $4.3 billion for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, a 10.5 percent increase over the prior-year period and fiscal 2024 adjusted earnings outlook of $7.70 per share to $8.20 per share. The company announced in an earnings statement published Tuesday its total backlog increased $1.
GovLoop
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Part of being a good supervisor is being able to communicate your agency’s mission and goals effectively with your team, and that includes holding one-on-one meetings to ensure everyone is on the right track. Kai Fawn Miller, the Chief Experience Officer at Emerald One, LLC, joined GovLoop in a recent Community of Practice session to offer her advice on making one-on-one meetings productive in a way that also builds trust with your direct reports.
Kluwer Arbitration
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
On Friday, 8 September 2023, the International Chamber of Commerce ( ICC ) and the International Court of Arbitration (ICC Court) hosted a panel on the interaction between arbitration and national courts titled “ Arbitration and National Courts – Convergence or Divergence? ” at its headquarters in Paris. The event, organized by Pedro Arcoverde (then-ICC Court Managing Counsel and Lecturer at SciencesPo), as part of the 6 th Brazilian Arbitration Forum , was moderated by Luiza Saldanha (Associate
Public Contracting Institute
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Key Points Description Federal Sustainability Goals and Mandates Outlines the US government’s sustainability goals and mandates Opportunities Arising for Contractors Growing in the renewable energy sector, energy-efficient retrofitting of federal buildings, and other green initiatives How to Navigate the Contract Bidding Process Additional considerations for sustainability requirements Case Studies of Businesses Successfully secured federal contracts by offering sustainable solutions or se
Traple Konarski Podrecki & Partners
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
10 listopada 2023 r. weszły w życie zmiany dotyczące zakazu publicznego oferowania udziałów spółek z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością oraz ograniczenia możliwości promowania ich nabycia (art. 182 1 oraz 257 1 kodeksu spółek handlowych). Zmiany wynikają z wejścia w życie przepisów dodanych do Ustawy z dnia 7 lipca 2022 r. o finansowaniu społecznościowym dla przedsięwzięć gospodarczych i pomocy kredytobiorcom (tj.
ExecutiveBiz
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
LatticeFlow , a Zurich, Switzerland-headquartered developer of resilient artificial intelligence systems, has entered the U.S. market with a new business unit dedicated to delivering safe and trustworthy AI platforms to government and commercial customers. Hear more about cutting-edge AI innovations from government and industry experts at the Potomac Officers Club's 5th Annual Artificial Intelligence Summit on March 21.
Federal News Network
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Join moderator Jason Miller and a panel of SEWP experts as they answer some of your burning questions surrounding SEWP VI. During this webinar, they will address: Will everyone actually get an award? What are some of the small business changes likely to happen? Over 1500 questions have been published thus far. What are some of the top questions that have yet to be answered?
Public Contracting Institute
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
This blog has frequently stressed the importance of responding to any solicitation by the due date/time, fully, and in complete accord with the solicitation. In Better Direct, LLC, B-419893.27, July 5, 2023, an offeror’s proposal was eliminated from consideration because it included only an incomplete attachment that was required by the solicitation.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
After fending off several legal challenges to a $1 billion testing contract, the U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency has awarded Virginia IT firm, Agile Defense, with the support deal.
Public Contracting Institute
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
While Congress has passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) that will keep some government agencies open until January 19 th and others until February 2 nd , contractors should not view this CR as “business as usual”. The timing, “laddered” approach, and disagreements on longer-term spending levels should be a concern to anyone who supports the sound operation of government.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has denied a maritime consulting firm's challenge to a Navy contract award to a competitor, finding that since the firm didn't meet the criteria for receiving the award, its sole competitor was the Navy's only acceptable vendor for the award.
Government Contracts & Global Trade
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Under current US federal laws, any contact with money that can be traced back to state marijuana operations could be considered money-laundering, thus exposing banks to significant legal, compliance, operational, and regulatory risk. The SAFER Banking Act seeks to change that and would allow legally operating cannabis businesses the same access to financial institutions as other legal businesses, from accounts to lines of credit and loans.
Scottish Government Procurement
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Earlier in 2023 we hosted a series of workshops for all public sector buyers on the Single Procurement Document (SPD) module within Public Contracts Scotland (PCS). Following the huge uptake in interest, we have decided to host another series of these workshops over coming months. The SPD is a standard questionnaire that allows buyers to identify suitably qualified and experienced bidders.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Experts say federal agencies and courts have drifted away from relying on Chevron deference in recent years, following the lead of U.S. Supreme Court justices who have criticized it, but the doctrine hasn't been totally abandoned by lower courts — and a closely watched high court case could decide its ultimate fate.
Scottish Government Procurement
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Earlier in 2023 we hosted a series of workshops for all public sector buyers on the Single Procurement Document (SPD) module within Public Contracts Scotland (PCS). Following the huge uptake in interest, we have decided to host another series of these workshops over coming months. The SPD is a standard questionnaire that allows buyers to identify suitably qualified and experienced bidders.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
A Native American tribe has asked a federal court for a quick win in its lawsuit challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's approval of Florida's effort to take over a Clean Water Act permitting program, saying the tribe's waters are outside the state's regulatory jurisdiction.
AWS Public Sector
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
A road in rural Peru. Rural roads are critical for connectivity, transportation, and development. (Photo credit: World Bank Transport Team 2) Road infrastructures connect households to higher quality opportunities for employment, healthcare and education. Since 2002, the World Bank has constructed or rehabilitated more than 260,000 kilometers of roads, lending more for roads than for education, health, and social services combined.
Government Contracts
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The U.S. Air Force must end a licensing agreement to access Thomson Reuters' legal databases, the U.S. Government Accountability Office said, after determining that Reuters' databases didn't fit the terms of a contract seeking legal research platforms.
GovCon Wire
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
In March 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order calling on federal organizations to strengthen their cyber practices to ensure the security of critical information. Since then, agencies have made strides in the adoption of modern cybersecurity practices, such as zero trust architecture, updated policies and more.
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