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TribalNet 2024: The Top 3 Cybersecurity Takeaways

FedTech Magazine

Over the past decade, Native American tribes and tribal enterprises have faced many of the same cybersecurity challenges as other organizations in both public and private sectors. The main difference, according to Dallas Breckon, federal executive account manager at CDW, is that these challenges go underreported. This is particularly true for instances of ransomware.

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Three Whistleblower Lawsuits Lead to Walgreens’ $106 Million False Claims Act Settlement

Whistleblower Network News

On September 13, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. and Walgreen Co. agreed to pay $106.8 million to settle charges that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by billing government health care programs for prescriptions never dispensed. According to the DOJ, “between 2009 and 2020, Walgreens submitted false claims for payment to Medicare, Medicaid and other federal health care programs for prescriptions that it processed but that were never picked

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Big changes proposed for the old HUBzone small business contracting program

Federal News Network

Earlier this week we reported on changes the Small Business Administration wants to make to a popular contracting program known as mentor protégé. Another big rule, a total rewrite in a clarification’s clothing would redo HUBzone contracting. Koprince McCall Pottroff partner Shane McCall joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin once again for a look.

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GSA Releases Lists of OASIS Plus Contract Awardees Under SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone Small Business Set-Asides

GovCon Wire

The General Services Administration has unveiled the lists of Phase 1 awardees under the women-owned small business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone small business and service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside tracks of the One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus contract program.

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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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Staff directory, bill summary app among tools presented at Congressional Hackathon

FedScoop

Tools that could make it easier to look up House staffer contact information, create one-page summaries of bills, track inauguration ticket distribution, and build AI apps a la carte were among the many presentations at Congress’s biggest modernization idea-sharing and brainstorming event Thursday. The sixth-ever Congressional Hackathon, which is held in the U.S.

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Impacting every citizen and utilizing generative AI to enhance US federal civilian agencies: Insights from AWS executive Christian Hoff

AWS Public Sector

US federal civilian agencies essentially impact every citizen and have tremendous opportunity to leverage the latest technologies, including generative artificial intelligence (AI) , to fulfill various missions. I’m curious, like many of you, about the opportunities technology provides for federal civilian agencies – from transportation, citizen services, healthcare, and veterans to science, education, energy, and the environment – in today’s current state.

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KBR Books $230M DOD Contract for Information Systems Modernization

ExecutiveBiz

KBR has secured an approximately $230 million contract from the Department of Defense to support the information systems modernization initiative of the Naval Air Systems Command.

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Snowflake Expands Public Sector Portfolio With Night Shift Acquisition

GovCon Wire

Data, cloud and artificial intelligence company Snowflake has acquired Night Shift Development, a data analytics firm that serves the U.S. public sector.

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Intelligent Waves Named Veteran-Owned Business of the Year by NVC

ExecutiveBiz

Intelligent Waves was named a Veteran-Owned Business of the Year by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce in its 2024 Distinguished Service Awards event held on Sept. 17 at the Army Navy Country Club.

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Chicago’s transit authority looks to AI-powered gun detection to help curb violent crime

American City & Country

As part of a continuing effort to curb violent crime and enhance security for riders, the Chicago Transit Authority announced Aug. 29 it would begin utilizing an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered gun detection technology in some of its existing digital security cameras. The technology, provided by Conshohocken, Pa.-based ZeroEyes , works by identifying brandished guns and notifying ZeroEyes operation centers, where human analysts determine whether an AI-detected threat is accurate before aler

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Akima Recognized as One of the Best Private Companies to Work For in 2024-25; Bill Monet Quoted

ExecutiveBiz

Akima has been recognized as one of the 2024-2025 top private companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report. As part of the U.S. News Best Companies Ratings, Akima was selected out of 248 private organizations across 18 industries and among the top of several categories, the Herndon, Virginia-based company said Thursday.

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Announcing the Healthcare Agenda for the Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next?

The Coalition for Government Procurement

The Coalition for Government Procurement is excited to share the draft agenda for the healthcare-focused day of our 2024 Fall Training Conference, The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? ! on November 21 at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, Virginia. The draft agenda for the Healthcare Day features a curated lineup of invited speakers from key agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Defense Health Agency (DHA),

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Quality Data Key to AI Effectiveness, cBEYONData’s Bryan Eckle Says

ExecutiveBiz

Artificial intelligence systems can be beneficial to the organizations that use them if they are trained on high-quality data, according to Bryan Eckle, the chief technology officer of cBEYONData.

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Baird Reveals Lineup of 2024 Defense & Government Conference

GovCon Wire

Financial services firm Baird, which has deep involvement in the government contracting community through advisements on major mergers and acquisitions deals, has announced the schedule and speaker slate for the 2024 edition of its annual Defense & Government Conference.

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Carahsoft Selected by Leidos as Distributor Partner for Army CHS-6 Contract; Mike McCalip Quoted

ExecutiveBiz

Carahsoft Technology announced being selected by Leidos as the distributor partner for its Common Hardware Systems 6th Generation contract with the U.S. Army to provide tactical and mission technology to federal government agencies and all U.S. military service branches.

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Construction Sales Leads for Your Business

Tracker Intelligence

Introduction to Construction Sales Leads Construction sales leads are crucial in the construction industry since they help in connecting companies with potential projects or clients. Tracker Intelligence is a valuable source of leads for construction businesses as it allows them to search for opportunities, find customers and streamline their sales process.

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Solicitation Issued for NAVAIR Digital Department Support Services IDIQ

ExecutiveBiz

The U.S. Navy has started soliciting proposals for a potential five-year, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide support services for Naval Air Systems Command’s Digital Department.

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GAO Rejects Loper Bright Argument In Army Deal Dispute

Government Contracts

The U.S. Government Accountability Office ruled that the U.S. Army could require bidders to recertify their small business status when bidding on a set-aside task order, saying the recent overturning of Chevron deference didn't make the Army's interpretation of a related rule unreasonable.

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Astranis to Integrate Military Communication Capability in New Omega Satellites Under SSC-SPACECOM Contract

ExecutiveBiz

Astranis has secured a $13.2 million contract from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command and U.S. Space Command to incorporate military Ka-band frequency compatibility to the company’s new Omega satellites. Granted under the Strategic Funding Increase, or STRATFI, vehicle, the contract value includes a $3.

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Healthcare Co. Slams IHS Action On $13M ER Staffing Deal

Government Contracts

A healthcare staffing company is challenging in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims a proposed corrective action by the Indian Health Service on a $13.3 million task order for staffing services at the emergency room of the Pine Ridge Hospital in South Dakota.

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Anduril Integrates AI-Powered Lattice Platform on Microsoft’s IVAS Army Headset; Palmer Luckey Quoted

ExecutiveBiz

Anduril Industries has integrated its Lattice platform into the U.S. Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System headsets. The company said Thursday that it collaborated with Microsoft, which developed the IVAS, to provide soldiers with the capability to detect threats in the battlespace in real time.

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Army Could Restore Bidder Eligibility For $42M Logistics Deal

Government Contracts

The U.S. Government Accountability Office has rejected a protest over the U.S. Army reinstating the eventual awardee of a $42.3 million logistics support deal after initially finding the company's bid unacceptable, saying the Army's discussions with the awardee were reasonable.

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CACI Awarded $273M Army Task Order for USCENTCOM Intelligence Support; John Mengucci Quoted

ExecutiveBiz

CACI International will continue providing the U.S. Central Command with intelligence expertise under a potential five-year, $273 million task order from the Army Intelligence and Security Command.

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Judge Says $116M CIA Deal Protest Is Pot Calling Kettle Black

Government Contracts

A contractor protesting the CIA's grant of a $115.8 million deal to a competitor is essentially throwing stones from its glass house, a claims court judge said, finding that both businesses broke the same rules in their proposals.

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Building Your Employer Brand to Attract Talent

FedInsider

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Every year the Partnership for Public Service identifies the best places to work in the federal government, based on a survey of employees. This is why agencies should consider building their employer brand, as a necessary component of recruiting talented new people. Many corporations utilize such a strategy to give themselves a competitive advantage, by emphasizing their values and culture, providing opportunities for career advancement,

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Green Groups Can't Bar Housing Project, SC Judge Says

Government Contracts

A South Carolina federal judge on Thursday denied conservation groups' push to block a 9,000-unit housing development on the Cainhoy Peninsula near Charleston, ruling they've not shown they're likely to succeed in a case challenging federal reviews and approvals.

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SAVE THE DATE: Global Year-End Review of Import/Export & Trade Compliance Developments Conference

Import and Trade Remedies

In keeping with tradition, we are pleased to invite you to our annual Global Year-End Review of Import/Export & Trade Compliance Developments Conference. The conference will provide valuable insights on the latest developments, challenges and opportunities in the ever-changing landscape of international trade. We are holding this conference in a split-hybrid format, with an in-person event in Santa Clara, CA, on November 12 and virtual panels on November 19-21.

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DOE Picks 25 Battery Projects For $3B Of Awards

Government Contracts

The U.S. Department of Energy on Friday said it has selected 25 projects across 14 states for negotiations for $3 billion of federal funding aimed at boosting the domestic production and recycling of batteries and key materials.

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Northrop Showcases MQ-4C Triton’s Ability to Operate in Extreme Arctic Conditions

ExecutiveBiz

Northrop Grumman has flown the MQ-4C Triton over the Arctic Ocean to test its ability to operate at high latitudes and in a harsh austere environment. During the five-hour test flight, the Triton navigated through the Arctic airspace using its advanced features, such as mission management computer and upgraded operational flight programs, Northrop said Thursday.

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Taxation With Representation: Gibson Dunn, Holland & Knight

Government Contracts

In this week's Taxation With Representation, CACI International buys Azure Summit Technology, Hotel Engine lands a valuation led by Permira, and Knowles Corp. sells its microphone business to Syntiant Corp.

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Procurement 6 – September 20th, 2024

Art of Procurement

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – September 20th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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It's No Longer Enough For Firms To Be Trusted Advisers

Government Contracts

Amid fierce competition for business, the transactional “trusted adviser” paradigm from which most firms operate is no longer sufficient — they should instead aim to become trusted partners with their most valuable clients, says Stuart Maister at Strategic Narrative.

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Metris Global Books $100M Coast Guard Contract for Training & Analysis Support Services; Thomas Heckens Quoted

GovCon Wire

The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded Metris Global a potential five-year, $100 million contract to provide training, education and development program support to help meet the needs of its workforce and carry out its mission within the Department of Homeland Security.

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University of British Columbia Cloud Innovation Centre: Governing an innovation hub using AWS management services

AWS Public Sector

In January 2020, Amazon Web Services (AWS) inaugurated a Cloud Innovation Centre (CIC) at the University of British Columbia (UBC). The CIC uses emerging technologies to solve real-world problems and has produced more than 50 prototypes in sectors like healthcare, education, and research. The Centre’s work has involved 300-plus AWS accounts across various groups, including external collaborators, UBC staff, students, and researchers.

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Iridium Board Clears $500M Stock Repurchase; Matt Desch Quoted

GovCon Wire

The board of directors of Iridium Communications (Nasdaq: IRDM) has approved a plan to buy back another $500 million in shares through the end of December 2027 as part of a push to maximize return on investment.

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Advanced imaging satellites keep getting more and more affordable

Federal News Network

Space technology company Umbra has recently launched a new business line aiming to deliver high-resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites. Through the mechanisms of how the company is structured, it’s been able to bring down the cost of those satellites. To explain more about how they do that, Jason Mallare, vice president of Umbra, joined the Space Hour.

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