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Zscaler’s Jeffrey Adorno, C3’s Ryan Heidorn: Zero Trust Could Help Accelerate CMMC Compliance

GovCon Wire

Jeffrey Adorno of Zscaler and Ryan Heidorn of C3 Integrated Solutions said zero trust could help accelerate the compliance of government contractors with the Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program “because it offers a way to mitigate technical bloat and debt, such as on-premises legacy technologies.

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Spray Painting Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Government Contracts

My experiences as an abstract spray paint artist have made me a better litigator, demonstrating – in more ways than one – how fluidity and flexibility are necessary parts of a successful legal practice, says Erick Sandlin at Bracewell.

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Acentra Health Taps Grant Christie as SVP of Market Strategy & Solutions

WashngtonExec

Acentra Health has appointed Grant Christie as senior vice president of market strategy and solutions. Christie is a seasoned IT solutions and services veteran with experience in the public sector and commercial healthcare spaces, Acentra Health said. In his new role, he will play a pivotal part in aligning the company’s products, solutions and tech-enabled [.

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Renowned Whistleblower Advocate Speaking at Global OECD Forum

Whistleblower Network News

The fight against corruption takes center stage in Paris this month. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is hosting a Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum March 27-28, 2024. Renowned whistleblower advocate Stephen M. Kohn will be there to share his expertise with attendees. Kohn, a leading voice in whistleblower protection and founding partner of Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto LLP and Chairman of the Board of the National Whistleblower Center.

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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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Pharmacy Owner Gets 42 Months For $25M Kickback Scam

Government Contracts

A medical equipment pharmacy owner was sentenced to 42 months in prison Tuesday for carrying out a $25 million kickback scheme with a patient-leads broker as part of a scheme to falsely bill the federal government for care.

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Government Contracting in State and Local Markets

Select GCR

In the world of business, winning contracts from the government can be a game-changer, offering stability and lucrative opportunities. While everyone talks about federal contracts, there’s a whole other world of opportunities at the state and local levels that often gets overlooked. State and local governments collectively spend billions of dollars each year on a wide array of goods and services, ranging from building development and healthcare initiatives to education programs and technol

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How using cloud technology can help your organization meet sustainability goals

AWS Public Sector

The right cloud technology leads to more sustainable IT and business operations. As a foundation for innovation, the cloud supports the delivery of sustainable products, services, and business models, and gives organizations the opportunity to transform themselves with sustainability at the core of their operation. Technology and sustainability were among the top 10 priorities of CEOs in 2023, according to Gartner.

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The DOD’s Journey to AI: What’s Working & What’s Not — Yet

GovCon Wire

In the last year, the U.S. government has made some decisive steps toward the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies, including an executive order issued in October that lays the groundwork for AI in the federal government. But defense experts say there are still roadblocks toward widespread AI across the public sector.

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Celebrating women leaders: A Q&A with the CEO of Australia’s Digital Health Agency

AWS Public Sector

In honour of Women’s History Month, Amazon Web Services (AWS) celebrates female leaders who inspire and empower women and girls in STEM. Their stories demonstrate technical excellence, leadership, collaboration, and mentorship – values that create an inclusive culture where all can thrive. The United Nations’ (UN) theme for this year’s International Women’s Day was “ Invest in women: Accelerate progress.

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Did you use AI to write this tender? What? Just asking! -- Also, how will you use AI to deliver this contract?

How to Crack a Nut

The UK’s Cabinet Office has published procurement policy note 2/24 on ‘ Improving Transparency of AI use in Procurement ’ (the ‘AI PPN’) because ‘AI systems, tools and products are part of a rapidly growing and evolving market, and as such, there may be increased risks associated with their adoption … [and therefore] it is essential to take steps to identify and manage associated risks and opportunities, as part of the Government’s commercial activities’.

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Modern data strategy for government tax and labor systems

AWS Public Sector

Introduction Government authorities such as tax, unemployment insurance, and other finance agencies across the US and globally are seeking ways to innovate. They are trying to unlock insights from their data, deliver better customer experiences, and improve operations using cutting-edge technologies such as generative artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and other data analytics tools.

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Deloitte: AI-Driven Productivity, Radical Improvement in Customer Experience Among Government Trends to Watch in 2024

ExecutiveBiz

A new report by Deloitte ’s Center for Government Insights has identified eight trends that could enable a tenfold improvement in government outcomes and one is that advances in artificial intelligence, including generative AI, could result in increased productivity in the public sector. The Government Trends 2024 report suggested that governments should establish a foundation of data, cloud, processes and other digital capabilities before testing and scaling AI applications.

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Leonardo DRS Awarded $178M Army Combat Vehicle Support Contract

GovCon Wire

Leonardo DRS (Nasdaq: DRS) has secured a potential five-year, $177.9 million contract from the U.S. Army to provide support services for several combat vehicles. The cost-plus-fixed-fee contract covers support for Abrams M1 tank family of vehicles, Bradley Fighting Vehicles, M88 Recovery FoVs, Assault Breacher Vehicles and Joint Assault Bridges, the Department of Defense said Friday.

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Interest Rate Trends in Investor-State Disputes in 2022-2023

Kluwer Arbitration

In the commentary to the ILC draft Articles on State Responsibility it is suggested that interest is not “a necessary part of compensation in every case.” (See Article 38, Commentary 1). However, in investor-State disputes, it has become usual for parties to request, and for tribunals to include, interest on top of compensation. The awards rendered in 2022-2023 have remained consistent, with all 19 publicly available awards rendered in favor of the investor stipulating interest payments.

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Pergravis Lands $250M DOD Contract for Facility System Services

GovCon Wire

Pergravis will provide U.S. government facilities worldwide with emergency repair and preventative maintenance services under a 10-year, $250 million contract from the U.S. Air Force. The Tampa, Florida based mission-critical facility services firm said Monday the services will support uninterruptable power supply systems and related equipment at federal facilities across the globe.

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Serco Inc. CEO Tom Watson Secures 1st Wash100 Award for Customer Mission Support Leadership

ExecutiveBiz

Executive Mosaic is honored to announce Tom Watson , CEO of Serco Group‘s North American business arm, as a recipient of the 2024 Wash100 Award for his leadership in the delivery of professional, technology and management services to U.S. military service branches and federal civilian agencies. This is the first time that Watson was named among Executive Mosaic's annual list of Wash100 awardees.

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Eight trends that are redefining government at ‘warp speed’

FedScoop

Government leaders today find themselves grappling with an epochal technological upheaval. As artificial intelligence unfurls its wings, a fervent dialogue ensues on how government agencies might wield this technological juggernaut to streamline operations and confront the thorniest challenges of our era. Surveying the global landscape of governmental evolution , we see reason for optimism.

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KBR Lands $60M DHA Task Order for Cybersecurity Support; Byron Bright Quoted

ExecutiveBiz

KBR has received a one-year, $60.7 million task order for cybersecurity services from the Defense Health Agency. Under the Seaport NxG indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, KBR is charged with conducting cybersecurity and information assurance work for the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic. Don’t miss the most vital day of cybersecurity conversation, networking and informative discourse: the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Cyber Summit.

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DOD Principal Deputy CIO Leslie Beavers Makes Debut on Executive Mosaic’s Wash100 List

GovCon Wire

Department of Defense Principal Deputy Chief Information Officer Leslie Beavers has joined the Wash100 ranks for the first time in recognition of her work driving information technology modernization and cybersecurity efforts across the DOD. Vote for Beavers as your favorite Wash100 winner at Wash100.com!

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ECS Awarded $120M CMS Contract for Managed Cybersecurity Services; John Heneghan Quoted

ExecutiveBiz

ECS , through its wholly owned subsidiary Iron Vine Security, will provide the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services with comprehensive cybersecurity support under a $120 million award. The CMS Cybersecurity Integration Center Operations contract will extend ECS' support for the agency and the CMS Healthcare Marketplace through 2029, the company said Tuesday.

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Allison Sheehan Promoted to RavenTek CFO; Mike Riordan Quoted

GovCon Wire

Allison Sheehan was elevated to the role of chief financial officer at information technology company RavenTek, where she previously served as financial controller. She will now have oversight of all financial management and strategy aspects and help map RavenTek’s future trajectory, the digital transformation and cybersecurity services provider said.

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Astrion-Fluor JV Books $3.7B Air Force Test Operations & Sustainment Contract; Fog Hahn Quoted

ExecutiveBiz

Beyond New Horizons, a joint venture between engineering consultancy business Astrion and engineering and construction company Fluor , has been awarded the Test Operations and Sustainment II contract by the U.S. Air Force. Worth more than $3.7 billion, TOS II calls on BNH to provide support for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex, Astrion said Monday.

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TCOM-Backed Aerostar Acquires Near Space; Jim Nelson Quoted

GovCon Wire

Aerostar International, a part of TCOM’s portfolio of aerospace and defense companies, has purchased Near Space for an undisclosed sum as part of efforts to broaden its set of products and services, advance innovation and expand its presence in the aerospace and defense sector.

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AutogenAI’s Elizabeth Lukas: AI to Level Playing Field, Enhance Competitiveness in GovCon

ExecutiveBiz

Elizabeth Lukas of artificial intelligence company AutogenAI sees a growing expectation in the broader industry that companies should respond quickly to procurement opportunities , an expectation that, Lukas believes, will spread into the government contracting space. Adopting AI would allow contractors to meet this expectation because the technology enables organizations to respond to more bids within timeframes that are likely to become shorter and tighter, the CEO of AutogenAI's Americas

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DHS CTO Chris Kraft on Government Applications of GenAI

GovCon Wire

When most people think of generative artificial intelligence, these days they’re thinking of commercial large language models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Anthropic’s Claude or Microsoft Copilot.

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Boeing Receives $96M SOCOM Contract Modification for MH-47G Modernization Support

ExecutiveBiz

Boeing has received a $96.2 million contract modification from the U.S. Special Operations Command for the procurement of the MH-47G Chinook rotary wing renew build aircraft. The Department of Defense said Monday the award increases the obligated amount to an existing SOCOM task order to approximately $404.7 million.

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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to Leave Post, Steve Mollenkopf Named Independent Board Chair

GovCon Wire

Dave Calhoun, president and CEO of Boeing (NYSE: BA), will step down from his roles at the end of 2024 as part of a series of leadership changes at the Arlington, Virginia-based aerospace and defense contractor. He will continue to manage the company throughout the year to finalize the ongoing critical work, Boeing said Monday.

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The Aerospace Company Eyes Deeper Stakeholder Ties With Corporate HQ Move to DC Area

ExecutiveBiz

The Aerospace Corporation moved its corporate headquarters to the Washington, D.C., area effective March 21. The location in Chantilly, Virginia, is closer to key customers and stakeholders, Aerospace said Thursday. There is also a plan to invest $100 million in its former HQ at the El Segundo campus in California.

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Keynote & Date Confirmed: Doug Bush to Speak at POC’s Annual Army Summit in June

GovCon Wire

Save the date — the Potomac Officers Club’s 9th Annual Army Summit is officially on the calendar for Thursday, June 13, 2024! The Honorable Doug Bush, assistant secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Sustainment and Logistics, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the event.

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FAA Conducting Market Research for Follow-on Cloud Services Contract

ExecutiveBiz

The Department of Transportation is seeking information from providers of cloud services that could support the operational mission of the Federal Aviation Administration, according to a SAM. gov sources sought notice. With the current FAA Cloud Services contract expected to be completed by August 25, 2025, the agency is conducting a market research to determine the best acquisition approach for the follow-on effort.

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AOP Introducing… RFP Ninja

Art of Procurement

Suppliers understand the time-consuming and challenging nature of responding to requests for proposals, security questionnaires, pricing requests, and other customer. The post AOP Introducing… RFP Ninja appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Suit Over Faulty VA Estimates Came Too Late, Claims Court Says

Government Contracts

A contractor waited too long to sue the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs over faulty ridership estimates for a patient transportation contract, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims said, freeing the department from nearly $10.4 million worth of claims.

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Astrion Joint Venture Beyond New Horizons Wins $3.7B Air Force Contract

WashngtonExec

Beyond New Horizons, LLC, an Astrion joint venture with Fluor, has won a $3.7 billion contract with the U.S. Air Force. This is a 12-year Test Operations and Sustainment II contract that supports the Arnold Engineering Development Complex. “Through this contract, Astrion will establish a new era of aerospace testing for the Air Force characterized [.

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Ex-LA Deputy Mayor's Fate In Bribery Trial Goes To Calif. Jury

Government Contracts

Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan connected corrupt public officials to wealthy developers for years as part of the "CD-14 Enterprise" racketeering conspiracy, a federal prosecutor told California federal jurors in closing arguments Tuesday, saying their shared goal was ensuring they "get money, keep power and avoid the Feds.

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Parsons Wins $28M Contract to Continue Air Force R&D Support

WashngtonExec

Parsons Corp. has won a $28 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance command and control, and space software baselines for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Global Application Research, Development, Engineering, and Maintenance program. The contract includes one 3-year performance period. “Parsons delivers value for national security customers like the U.S.

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AI Weapons Detector Faces Investor Suit After Gov't Probes

Government Contracts

Evolv Technologies, which makes metal detectors that purportedly use artificial intelligence to detect weapons, is facing a proposed shareholder class action in Massachusetts federal court alleging that false claims about its products' abilities to screen for types of tactical knives and guns led to federal investigations and share declines.

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