Holland & Knight: Government Contracts
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
DOGE and GSA are reaching out to all tenant agencies with non-firm term leases to reduce space usage, as many of these leases are expected to be terminated in the weeks to come.
FedScoop
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Elon Musks takeover of key systems across the government is ignoring decades of laws, regulations and procedures, experts told CyberScoop.
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Whistleblower Network News
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
On February 6, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Lockheed Martin Corporation agreed to pay $29 million to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act through defective pricing on contracts for F-35 military aircraft. The settlement resolves allegations brought forward by a whistleblower in a qui tam lawsuit. According to the government, Lockheed Martin inflated pricing proposals it submitted to obtain contracts for the F-35 by failing to provide to (the Department
USFCR
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
The USFCR blog provides articles, news, videos, and training on government contracting, SAM.gov (System for Award Management) and SAM registrations.
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GovCon Wire
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
SpaceX, an aerospace manufacturing company based at Starbase in Texas, has been awarded a task order by NASA to provide the launch service for the Pandora mission. NASA said Monday the selection of SpaceX is part of the agencys Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare program.
SmallGovCon
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Many federal contractors are familiar with or have heard of the Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) program. It is currently run by the SBA, but previously was administered by the VA. Due to the nature of the program being around for a while, and shifting from one agency to another in the past few years, undoubtedly there are some requirements that have changed, but contractors may not realize it.
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FedScoop
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
The U.S. AI Safety Institute has selected Scale AI as the first third-party evaluator authorized to assess AI models on its behalf, opening a new channel for testing. That agreement will allow a broader range of model builders to access voluntary evaluation, according to a Scale AI release shared with FedScoop ahead of the Monday announcement. Participating companies will be able to test their models once and, if they choose, share those results with AI safety institutes around the world.
GovSpend
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
As we begin the second quarter of the federal Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), we find ourselves amidst changes that will impact federal contracting in numerous ways. However, this is also the time to review and analyze the federal governments contract awards for the previous fiscal year (FY24), which ended on September 30, 2024. Why does it take time to access the prior years spending data?
USFCR
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Imagine waking up to discover that $1.4 billion had vanished overnight. Thats exactly what happened when North Korean state-sponsored hackers infiltrated Bybit, one of the worlds largest cryptocurrency exchanges. This wasnt just another cyber attackit was the largest digital heist in history. For years, North Koreas infamous Lazarus Group has targeted financial institutions, particularly cryptocurrency exchanges, as a way to bypass global sanctions and fund the countrys nuclear ambitions.
GovCon Wire
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
General Dynamics Information Technology has received a potential five-year, $1 billion contract from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to support the implementation of a cloud-based infrastructure designed to facilitate the delivery of healthcare services to citizens.
SmallGovCon
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
As a federal contractor, there are many factors to consider in filing a potential bid protest. In this post, we look at the potential considerations, both pros and cons, for filing a bid protest at the Court of Federal Claims (COFC). Below are some of the main items to think about in considering a bid protest at the COFC, as opposed to a bid protest at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or an agency level protest.
Federal News Network
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
The FoRGED Act is the procurement blueprint for the National Defense Authorization Act of 2026. A section of the FoRGED Act contains language that will change the statutory authority for the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) to embrace best value acquisition procedures. This proposed statutory authority will immediately open up a world of innovation and efficiency for the government and industry.
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
SpiderOak, a company specializing in zero-trust cybersecurity services for next-generation space and tactical edge operations, has been awarded a contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory to boost the U.S. Space Forces ability to seamlessly integrate commercial satellite networks during emergencies.
GovSpend
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
For implementation specialists helping government agencies adopt new workflow management tools like CRM systems, HR performance platforms, or payroll and accounting software, timing is everything. The key to winning new business isnt just responding to RFPsits getting in front of the opportunity before an RFP is even written. Thats where GovSpends Meeting Intelligence comes in.
USFCR
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Build Relationships, Win More Contracts Winning federal contracts requires more than meeting technical requirementsits about building relationships with government decision-makers who influence awards. Contracting officers, program managers, and prime contractors prefer to work with businesses they trust. The most effective way to develop these relationships is by attending Industry events.
VWV
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
New procurement rules take effect soon heres what contracting authorities need to know about the National Procurement Policy Statement and latest guidance updates. With just a week to go before the Procurement Act 2023 (Act) goes live, the National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS) has been published, marking the final piece to complete the package of legislation and guidance on the Act.
GovCon Wire
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeings Insitu subsidiary a $102.3 million contract modification to supply 21 RQ-21A Blackjack and 47 ScanEagle unmanned aircraft systems. Contract Scope The Department of Defense said Tuesday the modification includes the procurement of associated payloads, support equipment, turrets, spares, training and tools for both UAS.
The Softly Spark
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
When it comes to sustainability, “non-toxic” reigns supreme in consumer preferences. A survey conducted by Crestline Custom Promotional Products, which included over two thousand residents from 25 U.S. cities, revealed that the label nontoxic topped the list of what shoppers prioritize. Its clear that consumers are on the lookout for products that ensure their safety.
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Defense technology company Palantir is further enhancing its Foundry systems capability to automate decision making of federal customers through access to the data-labeling services of startup Enabled Intelligence under a partnership between the two companies, DefenseScoop reported Wednesday.
FedInsider
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Even though cybersecurity is crucial to the many missions of federal agencies, it is easy to overlook the growth of the threat surface due to the increasing use of application programming interfaces (APIs), often driven by the use of generative AI. APIs serve as the communications hub between different applications, connecting agencies services to the applications that deliver those services.
How to Crack a Nut
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
The extent and limits to the Commissions duty to assess the compatibility of State aid measures with other rules of EU internal market law, and public procurement rules in particular, continues to heat up (see earlier comment here ). According to the Courts press release , todays Opinion of AG Medina in Austria v Commission (Centrale nuclaire Paks II) , C-59/23 P is bound to push for further clarification or give another opportunity to the Court to fudge the issue.
FedScoop
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Jonathan McKernan spoke positively about Rohit Chopras rule-making targeting data brokers during a Senate Banking Committee nomination hearing.
GovCon Wire
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Envision Technology has landed a $249 million contract from the U.S. Navy to provide the U.S. Marine Corps with the squad aiming laser, or SAL, system. Squad Aiming Laser System Contract The Department of Defense said Monday the firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract covers spare and repair parts, as well as contractor logistics support and test article refurbishment.
Government Contracts
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
This year, in addition to evergreen developments driven by national security priorities, disruptive new technologies and competition with rival powers, federal contractors will see significant disruptions driven by the new administrations efforts to reduce government spending, regulation and the size of the federal workforce, say attorneys at Thompson Hine.
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Honeywells aerospace unit and a Lockheed Martin subsidiary have joined forces to develop durable and radiation-resistant microelectronics for space use. Under the partnership, Honeywell Aerospace Technologies said Tuesday it will support ForwardEdge ASICs work on developing technologies for space missions. ForwardEdge ASIC focuses on strengthening U.S. defense microelectronics and supply chains while advancing commercial and military technology.
FedInsider
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Thursday, March 25, 2025 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Federal agencies have spent the last several years putting their Zero Trust (ZT) architecture in place as the foundation for a never trust, always verify cybersecurity strategy. The Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has been a key facilitator for agencies pursuing ZT, since continuously identifying and fixing cybersecurity threats is one of CISAs central mission
Holland & Knight: Government Contracts
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has published statistics on False Claims Act (FCA) settlements and judgments for fiscal year (FY) 2024, a year in which the Department saw the highest number of qui tam actions filed in a single year (979 lawsuits).
USFCR
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Winning federal contracts isnt just about submitting bidsits about knowing how to position your business for success. From SAM registration to bid preparation, the right contracting support makes all the difference. But not all service providers offer the same level of expertise, resources, or long-term guidance.
GovCon Wire
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Lockheed Martins Rotary and Mission Systems division has booked a $114.2 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy for the procurement of hardware that supports sound navigation and ranging, or SONAR, systems. Contract Modification Details The Department of Defense said Tuesday that under the cost-plus-incentive-fee contract modification, awarded on Feb.
Government Contracts
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
A dozen Democratic lawmakers on Friday pressed the U.S. attorney general and the Office of Government Ethics to look into whether Elon Musk's personal financial interests mean his work as a special government employee violates federal ethics laws.
ExecutiveBiz
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
L3Harris Technologies has completed the preliminary design review of a high-resolution imager for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations Geostationary Extended Observations, or GeoXO, satellite system. When it becomes operational, GeoXO will deliver real-time imagery, enhancing NOAAs capability to monitor weather, ocean and environmental conditions in the Western Hemisphere, L3Harris said Thursday.
Federal News Network
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
About a year or so ago, Maj. Gen. Anthony Genatempo, program executive officer for cyber and networks for the Air Force and Space Force, drew a line in the contracting sand. He told one of his contracting officers and their team to cut the number of days to award a contract from an estimated 14 months to 14 days. They all got very, very long faces on, and they said, Well, what do you mean?
GovTribe
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
GovTribe studied data from over 260,000 unique users and millions of interactions to find the top 20 opportunities in the federal market heading into February 2025. Lets start by diving into the top three.
Tracker Intelligence
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Contract termination in public procurement under the Procurement Act 2023directs to the lawful termination of a contract between acontracting authorityand a supplier, providing compliance withpublic contracts regulations. Termination can transpire through various means, including a standardcontract termination notice, asettlement agreement, ora mutual agreementbetween both groups.
GovCon Wire
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Chenega has appointed Peter Nosek as senior vice president, chief legal officer, and chief ethics and compliance officer. The Alaska native corporation also named Kris Singleton president of its Astraeus Operations subsidiary, according to the executive’s Linkedin post. Astraeus Operations, established in 2021, provides IT, cyber and engineering insights to both federal and commercial clients.
Government Contracts
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
The Dominican Republic has urged a D.C. federal court to reject a magistrate judge's recommendation to enforce a nearly $44 million arbitral award issued after the country terminated a landfill concession, saying there was never an underlying arbitration agreement.
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