AWS Public Sector
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Announced at AWS re:Invent 2024, Satellite Resiliency for AWS Outposts offers a comprehensive, Partner-managed solution for resilient cloud-connected edge computing that extends the reach of Amazon Web Services (AWS) to the most remote and geographically dispersed environments on earth. AWS Outposts typically run connected to a parent AWS Region for resource management, access control, and software updates.
Public Procurement Intl
DECEMBER 5, 2024
On December 9, 2024, in celebration of International Anti-Corruption Day, GW Law’s Christopher Yukins joined the International Anti-Corruption Academy to discuss IACA’s future contributions to the global efforts to prevent and fight corruption and promote compliance in public procurement. IACA has allowed us to explore how risk-based anti-corruption strategies complement – and strengthen – public procurement outcomes.
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FedScoop
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The FBIs ability to fully embrace artificial intelligence has been hamstrung by funding constraints and various workforce and technical challenges, according to a new watchdog report. The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General said the FBI has demonstrated initiative and taken steps to integrate AI capabilities in a manner consistent with guidance from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Government interest in predictive artificial intelligence for zero-trust security has increased along with the number of vulnerabilities identified on federal networks. Predictive AI can strengthen agencies cybersecurity resilience and will likely become more important than generative AI because larger data sets will be at its disposal to anticipate attacks and trends, said Defense Information Systems Agency CTO Stephen Wallace at the 2024 Rubrik Public Sector Summit in October.
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Whistleblower Network News
DECEMBER 3, 2024
On December 2, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Gen Digital Inc. (formerly known as Symantec Corp.) paid $55.1 million in a False Claims Act (FCA) judgement stemming from a qui tam whistleblower lawsuit. Following a four-week bench trial, Gen Digital was found liable “for making knowing false claims to the United States when it mispresented its commercial sales practices during the negotiation and subsequent performance of a General Services Administration (GSA) contract,” acc
SmallGovCon
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Every five years, the government is required by 41 U.S.C. § 1908 to adjust the statutory acquisition thresholds for inflation, such as the Micro-Purchase Threshold, Simplified Acquisition Threshold, and others. It just so happens that the last such adjustment occurred back in 2020. As such, the government is once again looking to increase these thresholds in light of the inflation that has occurred over the past five years.
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ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Siemens energy business has secured a contract from the Defense Innovation Unit to prototype and integrate a large energy storage system on a U.S. Navy platform.
FedScoop
DECEMBER 5, 2024
A handful of federal agencies missed deadlines to complete Internet of Things cybersecurity requirements called out in a 2020 law, a new congressional watchdog report found. The IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 required the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Office of Management and Budget to develop guidance for securely procuring IoT — networked technology and devices typically connected to physical objects like buildings, vehicles and other infrastructure.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Agencies must ensure their IT infrastructure is up to the task of transforming how data is processed before they can begin leveraging high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence. Vertiv specializes in critical infrastructure solutions and is helping government build the necessary power, cooling and service environments to support the massive computational workloads required by AI.
USFCR
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Contractors Secure Federal Infrastructure Contracts The federal government continues to invest heavily in infrastructure, from rebuilding highways and bridges to constructing military facilities and disaster recovery projects. For contractors in the construction and infrastructure sectors, staying informed about trends, technologies, and opportunities is essential to securing federal contracts.
SmallGovCon
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Shuttering of the government (or parts of the government) following appropriations lapses has become an increasingly common phenomenon in recent times. Continuing resolutions have become a recurring stopgap measure. Funding lapses interrupt the usual predictability of government operations, which harms both agencies and federal contractors that are left in limbo with stop work orders.
Federal News Network
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Over the past four and a half years, the Defense Department has faced at least four separate rounds of bid protest litigation challenging its multi-billion dollar overhaul of the militarys household goods moving system. Its now gearing up for a fifth. The latest legal challenge is highly unusual in that it comes more than two years after DoD made the award the protesters are challenging.
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Leidos has been awarded three contracts worth over $30 million in total by the Defense Information Systems Agency to continue enhancing and expanding the Department of Defense Network, or DODNet, under the Defense Enclave Services, or DES, program. The Reston, Virginia-based company said Thursday the three task orders are part of the 10-year, $11.
FedScoop
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Legislation to improve federal agency oversight and management of software purchases passed the House on Wednesday, keeping top IT and software trade groups’ hopes alive that the bill will get through the Senate and become law before this congressional term is up. The Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act ( H.R.1695 ) was introduced by Rep.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 11, 2024
The Office of Personnel Management wants agencies to design remote and telework workspaces based on their respective missions and employees positions and capabilities, rather than using an ineffective, cookie-cutter approach. A recent memo issued by OPM offers agencies guidance on establishing remote and telework policies and programs in the face of increasing pressure from Congress to justify the status quo.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 26, 2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has started seeking information on potential vendors that could provide remedial action construction, or RAC, support for the Iron King MineHumboldt Smelter, or IKM-HS, Superfund Site in Dewey-Humboldt, Arizona.
SmallGovCon
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Often contractors will protest an award, then learn that the contract at issue was cancelled by the government due to corrective action. When that occurs, contractors of course feel as if their concerns were not resolved, or the protested other parties were let off the proverbial hook. The U.S. Court of Federal Claims recently explained that if that happens, there is no procurement left to protest, even if there are related research and development projects or actions continuing within the Gover
Federal News Network
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Protests of contracts went down last fiscal year. The micro-purchase threshold, the simplified acquisition threshold, the 8(a) sole source contract ceiling and several other similar acquisition limits are likely to increase in 2025. And the oversight and accountability of subcontracting efforts by prime contractors is getting more scrutiny. These are the latest among a host of story lines in the federal acquisition community.
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Don Parente, vice president of public sector sales at MetTel, discussed how the Starlink satellite internet constellation has provided an opportunity for MetTel to expand its software-defined wide area network, or SD-WAN, broadband services to federal government customers.
FedScoop
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The General Services Administration has awarded its Polaris small business governmentwide acquisition contract for IT services to 102 vendors, with awards for other types of vendors on the way. Polaris focuses on securing IT services including artificial intelligence, automation and immersive technology for agencies across the federal government and replaces GSAs $15 billion Alliant 2 Small Business Contract.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Prioritize updating legacy apps and follow these tips for a successful modernization process. 1. How Will Customizations Affect Modernization? Its common for a legacy application to have several customizations, but whether these are still relevant can be difficult to determine. Its important to re-evaluate what exactly an application must do. Rather than trying to carry over each customization, consider whats working well with the application and where it is lacking.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Palantir has received a potential $400.7 million follow-on contract from the U.S. Army to continue its work on the military branch’s Vantage platform. According to an award notice published Tuesday, the sole-source recompete contract enables the continuation of software-as-a-service, or SaaS, model support of the Army Vantage software platform to help meet the U.S.
USFCR
DECEMBER 17, 2024
Federal contracting success isnt just about submitting proposals. Its about building relationships and showcasing your capabilities to the right people. Social media has emerged as a powerful tool for contractors to network, find teaming opportunities, and market their services effectively. In this blog, well explore actionable strategies to help you make the most of social media to grow your presence in the federal marketplace.
Federal News Network
DECEMBER 12, 2024
When the Office of Federal Procurement Policy launched its Better Contracting Initiative in November 2023, leaders promised this time would be different when it came to developing enterprisewide software licenses. The General Services Administration is about to deliver on that promise. GSA says its IT Vendor Management Office is close to finalizing a governmentwide deal with Microsoft.
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 12, 2024
ECS, an ASGN segment, has won a four-year, $96 million prime contract from the Department of Health and Human Services Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health to deliver program and financial management support.
FedScoop
DECEMBER 9, 2024
The Office of Personnel Management will lean heavily on artificial intelligence as it leverages a recent Technology Modernization award to update legacy mainframe programs for its retirement systems, according to an agency spokesperson. OPMs award is meant to help the agency deliver a new online system for retirees, the spokesperson said in an email to FedScoop, and will serve as one step in a larger modernization roadmap to reduce costs and modernize critical systems.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The Department of Defense wants a smooth transition into the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 era after spending the past four years reworking its original rule. One way defense agencies can make future contracting easier is by working with industry partners offering CMMC-compliant services once the security requirements begin appearing in agreements, which is expected to occur as soon as early 2025.
AWS Public Sector
DECEMBER 4, 2024
A multi-account strategy is important for Amazon Web Services (AWS) public sector customers because it is the foundation of cloud governance and compliance. Public sector customers using a shared account model can improve security and operational efficiency by adopting a multi-account strategy. In this post, we explore methods for existing AWS public sector customers to prepare for and migrate to a multi-account environment.
Open Contracting Partnership
DECEMBER 2, 2024
In large public projects, like infrastructure, transport, and delivering public services like water and social programs, the difference between success and failure often comes down to how well you plan and who you involve early on. Mexico City is proving that big plans lead to better results when citizens and businesses are part of the process. It all starts with procurement.
Federal News Network
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Navigating the federal contracting landscape can be a daunting experience for small businesses. Despite the innovative solutions they offer, many face significant obstacles when trying to engage with federal agencies, particularly in micro-purchases. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.201(a) is intended to make micro-purchases (transactions under $10,000) straightforward and free from administrative burdens.
Select GCR
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Want to start selling to governments but dont know where to begin? This guide breaks down the crucial steps: identifying contracting opportunities, understanding procurement processes, and building relationships with government buyers. Dive in to learn strategies that can help you secure lucrative government contracts. Key Takeaways Understand the unique decision-making dynamics and purchasing policies of government buyers to tailor your offerings and build strong relationships.
FedScoop
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The Department of Justice and Office of Personnel Management are getting funding infusions to modernize immigration case management and federal retirement systems, respectively, according to a General Services Administration announcement Tuesday. The Technology Modernization Fund awards a total of $19.67 million, enabling the DOJ’s Executive Office for Immigration Review to modernize a legacy case management system and backend databases that share information with Department of Homeland Security
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 11, 2024
RTX BBN Technologies, an advanced technology research and development provider, has secured an award under an other transaction agreement to develop technologies that enhance medical chatbots for more reliable and accurate healthcare responses.
AWS Public Sector
DECEMBER 3, 2024
During AWS re:Invent 2024, an Innovation Session presented by Worldwide Public Sector Vice President Dave Levy illustrated how AWS empowers customers to innovate and tackle critical challenges faster and more efficiently using cloud technology and generative artificial intelligence (AI ). Take a few minutes to read this post and learn more about the transformative initiatives, inspiring customer stories, and technological developments that help AWS public sector customers improve life on Earth.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 16, 2024
A few years ago, CDW restructured our cybersecurity team, and we made it similar to the one at my previous job, where I was CISO for the U.S. Senate. In the Senate, we focused on how we could be more proactive, predictive and adaptive and how to use threat intelligence to gain a better understanding of adversaries and what they can do. We sought to be more aware of what adversaries are doing and how to pivot as they pivot.
Federal News Network
DECEMBER 23, 2024
A long-time federal career procurement executive has a new job. She’s the CEO of a contractor. But not just any contractor but a non-profit with a purpose. Soraya Correa was chief procurement officer at the Homeland Security Department, among other things, and retired as a member of the Senior Executive Service. This year she became president and CEO of the National Industries for the Blind.
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