GovCon Wire
MAY 1, 2024
By Warren Linscott, Senior Vice President & Chief Product Officer at Deltek Over my career, I’ve closely followed the growth paths of small businesses in the government contracting space. I’ve seen several behaviors and practices that contributed to successfully growing their business.
Federal News Network
APRIL 30, 2024
Non-compete clauses have been an important tool for companies to protect intellectual property and ensure they get treated fairly when employees leave. Now the Federal Trade Commission has voted to ban non-compete agreements. Presuming it holds up in court, and that’s a big if, what could it mean for federal contractors? For some insight, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin spoke with the President and CEO of the Professional Services Council, David Berteau.
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ExecutiveBiz
MAY 1, 2024
Victor Foulk, vice president of emerging technologies at CGI Federal, said chief AI officers and other federal agency leaders should consider three principles as they design and implement their artificial intelligence programs to strike a balance between mission execution and performance and security risks of implementing AI tools.
FedScoop
MAY 3, 2024
Technology breakthroughs and U.S. leadership in research and development are hindered due to poor R&D infrastructure across the federal government, according to a new report from the White House. Released Thursday by the Office of Science and Technology Policy , the National Science and Technology (NSTC) subcommittee on Research and Development Infrastructure said in its report that old and “inadequate” infrastructure at the federal level is responsible for agencies’ inability to “meet their
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SmallGovCon
APRIL 30, 2024
In 2010, Congress passed the “ Plain Writing Act, ” which essentially requires that federal agency communications to the public must be in language that “the public can understand and use” and is “clear, concise, well-organized, and follows other best practices appropriate to the subject or field and intended audience.” In other words, the idea was that agencies should stop using so much jargon and legalese.
Federal News Network
MAY 1, 2024
Now that it have been 10 years since issuing them, the White House has updated what is known as Uniform Guidance on grants and federal assistance. One reason for the update: reducing regulatory burden on both agencies and grantees. For some highlights, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin spoke with Haynes Boone procurement attorney Dan Ramish. Interview Transcript: Tom Temin Dan, the uniform guidance is a little bit outside of FAR and contracting concerns.
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WashngtonExec
APRIL 30, 2024
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Ram Ravi, chief growth officer and partner at FedTec, and finalist in the Chief Growth Officer Private Company (annual revenue greater than $20 million and less [.
Redstone Government Consulting
MAY 2, 2024
The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Defense Pricing and Contracting (DPC) issued a guidance memorandum dated March 18, 2024 to Agencies based on the results of the Department of Defense (DoD) Inspector General (IG) Audit of DoD Compliance on Whistleblower Protection Requirements. While the DoD IG found in most cases, that Contracting Officers included the DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights clause in contracts, they did not verify whether contract
FedScoop
MAY 2, 2024
The Government Accountability Office is concerned that NASA still hasn’t incorporated cybersecurity practices into required agency policies, particularly for its major spacecraft projects. Without these requirements, NASA could end up with “inconsistent implementation of cybersecurity controls,” the auditing agency warned in a new report sent to Congress.
ExecutiveBiz
MAY 2, 2024
V2X has won an $88 million U.S. Navy contract to operate and maintain communication, electronic and computer systems. Work under the contract will support the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Pacific, a key Navy communications facility in the region, V2X announced from McLean, Virginia on Thursday.
GovCon Wire
MAY 2, 2024
Carahsoft Technology has secured a potential $172.8 million blanket purchase agreement to provide the Department of Navy with VMware by Broadcom products and services.
Government Contracts
MAY 2, 2024
The Seventh Circuit on Thursday largely left intact an Illinois federal judge's $6 million ruling that a home health care company broke federal kickback laws, refusing to reverse the lower court's liability finding but directing it to ensure its damages award was calculated correctly.
FedInsider
MAY 3, 2024
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE It may seem ironic, but government agencies at all levels wrestle with the difficulty of compliance with regulatory requirements even as they issue regulations for others (sometimes including themselves) to meet. For example, just as the healthcare industry follows HIPAA, so too do Veterans Administration hospitals – along with all federal, state, local, tribal and territorial health organizations.
ExecutiveBiz
APRIL 29, 2024
The U.S. Air Force has increased the ceiling value of a multiple-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract covering worldwide contingency and humanitarian support services from $6.4 billion to $15 billion.
GovCon Wire
MAY 2, 2024
Seven companies have secured spots on a potential 11-year, $820 million contract to provide commodities depot activation support services for the U.S. Air Force’s KC-46 aerial refueling and military transport aircraft fleet.
WashngtonExec
APRIL 30, 2024
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Shane Breland, chief information officer at Core4ce, and finalist in the Chief Information Officer Public & Private category. Here, he shares key achievements, focus areas going [.
Select GCR
APRIL 30, 2024
As a woman entrepreneur navigating a male-dominated industry, the journey to success can be filled with unique challenges. From breaking through gender biases to accessing crucial resources and opportunities, woman owned small business (WOSBs) often face uphill battles. However, WOSB certification can serve as a powerful tool in overcoming these obstacles and propelling your own woman owned small business forward.
ExecutiveBiz
MAY 3, 2024
The U.S. Navy has awarded 10 companies spots on a firm-fixed-price, multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity construction contract worth $249 million.
GovCon Wire
MAY 2, 2024
The Next Generation Air Dominance initiative is a major U.S. Air Force effort to create a sixth-generation “family of systems” that will supplant its current fleet of F-22 Raptor aircraft. Though many program specifics are still shrouded in secrecy, it is one of the service branch’s highest priorities.
Government Contracts
MAY 2, 2024
The Eleventh Circuit has revived a tribal-owned defense contractor's suit against another tribal-owned competitor and a former employee for allegedly stealing trade secrets, finding the competitor agreed to federal court jurisdiction when it participated in the bidding process for work on a missile detection system.
FedScoop
MAY 1, 2024
The Office of Personnel Management’s recent launch of an online marketplace for human resources solutions is just the beginning of what the agency hopes will be a one-stop shop for HR best practices, market intelligence, and a catalog of available services. The HR Marketplace, which is hosted on the General Services Administration’s Acquisition Gateway, was announced publicly last week, and currently has a catalog of HR solutions from federal shared service providers like the Department of Agric
ExecutiveBiz
MAY 1, 2024
The 8(a) Business Development Program is a government assistance initiative regulated by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). It helps small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals secure government contracting opportunities. Learn more about the 8(a) program, how it works, its advantages for aspiring business owners, and its application process.
GovCon Wire
MAY 1, 2024
The U.S. Army is looking to solve some key challenges for its contractors with a new digital center of excellence and a small “cell” unit to help with software development and acquisition specifically.
Government Contracts
APRIL 30, 2024
An Illinois business owner was convicted on Monday of eight counts of wire fraud for paying kickbacks to a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs clerk in exchange for what prosecutors called "bogus" monthly rental fees.
USFCR
APRIL 30, 2024
Tree and Landscaping Services: Growing Federal Opportunities As the federal government intensifies its focus on green initiatives, the role of trees and landscaping in enhancing environmental health and public wellness has become increasingly vital. This commitment to sustainable development opens a dynamic avenue for tree and landscaping businesses to contribute their expertise to important federal projects, fostering community green spaces and enhancing environmental sustainability.
FedTech Magazine
MAY 1, 2024
The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s February release of version 2.0 of its Cybersecurity Framework is a milestone in the evolution of cyber standards, expanding them to encompass all sectors. CSF 2.0 is the first major overhaul of the framework — a published set of guidelines, best practices and standards for reducing organizations’ cyber risk first introduced in 2014 — which widens its scope beyond critical infrastructure entities to all entities.
GovCon Wire
APRIL 30, 2024
Kelli Use-Hull, former vice president of business development at Slingshot Aerospace, has joined Clarity Innovations to serve as senior VP of growth at the Columbia, Maryland-based provider of advanced data and cyber analytics services and software.
Government Contracts
MAY 1, 2024
Thanks to my dog Birdie, I've learned that carving out an activity different from the practice of law — like daily outdoor walks that allow you to interact with new people — can contribute to professional success by boosting creativity and mental acuity, as well as expanding your social network, says Sarah Petrie at the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office.
FedScoop
MAY 2, 2024
A bipartisan Senate bill released Wednesday would strengthen security measures around artificial intelligence, overhauling a series of actions including cyber vulnerability tracking and a public database for AI incident reports. The Secure AI Act of 2024, introduced by Sens. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology to update the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to update
Whistleblower Network News
APRIL 30, 2024
On April 23, Siri Nelson , Executive Director of National Whistleblower Center (NWC) was joined by Forbes Top 200 Attorney and whistleblower law expert Stephen M. Kohn of Kohn, Kohn, & Colapinto (KKC) for a webinar discussing the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) forthcoming whistleblower award program. The webinar was held in response to Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco’s recent keynote address, where she announced a “90-day sprint to develop and implement” a DOJ-run whistleblower rewards
GovCon Wire
APRIL 29, 2024
Wash100 has been around for over a decade. It recognizes 100 government contracting executives and leaders who have made profound contributions to the industry. But what makes one worthy of the Wash100 recognition? Who is the awarding body behind this elite accolade? How does one get nominated?
Government Contracts
APRIL 28, 2024
In the past year, plaintiffs have won settlements and judgments for millions and billions of dollars from companies such as Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, Facebook and Fox News, with many high-profile cases finally wrapping up after years of fighting. Such cases — involving over-the-top compensation packages, chemical contamination, gender discrimination and data mining — were led by attorneys whose accomplishments earned them recognition as Law360's Titans of the Plaintiffs Bar for 2024.
SmallGovCon
MAY 2, 2024
It’s that time of year again! The time of year that all federal government contractors wait for with bated breath to see how well agencies performed in relation to their small business subcontracting goals (or at least how well the metrics show them to be doing). Time for the SBA’s Annual Scorecard. Ok, so maybe it’s not quite that hyped up. But it is informative, nonetheless.
Whistleblower Network News
MAY 2, 2024
On April 25, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a $2.5 million whistleblower award to an individual who voluntarily disclosed original information which led to a successful enforcement action. Through the SEC Whistleblower Program , eligible whistleblowers are entitled to monetary awards of 10-30% of the funds collected in the action connected with their disclosure.
GovCon Wire
MAY 2, 2024
The Defense Health Agency has awarded 11 companies positions under the unrestricted vendor pool of a potential 10-year, $43 billion follow-on contract to provide medical staffing support services for U.S. military health care facilities.
Government Contracts
APRIL 29, 2024
Texas and Missouri again urged a federal judge Monday to vacate the Biden administration's plan to redirect congressional funding for a southern U.S. border wall as the White House pushed back, saying it would be an overreach to eliminate its directive.
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