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Unleashing government efficiency: Why a fully resourced and modernized cloud authorizing entity is key

FedScoop

The White House s push for government efficiency, spearheaded by the newly established Department of Government Efficiency, rightly emphasizes the need to modernize federal technology and software to maximize efficiency and productivity. The key to achieving this vision and unlocking true efficiency lies in streamlining the adoption of secure, cutting-edge cloud technologies a process relying on the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) to ensure federal agencies can rapid

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EU Anti-Coercion Instrument: Impact on Public Procurement

Public Procurement Intl

In response to President Trump’s threats to impose severe, across-the-board tariffs on goods from the European Union (EU), EU policymakers have warned that the EU may respond by deploying its “trade bazooka,” the EU Anti-Coercion Instrument. This could have an important impact on U.S. vendors in EU public procurement markets. The EU Anti-Coercion Instrument is an EU regulation, formally Regulation (EU) 2023/2675 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 November 2023

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How Do I Get Government Contracts: A Practical Guide

Select GCR

How do I get government contracts? This article simplifies the process: understanding the basics, finding the right opportunities, preparing your business, and crafting winning bids. Learn how to tap into this valuable market step-by-step. Key Takeaways Government contracts offer significant growth opportunities for small businesses, with federal agencies allocating at least 23% of contracting dollars to small businesses annually.

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GovCon Index Post First Winning Week in Turbulent February

GovCon Wire

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index claimed its first winning week in February despite closing -0.44% lower at $4,507.36 before the weekend. The index, which tracks the stock performances of 30 major government contractors, gained +0.27% week-on-week. However, the month-on-month and year-to-date losses are -7.92% and -6.83%, respectively.

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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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Public procurement during emergencies

How to Crack a Nut

A year ago, I was instructed to work on an expert report for the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, which was set up to examine the UKs response to and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and learn lessons for the future. The report Public procurement in emergencies covers the key principles, legal frameworks and relevant guidance with respect to public procurement by the UK government and devolved administrations and how this may be improved in the future.

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GAO: Agency Must Recognize Novation as Part of Pending Offer

SmallGovCon

A recent bid protest decision examines the effect of a novation on a pending procurement. After a complicated procedural history, GAO said that an agency must take into account a corporate transaction and novation, even if the agency wasn’t aware of the novation at time of proposal submission. In DecisionPoint Corporation- f/k/a Emesec Inc. , B-422245.5 (2024), the Air Force sought cyber protection and engineering support under the GSA VETS II contract.

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Ad hoc Arbitration in China: Progress and Uncertainty

Kluwer Arbitration

As the revision of the Arbitration Law of the Peoples Republic of China ( PRC Arbitration Law ) progresses, ad hoc arbitration is gaining more attention in China. This Blog has previously discussed whether ad hoc arbitration will truly take root in the country ( see The turn to fact or fiction: ad hoc arbitration in the draft amendment to PRC Arbitration Law ).

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GSA Releases RFI for Potential $20B CISA IDIQ Contract

GovCon Wire

The General Services Administration has issued a request for information for a potential 10-year, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract vehicle that the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency could use to procure cybersecurity platforms and services to meet mission needs. According to a sources sought notice published on Feb.

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3 months to go until Meet the Buyer National 2025!

Scottish Government Procurement

The countdown to Scotlands largest free procurement event is on. The 16 th annual Meet the Buyer National is set to return to Murrayfield Stadium on Wednesday 4 June 2025, from 9:30am to 3:30pm. Meet the Buyer National is hosted by the Supplier Development Programme and partnered by Scottish Government and Scotland Excel. Why should you attend? This in-person event provides Scottish businesses with an opportunity to connect with public sector buyers and private sector main contractors, to discus

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CDAO’s Tradewinds Lists SAIC AI-Based Logistics Tool as ‘Awardable’

ExecutiveBiz

Science Applications International Corp.s artificial intelligence-based tool for contested logistics has been listed as awardable in the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Offices Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace.

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Commerce Dept. revamping broadband program after ‘woke’ Biden-era mandates

FedScoop

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he's ripping out the pointless requirements inserted by former President Joe Biden into the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program.

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Karl Borden Named System High EVP for Operations & Growth

GovCon Wire

Karl Borden, a security professional with over three decades of experience, has been promoted to executive vice president for operations and growth at System High. The global protection and security engineering services provider said Tuesday Borden will spearhead its day-to-day operations while developing and implementing growth strategies to drive System High’s organizational performance and expansion.

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New Crowell & Moring Group To Advise On Gov't Procurement

Government Contracts

Crowell & Moring LLP has launched a new governmental consulting group to provide companies with guidance on how to obtain and carry out federal procurements, the firm announced Tuesday.

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For Amazon Web Services Exec Clint Crosier, Space Missions Need AI

ExecutiveBiz

Amazon Web Services executive Clint Crosier spoke at a recent Booz Allen Hamilton event where he tackled the role artificial intelligence plays in space missions, GeekWire reported.

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GSA Proposes the Sale of Hundreds of Government-Owned Properties Throughout the Country

Holland & Knight: Government Contracts

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking to dispose of a portion of its owned inventory, including the Forrestal Building and Agriculture South Building.

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BAE Systems Lands $151M Space Force Contract for FORGE Development

GovCon Wire

BAE Systems has received a $151 million contract from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to further develop the Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution, or FORGE, Command and Control ground system.

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How Law Firms Can Counteract The Loneliness Epidemic

Government Contracts

The legal industry is facing an urgent epidemic of loneliness, affecting lawyer well-being, productivity, retention and profitability, and law firm leaders should take concrete steps to encourage the development of genuine workplace connections, says Michelle Gomez at Littler and Gwen Mellor Romans at Herald Talent.

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Raft Unveils AI Platform to Accelerate Customer Decision-Making

ExecutiveBiz

Raft, provider of artificial intelligence capabilities, has introduced AI Mission System, or AIMS, a platform that combines data, AI agents and language models to expedite government customers decision-making process. AIMS will accelerate activities, integrate with security systems and support secure deployment for tactical edge and enterprise operations, Raft said Monday.

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GSA’s Startup Springboard: How Startups Can Get a GSA Schedule Without Prior Government Contracts

USFCR

Winning a GSA Schedule is one of the best ways for businesses to enter federal contracting. However, startups and newer companies often face challenges due to past performance requirements. The GSA Startup Springboard Program provides an alternative path, allowing businesses to qualify using different criteria.

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DTRA Issues RFI for Potential $338M Contract for Anti-WMD Support

GovCon Wire

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency has begun conducting market research for professional analytical services supporting efforts to counter and deter weapons of mass destruction and other emerging threats in the continental and outside the continental United States. Enhancing Anti-WMD Capabilities According to the sources sought notice posted on SAM.

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Top 20 Federal Contracting Opportunities in March 2025

GovTribe

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 March 2025. Lets start by diving into the top three.

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Parsons Debuts ZEUS 4 Mine-Clearing System for Air Force JLTVs

ExecutiveBiz

Parsons has developed ZEUS 4, a next-generation directed laser energy mine-clearing system for integration onto a joint light tactical vehicle, or JLTV, under a cooperative research and development agreement with the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Readiness Directorate.

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Federal Contracting for Video Production: A Guide to Winning Government Work

USFCR

The U.S. government spends billions annually on professional services , including video production, animation, and content creation. From military training videos to public service announcements, federal agencies need high-quality video production to educate, inform, and engage.

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Corvid Technologies Lands $268M Navy Contract for Sub-Orbital Vehicles

GovCon Wire

Corvid Technologies, a small business offering technology-based services, has secured a potential $268.4 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the procurement of sub-orbital vehicle configurations. Short/Medium SSOV Contract Details The Department of Defense said Friday the firm-fixed-price contract covers the design, manufacture and delivery of short and medium range sub-orbital vehicle configurations.

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Fed. Circ. Says Judge Misconstrued Term In Tactical Vest Row

Government Contracts

A Federal Circuit ruling on Friday reversed a finding from a Florida federal judge on constructing the phrase"pull cord," reviving a fight over a patented system for making tactical vests easier to take off.

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Chugach Secures AFTAC Seismic Mission Support III Contract

ExecutiveBiz

Chugach Government Solutions has been awarded the Seismic Mission Support III contract by the U.S. Air Force Technical Applications Center, or AFTAC, to provide mission support at three seismic stations in the United States and Canada.

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Avoid Payment Delays: How FedMail Keeps Federal Contractors Paid on Time

USFCR

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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Textron Systems Secure Potential $100M Navy Contract for MCM USV Services

GovCon Wire

Textron Systems has secured a potential $100 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the procurement of support services for the Mine Countermeasure Unmanned Surface Vehicle. MCM USV Contract Specifications The Department of Defense said Friday the cost-plus-fixed-fee contract covers software development, payload integration and sustainment support for the MCM USV.

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State FCAs Should Cover Local Fund Misuse, State Tax Fraud

Government Contracts

New Jersey and other states with similar False Claims Acts should amend them to cover misappropriated municipal funding, and state and local tax fraud, which would encourage more whistleblowers to come forward and increase their recoveries, says Kenneth Levine at Stone & Magnanini.

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Young Bang Appointed as Strategic Advisory Board Chair of Safe Pro

ExecutiveBiz

Artificial intelligence tech provider Safe Pro Group has appointed Young Bang chairman of its newly established strategic advisory board, bringing decades of expertise in modernizing defense systems. As board chair, Bang will engage with contractors, integrators and government agencies to push for the adoption of AI-enabled Safe Pro Object Threat Detection, or SPOTD, within U.S.

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Common SAM Registration Mistakes Federal Contractors Must Avoid

USFCR

If you're new to federal contracting, the System for Award Management (SAM) registration might seem confusing. Many companies that handle SAM registration independently miss critical details, causing costly delays or outright rejection. Such setbacks mean lost opportunities and blocked revenue streams.

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April Castañeda Appointed MITRE Senior VP and Chief Human Resources Officer

GovCon Wire

April Castaeda, a 20-year industry leader with extensive experience in human resource strategy design, communication and execution, has been appointed senior vice president and chief human resources officer at MITRE. The not-for-profit research and development organization said Monday Castaeda will oversee the company’s People, Learning, and Growth sector and its MITRE Leadership Center and Total Rewards program.

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Steps For Federal Grantees Affected By Stop-Work Orders

Government Contracts

Broad changes in federal financial assistance programs are on the horizon, and organizations that may receive a stop-work order from a federal agency must prepare to be vigilant and nimble in a highly uncertain legal landscape, say attorneys at Arnold & Porter.

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Lockheed Martin Conducts LRASM Flight Test on F-35

ExecutiveBiz

Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with the F-35 Pax River Integrated Test Force, has completed the initial flight test of the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile, or LRASM, weapon system on the F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet.

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Job Costing Payroll for Government Contractors in QuickBooks Online

Redstone Government Consulting

Job costing involves tracking all expenses related to a specific job or project, including materials, labor, subcontractors, travel, and various other costs. For government contractors, this is especially crucial. In the context of payroll, job costing means taking each labor dollar and accurately allocating it to the appropriate cost pool and project.

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Army Awards 10 Spots on $921M Simulation Tech Maintenance Support Contract

GovCon Wire

The U.S. Army has awarded 10 companies positions on a potential 10-year, $921.1 million contract to help prolong the service life of the military branch’s tactical engagement simulation systems. The Department of Defense said Thursday Army Contracting Command launched an internet solicitation and received 10 offers for the hybrid contract.