Public Procurement Intl

APRIL 26, 2024

Stockholm City Hall photo: Julian Herzog Andrea Sundstrand David Drabkin, Daniel Schoeni and Christopher Yukins spoke at the “Upphandlings-Konferensen” (“Public Procurement Conference”) held in Stockholm on April 25-26, 2024. The conference was very kindly hosted by Professor Andrea Sundstrand of Stockholm University. David Drabkin Dave Drabkin and Chris Yukins’ presentation , drawing on their report on debarment for the Acquisition Innovation Research Center, addre

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FedScoop

APRIL 22, 2024

The Department of Homeland Security has been eager to experiment with generative artificial intelligence , raising questions about what aspects of interactions with those tools might be subject to public records laws. In March, the agency announced several initiatives that aim to use the technology, including a pilot project that the Federal Emergency Management Agency will deploy to address hazard mitigation planning, and a training project involving U.S.

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Federal News Network

APRIL 24, 2024

You hear a lot about zero trust controls in government tech circles, especially here on Federal News Network. Could this approach to cybersecurity which requires constant verification before access to a system, be applied to protecting space assets? The U.S. Space Force certainly seems to think so. It recently granted a a $17 million contract to the company Xage Security to help the branch achieve zero-trust access control and data protection.

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USFCR

APRIL 24, 2024

INavigating the swiftly evolving realm of IT and cybersecurity, the federal government earmarks substantial investments to bolster its technological defenses and capabilities. This proactive stance unveils expansive avenues for tech firms ready to lead the charge in securing and advancing federal IT infrastructure. Our discussion here focuses on the indispensable role of IT and cybersecurity services within federal contracting, highlighting how your business can become a crucial ally in the gove

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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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ExecutiveBiz

APRIL 22, 2024

CACI International has booked a potential $1.3 billion task order to provide U.S. European Command and Africa Command with communications and information technology expertise over a five-year period. Commenting on the award Monday, John Mengucci , president and CEO of CACI and a 2024 Wash100 Award recipient, said, "We are uniquely positioned to equip the warfighter to successfully execute their missions and enhance communication, collaboration and coordination with partner nations.

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FedScoop

APRIL 22, 2024

Just a half-dozen leadership and oversight requirements from the 2021 executive order on improving the nation’s cybersecurity remain unfinished by the agencies charged with implementing them, according to a new Government Accountability Office report. Between the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Office of Management and Budget, 49 of the 55 requirements in President Joe Biden’s order aimed at safeguarding federal IT syst

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FedInsider

APRIL 22, 2024

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE The internet is an increasingly dangerous place. The FBI warns of Chinese threats to U.S. critical infrastructure, while the National Security Agency releases guidance for strengthening AI system security. Meanwhile, agencies still wrestle with phishing, ransomware and myriad other threats that occur every day.

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ExecutiveBiz

APRIL 26, 2024

Parsons has secured a $63 million contract modification from the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center to supply additional Recovery of Airbase Denied by Ordnance platforms. The company said Thursday the new award increases the total number of RADBO unit orders for the service branch to 29.

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FedScoop

APRIL 25, 2024

The Department of Homeland Security has named Michael Boyce as the new director of its AI Corps, an initiative to hire 50 artificial intelligence experts for the agency throughout the year. The announcement comes as DHS continues to ramp up its focus on the technology, and follows the agency’s release of a new AI roadmap and the establishment of an AI task force.

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GovCon Wire

APRIL 24, 2024

The next-generation interceptor award is critical in shielding the homeland as a part of the U.S. missile defense strategy. It is set to replace the current Ground-Based Interceptors within the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system. The U.S.

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Select GCR

APRIL 26, 2024

Introducing the Client Success Government Marketing Program (CSGMP) – the ultimate solution in government marketing! CSGMP stands out as the premier marketing program designed specifically to drive success in the government sphere. By leveraging the Client Success Government Marketing Program, companies gain access to a comprehensive suite of strategic resources tailored for government contracting.

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ExecutiveBiz

APRIL 26, 2024

CACI International has released its financial results for the third quarter of its fiscal year 2024, during which the company demonstrated what President and CEO and 2024 Wash100 winner John Mengucci described as "outstanding performance." CACI reported Wednesday that it had generated $1.9 billion in revenue during the period, an 11.1 percent improvement year-over-year, and $115.4 million in net income, a 14.5 percent improvement year-over-year.

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FedScoop

APRIL 26, 2024

The Department of Homeland Security on Friday announced the creation of its new Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board. The formation of the group comes as the department ramps up its focus on AI and as concern grows about the technology’s impacts on critical services. The board includes representatives of major technology companies, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, as well as experts focused on artificial intelligence and civil rights.

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Government Contracts

APRIL 26, 2024

At least 100 religious and nonprofit groups, law scholars, Native American coalitions and tribes are urging the Ninth Circuit to consider a full panel en banc hearing on a challenge to block a copper mining company from destroying a sacred Indigenous religious site in central Arizona.

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Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 26, 2024

On April 4, Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on the Budget, wrote a letter to Gary Gensler , the Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), expressing concerns about delays and lack of transparency in the agency’s whistleblower compensation. Since it was established in 2010, the SEC Whistleblower Program has achieved tremendous success.

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ExecutiveBiz

APRIL 24, 2024

Oshkosh 's defense business unit has secured a $40 million contract from the Marine Corps Systems Command to build and deliver Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary Fires carriers for use in the service branch's ground-based, anti-ship missile launcher. The delivery order covers the procurement of the ROGUE-Fires carriers in support of the Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System, the Department of Defense said Tuesday.

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GovCon Wire

APRIL 26, 2024

Griffon Aerospace and a Textron (NYSE: TXT) business will further develop their unmanned vertical takeoff and landing system offerings after the U.S. Army exercised the third and fourth options in its other transaction agreements with the two vendors, DVIDS reported Thursday.

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Government Contracts

APRIL 24, 2024

With many BigLaw firms relying on an increasingly obsolete marketing approach that prioritizes stiff professionalism over authentic connection, adopting a few key communications strategies to better connect with today's clients and prospects can make all the difference, say Eric Pacifici and Kevin Henderson at SMB Law.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 22, 2024

Following the recommendations of the Law Commission of the UK ( here , here and here ), the English Arbitration Act 1996 (EAA) is presently undergoing a substantial reform phase after nearly 27 years. The Arbitration Bill is now before the House of Lords. As appears from the Arbitration Bill and the Commission’s recommendations, the English arbitration law is going to expressly address the aspect of enforcement of the decision issued by an emergency arbitrator for the first time.

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ExecutiveBiz

APRIL 22, 2024

Honeywell has secured a potential eight-year, $70 million contract from the Defense Logistics Agency to provide spare parts for a company-built radar altimeter technology used in U.S. Army helicopters. The Department of Defense said Friday the contract will cover spares and repairs for the Radar Altimeter Common Core APN-209 , including receiver transmitters and indicator receiver transmitters.

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GovCon Wire

APRIL 26, 2024

Kristen McLeod, most recently senior vice president of finance and accounting and controller at Calibre Systems, has assumed the roles of executive VP and chief financial officer at the Alexandria, Virginia-based management consulting and digital transformation company.

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Government Contracts

APRIL 23, 2024

An Illinois business owner faced his second federal jury Tuesday as prosecutors asserted he should be convicted of wire fraud for paying kickbacks to a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs clerk in exchange for medical equipment business that included "bogus" rental fees.

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Art of Procurement

APRIL 21, 2024

“I think we are headed for human-centered AI where we have the human at the core, and you are going. The post Overcoming Procurement’s Fear of AI appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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ExecutiveBiz

APRIL 25, 2024

Textron's aviation business will manufacture and deliver 14 Textron 's Multi-Engine Training System aircraft to the U.S. Navy under a $121.3 million contract modification. The Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard will use the aircraft as an intermediate and advanced training platform for the service branches' P-8, EP-3, KC-130, E-6, E-2, CMV-22 and MV-22 aircraft, the Department of Defense said Thursday.

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GovCon Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

Private equity firm Arcline Investment Management has completed its purchase of aerospace and defense contractor Kaman for approximately $1.8 billion, or $46 per share in cash. With the completion of the acquisition, Bloomfield, Connecticut-based Kaman has stopped trading its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange, according to a joint release published Friday.

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Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 25, 2024

In this episode of the Whistleblower of the Week podcast , host Jane Turner speaks with Mzukisi Makatse, who blew the whistle on a corrupt grant awarded by the South African Lottery Commission. Makatse was honored for his bravery by Blueprint for Free Speech in their 2023 Whistleblowing Awards. He and Turner discuss his whistleblowing journey, including the immense retaliation he faced, as well as the state of whistleblowing in South Africa.

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Redstone Government Consulting

APRIL 25, 2024

Cost Accounting Standard (CAS) 420 outlines accounting standards for Independent Research and Development (IR&D) and Bid & Proposal (B&P) costs incurred by government contractors, ensuring consistent and transparent reporting.

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Government Contracts

APRIL 25, 2024

Three owners of laboratories spanning the U.S. were indicted by a grand jury in Florida on federal charges that they conspired to defraud the U.S. government by more than $36 million in a scheme that involved submitting false COVID-19 testing claims to health care benefit programs.

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GovCon Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

Large language models are artificial intelligence tools that are trained on mass amounts of data and can understand and respond to user prompts. Current LLMs are known for their ability to generate text, but these models are now evolving to be able to create images and video.

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FedScoop

APRIL 24, 2024

As chief data officer for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Preston Werntz has made it his business to understand bias in the datasets that fuel artificial intelligence systems. With a dozen AI use cases listed in CISA’s inventory and more on the way, one especially conspicuous data-related realization has set in. “Bias means different things for different agencies,” Werntz said during a virtual agency event Tuesday.

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Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 25, 2024

In developing its new whistleblower award program, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) should look to the best practices of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Whistleblower Program, says Allison Herren Lee , former SEC Commissioner and currently Of Counsel at the whistleblower firm Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto. Lee commends the DOJ’s decision to develop a whistleblower award program and outlines the key elements of the SEC program in a new article “A Proven Success: The SEC Whistle

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SmallGovCon

APRIL 26, 2024

Good day and happy Friday! We hope you had a very productive week and are looking forward to the weekend. We have been, and will be, receiving some much-needed rain, so outdoor weekend activities might be a bit hit or miss here. It’s wonderful weather for all those recently planted gardens, however, as long as the storms aren’t bad! In federal government contracting news this week, be sure to check out the stories about the new sustainability rules (and our recent blog ), as well as

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GovCon Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

When Jen Sovada realized she could make more of an impact on the outside of the military looking in, she retired from the U.S. Air Force. Now, her company, the fast-growing startup SandboxAQ, regularly does business with the USAF and Sovada still gets to support the mission, circumnavigating the oft-labyrinthine bureaucracy of the government.

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USFCR

APRIL 23, 2024

Logistics and Transportation: Fueling America's Progress Logistics and transportation form the backbone of our national security and economic vitality, and their importance in today's world cannot be overstated. As a business owner in this dynamic industry, you have the power to make a real difference in the world. By providing efficient and secure movement of goods and services, you can propel America forward and contribute to the nation's momentum.

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FedScoop

APRIL 26, 2024

A handful of security deficiencies in IRS information systems elevate the tax agency’s risk of inaccuracies in financial statements, the Government Accountability Office said Thursday. In its report , the congressional watchdog highlighted “new and continuing” shortcomings with information systems and the safeguarding of assets, issues that increase the likelihood of unauthorized access to sensitive IRS data.

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SmallGovCon

APRIL 26, 2024

Contracting agencies, and contractors, must always be aware of potential organizational conflicts of interest (OCIs). An OCI can result in a contractor being kicked off a federal procurement. One type of OCI is an impaired objectivity OCI, typically resulting from a contractor evaluating its own offer or its own performance. In a recent decision, the United States Court of Federal Claims (COFC) said that an agency was overly cautious in rejecting an offeror based on a perceived OCI.

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