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 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.

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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.

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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

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GovCon Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Daniel Ramirez, former strategy and business development leader at CAE, was named chief revenue officer at Red 6, a technology firm developing augmented reality tech to support air combat training.

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FedScoop

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In a post-Colonial Pipeline world, DOT and TSA leaders say they’re pursuing a cross-sector approach to protecting operational technology.

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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.

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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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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 3, 2024

An insurance company and two executives issued bogus insurance policies purporting to offer over $250 million in coverage to companies and homeowners, according to an indictment announced by the Manhattan district attorney Tuesday.

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ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Akimas systems engineering subsidiary has secured a five-year, $55 million contract from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command to enhance IT and communications infrastructure essential to national security. Under the contract, Akima Systems Engineering will enhance USINDOPACOMs common computing environment using advanced communication and IT technologies, Akima said Thursday.

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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.

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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.

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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A North Carolina mental health care agency has agreed to pay $2.5 million to resolve civil claims that it defrauded the state's Medicaid program by billing for nonexistent services, the state's attorney general and incoming Gov. Josh Stein announced.

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ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Safran Defense & Space Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of French aerospace and defense company Safran, has launched a strategic initiative to boost its support for America’s defense and space sectors. Joe Bogosian, president and CEO of Safran DSI, said in a press release Tuesday, “By leveraging Safran’s globally proven expertise and investing in U.S.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Almost a decade after its inception, Ukraine’s Prozorro system remains at the forefront of procurement transformation and innovation. Open contracting data and principles were embedded in the project from the start, enabling the development of powerful analytical tools and the growth of an ecosystem of procurement stakeholders who rely on these solutions for a range of different purposes, such as improving integrity, generating savings, and promoting better outcomes in a high risk, opaque sector

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USFCR

DECEMBER 5, 2024

For federal contractors, staying competitive in an evolving marketplace is key to winning contracts. While keeping up with regulations and trends is important, the real edge often comes from face-to-face connections. Federal expos—whether large, industry-wide gatherings or niche conferences—offer unparalleled opportunities to network, learn, and showcase your business.

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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Ninth Circuit judges have determined that a Washington county's ban on deportation flights departing from a Seattle-area airport was an unconstitutional interference with federal government operations, as well as a breach of a World War II-era agreement.

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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.

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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.

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WashngtonExec

DECEMBER 3, 2024

WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Josh Wilson, LMI’s president of markets, growth and technology; and Alex Adamczyk, LMI’s vice president of advanced analytics and AI, to discuss the impact and potential of generative AI for the government. Wilson and Adamczyk also talk about LMI’s toolkit to build GenAI solutions called LIGER, how they use [.

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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 5, 2024

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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.

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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

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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.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 3, 2024

AI is changing the way government does business. Through automation, predictive analytics and advanced data analysis, AI is set to enhance operations and service delivery, said Chris Steel AI Practice Lead at AlphaSix, which provides data management platforms and tools for data analysis. “Its transformative potential in government operations is vast, ranging from predictive analytics in defense and law enforcement to automating benefits processing, and everything in between,” he said.

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AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In critical moments when every second counts, justice and public safety ( JPS ) agencies need technology solutions that are secure, reliable, and fast. But outdated legacy systems hold these agencies back: they’re clunky, slow to innovate, and vulnerable to cyber-attacks, weather events, and other disasters. To address these needs, CentralSquare is on a mission to migrate more than 1,000 on-premises JPS agency workloads to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud.

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ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Turingon has announced its entry into NVIDIA Inception, a program that supports startups building technologies that advance artificial intelligence and data science. The proposal automation and compliance platform provider said Tuesday that its membership in the initiative will enable the continued development of its flagship product, Proposal Pilot.

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GovCon Wire

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The cybersecurity specialists at Nightwing are running a young enterprise: less than a year old, the Dulles, Virginia-based company is still working to establish itself in a crowded market. But they have some help.

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Public Contracting Institute

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) has repeatedly dismissed protests where the protester has sought to restrict rather than promote competition, by, for example, seeking to solicit an agency requirement on a sole-source basis. UpToDate, Inc., B-422550.2, June 24, 2024. The Defense Health Agency (“DHA”) awarded UpToDate (“UTD”) a contract for a commercial off the shelf point-of-care clinical decision support tool.

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Capital Edge Consulting

DECEMBER 5, 2024

In government contracting, maintaining a DCAA-approved accounting system is crucial. The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) enforces strict guidelines to ensure that contractors accounting systems meet the standards required for compliance. Understanding these requirements not only helps in securing government contracts but also in avoiding costly penalties or contract termination.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The Scottish Government Civil Engineering Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for projects up to £5 million can now be used by buyers to issue calls for competition. We have worked with internal and external stakeholders on the development of this collaborative DPS for use across the Scottish public sector. The DPS provides a list of pre-qualified suppliers for a variety of requirements, via three filters – type of civils works, location and value band.

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GovCon Wire

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Gil Herrera is a versatile engineer with expertise in quantum physics, cyber systems, microelectronics and much more. He was a vital part of the team at Sandia National Laboratories, an organization devoted to nuclear science, for almost four decades.

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WashngtonExec

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Maxar Intelligence has been selected by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to provide advanced geospatial insights and automated object detections through NGA’s Luno A, a $290 million, 5-year contract. Under the indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract, Maxar will use its computer vision models to deliver automated object detections and analytic insights.

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ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Raytheon, an RTX business, has conducted a test for the prototype of its new electronic warfare system for the U.S. Navy’s Super Hornet aircraft. The company said Tuesday it has completed the Delta Design Review for its Advanced Electronic Warfare, or ADVEW, prototype for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet.

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AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 3, 2024

At Amazon Web Services (AWS) , we are committed to empowering our partners to accelerate their cloud innovation journeys. Our AWS Partner Transformation Program (PTP) is an important part of this commitment, offering comprehensive assessment, training, and enablement to help our public sector partners build successful and profitable AWS-based businesses.

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GovCon Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2024

ManTech has won a potential five-year, $1.4 billion task order from the Department of Defense to provide a range of advanced cyber platforms for customers within the Intelligence Community, DOD and other government agencies to meet the requirements of the Interagency Intelligence and Cyber Operations Network, or ICON.

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