Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 27, 2024

Maersk Line Limited, the company that chartered the cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, was sanctioned by the Department of Labor (DOL) in July 2023 for retaliating against a whistleblower who raised safety concerns. The DOL’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found that Maersk illegally fired a seaman who reported a variety of safety concerns to the U.S.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

Bridging the digital divide: Implementing open procurement for effective digital transformation Digital transformation is arguably the most important administrative undertaking of governments around the world. From healthcare management and social safety net technology to managing vaccine sign-ups during the pandemic , governments simply need to buy IT better.

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Federal News Network

MARCH 27, 2024

Agencies will soon have more choices to buy commercial products from under the General Services Administration’s Commercial Platform program. GSA is expanding the number of providers from three to eight, including six new ones. Along with current platform providers Amazon Business and Fisher Scientific, GSA awarded spots on the next generation Commercial Platform Initiative (CPI) contract to: e-Procurement Services Grainger Noble Supply & Logistics Pacific Ink Social Glass Staples Four of th

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FedScoop

MARCH 27, 2024

Activities protected under the First Amendment, such as peaceful protests and lawful assembly, “may not be the sole basis for the use of” facial recognition technology under the Justice Department’s interim policy governing its deployment of the technology, the agency told a civil rights panel. In written testimony submitted to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights last week, the DOJ shared details of its approach to using facial recognition technology, or FRT, including its interim policy, which

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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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FedTech Magazine

MARCH 28, 2024

The Smithsonian Institution’s massive collection includes items too fragile to put on display or so complex that they’re difficult for scientists to study. Its Digitization Program Office takes these objects and creates 3D scans that preserve them for history, research and outreach to people who may not be able to visit the Washington, D.C., museums.

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FedInsider

MARCH 25, 2024

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE When Executive Order 14028, “Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity,” was issued in May 2021, it included directives for agencies to establish several incident response and logging procedures, including sharing information on incident detection and response, by August 2023. In August of that year, the Office of Management and Budget issued Memorandum 21-31 setting specific requirements for agencies to meet, for which the Cybersecurity a

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GovCon Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

The field of artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly, and the U.S. government is working to adapt to these constant changes as quickly as possible. To ensure that AI is brought in successfully, federal organizations have devised new strategies to guide their adoption of AI tools.

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ExecutiveBiz

MARCH 27, 2024

Lumen Technologies and Zscaler have teamed up to offer a managed zero trust network access service designed to help government agencies and affiliates mitigate cybersecurity risks by safeguarding access to their critical data and infrastructure. Join the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Cyber Summit on June 6 and hear cyber experts, government and industry leaders discuss the latest trends and the dynamic role of cyber in the public sector.

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FedScoop

MARCH 28, 2024

Citing the need to evolve beyond the computing infrastructure support system capabilities that have been its hallmark since 2011, the FedRAMP program on Thursday released a new roadmap for how it intends to embrace modernization. Modernizing the governmentwide compliance program for cloud services has been top of mind for Washington IT leaders in recent years, most notably with the passing of the FedRAMP Authorization Act in 2022 and the release of an Office of Management and Budget draft policy

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GovLoop

MARCH 27, 2024

Our NextGen Gov Virtual Training Summit line-up has keynote topics that are perfect for anyone who wants to move their career forward. We’ve curated a jam-packed agenda around the topics that matter most to government employees like you. Now the difficult part: which sessions will you join on May 15? We’re here to help – below is a list of our upcoming keynote sessions so you can start planning your schedule.

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GovCon Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

By Nancy Patel, General Manager of Commercial at Unison Risk realization based on cost overruns is a common theme across the globe in the modern era. The U.S. Department of Defense, the U.K.

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ExecutiveBiz

MARCH 25, 2024

Dave Bissett , with nearly 10 years of service at NextGen Federal Systems , announced on LinkedIn Friday that he has advanced to senior vice president from his previous VP/group manager post at the small business firm. Starting as a senior program manager in August 2014 at NextGen, Bissett steadily rose to become division manager and then VP of corporate operations before assuming his most recent position.

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FedScoop

MARCH 25, 2024

A scheduling error within the Department of Veterans Affairs modernized electronic health record system played a role in the 2022 death of a veteran in Ohio, the VA’s Office of the Inspector General charges in a new report. A patient of the VA Central Ohio Healthcare System in Columbus with a history of behavioral health and substance abuse issues didn’t receive adequate outreach from the hospital system to reschedule a missed appointment due to “a system error in the functioni

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GovLoop

MARCH 25, 2024

Building trust with constituents is difficult. It means establishing and maintaining relationships as you carry out your agency’s mission. Among other variables, there is an ever-present challenge: the mind-boggling task of playing many different roles in people’s lives. The relationships they experience through interactions with federal, local and state agencies can vary so much.

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GovCon Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

The Defense Information Systems Agency is responsible for administering infrastructure, IT assistance and communications services to various Department of Defense components and combatant commands. However, the agency’s director says there’s a need for an intelligence-gathering wing to bolster situational awareness and gauge threats.

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Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 25, 2024

Whistleblower attorneys from the law firm Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto (KKC) are urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to model the whistleblower program it is developing on the hugely successful Dodd-Frank Act whistleblower programs administered by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). On March 7, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced that the DOJ will be rolling out a whistleblower award program and is commencing a “90-day policy s

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Government Contracts

MARCH 29, 2024

The U.S. Department of Defense said that lax financial controls in the U.S. Navy's budgeting system led it to overspend nearly $400 million in funds intended to help Ukraine following Russia's 2022 invasion, which has also increased the risk of triggering a possible Antideficiency Act violation in the future.

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WashngtonExec

MARCH 26, 2024

Acentra Health has appointed Grant Christie as senior vice president of market strategy and solutions. Christie is a seasoned IT solutions and services veteran with experience in the public sector and commercial healthcare spaces, Acentra Health said. In his new role, he will play a pivotal part in aligning the company’s products, solutions and tech-enabled [.

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GovCon Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

The U.S. Department of Defense’s messaging on future fights has been clear: if a geopolitical conflict were to arise that necessitated American participation, the country would not go at it alone.

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Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 26, 2024

The fight against corruption takes center stage in Paris this month. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is hosting a Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum March 27-28, 2024. Renowned whistleblower advocate Stephen M. Kohn will be there to share his expertise with attendees. Kohn, a leading voice in whistleblower protection and founding partner of Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto LLP and Chairman of the Board of the National Whistleblower Center.

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Government Contracts

MARCH 29, 2024

In this week’s Off The Bench, MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani tries to untangle himself from a gambling scandal, Virginia’s rejection sends two D.C. pro franchises back home, and the Pac-12 pays up to two schools that were left behind. If you were sidelined this week, Law360 will catch you up with the sports and betting stories that had our readers talking.

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WashngtonExec

MARCH 24, 2024

CACI International won a $239 million technology task order to modernize the U.S. Army’s Global Secure Internet Protocol Router Network. This includes applying commercial solutions for classified technology to enhance secure user access and mobility, with a 1-year base period and four 1-year options. “Modernizing the Army’s classified network is an integral first step toward [.

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GovCon Wire

MARCH 26, 2024

Jeffrey Adorno of Zscaler and Ryan Heidorn of C3 Integrated Solutions said zero trust could help accelerate the compliance of government contractors with the Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program “because it offers a way to mitigate technical bloat and debt, such as on-premises legacy technologies.

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FedScoop

MARCH 27, 2024

The new report sounds the alarm on AI-specific cyber risks while highlighting best practices to combat them.

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Government Contracts

MARCH 26, 2024

My experiences as an abstract spray paint artist have made me a better litigator, demonstrating – in more ways than one – how fluidity and flexibility are necessary parts of a successful legal practice, says Erick Sandlin at Bracewell.

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FedInsider

MARCH 25, 2024

Thursday, April 25, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Successful federal modernization requires an artful blend of people, process, and technology—with a relentless focus on enabling business transformation. A “digital playbook” can provide a comprehensive guide to the process, describing both overarching strategy and tactical approaches. Using a templatized technology strategy can boost mission outcomes while humanizing data-driven modernization and leveraging artificial intelligence in a resp

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GovCon Wire

MARCH 25, 2024

Recent momentum in artificial intelligence could be seen as a largely American enterprise, led by domestic companies such as OpenAI and federal government initiatives from the likes of the Department of Defense’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office — not to mention multiple presidential executive orders on the matter. However, U.S.

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USFCR

MARCH 28, 2024

In the national security arena, the defense and aerospace sector stands as a pillar of strength, commanding a budget of over $700 billion each year from the Department of Defense (DoD). This investment is dedicated to not only maintaining but advancing military capabilities. In this guide, we'll navigate through the vibrant ecosystem of defense contracting, spotlighting the opportunities for businesses to make their mark with pioneering aerospace technologies and vital defense solutions.

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Government Contracts

MARCH 29, 2024

Even as the economy shifts and layoffs continue, law firms still want to retain their top attorneys, and so-called stay interviews — informal conversations with employees to identify potential issues before they lead to turnover — can be a crucial tool for improving retention and morale, say Tina Cohen Nicol and Kate Reder Sheikh at Major Lindsey.

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Select GCR

MARCH 26, 2024

In the world of business, winning contracts from the government can be a game-changer, offering stability and lucrative opportunities. While everyone talks about federal contracts, there’s a whole other world of opportunities at the state and local levels that often gets overlooked. State and local governments collectively spend billions of dollars each year on a wide array of goods and services, ranging from building development and healthcare initiatives to education programs and technol

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 26, 2024

Please check out the new release from my friend, federal contracting expert Michael LeJeune. Bestselling author and GovCon expert, Michael LeJeune is releasing his new book , “I’m New to Government Contracting – Where Should I Start?” on March 26th. Michael’s new book has all that a growing federal contractor needs to get started on a path to success.

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Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 29, 2024

On March 19, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) posted a Notice of Covered Action (NCA) for an over $50 million enforcement action taken against Blue Moon Investments Inc., a binary options firm registered in Seychelles, and 3 owners believed to be residents of Israel for offering illegal, off-exchange binary options and related fraud.

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Government Contracts

MARCH 26, 2024

A medical equipment pharmacy owner was sentenced to 42 months in prison Tuesday for carrying out a $25 million kickback scheme with a patient-leads broker as part of a scheme to falsely bill the federal government for care.

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FedScoop

MARCH 28, 2024

The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking comments on a draft federal health IT strategic plan. HHS’s Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), which released the draft Wednesday, establishes the following four goals: “promote health and wellness, enhance the delivery and experience of care, accelerate research and innovation and connect the health system with health data.

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SmallGovCon

MARCH 28, 2024

If you are a small business government contractor who ever utilizes subcontractors to complete federal set-aside contracts, knowing what a “similarly situated entity” is for a given contract is vital to your success. So, let’s take it back to the basics of “similarly situated entities.” Even if you are not sure where this term comes from, don’t fret, a great place to start is this other Back to Basics blog on limitations on subcontracting.

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Art of Procurement

MARCH 28, 2024

Hertz was founded in 1918, in Chicago, Illinois. In those early days, their rental fleet was entirely made up of. The post What You Don’t Know Can Hertz You appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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