FedTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Many defense and civilian agencies still struggle to answer questions about where their assets live, if they’re in the correct environment and if they’re secure. Some of the most aggressive innovation happening at the federal level is centered on digital asset tracking and management, far beyond the supply chain environments you might expect to see in production facilities, warehouses and distribution centers.

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Public Procurement Intl

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

On November 10-12, 2024 academics and public procurement professionals from around the world gathered at Dublin City University for the inaugural International Conference for Advancing Public Procurement ( ICAPP 2024 ), coordinated by colleagues from Florida Atlantic University and launched with the kind support of NIGP, The Institute for Public Procurement.

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Art of Procurement

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

“The reason I like listening is I think, ‘If I’d have been CPO there or in other organizations, what would. The post Walking a Mile in Another Supply Chain’s Shoes appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

On November 19, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Dell Technologies Inc. and Dell Federal Systems L.P. (collectively Dell), located in Austin, Texas, agreed to pay $2,300,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by submitting non-competitive bids to the U.S. Army. Iron Bow Technologies LLC (Iron Bow), located in Herndon, Virginia, also agreed to pay $2,051,000 for its role in the scheme.

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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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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Intel has received up to $7.86 billion in CHIPS and Science Act direct funding from the Department of Commerce to support its semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging projects in Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio and Oregon.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

BAE Systems has secured a potential $238.8 million contract to modernize, repair and maintain USS Green Bay, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock of the U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet. The company’s San Diego Ship Repair unit in California will perform work on the vessel designated as LPD 20, the Department of Defense said Monday.

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FedScoop

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The General Services Administration announced Wednesday that it has awarded IBM a 15-year, $903.5 million contract to provide a next-generation travel and expense management service for the federal government. A modernized version of the E-Gov Travel Service (ETS) called ETSNext, the system will provide a “more intuitive experience for booking federal travel” and improved access to commercially available features such as a mobile interface and charge card integration, according to the release.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Plans for a next-generation governmentwide travel and expense management platform are coming into focus, following a recent contract award central to its day-to-day operations. The General Services Administration awarded a 15-year contract to IBM to provide technology-managed services for ETSNext, the next generation of the agency’s E-Gov Travel Service (ETS).

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

As Ret. Gen. John “Jay” Raymond tells it, among the initial motivations in the creation of the U.S. Space Force was to engender a “more fused relationship with commercial industry.” Gen.

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Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The Romanian government, in an effort to bolster the capabilities of its air force, has agreed to purchase 32 stealth fighter jets for $7.2 billion from manufacturer Lockheed Martin, according to multiple statements.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin an $869.94 million fixed-price-incentive-firm-target contract to procure long lead materials, parts, components and support services for the F-35 Lot 20 production aircraft. The products and services will support the manufacturing of fighter jets for the U.S.

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Government procurement professionals are tasked with balancing the need for innovation while adhering to strict regulations. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies, such as generative AI, presents both opportunities and challenges in this delicate equilibrium. This post provides guidance on how procurement can play a pivotal role in enabling the responsible use of AI within the public sector.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Aleut Environmental Remediation, a subsidiary of Aleut Federal, has secured a $48 million contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, to support the Environmental Quality Program across Alaska and the Pacific Ocean Division Area of Responsibility, including Guam, Hawaii, Japan, Korea, Wake Island and the Northern Marianas Islands.

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Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Law firms are increasingly embracing the use of artificial intelligence, wary of its limitations but enchanted by its potential to transform the practice of law through smaller headcounts and cheaper litigation.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

In his article “ The Future of Public Infrastructure is Digital “, Bill Gates envisions a world where infrastructure is smarter, more efficient, and digitally integrated. This vision aligns with the aspirations of many governments: leveraging technology to enhance public services , reduce costs, and promote sustainability. However, one critical element often overlooked in these discussions is public procurement.

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Need to bid on federal contracts or receive federal grants? Start by registering in SAM. This guide provides clear steps to complete your “register in SAM” process, ensuring you don’t miss out on valuable federal opportunities. Key Takeaways Successful SAM registration is crucial for entities aiming to secure federal contracts and financial assistance, providing eligibility for programs like SBIR, STTR, and OTA grants.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Amazon Web Services will provide the U.S. Army with cloud computer and storage services under a recently awarded four-year, $158.3 million firm-fixed-price contract. The Department of Defense said Monday services will be performed until Sept. 21, 2028, with work locations and funding depending on the award of each order.

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As we look forward to fall traditions like turkey and mashed potatoes, pumpkin spice, and leaf peeping, don’t sleep on another fall tradition, the GAO bid protest report. This report is GAO’s summary of bid protests for the previous fiscal year. It contains some important insights for how GAO bid protest numbers have changed from prior years. Of course, many bid protests are filed at the Court of Federal Claims, so this is only one part of the picture.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Fearless and CivicActions have secured a $72 million contract from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to continue their joint work on the Web Experience and Content Management Services project. Under the new contract, the team will manage and enhance three federal health data websites including Healthcare.gov, CMS.gov and Medicare.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Public procurement plays a significant role in economic and social growth by assuring that governments deliver vital services and infrastructure to their societies. Imagine a competent procurement officer surrounded by a myriad of daunting problems, including legislative procurement compliance solutions, inefficiency, and even the risk of fraudulent activity.

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Public sector organizations worldwide face a common challenge: processing an ever-growing volume of document-heavy applications across various services. From naturalization procedures to asylum applications and university admissions, many crucial processes still rely on manual or partially manual methods, leading to significant backlogs, extended processing times, and increased costs.

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Art of Procurement

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Procurement 6 is a short podcast from Art of Procurement that publishes in the Art of Procurement feed every Friday. The post Procurement 6 – November 29th, 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This month, the U.S. Air Force added three companies to an ongoing $33 billion R&D deal, while Boeing scored two military aircraft production contracts and Lockheed Martin shook on it with the Pentagon for hundreds more F-35 fighter jets. These are Law360's most noteworthy government contracts for November 2024.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

L3Harris Technologies has completed a critical design review for satellite radios intended to strengthen missile warning and defense capabilities.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Vishal Ranjan has been elevated to the role of senior vice president of consulting services at CGI, according to the executive’s LinkedIn post shared Tuesday. Vishal Ranjan’s 20-Year CGI Career Ranjan is an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in IT services and management.

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Holland & Knight: Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This blog summarizes key statistics and trends and offers insight into a few notable cases summarized by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) in its Report.

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Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Federal health officials are no longer enforcing a rule in Texas that tied funding to contraceptive access for minors, Texas officials told a court Tuesday as it asked to dismiss a suit it had filed against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Bryon Kroger, the founder and CEO of software developer Rise8, will speak at the 2025 edition of his company’s Prodacity conference. Conference Topics Set to take place from Feb.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The Department of Veterans Affairs has appointed Steven Braverman, a senior healthcare executive, as chief operating officer of the Veterans Health Administration, or VHA.

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Art of Procurement

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

“Every procurement journey is unique, and now we have the tools and technologies that allow us to be a lot. The post Mastermind LIVE 2024 Debrief with Philip Ideson and Kelly Barner appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The U.S. Government Accountability Office says the Air Force must reconsider its award of an $83 million task order, saying the veteran-owned small business protesting the award possessed the requisite certification following a merger.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Michael Reinhold, former chief information security officer at RELI Group, announced on LinkedIn Monday his new role as CISO of Maryland-based company Arch Systems. He will lead efforts to secure Arch Systems’ digital assets and information channels against emerging threats.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The U.S. Navy has awarded Rolls-Royce a potential two-year, $695.3 million contract to provide sustainment, program management and integrated logistics support services for engines used to power the Osprey tiltrotor military transport and cargo aircraft.

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Hackathons are a mechanism for employee empowerment and innovation that have grown in popularity over the last 20 years. During hackathons, employees stop working on their regular tasks for two or more days to participate. Hackathon participants self-organize into teams, typically cross-organizational and cross-functional. Participants select their own projects, creating autonomy and ownership.

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Government Contracts

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

An inventor has accused Deloitte Consulting LLP in New York federal court of stealing her proprietary vaccination management system and securing a multimillion-dollar government contract for rolling out COVID-19 vaccines, saying the firm colluded with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to pilfer the technology.

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ExecutiveBiz

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The U.S. government’s procurement system can’t keep up with the rapid pace of technological innovation. Intelligence experts are warning that it’s becoming a threat to national security.

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