ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Booz Allen Hamilton is at the forefront of defense technology innovation and leadership. The firm was one of thetop 10 U.S. defense contractors in 2024 based on revenue, and the company is gearing up for even more growth, with expectations of reaching up to13 percent growth for fiscal year 2025.
Public Procurement Intl
DECEMBER 8, 2024
Photo: Jorge Lscar On December 9-11, 2024, GW Law’s Christopher Yukins met with classes of Professor Laurence Folliot Lalliot at the University of Paris – Nanterre, to discuss U.S. and comparative public procurement.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Leidos a firm-fixed-price contract worth $987 million for F-16 fighter jet support to the Taiwanese military. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract is a foreign military sales agreement, but work will be performed at the company’s facilities in Reston, Virginia, until May 2034, the Department of Defense said Wednesday.
Federal News Network
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Get the latest on 8(a) STARS III, the new OASIS+ and VETS 2. Plus, a preview of whats coming with POLARIS Small Business and tips to help both agencies and small businesses make the most of the many opportunities that GSA has developed to support the acquisition of IT and professional services. The post Federal News Networks Small Business Guide first appeared on Federal News Network.
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FedScoop
DECEMBER 9, 2024
The Office of Personnel Management will lean heavily on artificial intelligence as it leverages a recent Technology Modernization award to update legacy mainframe programs for its retirement systems, according to an agency spokesperson. OPMs award is meant to help the agency deliver a new online system for retirees, the spokesperson said in an email to FedScoop, and will serve as one step in a larger modernization roadmap to reduce costs and modernize critical systems.
AWS Public Sector
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Trusted Internet Connections (TIC) 3.0 initiative aims to enhance cybersecurity across federal agencies. TIC 3.0 gives agencies flexibility in implementing requirements defined in Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum (M) 19-26 so they can adapt to the evolving IT landscape that includes cloud services, mobile devices, and remote work.
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ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Government agencies can enhance their efficiency through hybrid work but only if they adopt cloud-based voice communications platforms such as unified-communications-as-a-service and contact-center-as-a-service, according to Doug Buffkin, regional vice president of public sector business development at RingCentral.
Whistleblower Network News
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The Administrative False Claims Act of 2023 is set to pass in Congress before the end of the year as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA). The bill, introduced by whistleblower champion Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), will target smaller-dollar frauds against the government by raising the statutory maximum of a fraud claim that can be handled administratively from $150,000 to $1 million.
FedScoop
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security disclosed Thursday that they are supporting New Jersey law enforcement with numerous detection methods as part of the response to recent mysterious aircraft sightings in the states skies. Thus far, however, the federal agencies have not corroborated any of the reported visual sightings with electronic detection, according to a joint statement shared with FedScoop and DefenseScoop.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $450.5 million foreign military sales, or FMS, contract to provide command and control capabilities to Japans F-15 jet fighters. The Department of Defense said Tuesday that under the sole source award, Boeing will deliver radars, self-protection toolkits and mission computers to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
Federal News Network
DECEMBER 12, 2024
When the Office of Federal Procurement Policy launched its Better Contracting Initiative in November 2023, leaders promised this time would be different when it came to developing enterprisewide software licenses. The General Services Administration is about to deliver on that promise. GSA says its IT Vendor Management Office is close to finalizing a governmentwide deal with Microsoft.
Whistleblower Network News
DECEMBER 12, 2024
On December 12, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published final rules for its Auto Safety Whistleblower Program , over eight years after a Congressionally-set deadline to do so. Whistleblowers shine a light on critical safety issues and play a vital role in safeguarding our nations vehicles and roads, NHTSA Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman said.
Select GCR
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Want to start selling to governments but dont know where to begin? This guide breaks down the crucial steps: identifying contracting opportunities, understanding procurement processes, and building relationships with government buyers. Dive in to learn strategies that can help you secure lucrative government contracts. Key Takeaways Understand the unique decision-making dynamics and purchasing policies of government buyers to tailor your offerings and build strong relationships.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Core One Solutions has acquired Calhoun International as part of a push to expand the delivery of mission-critical support to agency customers within the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. With the acquisition, Core One said Tuesday Calhoun Chief Financial Officer Nesha Burrows has joined the company as vice president of national security defense programs.
SmallGovCon
DECEMBER 11, 2024
When a contractor believes an agency assigned the wrong North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code to a solicitation, it can file an appeal with the SBAs Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA). However, for OHA to correct the NAICS code, the contractor must show the contracting officers assignment was clearly erroneous. As we’ve discussed, counting just those NAICS code appeals decided on the merits, about 45% were granted , per a GAO report.
Scottish Government Procurement
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Our National Collaborative Procurement Division (NCPD) – quarterly bulletin – December 2024 provides the latest information on our Category A, collaborative frameworks and shares our ambitions for the enhancement of services provided by the National Collaborative Procurement Division, in an aim to realise even greater value for the public sector in Scotland.
GovTribe
DECEMBER 9, 2024
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 December 2024. Lets start by diving into the top three.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Wahid Nawabi, chairman, president and CEO of AeroVironment, said the fundamental strategies of defense warfare have evolved since the Ukraine conflict. In a video interview published Friday on CNBC, Nawabi stated that drones, loitering munitions and other weapons systems will become a much bigger part of the fabric of defense in general.
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 11, 2024
RTX BBN Technologies, an advanced technology research and development provider, has secured an award under an other transaction agreement to develop technologies that enhance medical chatbots for more reliable and accurate healthcare responses.
Scottish Government Procurement
DECEMBER 12, 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, we take a look back at what has been achieved over the last year in Public Procurement in Scotland. We asked members of the Public Procurement Group (PPG) to summarise their sectors 2024 achievements. You can watch the video below, or read the transcript at the bottom of the page. For further information on public procurement in Scotland please visit www.gov.scot/procurement Please email enquiries to scottishprocurement@gov.scot Follow us online: Video Transcript Ni
Kluwer Arbitration
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”) is undergoing a transformative shift in its economy. In 2016, the KSA launched the Saudi Vision 2030 , an initiative to, among others, attract foreign and domestic investment by improving the regulatory environment and enhancing business opportunities. A key piece of this transformation came on 11 August 2024, when the Saudi Ministry of Investment (MISA) introduced an updated Investment Law under Royal Decree No.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Todays complex defense landscape is shaped by growing geopolitical tensions, the meteoric rise of advanced technologies and an intensifying global competition.
Federal News Network
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Aubrey Gainfort, host, Breaking the Standard podcast This week on Amtower Off Center , host Mark Amtower is joined by Aubrey Gainfort, by day a federal contracting officer and after work, host of the Breaking the Standard podcast, which is nearing its 5th anniversary. Five things contractors need to do Five things contractors should NOT do How and why to start your own podcast Ways to expand your knowledge of the federal market Learn more about your ad choices.
FedScoop
DECEMBER 13, 2024
NASA is researching options to replace an existing electronic health record system that supports some unique patients: astronauts. In a request for information , the agency said it’s looking to replace a system that currently holds roughly 30,000 records for NASA employees that date back to the founding of the U.S. Space Program. The request, which is purely information-seeking and may be used to finalize a request for quotes, was initially posted in November and responses were due Friday.
Kluwer Arbitration
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Six previously unpublished ICC awards are now available online on Kluwer Arbitration, as part of the ICCA Awards Series. The awards published deal with a broad range of issues, including the application of the CISG and of the UNIDROIT Principles, principles of contractual interpretation in case of ambiguously worded clauses, the admissibility of penalty clauses, and the issues concerning the determination of interest.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 9, 2024
The 21st Century Cures Act, commonly referred to as the Cures Act, is entering the final year of its initially-approved nine-year run, but Department of Health and Human Services officials say they are still hard at work bringing it to bear.
Open Contracting Partnership
DECEMBER 13, 2024
An ambitious urban renewal process has been taking place in the informal settlements of Buenos Aires since 2016. When the project began, the Villas of the city had no sewers, stormwater drains or clean drinking water systems. Those who lived in the settlements were wary of such interventions, perceiving them as a tactic to drive them out of their homes.
The Coalition for Government Procurement
DECEMBER 13, 2024
We look forward to seeing you next week on December 17 at 5:00 PM at the Tower Club in Tysons Corner for The Coalition for Government Procurements Member Holiday Party! This year, our celebration includes a brief but timely Off the Shelf: Off the Record discussion featuring Moshe Schwartz , President of Etherton and Associates, and Tim Cook , Executive Director of the Center for Procurement Advocacy.
AWS Public Sector
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The American College of Radiology (ACR) is a nonprofit organization and world leader supporting the radiology community. Founded in 1923, ACR represents more than 41,000 diagnostic and interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and medical physicists. In this post, we share how ACR implemented a Statistical Analysis System (SAS) solution on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accomplish their big data processing and analysis needs, resulting in better cost optimiza
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Archer Aviation announced forming a strategic partnership with Anduril Industries to jointly develop a hybrid-propulsion, vertical-take-off-and landing, or VTOL, aircraft and raising $430 million from an equity offering.
USFCR
DECEMBER 13, 2024
For new contractors, entering the world of federal contracting can feel overwhelming. The competitive landscape, detailed compliance requirements, and complexity of SAM registration often deter businesses from pursuing lucrative opportunities. But what if there was a simpler way to build the foundation for federal success?
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Michael Baker International has appointed industry veteran Tricia Quinn as vice president of aerospace and healthcare sectors.
AWS Public Sector
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Precision medicine hopes to transform healthcare for groups and individuals by gaining a deeper understanding of the genetic factors that underpin certain chronic diseases. But research in this field is currently challenged by the underrepresentation of Asian ancestries in existing genomic databases. Although Asia is home to more than half of the global population, many Asian genetic variations are not adequately captured in these databases, which are overwhelmingly based on people of European d
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Lockheed Martins Sikorsky subsidiary, in collaboration with the U.S. Marine Corps, will showcase the advanced capabilities of its MATRIX flight autonomy system through a series of demonstrations in 2025.
USFCR
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Wildfires pose a growing threat across the United States, with more than 8 million acres burned so far this year. 1 These disasters not only devastate natural ecosystems but also place thousands of communities at risk, creating an urgent need for proactive planning and mitigation strategies to protect lives and property.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Jacobs has been awarded a contract valued at $249 million by the Omaha District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide architecture and engineering services to USACE’s Northwestern Division.
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