Federal News Network
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Federal contractors never expected Congress to get a full-year appropriation done last week. So they’re generally pleased about the avoidance of a government shutdown. That gives the government 11 weeks to deal with other lingering procurement issues. Stephanie Kostro, executive vice president for policy at the Professional Services Council, joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin for more.
FedScoop
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The Global Engagement Center, which tracks and exposes foreign disinformation narratives in foreign countries, will see its authority to operate expire Dec. 24.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 27, 2024
The U.S. Marine Corps and Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific will set up a technology lab in late January to allow engineers and other experts to develop prototypes into scalable, deployable 5G networks to support warfighters operating in denied and contested environments, USNI News reported Tuesday.
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Microsoft has secured a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $69.5 million from the U.S. Army for the Joint Warfighter Cloud Capability, or JWCC. Joint Warfighter Cloud Capability Contract The Department of Defense said the project will run through Oct. 19, 2028, while work sites and fund allocations will be determined once the orders are placed.
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Federal News Network
DECEMBER 23, 2024
A long-time federal career procurement executive has a new job. She’s the CEO of a contractor. But not just any contractor but a non-profit with a purpose. Soraya Correa was chief procurement officer at the Homeland Security Department, among other things, and retired as a member of the Senior Executive Service. This year she became president and CEO of the National Industries for the Blind.
FedScoop
DECEMBER 26, 2024
The General Services Administration will be required to more thoroughly account for many of its technology projects under legislation that became law this week. The GSA Technology Accountability Act , signed by President Joe Biden on Monday, requires the agencys administrator to deliver a yearly report to Congress that details each project funded by the Federal Citizen Services Fund and others that come via the Acquisition Services Fund.
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ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Verizon Frontline and the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, have collaborated once more to track Santa Claus yearly journey. The company said it will ensure the NORAD Track Santa initiative will have reliable connectivity so people, especially children, can see where Santa is on Dec. 24.
GovLoop
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Three state and local experts share lessons theyll carry forward into 2025. Collaboration Leads to More Knowledge State and local agencies rely heavily on federal Census Bureau data to gain insights into their communities. But those insights, in fact, emerge from a collaborative process, said Mallory Bateman, Director of Demographic Research at the Kem C.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Government interest in predictive artificial intelligence for zero-trust security has increased along with the number of vulnerabilities identified on federal networks. Predictive AI can strengthen agencies cybersecurity resilience and will likely become more important than generative AI because larger data sets will be at its disposal to anticipate attacks and trends, said Defense Information Systems Agency CTO Stephen Wallace at the 2024 Rubrik Public Sector Summit in October.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 26, 2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has started seeking information on potential vendors that could provide remedial action construction, or RAC, support for the Iron King MineHumboldt Smelter, or IKM-HS, Superfund Site in Dewey-Humboldt, Arizona.
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Raytheon, an RTX business unit, will provide modeling and simulation, or M&S, services to the U.S. Army and Navys missile defense systems for exercises and training under a potential $191.1 million contract from the Missile Defense Agency.
GovLoop
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Technological change happens faster today than in the past, and innovations can bring about great things. Its no wonder, then, that government agencies are eager to acquire, develop and use new tech as soon as possible. But its not always easy for them to get their hands on emerging technologies. To change that, many agency modernization initiatives are putting a new emphasis on innovation.
USFCR
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Imagine a federal contracting process where manual paperwork is a thing of the past, every transaction is secure and traceable, and payments happen automatically when milestones are met. Thanks to blockchain technology and its growing adoption within government agencies, that future may not be far off. What Is Blockchain, and Why Does It Matter?
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Lockheed Martin has secured a U.S. Navy contract modification worth approximately $3.36 billion to provide F-35 logistics support services for domestic and international military customers.
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 27, 2024
The State Department has approved a foreign military sale request from Greece for uncrewed aircraft systems and armored security vehicles worth $130 million.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Prioritize updating legacy apps and follow these tips for a successful modernization process. 1. How Will Customizations Affect Modernization? Its common for a legacy application to have several customizations, but whether these are still relevant can be difficult to determine. Its important to re-evaluate what exactly an application must do. Rather than trying to carry over each customization, consider whats working well with the application and where it is lacking.
SmallGovCon
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Both GAO and the federal agencies take proposal deadlines with the utmost seriousness. We have discussed a few other examples of late proposals being denied by GAO before. Now, we have another one. This time, the protester put forth the argument that its lateness was not its fault. Rather, it was caused by issues with the agencys proposal receipt system.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 23, 2024
NASA has awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts with a potential cumulative value of $4.82 billion to four companies to provide support services for the Near Space Network. The agency said Friday the contractors will aid in the expansion of the Near Space Networks commercial direct-to-Earth capabilities, which enable spacecraft to directly send data to ground stations on Earth.
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 26, 2024
BAE Systems has secured a $68 million contract from the U.S. Army to produce additional 44 Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles or CATVs, the company said. The Army awarded the defense and security companys land and armaments unit a seven-year, $278.
WashngtonExec
DECEMBER 22, 2024
BAE Systems has won $68 million in contracts to produce 44 Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles for the U.S. Army. This work includes a $48 million add-on to the existing full-rate production contract awarded in August 2022, and a $20 million award for 2025 funding. The CATV provides a dynamic combination of mobility and flexibility to [.
GovLoop
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Maybe its time to think in new ways about legacy systems. Typically, the legacy label is applied to systems based on outdated technology or architecture and so needs to be replaced as a matter of course. But maybe theres an element of legacy thinking in that mindset. Ann Dunkin, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Energy, thinks so. Dunkin, who has served in IT leadership positions in both the public and private sectors for more than two decades, argues that not every legacy system nee
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 23, 2024
For professionals navigating the complex government contracting industry, staying informed has never been more critical. Whether youre tracking the latest contract awards, anticipating emerging technologies or keeping up with the latest executive moves, having a reliable source of information is essential.
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 26, 2024
The U.S. Navy has named Amentum Services, KBR, V2X and 84 other companies as awardees under a potential $2.85 billion firm-fixed-price contract to provide logistics services to support military operations around the world. The Department of Defense said work on the multiple-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract will run concurrently over the next five to 10 years.
WashngtonExec
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Noblis has won the prime spot on the Federal Aviation Administrations Air Traffic Engineering and Program Support II Unrestricted indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract. The ATEPS II contract supports the FAA Program Management Organization’s development of improvements to enhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of the National Airspace System.
USFCR
DECEMBER 27, 2024
As a federal contractor, staying ahead of the curve is essential for winning bids and securing contracts. One of the best ways to gain a competitive edge is by attending industry expos. Whether focused on disaster relief, construction, defense, or sustainability, expos offer invaluable networking opportunities, insights into industry trends, and a chance to showcase your services.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 26, 2024
General Dynamics Mission Systems has secured a potential $807.6 million contract from the U.S. Navy to provide support for the MK 54 Lightweight Torpedo Program. GDMS Contract Details The Department of Defense said Monday the fixed-price-incentive, firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee and cost-only contract with a base value of $139.2 million was awarded on Dec. 20.
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration has selected Noblis as the prime contractor for the unrestricted track of the potential 10-year, $709 million Air Traffic Engineering and Program Support, or ATEPS, II contract.
WashngtonExec
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Tim McAtee Senior Director of Procurement and Subcontracts, HII Mission Technologies Tim McAtee leads a team of procurement professionals supporting the Mission Technologies portfolio of contracts as well as its business development efforts. McAtee and the procurement team played a pivotal role in the transformation of HII Mission Technologies procurement and supply chain operations.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Agencies have decisions to make when it comes to next-generation firewalls due to budgetary and mission constraints. Nevertheless, NGFWs are a necessity for network security in the current cyberthreat environment. The NGFW landscape offers a range of technical capabilities, and this guide is intended to help agencies make sense of it. Why Modern Networks Demand Next-Generation Firewalls An NGFW analyzes network traffic and blocks potential incursions.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 22, 2024
South Korea-based Hanwha Systems and Hanwha Ocean have closed their acquisition of U.S. shipbuilder Philly Shipyard for approximately $100 million to expand its footprint in the U.S. market for defense growth and commercial shipbuilding.
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Phil Fuster, chief revenue officer at Hitachi Vantara Federal, shared his key predictions for the federal IT landscape in 2025. One of those is that agencies will prioritize data-driven decision-making, which he said will be accelerated by the adoption of artificial intelligence technologies.
WashngtonExec
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Kent Crabtree Vice President of Procurement and Vendor Management, Maximus As Maximus continues to increase annual revenue and set new company records, the companys procurement team kept pace under the leadership of Kent Crabtree. Under his guidance, the procurement teams efforts this year have been a game-changer for Maximus in driving cost reductions and true [.
Federal News Network
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Several key provisions aimed at streamlining the acquisition process made its way into the 2025 defense policy bill President Joe Biden signed into law on Monday. One of the notable provisions included in the 2025 defense policy bill codifies the middle tier acquisition pathway into law under Title 10. The middle tier acquisition pathway, which Congress created through section 804 of the fiscal 2016 defense policy bill, allows the Defense Department to deliver capabilities within two to five yea
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Executive Mosaics GovCon Index closed 0.83% higher at $4,884.32 before the weekend. It was a rare second-straight daily gain in December but not enough to reverse course. The index, which tracks the stock performances of 30 major government contractors, lost 1.31% overall for the week following a sharp 2.64% drop on midweek.
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Bill Rowan, vice president of public sector at Splunk, said digital resilience has become a necessity for government organizations as they navigate the current threat landscape and deal with growing cyber workforce challenges and evolving regulations.
FedScoop
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Agencies will have to share custom-developed code amongst each other in an effort to prevent duplicative software development contracts under a new bill signed into law by President Joe Biden. The bipartisan Source Code Harmonization And Reuse in Information Technology ( H.R. 9566 ), or SHARE IT Act, takes aim at reducing the roughly $12 billion that lawmakers estimated the federal government spends each year on software purchases by requiring agencies to publicly list custom code and share that
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