Public Procurement Intl

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Photo credit: South African Tourism Colloquium Participants South Africa’s National Research Foundatio n (NRF) (which coordinates with the nation’s research institutions) hosted a weeklong conference, September 3-6, 2024, to discuss South Africa’s Public Procurement Act , Act No. 28 of 2024. The new Act was issued in July 2024 and now must be implemented through regulations to be issued by South Africa’s Ministry of the Treasury.

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Art of Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

As someone who has never specialized in a patent-intensive space, I would have thought that patents were just about a. The post Proposed Patent Rule Changes and their Impact on Innovation w/ Wen Xie appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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GovCon Wire

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has received a potential $3.43 billion contract modification from the U.S. Army to produce surface-to-surface weapon systems for the service branch. The Department of Defense said Friday the Army expects work on the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System supply contract award to run through Oct. 20, 2027. Army Contracting Command will The post Lockheed Secures $3.4B Army Contract Modification for Guided Rockets first appeared on GovCon Wire.

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FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

More than 30 of the most commonly used forms in Social Security Administration field offices will shift from physical to digital signatures, in a modernization move that the agency said is intended to ease customer burdens. Those forms collectively represent roughly 14 million signatures submitted yearly, making up 90% of the forms most regularly used by customers at local SSA offices.

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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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WashngtonExec

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In the fiercely competitive world of government contracting, it’s not just the technology and services that make a difference; it’s the people behind them. These mission-driven companies serving federal defense and civilian sectors owe their success to dynamic leaders and their dedicated teams. To stay ahead, these organizations must offer a culture and opportunities that [.

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Government Contracts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

As Election Day approaches, corporate counsel should be mindful of the complicated rules around companies engaging in political activities, including super PAC contributions, pay-to-play prohibitions and foreign agent restrictions, say attorneys at Covington.

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Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A Federal Trade Commission rule against employee noncompete clauses was supposed to take effect this week, but a Texas federal court issued an injunction against it. The Supreme Court ruling that ended court deference to federal agency regulation throws more sand into the FTC’s works. With what industry is watching, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin turns to Stephanie Kostro, executive vice president for policy at the Professional Services Council.

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GovCon Wire

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The U.S. Air Force has awarded RTX (NYSE: RTX) company Raytheon an approximately $1.05 billion sole source contract to upgrade the sensors on the F-22 Raptor fighter jets. The Department of Defense said Friday the fixed-price-incentive, undefinitized contract provides for Group B hardware, spares and support equipment. Work on the contract will be performed at The post Raytheon to Upgrade F-22 Fighter Jet Sensors Under $1B Air Force Contract first appeared on GovCon Wire.

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ExecutiveBiz

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Gary Camper, who previously served as BWX Technologies Nuclear Operations Group’s chief operating officer, has been named president of the BWXT subsidiary. In his new role, Camper will use his prior manufacturing experience with BWXT to support NOG’s goal of producing nuclear reactor components and fuel for U.S.

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The SBA recently dropped a large proposed rule that it grouped mainly under the HUBZone program, but actually touches on almost every SBA socioeconomic certification. So, it should come as no surprise that the SBA’s 8(a) Program is facing some potential changes based on this proposed rule. There are quite a few proposed updates to the 8(a) Program.

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Government Contracts

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Volunteering and nonprofit board service are complementary to, but distinct from, traditional pro bono work, and taking on these community leadership roles can produce dividends for lawyers, their firms and the nonprofit causes they support, says Katie Beacham at Kilpatrick.

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USFCR

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Learn about the National Park Service's $5 million investment to train and inspire the next generation of firefighters through the CORE Wildland Fire Training Crews grant.

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FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The transition to cloud computing by federal agencies has highlighted the importance of security, especially as sensitive federal assets are now in hybrid environments. This week on Feds At the Edge, leaders from federal and commercial sectors focus on improving security within the complex cloud environment. When code is written with the cloud in mind, applications can be moved easily, updates can be mastered, and systems architects can leverage many aspects of the cloud that are missed with an

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GovCon Wire

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Steve Schorer will succeed Stu Shea as chairman, president and CEO of Peraton, effective Sept. 9. Both executives are repeat recipients of the Wash100 Award, which annually recognizes the most influential leaders in the GovCon sector. The portfolio company of Veritas Capital said Tuesday Schorer has more than three decades of experience in leading companies The post Steve Schorer Named Peraton Chairman, President & CEO first appeared on GovCon Wire.

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FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The Digital GI Bill platform that was set to be fully operational by April 2024 is now “severely” delayed and will cost double the original amount, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General. Insufficient planning on the part of the Veterans Benefits Administration is to blame for delays and $479 million in additional costs for the Digital GI Bill Platform , which aims to modernize access to relevant services while reducing costs and setbacks from legacy systems.

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Whistleblower Network News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

On August 20, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that Intrepid U.S.A. Inc., headquartered in Dallas, and various wholly-owned subsidiaries (Intrepid) have agreed to pay $3,850,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act for knowingly submitting fraudulent Medicare claims for home healthcare services. According to the government, “between 2016 and 2021, 19 Intrepid home healthcare facilities submitted claims to Medicare for home healthcare services for patients who d

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Government Contracts

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

After the U.S. Supreme Court’s Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo decision overturning Chevron deference, law firms will need to integrate litigation, lobbying and communications functions to keep up with the ramifications of the ruling and provide adequate counsel quickly, says Neil Hare at Dentons.

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ExecutiveBiz

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Broadcom has secured a new Department of the Navy enterprise software agreement blanket purchase agreement to make the VMware software portfolio readily accessible through Carahsoft Technology’s General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule contract. Carahsoft said Thursday the new contract will streamline access to the VMware Cloud Foundation and other software offerings from VMware, which Broadcom recently acquired.

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FedTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

An agency’s cybersecurity is only as airtight as that of its closest industry partners. That’s the thinking behind a lengthy compliance standard the Department of Defense introduced four years ago to ensure that data and meaningful information weren’t slipping into the hands of adversaries. Now, the Pentagon is preparing its second version of the document known as the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0, or CMMC 2.0, which differs from the original in many ways.

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GovCon Wire

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Cherokee Federal has purchased a majority stake in Advanced Technology Applications through the newly established growth capital firm Sovereign Capital as part of efforts to expand its presence in the federal contracting space. ATA is a small data services company that has provided technical platforms across the areas of data strategy, data engineering, data science, The post Cherokee Federal Buys Majority Stake in ATA Via Sovereign Capital; Steven Bilby Quoted first appeared on GovCon Wire.

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FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The National Labor Relations Board is the latest beneficiary of the Technology Modernization Fund, receiving $23 million from the fund to modernize its case management system. The investment will help the NLRB replace its “outdated system” with a newer cloud-based solution, “dramatically improving the agency’s ability to protect workers’ rights and process labor disputes efficiently,” according to an announcement from the General Services Administration, which

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Whistleblower Network News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

On August 30, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) announced a policy proposal designed to increase transparency and accountability around federal employee whistleblower cases. Under the proposal , the OSC will publicly post a summary of whistleblower allegations about misconduct by federal agencies in instances where the Special Counsel determines that “there is a ‘substantial likelihood that the information discloses a violation of any law, rule, or regulation, or gross mismanagement, gros

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Government Contracts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman was barred Friday from hearing cases for at least another year due to her refusal to participate in an investigation into her health, with the appeals court's other judges deciding unanimously to extend a suspension that began last year.

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

It’s Friday and it’s time for our week in review. We hope you had a wonderful Labor Day and were able to enjoy some time with friends and family. Now it is time to transition into fall and football season which we are very excited about here at SmallGovCon! We hope you have a great weekend. This week in federal government contracting news saw some interesting storis about IT and cyber security, the feds avoiding fraud payments, and a potential boost for WOSB contracts.

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FedTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Agencies need to increase their use of metrics and feedback to improve customer experience as they begin to develop and implement CX strategies. The Food and Drug Administration gave the public and industry through July to comment on its Customer Experience Strategy for boosting satisfaction with its IT solutions by upping their accessibility, streamlining processes, easing adoption, and emphasizing engagement and feedback.

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GovCon Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

On Sep. 19, the foremost U.S. intelligence leaders, decision makers and experts will be at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Intel Summit to share their expertise and shed light on the future of the intelligence landscape.

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FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The nuclear energy industry must prioritize the continuous monitoring of systems and strong boundaries for artificial intelligence tools as the technology’s use grows, the sector’s federal regulator said in a report released this week. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission, along with the United Kingdom’s Office for Nuclear Regulation and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, outlined in the document potential requirements for AI use and governance for the nuclear sector.

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Whistleblower Network News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

On September 5, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that a broker-dealer and two affiliated investment advisers agreed to pay $240,000 to settle charges that they violated a whistleblower protection rule through the use of restrictive language in confidentiality agreements. The SEC alleged that the firms, Nationwide Planning Associates, Inc., NPA Asset Management, LLC and Blue Point Strategic Wealth Management, asked 11 retail clients to sign confidentiality agreements wh

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Art of Procurement

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

“At the end of the day, we’re trying to create this organization from which we have the ability to help. The post If we had a crystal ball… Mid-year check in with Philip Ideson and Kelly Barner appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Prepare your business for Meet the Buyer North 2024 With just one week to go until Meet the Buyer North, now is the perfect time to plan your visit. Meet the Buyer North 2024 will take place on Wednesday 11 September at The Music Hall in Aberdeen and is officially supported by The Scottish Government, Scotland Excel and Commercial and Procurement Shared Services, made up of Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, and Highland Councils.

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FedTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Nutanix is providing agencies with the IT architecture and expertise needed to build and sustain on-premises generative artificial intelligence implementations, as many are leery of running models in the public cloud. The cloud computing company’s GPT-in-a-Box 2.0 and AI Partner Program, both announced in May, aim to help agencies launch secure, sustainable use cases.

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GovCon Wire

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Scott McIntyre, CEO of Guidehouse, received his 2024 Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson during a recent meeting. Garrettson founded the annual Wash100 Award to commemorate the notable executives transforming the government contracting field.

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FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The White House is closing in on total zero-trust implementation across agencies as the Sept. 30 deadline approaches quickly, its top IT official said Wednesday. During a panel at the Billington Cybersecurity Summit in Washington, D.C. , federal CIO Clare Martorana announced that the 24 Chief Financial Officers Act agencies are all in the “high 90% range” for zero-trust architecture.

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ExecutiveBiz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

MORI Associates, a provider of IT and engineering offerings, announced the appointment of Gabe Garrett as senior vice president of the space and defense sector. Shanaz Amirjafari, founder and CEO of MORI Associates, said in a press release Tuesday, “We are thrilled to welcome Gabe Garrett to the MORI Associates leadership team.

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Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

This year’s 36th Annual ITA Workshop (held in Austin, Texas on June 19-21, 2024) did exactly what it said on the tin: It provided the audience with truly “Global Perspectives on Due Process in International Arbitration.” Co-chaired by Christian Leathley , Anne Véronique Schlaepfer , and Prof. Thomas J. Stipanowich , the ITA Annual Workshop looked at due process in international arbitration from various angles, transcending the boundaries of legal systems and legal cultures and covering both comm

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Government Contracts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

An insurance company has urged a Montana federal court to temporarily block a group of construction companies from transferring assets, alleging they owe more than $2.6 million in payments, claims and attorney fees related to projects in Montana and Wyoming.

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