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QinetiQ US Named Awardee on Army’s $4B PD Aerostats MATOC

WashngtonExec

Jonathan Riksen, QinetiQ US QinetiQ US has been chosen as an awardee on the U.S. Armys $4 billion Multiple Award Task Order Contract supporting the Product Director Aerostats program. The 10-year IDIQ contract covers system integration, hardware procurement, engineering, logistics, operations and program management. It includes support for the Persistent Surveillance SystemTethered, future elevated sensing requirements and the Persistent Surveillance Dissemination System of Systems program.

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Combating collusive fraud in procurement

Federal News Network

This week’s Off the Shelf focuses on the mission of the Department of Justices Procurement Collusion Strike Force (the PCSF). The PCSF is charged with coordinating the national response to antitrust and related crimes in procurement and grant programs at the federal, state, and local levels. Daniel Glad & Sandra Talbot, Procurement Collusion Task Force It was created to fight procurement collusion which undermines the integrity of the procurement system, diminishes faith in government,

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From vision to reality: Inspiring your educational institution’s first steps in AI with AWS

AWS Public Sector

Handling change has always been challenging in educationa field grounded in tradition yet tasked with preparing students for an ever-evolving future. Today, as artificial intelligence ( AI ) reshapes industries worldwide, many institutions stand at a crossroads. Some embrace AIs potential, while others remain cautious, concerned about ethical implications and the complexity of implementation.

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NVIDIA to Produce AI Supercomputers in US Factories

ExecutiveBiz

NVIDIA has announced it is working with several manufacturing partners to produce artificial intelligence supercomputers in the United States. NVIDIA said Monday it is collaborating with TSMC to manufacture its Blackwell chips in Phoenix, Arizona. The global chipmaker will also partner with Amkor and SPIL for packaging and testing operations in the Arizona facility.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

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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Autonomous Tech Company Kodiak Enters Into SPAC Merger Deal With AACT

GovCon Wire

Kodiak Robotics has agreed to merge with special purpose acquisition company Ares Acquisition Corporation II, or AACT, in a transaction that would take the autonomous vehicle technology provider public.

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Serco Snags $96M Contract to Continue Delivering Engineering, Design Support for Navy’s Next-Gen Small Surface Combatant Vessels

WashngtonExec

Tom Watson, Serco Inc. Serco has won a recompete contract worth up to $96 million to support the U.S. Navys Constellation-class guided missile frigate program. The contract includes a 1-year base period and four 1-year options. Serco will continue providing technical services for the planning, design, construction, delivery and testing of FFG 62 ships and systems.

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SandboxAQ, NVIDIA Collaborate to Advance AI-Driven Scientific Discovery

ExecutiveBiz

SandboxAQ is developing a large quantitative model, or LQM, platform using NVIDIAs DGX Cloud AI platform on Google Cloud through a collaboration meant to advance artificial intelligence-based scientific discoveries.

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DOD Issues RFI for Follow-On IAC Multiple Award Contract

GovCon Wire

The Department of Defense has released a request for information to assess industry capabilities to help inform the acquisition strategy for the follow-on Information Analysis Center Multiple Award Contract, or IAC MAC, which is designed to support the evolving needs of the DOD scientific and technology ecosystem.

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Philip Amoa Selected as Managing Partner of the Year Finalist at the Pennsylvania Legal Awards

Government Contracts & Global Trade

The Legal Intelligencer has selected Philip Amoa as a finalist in the Managing Partner of the Year category, recognizing him for his exceptional leadership in the state. As McCarters Philadelphia Office Managing Partner, Philip leads a team of attorneys serving clients in the Philadelphia region and worldwide through highly regarded litigation, corporate, IP, government contracts, ERISA, government affairs, environment, energy, and real estate practices.

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April Is Your Last Shot to Prep for Q2 Contracts

USFCR

Why April Matters in Federal Contracting Federal agencies don't wait for June to start spending. By the time summer hits, most buyers already have their budgets planned and vendors shortlisted. April is when the planning happens. Its when buyers clear out Q1 backlogs, prepare their summer acquisition schedules, and move funds to priority projects.

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Northrop Grumman Opens EPIC Facility to Boost Air & Missile Defense

ExecutiveBiz

Northrop Grumman has inaugurated its new integration center in Madison, Alabama, to help the U.S. Army in fast-tracking its air and missile defense modernization initiative.

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Army Awards 13 Spots on $249M Architect & Engineering Support Contract

GovCon Wire

The U.S. Army has awarded 13 companies positions on a potential five-year, $249 million contract for architect and engineering services. The Department of Defense said Friday the service branch launched an internet solicitation and received 13 offers for the firm-fixed-price contract.

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Chase Says Fla. Biz Playing Games With NY 'Debanking' Suit

Government Contracts

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA wants a case accusing it of "debanking"a Florida company sent to the Sunshine State, arguing that it has already won at least one nearly identical suit there and that the company's attempt to bring the current action in New York is a transparent attempt at forum shopping.

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Understanding Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Contracts

USFCR

A Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) contract reimburses a contractor for allowable costs incurred during a project and provides a fixed fee for profit. Unlike Firm-Fixed-Price contracts, where contractors assume the risk of cost overruns, CPFF contracts protect businesses from financial loss while still ensuring a reasonable return.

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Lockheed Martin Demos Precision Strike Missile Accuracy

ExecutiveBiz

A new firing test has been completed to demonstrate the accuracy of the Precision Strike Missile, or PrSM, that Lockheed Martin is producing under a U.S. Army contract worth about $4.94 billion, as part of the service branch’s modernization program.

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BAE Systems Lands $162M Army Contract for M777 Howitzer Structures

GovCon Wire

BAE Systems has secured a $162 million contract from the U.S. Army for the procurement of M777 lightweight howitzer major structures. Finalized Contract Paves Way for Titanium Structures Production The defense contractor said Tuesday that it has already initiated work on the project after being awarded an Undefinitized Contract Action in December 2023.

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Judge Ends 'China Initiative' Prosecution Of Ex-Ga. Tech Prof

Government Contracts

A federal judge has dismissed the last remaining criminal charges against a former Georgia Tech professor who was indicted more than four years ago over allegations he was helping Chinese tech workers come to the U.S. under the guise of being university-affiliated researchers.

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Amentum Wins $247M Global Counter-Threat Finance Contract

WashngtonExec

Mark Walter, Amentum Amentum has won a $247.6 million contract from the Defense Departments Air Combat Command to support the Acquisition Management and Integration Centers Counternarcotics and Global Threats Division. Amentum will use artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced analytics to help the Defense Department and partner agencies disrupt financial systems and networks that threaten U.S. interests.

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Google Expands AI Use for Productivity, Cybersecurity in Government at Next 25

ExecutiveBiz

Google is expanding the availability of artificial intelligence to strengthen cybersecurity and enhance workforce efficiency for government agencies. In a recent blog post, Karen Dahut, CEO of Google Public Sector and a four-time Wash100 Award winner, provided a summary of technology announcements at Google Cloud Next 25.

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SAIC’s Josh Jackson Accepts 2025 Wash100 Award From Executive Mosaic

GovCon Wire

Josh Jackson, executive vice president of SAIC’s Army Business Group, received his 2025 Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson during a recent meeting. Established by Garrettson in 2014, the Wash100 honors the most impactful and influential executives shaping the government contracting industry.

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Plane Part Cos. Settle For $1.3M Over False Small Biz Claims

Government Contracts

Two airplane parts manufacturers will pay more than $1.3 million after disclosing under the False Claims Act that they no longer qualified for federal contracts set aside for small businesses, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut.

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FedRAMP 20x Aims to Leverage Automation Like Never Before

FedTech Magazine

The General Services Administrations move to FedRAMP 20x should make it easier for agencies to monitor the compliance of cloud-based artificial intelligence systems in real time. FedRAMP 20x is envisioned as a more agile cloud access management framework than the original Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, which relies on a single snapshot in time when approving cloud services for agency use.

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Jon VandeMark Named Sabre Systems VP of Business Development

ExecutiveBiz

Jon VandeMark announced on LinkedIn Monday that he has been selected as vice president of business development at Sabre Systems. Jon VandeMark’s Career Highlights The newly appointed VP brings nearly nine years of experience from BAE Systems, where his most recent role was senior director of business development.

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John Hillen’s Book ‘The Strategy Dialogues’ Tops Several Amazon Best-Seller Lists

GovCon Wire

The book “The Strategy Dialogues,” by Dr. John Hillen, a member of Enlightenment Capital‘s advisory board and a previous Wash100 awardee, has reached the top of several Amazon best-seller lists, according to Hillen’s post on LinkedIn Tuesday. The book ranked number one on Amazon.com in the management, strategic management and business consulting best-seller lists.

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Judge Won't Hit Brakes On Army Helicopter Power Unit Award

Government Contracts

A U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge has rejected Hydraulics International Inc.'s attempt to block a sole-source award to Sun Test Systems Inc. for power units to service Army helicopters, saying the company failed to show it could deliver the equipment in question.

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ReliefWeb and AWS distribute life-saving insights faster with generative AI

AWS Public Sector

When natural disasters and conflicts create survival situations, the rapid response of the worlds hundreds of humanitarian organizations saves lives. Those organizations can save even more lives when they acquire information in pace with fast-evolving situations on the ground. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is investing $25,000 and providing hands-on engineering support to help the United Nations emergency reporting service, ReliefWeb , get up-to-date crisis information to everyone who needs itand ma

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Telos Receives Contract to Support DOD Microwave Line of Sight Program

ExecutiveBiz

Telos has secured a contract to provide field service representative support and technical expertise to the Department of Defenses Microwave Line of Sight, or MLoS, program. The $5.8 million contract has a six-month period of performance and a three-month option period ending on Dec. 31, the cyber, cloud and enterprise security services company said Thursday.

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Jeff Haberman Named VP of Growth at Integrated Data Services

GovCon Wire

Jeff Haberman revealed on LinkedIn Tuesday that he has been appointed vice president of growth at Integrated Data Services, an Arlington Capital Partners portfolio company. In his new role, Haberman will leverage his experience in the IT and services industry as well as his expertise in business planning, marketing strategy, sales, management and market research.

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NJ Judicial Privacy Law Is Unconstitutional, 3rd Circ. Told

Government Contracts

A group of data brokers told the Third Circuit that the New Jersey judicial privacy measure, Daniel's Law, is facially unconstitutional and that a federal district judge effectively "rewrote" it when he found otherwise.

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Grassley Demands Answers from Meta on Use of NDAs to Silence Whistleblowers

Whistleblower Network News

On April 15, Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) sent a letter to Meta Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg demanding answers about whistleblower allegations that the company uses restrictive severance and nondisclosure agreements to silence whistleblowers. Grassleys letter comes in response to allegation made by whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams, former Director of Global Public Policy at Facebook, now Meta, who testified at a Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism hearing

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Robert Skinner Joins Zscaler’s CXO Advisory Team

ExecutiveBiz

Cloud cybersecurity provider Zscaler has appointed Robert Skinner to its chief customer experience officers advisory team, bringing over three decades of experience in the military service. In his new role, Skinner will provide leadership on organizational efforts to enhance customer experience across the public and private sectors, Zscaler said in a LinkedIn post.

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Constellis Subsidiary to Provide Federal Security at FDA HQ Under $95M Contract

GovCon Wire

Triple Canopy has secured a task order valued at $95 million to provide Protective Security Officers, supervisors and management support to the Food and Drug Administration’s headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. The Constellis subsidiary said Tuesday that the award is a continuation of its work with the agency, which started in 2018.

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DC Maintains, Expands Tax Exemptions For NBA, NHL Arena

Government Contracts

The District of Columbia maintained and expanded tax breaks for the property and airspace of Capital One Arena, home to the NBA's Washington Wizards and NHL's Washington Capitals, as part of legislation that became law, according to a notice published in the district's register.

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From Siloed to Seamless: The Need for Integrated Security Monitoring 

GovLoop

As agencies become more complex and disbursed, their individual security systems some focused on physical access, such as video surveillance, and some on cyber threats become difficult to manage. There are too many systems monitoring too many things, and they generate too many alerts to be fully useful. But if an agency integrates its physical and digital monitoring systems into one platform, employees have a single window into the agencys entire security ecosystem.

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FDA seeks contractors to replace dozens of feds laid off two weeks ago

Federal News Network

The Food and Drug Administration is putting together plans to hire contractors to replace the duties of some federal employees terminated two weeks ago. FDAs reduction in force (RIF) in early April included the elimination of all employees who worked on coordinating travel plans and logistics for FDA inspectors. About one week after FDA announced its RIF on April 1, the agency began drafting a statement of work seeking contractors for travel coordination work in support of FDAs Office of Inspect

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State Department Clears $825M Morocco FMS for FIM-92K Stinger Block I Missiles

GovCon Wire

The State Department has approved an $825 million foreign military sale request from Morocco for the purchase of FIM-92K Stinger Block I missiles and related equipment. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Tuesday RTX and Lockheed Martin will serve as the principal contractors for the project.