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Inside Booz Allen’s Defense Innovation Strategy With Judi Dotson

ExecutiveBiz

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.

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BAE Secures $656M Army Bradley Vehicle Production Contract

GovCon Wire

BAE Systems land and armaments business segment has received a U.S. Army contract worth approximately $656.2 million to produce M2A4 and M7A4 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles for the military branch. The Department of Defense said Wednesday Army Contracting Command at Detroit Arsenal in Michigan will obligate funds and determine work locations with each order.

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Teaching at University of Paris – Nanterre – December 2024

Public Procurement Intl

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.

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Leidos Secures 3 DISA Task Orders for DODNET Expansion

ExecutiveBiz

Leidos has been awarded three contracts worth over $30 million in total by the Defense Information Systems Agency to continue enhancing and expanding the Department of Defense Network, or DODNet, under the Defense Enclave Services, or DES, program. The Reston, Virginia-based company said Thursday the three task orders are part of the 10-year, $11.

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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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Daniel Ramirez Appointed Red 6 Chief Revenue Officer

GovCon Wire

Daniel Ramirez, former strategy and business development leader at CAE, was named chief revenue officer at Red 6, a technology firm developing augmented reality tech to support air combat training.

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OPM will use AI to modernize legacy IT system over a two-year period

FedScoop

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.

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6 Changes I Would Make If I Ran A Law School

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Intel Appoints Industry Veterans Eric Meurice and Steve Sanghi as Independent Directors

ExecutiveBiz

Intel announced the appointment of former ASML Holdings CEO Eric Meurice and Microchip Technology interim CEO Steve Sanghi to the semiconductor chip makers board of directors, who will serve as independent directors, effective immediately.

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Core One Buys Calhoun International

GovCon Wire

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.

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After 8 Year Delay, NHTSA Publishes Final Rules for Auto Safety Whistleblower Program

Whistleblower Network News

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.

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Top Strategies for Successfully Selling to the Government

Select GCR

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.

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FBI, DHS supporting New Jersey drone response with detection methods

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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.

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Akima Books $55M INDOPACOM Digital Modernization Contract

ExecutiveBiz

Akimas systems engineering subsidiary has secured a five-year, $55 million contract from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command to enhance IT and communications infrastructure essential to national security. Under the contract, Akima Systems Engineering will enhance USINDOPACOMs common computing environment using advanced communication and IT technologies, Akima said Thursday.

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GSA closes in on enterprisewide software deal with Microsoft

Federal News Network

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.

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NAICS Code Appeal: OHA Says Agency’s Assignment of Code Doesn’t Have to be Perfect

SmallGovCon

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.

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Top 20 Federal Contracting Opportunities in December 2024

GovTribe

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.

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USAF Awards Boeing $451M Contract for Japanese F-15 Upgrade Program

GovCon Wire

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.

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National Collaborative Procurement Division Bulletin – December 2024

Scottish Government Procurement

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.

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Countdown to RIDW25: KSA’s Drive for Diversity – Can it Deliver in the World of ADR?

Kluwer Arbitration

For over a decade, diversity in the field of arbitration in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”) has been on a positive trajectory. In 2012, the Saudi Arbitration Law ( Royal Decree No. M/34 ) came into force and, unlike its predecessor of 1983, did not contain any requirements regarding the arbitrators gender. Subsequently, in 2016, the Administrative Court of Appeal in Dammam confirmed the appointment of the first Saudi woman as an arbitrator in a commercial dispute in KSA, Ms.

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2024 Pinnacle Awards Winner: Booz Allen Hamilton’s Chris Bogdan

WashngtonExec

Chris Bogdan, executive vice president at Booz Allen Hamilton, has won WashingtonExecs Pinnacle Award for Space Executive of the Year (Public Company). On Nov. 21, WashingtonExec announced the Pinnacle Awards winners during an annual event showcasing government and industry executives who notably spurred innovation for federal clients in the region.

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RingCentral’s Doug Buffkin on Benefits of Cloud-Based Communications to Hybrid Government Work

ExecutiveBiz

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.

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Understanding the Top US Defense Priorities With Booz Allen’s Judi Dotson

GovCon Wire

Todays complex defense landscape is shaped by growing geopolitical tensions, the meteoric rise of advanced technologies and an intensifying global competition.

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2024 – A year in review with the Public Procurement Group (PPG)

Scottish Government Procurement

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

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How to Effectively Deal with Climate Change Disputes? Proposals from the First Annual Conference of the Roma Tre-UNIDROIT Centre

Kluwer Arbitration

On 8 November 2024, the Roma Tre-UNIDROIT Centre for Transnational Commercial Law and International Arbitration held its first Annual Conference , titled The Many Shades of Climate Change: Through the Lenses of Dispute Settlement, at the Bank of Italys Carlo Azeglio Ciampi Convention Centre, Rome. The conference was co-organised by the Roma Tre-UNIDROIT Centre and the Bank of Italy, with the institutional support of Simest S.p.A., and under the auspices of ICCA and ICSID, with Wolters Kluwer as

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2024 Pinnacle Awards Winner: BlueHalo’s Mary Clum

WashngtonExec

Mary Clum, president of the product and space systems portfolio at BlueHalo, has won WashingtonExecs Pinnacle Award for Space Executive of the Year (Private Company). On Nov. 21, WashingtonExec announced the Pinnacle Awards winners during an annual event showcasing government and industry executives who notably spurred innovation for federal clients in the region.

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RTX BBN Technologies Secures ARPA-H Award to Enhance Medical Chatbots

ExecutiveBiz

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.

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HHS Officials Look Ahead to Healthcare Summit, Preview Initiatives

GovCon Wire

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.

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Legislative and system changes – SPPN 2/2024

Scottish Government Procurement

We have published a new Scottish Procurement Policy Note (SPPN) on changes to Scottish procurement legislation and minor system updates to Public Contracts Scotland (PCS). The changes to Scottish procurement legislation reflect updates to various International Trade Agreements and fulfil international obligations. The minor changes to PCS are a result of the UKs accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement.

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Daniel Silver Named to Delaware 222 List of Most Influential Leaders

Government Contracts & Global Trade

Daniel Silver, Co-Managing Partner of the firms Wilmington Office, has been named to the Delaware 222 List of Most Impactful Leaders, published annually by the Delaware Business Times. Delaware 222 honors the state’s most impactful business, nonprofit and civic leaders creating jobs, serving populations in need, and helping to shape Delaware’s public policy.

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ManTech Taps Joanne Sullivan as VP of Growth for Federal Civilian Sector

WashngtonExec

ManTech has appointed Joanne Sullivan as vice president of growth for its Federal Civilian Sector. With a 25-year track record of executive leadership, Joanne Sullivan brings to ManTech significant experience building relationships with government clients and a proven track record for program excellence and mission success, said Stephen Deitz, president of ManTechs Federal Civilian Sector. [.

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SAIC’s Jay Meil Says US AI Leadership Depends on Data Sharing, User Trust

ExecutiveBiz

In order for the United States to maintain its leadership status in artificial intelligence, the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the national security community and the public in general must be empowered so they can engage and learn to use AI systems, according to Jay Meil, vice president for artificial intelligence and data analytics […]

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Cherokee Federal Books $175M Contract for Marine Corps Consolidated Storage Program Logistics Support

GovCon Wire

A Cherokee Federal business has won a U.S. Navy contract worth $175.3 million for logistics services to help manage, operate and support the Marine Corps Consolidated Storage Program warehouse network.

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Agile satellite communication ground systems with Amazon EC2 F2 FPGA solutions

AWS Public Sector

Satellite communication operators are increasingly seeking more flexibility at their ground stations. Existing physical infrastructure is typically locked to a specific vendor, with complex upgrade paths for the dedicated, standalone hardware modems. Most modem vendors use Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) to efficiently implement encoding and modulation.

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Human-Centered Design: A Framework for Developing Effective Federal Services

FedTech Magazine

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Shawn Purvis’ Transformational Leadership Relies on Lifelong Values: ‘Family, Faith, Hard Work & Doing Good to Others’

WashngtonExec

In this episode of “Humble Beginnings,” we sit down with Shawn Purvis, president and CEO of QinetiQ US, as she shares her upbringing in Northern Virginia under the values of “family, faith, hard work and doing good to others.” Purvis’ parents worked for IBM, sparking her interest in computers and technology at age 7. Academics [.

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Nokia Introduces 5G Banshee Flex Radio for Battlefield Communication

ExecutiveBiz

Nokia has introduced a new mobile broadband network to connect warfighters at the edge. The new 5G Banshee Flex Radio is designed to meet the communication demands of the modern battlefield, the Finnish company said Wednesday.

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