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Will Justices Finally Rein In Universal Injunctions?

Government Contracts

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to address for the first time Thursday the propriety of universal injunctions, a tool federal judges have increasingly used to broadly halt presidential orders and policy initiatives, and whose validity has haunted the high court's merits and emergency dockets for more than a decade.

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With trust in AI flagging, senators want Commerce to lead education campaign

FedScoop

As the internet becomes overrun with AI slop and public trust in artificial intelligence plummets, a bipartisan group of senators want to enlist the Commerce Department in an education operation about the emerging technology. The Artificial Intelligence Public Awareness and Education Campaign Act would require the Commerce secretary to oversee an initiative to provide Americans with information about the benefits of AI in their daily lives, as well as the risks the technology presents.

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Deltek’s Government Contracting Study Reveals Challenges Facing Businesses in 2025

ExecutiveBiz

Delteks latest study on the government contracting industry identified the rising compliance costs related to the updated Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements as one of the challenges facing contractors in 2025.

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The IRS Shouldn't Go To War Over Harvard's Tax Exemption

Government Contracts

If the Internal Revenue Service revokes Harvard's tax-exempt status for violating established public policy a position unsupported by currently available information the precedent set by surviving the inevitable court challenge could undercut the autonomy and distinctiveness of the charitable sector, says Johnny Rex Buckles at Houston Law Center.

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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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Chuck Brooks on the Urgency of Protecting Critical Infrastructure in the AI Era

GovCon Wire

By Chuck Brooks, President of Brooks Consulting International In recent years, cyber attacks on the nation’s critical infrastructure have been relentless. In 2025, that pattern unfortunately continues as emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence are being adapted in the attacker tool chests.

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Authors Group Calls Grant Withdrawals 'Flagrantly Unlawful'

Government Contracts

A national authors group sued the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Department of Government Efficiency on Monday in New York federal court, claiming the cancellation of about $175 million in grants was "flagrantly unlawful.

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At Nightwing, Offense Informs Defense — and AI Never Sleeps

WashngtonExec

Jon Check, Nightwing A breach doesnt start with a firewall alert or a blinking light. It starts with a quiet probe, a subtle misstep, a pattern only an attacker would notice. At Nightwing, defenders dont wait for sirens they train like attackers, think like adversaries and use artificial intelligence to anticipate the next move before it happens. In an era where cyber threats move at machine speed, Nightwings approach is anything but reactive.

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Meet The Attys Defending NJ Mayor In ICE Facility Case

Government Contracts

One of New Jersey's most high-powered criminal defense attorneys is among a trio of litigators defending Newark mayor Ras Baraka against charges related to his arrest last week at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in the city.

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DHS to Recompete Enterprise Vetting Management System Contract

GovCon Wire

The Department of Homeland Security Headquarters and Components plan to launch a recompetition for the enterprise Vetting Management System, or eVMS, contract valued at an estimated $100 million.

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Simplifying healthcare operations through automation

Federal News Network

This week on Off the Shelf ,Tina Murphy, president & CEO of GHX , discusses commercial best practices in healthcare supply chain management. Tina Murphy, president & CEO, GHX Murphy addresses the imperative of simplifying federal healthcare operations through automation technology for order and data management to improve patient care, and explains how digital transformation supports supply chain resilience addressing vulnerabilities and disruptions brought on by events like COVID-19.

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EU: The CJEU clarifies the concept of repayment granted “in error”

Import and Trade Remedies

On 30 April 2025, the European Court of Justice ( CJEU ) issued a judgment on the concept of repayment granted in error as laid down in Article 116(7) of the Union Customs Code ( UCC ). This article (116 (7) of the UCC) provides that if customs authorities have granted repayment or remission in error, the original customs debt shall be re-instated (insofar not time-barred).

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mPower Secures Investment to Advance Solar Power Tech for Space

ExecutiveBiz

mPower Technology has received over $21 million in funding to accelerate the advancement and boost high-volume production of its DragonSCALES technology for future space missions. The company said Thursday the Series B funding was spearheaded by Razors Edge Ventures, with participation from Shield Capital. It follows the Cottonwood Technology-led Series A financing.

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Capital Group Inks $18.7M Deal With Conn. Housing Authority

Government Contracts

Titan Capital ID LLC on Monday accepted $18.7 million to settle a damages feud with a nonprofit tied to a Connecticut public housing authority, agreeing to drop an interest rate from 24% to 12% on an underlying $16.2 million promissory note while waiving an 8% late fee.

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BAE Systems Names Peder Jungck as Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer for I&S

GovCon Wire

Peder Jungck, chair of Executive Mosaic’s 4×24 Senior Intel Group, has assumed the responsibilities as chief innovation and strategy officer for the intelligence and security sector at BAE Systems. The executive confirmed his new role in a LinkedIn post Monday.

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SNC Completes RAPCON-X Jet Initial Flight Test

ExecutiveBiz

Sierra Nevada Corp. has conducted the initial flight testing of its RAPCON-X Bombardier Global 6500 jet. SNC said Thursday the recent demonstration marks a significant step towards delivering the aircraft to contractor-owned, contractor-operated, or COCO, service customers. Validating RAPCON-Xs Performance By achieving flight performance handling qualification, or FPHQ, SNC confirmed the RAPCON-Xs consistent performance and airworthiness.

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Zhenia Klevitsky Named Chief Growth Officer at ITC Federal

GovCon Wire

Zhenia Klevitsky shared on LinkedIn Monday that she has been appointed chief growth officer of ITC Federal. The new CGO brings 20 years of experience in business strategy development and implementation across the federal sector to her new role. Klevitsky will also leverage a proven track record in overseeing sales, strategic program capture and proposal management operations.

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Decision Lens Adds Software to AWS Marketplace for Intelligence Community

ExecutiveBiz

Government technology provider Decision Lens has listed its software in the Amazon Web Services Marketplace for the U.S. Intelligence Community, or ICMP. The softwares addition to the AWS digital catalog will make it easier for government customers to discover, purchase and deploy software packages and applications, Decision Lens said Friday.

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Steve Pykett Appointed Fairbanks Morse Defense CEO

GovCon Wire

Steve Pykett, a 25-year aerospace and defense industry veteran, has been appointed CEO of Fairbanks Morse Defense. Who Is Steve Pykett? The Wisconsin-based original equipment manufacturer and aftermarket provider said Friday Pykett is a seasoned business leader and engineering professional with extensive knowledge in design, manufacturing, operational and program leadership.

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Chief Officer Award Finalist Amy Orzechowski: ‘Embrace Change’

WashngtonExec

Amy Orzechowski, RealmOne The finalists for WashingtonExecs Chief Officer Awards were announced April 8, and well be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person June 4. Next is Amy Orzechowski, chief people officer at RealmOne, and a finalist in the CHRO or HR Executive of the Year category.Here, she talks recent achievements, professional achievements, career advice and more.

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Dentons Government Contracts Academy Presents: Intellectual Property Rights and Technical Data

Government Contracts Advisor

JoinDentonsfor our second program in our2025 Dentons Government Contracts Academy seriesonWednesday, June 11th at Noon-1pm ET.

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Annual Compliance Conference 2025 | 3 – 12 June 2025

Import and Trade Remedies

Our popular Annual Compliance Conference, which attracts senior in-house legal and compliance professionals every year from across the world, will be held virtually from 3 to 12 June 2025. The conference will provide you with valuable insights from our international trade, compliance and investigations, regulatory and antitrust lawyers. We will delve into critical topics shaping the future of global businesses such as sanctions, export controls, customs and tariffs, national security laws, antit

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Navy Issues $95M Modification to Construction Contract Awarded to Whiting-Turner, 9 Others

ExecutiveBiz

The U.S. Navy has increased the capacity of the contracts for general building projects previously awarded to Whiting-Turner Contracting and nine other companies. Valued a combined maximum of $95 million, the contract modifications involve work at various U.S. locations, with completion expected by September 2026, the Department of Defense said Thursday.

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Top Chief Technology Officers to Watch in 2025: ASRC Federal’s Eric Velte

WashngtonExec

Eric Velte, ASRC Federal Leveraging three decades of experience in the government contracting space, Eric Velte leads a team of engineers and developers in designing and implementing groundbreaking technology solutions for ASRC Federals government customers. Veltes forward-thinking approach puts ASRC Federal, his team and his customers at the forefront of innovation.

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U.S. Import Tariffs: Business Impact & Mitigation Strategies

Redstone Government Consulting

History of Tariffs While import tariffs may seem unfamiliar due to historically low rates in recent decades, they have long played a significant role in U.S. economic policy-serving purposes such as revenue generation, industry support, and protectionism. Historically, high tariffs have often coincided with periods of economic and political instability, whereas lower tariffs have typically supported international engagement and economic growth.

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Top Chief Technology Officers to Watch in 2025: ICF’s Kyle Tuberson

WashngtonExec

Kyle Tuberson, ICF Kyle Tuberson recently led an initiative to establish an AI operating platform across the ICF enterprise. He brought together business leaders, technologists and domain experts around a shared vision, reshaped the operating model and aligned the right people and resources. The result: a companywide environment where teams can rapidly experiment, innovate and deliver AI-driven solutions from boosting efficiency to unlocking entirely new market opportunities.

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Microsoft’s Candice Ling: AI Is the Future of Cybersecurity

GovCon Wire

According to Microsoft Senior Vice President and Wash100 Award winner Candice Ling, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity have a symbiotic relationship.

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Guidehouse Names John Morris Head of Health Segment

WashngtonExec

John Morris, Guidehouse Guidehouse has appointed John Morris to lead its Health segment toshape the firms healthcare strategy and drive growth across its provider, payer, life sciences and public sector health practices. Morris served as CEO of a health advisory startup and held senior leadership roles at one of the worlds largest professional services firms, where he led North Americas healthcare business and other key initiatives.

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Nokia Federal Solutions President & CEO Mike Loomis Receives 2025 Wash100 Award

GovCon Wire

Mike Loomis, president and CEO of Nokia Federal Solutions, has personally received the 2025 Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson. The executive earned his first Wash100 Award after driving the company’s growth since its establishment in January 2004.

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ICCA Kigali 2025: Is there an African Tradition of International Arbitration? A South African Perspective

Kluwer Arbitration

This is the third post in ICCAs series of posts focused on international arbitration in Africa in the lead up to the ICCA-KIAC joint conference Africa & International Arbitration: Untold Stories , taking place in Kigali on 5 June 2025. Introduction Over the last two decades, Africa has experienced robust economic growth, increasing its appeal for trade and investment (see UNCTAD Economic Development in Africa Report 2024 ).

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BWXT Names Mike Fitzgerald Interim CFO

GovCon Wire

BWX Technologies has appointed Chief Accounting Officer Mike Fitzgerald as interim chief financial officer. The company said Monday Fitzgerald took on the position after Robb LeMasters stepped down as executive vice president and CFO.

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5 Questions to Ask Before Adopting Google Gemini AI

FedTech Magazine

Implementing Google Gemini in a federal workspace may seem daunting, but it doesnt have to be. Here are some questions to ask. 1. Is the Agency's Current Infrastructure Compatible With Gemini? Assess existing IT infrastructure to determine if it can support artificial intelligence solutions. Identify any gaps to address before integration. 2. Has the Agency Conducted a Workspace Audit?

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State Department Clears $1.45B in UAE FMS Deals for Chinooks, F-16 Sustainment

GovCon Wire

The State Department has approved the United Arab Emirates’ two foreign military sales requests totaling $1.45 billion to procure CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters and F-16 fighter aircraft sustainment support. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Monday it has notified Congress of the proposed FMS agreements.

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Sidus Space Recruits Former Blue Origin Exec Patrick Butler as Mission Operations SVP

ExecutiveBiz

Sidus Space has named Patrick Butler as its senior vice president of mission operations and product line management. Butler announced his new role at the aerospace company on LinkedIn. Career at Blue Origin Before joining Sidus Space, Butler was part of Blue Origin, where he most recently served as launch execution director.

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Sealed Bidding in Government Contracting: A Guide for Small Businesses

USFCR

Sealed bidding is one of the most structured and competitive methods used by federal agencies to award contracts. Its designed to ensure a fair process where the lowest-priced, compliant bid wins. While it sounds simple, mastering sealed bidding requires precision, compliance, and an understanding of the process from start to finish.

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Todd Stevens Promoted to Vice President at Lockheed Martin

ExecutiveBiz

Todd Stevens, a Lockheed Martin veteran, announced on LinkedIn Monday his promotion to vice president of mission strategies and advanced capabilities. He transitions into the role from his previous position as director of program management.

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3M Says It'll Pay $285M To End Past, Future NJ PFAS Claims

Government Contracts

3M has agreed to shell out $285 million to put to rest environmental claims brought by New Jersey officials over purported PFAS contamination at the Chamber Works manufacturing facility in Salem County as well as statewide claims the Garden State may have in the future, according to an announcement made Monday.