September, 2024

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FBI, DCIS raid Carahsoft headquarters

Federal News Network

The FBI and the Defense Criminal Investigative Service served a search warrant at Carahsoft Technology Corp.’s headquarters in Reston, Virginia this morning. Multiple sources confirmed law enforcement agencies closed down the building and removed computers and boxes of documents. One source said they tried to enter the building around 10 a.m. today, but they were turned away by FBI agents at the front door.

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Developing and Deploying Digital Empathy

Art of Procurement

I pre-interview about a dozen people each month for all of the podcasts produced by Art of Procurement. One thing. The post Developing and Deploying Digital Empathy appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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The Nexus of Family Therapy, Counseling, and Estate Planning: Safeguarding Wealth and Wellbeing

Coleman Jackson, P.C.

Therapy Works Counseling Services, PLLC 4645 Avon Ln Suite 120A Frisco, TX 75033 4054 Mckinney Ave suite 300 Dallas, TX 75204 629 W Centerville Rd Suite 209 Garland, , TX 75042 1101 suite B Bedford Rd, Bedford, TX 76022 (972) 695 3421 hola@therapyworkscounseling.com In today’s rapidly evolving world, family dynamics play a […] The post The Nexus of Family Therapy, Counseling, and Estate Planning: Safeguarding Wealth and Wellbeing appeared first on Tax, Litigation, Immigration Law Bl

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GovCon Expert Chuck Brooks Praises DHS Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program

GovCon Wire

By Chuck Brooks, President of Brooks Consulting International Earlier this Summer, the Department of Homeland Security, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, announced more than $18.2 million in Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program awards to assist tribal nations with managing and reducing systemic cyber risk and threats.

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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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Webinar — Trade Controls and the AUKUS Exception: Next Steps

Public Procurement Intl

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Top HR Execs to Watch in 2024

WashngtonExec

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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Evaluating India as a Viable Alternative to China

Art of Procurement

“Folks from Dell to HP to Nike to Hasbro to Sony to Apple to Google to Goldman, they’re all looking. The post Evaluating India as a Viable Alternative to China appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable?

Coleman Jackson, P.C.

9/17/2024 After suffering from an injury due to someone else’s negligence, winning a personal injury settlement can feel like a huge relief. You no longer have to worry about medical bills, lost wages, or other expenses incurred as part of your accident. However, it is important to be careful how you use your settlement because […] The post Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable?

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Exclusive: DHS Cyber Exec Warns of Dangers of Generative AI

GovCon Wire

U.S. government representatives have been largely bullish, at least publicly, about the benefits of artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, while also acknowledging its risks and misuses.

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South Africa’s New Public Procurement Act – NRF Conference

Public Procurement Intl

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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Samherji vs. Odee: Art, Accountability, and the Limits of Parody

Whistleblower Network News

Samherji, Iceland’s largest fishing company, is suing Oddur Eysteinn Friðriksson, an Icelandic art student known as Odee. The lawsuit concerns a spoof of the company’s website created by the artist. The fake webpage featured the heading We’re Sorry , with a made-up apology. This fake apology was directly related to a scandal involving Samherji and Namibian fishing quotas.

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TribalNet 2024: AI and Health IT Innovation Require Cybersecurity and Modernization

FedTech Magazine

Native American tribes and tribal agencies looking to benefit from artificial intelligence and advancements in healthcare IT must prioritize cybersecurity and IT modernization, according to CDW technology experts, citing a recent Indian Health Service implementation as an example. “IHS is planning for a new electronic health record, and as a part of this implementation, there will be some transition to the cloud.

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Advancements & Adjustments in the GE Appliances Supply Chain

Art of Procurement

GE Appliances is a subsidiary of Haier Smart Home, a Shanghai-based company that purchased them from GE in 2016. Until. The post Advancements & Adjustments in the GE Appliances Supply Chain appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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For government fleet managers, the shift to EVs takes planning, training and funding

American City & Country

Because of the urgent need for decarbonization and reducing climate change, local government fleet managers are facing several major trends. One of these is the shift from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles (EVs), says Sam Pournazeri , senior director of Clean Transportation & Energy at ICF , a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees that helps organizations, including public- and private-sector clients, solve their complex challenge

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Palantir Receives $100M Army Contract for Maven Smart System Expansion

GovCon Wire

Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) has received a $99.8 million contract to extend access to the Maven Smart System to all military branches, including the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Space Force and Marine Corps.

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Prioritization, agility key to post-quantum standards implementation, US officials say

FedScoop

The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s release of encryption standards to protect against future attacks from quantum computers set in motion new work for government and industry to implement those algorithms. As that process begins, federal officials discussing the migration are highlighting the importance of actions such as prioritizing high-value assets, working toward “crypto agile” systems, and purchasing compliant tools.

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CFTC Whistleblower Program in Danger of Collapse as Funding Fix is Set to Expire

Whistleblower Network News

For the past several years, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Whistleblower Program has faced a funding crisis. An emergency fix passed by Congress in 2021 is set to expire at the end of September and the hugely successful program is in danger of collapsing. Whistleblower advocates are calling on Congress to act immediately and pass another emergency fix to save the program.

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Ahead of CMMC rollout, Pentagon preps CUI training, tools

Federal News Network

The Pentagon is developing training and tools to ensure its program managers know when and how to mark sensitive information that will trigger Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements. The Defense Department released proposed CMMC acquisition rules last month after releasing a complementary regulatory proposed rule late last year.

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Proposed Patent Rule Changes and their Impact on Innovation w/ Wen Xie

Art of Procurement

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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Refresh & Secure: StarTech’s Guide to Your Next Laptop Upgrade

FedTech Magazine

A surge in laptop sales expected in 2025 will impact other workstation accessories used in offices and by hybrid workers. The surge will be fueled in part by the migration to Windows 11 from Windows 10 and Microsoft’s end of support for the latter, says John Mardinly, product performance manager for connectivity technology company StarTech.com. Agencies began clamoring for new laptops when remote work increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, but inventory was constrained due to supply chain issue

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Was UK’s Covid PPE procurement even worse than we thought? New analysis raises more red flags

Open Contracting Partnership

Transparency International UK (TI-UK) just dropped a damning report on the UK’s pandemic-era procurement of PPE. It was even worse than we thought: Massive Spending: The UK government handed out a staggering £48 billion in Covid-related contracts across 400 public bodies and 5,000 deals. Political Connections: Nearly 10% of these contracts, totalling £4.1 billion of taxpayer money – went to firms with links to the then ruling party, many of them through the infamous “High Priority Lane” (H

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White House pushes AI infrastructure following meeting with tech CEOs

FedScoop

The White House is pursuing several new efforts meant to advance U.S. leadership on artificial intelligence, announcing Thursday the creation of a new task force on data center infrastructure and related measures following a meeting with several executives of leading AI and tech companies. The meeting centered on key aspects of the physical infrastructure required to build AI infrastructure in the U.S., including clean energy permitting and workforce requirements — priorities that seemingly echo

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Leading Whistleblower Attorney Addresses UN Human Rights Council

Whistleblower Network News

A U.S. whistleblower attorney is in Geneva, Switzerland to address the United Nations Human Rights Council , highlighting the essential role of whistleblowers in defending human rights and fighting corruption worldwide and stressing the importance of stronger legal frameworks. On September 11, Stephen M. Kohn , founding partner of the Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto and Chairman of the Board of National Whistleblower Center , was featured as a keynote speaker in the Institute for Human Rights event “

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State Dept transforming procurement with category management, streamlined processes

Federal News Network

Federal Monthly Insights - Contract Management Modernization - 9/24/2024 [link] Download audio The State Department is embarking on a transformation in how it performs acquisition. It’s moving to a category management approach, organizing procurement around the primary categories of spend. In addition, it’s launching a lifecycle management approach to help streamline and standardize procurement workflows.

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Steve Parker Named Interim CEO of Boeing Defense, Space and Security

GovCon Wire

Steve Parker, chief operating officer of Boeing Defense, Space and Security, will serve as interim CEO of BDS while the company searches for a permanent replacement, Breaking Defense reported Friday. His appointment follows the departure of Ted Colbert as chief executive of Boeing‘s (NYSE: BA) defense business unit.

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Why Agencies Need More Regular IT Infrastructure Refreshes

FedTech Magazine

Agencies can struggle to stick to recommended three- to five-year IT refresh cycles due to their large install bases, tight budgets and legacy technologies that are not interoperable with newer ones. The Department of Defense wants to standardize refresh cycles across its branches because holding on to aging IT infrastructure has led to widespread frustration over poor user experience.

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Why the Federal Fiscal Year Starts in October: A Look Back at History

USFCR

When you think about the start of a new year, you likely think of January. However , the fiscal year starts on October 1st for the U.S. federal government. This may seem unusual at first glance, but there’s a solid reasoning behind it. Let’s explore the historical background and how this timeline benefits both the government and businesses involved in federal contracting.

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SandboxAQ Names Andrew McLaughlin as Chief Operations Officer

ExecutiveBiz

SandboxAQ has appointed Andrew McLaughlin as its first chief operations officer. In his new role, McLaughlin is responsible for scaling the AI and quantum business units, supporting work on large quantitative models essential to the creation of breakthrough products in biopharma, chemicals, automotive and aerospace, among other sectors, SandboxAQ said Tuesday.

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CFTC Whistleblower Program Doomed Without Congressional Intervention

Whistleblower Network News

Since its enactment in 2010, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Whistleblower Program has successfully uncovered and prosecuted financial wrongdoing with the help of courageous whistleblowers. However, without emergency intervention by Congress, it will be doomed. Congress caps the fund used to finance CFTC whistleblower rewards and operational costs at $100 million.

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GSA’s FAS streamlining federal procurement by updating GSA Advantage, improving UX, reducing PALT

Federal News Network

Federal Insights - GSA's FAS streamlining - 9/19/24 [link] Download audio In the battle to modernize and streamline federal procurement, the General Services Administration is on the front lines and in the trenches. As more public policy objectives make their way into the world of acquisition — supply chain, cybersecurity, sustainability, domestic and socioeconomic sourcing requirements, to name a few — GSA is trying to bake those into acquisition vehicles up front so agencies have an easier tim

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Everyone, including top leaders, need to be on-board when agencies install new technology

American City & Country

New systems installations need to go smoothly, says Steve Witt , director of public sector at Nintex , a global provider of process and workflow automation software with clients that include public sector entities, including the U.S. Department of Defense, city of Denver, the federal Veterans Administration and the U.S. Air Force. Go to the following link for information on Nintex’s work with governments.

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TribalNet 2024: The Top 3 Cybersecurity Takeaways

FedTech Magazine

Over the past decade, Native American tribes and tribal enterprises have faced many of the same cybersecurity challenges as other organizations in both public and private sectors. The main difference, according to Dallas Breckon, federal executive account manager at CDW, is that these challenges go underreported. This is particularly true for instances of ransomware.

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Steve Schorer Named Peraton Chairman, President & CEO

GovCon Wire

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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L3Harris Secures $182M Video Data Link IDIQ Contract From Air Force

ExecutiveBiz

L3Harris Technologies received a $182 million indefinite-delivery / indefinite-quantity contract from the U.S. Air Force. The IDIQ contract will allow for the delivery of video data link technologies like the ROVER 6S and Tactical Network ROVER 2 handheld transceivers, L3Harris said Monday.

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Three Whistleblower Lawsuits Lead to Walgreens’ $106 Million False Claims Act Settlement

Whistleblower Network News

On September 13, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. and Walgreen Co. agreed to pay $106.8 million to settle charges that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by billing government health care programs for prescriptions never dispensed. According to the DOJ, “between 2009 and 2020, Walgreens submitted false claims for payment to Medicare, Medicaid and other federal health care programs for prescriptions that it processed but that were never picked

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Army Contracting Command driving move to agile software

Federal News Network

The fourth initiative of the Army’s recent software modernization memo is to adopt a sustainment model that is focused on continuous improvement and development. To achieve that goal, the Army is creating a cadre of contracting experts to lead this culture change. Jamie MacGillis, an advisor for the Digital Capabilities Contracting Center of Excellence (DC3oE) at the Army Contracting Command’s Aberdeen Proving Ground , said the Army initially is sending reinforcements to several program executiv

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