Redstone Government Consulting

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Prepare for a possible government shutdown: insights, contractor advice, and Redstone GCI's support to navigate this recurring challenge.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For government contractors working with various agencies of the United States government, following specific rules for government contractors is essential for compliance and securing contracts. These rules include procurement procedures, labor laws, non-discrimination policies, and cybersecurity requirements. This article breaks down the essential rules every contractor needs to know.

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FedScoop

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The FBIs ability to fully embrace artificial intelligence has been hamstrung by funding constraints and various workforce and technical challenges, according to a new watchdog report. The Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General said the FBI has demonstrated initiative and taken steps to integrate AI capabilities in a manner consistent with guidance from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

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ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Siemens energy business has secured a contract from the Defense Innovation Unit to prototype and integrate a large energy storage system on a U.S. Navy platform.

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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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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Navigating the federal contracting landscape can be a daunting experience for small businesses. Despite the innovative solutions they offer, many face significant obstacles when trying to engage with federal agencies, particularly in micro-purchases. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.201(a) is intended to make micro-purchases (transactions under $10,000) straightforward and free from administrative burdens.

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VWV

DECEMBER 18, 2024

With the Procurement Act 2023 set to go live on 24 February 2025, the Cabinet Office has been releasing guidance notes to help both contracting authorities and suppliers prepare. One of the more anticipated notes - Central Digital Platform and the Publication of Information - has now been published. As part of the reforms, the current Find a Tender system will be improved to create a Central Digital Platform.

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The Procurement School

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Contract Management is an essential element of the procurement lifecycle as it helps to mitigate risks, ensure compliance and achieve desired outcomes. It is a structured approach to overseeing contracts from initiation to execution and leads to either termination or renewal. It is an important process whether one is managing a low value short term single vendor agreement or a complex multi-vendor long term contact.

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SmallGovCon

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Often contractors will protest an award, then learn that the contract at issue was cancelled by the government due to corrective action. When that occurs, contractors of course feel as if their concerns were not resolved, or the protested other parties were let off the proverbial hook. The U.S. Court of Federal Claims recently explained that if that happens, there is no procurement left to protest, even if there are related research and development projects or actions continuing within the Gover

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GovCon Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The National Institutes of Health has awarded 17 companies positions on the third iteration of the potential five-year, $1 billion Public Information and Communication Services, or PICS, contract.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 19, 2024

On June 24, 2024, the European Union (EU) has introduced Council Regulation 2024/1745 which imposes the 14th package of sanctions against Russia , intensifying its response to Russia’s continued aggression in Ukraine. Among the key legal innovations in this package are Articles 11a and 11b, which provide EU operators with two distinct legal bases to seek compensation in Member State courts from Russian parties.

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WashngtonExec

DECEMBER 17, 2024

SAIC has secured a prime position on the Defense Department’s $1.8 billion PRISM contract. The contract supports the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, enabling faster access to critical services through streamlined task order procedures. These procedures shorten acquisition lead times and improve flexibility across the process.

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SmallGovCon

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Shuttering of the government (or parts of the government) following appropriations lapses has become an increasingly common phenomenon in recent times. Continuing resolutions have become a recurring stopgap measure. Funding lapses interrupt the usual predictability of government operations, which harms both agencies and federal contractors that are left in limbo with stop work orders.

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FedScoop

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Former government officials expect data and acquisition to be at the forefront of the incoming Trump administrations tech priorities, with both areas tying back to the president-elects focus on government efficiency across the federal landscape. In interviews with FedScoop, officials who served during President Donald Trumps first term and other White House veterans said the stated goals of the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, are likely to inform many o

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Part 1 of our 3-Part Miniseries on Bid Protests In todays competitive federal marketplace, bid protests are an almost inevitable feature of many infrastructure procurements. Successful contractors make sure they understand the rules and regulations governing bid protests, and learn how to successfully navigate the protest process to get the awards they want.

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VWV

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Your guide to the Procurement Act 2023 with festive facts, key dates and practical resources for a smooth transition As the holiday season draws near, its a timely moment to unwrap the latest developments in the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act). In this festive edition of our legal insights, we highlight three festive facts about the upcoming changes and present three invaluable 'gifts' to help you prepare for the new procurement landscape.

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GovCon Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The State Department has approved a request from South Korea to procure items intended to enhance its fleet of KDX-II destroyers. The potential foreign military sale, valued at an estimated $300 million, also covers related logistics supporting the nations KDX-II Class Destroyers Product Improvement Program, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Monday.

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ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Rolls-Royce expects to start altitude testing in February 2025 for the F130 engine after completing its critical design review, or CDR, as the new platform of the U.S. Air Forces upgraded Boeing B-52J Stratofortress bomber. The CDR completion advances the engine program toward final development and production, Rolls-Royce said Friday.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In this special 90 min installment of the M&E GovCon webinar series, M&E GovCon partner Maria Panichelli provides contractors with an overview of everything they need to know about teaming and subcontracting on federal projects, from both a prime and subcontractor point of view. As a threshold matter, attendees will learn the differences between teaming and subcontracting, why both types of agreements can be essential, and when in the procurement timeline each is used.

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USFCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Federal contracting success isnt just about submitting proposals. Its about building relationships and showcasing your capabilities to the right people. Social media has emerged as a powerful tool for contractors to network, find teaming opportunities, and market their services effectively. In this blog, well explore actionable strategies to help you make the most of social media to grow your presence in the federal marketplace.

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WashngtonExec

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Leidos won a $107 million prime contract to deliver geospatial intelligence products to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agencys Office of Geography and Source Strategies Office. The contract includes a one-year base period, four 1-year options and a 6-month final option. NGAs analysts require timely and accurate foundational data to facilitate effective analysis in support of current [.

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ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 20, 2024

LMI has won a Defense Logistics Agency contract to provide support services for DLAs Acquisition Modernization Technology Research, or AMTR, program.

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GovCon Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Ultra Electronics Ocean Systems has booked a potential $420.5 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the production of advanced surface search radar systems. Contract Scope The Department of Defense said Friday the Ultra business initially received a $83.8 million firm-fixed-price contract to deliver AN/SPS-73(V) Next Generation Surface Search Radar systems.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 18, 2024

To mark their 10 year anniversary our Central Government Procurement Shared Services (CGPSS) team have shared some of their highlights and hard work that has gone into making the team a success. Since April 2014, over the past decade we have grown, evolved, and continuously strived to exceed expectations. This anniversary is not just a celebration of our longevity, but a testament to the dedication of our team and the partnerships we have built along the way with our colleagues within Central Go

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AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Each year across the United States, new government policies take effect that impact the lives of millions of people, however, those policies are only as good as the data that informs them. Too often, policymakers lack access to relevant data that could better inform the development of these new policies. The Mercatus Center , a university-based research center affiliated with George Mason University, saw an opportunity to fix this problem.

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ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Matt Beran, industry lead for global defense and intelligence at Appian, said government agencies looking to speed up their digital transformation initiatives and ensure compliance with the Clinger-Cohen Act and other regulations should consider reusing existing software platforms.

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GovCon Wire

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Houston-based TechTrans International has won a Defense Threat Reduction Agency contract worth $325 million to provide support services for the Cooperative Threat Reduction, or CTR, program. The Department of Defense said Friday DTRA launched a competitive procurement process and received three bids for the single-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Part 3 of our 3-Part Miniseries on Bid Protests Weve covered bid protest basics, and bid protest procedures, so now its time to dive into the substantive issues at the heart of bid protest litigation. In this webinar, experienced protest attorney Maria Panichelli provides a deeper look into some of the issues that are protested at both the pre-award and post-award stage.

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SmallGovCon

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Hello, blog readers! Well, everyone is on pins and needles to see if the federal government will face a shut down. As you may have heard, the House rejected the proposed government funding, so now we wait to see if the third proposal will be agreed upon today to keep things going. Stay tuned! In other news, our office is very excited about the Bluey movie–can’t wait for 2027!

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ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Peraton has been awarded a 22-month contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA, to enhance threat-detecting capabilities in space.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 20, 2024

One of the hottest developments in artificial intelligence (AI) is the emergence of the autonomous agent, an advanced form of AI that is tailored to execute specific tasks and to improve on its own performance as it goes. And unlike generative AI, an agent is able to carry out its work with minimal human intervention. Think about autonomous agents as digital employees that works alongside human employees, said Paul Tatum, Executive Vice President for Solution Engineering at Salesforce, which rec

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WashngtonExec

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Horace Blackman, who leads the Defense, Intelligence and Space Business Unit at CGI Federal, has won WashingtonExecs Pinnacle Award for DoD 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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GovCon Wire

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Firestorm Labs has secured a $100 million Small Business Innovation Research Phase III contract from the U.S. Air Force for small unmanned aerial systems, research and development and support services.

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ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The Space Development Agency has issued a solicitation to provide systems engineering and integration support for the Tranche 3 program of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.

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Import and Trade Remedies

DECEMBER 20, 2024

On December 19, 2024, the Ministry of Economy published in the Evening Edition of the Federal Official Gazette a Decree amending the tariffs of the General Import and Export Tax Law and the Decree for the Promotion of the Manufacturing, Maquiladora and Export Services Industry (the “Decree”). By means of the Decree, the Mexican government amends the Tariff of the Law of General Import and Export Taxes (“TIGIE”) and the Decree for the Promotion of the Manufacturing, Maquil

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FedInsider

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Texas government officials and an industry expert discuss shifts in policies, security and risk as AI advances at an accelerated rate. According to Moores law, the speed and capability of computers are expected to double every two years. This means new technologies and challenges can be introduced at the same rate. To keep up with cybersecurity changes that arise with advanced technologies (like artificial intelligence), the White House released Executive Order 14110 in October 2023 on the saf

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GovCon Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Leidos has been awarded a potential $107 million contract by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agencys Office of Geography and Source Strategies Office for geospatial intelligence, or GEOINT, products.

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