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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GovCon Wire

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The Senate voted 85-14 on Wednesday to pass a defense bill that would authorize $895.2 billion in fiscal year 2025 funding for national defense. The Senate Armed Services Committee said Wednesday the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, would authorize $849.9 billion for the Department of Defense and $33.

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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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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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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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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 20, 2024

A Third Circuit panel on Friday rejected claims a settlement requiring around-the-clock care for a woman with autism is too impractical to be enforced, reversing a lower-court decision and handing a victory to the Pennsylvania woman's family.

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GovCon Wire

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Textrons Bell subsidiary has received a potential five-year, $557 million contract from the U.S. Navy to provide spares, repair and logistics support for rotors and drive components of the service branchs H-1 light attack helicopter fleet.

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FedScoop

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The cyber agencys SCuBA guidelines were developed after pilots with 13 agencies and continue a post-SolarWinds cloud strategy.

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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice unveiled a suit Wednesday accusing CVS, the nation's largest pharmacy chain, of knowinglyfilling invalid prescriptions for powerful opioids and ignoring internal pleas from its pharmacists as it allegedly put profits over safety.

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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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Redstone Government Consulting

DECEMBER 16, 2024

FAR Council proposes increasing acquisition thresholds for inflation, reducing administrative burdens while impacting contractor procurement policies.

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GovCon Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Palantir has received a potential $400.7 million follow-on contract from the U.S. Army to continue its work on the military branch’s Vantage platform. According to an award notice published Tuesday, the sole-source recompete contract enables the continuation of software-as-a-service, or SaaS, model support of the Army Vantage software platform to help meet the U.S.

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USFCR

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As of June 1, hurricane season is upon us again. Every year the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) projects that there will be more and more hurricanes.

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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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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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GovCon Wire

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The intelligence tradecraft and landscape have shifted dramatically in recent years due to emerging technologies and increasingly sophisticated threats.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Year in and year out, the U.S. Census Bureau offers up an abundance of data that state and local agencies can use to gain insights into the shifting demographics of their constituencies, and to shape policies and programs accordingly. For many agencies, the challenge is learning to communicate those insights effectively. Its not enough to dig up good data.

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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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AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As we approach the end of 2024, cybersecurity and information technology (IT) professionals are reflecting on a year filled with unprecedented challenges and opportunities to improve processes. State and local government organizations have faced numerous threats, from man-made and climate-related risks to third-party breaches and incidents. Throughout it all, theyve maintained critical services for residents while adapting to an ever-evolving threat landscape.

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ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 17, 2024

As 5G technologies continue to be unleashed at increased levels worldwide, the federal government has begun to work closely with industry partners to develop priorities, face challenges and better integrate 5G and FutureG tech across the enterprise. At the Potomac Officers Clubs 2025 5G Summit on Feb.

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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Courts and the U.S. Government Accountability Office have made several high-profile, consequential decisions for government contractors this year, addressing the constitutionality of the False Claims Act's whistleblower provisions and the limits of the president's authority over federal procurement.

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WashngtonExec

DECEMBER 15, 2024

ICF won over $40 million in new and recompete contracts in the third quarter of 2024 for several National Institutes of Health institutes and centers. The contracts leverage ICF’s health, technical and scientific expertise, along with cloud technologies, generative artificial intelligence and advanced analytics. The work includes IT and data modernization, software development, digital engagement [.

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FedTech Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2024

A few years ago, CDW restructured our cybersecurity team, and we made it similar to the one at my previous job, where I was CISO for the U.S. Senate. In the Senate, we focused on how we could be more proactive, predictive and adaptive and how to use threat intelligence to gain a better understanding of adversaries and what they can do. We sought to be more aware of what adversaries are doing and how to pivot as they pivot.

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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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FedScoop

DECEMBER 17, 2024

GDITs DeepSky, Mission Partner Environments, Raven, data fabric, and digital accelerator programs illustrate how field-tested technologies can boost IC efforts to share data and promote cross-agency collaboration.

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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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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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Discussions & Clarifications

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In August, the Small Business Administration ("SBA") issued a proposed rule that included significant and sweeping changes to its regulations, including to its rules on joint ventures, mentor-protégé, HUBZones, and others. Notably, with regard to mergers and acquisitions ("M&A"), SBA proposed to amend its negative control affiliation and recertification rules (discussed here and here ).

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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Independent Health Association Inc. has agreed to pay up to $98 million to resolve a decade-old False Claims Act whistleblower suit alleging it knowingly submitted invalid diagnosis codes for Medicare Advantage Plan enrollees to boost payments that the insurer received from Medicare, the U.S. Department of Justice announced 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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ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Bluestone Investment Partners, a private equity firm focused on middle-market defense and government services companies, made a strategic investment in Valiant Solutions, a cybersecurity provider to federal agencies, and brought in government technology sector veterans George Wilson, a Wash100 awardee, and Tom Weston to drive the next growth phase.

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GovCon Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Professional Services Council has elected DLH President and CEO Zachary Parker, Amentum CEO John Heller and CGI Federal President Stephanie Mango as its board officers for 2025. PSC said Thursday Parker and Heller will continue to serve as the councils board chair and vice chair, respectively, while Mango will continue as secretary.

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Government Contracts

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Corporate compliance lessons were never far from the headlines in 2024, as regulatory challenges and headaches facingindustries ranging from healthcare to aerospace played front and center,includingTD Bank's historic $3.1 billion money laundering settlement thatfederal prosecutors billed as one for the risk-management textbooks.

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How to Crack a Nut

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Wishing you a restful and joyful period and all the best for 2025. Linus Zoll & Google DeepMind / Better Images of AI / Generative Image models / CC-BY 4.0.

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