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Data Management Is Key to Efficient DOD Decision-Making

FedTech Magazine

Defense agencies must improve data management and security across the entire multidomain mission-partner environment, as their increasingly intelligence-rich networks become bigger targets for attackers. As threat actors are now employing smarter, faster tactics, data access should only be enabled when and how its needed. The Pentagon delivered its initial version of Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control, or CJADC2, last year, in an effort to increase information sharing across all aspec

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Harvard Seeks To Move 'Swiftly' In $2B Fund Freeze Suit

Government Contracts

Harvard University is seeking to move as quickly as possible to get to the merits of its suit challenging the Trump administration's $2.2 billion funding freeze, asking a Massachusetts federal judge to expedite discovery and briefing.

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How to use data from the AWS Open Data program in Amazon Bedrock

AWS Public Sector

The AWS Open Data Sponsorship Program eliminates data acquisition barriers by hosting high-value datasets in the cloud, enabling researchers and analysts to focus on discovery and innovation rather than data management. When data is shared on Amazon Web Services (AWS) , anyone can analyze it and build services on top of it using a broad range of compute and data analytics products, including Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) , Amazon Athena , AWS Lambda , and Amazon EMR.

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GSA takes a second look at a 5 billion dollar contract vehicle

Federal News Network

The General Services Administration is taking a new look at a big contract program. It’s called Second Generation IT, or 2GIT. The multiple-award vehicle will offer computers and software and it might become the magnet to attract similar programs *away* from other agencies and to the GSA. The Federal Drive with Tom Temin got more from Bloomberg Government senior data analyst Paul Murphy.

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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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Fact or Fallacy: Federal Agencies Can Count on Cloud-Based Phones

FedTech Magazine

Phone systems have come a long way since the days of switchboards, key switches, Centrex and early Voice over Internet Protocol. They encompass many services ranging from voice, texting, paging, Internet of Things monitoring, smart interactive voice response, video calling and more. Managing communication infrastructure in the cloud and stratifying diverse systems with multiple vendors can be cost-effective when deployed thoughtfully.

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Bill to reauthorize Technology Modernization Fund would extend program to 2032

FedScoop

A bipartisan pair of House lawmakers are pushing for the reauthorization of the law that launched the Technology Modernization Fund. Reps. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., and Nancy Mace, R-S.C., on Thursday reintroduced the Modernizing Government Technology Act , which largely mimics legislation introduced during the last Congress, just with an updated sunset date of 2032 instead of 2031.

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Air Force Seeks Input on $2.65B Contract for Resilient Architect-Engineer Services

GovCon Wire

The U.S. Air Force has begun soliciting questions and comments from industry stakeholders as it plans to award a potential 10-year, $2.65 billion multiple award task order contract, or MATOC, for resilient architect-engineer services, or RAES. According to a draft synopsis published Thursday on SAM.

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Fact or Fallacy: Federal Agencies Can Count on Cloud-Based Phones

FedTech Magazine

Phone systems have come a long way since the days of switchboards, key switches, Centrex and early Voice over Internet Protocol. They encompass many services ranging from voice, texting, paging, Internet of Things monitoring, smart interactive voice response, video calling and more. Managing communication infrastructure in the cloud and stratifying diverse systems with multiple vendors can be cost-effective when deployed thoughtfully.

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DC Circ. Fears Newman Atty Would Impeach Disabled Judges

Government Contracts

The attorney fighting Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman's suspension alarmed the D.C. Circuit on Thursday when he argued that judges can only have their work taken from them if they voluntarily resign or are impeached.

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Future-ready law enforcement: Bedfordshire Police embraces digital agility to deliver modern policing services

AWS Public Sector

This is a guest post from Bedfordshire Police, an AWS customer. A collaboration between the UKs Bedfordshire Police and Amazon Web Services (AWS) resulted in rapid deployment of high-impact, cloud-based solutions that free up officer and staff time and resources. This has helped officers to better serve communities and victims. Based on cloud technology, the model is easily replicable by other law-enforcement organizations.

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Evan Scott Named Lockheed CFO

GovCon Wire

Lockheed Martin has appointed Evan Scott, a 26-year company veteran, as chief financial officer. The defense technology company said Thursday Scott succeeds Jesus “Jay” Malave, who stepped down from the CFO role to pursue other opportunities.

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GDIT Executive Dave Vennergrund Pens Guide for Adopting Agentic AI

ExecutiveBiz

A top official from General Dynamics Information Technology said agentic artificial intelligence marks the second wave of generative AI.

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Ga. Woman Gets 12 Years In $156M FEMA Fraud Case

Government Contracts

A Georgia woman convicted of defrauding the Federal Emergency Management Agency in a case involving nearly $156 million in fraudulent contracts related to Hurricane Maria relief has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.

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High-level architecture and components for a generative AI-based RAG solution

AWS Public Sector

In todays highly competitive public sector landscape, the ability to quickly respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) with high-quality proposals can be the difference between winning and losing multi-million-dollar opportunities. As Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partners face increasing pressure to accelerate their go-to-market strategies while maintaining proposal quality, generative AI has emerged as a game-changing solution.

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Lockheed Secures $180M Navy Contract Modification for F-35 Aircraft Parts

GovCon Wire

Lockheed Martin has received a $180 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to procure parts, materials and components to support the conversion of three F-35 production aircraft to flight science replacement planes.

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Why Indirect Rates and Indirect Costs Matter in Unanet

Redstone Government Consulting

What do indirect rates and indirect costs in Unanet mean for my organization? This is a question most of the world of government contractors ask. Managing costs isnt just about tracking the dollars that are spent. Its also about maintaining a profit, compliance with cost-type contracts, and meeting organizational goals and standards. Unanet plays a pivotal role in navigating the complexities of indirect rates and costs.

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DOD To Assess Tricare Program Competition In Ga. And Fla.

Government Contracts

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded contracts toCareSource Military and Veterans to compete with managed care support contractors in delivering health, medical and administrative support services to eligible Tricare beneficiariesin the Atlanta and Tampa markets.

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3 things you’ll find at the 2025 AWS Imagine for education, state, and local government conference

AWS Public Sector

State and local government and education leaders are rethinking how they deliver citizen services, enhance learning, and strengthen operations in an era of rapid technological change. Cloud technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) offer new opportunities to improve operational efficiency while driving better outcomes for students and constituents.

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Is Agentic AI the Future of Government Operations?

GovCon Wire

Agentic AI is catching a lot of attention among government officials for its potential to streamline services and improve how bureaucracies do business. But what exactly is agentic AI and how does it work? Think of agentic AI as digital agents working on one’s behalf.

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Exiger Deemed SRM Market Leader in New Gartner Magic Quadrant

ExecutiveBiz

Software development company Exiger has been named a leader in Gartner’s 2025 Magic Quadrant for supplier risk management solutions. This year marks the first time that Gartner has created a Magic Quadrant for the SRM market, Exiger said Tuesday.

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HHS Says Cuts Target Excess After Judge Seeks More Info

Government Contracts

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services told a Rhode Island federal judge that a group of states has no basis to challenge the cancellation of billions in grants supporting public health programs because they already received the funds appropriated to them by Congress.

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Gamification: Accelerating generative AI and cloud skills development

AWS Public Sector

Generative AI , machine learning (ML) , and cloud technologies are revolutionizing the way we work. To succeed in the workforce, proficiency in these technologies is becoming increasingly important. At Amazon Web Services (AWS) , we understand the challenges of acquiring new skills and have developed innovative, gamified solutions to make learning more engaging and effective.

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How Can You Help SAIC & AWS Build Homes for Veterans?

GovCon Wire

An organization based on the U.S. east coast has committed itself to constructing and delivering nearly one home a week for a veteran in need. And theyre only growing more ambitious.

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Draper Building New Research and Engineering Facility in Utah

ExecutiveBiz

Draper will expand its operations at Hill Air Force Base in Utah with a new research and engineering facility slated for completion in fall 2026.

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Font Size Error Dooms USDA Contract Bid

Government Contracts

An information technology services company lost out on a U.S. Department of Agriculture contract for using the wrong font size in its quotation, after the U.S. Government Accountability Office found that it failed to follow the USDA's formatting guidelines.

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PhD defence: Sustainable Public Procurement

Utrecht University

Ruben Nicolas will defend his PhD thesis 'Sustainable Public Procurement: A Multidisciplinary Analysis'

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Thoma Bravo Strikes $10.55B Deal for Parts of Boeing’s Digital Aviation Business

GovCon Wire

Software investment firm Thoma Bravo has agreed to acquire portions of Boeing’s digital aviation solutions business in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $10.55 billion.

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Aretum Names Tino Pania, John Lauer as New Business Development Directors

ExecutiveBiz

Aretum has welcomed Tino Pania and John Lauer to its leadership team. Pania will serve as director of business development for the federal civilian sector while Lauer will serve as director of business development for the Department of Defense and Navy programs, the government contracting company said. Who is Tino Pania?

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Local Gov'ts, Union Sue Over COVID Grant Cancellations

Government Contracts

Four local governments have joined with a government employees union to challenge the federal government's termination of $11 billion in grants stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, seeking an injunction restoring the funds and a declaration that the decision to mass-terminate the grants was unlawful.

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PhD defence: Naar een inclusief aanbestedingsbeleid binnen de sociale markteconomie

Utrecht University

Tom Huisjes will defend his dissertation on inclusive procurement, on 23 May 2025 at Utrecht University.

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Why NobleReach’s Pat Tamburrino Believes Everyone Should Spend Time as a Public Servant

GovCon Wire

After four decades in the federal governmentseven years on active duty as a naval officer and 27 years as a civil servantPat Tamburrino was looking for a way he could still serve the mission.

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Raytheon Prepares to Produce Radar System After Completing Flight Tests

ExecutiveBiz

Raytheon has completed a series of flight tests for the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor, or LTAMDS, and started preparing for its production phase. The radar went through eight flight tests to stress the system and prove its capabilities against real-world threats, RTX said Monday. Following the trials, the U.S.

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Feds Accused Of Illegal Education Data Collection Rollback

Government Contracts

The Department of Education is defying congressional mandates requiring the collection and analysis of national education data, including by canceling $900 million in data maintenance and collection contracts, educational organizations said in a lawsuit filed in Washington, D.C., federal court.

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PhD defence: Towards an inclusive procurement policy within the social market economy

Utrecht University

On Friday, May 23, Tom Huisjes will defend his dissertation on inclusive procurement as a powerful tool for social change.

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GSA Veteran Erika Dinnie Joins MetTel as Federal Strategy, Planning VP

GovCon Wire

Erika Dinnie, a longtime General Services Administration leader, has joined MetTel as vice president of federal strategy and planning. She confirmed her new role in a LinkedIn post Monday. Erika Dinnie’s Public Sector Career The executive brings to MetTel extensive experience from the GSA, where she served in leadership roles for over a decade.

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Tricentis’ Benjamin Baldi on Automated Software Testing Within DOD

ExecutiveBiz

Benjamin Baldi, senior vice president for the global public sector at Tricentis, said agencies within the Department of Defense are looking to automate software testing, especially when they deploy updated or new enterprise applications, Federal News Network reported.