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60-Second Sustains: The Mission Essential Group

Government Contracts Navigator

Elizabeth N. Jochum and David L. Bodner The Mission Essential GroupB-422698.2 The post 60-Second Sustains:The Mission Essential Group appeared first on Government Contracts Navigator.

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Where Cars and Cybersecurity Collide (Pun Intended)

FedScoop

A few years back, I was in the market for a new car. As I looked, I realized the features I love most technology and performance capabilities are not easily found together in the automotive industry. Most vehicles are generations behind the electronics in our pockets when released, then rapidly outdated as time progresses. Ultimately, I went with a Rivian: a new, USA-made, adventure-focused EV company with a consolidated approach to vehicle software.

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New OCI Rule Contains Big Changes

SmallGovCon

The proposed OCI rule implementing the Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition Act has just dropped. We started discussing the Act back in early 2023 after it was passed in late 2022, and I outlined my predictions at the Court of Federal Claims judicial conference. This 108-page rule will propose some major changes for organizational conflicts of interest.

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Intel Foundry Adds 2 Defense Industrial Base Customers to RAMP-C Project’s Phase 3

ExecutiveBiz

Intel Foundry has added Trusted Semiconductor Solutions and Reliable MicroSystems to the third phase of the Department of Defenses Rapid Assured Microelectronics Prototypes-Commercial, or RAMP-C, project.

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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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OPM asks agencies to revise telework policies by Friday

FedScoop

Acting Office of Personnel Management Director Charles Ezell called on agency leaders in a new memo to immediately change their telework policies to require federal employees to be in the office full time. That guidance specifically asks agency leaders to revise the telework policies created under a 2010 telework law to state that eligible employees must work full time at their respective duty stations unless excused due to a disability, qualifying medical condition, or other compelling reason c

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Legislative Agencies Adopt Paperless Strategies to Publish and Archive Records

FedTech Magazine

The Government Publishing Office produces and distributes official government publications to Congress, agencies, federal depository libraries and the public. Specifically, GPO publishes the Congressional Record, a daily written account of the previous days congressional proceedings; the Federal Register, the official journal of the government; and GovInfo, a platform for accessing and preserving official documents from the three branches of government.

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Exploring Sole-Source Contracts: A Shortcut to Federal Success?

USFCR

Sole-source contracts offer businesses a unique opportunity to secure federal contracts without the competitive bidding process. These contracts are awarded directly to a single vendor, often because they provide something no other company can. For many businesses, sole-source awards are an effective way to build relationships with federal agencies and establish a strong foothold in the federal marketplace.

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Why File: A GAO Bid Protest Intervention

SmallGovCon

When contractors think of GAO Bid Protests, most think of the process from the perspective of the protester. However, the contract awardee is not without a voice in the bid protest process at GAO. While the agency will generally defend the contract award decision regardless, the awardee itself can also have a seat at the table. In this installment in our “ Why File ” series, we will explore why a contractor would want to file an intervention in a GAO Bid Protest.

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CDOs Seek Clarity Around Their AI Responsibilities

FedTech Magazine

Critical gaps in guidance persist for chief data officers, particularly with regard to data governance for artificial intelligence, despite making progress on data maturity and mission goals. CDOs report widespread agency adoption of data strategies, but evolving priorities and a lack of clarity as to their roles complicate efforts to build on that progress.

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Elbit America Books $139M Army Delivery Order for Night Vision Goggles

GovCon Wire

The U.S. Army has awarded Elbit Systems of America a $139 million delivery order to continue producing Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular, or ENVG-B, systems for the military branch. Elbit America said Thursday it will also provide logistics support and spare parts through the order placed under an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract the Army awarded in 2023.

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The Government Procurement Efficiency List, Part II

Federal News Network

Last weeks FAR & Beyond blog launched the Coalitions Government Procurement Efficiency List (GPEL) for the new federal market. The GPEL will identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement system to deliver cost effective, best value solutions to meet customer agency mission requirements. The GPEL will be shared with key stakeholders across government.

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GAO Says: Solicitation + Q&A = Material Requirements

SmallGovCon

Recently, GAO sustained a bid protest, finding that the awardee did not meet the material requirements of the solicitation. The GAO held that the requirements of the solicitation included an agencys answer during the question and answer (Q&A) period. In ATP Gov, LLC , the United States Air Force (the Agency) issued a solicitation for portable satellite terminals, related equipment, and associated services.

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Securing the future of healthcare in the age of generative AI and connected care

AWS Public Sector

The healthcare industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) , cloud computing, and connected care devices. This digital revolution promises to improve patient outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance the overall healthcare experience. However, it also introduces new challenges in terms of cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory compliance.

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Navy Soliciting Proposals for Potential $1.9B Shipyard Repair, Maintenance & Modernization Contract

GovCon Wire

The U.S. Navy has started seeking proposals for an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award contract with a potential value of $1.9 billion for outsourcing work related to Chief of Naval Operations availabilities on fast attack submarines. Contract Specifications According to the request for proposal issued on SAM.

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Ezmeralda Sager Named Acentra Health EVP, Chief Transformation Officer

WashngtonExec

Acentra Health has named Ezmeralda Sager executive vice president and chief transformation officer. Sager will lead enterprise change initiatives to advance Acentra Health’s innovation and execution for clients. She will focus on improving processes to optimize product, solution and service delivery for state, federal and commercial healthcare clients.

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Kicking Off 2025 at GovSpend Gathers

GovSpend

Written By: Nate Haskins, CEO Last week, GovSpend teammates from around the world convened at our headquarters in Boca Raton, FL for our annual GovSpend Gathers event. Gathers provides the opportunity to reflect on the past year and discuss our strategic roadmap for 2025. As importantly, in an age of remote work, the 2-day event is also a chance to collaborate and socialize.

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How Developing Countries Reduce the Impact of Climate Vulnerability on Sovereign Risk

Inter-American Development Bank

Imagine living in a country where storms, floods, or droughts can cause catastrophic damage to the livelihoods of thousands or even millions of people, undermining a countrys ability to grow and maintain its macroeconomic stability. This is the challenge facing several developing countries all over the world, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), where countries are increasingly exposed to natural disasters of significant magnitude.

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Leidos’ Steve Hull Takes Us Inside Company’s DigMod Sector

GovCon Wire

Digital modernization is a necessity for government agencies and commercial companies alike as technology continues to evolve. Leidos picked up on this cue and created the Digital Modernization Sector that looks across the entire organization and brings emerging tech to orchestrate innovation for its customers.

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Oracle Launches Tools to Accelerate CMMC Compliance

ExecutiveBiz

Oracle has introduced the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Core Landing Zone automation template along with documentation specific to the Department of Defense Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program to help contractors more easily comply with program requirements when using Oracle Cloud.

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WATCH: Agile Defense’s Rick Wagner on Strategy, Integration & Growth after IntelliBridge Acquisition

WashngtonExec

WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Rick Wagner, CEO of Agile Defense, following the companys recent acquisition of IntelliBridge. Wagner shares a bit about the strategic decision and significance behind the deal, and what it means for the company’s workforce and portfolio of capabilities moving forward. He also explains how Agile Defense plans to merge [.

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2025 Interviews

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Off the Shelf , hosted by Coalition President Roger Waldron, airs on Federal News Network on Tuesdays at 11 am EST. During the hour-long podcasts, Waldron interviews Federal contracting experts from both inside and outside of the government on the latest procurement issues, policies, and programs. Off the Shelf is available on all major podcast streaming platforms.

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Treasury Awards 10 Spots on $20B PROTECTS Cyber Support BPA

GovCon Wire

The Department of the Treasury has awarded 10 companies positions on an eight-year, $20 billion blanket purchase agreement to provide enterprisewide cybersecurity support services for the department, its bureaus and related offices.

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BlackSky Nears Launch of Gen-3 Satellite

ExecutiveBiz

BlackSky Technology, a real-time, space-based intelligence company, has dispatched its inaugural Gen-3 satellite to launch provider Rocket Lab. The Herndon, Virginia-based company said Thursday the satellite is set to be launched from the Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand, in February.

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Leidos Wins $2.6B TSA Logistics Contract

WashngtonExec

Leidos has won a follow-on checkpoint sustainment contract to maintain 12,000 units of Transportation Security Equipment deployed at over 430 airport locations in the U.S. and its territories. The contract was awarded for the Transportation Security Administrations Deployment and Security Division, has an 8-year period of performance and a maximum value of $2.6 billion.

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Writing a Winning Capabilities Statement in 2025

USFCR

This is your guide to unlocking a wider range of opportunities and increasing your cash flow from federal contracting. After reading this, youll have everything you need to write a winning capabilities statement. Lets go.

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Christian Brose, Matthew Steckman Named to C-Level Roles at Anduril

GovCon Wire

Christian Brose and Matthew Steckman have been elevated to new executive roles at Anduril Industries. The defense technology contractor said Thursday Brose was promoted to president and chief strategy officer while Steckman is now president and chief business officer. Christian Brose’s Key Responsibilities and Career Highlights Brose, a 2022 Wash100 Award winner, will spearhead the companys core growth activities.

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BAE Systems Completes Delivery of SPHEREx Observatory to Vandenberg

ExecutiveBiz

BAE Systems has completed delivery of NASA‘s Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer, or SPHEREx, observatory to Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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FTC Privacy Enforcement Takeaways From 2024

Government Contracts

In 2024, the Federal Trade Commission distinguished three prominent trends in its privacy-related enforcement actions: geolocation data protections, data minimization practices, and artificial intelligence use and marketing, say Cobun Zweifel-Keegan at IAPP and James Smith at Dechert.

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Where Federal Emergency Funds Go and How Businesses Can Benefit

USFCR

When disaster strikes, the federal government steps in with massive funding to aid recovery efforts. But where does that money go, and how can businesses benefit from these opportunities? This article breaks down federal spending priorities , highlights which agencies manage funds, and explains how businesses can position themselves to secure emergency-related contracts.

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MTSI Books $625M Air National Guard ARTEMIS Task Order

GovCon Wire

Modern Technology Solutions Inc. has received a potential $625 million task order from the Air National Guard for program management, research and development and technical support services.

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GlobalFoundries to Launch New York Advanced Packaging and Photonics Center

ExecutiveBiz

GlobalFoundries, a company manufacturing essential semiconductors, has revealed plans for launching an advanced packaging and photonics center in New York. The company said Friday the center is intended to enhance advanced packaging, assembly and testing of GFs silicon photonics and other U.S.-made essential chips utilized for artificial intelligence, communications, automotive, aerospace and defense.

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Law360 Names Practice Groups Of The Year

Government Contracts

Law360 would like to congratulate the winners of its Practice Groups of the Year awards for 2024, which honor the attorney teams behind litigation wins and significant transaction work that resonated throughout the legal industry this past year.

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Leasing SCIF Space: Considerations for Landlords and Tenants

Holland & Knight: Government Contracts

Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) spaces present opportunities for landlords and tenants amid downturns in the office leasing market, but both parties should consider the unique challenges involved with SCIF leases.

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Lockheed Awarded $270M Air Force Contract for F-22 Raptor Advanced Infrared Threat-Detection Sensors

GovCon Wire

Lockheed Martin will equip the F-22 Raptor aircraft with a system of next-generation infrared defensive sensors as part of a $270 million contract from the U.S. Air Force.

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Leidos Wins $2.6B Follow-On TSA Contract for Checkpoint Equipment Sustainment

ExecutiveBiz

Leidos has won a potential eight-year, $2.6 billion follow-on contract from the Transportation Security Administration for integrated logistics support to help maintain 12,000 units of transportation security equipment, or TSE, deployed at over 430 airports in the U.S. and its territories.

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3 Noteworthy Effects Of The 2025 NDAA

Government Contracts

The 2025 defense budget includes further restrictions on semiconductor sales to Huawei, requiring companies to rethink customer-base oversight, but other provisions are likely to broaden procurement contract opportunities, say attorneys at Miles Stockbridge.