ExecutiveBiz

MAY 17, 2024

The Department of State has approved a request by the government of Ukraine to acquire equipment and services that would help sustain vehicles and weapon systems provided by the U.S.

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Telles.eu

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As promised, you can find the (edited) slide deck for my workshop on sustainability in public procurement here. The essential of my view is that a broad stroke transition to mandatory sustainable procurement objectives is misguided and probably in breach of the principle of proportionality as well.

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GovCon Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

Army sustain its fleet of MQ-1C Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft systems. Under the five-year contract, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems will perform sustainment and logistics support for Gray Eagle at its facility in Poway, California, the Department of Defense said million contract to help the U.S.

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GovCon Wire

MARCH 21, 2024

billion contract to build and deliver 17 F/A-18 multi-role strike fighter jets and a technical data package for fleet sustainment to the U.S. Boeing (NYSE: BA) has secured a $1.3 The service branch expects the delivery of the new Super Hornets to commence in winter 2026 and reach completion in spring 2027, Naval Air

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GovCon Wire

APRIL 16, 2024

Army sustain and upgrade its command, control, communication, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance hardware systems under a potential $267 million follow-on indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) will help the U.S.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Space Force sustain a unified command and control capability for military satellite communications. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract covers sustainment and post-production development services for the Command-and-Control System Consolidated system used for satcom telemetry, tracking and command, the Department

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GovCon Wire

APRIL 23, 2024

Air Force sustain the enterprise management software of the service branch’s air-launched cruise missile system. The contractor will perform sustainment and modernization of the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile enterprise management software, build operational real-time combat analysis

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Art of Procurement

MAY 5, 2024

The post Removing the Internal Tension Between Cost and Sustainability appeared first on Art of Procurement. “Only when we stop accepting the fact that procurement is being made to make decisions that are not the best.

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Government Contracts

APRIL 23, 2024

A new regulation for more environmentally friendly government purchases puts teeth into a long-standing requirement for sustainable procurement, and is likely to strengthen businesses' arguments in bid protests as agencies wrestle with the full scope of the rule.

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ivalua

AUGUST 21, 2022

Originally published in the 2022 ProcureCon Report “Transforming Procurement: Embracing Digital Innovation and Driving Sustainability” Ethical business practices and sustainability initiatives are forcing organizations to not only stand up, but to also set themselves apart from the competition by implementing ESG and CSR commitments.

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Government Contracts Navigator

JANUARY 25, 2024

422171 The post 60-Second Sustains: American Material Handling, Inc. Elizabeth N. Jochum ● American Material Handling, Inc.B-422171 appeared first on Government Contracts Navigator.

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GovCon Wire

MAY 7, 2024

million contract to provide sustainment engineering and logistics support services for the MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft systems of the U.S. Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) has secured a $169.7 Navy and Australian air force.

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Government Contracts Navigator

JANUARY 11, 2024

The post 60-Second Sustains: SierTek-Peerless JV LLC appeared first on Government Contracts Navigator. Elizabeth N. Jochum ● SierTek-Peerless JV LLCB-422085, B-422085.2

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 13, 2023

New best practice sustainability tests are now available on the Sustainable Procurement Tools website. The new products join the six best practice completed sustainability tests added to the website in 2022. They will help buyers undertaking the sustainability test for similar commodities, or for those new to the tools.

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GovCon Wire

MAY 3, 2024

Air Force to provide modernization and sustainment support services for the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber. Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) has received a potential five-year, $7 billion contract from the U.S.

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GovCon Wire

MARCH 21, 2024

Air Force Air Mobility Command enhance aircraft sustainment efforts. The company said Wednesday the initiative aims to inform the AMC sustainment activities, operational planning and support processes to optimize agile combat employment operations

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GovCon Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

Army sustain its fleet of self-propelled howitzers and carrier, ammunition, tracked vehicles. BAE Systems has secured a five-year, $318 million contract to help the U.S.

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GovCon Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

Air Force to provide test operations and sustainment support services for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex in Tennessee. The contractor will help AEDC personnel carry out test operations, technology development, equipment and facility sustainment and capital improvements, the Department of Defense

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The Softly Spark

AUGUST 24, 2023

Contributing Author: Anushka Musinipally Wayfair’s Shop Sustainably program presents an opportunity to showcase sustainable home goods products to eco-conscious consumers, increasing the chances that they will be viewed by customers. You can learn more about selling with Wayfair here. Wayfair uses just such a filter.

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Government Contracts Navigator

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

DISPARATE TREATMENT MATERIAL EXCEPTION PRICE EVALUATION PAST PERFORMANCE BEST VALUE DETERMINATION The post 60-Second Sustains: Deloitte Consulting LLP and Softrams LLC appeared first on Government Contracts Navigator. Jochum ● Deloitte Consulting LLPB-422094; B-422094.2 Deloitte Consulting LLP; Softrams, LLCB-421801.2,B-421801.3,B-421801.4,B-421801.5,B-421801.6

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ExecutiveBiz

OCTOBER 20, 2023

L3Harris Technologies will modernize and sustain space surveillance systems under two Department of Defense contracts worth up to $134 million.

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WashngtonExec

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Maximus’ recently released 2023 Sustainability Report highlights the company’s commitment to sustainability and provides information on its governance, oversight, policies, programs and more for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2022. “I

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The Softly Spark

JULY 10, 2023

Finding the right sustainability certification solution for your brand or business can be a challenge! We break down the steps to getting the best sustainability certification so that you can be sure you are getting the biggest return on your investment in ecolabels while also reducing your impact on the planet!

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Scottish Government Procurement

OCTOBER 27, 2023

A new case study on Modular Construction is now available on the Sustainable Procurement Tools website. We continue to develop our Sustainable Procurement Tools, adding new products to complement the existing materials. The latest addition is a case study from North Ayrshire council on modular construction.

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Sustainability, planetary health, and climate action have become priority topics within governments and organizations of all sizes, with universities playing a pivotal role to inspire and empower the future generations. Innovation is essential in developing solutions that address global sustainability challenges.

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GovCon Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

Navy to help military services activate sites and carry out initial aircraft sustainment activities for their F-35 aircraft fleet. Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has secured a $439.9 million contract modification from the U.S.

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Innovation is key in achieving sustainability goals across the public and private sector. Two Nordic-based organizations are using Amazon Web Services (AWS) to reach ambitious sustainability goals. Sustainability cannot be seen as an outlying or standalone department.”

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Telles.eu

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This coming Thursday I will be doing a workshop at the Lisbon Environmental Law cluster from the University of Lisbon. It will be a homecoming of sorts for me as it is the first time I will be delivering a session in person at my alma mater exactly 20 years after leaving.

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ExecutiveBiz

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Gaurav Menon , a partner at Guidehouse , has been appointed leader of global sustainability and resilience solutions at the public sector consulting services provider.

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Public Contracting Institute

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll discuss the rise in federal contracting opportunities focused on sustainability, renewable energy, and climate resilience. Overview of Current Federal Sustainability Goals and Mandates The Federal Sustainability Plan outlines the US government’s sustainability goals and mandates.

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ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Lockheed Martin 's Skunk Works advanced development arm has partnered with telecommunications services provider Verizon to demonstrate 5G-enabled visualization content streaming on edge computing devices for military sustainment missions.

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FedTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Federal employees visiting the General Services Administration’s Workplace Innovation Lab (WIL) might notice photovoltaic panels attached to some of the windows as part of a sustainability initiative.

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WashngtonExec

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

LMI announced it will offer highly specialized services and analysis to the Air Force and the Air Force Sustainment Center to support its Readiness-Spares Packages and Readiness-Based Sparing programs under a $33.9 million contract spanning five years.

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GovCon Wire

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has secured a potential $870 million contract from the Defense Logistics Agency to sustain the global fleet of TF33 engines.

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The Softly Spark

JULY 6, 2023

In today’s rapidly changing world, sustainability has emerged as a critical factor for businesses seeking to thrive and make a positive impact. To demonstrate their commitment to sustainable practices, many organizations are turning to certifications and ecolabels.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MARCH 12, 2024

Check out our discussion of the Washington Business Dynamics, LLC , decision in December’s Sustain of the Month post.) This welcome trend has continued into 2024, with GAO’s issuance of a sustain decision in LOGMET LLC , B-422200, Feb. 21, 2024. We would like to thank Cherie J. Owen, Consultant, for her contribution to this blog post.

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ExecutiveBiz

MARCH 26, 2024

Beyond New Horizons, a joint venture between engineering consultancy business Astrion and engineering and construction company Fluor , has been awarded the Test Operations and Sustainment II contract by the U.S. Worth more than $3.7

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