November 13, 2024

QUICK HITS

• Problems with SAM registration? Worry no more! The FAR Council published a rule to provide contractors relief from pre-award registration rules.

• Ninth Circuit strikes down EO 14026: The federal contractor wage mandate has been invalidated.

• CMMC is here: Cut through the noise and understand exactly what this means to you and your business.

• SAM registration: New interim rule says registration with no lapses is not always necessary.

RECOMPETE REPORT

50+ upcoming recompete opportunities

You’re chasing opportunities—every day, all the time—because getting in front of new opportunities is one of the secrets to success in GovCon. Here at GovBrew, we know that and want to help you fill the pipeline. So, we pulled together this Recompete Report to save you some legwork.

This report contains actionable intelligence about potential recompetes and expiring Advisory & Assistance Services contracts. Sure, all this information is publicly available, but we gathered it from five different sources, so you don’t have to do it yourself.

Now, you can focus on what matters most—fielding opportunities and closing deals.

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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE

Jury finds defense contractor liable in Abu Ghraib torture case.

A U.S. jury has ruled that CACI International is liable for its role in the torture at Abu Ghraib prison, a landmark decision in a case involving government contractors and human rights violations. Read more

B-21 Raider’s price drops: Projected production cost decreased to $13.1 billion.

The B-21 Raider program, once projected to be exorbitantly expensive, is now seeing a price drop. The cost for the first five production lots has decreased by 28%, from $19.1 billion to $13.1 billion, saving $5.1 billion. This reversal bucks the trend of escalating military costs, offering a rare glimpse of fiscal optimism in defense programs. Read more

DOD sets sights on Data Federation for 2027.

The Data Federation initiative emphasizes interoperability, aiming to consolidate siloed information for better decision-making. Data federation is a key data management strategy designed to enhance both data quality and accessibility. It involves querying data from multiple sources and consolidating it into a unified, virtual format, making it easier to access and analyze. Read more

ICYMI:

• DISA sources sought: Integrated Defense Enterprise Acquisition System.

• SSC RFI: Meadowlands sustainment services requirement.

• DOD tackles cyber talent shortages amidst improving the talent pipeline.

• Cutting-edge tech and strong alliances bolster global security.

Defense Contract Awards

• GDIT wins $5.6B USAF IDIQ for mission partner environment ops.

• Textron secured a $394M Navy LCAC 100 Hovercrafts contract.

• JJR Solutions won a $48M Army SBIR III HPA Framework support deal.

• LMI inked a $16.4M DOD Innovative Readiness Training contract.

Follow the Defense Leaders

• Amentum welcomed a new Data Security & Analytics SVP.

• Leidos has a Space Systems Division VP.

Defense Job Openings

• USACE wants a Program Manager.

• NAVSEA needs a Program Manager.

CHART

Section 964 areas covered in SEC program inspections of FINRA initiated in FY 2021-2023. From GAO report GAO-25-107723.

INTEL COMMUNITY

U.S. urges contractors to shift away from C and C++ for security.

CISA and FBI are pushing businesses to ditch C and C++ in favor of safer programming languages. The goal is to minimize security vulnerabilities linked to these older languages. The agencies also highlight some common security oversights, suggesting that companies build products in such a way that they prevent the introduction of SQL injection vulnerabilities and command injection vulnerabilities. Read more

ICYMI:

• NGA's strategy to advance next-generation AI capabilities.

• A3 Consulting received an $11.5M DCSA OPM Personnel Investigations Processing System Imaging System support deal.

• New CIA leader to take the helm with the next administration.

• ODNI is looking for a Deputy Director.

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CIVILIAN

At CBP, automated software testing is integral to the mission.

Automated software testing, the continuous process of validating the functionality of software and ensuring it meets required standards, is easier said than done. For CBP, a misguided software update could wreak havoc on its operations, potentially bringing screenings and port operations to a halt. Read more

NOAA highlights future fleet plans at WorkBoat Show.

The future of NOAA’s fleet got a moment in the spotlight at the International WorkBoat Show. NOAA officials discussed plans to modernize and expand their vessels for better climate, ocean, and weather research, noting specific ship designs and tech upgrades in the pipeline. Read more

FAA seeking AI-powered safety tool.

The FAA is continuing to search for potential applications of AI meant to boost aviation safety, including a new call for information from technology vendors. The FAA recently posted an RFI focused on tools that might use ML/AI to identify safety risks. That tool or platform would also be used to study data to generate potential actionable insights for the aviation agency. Read more

ICYMI:

• GDIT is now a part of NIST’s AI Safety Consortium.

• NASA astronauts keep quiet on health issues post-ISS mission.

• Kalispell firm confession: The company filed false payment claims to VA.

• Lockheed, NASA: The final engine tests for X-59 supersonic aircraft have begun.

• SpaceX eyes orbital refueling test to power lunar, Mars missions.

Civilian Contracts Awards

• Small businesses were granted a spot on the $4B Navy NMACC deal.

• Mission Conversion Services Alliance inked a potential $1.1B DOE DUF6 Conversion contract.

• Deloitte, E&Y, Guidehouse, Kearney & Co., and KPMG win spots on the $100M DHS Financial Management & Operations Support Services contract.

• The Mitre Corporation received a $2.7M IRS BEP Quality Management System Implementation & Effectiveness deal.

Follow Civilian Leaders

• V2X has a new CIO.

• A former GSA leader was tapped to be RRB’s CIO.

Civilian Job Openings

• DHS is seeking a Jump Team Program Manager.

• DOI is hiring a Program Manager.

M&A CORNER

Velocity One & EMCORE merge to boost GovCon market impact.

Velocity One and EMCORE have announced a merger to enhance their footprint in government contracting and satellite communications. By combining resources, they aim to strengthen offerings in aerospace, defense, and government tech sectors, delivering increased capabilities and competitiveness. Read more

SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿

1. From space station to a floating museum? Will this idea save the ISS from being crashed into the Antarctic seas? SOURCE↗︎ 

2. Cloverleaf AI garnered $2.8M to enhance government contract alerts. How good will their new line of products be? SOURCE↗︎

3. Holiday tech gifts that don’t suck: Here’s an excellent list of ideas that won’t necessarily break your budget. SOURCE↗︎

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