The Defense Department (DoD) is embarking on a transformative journey towards bolstering its cybersecurity posture through a groundbreaking initiative known as zero trust. As threats to national security evolve in complexity, the DoD recognizes the critical importance...
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Key Highlights of the Defense Authorization Bill Impacting Government Contractors
The Congress managed to get the National Defense Authorization law done before December 31 yet again. The bill contains a ton of talking points for government contractors. We thought we would distill them down to the following bullets to get you started. - National...
Federal IT News: Rep. Ro Khanna Urges Accountability for Federal Leaders
Renowned California Congressman, Rep. Ro Khanna, a prominent figure in Congress representing Silicon Valley, has voiced his strong call for federal tech leaders' accountability. In an exclusive interview with FedScoop, Khanna highlighted the pressing need to bring key...
Defense Contracts as of May 1st, 2023: Winners & Losers
In this article, we will look at the biggest winner for defense contracts as of May 1st, 2023. Find out who won big and who your company might be up against, could partner with, or just learn from for your target contracts. Â Navy Lockheed Martin Corp. Awarded $7.8...
Severe Weather & Its Consequences For Government Contractors
The United States has experienced a rise in severe weather events this year, resulting in destructive snowstorms, floods, and tornadoes. As the storm season progresses, the safety and preparedness of affected communities are becoming more concerning. However, this...
Biden Administration’s New Agenda Reveals Cybersecurity Regulations For Contractors
On January 4, 2023, the Biden Administration released its latest regulatory agenda (Regulatory Agenda). One of its key components includes new regulations aimed at enhancing cybersecurity requirements for government contractors, public companies, the maritime...
TikTok Ban & Government Contractors 🤔
In recent months, there has been a lot of concern about the impending TikTok ban due to security concerns surrounding the popular social media app. The app, which is owned by a Chinese company, has been banned in several countries, including India, and now, all...
‘Potential Significant Updates’ to Cybersecurity Framework Underway by NIST
NIST unveils the next-gen Cybersecurity Framework poised to revolutionize industry standards. Version 2.0 is expected shortly, with enhanced reliability and security capabilities ensuring a future of superior digital protection.
EVOLVE IDIQ – The $10B DOS Contract
Evolve provides the State Department with a convenient solution to access technology services from certified, reliable vendors for critical implementation initiatives.
ESG and Climate-Related Risk Considerations for Government Contractors
In recent years, the federal government has begun to prioritize Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria in its procurement processes. This means that contractors must now take into account various climate-related risks when submitting bids for projects and...
Biden Administration Raises the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors – Again!
The Biden administration is working hard to defend its decision to raise the minimum wage for federal contractors. On April 27, 2021, the Supreme Court heard arguments from both sides of this debate, with the Biden administration arguing that the new minimum wage...
What is the DEIA plan & why do you need it as a Gov’t vendor?
What is a DEIA Plan? Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity and Accessibility (DEIA) plans are becoming increasingly important in the business world. A DEIA plan is a strategic document that outlines an organization’s commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion as...