By Payam Pourkhomami, President & CEO of OSIbeyond As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve and target sensitive government information, the protection of controlled unclassified information, or CUI, has become a top priority for the Department of Defense and its contractors. NIST Special Publication 800-171 plays a key role in DOD’s ...
By Kim Koster, Vice President of Industry Marketing at Unanet Effective budgeting is vital for any business. It’s needed to help you plan for the future and measure your success. For government contractors, determining the right budget for your organization helps you set realistic goals and puts you in a position to succeed. Recognizing...
With a new presidential administration on the horizon, government healthcare initiatives could be taken in any number of directions. However, through periods of change, trust that the industrial base serving the government’s needs is the common denominator you can count on. As the healthcare sector evolves, contractors play a central role in drivi...
On the heels of the 2024 presidential election, the GovCon market is bracing for major change and transformation. Looking ahead to 2025, much is still in the air for the public sector, but there are still clear emerging themes and momentum in the market. Baird Managing Director Jean Stack, a Wash100 Award winner, dove into these market...
As artificial intelligence gains more traction across the federal landscape, government officials are finding that AI technologies have the power to dramatically transform and augment the workforce. However, federal leaders warn that we must be equally focused on the benefits and threats unlocked by AI. Will AI Replace Humans? Across the board, gove...
Assertive Professionals has won a Missile Defense Agency contract worth about $127.3 million for general and executive administrative support services. The Department of Defense said Monday MDA launched a competitive procurement process through the SAM.gov website and received nine offers for the five-year contract. The cost-plus-fixed-fee contract ...
With only a little over a month left to go in 2024, Potomac Officers Club—the government contracting industry’s most celebrated and successful community—has one event remaining: the 2024 Healthcare Summit. Every year, this exciting symposium gathers the most respected minds in federal healthcare technology delivery to speak directly to GovCo...
Robert Conrad, a space industry executive, has been elevated to president of Kepler Communications US, a subsidiary of Kepler Communications. The Wilmington, Delaware-based company said Tuesday Conrad’s promotion came after serving as vice president of business development for almost two years. He will now oversee the expansion...
Daniel Olmes has transitioned to the role of chief risk officer at Xcelerate Solutions, where he most recently worked as chief operating officer. Olmes will be responsible for driving strategic risk mitigation initiatives and streamlining merger and acquisition activities, Xcelerate Solutions said in a LinkedIn post published Thursday. The executive...
By Kim Koster, Vice President of Industry Marketing at Unanet Working with government contracts can be tough. Meeting all the rules and keeping your business running smoothly is a big challenge. According to the 2024 GAUGE Report, nearly a quarter of contractors spend over 40 hours each month on compliance tasks. With new rules like Cybe...
