Daily Federal Market Intelligence: September 23, 2024

September 23, 2024

The government contracting landscape continues to evolve, with significant awards, upcoming events, and industry moves shaping the sector. Here's a comprehensive roundup of the latest developments:

Featured Items

1. New G2X Blog Launch: Check out the new G2X Blog, featuring Alexa Tsui's must-read article on 'Personal Branding for Government Contractors' and daily Federal Market Briefs.
2. NASA SEWP VI Update: Due Date Extended to December 18, 2024.
3. Agency IT Grades Soar on Latest FITARA Scorecard: Significant improvements in federal IT management.
4. ACT-IAC: SBA - FY25 Government-Wide IT Category Forum: Event on October 17 in VA.
5. Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) Call for AI Proposals: New funding opportunity for AI projects.
6. $5B Contract Opportunity: Ascend BPA Pool 1 Industry Day: Get the inside scoop on this major opportunity.
7. SBA Announcement: Clarification to HUBZone Program Updates: Important updates for HUBZone businesses.
8. US Army Releases 1st MAPS RFI: Marketplace for the Acquisition of Professional Services (MAPS).
9. DOD CDAO Unveils $15 Billion Advana Recompete Plans: Major recompete opportunity in defense data analytics.
10. VA HR&A CEHRIS Virtual Industry Day - Sep 30: Virtual event for VA's HR modernization efforts.

Federal Contract Awards

1. Three awardees secure $500M USDA OCIO Strategic Management, Architecture Resourcing, and Technical (SMART) Advisement Support BPA
2. Serco lands $193M DOL VETS Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Support task
3. GovCIO secures $97M DHS ICE ERO Analytic and Program Management Services task
4. Collins Aerospace scores $280M US Navy Strategic and Tactical Airborne, Seaborne and Land Based Platforms IDIQ modification
5. Titania scores $87M CMS CCIIO Independent Testing Support Services (CITSS) task

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Federal Contract Opportunities

1. DOC NOAA Special Notice: TraCSS System Integration Industry Day
2. DOI USGS RFP: Technical Support Services Contract Synopsis
3. DOS RFI: Unified Communications as a Service Solution
4. DOD CDAO Special Topic: AI Detection in Binaries
5. DOD CDAO RFP: Test & Evaluation (T&E), Assurance, and Risk Management of Generative AI
6. HHS IHS RFP: Medicare Cost Reporting Services

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Upcoming Events

1. DHS -- Information Sharing Framework Industry Day: October 8, Washington, DC. DHS, S&T and Critical Infrastructure Security & Resilience Research (CISRR) Program event.
2. ICBS Show: Diversity in Government Contracting: October 7-9, OK. Informational sessions and matchmaking with government decision makers.
3. Deep Dive Blue Team: DHS CBP BEAGLE recompete $1.88B: October 3, Virtual. Detailed look at this major recompete opportunity.
4. AFCEA NOVA Naval IT Day: October 7, VA. Annual conference focused on Navy and Marine Corps IT challenges.
5. Innovation Intersection 2024: October 3, Washington DC. Featuring cutting-edge cyber and AI solutions.
6. VA IT Acquisition Engagement: October 21, NJ. Engage with VA IT leaders and expand your knowledge.

Industry Moves

1. US Education Department names Chief Information Officer
2. FHFA names Chief Information Security Officer
3. Salesforce names Federal Account Executive, MuleSoft
4. Slalom names Director, Federal Contracts Leader
5. Auria Space taps Executive Vice President & General Manager

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Bid Protests

1. New Protests: $10B DHS FirstSource III ITVAR
2. Protests: DFC ServiceNow Professional Services contract
3. Protest: DHS CBP Program, Project, and Mission Support Services (PMSS) task

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