Government Contracting News

the latest news and updates on the government contracting (GovCon) industry, providing readers with real-time information on events, trends, and developments that shape the sector. It covers a wide range of topics relevant to businesses, professionals, and stakeholders involved in government contracts.

Key features include:

  • Breaking News: Immediate coverage of significant events, policy changes, and announcements impacting the GovCon landscape.
  • Industry Trends: Analysis of emerging trends and how they influence government contracting, including technology, regulations, and market shifts.
  • Policy and Regulation Updates: Insights into changes in federal policies, regulations, and compliance requirements that affect contractors.
  • Event Coverage: Reports from key industry events, conferences, and seminars, highlighting major takeaways and implications for the GovCon community.
  • Market Analysis: Expert commentary and forecasts on the direction of the GovCon industry, helping businesses and professionals anticipate and prepare for future challenges.

This category is a go-to source for staying informed about the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of government contracting, ensuring readers are always up-to-date with the information they need to succeed in this competitive field.

Strengthening Federal Cybersecurity: The CDM Program

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Federal agencies face an ever-evolving array of cybersecurity threats in today’s digital landscape. To address these challenges, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has spearheaded the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program, a critical initiative to enhance the cybersecurity posture across federal civilian networks. The CDM Program is designed to provide federal agencies with … Read more

Davy Architecture, Inc. Secures $1.6M Contract with VA for AE Design Services

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Davy Architecture, Inc. has been awarded a contract by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in a noteworthy development for the architectural services sector. Officially granted on July 15, 2024, this contract, bearing the award number 36C77624N0234, represents a significant partnership to enhance the infrastructure and facilities provided for veterans. With a total contract value … Read more

T4NG2 Labor Category Descriptions

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The draft T4NG2 Solicitation came out a week ago, giving us an idea of the types of jobs the VA thinks will be necessary for future task orders.

The Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) issued a draft solicitation for the Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology Next Generation 2 (T4NG2) contract. This contract has a ceiling value of $61 Billion and will replace the existing T4NG contract over the next few years as task orders move from T4NG to T4NG2.

T4NG had a ceiling of only $22.3 Billion comparatively and was awarded to 21 companies

The VA Technology Acquisition Center has said they’ll announce the final T4NG2 solicitation in February.

Needless to say, with a ceiling value that high, and such a small expected roster of awardees, T4NG2 is going to be actively pursued by a lot of federal contractors this year.

Inside the draft solicitation was a listing of labor category descriptions (LCATs) that contractors will need to price out.

None of these labor categories are earth-shattering; quite a lot are run-of-the-mill labor categories you might find on CIOSP4 or other recently released GWACs.

But in the interest of predicting the demand for future labor categories, I thought it might be fun to share.

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Ardent wins $3.69M Analytics Call Order with USBP

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Ardent Management Consulting, Inc. won a $3.69M competitive task order to help the US Border Patrol’s (USBP) Advanced Analytics Branch at DHS Customs and Border Protection (CBP). With this new three-year contract, Ardent will continue to assist the CBP with geospatial, temporal, and geostatistical analysis. By building and improving analytical tools, Ardent will let the … Read more

Southpoint Consulting Wins Salesforce Support Contract with Treasury

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Beating out 17 other bidders, Southpoint Consulting, an 8(a) Woman-Owned Small Business, won a $1.3M contract from the Bureau of Fiscal Service at the Department of Treasury for Salesforce Professional Services. This is a single-award, one-year contract with an ultimate completion date of 11/7/2023. Solicitation ID: RFQ-CIO-30120402-23-001 AWARD ID: 2033H623F00020 Total Contract Value (TCV): $1,294,191.69 … Read more

SaaS for City Hall: Govtech Startups See Opportunity

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Baltimore City Hall

From Pitchbook: Govtech startups reimagine software for a post-pandemic future SaaS companies have traditionally found it difficult to sell into the local government due to inertia The rise of remote work, federal stimulus funds, and population growth in smaller metros are causing local governments to focus on better digital experiences. Ransomware and other cyber attacks … Read more