190M DOS Data IDIQ/139M NIH DM/CDC Modernization/SEC Data Add/31M MHS PASS wins; 171M VA IRP/USAF DCRIOS Protest📰; FBI pulls CODIS funds; SEWP scoop

The Juice🥤: Big Investments do not guarantee Big results, but they do signify intent! Here are several Federal and Industry leaders who are set to make an impact in 2024.

• Former DOE Deputy CIO and DOD IT Executive launches consultancy
• ODNI taps Deputy IC Chief Data Officer & Deputy ADNI for Data & Partnerships
• US Army Information Operations leader exits, takes Business Development role with Morgan 6
• Recent TRICARE Support Branch Chief takes role as DHA Chief, Procurement Operations Division
• Aptive Welcomes seasoned Capture Leader Imogen Thomas
• Experienced Business Development Director Ryan Hannah Joins Brillient’s Team
• AND, Brillient recruits veteran Federal Health Growth leader Mark Thielen
• JCS Solutions making moves, recruits National/Homeland Security SME Chris James to serve as Vice President

🍊 NASA SEWP VI is on – OS caught up with Red Team’s Joe Salgado to get the latest on this must-win IT Services and Solutions GWAC, to include projected timeline, his NAICS read, adjectival ratings and how no limit on awards ≠ unlimited awards. Watch the interview here. 

🐝The Buzz – Keep up with what’s happening:

• Flatter wins strategic National Defense University contract once again, further establishes ability to deliver subject matter experts
• FDA Digital Transformation Office launches new Tech Insights Newsletter – sign up here
• Savvier firms may influence who applies for this Treasury Cyber Emerging and Technology Intelligence Executive Director role More here.
• CANSofttech CEO Swapna Reddygari inquires “Are you seeing a trend in RFPs not requiring CMMI and ISO certifications?” Weigh in here.
• Our friends at Red Team are expanding, adding a new M&A Service Offering More here
• Strategic Growth Advisors to host Tribal Partnerships Done Right event. Details here. 
• CMS focused WOSBs to know as you plan for 2024 – Here we spotlight the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services focused firms which are drawing interest of late. Meet them here.

🌶 Solicitation Updates/Opportunities Drawing Interest:

• FEMA RFI: $55M Disaster Assistance Information Services (DAIS) Program Support
• IRS RFI: Joint Enterprise Tax Calculator Solution (JETCS)
• HUD Sources Sought: Information Resource Center (IRC)
• NASA RFI: Technical Standards Systems (NTSS)
• DOT FHWA RFP: Human Factors On-Site Support
• Bureau of Engraving & Printing RFQ: Quality Management System Program & Project Management
• US Navy Pre-Solicitation: IT Engineering Development and Technical Optimization Support

📢 Most Viewed Comments on OS AI:

• US Coast Guard issues presolicitation notice  – to go as 8(a) sole source – ….almost expect the Coast Guard to hang a “Not Open for Business – Unless you are an ANC” banner?! More here.
• Re: Total Systems Technologies Corporation (TSTC) – …They bring together the management talent and technical expertise to plan the opportunities they pursue and deliver well. More here.
• CIO-SP3 SB Prime beats out 16 to win USDA NIFA Grants Management System IT support task – I am hearing that NITAAC plans to extend CIO-SP3 for two years?! Can anyone confirm? More here.

🌟Zolon Tech’s Journey into Federal Health – Following a significant $36M HHS ACF contract, John O’Grady, former Chief of Mission Support Systems at HHS OIG, shares how aligning with business goals and focusing on value-driven solutions formulates a successful strategy, emphasizing the qualities Zolon looks for in prospective partnerships. More here.