T4NG2/VA IETSS Protests; 170M DOJ FSITS/USDA Op Ex/VA AMS/USAGM Zero Trust/FAA NAS-DW/MHS USUHS IDIQ wins; DHS/DoD SB acquired; USAF cancels MABSM

🐝The Buzz –  Keeping all in the know (even after a late night at Guinness for Elev8 and Engage)

• M&A: CoreStack, a leading provider of AI-powered multi-cloud governance solutions, announced its acquisition of Karthik Consulting, a Federally-focused Technology Service Provider specializing in cloud, cyber security, DevSecOps, and IT systems integration. Details here.
• IRS focused SDVOSBs to know – Here we spotlight the Internal Revenue Service focused SDVOSBs drawing interest of late. Meet them here.
• Elev8 GovCon Honoree Spotlight – Laurel Health – Founded by former HHS and National healthcare IT & Quality leaders, this discussion focuses on how Inclusivity, Adaptability and Partnerships are Driving Meaningful Change in Healthcare. Read on here.

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 2025:

• State Department taps Deputy CIO for Enterprise Infrastructure
• Former State Department Financial Chief takes Vice President role with SOSi
• FDIC taps Acting Chief of Knowledge Management
• REI recruits Greg Burke from Peraton to drive Homeland Security expansion
• Bernie Boucher now Senior VP Business Development at Boston Government Services
• LMI promotes Randal Dragon to VP of Business Development, Defense
• RELI Group welcomes Ken Hofgesang Jr. as Vice President of Health
• Strategy and Growth lead Brett Camet announces plans for new chapter in December
• ManTech Intelligence Sector Hires New Vice Presidents – Greene and Schneider

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• VA now forced to fight protest of $60.7B VA T4NG2 IDIQ on two fronts
• Update: Turbulence ahead for $340M TSA Integrated Program Management Support Services (IPMSS) BPA
• Battle escalates on $69M US Navy MSC Worldwide Logistics Services contract

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⚖ GAO and the Courts – GAO’s website update feature is back up and you have some catching up to do:

• VA Protest Filed: Independent Enterprise Testing and Support Services (IETSS)
• US Air Force: Protest forces cancellation of Maintenance Business System Modernization (MABSM) Implementation IDIQ action
• US Air Force: 3rd New Protest Filed – $200M Advanced Systems and Development Directorate Command Staff Support
• US Air Force: Protest Dismissed: Solicitation Number FA4890-24-R-0013 | Federal Information Systems, Inc.

⚡Check out the latest Contract Awards:

• DOJ Contract award to SAIC for $170M Forfeiture Systems IT Support Services BPA
• USDA: Tarkik Solutions scores NRCS Operational Excellence support contract
• VA: Intelliworx beats out 3 to win Application Management System support contract
• USAGM: UltraViolet Cyber beats out 20 to win Zero Trust Architecture Services contract
• PBGC: Aderas beats out 10 to win Appeals Reengineering and Technical Information Solution (ARTIS) IT Support
• NARA: Skylight awarded EOP 46 Transition Discovery Phase contract
• FAA: Concept Solutions awarded $16M NAS Data Warehouse Support task on SETIS IDIQ
• MHS: Bristol Bay subsidiary awarded Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) Support IDIQ
• US Army: Plateau awarded $49M Safety and Occupational Health Management System Support IDIQ
• Navy BUMED: Serco beats out 4 to win $33M Psychological Health Outreach Program support contract
• USAF: Goldbelt subsidiary awarded 38th Engineering Squadron (ES) Functional Mission Analysis-Cyber (FMA-C) II contract
• Navy: Vigilant Cyber Systems beats out three to win NAVSEA HQ support contract
• Navy: Vintun awarded NAVSUP WSS Program Management & Readiness Support contract

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🔥 Hot Off The Presses – Announcements posted recently that are drawing interest:

• Gunnison Awarded Cybersecurity Contract at CDC
• Puyenpa Technologies (PTL) and Immersive Concepts, LLC (ICL) launch small business joint venture

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• Re: Harkcon – Leadership here is all about doing good work with good people, and driving a good company culture that understands and fosters solid business relationships. They are very easy to work with and are willing to go above and beyond for their partners… More here.

🌶 Solicitation Updates/Opportunities Drawing Interest:

• DHS Forecast: US Secret Service CID Criminal Investigative Technologies
• FEMA Pre-Solicitation: ORS Continuous Improvement Division (CID) support BPA
• IRS RFI: Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO) Data Warehouse Information Technology (IT) Support 
• NOAA Pre-Solicitation: Emergency Response and Restoration Support Services
• USTRANSCOM RFI: Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) and TransViz Support & One-On-One Sessions
• Army RFI: DASA-DEC Technical, Analytical and Administrative Support Services
• Army Sources Sought: CCoE Strategic Education Plan
• USMC RFI: Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA) Information Technology Service & Support (ITSS)

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There are a ton of new tools on the market, but a few stand out. Here we share real world perspective from First Division Consulting’s Brian Tessier about the impact NextStage has had on business. Read on here.