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OrangeSlices just launched a new bi-weekly National Security IT and Consulting focused newsletter. Packed with fresh insights, this juicy read will keep you in the know on the latest scoop across National Security, with an emphasis on DHS.
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🎯 FEMA FY ’26 Recompetes: A half dozen expiring tasks expected to draw interest – Andrea shares this curated list of a high-impact recompete opportunities—designed to spark teaming conversations. More here.
🐝The Morning Buzz:
💲#DOGE Scoop – Avert your eyes if you don’t want to watch – we get it:
⚙️ It’s all about Community:
Resources Page for Affected Feds: Check out what we captured so far here.
🎯Events and Updates: The Gov may be in quiet mode, but here are a few more to check out:
- HIMSS and post-event Networking:
- Register now to celebrate at 2025 FXPElev8: Where Visionary Leadership Meets Operational Excellence – This landmark will serve as an exclusive gathering that brings together visionary leaders from top Federal organizations and cutting-edge industry technology partners. Details here.
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🔍 ⚖ GAO and the Courts – Check out the latest:
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The Juice🥤: These firms and agencies are gearing up to make big impact in 2025 and beyond:
🍦Catching up with Aquia’s new Vice President of BD Brandon Utt – Find out why this experienced industry veteran and former VA and DOD contracting lead selected Aquia and what it means for the team, its client base and current and potential partners. More here.
⚡Check out some of the key Contract Awards:
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🔥Coach’s Corner Podcast: Innovating Government: CX & Transformational Leadership – Laura Bennett chats with Brian Chidester, a global leader who has helped shape the future of gov services, diving into how agencies can build trust, balance personalization with privacy, and embrace technology to create meaningful citizen interactions. Listen here.
📢 Most Viewed Comment:
- Re: Next Phase – …creates a unique environment that not only allows each and every staff member to learn the differences in culture, but to cross train amongst each other… the opportunity to grow… More here.
🔥 Hot Off The Presses – Announcements posted recently that are drawing interest:
🌶 Solicitation Updates/Opportunities Drawing Interest:
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Magpie Health Analytics: Telling Stories, Connecting Data, & Building Trust to Transform Healthcare – Looking back on a decade’s worth of experience focused on CMS, Bil Westerfield shares some insight into how this team has become a trusted advisor and partner, advice for others who may wish to follow suit, and what’s ahead for this growing firm as it looks to expand its reach, and relationships. 