Take three🎬on 350+M VA FCS win; HHS CDO exits; DHS Ops IDIQ pushed right; Gov Sides with OPM OPASS protest; GAO FinSys funds pulled; CMS CCSQ ISG req

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Engage FedGov: Emerging Technologies and Engaged Leaders Delivering Results – This early 2024 event will recognize the 2024 Engage Federal Health and Engage Homeland and National Security Honorees, and celebrate those outstanding leaders selected for empowering and changing how government and industry can work together to meet the emerging needs of US citizens. More here. 

The Juice🥤: New Roles. New Energy. Companies are gearing up for 2024 with these Federal and Industry leaders who are set to make an impact in the new year.

and ICYMI – Late last week, after 15 year and now post-acquisition, Jay Shah, Octo’s (now part of IBM) COO, is ending his time with the company. More here on this inspiring story. (A good quick read for those trying to emulate their success!)

Aptive, a rapidly emerging SDVO and WO consulting services provider (and 2024 Elev8 GovCon honoree) shares how CoPs and Professional Development can both Support Employees and your Bottom Line. Read more here.

A surge in Federal Solicitations threatens to steal the holiday break for some. More here.

As we near the end of 2023 OS AI is spotlighting some of the US Customs and Border Protection focused small businesses which were the most viewed profiles on the OrangeSlices partner platform during the second half of FY 2023.  Meet the teams here.

It is Live! Engage FedGov: Emerging Technologies and Engaged Leaders Delivering Results – In partnership with the University of Maryland and Shelley McGuire, OrangeSlices has just announced this 2024 event which will focus on how engaged Federal leaders are using new tools, processes, and tech to meet emerging needs head-on while making a measurable impact. This event will also recognize the 2024 Engage Federal Health and Engage Homeland and National Security Honorees. #doingitright Register here.

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Take Three: VA Awards $356M VA VBA Electronic File Conversion Services
The saga continues. More than 4 months after the latest initial contract award was made, only to see that award decision protested and subsequently terminated, the VA VBA has made yet another new award decision, albeit at a lower total contract value.

Government sides with challenger on $25M OPM Procurement and Acquisition Support Services (OPASS) BPA protest
GAO is siding with the challenger on a protest filed concerning this recently awarded single-award OPM BPA. Limited details have been provided at this time, but the government will be forced to take some type of corrective action if they want to get this contract awarded.

$70+M DHS CISA Operational Support IDIQ pushed to late Spring of 2024, is now single award
Those firms who had been gearing up to bid on a multiple-award five–year CISA DHS Cybersecurity CSD support services IDIQ next Spring should note that the latest word out of DHS is that this will now be a single-award action, not multiple.

🍊OS AI Premium: GAO pulls funding for 5-year Financial Audit Management System solution and services
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has pulled all funding on a recently awarded requirement seeking a FedRAMP certified Financial Audit Management System solution and set of related services.

Contract Award: $23M HUD Ginnie Mae Business Solutions and Next Generation Support
This DC-based management consulting firm and SB that provides strategic advice, technical expertise, and engagement execution to government agencies and financial institutions beat out 4 bidders to win a 5-year HUD support contract.

CMS CCSQ posts Information Systems Group (ISG) Director Job (SES)
Savvier firms may want to influence who applies for this role that provides executive leadership and direction to develop, implement, and maintain the HCQIS, QIES, Value-Based Purchasing, and related programs.

Protests Dismissed: $240M Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) Support IDIQ
Both known active GAO protests filed concerning this US Navy requirement have now been dismissed.

Mind Computing wins enterprise VA Windows Client project support task
This next-generation digital services consulting firm and T4NG Prime beat out three to win a nearly two-year task to support all desktops and laptops and the applications run across the VA enterprise utilizing the Microsoft Windows client operating system.

Protest Update: $960M US Air Force CN&GT Operations, Logistics & Training Multiple-Award IDIQ
One of the known active remaining protests filed concerning this Department of the Air Force IDIQ has now been denied.

IRS Sources Sought: Enterprise Development Operations Services (EDOS) API Management Platform
The Contractor shall assist in the analysis of program upgrades and enhancements to include developing technical evaluations, identifying, and documenting requirements, performing architectural design, development, testing and deployment that support legislative new requirements for the IRS modernized applications and services.

Comment of the Day:
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Department of Defense

Protests Dismissed: $240M Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) Support IDIQ

Protest Update: $960M US Air Force CN&GT Operations, Logistics & Training Multiple-Award IDIQ

DHA RFI: TRICARE Claims Review Services (TCRS)

Familiar face returns to DHA from industry to help drive Medical Device Integration

Navy RFI: Cost Demand Management

DHA exercises option on $60M MHS Global Nurse Advice Line (NAL) support services bridge contract

Navy Sources Sought: Analytical Support Services

DON PEO Digital recruits DOD Division Director Service Operation leader

Ben FitzGerald named CEO at software specialist Rebellion Defense

Navy Sources Sought: TACTCLOUDFY24

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