DHS Analytics/VA Agile/CMS MDPP/IRS IRA Transformation/DOI ESNSS/USAF DevSecOps wins; OASIS+ SB/IRS UNSS II/HHS UC Portal Protest📰; DOJ taps new CTO

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Magpie Health Analytics helps federal health agencies transform program challenges into actionable insights by applying deep expertise in data, programming, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, empowering them to make informed decisions. Learn More.

🍊 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. Read Edition One [and subscribe] here!

🎯 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 making big cuts at Veterans Affairs – Veteran-Owned firms take direct hit
• Green light?! GSA clears last hurdle on OASIS+ Total SB Set-Aside Protest
• US Army: PEO C3T Unified Network Os (UNO) Multi-Award IDIQ on hold pending acquisition strategy review
• Vanessa Taylor shared: GDIT seeking Staff Vice President, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Data
• GAO High-Risk Series: Heightened Attention Could Save Billions and Improve Efficiency for FEMA, IRS, DOD, VA and more
• GAO: DHS Assessment finds Improved Guidance on Revised Acquisition Goals Would Enhance Transparency
• US Department of Agriculture focused 8(a) small businesses to know – Here we spotlight the USDA focused firms drawing interest of late. Meet them here.
• 🍊Partner Request: Seeking Prime for CMS RMADA3 Contract Bid – Established Disadvantaged Small Business serving multiple states, seeks Prime contractor for this active RFP. More here.

💲#DOGE Scoop – Avert your eyes if you don’t want to watch – we get it:

• GSA to conduct nonvoluntary RIF in latest effort to trim headcount
• Federal technology staffers resign rather than help Musk and DOGE
• OPM procurement processing fully halted following agency layoffs, internal email says
• VA releases another 1,400 employees as FDA invites 300 back to work

⚙️ It’s all about Community:

• Virginia Governor unveils new initiative connecting jobseekers—including displaced federal workers
• GovLoop hosts free in-person event: Navigating the Realities of Change
• Shelley McGuire, RHO and OS AI host Career Crossroads and Connections – For government professionals ready for a new chapter, firms seeking skilled talent, and those exploring fresh career paths. More here.

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:
  • Deanna DePaz hosts HIMSS25 Networking Event at BrewDog Las Vegas
  • NCMA Woodlawn St. Patrick’s Day / HIMSS Download Networking Event
• 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.

🚀 OS AI launched a new GovCon Events Calendar! – Track More Federal GovCon Events Here.

🔍 ⚖ GAO and the Courts – Check out the latest:

• All Protests Dismissed: IRS User Network and Services Support (UNSS) II BPA
• Another protest dismissed, Two remain on CIO-SP3 SB task C-118010-SB
• Protest Filed: HHS Unaccompanied Children (UC) Portal Management and Support

Been heads down working on a proposal? Track all the latest protest activity here.

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• The Silent Shred – The latest contract terminations (partial or full) at DHS, HHS, CDC, USDA, USPTO and many at VA

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The Juice🥤: These firms and agencies are gearing up to make big impact in 2025 and beyond:

• DOJ OJP names Ryan Korn as new Chief Technology Officer
• Rico Rivera takes now VP of Federal Health at Oddball
• Brian Lovecchio Promoted to Aptive Vice President
• Lorenzo Ceballos Named VP of FEDSIM Center at Leidos
• Command Cyber Solutions promotes Ops leader Russell Hall to drive Business Development
• Bill Sharp now Strategic Account Executive, DHS at Salesforce
• Dana Rieger joins LogicMonitor Public Sector Team as Sr. Federal Account Manager

🍦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.

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⚡Check out some of the key Contract Awards:

• ICE: TTW Solutions and Dev Technology Group JV score $17M SEVP Data Analytics Support task on 8(a) STARS III
• VA: ACS and By Light JV beats out 4 to score another $12M Agile Product Design and Delivery Services task on SPRUCE IDIQ
• IRS: Arlo and Deloitte JV scores OCIO IRA Strategic Transformation Support contract
• CMS: RTI awarded Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Evaluation Task on RMADA II
• NIH inks contract for ChatGPT Enterprise OpenAI Licenses
• DOI: emerjence wins $7M OCIO Enterprise Services Network Support Services contract
• USAF: PCIFS subsidiary scores $46M TRANSCOM Cloud Optimal DevSecOps Ecosystem (TCODE) IDIQ
• Army: Tiber Creek Consulting beats out 4 to win $33M Medical Operational Data Systems (MODS) Services
• USAF: SIS scores SAMIS Support Svcs and AFSAC Online Support Services contract
• US Air Force Contract Award: $49M Lead Integrator
• DSS: CTEC beats out 6 to win AVS Administrative and Technical Support task on OASIS SB
• DOD Contract Award: OUSD Defense Installations Spatial Data Infrastructure Sppt Services
• DSS: SABG beats out of 5 to win Office of Communication and Congressional Affairs Support task on OASIS SB

🔍Looking for a specific award or other news? Check out OS’s Advanced Search Function here Did we miss highlighting your key win? Message us at support@orangeslices.ai.

🔥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:

• Supply Chain Visions and Hopper Consulting LLC Announce Partnership to Strengthen National Security
• Coast Professional Earns 2025 APEX Training Award

🌶 Solicitation Updates/Opportunities Drawing Interest:

• DHS set to award noncompetitive CWMD FSMS Tier 0 Support contract
• CISA Update: Operational Support Services (OSS) – No longer planned
• CISA Update: Program Support Services – No longer planned – posted on OASIS SB Pool 1
• CBP OIT Pre-Solicitation: 2014-6875 Amazon Web Services Technical Support
• DISA RFI: NIPRNet and SIPRNet eDiscovery Software as a Service
• DISA Pre-Solicitation: Spectrum Information System (SIS) Sustainment & Enhancement
• USAF RFI: Distributed Common Ground System Systems Field Support Services IDIQ

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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. Read on here.

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