DHS DevSecOps/IRS TE-GE/DHA IT PMSS/USDA T&E wins; New CMS/NIH/CDAO IT Execs; CFPB/USAF switcheroo on ServiceNow/FinIT needs; Space Force IT Protest📰

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 the second half of 2024.

• CMS CPI Data Analytics and Systems Group DOM names new leader
• NIH NCI adds Warren Kibbe as Dep Director for Data Science and Strategy
• IRS taps Acting Executive Director for CI’s Technology Operations Department
• Army MEDCOM Health IT exec takes new role driving USU BPI efforts
• Rising State Dept IT SME to take role driving Strategy/Ops for DoD CDAO
• Brad Jewitt tapped to be Acting General Deputy Assistant Secretary with HUD
• Patrick Novak takes role in BD with SMS Data Products Group
• Anneke (DeJong) Christensen takes role as Vice President of Growth at GDIT
• Booz Allen recruits Bill Vass from Amazon to serve as Chief Technology Officer
• Leonardo DRS recruits Jack Fletcher for Navy and Maritime Programs Growth
• SMX adds ex-FBI Dep Asst Dir, Ray Cook III as Fed Law Enforcement Director
• Tyto Athene Completes MindPoint Group acquisition, taps Patti Chanthaphone as Fed Civ Group President

⚖ GAO and the Courts. Some of the latest Protest Action:

• Protest Denied: US Space Force Base Operations Information Technology Services
• Protest: Marine Corps Installations Command Professional Services Support
• Protest Filed: Federal Maritime Commission Program Management, Administrative and Legal Services Multiple Award BPA

⚡Contract Award actions 

• Global Alliant beats out 11 to win $47M DHS USCIS Enhanced Yield Assistance and Support (EYAS) DevSecOps support task
• MetaPhase wins Treasury Dept Talent Management Solutions (TMS) Learning & Training Services IDIQ
• WOSB beats out 4 to win IRS OCIO CADE2 Engineering Solutions Support contract
• Awardees being named to deliver IRS Tax Exempt and Government Entities Redaction solution
• Contract Award: USDA FS Harvested Wood Product Calculator O&M Services
• Amivero adds GSA TTS Market Development (MD) Support Services task win
• SDVOSB wins USDA Office of Homeland Security COOP and T&E Program support contract
• Contract Award: USSOCOM Oracle Database management system and Java software maintenance
• DHA to award Bridge contract for Health IT Directorate Program Management Support Services (PMSS)

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🐝The Buzz – Keeping you in the know

• It starts with an idea: VA Spark-Seed Spread applications now open
• Three events to get in on now:
  • Save the date: DHITS 24 Opening Reception
  • DHA announces second Industry Day for Health Care Delivery Solutions (MHS GENESIS)
  • AFCEA NOVA 2024 Summer Outing – Join in for this evening of networking with government, and industry leaders. Details here. 
• Savvier firms may influence who applies for this NASA Goddard Space Flight Center CIO role
• IRS focused businesses to know – Here we spotlight the Internal Revenue Service focused firms which are drawing interest of late. Meet them here.

Activating AI: Overcoming Common Implementation Roadblocks in the Public Sector – ICF CTO Kyle Tuberson shares the biggest pain points federal leaders face when building their AI strategies – and how to avoid them. More here.

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

• Skylight awarded $17.5M Air Force STRATFI contract
• LCG Achieves Prestigious ISO 20000-1 & 27001 Certifications: A Milestone in Quality, Service, and Security Excellence
• Accenture Federal Wins $250M DOI Platform Services Contract
• CivicActions Appoints Mike Gifford as Open Standards & Practices Lead, Expanding Commitment to an Open Ecosystem of Vendors and Agencies

📢 Most Viewed Comments on OS AI

• RE: J Michael Consulting – …JMC has continually remained constant in their core values, business operations, and overall focus on both clients and employees alike… More here.
• Re: Protest Filed: $25M FEMA Enterprise Cloud Authentication & Provision Services (FECAPs) award – “You knew this protest had to be in the works!” More here.

🌶 Solicitation Updates/Opportunities Drawing Interest:

• DHS S&T Draft RFP: Finance and Budget Division Data Management Support
• FDIC Pre-Solicitation: ServiceNow Platform Support Services
• HHS RFI: Digital Subscription Management Services
• HHS IHS Draft SOW: Customer Relationship Management Solution
• SBA RFI: Electronic Media and Data Analytics Pilot
• SBA Sources Sought: Innovation Policy Experimentation and Research
• IRS RFI: Continuing Education (CE) Provider Registration and Tracking System
• IRS RFI: Enterprise Services Technology Strategy/Management Support BPA
• BEP RFQ Update: IT Accessibility/Section 508 Compliance to be released on GSA eBuy
• DOJ OJP RFI: Acquisition Systems and O&M Support
• State Department RFI: CST Portfolio Financial Management
• NOAA RFI: Audit Tracking System (ATS)
• USDA RFI: Client Experience Center Tier 2/Tier 3 Combined End User Support
• USDA RFI: National Finance Center – NFC Forward Program