IRS, VA, USMC & AF AI/HHS Salesforce/DHA STALSS/89M GSA LogInGov/TREAS Testing/USPTO FOIA/CBP & Army SC/SBIR SpinOff news; DHS/USDA/NAVSUP Exec moves

🌟Former Fed Friday: From Policy to Practice: 30 Years Inside Fed Healthcare (Sponsored by vTech Solution) – Shelley McGuire and Hunter Gros chat with Ariel Winter, founder of ABW Health Strategies and former OMB, HHS, MedPAC, and CMS leader, to get an insider’s view of how Fed health programs are shaped, funded, and implemented, and learn how his new firm is bridging the gap between gov and industry. Listen here.

🔥No FOMO here🔥- Even if the government slows down, OrangeSlices is not. Three events. Three opportunities to connect with leaders driving what’s next across the Federal sector – All before Thanksgiving! The market is shifting fast, and these conversations are built for those leading through it. More here.

🐝The Morning Buzz: The shutdown continues, but there is a LOT of activity:

• Katie Helwig latest OASIS+ Weather Forecast ☔ for DHA, CDAO, NGA & CBP Opps – Hear whether to expect sunny days ahead! 😎
• 🚫 More IRS contracts terminated for 8(a) contractor suspended for alleged fraud
• CBP to Build Biometric ‘Gallery’ of Non-Residents Visting the US
• DLA Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) Directorate to host 12/10 Industry Day
• Marine Corps postpones Generative AI workshop until early 2026
• Air Force Financial Management FIAR Industry Day Rescheduled
• Robert Turner: 5 surprising and impactful takeaways from proposed FAR Part 19 rewrite
• Terry Gerton: New fraud initiative puts DEI programs under the government’s microscope
• 🍊OS AI Insider Scoop
  • Another party jumps in the mix in Battle for spot on $500M CISA DTSS BPA
  • Timeline now set in fight for $60.7B VA T4NG2 IDIQ
  • Protest causing delays for $983M DHS OCIO Desktop Support Services BPA award
  • Not Yet an Insider? Plans start at $295 annually

⚡Strategic Partnerships, M&A and Moves continue as companies position for 2026

• Tris Carpenter: as Global M&A surges, Tris shares Federal M&A Buy Side Takeaways
• TrekFed, formerly the public sector division of Trek10, announces start as a stand-alone company
• Arlington Capital Partners closes latest fund with capital commitments totaling $6B

🚀 Want more GovCon M&A News? Track the latest activity here

🚀 One week from today! For the C-Suite, it is all about Winning the Market, Navigating Change, Creating Value – Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from top Execs who sold their GovCon for $1.2B, have recently landed a $500M sole source win, and are turning away work! (seriously!)  More here

🚨It’s Friday and It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere:

• It’s on! iTech AG & RIVA hold Battle of Mascots in charity Happy Hour Nov. 6 More here
• HHS & CMS Industry Happy Hour, sponsored by Metric5 Nov. 13 More here
• HIMSS NCA Ugly Sweater Party for USMC Toys for Tots at Atlas Brew Works. More here
• Guinness Brewery Rented | AI Showcase Vendors Selected | Lots of Fed attendees Registered!  Early Bird ends today! for Nov 19 Elev8 and Engage GovCon event. Register today

The Juice🥤: These firms and agencies are gearing up to make a big impact in 2026 and beyond:

• ICF taps Anne Choate to serve as President
• Former IRS and VA Ops and Data leader Melanie Krause now VP, Rural Health at QTC Management
• GSA OA Delivery SME Michael Flowers takes role as Chief Data Officer of K2 Integrity
• Emerging leader Ryan Fitzpatrick promoted to CO role at DHS | SBIR Connect adds former DHS CO Aleyson Bickley
• Former DOJ and State Dept. Tech and Cloud Exec Brian Merrick now VP at The Prospective Group
• USDA Strategy Chief co founds AI and GovTech innovation firm
• CBRE recruits former OPM, USDA and VA procurement/contracts leader Patricia Gibson
• SAP adds former Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) CFO and CIO Brian Laird
• and more growth leaders on the move: Sierra7 recruits Mo Adeyoju to drive Portfolio Strategy | MTSI recruits DOD Growth SME Sean Love | Sierra Nevada recruits Growth Ops SME Gideon Youn | Mark Brandt now Referral Partner Manager at Second Front | iVision Consulting recruits Oracle AVP Tunc Kivanc as SVP driving Oracle Practice | Expression taps trio of top leaders to drive future – Ben Youngs, Dan Montgomery, & Brian Swogger

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