T4NG/CMS CMCS Protest 📰; 92M FEMA PM/HHS Data Hub/DOL ServiceNow/NSF IT PMO wins; HUD cancels DART; New DOS CISO/TSA CTO; IRS Acquisition SME exits

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Early Bird ends Feb 7 for CyberScape Summit – This event brings together the federal IT cyber community to tackle evolving priorities impacting strategies to modernize IT and implement future solutions including zero trust, edge computing, identity management. Details and registration here. OS AI Members use code ORANGESLICES. 

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 new year.

🔎For those attending the AFCEA Health IT Summit today we recap some of the Federal Health focused firms which are drawing a LOT of interest of late and that you will want to keep an eye out for today:

💎 Federal Health and CMS vendors take note –  Registration is filling fast for the late February Denim and Diamonds themed NCMA Woodlawn Zenith Awards Gala which will celebrate all that contribute to changing how government and industry work together.  Details here. 

📅 AND, we have it upon good authority that HHS/CMS/NIH Small Business leaders have signed on to lead the sizzle session at the upcoming Engage FedGov: AI, Automation, Acquisition, Data and Digital Transformation event. Find David Blackburn or Shelley McGuire today to hear more. More here.

☑ Who’s Hiring: Savvier firms will be working to influence who applies for this role: Department of State Chief Information Officer (CIO) Details here.

📰 Making News:

🌟 RIVA Solutions – A year of growth, wins, and continued success as an 8(a) graduate – Watching during 2023 as RIVA graduated from an 8(a) small business, was named an Elev8 GovCon Honoree – again – scored big NIH and Commerce wins, ran some outstanding events, and evolved its growing and thriving team, we caught up with Naveen Krishnamurthy and team to ask the questions on everyone’s minds. More here.


Fresh off a year that included key wins at DOJ, DOL, DOD, and a $36M HHS ACF win, we caught up with Zolon Tech Inc. Dan Abernathy to hear about this rapidly expanding Federal IT and managed services firm, and what 2024 has in store. Read on here.

Comment of the Day:
Re: Unqork – …exemplifies Unqork’s dedication to DEI, not just as a checkbox but as a profound and authentic commitment that extends beyond its own walls…For those seeking a workplace that not only preaches DEI but consistently takes impactful actions to drive change and empower individuals… More here.

The OS AI Fresh Squeezed Daily News partner for January:

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WOSB scores $92M DHS FEMA Risk Management Directorate (RMD) Program Management Support contract
This woman-owned small business providing specialized risk management products and consulting services beat out 4 other bidders to win a 5-year FEMA RMD PMSS support task with DHS.

Contract Award: National Science Foundation IT Program Management Office support
This 8(a) WOSB that brings over 20 years of experience in delivering mission-critical programs and support for the Federal Government and Private Sector, was awarded a new three-year IT PMO support contract with NSF.

Gov sides with protestor on CMS Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services Training requirement
GAO has sided with a challenger who put forth a protest filed concerning this Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services CMCS Children and Adults Health Programs Group (CAHPG) requirement.

Contract Award: DHS U.S. Customs and Border Protection OCIO Microsoft Enterprise Services
This 8(a) small business user-centric solutions provider and Microsoft managed Gold Partner that focuses on cloud, business intelligence, azure, collaboration, and mobile solutions was awarded a contract in support of the DHS CBP Office of the CIO.

Ad Hoc wins HHS ACF TTA Hub reporting and data system contract
This leading digital services company was awarded a three-year contract with HHS ACF to provide services to continue to iteratively build this centralized reporting and data system, that supports TTA leaders and stakeholders.

Appeals Court sides with Challenge to VA’s $22.3B T4NG IT Procurement
It is unclear what if any value yesterday’s ruling brings to the challenger, other than the satisfaction that their case had merit, as the T4NG IDIQ is nearing its completion. Nevertheless, we share here as the court reversed the lower court’s decision.

Contract Award: U.S. Air Force Air Education Training Command (AETC) Decision Support System (ADSS)
This 8(a) small business that works with government business leaders to help mission owners accelerate innovation using DevSecOps, Cloud, AI/ML and Blockchain Technologies, was awarded a new two-year AETC support contract.

🍊OS AI Premium: HUD forced to revisit Data Analysis and Reporting Tool (DART) support award decision (again)
It appears the second time is not the charm as HUD is once again being forced to revisit its NEW award decision for this 5-year office of Single-Family Asset Management (OSFAM) support requirement.

iTech AG wins Department of Labor OCIO ServiceNow Professional Support Services contract
This 8(a) STARS III Prime contract holder and technology consulting firm that strives to help government streamline its operations to achieve better, faster, and more predictable results, was awarded a new task order in support of the DOL Office of the CIO.

Contract Award: $19M DOD DHRA ESGR State Committee (VST) Support
This 8(a) SDVOSB that offers Program, Acquisition and Administrative Management; Secure IT; and Global Operations and Sustainment services to defense and civil market clients, beat 6 other bidders to win a 5-year DHRA support contract

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Department of Defense

Contract Award: U.S. Air Force Air Education Training Command (AETC) Decision Support System (ADSS)

Contract Award: $19M DOD DHRA ESGR State Committee (VST) Support

Protest Filed: Department of the Air Force Solicitation Number: FA8051-23-R-4001

Contract Award: Defense Logistics Agency Vulnerability Management Analysis

DCSA to award sole source for Tier 2 Service Desk for National Background Investigation Services System

Army Sources Sought: West Point USMA Web Design Services – WordPress CMS

Navy RFP: Small Business Set-side for Forge IT Operations and Cybersecurity Support

Contract Award: $52M DHA Uniformed Services Family Health Plan Data Integration Support Services

Award Details Posted: $79M United States Special Operations Command Cybersecurity Support contract

LMI taps industry veteran Ray Ali to be Vice President, Technology Solutions, Army

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