Sequestration, shutdown take a bite out of contractor revenue -- FCW

Companies that don’t get in front of changed federal circumstances are “going to get left behind.” [Read the full story here]

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Exelis to Spin Off Military and Government Services Business

McLean, Va.-based contractor Exelis, itself a 2011 spin off from ITT, announced Wednesday that it would be spinning off its military and government services business focused on facilities management,... [Read the full story here]

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Air Force Looks to Boost Combat Readiness

The Air Force will spend more money to boost combat readiness if Congress passes a budget to reduce the impact of sequestration, but the military branch is still exploring how additional dollars might... [Read the full story here]

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Google Buys Robotics Tech Maker Boston Dynamics

Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) has acquired engineering and robotics design company Boston Dynamics for an undisclosed amount, the New York Times reported Saturday. [Read the full story here]

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Reverse auctions grow up -- FCW

Steve Kelman contends that the recent GAO report shows the practice has truly arrived [Read the full story here]

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Firms to Boost Forecasts with Budget Deal

Lockheed Martin Chief Executive Officer Marillyn Hewson said the company will probably revise its 2014 sales forecast if the Senate this week joins the House in passing the two-year federal budget agreement. [Read the full story here]

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Partnering To Power Up Africa

President Barack Obama’s campaign to double the number of people in Sub-Saharan Africa with access to electrical power is picking up steam. As part of the Power Africa initiative, the Ethiopia... [Read the full story here]

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The Acquisition Corner: Reverse Auctions: Where Are The Cost Savings?

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Astrium and Raytheon partner to compete for Nato BMD programme - Naval Technology

Astrium has signed a teaming agreement with Raytheon to compete for Nato's ballistic missile defence (BMD) programme.The team will compete for the role of lead system engineers and integrators for programme,... [Read the full story here]

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Navy Beats Army, Pushes Winning Streak to 12

PHILADELPHIA -- Navy extended their historic 12-game winning streak over Army in the annual Army-Navy game as snow and rain fell throughout a 34-7 blowout. Navy sophomore quarterback led the Midshipmen... [Read the full story here]

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New App Puts Political Engagement in Your Pocket

The new iCitizen mobile app combines live news feeds, polling and legislation tracking in an attempt to be an all-in-one platform for political engagement. [Read the full story here]

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AECOM Wins $209M to Manage Libya Housing Project; John Dionisio Comments

AECOM Technology Corp. (NYSE: ACM) has been awarded a potential 25-month, $209 million contract to serve as lead program manager and main adviser for a housing project in Libya. [Read the full story here]

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Leading tech firms seek stronger surveillance rules -- FCW

Open letter urges Congress and the president to ensure U.S. surveillance efforts are "restricted by law, proportionate to the risks, transparent and subject to independent oversight." [Read the full story here]

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US Budget Pact Emerging But Can It Pass?

US House and Senate budget negotiators have agreed to key elements of a 2014 budget resolution, but it is far from clear they have enough votes to pass it. [Read the full story here]

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Getting to Yes on Tax Reform: BGOV Executive Outlook - Bloomberg Government

Sign up today to schedule a free personalized demo with a BGOV specialist. [Read the full story here]

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Lawmakers Reach Preliminary Deal on Defense Bill

The heads of key defense panels in Congress announced a preliminary deal on a bill that includes provisions to combat military sexual assault, keep Tricare fees unchanged, and give reservists more notice... [Read the full story here]

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States and Localities Reap the Benefits of Shared Services

We ask customers what they think of government-to-government shared services. [Read the full story here]

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Deltek: Federal Cyber Spending to Hit $11.4B By 2018

A new Deltek report predicts that federal contracted spending on cybersecurity will reach $11 billion by fiscal year 2018, $2.4 billion more than fiscal 2013 figures. [Read the full story here]

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Better contracting through multisourcing -- FCW

The approach can help reduce risk and improve oversight at a time when agencies are being asked to do more with less. [Read the full story here]

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Pentagon Announces $2 Billion in Arms Sales

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency recently issued six notifications with a combined value of $1.71 billion for weapons and equipment, from F/A-18 fighter jet upgrades to anti-tank missiles for Saudi... [Read the full story here]

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US Senate's DoD Bill 'in Jeopardy'

The typically easy-going chairman of the US Senate Armed Services Committee fumed. Sen. [Read the full story here]

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SOCIAL MEDIA: For business | SCORE

Are you wondering what social media is all about, how it can benefit you or your business, and how to use it? This Social Media 101 workshop will answer all of these questions and more. [Read the full story here]

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US Navy successfully launches XFC UAV from submerged submarine - Naval Technology

The US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has successfully launched experimental fuel cell unmanned aerial system (XFC UAS) from a US Navy's submerged Los Angeles-class submarine, USS Providence (SSN 719).During... [Read the full story here]

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Praise Effusive for Military Response to Typhoon

WASHINGTON -- The Nov. 8 tropical storm that hit the Philippines killed more than 5,600 islanders, created piles of debris that still stand two stories high and left a scene of devastation that one prominent... [Read the full story here]

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California Lt. Governor Wants Cloud and Open Data Policies

Gavin Newsom thinks California should be in the cloud and further embracing a culture of transparency. [Read the full story here]

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Chris Jahrling: Turner Construction JV to Renovate Capitol Dome, Continuing 50 Years of Public Struc

A joint venture that includes Turner Construction Co. has won a contract to perform restoration work on the cast-iron dome of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. [Read the full story here]

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DOD issues new acquisition guidelines -- FCW

The Pentagon's acquisition system remains largely unchanged, but the new guidance is designed to improve the critical early phases of the acquisition cycle. [Read the full story here]

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Bechtel Wins $7 Billion Nuclear Propulsion Deal

The contract topped a list of 200 awards the Pentagon announced in November, with a combined potential value of more than $30 billion. [Read the full story here]

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USAF Sees Healthy Future for Simulation Technologies

Nestled in the heart of Florida lies a unique collaboration between military services and industry known as Team Orlando. Its goal is to provide the military with the best simulation and training solutions... [Read the full story here]

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Department of State Releases Online Tool to Share Critical Safety Information with U.S. Citizens Abr

Department of State Releases Online Tool to Share Critical Safety Information with U.S. Citizens Abroad [Read the full story here]

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25 Tech Ideas for Improving Your Community

Ideation Nation, a technology brainstorming competition for civic solutions, announces its 25 top ideas for government technology projects. [Read the full story here]

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Own a Picasso for $150 -- another interesting public-private partnership -- FCW

Steve Kelman looks to Paris for a creative way to fund efforts that government alone cannot afford. [Read the full story here]

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Pentagon Seeks Industry Support for Health IT Contract Extension

The Defense Department is seeking a contractor to perform support work on its electronic medical records management platform through 2018, Nextgov reported Thursday. [Read the full story here]

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Defense.gov News Article: Resale Chiefs Emphasize Value of Exchange Benefits

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2013 When looking for savings in light of budget cuts and sequestration, don’t take arbitrary chunks out of the military exchange services that provide important morale and quality-of-life... [Read the full story here]

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Defense.gov News Article: Florida Governor Honors Troops to Teachers Veterans

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Nov. 21, 2013 Florida Gov. Rick Scott has honored five educators certified through the Troops to Teachers Program with the Governor's Shine Award for exemplary service to their country... [Read the full story here]

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Defense.gov News Article: Jobs Program Connects Reserve, Guard Members to Employers

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2013 Two years ago, the civilian employment situation for members of the National Guard and reserve was bleak. [Read the full story here]

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