The program is the Pentagon’s latest response to years of neglect that left the door open to hackers to steal critical defense information, and the second half of 2020 will be a crucial stretch for the new, 15-person volunteer board at the heart of the CMMC process. Keep Reading
The sudden layoffs — and lack of safeguards or responses to the interpreters' concerns — appear to be the latest examples of how the U.S. has left in harm's way Iraqi citizens who risked their lives with U.S. forces. Keep Reading
Certain USCIS field offices and asylum offices were reopening today for non-emergency face-to-face services, and revenue has taken a deep hit from coronavirus closures. Keep Reading
The Industry Day is intended to provide an opportunity for industry to hear directly from the CPO and other DHS officials about DHS’s current priorities and known problem statements related to COVID-19 response efforts. Keep Reading
The accreditation body overseeing the Defense Department’s cybersecurity certification for prospective contractors is also authorized to provide certified companies with cybersecurity services, according to members of the group’s board of directors. Keep Reading
Jeffrey B. Donahue, 42, of Herndon, and Nadeem Ansari, 47, of Haymarket, each pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to bribe a public official. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 11, 2020, for Donahue and Ansari. Keep Reading
The government seeks to rapidly accelerate the testing and fielding of new capabilities, employing innovative commercial products to the detection of exposure, prevention, containment and treatment of COVID-19 and similar microbial threats. Keep Reading
DHS contracting officers will work closely with their contractors to determine the applicability of this relief to each contract, and to develop the implementing terms and conditions appropriate for the contract. Keep Reading
The whole of government approach to battling the coronavirus pandemic requires the services of government contractors to keep things running and help keep America safe. Keep Reading
Buildings, facilities, or work space closures may also occur without notice if they've experienced exposure related to COVID-19 or for other reasons. Keep Reading
“If you work in a critical infrastructure industry, as designated by the Department of Homeland Security, you have a special responsibility to maintain your normal work schedule,” Lord wrote. Keep Reading
Maintaining the resilience of federal contracting base "requires continued communication by agencies with their contractors, both small and large, and effective leveraging of flexibilities and authorities to help minimize work disruption." Keep Reading
During the 4 daily COVID-19 update calls with defense industry associations leaders this week, led by Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Policy Ms. Jennifer Santos, several key concerns were identified by industry. Keep Reading
The potential liability to contractors from tort suits, by employees and others, cannot be estimated. Keep Reading
Memo from Soraya Correa said that "if contract performance is affected due to the COVID-19 situation, such as the need for alternate work locations, or travel or schedule changes," contact the contracting officer. Keep Reading
Through Feb. 10, the FBI said, she accessed 57 files on eight human intelligence sources, including names, photos, background information, and details on the intel provided by those sources. Keep Reading
A building contractor who stole approximately $400,000 in goods and services from dozens of suppliers and subcontractors across Montgomery and Harris County agreed to a plea deal. Keep Reading
Paper offers recommendations that government can take to help mitigate the threat of the malicious insider while still respecting individuals’ privacy. Keep Reading
Struble and Rivera previously pleaded guilty in the Eastern District of Virginia to violating the Anti-Kickback Act for their role in soliciting and accepting at least $390,000 in cash kickbacks from the Al-Qarat Company. Keep Reading
The scheme was performed in connection with a proposal by OceanWorks and an unindicted company based in China to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy. Keep Reading