Contractors spend the week getting ready for a government shutdown
The agencies may not be actively preparing for a lapse in appropriations, but contractors are. With a midnight deadline on Friday and Congress more divided than ever, a shutdown is a strong possibility. David Berteau, president and CEO of the Professional Services Council, joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss the steps contractors […]
White House nominates top leaders for CISA, other DHS components
White House nominates top leaders for CISA, other DHS components Sean Plankey has been tapped to lead CISA after serving in key cyber roles during Trump’s first term. His nomination comes as CISA grapples with recent cuts. Justin Doubleday@jdoubledayWFED March 11, 2025 3:07 pm 2 min read A former Energy Department and National Security Council […]
US agency for African development will ask court to prevent its closure
US agency for African development will ask court to prevent its closure A small U.S. federal agency that invests in African small businesses is expected in court on Tuesday to fight for control over its operations and existence. THALIA BEATY March 11, 2025 2:40 pm 3 min read WASHINGTON (AP) — A small U.S. federal […]
Why fired federal employees are ideal for companies with talent shortages
Government employees have the types of skills and experience that make them prime candidates for industries struggling with talent shortages. Raymond Lee, founder and president of Careerminds, warns, though, that private sector companies need to prepare themselves for taking on former feds. He joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss. Tom Temin: And […]
VA exempts Veterans Crisis Line employees from return-to-office requirements
VA exempts Veterans Crisis Line employees from return-to-office requirements The VA recently rescinded, but later reinstated, final job offers for dozens of VCL hires, after officials couldn’t find office space for them to work out of. Jory Heckman@jheckmanWFED March 7, 2025 7:12 pm 2 min read The Department of Veterans Affairs is granting its Veterans […]
Shield AI Closes $240M Funding Round
Shield AI has raised $240 million in a round of F-1 strategic financing, bringing the deep-tech company’s valuation to approximately $5.3 billion. The company said Thursday it will use the capital to expand the deployment of its Hivemind Enterprise autonomy software to government agencies, original equipment manufacturers and companies. What Is Hivemind Enterprise? Hivemind Enterprise […]
How will Congress resolve the budget with just days remaining before funds run out
Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our budget. With a continuing resolution set to expire Thursday, a full-year CR seems likely at this point. For the latest on this and everything else going on in Congress, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin turned to WTOP Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller. Mitchell […]
TSA Discloses Plans for Follow-On Network Equipment, Maintenance IDIQ
Transportation Security Administration seal, TSA.gov, Licensed under Public Domain The Transportation Security Administration has announced plans to launch a competition for a follow-on indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract or a blanket purchase agreement, or BPA, to replace network equipment and provide licensing and maintenance support to meet mission needs. According to a notice published Thursday on the Acquisition […]
Top US health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to most of its employees
Top US health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to most of its employees Most of the 80,000 federal workers of the Health and Human Services Department were emailed an offer to leave their job for as much as a $25,000 payment. AMANDA SEITZ March 10, 2025 7:41 am 2 min read WASHINGTON (AP) — Most […]
DLA Awards Up to $5.6B Contracts to AmerisourceBergen, Other Pharma Companies
The Defense Logistics Agency has named AmerisourceBergen Drug, DMS Pharmaceutical Group and Cardinal Health Inc. as recipients of firm-fixed-price contracts valued at up to $5.64 billion for pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical-related products. The Department of Defense said Friday that the contractors will support the Defense Health Agency, the Navy, the Coast Guard and various federal civilian agencies. […]