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Horizon cutting-room links: Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Horizon cutting-room links: Wednesday, 11 December 2024

DC weather: Mostly sunny. High near 47, with temperatures falling to around 38 in the afternoon. West wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Federal agencies in the Washington, DC area are Open. Employees are expected to begin the workday on time. Normal operating procedures

A top-heavy Army?

A top-heavy Army?

A senior associate at the Kennedy School’s Belfer Center is up in Defense One arguing that the US Army is burdened by excessive headquarters, staffs, and a top-heavy officer corps, hindering its ability to meet the demands of the National Defense Strategy. The author points to the significant growth

Tanaq Government Services, LLC (B-422880)

Tanaq Government Services, LLC (B-422880)

You should not care. Category: Technical evaluation, cost or price evaluation, past performance. Date: 2 December 2024 URL: https://www.gao.gov/assets/b-422880.pdf Tanaq Government Services, LLC, protested GSA’s establishment of a BPA with Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc., for facilities maintenance services at two federal buildings.

Phoenix Environmental Design, Inc. (B-422949)

Phoenix Environmental Design, Inc. (B-422949)

You should not care. Category: Simplified acquisition procedures Date: 9 December 2024 URL: https://www.gao.gov/products/b-422949 Phoenix Environmental Design, Inc. (PED), a service-disabled veteran-owned small business from West Richland, Washington, protested the award of a contract for grass seed to Walking Points Farms, LLC (WPF), RFQ #36C78624Q50406,

First-class flying returns with ultraluxury upgrades for 2025

First-class flying returns with ultraluxury upgrades for 2025

Airlines are reviving first-class service in response to the "mainstreaming" of business class, reports *Skift,* to redefine luxury and exclusivity. Leading carriers such as Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Qatar Airways are pushing the boundaries of in-flight opulence, introducing high-sided suites, double beds, and ever more gourmet dining

Trump's $1 billion fast-track plan faces legal and regulatory hurdles of its own

Trump's $1 billion fast-track plan faces legal and regulatory hurdles of its own

President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to expedite federal permits for construction projects exceeding $1 billion in investment, reports the Journal, aiming to stimulate economic growth by streamlining approvals, including environmental clearances. This initiative has garnered support from various sectors, such as clean energy and oil and gas, which have