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Palantir’s creative writing exercise includes serious recommendations for reforming DOD acquisition

Palantir’s creative writing exercise includes serious recommendations for reforming DOD acquisition

Palantir is going all out on its treatise for defense reformation, launching a website at 18theses.com and even referring to its 18 theses as “in explicit comparison to” Martin Luther’s 95 theses, which criticized the Catholic Church’s shopping of “get out of hell free” cards and other

Trump plans to replace IRS commissioner with former congressman

Trump plans to replace IRS commissioner with former congressman

In a move reported by NextGov signaling potential shifts in tax administration and technology modernization, President-elect Trump announced plans to nominate former Rep. Billy Long (R-MO) as IRS Commissioner, replacing current Commissioner Danny Werfel before his term expires in 2027. Long, who served six terms in Congress but lacks direct

Boeing, Southwest Airlines tangle with DEI

Boeing, Southwest Airlines tangle with DEI

A federal judge in Texas rejected Boeing's plea deal regarding the 737 Max crashes, citing concerns over a diversity and inclusion (DEI) provision, reports Skift. Judge Reed O’Connor argued that the provision could compromise the court’s oversight of an independent compliance monitor tasked with ensuring Boeing&

Intel’s tick-tock is gone and CEO’s time runs out; Samsung also struggles with chips

Intel’s tick-tock is gone and CEO’s time runs out; Samsung also struggles with chips

Intel abruptly parted ways with CEO Pat Gelsinger early this week (dateline: 5 December 2024) in the next chapter of the company’s ongoing turnaround flail, as covered by the Verge. While long hegemonic in the PC and server market, Intel missed out on the mobile revolution and is now

GSA OIG’s 2025 audit plan includes areas of Multiple Award Schedule oversight

GSA OIG’s 2025 audit plan includes areas of Multiple Award Schedule oversight

GSA’s OIG released its fiscal 2025 audit plan, which prioritizes five areas related to Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), aka Federal Supply Schedules, aka GSA Schedules: 1. Economic price adjustments under MAS contracts: The audit will examine whether contracting officers receive sufficient justification for approving price increases, ensuring compliance with

Larry Allen on the Federal Drive: Stop CIO-SP4 and start fresh

Larry Allen on the Federal Drive: Stop CIO-SP4 and start fresh

The NIH Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) continues to struggle awarding CIO-SP4, three-and-a-half years after issuing the RFP. Persistent delays, protests, and evolving IT demands have stalled the program, leading Larry Allen, president of Allen Federal Business Partners, to recommend starting over on FedNewsNetwork’s Federal Drive. Allen

Lockheed, Pentagon agree on next F-35 lots as costs rise and production complexities grow

Lockheed, Pentagon agree on next F-35 lots as costs rise and production complexities grow

Lockheed Martin and the Pentagon’s F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) have reached a handshake deal for Lots 18 and 19 of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, covering approximately 300 aircraft, reports Air & Space Forces Magazine. Finalized details, including unit costs, remain under negotiation, but inflation, reduced purchase volumes,