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Lawmakers reintroduce bill to streamline firing of underperforming VA employees

Lawmakers reintroduce bill to streamline firing of underperforming VA employees

As noted by FedNewsNetwork, House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committee leaders reintroduced the Restore VA Accountability Act on Thursday, aiming to streamline the VA's ability to remove underperforming employees. Led by Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL) and Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS), the legislation seeks to address gaps created by

Metris LLC (B-422996.2)

Metris LLC (B-422996.2)

You may care. Category: SAM registration, Part 15 discussions Date: 13 January 2025 URL: View decision Metris LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, protested the Coast Guard’s termination of its award and its elimination from the competition under an RFP for training and instructional design services. DHS argued Metris

Beacon Industries, Inc. (B-423103)

Beacon Industries, Inc. (B-423103)

You should not care. Category: past performance, simplified acquisition Date: 15 January 2025 URL: https://www.gao.gov/products/b-423103 Beacon Industries protested the Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) decision award of a simplified acquisition contract for piston seals to General Electric Company, alleging the evaluation unfairly considered past performance

SBA finalizes significant changes to HUBZone eligibility and certification requirements

SBA finalizes significant changes to HUBZone eligibility and certification requirements

SBA published its final rule on 17 December 17 2024 implementing sweeping updates to the HUBZone program’s eligibility and certification requirements. The new rule takes effect today, 16 January 16 2025, and introduces changes that streamline compliance while responding to feedback from more than 650 public comments. Notably, the

Amex GBT defends CWT merger amid DOJ lawsuit

Amex GBT defends CWT merger amid DOJ lawsuit

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) is pushing back against the Department of Justice lawsuit challenging its proposed merger with CWT, calling the move a "blatant politicized effort." The DOJ argues the merger would stifle competition and raise costs for corporate customers, citing concerns that the two

DJI stops no-fly enforcement as it moves to advisory notifications in line with FAA rules and Remote ID requirements

DJI stops no-fly enforcement as it moves to advisory notifications in line with FAA rules and Remote ID requirements

DJI, the world’s leading drone manufacturer, has updated its geofencing system for drones in the United States, shifting from enforced "No-Fly Zones" to "Enhanced Warning Zones." Effective 13 January 2025, the update reflects FAA airspace data and mirrors similar changes implemented in Europe last year.

Koniag Management Solutions, Inc. (B-423051; B-423051.2)

Koniag Management Solutions, Inc. (B-423051; B-423051.2)

You should not care. Category: Past performance, best value tradeoff Date: 10 January 2025 URL: https://www.gao.gov/products/b-423051%2Cb-423051.2 Koniag Management Solutions, Inc., protested the issuance of a task order to ASRC Federal Highland Technology under an RFQ by State Department for software development life cycle