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Jason Lee Bakke

Writer, editor of WashingtonHorizon.com, federal acquisition, theater, aviation

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Tuesday, 7 January 2025

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Tuesday, 7 January 2025

Federal Offices in the Washington, DC area are Closed. Maximum Telework is in effect. * Telework Employees are expected to work. Generally, telework employees may not receive weather and safety leave. Remote Workers are expected to work. Generally, remote workers may not receive weather and safety leave. * Non-Telework Employees generally will

Sonder appoints independent board chair as challenges continue

Sonder appoints independent board chair as challenges continue

Sonder Holdings Inc., a hospitality company that blends elements of hotels and short-term rentals, announced the appointment of Janice Sears as independent board chair, effective immediately, as reported by Skift. Sears, who has served on Sonder's board since 2016, replaces cofounder and CEO Francis Davidson in the role.

Japan to purchase $3.64B in AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles to bolster defense

Japan to purchase $3.64B in AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles to bolster defense

The State Department has approved a potential $3.64 billion foreign military sale to Japan for up to 1,200 AIM-120D-3 and AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), alongside related equipment and support. With RTX Corporation as prime contractor, the sale includes missile guidance sections, training variants, propulsion units, and

United is early to enhance commuter-jet Wi-Fi, expands to entire fleet in 2025

United is early to enhance commuter-jet Wi-Fi, expands to entire fleet in 2025

United Airlines announced an accelerated rollout of SpaceX's Starlink Wi-Fi across its fleet, starting with regional Embraer E-175 jets this spring and mainline aircraft by the year’s end. The service promises high-speed, low-latency internet for streaming, gaming, and shopping, offered free to MileagePlus members. This development follows

Booz Allen pays $15.8M to settle fraud allegations tied to military contracts

Booz Allen pays $15.8M to settle fraud allegations tied to military contracts

Booz Allen Hamilton has agreed to pay $15.875 million to settle allegations that its subsidiary, Booz Allen Hamilton Engineering Services (BES), violated the False Claims Act. The settlement follows claims that BES managers John G. Hancock and Karen K. Paulsen collaborated with Air Force employee Keith A. Seguin and

Military aviation: Marines push for F-35 transition by 2030 as Air Force tests blended-wing jet for 2027

Military aviation: Marines push for F-35 transition by 2030 as Air Force tests blended-wing jet for 2027

The US Marines Corps is continuing its replacement of F/A-18s with F-35s while the Air Force hones its radical new airframe, both transformational, mission-critical aviation projects. The Marines are committed to replacing the aging F/A-18 Hornets with F-35 fighters by 2030, despite delays in F-35 deliveries caused by

Logan Currito, LLC (B-422729.2)

Logan Currito, LLC (B-422729.2)

You should not care. Category: Technical evaluation, past performance, best value tradeoff Date: 23 December 2024 URL: GAO Case B-422729.2 Logan Currito, LLC, protested the VA’s award of a contract to Yellowstone Enterprises, LLC, for grounds maintenance services at Nashville National Cemetery. Logan Currito alleged that the agency