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Pond Security Service GmbH (B-423444; B-423444.2)

Pond Security Service GmbH (B-423444; B-423444.2)

You should care. Category: Technical evaluation, best value tradeoff Date: 16 July 2025 URL: https://www.gao.gov/products/b-423444%2Cb-423444.2 Pond, the incumbent, protested the Department of State’s local guard services award in Germany to Putz, arguing misevaluation and a flawed tradeoff. GAO denied the protest. The

Horizon cutting-room links: Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Horizon cutting-room links: Wednesday, 16 July 2025

"Facing painful cuts, the V.A. reported dubious savings to DOGE," New York Times In a recent report, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) revealed that its cost-saving measures, aimed at addressing budgetary constraints, may not yield the promised financial benefits. As VA grapples with painful cuts, skepticism

Trump administration proposes expanded travel restrictions affecting 43 countries

Trump administration proposes expanded travel restrictions affecting 43 countries

As reported by the New York Times, the Trump administration is considering new travel restrictions affecting citizens from up to 43 countries, according to an internal memo reported by Reuters. This proposal marks a significant expansion from previous measures, aiming to enhance national security through intensified vetting processes. The draft

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Monday, 3 March 2025

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Monday, 3 March 2025

Today is Monday, 3 March 2025. Federal agencies in the Washington, DC area are Open. Employees are expected to begin the workday on time. Normal operating procedures are in effect. Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 3 mph. Govcon "Trump wants to shrink the State

B.L. Harbert International, LLC (B-422122.4; B-422122.5)

B.L. Harbert International, LLC (B-422122.4; B-422122.5)

You should not care. Category: Technical evaluation, discussions Date: 15 January 2025 URL: https://www.gao.gov/products/b-422122.4%2Cb-422122.5 B.L. Harbert International, LLC, protested State’s award of a contract to Caddell Construction Co. for the design and construction of a new consulate compound in Adana,

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

Tuknik Government Services, LLC (B-422862.2)

Tuknik Government Services, LLC (B-422862.2)

You should not care. Category: Technical evaluation, past performance, best value tradeoff Date: 30 December 2024 URL: https://www.gao.gov/products/b-422862.2 Tuknik Government Services, LLC, protested the Department of State's issuance of a task order under an RFQ for cloud program management IT services, claiming