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Joshua Duvall
- 5 days ago
- 1 min
GovConJudicata Weekly Debrief (3/13–17)
This Week's Weekly Debrief covers space tech and regulations, NASA's planetary science program, White House's national cyber strategy, Microsoft's warning of potential Russian cyberattacks, and the inside scoop on DoD's 2024 tech-heavy budget. Space NextGov – Regulation Must Keep Up with Novel Space Technology, Experts Say "Regulation and standards are imperative to the success of novel space technology and activities, government and industry officials said on a Wednesday pan
Joshua Duvall
- Mar 8
- 5 min
Joint Venturers Beware – Underestimating the Importance SAM Registrations Can Sink Your Proposal
By Joshua Duvall and David Yang Protests filed at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (“COFC”) differ in many ways from protests before the U.S. Government Accountability Office (“GAO”). For example, protests before GAO are uniform given that they are decisions of the same office, whereas COFC protest decisions sometimes diverge because each judge is autonomous and their decisions are not binding on other judges of the court. So, because COFC decisions are not binding in other
Joshua Duvall
- Feb 26
- 2 min
GovConJudicata Weekly Debrief (2/20–24)
This week's Weekly Debrief covers CISA's warning for increased vigilance of cyber threats, defense contractors and DFARS cyber, Navy and small business goals, security governance and weapons, and the contractor role in the intelligence community. Cyber NextGov – CISA Urges 'Increased Vigilance' for Cyber Threats on Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine "The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on Thursday warned the United States and its European allies to r
Joshua Duvall
- Feb 19
- 2 min
GovConJudicata Weekly Debrief (2/13–17)
This week's Weekly Debrief covers NASA and commercial space destinations, OSC's options for a commercial SSA pilot, UFOs, Navy's infrastructure problem, and OPM's special model for IT employees. Space NextGov – NASA Wants to Make Sure Commercial Space Destinations Have All the Right Amenities "The U.S. space agency is giving up its time-share in low Earth orbit—the International Space Station—by the end of the decade and is working with industry partners to ensure new commerc
Joshua Duvall
- Feb 12
- 2 min
GovConJudicata Weekly Debrief (2/6–10)
This week's Weekly Debrief covers NASA's use of AI, Blue Origin's ESCAPADE contract, GSA expanding TDR program, F-22 shoots down object, test launch of ICBMs, and 2023 NDAA. NASA NextGov – NASA Uses AI to Design Mission Hardware "NASA is using artificial intelligence to design mission hardware for the improved functionality and manufacturing benefits it provides, according to an announcement on Thursday." Space.com – Blue Origin aims for Mars in 2024 with twin NASA spacecraft
Joshua Duvall
- Feb 5
- 2 min
GovConJudicata Weekly Debrief (1/30–2/3)
This week's Weekly Debrief covers lawmaker scrutiny of cyberattacks on Energy's National Labs, CMMC rulemaking, NASA's Artemis 1 rocket, DoD's rules and court records, and Army's multiyear contracts a model for others. Cyber NextGov – Cyberattacks on Energy's National Labs Draw Lawmaker Scrutiny "In the wake of a series of cyberattacks aimed at three national laboratories that are helmed by the U.S. Department of Energy, House lawmakers are requesting access to relevant docum
Joshua Duvall
- Feb 2
- 4 min
7 Reasons to Intervene in Bid Protests
By Joshua Duvall and David Yang. Every federal contractor knows how difficult it is to win a government contract. Indeed, contractors often start pursuing larger contracts or vehicles well over a year before the solicitation is even published. And, while each contractor’s business development and capture strategies vary, they typically share two characteristics: copious amounts of time and money. Given the financial burden and significant hurdles between contractors and a
Joshua Duvall
- Jan 29
- 2 min
GovConJudicata Weekly Debrief (1/23–27)
This week's Weekly Debrief covers NASA's plans for ISS seat barters, NASA and DARPA partner for nuclear propulsion, defense contractor risks as spending increases, GAO says DoD lacks guidance in contested information environments, spy sentenced to prison, and FBI seizes Hive ransomware group infrastructure. Space SpaceNews – NASA still working on long-term plans for ISS seat barters "As NASA prepares to launch another commercial crew mission with a Russian cosmonaut on board,
Joshua Duvall
- Jan 22
- 2 min
GovConJudicata Weekly Debrief (1/16–20)
This week's Weekly Debrief covers GAO's report on cyber recommendations, NSA's red team to attack JWCC providers, NIST's potential cyber updates, OFPP's unified training and certification standard, and NASA's lunar solar array. Cyber NextGov – Majority of GAO's Cyber Recommendations Since 2010 Have Gone Unresolved "The Government Accountability Office said in a report on Thursday that federal agencies have not implemented almost 60% of the cybersecurity recommendations issued
Joshua Duvall
- Jan 20
- 6 min
2 Ways the FTC’s Proposed Rule Against Non-Competes Could Impact the Government Contracting Sector
By Joshua Duvall, David Yang, and Macy Climo The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recently issued a proposed rule, which, if enacted as written, would ban essentially all non-compete agreements by private employers. The proposed rule is one of the broadest expansions of agency authority in the FTC’s history, raising a myriad of considerations for all employers. Briefly, the proposed rule would prohibit employers from entering agreements with employees, regardless of what the
