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Borsight’s $2.2 Billion Air Force Contract Withstands Challenge

Borsight Inc. can move ahead with the US Air Force’s $2.2 billion maximum value contract for avionics replacement for a type of aircraft and simulators, the US Court of Federal Claims said in an opinion made public Monday.

By Daniel Seiden

NOAA’s $123 Million Cloud IT Task Order Can Proceed, GAO Says

Gama-1 Technologies LLC can perform a $123 million IT services task order for the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration despite a rival’s claim that the agency failed to evaluate a corporate transaction involving the awardee, the GAO said in a decision released Monday.

Abbott Accused of Firing Manager for Reporting Kickback Schemes

A former senior district sales manager for an Abbott Laboratories Inc. subsidiary says the company violated the False Claims Act by firing him in retaliation for reporting kickback schemes to encourage a medical device customer to make purchases.

BGOV OnPoint: Must-Pass Defense Policy Bill Set for First Votes

Work on the annual defense authorization bill is ramping up this month with key committees on both sides of Capitol Hill planning to advance their respective measures in the coming days.

Russia Bans Jet Fuel Exports as Attacks on Refineries Intensify

Russia banned exports of jet fuel through end-November to avoid shortages at home after Ukraine intensified attacks on the nation’s refineries.

Strait of Hormuz Ship Transits Are Rising Thanks to US Help

Shipowners are increasingly optimistic about a pickup in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz after more vessels left the waterway this week with the US providing information to aid those making the journey.

US Says Deals With Iran for Safe Hormuz Transit Are Prohibited

The US affirmed that deals with Iran to safely sail through the Strait of Hormuz — even those which don’t involve paying a toll — aren’t allowed, as the conflict between the two nations grinds on.

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Explodes on Launchpad

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded in a massive fireball while undergoing a test on a Florida launchpad Thursday evening, dealing a major setback to the Jeff Bezos-backed firm in its efforts to challenge a dominant SpaceX.

Defense Agency’s $36 Million Financial Controls Award Stands

Integrated Finance & Accounting Solutions LLC can perform a $36 million task order to provide the US Defense Information Systems Agency with financial management support services, the GAO said in a decision released Friday.

Pentagon’s Asia Command Seeks Weapons Aimed at Deterring China

The US military is quietly seeking to bolster its ability to deter or battle China over Taiwan, including with new warship-killing bombs and advanced sea mines, the head of US Indo-Pacific Command said in a report to Congress.