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VA extends medical disability exam contracts worth $13B
Four incumbents keep their spots on the vehicle that exceeded its $6.8 billion ceiling as PACT Act claims drives a surge in veteran claims.
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CMS pulls the plug on $6.6B call center recompete
The incumbent Maximus filed a lawsuit after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services put a labor harmony agreement into the solicitation, but CMS has essentially ended the argument.
Companies
Maximus' big watch item for 2025 is Trump 2.0
In talking with investors, Maximus CEO Bruce Caswell points to those being appointed to key positions in the second Trump administration as one big factor for the company and industry heading into 2025.
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Maximus files lawsuit over $6.6B call center recompete
The company is reiterating its claim that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is going to far with its inclusion of a labor harmony agreement in the solicitation.
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HHS' equitable care agency awards 2 vehicles, $750M combined ceiling
The Health Resources and Services Administration chooses 10 firms for a evaluation support contract and 14 on a second pact directly tied to the U.S.' organ transplant network.
Companies
Maximus weighs next steps after CMS bid protest decision
The company could take its fight over the $6.6 billion Contact Center Operations contract to the courts.
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Maximus wins partial victory in $6.6B CMS battle but several issues remain
The majority of Maximus' protest involving the Contact Center Operations contract was denied, but the Government Accountability Office does say parts of the solicitation's harmony agreement clause were ambiguous.
Companies
Private equity, growth and tech leadership moves across the market
Plus a key supplier of nuclear fuel and components to the Navy makes a promotion within its government group.
Contracts
IRS chooses 6 for $300M consulting pact
This blanket purchase agreement points to the management and operational aspects of the IRS' larger modernization push.
Opinion
The troubling implications of the Biden administration's involvement in a single federal contract
The insertion of a labor harmony agreement into the Medicare Contact Center Operations recompete sets a dangerous precedent for federal contracts, writes attorney Daniel Abrahams.
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ManTech, GovCIO renew protests over $171M TSA award
The Transportation Security Agency chose Maximus to support various IT systems for a second time, but the protesters continue to claim TSA's decision has flaws.
Companies
Maximus previews a pair of big recompete tests
One rebid is just around the corner and the second isn't far behind as CEO Bruce Caswell updates investors on challenges and opportunities ahead.
Companies
Maximus adds former Leidos exec to C-suite
Derrick Pledger will lead technology modernization and enterprise IT strategies in a newly-created role at Maximus.
Companies
Maximus' federal unit stands up new growth leadership team
This is the company's newest move as part of its evolution into being more of a technology integrator.
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Education withholds payments from student loan servicers
The department says Maximus' Aidvantage subsidiary, EdFinancial and Nelnet are not sending timely and accurate statements to borrowers.
Companies
Maximus creates venture group to search for innovation
Company leaders tell investors the fund will make "small bets" on promising startups and pilot projects to test their technologies for usage in health and human services.
Companies
Maximus divests some international businesses
The transaction shifts about 250 people and $30 million in revenue from employment services to a new home.
Opinion
TSA backtracks on $93M award to Deloitte after protests
Three unlikely competitors pursued this blanket purchase agreement to help the Transportation Security Agency run its security operations center.
Companies
Maximus recruits new general counsel
Formerly of GE Aerospace, John Martinez brings a deep defense and intelligence community background to Maximus.
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