April 4, 2025

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• DOGE moves: The effect of contract cancellations in private equity-driven government services sector.

• DOD’s Cyber Academic Engagement Office consolidations: A single office will streamline coordination, reduce redundancy, and align with goals.

• Why are WOSB set-aside and sole source contracts only allowed for certain NAICS codes? Only allowed where WOSBs are “under-represented.”

• Debt limit potentially soars $5T higher: Budget reconciliation progresses.

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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE

DOD targets 2035 for zero trust in weapons systems.

The Pentagon sets its sights on achieving zero-trust architecture for weapons systems by 2035. This ambitious goal involves integrating cybersecurity measures into aircraft, tanks, and ships, tackling challenges with vendors and internal expertise. Read more

DOD launches DOGE-inspired review to streamline regulations and cut costs.

DepSecDef Feinberg kicks off the Pentagon's DOGE-inspired regulatory review, following a new E.O. The review will identify rules that may be unconstitutional, hinder innovation, or burden small businesses. The assessments will potentially affect programs like the CMMC. Read more

F-47 fighter program could see multiple versions built incrementally.

The USAF’s F-47, Boeing’s sixth-gen stealth fighter, is just the beginning. Dubbed “Increment 1,” it’s part of a broader NGAD strategy that could see multiple versions built over time. Will this modular approach ensure air dominance? Read more

ICYMI:

• Navy RFI: USNS COMFORT Integrated Bridge System.

• USSF funds ”orbital carrier” to serve as a space-based satellite launch pad.

• DARPA accidentally made a rocket "radar" thanks to SpaceX.

• Anduril rolled out Seabed Sentry—an unpredictable, rapidly deployable submarine surveillance system.

Defense Contract Awards

• HII booked a $133M ANGU Readiness and Proficiency Training deal.

• EHS secured a $73M DOD Research, Development and Testing deal.

• Cardno TEC-Leidos LLC won a $50M USN Architectural-Engineering and Environmental Devices contract.

• USSF grants first commercial reserve contracts.

Follow the Defense Leaders

• Cherokee Federal named former Berry Global M&A pro as its HR VP.

• Former GM at Microsoft was named VP of Defense at AT&T.

• NetApp Board welcomed former F5 CFO as its new member.

Defense Job Openings

• Navy is seeking an Executive Director.

• USMC is hiring a HR Director, NF5 MCCS Hawaii.

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INTEL COMMUNITY

ICYMI:

• DHS RFI: Security Operations Support Services.

• DARPA RFP: Managed Enterprise Network Support Services (MANNUS).

• DARPA Event: MTO Pitch Day July 25; Abstract Deadline April 23.

• DISA's director lists cybersecurity, enhancing C&C capabilities, modernization, and improving UX as top focus for DISA and JFHQ-DODIN.

• A former HSIA President joined the National Security Council.

• CIA drops agency veteran from consideration as chief of clandestine ops.

• SOCOM names Anduril as mission autonomy systems integration partner.

• Bluehalo won a $200M NGA Luno B contract.

CIVILIAN

Bipartisan bill aims to boost NIST with private partnerships.

Congress reintroduces the EPIC Act to establish a nonprofit foundation supporting NIST’s mission. By fostering public-private collaborations, the bill seeks to enhance U.S. leadership in emerging tech and standards. Read more

DHS plans to slash HQ workforce including AI experts.

DHS plans to reduce its Management Directorate workforce by approximately 50%, affecting around 1,950 positions, including roles within the AI Corps and the Customer Experience Directorate. DHS plans to implement the workforce reduction primarily through attrition, buyouts, and early retirements, rather than immediate layoffs. Read more

NASA’s electric moon dust shield clears the way.

NASA’s Electrodynamic Dust Shield (EDS) just aced its lunar test, proving it can zap away clingy, abrasive moon dust. This tech, tested aboard Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander, is a game-changer for protecting spacesuits, solar panels, and more during future Artemis missions. Read more

ICYMI:

• NASA RFP: Private Astronaut Missions 5 & 6 Flight Opportunities.

• IRS RFI: Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Transformation - User Experience.

• CDC disease tracking system modernization jeopardized by cuts.

• DOE selects 16 sites for AI data center construction.

• EPA watchdog finds lack of IT systems inventory, software asset mgmt data.

Civilian Contracts Awards

• 9 vendors won spots on the $920M GSA Supply Chain Risk Illumination deal.

• Skylight won a $30M NARA PERMA contract.

• Sysorex bagged a $2M USDA IT Services contract.

Follow Civilian Leaders

• ICE has a new Deputy Director.

• Unissant has a new Strategy Solutions VP.

Civilian Job Openings

• DHS wants a Deputy Regional Director.

• FAA needs a Spaceport Director.

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M&A CORNER

Allocore acquires RiverNorth.

Allocore, backed by Enlightenment Capital, is set to acquire RiverNorth to enhance its loan, grant, and fraud protection technologies for government clients. Combining AI-driven tools with RiverNorth’s regulatory expertise, this move aims to streamline public sector financial assistance programs. Read more

SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿

1. FedRAMP's new working group is developing KSIs to streamline cloud service evaluations. It aims to replace lengthy documentation with automated, machine-readable assessments. SOURCE↗︎ 

2. Russia’s new nuclear submarine has a Zicron hypersonic missile. The missile can fly at Mach 8 (~6,138 MPH)…virtually “uninterceptible.” SOURCE↗︎

3. Boeing revises plea deal with DOJ over 737 MAX fraud. Boeing’s plea aims to resolve fraud charges linked to the 737 MAX crashes. SOURCE↗︎

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