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August 12, 2024
Exiger buys XSB, GSA’s robotic proceses, Army CDL/SATCOM RFI, SPACECOM priority investments, Navy’s lasers, DIU opps
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August 12, 2024
QUICK HITS
New details on how to design remote work programs: OPM says remote work is not one-size-fits-all.
10 startups providing PACAF with novel tech: National Security Innovation Network names ventures to 2024 Propel Hawaii accelerator.
DIU opportunities for GSA industry partners: Develop tech platforms for national security apps.
DEFENSE & AEROSPACE
Navy "frustrated that it's taking so long" on lasers.
The Navy is still bullish on lasers, but it appears that widely deployed directed-energy ship defense remains many years away. When describing the service’s latest projects that seek practical anti-air defenses of pure energy, the commander of US Navy Pacific surface warships said he's "just frustrated that it's taking so long, but that's not due to lack of effort in trying. Read more
Lawmakers want DOD to explore portfolio-based management.
Lawmakers are asking the DOD to explore portfolio-based management, which could allow the department to invest and field modern technologies a lot faster. The approach may give more flexibility to support a wider range of development efforts. Read more
Missile defeat effects and space fires are among SPACECOM’s priority investments.
The commander of SPACECOM has said missile defeat effects, space fires, assured telemetry, tracking and commanding architecture, and space systems cyber defense capabilities are some of SPACECOM’s key priority investment areas cited in its FY27 Integrated Priority List. Read more
ICYMI:
Sources Sought: Army is seeking CDL/SATCOM solutions.
The final demo has been set on NRL’s computer-based vision system.
Commentary: Breaking out of acquisition’s ‘Iron Triangle’.
DARPA’s Defense Sciences Office hosting in-person Discover DSO Day on October 3-4 in Boston.
Defense Contract Awards
Scientific Research Corp. wins $117M Joint Test & Evaluation Program Support award.
Boeing won a $2.6B USAF E-7A Rapid Prototyping contract.
Follow the Defense Leaders
USAF-MIT AI Accelerator appoints its new director.
Autonomous surface vessels company Seasats appoints Chief Strategy Officer.
Defense Job Openings
ONI Command seeks Deputy Commander.
Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Ops seeks Vice Director.
Navy seeks Director, IT Plans & Policy.
OSD still seeks Director, Air Warfare Cost Analysis Division.
FUNNY
INTEL COMMUNITY
CISA-FBI update warns of Royal Ransomware.
CISA and the FBI have issued an update on the indicators of compromise and tactics, techniques, and procedures linked to Royal Ransomware in a previous joint CISA-FBI advisory. The malicious approaches observed recently revolve around Royal ransomware’s rebranding to “BlackSuit.” Read more
ICYMI:
Lockheed Martin receives $191M NGA Strata IDIQ contract.
Northrop Grumman secures SPACECOM DARC contract.
DIA posts August 2024 Speaker Series topic.
CIVILIAN
NASA sets the stage for a next-gen planetary defense telescope.
NASA has concluded its Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer mission after more than a decade of scanning for asteroids and comets in space. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory has sent the last command for NEOWISE to switch off its transmitter, thus decommissioning the survey spacecraft. Read more
FCC holds consultation on robocall & robotext rules.
The FCC is seeking comments to ensure the rules keep pace with the fast-developing changes in AI technologies and do not hinder the potential benefits that AI technologies can offer, including making telecommunications more readily accessible to individuals with disabilities. Read more
ICYMI:
WH details which agencies are ahead, or behind on telework goals.
Audit finds issues with GSA’s implementation of robotic process automation.
HHS seeks public comment on proposed regulation change on health IT procurement.
Civilian Contracts Awards
Rumik awarded $4.5M financial management services IDIQ.
FEMA awards $5M risk map production and technical services task to Compass PTS JV.
Follow Civilian Leaders
Defcon AI welcomes its new chief financial officer.
Dynanet appoints its new vice president of strategy and operations.
Civilian Job Openings
Ag Research Service seeks Associate Admin, National Programs.
NASA seeks Safety and Occupational Health Manager.
DOE still seeks Director, Enabling Science & Partnerships Division.
M&A CORNER
Exiger buys logistics intelligence platform provider XSB.
Exiger has acquired data science company XSB to expand its portfolio of proprietary data and artificial intelligence tools with the addition of the latter’s suite of purchasing, design, engineering analytics, and sustainment intelligence platforms used by program executive offices, logistics, and acquisition professionals. Read more
OPSWAT acquires InQuest.
OPSWAT has acquired InQuest in line with its efforts to boost its cybersecurity capabilities. The company’s representatives said the acquisition is aimed at enhancing OPSWAT’s ability to defend against network-based threats. Read more
SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿
How did the DOD & VA solve this huge UX problem? Thanks to a recent pilot, the DOD and VA solved a huge UX problem: Three dozen clicks to send an email. Read more
When someone says “picture this…” can you actually picture it? If you can’t, you might have aphantasia, the inability fo picture things in your mind. Read more
What is CISA’s take on a CDM shift toward the cloud? The CISA‘s CDM program is now turning its attention to cloud computing services, although the shift is not without its challenges. Read more
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