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August 28, 2024
FDA’s IT buying strategy, DIU Thunderforge RFP, SSI disability moves online, FedRAMP director, Army $50B MAPS IDIQ, defense industry economic path
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August 28, 2024
QUICK HITS
NSTAC: They’re getting ready to tackle federal hurdles in the shift to post-quantum cryptography.
Army Office of Small Biz Programs: Here are the 2024 data performance stats.
A message to small businesses: DISA wants you to do your homework.
The Army just axed a $365M deal with ATL: now they're battling it out in court.
DEFENSE & AEROSPACE
DOD prepares to release its revamped military moving contract.
The Pentagon is gearing up to launch its new military moving contract. After a rocky start, the DOD is ready to ramp up operations, hoping to smooth out the process of relocating military personnel. Will this new approach finally get things moving? Read more
The defense industry is charting its own economic path.
The defense industry is diverging from the broader economy, according to recent data. While some commercial companies have ceased doing business with the DOD, there's also a trend where companies that supply the DOD are increasingly withdrawing from the commercial market. Read more
Army radio frequency pilot is going well; industry outreach is coming soon.
The Army’s radio frequency pilot, previously called the electronic warfare data pilot, is going “so far so good,” in its initial testing phase (Ph1). The pilot will enter into Phase 2 by September or October, at which point he will call on industry partners to help develop technologies for the pilot. Right now, during Phase 1, the service is gathering data to determine what it needs to quickly reprogram systems while on the battlefield. Read more
ICYMI:
Proposed CMMC 2.0 contract clauses—will it bring an increased compliance risk for contractors?
Securing space assets is draining the USSF’s budget.
Northrop utilized digital tech to change the IBM Target Vehicle’s design.
DOD wants to invest more on clean energy.
Defense Contract Awards
Army is combining RS3 and ITES-3S into one $50B vehicle (MAPS).
L3 Technologies won a $587M Navy contract for EW test articles.
Narf Industries booked a DOD Social Engineering Threat Detection Software contract.
Seventh Emergence Solutions inked a $2.8M DISA CMGA support deal.
Follow the Defense Leaders
DARS has a new Interim Chief.
DOD has chosen a UFO Office Head.
Defense Job Openings
DLA needs an Installation Management Director.
ANGU wants a Force Support Director.
CHART
Attacks by Quarter and Type, February 24, 2022 - June 30, 2024. From Operation Atlantic Resolve: Including U.S. Government Activities Related to Ukraine. (Source)
INTEL COMMUNITY
ODNI enhances partnerships with “Public-Private Analytic Engagement Program” expansion.
The ODNI is stepping up its game by expanding its public-private analytic engagement program, aiming to harness commercial expertise to boost intelligence analysis. It’s a reminder that sometimes even spies need a little outside help. Read more
ICYMI:
RFP: DIU is seeking Gen-AI tools for the “Thunderforge” effort.
CDAO announces Advana Industry Day, September 18.
CBP: We no longer collect telemetry data from commercial contractors.
Cherokee bagged a Secret Service IT Internal Controls deal.
ODNI needs an Assistant Program Director.
CIVILIAN
Can the FTC’s rules be enforced in all the states of the U.S.?
The FTC's rule on non-compete agreements just got a major legal setback, with a federal judge ruling it unenforceable nationwide. While this throws a wrench in the agency’s plans to limit restrictive covenants, contractors should stay tuned for the next legal round. Read more
AI can help FOIA offices combat the onslaught of bot-powered requests.
Bots powered by AI are inundating open records offices with often frivolous petitions, but the same tools underpinning these software applications can also help professionals improve the document disclosure process. Although AI is helping to fuel the onslaught of bot requests, a recent report said the answer “is to fight technology with technology.” Read more
An inside look at the FDA’s new IT acquisition strategy.
The FDA is cooking up a new IT acquisition strategy, and it’s aiming to streamline processes and boost efficiency. With a focus on modernizing tech procurement, they’re setting the table for faster, more agile operations. Read more
ICYMI:
Where are the Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) 3.0 opportunity agencies?
SSI to move core disability program application online.
The DOE's new Electricity Demand Growth Resource Hub will match AI’s power demands.
The ever-evolving tale of the stranded astronauts: Now Crew Dragon will bring the space travelers back home next year.
Civilian Contracts Awards
Sapient Gov’t Services won a $90M HHS OSCS Support Services deal.
Dataconsult-Io was awarded a $5.2M NDD Scientific Data Consulting Services contract.
Aneon Federal Solutions got a $3.9M NIDDK TASS deal.
Technical Services Inc. booked a $2.6M GEN CLERK-HR SEPC-HR ASST services contract.
Follow Civilian Leaders
AT&T has a new FirstNet President.
FedRAMP finally has a permanent Director! (It’s been three years since it last had one.)
Civilian Job Openings
USDA needs a Deputy State Executive Director.
NSF wants a Deputy Division Director.
SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿
Sunlight for sale! Reflect Orbital wants to sell sunlight after dark by using mirrors on satellites. SOURCE↗︎
ITT released the first flying humanoid robot. iRonCub3 will be used for disaster relief operations. SOURCE↗︎
A VA doctor has witnessed an alien implant. This is according to former Pentagon official, Luis Elizondo. SOURCE↗︎
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