December 6, 2024

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• Upcoming house AI report: Task Force wants a gradual regulation approach.

• [Listen] NASA: Sr. procurement exec shares their procurement priorities.

• Successful application modernization: Why are these goals hard to reach?

• Draft RFP: DHS posted Architecture, Development, and Platform Technical Services (ADaPTS); DHS is expected to pursue a partial set-aside for small biz.

• New appointment: Former PayPal CEO appointed as AI and Crypto Czar.

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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE

Air Force delays 6th-gen fighter decision again.

The Air Force has postponed deciding on its sixth-generation fighter jet. They are asking industry to update their proposals in light of the delay. With mounting questions on budget and strategy, this delay highlights the challenges of modernizing airpower in an era of evolving threats. Read more

Senators want to loosen big tech’s grip on defense AI contracts.

A bipartisan bill aims to limit Big Tech monopolies in defense cloud and AI contracts. Senators argue the DOD should avoid over-reliance on a few providers to ensure competition and innovation. Will the legislation level the playing field or slow progress? Read more

DOD leverages Defense Production Act to strengthen supply chains.

The DOD is tapping the Defense Production Act to fortify critical supply chains for semiconductors, rare earth elements, and munitions. By partnering with industry, it aims to bolster domestic production and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. Read more

ICYMI:

• Sources sought: USNCC Digital Integration Services.

• DOD SBIR 25.4 and DOD STTR 25.D Release 3 have pre-released topics.

• Anduril and OpenAI will collaborate to strengthen counter-drone tech for U.S. troops.

• Northrop Grumman has activated the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission capabilities.

Defense Contract Awards

• Oracle America secured a $155M IPPS-A contract.

• Anduril won a $100M CDAO Tactical Data Mesh System contract.

• ICI Services Corp. bagged a $48M USM Program Management and Acquisition Support deal.

• Sonalysts inked a $25M USN Tactical Analysis Group Support Services deal.

Follow the Defense Leaders

• Omni Federal has chosen a new CGO.

• General Dynamics OTS has new VP, General Manager.

Defense Job Openings

• Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board needs a Technical Director.

• OSD wants a Contract Policy Director.

TRIVIA 🤔

Just click the choice you think is right & the correct answer will be shown. More information about the correct answer can be found at the bottom of this email.

END OF YEAR RECAP

Alliant II: The Elite Three

The top 3 Alliant 2 contracts of 2024 are here, and they’re flexing harder than a gym mirror selfie. These mega-deals are proof that if you want to win big in IT, you better bring your A-game—and your A-team. Check out who hacked their way to the top this year. See the list here.

INTEL COMMUNITY

DHS fears digital injection attacks, seeks solution to secure live video streams.

The DHS is seeking innovative software solutions to protect live video communications from digital injection attacks that threaten trust and security in critical applications. Through its SBIR program, DHS aims to develop technology that ensures the integrity of live video streams, integrates with existing systems, and alerts users to security breaches in real time. Read more

Without the ODNI, ‘We might miss the next 9/11.’

It wasn’t quite an “exit interview,“ but the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Haines spoke about the intelligence community and a range of threats that she and her colleagues will soon turn over to the next administration. Haines spoke about the so-called “Axis of Authoritarians,” the heightened risks during a political transition in the U.S., and the increased push to declassify intelligence for strategic purposes. Read more

ICYMI:

• RFP: DISA released Project Fangorn: modernizing and integrating IBM z environments into a hybrid, multi-cloud infrastructure.

• RFI: NGA released NEI Library: software solutions for NEI data projects.

• CACI inked a $290M NGA AI and Geospatial Expertise contract.

• NRO awarded Umbra a Strategic Enhancements Stage III deal.

• NGA announces a new Deputy Director.

• ODNI is looking for an OESET Assistant Program Director.

CIVILIAN

GSA leverages AI, cloud, and cyber to modernize federal procurement.

The GSA is reshaping federal procurement by incorporating AI, cloud services, and cybersecurity measures to enhance efficiency and security. The agency is poised to integrate emerging technologies and develop solutions tailored to meet the evolving demands of government operations. Read more

ICYMI:

• RFI: Treasury is seeking technology services in support of Awards Management Information System (AMIS), including O&M, help desk, evaluation, deployment.

• GAO flags bias and privacy gaps in DHS surveillance tools.

• NASA delays Artemis II Human Moon Mission: The Heat shield investigation is ongoing.

• Healthcare contract opportunities: Here’s three to start planning for in 2025.

Civilian Contracts Awards

• Deloitte won a $56M CDC NCEZID IT Services 3.0 contract.

• Metgreen Solutions won a $4.2M VA Entrust PKI Subscriptions and Support deal.

• OCT Consulting booked a $3.7M DHS FEMA contract Closeout Support Services contract.

• Goldbelt Professional Services secured a $1.5M CDC NCIRD Comprehensive Support Services deal.

Follow Civilian Leaders

• DHA has a new Public Health Director.

• ITC selected three new Key Senior Leaders.

Civilian Job Openings

• NCUA is hiring an Associate Director.

• DOI is seeking a Deputy Assistant Director.

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M&A CORNER

UIC expands GovCon portfolio with Delta Solutions Strategies acquisition.

Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) has acquired Delta Solutions & Strategies, boosting its capabilities in aerospace and defense contracting. The deal aligns with UIC's strategic growth goals, adding specialized services for federal agencies and military clients. Read more

SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿

1. The FBI arrested someone for allegedly helping North Korea. Illegal shipments of military equipment were made. Yikes! SOURCE↗︎ 

2. The UnitedHealthcare CEO was murdered. The suspect is still at large, but there’s a bizarre amount of clues scattered, such as a smiling surveillance photo and words written on the ammunition. SOURCE↗︎

3. Invisibility cloaks for the military: China has created chameleon-like camouflage tech with “invisibility” power for military use. SOURCE↗︎

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TRIVIA ANSWER ⭐️

A - the teletypewriter system — Although you’d be forgiven if you chose D, for the trick wording. The first secure teletypewriter system was introduced in 1939 to protect sensitive communications between embassies and Washington D.C.. The cipher machine was adopted in 1943, and the early telephone scrambler was introduced in 1941. The U.S. began using high-frequency radios in the 1920s for embassy communication, but these were not specifically secure.