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February 23, 2024
Touchdown on the Moon, High Point Aero buys Flex Force, DOE AI grant money, NGA IT RFP, be a NASA SME reviewer, NASA is hiring
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February 23, 2024
Mahomes at the Superbowl? Or Odysseus on the Moon?
QUICK HITS
Touchdown! Odysseus is 1st USA lander on the moon in 25 years.
‘Fight tonight’ vs ‘getting it right’: Avoid cobbling half-baked ideas.
The House has formed a new task force to tackle AI: Working together to push policy on AI.
The proposal production process: A step-by-step guide for newbs.
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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE
Giving new Patriot anti-air systems away would be “painful.”
According to a Pentagon watchdog, the US lacks a long-term sustainment plan for key Ukraine weapons. All the Patriot systems given to Ukraine came from U.S. training grounds, and more requests would be “painful” to fulfill, a DOD official said. Read more
Pentagon's chief buyer wants industry to build drones cheaper, faster.
The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment said it doesn’t make sense to fire a million-dollar round to shoot down a target costing a fifth of that amount; contractors must get a better handle on their costs before sending new systems to the DOD. “Cost per unit matters.” Read more
Navy’s Combat Logistics Force on ‘narrow margins.’
A top Navy admiral in the Indo-Pacific warned that the Combat Logistics Force is on “narrow margins” at a time when both the Pentagon and outside analysts are closely watching for a pending conflict between China and Taiwan. “When we run [war]games, the red team goes for the Combat Logistics Force every single time.” Read more
ICYMI:
How the Defense Innovation Board is scaling innovation forward.
DOD delivers its initial iteration of the CJADC2 capability.
The Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary makes a case for 'sustained, timely funding'.
Did you know you can be a SME expert reviewer for NASA?
RFI: Army DPW is looking for IT support services.
Defense Contract Awards
Accenture won a Navy $790M SHARKCAGE Total Solution contract.
GovCIO gets $865M communications contract from CENTCOM.
NAVAIR has awarded Cubic Defense a KnightLink Systems contract.
WOSB Sentar has won a BFTN RC3 BRSE Software Dev Recompete.
Follow the Defense Leaders
The CPO Delivery Team Lead was selected to be the CTO of the USAF HR System Division.
QinetiQ chose a former USAFR Intelligence Officer as their new Business Development for NGSS VP.
Retired AF Maj Gen hired as President of Supply Chain leader Exiger.
AF HR Systems Division names new CTO.
Defense Job Openings
NGA needs a Director, Human Development Directorate.
The USMC is hiring an Executive Director.
Army is looking for a Deputy Director.
WHAT YOU DO MATTERS…
INTEL COMMUNITY
IC Leaders keen on keeping diverse talent in the name of national security.
During an online seminar, Intelligence Community leaders stressed the need to create and retain a diverse talent pipeline; they urged Federal agencies to create inclusive work cultures, fair systems, and opportunities for professional growth. Read more
ICYMI:
LockBit affiliates exposed by the National Crime Agency.
RFI: NGA seeks acquisition and IT consulting services.
SECNAV is seeking a Senior Director for Intelligence.
ODNI needs an Office Director.
CIVILIAN
Microsoft, CISA reveal free logging capabilities progress for federal agencies.
CISA and Microsoft have made significant progress in providing free advanced logging capabilities to all federal agencies. This move aims to enhance the federal government’s ability to detect and combat cyber attacks. Read more
After a year of frenzied role-filling, VA to curb its hiring pace.
The VA believes it now has all the personnel it needs; the agency will slow down its pace of hiring as its medical centers begin to top out after reaching more than 400,000 staff for the first time in history. Read more
ICYMI:
RFP: DOI’s BIA’s $500M IT services IDIQ.
Grant: $7M ceiling for DOE’s “Advancements in AI for Science.”
DOC wants feedback on risks and rewards of 'open-weight' AI.
The IRS is opening its Direct File program to the public.
FCC tees up vote for voluntary IoT labeling program.
Getting out of dodge: FEBS love working in Hawaii.
Civilian Contracts Awards
Riva Solutions was awarded a $5.4M DOC Supply Chain Risk Assessment contract.
Synergist JV bagged an IPAWS ISSO contract from FEMA.
Cherokee Federal (8[a]) won an $8M IRS W&I Strategic and DUT expansion support contract.
Lancer Info Solutions won a Treasury/BFS OIT Nintex enterprise licenses contract.
Follow Civilian Leaders
Former IRS Deputy Associate CIO selected as FedTec’s new VP of Client Services.
Axiad’s new CEO was the CEO of Ericom Software.
The new Tantus Technologies CMS Solutions Director was Bland & Associates’ Strategy & Operations Director.
Associate Director appointed as Deputy Chief Officer of the FDA.
Civilian Job Openings
NASA is looking for a Director, Aeronautics Directorate.
IHS is seeking a Deputy Director/Program Manager.
The DOC is hiring a Deputy Director.
M&A CORNER
High Point Aerotechnologies acquires Flex Force Enterprises.
High Point Aerotechnologies, a portfolio company of private investment firm Highlander Partners, has acquired Flex Force Enterprises for an undisclosed amount to expand its portfolio of counter-unmanned aircraft systems and broaden its footprint in the drone security market. Read more
GOVBREW INSIDER
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SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿
A device that can read brain signals—Meta is making one?
Meta is developing a smart band capable of interpreting brain signals associated with hand movements and translating them into specific gestures. According to Zuckerberg, this discreet interface will detect even subtle finger movements, allowing precise gesture recognition through electromyography (EMG). Will the public be able to test it out soon? Read more
What impact do illegal U.S. technology exports have on national security?
The Disruptive Technology Strike Force targets those who put the U.S. at risk by delivering "miltech" to foreign adversaries illegally. Over the past year, they have filed charges in 14 cases linked to the illicit transfer of sensitive information and military technology to Iran, China, or Russia. In what ways has this endangered our national security? Read more
What is Odysseus going to do on the Moon?
Odysseus, Intuitive Machines’ first Nova-C lander, successfully touched down n the moon seven days after launching from Earth. Although "Odie" is privately operated and outfitted with commercial cargo, its IM-1 landing site was chosen by NASA. The agency's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) effort contracted Intuitive Machines to deliver six science instruments to the lunar south pole region. Data will support the Artemis program. Read more
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