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- January 29, 2024
January 29, 2024
Commissions for contract wins, NSA under fire for data, DISA emerging tech, Norway’s selective service, Israel meets with DOD contractors, USAID AI playbook
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January 29, 2024
QUICK HITS
Offering commissions to obtain a juicy contract: Here’s a primer on offering commissions to employees, contractors, and companies.
Agencies don’t trust each other’s security clearances: More than half of them believe other agencies won't properly vet clearances.
Change in ISIS threat means evolution in US-Iraq relations: Our countries are mutually committed to strengthening security.
Shaping the role of experts in governance: It requires resolving the age-old battle between expertise and accountability.
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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE
US naval leaders bemoan the people problem, calling it one of the digital age's chief challenges.
Naval leaders from some of the most powerful Western nations gathered in Paris last week to present their priorities — and agree that recruiting and retention are among the chief challenges of the digital age. Read more
Israel's defense officials are eyeing US advanced platforms, capabilities.
As war in the Middle East continues to rage, Israel's top defense officials have met with Pentagon acquisition officials and execs of some of the US's biggest defense giants to acquire “advanced new agreements for the procurement of military armaments and advanced equipment.” Read more
In an age of intensifying cybercrime, DOD is intent on tapping into private sector resources.
In the age of manufacturing turbulence and ever-intensifying cybercrime, the DOD is intent on tapping into the private sector's resources, shaping and bolstering its relationship with the commercial industry in the near future. Read more
ICYMI:
DOD remains on track to kick off its Replicator initiative.
AI will usher in the next phase of cyber warfare, officials say.
DISA working to see how emerging tech can support its workforce.
Need a glossary for symbols and terminology? This article breaks down the Pentagon's mind-boggling 'AN' equipment designations.
Defense Contract Awards
Lockheed wins $16M mod for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter for Israel System Dev and Design Ph2.
Kratos, Aerojet Rocketdyne Coleman, and Corvid win a join $877M AF IDIQ for the Sounding Rocket Program-4.
Interagency Readiness Solutions, an 8(a) SDB wins a $36M ARL program and program management contract.
Follow the Defense Leaders
AFCYBER and recent US Space Force Cyber Ops lead exits, takes role with Armis.
ECS taps a new CFO with a history of work at Navistar and CACI.
Defense Job Openings
Air Force Reserve Command seeks Air Commander (Pilot/Navigator).
Office of the Secretary of the Army seeks Education, Transition Policy Manager.
FUNNY
INTEL COMMUNITY
NSA under fire for purchasing your internet data with no warrant.
The NSA has been purchasing internet usage data from Americans with no warrant; the revelation puts the IC in conflict with consumer protection rules. ODNI is being urged to ask intelligence agencies to determine whether their current databases contain information in violation with the FTC order and conduct a broader audit into the types of data they collect. Read more
AI can flip the cyber threat landscape paradigm, says CIA CIO.
The CIA's chief information officer and director of Information Technology Enterprise believes that AI can help the US flip the paradigm of the cyber threat landscape and ultimately help the nation better mitigate threats that are likely to emerge in the coming years. Read more
ICYMI:
NGA awards 4 companies spots on $794M R&D IDIQ.
Former Cubic VP assumes VP, CTO post at Ultra Intelligence & Communications.
DLH Corp. names a new Strategic Advisor.
NGA seeks GEOINT Mission Manager for Targeting and Military Issues.
CIVILIAN
FCC clarifies - but doesn't alter - its rules to mitigate orbital debris.
Five commissioners have voted unanimously to approve an order (in response to three petitions from industry) on reconsideration of rules that it adopted nearly four years ago. The petitions from industry asked the FCC: to reconsider disclosure requirements, to apply basic rules to foreign companies, and to apply a rule that establishes orbital separation requirements. Read more
DOJ files to dismiss Ligado Network's Oct. 2023 lawsuit, disputes court claims.
The DOJ has filed to dismiss satellite communications firm Ligado Network’s October 2023 lawsuit against the federal government. Ligado’s suit alleged that officials at the DOD and DOC took “unlawful actions” to, in effect, improperly seize without compensation the firm’s L-band spectrum granted to build a 5G communications network by the FCC in 2020. Read more
GAO wants agencies to do a better job of sharing emerging tech regulatory challenges.
When considering the implementation of emerging technologies, federal agencies should document changes in statutes, provide the public with information about their efforts, and establish clear communication with Congress and other relevant stakeholders. Read more
ICYMI:
Hear from cyber leaders from EPA and industry experts about cybersecurity's future.
RFI: USAID wants help in crafting a playbook for global AI uses
NARA eliminates 600K+ veteran records requests in its backlog.
Version 17.0 of the FITARA Scorecard is set for release this Thursday. Which agencies will get an A+?
Civilian Contracts Awards
USTRANSCOM awards potential 8-year, $2.2B contract to International Auto Logistics.
DOL awards Parsons potential five-year, $115M contract for JCAS program support.
Akima, an 8(a) SB, won a $4M DHS US Coast Guard logistics tech support contract.
SIDEM won a $4.3 8(a) sole source NIST event planning services IDIQ.
Follow Civilian Leaders
Federal CDO Council selects FERC, DOE officials as new leaders.
Former Blackboard SVP appointed EVP, Chief Legal Officer at Mercury Systems.
Leidos Federal Health growth leader exists, takes a new gig with Warrior Support Group.
Civilian Job Openings
Forest Service is looking for a Director, HR Management.
USDA's Risk Management Agency seeks a Deputy Administrator - Compliance.
The Langley Research Center is looking for a new Deputy Director.
NARA needs a new Deputy Director, Digital Preservation.
SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿
What can the US learn from the Norweigan National Service Plan?
In Norway, young people actually compete to serve in their country's armed forces, something that many other countries - including the US - can learn from when it comes to their own national service plan. Read more
How are neurodiversity programs helping autistic candidates go through the clearance process?
Within the federal government, neurodivergent individuals can face additional barriers, and many government positions require a security clearance as well as a polygraph interview for higher-level clearance. Now, NGA is working on a pilot program providing specific training for autistic candidates going through the clearance process. Read more
What happens when the top gov't workforce diversity role goes vacant?
As the first-ever governmentwide Chief Diversity Officer prepares to exit her role, agencies are still trying to turn up the dial on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility goals — so what’s going to happen next? Read more
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