January 31, 2025

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• FAR’s “Controlled Unclassified Info” rule: The Council published a proposed rule with the aim of incorporating CUI in the acquisition process.

• Army deals are not on hold: The Pentagon made this clear after emails circulated that contracts were halted. (GovBrew stands corrected!)

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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE

FY25 NDAA: Key changes defense contractors need to know.

The FY 2025 NDAA brings changes impacting defense contractors, from procurement policies to cybersecurity requirements. With potential shifts in small business contracting and supply chain oversight, staying ahead is key. Read more

“Iron Dome for America” plan would put weapons in space, at a big cost.

The proposed Iron Dome plans envision deploying space-based interceptors equipped with advanced technologies like lasers, reminiscent of the Strategic Defense Initiative from the 1980s. However, experts warn of significant technical challenges and substantial financial costs associated with implementing such a system. Read more

Pentagon targets “Arctic comms gap” with new tech investments.

The DOD is ramping up efforts to close the Arctic communication gap, where icy conditions and sparse infrastructure challenge operations. New satellite tech, advanced networking, and international cooperation are in the works. Read more

ICYMI:

• DARPA Sources Sought: Securing Artificial Intelligence for Battlefield Effective Robustness (SABER).

• Army RFI: New Modern Software Delivery.

• MeshSatNet: Shielding critical in-orbit infrastructure from evolving threats.

• Sec Army nominee calls for buying more commercial off-the-shelf tech.

• Armed security forces “Ravens” continue to conduct deportation flights.

Defense Contract Awards

• BAE Systems awarded an additional $1.2B ceiling to an existing USAF sustaining engineering services contract, bringing the total value to $3.1B.

• L3Harris inked an $90M USAF ATLAS contract.

• Jacobs won USN’s $80M Environmental Compliance contract.

• BigBear.ai secured a spot on Navy’s SeaPort NxG contract.

Follow the Defense Leaders

• Navy PEO IWS names new CTO.

• Valkyrie Enterprises promoted three executives.

• LinTech Global named its new Delivery SVP.

Defense Job Openings

• NAVSEA wants a Cost Engineering and Digital Analysis Director.

• USPACFLT needs an Executive Director.

TRIVIA 🤔

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INTEL COMMUNITY

Lockheed faces $2B hit on classified defense programs.

Lockheed Martin is reporting $2 billion in losses due to cost overruns and performance challenges on two classified programs. The defense giant saw a $1.4 billion hit in its missiles and fire control division and a $555 million overrun in aeronautics. Read more

Navy ops centers need AI to sift through troves of intel data.

Future naval battles could hinge on how quickly information warfare officers analyze and send information from maritime operations centers to the fleet, the chief of the U.S. Navy has said. And while AI can help with that, there are some caveats. Read more

ICYMI:

• Decoding POTUS’s Border Counterterrorism Order.

• Senior FBI officials asked to resign or retire.

• 2025 Homeland Security Threat Forecast: Cyber & Advanced Technology.

• DCSA needs a Principal Deputy Director.

CIVILIAN

Presidential AI Advisers: 10 recommendations for POTUS.

The National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC) is urging the WH to make changes to its AI strategy. The committee highlights the need for better coordination across federal agencies and more funding for AI research. Read more

Changed their mind: WH has rescinded the federal funding freeze.

The White House budget office revoked a memo that had halted federal loans and grants, reversing the decision less than 48 hours after it triggered nationwide confusion and legal challenges. Read more

ICYMI:

• DHS RFI: Outbound Mail Operations Services.

• Geothermal joins the mix in the WH’s “Emergency Energy Policy.”

• [Listen or read] How federal land could generate lots of electricity.

• ChatGPT Gov has been released; new version was made for federal workloads.

• NASA affirms plan with SpaceX to return stranded astronauts.

Civilian Contracts Awards

• Axle Informatics won an $11M NHLBI Software Maintenance Support contract.

• Elohi Technology inked an $11M IHS Turnkey Hardware & Software contract.

• Fearless Solutions secured an $8M Login.gov Infrastructure deal.

• BAH booked a $2M VA OHIL Survey Services deal.

Follow Civilian Leaders

• BlueVoyant has a new COO.

• Gould Strategic Solutions selected a new President. 

Civilian Job Openings

• MEDCOM is seeking an Executive Director.

• DHS is hiring a Deputy Division Director.

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M&A CORNER

Harmonia expands cyber capabilities with Maveris acquisition.

IT services firm Harmonia is strengthening its cybersecurity game by acquiring Maveris, a company specializing in cloud security and digital transformation. The deal enhances Harmonia’s ability to support federal agencies, particularly the VA. Read more

Serco has agreed to acquire NOC’s MT&S business.

Serco has agreed to acquire Northrop Grumman’s Mission Training & Satellite (MT&S) business, enhancing its defense portfolio. MT&S specializes in advanced mission training for the U.S. military and develops software to improve satellite ground network efficiency. Read more

ICYMI:

• DOJ files suit to block Hewlett Packard's $14 billion acquisition of Juniper.

SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿

1. A military helicopter collided with a passenger plane in Washington DC. As the American Airlines flight approached DCA for landing, it collided mid-air with the military aircraft, breaking into two pieces. SOURCE↗︎ 

2. Oumi: the latest open source AI platform. Can the ex-Apple and Google engineer’s creation make the next DeepSeek? SOURCE↗︎

3. Stranded astronaut is trying to remember how to walk. NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams shared her thoughts about her extended stay in space with school students during a call. SOURCE↗︎

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TRIVIA ANSWER ⭐️

D. DCA has changed its name four times. — Its name has been: (1) Hoover Field (1926); (2) Washington-Hoover Airport (1930s); (3) Washington National Airport (1941); and (4) Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (1998). (Source)