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- June 10, 2024
June 10, 2024
Drone police, merit-based ambassadorships, DOJ’s crime reporting portal, Michael Baker buys MLU, Chugach’s new Strategy VP, Rapid Raven
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June 10, 2024
QUICK HITS
Schedule F may be coming back from the dead: Former senior officials make last-ditch call to prevent its possible resurrection.
SBA launches line of credit program: The new program aims to address small businesses' need for working capital.
DOE re-opens five voucher program opportunities: The department also launched two new ones worth $15 million.
Government’s backlog of retirement claims hits eight-year low: Efforts to simplify applications processing continue to pay dividends.
DEFENSE & AEROSPACE
USAF's ‘Rapid Raven’ updates EW threats in hours, not months.
The US is waging an invisible battle, constantly scanning its adversaries' transmissions in search of threats and weak points. But modern radios and radars can switch frequencies as fast as new software can be written — and longstanding, cumbersome Pentagon processes can’t update systems fast enough to keep up. Read more
Pentagon is hopeful to implement CMCC 2.0 early next year.
What that means to you: CMMC 2.0 contractors who handle controlled unclassified information (CUI) would be mandated to adopt cybersecurity standards at different levels. DOD reaffirmed that these contractors have to adhere to controls set by the NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-171. CMMC 2.0 includes a three-level scale instead of the original program’s five-level scale. Read more
ICYMI:
CYBERCOM to combine Army, Air Force software factories under JCWA.
DARPA develops anomalous satellite detection system with Slingshot.
Despite sharper eyes in the sky, sneaky sats can still find shadows.
Wearable device can protect against gamma radiation.
Deputy defense secretary shares thoughts on warfighting evolution.
Defense Contract Awards
KBR will not need to “Roam” for its $82M Air Force contract for B-52 system program office support.
EpiSys Science awarded $45M for AFWERX strategic funding increase contract.
Raytheon won a $678M Navy contract for AN/SPY-6(v) Family of Radars.
Lockheed Martin was awarded a $39M MDA contract for sustainment and logistics services to the Aegis Combat System.
Follow the Defense Leaders
Space Force taps new deputy division chief of strategy & plans.
Former BridgePhase director joins Metronome as capture director.
Beacon Global Strategies names two new vice presidents.
Two-decade finance executive joins Astrion as VP of pricing.
Defense Job Openings
NAVSEA seeks Director, cybersecurity undersea warfare combat systems.
Air Mobility Command needs an Executive Director of manpower personnel and services.
Air Force looking for Growth Officer to the CSAF Pathfinder Program.
FUNNY
INTEL COMMUNITY
If LockBit hackers stole your data, the FBI is offering you decryption keys.
The FBI is offering the use of 7,000 decryption keys to victims of recent LockBit ransomware attacks. LockBit has been a prolific ransomware gang that conducted attacks on more than 2,000 victims and received over $120 million in ransom payments. Read more
ICYMI:
RFI: NGA wants to know how you'll test models, systems, and human-machine teams.
DARPA planning new X-plane to give ship COs local ISR assets.
Silvus Technologies welcomes its new director of UAS sales.
CIVILIAN
New bills aim to speed up TSA screening tech deployment.
Lawmakers have introduced multiple bills this week to speed up the TSA’s deployment of enhanced screening technology while also moving to improve the airport experience of travelers. One proposal aims to end the diversion of funds from the 9/11 security fee. The extra funding will help TSA deploy new CAT machines. Read more
VA celebrates two-millionth download of its VA: Health & Benefits mobile app.
The VA’s Health & Benefits mobile app is receiving high praise from veterans – especially those using assistive technology. Flaunting scores of 4.8 on the Apple Store and 4.6 on Google Play, some of the app’s main features include viewing upcoming appointments, messaging your doctor via secure messaging, refilling and tracking prescriptions, and checking the status of your disability claim. Read more
DOJ pushes to improve portals Americans use to report crimes.
It’s never been easier to tattle on your neighbor! The DOJ has launched a CX-focused initiative, dubbed the Access DOJ Initiative, that’s meant to rework DOJ programs and services so that it is easier for Americans to reach the department. Sys Steven Dettelbach, ATF director: “At ATF, if we don't hear about crimes, we sure as heck can’t solve them, and that is a problem. The hard step of contacting law enforcement can be daunting enough on its own, even before you add any artificial barriers…” Read more
ICYMI:
RFI: Treasury seeks industry input on potential uses of AI in financial services. (Get the RFI)
NASA deploys small satellite into space for Arctic climate research mission.
NSF assesses security ramifications of grant proposals with new framework.
No more “Thanks, Campaign Donor!” Senators strive to ensure DOS has a merit-based system for awarding the top diplomatic roles.
Civilian Contracts Awards
NNSA awards $12M Microsoft unified support ask to Carahsoft.
Imagine Believe Realize snags $10M Census award for database services support.
SSA awards $8M to Accuity Asset Verification Services.
Follow Civilian Leaders
NOAA names its new director of digital engagement and transformation.
Former Raytheon associate director joins Chugach Government Solutions as strategy VP.
35-year cybersecurity expert joins Isl Enterprises as VP of Partnerships.
Former COO at Apogee Engineering promoted to president & CEO.
Civilian Job Openings
Department of Energy is on the lookout for a new CTO.
NASA HQ seeks Deputy Associate Administrator of exploration systems development.
NNSA needs Deputy Principal Assistant Deputy Administrator for production modernization.
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service seeks Deputy Assistant Administrator.
M&A CORNER
TransDigm Group closes purchase of CPI's Electron Device Business.
TransDigm Group has closed its purchase of the electron device business of Communications & Power Industries, a TJC portfolio company, for approximately $1.38B in cash. The transaction was first announced in November. Read more
Michael Baker International acquires MLU Services.
Michael Baker International has purchased Athens, Georgia-headquartered logistics and disaster response firm MLU Services for an undisclosed sum and will operate the acquired business as part of Tidal Basin Group. Read more
SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿
Is it time for Congress to codify cyber requirements for healthcare?
The former acting National Cyber Director believes that the Change Healthcare ransomware attack in February that paralyzed the largest healthcare payment system in the country is reason enough for Congress to act on legislation to codify cyber requirements for the healthcare industry. Read more
Should lawmakers be helping parents control their kids' online lives?
Prodded by fed-up parents, some lawmakers in Congress are attempting to curb kids’ use of social media by setting a minimum age to access social media and placing more pressure on social media companies and their algorithms. Read more
Is the age of the “Drone Police” here?
In October 2018, Chula Vista became the first in the nation to start a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, where department teleoperators listening to live 911 calls decide when and where to dispatch the department's growing fleet of drones. Now those devices criss-cross the skies of Chula Vista daily—nearly 20,000 times since 2018—and are often first to appear above the sites of noise complaints, car accidents, overdoses, domestic disputes, and homicides. Read more
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