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- November 27, 2023
November 27, 2023
USAF evaluating AI models, DHS SETA Recompete, HHS embracing generative AI, DHA DevMAC Reboot, Gilat acquires DataPath
QUICK HITS
U.S. Navy says ‘Non-kinetic effects’ likely to decide next war: Makes prediction in new Navy 14-page cyber strategy.
Idaho National Lab confirms data breach: Data of employees, including addresses, Social Security numbers, and bank account info breached.
How Israel’s shift to CENTCOM is paying off during Gaza conflict: In 2021, Israel went from EUCOM to CENTCOM.
DHA RFI: Development Multiple Award Contract (DevMAC) Reboot: Provides an ecosystem of builders.
DEFENSE & AEROSPACE
Can troops with 3D printers save the Pentagon's mass drone vision?
There’s a major obstacle to the Pentagon’s new effort to manufacture thousands of small drones: China dominates the market for consumer-drone parts, which is awkward since the point is to deter China. According to one of the military’s top young tech minds, one potential solution could be rapid manufacturing in the field. Read more
New military simulations for shooting, trench war, and drones unveiled.
As each military service seeks to use simulations for more realistic training, some new technologies and updates to existing programs will be on display at the simulation industry’s largest event in late November. Read more
Air Force AI chief explains ongoing AI model evaluations.
The Air Force is evaluating both larger and smaller AI technology models as it moves down the path to development and deployment of the technology, said Lt. Col. Joseph Chapa, the Air Force’s chief responsible AI ethics office, speaking at the Intel Public Sector Summit in Washington, Read more
ICYMI:
Pentagon seeks to rapidly build up Information Warfare workforce.
As military weather satellites near end of life, DoD turns to partners for data.
DARPA eyes creation of next-generation semiconductor manufacturing hub.
Opinion: Defending military space assets is a national security imperative.
Hughes JUPITER 3 satellite begins final test stage.
Defense Contract Awards
Deloitte lands $450M Army contract for R&D, Tech Integration Support.
DOJ awards 14 companies spots on Incidental IT Support Services BPA.
New Protest Filed: US Air Force Graduate/Training Integration Management System software and architecture support.
Raytheon to supply assemblies, parts for evolved Seasparrow Missile Production under $94M Navy award.
DARPA awards contracts for Novel Cyber Technologies for use by Warfighters during Tactical Operations.
Space Force extends Kratos' contract for satellite ground systems.
HII Mission Technologies wins three-year Air Force Pegasus task order.
Follow the Defense Leaders
DOD taps Air Force Data SME to serve as Division Chief of Data & Digital Transformation.
General Dynamics Land Systems names new VP of Global Engineering & Technology.
Defense Job Openings
Army Corps of Engineers is hiring a Division Program Director, Pacific Ocean Division.
OSD seeks a Principal Director to the Deputy Chief Information Officer for Command, Control, and Communications.
OSD is hiring an Associate Director for Investment (Program/Budget).
OSD is seeking a Principal Director Global Investments and Economic Security.
DAILY FUNNY
INTEL COMMUNITY
NGA gives high school students top-secret clearances, boosting cyber talent pipeline.
“Hook ‘em early.” That’s the mantra for Gary Buchanan, chief information security officer of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, on bolstering the cyber workforce at his agency. Read more
Why some security clearance cases are taking longer in recent months.
It’s been taking the government longer to process top-secret security clearance cases in recent months, but officials attribute the increase to temporary issues. Read more
ICYMI:
Bipartisan House bill aims to advance AI Within Five Eyes.
ODNI releases FY2022 IC demographic report.
Intelsat, US Army conducts multiorbit terminal experiment.
CIVILIAN
IRS cybersecurity chief says agency has made ‘tremendous progress’ on logging.
IRS officials are gathering more network logs, automating many of its cybersecurity playbooks, and they are planning on conducting a tabletop exercise on artificial intelligence threats in the coming year, according to a top cyber official. Read more
CISA to relaunch Ransomware, Security Controls-focused working group.
CISA has announced it will relaunch as Cybersecurity Insurance and Data Analysis Working Group (CIDAWG) to help combat ransomware, evaluate the effectiveness of security controls, and drive down cyber risk. Read more
USPS: 2,200 rural carriers won’t get regular paychecks on time because of timekeeping errors.
A local timekeeping error may have served as a Thanksgiving downer for a couple of thousands of rural USPS carriers last week. As a workaround, however, USPS offered to cut money orders for impacted employees to make them whole. Read more
ICYMI:
Rep Ro Khanna calls for accountability of federal leaders on digital services modernization.
HHS exploring program management office support for departmentwide zero trust implementation.
New HHS research agency ‘fully embracing’ generative AI.
DHS previews timeline for SETA vehicle recompete.
Longtime Silicon Valley representative announces retirement.
For now, VA T4NG2 awards are protest-free.
NARA to eliminate veterans records backlog by January.
HHS RFI exploring options for the Next Generation IT Service BPA.
Civilian Contracts Awards
8(a) EDWOSB nabs $12M DOT FMCSA Quality Assurance (QA) Test Support Services contract.
Protest Dismissed: $200M FDA CBER IT Systems Operations and Modernization (CSOM) BPA.
DOJ awards $500M+ JMD OCIO Service Desk and Incidental IT Support Services BPA.
Follow Civilian Leaders
IRS taps new Acting Director of Insights and Analytics for the Taxpayer Experience Office.
HHS names chief AI officer.
NSF appoints new AI officer.
AP Ventures recruits experienced leader to be VP Client Relations and Growth.
Civilian Job Openings
FEMA is hiring a Deputy Regional Administrator - Region 4 - Atlanta.
FDA is seeking a Director, Office of Compliance and Enforcement.
USDA is hiring a Deputy Director for Strategy and Evidence.
VA VHA seeking Executive Director to drive communications.
M&A CORNER
Gilat acquires DataPath.
Gilatic Satellite Networks Ltd., an Israel-based satellite networking technology, solutions, and services company, announced that it has completed the acquisition of DataPath, Inc., a provider of trusted communications for DOD and other government agencies. Read more
Venture activity in the government landscape is about market share.
Venture capital investment in defense tech startups has soared to 33B in 2022, doubling from 2019, focusing on AI, autonomy, and space sectors. Investors are eyeing emerging businesses in defense and government for potential market disruption despite the challenges of slow budget growth and hitting aggressive financial targets. Given the complexities of government contracts and limited avenues for raising additional funds, the current venture capital climate suggests a more conservative investment strategy in the sector. Read more
SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿
The people problem behind the government’s AI ambitions.
Late last month, the President issued an executive order on artificial intelligence with over 100 specific tasks across more than 50 agencies, directing them to harness their regulatory powers in the realm of AI, create safety testing standards for systems, and more. Read more
Why smart multi-cloud policies are a golden ticket to modernizing IT infrastructure.
Federal and state agencies face serious IT challenges today but have been left without the tools to address them. From cybersecurity threats to unprecedented data management complexity to systems outages, outdated IT hinders the government’s ability to provide important services in the safest and most efficient manner possible. Read more
Commentary: What’s quantum advantage?
Quantum advantage is the milestone the field of quantum computing is fervently working toward, where a quantum computer can solve problems beyond the reach of the most powerful non-quantum or classical computers. Read more
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