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- October 20, 2023
October 20, 2023
Login.gov gets facial recog, Friday trivia, Google PS allies with Accenture and Deloitte, N Korea infiltrates US tech companies, USSF revises commercial space strategy
QUICK HITS
We found a GPT prompt cheat sheet specifically for GovCon: Learn how you can use generative AI like a maestro (for free!).
Challenges, opportunities for public sector digital twins adoption: Snag your spot to hear from top experts in the DOD and industry.
New Pentagon report expands on China's stockpile of nukes: What defense leaders really want is transparency about nuclear buildup.
A primer on AI and cybersecurity: How they mesh to keep everything that's connected secure and resilient.
TRIVIA
DEFENSE & AEROSPACE
Pentagon footage shows nearly 200 incidents of "reckless and aggressive" behavior from Chinese aircraft.
DOD officials said that since 2021, Chinese jets and planes have engaged in “coercive and risky” maneuvers around U.S. aircraft in the South China Sea and the Indo-Pacific region. Adding in incidents between U.S. allies and Chinese aircraft drives that number up to about 300. Read more
USSF to clarify the role industry plays in military space operations.
The U.S. Space Force is revising its original "commercial space strategy" (it didn't include enough specifics for industry) and will release clearer guidelines for how it works with commercial companies when it comes to military space operations. Read more
True all-domain operations just happened at Northern Edge ‘23.
Two of RTX's businesses, Collins Aerospace and Raytheon, have successfully demonstrated a suite of sensing and networking technologies that are foundational to CJADC2. The data sharing is what made this project really stand out, including sharing data with coalition partners that are on different networks. Read more
ICYMI:
Worth a read: DOD faces limitations in its insight into defense M&As. They review ~40 M&A per year, often due to antitrust reviews.
Hamas’s low-tech warfare is catching Israel’s armies flat-footed.
OP-ED: Go big, go long when it comes to Israel, Ukraine funding.
Military is well prepared for civilian transition; vets 20% more likely to be homeowners and have better health outcomes.
RFI: Space Force seeks defensive cyber ops for space. RFI due Oct 24.
Defense Contract Awards
SpiderOak gains SDA OTA for OrbitSecure.
Atomos wins $1.6M AFWERX contract to test multi-party rendezvous.
HII secures DOD’s $244M Minotaur software integration contract.
OneZero Solutions wins $6M NGB contract for manpower management analysis services.
Carahsoft wins $18M Military Service Academy nomination and admissions Salesforce-based online portal.
Follow the Defense Leaders
DOD’s Deputy CDAO Algorithmic Warfare chief is stepping down.
Two-decade defense exec named interim president at Aleut Federal.
Former Kratos Defense SVP named CEO at Capella Space.
Defense Job Openings
SECNAV is looking for a Principal Cyber Advisor.
Navy is seeking a Director, Finance.
ODNI is seeking a Deputy Director for Analysis.
INTEL COMMUNITY
IT workers contracting with the US have been secretly sending millions to North Korea.
According to FBI and DOJ officials, thousands of information technology workers contracting with U.S. companies have for years secretly sent millions of dollars of their wages to North Korea for use in its ballistic missile program. Read more
ICYMI:
Former Navy IT manager who hacked and sold PII sentenced to five years.
A cybersecurity researcher exposed a major vulnerability in the CIA's X account.
10-year ManTech veteran takes on role of VP of Intel Technology.
DHS CBP taps a new Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism Chief.
CIVILIAN
Commercial tech can be govt’s best option in times of crisis and…during all times…
The government often looks to commercial products in times of crisis for quick solutions to problems. But, according to Google's Public Sector CEO, those agencies would be well suited to look to commercial off-the-shelf products when things are going well, too. Read more
Google's relationships with GovCon giants are demonstrating developing partnering strategies.
Google's public sector business unit has unveiled new alliances with two of the government market's largest contractors. The partnership with Accenture's U.S. federal subsidiary is focused on cybersecurity, while Google's new pact with Deloitte focuses on bringing emerging technologies like AI to government agencies. Read more
Login.gov to support "best-in-class" facial recognition options.
The GSA is partnering up with vendors to add a "best-in-class" facial recognition option to Login.gov in the coming year. The addition comes as GSA attempts to boost Login.gov's remote "identity proofing" offerings, which includes using the USPS to make in-person identity verifications. Read more
ICYMI:
The SSA overpaid ~2 million in beneficiaries over the past two years.
RFI: DOI is seeking IT disaster recovery services. Responses due Nov. 2.
Civilian Contracts Awards
CGI lands multi-year EPA contract on IT enterprise development..
American Type Culture Collection receives $333M HHS contract.
Credence books $899M USAID humanitarian assistance TO.
Library of Congress awards 8 spots on $450M IT, software support IDIQ contract.
Follow Civilian Leaders
NIH NCI Informatics and IT Office Operations exec takes a new role with Booz Allen Hamilton.
Former FBI, DOT, NOAA acquisition lead is now the HHS Director of Acquisition Innovation.
Former finance, strategy VP at Relativity Space assumes new CFO post.
Former Parsons finance VP appointed CFO of Apogee.
Civilian Job Openings
TSA needs a new Director of its Air Cargo Division.
NASA HQ seeks an Assistant Deputy Associate Administrator for Communications.
The JFK Space Center is looking for a new Chief Counsel.
M&A CORNER
TSCTI expands public safety software portfolio with QED buy.
22nd Century Technologies has acquired public safety technology developer Queues Enforth Development for an undisclosed sum to expand its portfolio of government software offerings. The CEO of TSCTI said the acquisition will help enhance the company’s newly established product division. Read more
ICYMI M&A Activity:
Fraud prevention firm, Fingerprint, raises $33 million in Series 3 funding.
Shield Capital closes raise for $186M in inaugural fund.
HawkEye 360 adds Lockheed’s venture arm as investor.
SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿
Do you recognize the women who’ll be appearing on quarters in 2025?
Two prominent Black female figures are among the United States Mint's honorees for the 2025 American Women Quarters Program, which is in its fourth and final year. Do you think you'll recognize their names? Read more
Are Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) right for your company?
Government contractors often struggle with exit and succession planning, which is why it's worth weighing the pros and cons of the ESPO model and determining whether ESOPs are a good fit for your company. Read more
Is AI adoption held back by gov’t culture, bureaucracy?
USPTO’s CIO criticizes the federal government's approach to innovation and long-term modernization, saying “everything we do in the government is pretty stupid" and that AI adoption faces significant barriers within the federal government due to the current culture and bureaucracy. Read more
TRIVIA ANSWER: C & D
The Fugio cent is considered to be the oldest American coin (post-British colony era). Designed by Benjamin Franklin, the coin says “Mind Your Business” on one side and “We are One” on the other. (Source)
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