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- September 4, 2024
September 4, 2024
DOI IT Support awards, manual network scans impractical, Peraton’s new CEO, NGA assessing AI for trust, Starlink for sailors, Fulcrum vision
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September 04, 2024
QUICK HITS
Federal CIO addresses budget constraints and trust issues: It all happened after the FedRAMP memo was issued.
Contracting success: A DISA CTO’s tips on how to win business deals with the government.
USA’s quantum policy: It remains outdated as other nations sprint to get their hands on quantum tech.
One year into its cyber workforce initiative: DOD struggles with personnel shortages and bureaucratic problems.
DEFENSE & AEROSPACE
Army to mandate SBOMs for all new software in 2025.
The Army’s taking a page from tech giants and rolling out a Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) for all new software by early next year. It’s like a nutritional label for code, aimed at improving security and transparency. Looks like companies can’t hide those vulnerabilities anymore, can they? Read more
DOD CIO outlines Fulcrum vision: mobilizing the forces is next.
The DOD CIO has rolled out the Fulcrum vision, setting the stage for a transformative leap in IT strategy. However, moving from vision to reality will involve tackling significant mobilization challenges. The focus is now on translating strategic plans into actionable steps while managing the associated problems. Read more
Navy seeks industry solutions to cut fleet sustainment costs.
The Navy is calling on Costco the private sector to help it tackle the escalating costs of sustaining its fleet. With budgets tightening and sustainment costs soaring, the Navy is looking for innovative solutions from industry partners to keep its operations afloat without sinking its budget. Read more
ICYMI:
Northrop Grumman showcases its engineering achievement in wing construction for Model 437 demo.
Starlink for sailors at sea? It's part of the Navy’s project—and it’s focused on more than just connecting to the internet.
The B-21 Raider: It has some unexpected advantages (no, not stealth).
DARPA and Harvard team up to study suspended animation, to extend the time to receive lifesaving medication (on the battlefield).
Defense Contract Awards
NAVWAR-P will award a “top secret” contract to IDEMIA NSS.
Leidos won a $738M USAF Cybersecurity & IT Support deal.
Lockheed-Raytheon JV won a $1.3B Javelin Missile Production deal.
CACI bagged an $80M Engineering Support Services task order.
Follow the Defense Leaders
Peraton has chosen a new CEO.
Mori Associates tapped a new Space and Defense SVP.
Defense Job Openings
ANGU needs a Force Support Director.
OSD wants a HUMINT and Sensitive Activities Director.
INTEL COMMUNITY
USAF revamps headquarters’ intel and cyber directorate to boost operations.
The Air Force is shaking things up at the top, restructuring its headquarters-level intel and cyber directorate to keep pace with modern threats. The goal? Streamlined operations and improved focus. A2 and A6 are splitting up (again) and getting a three-star to focus solely on cyber issues. Read more
US intelligence to assess AI models for reliability and trust.
The NGA is stepping into the AI ring, not just to use it, but to make sure they can trust it. A new pilot program will evaluate the trustworthiness of AI models—a critical move when national security is on the line. Read more
ICYMI:
USSF and intel agencies aim to speed up satellite imagery delivery.
Army Forces Command and DIU to bridge AI knowledge gaps.
JCS Solutions has appointed its first CGO.
ODNI is seeking an HRM Data & IT Group Chief.
CIVILIAN
The WH to secure the backbone of the global internet.
The White House is stepping up its game to safeguard a crucial piece of global internet infrastructure: the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). The new plan aims to bolster the BGP against cyber threats, with an eye on both national security and global internet stability. Expect more collaboration between public and private sectors to keep things running smoothly. Read more
VA OIG urges tighter oversight on “Digital GI Bill Platform” project.
The VA's Digital GI Bill platform is facing scrutiny as the OIG calls for increased oversight. The costs have now increased by $479 million due to contract renegotiations and new challenges. Concerns over cost management and timelines are driving the push to ensure the project stays on track. Read more
OMB's demand for manual network scans during PQC transitions is labeled as "impractical" by industry officials.
OMB's push for manual network scans during the transition to post-quantum cryptography has industry officials scratching their heads. While the goal is to protect critical data from future quantum threats, the logistics of manually scanning massive networks have some experts calling the plan "undoable.” Read more
ICYMI:
Not aliens! NASA says the “pulsing” sound in the Boeing Starliner is just feedback from the speaker.
DOE has chosen Argonne to spearhead ESRA.
NSF awards $70M for five projects in its AI-driven biotech research program.
CDW and IHS are revamping the “Tribal IT Asset Management.”
Civilian Contracts Awards
10 companies were awarded a spot in the $500M DOI IT Support Services IDIQ.
5 companies were selected for the FDA’s $500M Data Analytics Support Services BPA.
BAH booked a $421M DHA CDM Defend contract.
Intuitive Machines won Lunar South Pole Research Delivery contract.
NOAA boosts General Dynamics’ HPC Power with $100M Rhea Supercomputer.
Follow Civilian Leaders
NLRB has chosen its first CAIO.
ICF has a new Federal Financials BD Director.
Civilian Job Openings
DOL is seeking a Program Operations Director.
NASA is hiring an Aeronautics Director.
SHOWER THOUGHTS 🚿
Intel’s “Lunar Lake” laptop CPUs—is it worth the wait? The company claims it’s better than AMD and Qualcomm. SOURCE↗︎
A prototype humanoid robot for home use was launched. How good is it at doing general-purpose tasks? SOURCE↗︎
The world’s first steady-state fusion reactor to be launched by Helical Fusion. A startup is working to revolutionize power generation with a cleaner approach that can provide unlimited energy. SOURCE↗︎
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