Digital News Coverage of Government Contracting and Federal Policy Landscape
2017 > April
Paul Hertz: NASA, Japanese Counterpart Partner for X-ray Astronomy Telescope Devt Project
GAO: DoD’s Weapon Acquisition Programs Rose to 79 in 2015
Reports: Trump Eyes ‘Unilateral’ Action to Stop North Korea’s Nuclear Threats
Gen. John Hyten: US Should Increase Nuclear Modernization Spending by 3%
Capt. John Dougherty Named Navy Precision Strike Weapons Program Manager
Air Force Nominee Heather Wilson Says to Prioritize Space Threat Awareness
Vice Adm. Thomas Moore: Navy Needs 2K Additional Civilian Employees to Address Ship Maintenance Backlog
GAO: Congress Should Let Agencies Determine Insurance Coverage Level for Data Breach Victims
Vice Adm. Mary Jackson Assumes Navy Installations Command Leadership
Tom Sorley to Chair FirstNet Public Safety Advisory Panel
Boeing Inks $3B Passenger Aircraft Supply Deal With Iran Aseman Airlines
Senate Approves VA Choice Program Extension Bill
GAO: Federal Agencies Move to Address IT Labor Challenges
Steven Volz: NOAA Eyes Commercial, Int’l Partners as ‘Alternative Sources’ of Satellite Weather Data
Rep. Will Hurd Proposes Formation of ‘Cyber National Guard’ to Address IT Skills Gap
Report: Trump’s Proposed $54B Defense Budget Increase Would Top BCA Spending Limit
Gen. John Raymond: Air Force to Appoint a Deputy Chief of Staff for Space Operations
DARPA Test-Flies Aurora Flight Sciences’ VTOL X-Plane Prototype
Kelly Morrison: OMB Plans to Release New Guidance on IT Investment Mgmt for Agencies
DHS First Responders Group Develops Mutual Aid Planning Prototype App
NASA Picks 5 University Teams for $50M in ‘Transformative’ Aviation Research Grants
Gen. Carlton Everhart: USAF Tankers Need Protection From Enemy Radar Via ‘Cloaking’ Tech
DHS S&T Inaugurates New Explosive Detection System Testing Facility; Robert Griffin Comments
Stratcom, Norway Agree to Exchange Space Situational Awareness Data and Services
2 Senators Ask GAO to Review Federal Hiring Freeze Implementation
Stratcom Renames Space Operations Center, Eyes Multinational Space Collaboration With Germany
Senate Committee Approves Bill Seeking Cybersecurity Resources for SMEs
Report: Service Chiefs Raise Concerns Over Full-Year Continuing Resolution at Senate Hearing
NASA to Break Ground on New R&D Lab at Langley Research Center
Gen. John Raymond: Air Force Could Mull Space Launches With Reused Rockets
Reuters: FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Urges ISPs to Comply With Open Internet Principles
NASA to Award Funds for 22 Space Exploration Tech Proposals
CSIS: DoD Contract Obligations Up 7% in FY 2016
Sean Stackley: Super Hornet Block III Upgrade Could Complement Navy’s F-35Cs
Ashton Carter Calls for DoD to Foster Partnerships With Tech Community In Support of ‘Force of the Future’
Russell Vought to Be Nominated OMB Deputy Chief
Kevin Youel Page: GSA Plans to Make Transactional Data Reporting Pilot Voluntary
Tennessee Sen. Mark Green Chosen for Army Secretary Post
Report: Navy Seeks to Add Anti-Air Warfare Capability to Future Frigates
Air Force Researchers Develop Mobile Energy Storage & Mgmt System
Bill Would Require Back Pay for Federal Employees in Event of Gov’t Shutdown
CBO: Federal Deficit Hits $522B in First 6 Months of FY 2017
NIST Launches Indoor Navigation App Devt Challenge
FAA to Release Initial UAS Facility Maps by April 27
DHS to Help Develop AUV Platform for Coast Guard’s Under-Ice Data Collection Efforts
Elaine Duke Starts Role as DHS Deputy Secretary; John Kelly Comments
GSA Begins Source Selection Phase for Alliant 2 IT Contract Vehicle’s Unrestricted Portion
GAO: DoD Should Develop Performance Goals to Assess Pilot Mentor-Protege Program
Army to Field Portable Digital Radiography System for Medical, Special Operations
NSA Taps University of West Florida to Help Expand Cybersecurity Education
Mayer Brown Partner John Sullivan to Be Nominated as Deputy Secretary of State
James Mattis: US Missile Strike on Syria’s Airfield a ‘Measured Response’ to Chemical Weapons Attack
John Felker: DHS’ NCCIC Adopts Automated Indicator Sharing Tool for Cyber Defense
Report: Army Plans Military Transition Assistance Center in San Antonio, Texas
Matt Goodrich: Agencies to Evaluate Low-Impact Cloud Services Under FedRAMP Tailored Baseline
Adm. Paul Zukunft: Budget Uncertainty Would Affect Coast Guard Readiness
Navy Tests MQ-8C Autonomous Helicopter Aboard Montgomery LCS
Rep. Bill Shuster Proposes Legislation to Retain Patriot Missile Variant in Army Inventory
Air Force Deploys F-35As to England for NATO Training Exercises
GAO: Federal Agencies’ Annual IDIQ Contract Obligations Exceeded $130B in Fiscal Years 2011-2015
Maj. Gen. Anthony Funkhouser Named USACE Deputy Commanding General for Military & Intl Operations
Mike Pompeo: CIA to Build Up Defense Efforts Against Insider Threats, Data Theft
Air Force, NNSA Conduct Qualification Flight Test on B61-12 Gravity Bomb; Michael Lutton Comments
DoD Allocates $163M in Fiscal 2017 Multidisciplinary Research Funds to 23 Projects
Motherboard: Trump’s Transition Team Sought Info From NASA on Space Resource Commercialization
Army Tests 2 Transport Vehicles Designed to Support Multi-Domain Applications
Federal News Radio: NASA CISO Jeanette Hanna-Ruiz to Step Down
Lt. Gen. Arnold Bunch: Air Force May Discard Plans to Qualify 2nd Ejection Seat for F-35A
GAO: DHS Should Set Time Frame to Identify Non-Major Purchases
Reuters: Leaked Docs Show Alleged NSA Hacking of SWIFT Money Transfer Network
Lt. Gen. Arnold Bunch: Air Force May Seek ‘Anomalies’ For Nuclear Modernization Programs Under Full-Year CR
Air Force Seeks to Boost Crisis Response Capacity With Unit C2 Platform
Reports: House Lawmakers Ask White House to Clear Reaper UAV Sales to Jordan, UAE
Rex Tillerson: Trump Orders Interagency Review of Iran Nuclear Pact
Report: Pentagon Begins AT&L Separation Into 2 Mission Areas
GSA to Host Collaboration Session on Follow-On Vehicle for Call Center Services in May
GAO: Congress Should Delay $9B Frigate Block Buy Until More Data Becomes Available on Ship Design, Cost
US National Security Adviser HR McMaster Talks to Indian Officials About Bilateral Cooperation
VA, VACDC Partner to Build Ambulatory Care Center at Omaha VA Medical Center
Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley: Army Kicks Off Force Review to Identify Mission Needs
GSA Expands Human Resource Multiple-Award Schedule
NASA Picks 399 Space Tech Proposals Under Small Biz Programs
CSG Principal Amanda Starr Joins CMS’ Medicaid IT Architecture Governance Board
Report: White House Prepares for Possible Govt Shutdown With Contingency Plan Guidance
EPA Will Offer Early Retirement, Buy Out Employees
Iowa Army Natl Guard Pilots Train on UH-60 Flight Simulator at Camp Dodge
Nonprofit Offers White House Recommendations to Bolster Federal Cyber Workforce
Report: South Korea Provides Land for US THAAD Deployment
Rep. Tom Cole: Trump Needs Congressional Approval for Sustained Military Operations Against Islamic State Group
VA Choice Program Extension Bill Gets Trump’s Signature
Chris Wlaschin: HHS to Establish Health Cybersecurity & Comms Integration Center
DOJ’s Information Policy Office, GSA’s 18F Unit Partner on FOIA Portal Development
John Kelly: DHS Partners With Industry to Protect Federal Networks from Cyber Attacks
Mary McCord to Resign as DOJ Acting Assistant Attorney General
Sen. Chuck Schumer: Congress Close to Budget Agreement Sans ‘Poison-Pill’ Amendments
DoD IG: Plan Needed to Facilitate Equipment Release to Support Iraqi Counterterrorism Service Training
NGA Releases GEOINT App for Govt Users on Apple App Store, Google Play
DARPA’s RF Channel Emulator to Support Collaborative Machine-Learning Competition
Army Issues Updated Manual on Cyber, EW Missions
Report: FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Meets With Tech Firms to Seek Feedback on Net Neutrality Rules
Trump Signs Bill to Authorize NOAA Purchase of Commercial Satellite Weather Data
Navy Implements Biometric ID System for Base Access
DARPA Challenge Seeks to Test Offensive, Defensive Drone Swarm Tactics
Reports: Trump May Wait for Fiscal 2018 Budget Request to Seek Border Wall Funds
Navy Appoints Rear Adm. Stephen Williamson as NAVSEA Deputy Commander for Logistics, Maintenance & Industrial Operations
IARPA Kicks Off Quantum Computing Tech R&D Project
GSA to Deliver Public Service Info via Consumer Virtual Assistants
GAO: 1-Year Delay in F-35 Developmental Tests Could Result in $1.7B in Cost Overruns
White House Cyber Chief Rob Joyce to Take Part in Innovation Office’s Federal IT Modernization Program
Raj Shah: DIUx Eyes Prototype Project Transition Over Next 2 Months
Gen. Lori Robinson: Northcom Aims to Help Address Security Issues in Central America Via Partnerships
GAO: FAA Should Identify Long Term R&D Priorities, Address Statutory Reporting Requirements
USMC, CBP Vet Randolph Alles Named Secret Service Director
ODNI Unveils Consolidated, Mobile-Friendly Website
Johanna Curry: Army Application Owners Issue RFPs for Commercial Cloud Via ACCENT Contract Vehicle
Report: Lt. Gen. James McConville Nominated to Army Vice Chief of Staff Post
USAF Invites Computer Security Pros to Join ‘Hack the Air Force’ Exercise
Report: NASA, ESA Plan Joint Mission to Explore Jupiter Moon
David Shulkin: Trump to Order Creation of VA Accountability & Whistleblower Protection Office
DARPA to Fund 8 University Research Efforts Under Neuroplasticity Learning Program
VA Adds Veteran Health, Benefits Agencies as Exemptions in Federal Hiring Freeze
Former NLRB Member Alexander Acosta Confirmed as Labor Secretary
US Govt Officials Issue Joint Statement on North Korea Denuclearization
DHS S&T, Partners Develop New Support Tool for Impostor Detection Training
Report: Army to Conduct Flight Demo for Future Tactical UAS
CIA General Counsel Nominee Courtney Elwood Targets IC Contractor Workforce, Cyber Issues
FAA Unveils 200 Facility Maps for Commercial UAS Operators
FCC Proposes to End Regulation of Internet as Public Utility