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2024 > June
2024 Cyber Summit Panel Highlight: How CMMC Impacts Your Company’s Cybersecurity
CDAO Solicits Commercial Computer Vision Tech Proposals for CENTCOM Desert Sentry
L3Harris Pursues Portfolio Revitalization With $200M Sale of Antenna & Other Business Units
SDA Issues Solicitation for Hybrid Acquisition for Proliferated LEO Initiative
Lawmakers Raise Concern About DOD’s Proposed Microsoft Software Upgrade
Textron Delivers New Landing Craft Air Cushion Vehicle to Navy
Maj. Gen. Chris Eubank: Army Initiates Action to Ensure Data, Network Security
Mario Gaglioti Appointed COO of NSA’s National Integrated Radio-Frequency Operations
NREL Study Explores How 5G Could Support Microgrids
NASA Names Trina Dyal Deputy Director of Langley Research Center
GovCon Index Finished in the Red Last Week
MOMRP’s Andrew Midzak to Speak at the 2024 Army Summit
HUD Eyes Consolidated Procurement Action for IT Operations & Maintenance Services
NASA Selects 3 Industry Proposals for Advancing Future Space Telescope Technologies
DOD Releases Additional Zero Trust Guidance; David McKeown Quoted
AUVSI, Defense Innovation Unit Release Secure UAS Procurement Guidance
Biden Administration Issues New Border Policies
Gen. Randy George Outlines Desired Functionalities for Army’s Next Generation C2 Program
Catalyst Accelerator Seeks to Help Air Force Address Digital Transformation Challenge Through Fall 2024 Cohort
DOD Urged to Improve Guidance on Defense Agencies Initiative Transition
Sivaram Ghorakavi Named EEOC Deputy CIO & Chief AI Officer
Multi-Institution Collaboration Develops Model to Speed Up Nuclear Fusion Research
VA Deploys Accenture Federal Services Healthcare Notification Tool; Ron Moody Quoted
CDAO Seeks Industry Partner for AI Governance Mechanism Assessment & Implementation
NASA Eyes Solicitation for Capability Studies on Lunar Surface User Terminals, Network Orchestration & Management Tech
ECS’ Mark Maglin, Patrick Elder: Army Endpoint Security Solution Uses Data Mesh for Data Protection, Network Visibility
ONCD Develops Pilot Reciprocity Framework for Harmonizing Cybersecurity Regulations
DOD Directs Components to Use Spiral 4 Contract Vehicle for Wireless Mobility Services Procurement
BlackSky Secures NRO Contract Extension for High-frequency Imagery Services
NSUF Awards 33 Rapid Turnaround Experiments on Nuclear Energy
Air Force Global Strike Command Conducts Minuteman III ICBM Test
Denise Oberndorf, Others on Army-Wide Capabilities Protection Initiative’s Role in Protecting Financial Data
FAR Compliance: What You Need to Know Before Delivering Goods to the Government
CDAO, Defense Innovation Unit Partner to Accelerate AI, Digital Tech Adoption; Radha Plumb Quoted
DIU Seeks Commercial Nuclear Micro-Reactors for Deployment in Army Installations
AFWERX Project Vanguard, DIU Advance Defense Technology Transition Through Funding Opportunities
Bipartisan House Bill to Reauthorize, Expand Federal Government’s Counter-Drone Authorities
DOD Issues Memo on Assessing Joint Force Readiness to Accomplish Missions in Contested Cyber Environments
Energy Department Announces Voucher Program Opportunities, Eyes Accelerated Clean Energy Technology Adoption
CISA’s Cybersecurity Advisory Committee Votes on Recommendations for Optimizing Cyber Defense Collaboration
NASA Deploys 2nd PREFIRE CubeSat for Arctic Climate Research Mission
NSF to Assess National Security Ramifications of Grant Proposals Using New Framework
John Sherman to Step Down as DOD Chief Information Officer; Lloyd Austin Quoted
Leonel Garciga Offers Guidance on Army’s Transition to Internet Protocol Version 6
CYBERCOM Plans to Consolidate Army, USAF Software Factories Under Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture; Khoi Nguyen Quoted
Treasury Requests Information on AI Uses, Opportunities & Risks in Finance Sector
GSA Requests Information on USCIS Technical Operations Support Services Contract
Lt. Gen. Heath Collins: MDA to Test Hypersonic & Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor
SBA Launching Line of Credit Program to Address Small Businesses’ Need for Working Capital
NASA OIG Releases Report on Commercial Lunar Payload Services Initiative
Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Shares Thoughts on Warfighting Evolution
Cloud Safe Task Force Proposes Initiative to Ensure Real-Time Monitoring of Cloud Cybersecurity
Maj. Gen. Jeth Rey Nominated as Army’s Deputy Chief of Staff, G-6
JFHQ-DODIN Requests Information on Situational Awareness Visualization Tool
New Small Business Administration Rule to Prohibit SDVOSBs From Self-Certifying to Receive Prime, Subcontracts
DHA Director Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland Welcomes Staff of Newly Created R&D Organization
DOJ OIP Reports Government Hits Milestone in FOIA Implementation
DTRA to Open New Facility on Kirtland Air Force Base
Rear Adm. Nancy Hann Selected to Serve as NOAA Deputy Undersecretary of Operations
FAA Adds Sierra Space, Virgin Galactic to Space Launch & Reentry Tracking Tool; Timothy Arel Quoted
Cornell University’s Jonathan Lunine Appointed Chief Scientist at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
GovCon Index Continued Downward Trend Last Week
Maj. Gen. Steven Butow Named DIU Military Deputy Director
Department of the Air Force Unveils Tool to Advance Responsible Experimentation With Generative AI; Venice Goodwine Quoted
SOSi-Peraton Team to Provide IT Services to Army Regional Cyber Center in Europe; Julian Setian Quoted
IRS Requests Information on Unified Data Analytics Platform Software, Maintenance Support Contract
Adversary Countries, Changing Nature of War Require Change in Sustainment, DLA’s Mark Simerly Says
Newly-Developed Scorecard to Refine DCSA National Industrial Security Program Evaluation Process
House Bill to Create Nonprofit Foundation to Support NIST Mission
Latest FISMA Report Shows Increase in Cyber Incident Reports in FY 2023
FCC’s Jessica Rosenworcel Announces Co-Chairs, Members of Communications Security, Reliability & Interoperability Council
Colleen Heller-Stein Named OPM’s Chief Human Capital Officers Council Executive Director
Navy Solicits White Papers & Bids for C4ISR, Cyberspace Operations, IT System Research
Pentagon Stands Up New Academia-Focused Cyber Office
Senate Bill to Boost Investment in National Defense Technology Development
DOD Releases Framework to Improve Hiring, Retention of Acquisition & Sustainment Professionals
SBA Extends 8(a) Program Bona Fide Place of Business Requirement Moratorium Anew
Victor Vigliotti on Expansion Plans for Space Systems Command’s Front Door Portal
Rocket Lab to Expand Solar Cell Production With Proposed CHIPS Investment; Peter Beck Quoted
20 Companies Chosen for 2024 National Security Innovation Network Vector Program
NASA Selects 3 Proposals to Examine Space Weather Systems
Benjy Grover to Succeed Sandra Brereton as Associate Principal Deputy Director at Lawrence Livermore
Senate Bill to Establish Standards for Federal AI Use, Procurement
GSA Unveils Procurement Co-Pilot Tool
L3Harris to Deliver Counter Communication Systems to Space Systems Command
DOD FutureG Office, NPS Partner on Project to Develop 5G Expertise in Active-Duty Force; Tom Rondeau Quoted
AFWERX Taps LeoLabs to Develop Next-Gen Radar Technology
DLA Land and Maritime Forges Alliance With Suppliers to Deliver Better Support for Warfighters
VHA Establishes Digital Health Office
Marine Corps Releases Annual Report on Training, Education Efforts
Agencies Modify Wireless Communications Framework for Mid-Band Spectrum Sharing
Fermilab Opens Underground Facility for Quantum Information Science Research
House Panel OKs $833B FY 2025 Defense Spending Measure
DOD OIG Chief Information Officer Harris Quddos Adds Chief AI Officer Role
Department of the Air Force Authorizes Establishment of AFMEDCOM to Ensure Service Readiness
NGA Seeks Information on Commercial Non-Earth Imaging Capabilities
Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks to Improve Access of Small Businesses to AI Tools, Training
GSA Updates Multiple Award Schedule to Facilitate Upfront Payments for Software Licenses; Tom Howder Quoted
Army, Allied Forces Create Common Operating Picture Based on Zero Trust Principles
Kristina Walter Appointed Director of NSA Cybersecurity Collaboration Center
Patricia Obermaier Appointed to ASGN Board of Directors
CFTC Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero Nominated to Take Over as Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chair
MDA Performs Maiden Flight of Hypersonic Test Bed; Lt. Gen. Heath Collins Quoted
Biden Administration Establishes Council Tasked With Ensuring Resilience of US Supply Chains
Brig. Gen. William Rogers Assumes Air Force PEO for ICBM Role
Senate Panel Approves FY 2025 Defense Authorization Bill
Defense Innovation Unit Seeks Solution Briefs for Counter UAS NEXT Project
House Bill to Mandate Chief AI Officer Roles, Create Interagency CAIO Council
GovCon Index Fell for 3rd Consecutive Week
Army Takes Over as Cybercom Combatant Command Support Agent
NIST Releases Draft Report on Data Protection Strategies for Cloud Applications
CISA, JCDC Launch AI Security Incident Response Exercise for Government, Industry Partners
Air Force Reintroduces Warrant Officers Corps to Reoptimize for Great Power Competition
Energy Department to Offer $900M to Finance Next-Gen Small Modular Reactor Deployments in the US
Vibrint & QED Jointly Release New Quantum-Safe Products; Tom Lash Quoted
Pentagon Offers Guidance on Contracting Officer Representative Policies Through New Memo
GAO Says Pentagon Still Challenged With Slow Contracting Speed
US, India to Expand Strategic Cooperation in AI, Other Emerging Tech Areas
GSA Unveils AI-Focused Cohort of Presidential Innovation Fellows; Robin Carnahan Quoted
Paula Osborn Appointed Deputy CDAIO at State Department’s Center for Analytics
CISA, EAC Publish ‘Enhancing Election Security Through Public Communications’ Guide
Navy, Marine Corps Chiefs Sign Agreement to Maintain Amphibious Ship Readiness
Space Force Chief Tech & Innovation Officer Lisa Costa Retires
CDAO Solicits Proposals for Commercial Counter-UAS Sensors
New CBO Report Projects $1.9T Budget Deficit for Fiscal Year 2024
LinQuest Company Recognized With 2024 DCSA James S. Cogswell Award
Technology Modernization Fund Unveils Investments in DOE, FEC, Bureau of Indian Education; Clare Martorana Quoted
New Memo Offers Guidance on Registering Metadata in Army Data Catalog
Chris Pashley Named CISO at Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health
Anduril’s Ghost Family of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Added to DIU Blue UAS Cleared List
Air Force Special Operations Command Demos Real-Time Onboard Data Collection, Analysis to Support Joint Force
Strategic Systems Programs Scores High on Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment
Christopher Hanson to Continue to Chair Nuclear Regulator Commission
Rear Adm. Doug Noble Retires as DLA Logistics Operations Director
Army Eyes Generative AI Pilot Program in July; Jennifer Swanson Quoted
OFPP Seeks Comments on Application of Cost Accounting Standards to Indefinite Delivery Vehicles
Lockheed Secures $64M Navy Award for Continued F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Support
Istari Digital Wins AFWERX Contract for Modeling & Simulation Services; Dr. Will Roper Quoted
Department of Transportation Selects 9 Vendors to Provide Complementary PNT Technologies for Field Testing
CISA Issues Guidance Promoting Use of Modern Network Access Security Approaches
DOE Releases Set of Principles to Ensure Energy Infrastructure Supply Chain Cybersecurity
MagniX, NASA Perform Engine Altitude Tests to Support Future Hybrid Electric Flight
Army Releases Data Platform Guidance
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Unveils Strategic Guidance on Critical Infrastructure Security
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin Emphasizes Need for Constant Growth in USAF
SDA Issues Solicitation for Advanced Fire Control Program Ground Segment Infrastructure Support
Jude Sunderbruch Retires as Executive Director of DOD’s Cyber Crime Center
DCSA Urged to Complete Implementation of DOD’s Planning Steps for Cybersecurity Risk Management
Oracle’s Sean O’Donnell Reflects on Core Values & Challenges for Government Contractors
NSF to Fund Construction of Quantum Device Fabrication Facility at University of Colorado Boulder
USPTO Names Farheena Rasheed as Deputy General Counsel, Solicitor
Agencies Release Updated Climate Adaptation Plans for 2024 to 2027
Geological Survey Taps Woolpert to Collect Aerial Lidar Data for 3D Elevation Program
CDAO Issues RFI on Generative AI Test & Evaluation, Assurance Innovations
CISA Report Offers Recommendations to Help SMBs Advance Single Sign-On Adoption
REI Systems Receives VA Contract for Grant Management Service; Wagish Bhartiya Quoted
GAO Calls on Energy Department to Update Guidance for Contractor Diversity Plans
Kimberly Jackson to Step Down as VA Chief of Staff
Oshkosh Defense Books Army Order for Medium Equipment Trailers
DISA Issues Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide
Penn State ARL Secures $1.4B Navy Contract Modification for National Security Tech R&D
NASA Researchers Test Next-Gen Space Technologies Through Parabolic Flights
Ogden Air Logistics Complex Celebrates Work Done by Maintainers to Keep Warthog Flying
GovCon Index Took Positive Turn Last Week
State Department Counselor Derek Chollet Named DOD Chief of Staff
Pentagon Publishes New IT Strategy
VA Posts Enterprise Learning Management Solution RFP
FirstNet Authority Board OKs $684M FY 2025 Budget Package; Richard Carrizzo Quoted
DCSA Posts Update on NBIS Recovery Plan, Digital Transformation Roadmap
Air Force Migrates Propulsion Requirements System to Cloud One
New Senate Bill Calls for Public Education Campaign to Increase AI Trust, Awareness
University Researchers Receive Funding to Support NNSA’s Nuclear Nonproliferation Research
Gen. Stephen Whiting: Space Command Eyeing ‘Common Operational Picture’ Through Data Fusion Pilot Project
DHS Releases Report on Impact of AI on CBRN Threats
Maria Gregory to Lead Small Business Programs at NUWC Division Newport
Army Upgrades Enterprise Contract Management System to Enable Integration With Service-Wide Financial Management Tool
Dana Madsen Named CTIIC Deputy Director
Office of Space Commerce Releases Compendium of Space Industry Technical Standards
Xcelerate Collaborates With Socure to Support Federal Online Verification Services
ONCD Provides Updates on National Cyber Workforce Strategy Implementation
DARPA’s SHEPARD X-Plane Receives Official Designation
DHS Names Inaugural Director, Members of AI Corps
J.D. Smith: DOD Study Shows AI, Machine Learning Can Use ‘Contextual Understanding’ to Declassify Records
DCSA Opens 1st Regional Office in Texas to Enhance Agency Coordination
Rear Adm. Todd Evans Appointed Commander of NAVSEA Warfare Centers
NASA Launches Final Spacecraft to Join NOAA’s Advanced Weather Satellite Constellation
GSA Raising VETS 2 Ceiling to $6.1B
David Cattler Vows to Revamp Government Background Checking System
DOE’s CIO Office Unveils Reference Guide for Generative AI
NIST Solicits Comments on Draft Implementation Roadmap for National Standards Strategy for Critical & Emerging Tech
AWS Launches $50M Program to Boost Generative AI Use in Government
Karyn Runstrom Appointed DLA Chief of Staff
CISA, Partners Issue New Guidance to Help Organizations Reduce Memory Safety Vulnerabilities
Stephane Bouatene Named Deputy Director for Cyber & Enterprise Operations at NGA’s Open IT Solutions Office
DISA Releases Guidance to Securely Use Crunchy Data PostgreSQL Within DOD
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Col. Frank Biancardi to Discuss IT Acceleration at 2024 Air Defense Summit
Army Eyes July Release of RFI for AI Industry Partnerships; Young Bang Quoted
FDA Requests Comments on Strategies to Improve Technological Advancement, Customer Experience
DHS CIO Eric Hysen Aims to Grow Cybersecurity Hiring Program
Air Force Establishes Research Center to Provide Solutions to Hypersonic Development Challenges
FedRAMP Publishes Final Emerging Technology Prioritization Framework
GAO Issues Report With Recommendations to Help MDA Meet Next Generation Interceptor Fielding Deadline
Rescale, Parallel Works Deploy Cloud-Based High-Performance Computing Services Under DIU Agreements
Owen Barwell Named Nuclear Regulatory Commission CFO
US Government to Invest $75M in Entegris to Bolster Local Semiconductor R&D, Manufacturing
NSF Unveils Investment Program to Advance Privacy-Enhancing Technologies
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Appoints Craig Blue as Chief Manufacturing Officer