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2024 > July
Air Force IT Outsourcing: How It Works and Why It’s Essential
SAIC’s Vincent DiFronzo to Introduce Keynote Speaker at the 2024 Air Defense Summit
Booz Allen Receives $419 Million NSF Contract for IT Modernization
Lt. Gen. David Isaacson: J-6 Could Appoint CDAO to Further Digital Modernization Plan
GovCon Index Fell Back Into Negative Territory Last Week
Antony Blinken: State Department Launches ‘Central Hub for All Things AI’
HHS Appoints Jennifer Freese as Deputy Director for OCIO Operations
NRO, SpaceX Launch New Mission for Agency’s Proliferated Architecture; Chris Scolese Quoted
DIU Issues Commercial Solutions Opening for UxV Networking Tools
Navy, Army Test Hypersonic Missile to Inform Weapon System Development
DCMA Stands Up New Contract Management Office in Central Region
SBA Launches Funding Solicitation for Emerging, Mature Regional Innovation Cluster Networks; Isabel Casillas Guzman Quoted
NASA Issues White Papers Regarding Moon to Mars Architecture
USSF Kicks Off Commit Phase of Space Force Generation Model; Gen. Chance Saltzman Quoted
Commerce Department to Support Microdevices Manufacturing With CHIPS & Science Act Investment
DIU Solicits Tech Proposals for Autonomous Collaborative Teaming
National Space Intelligence Center Undergoes Change of Command, Redesignation as Field Operating Agency
NASA Taps University of Hawaii to Operate Infrared Telescope Facility
CISA Adds 3 New Topic Areas to Secure Tomorrow Series Toolkit
Manuel Gauto: Navy’s Black Pearl Software Factory Eyes Impact Level 6 Accreditation
Mistral Initiates THOR UAS Production at Maryland Facility
State Department Seeks Comments on Proposed Contractor & Grantee Counterterrorism Vetting Rule
Senator Plans to Introduce AI Evaluation Standards Bill
Dan Ford Named CEO of Capgemini Government Solutions
Army CIO Leonel Garciga Releases Policy Guidance for Generative AI Software
AFSOC Names Michael Conley as New Commander
Commerce Department Awards $504M in Grants to 12 Tech Hubs; Gina Raimondo Quoted
Pentagon’s DPC Changes Name to Defense Pricing, Contracting & Acquisition Policy
Larry Bafundo Appointed Technology Modernization Fund Executive Director
FCC Chair Seeks to Better Protect US Public Warning Systems From Cyberthreats
Micah Cheatham to Become Chief Management Officer at NSF
NIWC Produces 5G Technology to Boost Quality of Service for Sailors
CISA Adds New Resources to Marine Transportation System Resilience Assessment Guide
NASA’s Stennis Space Center Activates Autonomous Systems Payload on Sidus Space Satellite
Navy Undersecretary Erik Raven Stepping Down in August
Intelligent Waves Elevates Whitney Barrera to Chief People Officer
Pentagon Issues Interim Report on Implementation of National Defense Industrial Strategy; Laura Taylor-Kale Quoted
ASRC Federal Secures ISO IT Service Management Certification
Air Force Solicits Proposals for Airfield Operations Data Management System Platform
FCC Seeks Public Input on Mechanisms Enabling Greater Government Access to Non-Federal Satellite Services
CISA Recommends Operational Security Principles for Protecting Voter Information, Election Data From Threats
Col. Richard Leach on Building DISA’s Inaugural Intelligence Office
Department of Transportation Issues Contracts to Evaluate Complementary PNT Technologies From 9 Companies
Mike Wetklow Joins IRS as Chief Risk Officer
GovCon Index Maintained Downward Trend Last Week
William LaPlante: Sentinel ICBM Program Meets Established Criteria to Continue
Aerojet Rocketdyne Modernizes NASA’s Space Vehicle Engine
New MITRE Document Proposes AI Regulatory Framework for Next US Administration
BAE Systems Supplies USAF With Radar Warning Receivers to Face Potential Threats
Army Seeks to Digitize Enlistment Process With AIE 2.0 Platform Implementation; Col. Matthew Paul Quoted
DHS Selects 6 Startups to Develop Digital Wallet Tech for Enhanced User Privacy
Marines Participate in Maintenance Demo for ARV Prototypes From Textron, GDLS
Dmitry Poisik Installed as Inaugural TraCSS Program Manager at NOAA’s Office of Space Commerce
DSCA Names Shelby Reissman Its Chief Data Officer
NSA Releases Advisory on Cyber Threat Group Associated With China’s Ministry of State Security
CDAO Adopts New Acquisition Approach for Advana Platform
NSA Issues Info Sheet on Final Pillar of DOD Zero Trust Framework
FedRAMP Unveils Agile Delivery Pilot Program
OUSD R&E Holds AI Defense Technical Review
Los Alamos National Laboratory, OpenAI Partner to Assess Biosecurity Risks Involving Artificial Intelligence
DARPA’s GRYPHON Program Researchers Establish Viability of Achieving Compact, Ultra-Low-Noise Microwave Sources
Marcus Tepaske Named New Technical Director at ONR Global
Lynelle McKay Named CHIPS Program Office Chief Portfolio Management Officer
CISA, FBI Call on Software Makers to Address OS Command Injection Security Flaws
HHS Releases Proposed Rule to Improve Healthcare Interoperability, Information-sharing
Air Force Seeking Potential Group 3 Drone Providers for Adaptive Airborne Enterprise
Marine Corps Unveils AI Strategy
DHS Using Generative AI to Train Officers
GAO Calls On Agile DOD Software Developers to Comply With Required Metrics & Management Tools
Lt. Col. Keith Jordan on Army’s United Network Operations Initiative
FedRAMP Launches Website to Offer Guidance on Digital Authorization Packages
Pentagon Selects First Awardee for Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program
CISA Issues 2023 SILENTSHIELD Red Team Activity Report
House Lawmakers Propose Measure Incorporating Cybersecurity Requirements Into NASA Spacecraft Manufacturing Contracts
NSF Starts Building Leadership-Class Computing Facility at University of Texas
LogicMonitor’s Justin Fessler Shares Thoughts on US Government Tech Transformation
DOD Soliciting Proposals for AI Resource Portal Development & Promotion Strategy
SBA Seeks Comments on 7(a) Working Capital Pilot Program
PEO C3T Deputy Chief Kevin Cheney Receives 1st Star From US Army
BG Jason Bartolomei Appointed 14th AFRL Commander
Senate Bill Seeks to Increase DOE’s AI Adoption to Advance Scientific Discovery
Commerce Department, Natcast Launch Selection Processes for 3 CHIPS for America R&D Facilities
Kim Sawyer to Succeed Stuart Henderson as Director of DOE’s Jefferson Lab
Space Delta 2 OKs Consolidated Operational Data Archive’s Entry Into Trial Period; Col. Raj Agrawal Quoted
Marshall Space Flight Center Develops More Flexible, Cost-Efficient Rocket Motor Testbed
GovCon Index Recorded Growth Last Week
Ultra Electronics Awarded Marine Corps Contract for Common Aviation C2 System Air Defense System Integrator
Volpe Center Looking Into Sources for Mission Information Technology Support Services II Requirement
NASA Administrative Retirement Cues Directorial Shifts; Bill Nelson Quoted
Senate Bill Seeks to Ensure Security of Federal Equipment to Protect US Supply Chains
Army’s Shawn Nilius and Dennis Egger Discuss Value of OSINT
Air Force Conducts Operational Assessment of UAS Traffic Management System at MacDill AFB
Former UK Space Command Chief Appointed as Space Force Assistant Chief of Space Operations
Pam Melroy Offers Update on NASA’s Space Sustainability Strategy Implementation
DOE Offers Access to INL Supercomputer Bitterroot to Accelerate Nuclear Innovation
New OSTP Guidelines Require Improving Research Security
Air Force’s Venture Capital Org Opens Funding Opportunity for Air & Space Tech Development
DOD Accepting Applications for 2025 Edition of Commercial Acquisition Training Program for Defense Contracting Officers
GSA Calling for Nominees to Advisory Council on Emerging Technology Use in Federal Acquisition
DOE Develops AI Roadmap to Accelerate Technological Breakthroughs
SentinelOne to Support CISA’s Persistent Access Capability Initiative; Ric Smith Quoted
White House Unveils Government, Civil Society Commitments to Advance Public Interest Technology
DARPA Picks 2 Companies to Aid Supply Chain R&D Program
USPTO Releases Guidance Update on Patent Subject Matter Eligibility; Kathi Vidal Quoted
GSA Says Line-Item Pricing Data Leads to Improvements in Small Business Participation, Cybersecurity
DARPA Launches Quantum Benchmarking Initiative
Navy Begins Market Research for Coalition Affordable Maritime Strike Weapon System
Procentrix Enters Scaled Agile Partner Program
Forcepoint Introduces Security System for GenAI Users
CDAO Holds GIDE Industry Insights Forum to Accelerate Innovation for CJADC2
DARPA to Hold AI Cyber Challenge Semifinal Competition at DEF CON 32
Treasury, FSSCC Issue New Resources on Secure Cloud Adoption for Financial Services Sector
NASA Canceling Rover Mission Tasked to Seek Water, Other Resources on Moon
Margaret Kabat Transitions to VA Chief of Staff Role
Commerce Department, GlobalWafers to Advance US Chip Production Through $400M Proposed Funding
Jeff Greene, Trent Frazier Take On Leadership Roles at CISA
Defense Innovation Board Calls for Creation of International Integration & Cooperation Office Within DOD
Jen Shreckhise Named VP of Federal Civilian Technology Sales at IBM
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin: ‘Collective Agility’ Potentially New Kind of Combat Power
Texas Institute for Electronics Secures $840M DARPA Award to Establish Microelectronics R&D Center
GSA Updates Progress of FedRAMP’s Modernization, Cybersecurity Roadmap
NRC Appoints Mirela Gavrilas as Executive Director for Operations
DNI Avril Haines Expresses Gratitude for Christy Abizaid’s Service as NCTC Director
FCC, NTIA Must Take Steps to Better Ensure Radio Frequency Spectrum Efficiency, GAO Says
Army Unit Demos Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon Battery in Resolute Hunter Joint Training Exercise
GSA & DOE Select Technologies for GPG Program
DOE Seeks Proposals to Build Oak Ridge National Lab’s Supercomputer ‘Discovery’
Frank Calvelli Wants Space Systems Integration Office to Integrate Acquisition Programs Across 3 Organizations
TMF to Invest in Federal Programs for Nuclear Safety, Responsible AI Use
Decision Lens Receives Investment from Diversis for Product Development
Dev Palmer Appointed NAPMP Director Within CHIPS for America R&D Office
DIU Demonstrates Secure Drone Operations Using UTM System, Commercial Tech
Francisco Salguero Assumes Air Force A1 CIO Post
SEC Establishes Council to Facilitate Interagency Collaboration for Combating Financial Sector Threats
State Department OIG Names Kevin Young Deputy Assistant Inspector General for IT
GovCon Index Experienced Highs & Lows Last Week
Christine Bordine Named DIA Deputy Director; Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse Quoted
Pentagon Unveils 2024 Arctic Strategy; Kathleen Hicks Quoted
OCR Global Wins $98M Navy Contract for Reduced Range Ammo
NIST to Award $70M Funding to Establish AI-Focused Manufacturing USA Institute
Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks to Enhance Cybersecurity in Healthcare Sector
Biden-Harris Administration Launches Investment Initiative to Boost Submarine, Maritime Industry Workforce in Michigan
AFRL Teams With Purdue University to Develop Solid Rocket Engine Fuels
NASA to Install 3 New Antenna Dishes to Expand Lunar Communications Capacity
NSB Releases Policy Brief on Current S&T Landscape, Need for New Approaches
Bridget Bean Named CISA Executive Director
OSC Requests Public Input on New Critical Technologies Loan Program; Heidi Shyu Quoted
DHS Chief Alejandro Mayorkas Appoints Ronald Rowe as Acting Secret Service Director
RTX Subsidiary & Avio Partner to Develop Solid Rocket Motors
DOD’s Thomas Mancinelli to Perform Duties of Navy Under Secretary
Air Force CIO Office Unveils API Reference Architecture & Roadmap Version 1.0
NSF Launches Planning Grants for AI Test Platforms; Sethuraman Panchanathan Quoted
Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein Discusses ‘Powerful Role’ of AI in Future of National Security
Department of the Treasury Issues Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States Report for 2023
NASA Releases Inaugural Civil Space Shortfall Ranking Document
Harry Wingo Named Deputy National Cyber Director
Navy Uses MSTIC OTA to Award $122M Agreement for Propulsion Load System Development Work
CGI Federal Lands Spot on EPA Tech Services BPA
Air Force Lt. Gen. Randall Reed Nominated to Lead Transportation Command
NSF Investing $67M to Establish Center to Mitigate Foreign Threats to US Research
Honeywell Receives Contract to Develop Prototype Counter-sUAS Capability for Air Force Global Strike Command
NASA Funds 5 Research Projects Focused on Space Sustainability
DOE Unveils Assessment of Cyber Asset Surface Management Tool runZero Through New Report
ODNI Tells Tech Startups to Be Cautious of Foreign Investments
New Report Shows Increasing Investments by Federal Government Entities in Artificial Intelligence R&D
Senate Bill Seeks to Improve Access of Small Businesses to Federal Subcontracting Opportunities
NSF, Commerce Department Seeking Feedback on Plan to Establish Semiconductor Workforce Coordination Hub
AI-Based GigEagle Platform Helps DOD Transform Talent Management; Brig. Gen. Michael McGinley Quoted
FedRAMP Receives Updated Guidance From OMB
GSA Awards $94M Contract to McGough Construction for Port Modernization
HHS to Streamline Cyber, Data, AI Policy Functions Through Reorganization
Crane Army Ammunition Activity to Partner With Private Sector to Support Modernization Plan
Navy Tests VLS Missile Cannister At-Sea Rearming Capability
Col. Fred Garcia Appointed Division Head at AFLCMC Cyber & Networks Directorate
USAID Introduces New Digital Policy
Secretary Frank Kendall Leads Establishment of DAF Integrated Capabilities Office
Navy Establishing PM Organization Focused on Shipbuilding Investments, Maritime Industrial Base; Frederick Stefany to Lead
VA Seeking Vendors to Improve Trustworthiness of Government AI Solutions
Biden-Harris Administration Publishes Implementation Roadmap for Emerging Technology National Standards Strategy
Aerospace Corporation Study Cautions Against Exporting SDA Rapid Acquisition Model to Other Agencies
Aaron Allen Named Army Reserve Command CIO
NIST Advances AI Executive Order Implementation With New Guidance Documents, Software Package
Burst Test Calibrates Orbital Reef Space Station’s Inflatable Habitat
OPM Seeks to Enhance Customer Experience via IT Pilot; Catherine Manfre Quoted
GovCon Index Sustained Momentum for 3rd Consecutive Week
Navy’s RADM Kurt Rothenhaus Wants to Bolster Connectivity With DIB
Ron Keesing Named CAIO of Leidos
Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks to Reform Federal Document Classification System
Raytheon Tapped to Mentor Anacapa Micro Products & Nara Logics Under DOD Initiative
Valiant Wins 3 Education Department Contracts to Provide Data, Cyber Services
Commerce Department to Provide $400M for Amkor’s Advanced Packaging Facility in Arizona
Army Conducts Counter-Small UAS Demo
GAO Recommends Using Digital Engineering Tools to Develop Hypersonic Weapons
Lara Schmidt Named Vice Chair of Air Force’s Scientific Advisory Board
NTIA Report Recommends Active Monitoring of Risks in Open AI Models
NARA Explores Automation, Other Tech to Advance Digital Records Management
Watch: Top 5G Challenges & How to Solve Them
DOD Chief Digital & AI Office Appoints Julie Cruz Its Business Operations Director
FedRAMP Solicits Public Comments on Proposed Performance Metrics
Navy CIO Seeks to Accelerate IT Modernization With Memo on Structured Divestment Approach
ICF Secures $84M Disaster Management Contract From Puerto Rico
Oshkosh Defense Wins Navy Contract for MHTV Support
CTC Continues Design & Production of Additive Manufacturing System for AFRL
NIST Releases Cloud Computing Forensic Readiness Guidebook
CISA’s SAFECOM Issues Recommendations to Help Organizations Adopt Cloud Service
NSA-CISA Security Framework Seeks to Boost US Leadership in Global Tech Standards Development