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2024 > August
Air Force Brigadier General Lyle Drew Appointed Deputy Director of DTRA
Brett Bennett Elevated to VP of Supply Chain & Infrastructure at CyberCore Technologies
KBR Receives $59M Navy Contract for Engineering Services
Former DOD CIO John Sherman Named Bush School Dean at Texas A&M University
DAF Allows Marines to Participate in AI Program for the First Time
US Army’s 1st TITAN Ground Station Prototype Delivered to Base for Testing
MITRE Report Offers Recommendations to Advance AI Red Teaming
SBA to Streamline Federal Contracting Certification Process With New Tool
DSCA Director James Hursch Retires
DOE Unveils Database Containing Thousands of Tech Patents, Software Packages
Senate Panel Approves $852B FY 2025 Defense Appropriations Bill
NOAA Office of Space Commerce Seeks Bids for TraCSS Presentation Layer
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall Speaks on USAF Modernization at LCID 2024 Keynote
Air Force Looking for Sources of Intelligence Production Advisory, Assistance Services
Michael Sulmeyer Becomes Pentagon’s 1st Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy
Maj. Gen. Robert Harter Appointed to Dual Leadership Role at Army Reserve Command
DARPA Tackles Memory Safety Vulnerabilities Problem With New Program
NCSC Releases 2024 National Counterintelligence Strategy
CISA Issues Playbook for Supply Chain Software Security
AFWERX, MTSI Evaluate Electric Aircrafts for Possible Military Use
GAO Says EPA Needs National Strategy to Address Cyberthreats Against US Water Sector
CIA’s Juliane Gallina to Speak at 2024 Intel Summit
Navy Awards KBR $153M Contract for Flight Test & Aircrew Services Assistance
Federal Agencies Amend Acquisition Regulations About Multiple-Award Contract Protest Requirements
Senate Bill to Prohibit Federal Procurement, Use of AI Tools From Countries of Concern
DOD Advisory Panel Calls for Integration of Commercial Capabilities Into National Security Space Architecture
NASA Calls for Entries to 2025 Academic Competition for Aerospace Innovation
Rear Adm. Chad Cary Confirmed as Director of NOAA Corps, Office of Marine & Aviation Operations
AFRL’s New Laboratory Enables Advanced Digital Manufacturing Technology R&D
Mark Thomas Appointed CFO for Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Army’s FLRAA Platform Gets Milestone B Approval
GovCon Index Hit 4th Consecutive Week of Growth
Matthew Seaford Appointed CHIPS Program Office Deputy Chief Portfolio Management Officer
Navy Department’s 2 Flank Speed Cloud Computing Capabilities Get ATO Approval
Commerce Department to Roll Out Traffic Coordination System for Space Phase 1.0 in September
DARPA Posts Draft Solicitation for Project to Develop New RF Sensing System Standard
Maj. Gen. Ryan Janovic Takes on Army Cyber Center of Excellence Commanding General Role
NSA Director Gen. Timothy Haugh Announces AI-Powered Penetration Testing Tool for IC Vendors
DIU to Hold Competition to Refresh Blue UAS List
USAF Starts Flight Tests on New Boeing Modular Weapons Pylon
NASA and UC Berkeley Form Agreement on Supercomputing Resources Hosting
GSA Targets Government Sustainability Goals With Latest P100 Federal Building Standards Update
Leonel Garciga Releases Army’s Mobile Applications Vetting & Approval Guidance
William Dunlap Appointed Permanent Deputy DOD CIO for Information Enterprise
Space Force Seeks Industry Feedback on Draft Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve Framework
CISA-FBI Customer Guide Offers Pointers to Check Software Security
NSF & Intel Corporation Invest in Semiconductor Education Projects
NIST Seeks Public Comment on Latest Draft of Zero Trust Implementation Guide
US to Provide $450M Incentive for SK Hynix’s AI Memory Plant in Indiana
Christine Powell Named Deputy Director of NASA Stennis Center
NAVAIR’s Tom Rudowsky: Small Businesses Crucial to Naval Aviation Warfighting
NSF Materials Development Accelerator Project Advances With Six Phase 2 Research Teams
Kathleen Hicks Says DOD Working to Evolve Acquisition Pathways, Contracting Tools
Marine Corps Posts Draft Solicitation to Automate, Optimize Business Operations
Peiter ‘Mudge’ Zatko Returns to DARPA as CIO
SandboxAQ Partners With Mayo Clinic to Improve Cardiac Diagnostics
DISA Developing Prototype Private Cloud Capability Dubbed ‘Stratus’
Senate Bill Seeks to Promote AI Innovation in Financial Services Sector
CISA-FBI Cybersecurity Update Warns of New Royal Ransomware Tactics
10 Startups Chosen to Provide PACAF With Novel Tech
Audit Finds Security Issues With GSA Implementation of Robotic Process Automation
NASA, CU Boulder LASP to Expand Space Weather Research Under Agreement
ExecutiveGov: Your Guide to the Federal Landscape
DARPA’s Greg Avicola Says NOMARS Is Innovating for Acquisition & Tech
William LaPlante: Competitive Advantage Pathfinders Could Help DOD Maintain Military Superiority
NobleReach Unveils Inaugural Scholars Cohort
DIU Offers Opportunities for GSA Industry Partners to Develop Tech Platforms for National Security Applications
HHS Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Regulation Change on Health IT Procurement
Gen. Stephen Whiting: Missile Defeat Effects, Space Fires Among SPACECOM’s Key Priority Investments
CISA’s Matt House Discusses CDM Shift Toward Cloud
FCC Holds Public Consultation on Proposed Robocall, Robotext Rules
Col. Scott Ruppel Appointed Director of DAF-MIT AI Accelerator
Final Demo Set on NRL’s Computer-Based Vision System to Boost Battlefield Awareness in Littoral Environments
NASA Ends NEOWISE Operation, Sets Stage for Larger Asteroid Discovery
FBI’s Ryan Young Wants to Collaborate With Industry at 2024 Intel Summit
William LaPlante: DOD Laying Groundwork for ‘Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience’
NASA Seeks US Organizations Interested in Partnering With Government to Use VIPER Moon Rover
NAVWAR Welcomes Rear Adm. Seiko Okano as New Commander
FedRAMP Seeks Public Input on Draft Policy for Cryptographic Module Selection & Use
ONCD Releases Summary Report of Public Feedback on Open-Source Software Security
John Hill Named Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy
Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks Mandatory Contractor Cyber Vulnerability Disclosure
Air Force Conducts QUICKSINK Demo to Enhance Naval Warfare Capabilities
DOD Unveils Housing Feedback System for Service Members
NSF Selects First Pilot Projects Advancing National Quantum Virtual Laboratory
GovCon Index Took Downward Turn Last Week
DIU Awards Autonomous Maritime Vehicle Prototype Contracts
VA Taps Electronic Health Information System for Research to Help Improve Clinical Care
Labor Department CIO Gundeep Ahluwalia Stepping Down
How to Ensure Supply Chain Security
Jen Easterly Says Federal Computer Software Manufacturing Should Improve
DCSA to Launch Continuous Vetting Services for Non-Sensitive Public Trust Workers Within the Week
DARPA Holds AI Cyber Challenge to Boost AI-Driven Cybersecurity
FedRAMP Announces Shift to One Authorization Designation, Offers Update on JAB Transition
US Army to Screen Laser Weapon Proposals in 2025 Competition
SpaceWERX Unveils Latest Innovate to Accelerate Cohort for Aerospace Tech Innovations
NSTC Releases Report on How US Government Can Advance International Cooperation on Quantum IT
DLA to Support Small Businesses Through Mentor-Protege Program
Commerce IG Calls for Revision to OSC’s Approach to TraCSS Program Amid Implementation Delay
Summit 7 Makes Inc 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies
DHS Seeks R&D Project Proposals to Address US Security Challenges
NIST Issues 3 Post-Quantum Encryption Standards, Algorithms
Virginia-Class Fast-Attack Submarine USS Idaho Launches Into Thames River
NASA Holds Competition for Cryogenic-Based Human Landing Systems for Future Space Missions
ISS Cold Atom Lab Demos Quantum Tech’s Potential Space Applications
GSA Unveils 3rd Cohort of 70 Digital Corps Fellows
Laura Berzak Hopkins Appointed to Dual Leadership Role at PPPL
IARPA’s William Benard Confirmed to Keynote 2024 Intel Summit
NIST Solicits Public Comment on Enhancing Semiconductor Supply Chain Security
Col. Bryan Sparkman Named Air Force Deputy Chief Data & AI Officer
DOE Seeks Feedback on Initiative to Bolster Energy Efficiency of Semiconductor Products
OPM, OMB Provide Agencies With Guidance to Improve Talent Acquisition
Treasury Offers Details on CFIUS Penalty Actions Through Updated Website
Proposed DOD Rule Seeks to Implement CMMC 2.0 Program-Related Contractual Requirements
Gregory Koval Named Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Financial Management Systems
PEO-C3T’s Mark Kitz Discusses Modularity for Army CP Deployments, Command & Control
Stevens Institute of Technology Board of Trustees Books $520M Contract for R&D Services
CBP Office of IT Releases Strategy for FY 2024-2028
Navy Department CIO Jane Rathbun Issues Information Superiority Vision 2.0
US Postal Service OIG Seeks Contractors for Tech Support
Two Aerospace Companies Chosen to Develop Gamma Prototype Satellites for SDA Under $424M Agreement
DARPA to Host Quantum Benchmarking Initiative Proposers Day in September
Space Force Deploys EPS-R Payloads in Historic Launch
Air Force Releases Special Mission Display Processor for C-130Js
IG Report Highlights Lack of Plans for Replacing Legacy Systems at IRS
DOD, NNSA Launches New Supercomputer for Enhanced National Biodefense
NIST Posts Documents for Newly Launched 5G Cybersecurity White Paper Series
DHS Science and Technology Seeks Software Vulnerability Management Solutions
Brig. Gen. Michael Lalor: Army to Begin Construction Work on Long Range Precision Fires Facility in FY25
DCMA Establishes Mid-Atlantic Contract Management Office as Part of Operation Consolidation Effort
DISA Prepares to Migrate Next Group of DAFAs to DoDNet
White House & Texas Instruments Agree on Potential $1.6B Semiconductor Production Investment
Navy Installs New MQ-25 Ground Control Station Aboard USS George HW Bush Carrier
Johns Hopkins APL, Coast Guard Sign MOU to Strengthen National Defense and Maritime Security
OMB’s Director of AI Conrad Stosz Moves to NIST to Lead Policy at AI Safety Institute
FCC Looks to Modernize 3.5 GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service Rules
Berkeley Lab Appoints Daniela Leitner as Chief Engineer, Engineering Division Director
SpaceX Launches Carbon Mapper Satellite Equipped With JPL-Built Imaging Spectrometer
GovCon Index Jumped Back Into Positive Territory Last Week
William Streilein to Step Down as DOD Chief Digital and AI Office CTO
USAID to Serve as OpenAI’s First ChatGPT Enterprise Customer
Laura Stanton: GSA Working to Transform Federal Software Procurement Under Better Contracting Initiative Priority 2
US Approves Potential Sale of Northrop-Built Precision Guidance Kits to Finland
SPACECOM Officials Discuss Advantages US Enjoys in Space Domain
USAF Unification Effort Advancing, Says Chief of Staff David Allvin
Matt Stevens Named Deputy Associate Administrator at SBA Investment & Innovation Office
SAFECOM, NCSIS Release White Paper on Incorporating GPS Into P25 LMR Systems
NASA Launches 2 CubeSats on New Missions for Pathfinder Technology Demonstrator Series
NREL Completes Kestrel Supercomputer Build With Installation of NVIDIA-Powered GPU Nodes
DSCA Director Michael Miller to Keynote 2024 GovCon International Summit
DOD’s RDER Program Moves Forward With Funding for 7 Technology Projects
DLA Seeks Industry Help to Overcome Contested Logistics Challenges
NSWC Crane Holds Silent Swarm 2024 to Encourage Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Experimentation
Defense Science Board Recommends Strategic Shift in DOD T&E Approach
IC Agencies Warn Against Iran’s Election Influence Efforts
DOE Advances AI Tool Development to Speed Up Federal Reviews of Historical Environmental Documents
FAA Issues NPRM to Enhance Airplane, Engine & Propeller Cybersecurity
Roger Baird Appointed Associate Director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center
GAO Reviews Evidence-Building Capacity Assessment Processes of Federal Agencies
Army Unveils 2 Initiatives Under 500-Day AI Implementation Plan
DIU Taps 3 Contractors to Solve Electromagnetic Interference on Drone Communication
NIST Soliciting Comments on Updated Digital Identity Guidance
DTRA Names Robert Turk Its Chief Information Security Officer & Authorizing Official
DOD Hands Out 7 More Awards for Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program
DHS Developing ‘Different’ Prototype Data Protection Method
Industry Participation Critical to 6G Rollout & Regulation, ITI Says
NSF to Host Workshop on Open-Source Software Ecosystem for Future Wireless R&D
Mike Horton Appointed Acting Chief AI Officer at Department of Transportation
NSA & Partners Issue Cyber Information Sheet on Threat Detection
DOJ Watchdog Issues Memorandum on FBI’s Media Storage Procedures
Shield AI Demonstrates First Multi-Jet Autonomy Flights
CDAO Issues Inaugural Industry Challenge to Develop Data Ontology for Enterprise Workflows
DOD Selects Anduril to Join 2nd Tranche of Replicator Initiative
BluePath Labs Secures Contract for DOE Office Administrative Support Services
Army’s G-Invoicing System Set to Go Live in November
DARPA Unveils 5 Regional Commercial Accelerators to Help Scale Early-Stage Tech
NRC Appoints Jennifer Golder, James Corbett to Executive Roles
CISA’s Clayton Romans Touts Accomplishments of JCDC, Looks Forward to Future Contributions to Cybersecurity
Gulfstream Aerospace, Fives Machining Join NASA Composite Aircraft Manufacturing Project
AETC to Establish New Learning CoE With Eye Toward Great Power Competition
Dawn Messer Named Interim Chief of Defense Acquisition Regulations System
PEO Digital Brings Flank Speed Data Protection to Navy Nuclear Propulsion Information Community
White House Issues Guidance on Federal AI Use Reporting Requirements
ODNI Wants to Enhance IC’s Commercial, Public Data Access
DCMA Uses Automation to Handle Voluminous 1797 Requests
Fall 2024 Accelerator Launched for Air Force Digital Modernization
Allen Hill Says IT Modernization, Zero Trust Among His Focus Areas at FCC
DHS S&T Must Improve Critical Infrastructure R&D Project Management, Says OIG
National Spectrum Consortium Opens Forums to Solicit Inputs for Spectrum Band Studies
Former Congressman Mike Gallagher Looks to Leverage Experience in New Role at Palantir
GovCon Index Recorded 2nd Consecutive Week of Growth
VA’s Jeffrey Neill to Headline 2024 Healthcare Summit
DIU Seeking Gen AI Solutions to Accelerate, Enhance DOD Joint Planning
NASA Assessing Potential Operators for Astrobee Free-Flying Robotic System
Jon Kosloski Appointed Director of All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office
Army PEO EIS Leaders Discuss Digital Transformation Initiatives
DAF & Partners Introduce LaunchPad to Retool Digital Workforce
Pete Waterman Named FedRAMP Director
GAO Says Recommendations Led to DHS IT Management, Disaster Response & Recovery Improvements
GSA Expanding Login.gov Reach to Local Government Applications
Sandia Partners With ASU in Photonics R&D for Quantum Computing
DHS Names Zeke Maldonado as CIO, Director of Tech & Data Services for Intelligence & Analysis
NSA’s Kristina Walter to Keynote GovCon International Summit
Northrop Grumman Chosen for Army’s Improved Threat Detection System Program
NASA Seeks Public Feedback on Draft LEO Human Activity Objectives
Barry Tanner Named Deputy CIO at Department of the Navy
IBM Closes R&D Operations in China, Eyes Other Overseas Facilities
OUSD R&E Hosts Event to Examine AUKUS Pillar II Autonomous Capabilities
ODNI Boosting Private Sector Engagement Focused on AI, Cyber
USTRANSCOM Says 16 Installations to Begin Global Household Goods Contract Phase-In in September
DCMA Facilitates Policy Updates to Support NASA Deep Space Missions
HP’s Oregon “Lab-to-Fab” Facility Secures $50M CHIPS Act Funding
GSA Solicits Comments on Draft MAS Contractor Team Arrangement Guidance
CHIPS for America to Advance Metrology R&D via New Community of Practice
USAF Nuclear Weapons Center Reorganizes Execution Directorates
DIU Awards 2nd Contract on Space Cargo Delivery Project to Stoke Space
DOD Pushing AI Implementation, Space Domain Development for Allies
FedRAMP Launches Digital Authorization Package Pilot
US & Canada Agree to Cooperate on Protecting Consumer Privacy
Antitrust, Labor Agencies Partner to Boost Information-sharing During M&A Reviews
NASA Taps Harmony Myers as Acting Deputy Chief of Safety & Mission Assurance Office
CISA Issues Warning About Ransomware Threat From Iran-Based Cyber Actors
DLA Aviation Transitions to New Warehouse Management System at Navy Sites
NASA SBIR Ignite Phase II Picks 9 Companies to Move Forward
CISA Awards Booz Allen $421M CDM DEFEND Task Order
Maximus Books $263M Pennsylvania DHS Contract for Application & Enrollment Services
Bipartisan House Bill Aims to Improve Cybersecurity on Healthcare Data
ARPA-H Seeking Capabilities to Detect AI Medical Tools’ Degrading Performance
Carlos Del Toro: Access to Technical Data Could Help Navy Reduce Sustainment Costs
DISA CTO Shares Advice on How Small Businesses Can Achieve Contracting Success With the Government
US AI Safety Institute Inks Research & Testing Agreements With OpenAI, Anthropic
CISA Bolsters Cyber Incident Reporting Service With New Web Portal
Newly Adopted FCC Rules Allow Drone Operators to Use 5 GHz Band