Digital News Coverage of Government Contracting and Federal Policy Landscape
2024 > October
DOD Office of Strategic Capital Issues 1st Notice of Funding Availability
Lloyd Austin Says Replicator 2 to Focus on Counter-Drone Tech
DIU Seeks Proposals for Long Range One-way UAS Platforms
NOAA Initiates TraCSS Beta Phase with 9 Satellite Operators
US Navy Awards BlackSky Contract for Data Transmission R&D
HHS Issues Strategic Healthcare Roadmap
GAO Says Navy’s $130B Columbia Submarine Program Plagued by Delays, Cost Overruns
OSTP Report Covers Federal Implementation of Scientific Integrity Policies
Deloitte & NASCIO Release 2024 Report on Cyber Threat Landscape
NASA Launches LunaRecycle Challenge for Space Waste Management Innovations
Brian Mazanec on Cybersecurity Division Within HHS Administration
Pentagon Issues Instruction on Value Engineering Program
PEO EIS Changes Name to PEO Enterprise
Kathleen Hicks Announces Launch of Defense Security Cooperation Service
OIG Report Calls on FAS to Scrutinize Pricing When Consolidating MAS Contracts
BAE Systems Awarded DARPA Contract for Autonomous Software Communications
US Partners With Allies on Operational Technology Cybersecurity Guidebook
NASA Awards Contracts for Space Comms & Exploration Tech
NIST Releases 3rd Entry in 5G Cybersecurity White Paper Series for Public Comment
USS Beloit Delivered to Navy
Army SBIR, xTech Programs Working With PM IS&A to Scale AI Tools
DHS Publishes 2025 Homeland Threat Assessment
CHIPS for America Seeks to Advance AI Use in Semiconductor Materials Development
New Digital Service Component Propels HHS Transformation
Ingrid Peterson Joins Intelligent Waves as VP of Client Delivery
DIU Seeks Proposals for Electrospray Propulsion Technology
AWS, Deloitte, Microsoft & NVIDIA Back Establishment of Cancer AI Alliance
GSA Soliciting Public Input on Government Transparency Guideposts
ODNI & UVa Collaborate to Boost IC’s Use of Emerging Tech
NASA & DCMA Partner to Advance Remote Verification Technologies
New Bill Seeks to Prevent Delays in Microchip Plant Construction
DCSA Adjudication & Vetting Services Transitions to Working Capital Fund Fee-for-Service Program
Siemens Government Technologies Elevates Aaron Johns to VP of Digital Solutions
NSF Selects 7 Projects to Develop Digital Twins for Healthcare
DOJ Announces New Strategy for Combating AI-Enabled Crime
JPEO A&A Inaugurates New 155mm Metal Parts Production Facility
OMB Memo Promotes Responsible Government AI Procurement
US, Poland to Further Strengthen Cybersecurity Cooperation
FCC Names Andy Hendrickson Its Enforcement Bureau CTO
DOE Awards 8 Projects for Clean Energy Cybersecurity Initiatives
NASA Deep Space Communications Tech Achieves Laser Data Milestone
Army Seeks Input for Project Linchpin AI Modeling, Simulation
Michael Tarulli Returns to Goldman Sachs to Lead Aerospace & Defense
Senate Bill to Require DOD to Assess Risks of AI in Defense Systems
Parsons Receives Biometric Collection Systems Army Contract
DOD Cloud Financial Operations Strategy Made Publicly Available
HBCUs & MIs Receive $50M in DOD Grants for Research Equipment
NIST Issues RFI for USG NSSCET Implementation
DHS Taps Startups to Develop Synthetic Data Generation Systems
NASA Requests Proposals for Lunar Logistics, Mobility Enhancement
Telos Opens 12 New Sites for TSA PreCheck Enrollment Centers
DOD IG Audits Next-Gen OPIR Software Assurance Activities
DOD Promotes Keith DeVries to Manufacturing Technology Director
Inside FEMA: DHS’ Disaster Relief Agency
USPTO Issues RFI for Post-Quantum Crypto Resilience
Army Deploys Cloud-Based Data Tool to Intel Units Worldwide
US Military Agencies Advance Use of Generative AI
GSA Debuts IAL2-Compliant Identity Assurance Offering for Login.gov
Foreign Competition Ramping Up in Semiconductor Industry
House Lawmakers Want to Promote AI Research via Prize Challenges
AFRL to Begin In-Flight Testing of Multiorbit Satcom Hardware
NIH Issues RFI for NIA CROMS Support
National Spectrum R&D Plan Now Publicly Available
CHIPS for America Advisory Board Gets New Leadership
Interior Department Names Jane Cys Zentmyer as OIG’s CTO
Michael Berkholtz on GSA’s Emerging Tech Radar Program
DOD Rule Seeks to Update Data Reporting for Major Weapons Systems
DTRA Seeks Vendors for Cyberthreat Detection & Analysis Tech
Young Bang: Army Eyeing Faster Acquisition Pathway for AI
HHS Office Makes Efforts to Address Information Blocking, API Access
USSF Says Boeing-Built X-37B to Perform Aerobraking Maneuvers
DIA Nearly Ready to Run AI-Enabled Intel Repository on SIPRNet
NASA on Track to Cut Laser Space Comms Tech Cost
New OMB Rule Ensures Trustworthiness of Statistical Agencies
Navy Secretary Addresses Small Business Leaders During SF Event
NSF Accelerator Issues Solicitation for Southeast Anchor
DOD Seeks Comments on Proposed JV Eligibility DFARS Amendment
GovCon Index Kept Rising Last Week
New Cyber Guidance Suggests Steps to Foil Russian Intel Threats
DOT CIO on Agency’s Move to Modern Development Techniques
PFS Awarded VA Contract for Digital Health Office Support
Navy Performs At-sea Rearming During Underway Replenishment
CMU to Lead NVIDIA AI Tech Community Joint Research Center
Army Selects 5 Vendors for Demo of Modern Self-Propelled Howitzer
DOE to Build Supercomputing Pipeline for Data-streaming, Analysis
GAO Audits SSA’s Anti-Fraud Service
NASA Launches Mission to Probe Life Signs on Jupiter Moon
NSF, German Innovation Org Partner to Boost Tech Initiatives
HHS Wants to Transform Healthcare Delivery via New IT Approach
FedRAMP Launches Help Center
DOD Issues Updated Space Policy
Army Unveils Generative AI Pilot Program
OMB Seeks Input on Protection for Commercially Available Info
DHS’ Benson Macon Discusses New Cybersecurity R&D Program
NIST to Create New Standardization Center of Excellence
State Department Awards Exovera Media Reporting Contract
Purdue Team Chosen for Microelectronics Commons Project
NNSA Blueprint Outlines Nuclear Security Enterprise Priorities
White House Names New Appointees to State Dept Commission
OSC Discloses Findings of TraCSS Consolidated Pathfinder Project
Army Unveils Cybersecurity Pilot Program for Small Businesses
NASA Reintroduces Acquisition Process Modernization Framework
HHS Strategic Plan for AI Coming Soon
NSA Issues Advisory on Iranian Brute Force Cyber Attacks
Commerce Dept Makes Investment in Silicon Carbide Production
Labor Department Publishes AI Best Practices
CISA Updates Software Supply Chain Transparency Guidance
SpRCO Issues RFI for Advisory & Assistance Services
Steven Nordhaus Takes Command of National Guard Bureau
DLA’s Daniele Kurze on Support for SMBs, Mentor-Protege Program
Commerce Department Announces CHIPS Funding for Infinera
BAE Systems, Kongsberg Unveil Situational Awareness Tool
CISA, FBI Seek Product Security Bad Practices Feedback
NRO to Enhance Data Capabilities With New Tools, More Satellites
DOE Solicits Small Nuclear Reactor Proposals Under $900M Funding
NASA Forms Team to Review Mars Sample Return Program
Alteryx, Partners: AI Policies Must Recognize Role of Integrators
NIST Director to Step Down After Selection as ANSI CEO
DTC Redefines ‘Digital Twin’ With Digital Engineering in Mind
BWXT-Amentum-Fluor JV to Begin Work Under $45B DOE Contract
Treasury, OMB Release Final FY 2024 Budget Results
Jeff Baur Offers Glimpse Into Navy Logistics IT Modernization Progress
OSC Releases New Policy for Responsible AI Use
BIS Updates Export Controls for Space-Related Products
Air Force Seeks Research for Space Domain Awareness Project
PSC Provides Feedback on Proposed CMMC Contract Requirements Rule
NASA & Industry Partners Demonstrate Upper-Class E Traffic Management System
GSA Seeks Industry Input on Open Radio Access Network Services
GovCon Index Rose for 5th Consecutive Week
DOJ’s Proposed Rule Seeks to Protect Sensitive Data
DLA-State Department Agreement Seeks to Streamline Acquisition Process
GSA Exploring Impact of Publicizing Contractor Performance Metrics
USPTO Appoints Nancy Kamei as Chief Public Engagement Officer
Maria Demaree: How Lockheed Is Addressing Space Challenges for Gov Customers
US Invests Up to $1.6B in Semiconductor Packaging R&D
ARPA-H Releases RFI for Agentic AI Systems
FCC’s Consumer Data Protection Task Force Signs Cooperation Agreement With State Attys
DIU Seeks Bids on AI-Based Solution for DOD Budget Management
PNNL-Led Team Investigating Cloud Use for Computational Chemistry
DHS Cyber Crimes Center Widens International Presence With 4 New Roles
DOD, SBA Reveal 1st Group of Investment Funds Under SBICCT Initiative
Susan Davenport Named Air Force Chief Data & AI Officer
WHS Awards $1.75B Contract to Johns Hopkins Lab for R&D Support
Salesforce Introduces New Platform With Top Secret Authorization
DOE Opens Funding Opportunity for AI/ML R&D
Navy Platforms Achieves Zero Trust Compliance Goals
Commerce Department to Make $325M Investment in Polysilicon Producer
Technology Modernization Fund Allocates $50M to HUD, SSA Projects
Treasury, IRS Announce Final Rules for Semiconductor Tax Credit
A Glimpse Into HHS’ Top Budget Priorities for 2025
White House Reviews Proposed Update to HIPAA Cybersecurity Protections
CDAO Seeks Video Submissions for Generative AI Open Topic
SSC Commander Emphasizes Workforce Development, Stakeholder Engagement in New Organizational Plan
USCIS Seeks Providers of Regulatory Comments Analysis Services
Army to Build Detachments for Combating Information Adversaries
DIA Releases Updated Report on Nuclear Threats to US
DOD Picks Hypersonic Infrared Research Team for FY25 ARAP Award Competition
Astra Secures DIU Contract on Third Demo for Space Cargo Delivery Project
NASA Kicks Off PTD-4 Spacecraft Solar Array Tech Demo
TechFlow Awarded Two Success Memos for EV Charging Prototypes
Pentagon Issues Cost Analysis Guidance
White House Releases National Security Memorandum on AI
DCAA Appoints Jennifer Desautel as Director
DOD ManTech Program Announces Appointment of Stephen Recchia, Stephen Luckowski to Key Roles
NASA Report Reveals Space Exploration, Change Research Boosted Economic Activity
ARPA-E Unveils Funding Program to Develop New Quantum Algorithms
CISA Software Deployment Guide Aims to Secure Products, Services
DISA Pacific Chief on Ensuring Communication in the Indo-Pacific
National Reconnaissance Office Launches 4th NROL Mission
AUKUS Partners Test Joint Maritime Capabilities in Australia
NAVAIR Working to Deploy Marine Aviation Data Management System
SBA Seeks to Expand Rule of 2 Usage in Multiple-award Contracting
Pentagon to Advance DevSecOps Adoption With New Guidance
NIST Seeking Sources to Develop AI Risk Assessment Tools
USCG Posture Statement Addresses Shortages, Mission Demands
US Army Streamlining FMS Via Commercial Platform
NASA Invests in Open-Source Projects
Aerospace Releases Latest Entry in Space Agenda Series
OFFP Issues Memo for Contracting Talent Recruitment, Retention
GovCon Index Slipped Back Into Negative Territory Last Week
Armis Closes $200M Investment, Reaches $4.2B Valuation
USAF Issues RFI on Satcom Operations Support Services
Treasury Dept Finalizes Outbound Investment Security Program
NIST Selects 14 Digital Signature Algorithms for PQC Standardization
MRIC Conducts Quick Reaction Assessment
DHA Director Discusses My Military Health, TRICARE Implementation
State Dept OKs Swiss $450M Missile Sustainment FMS Request
Five Eyes Alliance Unveils Secure Innovation Guidance
FEMA Issues Notice of Funding Opportunity for NSGP-NSS
NASA Identifies Artemis III South Pole Landing Sites
How Oracle Is Approaching Zero Trust
DOD Shares Plan for National Defense Industrial Strategy Rollout
NASA to Relaunch Mentor-Protégé Program
DOD Seeks Manufacturing Tech to Modernize Industrial Base
CISA Issues Three-Pronged International Cybersecurity Roadmap
DOD Increases Spending on PLEO Satellite Internet Program to $13B
Input Sought on Federal Guidance for Greater Public Engagement
Army Testing New AI Workspace for Contract Writing, Other Uses
GSA Taps Government Tech Leaders to Join TMF Board
Mark Munsell Appointed NGA Chief AI Officer
SandboxAQ to Partner With Sanofi to Identify Biomarkers Using LQMs
VA, FDA to Develop Virtual Testing Lab for Healthcare Tools
NRO Selects 3 Companies to Assess, Demo Advanced Space Tech
PdM AEROS Issues RFI for SIGINT Sensors for Gray Eagle
Energy, Commerce Departments Partner on R&D for Safe AI Use
Space Force Awards Outside Analytics $215M Contract, Task Order
GAO Calls for Policy Change to Avoid R&D Overlap in DHS
Machine Learning Company dMetrics Awarded $99M DOD Contract
Navy Demos Unmanned System Integration & Data Experiment
Commerce Secretary Taps New FirstNet Board Chair & 10 Members
Kirk Dohne Takes on Role at NITRD’s National Coordination Office
Tricentis’ Ben Baldi: How Automated Testing Can Accelerate Software Delivery