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GSA Looks to Add CMMC Requests in Alliant 2 IT Contract’s Replacement
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GSA Looks to Add CMMC Requests in Alliant 2 IT Contract’s Replacement

The General Services Administration (GSA) is planning to incorporate requirements under the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program into a governmentwide contract that will replace the Alliant 2 vehicle.

GSA previously included CMMC language in a previously issued request for proposals and is looking to add the requirements in the Polaris small business contract for information technology support, FCW reported Wednesday.

Carlton Shufflebarger, acting director of the Office of IT Category at GSA, said at a recent AFCEA event that his office seeks to renew focus on cybersecurity as emerging concepts like 5G are being rolled out.

“DoD is one of our most valued customers,” he said. “We place great importance and priority on meeting their needs. So we wanted to insure that our contracts meet DoD's needs today and in the future, as well as other agencies."

GSA Looks to Add CMMC Requests in Alliant 2 IT Contract's Replacement

Katherine Arrington, chief information security officer (CISO) for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition (OUSDA) for the Department of Defense (DoD) and 2020 Wash100 Award recipient, will be featured as the keynote speaker for the Fall 2020 CMMC Forum. Click here to register for the Fall 2020 CMMC Forum.

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John Sherman: DoD Extends Commercial Virtual Remote Capability to June 2021
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John Sherman: DoD Extends Commercial Virtual Remote Capability to June 2021

John Sherman, principal deputy chief information officer at the Department of Defense (DoD), said DoD has moved to extend to June 2021 the use of the commercial virtual remote environment to support employees who are teleworking, DoD News reported Wednesday.

The Pentagon created the CVR environment in March 2020 to support remote employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sherman said Wednesday during the Cybercon 2020 conference that over a million users are adopting the capability to perform calls, teaming and video conferences.

Sherman noted that DoD is working on a new Office 365-based platform that would replace CVR by June and operate at Impact Level 5, which covers controlled unclassified information and mission critical data.

“We are currently working on a more enduring Office 365-based capability,” he said. “CVR is what we call ‘impact level two’ or IL2…We’re moving to an IL5 solution. IL2 was fine for where we [are] in telework. But we know we need a more enduring solution that keeps the same functionality of CVR, which allows us to talk to people at IL2, talk to people not on the Department of Defense Information Network.”

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Leidos Wins $75M OUSD Contract to Provide Technical Services; Dan Voce Quoted
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Leidos Wins $75M OUSD Contract to Provide Technical Services; Dan Voce Quoted

Leidos has been awarded a potential $75 million time and materials (T&M) contract by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness to provide services and support for the Defense Civilian Human Resource Management System (DCHRMS), the company reported on Thursday. 

“By leveraging this technology, the speed and efficiency of DCHRMS will increase, while lowering costs. These benefits flow down to the people who rely on this system each and every day – the DoD HR professionals and managers, as well as the civilian employees they service,” said Dan Voce, Leidos senior vice president of enterprise cyber and solutions.

Under the single award, firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract, Leidos will provide technical services and support for DCHRMS, a cloud-based human resources system that provides a single civilian personnel service capability. 

In addition, Leidos will work to integrate six different databases into one to increase flexibility within DCHRMS. After integration, the system will be able to share information between components while standardizing and streamlining personnel processes.

"We are excited to leverage our world-class cloud technology for the Department of Defense," Voce added. "Leidos takes pride in our dedication to agility and excellence. 

The contract includes a one-year base period of performance with four additional one-year option periods. Work will be performed primarily in San Antonio, Texas.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. 

The company's 38,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.

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Accenture Partners with The Alan Turing Institute to Research Emerging Tech; Adrian Smith, George Marcotte Quoted
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Accenture Partners with The Alan Turing Institute to Research Emerging Tech; Adrian Smith, George Marcotte Quoted

Accenture has collaborated with The Alan Turing Institute, under a five-year strategic partnership, to develop a new data and AI engagement forum, conduct research and create applications, Accenture reported on Thursday. 

“Our new five-year partnership will build on this relationship and deliver cutting-edge research, innovation and impact for the benefit of the wider UK economy,” said Adrian Smith, director and chief executive of The Alan Turing Institute.

The partnership will be led by Accenture Applied Intelligence. Under the collaboration Accenture will conduct AI and data science research across the UK. The organizations will direct their focus on developing regional strengths and new project opportunities in the UK, including Edinburgh, Manchester and Newcastle. 

The partnership will conduct joint research in data science and AI, as well as engagement activities to help transform business tools. Under previous work together, Accenture and The Alan Turing Institute have conducted joint research projects into new techniques for network analytics for use in fraud detection. The organizations have also researched the fairness in algorithmic decision-making. 

Under the current strategic agreement, Accenture and The Alan Turing Institute will create tools for the generation and management of synthetic data, as well as tools in other Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) for safe and secure data sharing.

Additionally, the organizations will develop interoperable software tools with focus on advanced modeling techniques to create complex digital twins, as well as applications of AI to help quantify uncertainty and design systems. 

“We’re excited to continue our collaboration with The Alan Turing Institute as a Strategic Partner, building skills and fuelling growth in an area that is critical for the future of the UK economy,” said George Marcotte, Applied Intelligence Lead for Accenture in Europe.

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Northrop Grumman Wins $91M Contract to Upgrade US Army, Navy Radar Receiver; Ryan Tintner Quoted
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Northrop Grumman Wins $91M Contract to Upgrade US Army, Navy Radar Receiver; Ryan Tintner Quoted

Northrop Grumman has won a $91 million contract to produce AN/APR-39D(V)2 digital radar warning receivers (RWR), the company reported on Thursday. 

“As the radio frequency threat grows worldwide, the protection the AN/APR-39D(V)2 provides has become essential for our warfighters and international partners,” said Ryan Tintner, vice president, navigation, targeting and survivability, Northrop Grumman.

Northrop Grumman will deliver small and lightweight systems that protect rotary and fixed wing aircraft from modern radio frequency (RF) threats, such as radar-guided missiles and anti-aircraft artillery. The APR-39D(V)2 RWR will feature an all-digital, multichannel monitor with a 360° spherical coverage area to detect threats. 

The company’s receivers will also determine identity, bearing and lethality. The system is able to automatically initiate optimal defensive measures and has an immediate growth capability for RF countermeasures.

Northrop Grumman will leverage its next generation electronic warfare architecture, which will increase value and agility. The company has integrated this architecture across proven electronic warfare systems that are currently in production. The AN/APR-39D(V)2 is planned for integration on the AH-1Z, AH-64E, ARL-E, MV-22, UH-1Y and CH-53E/K.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees define possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services.

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SAIC Wins $737M AFMS3 Contract to Support Modeling, Simulation; Michael LaRouche Quoted
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SAIC Wins $737M AFMS3 Contract to Support Modeling, Simulation; Michael LaRouche Quoted

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) has been awarded the potential $737 million U.S. Air Force Modeling and Simulation Support Services (AFMS3) 2.0 contract to implement, integrate and develop modeling and simulation (M&S), the company reported on Thursday. 

“The Air Force and DoD rely on M&S for operational readiness and mission preparedness. As part of this new work with the Air Force, we will provide live virtual constructive simulations to prepare airmen and other users for real-life situations,” said Michael LaRouche, executive vice president and general manager of SAIC’s National Security Customer Group.

SAIC will also drive M&S training and analysis standards for the Air Force, Department of Defense, and other federal organizations. SAIC will work with the Air Force Agency for M&S (AFAMS) and the M&S communities to deliver innovative solutions that support global operations for the warfighter. 

“By bringing exceptional experience and understanding of the complex DoD M&S operational environment, SAIC will support the Air Force’s transition to future warfighting capability like Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) for better battlespace awareness and decision-making across all domains,” LaRouche added. 

Under the terms of the contract, SAIC will help AFAMS develop policies, architectures and standards to support emerging technologies. Additionally, the company will prepare warfighters for readiness across all domains. SAIC will deliver M&S support for the Air Force medical, analytical, test and evaluation and acquisition communities.

SAIC will leverage its expertise in integrated training, data analytics, and cybersecurity for its winning solution. The award aligns with the company’s focus on command and control, IT modernization, digital engineering, and digital transformation. The single award contract was released by General Service Administration (GSA) FEDSIM on the GSA OASIS contract vehicle. 

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation’s digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

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ArchIntel Announces Competitive Intelligence Event Roundtable Series Membership to Promote CI Professional Networking
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ArchIntel Announces Competitive Intelligence Event Roundtable Series Membership to Promote CI Professional Networking

ArchIntel, a market leader in open source daily intelligence, competitive intelligence reports and competitive intelligence events, has launched an executive level Competitive Intelligence Event Roundtable Series to develop a network of support for leaders in the competitive intelligence sector, the company reported on Thursday.

ArchIntel’s CI Roundtable Membership will enable CI professionals to participate in a private and interactive monthly roundtable, tailored specifically to competitive and market intelligence professionals.

During the sessions, notable leaders across the market will exchange best practices, share information and develop professional relationships as well as the opportunity to become an active member of the competitive intelligence community.

“Success is being viewed as a trusted partner by our capture teams and our senior leadership. It is also being viewed as a trusted partner across our sectors and by our counterparts in the other sectors,” said Marcia Altgilbers, Competitive Intelligence & Price-to-Win director of BAE Systems, during her Competitive Intelligence Spotlight with ArchIntel.

The ArchIntel Events will feature both peer level as well as industry recognized experts across a variety of competitive intelligence topics, technologies and market forces. The membership also offers 50 percent off all upcoming ArchIntel Events and ten percent off all new products and services offered by ArchIntel.

Visit ArchIntel.com to learn more about the Competitive Intelligence Roundtable Membership and the benefits it offers to support professionals throughout the competitive and market intelligence sectors. Working in tandem with a network of CI professionals will position your company to find and maintain success in the industry.

ArchIntel’s announcement follows the recent publication of the company’s “State of Competitive Intelligence: Through the Lens of the Competitive Intelligence Executive” Compendium. ‘The State of Competitive Intelligence’ Compendium has further addressed how CI practitioners can continue to advance intelligence as competition rises to continue to be successful in the field.

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NGA CTO Mark Munsell to Retire in November
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NGA CTO Mark Munsell to Retire in November

Mark Munsell, chief technology officer at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), will retire on Nov. 9 after more than a year in the position and two decades of service in the federal government, FedScoop reported Wednesday.

Munsell, who started his career at NGA in 1996, assumed the CTO role in February 2019 and led the development of the agency’s first technology strategy.

He previously served as deputy director of NGA’s chief information officer and information technology services directorate. He returned to the agency in 2006 after spending a few years as a contractor focused on maritime and flight planning.

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Rep. Jim Langevin: Countries Should Quickly Attribute Cyber Incidents
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Rep. Jim Langevin: Countries Should Quickly Attribute Cyber Incidents

Rep. Jim Langevin, D-R.I., said the international community should speed up attribution of cyber attacks by other countries to implement cyber norms, C4ISRNET reported Wednesday. 

“If you wait two or three years before you can take action, it loses its effectiveness,” Langevin, chairman of the House Armed Services subcommittee on emerging threats and capabilities and a commissioner on the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, said Wednesday at the CyberCon event. 

“The message needs to move quickly if you want it to be heard.” He believes that countries should leverage human and signals intelligence and other cyber resources and be more willing to publicly attribute cyber incidents. Langevin wants to focus more on cyber threats facing the country. 

“I really also hope that a Biden administration will leverage the State Department and [be] more forward-leaning [in] working with our international partners and allies in establishing rules of the road,” he said. “Beyond that, I also hope that a new bureau of cyberspace security and emerging technologies headed by an assistant secretary at the State Department will be created.”

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DHS S&T Tackles Driving Distraction Issue Affecting Patrol Operations
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DHS S&T Tackles Driving Distraction Issue Affecting Patrol Operations

The Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology (DHS S&T) Directorate has launched an effort to address driving distractions that affect the safety of law enforcement personnel. 

The Advanced Decision Support for Public Safety—Preventable Law Enforcement Distracted Driving project will virtually gather patrol officers and supervisors from the U.S. and Canada to discuss the issue of driving distractions, DHS said Tuesday.

This effort will address an issue, which according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, has caused almost 40 percent of police deaths between 2005 and 2017. These distractions are often caused by the multitude of systems used in patrol operations.

“With over 35 years of driver training experience, I have grown concerned with the dangerous mix of new recruits with limited driving experience and the requirement to manage multiple police data sources, all with the expectation of safely controlling their patrol vehicle,” said Albert Liebno, executive director of the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions.

S&T's partners on the effort include Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory and various stakeholders from government, industry and academia.

“Based on the information and input received in these early stages of the project, in coming months, first responders, technologists and innovators will all have opportunities to present low-cost, easily-implemented ideas and solutions for consideration and evaluation by law enforcement,” said Jim Grove, S&T's portfolio manager for efforts associated with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers.

The effort's resulting data would inform policy recommendations and technology assessments.

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