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GSA Awards REI Systems PSS Contract Vehicle; Indunil Ranaviraja, Shyam Salona Quoted
by Sarah Sybert
Published on September 9, 2020
GSA Awards REI Systems PSS Contract Vehicle; Indunil Ranaviraja, Shyam Salona Quoted

The General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded REI Systems the Professional Services Schedule (PSS), a government-wide schedule that will provide agencies with contract vehicle to procure fixed-price or labor-hour professional services, REI Systems reported on Wednesday.

“We integrate a curated set of services and take a bespoke approach in partnering with our customers to mature, optimize, and transform operations to accelerate business results while minimizing risks to mission impact,” said REI Systems’ senior director for Advisory Services, Indunil Ranaviraja.

PSS will expedite delivery of consulting and program management support services to federal agencies by simplifying the procurement process and increasing the speed of the purchasing cycle. Under the schedule, customers will be able to purchase offerings through REI Systems’ full portfolio of Advisory Services.

The schedule will include REI Systems’ Technology Business Management (TBM), Strategic Planning, Organizational Change Management, Organizational Development, Business Process Reengineering, Training and Strategic Communications.

“Our Advisory Services practice is a fast-growing part of REI Systems, so I am pleased that this PSS contract will make it even easier for customers to access REI’s expertise,” said Shyam Salona, REI Systems’ CEO.

About REI Systems

REI Systems has delivered innovative solutions that empower people and impact millions of lives since 1989. Our 500+ problem-solving technologists and consultants are passionate about modernizing the government to fulfill their missions more effectively. Our customers include Government Operations, Homeland Security, Health, Science, Financial Services, and State, Local, and Nonprofits.

We take a Mindful Modernization approach in providing Application Modernization, Data Analytics, Grants Management, Small Business Innovation Research Programs, and Advisory Services. Delivering domain experts, management consultants, and best-fit technologies through agile execution, along with a commitment to customer service is the REI Way.

News/Press Releases
Deltek Insight 2020 Virtual Event to Host Largest Gathering of Business Professionals Ever; Featuring Mike Corkery
by William McCormick
Published on September 9, 2020
Deltek Insight 2020 Virtual Event to Host Largest Gathering of Business Professionals Ever; Featuring Mike Corkery

On Sept. 15th and 16th, 2020, Deltek will host the largest single gathering of project-based business professionals for its annual customer conference, Deltek Insight 2020. To learn more about #DeltekInsight 2020 and to register for the conference, visit deltekinsight.com.

This year, the annual conference will be moving to virtual format with nearly 350 breakout sessions available to discuss and interact with experts from across the federal sector and industry.

The virtual event will host notable keynote speakers, including Dr. Shirley Davis, Mike Robbins and Deltek CEO and two-time Wash100 Award recipient, Mike Corkery. The speakers will address the Business Impact of COVID-19; Diversity and Inclusion; and Mental Well-Being and Resiliency.

The speakers will address the Business Impact of COVID-19; Diversity and Inclusion; and Mental Well-Being and Resiliency.

“The goals of this conference have not changed even as we adapted to a new virtual format. With the event being complimentary this year, we are excited to welcome more attendees to share, learn and have some fun from the comfort of their home or office. We look forward to engaging with nearly 10,000 project-focused professionals from Deltek Project Nation,” said Perry Hardt, CMO at Deltek.

Joining Deltek in presenting this one-of-a-kind experience, several industry-leading organizations will be on-hand to share their Deltek expertise and demonstrate their complementary products and services. This year’s sponsors include the Deltek Insight 2020 Terabyte Sponsor – Baker Tilly – as well as Gigabyte Sponsors – Aronson, LLC , BDO, CCG, insightsoftware, Iuvo Systems, PDS Consulting Solutions, Premier Consulting & Integration (PCI), NeoSystems LLC and SilverEdge Systems Software, Inc.

“Every year, Deltek Insight brings together thousands of like-minded professionals to exchange ideas, make new connections and have some fun. By pivoting our customer conference to a virtual format, we have the opportunity to reach more of Deltek Project Nation around the globe – as well as offer our sessions on demand for those that want to watch at their convenience or share the experience with colleagues,” said Hardt added.

To learn more about #DeltekInsight 2020 and to register for the conference, visit deltekinsight.com.

Competitive Intelligence/News/Press Releases
Executive Mosaic Launches ArchIntel Events; Deltek’s August Jackson to Keynote Archintel’s AI in Competitive Intelligence Forum on Oct. 22nd
by William McCormick
Published on September 9, 2020
Executive Mosaic Launches ArchIntel Events; Deltek’s August Jackson to Keynote Archintel’s AI in Competitive Intelligence Forum on Oct. 22nd

As the leader in exclusive peer networking events, virtual events and media in the government contracting (GovCon) sector, Executive Mosaic continues to expand its platform with the launch of ArchIntel Events. To learn more about ArchIntel’s first virtual event click here.

ArchIntel Events provides the best forum for the significant executives of consequence to share their insights, expertise and experiences in competitive intelligence. In GovCon and federal sectors, competitive intelligence is essential to provide executives with the timely information needed to make key decisions for their respective organizations.

“In our industry of defense, intelligence and national security, along with the solutions we build and continue to support, every person is essentially a sensor in regards to competitive intelligence,” said Chris Reichert, vice president of Strategy with Hexagon US Federal, during a recent interview with ArchIntel as part of the ‘Competitive Intelligence Spotlight Series.’

Thus far, ArchIntel has spoken to competitive intelligence experts from across the federal sector and industry, including:

Anthony Verna of Cubic Mission Solutions

Chad Ehrmantraut of Perspecta 

Robin Riviere and Jennifer Marrion of SAIC

Joel Koerber of ICF

Todd Fitzgerald of Leidos

Jennifer Kauffman of Cybercore Technologies

Valerie Roberts of Jacobs

Tim Tibbits of Concurrent Technologies

Chris Reichert of Hexagon US Federal

John Foley of DSA

Amy Hutchins of IBM

Adam Harrison of PAE

Steven Stratton of Forcepoint

Gerald Werner of Maximus

Jeremy Ross of Trace Systems

Lisa Faherty-Vance of Vectrus

Ezmeralda Sager of Booz Allen Hamilton

John Steckel of AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Rick Herrmann of Intel

Ronald “Fog” Hahn of Amentum

Becky John of ECS Tech

and counting…

Check out our full interviews for ArchIntel’s Competitive Intelligence Spotlight Series here.

Executive Mosaic Launches ArchIntel Events; Deltek’s August Jackson to Keynote Archintel’s AI in Competitive Intelligence Forum on Oct. 22nd

On October 22nd, ArchIntel Events will host the ArchIntel – AI in Competitive Intelligence Forum as its first virtual event featuring August Jackson, senior director of Marketing and Competitive Intelligence for Deltek, as the keynote speaker.

August Jackson, Senior Director, Market and Competitive Intelligence, Deltek
August Jackson, Senior Director, Market and Competitive Intelligence, Deltek

In addition to Jackson’s keynote address, ArchIntel’s AI in Competitive Intelligence Forum will feature a full panel of the most respected and knowledgeable executives in the federal sector to discuss the ways that artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data and other emerging technologies have transformed how competitive intelligence is used in the GovCon industry.

The expert panel will feature: Suki Fuller of Competitive Intelligence Fellows, Dr. Fred Hoffman of Mercyhurst University and Arik Johnson of Aurora Worldwide Development Corp. as panelists.

Please join ArchIntel for its first virtual event on October 22nd to hear from some of the most esteemed minds in competitive intelligence on the opportunities and challenges arising from AI technology and how CI professionals can adapt and thrive in a post COVID-19 technological world.

Register here to attend ArchIntel’s first virtual event: AI in Competitive Intelligence Forum

News/Press Releases/Wash100
James Geurts Discusses US Navy Modernization of Unmanned Systems
by Sarah Sybert
Published on September 9, 2020
James Geurts Discusses US Navy Modernization of Unmanned Systems

James Geurts, Assistant Secretary for Research, Development, and Acquisition with the U.S. Navy and 2020 Wash100 Award recipient, recently addressed the challenges the U.S. Navy has faced deploying unmanned systems. He noted that the service branch has encountered obstacles to obtain and use the systems effectively on a global scale. 

Geurts stated that the U.S. Navy will try to determine “how to scale that to take advantage of the unique opportunities” unmanned systems provide. “We need to be bold in trying new things, but maintain discipline in how we scale that so we don’t get into exquisite fragility, where we have systems in one specific niche for one specific set of conditions.”

Geurts said scale and balance are two key attributes going forward. He noted chief of Naval Operations ADM Mike Gilday’s unmanned systems campaign plan seeks to move from a collection of  systems to an integrated capability that shares command and control, concepts of operations and data systems. 

A key challenge is “how we’re going to communicate with all these different systems and how they can come in and out of our network,” Geurts said. He said that the U.S. Navy should integrate technology that will cut across multiple platforms, to align technical, business, programmatic and operational architectures. 

“In the end we have to get away from manned vs, unmanned. It’s manned and unmanned together, that will enable us to be the most successful,” he added.

Potomac Officers Club will host its 2020 Navy Forum on September 30th. Click here to register for the event. 

Geurts will serve as a keynote speaker during the event. Geurts will discuss how the U.S. Navy has continually worked to decentralize, differentialize and digitize the service branch’s work as well as develop its talent in the field.

The Navy has also accelerated acquisition channels, modernized emerging technologies and increased research and development to become more effective in warfare. As the Navy continues to evolve to meet the growing demands, challenges still remain. 

Join Potomac Officers Club’s 2020 Navy Forum to hear notable industry and federal leaders discuss the initiatives, efficiencies and challenges the service branch faces as well as how to join together to improve the future of warfare. 

Click here to register for the 2020 Navy Forum.

News/Press Releases
Ball Aerospace Completes CDR of MethaneSAT Flight System; Dr. Makenzie Lystrup, Cassandra Ely Quoted
by Sarah Sybert
Published on September 9, 2020
Ball Aerospace Completes CDR of MethaneSAT Flight System; Dr. Makenzie Lystrup, Cassandra Ely Quoted

Ball Aerospace has successfully completed the critical design review (CDR) of the flight system and advanced spectrometer instrument that will be integrated onto a 350-kilogram satellite for MethaneSAT, a subsidiary of the non-profit Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), Ball Aerospace reported on Monday. The completion of CDR has enabled Ball to move into part fabrication and assembly.

"MethaneSAT aligns with Ball's commitment to earth science, sustainability and delivering science at any scale," said Dr. Makenzie Lystrup, vice president and general manager, Civil Space, Ball Aerospace. "We have worked closely and collaboratively with the customer and other partners to develop extremely sensitive sensor technology critical to spotting methane emissions that previously would have gone undetected."

The Ball-designed MethaneSAT Instrument will measure a narrow part of the shortwave infrared spectrum where methane absorbs light, allowing it to detect concentrations as low as two parts per billion. 

From Low-Earth Orbit, the satellite will locate and measure emissions of methane sources across the globe with precision and at fine enough detail to identify these sources. The mission is expected to launch in 2022 to support EDF's stated goal of achieving a 45 percent reduction in methane emissions from the oil and gas sector by 2025.

Ball recently built LIDAR and wide-field camera instruments for NASA's Cloud-Aerosol LIDAR and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observations (CALIPSO) mission and the Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollutions (TEMPO) instrument to measure air quality for a NASA mission. 

"This is a complex, technically challenging mission driven by the profound urgency of climate change. An intensive design process up front ensures that we can move quickly from here. The result is a more powerful measurement tool than even we thought possible," said Cassandra Ely, director at MethaneSAT. 

About Ball Corporation

Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL) supplies innovative, sustainable aluminum packaging solutions for beverage, personal care and household products customers, as well as aerospace and other technologies and services primarily for the U.S. government. Ball Corporation and its subsidiaries employ more than 18,300 people worldwide and reported 2019 net sales of $11.5 billion.

Government Technology/News/Press Releases
GAO Identifies 16 Mission-Critical Federal IT Acquisition Programs
by Jane Edwards
Published on September 9, 2020
GAO Identifies 16 Mission-Critical Federal IT Acquisition Programs

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has identified and profiled 16 mission-critical information technology acquisitions of federal agencies.

GAO said Tuesday agencies noted that they expect to generate cost savings from 13 of those mission-critical IT acquisitions once deployed due to a number of factors, including security improvement, legacy system shutdown and elimination of paper-based processes.

The congressional watchdog identified risk factors and challenges to each of the 16 IT acquisition programs, including information privacy risks, cost constraints, schedule slippages and workforce issues.

The mission-critical IT programs profiled in the GAO report include the Department of Defense’s Global Combat Support System-Army and Defense Healthcare Management System Modernization; the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHR) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA); and the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Next Generation Identification System.

Government Technology/News/Wash100
Christopher Krebs: Agencies Shifting to Telework Should Boost Investments in Cyber Tools
by Jane Edwards
Published on September 9, 2020
Christopher Krebs: Agencies Shifting to Telework Should Boost Investments in Cyber Tools

Christopher Krebs, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and a 2020 Wash100 Awardee, said agencies transitioning to the cloud to support telework should consolidate and increase investments in security tools to better manage cyber threats, Nextgov reported Tuesday.

"We have to make sure that … when we have all these federal agencies that are shifting to a remote work environment or have shifted to a remote environment, that are introducing new risks, that are expanding their attack surface, that we don’t take our foot off the gas in terms of the progress we’ve made through programs like [Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation],” Krebs said Tuesday at the annual Billington cybersecurity conference.

“We should be doubling down on those investments right now, we should be accelerating the deployment of security tools like endpoint detection and response,” he added.

Krebs noted that CISA and other agencies that had moved to the cloud were able to steer clear of some vulnerabilities associated with virtual private networks that threat actors home in during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Government Technology/News/Press Releases
JAIC’s Nand Mulchandani on Software-Defined Warfare, Joint All-Domain C2
by Jane Edwards
Published on September 9, 2020
JAIC’s Nand Mulchandani on Software-Defined Warfare, Joint All-Domain C2

Nand Mulchandani, acting director of the Department of Defense’s Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, said software will play a decisive role in competing against adversaries in fast-paced future fights because rewriting code is faster than upgrading physical weapons, Breaking Defense reported Tuesday.

“The organization that’s going to be victorious in the future is going to be the organization [with] the maximum agility to bring out new capabilities and learn very, very quickly how to adapt,” Mulchandani told the publication in an interview.

“The speed at which you are able to change your tactics, change your planning, and react to changes your adversary is making is fundamentally where the game is going in the future – and the only way to take advantage of that… is to be more software-centric rather than being hardware-centric,” he added.

Mulchandani said the Joint All-Domain Command and Control program is not a “single piece of software” that will operate on a single network but will work as a meta-network designed to facilitate sharing of intelligence and data across ground, maritime, air, space and cyber domains.

“JADC2 allows you to start interconnecting and doing planning around very complex maneuvers [and then] execute those complex things in order," he said.

Government Technology/News/Press Releases
Air Force to Highlight Digital Transformation Effort on Virtual Event
by Matthew Nelson
Published on September 8, 2020
Air Force to Highlight Digital Transformation Effort on Virtual Event

The U.S. Air Force (USAF) is slated to host a virtual industry day Sept. 21 to discuss the service branch's digital transformation initiative and strategy to industry and academia.

The industry day will showcase digital engineering efforts from select programs and expound how the Air Force and the U.S. Space Force will conduct business in the future, USAF said Friday. The Air Force aims to share best practices and encourage collaborations and feedback from the academia and industry via the event.

"We need to fully take advantage of digital tools and approaches to improve time and efficiency in each acquisition phase," said Gen. Arnold Bunch Jr., commander at Air Force Materiel Command.

Interested participants have until Sept. 19 to register for the event via the Beta SAM website.

Government Technology/News/Press Releases
DHS Issues Explosive Trace Detector RFI
by Matthew Nelson
Published on September 8, 2020
DHS Issues Explosive Trace Detector RFI

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is looking for sources of explosive trace detectors that can analyze samples from vehicles, baggage and various objects. DHS said Friday it aims to explore the usage of detectors that could yield analysis results in less than a minute.

“Explosives trace detectors are one of the primary tools that front-line local, state, tribal and federal security personnel have at their disposal to detect explosives hidden in packages, vehicles, luggage and other items,” said John Kada, a chemist at the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory.

Kada added ETDs are used to intercept explosives and mitigate terrorist activities. Responses to the request for information are due Oct. 8.

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