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Dwight Deneal Named New Head of NASA Small Business Programs
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Dwight Deneal Named New Head of NASA Small Business Programs

Dwight Deneal, formerly director of the Defense Logistics Agency’s Office of Small Business Programs, has been appointed assistant administrator for the Office of Small Business Programs at NASA headquarters in Washington.

He will succeed Glenn Delgado, who retired in December after 17 years of service at NASA, and will provide policy direction, management and oversight of programs that aim to promote the integration of small businesses into the space industrial base, NASA said Monday.

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson expressed confidence that Deneal’s experience and leadership will help the agency “promote and integrate America’s small businesses into every aspect of our missions.”

At DLA, Deneal provided executive leadership for all aspects of the agency’s small business programs and oversaw strategic partnerships that attract small businesses into the defense market.

He also implemented the small business program at the DLA’s contracting activities equating to $45 billion in annual contract spending and $18 billion in small business spending.

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MARCORSYSCOM & PEO Land Systems Reorganize, Aim for More Responsive Acquisition Enterprise
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MARCORSYSCOM & PEO Land Systems Reorganize, Aim for More Responsive Acquisition Enterprise

Marine Corps Systems Command, the acquisition command of the U.S. Marine Corps, and Program Executive Office Land Systems, which handles the acquisition and sustainment of Marine Corps ground systems, are undergoing a structural reorganization to address the challenges posed by an era of renewed great power competition.

MARCORSYSCOM said Monday the reorganization covers the streamlining of decision-making processes, the harmonization of organizational structures and the strategic alignment of programs, all with the aim of hastening the delivery of capabilities needed in order to ensure victory in future conflicts.

MCSC commander Brig. Gen. David Walsh noted the need to “pick up the pace of capability delivery,” adding, “We will provide the Marines with the right equipment at the right time.”

For its part, PEO LS will undergo “targeted realignments and deliberate consolidation” of programs to allow the organization “to better meet the evolving demands of modern warfare and operational efficiency.”

Land Systems Program Executive Officer Stephen Bowdren described the moves as “key first steps on a path to a more rapid and responsive Marine Corps acquisition enterprise.”

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OSTP Issues Updated List of Critical & Emerging Technologies; Stephen Welby Quoted
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OSTP Issues Updated List of Critical & Emerging Technologies; Stephen Welby Quoted

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy has unveiled an updated list of critical and emerging technologies — dubbed CET — that are important to U.S. national security.

OSTP led an interagency deliberative process to develop the updated CET list through the National Science and Technology Council and in coordination with the National Security Council.

“This list supports our ongoing efforts to grow and strengthen U.S. technological leadership,” said Stephen Welby, deputy director for national security at OSTP.

“It will also be a useful resource as we continue to engage allies and partners to ensure that CETs yield tangible benefits for society and are aligned with our democratic values,” added Welby.

OSTP’s revised 18 technology areas:

  • Advanced computing
  • Advanced engineering materials
  • Advanced gas turbine engine technologies
  • Advanced and networked sensing and signature management
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Biotechnologies
  • Clean energy generation and storage
  • Data privacy, data security and cybersecurity technologies
  • Directed energy
  • Highly automated, autonomous and uncrewed systems and robotics
  • Human-machine interfaces
  • Hypersonics
  • Integrated communication and networking technologies
  • Positioning, navigation and timing technologies
  • Quantum information and enabling technologies
  • Semiconductors and microelectronics
  • Space technologies and systems

Each CET area includes a set of subfields. Under cybersecurity technologies, distributed ledger technologies, communications and network security and privacy technologies in augmented and virtual reality are some of the subfields.

For the space tech area, technologies include in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing, space propulsion, novel space vehicle thermal management and crewed spaceflight enablers.

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CISA Vows Greater Critical Infrastructure Protection in 2024 Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative Strategy
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CISA Vows Greater Critical Infrastructure Protection in 2024 Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative Strategy

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has set three focus areas and six priorities for the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative in 2024.

CISA on Monday published its 2024 objectives for JCDC, which includes raising its cybersecurity baseline, combating advanced persistent threats — or APTs — and anticipating the risks faced by emerging technologies.

JCDC will prioritize defense against APT actors supported by China to disrupt U.S. critical infrastructure. The public-private alliance will work with private sector partners and other agencies to detect and respond to malicious APT activity, such as living off the land techniques.

Other main objectives for this year are updating the National Cyber Incident Response Plan to reflect changes in the cyber operations and policy and to maximize resources and partnerships to reduce the impact of ransomware and data extortion on critical infrastructure.

NAVSUP, Army Contracting Command Partner to Enhance Worldwide Expeditionary Multiple Award Contract
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NAVSUP, Army Contracting Command Partner to Enhance Worldwide Expeditionary Multiple Award Contract

Naval Supply Systems Command and Army Contracting Command have agreed to enhance NAVSUP’s multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract that provides support services to expeditionary forces deployed in austere locations, DVIDS reported Monday.

Under the partnership, ACC and NAVSUP will expand the Worldwide Expeditionary Multiple Award Contract, or WEXMAC, by strengthening the performance work statement, adding places of performance within the U.S. and outlying territories and establishing a WEXMAC Joint Acquisition Team.

“A WEXMAC Joint Acquisition Team approach will support mutual contractor capability-building by establishing a shared vendor pool and processes,” said Mark Bennington, assistant commander for contracting at NAVSUP.

Established in 2021, the WEXMAC procurement vehicle provides agile contracting support to help naval expeditionary forces carry out missions in austere and remote locations worldwide.

NAVSUP will host industry days in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on March 27 and 28 to discuss with industry partners the acquisition plan for the follow-on WEXMAC contract.

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Department of the Air Force Plans to Reoptimize USAF, Space Force for Great Power Competition; Frank Kendall Quoted
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Department of the Air Force Plans to Reoptimize USAF, Space Force for Great Power Competition; Frank Kendall Quoted

Senior leaders of the Department of the Air Force introduced plans to reshape the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force to enable the services to maintain superiority.

“Today, we are announcing 24 key decisions that are going to address the current force and our ability to stay competitive,” Frank Kendall, secretary of the Air Force and a 2024 Wash100 awardee, said in a statement published Monday.

“We need these changes now; we are out of time to reoptimize our forces to meet the strategic challenges in a time of Great Power Competition,” Kendall added.

The department proposed 24 changes and classified them into four key categories: develop people; generate readiness; project power; and develop capabilities.

For the first category, proposed measures include consolidating force development functions under an expanded Airman Development Command to provide Airmen a common, mission-focused development and training path and developing “Mission Ready Airmen” with training focused on a mix of skills needed for wartime operational mission readiness.

To generate readiness, the department calls for the implementation of large-scale exercises and mission-focused training and reorientation of Air Combat Command to focus on presenting ready forces to combatant commanders.

To project power, planned changes include formalizing Space Force Combat Squadrons as Units of Action and establishing the relationship between Combat Wings and Base Command.

To build capabilities, proposed actions include creating a Department of the Air Force Integrated Capabilities Office to lead capability development and resource prioritization to drive modernization investments and establishing an Integration Development Office within Air Force Materiel Command to provide technology assessments and roadmaps.

How to Position Your Company for Growth in the Space Market
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How to Position Your Company for Growth in the Space Market

The space domain is experiencing record-breaking growth with more commercial space companies than ever before entering the domain. As competition increases, it’s important for space companies to strengthen their brands, expand their addressable markets and build deeper relationships with key customers.

Potomac Officers Club events like the 2024 Space Summit on March 5 offer companies unparalleled opportunities to connect with government officials, communicate their messaging and make their voice heard in the government contracting sector. Register here to attend, or click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

Here are the top four reasons to join the summit as an exhibitor sponsor:

1. Brand awareness and visibility

Sponsoring POC events can put your brand in front of a large, targeted audience. Your company’s logo, materials and other messaging will be seen throughout the event, increasing your brand recognition and awareness. You can also leverage the massive media footprint POC and its parent company Executive Mosaic have in the market to reach an audience of more than 300,000 government and GovCon professionals.

How to Position Your Company for Growth in the Space Market
TribalCo sponsored POC’s Annual Defense R&D Summit in January. Photo by Andrew Noh.

2. Lead generation and networking

POC events offer opportunities to connect with potential customers and partners face-to-face. Exhibitor sponsor booths allow you to showcase your company’s products and services while collecting leads from interested attendees. 100 percent of POC event attendees are director level are above, making our networking events among the most productive and elite in the sector.

How to Position Your Company for Growth in the Space Market
Booz Allen sponsored POC’s Defense R&D Summit. Photo by Andrew Noh.

3. Customer engagement

Sponsoring a POC event can help you build goodwill and positive associations with your target audience and customer base. By engaging with customers directly, sponsors can receive valuable feedback and insights into customers’ needs and preferences.

How to Position Your Company for Growth in the Space Market
Recorded Future representatives engage with attendees at POC’s Defense R&D Summit. Photo by Andrew Noh.

4. Thought leadership and industry positioning

POC books headline speakers that talk about headline topics, and we are well-known as an industry leader in GovCon events. Leaders from space agencies like NASA, SDA, MDA, Space Force, NGA, Space Command, NRO will be speaking at our Space Summit, and supporting the event gives your company a chance to be seen as a competitor in the market. Sponsoring POC events can help you establish your company and its executives as thought leaders in your field.

Ready to sponsor a POC event? Click here to learn more and get in touch with us.

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Key GovCon CEOs Kathy Warden & John Ustica Spotlighted for 2024 Wash100 Wins
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Key GovCon CEOs Kathy Warden & John Ustica Spotlighted for 2024 Wash100 Wins

Executive Mosaic recognized Northrop Grumman Chairman, CEO and President Kathy Warden and Siemens Government Technologies President and CEO John Ustica for their 2024 Wash100 Award wins on Tuesday.

Wash100 is an annual celebration that identifies the most notable executives in the government contracting industry. Nominees for the award, which represents the highest honor for GovCon leaders, are put through a comprehensive selection process that identifies each individual’s past success and anticipated future impact.

Warden’s win marks her ninth entry into the ranks of Wash100. This year, she was honored for driving major company growth. Under her leadership, Northrop Grumman achieved $39.9 billion in overall sales last year and grew its B-21 program, which faced setbacks early on. Click here to read her full profile.

Ustica secured his second Wash100 Award this year for securing contracts and investing into emerging technologies, including digital twins and microelectronics. He has spoken extensively about these topics, and in a video interview with Executive Mosaic’s Summer Myatt, he revealed that SGT is looking to use its digital twin technologies to support CHIPS Act efforts to elevate domestic microelectronics production. Read his full profile here.

The annual Wash100 popular vote contest gives you the opportunity to choose your favorite 2024 winners. Visit Wash100.com to cast your votes in this exciting competition.

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GSA & DOD Seek Input on Upcoming Government Procurement of Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity
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GSA & DOD Seek Input on Upcoming Government Procurement of Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity

The General Services Administration and the Department of Defense have jointly released a request for information that would help inform a procurement to be issued later this year for carbon pollution-free electricity, or CFE.

The GSA said Friday that the government seeks providers that could deliver an annual average of about 2.7 million megawatt hours of CFE to federal civilian and defense agencies located within the area where PJM Interconnection serves as regional transmission operator.

The GSA noted that the upcoming procurement “would be one of the federal government’s largest-ever clean electricity purchases.”

An Industry Day has been scheduled for Feb. 20 to provide interested parties within further information. The event will take place in Washington, D.C.

“We’re using the government’s buying power to spur demand for clean, carbon pollution-free electricity,” said GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan, who described the procurement as “a key milestone” in efforts to drive clean energy production and delivery.

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CISA Releases Updated Emergency Directive to Patch Newly Found Ivanti Device Vulnerabilities
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CISA Releases Updated Emergency Directive to Patch Newly Found Ivanti Device Vulnerabilities

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released an updated emergency directive outlining measures to address a new vulnerability in Ivanti’s Connect Secure and Policy Secure platforms.

Ivanti disclosed that cyberthreat actors are using a new vulnerability affecting its devices to gain access to restricted resources without authentication, CISA said Friday.

CISA’s Supplemental Direction V2 provides new security measures to address the system weakness, including a requirement for federal civilian agencies running the affected software versions to apply appropriate security updates.

According to the directive, agencies must continue threat hunting on any systems connected to the affected Ivanti devices, monitor potentially exposed authentication and identity management services, isolate the systems from any enterprise resources and audit privilege-level access accounts.

The updated directive supersedes a previously released executive directive warning against Ivanti device vulnerabilities that enable malicious threat actors to exfiltrate data and establish persistent system access.

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