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DIU Issues Commercial Solutions Opening for Open Architecture Aerial Vehicle Platform
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DIU Issues Commercial Solutions Opening for Open Architecture Aerial Vehicle Platform

The Defense Innovation Unit has started soliciting proposals through a commercial solutions opening for the development of an open architecture aerial vehicle that could accelerate capability development and deployment across weapons programs.

DIU said it is interested in a modular aerial platform that could enable the integration, qualification and testing of various subsystems, materials and capabilities and could prioritize distributed mass production and affordability.

The aerial platform should have a range of at least 500 nautical miles with a minimum cruise speed of 100 knots, can deliver a kinetic payload, perform bulk transportation and should feature a system architecture that allows the integration of commercial components and subsystems.

The Department of Defense’s innovation arm is seeking vendors that could demonstrate their proposed platforms through an initial test flight within seven months after award of a prototype other transaction agreement.

Responses to the solicitation are due Oct. 10.

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ORNL Opens New Center to Study AI-Related Threats to National Security
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ORNL Opens New Center to Study AI-Related Threats to National Security

The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has unveiled a new center dedicated to addressing threats associated with the adoption of artificial intelligence across industries and harnessing the benefits of AI in various applications.

ORNL said Wednesday the Center for AI Security Research will work with the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Information Directorate and the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate to analyze threats, vulnerabilities and risks related to the misuse of AI technologies to inform national security missions.

As a dedicated research center, CAISER will facilitate the development of capabilities to test and evaluate AI tools and products, produce strategic reports and scientific studies on AI threats and provide educational outreach and information to the public sector.

“We’re defining a new field of AI security research and committing to intensive research and development of mitigating strategies and solutions against emerging AI risks,” said Edmon Begoli, ORNL’s Advanced Intelligent Systems section head and CAISER founding director

The new center will also expand ORNL’s existing initiative to expand AI implementation for science and national security applications.

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US, Japan Warn Against China-Linked Hackers Exploiting Company Routers
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US, Japan Warn Against China-Linked Hackers Exploiting Company Routers

The U.S. and Japanese governments have published a joint cybersecurity advisory warning against a China-linked hacking group that exploits internet routers to target companies in the technology, media, electronics and telecommunication sectors.

BlackTech has demonstrated its capabilities to modify router firmware without detection in order to conceal its operations and attack companies located in the U.S. and Japan, the National Security Agency said Wednesday.

The hacking group uses custom malware and dual-use tools to exploit routers’ domain-trust relationships to target multinational corporations.

“BlackTech actors exploit trusted network relationships between an established victim and other entities to expand their access in target networks,” according to the advisory.

Rob Joyce, director of cybersecurity at NSA and a two-time Wash100 awardee, said that raising awareness of BlackTech’s malicious activities will help harden the defenses of the U.S. and its allies’ critical infrastructure.

The NSA released the CSA in partnership with the FBI, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Japan National Police Agency and the Japan National Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity.

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CISA Executive Eric Goldstein Explains Significance of Secure-by-Design Guidance
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CISA Executive Eric Goldstein Explains Significance of Secure-by-Design Guidance

The multinational and interagency Security-by-Design and -Default guidance represents a paradigm shift that aims to make IT defense a basic right for users, said Eric Goldstein, executive assistant director for cybersecurity at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

Goldstein on Tuesday participated in a forum hosted by the Washington Post and sponsored by CrowdStrike, giving an overview of an updated version of the guidance, which CISA intends to release in the coming weeks.

Security-by-Design was jointly developed by CISA, FBI and the U.S. National Security Agency, as well as the cybersecurity authorities of Australia, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The guidance includes technical recommendations to ensure that products are manufactured with reliable security features, instead of letting defects appear after shipment to customers.

“If you are purchasing a technology product as a customer, you deserve to be secure. You deserve to have the features in that product that are going to keep you safe, and we need customers across sectors, including government, to demand that right,” Goldstein stressed.

CISA will soon issue a request for public comment to gain external insight on its new version of the guidance.

On Nov. 15, the Potomac Officers’ Club will gather homeland and national security leaders who will share their modernization and digital transformation initiatives and plans. The 2023 Homeland Security Summit will be held at the Hilton-McLean Virginia, and registration is now open.

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LCG to Provide IT Services to NIAMS Under New Contract; Melissa McCullough Quoted
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LCG to Provide IT Services to NIAMS Under New Contract; Melissa McCullough Quoted

LCG Inc has received a contract from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.

The $16 million, multi-year award covers task execution, strategic chief information officer support and cloud services across various information technology areas, the Rockville, Maryland-based company announced on Tuesday.

Melissa McCullough, executive vice president and chief financial officer of LCG, said the team the company has built to work on the five-year contract is “laser-focused” on the NIAMS mission and delivering “the best of secure and cutting-edge IT services to the tasks ahead.”

“I am very proud of the high level of expertise and collaboration that resulted in this important win for our company,” she added.

One of 27 Institutes under the National Institutes of Health, NIAMS supports medical research and trains scientists and clinicians. LCG’s contracting work will assist the institute’s administration, infrastructure, service and help desk support, network and server administration and project management activities.

The company is already knowledgeable about NIH IT operating environments, having provided IT services for public health programs within NIH and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. LCG is also currently anticipating work within NIH’s Scientific Information Technology Branch.

This award follows multiple recent NIH contract wins for the enterprise. Earlier this month, LCG won a one-year task order from the National Human Human Genome Research Institutes, under which the business is responsible for supporting Financial and Strategic Planning System programs and initiatives. In January, LCG received an $8 million award from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism for IT modernization services.

LCG to Provide IT Services to NIAMS Under New Contract; Melissa McCullough Quoted

LCG is sponsoring the Potomac Officers Club’s 2023 Healthcare Summit, which will take place on Dec. 6. The event will connect top federal healthcare officials and industry experts in the field to consider key challenges and opportunities for the U.S. government as the healthcare landscape evolves. Click here to learn more, and click here to register to attend the event.

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Booz Allen, Red Hat Win Army Contracts to Support AI/ML Capability Development Project
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Booz Allen, Red Hat Win Army Contracts to Support AI/ML Capability Development Project

Booz Allen Hamilton and Red Hat have won contracts worth up to $2 million combined from the U.S. Army’s Project Manager Intelligence Systems & Analytics and Army Research Laboratory.

The aim of the contracts is to provide support for research under Project Linchpin, an Army program of record that seeks to establish an ecosystem of industry partners that will work to deliver artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities, Program Executive Office – Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors said Thursday.

PEO IEW&S is one of the collaborators for the project. The others are ARL, the Army Futures Command’s Artificial Intelligence Integration Center, the Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s C5ISR Center and the Office of the Secretary of Defense’s Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Office.

The awards to Booz Allen and Red Hat, which feature a base period of performance of six months and options for no more than five years, are the first contracting actions to support Project Linchpin, with several more expected to follow.

According to PM IS&A Col. Chris Anderson, PEO IEW&S — his organization’s parent office — will work to deploy AI and ML capabilities into various sensor systems via Project Linchpin.

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DOD to Form AI Battle Labs Within 2 Combatant Commands; Joe Larson Quoted
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DOD to Form AI Battle Labs Within 2 Combatant Commands; Joe Larson Quoted

The Department of Defense will establish artificial intelligence battle laboratories within U.S. European Command and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command to organize BRAVO hackathons and gather and share logistics, cybersecurity and other operational theater data with the DOD enterprise to facilitate the development of technology capabilities.

“BRAVO Hackathons represent an opportunity for DoD to practice and proliferate the fundamentals of user-centered design and agile software development,” Joe Larson, DOD’s deputy chief digital and AI officer for algorithmic warfare, said in a statement published Wednesday.

“By providing the seed funding to establish the AI Battle Labs in EUCOM and INDOPACOM, we will be designing and testing data analytic and AI capabilities with warfighters, not for them, informing and strengthening our ability to deliver exactly what they need to win,” Larson added.

According to the department, the AI battle labs will enable service members, government contractors and civilians to propose projects and create teams to build prototypes through data ingestion and system integration efforts.

Operational DOD data collected through three prior BRAVO hackathons performed at six sites resulted in the development of 81 operational prototypes at three classifications.

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GovConExec International Launch Takes Executive Mosaic to Global Scale
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GovConExec International Launch Takes Executive Mosaic to Global Scale

Executive Mosaic, the leading provider of events and media for the government contracting industry, has launched its new GovConExec International publication.

This addition to Executive Mosaic’s family of media offerings will deliver breaking news, multimedia content and comprehensive reporting on all matters surrounding the expansive global GovCon space and its most impactful executives.

“At Executive Mosaic, we have chosen to focus on the executive dimension of government contracting domestically and now globally,” said Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic and founder of GovConExec International. “The GovCon executive is required to understand the multi-faceted complexities and time protraction of federal regulation. Adding the new dimensions of FOCI and SSA requirements in an ever-compressing delivery timeframe presents these individuals with even more complexities.”

Today, countries are more connected than ever before. With rapid advances in technology and global threats reaching over borders, technologies and domains, GovCon organizations are now responsible for supporting not only their home nations, but their international partners.

GovConExec International provides an informed perspective on the evolving global GovCon field. Alongside daily news stories, the publication will include interviews with key executives shaping GovCon developments at the international scale. It joins Executive Mosaic’s five other publications: GovCon Wire, ExecutiveBiz, ExecutiveGov, Potomac Officers Club and GovCon Index.

“We are launching GovConExec International to highlight the work done by global GovCon executives through specialized media coverage and acknowledgment. We’re proud to add GovConExec International to our unparalleled media footprint in the market, and we’re looking forward to our continued expansion,” Garrettson said.

To keep up with the latest global GovCon news, follow GovConExec International on LinkedIn!

National Security Leaders Making an Impact in 2023
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National Security Leaders Making an Impact in 2023

Ensuring national security is a paramount concern for the United States government, particularly in light of the various threats and challenges faced in both physical and cyberspace. A group of distinguished professionals, these national security leaders well-versed in the field of national security, collaborate closely to create effective policies and implement transformative initiatives aimed at enhancing the federal sector’s multi-domain capabilities.

 

What is national security?

In a nutshell, national security encompasses a broad range of activities related to safeguarding the national interests of the United States. These include protecting borders, infrastructure, equipment, economy, citizens, and institutions. The primary objective of the federal government is to mitigate threats and respond quickly to any potential challenges that may arise.

 

Explore the prominent leaders who play pivotal roles in strengthening the national security efforts of the United States federal government.

 

National Security Leaders Making an Impact this 2023

Note: The following list features esteemed industry leaders selected based on a comprehensive evaluation of their accomplishments, including their strategic vision, demonstrated impact on the industry, innovative contributions, and leadership prowess. However, this is in no way an exhaustive list. The industry is filled with talented professionals making significant contributions, warranting close attention for their achievements and potential impact.

 

Todd Probert, President of National Security and Innovative Solutions at CACI International Inc.

Todd Probert, President of National Security and Innovative Solutions at CACI International Inc.
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As the President of National Security and Innovative Solutions (NSIS) at CACI International, Todd Probert is responsible for the creation and delivery of mission-critical technologies in C4ISR, space operations, and cybersecurity. He brings over two decades of experience in this capacity, making him one of the prominent national security leaders to follow.

 

Over the course of his career, Probert has built a successful track record in various national security-focused divisions of leading defense organizations. For over 12 years, he served as the Vice President of Business Development. Subsequently, Probert led various sectors of Raytheon and CAE, focusing on defense, mission support, intelligence, and technology.

 

CACI’s President of National Security and Innovative Solutions Duties and Responsibilities

CACI’s President of National Security manages a portfolio of technology-driven programs for electronic warfare solutions, tactical communications, cybersecurity, and other national security mission systems. Todd Probert boosts the company’s multi-domain operations in strategic national security missions for the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.

 

Clay Goldwein, Senior Vice President and Business Unit Leader at CGI Federal

Clay Goldwein, Senior Vice President and Business Unit Leader at CGI Federal
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Clay Goldwein has been serving as a national security leader at CGI Federal since 1994. As a long-time transformative industry professional, he has spearheaded the creation, development, and modernization of various projects and programs for technical domains in the federal, state, and commercial sectors.

 

In the initial 14 years of his tenure at CGI Federal, Goldwein focused his consulting competencies on environmental solutions, during which he received two U.S. patents, namely Environmental Permit Web Portal and Environmental Permit Web Portal with Data Validation Capabilities. His distinguished work and contributions have landed him an array of responsibilities and earned him a spot in FCW’s 2023 Federal 100 Awards.

 

CGI Federal’s Senior Vice President and Business Unit Leader Duties and Responsibilities

The primary duty of CGI Federal’s Senior Vice President and Business Unit encompasses the management of diverse client portfolios for national security and justice agencies. Additionally, Clay Goldwein heads the company’s account for the Department of Homeland Security as one of the leading consultants for its IT, cloud, and cybersecurity initiatives.

 

Patrick Clancey, Chief Executive Officer at IDEMIA National Security Solutions

Patrick Clancey, Chief Executive Officer at IDEMIA National Security Solutions
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Leading IDEMIA National Security Solutions (NSS) as the Chief Executive is Patrick Clancey. Since holding the position in January 2022, his leadership covers key focus areas in innovation, science, and technology to institute best-in-class solutions in support of the national security interests of the United States.

 

Clancey began his professional journey in the U.S. Army as an Infantry Officer, where he served in North Carolina, Kentucky, Afghanistan, and Iraq. After his six-year military stint, he held national security duties at Booz Allen Hamilton and MorphoTrust USA. In June 2017, Clancey initially joined IDEMIA’s NSS subsidiary and held subsequent leadership positions for various divisions of the company.

 

IDEMIA National Security Solutions’ Chief Executive Officer Duties and Responsibilities

As the Chief Executive Officer at IDEMIA National Security, Patrick Clancey pivots strategic leadership by creating a “privacy by design” mindset in supporting the national security efforts of federal agencies. His proven subject matter expertise in biometrics and digital identity propels the company’s growth potential in its endeavors in the federal landscape.

 

Harish Luthra, Chief Executive Officer at SAP National Security Services (SAP NS2)

Harish Luthra, Chief Executive Officer at SAP National Security Services (SAP NS2)
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Harish Luthra is the Chief Executive Officer at SAP National Security Services (NS2), which covers various national security initiatives, such as SAP Intelligent Enterprise Cloud, SAP Industry Cloud, and the SAP Business Technology Platform for Public Sector and Regulated Industries. He was appointed to the position after over four years of leading the direction and management of NS2 Secure Cloud Business.

 

Luthra has been a long-time executive at SAP, serving as the General Manager for over two decades. In January 2018, he joined NS2 to focus on the technology solutions development for U.S. national security efforts. He initially served as the Managing  Director and subsequently held the position of President of NS2 Secure Cloud.

 

SAP National Security Services’ Chief Executive Officer Duties and Responsibilities

Leading the SAP National Security Services as the Chief Executive Officer, Harish Luthra oversees all cloud solutions, product support, and consulting services to its customers in the national security sector. In this capacity, his responsibility involves the expansion to new markets, primarily across Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

 

Steve Lyons, Vice President of Mission Integration at Oracle National Security Group

Steve Lyons, Vice President of Mission Integration at Oracle National Security Group
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Steve Lyons has over four decades of federal experience across government and commercial sectors. He has been serving as the Vice President of Mission Integration at Oracle National Security Group since June 2022, leading a team of experienced subject matter experts for various defense-focused mission challenges.

 

For the majority of his career, Lyons has been with the U.S. military. He initially served as the Financial Analyst at the Defense Logistics Agency and ultimately became the Director of Military Intelligence Program Resources at the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence. Lyson began holding a significant position in the private sector upon joining Oracle National Security Group as the Vice President of Intelligence Programs.

 

Oracle National Security Group’s Vice President of Mission Integration Duties and Responsibilities

As Oracle National Security Group’s Vice President of Mission Integration, Steve Lyons delivers industry-leading solutions to address and solve mission challenges across the Department of Defense mission owners, namely military departments, combatant commands, the fourth estate, and space. His deep understanding of the federal sector enables him to simulate capabilities in national security organization strategies, priorities, and resources.

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First Responder Network Authority Board Welcomes Sean McDevitt as New Member
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First Responder Network Authority Board Welcomes Sean McDevitt as New Member

Sean McDevitt, a partner within the management consulting company Arthur D. Little, has been appointed to the board of the First Responder Network Authority by Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, the organization said Tuesday.

The FirstNet Authority is a National Telecommunications and Information Administration agency tasked to oversee FirstNet, a nationwide public safety and emergency responders communication network.

The agency’s board was established by the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 with the aim of ensuring the network’s success.

Richard Carrizzo, head of the Southern Platte Fire Protection District in Kansas City, Missouri, and chair of the FirstNet Authority board, said his organization will benefit from the addition of McDevitt, whom he described as a leader in global communications and technology.

McDevitt’s areas of expertise include business development, account management and client project delivery. He brings to his new role three decades of private sector executive experience.

“I am honored to serve on the FirstNet Authority Board and thank Secretary Raimondo for this appointment,” McDevitt commented, adding that he was looking forward to working with the other members of the board to ensure the future of FirstNet.

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