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2022 > October

• SBA Names 44 Grantees Under Federal & State Tech Partnership Program

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• DOD Updates Procurement Guidelines on Ukraine Support Contracts

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• IT Industry Council’s Robert Strayer: US Needs Comprehensive Approach to Outbound Investment Screening

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• NASA-USGS Earth Mapping Experiment to Use Hyperspectral Imaging Tech

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• ManTech Selects Matt Tait as New CEO; Kevin Phillips Appointed Chairman

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• FinCEN Issues Final Rule for Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirement; Janet Yellen Quoted

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• Andrea Norris to Retire as NIH CIO, Center for Information Technology Director

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• DOE Solicits Comments on Draft Guidance for Civil Nuclear Credit Program Application

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• Guidehouse Strengthens Financial Services, IT Offerings With Grant Thornton Acquisition; CEO Scott McIntyre Quoted

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• Space Development Agency Joins Space Force Team; Director Derek Tournear Quoted

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• Stephanie Nguyen Becomes Full-Time Federal Trade Commission CTO

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• FAA Opens Application Anew for Recreational Drone Test Administrators

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• DOE Solicits Ideas to Ensure Grid Tech Supply With Defense Production Act Authority

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• US-Australia Space Surveillance Telescope Achieves IOC Status; Gen. John Raymond Quoted

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• White House ONCD Seeks Comments on National Cyber Workforce Strategy

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• CISA Releases Directive to Improve Asset Visibility, Vulnerability Detection; Director Jen Easterly Quoted

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• US, UK Governments Enforce New Data Access Agreement

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• Conti Federal Lands $69.4M Contract to Restore 3 Barracks at Fort Bragg; CEO Peter Ceribelli Quoted

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• Intel Federal President & GM Jim Brinker Talks Boosting U.S. Share of Global Semiconductor Chip Output in New Video Interview

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• Bruce Phillips Named VP of Emerging Markets Growth at SPA; William Vantine Quoted

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• OMB Memo Sets 12% Small Disadvantaged Business Contracting Goal in FY 2023

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• OSTP Unveils ‘Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights’

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• Council Report Reviews Digital Asset Financial Stability Risks, Regulatory Gaps; Janet Yellen Quoted

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• Air Force Issues RFI on Aerial Target as a Service

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• DOD Taps University of Virginia for Applied Hypersonics Research

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• LMI CEO Doug Wagoner to Receive 2022 Good Scout Technology Award From Boy Scouts of America on Nov. 2nd

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• DON CIO Aaron Weis Signs Design Concept Outlining Information Superiority Objectives

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• Schuyler Moore to Lead Central Command’s Innovation Functions as CTO

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• DOE Office of Science Gets $400M for FY 2023 Research Funding Program

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• ManTech Secures $115M Contract to Research, Enhance USMC Intelligence Systems; David Hathaway Quoted

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• Kris Gorriarán Named New President of Gordian; William Pollak Quoted

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• Department of the Air Force Outlines Plan to Address Climate Risks; Secretary Frank Kendall Quoted

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• DARPA Unveils Advanced Research Concepts Initiative; Director Stefanie Tompkins Quoted

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• Treasury Seeks Public Comments on Clean Energy Tax Credit Implementation; Janet Yellen Quoted

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• DHS Appoints Nicholas Rasmussen as New Counterterrorism Coordinator; Bennie Thompson Quoted

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• Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl on Light Amphibious Warship Program

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• DHS Posts RFI for Network Cyber, Cloud Support Services Requirement

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• US-Norway Project Team Tests Solid Fuel Ramjet Vehicle

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• SpaceX, NASA Launch 5th Crew Rotation Mission to Orbiting Laboratory

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• DOD Kicks Off Immersive Commercial Acquisition Program

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• DAF Migrates Over 6,000 Sites to Cloud-Based Collaboration Tool; Lauren Knausenberger Quoted

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• Multiagency Report Exposes Most Common Vulnerabilities Used by China-Sponsored Cyber Actors

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• MetTel’s James Gwiazda Discusses GovCon Advice & Networking Tips With Potomac Officers Club

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• DOD Official Kelly Fletcher to Join State Department as CIO

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• OPM, HUD, Army Secure TMF Investments; Clare Martorana Quoted

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• DARPA Seeks Proposals for Program to Develop Reconfigurable RF Processors

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• Maj. Cory Wallace: Army Looks at New Robotic Vehicle Testing Procedures

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• NIST Seeks Public Comment on Stablecoin Tech Security Draft Publication

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• FAA Distributes Research Grants to 14 Universities to Explore Aviation Sustainability

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• Defense Innovation Unit Launches Competitive Solicitation for IoT-Based Tracking Device Project

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• Getting to Know the General Dynamics Corporation Leaders and Executives

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• Air Force Begins Market Research for Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft

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• NASA Shares Developments in Solid-State Battery R&D Effort

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• DOE Report Urges Integration of Cybersecurity Into Clean Energy Deployment

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• DARPA Enlists 3 Teams to Study Rare Earth Elements Critical to Defense Systems

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• Executive Order Adds Privacy, Civil Liberties Safeguards for Signals Intelligence Activities

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• Christine Wormuth on 6 Things to Build the Army of 2030

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• AM General, IDV Join Forces for Army Common Tactical Truck Program Bid

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• White House Releases National Strategy to Achieve U.S. Leadership in Advanced Manufacturing

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• VA to Procure Solar-Powered EV Charging Stations for Fleet Electrification; Denis McDonough Quoted

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• State Department Announces Technology, Data Dialogue Between US, UK

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• Sens. Jack Reed, Jim Inhofe Begin Deliberation on FY23 Defense Authorization Bill

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• Gabe Camarillo: Army Seeks to Advance Small Business Tech With Project Vista, Other Initiatives

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• New DARPA Program Looks to Improve Power Efficiency in Space

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• NASA Reports Change in Asteroid’s Orbit After DART Spacecraft’s Impact; Lori Glaze Quoted

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• Mona Harrington Appointed Full-Time Assistant Director of National Risk Management Center

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• GovCon Expert Chuck Brooks Explores Influence of Quantum Technology for Web3, Metaverse Capabilities

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• Biden Administration Outlines Agenda for Arctic Region Through 2032

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• GSA, DOE Seek Clean Energy Technologies to Reduce Carbon Emissions; Robin Carnahan Quoted

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• DOE Boosts Bandwith, Adds New Capabilities to Fiber Network ESnet

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• Empower AI Lands U.S. Army Contract to Evolve National Defense University Systems; Paul Dillahay Quoted

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• White House Unveils National Security Strategy

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• DIU Taps Greensea Systems, Nauticus Robotics to Develop Unmanned Amphibious Vehicle Prototypes

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• GAO: Small Business Administration Should Improve Reporting of Award Timeliness

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• Mark Kitz: Army Seeks Ways to Deploy ISR Payloads on High-Altitude Drones

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• DOE Launches Competition to Help Utilities Digitize Data Management

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• Accenture Survey Highlights Need for Better Digital Government Services

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• Space Force Maj. Gen. DeAnna Burt Nominated as Deputy CSO

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• Commerce Official Livia Shmavonian Named Director of OMB Made in America Office

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• DARPA to Host Proposers Day for Beyond Linear Processing Program

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• GMU GovCon Center Receives Study to Apply Game Theory to DoD Intellectual Property Transactions; GovCon Expert Jerry McGinn Quoted

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• SAIC CEO Nazzic Keene Discusses Growth Strategy for Secure Cloud, Systems Integration in Video Interview With Executive Mosaic

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• Sen. Rob Portman: Senate’s FY23 Defense Authorization Bill Includes AI, Cybersecurity Provisions

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• Army Unveils Plan to Transform Into Data-Centric Organization; CIO Raj Iyer Quoted

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• Upcoming EHR Deployments Pushed Back to June 2023 to Make Way for VA’s Assess and Address Plan

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• Deloitte-NASCIO Study Shows Wider Presence of State Info Security Chiefs; Meredith Ward Quoted

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• Sikorsky-Built Jolly Green II Rescue Helicopter Passes Initial Operational Capability

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• Federal IT Leader Chezian Sivagnanam Joins FDIC as Chief Architect

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• NIST Seeks Industry Input on CHIPS Incentives, Semiconductor Institute Development

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• NATO to Create Review Board for Responsible AI, Data Projects

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• MDA Awards System High Corporation $150M Contract for Missile, Security Systems Work; Sarah Lord Quoted

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• NTT Data to Acquire Data Analytics Firm Aspirent; Wayne Busch Quoted

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• Space Force to Use SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy for USSF-44 National Security Mission

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• Lt. Gen. Robert Rasch on Army’s Directed Energy Maneuver-SHORAD System

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• Riverside Research Lands Follow-On Microelectronics R&D Contract With Air Force

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• FTC Stretches Deadline for Public Comment on Proposed Commercial Surveillance Rulemaking

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• Navy Reservists Patch Network Vulnerabilities During Cyber Operation

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• William LaPlante: US Manufacturing Ecosystem a Vital Engine of Economic Growth

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• Oracle Launches Public Safety Platform for Rapid Response

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• DoD Personnel, International Partners Secure Cybersecurity Training Through CTA Courses

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• MDA Seeks Information on Ground Sensors Modeling, Simulation Requirement

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• AFRL Demos Exoskeleton to Aid Aerial Porters in Lifting Cargo

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• Cherokee Federal Names Clint Bickett New COO; President Steven Bilby Quoted

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• White House Eyes Guidance in Anticipation of ‘Potential Narrowing’ of Injunction on Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate

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• Bill to Provide AI Training for Federal Acquisition Workforce Signed Into Law

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• US Advances B-52 Bomber Upgrade to Provide Deterrent Against Potential Adversaries

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• NIST Names 4 New Awardees to Operate Manufacturing Extension Partnership Centers

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• Army to Discuss EW Software Requirement With Potential Offerors

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• Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Michael Mullen and Six Others Join Defense Innovation Board

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• Senate Bill to Give Pentagon Weapons Procurement Authority to Support Ukraine

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• Pentagon Seeks Information on Updated AI Talent Procurement Contract

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• Vendors Demo VTOL Systems for Future Navy Expeditionary Combat Operations

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• Former Red Hat Exec Tricia Fitzmaurice to Lead New Accounts as VP of Sales at Rancher Government Solutions

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• US Chamber of Commerce Report: Government Digitization Could Generate $1T Annually

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• Heidi Shyu: DoD Keeps Abreast of Hypersonic Tech Despite Workforce Challenges

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• NIST-Lightcast-CompTIA Report Shows Cybersecurity Labor Demand Growth Over 12 Months

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• GSA, DAU Develop Tool to Facilitate Comparison of Acquisition Regulations

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• Heritage Foundation Assesses Status of US Military Power With 2023 Index

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• Bonnie Jenkins Announces Members of International Security Advisory Board

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• Army PEO EIS Adopts Agile Approach to Software Development

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• AFRL’s CubeSat Completes Missions, Performs Extended Operations in GEO

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• 2022 GAUGE Report Highlights Critical Impact of Hybrid Workforce Changes; GovCon Expert Rich Wilkinson Quoted

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• Hope Damphousse Named VP of Strategic Operations With Ball Aerospace; President David Kaufman Quoted

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• House Lawmakers Pose Questions to OSTP Over Memo on Public Access to Federally Funded Research

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• White House Releases National Biodefense Strategy; Antony Blinken Quoted

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• SBA Proposes Investment Company Program Diversification; Isabella Casillas Guzman Quoted

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• TSA Deploys Compact Baggage Screening System Developed With DHS, Industry Partner IDSS

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• CYBERCOM Conducts New Defensive Operation Concept; Rear Adm. Matthew Paradise Quoted

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• Treasury Sanctions Russian Network for Buying US-Built Components Used in Weapons Systems; Wally Adeyemo Quoted

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• US-Ukraine Task Force to Oversee Post-Conflict Infrastructure Reconstruction Efforts; Gina Raimondo Quoted

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• NSF Launches Career Development Program for Emerging Technologies

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• Dynetics to Contribute in Prototype Development for Hypersonic Flight Testing Under NSWC Contract; Steve Cook Quoted

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• Corelight’s Federal CTO, Jean Schaffer, Talks Improving Federal Acquisition Processes With Potomac Officers Club

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• Lt. Cmdr. Megan Silvester: DISA’s Procurement Process Should Keep Pace With Emerging Tech, Cyber Standards

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• Marines Test Medium-Range Intercept Capability Prototype, Rafael’s Tamir Interceptor

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• Air Force Sets Dec. 2 Unveiling Date for Northrop B-21 Bomber; Gen. Charles Brown Quoted

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• DOE Issues RFI for $250M Rural Utility Cybersecurity Support Program; Jennifer Granholm Quoted

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• GAO: DOD Needs Department-Wide Biodefense Strategy

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• Mitre’s OSTP RFI Response Affirms National Microelectronics R&D Strategy Proposal

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• ClearShark to Offer Cybersecurity Software Products Under DOD Agreement

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• Michael Duffy: CISA Cloud Project Unveils Microsoft 365 Security Configuration Baselines

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• AIR to Conduct Study on Advancing Equitable Outcomes Through ARP Implementation

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• DIU Launches Pilot to Install EV Chargers at 8 Military Bases

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• Report: Cyber Executive Order Drives Federal Zero Trust Adoption, Data Protection Tech Investment

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• Army Acquisition Exec Douglas Bush Talks Rapid Prototyping, Software Reform

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• Navy Officials Say Contractors Outsource Work on Aircraft Carriers, Submarines

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• James Dickinson: Space Command Should Invest in Space Domain Awareness

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• Treasury, OMB Report 50% Drop in FY 2022 Deficit; Janet Yellen, Shalanda Young Quoted

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• GovCon Expert Dana Barnes Discusses Cybersecurity History & Evolution

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• Pete Buttigieg Announces Members of Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee

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• DOE Announces Funding Opportunities to Support Hydropower Technology Development; Jennifer Granholm Quoted

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• AFRL Equips Rocket Propulsion Division With New Equipment to Advance Fabrication Capabilities

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• Former NASA Admin Jim Bridenstine Joins Firefly Aerospace Advisory Board; CEO Bill Weber Quoted

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• General Dynamics, Navy Lay Keel for Future USS Simanek Expeditionary Sea Base Ship

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• Pentagon Unveils Pilot to Drive Transition of Microelectronic Prototypes to Military Systems

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• Lawmakers Urge Biden to Pair Military, Economic Support to Ukraine With Diplomatic Efforts

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• GSA’s Laura Stanton on Steps Agencies Should Take to Reduce Cyber Supply Chain Risks

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• TSA to Host Surface Transportation Security Public Meeting

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• Commerce Department Names Internet of Things Advisory Board Members

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• Kiewit Corporation Leaders, Founders, and Executives: Who Are They?

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• Think Tank Veteran Laura Baldwin Accepts VP Role at Institute for Defense Analyses

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• DOE to Develop Research Center to Advance Stable Isotopes Production; Jennifer Granholm Quoted

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• DARPA Seeks Proposals for New AI Program to Strengthen Network Security

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• FAA Releases Updated Guidance for Recreational Drone Flying

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• Leidos Secures $55M TSA Hazmat Services Contract; Eric Freeman Quoted

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• Air Force Unveils New Schedule for Small Business Research Open Topic Solicitations

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• Lawmakers Launch Inquiry Over Revolving Door Between Financial Regulators, Crypto Firms

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• Reports: Drew Myklegard Appointed Full-Time Deputy Federal CIO

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• Rick Spinrad: New NOAA Investments to Support Climate Change, Resiliency Research

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• Lt. Gen. John Shaw on Deep Space Exploration

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• Lisa Rosenmerkel Named VA Acting Chief Data Officer, Executive Director

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• Cyber AB’s New Unit Launches Official Certified CMMC Professional Examination

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• Idaho National Laboratory Gets $150M in Funding to Boost Nuclear R&D

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• VMware’s Keith Nakasone: Agencies Must Speed Up the Adoption of Zero Trust Architecture

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• IBM, Sierra Space to Collaborate on Next Generation Space Technology

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• Sen. Ron Wyden Cites Need for Top Security Clearances for FTC Officials

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• Space Force Reports Milestone for Wide Field of View GEO Satellite With ‘First Light’ Data

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• Johns Hopkins to Help Train Future Space Force Leaders; Katharine Kelley Quoted

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• Navy to Break Up 5 Prime Contracts to Increase Small Business Awards; Jimmy Smith Quoted

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• Rear Adm. Casey Moton: Navy to Create Autonomy Baseline for Unmanned Vehicle Development

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• Moderna Inc. Leaders and Executives: Who Are They?

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• Navy, Army Conduct Hypersonic Weapon Flight Campaign

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• Pentagon to Establish New Office to Oversee JADC2 Integration Efforts

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• CISA Names Former Microsoft Specialist Matt House as CDM Program Manager

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• Akima Infrastructure Services Receives $63M Award to Bolster Operations at Two DOE Nuclear Facilities

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• DMI Acquires Ambit Group to Expand Portfolio Within Federal Market; CEO Sunny Bajaj Quoted

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• USSOCOM Seeks Mobile Workstation Concepts

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• Pentagon Unveils National Defense Strategy, Nuclear Posture, Missile Defense Reviews; Lloyd Austin Quoted

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• DIU Seeks Proposals for Blockchain-Based Data Protection Tech Development Program

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• Senators Get Update on Administration’s Classification System Reform Efforts

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• Government, Industry Stakeholders Agree on EV Infrastructure Security Measures

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• NASA Reports $71.2B Economic Output From FY 2021 Agency Programs; Bill Nelson Quoted

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• Dataminr Launches Crisis Response Program to Support Nonprofits; GovCon Expert Dana Barnes Quoted

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• OCC to Establish New Office to Oversee US Fintech Sector; Michael Hsu Quoted

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• DHS Sets New Cybersecurity Performance Goals for Critical Infrastructure  Owners, Businesses

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• DOE Selects 16 Projects to Boost US Critical Minerals Supply Chain; Secretary Jennifer Granholm Quoted

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• Human Capital Predicted to Be Top ERM Priority, New Guidehouse Survey Reports

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• SUSE Acquires NeuVector to Enhance Container Security

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• Christine Wormuth Shares Strategies to Transform Army by 2030 & 2040

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• Pentagon Issues FY 2022-2026 Strategic Management Plan; Kathleen Hicks Quoted

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• Space Force Appoints Doug Wiggers Chief of Logistics & Joint Supply Chain

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• FedRAMP Reports Over 4K Reused Cloud Security Packages in FY 2022

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• IRS Expands Customer Service Workforce as Part of Inflation Reduction Act Implementation

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• State Department Initiates Efforts to Advance Use of Software Bills of Materials; Zetra Batiste Quoted

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• GovCon Expert Rich Wilkinson Talks 2022 Gauge Report Results; GovCon Challenges

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• NASA Armstrong Concludes Final Calibration Tests on Navy’s Super Hornet

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• Christopher Cleary Unveils DON’s Vision to Achieve Cyberspace Superiority

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• GovCon Expert Chuck Brooks Discusses ‘New Era For Cybersecurity,’ Metaverse & IoT Security

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• Nathan Kebede Joins Michael Baker International in New Leadership Position

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