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2024 > October

• DOD Office of Strategic Capital Issues 1st Notice of Funding Availability

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• Lloyd Austin Says Replicator 2 to Focus on Counter-Drone Tech

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• DIU Seeks Proposals for Long Range One-way UAS Platforms

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• NOAA Initiates TraCSS Beta Phase with 9 Satellite Operators

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• US Navy Awards BlackSky Contract for Data Transmission R&D

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• HHS Issues Strategic Healthcare Roadmap

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• GAO Says Navy’s $130B Columbia Submarine Program Plagued by Delays, Cost Overruns

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• OSTP Report Covers Federal Implementation of Scientific Integrity Policies

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• Deloitte & NASCIO Release 2024 Report on Cyber Threat Landscape

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• NASA Launches LunaRecycle Challenge for Space Waste Management Innovations

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• Brian Mazanec on Cybersecurity Division Within HHS Administration

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• Pentagon Issues Instruction on Value Engineering Program

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• PEO EIS Changes Name to PEO Enterprise

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• Kathleen Hicks Announces Launch of Defense Security Cooperation Service

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• OIG Report Calls on FAS to Scrutinize Pricing When Consolidating MAS Contracts

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• BAE Systems Awarded DARPA Contract for Autonomous Software Communications

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• US Partners With Allies on Operational Technology Cybersecurity Guidebook

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• NASA Awards Contracts for Space Comms & Exploration Tech

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• NIST Releases 3rd Entry in 5G Cybersecurity White Paper Series for Public Comment

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• USS Beloit Delivered to Navy

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• Army SBIR, xTech Programs Working With PM IS&A to Scale AI Tools

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• DHS Publishes 2025 Homeland Threat Assessment

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• CHIPS for America Seeks to Advance AI Use in Semiconductor Materials Development

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• New Digital Service Component Propels HHS Transformation

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• Ingrid Peterson Joins Intelligent Waves as VP of Client Delivery

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• DIU Seeks Proposals for Electrospray Propulsion Technology

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• AWS, Deloitte, Microsoft & NVIDIA Back Establishment of Cancer AI Alliance

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• GSA Soliciting Public Input on Government Transparency Guideposts

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• ODNI & UVa Collaborate to Boost IC’s Use of Emerging Tech

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• NASA & DCMA Partner to Advance Remote Verification Technologies

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• New Bill Seeks to Prevent Delays in Microchip Plant Construction

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• DCSA Adjudication & Vetting Services Transitions to Working Capital Fund Fee-for-Service Program

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• Siemens Government Technologies Elevates Aaron Johns to VP of Digital Solutions

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• NSF Selects 7 Projects to Develop Digital Twins for Healthcare

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• DOJ Announces New Strategy for Combating AI-Enabled Crime

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• JPEO A&A Inaugurates New 155mm Metal Parts Production Facility

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• OMB Memo Promotes Responsible Government AI Procurement

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• US, Poland to Further Strengthen Cybersecurity Cooperation

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• FCC Names Andy Hendrickson Its Enforcement Bureau CTO

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• DOE Awards 8 Projects for Clean Energy Cybersecurity Initiatives

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• NASA Deep Space Communications Tech Achieves Laser Data Milestone

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• Michael Tarulli Returns to Goldman Sachs to Lead Aerospace & Defense

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• Senate Bill to Require DOD to Assess Risks of AI in Defense Systems

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• Parsons Receives Biometric Collection Systems Army Contract

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• DOD Cloud Financial Operations Strategy Made Publicly Available

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• HBCUs & MIs Receive $50M in DOD Grants for Research Equipment

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• NIST Issues RFI for USG NSSCET Implementation

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• DHS Taps Startups to Develop Synthetic Data Generation Systems

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• NASA Requests Proposals for Lunar Logistics, Mobility Enhancement

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• Telos Opens 12 New Sites for TSA PreCheck Enrollment Centers

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• DOD IG Audits Next-Gen OPIR Software Assurance Activities

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• DOD Promotes Keith DeVries to Manufacturing Technology Director

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• Inside FEMA: DHS’ Disaster Relief Agency

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• USPTO Issues RFI for Post-Quantum Crypto Resilience

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• Army Deploys Cloud-Based Data Tool to Intel Units Worldwide

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• US Military Agencies Advance Use of Generative AI

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• GSA Debuts IAL2-Compliant Identity Assurance Offering for Login.gov

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• Foreign Competition Ramping Up in Semiconductor Industry

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• House Lawmakers Want to Promote AI Research via Prize Challenges

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• AFRL to Begin In-Flight Testing of Multiorbit Satcom Hardware

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• NIH Issues RFI for NIA CROMS Support

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• National Spectrum R&D Plan Now Publicly Available

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• CHIPS for America Advisory Board Gets New Leadership

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• Interior Department Names Jane Cys Zentmyer as OIG’s CTO

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• Michael Berkholtz on GSA’s Emerging Tech Radar Program

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• DOD Rule Seeks to Update Data Reporting for Major Weapons Systems

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• DTRA Seeks Vendors for Cyberthreat Detection & Analysis Tech

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• Young Bang: Army Eyeing Faster Acquisition Pathway for AI

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• HHS Office Makes Efforts to Address Information Blocking, API Access

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• USSF Says Boeing-Built X-37B to Perform Aerobraking Maneuvers

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• DIA Nearly Ready to Run AI-Enabled Intel Repository on SIPRNet

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• NASA on Track to Cut Laser Space Comms Tech Cost

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• New OMB Rule Ensures Trustworthiness of Statistical Agencies

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• Navy Secretary Addresses Small Business Leaders During SF Event

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• NSF Accelerator Issues Solicitation for Southeast Anchor

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• DOD Seeks Comments on Proposed JV Eligibility DFARS Amendment

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• GovCon Index Kept Rising Last Week

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• New Cyber Guidance Suggests Steps to Foil Russian Intel Threats

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• DOT CIO on Agency’s Move to Modern Development Techniques

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• PFS Awarded VA Contract for Digital Health Office Support

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• Navy Performs At-sea Rearming During Underway Replenishment

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• CMU to Lead NVIDIA AI Tech Community Joint Research Center

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• Army Selects 5 Vendors for Demo of Modern Self-Propelled Howitzer

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• DOE to Build Supercomputing Pipeline for Data-streaming, Analysis

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• GAO Audits SSA’s Anti-Fraud Service

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• NASA Launches Mission to Probe Life Signs on Jupiter Moon

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• NSF, German Innovation Org Partner to Boost Tech Initiatives

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• HHS Wants to Transform Healthcare Delivery via New IT Approach

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• FedRAMP Launches Help Center

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• DOD Issues Updated Space Policy

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• Army Unveils Generative AI Pilot Program

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• OMB Seeks Input on Protection for Commercially Available Info

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• DHS’ Benson Macon Discusses New Cybersecurity R&D Program

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• NIST to Create New Standardization Center of Excellence

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• State Department Awards Exovera Media Reporting Contract

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• Purdue Team Chosen for Microelectronics Commons Project

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• NNSA Blueprint Outlines Nuclear Security Enterprise Priorities

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• White House Names New Appointees to State Dept Commission

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• OSC Discloses Findings of TraCSS Consolidated Pathfinder Project

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• Army Unveils Cybersecurity Pilot Program for Small Businesses

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• NASA Reintroduces Acquisition Process Modernization Framework

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• HHS Strategic Plan for AI Coming Soon

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• NSA Issues Advisory on Iranian Brute Force Cyber Attacks

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• Commerce Dept Makes Investment in Silicon Carbide Production

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• Labor Department Publishes AI Best Practices

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• CISA Updates Software Supply Chain Transparency Guidance

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• SpRCO Issues RFI for Advisory & Assistance Services

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• Steven Nordhaus Takes Command of National Guard Bureau

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• DLA’s Daniele Kurze on Support for SMBs, Mentor-Protege Program

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• Commerce Department Announces CHIPS Funding for Infinera

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• BAE Systems, Kongsberg Unveil Situational Awareness Tool

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• CISA, FBI Seek Product Security Bad Practices Feedback

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• NRO to Enhance Data Capabilities With New Tools, More Satellites

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• DOE Solicits Small Nuclear Reactor Proposals Under $900M Funding

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• NASA Forms Team to Review Mars Sample Return Program

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• Alteryx, Partners: AI Policies Must Recognize Role of Integrators

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• NIST Director to Step Down After Selection as ANSI CEO

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• DTC Redefines ‘Digital Twin’ With Digital Engineering in Mind

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• BWXT-Amentum-Fluor JV to Begin Work Under $45B DOE Contract

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• Treasury, OMB Release Final FY 2024 Budget Results

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• Jeff Baur Offers Glimpse Into Navy Logistics IT Modernization Progress

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• OSC Releases New Policy for Responsible AI Use

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• BIS Updates Export Controls for Space-Related Products

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• Air Force Seeks Research for Space Domain Awareness Project

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• PSC Provides Feedback on Proposed CMMC Contract Requirements Rule

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• NASA & Industry Partners Demonstrate Upper-Class E Traffic Management System

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• GSA Seeks Industry Input on Open Radio Access Network Services

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• GovCon Index Rose for 5th Consecutive Week

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• DOJ’s Proposed Rule Seeks to Protect Sensitive Data

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• DLA-State Department Agreement Seeks to Streamline Acquisition Process

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• GSA Exploring Impact of Publicizing Contractor Performance Metrics

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• USPTO Appoints Nancy Kamei as Chief Public Engagement Officer

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• Maria Demaree: How Lockheed Is Addressing Space Challenges for Gov Customers

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• US Invests Up to $1.6B in Semiconductor Packaging R&D

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• ARPA-H Releases RFI for Agentic AI Systems

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• FCC’s Consumer Data Protection Task Force Signs Cooperation Agreement With State Attys

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• DIU Seeks Bids on AI-Based Solution for DOD Budget Management

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• PNNL-Led Team Investigating Cloud Use for Computational Chemistry

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• DHS Cyber Crimes Center Widens International Presence With 4 New Roles

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• DOD, SBA Reveal 1st Group of Investment Funds Under SBICCT Initiative

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• Susan Davenport Named Air Force Chief Data & AI Officer

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• WHS Awards $1.75B Contract to Johns Hopkins Lab for R&D Support

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• Salesforce Introduces New Platform With Top Secret Authorization

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• DOE Opens Funding Opportunity for AI/ML R&D

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• Navy Platforms Achieves Zero Trust Compliance Goals

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• Commerce Department to Make $325M Investment in Polysilicon Producer

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• Technology Modernization Fund Allocates $50M to HUD, SSA Projects

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• Treasury, IRS Announce Final Rules for Semiconductor Tax Credit

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• A Glimpse Into HHS’ Top Budget Priorities for 2025

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• White House Reviews Proposed Update to HIPAA Cybersecurity Protections

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• CDAO Seeks Video Submissions for Generative AI Open Topic

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• SSC Commander Emphasizes Workforce Development, Stakeholder Engagement in New Organizational Plan

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• USCIS Seeks Providers of Regulatory Comments Analysis Services

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• Army to Build Detachments for Combating Information Adversaries

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• DIA Releases Updated Report on Nuclear Threats to US

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• DOD Picks Hypersonic Infrared Research Team for FY25 ARAP Award Competition

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• Astra Secures DIU Contract on Third Demo for Space Cargo Delivery Project

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• NASA Kicks Off PTD-4 Spacecraft Solar Array Tech Demo

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• TechFlow Awarded Two Success Memos for EV Charging Prototypes

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• Pentagon Issues Cost Analysis Guidance

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• White House Releases National Security Memorandum on AI

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• DCAA Appoints Jennifer Desautel as Director

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• DOD ManTech Program Announces Appointment of Stephen Recchia, Stephen Luckowski to Key Roles

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• NASA Report Reveals Space Exploration, Change Research Boosted Economic Activity

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• ARPA-E Unveils Funding Program to Develop New Quantum Algorithms

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• CISA Software Deployment Guide Aims to Secure Products, Services

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• DISA Pacific Chief on Ensuring Communication in the Indo-Pacific

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• National Reconnaissance Office Launches 4th NROL Mission

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• AUKUS Partners Test Joint Maritime Capabilities in Australia

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• NAVAIR Working to Deploy Marine Aviation Data Management System

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• SBA Seeks to Expand Rule of 2 Usage in Multiple-award Contracting

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• Pentagon to Advance DevSecOps Adoption With New Guidance

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• NIST Seeking Sources to Develop AI Risk Assessment Tools

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• USCG Posture Statement Addresses Shortages, Mission Demands

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• US Army Streamlining FMS Via Commercial Platform

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• NASA Invests in Open-Source Projects

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• Aerospace Releases Latest Entry in Space Agenda Series

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• OFFP Issues Memo for Contracting Talent Recruitment, Retention

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• GovCon Index Slipped Back Into Negative Territory Last Week

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• Armis Closes $200M Investment, Reaches $4.2B Valuation

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• USAF Issues RFI on Satcom Operations Support Services

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• Treasury Dept Finalizes Outbound Investment Security Program

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• NIST Selects 14 Digital Signature Algorithms for PQC Standardization

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• MRIC Conducts Quick Reaction Assessment

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• DHA Director Discusses My Military Health, TRICARE Implementation

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• State Dept OKs Swiss $450M Missile Sustainment FMS Request

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• Five Eyes Alliance Unveils Secure Innovation Guidance

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• FEMA Issues Notice of Funding Opportunity for NSGP-NSS

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• NASA Identifies Artemis III South Pole Landing Sites

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• How Oracle Is Approaching Zero Trust

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• DOD Shares Plan for National Defense Industrial Strategy Rollout

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• NASA to Relaunch Mentor-Protégé Program

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• DOD Seeks Manufacturing Tech to Modernize Industrial Base

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• CISA Issues Three-Pronged International Cybersecurity Roadmap

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• DOD Increases Spending on PLEO Satellite Internet Program to $13B

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• Input Sought on Federal Guidance for Greater Public Engagement

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• Army Testing New AI Workspace for Contract Writing, Other Uses

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• GSA Taps Government Tech Leaders to Join TMF Board

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• Mark Munsell Appointed NGA Chief AI Officer

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• SandboxAQ to Partner With Sanofi to Identify Biomarkers Using LQMs

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• VA, FDA to Develop Virtual Testing Lab for Healthcare Tools

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• NRO Selects 3 Companies to Assess, Demo Advanced Space Tech

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• PdM AEROS Issues RFI for SIGINT Sensors for Gray Eagle

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• Energy, Commerce Departments Partner on R&D for Safe AI Use

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• Space Force Awards Outside Analytics $215M Contract, Task Order

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• GAO Calls for Policy Change to Avoid R&D Overlap in DHS

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• Machine Learning Company dMetrics Awarded $99M DOD Contract

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• Navy Demos Unmanned System Integration & Data Experiment

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• Commerce Secretary Taps New FirstNet Board Chair & 10 Members

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• Kirk Dohne Takes on Role at NITRD’s National Coordination Office

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• Tricentis’ Ben Baldi: How Automated Testing Can Accelerate Software Delivery

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