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Stepping into the future with #DISANext - a comprehensive 5-year blueprint from the Defense Information Systems Agency. Spearheading industry change through its 4 fundamentals: Secure Capabilities, Strategic C3, Modernization, and Data. Hear from the visionary himself, Lt. Gen. Robert Skinner about the strategic imperatives of this plan: https://bit.ly/3WcCrb2. Paving the way for advanced #Cybersecurity and #strategy!

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DOD and Congress should study this and implement these recs ASAP. Well done.

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The Department of Defense (DoD) has released a new Open Announcement through the Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC) OTA, accepting unsolicited White Papers for DPA Title III and IBAS funding. Membership in DIBC is free and open to U.S. organizations, as well as international partners from the UK, Australia, and Canada. Key Sectors: - Kinetic Capabilities - Energy Storage and Batteries - Castings and Forgings - Strategic and Critical Materials - Microelectronics - Workforce Development This Open Announcement accelerates project awards and supports critical supply chain resiliency. Submit your White Papers by September 30, 2024, to contribute to a robust and secure industrial base. Learn more at the DIBC OTA website. #DoD #Innovation #DIBC #SupplyChain #DefenseProduction #GalliumSolutions

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Tune in for updates on our digital transformation progress!

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The U.S. DoD announced a significant opportunity for organizations involved in defense production and related sectors. The focus areas outlined in this initiative are critical to advancing defense capabilities and energy security. From energy storage and microelectronics to workforce development, these sectors form the backbone of innovation in defense technologies. By opening the doors to collaboration with our closest allied nations, this initiative paves the way for shared progress in defense and energy sectors. It's a testament to the power of partnership in addressing global challenges and advancing collective #mineralsecurity interests.

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Read our most recent blog post (link in comments) to find out what the Five Things to Know About NSPA's Contracting Process are. Contact Jim Shields (jim@pts.careers) to learn more about how we can help you succeed in the NATO market.

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Today the National Security Space Association (NSSA) has issued an opinion piece authored by Mike Tierney, Chief of Legislative Affairs, and Chris Williams, Chair of the Moorman Center for Space Studies, highlighting concerns regarding the President’s budget request for Fiscal Year 2025 and its implications for the United States Space Force. The authors warn that the FY25 budget request marks the first-ever decline in funding for the United States Space Force, despite growing threats from adversaries like China and Russia. This reduction, though modest, is alarming at a time when robust support is essential to maintain U.S. space superiority. Read the entire publication now! https://lnkd.in/eGQjYZpc

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It was an honor to sit down with Francis Rose during the Emerging Tech and Innovation Conference last week with ACT-IAC. We had a great chat about innovation in government. Fed Gov Today is gives a forum for open conversations on important topics facing government. Feel free to drop your thoughts and inputs in the comments to continue the conversation. As I explained in the interview, innovation is commonly used as a noun (a thing) which, in my opinion, detracts from the acceptance of innovation frameworks to unleash the potential of a team. What if we embraced innovation as a verb (an action) or an adjective to describe HOW an organization approaches disruptive initiatives? Thanks for the interview, Francis!

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7/6/24 National Security News and Commentary https://conta.cc/3xORcHb 1. Project 2025 Mandate for Leadership Special Operations Excerpt 2. Chief of Staff of the Army Recommended Articles 3. An External Agenda for the NATO Summit 4. Nepalis thought they were going to Russia to ‘help.’ They were made to fight – and die. 5. Iran’s Voters Elect Their First Reformist President in Two Decades 6. A New Age of Materials Is Dawning, for Everything From Smartphones to Missiles 7. Russia destroyed Ukraine’s energy sector, so it’s being rebuilt green 8. Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 5, 2024 9. Israel–Hamas War (Iran) Update, July 5, 2024 10. Family members serving aboard two Navy ships reunite in the Mediterranean Sea 11. Backlash rising to Marcos Jr's US-friendly policy pivot 12. Stuck Onshore: Why the United States Failed to Retrench from Europe during the Early Cold War 13. NATO Summit Primer: 12 Things to Know

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#DYK: The United States Department of Defense recently released an Open Announcement through the Defense Industrial Base Consortium Other Transaction Authority inviting unsolicited white papers to be considered for Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III and Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) funding: https://lnkd.in/eF5ch6aZ "This Open Announcement will solicit new ideas for research, prototype, and production that will benefit our industrial base," said Dr. Laura Taylor-Kale, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy. "Expanding sources of supply is a key element of the vision articulated in the National Defense Industrial Strategy to help build resilient supply chains." This Open Announcement will significantly speed up the timeline to project awards, bringing critical capabilities to the industrial base faster and supporting the focus areas from Executive Order 14017 on America's Supply Chains. The Open Announcement will remain open for white paper submissions until September 30, 2024. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eeHK3Wkc #ExpandTheBase

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Get a head start on the week with this opportunity: The Defense Industrial Base Consortium recently released Open Announcement OA-24-01 for companies located in U.S., Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Responses will be accepted through September 30, 2024 at 5:00pm ET. Submissions must fall within one more of the critical sectors and areas of interest below: ✔Strategic and Critical Materials ✔Kinetic Capabilities ✔Energy Storage and Batteries ✔Castings and Forgings ✔Microelectronics ✔Workforce Development ✔Small Unmanned Aerial Systems ✔Submarine Industrial Base ✔Space Industrial Base ✔Emerging Manufacturing Technology Please see the documents at this site https://lnkd.in/eeHK3Wkc for more info. #DoD #smallbusiness #workforcedevelopment #manufacturing #technology #space #microelectronics #kinetic #criticalmaterials #batteries #castings #govcon

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Long commute home? Check out this podcast by Commissioner John Whitley with GovNavigators on PPBE reform. They talk about the criticality of delivering a modernized PPBE process to ensure we can procure capability at the speed of relevance. https://lnkd.in/eEasPGpA #ppbereform #defensereform #innovation #modernization

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⭐ Symposit Critical Infrastructure Update ⭐ The Biden-Harris Administration has just released the groundbreaking new National Security Memorandum on Critical Infrastructure, marking a significant shift in how we protect our nation's vital systems. This new policy replaces a decade-old presidential document, initiating an extensive effort to safeguard U.S. infrastructure against a multitude of threats. Here's what this memorandum entails: - Empowering DHS: The Department of Homeland Security is now at the helm, with the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) acting as the National Coordinator for Security and Resilience. - Intelligence Collaboration: The U.S. Intelligence Community is directed to collect, produce, and share intelligence with federal departments, state and local partners, and critical infrastructure owners and operators. - Sector-Specific Protection: It reaffirms the designation of 16 critical infrastructure sectors and assigns a federal department or agency as the Sector Risk Management Agency (SRMA) for each one. - Minimum Security Standards: Elevates the importance of minimum security and resilience requirements within and across sectors. The ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline was a major wake-up call for officials, highlighting the urgency of bolstering our cybersecurity measures. This memorandum is a pivotal step towards a more secure and resilient future for U.S. infrastructure. Learn more about this crucial initiative by checking out the fact sheet and the full memorandum here: https://ow.ly/ozeF50S8sZY #NationalSecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #CyberSecurity #IntelligenceCommunity

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RFP: Historic Battlefield Public Interpretation Scoping Project, Battle of Bladensburg, Prince George's County, Maryland Anacostia Trails Heritage Area, Inc. (ATHA), a private nonprofit organization, is seeking proposals from qualified consultant teams to conduct a survey of existing interpretation of the Battle of Bladensburg and the War of 1812 within the county as well as a comprehensive review of modern best practices in battlefield interpretation with a focus on inclusive storytelling, creative engagement, and new technologies. The Battle of Bladensburg, fought on August 24, 1814 in Prince George’s County, Maryland holds significant importance in both state and national history due to its immediate tactical consequences, its impact on national morale and political dynamics, and its lasting cultural and symbolic significance. During the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812, the State of Maryland, under then-Governor Martin O’Malley, supported a robust commemoration that resulted in historic research, large events, and many new interpretive signs. These documents, photos, and signs continue to stand on the landscape 10 years later. The goal of this project is to inventory, assess, and plan for the retention, repair, removal, and/or replacement of War of 1812 public history interpretation elements in Prince George’s County, Maryland – specifically the Battle of Bladensburg. This project is funded in part by at National Park Service Battlefield Interpretation Grant for scoping (planning and development) and does not include plan implementation. Proposals are due Monday, July 1, 2024 via email. A confirmation receipt will be sent to all applicants. Interviews will take place, as needed, in July with a project award decision made on Monday, July 29, 2024. The project needs to be completed by Tuesday, December 31, 2024. ATHA encourages proposals from consultants with expertise in history, parks, education, interpretation, and placemaking. We are dedicated to actively seeking out and partnering with consultants from a wide range of backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability status, and socio-economic background. We believe that diverse consultants bring unique insights and expertise that enrich our projects and drive innovation. https://lnkd.in/eueYEMvt

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