The Waves of Innovation: A Summary of the 2024 Naval Science and Technology Strategy
Explore the 2024 Naval Science and Technology Strategy, aimed at enhancing technological dominance for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Learn about its priorities, including strengthening maritime technological dominance, building a culture of S&T excellence, and enhancing naval scientific diplomacy. Discover how federal contractors can align with this strategy to contribute to the nation's security and technological superiority.
NASA's Space Sustainability Strategy: A Blueprint for the Future of Earth's Orbit
Discover NASA's Space Sustainability Strategy and learn how federal contractors can align with its goals for a sustainable future in space operations. Explore practical actions for technology development, policy engagement, and collaboration to contribute to the long-term viability of Earth's orbit.
The State of the Space Industrial Base 2023
Review a summary of the "State of the Space Industrial Base 2023" report, highlighting the U.S. space industry's challenges, opportunities, and recommendations for maintaining leadership in space exploration and commercialization.
The Navy's Investment Horizons Strategy
Discover how the Department of the Navy is revolutionizing its approach to technology adoption and divestment with the Investment Horizons strategy. This innovative framework offers a clear roadmap for balancing innovation with existing capabilities, streamlining the transition to enterprise services, and optimizing resource allocation.
Transforming Federal Contracting: Insights from the U.S. Army's DEVCOM AvMC
Learn how the U.S. Army's DEVCOM AvMC is transforming federal contracting with strategic consolidation, transparency, and collaboration. Discover their approach to streamlining processes, reducing costs, and fostering partnerships with industry.
NAVFAC's Strategic Vision: Prioritizing Partnership, Planning, Risk Management, and Affordability
Explore NAVFAC's strategic priorities outlined by Rear Admiral John VanderLey, focusing on partnership, planning, risk management, and affordability in naval infrastructure projects. Learn how these priorities aim to enhance collaboration, ensure project success, and address budgetary challenges in the ever-evolving landscape of military engineering and construction.
A Guide to the FedRAMP 2024-2025 Roadmap for Federal Government Contractors
Learn about the key aspects of the FedRAMP 2024-2025 Roadmap and its impact on federal government contractors, especially cloud service providers. Learn how the roadmap aims to enhance security standards, streamline authorization processes, and foster a more agile and automated approach to cloud services in the federal sector. Get insights into strategic goals, initiatives, and action steps to align with the evolving landscape of federal cloud computing.
Transforming Data Architecture: An Overview of the Army’s Unified Data Reference Architecture Report
Explore the U.S. Army's Unified Data Reference Architecture (UDRA) report, a comprehensive guide to modernizing data architecture. Learn about the data mesh concept, data domains, data products, and the automated services that support a more agile, interoperable, and data-driven organization. Discover the guiding principles and the role of computational governance in this transformative approach
A summary of the DoD's 2024 DIB cybersecurity strategy
Discover the critical insights from the DoD's 2024 DIB Cybersecurity Strategy in our latest blog post. Learn about the key goals and objectives set to enhance the cybersecurity and resilience of the Defense Industrial Base. Understand the implications for federal government contractors and how they can align with these strategic priorities to ensure compliance, safeguard sensitive information, and maintain a competitive edge.
The National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct (2024) has been Updated: Implications for Federal Contractors
Read about the 2024 National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct and its impact on federal contractors. Learn about the plan's focus on human rights, environmental sustainability, and due diligence, and discover actionable steps for contractors to align with these principles and enhance their competitive edge in federal procurement.
The GAO Report about the FDA’s Inspection Workforce: the Implications for Federal Government Contractors in Clinical Research
This blog post summarizes the GAO report on FDA's challenges in inspecting clinical research, emphasizing its implications for federal contractors in drug development. It discusses the decline in inspections, alternative oversight tools, and workforce recruitment issues, offering insights for navigating regulatory uncertainties and ensuring compliance.
Unpacking the U.S. Data Broker Regulation: Balancing National Security and Global Data Flows
Explore the implications of the U.S.'s new executive order on limiting data broker sales to countries of concern for national security. This analysis delves into the policy's effectiveness, potential challenges, and its impact on global data flows and U.S. competitiveness. Understand the balance between security and economic interests in the digital age.
The U.S. Navy's Long-Range Shipbuilding Plan for Fiscal Year 2025
Learn about the United States Navy's Long-Range Plan for the Construction of Naval Vessels for FY 2025, including the strategic vision for a larger, more capable fleet to secure national interests and support the National Defense Strategy.
The Future of FOIA: DOJ Seeks Public Input on Business Standards
The Department of Justice is seeking public input on proposed FOIA business standards as part of the Federal Integrated Business Framework. These standards aim to enhance efficiency and consistency in FOIA administration across the federal government.
2025 Federal Contracting Opportunities: A Bloomberg Government Analysis
The key takeaways from Bloomberg Government's analysis of President Joe Biden's fiscal 2025 budget request, highlighting five significant contract opportunities in federal contracting worth $246 billion and their funding prospects.
The FCC's New Cybersecurity Labeling Program
The FCC's new voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for IoT products introduces the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, providing consumers with information to make informed purchasing decisions and encouraging manufacturers to meet higher cybersecurity standards.
Supercomputing: A Critical Report of NASA's High-End Computing Capabilities (HEC)
The findings of NASA's Inspector General audit report on the management of high-end computing (HEC) capabilities. Discover how supercomputing plays a crucial role in NASA's missions and the challenges faced in resource allocation, cybersecurity, and organizational structure. Learn about the recommendations for enhancing NASA's HEC efforts for future explorations.
Streamlining DOD's Contracting Process: Reducing Procurement Administrative Lead Time (PALT)
The GAO report on DOD's contracting process highlights the need for better monitoring of Procurement Administrative Lead Time (PALT) to improve efficiency in awarding contracts. The report suggests leveraging existing data and reassessing the use of the PALT Tracker to address issues in managing high-value contracts.
Biden's Budget Proposes Major AI Investments for Federal Agencies
The Biden administration's 2025 budget proposes considerable AI expenditures across federal agencies to improve services and ensure safety. Bloomberg Law's Isabel Gottlieb and Lauren Turenchalk write on the allocation of AI projects in sectors such as nuclear monitoring, traffic safety, and border control, emphasizing the government's quest for innovation while maintaining regulation.
Transforming IT Investments in the Navy: Leveraging World Class Alignment Metrics (WAM)
Learn how the Department of the Navy is revolutionizing its IT investments with the World Class Alignment Metrics (WAM) framework. This blog post summarizes a recent memorandum detailing the framework's implementation, its alignment with strategic guidance, and its impact on mission outcomes.