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4 days ago | 
executivegov.com | Derrick Henry
The Defense Innovation Unit invites qualified organizations to serve as recognized assessors, who will review drone platforms and associated components for compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA. The NDAA assessment will inform the process of certifying drones for the Blue Unmanned Aerial Systems Cleared List, DIU said Monday.
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4 days ago | 
executivebiz.com | Derrick Henry
The U.S. Navy has awarded Pax Environmental a spot on a $99.9 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to carry out cultural resources-related studies and . Under the firm-fixed-price IDIQ, Pax Environmental will conduct investigations, prepare historic and archaeological documents, and implement plans to advance provisions of the amended National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the Department of Defense said Friday.
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4 days ago | 
executivebiz.com | Derrick Henry
BAE Systems has unveiled a $250 million shiplift and land-level ship repair facility during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its shipyard in Jacksonville, Florida. The repair complex will maintain and repair Navy vessels and commercial ships sailing in the area, BAE said Monday. The investment enhances the company’s ship repair capabilities and fortifies its role as a key partner to the military and commercial maritime industry.
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5 days ago | 
executivebiz.com | Derrick Henry
The U.S. Army has awarded artificial intelligence tech provider Seekr two contracts to provide generative AI, large language models and machine learning capabilities for military applications and mission-critical use cases. Awarded under the Small Business Innovation Research, or SBIR, program, the contracts intend to advance military-grade AI tech and support the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense’s “Trusted AI and Autonomy” initiative, Seekr said Thursday.
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2 weeks ago | 
executivegov.com | Derrick Henry
NASA has announced an upcoming solicitation for the 2025 Small Business Innovation Research Ignite program, which seeks products and services to support space missions. The space agency is looking for disruptive technologies that can be introduced to commercial markets and deliver societal benefits, according to a presolicitation notice posted Monday on SAM.gov.
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2 weeks ago | 
executivebiz.com | Derrick Henry
Six technology companies have established the Strategic Cybersecurity Coalition, or SCC, to push for reforms in U.S. international cybersecurity assistance programs. The envisioned reforms will ensure that the United States can operate with partner networks, promote the export of U.S. cyber technology and safeguard the country’s interests abroad, the SCC said Monday. The industry alliance’s founding members include Carahsoft, Dell Technologies, Forescout, Google Cloud, Trellix and Velos.
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2 weeks ago | 
executivegov.com | Derrick Henry
The federal government has a unique opportunity to implement acquisition reforms in President Donald Trump’s second term, according to Larry Allen, associate administrator of the Office of Government-wide Policy at the General Services Administration. Allen said a new presidential administration and the GSA’s “exceptionally dynamic” leadership team presents an opportunity to streamline government procurement, Nextgov/FCW reported Friday.
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2 weeks ago | 
executivebiz.com | Derrick Henry
Space systems provider Muon Space has received a contract from the National Reconnaissance Office to support the agency’s efforts to develop commercial electro-optical capabilities. Awarded under the NRO’s Strategic Commercial Enhancements Broad Agency Announcement Framework, the Stage II contract will continue to explore the potential of multispectral electro-optical and infrared, or EO/IR, data with global coverage and rapid revisit rates, Muon Space said Friday.
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3 weeks ago | 
executivegov.com | Derrick Henry
The Government Accountability Office has called on the Department of Defense to update or develop new guidance that reflects the expanded use of presidential drawdown authority, or PDA. A modified guidance would better represent the expanded PDA, which now provides U.S. military equipment from the DOD inventory beyond the statutory $100 million annual ceiling, GAO said in a report published Thursday.
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3 weeks ago | 
executivebiz.com | Derrick Henry
Danbury Mission Technologies, an ARKA Group company, has secured a new delivery order on its $136 million contract from the U.S. Army to deliver AN/VVR-4 Laser Detecting Systems, or LDS. Under the five-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the Army Contracting Command, the LDS will be supplied for installation on the service’s fleet of ground vehicles, Danbury said Wednesday. The company will also provide test hardware and support services as part of the deal.
