Friday, April 19, 2024
Friday, April 19, 2024
In today's INSIDER daily digest, we take a look at the Pentagon's “deliver uncompromised” effort and sit down with DOD's chief management officer for an update on cost-cutting efforts.
The Pentagon months ago revealed its “deliver uncompromised” initiative, meant to elevate security as a “fourth pillar” of acquisition. But contractors are still waiting for more details.
Contractors await further clarity from DOD on 'deliver uncompromised'
Pentagon officials have been mulling over a new initiative aimed at raising the importance of security in acquisition for at least two months, but industry groups are awaiting further clarity on how the Defense Department will implement the “deliver uncompromised” effort.
Inside Defense interviewed Jay Gibson, the Pentagon's CMO, about his efficiency initiative.
Pentagon's chief management officer looks to IT and business systems for budget savings
The Pentagon is reviewing its $35 billion information technology and business systems enterprise for savings opportunities and has found several areas where it can shave millions in spending, according to the officials in charge.
The Army secretary told reporters during a breakfast yesterday that he's readying to visit BAE Systems' facility in York, PA.
Esper to visit BAE plant to resolve issues with new howitzer
Army Secretary Mark Esper is planning to visit BAE Systems' York, PA, manufacturing plant as the service continues to hold off on a full-rate production decision for the Paladin Integrated Management system, he told reporters today.
Our colleagues at Inside Cybersecurity are tracking an anticipated Defense Information Systems Agency request for proposals.
DISA seeks industry input on use of cloud for 'isolating' cybersecurity risks
The Defense Information Systems Agency is expected to soon issue a “request for proposals” from tech companies on providing cloud-based services that would remove non-critical internet operations from military networks to isolate cybersecurity risks, following industry comments received earlier this summer.
Finally, we have a story on an Air Force document that explains why the service provided a sole-source development contract to Lockheed Martin for Next-Gen Overhead Persistent Infrared satellites – as well as new information about the initiative.
Air Force to secure data rights from Lockheed for Next-Gen OPIR satellites
A new document justifying the Air Force's decision to sole-source development of the first three Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared satellites to Lockheed Martin reveals new details about the program, including the service's plans to acquire sufficient data rights to enable future competition.
Document: J&A document for Infrared geosynchronous satellites to Lockheed Martin