Defense
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Eric Crusius, a partner with Holland & Knight, explains how the cybersecurity compliance regime for contractors will continue to grow whether or not DoD finalizes CMMC
February 08, 2023 -
Few acquisitions seem to vex the government more than information technology. It's a major expenditure each year, at something like a hundred billion dollars governmentwide.
February 08, 2023 -
In order to know whether they get a fair price for something, the armed forces need to know the cost of making it. That's where the cost estimating and discovery part of acquisition comes in.
February 07, 2023 -
After a years of trying different ways to centralize Pentagon management, DoD kicks off Defense Management Institute.
February 07, 2023 -
A bill before the House would create a new cadre of people to help the government in case of a serious cyber attack. The National Digital Reserve Corps would be managed by the General Services Administration.
February 06, 2023 -
For the military, nothing much happens without good requirements. Vic Steinman is the air warfare requirements coordinator for the Navy. His work earned him a Defense Acquisition Workforce Award.
February 06, 2023 -
Raj Iyer’s last day as the Army’s chief information officer is Feb. 10, after which he plans to return to industry but continue to support the service’s transformation efforts.
February 06, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast: Child care for DoD employees is good, but costs too much and is in short supply. A new bill could change how COLAs are calculated for federal retirees. And if you're violating certain federal civil statutes or regulations, get ready to pay higher penalties.
February 06, 2023 -
DoD civilians in Japan say they've lost any meaningful access to on-base healthcare over the last several months, and can't get it from Japanese providers. Defense officials say they're examining the problem, but have to prioritize active duty members for limited medical appointments.
February 06, 2023 -
Navy ships are getting fewer steaming hours because of growing maintenance delays and costs, a troubling trend that comes as at time when the U.S. is struggling to keep pace with China’s growing fleet. Operating and support costs grew by about $2.5 billion across 10 ship classes while the number of propulsion hours in which ships were operating or training dipped during a 10-year period that ended in 2021. That is according to a report by the Government Accountability Office. The Navy saw increased maintenance delays, breakdowns and cannibalization of parts — moving them from one ship to keep another one going — during the period.
February 03, 2023 -
A foundation dedicated to the furthering military medicine is about to celebrate 40 years. It was signed into law by President Reagan, and later named for the Senator who sponsor the bill authorizing it.
February 03, 2023 -
Login problems and re-ticketing show up among issues with IT user experience at DoD according to a survey from the Defense Business Board.
February 03, 2023 -
The Air Force has long had the job of providing close air support for Army and Marine Corps ground troops. Its what made the A-10 attack fighter such a beloved instrument. The F-35 is supposed to replace the A-10 in that role.
February 02, 2023 -
In today's Federal Newscast, a Hawaiian company will help the Navy find community-based solutions to reuse the Red Hill fuel storage facility on Oahu.
February 02, 2023 -
When will CMMC start to show up in contracts? "Nobody knows," says one expert.
February 02, 2023
