supply chain
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The Department of Homeland Security is putting the collective force of its component agencies behind its latest 60-day cyber sprint focused on transportation security.
October 07, 2021 -
The past 18 months have thrown a wrench in many of the military’s plans, but the supply chain is one that has taken a particularly hard hit. Army Materiel Command had a handful of backups that caused issues for the supply chain during the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
October 06, 2021 -
The Pentagon is evaluating the possibility of changing the definition of “domestic sources” under the Cold War-era law to include the United Kingdom and Australia.
September 20, 2021 -
The House Armed Services Committee will consider a $716 billion defense bill, including changes to how the military prosecutes sexual crimes.
August 27, 2021 -
Leading tech firms and other businesses made cybersecurity commitments after meeting with President Biden at the White House this week.
August 26, 2021 -
In the first of multiple waves yet to be implemented under a new reform plan, the Navy has saved or avoided more than $400 million in costs by taking a more holistic, data-centric view of its supply chain.
August 23, 2021 -
Recognizing supply chain attacks as a form of hybrid warfare, rethinking trust and taking ownership of the risk environment, and learning to effectively communicate critical information to supply chain partners are crucial steps in defending against this looming threat.
August 20, 2021 -
The Small Business Administration, as part of the Biden administration’s diversity, equity and inclusion work, is stepping up to increase the percentage of federal contracting dollars that go to small, disadvantaged businesses.
August 16, 2021 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Department of Labor will offer virtual seminars throughout August to prepare for federal contract minimum wage increases.
July 23, 2021 -
New proposals would require the Pentagon to treat supply chains as a “strategic priority” and identify a plan to get away from materials sourced from China.
July 22, 2021 -
Experts from the Naval Supply System Command, Marine Force Storage Command, Air Force Sustainment Center and KPMG will explore how the DoD is ensuring a responsive and resilient supply chain.
July 12, 2021 -
Federal Drive with Tom Temin got the latest from Shelby Oakley, the director of contracting and national security acquisitions at the Government Accountability Office.
June 30, 2021 -
New legislation could push the Defense Department and prime contractors to better understand supply chain vulnerabilities in the wake of COVID-19.
June 25, 2021 -
Julie Dunne, the former commissioner of GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service and member of the Federal Acquisition Security Council, explains the steps the Biden administration can take to energize the Federal Acquisition Security Council.
June 17, 2021 -
DoD conducted a 100-day review of its critical supply chains at the request of the White House.
June 10, 2021