In an Oct. 3 notice, the office of the under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment seeks information from non-profit organizations related to establishment of an Accreditation Body for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program.
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October 04, 2019
The Defense Department Chief Management Office has sent Congress a report describing potential reductions to Fourth Estate civilian management agencies.
The Army today released a policy on advanced manufacturing signed Sep. 18 by Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy.
In an Oct. 3, 2019 memo, the Defense Department's General Counsel directed all Pentagon offices to preserve any documents related to Ukrainian military aid.
The Defense Department's General Counsel directed all Pentagon offices to preserve any documents related to Ukrainian military aid.
The Oct. 3, 2019 Congressional Research Service "in focus" report discusses the impact of the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.
October 03, 2019
The Oct. 2, 2019 Congressional Research Service "in focus" report discusses the U.S. military's support of civil authorities.
The Oct. 2, 2019 Congressional Research Service "in focus" report discusses the proposed creation of a U.S. Space Force.
In late September 2019, the Professional Services Council and National Defense Industrial Association provided feedback to the Defense Department on a draft version of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification or CMMC.
October 02, 2019
The 2019 Marine Corps Advanced Technology Investment Plan "identifies and prioritizes Top Technical Issues within [program executive office land systems] programs, with the goal of informing, influencing, and aligning S&T investments to resolve program technical issues and support transition of critical capabilities to the warfighter."
On Oct. 1, 2019 the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced that the State Department had "made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan of Follow-On Technical Support (FOTS) sustainment and services in support of eight (8) Japan AEGIS Destroyers consisting of four (4) KONGO Class Destroyers, two (2) ATAGO Class Destroyers, two (2) MAYA Class Destroyers and one (1) Japanese Computer Test Site (JCPTS) for an estimated cost of $140 million."
In an Oct. 2, 2019 Federal Register notice, the Defense Department proposes a change to federal laws "that increase the micro-purchase threshold (MPT), increase the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), and clarify certain procurement terms, as well as align some non-statutory thresholds with the MPT and SAT."
In an Oct. 2, 2019 Federal Register notice, the Defense Department proposes a change "to implement a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 to increase the threshold for requiring certified cost or pricing data."
In an Oct.
October 01, 2019
In an undated 2019 memo, Navy acquisition chief Hondo Geurts announces the service is restructuring several high-level acquisition directorates alongside the recent establishment of a new senior civilian position for sustainment.
The Oct. 1, 2019 Defense Department inspector general's report "describes the Lead IG and partner agencies' oversight of U.S. activities in support of the ongoing overseas contingency operations."
On Sept. 27, 2019 the president informed lawmakers that he had taken an administrative action required by law that the head of the Office of Management and Budget approve the release of the funds designated as Overseas Contingency Operations by Congress.
September 30, 2019
The Sept. 30, 2019 Government Accountability Office report discusses the role of explosive ordnance disposal personnel and their additional use as VIP protective units.
On Sept. 30, 2019 Ryan McCarthy was sworn in as Army secretary and sent his first official message to the service.
September 27, 2019
In a Sept. 27, 2019 sources-sought notice, the Air Force announces its intent to increase the maximum production quantities and purchases of Joint Air-to-Surface Missiles and Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles -- including the first buy of the JASSM-D variant.