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The 2024 Defense Acquisition Workforce Writing Awards recognize original ideas and innovative approaches to tackling challenges and implementing acquisition flexibilities. The award winners showcased exceptional skill in enabling acquisition and achieving the goals set out in the National Defense Strategy (NDS) and were awarded at the event. “I’ve never seen a defense strategy that had so many phrases that tell you we need to do things differently,” noted DAU President Jim Woolsey. “Organizations don’t change easily,” Woolsey remarked. However, the acquisition community must innovate and adapt to address new challenges arising from the evolving global environment, near-peer competitors and rapid technological advancements. DoD has received “massive wake up calls” with lessons learned from evolving conflicts. These awards highlight the value Congress places on the workforces’ innovative ideas. The winners received their awards and presented their publications to program management students and guests during a ceremony at DAU on June 12, 2024. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eg7RmckU

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Do you work in Ethics and Compliance in the Defense space? DII offers our members the ability to engage with all DII members. As a member, once logged-in, you can send a note to the broader community by selecting, “Create” on the top right corner, then “Discussion Thread." This is a great and easy way to quickly benchmark with colleagues across the industry or have your questions answered by colleagues in the industry. Join today at www.dii.org #DIIWebsiteTips #ethicsandcompliance #websitetips

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Cara Wulf and Marcos Gonzalez breakdown the changes in the DOD Final Rule amending the DFARS Buy American requirements and explain what contractors should be aware of when supplying “domestic end products” to the government. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gV6Q9JDk #governmentcontracts #DOD #DFARS #buyamerican

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Check out these tips from Kris Rodi, a PDS Defense Recruiter specializing in Engineering Positions. 📝 "If you are only looking for remote work, be sure to state that on your resume right under your location." 📝 "I am always willing to offer assistance with reviewing your resume to make sure you are marketing yourself in the best way possible and giving yourself the best opportunity for success." Reach out to Kris at krodi@pdsdefense.com for available positions and help with your resume! #NowHiring #EngineeringPositions #PDSdefense #EngineeringRecruiter #ResumeTips #InterviewTips

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DHS to split $125M+ CBP OA Program Management and Engineering Support recompete - It can be hard to read the tea leaves, but it appears that #CBP is planning to split this contract into two components, with one RFP expected to go out next month as unrestricted, while another will go out as a SB set-aside on OASIS SB. ==>> https://lnkd.in/e_jiWhhw

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Attention industry leaders! The USAF is seeking input for a potential 10-year contract for operation & maintenance services at Eglin Air Force Base. Responses to the RFI are due May 20. CRG stands ready to support the right firm in providing valuable feedback, crafting a winning strategy, and developing a competitive proposal. Let CRG be your trusted partner in navigating this opportunity. Learn more at https://crgroupinc.com/ - contact@crgroupinc.com. The Eglin Operation and Maintenance Services II Program will support research and development, training missions and test and evaluation of military weapons and military aerospace equipment, according to a request for information published Friday. EOMS II covers five major areas: general support services; range support services; range instrumentation; explosive test facilities; and major ground test facilities. Work on the recompete contract is expected to kick off in April 2026. #AirForceContracting #EglinAFB #OperationAndMaintenance #GovernmentContracts #ContractingOpportunity #CRGExpertise #WinningSolutions #CaptureToCloseOut

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Leidos wins $631M DIABLO contract Read more on the link below. #defense #sbir #military #jointwerx @jointwerx @blackhaysgroup #governmentcontracts #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #consulting #strategy #leanstartups #startup #growthhacking

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Spaceport needs increase- In the House Armed Services Committee's draft fiscal 2025 defense policy bill, concerns were raised about the increased launch demands on the two main spaceports - Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida (Space Florida) and Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. United States Space Force is exploring options to increase the number of launches its existing ranges can support through an initiative called Spaceport of the Future. The bill lists potential alternative sites (and GSA members), including Virginia Spaceport Authority's Wallops Island in Virginia, Pacific Spaceport Complex in Alaska, and the only U.S. inland vertical launch facility - Spaceport America in New Mexico. 👉 Read the article at https://lnkd.in/eYRSJUiC Image- © Provided by Defense News

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The submission window for the 24.6 Open Topic D2P2 closes this Thursday! Don’t miss your chance to submit for the space-related topic AFX246-DPCSO2 by noon ET. Link to submit below. . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #AFVentures #OpenTopic #SBIR #DAF #DoD #innovation #airforce #spaceforce

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This morning, I'm addressing a topic that many people tend to overlook, hoping it will simply disappear. One of the most challenging scenarios within any organization is navigating conflicting visions from two bosses while still expecting your team to be onboard. So, what's the next step? Well, I'm not suggesting you ignore them and do whatever you please (just kidding). Let's delve into the specific challenges you and your team may face: 1. Feeling overwhelmed with tasks 2. Uncertainty about expectations 3. Mixed or contradictory messages To tackle this obstacle effectively, I recommend the following steps: 1. Reinforce the organization's overarching vision. 2. Open lines of communication: Schedule meetings with both bosses to discuss concerns. 3. Establish clear boundaries to manage expectations and responsibilities. If you're currently grappling with this situation, I wish you the best. Feel free to share your experiences and how you've navigated similar challenges in the past.

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Marines to merge air control jobs as new air defense tech comes online Read more on the link below. #defense #sbir #military #jointwerx @jointwerx @blackhaysgroup #governmentcontracts #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #consulting #strategy #leanstartups #startup #growthhacking

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🚨Contract Opportunity Alert 🚨 The U.S. Army Small Business Innovation Research program awards contract opportunities of up to $2 million to address the Army's critical technology needs, sorted into two phases: Phase I ➡️ Contracts to small and nontraditional businesses with solutions exhibiting technical merit and commercial potential. -Advanced Materials and Manufacturing -Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning -Autonomy -Cyber -Electronics -Network Technologies -Power -Sensors -Software Modernization -Weapons System Phase II and Direct to Phase II ➡️ Contracts to businesses tackling Army needs with mature technologies capable of gaining increased federal support. -Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning -Power ✨Interested? Click here for more info: https://lnkd.in/e-ZVY-UT Jeremy Hitchcock Susan Still Kilrain Rick Waddell Kevin Higgins Stephanie Usry Bellistri Emmanuelle B. Jessica Nelson #Defense #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #ArmySBIR #DualUse #NewNorthVentures

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See you at Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer (DON CIO) #ITEast2024 in Norfolk this week. Connect with CORAS Team members Mark Fedeli and Robert Nichels, PMP and learn how we are supporting #USN Vice Admirals to PMs to secure information at all levels. #CDIO #5G #CISO #Cybersecurity #DataAvailability #DataInteroperability #InfoSharing #Strategy #AI #DriverTrees #DecisionManagement #FedRAMPHigh #IL5 #SIPR

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We are geared up and ready to head to Dallas next week for the 2024 Marine Corps Aviation Association (MCAA) Annual Symposium! This event brings together aviation Marines from around the globe and industry to discuss the future of Marine aviation challenges, the future battlefield, and the innovation required to address those challenges. SteerBridge is not just another company. Our team is comprised of retired Marines who grew up in the Wing. The continued success of the ACE is near and dear to each of us. We thrive on challenges, are committed to understanding our customer's needs, and do not stop until we deliver tailor-made solutions that exceed expectations. If you want to tackle your most challenging problems head-on, let’s start the conversation. Your Mission. Our Passion. #MarineAviation #SteerBridge #VeteranOwned #Innovation #Dallas2024 #MarineCorps #AviationSummit #YourMissionOurPassion

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Don't miss out on the Army's upcoming RS3 and ITES-3S recompetes! Our team of government contracting experts can evaluate your company's capabilities, past performance, and competitive landscape to determine if these contracts align with your strengths. Let us help you craft a winning proposal strategy. #govcon #captureplanning #proposalwriting

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Amendment 1-SEWP VI Final RFP 📃 🦆NASA has issued a new update with no change in the solicitation due date. The update includes important revisions and clarifications to the solicitation documents. Here's a sneak peek at what's covered 👇 ✅New columns added for provider info  ✅Updated PPQs for all categories  ✅Major revisions to UNSPSC codes, past performance questionnaires, and more Get the complete debrief here: https://lnkd.in/gqRQ5rgk #GovCon #ProposalDevelopment #NASA #SEWPVI

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