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Fake parts: A Pentagon supply chain problem hiding in plain sight

The Defense Department is developing new tests to find counterfeit parts, putting a renewed emphasis on reporting when problematic components are found.

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Space Force must adapt to strengthen commercial ties, Raymond says

Former Chief of Space Operations Jay Raymond, in his first public appearance since retiring, emphasized the importance of commercial partnerships.

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Congress

Senate confirms first inspector general for Pentagon in 7 years

A growing chorus of Republicans have criticized U.S. military assistance for Ukraine, and many are calling for more oversight.

FAR too complicated? Procurement rules hurt contracting, report says

As the rules governing federal contracting have gotten more complicated, the workforce is tasked with keeping up.

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Rafael’s ‘Drone Dome’ anti-UAS system advances in Pentagon competition

The system demonstrated detection, identification and soft-kill capabilities against drone targets and is now eligible to compete for federal contracts.

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US Army weighs multiyear contracts for munitions to aid Ukraine

If Congress approves, the Army could move forward with multiyear deals for munitions like Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems.

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Three charged for sending military data to China, contracting fraud

Information related to end-use items for aviation, submarine, radar, tank, mortars, missiles and infrared and thermal imaging targeting systems.

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House Navy backer loses seat in midterms as other Democrats outperform

Several vulnerable Armed Services Democrats defied expectations and held onto their seats.

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Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Bill LaPlante gestures as he speaks on stage Sept. 7, 2022, at the annual Defense News Conference.

Senate to vote on Pentagon contract adjustments amid inflation

The Senate is expected to vote on legislation that would authorize the Pentagon to modify fixed-price contracts as suppliers grapple with inflation.

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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Devon Wheeler establishes communications during the Indo-Pacific Warfighting Exercise in the Northern Training Area on Okinawa, Japan, in August 2021.

Lumen starts on $1.5B network contract after Verizon protest dropped

The Indo-Pacific Transport Services award was protested by Verizon in August. The protest was withdrawn in early September, records show.

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US tech companies in China may soon be forced to ‘choose a flag’

Amazon, Facebook, IBM and other companies with U.S. military ties have expanded their businesses in China.

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Cars pass in Independence Square at twilight in Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022.

US military conducting onsite weapons inspections in Ukraine

The effort is part of a broader U.S. campaign by the State Department to make sure weapons don't end up in Russian hands.

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Court rejects bid protest over $6.2 billion contract for moving troops

If the transition continues, the new system would be moving troops and families in peak season 2024.

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Ash Carter, who led military acquisition workforce reform, dies at 68

Carter launched the Pentagon's “Better Buying Power” initiative, meant to guide the acquisition workforce to smarter and more efficient purchasing.

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‘SBOM’ disclosure rules loom for federal software procurement

Software Bill of Materials are machine-readable inventories of software components designed to reduce cost and security risk.

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Stricter Buy American content rules for procurement take effect

The White House has said it is working to close loopholes in regulations.

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Biden moves to spur federal spending on ‘small-disadvantaged’ business

Spending goals are another way the Biden administration is seeking to address inequity in federal procurement.

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Feds allege online lender ‘overcharged and deceived’ troops, families

Troops had to agree to a monthly membership fee before they could get a loan, feds allege.

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How to ensure the US and its allies have the weapons they need

Prioritization, not capacity, is the real issue facing allies as they continue to supply Ukraine but also to ensure NATO members have enough defense items.

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Booz Allen values ‘struggling’ EverWatch at $440M in antitrust case

Attorneys for Booz Allen Hamilton have said the merger, announced in March, would stimulate competition and speed up technology development.

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Regulations

Stay up to date on the latest federal laws regulating how contractors work with the government.

The Defense Department is developing new tests to find counterfeit parts, putting a renewed emphasis on reporting when problematic components are found.

Former Chief of Space Operations Jay Raymond, in his first public appearance since retiring, emphasized the importance of commercial partnerships.

A growing chorus of Republicans have criticized U.S. military assistance for Ukraine, and many are calling for more oversight.

As the rules governing federal contracting have gotten more complicated, the workforce is tasked with keeping up.

The system demonstrated detection, identification and soft-kill capabilities against drone targets and is now eligible to compete for federal contracts.

If Congress approves, the Army could move forward with multiyear deals for munitions like Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems.

Information related to end-use items for aviation, submarine, radar, tank, mortars, missiles and infrared and thermal imaging targeting systems.

Several vulnerable Armed Services Democrats defied expectations and held onto their seats.

The Senate is expected to vote on legislation that would authorize the Pentagon to modify fixed-price contracts as suppliers grapple with inflation.

The Indo-Pacific Transport Services award was protested by Verizon in August. The protest was withdrawn in early September, records show.

Amazon, Facebook, IBM and other companies with U.S. military ties have expanded their businesses in China.

The effort is part of a broader U.S. campaign by the State Department to make sure weapons don't end up in Russian hands.

If the transition continues, the new system would be moving troops and families in peak season 2024.

Carter launched the Pentagon's “Better Buying Power” initiative, meant to guide the acquisition workforce to smarter and more efficient purchasing.

Software Bill of Materials are machine-readable inventories of software components designed to reduce cost and security risk.

The White House has said it is working to close loopholes in regulations.

Spending goals are another way the Biden administration is seeking to address inequity in federal procurement.

Troops had to agree to a monthly membership fee before they could get a loan, feds allege.

Prioritization, not capacity, is the real issue facing allies as they continue to supply Ukraine but also to ensure NATO members have enough defense items.

Attorneys for Booz Allen Hamilton have said the merger, announced in March, would stimulate competition and speed up technology development.