Peter Bloom

This week in Defense Tech: 1️⃣ DoD Chief Information Officer announced the official release of DOD’s new Fulcrum: IT Advancement Strategy, a plan to guide military and civilian components’ sprawling information technology activities and objectives in fiscal years 2025 through 2029. 2️⃣ U.S. Army PEO EIS releases its latest PEO Perspective, covering leadership changes, ATIS, AEISP Hub, and AIE Industry Day. 3️⃣ Is NGAD slipping off the table? United States Air Force chief declines to confirm plans to build next-gen fighter. “We're going to have to make those choices” in the next few years, Gen. Allvin says at an AFA event. 4️⃣ Honeywell is beefing up its defense business by buying advanced electronics firm CAES for $1.9 billion. The all-cash transaction deepens Honeywell's push into aerospace tech months after announcing it would acquire aircraft component maker Civitanavi Systems. 5️⃣ The UK Ministry of Defence is overhauling its internal cloud with a secure by design approach. With the goal of consolidating its internal network, the MoD has turned to automated threat detection and questioning the effectiveness of practices such as air gapping. 6️⃣ More on NGAD... Air Force likely weighing several factors as it contemplates its future. Analysts told DefenseScoop that a number of variables are likely shaping the Air Force's decision on the fate of its sixth-generation fighter jet, including new technologies, budget constraints and more. 7️⃣ US Army is embarking on a strategy to implement a digital engineering environment meant to speed the pace, lower the cost and reduce risk in weapons systems development, according to DASA (DES). 8️⃣ United States Air Force Force is evolving how it does capability development as part of its effort to reoptimize for great power competition, prioritizing the underlying systems rather than the platforms carrying them. 9️⃣ United States Department of Defense working on continuous assessment process for deployed zero-trust solutions. “What we need is a tool … that is constantly going after [zero trust] infrastructures, that is constantly testing against that configuration that was passed,” Randy Resnick said. 🔟 The Pentagon wants to make it easier for its organizations to use data analytics, so it’s overhauling its Advana platform to pull data from disparate sources instead of pooling it in one place. 🔗 Links in comments below 👇 #DoD #defenseinnovation #defense #defensetechnology #technology #tech #nationalsecurity #jadc2 #army #navy #airforce

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The Department of the Air Force has issued a final draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for Department of the Air Force Strategic Transformation Support II (DAFSTS II), a $5 million program focused on managing and improving strategic transformation at the enterprise level. This multi-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) presents a significant opportunity for firms specializing in management, logistics, and strategic consulting services. Now is the time to start preparing your proposals and positioning your team for success in this transformative project. Key Opportunity Details - Status: Pre-RFP - Anticipated Solicitation Date: September 2024 - Projected Award Date: June 2025 - Contract Value: $5,000,000 (Estimate) #airforce #business #businessdevelopment #govcon #governmentcontracting #ostglobal #ostglobalsoutions #smallbusiness #usaf #winmorebd

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$US 2.8 BN is a great starting point ✅ Super interesting to see but not surprising at all. I am sure many will agree this is just the start. “This first group collectively plans to invest over $2.8 billion into over 1,000 portfolio companies” Capital is flowing into the defence technology and national resilience space with a great degree of urgency and a TAM that is rapidly growing globally (unfortunately and whether we like it or not). Summary: (1) massive growing capital inflows (2) rapidly growing TAM / demand (3) highly concentrated slow moving incumbents who may have missed their Kodak moment (and could be going the way of the dinosaurs) (4) ….? Looks like the flywheel is starting to turn. We just need more great founders with great tech who think about both speed and scale!

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A few thoughts for the week on the importance of implementation or re-focusing on strategic pricing in the DoD Government Contracting arena: In the world of government contracting, particularly with the Department of Defense (DoD), strategic pricing is not just a component of business development; it's a critical differentiator. The complex nature of DoD contracts demands a nuanced understanding of cost structures, compliance requirements, and value propositions. Developing a pricing strategy that balances competitiveness with compliance ensures that your organization remains a strong contender in the federal marketplace. Strategic pricing within the DoD community requires a deep dive into understanding the specific needs and priorities of defense agencies, hot-buttons if you will. It's about offering solutions that align with their mission objectives while ensuring your proposals are financially attractive and sustainable. Empowering your team to be involved in comprehensive market analysis, competitive intelligence, and ensuring a thorough understanding of government procurement processes is the first step in the right direction. By aligning pricing strategies with the unique demands of the DoD, contractors can secure critical contracts to drive growth and innovation. Ultimately, successful business development in the DoD sector hinges on the company's ability to craft pricing strategies that reflect both the value of your offerings/capabilities and the fiscal constraints of defense budgets. By focusing on strategic pricing, contractors can build lasting partnerships with government agencies, enhance their reputation in the industry, and unlock new opportunities for growth. As the defense landscape continues to evolve, those who prioritize strategic pricing as a key element of success in their business development units, will weather any storm. Don't let your team become complacent, innovate & lead them to the award.

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3rd Quarter FY24 CENTCOM Contractor Count Decreases by 712 During 3rd quarter FY24, USCENTCOM reported approximately 20,384 contractor personnel supporting DoD in the USCENTCOM AOR, a decrease of approximately 712 from the previous quarter. This report provides Department of Defense (DoD) contractor personnel numbers for 3rd quarter Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) and the current status of efforts underway to improve management of contractors accompanying United States (U.S.) Forces. It includes data on DoD contractor personnel deployed in Iraq and Syria, Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR), and the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR). OIR (Iraq and Syria) Summary Contractor Posture: Approximately 6,387 DoD contractors directly supported DoD-funded contracts in Iraq and Syria. This is an increase of 17.1% from 2nd quarter FY24. This decrease is mostly attributable to the start of a new option year for a single contract. The distribution of contractors in Iraq and Syria by mission category are: Base Support 1,884 (29.5%) Construction 415 (6.5%) IT/Communications Support 262 (4.1%) Logistics/Maintenance 1,533 (24.0%) Management/Administrative 409 (6.4%) Medical/Dental/Social Services 64 (1.0%) Other 172 (2.7%) Security 728 (11.4%) Training 19 (0.3%) Translator/Interpreter 422 (6.6%) Transportation 479 (7.5%) Total: 6,387

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