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**Strengthening Navy Partnerships with Small Businesses** At San Francisco Fleet Week, U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro underscored a significant issue facing the defense sector: the need for innovation and agility in a rapidly changing global landscape. With $526 million in contracts awarded to small businesses near San Francisco, it's clear that small enterprises play a vital role in supporting the Navy and Marine Corps. This collaboration not only spurs technological development in crucial fields like AI and cybersecurity but also strengthens our national security through a diverse industrial base. As the Navy emphasizes partnerships with small businesses, professionals should consider how they can leverage this trend to align their capabilities with defense needs, fostering innovation and growth. How can your organization engage with military initiatives? What strategies can your team implement to position itself as a valuable partner in advancing national defense goals? Let's discuss the pathway for small businesses to become significant contributors in this critical arena.

Speed: Marine Corps Systems Command's OTA brings speed, flexibility & collaboration to federal procurements. Like USAF, other orgs can leverage it. In partnership with Consortium Management Group, Inc. S/F https://lnkd.in/edskDXX8

Day One at the IDGA Defense Logistics and Support Conference is in the books! And it was exceptional! Dr. Allan Day, Maj Gen, USAF (Ret.) opened up the conference with a look back at certain recent events (key bridge collision, Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, CrowdStrike, etc) that have affected commercial logistics operations across our country. He then went on to talk about the physical devastation and humanitarian crisis caused by active shooting wars in Ukraine, Israel and Iran, as well as the the future GPC challenge our Nation is facing. LTG Mark Simerly, Director of DLA, gave an overview of the DLA enterprise and addressed the DLA imperatives recently outlined in the 2025-2030 DLA strategic plan...People, Precision, Posture, and Partnerships. We then had a phenomenal "Service 4" panel with Lt Gen Tom Miller, VADM Jeff Jablon, Mr. Bruce Hollywood and BG Beth Behn. Each of these senior leaders addressed the issues, challenges, and initiatives within their Service. "Our homeland is no longer a sanctuary" and "we're going to have to fight to get to the fight" were two comments that really drove home the point of how important it is we continue to aggressively prepare for the future. I had the honor of moderating the "Driving Logistics Innovation Through AI and Data" panel...with our amazing panelists Mr. Adarryl Roberts (DLA), Mr. Shannon Boykin (AF/A4), Mr. Donald Anderson (AMC/A9) and Mr. Greg Little (Palantir). The panel detailed that the effective use of data and the smart implementation of AI/ML capabilities are absolutely key factors to supporting the timely, informed decisions necessary to meet current and future needs. BG Forrest Poole, the Assistant Deputy Commandant For Installations And Logistics (Logistics Division), talked about the importance of developing data literacy across our entire #dod workforce. These were just a few of the sessions...and day two promises to be another great gathering of logistics professionals. Logistics Officer Association Association of Marine Corps Logisticians Women In Defense Logistics Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps Defense Logistics Agency Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment #logistics #supplychain #ai Palantir Technologies Air Mobility Command United States Air Force #ussf #usmc #idga

Are you here? We're here. Looking to connect small business tech and government innovation – let's do this. #NSVCS24 #NatSecVCSummit #usnavy #marinecorps #defenseinnovation

Setting Course for the 2024 Navy Contracting Summit 🌟🛳️ I’m excited to share that I’ll be navigating the waters of opportunity at the 2024 Navy Contracting Summit. This isn’t just any conference; it’s the confluence of visionaries and vanguards in the defense sector! Here’s a glimpse of what’s on deck: - Deep dives into the Navy’s FY2024 and FY2025 Budgets… your blueprint to the defense industry’s future endeavors. - Strategic encounters with Pentagon Officials and Naval Commands where foresight meets function. - Access to Multi-Year Contract Vehicles… think of it as your VIP ticket to impactful collaborations. - A trove of Special Contracting Opportunities unlocking the potential for groundbreaking projects. I’m all geared up to immerse myself in the latest in military construction projects, shipyard infrastructure optimization program, cybersecurity, AI, and more. If you’re also charting these waters, let’s connect and exchange insights on the future of the Navy! #NavyContractingSummit #DefenseIndustryLeadership #NavigatingOpportunity

📺 This Week's Episode is Now Available On Demand: https://lnkd.in/e8be6AHW Presented by Zscaler & Carahsoft 🚢 ADM Lisa Franchetti, Chief of Naval Operations, shares a transformative vision for the U.S. Navy, focusing on warfighting, warfighters, and foundational support. Discover how prioritizing personnel, future-readiness, and strategic relationships shapes a robust Navy ready to meet tomorrow's challenges. #USNavy #Leadership #Innovation 🔒 Andrew Schnabel, VP of Federal at Zscaler, dives into the urgent need for the Department of Defense (DoD) to adopt zero trust architectures. Learn about the challenges in modernization and strategic pilots aimed at securing the DoD's critical assets ahead of the 2027 target. #ZeroTrust #DoDModernization #Cybersecurity 📡 Lt. Gen Robert Skinner, Director of Defense Information Systems Agency, outlines a strategic vision for DISA aligned with national defense priorities, focusing on secure operations and leveraging data as a strategic asset. Explore his approach to process reengineering and workforce development to maintain strategic advantages. #DISA #NationalDefense #StrategicVision Recorded on Location at #WEST24 in partnership with W2 Communications

Take the SAME Survey to influence U.S. DoD Facility Asset Management! The Asset Leadership Network is proud to support a survey on Facility Asset Management by the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) who has a meaningful influence on the United States Department of Defense where high-level executives have indicated willingness to adjust policy based on appropriate information. In the video Jeff Freemyer, Sr. Business Analyst, Asset Management SME at ManTech describes the survey and next steps - take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/gb6Tx8CW . . . https://lnkd.in/gNFsmC22 #facility #assetmanagement #iso55000 #lifecycle

We're launching a new series of must-read books for professionals in aerospace and defense. Throughout the summer, we will be posting books that have impacted fellow aerospace, defense, and national security leaders. Kicking off this series, we're featuring Gavin McCulley, President at Morgan 6 LLC. Morgan 6 is led by former U.S. Special Operations Command Officers, with the mission to serve the Warriors who make a difference in the world by providing experts with high-demand and low-density skill sets to the U.S. Government. They provide an innovative approach to professional services, including support to Education & Training, IT Services, Information Operations, Intelligence Operations, Sensitive Activities, and International Development. Gavin's top recommendations:    1️⃣ The Art of Intelligence: Lessons from a Life in the CIA's Clandestine Service by Henry A. Crumpton 𝙒𝙝𝙮? “This book provides a deep dive into the world of intelligence operations, offering valuable lessons on strategic thinking and decision-making, which are critical if your focus is on the Special Operations and Intelligence communities.” Learn more on Goodreads:  https://lnkd.in/gHFuXmw5 2️⃣ Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World by General Stan McChrystal 𝙒𝙝𝙮? “Written by a retired four-star general, this book offers insights into how modern organizations can adapt to the complexities of today's world. It’s particularly relevant for understanding how to manage and lead in the dynamic environments of defense and intelligence.” Learn more on Goodreads: https://lnkd.in/gv2xGGwd   👉 Read part 1 of our summer reads on the Distinctive Edge Partners website: https://lnkd.in/gpMCNeme #SummerReads #Aerospace #Defense #NationalSecurity #SpecialOperations #IntelligenceOperations #MustReads

The Defense Organizational Climate Survey (DEOCS) is essential for outlining prevention needs across military units. Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman, SgtMaj Troy E. Black, underscores the importance of this survey in collecting key data on unit climate, harassment, and discrimination. The insights from DEOCS feed into the Comprehensive Integrated Primary Prevention Plan (CIPP), which addresses specific needs at each installation. The Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce (IPPW) then carries out this plan within local communities, aligning with the DoD's mission to prevent harmful behaviors and enhance organizational climate. This collaborative effort ensures that prevention strategies are effectively tailored and implemented to foster safer and more inclusive environments. #IPPW #PreventionStrategies #OrganizationalClimate #PrimaryPrevention #DoDMission

Doug Beck, the director of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), has launched a strategic vision for the unit's next phase, DIU 3.0, aimed at overcoming staffing and procurement challenges to better harness commercial technologies for defense purposes. With a focus on addressing capability gaps and leveraging the U.S.'s leading technology sector, DIU 3.0 seeks to expedite the adoption of impactful technologies at scale. Beck's plan emphasizes enhancing partnerships across the Department of Defense, allied nations, and the commercial tech sector, while also improving DIU's internal capabilities. This strategy includes embedding personnel with combat commands to align military needs with technological innovations. The initiative is supported by increased staffing and the appointment of two senior executive deputy directors, signaling a comprehensive effort to enhance the U.S. military's technological edge and operational effectiveness. #defenseinnovation #diu3.0 #militarytech #techadoption #publicprivatepartnership #innovationstrategy #techfordefense #futureofdefense #strategiceffect #partnershipfordefense Source- https://lnkd.in/g7neZyh6