On 23-24 April, the S2MARTS team hosted an in-person Industry Day event for Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) 2.0. MACH-TB is a program created by the Department of Defense (DoD) to reduce hypersonic risks and swiftly transition innovative technologies through MACH-TB stakeholders. With over 200 in-person ►
Navigating the bureaucratic maze of FAR-based contracting can be exhausting. Imagine a world where Government offices could streamline their procurement processes, cut through red tape, and achieve their goals with ease.
The Space Enterprise Consortium, or SpEC, is an Other Transaction Authority ►
April 22, 2024 – The Department of Defense, through the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) office, has awarded the Joint Acceleration of Hypersonic Vehicle Aerostructure Alternatives (JAHVAA) opportunity a total of $26.6M to nine performers. JAHVAA will improve hypersonic systems design through extended processing development ►
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Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane has awarded the Environmental Simulation Hardware in the Loop (ES-HWIL) project to Hill Technical Solutions on October 11, 2023. This project was awarded using the Strategic & Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S²MARTS) Other Transaction Authority (OTA).
This project is focused on the development ►
Designed to provide actionable takeaways for industry, academia, and government, the 2023 SpEC General Member Meeting took place in Los Angeles on October 16th and 17th, where members attended two days ►
The Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting took place in Washington, D.C. on October 17-18 and hosted over 700 in-person and 1.1k virtual attendees, including members of the Microelectronics Commons program, the newly awarded Hub leads and their teams, key government players, industry performers and more. This event featured briefings from Department ►
In an ever-evolving landscape of government contracting, Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs) have gained significant attention as a flexible and efficient procurement tool. The Department of Defense (DoD) has embraced OTAs to accelerate acquisition processes, foster innovation, and engage non-traditional defense contractors.
In government contracting, there are two commonly ►
As the Department of Defense (DoD) continues to rely on contractors to support its mission, it's important to understand the difference between traditional and non-traditional contractors and how they both influence the way innovation makes its way towards production.
In 2022, we welcomed 300 new member organizations across 64 technology focus areas, 75% representing Small, Non-Traditional organizations. This year, our members top technology areas included 5G, Microelectronics, Hypersonics, and Space Awareness.
