To ensure that the U.S. remains at the forefront of semiconductor technology, the Department of Defense (DoD) must ensure industry access to critical technologies. To develop an infrastructure that will eventually enable a sustainable domestic innovation pipeline, it is imperative to develop domestic research and development capabilities. The Microelectronics ►
*Originally published by Space Systems Command
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – The United States Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) awarded four contracts to Blue Origin, CACI International Inc., General Atomics, and Viasat to develop space laser communication terminal prototypes as the first of three phases in the $100 million Enterprise ►
Space debris, often referred to as “space junk,” includes defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from disintegration, erosion and collisions.
With over 34,000 pieces of debris larger than 10 cm and millions of smaller fragments orbiting Earth, the threat to active satellites, space missions, and even ►
In an era where technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into defense systems is becoming a pivotal aspect of national security strategies. As we venture into uncharted territories with AI, there is an increasing need for clear-cut protocols to be put in place. Otherwise, we ►
July 15, 2024 – The Strategic and Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S2MARTS) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) attended the 2024 Crane Congressional Breakfast and Reception in Washington, D.C. where Congressional leadership met with DoD, Indiana officials, and Industry partners for discussions that included regional microelectronics and hypersonics infrastructure development. ►
Workforce development is a critical piece to consider when developing an infrastructure for large-scale prototype manufacturing and a major component of the success of Microelectronics Commons. Microelectronics Commons, awarded under the CHIPS and Science Act in 2023, is a network of eight prototyping Hubs. As a “lab to fab” ►
Humanity’s quest for exploration has focused on Mars, representing a massive potential achievement in our history. With both space agencies and private companies targeting the “Red Planet,” the technological advancements necessary for this endeavor are above and beyond what we have accomplished before.
Government contracting mechanisms like the Space Enterprise Consortium ►
June 25, 2024 – The Microelectronics Commons Call for Topics (CFT) is now open for submissions through the eight Microelectronics Commons Hubs.
The Call for Topics is an opportunity issued by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division ►
June 24, 2024 – Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded the Emergent CubeSat Technology (ECT) project to BANC3, Inc and Parabilis Space Technologies, Inc. These two Non-traditional performers will lead the effort with support from three sub-contractors: Intel Federal LLC, Princeton Satellite Systems, Inc, and Quantic X-Microwave. ECT was awarded ►
One common gripe of contracting within the government is dealing with FAR-based contracts. Enter Other Transaction Authority (OTA). These agreements aren’t just changing the game; they’re redefining how the government fosters innovation. In this exploration of Prototype OTAs, we’ll delve into their pivotal role in driving government innovation forward, ►
