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Byron Bright shared thisArtemis II is more than a return to deep space. It’s a reminder of what coordinated ambition looks like when government, industry, and human ingenuity align around a clear mission. Wishing the crew a safe journey and Godspeed. https://lnkd.in/g9ZbYrKpNASA's Artemis II Crew Launches To The Moon (Official Broadcast)NASA's Artemis II Crew Launches To The Moon (Official Broadcast)
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Byron Bright shared thisGreat perspective on the future of talent traits to look for in this new world … Curiosity, Builder, Agility, Critcal Thinker, Adaptable, Chage Agent … may become more important skills as we continue this next era … have you vibe coded yet? Built a cool app on your own? Made AI write a complex spreadsheet model for you or built your own automation? Just go try it!
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Byron Bright shared thisLong read, but well written… for any of us testers out there, we can all relate to that first flight of a new system. Congrats to the Anduril Industries team. https://lnkd.in/g82TJqBG
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Byron Bright shared this“If you automate chaos, you just get faster chaos.” This line from a Google speaker really stuck with me tonight in NYC. A good reminder that scaling agentic AI isn’t about rushing to automate everything. It’s about fixing processes first, being clear on ownership, and knowing where humans need to stay in the loop. AI will amplify whatever you give it. The hard work is making sure it’s the right foundation. #AgenticAI #Google #GenAI #ScalingAI
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Byron Bright shared thisIt was an honor to support my friend Tom Lampley as he received ISOA's Lifetime Achievement award. Tom is one of the most hard working people in our industry with a deep love for our nation and warfighters. Congrats, Tom!
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Byron Bright shared thisThanks Julie Kmet I think Jake Frazer and I could have kept talking for hours 😂Byron Bright shared thisJust finished listening to an incredible conversation with Byron Bright former President/COO of KBR’s government business, and it’s one I think every GovCon, defense, and national security leader should pay attention to. A few themes really stood out: 1. Speed vs. Affordability Everyone in government is talking about speed, but Byron highlights a tough reality: in a debt-heavy environment, moving faster can’t always mean spending more. The winners over the next 3 years will be the contractors who can deliver faster, cheaper, and better- using AI and smarter ways of working to drive real productivity. 2. The Future of Services Byron sees a clear shift: traditional service companies will have to become the bridge between Silicon Valley tech and military relevance. It’s not just about cool tech; it’s about sustainment, ruggedization, training, interoperability, and actually making it work for an 18-year-old warfighter in the field. 3. Missions That Matter His story about leading KBR through Operation Allied Welcome, standing up capacity for ~50,000 Afghan evacuees in days was a powerful reminder of what this industry can do when it’s fully aligned around mission and people. If you work in GovCon, defense tech, or national security, this is a conversation worth hearing. https://lnkd.in/eM3UTGvkByron Bright: From the Air Force, Katrina, leading Red Lanyard KBR, and the changes coming to GovConByron Bright: From the Air Force, Katrina, leading Red Lanyard KBR, and the changes coming to GovConJake Frazer
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Byron Bright shared thisI really enjoyed the chance to step back and reflect on my journey in GovCon. What stood out most to me wasn’t the milestones or the titles, but the people. Every chapter of my career, from the Air Force to those early Red Lanyard KBR days to leading a global business, was shaped by mentors, teammates, and colleagues who pushed me, challenged me, and made the tough moments easier. Any success I’ve had is because great teams came together around a mission that mattered. GovCon is a people business at its core, and I’ve been fortunate to work alongside some of the very best. Thanks to Jake Frazer for creating the space for a thoughtful conversation and for spotlighting the leaders who continue to shape the future of our industry.Byron Bright shared thisI think most of you know that I was old school Brown & Root / KBR. And we have all watched the transformation of KBR, Inc. over the last 15 years from the Red Lanyard days to the blue logo'd Technology & Engineering solutions firm of today. I was thrilled to have the chance to sit down with one of the leaders that drove that change from the inside. Byron Bright shares his journey from the United States Air Force academy to being a transitioning Junior Military Officer (JMO) to leading one of the biggest service companies in our industry. Byron shares a bit of the playbook of driving both organic growth and smart M&A to expand and diversify KBR. Join us on this episode of The Future of GovCon as we have a great conversation with one of the most impressive leaders in our industry.Byron Bright: From the Air Force, Katrina, leading Red Lanyard KBR, and the changes coming to GovConByron Bright: From the Air Force, Katrina, leading Red Lanyard KBR, and the changes coming to GovConJake Frazer
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Byron Bright shared thisI'm excited to see the focus on overhauling the Defense Acquisition System to the Warfighting Acquisition System. This shift in mindset, prioritizing speed, flexibility, and performance, is critical. A key to success for this new strategy lies in leveraging the expertise of SETA contractors, not as advisors, but as the deep domain experts responsible for helping the government achieve technical baseline ownership and open system interoperability. The reforms and need for speed expand the scope and complexity of the mission. The PAEs will need technical continuity, expertise, and government-owned tech stacks that are agnostic to specific vendors. By using SETA contractors to define, innovate, and maintain this technical stack, the DoD can: 1. Lower the barrier to entry for innovative commercial vendors and new entrants, as they can focus on their specific technology without having to integrate across a proprietary, fragmented system. 2. Ensure speed and iteration by allowing the government to swap out components from low-scoring performers without a full system overhaul. In short, these reforms elevate the SETA role to that of essential partners in creating a truly open, competitive, and adaptable acquisition environment. SETA is not competing with entrepreneurs and innovators, in fact, they are the helpers that can get their ideas into the warfighters hands faster. https://lnkd.in/gqvUR4NyPentagon keen to recruit fresh acquisition workforce talent as it jumpstarts procurement reformsPentagon keen to recruit fresh acquisition workforce talent as it jumpstarts procurement reforms
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Byron Bright shared thisGreat Insights, David. I recommend anyone interested in how our government works follow David. He knows more about the inner workings of these budget processes than anyone I know. Thanks for sharing your expertise.Byron Bright shared thisShutdown Countdown #13, Sept. 25 – OMB Strikes I planned for this posting to be the one that talked more about contractor shutdown planning. However, today’s reports of new OMB shutdown guidance takes precedence, so I will focus instead on the draft OMB document that has been circulating all day. The OMB guidance, first reported by Politico, would have agencies terminate programs and personnel that are deemed not essential under a lapse in appropriations. See https://lnkd.in/eig4Ukvx. This approach is not new. I noted in posting #6 on Sept. 9 White House signals months ago that personnel reductions should tie to non-essential federal functions based on 6 year old shutdown guidance. These 3 documents set the stage for the guidance being discussed today. 1. The February 11 Executive Order 14210, “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Workforce Optimization Initiative,” directed agencies to focus RIFs (Reductions-in-Force) on employees who would typically be furloughed in a shutdown. See https://lnkd.in/eKEH5bRb. 2. The Feb. 26 OMB-OPM guidance memo for that Executive Order stated clearly that agencies “should specifically identify competitive areas that include positions not typically designated as essential during a lapse in appropriations. See https://lnkd.in/eXDEDprC. The memo directed agencies to the functions excepted from the Anti-Deficiency Act in the Agency Contingency Plans submitted to OMB in 2019 (let me know if you can still find these). 3. The March 13 Congressional Research Service paper told Congress specifically that the OMB-OPM memo “directed agencies to prioritize using RIFs to separate employees who would typically be furloughed if the agencies experienced a funding lapse.” See https://lnkd.in/eThgmaSe. So none of today's reports should be a surprise. That said, the consequences of this OMB guidance, if implemented widely, would be far-reaching and unlike any previous shutdown in American history. Shutdowns typically halt work and furlough employees in areas where a temporary interruption causes the least harm to the government’s missions and functions and where recovery is relatively straightforward and achievable. The criteria of less harm and easier recovery are the wrong reasons for permanent termination of either work or people. I hope and trust that the Senate will keep these consequences in mind next week when they return and reconsider the short term CR needed to avoid a shutdown. David Berteau
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Byron Bright liked thisByron Bright liked thisWe are excited to share that Jay Kovacs, President and Managing Director of Axient Systems B.V. , is being honored for his outstanding leadership and contributions to transatlantic collaboration and space innovation. Jay currently serves as President and Managing Director of Axient Systems, where he oversees the company's role as mission integrator for the PAMI-1 satellite supporting the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force. He also holds the position of Senior Vice President for Allied Missions at Astrion. With over 35 years of experience at organizations such as KBR, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and General Electric, Jay is recognized for his technical and strategic leadership across the commercial, civil, defense, and scientific sectors. Join us in Washington, DC, on June 10 to celebrate his achievements as he receives the Freddy Heineken Award. #Leadership #Space #Innovation Registering Today: https://conta.cc/4dMQScU Wendy Gowdey Jim Dykstra Stan Veuger Maureen Bunyan Ron Linker Esther Smith Angela Molenaar Henk Guitjens Bob Van Heuvelen Ton Gardeniers Nancy Voorhees Jon DeWitte
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Byron Bright liked thisByron Bright liked this29 years ago today, we graduated from the Air Force Academy. We had no idea those early days at USAFA would lead to lifelong friendships that would carry us through military careers, deployments, weddings, motherhood, personal and professional challenges, and everything in between. We met as cadets during basic training, and somehow, more than 30 years later, we are still close friends. Who knew those young cadets would all go on to become Colonels, serving as doctors, lawyers, pilots, and intelligence officers?! Over the years, we’ve met up at weddings and girls weekends, but also at military bases and even in the skies over Afghanistan while air-refueling, with one of us in an A-10 and one of us in a tanker. We have celebrated achievements and supported each other through the hard moments in both our personal and professional lives. These women remind me how important it is to have “wingmen” you can count on in the good times and the bad. We don’t have to do it alone. And we do it better with trusted friends beside us. Today, and every day, I’m grateful for the friends who have been with me for more than 30 years and counting.
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Byron Bright liked thisByron Bright liked thisAs we enjoy this Memorial Day, may all Americans remember the sacrifices of those men and women who served our country with the last full measure of devotion. And may we all, in our own way, find some way to serve this nation in which we are so privileged to live.
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Byron Bright liked thisAnother girlfriend gardening weekend in New Mexico. We support women who deploy to Antarctica. Helping hands in their yard when they return from a long deployment!
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Byron Bright liked thisByron Bright liked thisDay #2 on the job…had to buzz the tower with the boss! Congrats SpaceX on a successful Starship V3 launch. NASA is just getting started ensuring American space superiority…follow @NASADepAdmin for more on X.🇺🇸💪🚀
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Byron Bright liked thisByron Bright liked thisView my verified achievement from IMA | Institute of Management Accountants.Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis was issued by IMA | Institute of Management Accountants to Kristin Schlottach.Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis was issued by IMA | Institute of Management Accountants to Kristin Schlottach.
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Byron Bright liked thisByron Bright liked thisI applaud the Government of Canada for today’s announcement advancing a new Nuclear Energy Strategy—an important and timely step toward strengthening Canada’s energy security and economic resilience. As the world changes rapidly, this strategy recognizes what Canada already does exceptionally well: building on decades of made‑in‑Canada innovation, a world‑class workforce, and a global reputation for nuclear safety. At the centre of that leadership is CANDU™ technology. As President of the Nuclear business at AtkinsRéalis—and the stewards of CANDU technology—this moment reinforces our conviction that CANDU will remain a cornerstone of Canada’s nuclear future. It delivers reliable, affordable, low-carbon power at home, sustains a strong domestic supply chain, and positions Canada as a global Tier-1 nuclear nation. With clear pillars spanning new builds, exports, fuel, and next‑generation innovation, this strategy sets the foundation for long‑term prosperity—powered by Canadian nuclear expertise. Powered by CANDU technology. Read the Government of Canada's announcement:
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Byron Bright liked thisByron Bright liked thisView my verified achievement from IMA | Institute of Management Accountants.AI in Finance Micro-Credential Certificate was issued by IMA | Institute of Management Accountants to Kristin Schlottach.AI in Finance Micro-Credential Certificate was issued by IMA | Institute of Management Accountants to Kristin Schlottach.
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Byron Bright liked thisI am looking forward to continuing my work with college students at VCU!
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M. Chris Wingate
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Keith King
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Elaine Richardson - Ellison
Self-employed • 1K followers
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Justin Nerdrum
NERDRUMS • 20K followers
Congress just rewrote defense procurement. The FY 2026 NDAA's SPEED Act kills decades of acquisition orthodoxy. $900.6B says the Pentagon's buying spree gets a complete overhaul. The procurement revolution crystallizes around three shifts. 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁-𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆. Innovative solutions get expedited pathways through Sections 1801-1807. COTS products prioritized over custom builds. Small businesses shed regulatory burdens. Subscription services finally allowed. Portfolio acquisition executives replace program silos under Section 1802. When China fields systems while we debate requirements, speed becomes survival. 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀. UH-60 Blackhawks, munitions, and shipyard barges get long-term commitments. Ford-class carriers and Columbia-class submarines unlock incremental funding. DDG-1000 destroyer maintenance gets stability. Production lines hum. Unit costs drop. Industry invests when contracts guarantee volume. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆. China, Russia, Iran, North Korea banned from critical supply chains. Advanced batteries, rare earths, photovoltaics, and biotech all require domestic sourcing. BIOSECURE provisions exclude companies with Chinese military ties. Berry Amendment extends to seafood, killing small purchase exceptions. When adversaries control your inputs, sovereignty becomes fiction. The compliance burden hits immediately. Section 875 introduces payment withholdings for frivolous bid protests. Incumbents risk 5% cash flow disruption during GAO reviews. Weak challenges become expensive. BIOSECURE demands supply chain audits. OMB manages lists of companies of concern. DoD's 1260H list leveraged for biotech exclusions. Contractors with Chinese nexus face elimination. Diversification becomes mandatory. Technical data reforms multiply. Digital tracking through data-as-a-service models. AI integration across logistics and modular systems. DoD assessments of data rights gaps under Section 1833. Enhanced reporting requirements everywhere. But opportunities emerge for the agile. Streamlined processes accelerate awards. COTS priorities benefit commercial providers. Small businesses gain from Section 1841 modifications. Multiyear contracts provide stability. BOOST Program connects DIU prototypes to production. Defense Industrial Base Fund opens new markets. Reality check for contractors. Old model: Cost-plus cushions, decade-long development, sole-source comfort. New model: Fixed-price pressure, iterative development, commercial competition. Procurement velocity determines victory. Congress just handed speed to those ready to move. Legacy contractors married to traditional acquisition face disruption. Is your pipeline aligned with COTS-first mandates or chasing custom contracts? ---------- Like this content? Join our newsletter. Link located below my name 👆
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Melissa P.
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SOFGSD Draft RFP Released: Is This the Right Vehicle for You? USSOCOM’s SOF Global Services Delivery (SOFGSD) draft RFP is now on the street, and it’s signaling a very specific profile of bidder the government intends to reward. SOFGSD scope spans nine key capability areas, including: • Program & Project Management Support • Intelligence & Intelligence-Related Services • Training, Education, and Exercise Support • Logistics & Supply Chain Support • Engineering & Technical Services • Information Technology & Cyber Support • Knowledge Management & Administrative Services • Operational Planning & Analysis • Business & Professional Services supporting SOF missions This vehicle is well-suited for companies that: • Can credibly align to one or more of these capability areas with recent, relevant performance • Are prepared to compete under a self-scoring, qualification-driven model • Have audit-ready systems, controls, and delivery maturity • Understand SOF mission environments and can scale responsibly Teams that should think carefully before bidding: • Firms relying on future teaming to close foundational gaps • Companies with thin or loosely related past performance • Organizations unprepared for rigorous qualification and ongoing scrutiny The bottom line: SOFGSD is not about persuasive writing, it’s about provable readiness and sustained performance. At Strategic Growth Partners, we help companies assess fit, map performance to evaluation reality, and make confident bid/no-bid decisions early, before the final RFP locks requirements in place. If SOFGSD is on your radar, now is the time for an honest readiness check. Message me for details.
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Elaine Richardson - Ellison
Self-employed • 1K followers
🚨 $36.9M JUST ACTIVATED — SUBMARINE SYSTEMS, ENGINEERING, AND DEFENSE TECH SUBS ARE BEING SELECTED NOW 🚨 If you support sonar, imaging systems, defense engineering, or advanced tech… this is active NAVSEA work scaling right now — not a future pipeline opportunity. DoD Contract Alert — Serious Subcontractors Only This is an exercised option on a live IDIQ delivery order — meaning Lockheed already has a team in place and is expanding support immediately. If you wait 30 days, the engineering, testing, and technical support roles will already be filled. THIS IS FOR YOU IF… • Defense engineering and systems integration firms • Sonar, imaging, and sensor technology companies • Software development and data processing firms • Test and evaluation (T&E) support providers • Cleared technical and engineering staffing firms • Cybersecurity and secure systems specialists • Navy or undersea warfare support contractors CONTRACT BREAKDOWN Awardee: Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems Contract Value: $36,973,224 (Option Exercise) Award Date: April 2026 Agency: Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Program: Integrated Submarine Imaging System Scope: Engineering and technical support services Location: Manassas, Virginia Period of Performance: Through March 2027 Contract Type: Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee (IDIQ Delivery Order Option) Funding: RDT&E (Navy) POSSIBLE SUBCONTRACTOR OPPORTUNITIES Where you realistically plug in: • Systems engineering and integration support • Software development and signal/data processing • Sonar and imaging system support services • Test, evaluation, and validation support (T&E) • Cybersecurity for secure naval systems • Technical documentation and configuration management • Lab support, prototyping, and system calibration • Data analytics and performance monitoring • Engineering staffing augmentation (cleared personnel) LIKELY REVENUE ENTRY POINTS Typical subcontracting lanes on NAVSEA tech programs: • $100K–$400K engineering support packages • $250K–$1.2M software and data processing work • $300K–$1.5M T&E and system validation support • $150K–$750K cybersecurity and compliance services WHY THIS MATTERS NOW Most small businesses miss these opportunities because they approach primes after technical teams are already staffed and deployed. Right now, this program is expanding — not sourcing later. 📌 WHAT TO DO IN THE NEXT 48 HOURS Refine your capability statement for naval systems, sonar/imaging, or defense engineering Pull 2–3 past performances tied to DoD, RDT&E, or complex system support Begin outreach to Lockheed Martin RMS supplier and program teams If you want the exact strategy to break into NAVSEA subcontracting lanes… Comment “NAVY” and I’ll send you: • How to approach Lockheed without getting filtered out • What they actually prioritize in subs (clearances, niche expertise, responsiveness) • How to position yourself for follow-on and long-term work
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