Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition

Game-changing technology is increasing the combat training the world's finest aviators receive--underway, no less! Check out the below #AIRWaves podcast and learn about how Navy aircrew get realistic training in between missions on deployment. Great work, PMA-205! #SimsAtSea #NavalAviation

ATTENTION SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATORS--FUNDING ALERT!!!: The Department of the Navy Catapult Challenge BAA will open for proposals 23 October. We're holding a Webinar TODAY, 16 October at 1:00 p.m. EST to discuss the four Catapult Challenge topics from NAVSEA and SSP. Link to the Webinar is here: https://lnkd.in/eTp2d-Cd

ATTENTION SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATORS--FUNDING ALERT!!!: The Department of the Navy Catapult Challenge BAA will open for proposals 23 October. We're holding a Webinar TODAY, 16 October at 1:00 p.m. EST to discuss the four Catapult Challenge topics from NAVSEA and SSP. Link to the Webinar is here: https://lnkd.in/eTp2d-Cd

We are thrilled to announce an outstanding opportunity for Department of the Navy civilian acquisition professionals to get a valuable graduate degree from the Naval Postgraduate School via Distance Learning! You can now get a PMI-accredited Master of Science degree in Program Management! Also available: a certificate in Advanced Acquisition Studies. Application deadline is 31 March, 2025. Apply HERE: https://lnkd.in/gAaGWCS6. Select curriculum number 836, academic year 2025, quarter 4.

Congratulations to our latest RDA Employee of the Month, Mr. Daniel Carrigg of DASN Air/Ground. Daniel is the action officer for PEO (A), a critical leader who supports acquisition for all anti-submarine, assault and special mission aviation programs. Daniel's proactivity and leaning into hard problems help ensure our deployed sailors and Marines are able to take the fight to the enemy! Bravo Zulu! #Navy #MarineCorps #acquisition

The Navy is energizing ship maintenance in the Pacific Northwest with upgrades to shipyard infrastructure.

I recently finished Arthur Herman’s book ‘Freedom’s Forge’ about how President Franklin Roosevelt energized the nation’s defense industrial base well before the attack on Pearl Harbor. In the mid-1930s, America was not prepared. But America changed that, through a massive build-up, involving military, industry, and every-day American citizens. In many ways, we are an environment similar to the 1930s. I want to ensure we have the defense industrial base that can produce capability when we need it. We need to have some level of consistency. If we have consistency in demand and resources, that builds trust. By building that trust, the defense industrial base can build out their work force, supply chain, and their facilities. If we're able to do this, then we are going to get our capability much faster, on time, and less expensive. The Department has laid out a National Defense Industrial Strategy that talks about our workforce and our supply chains. We want to make sure we understand how we're able to build up the capability and capacity that will be put it into the hands of our war fighters and to ensure any fight we might enter will be unfair.

?? DATM Corner Newsletter Fall Issue is Here! ?? Excited to share the latest DATM Corner Newsletter featuring an interview with the Honorable Nickolas Guertin, Assistant Secretary of the Navy (RD&A), and profiles of new ASN RD&A leaders. Plus, a spotlight on the GCSS-MC Team for their audit success and an insightful piece on Human-Centered Design in Navy acquisition. Check it out for the latest in Navy acquisition news and innovation! #NavyAcquisition #Innovation #Leadership

We are modernizing our Gator fleet! Today's multi-ship contract award for 1 America-class LHA and 3 San Antonio-class LPDs provides long-term stability for our shipbuilders and vendors and invests in the infrastructure required to sustain and grow our shipbuilding capacity. #shipbuilding #Navy #MarineCorps

Secretary Guertin spent the day at Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) shipyard, observing progress on the Constellation-class frigate, the yard’s final three Littoral Combat Ships (LCS 27, 29, 31) and the Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC). The visit represents the Secretary’s commitment to continuous improvement in the Navy’s shipbuilding programs. #shipbuilding