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The Boeing Co., doing business as Boeing Defense Space and Security, St. Louis, Missouri, was awarded a $7,479,640,772 fixed-price-incentive-fee, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract action for Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM). This contract provides for JDAM tail kits, spares, repairs, technical and Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition sensor kits. Work will be performed at St. Louis, Missouri, and is expected to be completed by Feb. 29, 2030. This contract was a sole source acquisition.?Fiscal 2022, 2023, and 2024 procurement funds; operation and maintenance funds; research, development, test, and evaluation funds; Navy funds; and Foreign Military Sales funds in the amount of $228,196,923, are being obligated at time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is the contracting activity (FA8213-24-D-B002).

U.S. Needs Sea-Based Nuclear Capability to Ensure Second-Strike Capability The U.S. needs all three legs of its nuclear triad, including the land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles and air-launched cruise missiles maintained by the Air Force, as well as the sea-based weapons that are the domain of the Navy. https://lnkd.in/eqMMH7-F

DOD Coaching Week Promotes Holistic Approach to Professional Development The Defense Department recently hosted a series of events aimed at educating leaders and the workforce on the value of coaching for promoting and sustaining professional growth.? The first ever DOD International Coaching Week featured discussions on topics ranging from integrating experiential learning in leadership development to how coaching bolsters resilience and mental toughness.? The series of events aligned with the coaching theme: building ready, resilient leaders for great power competition. https://lnkd.in/efWDq3KE

You're Invited to Attend the xTechScalable AI 2 Project Linchpin Ask Me Anything Session on May 2 Mark your calendar for Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET. Join us to: Gain insights into the xTech program and its mission to push the boundaries of technological advancement. Dive into the details of the xTechScalable AI 2 Project Linchpin competition as we hear directly from the topic authors and understand how you might fit in. The xTechScalable AI 2 Project Linchpin competition is focused on three key areas: Topic 1:?Scalable tools for automated AI risk management and algorithmic analysis. Topic 2:?Scalable techniques for robust testing and evaluation of AI operations pipelines. Topic 3:?Scalable techniques for center of mass and course of action analytics for intelligence preparation of the battlefield. But wait, there's more! The competition is awarding $603,000 in cash prizes?throughout, providing opportunities for finalist to participate in an accelerator program, and providing an opportunity for the finalist to attend the 2024 AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition in October 2024. In addition, the final winners of the competition will have an opportunity to submit a Phase I Small Business Innovative Research proposal worth up to $250,000 or a Direct to Phase II SBIR proposal worth up to $2,000,000. Reserve your spot today: xTechScalable AI 2 AMA Session To find out more details on the competition, you can visit the xTech website. https://lnkd.in/grJFAgKf

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