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New Report: Vendor Perspectives on DoD Audit Challenges The AGA Defense Committee’s latest report explores the DoD’s path to auditability by 2028. SDFM is proud to be a partner in this effort, amplifying industry voices and driving collaboration. Key themes: ✅ DoD–industry collaboration ✅ Breaking audit barriers ✅ Innovation for accountability Read: An Independent View of Department of Defense Challenges from the Vendor Community https://lnkd.in/exuxAYTY What strategies will move the needle? #DefenseFinance #AuditReadiness #NationalSecurity #Leadership #Innovation #SDFM

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The United States Department of War's new vision for defense acquisition is all about speed and mass—built at the pace of commercial tech. But this new model presents a critical paradox: how do you move faster and leverage commercial innovation without opening the door to catastrophic risk? You can't "buy faster" if you can't trust your suppliers. We need to be able incentivize and equip the warfighter to: 💵 Understand Adversarial Capital funding our cutting-edge dual-use startups and scale-ups. Illuminate complex corporate structures and networks to identify Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO). This allows the DoW to vet new vendors and dual-use tech partners, ensuring "friendly" capital isn't a front for an adversary. 🏭 Understand Opaque N-Tier Supply Chains riddled with faulty, counterfeit, or adversary-made parts. Use real trade data and graph analytics to map supply chains beyond the first tier. Automatically screen sub-suppliers against watchlists, flagging entities in high-risk jurisdictions or those linked to denied parties before they become part of a critical system. True acquisition reform requires automated, persistent visibility into the global commercial landscape. This is precisely where Sayari provides the critical edge for vendor threat mitigation. #NationalSecurity #DefenseAcquisition #SupplyChainSecurity #DIB #VendorThreatMitigation #RiskManagement #DualUse #Sayari https://lnkd.in/eR-smyap

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Modernization isn't just about software—it's about Mission Readiness. At Integri, LLC, we’ve spent two decades in the data trenches with NAVAIR and NAVSUP. We’ve seen firsthand how "User Time Lost" to legacy systems impacts our international partners. PMA-Gold is our answer to the PEO MLB "Get Real, Get Better" mandate. We aren't just patching old systems; we are building a Modular Modernization Bridge that turns technical debt into operational excellence. Proud of the team for engineering a solution that prioritizes Zero Trust security and cloud-native agility to keep global logistics moving. Paul Goldenberg #Leadership #NavyModernization #FMS #PMAGold #IntegriLLC

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Honored to moderate this session at DFMI Huntsville with SES Mike Cook (AMC G8) and LTG Jeth Rey (HQDA G6). Defense financial management sits at the center of strategy execution. The challenge isn’t whether we have data — it’s whether we have the structure, discipline, and governance to turn that data into timely, defensible decisions. Grateful for the opportunity to facilitate this discussion with two outstanding leaders. If you’re at DFMI, I look forward to connecting. #DFMI #SDFM #DefenseFinancialManagement #ArmyLeadership #DataInformed #DecisionQuality #PPBE #DoDFinance

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The DoD CIO has been assigned the responsibility of enhancing security protocols for the Department of Defense, and CFR Title 48 is currently under final review and publication at OIRA. The implementation of the CMMC program appears to be progressing rapidly. #cmmc #Kompleye #cybersecurity

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How much does GCC High really cost? In this blog post by Trent Chamness, we break down the numbers with guidance on: ·      GCC High Licensing Options ·      Azure Government Pricing ·      The July 2026 Price Increase ·      Licenses Required for CMMC Compliance ·      When GCC High May Not Be Required Learn how to get the GCC High licenses your organization needs without cutting corners. Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/ed4WFVjw #GCCHigh #CMMC

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Thank you, Terry Gerton, for the insightful discussion on the challenges in defense acquisition. As you noted, MITRE’s Defense Acquisition Survey revealed that 57% of respondents see inflexibility and complexity as the biggest barriers to participation, especially for non-traditional contractors like startups and small businesses. In addition, reducing bureaucracy and adopting modern digital tools were also cited as needed improvements to enhance the speed, responsiveness, and effectiveness of defense acquisition. For those interested in diving deeper into the survey findings, you can explore the full results here: https://lnkd.in/dRNxjvT7. I look forward to continuing the conversation on how we can collectively drive meaningful change in the acquisition process to support innovation and ultimately the warfighter. #DefenseAcquisition. #DefenseInnovation. #NationalSecurity

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DoD’s latest memo marks a significant pivot in how IT consulting contracts are managed, expanding review timelines to 72 hours and requiring Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) scrutiny of nearly all unclassified FAR-based contracts under Communications and Advisory Services before submission. This signals more than bureaucracy. it reflects a strategic shift: -A clear push to reduce reliance on external consultants in favor of insourcing. -A mandate for cost-benefit analysis and stronger justification for external hires. -Heightened oversight to prevent contract-splitting and ensure compliance. While efficient governance is essential, this raises critical questions for mission readiness: -Will added red tape slow down urgent, tech-enabled modernization efforts? -Can DoD balance in-house talent development with the agility and specialized expertise often provided by industry partners? -How will this affect small and mid-sized firms that drive innovation but struggle with compliance overhead? If implemented thoughtfully, this could elevate acquisition discipline. But there’s a fine line between prudent oversight and risk aversion. Oversight must not become a roadblock to rapid innovation in cyber, cloud, AI, and platform modernization. Now more than ever, DoD would benefit from hybrid models, retaining key internal talent while harnessing nimble external partners to fill gaps, accelerate tech adoption, and keep pace with adversaries. Question for the network: -How are your organizations navigating this new review process while maintaining speed and innovation in defense tech delivery? #DefenseAcquisition #DoDContracts #ITConsulting #GovernmentProcurement #AcquisitionReform #DefenseInnovation #Cybersecurity #TechModernization #ContractManagement #PublicSector #DigitalTransformation #GovernmentEfficiency #AcquisitionStrategy #DefenseTechnology #InnovationLeadership https://lnkd.in/e-XXAmn8

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A new survey from MITRE says that a majority of non-traditional defense contractors face barriers of inflexibility and complexity in the acquisition process. As DoD tries to bring more innovation and flexibility into its stable of contractors, what really needs to change to make this possible? Keoki Jackson of MITRE joined the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton to share more about the survey's results. https://lnkd.in/dFXpvB8G

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McAleese Analysis featured in Breaking Defense Business Report: "How defense contractors invest their money, in 4 charts" with data compiled by McAleese and Associates and shared with Breaking Defense. Check out full article 👉 Scroll to Current News Articles (2026) https://lnkd.in/eiKq9F3T #McAleeseAnalysis Rachel S. Cohen

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🚨 Important Update for IT Contractors in the Defense Sector The Secretary of Defense has issued a new memorandum directing the Department of Defense to restrict the use of IT consulting and management contracts. In the memorandum, Secretary Hegseth wrote that the DoD must “insource” expertise to drive financial efficiency and operational strength. 🔍 What it means for you: IT procurements may not proceed unless contracting officers determine that the work cannot be handled internally by DoD personnel or delivered by OEMs. Small business IT integrators may be shut out of key programs, despite their track record of delivering excellence and agility within the defense industrial base. When paired with rising compliance demands (e.g., CMMC, cyber supplier assessments), the result could be serious procurement disruption. 💼 Our position:  At Gov Contract Pros (GCP), we believe this memo threatens to undermine small business innovation and efficiency—particularly from IT integrators who fill vital roles across defense systems.  That’s why we’ve launched the Coalition for Small Business Integrators, a nationwide alliance working to: ✅ Defend the Non-Manufacturer Rule ✅ Protect the role of small business integrators ✅ Advocate for a balanced approach to insourcing and acquisition 📌 If you support American small business, IT modernization, and a resilient industrial base—we invite you to follow along and join the coalition. Memorandum link:  https://lnkd.in/emaA_esf #GovContractPros #SmallBusinessIntegrators #DoDProcurement #DefenseIndustry #CMMC #NonManufacturerRule #ITContracting #FederalProcurement #CyberSecurity #AcquisitionPolicy #SmallBusinessAdvocacy

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Our CTO Paul Bockelman wrote this paper in response to the US Dept of War’s National Defense strategy just released. Our new DKMS - Decentralized Key Management System - is years ahead of the competition. It’s the biggest revolution in key management in decades. Built for the new autonomous landscape (cars/drones/robotics etc), built to run in cloud or at the edge in disrupted (on/off) environments, and built API first to integrate into legacy systems and modern cloud applications to support roll out of post-quantum encryption libraries; this is the future of data security. Binding keys to policy and identity (machine or human) at the data level, at massive scale; this is encryption and key management for zero-trust like you’ve never seen. Reach out to us now for early release access - for any data in any regulated sector.

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Growth without structure feels exciting. Until it doesn’t. Operational maturity means: • Clean books • Clear roles • Documented processes • Financial visibility Structure isn’t bureaucracy. It’s what allows teams to scale responsibly. #DefenseIndustry #Operations #GovCon

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To maintain compliance and protect #nationalsecurity, the Department of Defense is issuing vendor requirements for software applications. As part of the broader DOD #acquisition strategy, this initiative is designed to streamline the authority to operate process for commercial software tools. The goal is to enable public-private partnerships to drive #innovation and mission success more quickly and effectively. As acquisition requirements continue to evolve, private sector collaboration will be essential to the DOD’s progress toward more efficient, modernized services. As an approved DOD contractor and a leading global technology distributor and aggregator, Ingram Micro understands the government’s priority to partner with companies that prioritize security, ethical operations, compliance, and innovative technology solutions to drive mission success. https://lnkd.in/eG93M9An

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