Report of the National Commission for the Review of the Research and Development Programs of the United States Intelligence Community, Unclassified Version, released November 2013 “The global spread of scientific and technical knowledge challenges U.S. national security. It threatens to erode essential capabilities of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) and the strength of the U.S.… Continue Reading
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Category Archives: Defense
CRS – Multiyear Procurement and Block Buy Contracting in Defense Acquisition
Multiyear Procurement (MYP) and Block Buy Contracting in Defense Acquisition: Background and Issues for Congress, October 29, 2013 “Multiyear procurement (MYP) and block buy contracting (BBC) are special contracting mechanisms that Congress permits the Department of Defense (DOD) to use for a limited number of defense acquisition programs. Compared to the standard or default approach… Continue Reading
New GAO Reports – DHS, Native American Veterans, Small Business Innovation Research
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY – Opportunities Exist to Enhance Visibility over Collaborative Field Mechanisms, GAO-13-734, Sep 27, 2013 NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS – DOL Needs a Clear Plan to Improve Employment and Training Services on Tribal Lands, GAO-13-664, Sep 26, 2013 SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH – Data Rights Protections, GAO-14-116R, Nov 4, 2013 Continue Reading
New GAO Reports – Aviation Safety, Health Care Fraud, Homeland Security, Defense Acquisitions, Financial Crime, TARP
AVIATION SAFETY – Status of Recommendations to Improve FAA’s Certification and Approval Processes, GAO-14-142T, Oct 30, 2013 FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICE – Challenges with Oversight of Contract Guard Program Still Exist, and Additional Management Controls Are Needed, GAO-13-694, Sep 17, 2013 HEALTH CARE FRAUD AND ABUSE CONTROL PROGRAM – Indicators Provide Information on Program Accomplishments, but Assessing Program Effectiveness is… Continue Reading
Afghanistan: Post-Taliban Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy
CRS – Afghanistan: Post-Taliban Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy, Kenneth Katzman – Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs – October 23, 2013 “The United States and its partner countries are reducing military involvement in Afghanistan as Afghan security forces assume lead security responsibility throughout the country. The current international security mission will terminate at the end of 2014 and likely… Continue Reading
The Future of the U.S. Nuclear Weapons Complex
Making Smart Security Choices – The Future of the U.S. Nuclear Weapons Complex. Union of Concerned Scientists. October 2013. “The mission of the U.S. nuclear weapons complex is to ensure a safe, secure, and reliable nuclear arsenal. The complex must be able to extend the life of nuclear warheads, assess their reliability and safety, understand… Continue Reading
SIGAR Audit – Status unknown – $230M worth of spare parts for Afghan military
Afghan National Army: Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan Lacks Key Information on Inventory in Stock and Requirements for Vehicle Spare Parts – SIGAR [Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction] Audit 14-3-AR, October 16, 2013. “A reliable and integrated logistics system is needed to provide spare parts to maintain vehicle and equipment readiness for security operations. However,… Continue Reading
Report – The Future Evolution of the U.S. Nuclear Arsenal
Reductions Without Regret: The Future Evolution of the U.S. Nuclear Arsenal, John A. Swegle and Douglas J. Tincher – Savannah River National Laboratory. September 2013 [Steven Aftergood, Secrecy News] Reductions Without Regret: Summary Reductions without Regret: Historical Perspectives Reductions without Regret: Defining the Needed Capabilities Reductions without Regret: Avoiding Wrong Turns, Roach Motels, and Box… Continue Reading
CBP Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights
What Every Member of the Trade Community Should Know About: CBP Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights – October 2012 “Stopping the flow of fake goods is a priority for the U.S. government. U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a component of the Department of Homeland Security, has a multi-layered approach to IPR enforcement that includes… Continue Reading
