Congress saves SBIR program at the last minute, with strings attached

Congress saves SBIR program at the last minute, with strings attached
Congress saves SBIR program at the last minute, with strings attached

After lawmakers raised concerns about potential abuse, there was a “Herculean” effort to rewrite the legislation.

Lawmakers propose changes to SBIR as program renewal deadline nears

Lawmakers propose changes to SBIR as program renewal deadline nears
Lawmakers propose changes to SBIR as program renewal deadline nears

However the tech-focused small business program proceeds, some lawmakers are calling for change in how SBIR operates, according to documents obtained by Breaking Defense.

Anduril CRO: ‘There is no fair competition’ for non-traditional companies in defense

Anduril CRO: ‘There is no fair competition’ for non-traditional companies in defense
Anduril CRO: ‘There is no fair competition’ for non-traditional companies in defense

“You cannot start a new business right now and reach any kind of scale working with the Department of Defense. Period,” Anduril’s Matthew Steckman told a defense conference of FAR-based contracts, weeks after nearly $1 billion contract win.

Roper Eyes Biotech, New Materials Funding; NGAD Gets PEO

Roper Eyes Biotech, New Materials Funding; NGAD Gets PEO
Roper Eyes Biotech, New Materials Funding; NGAD Gets PEO

The Air Force is creating a new PEO for “Fighters and Advanced Aircraft” this summer, combining NGAD with the Digital Century Series program, says acquisition czar Will Roper.