April 27, 2018

Security of Supply Arrangement Signed with Norway

Mr. Eric Chewning, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manufacturing and Industrial Base

April 13, 2018

DoD launches Cornerstone Other Transaction Agreement (OTA)

In order to meet he needs addressed in the National Defense Strategy 2018 (NDS 2018), MIBP’s IBAS program has launched the Cornerstone OTA, a broad “consortium of consortiums” mechanism that will strengthen the force posture of the U.S. Defense Industrial Base.

Feb. 26, 2018

Defense Production Act Title III Releases Broad Agency Announcement for New Submissions

The Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III program released a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) on February 23, 2018, allowing potential offerors to identify future projects that create, maintain, protect, expand, or restore capabilities essential for national defense.

Feb. 23, 2018

Presidential Determination authorizes DPA Title III for Thin Wall Casting and Trusted Advanced Photomask Production

With a productive start to the new year, the President signed two determinations on January 23, 2018 authorizing the use of the Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III to bridge shortfalls facing thin wall casting and trusted advanced photomask production. 

Jan. 17, 2018

Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory/Futures Directorate Partners With MD5 to Create an Adaptive Threat Force

VA, United States — The Marine Corps Warfighting Lab / Futures Directorate identifies future challenges and