GovCon Brief, July 22d - CMMC drama continues

We explore significant opportunity signals including the emerging "cybersecurity regime for compliance" and the sustained demand for NIST 800-171 controls, even with CMMC pauses. Discover how the Army's overhaul of its career survey points to advanced analytics and AI opportunities, and the Coast Guard's RFI for high-energy lasers signals a leap in defense tech. We also discuss Anduril's Thunder attack helicopter as a bellwether for autonomous air power.Our agency and customer intelligence segment covers why federal agencies need a 'trust but verify' AI strategy, driving demand for AI governance and security solutions. We detail how technology and acquisition reform are propelling Navy submarine production, creating opportunities in program management, industrial tech, and immersive training. Finally, we highlight the Federal Improvement in Technology Procurement Act's potential to streamline federal tech acquisition, particularly for cloud services.Practical next steps are provided, guiding listeners on how to refine cybersecurity compliance offerings, focus business development on AI governance, and adjust sales strategies for cloud services in anticipation of new procurement flexibilities.