DHS Clarifies SBIR Phase III Process as Federal Innovation Program Remains in Limbo
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued additional guidance clarifying how it can proceed with Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards while the federal government’s…
SBA Issues Clarifying Guidance That Race-Based Discrimination is Not Tolerated in the 8(a) Program
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued formal guidance to SBA program officials reiterating, in alignment with policy changes implemented by Administrator Kelly Loeffler last year, that race-based discrimination within the…
The Role of Public Information Officers in Mitigating Threats and Hazards at Large-Scale Outdoor Events
U.S. large-scale outdoor events in 2026 such as the FIFA® World Cup matches (plus fan events, practices, viewing parties and more), the Macy’s® and other 4th of July Fireworks show, and Sail4th 250 will attract massive crowds and…
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s acting leader used a hearing on Wednesday to defend the Trump administration’s mass layoffs at CISA and reassure lawmakers that the agency was still prepared to defend government and…
Coast Guard Cutter Returns to Florida After Escorting Recently Seized Tanker in Caribbean Sea
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant (WMEC 617) returned to Cape Canaveral on Friday after a 33-day patrol in the Caribbean Sea supporting operations Pacific Viper and Southern Spear.
Security Industry Association Names Dan Cremins as 2026 SIA Standards Service Award Recipient
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Dan Cremins as the 2026 recipient of the SIA Standards Service Award. SIA will present Cremins with the award at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will be held March 24…