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The Department of Defense will hold a Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Board of Regents, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences on February 3, 2025. The meeting will take place at the University in Bethesda, MD, and will be available both in-person and virtually. During the meeting, the board will discuss various topics, including updates from the university's President and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, admissions processes, and integration of digital health and AI. The meeting is open to the public, and those wishing to attend virtually must contact the organizers in advance.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA are seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend a requirement for subcontracting plans as part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. These plans ensure that large contracts provide opportunities for small businesses, including those owned by veterans, women, or disadvantaged groups. Contractors must report their subcontracting activities annually in the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System. Despite public comment suggesting that the requirement is burdensome, it remains necessary under current law.

The Department of Defense published a notice about an arms sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO). The proposed $75 million sale involves various communication and data security equipment, including GPS receivers, without any major defense equipment. This sale aims to support Taiwan in modernizing its military and maintaining regional security while ensuring there is no significant shift in the military balance. The transaction requires U.S. personnel for technical support but will not affect U.S. defense readiness.