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The Department of Defense has announced a meeting of the Department of the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board. This meeting will occur on January 30-31, 2025, at the Gen. Jacob E. Smart Conference Center in Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The meeting is closed to the public due to discussions involving classified information. Members of the public can submit written statements to contribute input to the board according to specified procedures.

The Department of Defense is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This proposal involves the Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program, which aims to support long-term investments in skills, facilities, research, and small businesses to enhance the U.S. defense manufacturing base. The public is invited to comment on the necessity and practicality of this collection, the accuracy of the agency's burden estimate, and ways to improve or streamline the process. Comments must be submitted by February 18, 2025.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is updating its Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense Identity Repository (VADIR) system of records, which contains information about military personnel, including their history, payroll, and dependents' details provided by the Department of Defense. The system helps share this data across various VA applications to support health and benefits eligibility determinations. The notice outlines updates in categories of records, including identifiers like Social Security numbers, and participation in military services and benefits. The public can comment on these changes until January 9, 2025.

The Executive Order 14189, issued by the President, outlines plans to celebrate America's 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. It establishes the White House Task Force on Celebrating America's 250th Birthday, led by the President and Vice President, which will coordinate with various federal agencies to organize the celebrations. The order also reinstates previous executive orders related to the National Garden of American Heroes and the protection of monuments, and it requires agencies to report their plans for the anniversary by March 1, 2025. Finally, the Task Force will be supported by the Department of Defense and will conclude its work by the end of 2026, unless extended.

The Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and NASA have issued a notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew and update requirements related to certified cost or pricing data. These requirements are meant to ensure that costs in government contracts are fair and reasonable. They invite public comments and have provided contact details for further information or issues regarding the submission process.

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a proposed sale of military equipment to India, which includes 31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian aircraft and various other defense systems. The total estimated value of the sale is $3.99 billion, aiming to enhance India’s ability to conduct surveillance and reconnaissance missions. This sale is intended to bolster the strategic relationship between the U.S. and India and support security in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions. The transaction will not negatively impact U.S. defense readiness and does not require U.S. personnel to be stationed in India.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is updating the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) with technical changes. These updates include correcting paragraph numbering errors in section 212.301 and clause 252.244-7000 to ensure the electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) accurately reflects these provisions. The changes are effective from January 15, 2021.

The Department of Defense is proposing a new information collection and is seeking public comment on it according to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They want feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, how accurate their burden estimate is, and how they can make the collection process easier and more useful. This collection is intended to verify who is eligible to access certain restricted American Forces Network services. The deadline for submitting comments is March 3, 2025.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This proposal involves collecting data through the National Industrial Security System (NISS), which helps maintain records related to security clearances for contractor facilities. The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency oversees this process to ensure that companies and their management are eligible for security clearances needed to handle classified information. The public has until February 12, 2021, to submit comments or recommendations regarding this information collection proposal.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a new arms sales notification to the Government of the Netherlands. This proposal involves the sale of various types of missiles, including 120 advanced Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles, along with test vehicles, training equipment, and other necessary support, all valued at approximately $908 million. The sale aims to strengthen the defense capabilities of the Netherlands, a NATO ally, without affecting the U.S.'s own military readiness. The principal contractor for the sale will be Lockheed Martin, and the sale is designed to enhance political stability and economic progress in Europe.