National Science Foundation Seeks Cyber Security Proposals

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is requesting proposals under its Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace (SaTC) program. Under the SaTC program, the NSF says it welcomes proposals that address cyber security and privacy, and draw on expertise in one or more areas, including: computing, communication and information sciences, engineering, education, mathematics, statistics, and social behavior and economic sciences. Depending on the project, funding between $400,000 to $3 million will be available for accepted proposals. The agency says up to $69 million annually will be available for the program and it expects 78 awards. Proposals for large projects are due between Jan. 21 and Jan. 29, 2021 and will be accepted anytime for small, medium and education projects. Program solicitation: NSF 21-500. For program questions, contact: [email protected]

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DHS to Host Virtual Strategic Industry Conversation in November

The Department of Homeland Security in November will host its sixth annual strategic industry conversation, a virtual event this year. The Strategic Industry Conversation VI will be held Nov. 16-18. Registration will open sometime in October. The vent is part of the Acquisition Innovations in Motion initiative, which is designed to promote recurring, meaningful, and targeted acquisition initiatives to enhance the way DHS does business. Notice ID: DHSIndustryLiaison10020. Contact: [email protected].