mr ROBERT MEISSNER

FY26 lobbying efforts with Congressional Staff were concentrated on the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee's legislative activity related to two Office of Naval Research (ONR) projects contained originally within PE0603801N focusing on High Energy Laser Programs and Hypersonic Defeat and Counterattack Capabilities. Previously in the 2Q, congressional staff were briefed on the first project, entitled Coherently-Combined Fiber Laser Arrays w/o Wavefront sensing was urged by the Chairman of the House Sub-committee on Defense and was funded in the previous years. The second project also encouraged by Congress deals with the development and acceleration of advanced seeker technology for offensive hypersonic missiles and it too, followed similar funding results as the first project. The FY26 appropriations lobbying began during the 2Q 2025 with a briefing to Rep Calvert's staff and a subsequent request for additional FY26 appropriations funding was again sought for these two promising initiatives. During the Jun 2025 HAC(D) mark-up both programs received additional funding within PE 0603801N at $15M and $5M respectively. Also, during the 2Q these programs were moved to PE 0603673N, as PE 0603801N would not be funded in FY26, as part of the Office of Naval Research's efforts to streamline their R&D budget lines.

No lobbying was conducted in the 2025 4Q for any additional FY26 appropriations in PE 0605278 to begin the development of a unique Cyber Lab test capability for a SOF C-130 aircraft.

FY26 lobbying efforts with Congressional Staff were concentrated on the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee's legislative activity related to two Office of Naval Research (ONR) projects contained originally within PE0603801N focusing on High Energy Laser Programs and Hypersonic Defeat and Counterattack Capabilities. Previously in the 2Q, congressional staff were briefed on the first project, entitled Coherently-Combined Fiber Laser Arrays w/o Wavefront sensing was urged by the Chairman of the House Sub-committee on Defense and was funded in the previous years. The second project also encouraged by Congress deals with the development and acceleration of advanced seeker technology for offensive hypersonic missiles and it too, followed similar funding results as the first project. The FY26 appropriations lobbying began during the 2Q 2025 with a briefing to Rep Calvert's staff and a subsequent request for additional FY26 appropriations funding was again sought for these two promising initiatives. During the Jun 2025 HAC(D) mark-up both programs received additional funding within PE 0603801N at $15M and $5M respectively. Also, during the 2Q these programs were moved to PE 0603673N, as PE 0603801N would not be funded in FY26, as part of the Office of Naval Research's efforts to streamline their R&D budget lines. The above efforts continued during the 3Q.

Lobbying in the 2025 3Q focused on the request for additional FY26 appropriations in PE 0605278 to begin the development of a unique Cyber Lab test capability for a SOF C-130 aircraft.

Lobbying efforts with Congressional Staff were concentrated on the FY26 House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee legislative activity related to two Office of Naval Research (ONR) projects contained originally within PE0603801N focusing on High Energy Laser Programs and Hypersonic Defeat and Counterattack Capabilities. During the 2Q, congressional staff were briefed on the first project, entitled Coherently-Combined Fiber Laser Arrays w/o Wavefront sensing was urged by the Chairman of the House Sub-committee on Defense and was funded in the previous years. It had been funded in the House Appropriations Committee and approved by the House in the FY25 deliberations. The second project also encouraged by Congress deals with the development and acceleration of advanced seeker technology for offensive hypersonic missiles and it too, followed similar funding results as the first project. Unfortunately, both programs were not included in the final version of the FY25 Continuing Resolution and were subsequently funded for FY25. The FY26 appropriations lobbying began during the 2Q 2025 with a briefing to Rep Calvert's staff and a subsequent request for additional FY26 appropriations funding was again sought for these two promising initiatives. During the Jun 2025 HAC(D) mark-up both programs received additional funding within PE 0603801N at $15M and $5M respectively. Also, during the 2Q these programs were moved to PE 0603673N, as PE 0603801N would not be funded in FY26, as part of the Office of Naval Research's efforts to streamline their R&D budget lines.

Lobbying in the 2025 2Q focused on resolving the implications to FY2025 Continuing Resolution to determine if the $2.5M of added appropriations for a new start to the FY25 House Defense Authorization and Appropriations Bills would be included in the final funding sought by the Air Force for the Digital Transformation of Air Force aircraft gun systems. The FY26 lobbying effort began with requesting additional FY26 appropriations in PE 0605278 to begin the development of a unique Cyber Lab test capability for a SOF C-130 aircraft.

Lobbying in the 2025 1Q focused on accessing the FY2025 Continuing Resolution to determine if the $2.5M of added appropriations for a new start to the FY25 House Defense Authorization and Appropriations Bills would be included in the final funding sought by the Air Force for the Digital Transformation of Air Force aircraft gun systems. The FY26 lobbying effort will focus on seeking additional appropriations in PE 0605278 to begin the development of a unique Cyber Lab test capability.

Lobbying in the 2025 1Q focused on accessing the FY2025 Continuing Resolution to determine if the $2.5M of added appropriations for a new start to the FY25 House Defense Authorization and Appropriations Bills would be included in the final funding sought by the Air Force for the Digital Transformation of Air Force aircraft gun systems. The FY26 lobbying effort will focus on seeking additional appropriations in PE 0605278 to begin the development of a unique Cyber Lab test capability.

Lobbying efforts with Congressional Staff were concentrated on the FY25 Continuing Resolution to monitor two Office of Naval Research (ONR) projects contained within PE0603801N focusing on High Energy Laser Programs and Hypersonic Defeat and Counterattack Capabilities. The first project, entitled Coherently-Combined Fiber Laser Arrays w/o Wavefront sensing was urged by the Chairman of the House Sub-committee on Defense and was funded in the previous two years. The second project also encouraged by Congress deals with the development and acceleration of advanced seeker technology for offensive hypersonic missiles. The FY26 appropriations lobbying will be again to seek additional appropriations for these to promising initiatives.

Requested additional FY25 Appropriations in PE 0603801N (Office of Naval Research's (ONR) High Energy Laser Programs as well as, Hypersonic Defeat and Counterattack Capabilities. The overall effort was for two distinct efforts. The first received appropriation legislative funding to continue previously funded USG research on a Coherently-Combined Fiber Laser Array without Wavefront Sensing effort with ONR that is what continued to be pursued during this reporting period. No FY25 funding was provided for a second R&D effort to follow-on to FY24 funding for accelerating development of advanced seeker technology for offensive hypersonic missiles, also with ONR.

Seeking Additional FY25 DoD Authorization and Appropriations in PE 0605828F to fund the Digital Transformation of Air Force combat Aircraft Gun Systems. This funding will allow immediate development and delivery of digital models for the Air Force's aircraft gun systems.

Requesting additional FY25 Appropriations in PE 0603801N (Office of Naval Research's (ONR) High Energy Laser Programs as well as, Hypersonic Defeat and Counterattack Capabilities. This effort will be for two distinct efforts. First, is to continue previously funded USG research on a Coherently-Combined Fiber Laser Array without Wavefront Sensing effort with ONR; the second, would be for FY25 follow-on to FY24 funding to accelerate development of advanced seeker technology for offensive hypersonic missiles, also with ONR.

Seeking Additional FY25 DoD Authorization and Appropriations in PE 0605828F to fund the Digital Transformation of Air Force combat Aircraft Gun Systems. This funding will allow immediate development and delivery of digital models for the Air Force's aircraft gun systems.

Requesting additional FY25 Appropriations in PE 0603801N (Office of Naval Research's (ONR) High Energy Laser Programs as well as, Hypersonic Defeat and Counterattack Capabilities. This effort will be for two distinct efforts. First, is to continue previously funded USG research on a Coherently-Combined Fiber Laser Array without Wavefront Sensing effort with ONR; the second, would be for FY25 follow-on to FY24 funding to accelerate development of advanced seeker technology for offensive hypersonic missiles, also with ONR.

Seeking Additional FY25 DoD Authorization and Appropriations in PE 0605828F to fund the Digital Transformation of Air Force combat Aircraft Gun Systems. This funding will allow immediate development and delivery of digital models for the Air Force's aircraft gun systems.

Requesting additional FY25 Appropriations in PE 0603801N (Office of Naval Research's (ONR) High Energy Laser Programs as well as, Hypersonic Defeat and Counterattack Capabilities. This effort will be for two distinct efforts. First, is to continue previously funded USG research on a Coherently-Combined Fiber Laser Array without Wavefront Sensing effort with ONR; the second, would be for FY25 follow-on to FY24 funding to accelerate development of advanced seeker technology for offensive hypersonic missiles, also with ONR.

Seeking Additional FY25 DoD Authorization and Appropriations in PE 0605828F to fund the Digital Transformation of Air Force combat Aircraft Gun Systems. This funding will allow immediate development and delivery of digital models for the Air Force's M61 gun systems.

Requesting additional FY24 Appropriations in PE 0603801N (Office of Naval Research's (ONR) High Energy Laser Programs as well as, Hypersonic Defeat and Counterattack Capabilities. This effort will be for two distinct efforts. First, is to continue FY23 funded research on a Coherently-Combined Fiber Laser Array without Wavefront Sensing effort with ONR; the second, would be a new FY24 initiative to accelerate development of advanced seeker technology for offensive hypersonic missiles, also with ONR.

Seeking Additional FY24 DoD Authorization and Appropriations in PE 0605828F to fund the Digital Transformation of Air Force combat Aircraft Gun Systems. This funding will allow immediate development and delivery of digital models for the Air Force's ageing 20mm and 30mm aircraft gun systems.

Requesting additional FY24 Appropriations in PE 0603801N (Office of Naval Research's (ONR) High Energy Laser Programs as well as, Hypersonic Defeat and Counterattack Capabilities. This effort will be for two distinct efforts. First, is to continue FY23 funded research on a Coherently-Combined Fiber Laser Array without Wavefront Sensing effort with ONR; the second, would be a new FY24 initiative to accelerate development of advanced seeker technology for offensive hypersonic missiles, also with ONR.

Seeking Additional FY24 DoD Authorization and Appropriations in PE 0605828F to fund the Digital Transformation of Air Force combat Aircraft Gun Systems. This funding will allow immediate development and delivery of digital models for the Air Force's ageing 20mm and 30mm aircraft gun systems.

Requesting additional FY24 Appropriations in PE 0603801N (Office of Naval Research's (ONR) High Energy Laser Programs as well as, Hypersonic Defeat and Counterattack Capabilities. This effort will be for two distinct efforts. First, is to continue FY23 funded research on a Coherently-Combined Fiber Laser Array without Wavefront Sensing effort with ONR; the second, would be a new FY24 initiative to accelerate development of advanced seeker technology for offensive hypersonic missiles, also with ONR.

Seeking Additional FY24 DoD Authorization and Appropriations in PE 0605828F to fund the Digital Transformation of Air Force combat Aircraft Gun Systems. This funding will allow immediate development and delivery of digital models for the Air Force's ageing 20mm and 30mm aircraft gun systems.

Requesting additional FY24 Appropriations in PE 0603801N (Office of Naval Research's (ONR) High Energy Laser Programs as well as, Hypersonic Defeat and Counterattack Capabilities. This effort will be for two distinct efforts. First, is to continue FY23 funded research on a Coherently-Combined Fiber Laser Array without Wavefront Sensing effort with ONR; the second, would be a new FY24 initiative to accelerate development of advanced seeker technology for offensive hypersonic missiles.

Seeking Additional FY24 DoD Authorization and Appropriations in PE 0605828F to fund the Digital Transformation of Air Force combat Aircraft Gun Systems. This funding will allow immediate development and delivery of digital models for the Air Force's ageing 20mm and 30mm aircraft gun systems.

Continue discussions for additional program work within the US Air Force Air Logistics Complex at Warner Robins AFB (WR-ALC). These efforts required additional FY23 Appropriations for an RDT&E initiative using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to create algorithms to predict planned and unplanned maintenance schedules for support equipment and their associated automatic test kits.

Monitoring the additional requested FY23 appropriations in the DoD Appropriations Bill for a classified mobile, compact, HEL system in a Defense-wide RDT&E budget line. Also, the requested additional FY23 funding added in the FY23 DoD Appropriations Bill for further research on a coherently combined fiber laser array-based system for the defense of high value assets against super and hyper-sonic missile threats. Will continue to monitor through the completion of the FY23 Congressional budgetary process.

Continuing to monitor the additional FY23 appropriations funding provided in the FY23 Defense Budget congressional budget deliberations to increase the Navy's Research and Development (RDT&E) budget in support of risk reduction activities in the development of a CTA-based TL-29X acoustic towed array.

Monitoring the additional requested FY23 appropriations in the DoD Appropriations Bill for a classified mobile, compact, HEL system in a Defense-wide RDT&E budget line. Also, the requested additional FY23 funding added in the FY23 DoD Appropriations Bill for further research on a coherently combined fiber laser array-based system for the defense of high value assets against super and hyper-sonic missile threats. Will continue to monitor through the completion of the FY23 Congressional budgetary process.

Seek additional federal funding in the annual Defense Authorization and Appropriations Bills related to advanced materials and component R&D and manufacturing technologies in optoelectronics and optical systems when technical advances are achieved outside the normal budgetary and planning cycles.

Monitoring the additional requested FY23 appropriations in the DoD Appropriations Bill for a classified mobile, compact, HEL system in a Defense-wide RDT&E budget line. Also, the requested additional FY23 funding added in the FY23 DoD Appropriations Bill for further research on a coherently combined fiber laser array-based system for the defense of high value assets against super and hyper-sonic missile threats. Will continue to monitor through the completion of the FY23 Congressional budgetary process.

Continuing to monitor the additional FY23 appropriations funding provided in the FY23 Defense Budget congressional budget deliberations to increase the Navy's Research and Development (RDT&E) budget in support of risk reduction activities in the development of a CTA-based TL-29X acoustic towed array.

Requested additional FY23 appropriations in the DoD Appropriations Bill for a classified mobile, compact, HEL system in a Defense-wide RDT&E budget line. Also, requested additional FY23 appropriations in the DoD Appropriations Bill for further research on a coherently-combined fiber laser array-based system for the defense of high value assets against super and hyper-sonic missile threats. Continued consultation with congressional staff to ensure additional funding remains within the final FY23 DoD funding vehicle.

Continue discussions for additional program work within the US Air Force Air Logistics Complex at Warner Robins AFB (WR-ALC). These efforts required additional FY23 Appropriations for an RDT&E initiative using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to create algorithms to predict planned and unplanned maintenance schedules for support equipment and their associated automatic test kits.

Seeking additional FY23 appropriations in the Defense Budget to increase the Navy's Research and Development (RDT&E) budget in support of risk reduction activities in the development of a CTA-based TL-29X acoustic towed array.

Requested additional FY23 appropriations in the DoD Appropriations Bill for a classified mobile, compact, HEL system in a Defense-wide RDT&E budget line. Also, requested additional FY23 appropriations in the DoD Appropriations Billfor further research on a coherently-combined fiber laser array-based system for the defense of high value assets against super and hyper-sonic missile threats.

Conducted discussions for additional program work within the US Air Force Air Logistics Complex at Warner Robins AFB (WR-ALC). These efforts required additional FY23 Appropriations for an RDT&E initiative using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to create algorithms to predict planned and unplanned maintenance schedules for support equipment and their associated automatic test kits.

Conducted discussions for additional program work within the US Air Force Air Logistics Complex at Warner Robins AFB (WR-ALC). These efforts required additional FY23 Appropriations for an RDT&E initiative using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to create algorithms to predict planned and unplanned maintenance schedules for support equipment and their associated automatic test kits.

Conducted discussions for additional program work within the US Air Force Air Logistics Complex at Warner Robins AFB (WR-ALC). These efforts required additional FY23 Appropriations for an RDT&E initiative using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to create algorithms to predict planned and unplanned maintenance schedules for support equipment and their associated automatic test kits.

Conducted discussions for additional program work within the US Air Force Air Logistics Complex at Warner Robins AFB (WR-ALC). These efforts might require additional FY23 Appropriations for an RDT&E initiative using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to create algorithms to predict planned and unplanned maintenance schedules for weapons systems, support equipment and their associated automatic test kits.

Seeking additional FY23 appropriations in the Defense Budget to increase the Navy's Research and Development (RDT&E) budget in support of risk reduction activities in the development of a CTA-based TL-29X acoustic towed array.

Request additional FY23 appropriations for a classified tactical laser system in a Defense-wide RDT&E budget line.

Seeking additional FY22 appropriations in the Defense Budget to increase procurement (OPN) for four(4) additional TB-29C submarine acoustic towed arrays.

Seeking additional FY22 appropriations in the Defense Budget to increase procurement (OPN) for four (4) additional TB-29C submarine acoustic towed arrays.

Discussions regarding additional program work with the US Air Force Air Logistics Complex at Warner Robins AFB (WR-ALC) that might require additional FY23 Appropriations.

Continued FY22 appropriations for a classified tactical laser system in a Defense-wide RDT&E budget line.

Seeking additional FY22 appropriations in the Defense Budget to increase procurement (OPN) for five (5) additional TB-29C submarine acoustic towed arrays.

Seeking additional FY22 appropriations in the Defense Budget to increase procurement (OPN) for five (5) additional TB-29C submarine acoustic towed arrays.

Discussions regarding additional program work with the US Air Force Air Logistics Complex at Warner Robins AFB (WR-ALC) that might require additional FY22 or FY23 Appropriations.

Continued FY22 appropriations for a classified tactical laser system in a Defense-wide RDT&E budget line.

Continued FY22 appropriations for a classified tactical laser system in a Defense-wide RDT&E budget line.

Continued FY22 appropriations for a classified tactical laser system in a Defense-wide RDT&E budget line.

Discussions regarding additional program work with the US Air Force Air Logistics Complex at Warner Robins AFB (WR-ALC) that might require additional FY22 or FY23 Appropriations.

Seeking additional FY22 appropriations in the Defense Budget to increase procurement (OPN) by five (5) additional TB-29C submarine acoustic towed arrays.

Seeking additional FY22 appropriations in the Defense Budget to increase procurement (OPN) by five (5) additional TB-29C submarine acoustic towed arrays.

Seeking additional FY22 appropriations in the Defense Budget to increase procurement (OPN) by five (5) additional TB-29C submarine acoustic towed arrays.

Seeking additional FY22 appropriations in the Defense Budget to increase procurement (OPN) by five (5) additional TB-29C submarine acoustic towed arrays.

Preliminary planning discussions regarding additional program work with the US Air Force Air Logistics Complex at Warner Robins AFB (WR-ALC) that might require additional FY22 Appropriations.

Continued FY22 appropriations for a classified tactical laser system in a Defense-wide RDT&E budget line.

No discussions were held requesting additional FY21 congressional funding for any DoD advanced engineering development programs. The decision was made in early 2020 not to pursue any FY21 appropriations lobbying. All work done since that decision has been directed toward future DoD business development and re-establishing relationships with the GA federal delegation, as well as, new potential DoD customers.

Ensuring that the President's Budget request funding in FY21 DoD Authorizations and Appropriations is maintained for the procurement of TB-29 acoustic towed arrays to meet future USN operational requirements.

Advocate funding at the FY21 President's Budget Request in both DoD Authorizations and Appropriations Bills for the procurement of TB-29 acoustic towed arrays to meet USN future operational requirements.

Submitted request for additional FY21 funding in Defense-wide RDT&E (Operational Enhancements) for Compact High Energy Laser development.

Ensuring that the President's Budget request funding in FY21 DoD Authorizations and Appropriations is maintained for the procurement of TB-29 acoustic towed arrays to meet future USN operational requirements.

Advocate funding at the FY21 President's Budget Request in both DoD Authorizations and Appropriations Bills for the procurement of TB-29 acoustic towed arrays to meet USN future operational requirements.

No discussions were held requesting additional FY21 congressional funding for any DoD advanced engineering development programs. The decision was made in early 2020 not to pursue any FY21 appropriations lobbying. All work done since that decision has been directed toward future DoD business development and re-establishing relationships with the GA federal delegation, as well as, new potential DoD customers.

Submitted request for additional FY21 funding in Defense-wide RDT&E (Operational Enhancements) for Compact High Energy Laser development.

No discussions were held requesting additional FY21 congressional funding for any DoD advanced engineering development programs. The decision was made in early 2020 not to pursue any FY21 appropriations lobbying. All work done since that decision has been directed toward organizational restructuring, future DoD business development and re-establishing relationships with the GA federal delegation, as well as, new potential DoD customers.

Ensuring that the President's Budget request funding in FY21 DoD Authorizations and Appropriations is maintained for the procurement of TB-29 acoustic towed arrays to meet future USN operational requirements.

Advocate funding at the FY21 President's Budget Request in both DoD Authorizations and Appropriations Bills for the procurement of TB-29 acoustic towed arrays to meet USN future operational requirements.

Continued to pursue the release of additional appropriated FY20 funding for DoD Operational Energy Capability Improvement Program (OECIF) to support accelerated introduction of high energy laser (HEL) applications in support of SOCOM forces. Submitted request for additional FY21 funding in Defense-wide RDT&E (Operational Enhancements) for Compact High Energy Laser development.

Ensuring release of an additional $8M funding in FY20 DoD Appropriations to specifically accelerate procurement of TB-29 acoustic towed arrays to meet USN operational requirements.

Seek release of additional $8M appropriated funding in FY20 DoD Appropriations Bill specifically to accelerate procurement of TB-29 acoustic towed arrays to meet USN operational requirements.

Ensuring release of a additional $8M funding in FY20 DoD Appropriations to accelerate procurement of TB-29 acoustic towed arrays to meet USN operational requirements.

Additional appropriated funding in FY20 DoD Appropriations Bill to accelerate procurement of TB-29 acoustic towed arrays to meet USN operational requirements.

Continued to pursue the release of additional appropriated FY20 funding for DoD Operational Energy Capability Improvement Program (OECIF) to support accelerated introduction of high energy laser (HEL) applications in support of SOCOM forces. Also submitted request for additional FY21 funding in Defense-wide RDT&E (Operational Enhancements) for Compact High Energy Laser development.

No discussions were held requesting additional FY21 congressional funding for any DoD advanced engineering development programs. The decision was made in late 2019 not to pursue any FY21 appropriations lobbying. All work done since that decision has been directed toward organizational restructuring, future DoD business development and re-establishing relationships with the GA federal delegation, as well as, new potential DoD customers.

Additional funding in FY20 DoD Appropriations to accelerate procurement of TB-29 acoustic towed arrays to meet USN operational requirements.

Additional appropriated funding in FY20 DoD Appropriations Bill to accelerate procurement of TB-29 acoustic towed arrays to meet USN operational requirements.

No discussions were held regarding requesting of additional FY20 congressional funding for any DoD advanced engineering development programs. The decision was made in 2019 not to pursue any FY20 lobbying effort. All work done since that decision has been directed toward organizational restructuring, future DoD business development and assistance with integration of best practice management.

Additional FY20 funding for DoD Operational Energy Capability Improvement Program (OECIF) to support accelerated introduction of high energy laser (HEL) applications in support of SOCOM forces.

Additional appropriated funding in FY20 DoD Appropriations Bill to accelerate procurement of TB-29 acoustic towed arrays to meet USN operational requirements.

Additional funding in FY20 DoD Appropriations to accelerate procurement of TB-29 acoustic towed arrays to meet USN operational requirements.

Additional FY20 funding for DoD Operational Energy Capability Improvement Program (OECIF) to support accelerated introduction of high energy laser (HEL) applications in support of SOCOM forces.

No discussions were held regarding requesting of additional FY20 congressional funding for any DoD advanced engineering development programs. The decision was made last quarter not to pursue any FY20 lobbying effort. All work done since that decision has been directed toward organizational restructuring, future DoD business development and assistance with integration of best practice management.

Additional FY20 funding for DoD Operational Energy Capability Improvement Program (OECIF) to support accelerated introduction of high energy laser (HEL) applications in support of SOCOM forces.

No discussions were held regarding requesting of additional FY20 congressional funding for any DoD advanced engineering development programs. The decision was made last quarter not to pursue any FY20 lobbying effort. All work done since that decision has been directed toward organizational restructuring, future DoD business development and assistance with integration of best practice management.

Additional appropriated funding in FY20 DoD Appropriations Bill to accelerate procurement of TB-29 acoustic towed arrays to meet operational requirements.

Additional funding in FY20 DoD Appropriations to accelerate procurement of TB-29 acoustic towed arrays to meet operational requirements.

Preliminary discussions were held regarding interests in requesting additional FY20 congressional funding for advanced engineering develop in the area of DoD Electronic Warfare programs. Decision was made not to pursue an FY20 effort.

Additional appropriated funding in FY20 DoD Appropriations Bill to accelerate procurement of TB-29 acoustic towed arrays to meet operational requirements.

Additional funding in FY20 DoD Authorization and Appropriations to accelerate procurement of TB-29 acoustic towed arrays to meet operational requirements.

Additional FY20 funding for DoD Operational Energy Capability Improvement Program (OECIF) to support accelerated introduction of high energy laser (HEL) applications in support of SOCOM forces.

The FY19 National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA) and the DoD Appropriations and Budget funding levels, with specific interest in the domestic supplier base producing multi-spectral and electro-optical materials for defense. Making Congress aware of Defense Industrial Base and Supplier Base concerns specifically between Prime Contractors and their Suppliers; and, more specifically on F-35 Supplier Base issues resulting in purchasing inefficiencies and program cost increases.

Promoting clarification language to the FAR allowing clearer application relative to individual task order requirements for contracts using FAR exceptions.

Monitoring both the FY19 DoD and Navy Budgets. Providing information to Navy customer regarding congressional intent of additional FY19 funding. All efforts were focused on current and future Navy Procurement funding levels for submarine towed arrays.

The FY19 Navy budget request and congressional legislative actions, specifically focusing on current and future DoD authorizations and appropriations in the area of Navy Procurement related to Acoustic Towed Arrays for submarines.

Promoting clarification language to the FAR allowing clearer application relative to individual task order requirements for contracts using FAR exceptions.

Monitoring both the FY19 DoD and Navy Budgets. Emphasis on current and future DoN RDT&E and Procurement funding levels for submarine towed arrays.

The FY19 Navy budget request and congressional legislative actions, specifically focusing on current and future DoD authorizations and appropriations in the area of Navy Procurement related to Acoustic Towed Arrays for submarines.

The FY19 National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA) and the DoD Appropriations and Budget funding levels, with specific interest in the domestic supplier base producing multi-spectral and electro-optical materials for defense. Making Congress aware of Defense Industrial Base and Supplier Base concerns specifically between Prime Contractors and their Suppliers; and, more specifically on F-35 Supplier Base issues resulting in purchasing inefficiencies and program cost increases.

The FY19 National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA) and DoD Appropriations and Budget funding levels, with specific interest in the domestic supplier base producing multi-spectral electro-optical materials for defense. Making Congress aware of Defense Industrial Base and Supplier Base concerns specifically between Prime Contractors and Suppliers; and, more specifically on F-35 Supplier Base ssues resulting in purchasing inefficiencies and program cost increases.

Promoting clarification language to the FAR allowing clearer application relative to individual task order requirements for contracts using FAR exceptions.

Monitoring both the FY19 DoD and Navy Budgets. Emphasis on current and future DoN RDT&E and Procurement funding levels for submarine towed arrays.

The FY19 Navy budget request and congressional legislative actions, specifically focusing on current and future authorizations and appropriations in the areas of Navy Procurement related to Acoustic Towed Arrays for submarines.

The FY19 National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA) and DoD Appropriations and Budget funding levels, with specific interest in the domestic supplier base producing multi-spectral electro-optical materials for defense. Making Congress aware of Defense Industrial Base and Supplier Base concerns specifically between Prime Contractors and Suppliers; and, more specifically on F-35 Supplier Base ssues resulting in purchasing inefficiencies and program cost increases.

Promoting clarification language to the FAR allowing clearer application relative to individual task order requirements for contracts using FAR exceptions.

Monitoring both the FY19 DoD and Navy Budgets. Emphasis on current and future DoN RDT&E and Procurement funding levels for submarine towed arrays.

The FY19 Navy budget request and congressional legislative actions, specifically focusing on current and future authorizations and appropriations in the areas of Navy Procurement related to Acoustic Towed Arrays for submarines.

Monitoring the FY18/19 DoD and Navy Budgets. Emphasis on current and future DoN RDT&E and Procurement funding levels for submarine towed arrays.

The FY18/19 Navy budget request and congressional legislative actions, specifically focusing on current and future authorizations and appropriations in the areas of Navy RDT&E and Procurement related to Acoustic Towed Arrays for submarines.

The FY18 and FY19 National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA) and DoD Appropriations and Budget funding levels, with specific interest in sufficient funding for a domestic supplier capable of producing multi-spectral ZnS material; increased funding for manufacturing technologies for mission-essential sensors on several (DoD) airborne surveillance platforms that require large multi-spectral (MS)windows to support sensor operations; as well as, Defense Industrial Base and Supplier Base concerns specifically between Prime Contractors and Suppliers; and, F-35 Supplier Base Issues resulting in purchasing inefficiencies and program cost increases.

Interpretation of FAR Exception Three when considering contract awards to educational institutions providing essential engineering services; US Air Force's proper implementation of FAR Exception Three at Warner Robins AFB. In addition, seeking congressional and DoD support to further clarify the FAR by removing individual competition reviews and market surveys for each task order on contracts awarded under a FAR exception. Seeking clarification language to the FAR to allow clearer application relative to individual task order requirements for DoD contracting offices.

Interpretation of FAR Exception Three when considering contract awards to educational institutions providing essential engineering services; US Air Force's proper implementation of FAR Exception Three at Warner Robins AFB. In addition, seeking congressional and DoD support to further clarify the FAR by removing individual competition reviews and market surveys for each task order on contracts awarded under a FAR exception. Seeking clarification language to the FAR to allow clearer application relative to individual task order requirements for DoD contracting offices.