Hondo Geurts Archives

Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition James F. Geurts discusses agility and innovation of the Navy during the Sea-Air-Space luncheon at the 2019 Sea-Air-Space (SAS) Exposition. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Richard Rodgers/Released)

Former Navy acquisition leader joins robotics company Sarcos

Hondo Geurts also serves on the board of the Silicon Valley Defense Group.

Oct 18, 2021 By Jackson Barnett

Marines and Sailors assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) take on supplies from the USNS Kanawha April 4, 2013. The MEU is currently deployed to the 6th Fleet area of operation. The MEU operates continuously across the globe, providing the president and unified combatant commanders with a forward-deployed, sea-based quick reaction force. The MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting amphibious operations, crisis response, and limited contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Edward Guevara/Released)

How the Navy beat its own timeline for its largest cloud migration

The Navy's EPR office expected to migrate its data to the cloud in 18 months, a timeline that was too long for leadership. Here's how it did…

Jun 30, 2020 By Jackson Barnett

James Geurts, Navy — James “Hondo” Geurts, assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition, at the announcement of the Tech Bridges program, Sept. 3 2019, in Alexandria, Virginia. (U.S. Navy / Bobby Cummings/)

Navy launches more ‘Tech Bridges’ to increase collaboration on technology

The Navy is doubling the number of "Tech Bridge" offices around the country from six to 12.

May 12, 2020 By Jackson Barnett

Navy computer — Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 3rd Class Joshua Bowser works on a computer aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) May 7, 2020. (U.S. Navy / Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Trent P. Hawkins)

Navy to divide PEO EIS into two new offices for enterprise IT acquisitions

One office will be for just for digital and IT acquisitions, and another will be for "manpower, logistics and business solutions" applications.

May 11, 2020 By Jackson Barnett

Navy logistics — Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Pearl Harbor Ocean Terminal Division collaborates Nov. 13, 2019, with 165 active, reserve and civilian personnel to redeploy cargo from the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana. (U.S. Navy / Shannon Haney)

Navy opens up $30M in small business tech funding to stabilize supply chain

The Navy plans to spend more than $250 million in the next 90 days with small businesses that provide the department advanced technology.

Apr 28, 2020 By Jackson Barnett

Navy using real-time tracking system to stay ahead of coronavirus supply chain risks

The Navy is overlaying real-time data of the coronavirus's spread and resulting lockdowns on its supply chain management technology to monitor its acquisitions.

Apr 20, 2020 By Jackson Barnett