Anonymous
Post 06/10/2026 22:21     Subject: FFRDCs
Is IDA doing poorly?
Anonymous
Post 06/08/2026 05:40     Subject: FFRDCs
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Anonymous wrote:Recent intel suggests that's not the case.


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Anonymous wrote:MIT/LL’s master contract with USD/R&E expires soon, and would need to be renewed. Lots of anxiety there about the delays with the renewal.


Same with RAND. Lot of anxiety.


It was awarded last in 2022. It's a five year contract. What am I missing? Yes, they could end it anyway early, but it doesn't look up for renewal.


I work in S&T and heard that RAND might lose it.


Will you tell me that IRL on Teams? Or just tell me how that works, since they're not up until 2027?


HSOAC is effectively dead.


There's some new work coming in, buy it's been circling the drain for the past year or so now. - I work in HSOAC



MITRE's work is also slow to renew despite the new AI focus. I hope the AI bubble doesn't burst because many RIF'ed coworkers are still struggling to find work


Civilian side? hssedi?


MNS which then affects corporate staff reductions
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2026 18:30     Subject: FFRDCs
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Whenever Rand sends staff to my office, they seem depressed and joyless. Now I know why.


I doubt the civil servants are doing so much better.


It's difficult for all
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2026 11:55     Subject: FFRDCs
Anonymous wrote:Whenever Rand sends staff to my office, they seem depressed and joyless. Now I know why.


I doubt the civil servants are doing so much better.
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2026 10:42     Subject: FFRDCs
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Recent intel suggests that's not the case.


Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:MIT/LL’s master contract with USD/R&E expires soon, and would need to be renewed. Lots of anxiety there about the delays with the renewal.


Same with RAND. Lot of anxiety.


It was awarded last in 2022. It's a five year contract. What am I missing? Yes, they could end it anyway early, but it doesn't look up for renewal.


I work in S&T and heard that RAND might lose it.


Will you tell me that IRL on Teams? Or just tell me how that works, since they're not up until 2027?


HSOAC is effectively dead.


There's some new work coming in, buy it's been circling the drain for the past year or so now. - I work in HSOAC



MITRE's work is also slow to renew despite the new AI focus. I hope the AI bubble doesn't burst because many RIF'ed coworkers are still struggling to find work


Civilian side? hssedi?
Anonymous
Post 06/07/2026 08:31     Subject: FFRDCs
Whenever Rand sends staff to my office, they seem depressed and joyless. Now I know why.
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2026 12:36     Subject: FFRDCs
Outside of the DOE labs, which FFRDCs have a strong DOE presence?
Anonymous
Post 06/05/2026 08:24     Subject: FFRDCs
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Recent intel suggests that's not the case.


Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:MIT/LL’s master contract with USD/R&E expires soon, and would need to be renewed. Lots of anxiety there about the delays with the renewal.


Same with RAND. Lot of anxiety.


It was awarded last in 2022. It's a five year contract. What am I missing? Yes, they could end it anyway early, but it doesn't look up for renewal.


I work in S&T and heard that RAND might lose it.


Will you tell me that IRL on Teams? Or just tell me how that works, since they're not up until 2027?


HSOAC is effectively dead.


There's some new work coming in, buy it's been circling the drain for the past year or so now. - I work in HSOAC



MITRE's work is also slow to renew despite the new AI focus. I hope the AI bubble doesn't burst because many RIF'ed coworkers are still struggling to find work
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2026 17:52     Subject: FFRDCs
Anonymous wrote:Jason Matheny wasn't trying to save jobs or keep RAND solvent. He was too busy chasing praise on obscure indie podcasts. Pathetic.


Agreed completely
Anonymous
Post 06/04/2026 05:36     Subject: FFRDCs
Jason Matheny wasn't trying to save jobs or keep RAND solvent. He was too busy chasing praise on obscure indie podcasts. Pathetic.
Anonymous
Post 06/03/2026 20:06     Subject: FFRDCs
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Anonymous wrote:They are the preeminent visionaries, leaders and saviours of our nation. Gifted individuals with unparalleled intelligence and ability.


https://i.scdn.co/image/ab6765630000ba8a521de5c60ac47e65294503a5




Thanks for the weird AI-generated image of a creepy rando who has absolutely nothing to do with this conversation.


I think it’s supposed to be Jason Matheny, the disastrous RAND CEO.


it looks like it comes from spotify....... https://open.spotify.com/episode/2SgAWz0UQbeXiPXcKjFiFw
Anonymous
Post 06/03/2026 12:38     Subject: FFRDCs
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:They are the preeminent visionaries, leaders and saviours of our nation. Gifted individuals with unparalleled intelligence and ability.


https://i.scdn.co/image/ab6765630000ba8a521de5c60ac47e65294503a5




Thanks for the weird AI-generated image of a creepy rando who has absolutely nothing to do with this conversation.


I love the term "rando"
Anonymous
Post 06/03/2026 11:41     Subject: FFRDCs
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:They are the preeminent visionaries, leaders and saviours of our nation. Gifted individuals with unparalleled intelligence and ability.


https://i.scdn.co/image/ab6765630000ba8a521de5c60ac47e65294503a5




Thanks for the weird AI-generated image of a creepy rando who has absolutely nothing to do with this conversation.


I think it’s supposed to be Jason Matheny, the disastrous RAND CEO.
Anonymous
Post 06/03/2026 04:38     Subject: FFRDCs
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:They are the preeminent visionaries, leaders and saviours of our nation. Gifted individuals with unparalleled intelligence and ability.


https://i.scdn.co/image/ab6765630000ba8a521de5c60ac47e65294503a5




Thanks for the weird AI-generated image of a creepy rando who has absolutely nothing to do with this conversation.
Anonymous
Post 06/03/2026 04:13     Subject: FFRDCs
Anonymous wrote:Recent intel suggests that's not the case.


Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:MIT/LL’s master contract with USD/R&E expires soon, and would need to be renewed. Lots of anxiety there about the delays with the renewal.


Same with RAND. Lot of anxiety.


It was awarded last in 2022. It's a five year contract. What am I missing? Yes, they could end it anyway early, but it doesn't look up for renewal.


I work in S&T and heard that RAND might lose it.


Will you tell me that IRL on Teams? Or just tell me how that works, since they're not up until 2027?


HSOAC is effectively dead.


There's some new work coming in, buy it's been circling the drain for the past year or so now. - I work in HSOAC