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GSA Seeks Industry Comments on Proposed E-Commerce Portal Implementation
The General Services Administration has asked industry for feedback on a proposed program to implement e-commerce portals to modernize the federal acquisition of commercial products and services.
Lockheed’s Orion Launch Abort System With Northrop-Built Booster Completes Second Flight Test
Lockheed Martin and NASA demonstrated the capability of the Orion spacecraft’s launch abort system through the Ascent Abort-2 test conducted Tuesday at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
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Idemia Seeks to Help State Governments Implement Mobile Driver’s Licenses; Matthew Thompson Quoted
Identification technology provider Idemia aims to introduce mobile driver's license programs in 10 states by the end of the year, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. Delaware partnered with the company to roll out mDL technology via a pilot program for local residents with Android or iOS devices and began efforts to raise awareness of digital verification features.
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Idemia Helps Expedite Security Screening via TSA PreCheck Program
Idemia's identity and security business in North America, led by Ed Casey, partners with professional sports teams and music festival organizers to help fans register on-site for the Transportation Security Administration's expedited screening program and get into event venues faster, USA Today reported Friday.
Space Development Agency Issues Space Security Architecture RFI
The Space Development Agency seeks industry input on the development and deployment of a new space defense architecture to support defense and communications goals.
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Robert Work Becomes Advisory Board Member at SparkCognition
Robert Work, a former deputy secretary at the Department of Defense and two-time Wash100 winner, has joined the advisory board of cognitive computing analytics firm SparkCognition.
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Ontic, Meggitt Sign OEM Parts License Agreement
Ontic has entered into an agreement with Meggitt PLC to distribute the latter’s original equipment manufacturer products, including military chip detectors, cockpit indicators, connector harnesses and signal conditioners.
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CMS Deploys KPMG’s Automated Data Processing Tool for Insurance Verification
KPMG has developed a robotic process automation tool that can help the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services verify medical records for insurance claims through artificial intelligence and machine learning, GCN reported Monday.
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Austal USA Holds Christening for Navy’s USS Oakland Combat Ship
Austal USA christened the future USS Oakland littoral combat ship during a ceremony at the company’s Mobile, Ala., shipbuilding site Saturday.
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Melwood Lands $50M Army Base Operations Support Contract
Melwood Horticultural Training Center has secured a one-year, $49.7M contract to provide base operations support to the U.S. Army.