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vTech Solution Secures Treasury Contract for IT Systems and Digital Infrastructure

vTech Solution, a company specializing in managed information technology services, cloud infrastructure, security and digital modernization, has been awarded a contract by the Department of the Treasury, Department Offices to provide support services for Microsoft software. Contract Specifications The Washington, D.C.-based company said Wednesday the contract underscores its dedication to providing federal agencies with a strong and […] More

by Miles Jamison January 23, 2025, 11:49 am
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BAE Systems Completes Delivery of SPHEREx Observatory to Vandenberg

BAE Systems has completed delivery of NASA‘s Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer, or SPHEREx, observatory to Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. SPHEREx will be launched into space alongside the space agency’s Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere, or PUNCH, mission in February aboard a SpaceX […] More

by Derrick Henry January 21, 2025, 10:49 am
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Dynamo AI, Carahsoft Bring Advanced GenAI to Government Sector

Dynamo AI, a company offering compliant-ready artificial intelligence, has partnered with information technology services provider Carahsoft Technology to give the public sector access to the former’s security and compliance platforms for generative AI. Carahsoft said Thursday it was designated as Dynamo AI’s Master Government Aggregator and will make its DynamoEval, DynamoEnhance and DynamoGuard offerings available through its […] More

by Miles Jamison January 17, 2025, 11:10 am
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in Civilian, DOD, News

Carahsoft, D-Wave to Provide Government Clients With Quantum Computing Tech

Carahsoft is collaborating with D-Wave Quantum to make the latter’s quantum computing technologies accessible to government users. Under the partnership, the two parties will offer D-Wave’s quantum capabilities to various public sector customers, Carahsoft said Wednesday. The offerings, to be deployed through Carahsoft’s reseller network, include real-time access to the D-Wave Advantage quantum computing systems, […] More

by Derrick Henry January 16, 2025, 11:20 am
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IonQ, ORNL Launch New Scalable Quantum Computing Approach

IonQ, a company specializing in quantum computing and networking, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have launched a new approach to scalable quantum computing. QITE-Based Quantum Algorithm IonQ said Monday the collaboration developed a hybrid quantum algorithm based on the Quantum Imaginary Time Evolution, or QITE, principle. IonQ utilized its trapped-ion quantum computers while ORNL leveraged its knowledge […] More

by Miles Jamison January 2, 2025, 7:01 am
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HHS Program Support Center Issues RFI for Subject Matter Expertise Requirement

The Department of Health and Human Services Program Support Center has started seeking information for the procurement of subject matter expertise directly supporting the director of the PSC. According to the request for information posted on SAM.gov Friday, the PSC intends to provide the director with support regarding activities related to enhancing mission performance, business execution, […] More

by Miles Jamison December 30, 2024, 10:27 am
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in Civilian, Foreign Military Sales, News

State Department Clears $130M FMS of UAVs, ASVs to Greece

The State Department has approved a foreign military sale request from Greece for uncrewed aircraft systems and armored security vehicles worth $130 million. Aerosonde Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Request The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Textron Systems will serve as the principal contractor of the potential deal, which covers the purchase of Aerosonde UAS featuring Lycoming heavy-fuel engines […] More

by Miles Jamison December 27, 2024, 9:43 am
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CRDF Global Awarded INL Contract for Ukraine Reform Program

CRDF Global has received a contract worth $9.9 million from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, or INL, to aid in Ukraine’s efforts to reform its law enforcement and criminal justice sector. CRDF Global Contract Scope The company said it will provide Ukraine with programmatic, logistical and administrative support services […] More

by Miles Jamison December 16, 2024, 10:56 am
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Intelligent Waves to Provide Cyber Support for US Judiciary

Intelligent Waves has received a $23.5 million contract to provide comprehensive cybersecurity support services for the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Under the five-year agreement, adversarial assessments will be carried out to simulate and evaluate worst-case cyber breach scenarios, helping the AOUSC to identify and mitigate potential threats, Intelligent Waves said Tuesday. Protecting the […] More

by Derrick Henry December 11, 2024, 10:14 am
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RTX BBN Technologies Secures ARPA-H Award to Enhance Medical Chatbots

RTX BBN Technologies, an advanced technology research and development provider, has secured an award under an other transaction agreement to develop technologies that enhance medical chatbots for more reliable and accurate healthcare responses. The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company said Tuesday the funding received from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, or ARPA-H, will be used to […] More

by Miles Jamison December 11, 2024, 10:04 am
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BAE Systems Conducts SPHEREx Mission Environmental Testing

BAE Systems has concluded environmental testing on NASA’s Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer Observatory, or SPHEREx, which brings the project closer to its scheduled February 2025 launch. SPHEREx Mission Objectives The company said Monday the SPHEREx mission is intended to provide new insights into the formation of the […] More

by Miles Jamison December 3, 2024, 10:12 am
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Bastion Secures $53M NASA Contract for Health, Safety Services

Bastion Technologies, an engineering and technical services company, has secured a potential $53 million Center Occupational Safety, Health, Medical, System Safety and Mission Assurance Contract, or COSMC, from NASA. NASA COMSC Scope The agency said Friday the Houston, Texas-based company will provide support services for NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley. The hybrid cost-plus-fixed-fee […] More

by Miles Jamison November 26, 2024, 10:38 am