GSA Launches AI/ML Market Survey
The General Services Administration has issued a request for information to find vendors that offer artificial intelligence and machine learning products or services with potential government applications.
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Motorola Solutions Adds Public Safety, Enterprise Offerings to Cybersecurity Portfolio
Motorola Solutions has expanded its portfolio of cybersecurity services in a bid to protect companies and public safety organizations amid the increasing cyber threats to information networks, employees and assets.
Aerojet Rocketdyne Engines to Undergo NASA Space Launch System Tests
NASA is scheduled to conduct a hot fire test for four engines built by Aerojet Rocketdyne for the Space Launch System Jan. 17 as part of a series of “Green Run†trials for the vehicle's core stage.
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Atlas Research-PFS JV Gets VHA Virtual Care Support Order
An Atlas Research and Prometheus Federal Services joint venture has received a task order to help the Veterans Health Administration create a digital environment for military veterans to access medical services and benefits.
DARPA Gains Access to Ceva’s IP, Wireless Tech Portfolio
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has received a license to use Ceva's portfolio of wireless connectivity and smart sensing internet protocols to support the development of various DARPA-made wireless technologies under a new commercial engagement program. Ceva said Tuesday it will provide processors, tools and technical area services to DARPA under the Toolbox initiative in support of the agency's technology development pursuits.
Chuck Prow: Vectrus to Continue Army Communications Support in Southwest & Central Asia
TYSONS CORNER, VA, January 6, 2021 — Vectrus (NYSE: VEC) will continue to support the Operations, Maintenance and Defense of Army Communications in Southwest Asia and Central Asia program under a five-year, $882.5M contract, won through a recompete, GovCon Wire reported Dec. 30.
Northrop’s Cygnus to Kick Off ‘SharkSat’ Tech Demo Upon Departure From ISS
Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft is scheduled to depart the International Space Station and host a two-week demonstration of the SharkSat payload once it leaves the ISS. SharkSat is intended to test and demonstrate multiprocessor systems, digital receivers, integrated circuits and other electronic components to facilitate the development of a Ka-band software defined radio that could have potential applications in 5G, space-to-ground and space-to-space communications.
in Executive Moves, NewsKelly Horton Promoted to ServiceNow Federal Civilian Sales Director
Kelly Horton, enterprise account executive for the State Department at cloud computing software provider ServiceNow, has been promoted to director of federal civilian sales. Her industry career also includes time at Salesforce, Oracle and Ellucian.
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Cobham to Help Sabena Technics Maintain French KC-135 Tankers
Cobham Mission Systems has been awarded a three-year contract by Sabena technics to provide comprehensive through-life support (TLS) and air-to-air (AAR) equipment maintenance in support of refueling tankers. “Our TLS agreements provide customers with long-term cost savings and faster access to parts and technical support, and gives us important insight into the full AAR product lifecycle," said Russell Bailey, vice president air-to-air refueling for Cobham Mission Systems in the UK.
in Executive Moves, NewsOcto Names Letitia ‘Tish’ Long to Board of Directors; Mehul Sanghani Quoted
Octo has appointed Letitia “Tish†Long, a former director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and a two-time Wash100 Award recipient, to the company's board of directors. Long's appointment will place greater focus on the Intelligence Community (IC) as Octo's core customer. “Having Long on our Board of Directors is a massive boon to our ability to understand and support the Intelligence Community,†said Mehul Sanghani, CEO of Octo.Â
Florida Space Coast Achieves Record-High Launches With SpaceX, ULA in 2020
Florida, the state that houses U.S. launch operations, hosted a total of 31 launches with SpaceX and United Launch Alliance in 2020, exhibiting a significant growth in liftoff records from previous years, Florida Today reported Friday.
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NASA Updates Assembly Status of Lockheed’s X-59 ‘Quiet’ Supersonic Jet
NASA has unveiled recent updates to its Lockheed Martin-designed X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology jet and said that construction of the Mach 1.4-speed aircraft is halfway complete, Aviation International News reported Monday.