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in NewsAir Force Conducts Market Research on Cloud-Enabled Propulsion System Maintenance
The U.S. Air Force is looking for potential sources of engineering and technical capabilities to implement cloud-based applications into propulsion systems.
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Abt Associates-Led Team to Help HUD Assess Federal Housing Voucher Program
A research group led by Abt Associates has received a five-year, $3.6M contract to help the Department of Housing and Urban Development evaluate phase one of a federal housing-choice voucher program for low-income families.
DIA Posts RFI for Customer Experience Services
The Defense Intelligence Agency is seeking information from the private sector about customer experience services that could be used to foster a more human-centric culture. DIA is considering a CX-driven framework to adopt a more customer-centric approach and observe better collaboration, transparency and communication with partners, the agency said in a notice posted Tuesday on the beta SAM website.
Tenable’s Robert Huber: DoD Cybersecurity Approach Should Keep Up With Tech Advances
Robert Huber, chief security officer at Tenable, has said the Department of Defense needs to do more to protect modern weapons from cybersecurity risks as the number of connected systems increases. “Technological advances that make these systems more efficient are not enough. We must also ensure that our cybersecurity approach keeps up with these advancements in every way," Huber wrote in a guest piece published Wednesday on Nextgov.
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Crowley Gets Labor Dept’s HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion
Crowley Solutions has received the HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion from the Department of Labor in recognition of the company's efforts in the employment and retention of military veterans and its acknowledgment of former service members' contribution to the workplace.
Tableau’s Steven Spano: Public Sector Customers Want Freedom, Various Options in Data Analysis
Steven Spano, regional vice president for the public sector business at Tableau, told ZDNet in an interview published Sunday that when it comes to data analysis, public sector customers want a variety of options and the freedom to explore and interact with data.Â
in NewsNASA Uses ColdQuanta’s Quantum Computing Tech for ISS-Based ‘Cold Atom’ Lab
ColdQuanta has unveiled a quantum computer offering based on the company’s Quantum Core technology that currently serves as part of the NASA Cold Atom Laboratory housed within the International Space Station.
Army Receives QinetiQ-Built Unmanned Ground Combat Vehicle
QinetiQ and subcontractor Pratt Miller Defense have shipped a new hybrid-electric unmanned ground combat vehicle to the U.S. Army for use in a 2022 manned-unmanned teaming experiment. The Robotic Combat Vehicle – Light UGCV uses technology from both companies to perform with flexibility and no payload restrictions, QinetiQ said Wednesday.
Perspecta Reports Q2 FY 2021 Results; Mac Curtis Quoted
Perspecta has reported financial results for its second fiscal quarter ending Oct. 2. "Since our inception, we have consistently achieved solid execution across the enterprise, and this quarter is no exception. Once again, we delivered on our revenue, adjusted diluted earnings per share and free cash flow conversion expectations," said Mac Curtis, chairman and CEO of Perspecta and six-time Wash100 Award recipient.Â
in Contract Awards, NewsBoeing Wins $800M in FMS Contracts for Qatari Air Force Training, Support; Tim Buerk Quoted
Boeing has been awarded three foreign military sales (FMS) contracts, valued at more than $800 million, with the U.S. Air Force for training services and support in the Middle East. “The tailored training and sustainment delivered by our team, coupled with Boeing’s platform expertise, allows us to deliver a holistic solution,†said  Tim Buerk, director of Middle East defense services for Boeing.