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Michael Amori
in Contract Awards, News
Virtualitics Secures Phase II Air Force SBIR Award for AI-Powered Logistics Optimization Tool
The Air Force Global Strike Command has selected Virtualitics for a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research contract award, under which the company will pursue the development of its artificial intelligence-based logistics optimization tool. The AI company said it secured the award after its Integrated Readiness Optimization, or IRO, Materiel passed the competitive Phase I […] More
by Arthur McMiler July 24, 2025, 7:21 am
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Navy Announces Winners of $199M Contract for Waterborne Security Barrier Support
The U.S. Navy has awarded four companies spots on a potential $199 million contract to maintain and repair waterborne security barriers, or WSBs, moorings and marine facilities worldwide. The awardees include GPA Technologies, Oceanetics, PCCI and Virtual Computing Technology, the Department of Defense said Wednesday. Register now to attend the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Navy […] More
by Taylor Brooks July 24, 2025, 6:15 am
Stuart Kippelman
in Executive Moves, News
Former Parsons Executive Stuart Kippelman Joins Xerox Leadership Team
Former Parsons Chief Information and Digital Officer Stuart Kippelman shared on LinkedIn his appointment as U.S. federal chief information and artificial intelligence officer at Xerox. He joined Parsons in January 2019 and had a stint of over five years in the company, leading its services in global information, digital technology and cybersecurity across the United […] More
by Arthur McMiler July 24, 2025, 4:49 am
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GRVTY Names Inaugural Members of Advisory Board
Defense technology firm GRVTY, a new Arlington Capital Partners platform company, has formed its advisory board. The board’s inaugural members are Phil Root, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, and Dave Sterling, CEO and founder of Royce Geospatial Consultants, GRVTY announced Tuesday. More advisers will be named in the coming months. Katie Selbe, the company’s CEO, […] More
by Arthur McMiler July 23, 2025, 11:23 am
Samuel Houston
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Peraton Names Samuel Houston as Cognitive Warfare VP
Peraton executive Samuel Houston shared on LinkedIn on Tuesday his appointment as the company’s vice president for cognitive warfare, a move from his former post as vice president for cyber growth, a role he held for over four years. Samuel Houston’s Northrop Grumman, Army Stints Before joining Peraton, Houston had a stint of over 12 […] More
by Arthur McMiler July 23, 2025, 11:05 am
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Viasat to Demonstrate Intelligent Network Maneuverability for DIU Hybrid Space Architecture Program
The Defense Innovation Unit has selected Viasat to prototype and demonstrate technologies under a contract for the next phase of the Hybrid Space Architecture project. Led by the DIU and Space Systems Command, the initiative aims to engage the commercial sector in developing a secure, resilient and unified communications network that integrates civil, commercial and […] More
by Kristen Smith July 23, 2025, 10:53 am
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in News, Space
Golden Dome Missile Defense Program Seeks Industry Partners
The Trump administration is broadening its search for industry partners to develop the Golden Dome missile defense system, Reuters reported Tuesday. Register for the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Air and Space Summit on July 31 and get insights on the latest air and space defense initiatives and priorities. The move to recruit Amazon‘s Project Kuiper, Stoke Space, Rocket […] More
by Miles Jamison July 23, 2025, 10:29 am
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Jacobs Joint Venture Secures Spot on $200M USACE Contract
A joint venture involving professional services company Jacobs has been awarded a spot on a $200 million multiple-award contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for architectural and engineering services. The Arlington, Virginia-based JV will compete with three other contractors for task orders under the firm-fixed-price contract, the Department of Defense said Tuesday. Funding […] More
by Arthur McMiler July 23, 2025, 9:14 am
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Metron & Cellula Demonstrate ANCC-Guardian Unmanned Underwater Vehicle
Metron and Cellula Robotics showcased the integration of Metron’s Autonomous Navigation Command and Control, or ANCC, software with Cellula’s Guardian uncrewed underwater vehicle during a multi-mission open-water demonstration off the coast of Vancouver, Canada. Advancing Undersea Defense Capabilities Metron said Tuesday that future demonstrations with the ANCC – Guardian UUV will be powered by Cellula’s advanced […] More
by Miles Jamison July 23, 2025, 8:15 am
J&J Worldwide Services
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Air Force Selects J&J Worldwide Services, Six Others for $950M Construction Services Contract
J&J Worldwide Services and six other companies have secured spots on a potential $950 million U.S. Air Force contract for construction services. The multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract calls for a wide range of services, including maintenance, repairs, renovations and minor construction projects at the Kaiserslautern military community and Spangdahlem Air Base areas in Germany, the Department […] More
by Taylor Brooks July 23, 2025, 7:33 am
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Intelligent Waves to Support DOD Integrated Intel Mission
Intelligent Waves has been awarded a five-year role to provide mission IT capabilities, program management and direct operational support for an integrated Department of Defense intelligence mission. DOD Intelligence Mission Support The Reston, Virginia-based company said Friday that it will work with an industry partner on the effort, which includes the delivery of enterprise IT […] More
by Jane Edwards July 22, 2025, 11:17 am
Jason Girzadas
in Artificial Intelligence, News
Deloitte, Palantir Team Up to Develop Enterprise Operating System for Government, Commercial Customers
Deloitte and Palantir have developed an enterprise operating system, or EOS, as part of a strategic alliance. Deloitte said Monday that the operating system combines its Ascend single delivery platform and Zora AI platform with Palantir’s Foundry and AI Platform, or AIP. EOS Features Ascend is a single delivery platform that works to facilitate collaboration […] More
by Elodie Collins July 22, 2025, 11:08 am