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Executive Spotlight: Tom Afferton, VP of Defense and Intelligence Business Unit with Northrop Grumman Defense Systems
Tom Afferton, vice president of Defense and Intelligence Business Unit with Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding information technology (IT) modernization, cybersecurity and evolving threats. He also addressed how the company has helped customers adapt to remote working and how it’s shifted the technology and cultural landscape. “When you talk about IT […] More
in Contract Awards, NewsASRC Federal Subsidiary Books Potential $86M NASA Flight Research Center Support Contract
ASRC Federal will provide engineering and technical services to the Armstrong Flight Research Center in California under a potential $86.4M contract from NASA.
in Contract Awards, NewsAmentum Wins Task Order to Support DHS S&T’s MCS Office; Jill Bruning Quoted
Amentum has been awarded a $22M task order to support the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology’s (S&T) Mission Capability Support (MCS) office. Amentum will identify, develop and demonstrate multi-domain technologies and solutions that meet the agency’s research and development (R&D) operational priorities.
in Contract Awards, NewsICF to Support Utility Consortium’s Energy Efficiency Programs; Mike Mernick Quoted
ICF has been awarded multiple recompete contracts with a combined multimillion-dollar value by several Northeast utilities. ICF will continue to provide services in support of the utilities’ programs. "We're proud of our work with this consortium and the contributions we have made toward their recognition as the nation's premier providers for new construction programs," said Mike Mernick, ICF senior vice president and energy market development lead.
in NewsNGA Requests Info on Software Modernization Services
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has released a request for information to identify potential sources of software enhancement and sustainment services for NGA's International Program Office.
in NewsRex Geveden: BWXT, Navy Discuss Next Attack Submarine Program
BWX Technologies President and CEO Rex Geveden said during an earnings call that the company was in talks with the U.S. Navy regarding possible characteristics of the service branch's follow-on platform to the Virginia-class attack submarine, USNI News reported Monday.
Accela Expands 2020 Lineup With New Data Visualization Tool, Other Products
Accela has launched a new data visualization tool designed to assist agency staff in developing modern and interactive dashboards, and rolled out other offerings and updates as part of its Fall 2020 product release.
in Contract Awards, NewsNew Light to Help FEMA Develop Geospstial Systems
New Light Technologies has received a contract to help the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Response Geospatial Office build and integrate systems in support of a data analytics architecture implementation project.
iDirectGov Announces Security Updates to Satcom Software
Herndon, Virginia-based satellite communications provider iDirect Government has incorporated information assurance and cybersecurity features into the Evolution software platform in a move to address satellite modem gaps.
SpaceX to Resume Delayed GPS Satellite Launch This Week
SpaceX plans to push through with the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a new military GPS satellite after addressing the technical issue that caused liftoff delays, Cnet reported Monday. The company said GPS III Space Vehicle 04's launch can resume on Thursday at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Leonardo DRS Cypress Facility to Support AI R&D for Gov’t Customers
Leonardo DRS' facility in Cypress, California, will operate as a center of excellence to develop artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies for the U.S. government. The facility, which has functioned as Advanced Engineering CoE under Leonardo DRS' electro-optical and infrared systems business, offers expertise in technologies applicable to multiple domains such as land and space, the company said Monday.