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Lockheed, Army Complete Systems, Design Tests of New Radar
The U.S. Army is progressing ahead of schedule in the further development of the Sentinel A4 air and missile defense radar, with the completion of multiple tests.
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Charles River Analytics to Build Cross Reality Tech for Army Missions
Charles River Analytics has secured funds from the U.S. Army to develop a technology that uses virtual and augmented reality features to allow planning, rehearsal and execution of missions.
in NewsArmy Medical Research Hub Issues Modeling Analysis RFI
The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research has posted a request for information to seek potential sources of modeling and prediction analysis services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nextgov reported Thursday.
in Executive Moves, NewsRob Mariani Named Civilian Programs, Capture Mgmt VP at Graham Technologies
Rob Mariani, formerly senior vice president of business development at FWG Solutions, has joined Graham Technologies as vice president of civilian programs and capture management, G2Xchange FedCiv reported Thursday.
Cloudera’s Shaun Bierweiler: Agencies Should Have Data Strategy for AI Adoption
Shaun Bierweiler, president of Cloudera’s government solutions business, said agencies seeking to adopt artificial intelligence should come up with a data strategy that considers four key elements: data security, openness, interoperability and scalability, GovInsider reported Wednesday.
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Census Bureau Taps Carahsoft for Qualtrics SaaS to Support COVID-19 Survey Effort
The Department of Commerce has awarded Carahsoft Technology a one-year, $2M contract to provide Qualtrics cloud-based data management services to support the Census Bureau’s COVID-19 survey operations.
HPE Uses AI, Supercomputing to Help Researchers Develop COVID-19 Vaccine
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is using high-performance computing to address the world’s need for a COVID-19 vaccine.
Jacobs Promotes Major General Tim Byers as SVP, GM of F&ES Business; Bob Pragada Quoted
Jacobs has promoted Major General Tim Byers to senior vice president and general manager of the company’s federal and environmental solutions business, including support to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients responding to the COVID-19 outbreak, the company said Thursday.
Vectrus Secures Spot on $6.4B AFCAP V Contract; Chuck Prow Quoted
Vectrus has been awarded a position on the five-year, $6.4B indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity Air Force Contract Augmentation Program contract vehicle, the company reported on Thursday.
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NanoAvionics to Supply Nanosatellite Bus for NASA Solar Sail Demo
NASA has tapped NanoAvionics to create a 12U nanosatellite bus that will work to support the in-orbit test of the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System.
Blackberry Products Undergo Mitre-Led Cybersecurity Evaluation to Address Potential Russian Threat
Mitre has evaluated Blackberry-made endpoint security products for use in efforts to address a group potentially linked to Russia.
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Industry Groups Urge SBA to Clarify Startup Eligibility Rules for Loan Program
A group of industry organizations is calling on the U.S. government to address startups’ need for support and clarify guidelines on a financial assistance program meant to aid small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.