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Laura Crabtree / Epsilon3
in News, Government Technology
Epsilon3 to Continue Supporting ARKA’s Space, Defense Tech Engineering Work; Laura Crabtree Quoted
Software company Epsilon3 will continue providing web-based procedure and production management tools for ARKA Group under a new agreement to help the latter improve its production, engineering and assembly of defense and space technology platforms. Danbury, Connecticut-based ARKA said Thursday it has used Epsilon3’s production management tools to facilitate critical data analysis, better communicate status […] More
by Jane Edwards July 15, 2024, 11:50 am
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in Acquisition & Procurement, News, Space News
NOAA Seeking Small Businesses to Provide Ground Services Requirements of L1 Series Space Weather Satellites
The Office of Space Weather Observations within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service is looking into the availability of small businesses that can address Space Weather Ground Services Mission Operations Services requirements and has issued a sources sought notice for the effort. Space Weather Ground Services is tasked […] More
by Jerry Petersen July 15, 2024, 11:49 am
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in News, Government Technology
Oddball & Wilcore Technologies Form Joint Venture to Enhance Government Digital Modernization Services
Service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses Oddball and Wilcore Technologies have partnered to deliver advanced government digital services. The joint venture entails combining the firms’ capabilities to tackle complex problems as well as create and deliver innovative digital services to clients, Oddball said Friday. Travis Sorensen, co-founder and CEO of Oddball, said the companies will be able to streamline operations […] More
by Kacey Roberts July 15, 2024, 11:49 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, News
C3 AI Unveils Generative AI Application to Answer Government Queries
C3 AI has unveiled a generative artificial intelligence application designed to answer queries concerning federal, state and local government programs. C3 Generative AI for Government Programs aims to modernize government support centers to improve the experience of citizens inquiring about programs such as employment, financial assistance and pension support, the AI software company announced Monday. Thomas […] More
by Branson Brooks July 15, 2024, 11:48 am
Byron Bright / LinkedIn
in Contract Awards, News
KBR Books $52M Navy Task Order to Counter Improvised Threats; Byron Bright Quoted
KBR has secured a five-year, $52 million follow-on task order from the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division to support the counter improvised threat systems test and evaluation for the division’s Quick Reaction Capability Office. The contract entails conducting research, development, testing and evaluation activities to reduce improvised threats, the company said Thursday. Work will include […] More
by Kacey Roberts July 12, 2024, 11:58 am
Crocker / Special Aerospace Services
in Executive Profiles, News
Special Aerospace Services Appoints Andy Crocker as Vice President of Business Development
Special Aerospace Services has announced the appointment of Andy Crocker as vice president of business development. SAS said Thursday that Crocker’s work in the aerospace and defense industry spans 28 years. In addition to spearheading business development, he will drive SAS’ strategic projects, identify growth opportunities and foster partnerships. Heather Bulk, CEO of SAS, said, “We […] More
by Aidan Daly July 12, 2024, 11:58 am
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in Contract Awards, DOD, News
Raytheon Wins Navy Contract for Enhanced Radar Signal Processing
Raytheon has secured a U.S. Navy contract potentially worth $42.9 million to enhance the service branch’s radar signal processing capabilities. The cost-plus, fixed-fee contract has a three-year base period with options for two 27-month, one 18-month and 36-month periods, the Department of Defense said Thursday. The RTX business will perform the work in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, […] More
by Arthur McMiler July 12, 2024, 11:57 am
Josh Rose / Michael Baker International
in Executive Moves, News
Josh Rose Elevated to Michael Baker’s National Market Lead – Air Force
Josh Rose was appointed national market lead – Air Force at Michael Baker International, where he most recently served as regional practice lead – federal. Rose will be responsible for the development, execution and support of National Federal Air Force accounts and will also help grow the firm’s federal portfolio, Michael Baker said Thursday. Commenting […] More
by Christine Thropp July 12, 2024, 11:56 am
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in Contract Awards, DOD, News, Space News
General Atomics Secures SSC Deal to Deliver Second Electro-Optical Infrared Weather System Satellite
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems has secured a contract from the Space Systems Command to deliver a second satellite for the Electro-Optical Infrared Weather System program. Under the agreement, General Atomics said Thursday it would develop, build, assemble, integrate and test the spacecraft bus and EO/IR payload required by the U.S. Space Force. GA-EMS will also […] More
by Derrick Henry July 12, 2024, 11:56 am
Pragyansmita Nayak
in Artificial Intelligence, Government Technology, News
Hitachi Vantara Federal’s Pragyansmita Nayak Discusses Edge Computing Challenges & Solutions
Pragyansmita Nayak, chief data scientist at Hitachi Vantara Federal, believes that edge computing will become a necessary component of the technological infrastructure by 2030. Nayak predicts in an opinion column published on the Hitachi Vantara Federal website that the next decade will see a proliferation of various technologies, such as autonomous vehicles, smart cities and […] More
by Jerry Petersen July 12, 2024, 11:55 am
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in Cybersecurity, News
Eclypsium-Everfox Partnership Seeks to Ensure Security of CDS Tech for US Government
Eclypsium and Everfox, formerly Forcepoint Federal, have partnered to help ensure the security of cross-domain solutions used by federal agencies in information sharing as part of efforts to meet the Raise The Bar requirements of a National Security Agency office. Eclypsium said Thursday NSA’s National Cross Domain Strategy and Management Office launched the RTB initiative […] More
by Jane Edwards July 12, 2024, 11:54 am
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in News
L3Harris Performs Testing on Viper Shield Electronic Warfare System
L3Harris Technologies performed hardware and software testing, dubbed Drop 4, on its new Viper Shield Electronic Warfare System to advance operational awareness for F-16 pilots. The AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield suite locates and exposes threats, sorting them in contested environments, the Melbourne, Florida-based company said Wednesday. U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Rigoni, the EW program manager of the […] More
by Branson Brooks July 12, 2024, 11:53 am