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  • Polycom’s Sean Berg: Public Sector Agencies Seek Collaboration Tools for Unified Communications, Workflows
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    Polycom’s Sean Berg: Public Sector Agencies Seek Collaboration Tools for Unified Communications, Workflows

    Sean Berg, vice president for Polycom’s public sector business, has said a “workplace of the future” concept continues to evolve for public sector agencies as mobile device use grows and millennials enter the workforce. Berg told Public Sector View in an interview posted Thursday that one trend he observes is growth in usage of video collaboration platforms that […] More

  • Navy Issues RFI on Portable Bomb Detector Tech
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    Navy Issues RFI on Portable Bomb Detector Tech

    The U.S. Navy has begun its search for industry sources of technology designed to detect unexploded ordnance and improvised explosive devices. In a FedBizOpps notice published Monday, the military branch said its Naval Surface Warfare Center in Indian Head, Maryland is interested in detection systems that ordnance disposal personnel can stow in backpacks or cargo pockets. NSWC seeks a detector that […] More

  • General Dynamics Subsidiary Completes AF Space Fence Radar Ground Structure Construction
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    General Dynamics Subsidiary Completes AF Space Fence Radar Ground Structure Construction

    A General Dynamics subsidiary has completed its work to construct a 7,000 square-foot ground structure for a radar system that Lockheed Martin is currently building on a Pacific Ocean island for the U.S. Air Force. General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies said Thursday it will ship the 700,000-pound steel radar receive array to Kwajalein Atoll in Marshall Islands to be reassembled and integrated into […] More

  • Kevin McAleenan: DHS to Seek Silicon Valley Tech Partners for Trade, Travel Security Programs
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    Kevin McAleenan: DHS to Seek Silicon Valley Tech Partners for Trade, Travel Security Programs

    The Department of Homeland Security will hold an event in the Silicon Valley, California region to discuss several opportunities for technology companies to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection missions. DHS’ Science and Technology Directorate and CBP aim to explore potential partnerships with startups, entrepreneurs and small businesses during the Silicon Valley Homeland Security Day on April 29, the department said Thursday. “Steady […] More

  • Trend Micro Gets DISA STIG Clearance for Security Tool Configuration Document
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    Trend Micro Gets DISA STIG Clearance for Security Tool Configuration Document

    Trend Micro has secured clearance from the Defense Information Systems Agency for its configuration document designed for use in the deployment of the company’s security tool on Defense Department-run networks. DISA cleared the configuration document for the Trend Micro Deep Security 9.x platform after the agency assessed the guidelines against Security Technical Implementation Guides technical […] More

  • Tetra Tech Awarded 5-Year Army Water Resource Mgmt Support Contract
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    Tetra Tech Awarded 5-Year Army Water Resource Mgmt Support Contract

    Pasadena, California-based construction and engineering services provider Tetra Tech has received a potential five-year, $47 million multiple-award task order contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to support the organization’s water resource management programs. The company will provide analytical and consultation services such as research, analysis, and technical assistance for multiple centers in California, Pennsylvania, Colorado and Louisiana, Tetra Tech […] More

  • VMware Enterprise Mobility Mgmt System Enters FedRAMP In-Process Stage
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    VMware Enterprise Mobility Mgmt System Enters FedRAMP In-Process Stage

    A VMware subsidiary has completed an application for the in-process stage of the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program in an effort to achieve full FedRAMP-compliant status for its enterprise mobility management system. VMware AirWatch said Thursday it is working with the FedRAMP program office and the U.S. Census Bureau to receive an “Authority to Operate,” which would facilitate the deployment of the […] More

  • BAE Subcontracts Pyrgos Communications for Navy C4I Design Services
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    BAE Subcontracts Pyrgos Communications for Navy C4I Design Services

    BAE Systems has awarded a subcontract to Cumming, Georgia-based small business Pyrgos Communications for technical and installation personnel support of command, control, communications, computers and intelligence functions to the Naval Air Warfare Center’s aircraft division. Pyrgos said Thursday it will help BAE in work to develop, design, implement and test C4I systems for the division. Pyrgos’ personnel will provide assistance in research and development, […] More

  • Lockheed Awards $166.3M to BAE for F-35 Engineering & Training Facilities
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    Lockheed Awards $166.3M to BAE for F-35 Engineering & Training Facilities

    Lockheed Martin has awarded a $166.3 million subcontract to BAE Systems to construct three engineering and training facilities at a U.K. air force base in the country as Britain prepares to take in its first F-35 fighter jets aircraft in 2018. BAE said Thursday the contract covers maintenance and finishing work, logistics operations and integrated training facilities to support the […] More

  • CBP Requests Info on Vehicle-Mounted, Body-Worn Cameras; Gil Kerlikowske Comments
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    CBP Requests Info on Vehicle-Mounted, Body-Worn Cameras; Gil Kerlikowske Comments

    The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a request for information on body-worn cameras and vehicle-mounted cameras in an effort to expand the use of such devices in its operations. The RFI comes after the completion of a feasibility study on body worn cameras conducted by a working group that CBP Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske commissioned in […] More

  • BAE’s US Arm Lands Assault Amphibious Vehicle Production Contract From Japan
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    BAE’s US Arm Lands Assault Amphibious Vehicle Production Contract From Japan

    Japan’s defense ministry has awarded the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc for the production of Assault Amphibious Vehicles to support ongoing development of amphibious operations in the country’s ground self-defense force. BAE Systems Inc. will deliver 30 AAV7A1 Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability/Rebuild to Standard vehicles along with supply tools, test equipment and vehicle training aids, the company said […] More

  • Army Seeks Industry Info on Telemedicine IT Platforms, Services
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    Army Seeks Industry Info on Telemedicine IT Platforms, Services

    The U.S. Army has released a request for information on potential industry sources of information technology platforms and services in support of the service branch’s telehealth program for patients at home and other remote locations. The Army Medical Command said in a FedBizOpps notice published Monday the RFI is in response to a Feb. 3 memorandum issued by […] More