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in Contract Awards, News
Magee Technologies Wins $175M Contract to Support Aircraft System Prototyping Efforts at NAWCAD
Magee Technologies has secured a $175.4 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the U.S. Navy to provide engineering, infrastructure, technical and aircraft modification services and installation teams to support prototyping efforts. Eighty percent of the contract work will be performed in Patuxent River and the rest will take place in California, Maryland, through August 2029, the Department […] More
by Kristen Smith July 15, 2024, 11:53 am
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in Executive Moves, News
Kevin Schoonover Named Defense Programs VP at Karman Space and Defense
Kevin Schoonover has assumed the role of vice president for defense programs at Karman Space and Defense. He confirmed his new role in a LinkedIn post. Schoonover is an experienced aerospace and defense industry leader. Prior to his new position, he served as senior director at the California-based space and defense technologies manufacturing company. He […] More
by Elodie Collins July 15, 2024, 11:53 am
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in Financial Reports, News
GovCon Index Jumped Back Into Positive Territory Last Week
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index bounced back from consistent losses last week, rising by 2.06%. This increase lifted the average to $4,982.68. GovCon Index is an aggregate index that tracks stock market data from 30 notable government contracting enterprises and displays this information in real time. Users can leverage this tool to evaluate the ever-changing trends […] More
by Ireland Degges July 15, 2024, 11:51 am
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in Acquisition & Procurement, Artificial Intelligence, C4ISR, DOD, News
DOD to Issue Multiple-Award $3B Contract for AI-Powered Data Analytics Capabilities in Indo-Pacific
The Department of Defense seeks providers of commercial data and artificial intelligence-driven analytics and intends to issue a $3 billion multi-year contract for the requirement, SpaceNews reported Friday. Purpose of the Contract The capabilities to be procured under the Long-Range Enterprise Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Activity, or LEIA, contract will be used to process information […] More
by Jerry Petersen July 15, 2024, 11:51 am
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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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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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