A Rocket Lab team has launched into space the first two satellites of a four-part constellation that is designed to monitor cyclone and hurricane activities for NASA. Along with MIT Lincoln Labs, Blue Canyon Technologies and Kongsberg Satellite Services, Rocket Lab said Monday they performed the “Rocket Like a Hurricane” mission to deploy two CubeSats for the Time-Resolved Observations of […] More

The Federal Aviation Administration awarded Verizon’s public sector business a potential 15-year, $2.4 billion contract to create and maintain the agency’s communications platform. Verizon said Friday it will be the prime contractor for the FAA Enterprise Network Services project and will team up with Saab and Frequentis to carry out the initiative. FENS is set […] More

MongoDB‘s managed database offering has been certified under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program after the company demonstrated compliance with the government’s cloud security requirements and other standards. Atlas for Government achieved FedRAMP Moderate certification and completed an independent audit of the platform’s adherence to the security policy set forth by the Criminal Justice […] More

Jean-Francois “Boodi” Blanc is a proven force in the information technology and government services world. He spent the first six years of his career in the public sector as a nuclear engineer. Thereafter, he transitioned to the private sector, where he has worked for the last 24 years serving federal agencies at companies such as […] More

Rocket Lab has launched its first Electron mission from the U.S. to deploy three HawkEye 360-developed satellites to the low Earth orbit. The “Virginia Is For Launch Lovers” mission lifted off Tuesday from Launch Complex 2 at Virginia Space’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport within NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility, Rocket Lab said. It is the first of […] More

The launch window for Rocket Lab USA’s Electron mission will open on Jan. 23 after it was delayed in December due to unfavorable weather conditions and additional time required to complete regulatory documentation.  Rocket Lab USA said Wednesday the mission will launch from Virginia Space’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility to deploy […] More

Alan Merten, the late president of George Mason University who passed away in 2020, was among the recipients of the Technology Good Scout Award from the National Capital Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He was presented with the recognition in 2012. The fifth Mason president held the post for over 15 years. […] More

When you think of small businesses, size standards are generally the first things that come to mind. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has been defining them since 1977 as authorized by the Small Business Act. These standards help the government determine small businesses’ federal assistance eligibility, strengthen competitive advantage, and increase federal procurement opportunities against […] More

Rocket Lab will construct a complex for the rapid production, assembly, integration and launch of its next-generation, 8-ton payload class reusable rocket in Wallops Island, Virginia. The launch service provider said Monday the 250,000-square-foot Neutron Production Complex will feature capabilities for manufacturing and refurbishing the Neutron rocket and managing its liftoff, landing and on-orbit operations. […] More

With the U.S. government mobilizing its heavy network of contractors to boost the nation’s recovery rate from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government contracting industry is enjoying an upward trend now more than ever. The federal government allocated most of the $682 billion budget to critical industries such as health care and medical, construction, defense, and IT. But, those […] More

As the world’s largest buyer, it is no wonder why the United States government is the perfect client to do business with. In fact, in the last fiscal year 2020, the federal government has awarded a record-breaking $682 billion worth of government contracts, which surpassed the previous year’s spending budget. Experts predict that this figure will continue […] More

The billion-dollar government contracting industry is still projected to rise in the coming years, especially with America mobilizing contractors to aid the nation’s recovery from the recent pandemic. With this great opportunity just within grasp, who wouldn’t dare jump into creating not just one company but multiple businesses! Why should you start multiple businesses? Starting multiple businesses […] More