A $280 billion funding bill that seeks to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor chip manufacturing capability is now awaiting approval from the House of Representatives following the Senate’s 64-33 vote on Wednesday to pass the bipartisan legislation. The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 calls for over $52 billion in funding to support the domestic production […] More

To ensure safety and improve the American people’s lives, the federal government maximizes its financial resources by working with businesses that can provide for their needs. These businesses are called government contractors.   Many businesses aim to be part of the federal contract to win some federal contract spending or government contracts. But the question […] More

The semiconductor industry has seen a sharp decline in manufacturing in recent years, resulting in a global shortage of semiconductor chips that affects a growing list of industries critical to the United States economy.  These chips are used in a wide range of consumer electronics from cell phones to Internet of Things-connected appliances to automobiles; […] More

As the small business landscape continues to change and evolve, many entrepreneurs are looking for ways to start and grow their businesses. With funding often being a major challenge for these businesses, many organizations, including private corporations, state organizations, and federal government agencies, are now offering small business grants to help them succeed. These grants […] More

Public and private sector organizations alike are investing in digital twin modeling and simulation technology to address tough challenges in today’s supply chain crisis as the federal government sharpens its focus on the issue. In March 2022, the Biden administration launched its Freight Logistics Optimization Works initiative, which ultimately aims to address supply chain congestion and speed […] More

The first B-21 Raider bomber that Northrop Grumman built for the U.S. Air Force has kicked off the ground testing phase, Defense News reported Friday. “With the first [B-21] test aircraft in formal ground test, software and hardware are coming together,” said Tom Jones, president of Northrop’s aeronautics systems business. “The phase we’re in now […] More

Brian Pickerall, senior vice president with Changeis, Inc., recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz regarding his 25 years of government experience and bringing that to Changeis in order to continue growth for the company and drive value for its federal customers in the latest Executive Spotlight interview. In addition, Pickerall discussed the company’s senior leadership expansion and the core values […] More

The Department of Energy is soliciting public feedback on a plan to establish a demonstration facility to process rare earth element and critical minerals. DOE said Monday the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law allocates $140 million for the design, construction and operation of an REE refinery plant as the Biden administration looks to grow the country’s clean […] More

Mark Lewis, executive director at the National Defense Industrial Association’s Emerging Technologies Institute, said he believes air systems designed to fly at hypersonic speed are crucial for U.S. military applications as the country’s peer competitors are investing heavily in such technology, CNBC reported Wednesday. “We don’t want to just match them missile for missile, but […] More

On Wednesday, Byron Bright, president of government services for KBR and a two-time Wash100 Award winner, participated in the National Security Space Association Annual Update panel with other highly esteemed executives during Baird’s 2021 Government & Defense Conference. Baird’s fourth annual Government & Defense Conference presented industry executives, government leaders and capital providers with a platform to […] More

Leaders from Attivo Networks, Baker Tilly and Mandiant will participate in an Oct. 26 virtual forum hosted by ExecutiveBiz to give their perspectives on supply chain cybersecurity practices and risks. Join the “Supply Chain Cybersecurity: Revelations and Innovations” forum to hear from Tony Cole, chief technology officer of Attivo Networks; Jeff Jorge, principal and firm […] More

U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said that Northrop Grumman is manufacturing five test articles of the branch’s Long Range Strike Bomber aircraft at a government-owned contractor-operated factory in Palmdale, California, The Drive reported Monday. He mentioned the ongoing efforts at Air Force Plant 42 to build B-21 Raider planes in his speech Monday at […] More