General Dynamics‘ information technology unit has landed a $47 million contract from the U.S. Navy to provide support for new and existing shipboard and airborne systems. General Dynamics Information Technology will provide other services such as customization, design, fabrication, modernization, logistics, installation, testing, evaluation and related services through March 2017, Defense Department reported Thursday. The […] More

NASA has formed public-private partnerships with 19 companies for 22 research projects under two solicitations that seek to advance the development of new space platforms intended for human and robotic exploration missions. “These awards enable us to continue to foster partnerships with the commercial space sector that not only leverage capabilities to meet NASA’s strategic […] More

Certify has introduced a new travel and expense reporting service the company developed to help government contractors meet reimbursement policies of the General Services Administration. The company developed the service to help users manage per diem rates, which are based on the standard maximum allowances established by GSA for federal employees and contractors while on official […] More

Vencore will continue its software program management work for the General Services Administration‘s Public Buildings Service under a new three-year, $5 million contract. The company said Wednesday it won the contract recompete to oversee and maintain the Reimbursable Work Authorization Entry and Tracking Application, for which Vencore is the incumbent. “We appreciate the confidence of the General Services Administration, […] More

The Center for Innovative Technology has launched a new accelerator program with the Department of Homeland Security‘s Science and Technology Directorate to equip first responders with the latest innovations in wearable technology. CIT said Wednesday the “EMERGE! Accelerating Wearable Tech for First Responders” program aims to adapt commercial wearable technology from startup companies to support first responders. “CIT is […] More

DynCorp International has been awarded two Afghan training and mentoring contracts from the U.S. Army Contracting Command worth a potential $100.7 million in total. “We have supported the U.S. Army and coalition forces in providing this specialized training since 2010,”  Randy Bockenstedt, DynLogistics senior vice president at DynCorp International, said Thursday. “We are honored to […] More

Dave Swindle serves as executive vice president of international and special programs at URS‘ federal services division. In this role, he serves as URS’s executive for coordinating international operations and new international business development with line responsibility for contracts with the U.K. defense ministry of and international organizations that include but not limited to the […] More

Exelis has been awarded a potential five-year, $32 million contract by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe to maintain government-owned family housing facilities in the Kaiserslautern Military Community based in Germany. The contract calls on Exelis to provide support to approximately 2,000 family housing units at Landstuhl, Ramstein Air Base and Vogelweh Military Housing Complex, the company said […] More

URS Corp. will work with We Energies to convert Milwaukee-based Valley Power Plant into a natural gas production facility from a coal plant. URS said Monday that the team will replace the plant’s coal-burning equipment with natural-gas piping and burners, as well asw modify combustion controls and other auxiliary equipment and plant controls. Art Lembo, general manager for URS’ power […] More