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  • MDA to Provide RADARSAT-2 Satellite Data via DigitalGlobe's Geospatial Big Data Platform - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    MDA to Provide RADARSAT-2 Satellite Data via DigitalGlobe’s Geospatial Big Data Platform

    DigitalGlobe and MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates have entered an agreement to make data from MDA’s RADARSAT-2 satellite available via DigitalGlobe’s GBDX geospatial big data platform. The partnership intends to make new GBDX uses possible through the integration of optical and radar satellite data, DigitalGlobe said Monday. The RADARSAT-2 satellite works to collect synthetic aperture radar data to help users see Earth […] More

  • Airbus DS Communications' New Platform Would Provide 9-1-1 Call Location Data Via RapidSOS Tech - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Airbus DS Communications’ New Platform Would Provide 9-1-1 Call Location Data Via RapidSOS Tech

    A business unit of Airbus‘ defense and space arm will launch a tool that is designed to provide location data for 9-1-1 wireless calls to public safety answering points via RapidSOS‘ data repository. Airbus DS Communications said Thursday its new VESTA Map Local platform will work to check whether a caller’s device-based location data is available on RapidSOS’ NG9-1-1 Clearinghouse repository then present […] More

  • Navy Uses Esri's Analytics Platform for Unmanned System Info Gathering - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Navy Uses Esri’s Analytics Platform for Unmanned System Info Gathering

    The U.S. Navy‘s Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command has used Esri‘s mapping and analytics platform with unmanned maritime vehicles in an effort to optimize information gathering ahead of ocean and near-shore operations. Esri said Thursday NMOC conducted the Unmanned System Operational Demonstration in Gulfport, Mississippi from May 30 to June 1 in a push to show how location analytics of marine environments can aid decision-making. […] More

  • Lockheed Unit to Provide Towed Array Units, Engineering Services Under Navy Contract Modification - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Lockheed Unit to Provide Towed Array Units, Engineering Services Under Navy Contract Modification

    Lockheed Martin‘s mission systems and training unit has received a nearly $42 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to deliver TB-37 Multi-Function Towed Array production units, accessories, shipping products and engineering services. The Defense Department said Friday the modification exercises options in a previously awarded contract and includes purchases for the Navy and a foreign military sales […] More

  • AeroVironment to Provide sUAS, Support for Australian Forces - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    AeroVironment to Provide sUAS, Support for Australian Forces

    AeroVironment has secured a potential 10-year, $36.5 million contract from Australia’s defense department to deliver small unmanned aircraft systems as well as training and logistics support. The company said Thursday it will integrate Australian content into the WASP AE UAS to meet the country’s military and industry needs. AeroVironment will work with XTEK, General Dynamics‘ Mediaware subsidiary and Sentient Vision […] More

  • SpaceX Moves Launch of 11th ISS Cargo Resupply Mission to June 3 - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    SpaceX Moves Launch of 11th ISS Cargo Resupply Mission to June 3

    SpaceX has rescheduled to June 3 the launch of a Dragon spacecraft that will bring crew supplies, scientific research and equipment to the International Space Station, USA Today reported Thursday. The company’s 11th cargo resupply mission was originally slated for deployment on Thursday aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from NASA‘s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA said the new […] More

  • CTC Buys New 3D Printing Equipment for Metal Processes; Ed Sheehan Comments - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    CTC Buys New 3D Printing Equipment for Metal Processes; Ed Sheehan Comments

    Concurrent Technologies Corp. has bought new additive manufacturing equipment worth $1.2 million to support metal processing at the company’s Johnstown, Pennsylvania facility. CTC said Thursday its new three-dimensional printing platforms include a VRC Metal Systems Gen III Max cold spray system, an AMBIT hybrid additive manufacturing multi-task system and an SLM 280HL 3D printer. The new systems will help CTC […] More

  • Navy Plans Radio Supply, Upgrade IDIQ Award to Rockwell Collins - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Navy Plans Radio Supply, Upgrade IDIQ Award to Rockwell Collins

    The Naval Surface Warfare Center’s Corona division plans to award a sole-source contract to Rockwell Collins to update the U.S. Navy‘s 721S radios and supply 721SR units. A FedBizOpps notice published Tuesday says the service branch intends to use a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a five-year ordering period for the radio procurement and upgrade efforts. NSWC Corona wants Rockwell Collins to supply commercial 721S radios to replace […] More

  • Cubic Breaks Ground on Huntsville, Alabama Facility Expansion; Mike Twyman Comments - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Cubic Breaks Ground on Huntsville, Alabama Facility Expansion; Mike Twyman Comments

    Cubic has begun construction of an expanded facility for the GATR Technologies  business of the defense and transportation contractor’s mission solutions segment. The company said Thursday the project will extend GATR’s current 35,000-square-foot facility in Huntsville, Alabama to 63,000 square feet. Cubic added the expanded facility will consolidate GATR’s production and operations and house the unit’s engineering, business development and administrative offices. “We anticipate the facility expansion […] More

  • Cisco, IBM Forge Alliance to Integrate Cybersecurity Offerings - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Cisco, IBM Forge Alliance to Integrate Cybersecurity Offerings

    Cisco and IBM have partnered to integrate their cybersecurity offerings and foster collaboration on threat intelligence. IBM said Wednesday Cisco will create new applications for IBM’s QRadar security analytics platform and the first two apps will work to help security teams understand and mitigate advanced threats. The Cisco-made apps will be available on IBM’s Security App Exchange system. IBM will […] More

  • FedBid Awarded 5-Year Army Reverse Auction Service Extension - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    FedBid Awarded 5-Year Army Reverse Auction Service Extension

    FedBid has secured a potential five-year contract to continue to provide reverse auction services to the U.S. Army‘s contracting offices. The company said Wednesday it will provide sourcing, quality assurance and account management support staff to help drive efficiency in the service branch’s acquisition process. The contract has one base year and four one-year options. FedBid […] More

  • Boeing Taps Harris for P-8A Aircraft Sonobuoy Launchers - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Boeing Taps Harris for P-8A Aircraft Sonobuoy Launchers

    Harris has received multiple contracts to deliver sonobuoy launchers to Boeing for installation on the U.S. Navy‘s P-8A maritime patrol aircraft. The contracts cover the supply of single-shot and rotary launchers for 49 P-8A planes of the U.S., Australia and the U.K., Harris said Wednesday. Ed Zoiss, president of Harris’ electronic systems business, said the company’s sonobuoy launching technology is […] More