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  • Thales-Leonardo JV to Back Space Tech Devt Efforts Under NASA NextSTEP-2 Initiative - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Thales-Leonardo JV to Back Space Tech Devt Efforts Under NASA NextSTEP-2 Initiative

    A joint venture of Thales and Leonardo has received three contracts to produce technologies that can help NASA accomplish human space exploration missions and address commercialization objectives of the agency’s industry partners. Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Orbital ATK will collaborate with Thales Alenia Space under the Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships-2 initiative as part of efforts to expand architectures designed […] More

  • SAP NS2's Human Capital Mgmt Suite Gets FedRAMP Provisional ATO; Mark Testoni Comments - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    SAP NS2’s Human Capital Mgmt Suite Gets FedRAMP Provisional ATO; Mark Testoni Comments

    SAP National Security Services has received a provisional authorization-to-operate status under the the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program for a suite of cloud-based human capital management offerings. FedRAMP’s Joint Authorization Board granted P-ATO to the SAP NS2 Cloud-SuccessFactors HCM Suite for Government, which is designed to help customer agencies manage talent acquisition, talent and learning management, workforce analytics, planning and […] More

  • Juniper Networks Unveils Applications Designed to Transition Ideas into Workflows - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Juniper Networks Unveils Applications Designed to Transition Ideas into Workflows

    Juniper Networks has introduced a series of applications built to help simplify network operations and convert ideas into automated workflows. The company said Thursday the Juniper Bots cover an evolving ecosystem of software applications designed to transition from the common use of machine-focused automation tools. Juniper Bots utilize the AppFormix and Contrail platforms along with […] More

  • DLA Issues RFI on Cloud-Based Document Scanning Platform - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    DLA Issues RFI on Cloud-Based Document Scanning Platform

    The Defense Logistics Agency has issued a request for information on cloud-based software designed to scan electronic documents with the use of thin client. A FedBizOpps notice posted Thursday says DLA requires an electronic scanning platform that can be hosted at a Defense Information Systems Agency-run enterprise computing center DLA looks to acquire a CBEDS platform that features […] More

  • Hensoldt Demos Counter-UAV Platform at Airbus Airfield in Germany - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Hensoldt Demos Counter-UAV Platform at Airbus Airfield in Germany

    Germany-based sensor provider Hensoldt has tested its counter unmanned aerial vehicle system designed to defend airports and other infrastructure from potential threats. The company said Wednesday its Xpeller counter-UAV system was demonstrated at the Airbus airfield in Hamburg, Germany for spectators that included airport operators and representatives from armed forces, industrial companies and police forces. […] More

  • Boeing Gets Modification on Air Force AWACS Aircraft Upgrade Contract - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Boeing Gets Modification on Air Force AWACS Aircraft Upgrade Contract

    Boeing has received a $46.3 million contract modification for upgrade work on the U.S. Air Force‘s fleet of airborne warning and control system aircraft. The Defense Department said Thursday the modification will definitize a previous undefinitized contract action for the low-rate initial production of the AWACS Diminishing Manufacturing Sources Replacement of Avionics for Global Operations and Navigation […] More

  • Lockheed Licenses Ubisense's Digital Platform to Aid F-35 Manufacturing Process - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Lockheed Licenses Ubisense’s Digital Platform to Aid F-35 Manufacturing Process

    Lockheed Martin has licensed an industrial internet-of-things platform from Ubisense as part of efforts to increase F-35 manufacturing efficiency at Lockheed’s Fort Worth, Texas, facility. Ubisense said Wednesday it designed the SmartSpace system to help manufacturers address schedule, budget requirements for aircraft production, as well as boost transparency on the manufacturing process with location technology. SmartSpace employs an indoor […] More

  • TSA Taps Govplace to Deploy Sqrrl Threat Hunting Software for Cyber Compromise Detection - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    TSA Taps Govplace to Deploy Sqrrl Threat Hunting Software for Cyber Compromise Detection

    Govplace has received a contract from the Transportation Security Administration to utilize Sqrrl-built threat hunting software designed to analyze information technology networks and determine potential cyber compromises. Govplace said Wednesday the TSA intends to merge the Sqrrl Threat Hunting Platform with current security platforms and distribute Sqrrl-generated data to Department of Homeland Security personnel. The […] More

  • Vencore Renews Accreditation as FedRAMP 3PAO for Cloud Tech Platforms - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Vencore Renews Accreditation as FedRAMP 3PAO for Cloud Tech Platforms

    Vencore has been verified by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation to continue serving as a third-party assessment organization for cloud-based technology platforms under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program. Vencore said Wednesday it secured the accreditation renewal after A2LA evaluated the company’s technical competence and compliance with FedRAMP requirements and other international standards. The Chantilly, Virginia-based government […] More

  • Leonardo DRS Lands Navy Tactical Data Link IDIQ - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Leonardo DRS Lands Navy Tactical Data Link IDIQ

    Leonardo DRS has received a potential five-year, $25 million contract to provide tactical data link products along with ancillary equipment to the U.S. Navy‘s fleet readiness directorate and PMW-150 Tactical Data Link program. The Defense Department said Wednesday the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract also covers engineering and technical assistance, software trouble reports, equipment failure technologies and information assurance support services. […] More

  • Orbital ATK-Built Spacecraft to Deploy Cubesats in Orbit Following ISS Departure - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Orbital ATK-Built Spacecraft to Deploy Cubesats in Orbit Following ISS Departure

    An Orbital ATK-built spacecraft will begin to deploy cubesats in orbit and return to Earth’s atmosphere following the platform’s departure from the International Space Station. Orbital ATK said Thursday the Cygnus cargo delivery system dubbed as S.S. Gene Cernan supports the OA-8 mission which marks the fourth time the spacecraft dropped off NanoRacks cubesats in […] More

  • Viasat-Built Satellite Begins In-Orbit Data Transmission and Reception Tests - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Viasat-Built Satellite Begins In-Orbit Data Transmission and Reception Tests

    A Viasat-developed satellite has arrived at its intended geostationary orbit and started in-orbit testing which covers the transmission and reception of data from the satellite to a Viasat-built ground segment. Viasat said Tuesday the ViaSat-2 satellite will undergo in-orbit tests then begin commercial service in February 2018 and support the delivery of enterprise, government, residential […] More