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NASA Solicits Proposals for Simulation and Software Technology III IDIQ

NASA has issued a request for proposals for a five-year contract to provide simulation and software technology support and related services for the Johnson Space Center and other centers throughout the agency. NASA will launch a full and open competition for the single-award Simulation and Software Technology III indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract and expects to award the […] More

by Jane Edwards February 25, 2022, 11:52 am
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SDA Taps Space Micro to Develop Laser Comm Tech for LEO Constellations

Space Micro, a Voyager Space-backed company, has received a Space Development Agency contract to build a laser communications capability for sending data from one satellite to various receivers. The 24-month development contract calls for an advanced one-to-many optical system that uses managed optical communication array technology to enable point-to-multipoint communications from low-Earth orbit, the space […] More

by Angeline Leishman February 24, 2022, 11:54 am
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BlueHalo Lands Army Contract to Build AI-Powered Small Aircraft System; Jonathan Moneymaker Quoted

BlueHalo will deliver a HIVE small unmanned aircraft system architecture to the U.S. Army under an initial $14 million contract. The defense and aerospace technology provider said Thursday it is expected by the service branch to craft an artificial intelligence/machine learning-based sUAS in order to boost mission efficiency, sensor performance and cut down on cognitive demand […] More

by Charles Lyons-Burt February 24, 2022, 11:51 am
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Emergent Wins $80M USAF Order for Oracle Software Licenses

Virginia-based information technology company Emergent has won a five-year, $80 million delivery order to provide unlimited Oracle enterprise software licenses to the U.S. Air Force. The Department of Defense said Wednesday the Oracle Enterprise Software License Agreement II has a cumulative face value of $419.7 million and the military service is obligating the full amount […] More

by Nichols Martin February 24, 2022, 11:51 am
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Collins Aerospace to Support C-130 Risk Reduction Efforts Under Navy Contract

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, has secured a two-year, $48.3 million contract to help the U.S. Navy reduce risks and meet very-low-frequency integration requirements for the C-130 aircraft. The contractor will perform developmental design, cybersecurity risk assessments, logistical analysis and non-recurring engineering efforts to meet the transport plane’s size, weight and power cooling requirements, […] More

by Nichols Martin February 23, 2022, 11:57 am
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Palantir to Expand Tiberius Data Software Use in Support of CDC’s COVID-19 Response

Palantir Technologies has received a $5.3 million contract with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to expand the use of its health data integration software beyond vaccine distribution support. CDC will use the Tiberius platform to support additional workflows related to the federal COVID-19 response such as distributing life-saving therapeutics and enhancing supply chain […] More

by Angeline Leishman February 23, 2022, 11:56 am
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State Department OKs $122M FMS Deal With Australia for Northrop Aircraft Defense System Components

The State Department has approved the Australian government’s purchase request for Northrop Grumman‘s infrared countermeasures components that are designed to protect large aircraft against threats. The proposed $122 million Foreign Military Sale covers 27 AN/AAQ 24(V)N Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures processor replacements and 30 Guardian laser turret assemblies for the Royal Australian Air Force’s air […] More

by Angeline Leishman February 23, 2022, 11:55 am
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System High to Continue F-35 Joint Program Office Support Under $105M IDIQ Award

System High will continue to help the Department of Defense protect global F-35 fleet operations under a five-year, $105 million contract. The F-35 Joint Program Office awarded the contract for multidisciplinary security services to development, deployment and sustainment efforts associated with the Lockheed Martin-built fighter aircraft, System High said Tuesday. Work under the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract […] More

by Nichols Martin February 23, 2022, 11:54 am
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DOE to Allocate $150M for Clean Energy Research Projects; Jennifer Granholm Quoted

The Department of Energy plans to invest as much as $150 million in research projects that will focus on exploring methods to reduce carbon emissions from energy systems and manufacturing processes. DOE said Tuesday it will support studies that align with the objectives of the Energy Earthshots Initiative aimed at driving clean energy technology advancements, […] More

by Angeline Leishman February 23, 2022, 11:53 am
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Textron to Continue Supporting Navy’s Unmanned Minesweeping System Under New Contract Modification

Textron Systems has received a $41.7 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to continue supporting the service branch’s unmanned mine influence sweeping technology. The defense contractor will provide engineering and technical services and incidental materials for the Unmanned Influence Sweep System Unmanned Surface Vehicle program, the Department of Defense said Friday. Textron will perform […] More

by Angeline Leishman February 22, 2022, 11:50 am
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Boeing to Build Attack Helicopters for Thailand Under $104M Army FMS Award

Boeing has secured a $103.8 million in foreign military sales funds to manufacture AH-6 light attack helicopters for Thailand. The U.S. Army’s contracting organization issued obligated money from the Thai government through a contract modification to the Chicago-based aerospace and defense company. Work will take place at Boeing’s facility in Mesa, Arizona, and the DOD […] More

by Nichols Martin February 22, 2022, 11:49 am
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Lockheed Teams Up With Terran Orbital for Microsatellite Development, Support

Lockheed Martin has awarded a contract to Terran Orbital for the delivery of three microsatellites, launch support and integration services to the defense company’s aeronautics business. Terran Orbital said Thursday it will build and support the specified satellite class as part of Lockheed’s product demonstration activities. “This contract award provides an exciting opportunity for the […] More

by Nichols Martin February 18, 2022, 11:21 am