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Report: USAF-Lockheed Contracts Likely to Boost Hypersonic Devâ€™t Work in Orlando, Fla.

Lockheed Martin could hire more employees and collaborate with small businesses in Orlando, Fla., to support hypersonic weapon development work under two U.S. Air Force contracts worth up to $1.4B combined, the Orlando Business Journal reported Friday. Lockheedâ€™s missiles and fire control business secured on Aug. 13 a potential $480M contract to build an air-launched […] More

by Jane Edwards August 20, 2018, 1:52 am
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SAP Concur-Led Team to Modernize DoD Business Travel System

AÂ SAP Concur-led industry team has secured aÂ $9.3M “other transaction” agreement to develop a technology platform for Defense Department employees to manage travel bookings. DoD said ThursdayÂ SAP Concur will collaborate withÂ Accenture‘s federal services unit, Booz Allen Hamilton and CWTSato TravelÂ to build a prototype for theÂ Defense Travel SystemÂ replacement effort. More than two million active duty, reserve and […] More

by Brenda Marie Rivers August 17, 2018, 11:31 am
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Intel Stages Concluding Event for NASA AI Research Program

Intel has hosted a concluding event for a two-month study that focused on dealing with challenges in space science and exploration missions using artificial intelligence. The technology company said Thursday the NASA Frontier Development Lab Event Horizon 2018: AI+Space Challenge Review Event wrapped up FDLâ€™s research program, which involved adopting AI to predict solar activity, […] More

by Monica Jackson August 17, 2018, 8:22 am
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VA Issues Solicitation for Content Management System Devâ€™t Contract

The Department of Veterans Affairs has initiated its search for potential contractors that can help VA develop a content management system as part of its efforts to update its veteran-facing website, VA.gov. A FedBizOpps notice posted Wednesday says the move is part of VAâ€™s digital modernization strategy that seeks to upgrade its digital tools in […] More

by Jane Edwards August 17, 2018, 7:51 am
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E3 to Provide DARPA Technical & Analytical Support Under Potential $850M IDIQ

E3 Federal Solutions aims to help the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency manage various functional areas through a potential five-year, $850M contract awarded Monday. The company said Thursday it will provide analytical, administrative, acquisition, strategic communication, financial, business process and conference support to DARPA under the Scientific Engineering and Technical Assistance contract. Work will also […] More

by Peter Graham August 17, 2018, 5:35 am
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SPA Lands Spot on $224M Navy Contract for Business Management Services; William Vantine Quoted

Systems Planning and Analysis has secured a spot on a potential nine-year, $223.9M contract to compete for task orders to support the business operations of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations and Chief of Naval Personnel. The Alexandria, Va.-based firm said it will help N1 and CNP manage their responsibilities for Navy manpower, personnel, training […] More

by Monica Jackson August 17, 2018, 4:36 am
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General Atomics to Expand Flight Test and Training Center in North Dakota

General Atomics‘ aeronautical systems business has announced plans to expand its North Dakota-based flight test and training center, aiming to satisfy the growing demand for flight crew training and sensor system testing. The company said Thursday it will add 14.5 acres to the 5.5-acre site located at the Grand Sky Unmanned Aircraft System Business Park […] More

by Nichols Martin August 17, 2018, 4:07 am
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TAPE to Offer Engineering Support Services Under Modified GSA Contract; Louisa Long Jaffe Quoted

The General Services Administration has addedÂ new engineering special item numbers toÂ Technical Project and Engineeringâ€™s Professional Services Schedule contract. Alexandria, Va.-based TAPEÂ said Thursday it will offer logistics support and acquisition and life cycle management services under the modified PSS procurement vehicle. TAPEâ€™s original contract, which was awarded in 2015, has included SINs on integrated consulting and […] More

by Monica Jackson August 17, 2018, 4:04 am
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Aerojet Rocketdyne Plans Rocket Motor Production Hub Expansion; Eileen Drake Comments

Aerojet Rocketdyne has announced a $50 million project to expand the company’s manufacturing facility inÂ Southern Arkansas for solid rocket motors and warheads. The rocket manufacturerÂ said Wednesday it plans to invest in infrastructure at the site and aims to create as many as 140 positions through the expansion. Eileen Drake, president and CEO of Aerojet Rocketdyne, […] More

by Monica Jackson August 16, 2018, 10:18 am
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Sehlke Consulting Lands Spot on Inc. Magazineâ€™s 2018 Fast-Growth Company List

Sehlke ConsultingÂ has been named to the Inc. magazineâ€™s list of 5,000 â€œfastest-growingâ€ U.S. companies for 2018. The Arlington, Va. based company said WednesdayÂ it landed the 435th spot in this yearâ€™s Inc. 5000 ranking for recording a three-year growth rate of 1,157 percent. Chad Sehlke, founder and CEO of Sehlke Consulting, said receiving the Inc. […] More

by Jane Edwards August 16, 2018, 10:15 am
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James Clarke: Intel Applauds Bipartisan Effort in Quantum Computing Bill

James Clarke, director of quantum hardware at Intel Labs, has said the company is commending U.S. lawmakers’ bipartisan push to advance quantum computing research and development efforts. He wrote in a blog postÂ published ThursdayÂ the proposed National Quantum Initiative Act seeks to encourage collaboration among government, academic and private entities to address computing challenges through methods […] More

by Peter Graham August 16, 2018, 6:33 am
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Tony Frazier: Radiant Solutions Brings Geospatial Analytics Experience to Agencies Through Partnerships

Tony Frazier, president ofÂ Radiant SolutionsÂ andÂ aÂ three-time Wash100 recipient, has said the company partnered with U.S. defense and intelligence companies in the past six months to share its geospatial analytics experience in support of their national security missions. TheÂ Maxar Technologies subsidiary collaborated with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency over the Janus Geography program and launch of a new […] More

by Jane Edwards August 16, 2018, 5:30 am