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Energy Secretary Rick Perry Checks Up On DOE-Funded General Atomics’ Nuclear Tech Projects

Rick Perry, secretary at the Department of Energy, has visited General Atomics facilities to inspect on DOE-funded nuclear energy efforts. The company said Wednesday it is developing accident tolerant fuel rod cladding for nuclear reactors in support of the department’s ATF initiative. General Atomics uses SiGA, a silicon-carbide composite, to produce ATF cladding that is […] More

by Nichols Martin July 19, 2018, 5:40 am
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John Vollmer: AECOM to Continue Support for DTRA Threat Reduction Program

AECOM has secured one of six contracts worth up to $970 million in total to help the Defense Threat Reduction Agency manage a partnership effort toÂ reduce potential risks from weapons of mass destruction and related technology. John Vollmer, president of AECOMâ€™S management services group and a three-time Wash100 recipient, said in a statement released Wednesday […] More

by Monica Jackson July 19, 2018, 5:28 am
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Reports: Lockheed, IBM Among Firms to Join Proposed Workforce Advisory Board

Representatives from companies such as Lockheed Martin, IBM, General Motors, FedExÂ and Home Depot will join an advisory board for a new council that will help the administration address possible job displacement concerns as a result of automation, Bloomberg reported Thursday. A source said Labor Secretary Alex Acosta and first daughter Ivanka Trump will lead the […] More

by Jane Edwards July 19, 2018, 4:50 am
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Navy Eyes RFP for NGEN Recompete Contractâ€™s Services Portion by End of July

The U.S. Navy has announced plans to release on or around July 31 a request for proposals for the service management, integration and transportÂ portion of the Next Generation Enterprise NetworkÂ Recompete contract. A FedBizOpps notice posted Tuesday says the serviceâ€™s Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command intends to accept proposals by Oct. 1 for the NGEN-R […] More

by Jane Edwards July 19, 2018, 2:18 am
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General Dynamics NASSCO to Modernize USS Higgins Destroyer Under $89M Navy Contract

AÂ General DynamicsÂ subsidiary has won a potential $89.1 millionÂ contract to help the U.S. Navy implement an extended dry-docking restricted availability effort for theÂ USS HigginsÂ guided missile destroyer. NASSCO will modernize, repair and maintain the Arleigh Burke-class ship for the service branch, the Defense Department said Wednesday. The Naval Sea Systems Command will obligate $72.5 million in fiscal […] More

by Nichols Martin July 19, 2018, 12:39 am
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Veritas Technologies, GSA Reach Governmentwide Procurement Deal for Cloud, Data Mgmt Platforms

Veritas TechnologiesÂ has reached an agreement with theÂ General Services AdministrationÂ to help federal clients implement enterprise software products designed to support cloud management and data governance efforts. GSA said TuesdayÂ government buyers can buy Veritas-made software platforms to manage and secure agencies’ data through the new enterprise software acquisition deal. Both parties negotiated the contract as part of […] More

by Joanna Crews July 18, 2018, 5:10 am
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CenturyLinkâ€™s David Young: Transition to EIS Contract Demands â€˜New Cultureâ€™ Over Tech Use

David Young, senior vice president of strategic government at CenturyLink,Â has said government agencies should look at the transition from Networx to the potential 15-year, $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract vehicle as a lifestyle change, Federal Times reported Tuesday. â€œReally what we have to do is get in a new culture, a new rhythm around […] More

by Jane Edwards July 18, 2018, 4:55 am
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Unisys to Help Navy Develop Tactical Messaging Platform; Andrew Boyd Comments

Unisys has received a potential five-year, $20 million contract to develop a tactical messaging system for the U.S. Navy‘s telecommunications stations and computers. The contract from the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command covers software development, operations and management support for the Nuclear Command, Control and Communications Navy Modernized Hybrid Solution, the company said Tuesday. […] More

by Joanna Crews July 18, 2018, 3:26 am
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SES Government Solutions’ Paul Damphousse Named FAA Space Transport Adviser

Paul Damphousse, senior director of business development at SES‘ government solutions subsidiary, has joined the commercial space transportation advisory committee of theÂ Federal Aviation Administration. Elaine Chao, secretary of the Transportation Department, appointed Damphousse asÂ COMSTAC’sÂ senior industry representative and member to provide counsel to the government, SES said Wednesday. Damphousse said he will update the U.S. […] More

by Joanna Crews July 18, 2018, 3:23 am
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OSI Systems Lands $63M International Contract for Cargo Security Services

OSI Systems‘ security unit has received a multi-year, $63 million contract to provide cargo security services for an international client. Services will encompass inspection systems, installation, operator training and maintenance for cargo vehicles that are needed to help protect national infrastructure, the company said Tuesday. Deepak Chopra, chairman and chief executive officer at OSI Systems, […] More

by Nichols Martin July 18, 2018, 12:11 am
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AT&T to Compete for Federal IT Support Orders via Alliant 2 Contract; Xavier Williams Comments

AT&T can vie for task orders to provide information technology services to federal clients through a potential 10-year, $50 billion contract vehicle managed by theÂ General Services Administration. “Alliant 2 presents a key opportunity for federal agencies to take a network-first approach to IT system modernization,” Xavier Williams, presidentÂ of global public sector and wholesale solutions at […] More

by Joanna Crews July 17, 2018, 1:55 pm
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BGOV: USACE Eyes Construction Service Providers for Potential $2B DHS Border Program

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Thursday a prequalification of sources for the Department of Homeland Security‘s prospectiveÂ $1.8 billion Border Infrastructure Program, Bloomberg Government reported Monday. Potential projects under the USACE solicitation can cover border fencing, gates and lights;Â access and patrol roads; drainage and miscellaneous modifications; levee walls and other alterations and repairs, the […] More

by Joanna Crews July 17, 2018, 11:00 am