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Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum Announces 10th Annual Government Contractor Awards

TheÂ Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum has announced the finalists under theÂ 10th Annual Government Contractor Awards, an event giving recognition to emerging government contractors. Candidates will be divided into six categories from which the winners will be selected, SECAF said Thursday. TheÂ Government Contractor of the Year segment focuses on companies working to boost financial performance. […] More

by Nichols Martin May 10, 2018, 11:44 am
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Peraton Helps Operate Deep Space Network in Support of NASAâ€™s InSight Mars Lander Mission

Peraton carried out compatibility testing and validation of spacecraft and ground stations in support of the Deep Space Network that will work to track a Mars lander that lifted off Saturday aboardÂ United Launch Allianceâ€™s Atlas V rocket. Peraton said Wednesday it has a team of professionals that maintains and operates six DSN antennas, network operations […] More

by Jane Edwards May 10, 2018, 11:22 am
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Christopher Kubasik: L3 Eyes Domestic, International Opportunities for Growth

Christopher Kubasik, chairman, president and CEO of L3 Technologies, said he has seen an increased domestic and foreign interest in communications and sensor technology platforms, Defense News reported Wednesday. The report noted Kubasik also believes winning additional contracts will help drive the New York City-based firm’s goal of becoming what it calls a “non-traditional sixth […] More

by Mary-Louise Hoffman May 10, 2018, 11:21 am
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Tech Sector Vet Rita Lane Appointed to L3 Board; Christopher Kubasik Comments

Rita Lane, a more than two-decade technology industry veteran, has joined the board of directors of L3 Technologies. L3Â said WednesdayÂ Lane’sÂ appointment increases the number of L3’s board members to 10. â€œShe is a proven leader with an extensive engineering and operational background, as well as expertise in innovation across global businesses,” saidÂ Christopher Kubasik, L3 chairman, president […] More

by Joanna Crews May 10, 2018, 7:40 am
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Former Army Chief of Staff Raymond Odierno Joins Oshkosh Board

Raymond Odierno, former chief of staff at the U.S. Army, has joined Oshkosh‘s board of directors as itsÂ 12th member. The retired Army generalÂ brings leadership experience, military and international expertise to theÂ specialty vehicle manufacturing company,Â Wilson Jones,Â Oshkosh president and CEO, said in a statement releasedÂ released Wednesday. Odierno’s 39-year military career includes service during the Persian Gulf and […] More

by Nichols Martin May 10, 2018, 4:01 am
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CTC Recognized by Military Times as a â€œBest for Vetsâ€ Employer; Ed Sheehan Comments

Military Times has chosen Concurrent Technologies Corporation as a 2018 â€œBest for Vetsâ€ employerÂ for the eighth year, the Johnstown, Penn., company announced Wednesday. The annual list features 100 companies recognized for â€œtheir commitment to providing opportunities to Americaâ€™s veterans.â€ Organizations are judged by their corporate culture, veteran recruiting, veteran policies and accommodations for reservists. The […] More

by Jason Scott May 9, 2018, 1:59 pm
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MTSI to Help Air Force Procure Aircraft Systems

Modern Technology Solutions Inc. has secured a contract to provide technical and management support for theÂ U.S. Air Force‘s efforts to acquireÂ aircraft systems and subsystems. MTSIÂ said Tuesday it will help theÂ Air Force Life Cycle Management Center address its objectives to study, develop, test and field new aeronautical platforms at the early stages of the acquisition lifecycle. […] More

by Nichols Martin May 9, 2018, 10:57 am
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DOE Seeks Ideas to Build ‘Modular’ Coal Power Plant

The Energy Department has issued a request for information to solicit input on how to develop modular coal-based power generation systems. DOE said TuesdayÂ its Office of Fossil Energy seeks to determine technical and market factors that should be considered to design, construct and operate a pilot-scale coal power plant. The department envisions a power station […] More

by Joanna Crews May 9, 2018, 9:35 am
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LMI Named to 2018 Military Timesâ€™ â€˜Best for Vetsâ€™ Employers List; Angie Casper Comments

LMI has been named toÂ Military Timesâ€™ Best for Vets Employers list for nine years in aÂ row in recognition of the companyâ€™s efforts to provide employment opportunities to retired service personnel. The 2018 Best for Vets list of 100 companies is based on an annual survey that evaluates the firmsâ€™ corporate culture, policies and recruitment initiatives […] More

by Jane Edwards May 9, 2018, 9:02 am
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DSA to Guide HarmonyTech Under SBA Mentor-Protege Program; Fran Pierce Comments

Data Systems AnalystsÂ has received approval from theÂ Small Business Administration to guideÂ Harmony TechnologyÂ in business development efforts through a mentor-protege agreement. DSA said it will also provideÂ management, technical and administrative assistance to HarmonyTech as part of efforts to help the McLean, Va.-based information technology firm vie for government contracts. Fran Pierce, DSA chairman and CEO, said that […] More

by Monica Jackson May 9, 2018, 6:17 am
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Lockheedâ€™s Marillyn Hewson Chosen as 2018 CEO of the Year

Marillyn Hewson, Lockheed MartinÂ chairman, president and CEO, has been named by Chief Executive magazine as 2018 CEO of the Year in recognition of her leadership and efforts to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. The award also recognizes Hewsonâ€™s work to advance diversity in the technology sector and build up the pipeline of skilled […] More

by Jane Edwards May 9, 2018, 6:15 am
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Uber Partners With NASA, Army for Urban Aviation Rideshare Network Project

NASA and Uber Technologies have teamed up to identify new urban air mobility-related technologies and concepts designed to ensure safety of aerial transportation operations in populated areas. The agency said Wednesday Uber will share its implementation plans for an urban aviation rideshare network, while NASA will use computer modeling and simulation for airspace management to […] More

by Jane Edwards May 9, 2018, 4:18 am