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  • Ultra I&C Communications Encryptor Earns NSA Certification - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Ultra I&C Communications Encryptor Earns NSA Certification

    Ultra Intelligence & Communications has received high assurance certification from the National Security Agency for its Reprogrammable Single Chip Universal Encryptor, or RESCUE, confirming its ability to protect classified data. Bradford Powell, president of command, control, intelligence and encryption at Ultra I&C, said in a statement Tuesday, “RESCUE protects critical information at the highest levels. Its […] More

  • Accenture, Google Unveil Hub for Prototyping AI Tools - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Accenture, Google Unveil Hub for Prototyping AI Tools

    Accenture Federal Services and Google Public Sector have launched a collaborative hub to facilitate rapid prototyping and piloting of artificial intelligence-powered tools for federal agencies. The Federal AI Solution Factory combines Google Cloud’s AI and generative AI tech platforms with Accenture Federal Services’ human-centered design experience, industry expertise and capability to transition federal mission requirements […] More

  • FCC Approves Operation of Sidus Space Micro Constellation - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    FCC Approves Operation of Sidus Space Micro Constellation

    Sidus Space announced receiving approval from the Federal Communications Commission to operate a micro constellation of remote sensing, multi-mission satellites in low Earth orbit. The company said Tuesday that the approval advances its on-orbit expansion efforts. Commenting on the development, Carol Craig, founder and CEO of Sidus Space, said, “We are thrilled to receive this […] More

  • CMS Issues National Education Campaign & Outreach Contract RFP - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    CMS Issues National Education Campaign & Outreach Contract RFP

    The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is soliciting offers for a potential seven-year, $5 billion contract to provide support for the development, implementation and evaluation of national integrated communications campaigns. According to a request for proposals posted Tuesday on SAM.gov, the performance period of the National Education Campaign & Outreach Contract, or NEC, is […] More

  • What’s in Store for DHS’ CX-Focused Future? - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    What’s in Store for DHS’ CX-Focused Future?

    The Department of Homeland Security went all-in on customer experience, or CX, with the September 2023 establishment of a new CX office within its Office of the Chief Information Officer. Headed by Executive Director Dana Chisnell, the CX Directorate leads the delivery of easy-to-use, accessible and responsive tools to DHS customers. Chisnell will convene with fellow DHS […] More

  • RGS Unveils Harvester Government - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    RGS Unveils Harvester Government

    Rancher Government Solutions has introduced a hyperconverged infrastructure, or HCI, platform specifically designed for stronger security in U.S. government and military use. Called Harvester Government, it is fully compliant with Federal Information Processing Standards and Security Technical Implementation Guides, RGS said Monday. The company added that the new platform is a toughened version of its […] More

  • DOT Seeks to Modify Volpe Center IT Support Contract With KBR - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    DOT Seeks to Modify Volpe Center IT Support Contract With KBR

    The Department of Transportation plans to add $50 million to the ceiling of a contract awarded to KBR to provide mission information technology support services for the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts. According to a notice posted Thursday on SAM.gov, DOT also intends to extend the ordering period for the […] More

  • Leonardo DRS, BlueHalo Conduct New Anti-Drone System Demo - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Leonardo DRS, BlueHalo Conduct New Anti-Drone System Demo

    Leonardo DRS and BlueHalo, a company specializing in space, counter-unmanned aircraft systems, autonomous systems, electronic warfare, cyber and artificial intelligence/machine learning, conducted a live-fire demonstration of the new C-UAS Directed Energy Stryker in Socorro, New Mexico, last month. Leonardo DRS said Monday the C-UAS DE Stryker is intended to enhance the capability to neutralize drones in the […] More

  • Lockheed Announces ModSTAR Digital Hardware Models Catalog - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Lockheed Announces ModSTAR Digital Hardware Models Catalog

    Lockheed Martin has unveiled a new initiative that aims to accelerate the development of mission-critical technologies. The company said Monday that ModSTAR will build a digital hardware models catalog from different programs. Lockheed sees ModSTAR as a companion to ARISE, its digital engineering simulation environment launched in 2023. ARISE offers a fully integrated simulation and […] More

  • Intelsat Completes Army Managed Satcom Services Support Pilot - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Intelsat Completes Army Managed Satcom Services Support Pilot

    Intelsat provided the U.S. Army with fully managed multi-orbit satellite communications support during a 12-month pilot program that was recently completed. The company said Monday that work under the Army SATCOM as a Managed Service Pilot included conducting pilots at 10 locations around the globe with varying conditions and terrain and ensuring that the managed […] More

  • Iridium Appoints Kalliroi Landry as Government Programs Director - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Iridium Appoints Kalliroi Landry as Government Programs Director

    Iridium Communications has named Kalliroi Landry, a retired U.S. Space Force colonel, as government programs director, Fierce Network reported Monday. In this capacity, Landry will facilitate engagement with Department of Defense communities to advance data sharing, collaboration, transparency and adoption of commercial platforms. Scott Scheimreif, executive vice president of government programs at Iridium, said Landry […] More

  • Radiance & Ignite Fueling Innovation Form New Joint Venture - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Radiance & Ignite Fueling Innovation Form New Joint Venture

    Radiance Ignite Technologies, a new joint venture between Radiance Technologies and Ignite Fueling Innovation, will offer defense and intelligence communities with a suite of services focused on technical intelligence, directed energy, space operations, electromagnetic spectrum operations, artificial intelligence and machine learning and systems engineering. The joint venture’s capabilities can enable government customers to develop advanced […] More