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  • Trend Micro Gets DISA STIG Clearance for Security Tool Configuration Document - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Trend Micro Gets DISA STIG Clearance for Security Tool Configuration Document

    Trend Micro has secured clearance from the Defense Information Systems Agency for its configuration document designed for use in the deployment of the company’s security tool on Defense Department-run networks. DISA cleared the configuration document for the Trend Micro Deep Security 9.x platform after the agency assessed the guidelines against Security Technical Implementation Guides technical […] More

  • Tetra Tech Awarded 5-Year Army Water Resource Mgmt Support Contract - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Tetra Tech Awarded 5-Year Army Water Resource Mgmt Support Contract

    Pasadena, California-based construction and engineering services provider Tetra Tech has received a potential five-year, $47 million multiple-award task order contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to support the organization’s water resource management programs. The company will provide analytical and consultation services such as research, analysis, and technical assistance for multiple centers in California, Pennsylvania, Colorado and Louisiana, Tetra Tech […] More

  • VMware Enterprise Mobility Mgmt System Enters FedRAMP In-Process Stage - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    VMware Enterprise Mobility Mgmt System Enters FedRAMP In-Process Stage

    A VMware subsidiary has completed an application for the in-process stage of the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program in an effort to achieve full FedRAMP-compliant status for its enterprise mobility management system. VMware AirWatch said Thursday it is working with the FedRAMP program office and the U.S. Census Bureau to receive an “Authority to Operate,” which would facilitate the deployment of the […] More

  • BAE Subcontracts Pyrgos Communications for Navy C4I Design Services - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    BAE Subcontracts Pyrgos Communications for Navy C4I Design Services

    BAE Systems has awarded a subcontract to Cumming, Georgia-based small business Pyrgos Communications for technical and installation personnel support of command, control, communications, computers and intelligence functions to the Naval Air Warfare Center’s aircraft division. Pyrgos said Thursday it will help BAE in work to develop, design, implement and test C4I systems for the division. Pyrgos’ personnel will provide assistance in research and development, […] More

  • Lockheed Awards $166.3M to BAE for F-35 Engineering & Training Facilities - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Lockheed Awards $166.3M to BAE for F-35 Engineering & Training Facilities

    Lockheed Martin has awarded a $166.3 million subcontract to BAE Systems to construct three engineering and training facilities at a U.K. air force base in the country as Britain prepares to take in its first F-35 fighter jets aircraft in 2018. BAE said Thursday the contract covers maintenance and finishing work, logistics operations and integrated training facilities to support the […] More

  • CBP Requests Info on Vehicle-Mounted, Body-Worn Cameras; Gil Kerlikowske Comments - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    CBP Requests Info on Vehicle-Mounted, Body-Worn Cameras; Gil Kerlikowske Comments

    The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a request for information on body-worn cameras and vehicle-mounted cameras in an effort to expand the use of such devices in its operations. The RFI comes after the completion of a feasibility study on body worn cameras conducted by a working group that CBP Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske commissioned in […] More

  • BAE's US Arm Lands Assault Amphibious Vehicle Production Contract From Japan - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    BAE’s US Arm Lands Assault Amphibious Vehicle Production Contract From Japan

    Japan’s defense ministry has awarded the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc for the production of Assault Amphibious Vehicles to support ongoing development of amphibious operations in the country’s ground self-defense force. BAE Systems Inc. will deliver 30 AAV7A1 Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability/Rebuild to Standard vehicles along with supply tools, test equipment and vehicle training aids, the company said […] More

  • Army Seeks Industry Info on Telemedicine IT Platforms, Services - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Army Seeks Industry Info on Telemedicine IT Platforms, Services

    The U.S. Army has released a request for information on potential industry sources of information technology platforms and services in support of the service branch’s telehealth program for patients at home and other remote locations. The Army Medical Command said in a FedBizOpps notice published Monday the RFI is in response to a Feb. 3 memorandum issued by […] More

  • Airbus Subsidiary Installs New 911 Call Handling Platform for Manatee Country - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Airbus Subsidiary Installs New 911 Call Handling Platform for Manatee Country

    An Airbus Defense and Space subsidiary has completed the installation of its VESTA 911 call handling platform into the emergency communications system of Manatee County, Florida. Airbus DS Communications said Wednesday it worked to update Manatee County’s four public safety answering points with 45 call taking positions that receive approximately 250,000 calls a year. VESTA is designed to support four separate locations with two backroom […] More

  • Michael Baker Int'l Unveils First Responder, Public Safety Practice Services - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Michael Baker Int’l Unveils First Responder, Public Safety Practice Services

    Michael Baker International has launched a public safety product line that works to support first responders and will utilize a team of public safety and geographic information systems. The company will offer public safety products and services that address a national mandate for 911 technology and a line of services called DataMark along with integration […] More

  • Report: Poland Eyes General Atomics, Elbit Systems Drones for Armed Forces - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Report: Poland Eyes General Atomics, Elbit Systems Drones for Armed Forces

    General Atomics and Elbit Systems are under consideration to provide long-endurance drones for Poland’s armed forces, Defense News reported Friday. Jaroslaw Adamowski writes Poland’s military announced the country’s plan to buy long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicles either from the U.S. or Israel in 2015. Poland is deciding between the General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper and MQ-1C Gray Eagle, as well as Elbit’s Hermes […] More

  • CenturyLink Eyes Content Delivery, VPN Support Task Orders Under DISA GNS Contract; Tim Meehan Comments - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    CenturyLink Eyes Content Delivery, VPN Support Task Orders Under DISA GNS Contract; Tim Meehan Comments

    CenturyLink plans to compete for task orders to provide wireless network transport support services outside the continental U.S. under the potential 10-year, $4.3 billion Global Network Services contract the Defense Information Systems Agency awarded in December. The company said Thursday it is authorized to submit bids for virtual private networks, Wi-Fi, network security, software-defined networking, cloud, colocation, […] More