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PSC Urges Federal Government to Clarify Procurement, Contracting Goals for Equity Agenda; Stephanie Kostro Quoted

The Professional Services Council, which represents more than 400 U.S. federal contractors, has responded to the Office of Management and Budget’s request for information on what equity assessment practices the government could implement in agency procurement and contracting processes. PSC said Wednesday the agency should develop baseline measurements, clarify acquisition goals and collect aggregate performance […] More

by Mary-Louise Hoffman July 8, 2021, 12:03 pm
in Contract Awards, GovCon Expert, News, Wash100

BigBear.ai to Work on AFRL’s Composable Collaborative Planning Prototype; GovCon Expert Reggie Brothers Quoted

BigBear.ai has received a Notice of Intent to Award the company a two-year contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory for a composable collaborative planning prototype. The Project AURORA will give the AFRL an opportunity to use BigBear.ai’s Observe, Orient and Dominate artificial intelligence-powered platforms to speed up the joint planning decision cycle, accelerate the […] More

by William McCormick July 8, 2021, 12:03 pm
in Contract Awards, News

Serco Lands Spot on Potential $400M Re-compete Contract for C5ISR System Support; Dave Dacquino Quoted

Serco Group’s North American division has secured a spot on a potential $400 million re-compete contract from the U.S. Navy for engineering and technical services in support of aviation C5ISR electronic systems. The company said Thursday the multiple-award contract has a five-year base period and one two-year option period. “Serco has been supporting the Naval […] More

by William McCormick July 8, 2021, 12:02 pm
in Executive Spotlight, Government Technology, News

Executive Spotlight: Prachi Sukhatankar VP of Technology Solutions at Amentum

Prachi Sukhatankar, vice president of technology solutions with Amentum, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz for its latest Executive Spotlight interview, regarding the company’s technology strategy including common challenges, business alignment, key initiatives and innovation. She also discussed how Amentum rebranded from AECOM in 2020 as well as where the company will focus in the future. “At […] More

by William McCormick July 8, 2021, 12:01 pm
in Government Technology, News

Pyramid Systems Gets Amazon Web Services Government Competency Status

Pyramid Systems has achieved Amazon Web Services Government Competency status, a designation recognizing the company’s strong experience in working with the federal government to deliver mission-critical workloads and applications on AWS. “The AWS Government Competency solidifies Pyramid’s position as a provider of innovative cloud solutions for the U.S. Federal Government,” commented Kevin Worley, chief technology […] More

by William McCormick July 7, 2021, 12:03 pm
in Government Technology, News

NGA Seeks Info on Security Services for MOJAVE Functional Area 2 Follow-on

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency seeks market information on security services for a program that supports NGA’s information technology, security and intelligence functions. NGA said Friday in a request for information notice posted on SAM.gov it invites both small and large businesses to submit capability statements on interest levels, offerings and qualifications for follow-on efforts under […] More

by Nichols Martin July 7, 2021, 12:03 pm
in Government Technology, News

USAF’s Kessel Run Conducts Market Research for Global Application Delivery Network Contract

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Kessel Run unit is seeking information on interested stakeholders that could provide DevSecOps support services as it works to determine an acquisition strategy for the proposed Global Application Delivery Network contract. Kessel Run is advancing a modernization initiative that seeks to use cloud, infrastructure as a service, platform […] More

by Jane Edwards July 7, 2021, 12:02 pm
in Industry News, News

6 Northrop Facilities Earn DCSA’s Industrial Security Recognition

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency has recognized the implementation and sustainment of industrial security programs of six Northrop Grumman facilities. Northrop said Tuesday it received DCSA’s James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award, which is given to companies that demonstrate compliance with high-level industrial security standards. A DSCA-designated industrial security representative nominated facilities, […] More

by Nichols Martin July 7, 2021, 12:02 pm
in News, Space News

Iceye Satellite Imaging Platform Demonstrates Change Detection; Jerry Welsh Quoted

Iceye has unveiled a new satellite imaging capability that uses synthetic aperture radar to detect changes in both small areas and wide locations every 24 hours. The Finland-based company said Tuesday the daily coherent ground track repeat process demonstrated by its constellation of SAR satellites is a “world-first” attribute providing up to very high-resolution visual […] More

by Angeline Leishman July 7, 2021, 12:01 pm
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Lockheed, IAI Team Up to Pursue Missile Defense-Related Opportunities; Tim Cahill Quoted

Lockheed Martin and Israel Aerospace Industries are looking into prospective research, production and marketing opportunities under a memorandum of understanding for collaborative development of integrated air and missile defense systems. The new partnership will create an executive steering committee and groups designated to oversee the coordination and implementation of the agreement, IAI announced Tuesday. “Combining […] More

by Carol Collins July 7, 2021, 12:01 pm
in Industry News, News

Spirit AeroSystems, Albany Engineered Composites to Offer Thermal Protection Tech for Hypersonic Projects

Two Spirit AeroSystems Holdings subsidiaries will work with Albany Engineered Composites to jointly support hypersonic technology projects as part of a technical collaboration agreement between the parties. Spirit AeroSystems and Fiber Materials, along with the Albany International Corp. subsidiary, will collaboratively build a suite of thermal protection system offerings designed to accelerate hypersonic programs, Spirit […] More

by Nichols Martin July 7, 2021, 12:00 pm
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NDIA CEO Hawk Carlisle: New Business Institute Aims to Bring Knowledge to Defense Companies

The National Defense Industrial Association has opened an academic institution in an effort to improve the defense industrial base’s knowledge in doing business with government customers by providing education and training opportunities. Hawk Carlisle, association president and CEO, wrote in a blog post published Tuesday that the new NDIA Business Institute will serve as a […] More

by Angeline Leishman July 7, 2021, 12:00 pm