Researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed Slicer 2, a new slicing computer program designed to streamline and accelerate the digital conversion of large, 3D parts in factory production. The technology has the potential to expand the use of 3D printing for large metallic and composite objects, including applications such as land and […]
Two new white papers published by NASA detail the agency’s Moon to Mars architecture, a comprehensive plan for lunar and Martian exploration. The papers delve into the logistical challenges of establishing a human presence on the moon, particularly the transportation and cargo requirements, NASA said. One white paper, “Lunar Mobility Drivers and Needs,” tackles the […]
The National Reconnaissance Office has launched its NROL-186 mission in collaboration with the U.S. Space Force Space Launch Delta 30 and SpaceX. A Falcon 9 rocket carried the classified payloads, which marks the second deployment of the NRO’s proliferated architecture, a new generation of intelligence-gathering satellites, the NRO said. NRO Director Chris Scolese emphasized the […]
The Defense Manpower Data Center within the Department of Defense has awarded Dignari a five-year, multiple-award blanket purchase agreement for defense enterprise HR applications and data services. Valued at $1.4 billion, the contract award is aimed at modernizing DMDC’s enterprise services, particularly its identity management services and cybersecurity, Dignari said. Under the agreement, Dignari will […]
The Department of the Navy has expanded its existing agreement with Amazon Web Services to include AWS Marketplace in its Enterprise Software Licensing program. Through the modification of a previously awarded blanket purchase agreement, the Navy and Marine Corps organizations can now access commercial software and services from over 4,000 vendors, streamlining procurement and modernization, […]
Xcelerate Solutions announced that the company, in partnership with Socure, has secured a spot in the General Services Administration’s NextGen Login .gov Identity Proofing blanket purchase agreement. The initiative will enhance identity verification for Login .gov, the online portal for accessing government services, and address historical barriers to online services experienced by underserved communities, Xcelerate […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has collaborated with the FBI, the Australian Cybersecurity Centre and the Canadian Cyber Security Center to release the guidance titled Exploring Memory Safety in Critical Open Source Subjects. The document, which builds on a previous guide called The Case for Memory Safe Roadmaps, offers insights into the extent of […]
The Defense Logistics Agency has appointed Karyn Runstrom as its new chief of staff as announced by Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, the DLA director, via an email to senior leadership. As chief of staff, Runstrom will manage, among other things, the agency’s strategic planning, enterprise integration, organizational governance and strategic communications, the DLA said. […]
Government services Maximus has secured an $87 million, five-year contract with the Internal Revenue Service to enhance the agency’s financial management systems. Awarded through the Enterprise Development, Operations Services blanket purchase agreement, the task order will support the IRS Internal Management Division, Maximus said. Specifically, Maximus will manage the General Ledger system and help maintain […]
A recent report by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has found a security vulnerability in critical open-source software. The findings revealed that more than half of 172 open-source projects identified by the Open Source Security Foundation contain code written in programming languages that lack built–in memory management, Nextgov/FCW reported. Moreover, the report noted that […]
