The U.S. Air Force has issued a request for information for air-breathing conventional cruise missiles that could be launched from fighter jets and bombers. Information received through the RFI will help the military service determine when it should begin funding a new hypersonics program and how quickly it can field the weapon, according to Will […]
Jacobs has appointed Tim Byers as a senior vice president and general manager of the company's federal and environmental solutions. He brings into his new role over four decades of military and industry experience. Byers will lead a team that offers infrastructure and environmental support for public and private-sector clients, such as those supporting the […]
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $123.5M contract modification by the U.S. Navy for the tools and services needed to integrate the military service's Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures system onto aircraft. The company shall provide the necessary hardware, systems engineering, technical support, analysis and studies. Northrop's previously awarded contract is a fixed-price, incentive-firm-target deal. The […]
Accenture has completed its acquisition of Broadcom's Symantec Cyber Security Services business unit. Symantec has over 300 employees worldwide serving in industries such as financial services, utilities, health, government, communications, media, technology and retail. The acquisition will boost Accenture's anti-cyber threat capabilities and support its claim as a premier provider of managed security services, the […]
Holly Holt serves as Day & Zimmermann's director of communications and marketing for the company's government services division. She develops and executes communication and marketing strategies in support of company leaders and over 5K global employees. Her other duties include website content development and management and media program development. Holt has nearly two decades of experience in marketing, […]
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has outlined its technology focus areas for 2020 and announced plans to release an agency-wide technology strategy soon. NGA leaders divided the agency's technology needs into five areas: advanced analytics and modeling, data management, modern software engineering, artificial intelligence and future of work, MeriTalk reported Thursday. “The tech focus areas aren’t […]
The Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection division has issued a request for comments for enterprise cloud integration services. CBP said it wants to migrate its Office of Information and Technology information systems to a full-service, cloud-based system. "The objective is for the industry partner to acquire, operate, manage, report on and provide subject […]
The Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $6.07B contract to produce Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhanced interceptors and associated equipment. Under the three-year contract, Lockheed shall deliver PAC-3 MSE interceptors, launcher modification kits, associated equipment and non-recurring efforts in support of U.S. and global customers, the company announced Thursday. "PAC-3 MSE is one of […]
The Army has awarded Allison Transmission a $162M contract to provide the X1100-3B1 propulsion solution for the M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank. Allison's contract includes transmission production, upgrades, sustainment kits and support services. Deliveries began in March 2020 and will continue through December 2021. “This contract demonstrates that Allison’s long-term relationship with the Army is […]
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification office and the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program Management Office are working to allow reciprocity between the two certifications, according to a DOD official. Katie Arrington, lead of the CMMC program and a Wash100 awardee, said the FedRAMP office has reached out to her office. “You, as a taxpayer, paid for […]
