B3 Group, a digital services provider, announced that it has achieved an initial operating capability for the Department of Veterans Affairs‘ safety and workers’ compensation information management system. The system of record serves as an enterprise software-as-a-service solution for occupational safety, health and worker compensation data, B3 Group said. B3 Group added that the system […]
II-VI, a semiconductor manufacturing company, has been awarded a multimillion-dollar government contract to develop high-energy rechargeable lithium batteries. The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity issued the contract through the multi-year Robust Energy Sources for Intelligence Logistics In Extreme, Novel and Challenging Environments program, II-VI said. II-VI Chief Technology Officer Chris Koeppen said the company will […]
Rhea Space Activity has been awarded a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research contract to advance the U.S. Air Force’s space domain awareness effort. Administered through the AFWERX program, the contract calls for the development of an enhanced lunar intelligence dashboard and other capabilities that will inform USAF’s operational needs, RSA said. The company previously […]
ICF, a global consultancy organization, has been awarded $35 million in recompete contracts to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s public health programs. The contracts cover digital transformation, health surveillance, data management, technical assistance and communications services, ICF said Thursday. Mark Lee, executive vice president and public sector lead at ICF, said the […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is preparing to implement the Department of Homeland Security‘s new Cyber Talent Management System. DHS launched CTMS in August to address the challenges it is facing in hiring and retaining professionals with the skills needed to support the government’s cybersecurity mission. The United States is facing a shortage of […]
The University of Texas at San Antonio has signed a contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory to accelerate research in scientific areas beneficial for both organizations. Under the terms of the $18 million deal, UTSA will support AFRL’s efforts to develop warfighting technologies in support of air, space and cyberspace forces, UTSA Today reported […]
Symbol Security, a company specializing in phishing awareness, has launched an end-user cybersecurity training program for Department of Defense contractors. The DOD Supply Chain cyber readiness training course is designed to help organizations comply with requirements in the department’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program, Symbol Security said Wednesday. CMMC serves to raise the cybersecurity standard […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has awarded $2 million to two organizations for the development of cyber workforce training programs. NPower and CyberWarrior were tasked to focus on communities and populations that may have inadequate access to existing cybersecurity training programs, CISA said Wednesday. CISA Director Jen Easterly said the agency needs to recruit […]
The Defense Digital Service is modifying its automated background investigation tool to be focused more on identifying insider threats. DDS, a Department of Defense team of software and data professionals, began developing the System for Automated Background Evaluation and Review in 2019 as part of the government’s Trusted Workforce 2.0 program, Nextgov reported. SABER was […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has announced the conclusion of a test of patented CommCube technology designed to transport communication signals across high-voltage power lines. The test was performed in collaboration with Crius Technology Group and Idaho National Laboratory, CISA said. Billy Bob Brown, Jr., CISA’s executive assistant director for emergency communications, stressed the […]
