USSOCOM Awards Viasat $325M Satellite Communication Equipment, Network Integration Services Contract

Viasat will supply satellite communications hardware and provide technical support and network integration services to the U.S. Special Operations Command under a five-year, $325 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. Work will support the Program Executive Office-Command, Control, Communications and Computers Tactical Communications Systems at USSOCOM. The IDIQ was awarded to Viasat on a sole-source basis, extending the […]
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DAF Awards SandboxAQ Contract to Improve Defenses Against Quantum Computer-Driven Attacks

The Department of the Air Force has awarded SandboxAQ a Small Business Innovation Research Phase 1 contract for post-quantum cryptographic inventory analysis and performance benchmarking. Specifically, the deal calls for a feasibility study to identify what programs can support the Air Force to evaluate its cryptographic security posture and establish a framework to defend against […]
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Army’s Project Linchpin to Build Development, Deployment Environment for AI-Enabled Sensing Tools

The U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors will produce a platform that will support the development of artificial intelligence- and machine learning-enabled tools for enhanced sensing, situational awareness or intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. PEO IEW&S will build an end-to-end development and deployment environment under Project Linchpin, which was launched in partnership […]
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Air Force Squadron Begins Installing Device for Improved In-flight Data Collection on F-35s

Operational F-35 aircraft are being equipped with a new device to enhance the collection of in-flight data. The Air Combat Command’s 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron has been installing the Quick Reaction Instrumentation Package on F-35s since March. Gathered data through QRIP are provided to contractors to help them upgrade their software for the combat […]
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NRO Solicits Hyperspectral Imaging Capability From Private Sector

The National Reconnaissance Office has issued a request for proposals for off-the-shelf solutions to support studies on implementing hyperspectral imaging, a method for determining an object or surface area’s material composition. The solicitation is part of an ongoing agency initiative to enlist the private sector’s services for space technologies. An NRO representative said a contract […]
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Raytheon Intelligence & Space Demonstrates Upgrades to Secure, Survivable Communication System for US President

Raytheon Intelligence & Space has demonstrated end-to-end system performance of the latest upgrades to the U.S. Air Force’s Presidential and National Voice Conferencing system. PNVC is a secure and survivable voice conferencing capability that is used by the U.S. president, joint chiefs of staff and other senior officials. The protected communications solution allows leaders to […]
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Amentum to Provide Research Support to Army PEOs Under $126M Air Force Contract

The U.S. Air Force has awarded engineering company Amentum a five-year, $126 million contract for research, development, test and evaluation services. Amentum will use its RDT&E solutions to develop recommendations on fleet life cycle, logistics, sustainment, operational readiness and other key areas for the U.S. Army. The company’s solutions will come with complex reliability, maintainability, […]
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Parsons Selects SilverEdge to Support NGA’s IT Accessibility Needs

Parsons has awarded a subcontract to SilverEdge Government Solutions to ensure federal information and communication technology accessibility for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s employees, including those with disabilities. SilverEdge secured the contract under Parson’s potential five-year, $590 million Combatant Commands Cyber Mission Support task order awarded in 2019 by the General Services Administration. Contract work supports […]
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