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The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced that it will stop existing contracts due to a lapse in appropriations. FEMA said in a FedBizOpps notice posted Wednesday that companies whose contracts are included in the non-exempt list are advised to immediately stop contract work. “Any work done after receipt of this […] More
Several technology companies have expressed support to the Federal Reserve’s plan to come up with a real-time payment network designed to connect all U.S. banks, credit unions and other financial institutions, Forbes reported Wednesday. “Only the Federal Reserve can serve as the catalyst to achieve real-time payments ubiquity in a timely manner,â€Â a trade association representing […] More
The U.S. Army and Marine Corps are set to deploy the first batch of Oshkosh-built Joint Light Tactical Vehicles to replace aging High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles. The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, Ga., will be the first unit to receive the JLTVs in early January, the Army said Thursday. […] More
Oshkosh has been included in Viqtory‘s Military Friendly Employer list for the second straight year and has received a Supplier Diversity Program designation for the first time. Robert Sims, an executive vice president and chief human resources officer of Oshkosh, said in a statement released Friday the number of the company’s military team members rose 17 percent over the […] More
Wayne Solomon, deputy director of the DIII-D National Fusion Program at General Atomics, has received recognition from Fusion Power Associates for his leadership on the Department of Energy-backed program and research on fusion plasma diagnostics. The nonprofit honored Solomon with its Excellence in Fusion Engineering Award, which recognizes individuals who have demonstrated technical accomplishments and potential as influential […] More
The Virginia State Police has selected Dewberry to perform architecture and engineering services for the agency’s new Division Six Headquarters in Salem, Virginia. The new facility expects to have adequate space for the division’s 100 employees while housing the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, the Bureau of Field Operations and support services, Dewberry said Dec. 5. […] More
Leonardo has completed an initial flight test of a single-engine training helicopter the company is offering as a potential replacement for the U.S. Navy‘s TH-57 Sea Rangers platform. The Italy-based conglomerate said Friday it aims to obtain certification from the Federal Aviation Administration early next year to operate the TH-119 trainer under FAA’s Instrument Flight Rules. Patrick McKernan, a Leonardo […] More
Lockheed Martin has announced plans to relocate portions of the manufacturing process for the U.S. Navy‘s Fleet Ballistic Missile program to a company-operated facility in Jefferson County, Colo. The company said Friday it will open up to 550 job opportunities within the county to support engineering, project management and business operations. Jefferson County Economic Development Corp. […] More
The Department of Transportation has announced plans to award $60M in total grants to multiple projects that aim to test the integration of automated driving platforms into the U.S. roadway infrastructure. DOT said Friday it seeks to collect safety data that can support the ADS rulemaking process, as well as encourage partnership between government and industry […] More
Viqtory, a veteran-owned recruitment marketing firm, has included Vectrus in its list of Military Friendly Employers for 2019. Vectrus said Friday the list seeks to recognize the company’s efforts to hire and retain retired military personnel seeking employment in the civilian sector. “Vectrus is proud to once again earn the designation of Military Friendly employer,” said Frank Peloso, […] More
The Department of Transportation will launch the second round of a grant program that seeks to allocate up to $902.5M in federal funds for large and small infrastructure projects nationwide in fiscal year 2019. DOT said Friday it plans to award at least $25M each to large projects and at least $5M each to small projects through […] More
The U.S. Army is conducting market research into potential vendors who can advise and assist the service in efforts to address space and missile defense requirements through an upcoming follow-on contract. The Space and Missile Defense Advisory and Assistance Services II contract will cover non-personal A&AS and operational support to the Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic […] More
