Applied DNA Sciences has received a potential three-year contract to continue to support the Defense Logistics Agency‘s counterfeit prevention efforts. The company said Tuesday it will also help DLA verify products and test programs that involve FSC 5962 microcircuits. “We appreciate the DLA’s continuing support of our taggant technology platform in extending this contract for the marking […] More

Applied DNA Sciences has been awarded a five-year, $2.5 million contract to provide botanical-DNA based security and authentication tools to an unidentified U.S. government agency. The company said Tuesday the government customer will have access to its SigNature DNA products under the blanket purchase agreement and Applied DNA Sciences will also develop new products throughout […] More

Seth Faith, former assistant professor at North Carolina State University’s Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences, has been appointed as research leader for Battelle‘s applied genomics program. Battelle said Thursday Faith previously worked as a technical leader in the nonprofit company’s human DNA forensics and genomics unit, where he led the development of a forensic human identification methodology. He also […] More

Applied DNA Sciences has received a one-year contract extension to provide DNA marking support services for the Defense Logistics Agency’s Federal Supply Class 5962 microcircuits. The company said Monday the contract extension will run through Oct. 13, 2018, and will cover the application of the firm’s SigNature DNA marks and provision of related supplies, equipment and […] More

LMI and Applied DNA Sciences have formed a partnership with the goal of helping government and commercial entities avoid procurement of counterfeit electronic components. The alliance wants to educate the public about risks posed by fake electronic parts and help organizations develop measures to keep such items from entering the supply chain, LMI said Thursday. […] More

Every day, scientists work to further man’s understanding of the world around us, attempting to devise solutions and further comprehension in planning for the future. At major technology centers and national laboratories around the world, companies like Battelle conduct research and development, design and manufacture modernized products, and deliver services critical to government and commercial […] More

Chris Sullivan joined Serco Inc. — the North American subsidiary of Serco Group — in January 2013 as chief information officer to oversee strategic direction, operation and overall business management of information technology systems. The 27-year IT and GovCon veteran previously held the CIO role at Computer Sciences Corp.’s North American public sector for four years. ExecutiveBiz recently spoke to […] More