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Boeing Updates Health Regulations After Reopening Aircraft Factories in Washington
Boeing has resumed operations at its aircraft manufacturing facilities in Washington state following a 14-day shutdown enacted to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Air Force Magazine reported Monday.
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Hexagon US Federal’s Chris Bellios: GovCon Firms, Workforce Need Relief Measures During COVID-19 Crisis
Chris Bellios, chief operating officer of Hexagon US Federal, wrote in a commentary published Monday on Federal News Network that the U.S. government should implement several relief measures to mitigate the challenges facing federal contractors and employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Perspecta Names Orlando Figueredo as VP of BD to Drive Company Growth; Sean Mullen Quoted
Perspecta has appointed Orlando Figueredo as vice president of business development for its intelligence group to develop pipelines and drive growth opportunities, the company announced on Monday. “[Figueredo] has had great success leading high performing growth teams and brings valuable experience to Perspecta. I look forward to working closely with Orlando in positioning Perspecta’s capabilities […] More
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VOX Space Gets USSF Smallsat Mission Launch Contract
Virgin Orbit’s VOX Space subsidiary has received a $35M contract under the U.S. Space Force’s Orbital Services Program-4 contract vehicle to launch three smallsat missions in support of a Department of Defense program.
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GMU GovCon Center Offers Industry Update on COVID-19 Response; Jerry McGinn Comments
A report by George Mason University's Center for Government Contracting says the federal government continues to engage with industry in the fight against COVID-19, provides guidance to ensure continuity of operations while protecting the overall workforce health and opens more doors for organizations that want to play a vital role in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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DoD Obligates $265M for COVID-19 Response, Issues Contractor Payment Memo
The Department of Defense has invested $265M to date in industrial partnerships that aim to address the COVID-19 pandemic as well as issued memos for payment and scheduling of contract work.
Boeing, USAF Conclude T-7A Trainer’s Developmental Phase
The Boeing-made T-7A Red Hawk trainer has completed its developmental phase with the conclusion of the aircraft's critical design review, Air Force Magazine reported Friday.
Perspecta to Add Former NRO Director Betty Sapp as Board Member; Mac Curtis Quoted
TYSONS CORNER, VA, April 2, 2020 — Betty Sapp, former director at the National Reconnaissance Office and a four-time Wash100 winner, is set to join the board of directors of Perspecta (NYSE: PRSP) by May 1, GovCon Wire reported March 17.
DARPA Prepares to Seek Long-Term Endurance Unmanned Vessel
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is almost ready to solicit for a 100-ton unmanned surface vessel designed for year-long unmanned operation, Inside Defense reported Tuesday.
KBR to Help Air Force Secure Weapons Systems; Byron Bright Quoted
TYSONS CORNER, VA, April 1, 2020 — KBR (NYSE: KBR) received a $26.8M task order to help the U.S. Air Force develop frameworks to secure operations and communications of the branch's weapon systems, ExecutiveGov said March 23.
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Govini Predicts COVID-19 Will Affect Military Readiness; Tara Murphy Dougherty Quoted
A new Govini analysis shows that U.S. military readiness is likely to see a major impact in the next few weeks as the coronavirus pandemic spreads to manufacturing hubs and military bases in the country’s western and southern areas, Defense One reported Monday.