The Space Development Agency has released a request for proposals for the procurement of 20 Gamma variant satellites for the second tranche of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture’s transport layer. The Tranche 2 Transport Layer Gamma constellation will include a warlock mission payload, a unique capability designed to close future kill chains through the PWSA, according to a notice posted on SAM.gov Tuesday.

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Navin Gunalan, co-founder and CEO of VivSoft Technologies, has led a successful 18-year career in government contracting, specializing in providing technology solutions using his capture and business development skills for state and federal markets. In a recent Spotlight interview, Gunalan sat down with ExecutiveBiz to illustrate VivSoft’s rise to prominence, chat about its use of AI and the proliferation of the technology in recent years and more.

Potomac Officers Club's 5th Annual AI Summit will take place on March 21st. Register here now!

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The use cases for artificial intelligence don’t stop multiplying in the government contracting industry and since its founding in 2021, AutogenAI has developed a new one: using AI to assist the proposal writing process. Noted business leader Elizabeth Lukas came aboard the company last fall as its Americas CEO.

Recently, we sat down with Lukas to gain an understanding about AutogenAI’s unique offerings and inquire what the company’s performance tells us about the federal marketplace.

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Executive Mosaic is excited to recognize Empower AI CEO Jeff Bohling as a 2024 Wash100 Award winner for his leadership of the Reston, Virginia-based company as it delivers information technology and professional services to public sector customers. This is the first time that Bohling is named among the recipients of the Wash100 Award.

Show support and vote for Bohling as your favorite GovCon leader at Wash100.com. He is also moderating a panel at the Potomac Officers Club’s 5th Annual AI Summit on March 21. Register here to join the in-person event.

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Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks said there’s no debating the “why” of zeroing in on AI — because it can give us better decision advantage, especially given our pacing challenge with competitors like China. But at least two key roadblocks are standing in the way of rapid, responsible AI development and advancements for the Pentagon.

Stay up to date with the latest AI advancements at the Potomac Officers Club’s 5th Annual AI Summit on March 21. Register here. 

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The General Services Administration has issued a request for information on behalf of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to determine the availability of industry partners capable of addressing a requirement by the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Program for enterprise procurement support.

Experts from the government and industry will speak on the dynamic and ever-evolving role of cyber in the public sector at the Potomac Officers Club's 2024 Cyber Summit. Register now to attend this important event!

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Defense and security are the driving forces in the life and career of Ronald “Fog” Hahn. A two-decade U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Hahn subsequently spent time as a civil servant, before making the “natural progression” into private industry. He joined Astrion in December as its chief growth officer.

In this Executive Spotlight interview, Hahn discusses the areas he sees as most ripe for expansion in Astrion’s portfolio, the trends shaping the GovCon market and more.

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With the increasing use of artificial intelligence tools and technologies in federal missions, data security and cybersecurity have become top priorities for leaders. During the Potomac Officers Club’s 10th Annual Defense R&D Summit in January, thought leaders and defense experts weighed our paths forward in a panel discussion centered around unlocking potential for R&D results with AI. 

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Artificial intelligence and satellite innovations are driving advancements within the communications industry, and we’re just beginning to see how far these technologies can take us. In an Executive Spotlight with Executive Mosaic, MetTel Vice President of Public Sector Sales and Solution Architecture Don Parente spoke about how low earth orbit satellites, global networks and AI tools can help close the digital divide for government agencies. 

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Stacy Schwartz, vice president of public sector and education at cloud-based communications services provider RingCentral, said government agencies looking to support their workforce, attract and retain top talent and improve the citizen experience should deploy voice communication technologies. “By centering voice technology as a critical component in workforce operations, employees can collaborate more efficiently, serve […] More

Dr. Shankar Rachakonda will be the introducer of the keynote speaker at the upcoming The CX Imperative Forum in 2024. Dr. Rachakonda is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Radiant Digital and a seasoned leader with over three decades of experience in the technology and digital realm.   Meet Dr. Shankar Rachakonda at the CX […] More

Want to know how the government harnesses technology to improve human-centered design while advancing transparency, eliminating inequitable barriers, and safeguarding crucial data? Register here to be a part of  The CX Imperative Forum.   The CX Imperative Forum is an upcoming summit that will take place on January 25, 2024. One of the highlights of […] More