Emerging defense, security, and warfare trends have changed the government contracting landscape. Efforts that were previously focused on securing the mainland and fighting off enemy threats now extend to modernizing warfare equipment and mobility technology, integrating digital solutions into existing processes, expanding healthcare services to civilians and military personnel, exploring the aerospace realm for advanced […] More

Astroscale U.S. will develop a system prototype that could be used to support in-space refueling, servicing, transportation and related capabilities under a $25.5 million contract from Space Systems Command. SSC issued a request for proposals for the Space Mobility and Logistics prototyping project through the Space Enterprise Consortium other transaction authority agreement. More

Akima has received an award from the veterans service organization American Legion for its support in aiding veterans in their transition to civilian life. The federal contractor said Tuesday it secured the “Employer of the Year” title in the large business category during an awards ceremony held on Aug. 30. More

Professional services provider cBEYONData has secured a potential five-year contract from the Army Materiel Command to help modernize the U.S. Army's enterprise resource planning systems. The company will work with partners Sentar and CODEplus to modernize, integrate and enhance Army ERPs, including Global Combat Support System-Army and the General Funds Enterprise Business System. More

The Federal Railroad Administration and Ensco have renovated FRA's research, testing and training facility in Colorado to include additional facilities designed to support virtual training on rail and surface transportation system safety and security. The Transportation Technology Center now features six new classrooms with the latest virtual training technologies, including instructor microphones, headsets and backdrops, to accommodate an online learning environment. More

Boeing's Millennium Space Systems subsidiary reached operational readiness of its Victus Nox space vehicle 11 hours ahead of schedule. The space vehicle completed checkout and achieved full mission operability 37 hours after it was launched on Sept. 14 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. More

Amazon Web Services released on Sept. 19 the list of startup companies that will participate in the inaugural AWS GovTech Accelerator. Thirteen selected startups will undergo a virtual and in-person mentorship course under the four-week program. More

SandboxAQ has released its new Quantum Technologies training course to help equip those involved in federal missions with a strong understanding of quantum fundamentals. Launched in partnership with FedLearn, a provider of training programs tailored to U.S. government missions with a primary focus on defense and intelligence, the two-hour online course includes information on notable opportunities, challenges and risks in quantum research and development efforts. More

Barry Duplantis, vice president and general manager of the North American public sector at Mattermost, said Tuesday that organizations, including the military, fail to maximize the value of their data because they lack the right tool. Duplantis said in a column posted on the Mattermost blog that organizations typically use over 200 applications, resulting in data silos, stifled productivity and the inability of team members to see the complete picture. More

Dave Jungkind, former vice president at the SEAKR Engineering arm of RTX's Raytheon business, has been named the first chief revenue officer of Advanced Space, a Westminister, Colorado-based provider of space technology offerings. In his new role, Jungkind will manage national security programs and head the sales, marketing and business development teams. More

Leidos will field a logistics tool to help the U.S. Army manage cybersecurity and supply chain risks and reduce total lifecycle costs under the potential 10-year, $7.9 billion Common Hardware Systems-6th Generation contract awarded in August.Interested in other Army initiatives? ExecutiveBiz will host the Army Acquisition Priorities: Balancing Readiness and Modernization Forum on Nov. 8. Register here to attend this important event. More

Science Applications International Corp. and LeoLabs have agreed to design and develop a software prototype meant to support national security and government civilian agencies in their space monitoring activities. The two companies will use the Koverse data management platform to develop the space tracking software. More