Metron wins $18.3M research contract for unmanned submarine
Metron Inc. has won a contract with the Navy for the research and development of a large displacement unmanned submarine.
Lockheed wins $112M contract for undersea warfare systems
Lockheed Martin has won a contract with the Navy to develop, integrate and produce undersea warfare systems for the Japanese government.
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The noise surrounding LPTA, sequestration masks a deeper shift in the market
In this exclusive analysis, Washington Technology explores how the noise surrounding lowest price contracting and budget cuts are disguising a profound shift in the market. In part one of a two-part series, industry expert Jim Kane explores how this shift impacts contractors and the risks they take on in their government projects.
Paragon Systems wins $42.5M command and control security contract with Air Force
Paragon Systems has won a contract with the U.S. Air Force for a command and control framework security systems.
Lockheed wins $24M contract mod for Aegis Combat Systems
Lockheed Martin has won a contract with the Navy to exercise an option toward its Aegis Combat System engineering efforts.
Exelis wins $48M night vision goggles contract with Army
ITT Exelis has won a $48 million contract option for production of more enhanced night vision goggles for the Army.
NetCents 2: Déjà vu again
Just like round 1, Air Force pulls back from new $6.9 billion NetCents 2 awards. Information is limited, but it looks like they are pointing to issues around the Trade Agreements Act, and around the country of origin for components used in the products. But the action still leaves plenty of unaswered questions.
Lockheed Martin and U.S. Army commission first microgrid
Lockheed Martin, in conjunction with the U.S. Army, has commissioned the first Defense Department grid-tied microgrid at Fort Bliss, Texas, which integrates both renewable resources and energy storage.
BAE wins $37.8M naval air contract
BAE Systems has won a contract modification to provide engineering and technical services in support of the special communications requirements division of the Naval Air Warfare Center's Aircraft division.
Jacobs nabs Air Force contract for engineering, acquisition services
Jacobs Technology has won a contract to provide the U.S. Air Force with engineering and technology acquisition services.
Are we ashamed of contractors killed in action?
We've been slow to recognize the sacrifices made by contractors working in warzones. One small group, led by two cops who have served, is trying to change that; however, it still begs the question, when will contractors get the recognization they deserve?
Harris receives $26M order for Falcon III radios
Harris has won a $26 million order from the U.S. Marine Corps for Falcon Tactical Radios.
Lessons from Lockheed's $4.6B DISA GIG contract
Winning the job to manage DISA's Global Information Grid was big for Lockheed Martin. We get an inside look at how the company took over from the incumbent, and converted the work to a performance-based contract.
Three win Navy contracts to support shore networks
Booz Allen Hamilton, SAIC and Engility Corp. have won task order contracts to provide the Navy with sustainment services for the Base Level Information Infrastructure, its system of shore networks.
Northrop wins $555M Global Hawk contract
Northrop Grumman has wins contract to modernize its Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle for the U.S. Air Force, including program and business management and other engineering efforts.
Gnostech takes on Navy's global positioning, navigation facilities
Gnostech Inc. has won a $13 million contract to improve the U.S. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific's global positioning and navigation systems division facilities.
Get ready. Furlough details starting to emerge
More details are emerging about the Defense Department's plans to furlough 800,000 civilian employees. Get out and talk to your customers to prepare for the impact and don't forget these critical questions.
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