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GovConWire's Government Contracting News 7/16/2021

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Avantus Buys Cyber Platform Provider Occam’s Razor Technologies; Andy Maner Quoted
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Avantus Buys Cyber Platform Provider Occam’s Razor Technologies; Andy Maner Quoted

Avantus Federal has purchased Occam’s Razor Technologies for an undisclosed amount to further expand its cyber capabilities and offerings for federal government clients. Reston, Virginia-based ORT has been providing cyber tools, integrated software platforms and other technologies in support of defense, intelligence and national security missions since 2011, Avantus said Thursday. Avantus CEO Andy Maner
6 Companies Win Spots on Navy’s $5B Global Contingency Construction IDIQ Contract
Contract Awards

6 Companies Win Spots on Navy’s $5B Global Contingency Construction IDIQ Contract

The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command has selected six companies to compete for construction and engineering task orders to support the U.S. government’s emergency response missions worldwide under a potential $5 billion multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. Contractors will provide supervision services and the equipment, materials and labor needed to carry out civilian construction projects for the
Peraton’s Ronald Huntley To Moderate Expert Panel During Potomac Officers Club’s Space Intelligence Forum on Aug. 10th
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Peraton’s Ronald Huntley To Moderate Expert Panel During Potomac Officers Club’s Space Intelligence Forum on Aug. 10th

Recent developments in anti-satellite and space-based weaponry by foreign adversaries has prompted the Department of Defense (DOD) to rapidly develop and deploy secure space intelligence sensors that will arm military leaders with information supremacy and warfighters with tactical advantages over adversaries. During Potomac Officers Club’s Space Intelligence Forum, the federal government and private sector leaders
Maj. Gen. Michael Guetlein Nominated as Inaugural Head of Space Systems Command
Executive Moves

Maj. Gen. Michael Guetlein Nominated as Inaugural Head of Space Systems Command

President Joe Biden has nominated Maj. Gen. Michael Guetlein to serve as the first commander of Space Systems Command, which is set to officially stand up this summer and be in charge of acquiring space systems intended to boost joint force lethality. Guetlein, who has served as deputy director of the National Reconnaissance Office since
HII Wins $273M IDIQ to Help Maintain Navy Aircraft Carriers
Contract Awards

HII Wins $273M IDIQ to Help Maintain Navy Aircraft Carriers

Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) has secured a nearly $273 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to help the U.S. Navy maintain aircraft carriers and surface ships. Under the five-year contract, HII’s fleet support group will support repair and overhaul planning activity for ship equipment and systems, the Department of Defense said Thursday. The company will receive task
Intel’s Steve Orrin: Agencies Could Use Confidential Computing as Data Encryption Capability
Cybersecurity

Intel’s Steve Orrin: Agencies Could Use Confidential Computing as Data Encryption Capability

Steve Orrin, federal chief technology officer at Intel (Nasdaq: INTC), said government agencies should adopt data encryption capabilities to protect classified information from breaches and one of the encryption innovations they can use now is confidential computing.  “Confidential computing works by having the CPU reserve a section of memory as a secure enclave, encrypting the
NRO Renews Contract With Planet for Continued Satellite Imagery Access
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NRO Renews Contract With Planet for Continued Satellite Imagery Access

Planet Labs‘ federal business arm will continue providing defense and intelligence agencies with access to Earth surface imagery collected by its constellation of Dove and SkySat satellites. The extended partnership between the National Reconnaissance Office and Planet Federal is under a renewed contract that also provides for SkySat video capabilities for limited use cases, the
Report: Intel Explores Acquisition of GlobalFoundries
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Report: Intel Explores Acquisition of GlobalFoundries

Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) is in discussions to acquire GlobalFoundries for approximately $30 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. GlobalFoundries is a semiconductor company based in Malta, New York, that was established after Advanced Micro Devices (Nasdaq: AMD) decided to spin off its chip manufacturing operations. The company is now owned by Mubadala Investment, the
Carlyle Group Exec Larry Prior Appointed to Shift5 Board
Executive Moves

Carlyle Group Exec Larry Prior Appointed to Shift5 Board

Larry Prior, an operating executive for global investment firm The Carlyle Group and five-time Wash100 Award recipient, has been named to the board of directors of cybersecurity and data collection company Shift5. He joins the board as the Rosslyn, Virginia-based security technology provider aims to strengthen its foothold in the defense and commercial markets, Shift5
NASA Wants Orbital Facility Designs for Commercial LEO Marketplace Project
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NASA Wants Orbital Facility Designs for Commercial LEO Marketplace Project

NASA is looking for contractors to design free-flying facilities for the initial phase of a low-Earth orbit marketplace the space agency wants to establish for use by public and private sector customers. Interested vendors must submit proposals for commercially owned and operated LEO destinations by Aug. 26 and the agency expects to award up to
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