Global space economy tracking toward $944B by 2033: report
Emerging tech, government investment to fuel space spending. The global space economy, comprising all activities and resources underpinning the space market and space-enabled solutions, is on a trillion-dollar trajectory by 2033, according to a new report. Novaspace’s 11th edition Space Economy Report, released Jan. 9, predicts significant growth in “downstream applications” as a key driver behind […]
Naval Warfare Center launches development of new OTA
The center is looking for a consortium management firm to recruit members and management procurements. The Naval Surface Warfare Center’s Port Hueneme division is developing an Other Transaction Authority vehicle to work on rapid prototyping and testing. According to a new sources sought notice, the center wants an OTA consortium management firm to run the vehicle […]
Oddball gets new private equity backer
Started in 2016, Oddball works with federal agencies on tech design and deployment efforts to aid in how they deliver citizen services. Oddball, a digital services provider for agencies looking to modernize their interactions with citizens, has accepted a growth investment from the private equity firm Falfurrias Management Partners. Travis Sorensen and Rob Wilkinson, respectively CEO […]
Booz Allen agrees to pay $15.9M settlement over subcontractor’s fraud scheme
Former executives at QuantaDyn, an Air Force official and two former Booz Allen Hamilton program managers ran a decade-long conspiracy to influence contract awards. A decade-long bribery and fraud scheme orchestrated by a Booz Allen Hamilton subcontractor has resulted in multiple criminal convictions, which has led the company to agree on a $15.9 million settlement for […]
WT 360: Jacobs remains tech-focused after services spinoff
Jacobs executive Shannon Miller explains how the company is doubling down on digital solutions for critical infrastructure, sustainability and life sciences programs after divesting its federal services units to Amentum. Jacobs carved out its federal services and solutions business units in late 2024, but still remains a technology company for the markets it does work in. […]
Polaris protests start to multiply
More disappointed bidders join the group of those arguing the General Services Administration did not properly evaluate their proposals for the small business IT contract. The Polaris IT services and solutions vehicle is now facing seven protests after five more companies joined the two challenges we previously reported on. Each company is challenging aspects of how the General Services […]
NASA awards $1.1B electrical, electronic engineering recompete
Iteration number four of this contract supports work on the development and validation of new technologies for space and science missions. Columbus Technologies and Services has won a potential five-year, $1.1 billion contract for electrical and electronic engineering work at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. This is iteration number four of the Electrical Systems Engineering Services […]
Consolidated Safety Services acquires satellite data services provider
CSS wants to further enable remote sensing data collection efforts by agencies that face health, defense and environmental challenges Consolidated Safety Services, a provider of scientific services to help agencies manage environmental resources, has acquired a similar company that touts experience in working with satellite data. Riverside Technology is a four-decade-old small business that employs environmental […]
A dozen corporate leadership moves to start 2025
Our first roundup of executive movement in this New Year covers growth, technology, operations and sales Amentum Jennifer Walsmith has joined the now publicly traded government services company as president of its intelligence and cybersecurity business, effective immediately. The three-decade public sector veteran most recently worked as vice president and general manager for Northrop Grumman’s cyber […]
Air Force reboots $12B systems integration contract
BAE Systems and Guidehouse have waged a back-and-forth battle for the 18-year contract. but now the Air Force is starting over with a new sources sought notice. The Air Force has gone back to square one in its effort to modernize a major ballistic missile system. Guidehouse and BAE Systems traded wins for the Integration Support […]