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DHS adds Northrop Grumman to critical infrastructure cybersecurity program

FALLS CHURCH, VA. Northrop Grumman has signed a memorandum of agreement to join the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Enhanced Cybersecurity Services (ECS) program. The agreement will enable expansion of cybersecurity protection for U.S. critical infrastructure. Northrop Grumman has begun the security accreditation approval process required in order to operate as a Commercial Service Provider (CSP) in the ECS program.

Boeing provides AWACS upgrade/support to Japan per USAF delivery order

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing Co., Defense, Space and Security in Kent, WA a nearly $8.5 million delivery order under an ID/IQ contract for Japan Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft Mission Computing Upgrade (MCU)/electronic support measures requirements planning program. The Foreign Military Sales-inclusive contract’s delivery order covers export licensing planning, program [...]

BAE, Lockheed, General Dynamics, others to render force support, business services to Navy

The U.S. Navy recently awarded a nearly $180 million (ceiling) base year IDIQ contract to 15 recipients: BAE Systems, Rockville, MD; General Dynamics One Source, Fairfax, VA; Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Solutions, Herndon, VA; Deloitte Consulting, LLP, Alexandria, VA; SAIC, Inc., McLean, VA; Scientific Research Corp., Atlanta, GA; Engility Corp., Mount Laurel, NJ; [...]

BlackBerry 10, Samsung KNOX approved for use on DoD networks

WATERLOO, ON and LONDON, UK. In two separate announcements late last week, both BlackBerry and Samsung Electronics revealed that BlackBerry 10 smartphones and BlackBerry PlayBook tablets running BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 and Samsung KNOX-enabled smartphones and tablets have been approved for use on U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) networks. The devices were successfully qualified against Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) standards by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), and will be placed on the Unified Communications Approved Product List (UC APL).

U.S. Navy orders P-8A interim contractor support from Boeing

The U.S. Navy has awarded The Boeing Co., Seattle, WA, a $14.6 million contract modification covering P-8A interim contractor support, including acquisition logistics support, in-service support, repairs, consumables replenishment, engine extraction and replacement, and on-ground aircraft. Fifty-six percent of the work is slated to occur in Dallas, TX, while the remaining 44 percent transpires in [...]