MartinFederal Consulting secures $8 billion FBI IT contract

MartinFederal Consulting, LLC (MartinFed) has recently secured a Blanket Purchasing Agreement (BPA) under the FBI’s IT Supplies and Support Services 2nd Generation (ITSSS-2) contract. This contract, with an estimated ceiling of $8 billion, will facilitate the provision of contractor expertise to FBI programs over the next eight years, extending its benefits to the FBI and […]

Navigating CMMC compliance: Key budgeting insights for local DoD contractors

Cover image: Provided by the Huntsville CVB/Marty Sellers of SellersPhoto Aerial Photography Daniel Akridge and Sam Stiles of Summit 7 conducted a free 50-minute webinar on Wednesday, June 12 entitled “How to Budget for CMMC.”  CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) is a series of regulations, passed by the federal government, that will apply to defense […]

Local university leads $3.2M DoD grant initiative to boost cybersecurity education nationwide

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is leading a four-university coalition to advance cybersecurity education through Virtual Internship and Varied Innovative Demonstrations (VIVID). This three-year program is funded by a $3.2 million grant from the Department of Defense (DOD). UAH’s nationwide coalition includes Augusta University in Georgia, Florida International University and The University of Arizona. Dr. […]

FIRST Tech Challenge Alabama State Championship for robotics teams held at New Century

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), an international nonprofit, hosted the Tech Challenge Alabama State Championship on Saturday, March 2, at New Century Technology High School. Held in the school’s gym, with pop hits blasting from the speakers, the event had the feeling of a sporting event – with all the attending […]

Huntsville business secures recompete award for Naval Information Warfare Center task order

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Sentar Inc. (Sentar), a Huntsville women-owned small business specializing in cyber intelligence solutions and technology, has been awarded the Battle Force Tactical Network (BFTN) Resilient Command, Control, and Communications (RC3) System Enhancement (BRSE) Software Development task order by the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific. The BFTN is a network used by […]

Huntsville company honored on Channel Company’s 500 List 2024

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Summit 7 announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Summit 7 to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category for 2024. The MSP 500 list compiled by CRN serves as a comprehensive guide to identifying and recognizing the top Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in North America. MSPs play a […]

Space and Missile Defense to strengthen local presence with strategic educational partnership

Huntsville’s relationship with the military community and national defense sector just got stronger with the announcement of a new educational partnership. The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) will enter into an Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA) with The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) to collaborate and secure a partnership between […]

BlueHalo increases annual revenue to $1B with latest national defense acquisition

BlueHalo has announced the acquisition of Eqlipse Technologies (Eqlipse), a provider of differentiated  products and solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC). BlueHalo, a developer of next-generation capabilities for the Space and Military industries, intends to utilize Eqlipse’s technical talent and suite of products to deliver enhanced scale and broader capabilities to […]

Ivey’s GenAI task force explained: Officials weigh in on local, state business implications

Last week, Governor Ivey’s office announced the formation of a task force aimed at proposing policies for the responsible and efficient utilization of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) within state executive-branch agencies. The task force was created by Executive Order 738.  The statement explained that the task force “will consist of seven cabinet members, two representatives […]

ASCTE breaks ground on new Sentinel Center after increased student demand

The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE), a public magnet school on Wynn Drive, broke ground on its upcoming student activity center, a new space for the school’s clubs and athletic teams. The Sentinel Center will include a 1,100-seat gymnasium, purpose-built basketball and volleyball courts, a wrestling room, fully equipped locker rooms, multifunctional […]