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  DoD Contracts: Applied Research Associates, Peraton, SAIC, Week of 4-21-25 to 4-25-25

  4/21 NAVY Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a not-to-exceed $180,000,000 undefinitized cost modification (P00012) to a previously awarded contract (N0001923C0003). This modification adds scope to procure materials, pa… more

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  Defend Your Career: Legal Protections During Security Clearance Investigations

  Security clearance investigations are a regular part of the United States federal government employment process for any job that requires eligibility for access to classified information. However, investigations can be complex, stressful, and lengthy, and what’s more, a… more

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  DoD Contracts: Accenture Federal Services, Acuity International, Chenega Tri-Services, Week of 4-14-25 to 4-18-25

  4/14 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY SupplyCore Inc.,* Rockford, Illinois, has been awarded a maximum $75,000,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for facilities maintenance, repair and operations supplies. This was a sole-source acquisition … more

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  DoD Contracts: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Northrop Grumman, Week of 4-7-25 to 4-11-25

  4/7 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY Petromax Refining Co. LLC,* Houston, Texas (SPE602-25-D-070, $742,790,878); Valero Marketing & Supply Co., San Antonio, Texas (SPE602-25-D-0475, $600,641,231); Phillips 66 Co., Houston, Texas (SPE602-25-D-0471, $521,595,146); Placid Ref… more

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  The IT Certifications You Need to Have in 2025

  Certifications continue to be an important tool in developing and expanding a successful career in IT. At their best, they validate a body of knowledge, set a baseline of expected expertise to align with scope of work, and reflect a level of passion to remain relevant in a f… more