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Movers for America Coalition Supports High-Quality Military Moving Industry, Warns GHC Contract Will Create Underfunded, Anti-Competitive Monopoly

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to course-correct the U.S. Department of Defense's anti-competitive plan to outsource military household moves, a coalition of nearly 200 experienced moving professionals launched Movers for America .

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to course-correct the U.S. Department of Defense's anti-competitive plan to outsource military household moves, a coalition of nearly 200 experienced moving professionals launched Movers for America .
  • The coalition, composed of leading moving companies and independent owner-operators who currently participate in a substantial percentage of military moves, questions the viability of and therefore opposes the Defense Department's plan to place all military moves under a single entity through the new Global Household Goods contract (GHC).
  • The coalition supports a high-quality, efficient, and safe moving program for America's servicemembers and their families.
  • Most respected moving professionals with experience in PCS moves have refused to sign on because the GHC compensation structure and business model are unrealistic.

HomeSafe Alliance Performs Inaugural Moves, Launches Transformational Digital Military Move System as Exclusive U.S. Armed Forces Move Manager

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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These historic first moves represent a significant milestone as HomeSafe is on track to become the exclusive household move management service provider for the U.S. Armed Forces, Department of Defense and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Key Points: 
  • These historic first moves represent a significant milestone as HomeSafe is on track to become the exclusive household move management service provider for the U.S. Armed Forces, Department of Defense and the U.S. Coast Guard.
  • "With this launch of the HomeSafe program, we are honored to deliver exceptional moves to service members and their families."
  • HomeSafe revolutionizes the military move experience with best-in-class customer service and innovative technology.
  • The HomeSafe technology platform, HomeSafe Connect, serves as the customer's move portal for accessing valuable information and receiving real-time updates.

Trimble Announces FedRAMP Authorized Status for e-Builder Enterprise Government Edition

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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WESTMINSTER, Colo., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that e-Builder Enterprise Government Edition, a leading cloud-based digital project delivery solution for owners of capital improvement programs, has received an Authorization to Operate (ATO) based on the security assessment requirements of the Federal Risk Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). The FedRAMP program addresses the security of commercial cloud service providers and helps government officials manage risk in a cloud-based environment. 

Key Points: 
  • The FedRAMP program addresses the security of commercial cloud service providers and helps government officials manage risk in a cloud-based environment.
  • The advancement from FedRAMP In Process to FedRAMP Authorized status is part of the rigorous process to ensure cloud solution offerings that process unclassified information for U.S. government agencies meet stringent security requirements aligned with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards and guidelines.
  • Available on the FedRAMP Marketplace with the designation FedRAMP Authorized, e-Builder Enterprise Government Edition is an advanced digital construction management system with built-in, federally-approved levels of security controls and compliance features not offered by public clouds.
  • To learn more about Trimble's e-Builder Enterprise Government Edition, visit: www.e-builder.net/industries/government .

Boom Supersonic Launches Defense Advisory Group

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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DENVER, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boom Supersonic, the company building the world's fastest airliner, today announced the launch of its Defense Advisory Group to assess Boom's Overture aircraft for national security missions. The independent council brings together top military and defense experts to progress the development of defense variants of Overture. Overture is the sustainable supersonic aircraft that will fly at twice the speed of today's airliners with a max range of 4,250 nautical miles, offering a unique combination of speed, payload, space and power.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boom Supersonic , the company building the world's fastest airliner, today announced the launch of its Defense Advisory Group to assess Boom's Overture aircraft for national security missions.
  • The independent council brings together top military and defense experts to progress the development of defense variants of Overture.
  • Boom named seven founding members ranging from retired General Officers to Department of Defense civilian senior executives with expertise in mobility operations, executive airlift, Air Force acquisitions, and research and development within the defense community.
  • Continuing Boom's progress in the defense market and building upon their collaboration with leading global aerospace and defense technology company Northrop Grumman , the Defense Advisory Group will identify the most valuable and critical use cases for supersonic transport.

DECISIONPOINT CORPORATION WINS $17M UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM) TASK ORDER

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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GAITHERSBURG, Md., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DecisionPoint Corporation (SDVOSB) an integrator of transformative systems and solutions in the Defense and Federal Civilian communities, has been selected by the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) to provide Transportation Geospatial Information System (TGIS) support services. DecisionPoint will leverage its deep understanding of USTRANSCOM systems to secure, sustain, enhance, and deliver software engineering solutions to expand TGIS capabilities while modernizing and optimizing its cloud environment. 

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  • Transportation Geospatial Information System (TGIS) support services task order will ensure a highly resilient, modern, and secure system
    GAITHERSBURG, Md., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DecisionPoint Corporation (SDVOSB) an integrator of transformative systems and solutions in the Defense and Federal Civilian communities, has been selected by the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) to provide Transportation Geospatial Information System (TGIS) support services.
  • DecisionPoint will leverage its deep understanding of USTRANSCOM systems to secure, sustain, enhance, and deliver software engineering solutions to expand TGIS capabilities while modernizing and optimizing its cloud environment.
  • "TGIS expands DecisionPoint's support of the USTRANSCOM global mission providing air, land, and sea transportation through delivery of essential geospatial data services to the warfighter.
  • DecisionPoint Corporation, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is a proven integrator in the Defense and Federal Civilian communities implementing transformative IT Support Services empowering government agencies to successfully deliver their critical mission requirements.

HomeSafe Alliance and USTRANSCOM Continue Global Household Goods Contract Transition with Adjusted Phase-in Schedule

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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HOUSTON, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HomeSafe Alliance, the premier move management provider for the U.S. Armed Forces, Department of Defense Civilians and their families, received notice from U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) that the timeline for the Global Household Goods Contract (GHC) phase-in process has been adjusted.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HomeSafe Alliance, the premier move management provider for the U.S. Armed Forces, Department of Defense Civilians and their families, received notice from U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) that the timeline for the Global Household Goods Contract (GHC) phase-in process has been adjusted.
  • The schedule remains on track for HomeSafe to perform 100% of domestic household goods moves for the 2024 summer peak moving season.
  • "HomeSafe leadership supports the decision from USTRANSCOM to adjust the phase-in schedule to ensure a successful launch," said Al Thompson, CEO of HomeSafe Alliance.
  • A key component of the GHC is the integration of the government system MilMove and HomeSafe's system HomeSafe Connect.

The National Security Importance of the Jones Act Recognized on National Maritime Day

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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Senator Ted Cruz of Texas – “This National Maritime Day, I want to recognize the more than 56,000 Texans who work in our thriving maritime industry.

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  • Senator Ted Cruz of Texas – “This National Maritime Day, I want to recognize the more than 56,000 Texans who work in our thriving maritime industry.
  • Texas’ domestic maritime industry accounts for more than $14 billion in economic output while playing a vital role in protecting our national security interests.”
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  • Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington – “On National Maritime Day, we recognize the vital importance of the U.S. maritime transportation system to our nation’s economy and security.
  • American Maritime Partnership (AMP) is the voice of the U.S. domestic maritime industry, a pillar of our nation’s economic, national, and homeland security.

SAIC Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2023 Results

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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Fiscal year 2023 consisted of 53 weeks with the extra week occurring in the fourth quarter, while fiscal year 2022 consisted of 52 weeks.

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  • Fiscal year 2023 consisted of 53 weeks with the extra week occurring in the fourth quarter, while fiscal year 2022 consisted of 52 weeks.
  • Diluted earnings per share for the quarter was $1.34 compared to $0.76 in the prior year quarter.
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share(1) was $2.04 for the quarter compared to $1.50 in the prior year quarter.
  • The weighted-average diluted shares outstanding during the quarter decreased to 55.3 million shares from 57.4 million during the prior year quarter.

KBR Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2022 Financial Results; Issues Fiscal 2023 Guidance

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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HOUSTON, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR, Inc. (NYSE: KBR) today announced its fourth quarter and fiscal 2022 financial results and issued its fiscal 2023 financial guidance.

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  • HOUSTON, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR, Inc. (NYSE: KBR) today announced its fourth quarter and fiscal 2022 financial results and issued its fiscal 2023 financial guidance.
  • Our incredible people do things that matter every single day, and I wish to thank them for all that they do.
  • Our safety performance was another highlight achieving Zero Harm 91% of all days throughout 2022," said Stuart Bradie, KBR President and CEO.
  • In 2022, we had annual bookings and options of $8.2 billion and move into 2023 with 70%+ of work already under contract.

SAIC Selected for $150M U.S. Transportation Command Enterprise IT Work

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC ) has been selected by the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) to modernize the organization’s IT management systems, infuse the latest innovations into enterprise IT and introduce IT as-a-service models.

Key Points: 
  • Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC ) has been selected by the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) to modernize the organization’s IT management systems, infuse the latest innovations into enterprise IT and introduce IT as-a-service models.
  • The work falls within SAIC’s Enterprise IT and Secure Cloud growth and technology accelerant (GTA) focus areas and expands the company’s work within the combatant commands.
  • Under the contract, SAIC will manage almost all enterprise IT services.
  • SAIC also disclaims any duty to comment upon or correct information that may be contained in reports published by investment analysts or others.