Federal agencies are moving from broad cybersecurity requirements toward more deliberate, measurable approaches to identity, logging, and operational visibility. During the GovExec webcast, government and industry experts examined how agencies can translate new mandates into practical cybersecurity operations.

Bringing Government and Industry Perspectives Together

Advanced Technology Academic Research Center ()�����ǻ������ٴǰ� Suder led a webcast discussion with Patrick Donahue, chief information security officer of ; Amir Dastouri, chief information security officer of ; and Dr. , senior director of Civilian & Health national security at �鶹��Ƶ Federal. The panel combined first-hand government CISO perspectives with the implementation experience of an industry integrator.

The Differences Between NSPM-12 and OMB M-26-14

The panel emphasized that NSPM-12 and OMB M-26-14 address different parts of the federal technology environment. OMB M-26-14 excludes national security systems, while NSPM-12 provides the governance framework for resetting cybersecurity expectations for those systems.

Understanding that distinction is essential for agency leaders. The applicable mandate, system type, mission requirements, and risk profile all influence how an organization establishes logging priorities and implementation plans.

Moving From Requirements to Risk-Based Implementation

According to the panelists, effective logging begins with a risk-based decision about which data an agency should capture, retain, and analyze. More data does not automatically create better security outcomes. Agencies must determine which sources provide meaningful insight into mission systems, identity activity, security events, and potential threats.

The panelists suggested that a practical approach considers:

• Which systems and activities are most important to mission operations
• What telemetry is needed to support threat detection and investigation
• How long different types of data should be retained
• Which logging costs are justified by the data’s operational and forensic value
• How security teams will use the information in day-to-day operations

Closing the Visibility Gap Across the Enterprise

Agencies often manage a diverse environment that includes legacy platforms, cloud services, endpoints, and mission systems. Visibility gaps can emerge when asset inventories are incomplete, telemetry is inconsistent, or security data is not connected to the systems it represents.

As O’Dell explained, asset inventory, logging, and threat detection should be treated as interconnected capabilities. Agencies need to know what assets exist, which assets generate telemetry, whether that telemetry is being delivered in usable formats, and how security teams will apply it to detect and respond to threats.

Practical Guidance from Government CISOs

Donahue and Dastouri emphasized the importance of aligning implementation with mission outcomes and operational realities. Their perspectives reinforced that agencies must make responsible decisions about where to invest, how to sequence implementation, and how to demonstrate value through improved cybersecurity operations.

For government leaders, the objective is not simply to collect more logs. It is to establish capabilities that support mission assurance, informed decision-making, and effective investigations while using public resources responsibly.

The Integrator’s Role: Turning Data into Operational Value

O’Dell highlighted several areas where implementation support can help agencies move from policy to practice. Integrators can assist agencies in reconciling asset inventories with available telemetry, identifying coverage gaps, and designing repeatable processes for logging and analysis.

Successful implementation practices should help agencies answer practical questions:

• Are critical assets represented in the agency’s inventory?
• Do those assets produce the telemetry required for their risk profile?
• Can the agency receive, retain, and analyze the data effectively?
• Can security teams demonstrate how the data supports detection, response, or forensics?

Preparing for Key Milestones

The panel identified November 18 as the deadline for an Agency Logging Plan and December 18 as the Level 1 maturity milestone. Agencies can use these milestones to organize near-term planning and establish a foundation for longer-term capability development.

A readiness review should include:

• Confirming the systems and environments covered by each applicable mandate
• Validating asset inventories and identifying ownership for critical systems
• Mapping available telemetry to mission and cybersecurity requirements
• Documenting gaps in logging coverage, retention, delivery, and analysis
• Establishing implementation priorities based on risk and operational value
• Defining how progress and maturity will be measured

Contract Guidelines for Operational Success

Contract requirements can determine whether logging capabilities operate consistently after implementation. Agencies should define expectations for log delivery, data formats, retention, access, and coordination across service providers and system owners.

Contracts should also address emergency-change processes. Clear procedures can help agencies adapt logging configurations when operational conditions or cybersecurity priorities change, while maintaining accountability and continuity.

Proving Security Value Beyond Log Volume

The ATARC panel’s central message was practical: agencies should measure progress by operational proof and mission outcomes rather than by the volume of logs collected. Effective logging gives security teams the visibility, context, and evidence needed to support detection, response, and forensic activity.

By distinguishing the requirements of NSPM-12 and OMB M-26-14, aligning inventories with telemetry, and planning for the November 18 and December 18 milestones, agencies can build logging programs that are risk-informed, measurable, and connected to mission needs. The webcast offers federal cybersecurity leaders a useful perspective on translating policy expectations into sustainable operations.

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ExecutiveBiz | September 18, 2026

The U.S. Special Operations Command awarded �鶹��Ƶ Federal’s subsidiary, �鶹��Ƶ Federal Technology Solutions, a $64 million contract for J6 Program Management Office support services. Under this contract, the company will support IT programs serving USSOCOM headquarters, its component commands and theater special operations commands. The work covers programs providing both real-time and strategic IT support to the special operations command enterprise.

OrangeSlices.ai | September 15, 2026

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) awarded �鶹��Ƶ Federal’s subsidiary, �鶹��Ƶ Federal Technology Solutions, a two-year, $9M contract to provide Land & Minerals Technical Support Services (LMTSS) to the BLM’s National Operations Center.

Homeland Security Today | September 4, 2026

�鶹��Ƶ Federal promoted Jen Mehall to lead �鶹��Ƶ Federal’s Defense & Intelligence Operating Group, succeeding Mike Manzo, the company’s Eric Velte, president and chief executive officer, in the role. Mehall has worked for �鶹��Ƶ Federal for 10 years, having previously served in a dual role as senior vice president and general manager of the combined Professional Support Services and Broadleaf Divisions and Defense & Intelligence Operations lead. As president of �鶹��Ƶ Federal’s Defense & Intelligence Operating Group, Mehall will provide strategic direction, operational oversight and drive solutions for the company’s robust defense customer set.

OrangeSlices.ai | September 1, 2026

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded �鶹��Ƶ Federal’s subsidiary, �鶹��Ƶ Federal Technology Solutions, a one-year, $3.7M contract to provide comprehensive technical, operational, and cybersecurity services to re-deploy, sustain, and advance the Scientific Computing Platform (SciComp) High Performance Computing (HPC) environment and Azure-based data analytics marketplace for the USDA’s Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).

OrangeSlices.ai | August 25, 2026

The National Institute of Health (NIH) awarded �鶹��Ƶ Federal’s subsidiary, �鶹��Ƶ Federal Technology Solutions, a three-year, $25M contract to task win to provide infrastructure and application design, development and maintenance, data management, reporting, sharing and dissemination, and scientific and technical user support to the NIH’s National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS).

Washington Technology | August 21, 2026

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency selected �鶹��Ƶ Federal’s subsidiary, �鶹��Ƶ Research and Technology Solutions, to a five-year, $494.4M contract to continue its intake support and other professional services to the Defense Department agency responsible for conducting background investigations on people seeking security clearances.DCSA uses the Case Processing Operations Center program to support its mission of conducting roughly 2 million background checks annually for 100 government agencies and roughly 10,000 cleared companies.

OrangeSlices.ai | August 18, 2026

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded �鶹��Ƶ Federal’s subsidiary, �鶹��Ƶ Federal Advanced Research, a four-year, $4.6M contract to provide budget and system support services to the agency.

OrangeSlices.ai | August 7, 2026

The US Census Bureau awarded �鶹��Ƶ Federal’s subsidiary, �鶹��Ƶ Federal Advanced Research, a five and a half-years, $7M task order to provide execution planning, readiness activities, and foundational scheduling capability to the U.S. Census Bureau in support of the 2026 Census Test, 2028 Dress Rehearsal, full 2030 Census Operations, and early 2040 planning.

Washington Technology | July 17, 2026

�鶹��Ƶ Federal named Mike Manzo president and chief executive officer, succeeding Jennifer Felix, who led the government services contractor for six years after joining the company seven years ago. Prior to this, Manzo led �鶹��Ƶ Federal’s Defense and Intelligence operating group, where he oversaw operations supporting defense and intelligence customers.

WashingtonExec | July 16, 2026

�鶹��Ƶ Federal was awarded a potential 10-year, $1.5B Air Force Industrial Product-Support Vendor contract from the Defense Logistics Agency. Under the contract, the company will deliver a comprehensive supply chain management program supporting depot maintenance requirements at three Air Logistics Complexes: Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, Hill Air Force Base in Utah and Robins Air Force Base in Georgia.

OrangeSlices.ai | July 6, 2026

The United States Customs and Border Protection (USCBP), the largest federal law enforcement agency of the Department of Homeland Security, awarded �鶹��Ƶ Federal’s subsidiary, �鶹��Ƶ Federal Agile Management, a five-year, $10M contract to provide system technology and Treasury Enforcement Communications System (TECS) support to USCBP’s Office of Information and Technology.

Interesting Engineering | July 1, 2026

�鶹��Ƶ Federal announced it was responsible for completing development and implementation of NASA’s newest supercomputer, Athena — an advanced system designed to help tackle complex challenges in space and science. This high-performance computing (HPC) system – housed at NASA’s Ames Research Center – will help NASA scientists, engineers and researchers while lowering operational costs and improving energy efficiency.

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�鶹��Ƶ Federal’s redesign of the SINCGARS radio handset shows what’s possible when speed, innovation and digital engineering converge. In under a year, the �鶹��Ƶ Federal team transformed an aging but essential communications asset into a modernized tool built for today’s operational demands.

The Challenge: Legacy Tech in a Rapidly Changing Mission Environment

• SINCGARS has long served as the U.S. military’s primary combat‑net radio—connecting forces across ground, air, and maritime missions.

• Traditional engineering timelines for redesigning critical equipment can stretch years, delaying delivery of new capability to the warfighter.

The Breakthrough: Speed to Delivery Through Digital Engineering

�鶹��Ƶ Federal applied digital engineering and additive manufacturing to compress years of work into months. Key accelerators included:

• Reverse engineering of the legacy handset

• Digital modeling for faster validation

• Additive manufacturing for rapid prototyping and production

“We used rapid prototyping to iterate very quickly on our design. At the end of the day, we delivered an amazing product that the customer valued greatly. In fact, we delivered it nine months early. – Cory Hansen, Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer”

The Outcome: A Smarter, Mission‑Ready Handset

In less than a year, �鶹��Ƶ Federal has tested, qualified and delivered more than 2,600 new and improved SINCGARS handsets.

• Lighter, smarter and fully qualified for real‑time operations

• Designed to improve coordination, readiness and mission effectiveness

• Ready for training and combat environments across services

The rapid SINCGARS redesign isn’t just an engineering success—it’s a blueprint for how industry can answer the DoW’s call to get modernized, mission-essential technology in the hands of warfighters quickly and affordably.

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Key Takeaways

• �鶹��Ƶ Federal is a leading government contractor supporting defense, intelligence, civilian, health and space customer missions.
• �鶹��Ƶ Federal has supported government space initiatives for more than 20 years, including managing satellite operations, maintaining and modernizing radar systems, supporting financial innovation across NOAA, and fabricating the Orion astronaut crew capsule for NASA’s Artemis program.

Radar Expertise

• �鶹��Ƶ Federal has over 20 years of experience supporting our Nation’s civilian and defense radar infrastructure.
• We have managed the Alaska Radar System for the last 20 years, established a land-based radar site in Guam, and have been a key partner in modernizing our Nation’s missile tracking infrastructure.
• The company’s expertise spans the full system lifecycle including engineering, installation, integration, testing, operations, maintenance, and program management, ensuring our customers have reliable, mission-ready capabilities when and where they need them.

Trusted Golden Dome for America Partner

• �鶹��Ƶ Federal is a trusted partner for the Golden Dome for America initiative due to our breadth of capabilities and long-standing partnerships with key stakeholders.
• We can help integrate commercial pathways as well as civilian and defense systems for the homeland defense program.

Core Capabilities

• �鶹��Ƶ Federal’s key capability areas include radar systems, defense modernization, artificial intelligence, financial technology, DevSecOps, zero trust, cybersecurity, warfighting, sensor systems and advanced payload testing.

Mission-driven and experienced workforce

• �鶹��Ƶ Federal’s team of dedicated professionals deep expertise, a commitment to precision and the agility to respond to emerging mission requirements quickly.
• Our government partners are seeking speed, precision, and tailored AI solutions to overcome their biggest challenges… and we’re proud to deliver.

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In June, �鶹��Ƶ Federal launched the fourth year of the , an immersive program designed to develop entry-level talent in technology and information systems.

As our 2026 internship program winds down, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the accomplishments of the 2024 STRIDE cohort—exceptional individuals who have since joined �鶹��Ƶ Federal and are already making a significant impact.

Michael Peluso, a proud member of the 2024 STRIDE Class, began a full-time journey with �鶹��Ƶ Federal in May 2025 as an associate software engineer in Moorestown, NJ. Michael supports the Navy’s Aegis Weapon System by building and maintaining software that converts operator input into real-world defensive actions. Motivated by a passion for national and international security, Michael finds purpose in mission-driven work.

“What makes me proud is supporting national and international defense and safety,” Michael shares. “Working somewhere like Apple or Nvidia would be cool, but it doesn’t directly affect national security. I’m really big on the mission I’m supporting rather than the individual steps I take each day.”

Kristina Palazzo, Michael’s manager, says Michael brings fresh ideas and strong enthusiasm to the team and looks forward to seeing his continued growth at �鶹��Ƶ Federal.

Fellow 2024 STRIDE alum Alexandra Adams, a data scientist supporting �鶹��Ƶ Federal’s Growth Organization, has also made a meaningful mark since joining the company, contributing unique strengths that foster innovation and collaboration across teams. Her work includes special projects as well, such as developing and testing critical AI tools.

“My mentor built my confidence and gave me a project that applied broadly across the company. And working with my fellow interns helped me understand what it’s really like to work at �鶹��Ƶ Federal.”

Donna Hill, Alexandra’s manager, describes Alexandra as a collaborative problem solver who consistently goes above and beyond in support of colleagues. Alexandra has taken the initiative to lead several team projects, demonstrating technical skill and a strong dedication to building a positive, productive work environment. Alexandra’s drive and adaptability continue to inspire those around the team.

Together, Michael and Alexandra embody the core values of the STRIDE program—purpose driven, curious and committed to making a difference.

Learn more about �鶹��Ƶ Federal’s STRIDE Program.

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Earlier this year, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced the availability of its , , an advanced system designed to support a new generation of missions and research projects. Athena will provide the computational power necessary to simulate rocket launches, design next-generation aircraft and spacecraft, train large-scale artificial intelligence foundation models and analyze massive datasets to uncover new scientific insights. This high-performance computing (HPC) system – housed at NASA’s Ames Research Center – will help NASA scientists, engineers and researchers overcome complex challenges in space, aeronautics and science while lowering operational costs and improving energy efficiency.

Our Team Behind this Mission

The �鶹��Ƶ Federal team, comprised of HPC-focused architects, system administrators and application subject matter experts, was responsible for leading the development and implementation of a new site architecture as well as managing the transition and integration into NASA’s operational environment. Extensive planning, coordination and technical innovation were required to successfully guide the system through design, integration testing and rollout phases. This initiative relied heavily on collaboration across multiple organizations, such as infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, operations and vendor partners – with the team focused on balancing system stability, user adoption and performance optimization while minimizing disruption to ongoing scientific workloads. �鶹��Ƶ Federal is currently providing continuous 24/7/365 operational support for Athena HPC.

“The NASA Ames Research Center conducts critical research and development for the technologies that make NASA missions possible. We are proud to have worked hand-in-hand with our customer to help bring their vision for this transformational platform to life,” said Eric Velte, �鶹��Ƶ Federal Chief Technology Officer.

Interesting facts about NASA’s newest supercomputer include:

• Athena surpasses the capabilities of its predecessors, Aitken, Electra and Pleiades, in both power and efficiency, delivering over 20 petaflops of peak performance – a measurement of the number of calculations it can make per second – all while reducing the agency’s supercomputing utility costs.
• The system includes 1,024 nodes across four racks, delivering 262,144 CPU cores. For perspective, this four-rack cluster has as many cores as 16,000 to 22,000 modern laptops combined.
• The list ranks high-performance computing systems used for advanced scientific and engineering applications worldwide; Athena currently holds the 116th spot.
• Athena was named after the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare and was selected through a contest held last year among NASA’s High-End Computing Capability workforce – which was chosen because she is the half-sister of Artemis (the agency’s lunar exploration program).

Learn more about the Athena HPC supercomputer in this .

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Teachers do much more than deliver lesson plans. They inspire curiosity, build confidence, create meaningful learning experiences and shape the future leaders of our communities. During Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8), �鶹��Ƶ Federal proudly continues its partnership with , a non-profit organization that has supported public school teachers from every corner of America by helping them get resources and tools to make their classrooms better places for students to learn.

At �鶹��Ƶ Federal, the spirit of giving back is deeply woven into our culture. Since 2021, employees have participated in the company’s DonorsChoose initiative that provides an opportunity to directly support classroom projects that resonate the most with them. School teachers often spend their own money to provide basic supplies, innovative learning tools and enriching experiences for their students. By stepping in to help bridge this gap, we aim to eliminate some of that burden and let educators focus on what they do best: teaching.

Our Impact By the Numbers

For the fifth consecutive year, our partnership with DonorsChoose resulted in:

• $25,000 donated to classroom projects
• 177 projects funded
• 168 teachers supported
• 161 schools served
• 36 states represented

These numbers represent hundreds of students across the U.S. who now have access to the tools and resources they need to succeed and thrive in their educational journeys. This program also makes a positive impact on classroom projects in remote villages on the North Slope of Alaska where �鶹��Ƶ Federal’s shareholders reside, such as Nuiqsut, Utqiaġ������, Wainwright and Anaktuvuk Pass.

The following employee feedback highlights why this initiative matters so much.

“I really love that �鶹��Ƶ Federal partners with DonorsChoose on this important program. It’s a nice way to support the local communities where we live.”
– Stephanie Webb, Director, Software Center of Excellence, Office of the Chief Technology Officer

“The opportunity to contribute to classroom needs was truly appreciated by the teachers we donated to.”
– Krista Kirk, Program Manager, Defense & Intelligence Operating Group

Learn more about �鶹��Ƶ Federal’s corporate responsibility i�Ծ��پ����پ������.

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“Sea-based weapons systems like the Aegis Combat System, the Long-Range Discrimination Radar and homeland defense radars in the range play a critical role in integrated missile tracking, interception and destruction,” Eric Velte, Chief Technology Officer at �鶹��Ƶ Federal, told SIGNAL Media. “Assets like the Aegis Ashore, a land-based version of this system, have long served as the backbone of broad ballistic missile defense against nation-state-based threats.”

The U.S. Navy’s advanced systems place it as a critical component of America’s Golden Dome missile defense initiative.

As work on the Golden Dome for America project intensifies, focus remains largely on the U.S. Space Force and space-based systems, leaving questions on the U.S. Navy’s role in the initiative. With current capabilities in place, the Navy is poised to be a potential anchor and force multiplier for the nationwide missile defense system.

The Golden Dome, a project first introduced as The Iron Dome for America in January 2025, is a strategic initiative to combat threats targeting the United States. In May 2025, the missile defense initiative was renamed to its current title. “I’m pleased to announce that we have officially selected an architecture for this state-of-the-art system that will deploy next-generation technologies across the land, sea and space, including space-based sensors and interceptors,” the president stated during a press conference from the Oval Office.

In March, Golden Dome Director Gen. Michael Guetlein announced an additional $10 billion spending necessary for space capability procurement, totaling about $185 billion for the full missile defense system. According to a report by Defense Scoop, the funds would be used for tools, including an airborne moving target indication, the Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor, and the Space Data Network.

“When you look at the posture … some of the locations where the Navy is operating, 24/7, the response time to be able to be in a position to create an effect, in this case knocking down ballistic missiles or cruise missiles or drones, is impressive,” said J.D. Gainey, former commander of the USS Hopper (DDG 70), an Arleigh Burke-class Aegis guided-missile destroyer.

Gainey spoke during a 2025 Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance webinar discussion about the Navy and the Golden Dome.

“Nobody else in the world can do that, so when it comes to what they are supposed to do, the good thing is they have the capability; they have the tech; they have the experience to do it,” he stated.

The Aegis Weapon System, for example, is the Navy’s automated command-and-control (C2) system created to detect and engage threats. According to the Navy website, the first Aegis ship, titled USS Ticonderoga (CG47), was commissioned in 1983 and deployed just six months after.

The is “capable of simultaneous operations against multi-mission threats: anti-air, anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare,” the website states, closely resembling the Golden Dome mission.

“Sea-based weapons systems like the Aegis Combat System, the Long-Range Discrimination Radar and homeland defense radars in the range play a critical role in integrated missile tracking, interception and destruction,” Eric Velte, chief technology officer at �鶹��Ƶ Federal, told SIGNAL Media. “Assets like the Aegis Ashore, a land-based version of this system, have long served as the backbone of broad ballistic missile defense against nation-state-based threats.”

Modern day conflicts have showcased the Navy’s operational capability in an active environment, with reports stating that an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney fired a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile amid Iran operations. The ship is one of the few in the Destroyer Modernization 2.0 program, which aims to upgrade the destroyers’ electronic warfare, radar and combat systems.

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�鶹��Ƶ Federal subsidiary �鶹��Ƶ Federal Data Network Technologies LLC, has been selected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to execute the Financial Management Data System (FMDS) Technical Support Services contract. This work builds upon the longstanding partnership between �鶹��Ƶ Federal and NOAA.

�鶹��Ƶ Federal’s Advanced Analytics Platform, A2P, is the framework for NOAA’s FMDS program. FMDS is an operational system that enables NOAA financial analysts to perform financial management including budget planning, variance analysis & plan adjustments. One key feature of the FMDS tool is that it uses AI/ML to examine data from prior spending cycles to predict future spending needs. The custom application of this solution for NOAA demonstrates an effective application where AI and data analytics are helping a government agency achieve its goals with smarter financial management methods.

‘Single Pane of Glass’ View and AI-Enabled Forecasting

• FMDS leverages a commercially developed custom AI module that can make sense of the agency’s complex financial data patterns and pre-process it in ways that help personnel identify spending behaviors for individual contracts to predict how much of their budget could potentially be left unused on each contract.
• The program gives financial leaders greater visibility into the agency’s finances by breaking down silos to bring data from disparate systems into a “single pane of glass”, to give them the data they need at their fingertips.
• The system’s analytics provide an integrated view of timely data that enables better decision-making through improved visibility into past financial performance against plan as well as AI-enabled forecasts into future spending behavior.

Creating Efficiencies Through Cost Savings

In the first couple of years of deployment, the system has identified tens of millions of dollars that had not yet been allocated due to complex planning practices. This tool has been so impactful that NOAA rolled it out to its entire budget community after the initial deployment with its National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS) team. FMDS is based on commercial software that can be tailored to the unique needs of different agencies.

“This contract award underscores NOAA’s trust in our team to deliver innovative, reliable solutions like AI analytics for financial management,” said Clay Morad, vice president at �鶹��Ƶ Federal.

“FMDS presents an example of how an agency can evolve from an operating model focused on manually pulling data from various sources to one that gives leadership real-time visibility and vision into that data, and by extension, into the agency’s contracts and acquisitions,” said Theresa Cauble, �鶹��Ƶ Federal senior director of solutions architecture.

This contract is the first task order that �鶹��Ƶ Federal has won on the NOAA Mission IT Services (NMITS) acquisition vehicle. �鶹��Ƶ Federal will also provide front-line technical services to users while continuing to successfully implement this system across the agency. As a trusted partner, we look forward to advancing NOAA’s critical mission to better understand Earth’s climate and weather systems.

For more information, contact PR@asrcfederal.com.

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At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, there is a fleet of in work, and Rebekah �մDZ����ٴDZ�������’s hands have helped build each one. Tolatovicz works to build, integrate, and test the spacecraft used during the Artemis II test flight, as well as those designed to carry humanity to the Moon on future Artemis missions.

Tolatovicz is a mechanical technician lead for the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, or �鶹��Ƶ Federal, supporting the Orion spacecraft’s main contractor Lockheed Martin. A typical day for Tolatovicz takes place inside NASA Kennedy’s Operations and Checkout Building, with Orion assembly and testing. Her work ranges from helping coordinate and lead technicians, to jumping into hands-on installations on components like hatches and engines, to collaborating with the engineering team.

“What I really like about the area that I’m in is we do so much,” said Tolatovicz. “From starting with the bare structure and installing giant parts and titanium pieces, to final integration where you’re installing the tiniest little components. I think that’s the coolest part. We don’t do just one technical thing — it’s all the technical things.”

Tolatovicz currently works on the Orion crew modules that could sustain the astronauts on future Artemis missions, and she played a large role in work on the Artemis II spacecraft that carried four astronauts on a mission around the Moon, splashing down April 10. This included testing, integration, and final installation and closeout before the spacecraft was prepared for fueling and stacking on the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket.

As Artemis II was the first crewed mission under NASA’s Artemis program, Tolatovicz recognized the impact of her work.

“It’s really vital to stress the importance of what we do and know nothing is minuscule. Everything matters. It’s really important to pass that down on to the new hires and make sure that everybody has that perspective.”

Tolatovicz, who began as an intern with Lockheed Martin through Eastern Florida State College’s aerospace technician program, knows what it’s like to be a newcomer. She had been mentored by technicians who worked through the space shuttle era, which largely shaped her experience and outlook.

“At first I didn’t think I was going to make it,” said Tolatovicz. “But if you come in with a good attitude and want to learn — there’s so much you can learn from these guys, they have decades of knowledge to share. Once I got down on the floor and was working with them hands-on, I knew I could figure it out.”

Tolatovicz has been working on the Orion program for nine years. Since then, the Maine native has witnessed her work come to fruition on Orion’s uncrewed Artemis I test flight as well as the Artemis II mission around the Moon.

“It’s really amazing for me to be a part of NASA’s history and the next step,” said Tolatovicz. “I just really love my job, the team, and working through challenges. You don’t think about it when you’re putting things on, but then you get to tell somebody else that you installed the thrusters for the spacecraft, and you realize — man, that’s pretty cool.”

To learn about other �鶹��Ƶ Federal employees supporting the Artemis missions, read about Our Team Behind the Artemis II Mission.

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