SourceAmerica is a national nonprofit that administers the AbilityOne Program – a program that creates employment opportunities for people with disabilities through federal product and service contracts. We are a bridge between our network contractors and federal customers, providing the resources and support they need to successfully navigate the AbilityOne Program. To learn more, visit SourceAmerica.org and follow @SourceAmerica on Facebook, X.com (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and LinkedIn.

• The AbilityOne Program: A Strong Economic Driver for America and a Vital Support for Our Nation’s Military
• Talking Tech to Create More Jobs for People with Disabilities
• A Human Resources’ View: The Importance of Hiring Veterans, Continuing to Serve

Arqit Quantum Inc. (Arqit) supplies a unique encryption software service which makes the communications links of any networked device or cloud machine secure against both current and future forms of attack on encryption – even from a quantum computer.

• One Year In, Where Do We Stand?: NIST’s Finalized Post-Quantum Encryption Standards
• Post-Quantum Security for Mobile Classified Data Access

DTC, a division of Codan, provides advanced communication solutions worldwide for Military, Broadcast, Law Enforcement, Unmanned (UxV) Systems, Commercial, and NGO markets. Operating in over 150 countries, DTC delivers regionally tailored solutions and essential support for mission-critical success. With a strategic focus on high-frequency (HF) communications, resilient mesh networking, precision tracking, and edge computing, DTC enables next-generation capabilities designed to thrive in the most austere and contested environments. These technologies provide seamless connectivity, situational awareness, and real-time decision-making at the tactical edge — empowering customers with interoperable, scalable, and mission-ready solutions that deliver actionable insights at the speed of relevance.

Leonardo DRS develops transformative defense technologies using its proven agility and delivering solutions for U.S. national security customers and allies worldwide. We rapidly provide multi-domain capabilities across advanced sensing, network computing, force protection, and electric power and propulsion.

• C-UAS Mission Equipment Packages for Maritime Protection
• What are S and X-Band Radar and How Are They Used?
• Electric Drive Capabilities for U.S. Navy’s DDG(X)

American Rheinmetall supports the Department of Defense on critical modernization programs of national importance that directly enhance Soldier lethality, mobility, and situational awareness on the battlefield by developing and delivering next-generation products and capabilities, including advanced direct and long-range precision fires, innovative tracked and wheeled combat vehicle platforms, and smart mission systems. Delivering what modern battle requires, what Soldiers need, and what victory demands. www.rheinmetall-us.com

• Supporting and Growing the Defense Industrial Base
• Designing Tomorrow’s Combat Vehicle Today
• American Rheinmetall Delivers What Soldiers Need to Win

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