Daily Business Report-Aug. 13, 2020
Cubic wins contract from U.S. Special Operations Command to deliver satellite and baseband communications. (Photo: Business Wire)
Cubic wins $172 million contract from
U.S. Special Operations Command
Cubic Corporation said its Cubic Mission Solutions (CMS) business division was awarded a contract with a ceiling of $172 million from United States Special Operations Command to deliver GATR inflatable satellite communications (SATCOM) terminals and baseband communications equipment in support of special operations forces communications requirements.
The contract consists of five one-year ordering periods for the procurement of Cubic’s 1.2-meter and 2.4-meter GATR inflatable satellite communications terminals. Cubic’s technology not only enables the movement of data, but it also allows for pre-processing of data and rapid sharing of processed information, which is essential to the Hyper Enabled Operator and allows for more informed and timely decision making.
“Cubic is an established and trusted partner for the United States Special Operations Command, providing special operations forces with leading-edge capabilities that support our customer’s expeditionary and tactical needs,” said Mike Twyman, president of Cubic Missions Solutions. “We are proud to continue our partnership with USSOCOM; this strategic opportunity allows us to continue providing reliable solutions for Special Operations Command missions in remote and forward deployed situations.”
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More than 1,600 Californians
have been evicted during pandemic
CalMatters
More than 1,600 Californians have been evicted amid the pandemic due to a loophole in the state eviction moratorium — which will likely expire Sept. 1, foreshadowing more evictions and a “homelessness Armageddon” unless the state Legislature comes up with a solution in time, CalMatters’ Matt Levin, Nigel Duara and Erica Yee report in an exclusive story.
Meanwhile, the loophole remains open, putting renters at risk of losing their homes and their ability to shelter in place. After being evicted from their Vacaville apartment, Jamie Burson and her 11-year-old son lived in a car for a while, with the child attempting to log onto distance learning sessions from the seat where he slept.
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Kumeyaay tribes demand suspension of border
wall construction to protect cultural, religious sites
Six Tribes of the Kumeyaay Nation and an intertribal council of nine Kumeyaay governments submitted a demand letter to Customs and Border Patrol, the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers calling for a suspension of construction on the U.S.-Mexico border wall until measures are in place to protect culturally-significant resources from construction activities.
Frustrated with multiple federal construction activities along the border that have failed to properly detect and protect Kumeyaay village sites, burials and religious sites, the Manzanita Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, the Campo Kumeyaay Nation, the Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians, the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel, the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians, the Jamul Indian Village and the Kumeyaay Heritage Preservation Council demanded the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers temporarily cease all ground disturbing activities until CBP fully evaluates construction impacts on Kumeyaay religious beliefs, practices, and cultural resources. Federal law and CBP guidelines require that CBP meaningfully consult with the Kumeyaay on those impacts, and take appropriate steps to avoid or mitigate such impacts on tribal religious rights.
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San Diego Unified to adopt new standards
to protect students, staff from COVID-19
The San Diego Unified School District will adopt strict new standards to protect students, staff, and the community from the spread of COVID-19. The measures are being adopted and developed in consultation with top experts on multiple aspects of the pandemic from the University of California, San Diego.
As a result, conditions for reopening local schools will be stricter than state standards, will proceed in phases, and will require critical protective measures including mandatory masks, proper ventilation, and strict social distancing according to district leaders.
State standards for reopening schools already require a seven-day testing positivity rate of less than 8 percent and other factors, but the expert panel convened by San Diego Unified called for adding contact tracing metrics and other factors included in the County of San Diego health triggers. Before in-person schools can resume, strict safety protocols must also be in place.
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Sharp HealthCare Foundation
creates donor-advised fund
Sharp HealthCare Foundation has created its first-ever donor-advised fund (DAF) as the world responds to the COVID-19 global pandemic, giving donors certain tax advantages and other benefits when supporting the no-profit health system and other community causes.
The creation of the Sharp DAF comes as the U.S. experiences a near triple-digit percentage surge of donations from people wanting to help others in their communities.
According to a recent New York Times article, in the first three months of the pandemic, Americans gave at a rate and level that eclipsed donations during the 2008 recession and after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
It also comes after the U.S. government expanded the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to include the amount of cash contributions that could be taken as a tax deduction. That expansion encouraged foundations, such as Sharp HealthCare Foundation, to offer such funds to help large and small charities who have a great need.
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San Diego Police Foundation presents
10th annual Women in Blue luncheon
The San Diego Police Foundation will gather San Diego business and community leaders to celebrate and honor female law enforcement leaders at the 10th annual Women in Blue luncheon on Aug. 27. Only this year they will be gathering virtually starting at 11:30 a.m.
This year’s 2020 honorees are: San Diego Police Department Lieutenant, Misty Cedrun; SDPD Sergeant, Esmeralda Tagaban; and SDPD Detective, Sarah Johnson. Considered trailblazers in nontraditional careers, the honorees will share insights and anecdotes from their paths to success with an anticipated crowd of over 300 at the tenth annual Women in Blue event.
Detective Sarah Johnsonhas been employed with the San Diego Police Department for over 20 years and is currently assigned to the Background Investigation Unit.
Detective Esmeralda Tagabanwas assigned to the VICE Unit and subsequently assigned to the Sex Crimes Unit in 2011 where she worked on several high-profile cases. As collateral duties, she was assigned to the Emergency Negotiations Team.
Lieutenant Misty Cedrunbegan her career in 1994 as a patrol officer working in the Mid-City area and has been with the San Diego Police Department for twenty-five years. She was promoted to the rank of detective and worked general investigations, specializing in child abuse investigations.
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Randy Piper named managing director
for Biocom Purchasing Group
Biocom, the association representing the California life science industry, announced the appointment of Randy Piper as managing director for the Biocom Purchasing Group, a subsidiary of Biocom that accelerates life science success.
In this role, Piper will oversee the strategy, contracts, sales and operations of the Biocom Purchasing Group.
Piper has more than a decade of health care and supply chain experience in the group purchasing sector, with a track record of creating and selling profitable and cost-saving supply chain contracting programs for multi-billion dollar organizations.
Prior to joining the Biocom Purchasing Group, he served as VP of business development for Back Office Healthcare, and previously at Intalere, one of the nation’s top health care group purchasing organizations.
During his time as VP of contracting, Piper increased the contract portfolio by over $2 billion, resulting in an annual cost savings for members of over $700 million. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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S.D. Women’s Week Leadership Conference Goes Global
New virtual format with no boundaries features Daymond John, Linda Cureton, Ed Smart, Amy Trask
San Diego Women’s Week, celebrating 11 years of inspiring, empowering and connecting women is now virtual with leadership events for all ages and professions. Attendees enjoy virtual networking, keynote speakers, panel discussions, and more, all wrapped around creative solutions to everyday issues affecting leaders in the workplace and in their daily lives.
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 26 – Friday, Aug. 28, 2020
WHO: Keynotes for 2020 Leadership conference include:
- Daymond John from Shark Tank: Powershift, Transform Any Situation, Close Any Deal, and Achieve Any Outcome.
- Linda Cureton, Former CIO – NASA: Managing and Leading in a Tough Environment.
- Ed Smart, Father of Elizabeth Smart: Two Miracles, and Standing up for Yourself.
- Amy Trask, Former NFL Team Executive – Los Angeles Raiders: Leadership Vulnerabilities.
WHERE: Wednesday – Virtual Women and Wine 6-7:30 p.m.
Friday – Virtual Leadership Conference 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Click here for complete list of speakers and additional details.
