Articles from Obsidian Solutions Group

Obsidian Solutions Group is proud to announce its support to the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA) and its groundbreaking research and development initiative—the Applied Sciences Center for Resilience Studies (ASC). The ASC creates a nexus between researchers and practitioners, enabling and advancing collaboration among government agencies, industries, and academia to enhance community wildfire resilience. ASC’s inaugural research endeavor, which is funded by NASA’s Earth Applied Sciences Wildland Fires program area, will focus on wildfire decision-making and data mapping. Known as the Wildfire Decision and Data Mapping Project, this effort will study the intersection of wildfire management, human decisions, and planned interventions to advance wildfire science and technology, improve emergency management techniques and procedures, and support data-informed decision making for fire-related emergency services, future technologies, and resourcing. Dr. Katelynn Kapalo—ASC’s assistant director—and Brian Collins—the research project’s co-investigator—will lead this effort for the WFCA. According to Kapalo and Collins, the goal of this foundational study is to create a science-based decision model, enabling NASA and the wildfire community to align and prioritize investments in sensors and systems, data and data analytics, operational planning, resourcing, and mitigation.

Obsidian Solutions Group (www.obsidiansg.com), a leader in defense, intelligence, and homeland security solutions, is proud to announce its participation in Modern Day Marine 2025, taking place April 29 – May 1, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., at Booth 944. This premier military equipment, systems, and technology exposition for the U.S. Marine Corps and joint force provides a platform for industry leaders to demonstrate innovative solutions that enhance operational effectiveness and national security.

Obsidian Solutions Group, a leading provider of mission-critical defense training systems and solutions, is pleased to announce its participation in the 2024 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC). Obsidian will showcase its leading edge CBRNE and CWMD modeling and simulation suites; a “Fly Away” training aids 3D Printing capability; and its large-scale combat operations exercise support services.

Obsidian Solutions Group is proud to announce that Ryan Chen, Director of Modeling and Simulation, has been selected to present at the 2024 Chemical and Biological Defense Science & Technology (CBD S&T) Conference. This prestigious event, scheduled for December 2-5, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a key platform where the defense and scientific communities converge to explore the latest advancements in chemical and biological defense.

Obsidian Solutions Group, a leading defense contractor and national security solutions provider, is honored to announce it has received the prestigious 2024 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor. This award is the only federal-level recognition honoring companies that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to hiring and retaining veterans and integrating them successfully into the civilian workforce.

Obsidian Solutions Group announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a Direct-to-Phase II contract in the amount of $791,000 focused on Virtual Emergency Response for Tactical Exercises: Advanced Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) Training for Tactical Teams to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The Air Force Research Laboratory and AFWERX have partnered to streamline the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) process by accelerating the small business experience through faster proposal to award timelines, changing the pool of potential applicants by expanding opportunities to small business and eliminating bureaucratic overhead by continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution. The DAF began offering the Open Topic SBIR/STTR program in 2018 which expanded the range of innovations the DAF funded and now on 26 September 2024, Obsidian Solutions Group will start its journey to create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.

Obsidian Solutions Group has been awarded a contract to provide critical support to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) Engagement, Liaison, and Outreach (ELO) Division. This contract underscores Obsidian’s role as a trusted partner in national security, reinforcing efforts to enhance information-sharing and collaboration across the Homeland Security Enterprise.

Obsidian Solutions Group (Obsidian), a leading provider of mission-focused Defense and national security solutions, is pleased to announce its participation in the 2024 AFCEA TechNet Indo-Pacific Conference, taking place in Honolulu, Hawaii, from October 22-24. As one of the premier Defense technology events in the region, TechNet INDOPACOM brings together military leaders, government officials, and industry innovators to discuss the future of security and defense in the PACOM theater.

Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG), a premier provider of defense, intelligence, and emergency management solutions, is proud to announce its recent contract award to provide critical support for the Domestic Emergency Support Team (DEST) and the Consequence Management Coordination Unit (CMCU). This contract will enhance national-level emergency preparedness and response, particularly in the face of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) threats.

Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is pleased to announce that it has selected Capital Communications & Consulting (C3) to deliver marketing and public relations services, supporting OSG’s mission to strengthen brand visibility and engagement within the defense and intelligence communities.

Obsidian Solutions Group is proud to announce its support to the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA) and its groundbreaking research and development initiative—the Applied Sciences Center for Resilience Studies (ASC). The ASC creates a nexus between researchers and practitioners, enabling and advancing collaboration among government agencies, industries, and academia to enhance community wildfire resilience. ASC’s inaugural research endeavor, which is funded by NASA’s Earth Applied Sciences Wildland Fires program area, will focus on wildfire decision-making and data mapping. Known as the Wildfire Decision and Data Mapping Project, this effort will study the intersection of wildfire management, human decisions, and planned interventions to advance wildfire science and technology, improve emergency management techniques and procedures, and support data-informed decision making for fire-related emergency services, future technologies, and resourcing. Dr. Katelynn Kapalo—ASC’s assistant director—and Brian Collins—the research project’s co-investigator—will lead this effort for the WFCA. According to Kapalo and Collins, the goal of this study is to create a science-based decision model, enabling NASA and the wildfire community to align and prioritize investments in sensors and systems, data and data analytics, operational planning, resourcing, and mitigation.

Applied Rapid Technologies (ART), a subsidiary of Obsidian Solutions Group (Obsidian), celebrated the debut of their new 3D Printer showroom and their continued partnership with Nexa3D at ART’s Facilities on Monday, March 27, 2023. The celebration and ribbon cutting event was led by the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce. Keynote speakers included President and CEO of Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce, Susan Spears, Business Development Officer of the Stafford County Economic Development Authority, Josh Summits, and Virginia’s 7th District Congresswoman, Abigail Spanberger.

Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Nuclear Enterprise Services (NES) strategic initiative, which expands their expertise in Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) through the use of Modeling & Simulation (M&S). The NES initiative, in response to customer demands, was established to support the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) initiatives in training, exercises, and consequence management, and the development of advanced M&S tools to address proliferation, detection, and deterrence of radiological events.