GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Mergers and acquisitions across the government contracting landscape are back on the upswing after a relatively slow year for deals. In an Executive Spotlight interview with Executive Mosaic, Booz Allen Hamilton Executive Vice President Rob Silverman gave us a glimpse into the company’s recent acquisitions and shared insights for M&A moving forward.
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Ken Sharp has been appointed executive vice president and chief financial officer at Peraton , a role in which he will oversee the company’s financial activities. He will succeed John Kavanaugh and report to Chairman, President and CEO Stu Shea , the Reston, Virginia-based enterprise announced on Monday.
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GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Stephanie Pope, executive vice president of Boeing (NYSE: BA) and president and CEO of its global services business, is ascending to the rank of chief operating officer, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday. The three-decade Boeing veteran leads the company’s aerospace services business that supports commercial, government and aviation industry customers globally.
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Ishita Yameen , a 25-year GovCon industry veteran, has been appointed senior vice president of business development at Simple Technology Solutions , a small business focused on providing enterprise cloud and data platforms and services for federal government clients. In this role, she will leverage her knowledge of emerging technologies and drive the adoption of industry best practices to advance the company's business development strategies, STS said Wednesday.
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GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 11, 2023
In January, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, a 2023 Wash100 Award winner, released his three lines of effort designed to shape the future of the U.S. Space Force. The third, partnering to win, focuses on collaboration as a driving force behind successful U.S. space operations.
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The Department of Defense's innovation arm has selected five companies to build prototypes of commercial lithium batteries to address power requirements in fighter jets and helicopters. NanoGraf , Bren-Tronics , Xentris Wireless division EXO Charge , Enersys and Teledyne Technologies will develop prototypes under the Defense Innovation Unit's Family of Advanced Standard Batteries project, DIU said Thursday.
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ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Carahsoft Technology will serve as a master government aggregator for runZero to offer the company’s cyber asset attack surface management platform to the public sector. Carahsoft said Thursday CAASM is currently available via its reseller partners and its NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement V, Information Technology Enterprise Solutions - Software 2, National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance and OMNIA Partners contracts.
AWS Public Sector
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has collaborated with the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to tailor advice on how UK public sector customers can use the Landing Zone Accelerator on AWS (LZA) to help meet the NCSC’s guidance on “ using cloud services securely.” By using the UK implementation guide for the LZA , UK customers can design environments that will help them to align to new NCSC guidance.
FedScoop
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Sonny Hashmi will leave his role as commissioner of the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service after nearly three years, the agency said Monday. Hashmi ’s last day will be Dec. 29, the GSA said in a statement. Upon his exit, FAS Deputy Commissioner Tom Howder , who has been with GSA for 36 years, will serve as acting commissioner, the statement said.
AWS Public Sector
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Landing Zone Accelerator on AWS (LZA) is a solution to automate the deployment of a secure cloud foundation on Amazon Web Services (AWS). With this solution, customers with highly-regulated workloads and complex compliance requirements can better manage and govern their multi-account environment. The solution can be used by customers at different stages of cloud adoption.
Open Contracting Partnership
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Deciding how to make open contracting data accessible via a data portal or what to include in a data visualization tool requires deep insights into the users you are trying to help. For example if you compare the OCP Data Registry to the OCCRP Aleph data platform , they are both data access portals, but completely different in terms of how they work.
Spend Network
DECEMBER 11, 2023
It’s that most wonderful time of the year again, but some buyers can’t help but play the role of Grinch with tender deadlines that steal time away from holiday festivities.
USFCR
DECEMBER 11, 2023
In the world of federal contracting, understanding the different roles and strategies is vital for success. Whether you're a seasoned contractor or new to the field, grasping the distinctions between middle manning, brokering, and subcontracting can be a game-changer. Let's break down these concepts to enhance your strategic approach to federal procurement.
SmallGovCon
DECEMBER 11, 2023
SBA recently issued new guidance on how to demonstrate social disadvantage–one of the elements an individual must meet to be eligible for SBA’s illustrious 8(a) Business Development Program. The guidance implements a streamlined social disadvantage narrative format–limiting the number of social disadvantage instances to two and asking only for direct answers to six questions for each instance.
Government Contracts
DECEMBER 11, 2023
In this year's Siemens v. General Electric wind turbine patent dispute, a Massachusetts federal court offers a cautionary tale against willful infringement, and highlights the balance between innovation, law and ethics, as legal battles like this become more frequent in the renewable energy sector, say John Powell and Andrew Siuta at Sunstein.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Boeing (NYSE: BA) will continue supporting the U.S. Special Operations Command’s MH-47G Chinook aircraft modernization program under a $271.2 million contract modification. Under the delivery order award, the aerospace company will be responsible for the procurement of MH-47G rotary wing renew build aircraft for SOCOM, the Department of Defense said Friday.
Government Contracts
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Last week, a Tesla stockholder threw a rock at Elon Musk's glass house, Floor & Decor shareholders got an updated order, Abercrombie & Fitch's former CEO sought legal fees, and Rwanda moved ahead in its lawsuit against a Massachusetts pharmaceutical company. In case you missed any of it, here's the wrap-up of legal news from Delaware Chancery Court.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The U.S. Space Force has listed potential commercial satellite communications requirements for fiscal year 2024 and one of them is a follow-on for Inmarsat’s maritime services blanket purchase agreement in support of Department of Defense and federal agencies. According to a sources sought notice posted Friday on SAM.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Which came first, the new client device with the latest Wi-Fi standard or the upgraded wireless network to support it? In the case of Wi-Fi networks, the two are advancing hand in hand. Consumer product manufacturers are building new smartphones, tablets and more with the capability to run on the newest Wi-Fi networks. These devices include the latest wireless radios and are speedier than what is generally in place today — and production is moving faster than the network upgrades.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The General Services Administration has released a second draft request for proposals for the third iteration of the Alliant governmentwide acquisition contract vehicle covering information technology products and services. GSA said Saturday it is seeking industry input on specific areas of the Alliant 3 unrestricted, multiple-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, with comments due on Jan. 15.
WashngtonExec
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Bob Schwendinger CIO, Arcfield Bob Schwendinger aims to find the right balance between stability and innovation. He and his team prioritize implementing technology at Arcfield that isn’t just advanced, but also sustainable and scalable to align with the company’s long-term goals. Having the unique opportunity to build the infrastructure from the ground up, Schwendinger and [.
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The Department of State has approved the Israeli government's request to purchase nearly 14,000 tank shells and related equipment from the U.S. government under a potential $106.5 million foreign military sales agreement. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said the State Department waived congressional review requirements under the Arms Export Control Act to supply Israel with 120mm M830A1 High Explosive Anti-Tank Multi-Purpose with Tracer tank cartridges from the U.S.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Vertex Aerospace has secured an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract worth approximately $300 million to provide logistics support services to the U.S. Air Force’s C-12 Huron aircraft fleet.
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Northrop Grumman completed a full-scale static test fire of a new solid rocket motor that was produced with materials and processes that shorten lead times by 75 percent. The event is part of the Solid Motor Annual Rocket Technology Demonstrator program, the company said Friday.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Michael Marzucco, formerly director of pricing at Amyx, has been named vice president of finance at the Reston, Virginia-based management and information technology services provider. He shared in a recently published LinkedIn post that he took on the new role after managing the company’s pricing strategy for more than three years.
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Advanced Technology International has been awarded an other transaction agreement by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division. The public service non-profit company said Thursday that, under the OTA, it will serve as the manager for the Expeditionary Missions Consortium - Crane.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Intelligent climate and energy solutions provider Carrier Global (NYSE: CARR) has entered into a definitive agreement with technology company Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) to sell its Global Access Solutions business for $4.95 billion.
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The Air Force Research Laboratory is planning a research and development project focused on techniques and processes that lead to the creation of biomaterials, bioprocesses and related technologies, and has issued a request for information for the effort. These advanced technologies are envisioned to sustain or optimize Air Force assets, according to the RFI posted Friday on SAM.gov.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The U.S. Army awarded a five-year, $136 million follow-on contract to space-based optical systems developer Danbury Mission Technologies for the production and installlation of AN/VVR-4 Laser Detecting Systems on military ground vehicles.
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Kim Crider has been appointed to the board of advisers of satellite design and manufacturing company Proteus Space , bringing to the role years of software and technology implementation experience. Crider was part of the Air Force for over three decades, most recently serving as U.S. Space Force chief technology innovation officer, Proteus Space said Thursday.
Kluwer Arbitration
DECEMBER 11, 2023
On 14 September 2023, the Netherlands Arbitration Institute (NAI) held its Annual General Meeting at the Peace Palace in The Hague, attracting over 160 participants from the Netherlands and beyond. This post provides an overview of the event’s highlights. Welcoming Remarks The General Meeting started with Prof. Gerard Meijer , (President of the NAI) welcoming the participants at the Peace Palace.
ExecutiveBiz
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Do you know who’s leading the charge in equipping our soldiers with cutting-edge technology? Meet Patrick Baker, the Director of the U.S. Combat Capabilities Development Command, Army Research Laboratory since December 2019. DEVCOM creates, integrates, and delivers technology-enabled solutions to soldiers, and Mr. Baker is at the forefront of this mission.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Ms. Dana Chisnell is the Executive Director of the newly-created Customer Experience Directorate for the Department of Homeland Security. She has expertise in forms design, user experience design, and plain language. Dana Chisnell came to the government agency after serving at the U.S. Digital Service.
Government Contracts
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The Federal Circuit on Monday refused to review a Spanish construction company's lawsuit accusing the U.S. Navy of awarding a $132.9 million deal for base operations support at a naval station in Spain to an irresponsible contractor.
GovCon Wire
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Shankar Rachakonda is the Chief Executive Officer of Radiant Digital. He is responsible for shaping the company’s strategy and growth initiatives in digital transformation and its expansion in India, North America, and the Caribbean. He has held the position since April 2015.
WashngtonExec
DECEMBER 11, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, awarded a multiple-award task order prime contract to Amentum and five other awardees. Awardees will provide temporary power generation solutions to help Puerto Rico with the infrastructure modernization of its power system. Several storms and an earthquake in recent years have left Puerto Rico’s power grid in [.
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