DOD Undersecretary Ellen Lord Warns of Bogus Cyber Certifications
A new cybersecurity standard for future Defense Department acquisitions was released in January, and unauthorized third-party entities have since been claiming to provide these certifications to enable contracting with the department, a Pentagon official says. But these Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certifications are fraudulent — no third-party entities have been authorized and the requirements for becoming a
Leidos Snags Army Aircraft Logistics Contract Potentially Worth $25.5B
Leidos has won a contract from the U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone with a total potential value of $25.5 billion to provide aircraft logistics and maintenance support for worldwide operations, primarily in Afghanistan and Greece. This is part of the Worldwide Logistics Support Services – Contractor Logistics Support deal, and is a multiple award, indefinite delivery/indefinite
Pentagon Swears In New CIO
The Defense Department has sworn in its new chief information officer, former JPMorgan Chase executive Dana Deasy. Deasy took his oath May 7, assuming responsibility for DOD’s management of information, communications and cybersecurity. At his swearing-in ceremony, Deasy thanked Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan, and said he was no stranger to collaborating with people
Where Are They Now: Anthony Robbins
Some people plan their careers from childhood. Anthony Robbins found his calling a little later—in a way, on the basketball court. “I’d always had an interest in the field of sales and marketing, but I got into the IT business by chance,” said Robbins, a 30-year veteran tapped a year ago to be vice president
Vencore Labs Inc. Awarded $6M Contract for DOD Cellular Tech
Venture Inc.’s research arm, Vencore Labs Inc., has won a $6 million contract on the Cellular Range Telemetry Network program supporting the Defense Department. “At Vencore Labs, we strive to discover exceptional solutions to new problems associated with sophisticated communications and wireless networks,” Vencore Labs President Petros Mouchtaris said. “We are excited to partner with the DOD
CACI Wins $190M Task Order to Support DoD IT Program
CACI International Inc. (CACI) announced March 6, 2017, that it has been awarded a three-year, six-month task order with a potential value of $190 million to support the Department of Defense’s Joint Service Provider (JSP) Information Technology Service Delivery Support Requirement program. “CACI has extensive experience providing high-performance, high-quality information technology support services to help
DOD, DIA Leaders Testify on Tradecraft
There is no evidence that leadership in the U.S. Central Command manipulated intelligence products to create a false narrative of success in the battle against Daesh, according to a recent Defense Department inspector general report. But the nearly two-year long investigation did reveal problems with poor leadership, improper communication and insufficient training in intelligence tradecraft
Enlighten IT Consulting Gets Spot on $6B IDIQ Deal
MacAulay-Brown Inc’s wholly-owned subsidiary Enlighten IT Consulting has been awarded a position on an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to support the Defense Logistics Agency through a Contracting Teaming Arrangement with KPMG LLC. The J6 Enterprise Technology Services contract is designed to provide information technology, technical and management expertise in support of the Defense Logistics Agency’s Information Operations
IndraSoft Wins 2016 DoD Chief Information Officer Annual Award for Cyber and IT Excellence
IndraSoft announced Dec. 7 that its customer, the Air Force Enterprise Configuration Management Office (AFECMO) Windows 10 Security Host Baseline Team, is one of eight teams to win the 2016 Dept. of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer Annual Award for Cyber and IT Excellence. “We are excited to be part of the AFECMO Windows 10
CACI Awarded Prime Position on $480M Multiple Award DOD Contract
CACI recently announced it has been awarded a prime position on a $480 million multiple award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict supporting Counter Narcotics and Global Threats. OASD-SO/LIC is primarily responsible for the supervision of special operations and low-intensity
With Two-Year Anniversary as SC3 CEO, David Page Sees New Opportunity in Best-Value Contracts
If there’s one realization that government customers are slowly waking up to, it’s that lowest-price, technically acceptable contracts don’t always yield solid results. Recently a new bill, Promoting Value-Based Defense Procurement Act, was introduced in the Senate to steer the Department of Defense away from overusing LPTA evaluation criteria in IT acquisition. In a low
IntelliDyne Wins More Than $80M in DoD Contracts, Establishes Advanced Analytics Practice
IntelliDyne announced May 24 the company’s recent contract award wins from the Dept. of Defense, which have a combined value of more than $80 million. “IntelliDyne has strategically evolved over the past two years to align itself with what government executives expect and need: transparency and accountability with the competence to make intelligent decisions quickly
MacAulay-Brown Inc. Wins $45M in Contracts, Tasks to Support DoD, USG Customers
MacAulay-Brown Inc. (MacB) announced April 11 that the company has won a series of offensive and defensive cyber contracts and tasks totaling more than $45 million. These contracts are supporting classified Dept. of Defense (DoD) and U.S. federal government customers worldwide. “As the partner of choice for cyber missions, we provide the full range of
Dept. of Defense Awards $975M Operations and Logistics Support Contract to PAE
It was announced on February 5th by Arlington, Va.-based PAE that the Department of Defense awarded it a seven year base, $975 million Counter Narcotics and Global Threats operations and logistics support contract. Within this contract PAE will be providing services, equipment and material, and perform minor construction for the U.S. Government in their work
Dep. of Defense Awards $200M Contract to ManTech
It was announced on January 12th by Fairfax, Va.-based ManTech International Corporation that the Department of Defense has awarded them a $200 million, 1 year based period with 4 option years, contract to support the defense and Intelligence Community’s growing needs for modernization in the areas of integration, systems engineering, sustainment, and worldwide deployment support.
Subsystem Technologies Inc. Awarded Contract to Support DoD Engineering Programs
Arlington, Va.-based Subsystem Technologies Inc. (SUBSYSTEMs) announced Nov. 9 that the company has been awarded a contract to provide technology and software system projects specific to the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) Tactical Effects, Protection and Interactive Technologies (TEPIT) Directorate. “This award reaffirms SUBSYSTEMs partnership with the TEPIT Directorate at ARDEC
Trowbridge & Trowbridge, LLC Awarded $42.5M DoD Contract
McLean, Va.-based Trowbridge & Trowbridge, LLC announced Sept. 26 that it has has been awarded an 18-month Technology, Engineering and Development (TED) Support Services contract from the Dept. of Defense Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) Enterprise Information Technology Services Directorate (EITSD). The contract is valued at $42.5 million. “We look forward to partnering with WHS and
Leidos Wins Multibillion Dollar Contract to Upgrade Pentagon’s Health Records System
On July 29th, it was announced that Leidos, Inc. was awarded a multibillion dollar contract with Pentagon. Partnering with Cerner Corporation and Accenture Federal Services, Leidos will upgrade the Pentagon’s health records system. The contract includes a minimum value of $ 4.3 billion with a 10 year base cycle. The contract has 8 option years and can reach up
SAVE THE DATE: NVTC Titans Breakfast Series to Host Frank Kendall
The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) continues its Titans Breakfast Series Event series on May 19 at the Ritz-Carlton in McLean. U.S. Dept. of Defense Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Frank Kendall will be the featured speaker. He will share his insights on the efforts to transform the DoD through technology and
DoD Awards Unissant Military Health System Maintenance Contract
Reston, Va.-based Unissant, a business management consulting firm, announced April 9 that the company has been selected by the Dept. of Defense to provide maintenance the DoD Military Health System (MHS) components consisting of AHLTA and the Composite Health Care System (CHCS). “We are proud to have the opportunity to support the MHS’s mission since 2007 by
HumanTouch Wins MCSC Recruitment IT Execution Roadmap Contract
McLean, Va.-based HumanTouch LLC announced Oct. 28 it has been awarded a contract by Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) to develop an IT Execution Roadmap for the Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC). “We are excited about expanding our partnership with the Marine Corps in support of such an important mission,” Director of HumanTouch’s Navy/Marine Corps
ManTech International Wins $29.7M Task Order From U.S. Navy
ManTech International Corporation announced Oct. 16 that it has been awarded a task order under the U.S. Navy’s Seaport Enhanced prime contract to provide test and evaluation (T&E) and fleet support at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Dahlgren, Va. “Naval Surface Warfare Centers play an important role in the rapid introduction of advanced technologies
NCI Inc. Wins $125M Contract to Support U.S. Army NETCOM
Reston, Va.-based NCI Inc. announced Oct. 15 that it has been awarded a contract to provide the U.S. Army’s Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) G3/5/7 cyber network operations and security support (CNOSS) services. “NCI is proud to continue its service to NETCOM in this age of significant and growing cyber threats. With more than six years
Accenture Federal Wins $16.3M Contract From U.S. Navy
Accenture Federal Services announced Oct. 7 that it has been awarded a contract to develop a new maintenance system to help increase efficiencies and generate cost savings for the U.S. Dept. of the Navy’s shipyard maintenance operations. The contract has a one-year base period with two one-year options and a $16.3 million ceiling. The electronic Technical
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