Salient Federal Solutions Wins $80 Million Global Command Terrestrial Communications (GCTC) Support Contract
Salient Federal Solutions, Inc. announced that it had been awarded an $80 million, three-year Global Command Terrestrial Communications (GCTC) Satellite Support contract which supports the long-haul telecommunications needs of PM DCATS and the DoD. Salient’s Command Center Network Solutions (CCNS) business unit will perform the tasks outlined in the contract. “Salient has lived this mission
CGI Releases CONNECT Gateway Update For The Nationwide Health Information Network Exchange
CGI Federal Inc. (CGI) has just announced the release of the latest version of the CONNECT, an open source gateway that is used by hospitals, doctors, insurance companies, and government agencies to support the secure, standards-based exchange of health information. CONNECT 3.3 is an update that complies with the latest Nationwide Health Information Network (NwHIN)
CPS Hires JD Sicilia VP Of Performance Excellence And Program Support Operations
CPS Professional Services announced Monday that it had appointed JD Sicilia as VP of Performance Excellence and Program Support Operations. His position entails collaborating with CPS senior management in growing the company’s presence in Washington and increasing the company’s brand visibility with government and commercial clients. He will also work with to enhance and design
Q&A With D.P. Venkatesh Of mPortal: Creating Next Generation Smartphone Mobile Solutions
Meet D.P. Venkatesh, founder and CEO of mPortal, a mobile and content application solutions company that creates next generation user experiences to help clients connect via smart phones, tablets and televisions. Recently, mPortal debuted its newest product Springboard Media, a cloud-based TV Everywhere management platform. Venkatesh spoke with WashingtonExec about future trends in smartphone mobile
SAIC Names Mary Craft Deputy Business Unit General Manager Of Company’s Mission Support Business Unit
SAIC announced last week that Mary Craft will serve as Deputy Business Unit General Manager of the company’s Mission Support Business Unit, effective March 12. The business unit capabilities will range from intelligence analysis, full spectrum analytical and mission support and human language, including translation, education and training support. The unit also includes a complete
Sid Fuchs Inducted Into LSU College Of Engineering Hall Of Distinction
Sid Fuchs, CEO and President of MacAulay-Brown (MacB), was named to the Louisiana State University (LSU) College of Engineering Hall of Distinction. Fuchs will be formally inducted at the Hall of Distinction ceremony on April 26 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Fuchs was chosen based on his distinguished professional achievement, dedication to the engineering community, public
The SI Organization Acquires PhaseOne Communications
The SI Organization announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire PhaseOne Communications, a leading strategic communications firm for the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and Fortune 500 clients. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Privately-held PhaseOne will combine its refined strategic communications and targeted messaging expertise with SI’s system acquisition and
Intelligent Decisions Officially Announces Opening Of Huntsville Office For DoD Contract
Intelligent Decisions announced last week that it’s Huntsville, Alabama office will continue its goal of better serving the DoD with focused research and development efforts in the space and missile defense community. The Huntsville office will work to mirror the success of other ID offices opened across the nation, most recently in Orlando and Tampa,
QinetiQ NA’s Mobility Executive Kevin Curtis: “Our Customers Require It”
Meet QinetiQ NA’s new mobility guy-Kevin Curtis. Curtis is a veteran in the mobility space and joined QineitQ NA over three months ago to run its Corporate Strategic Resource Division, in a matter a months he took over QinetiQ NA’s mobility division. Curtis sat down with WashingtonExec to explore what it is about mobility that
Securing Mobile In The Federal Government, New CGI Collaborative Government Series
Late last week was the launch of the National Dialogue on the Federal Mobility Strategy. As a part of CGI’s Collaborative Government Leadership Journal, “Securing the Mobile Frontier,” senior government officials will be interviewed on the topic. CGI recently released excepts from the journal. Participants include General Keith B. Alexander, Director of U.S. Cyber Command
CACI Awarded $39M To Support DOD’s Defense Logistics Agency
Recently, CACI International Inc announced it was awarded a $39 million task order contract to support the Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) in developing a standards-based IT system to modernize and streamline the security clearance process. This delivery order falls under DoD’s Encore II contract vehicle for a seven-month base period and
Sotera Completed Acquisition Of Potomac Fusion, Inc.
Sotera Defense Solutions announced on December 30, 2011 that its acquisition of Potomac Fusion, Inc is complete. Potomac Fusion develops data fusion, data analytics, cyber and visualization solutions for the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DOD) Tactical ISR mission systems, operating in the cloud computing environment. Sotera’s President & CEO John Hillen
Serco Awarded $13M Aeronautical Task Order
Recently, Serco Inc. was awarded a task order to support the Aeronautical Systems Center, Special Operations Forces (SOF) and Personnel Recovery Division (ASC/WIS) in the areas of engineering and acquisition, financial, and logistics management. The Task Order has a seven month base-period and two additional option periods with a ceiling value of $13.5 million over 25
STG Hires Robert Phoebus as Senior VP
STG, Inc. has hired Robert L. Phoebus to serve as Senior Vice President (SVP), Defense Sector. Mr. Phoebus has more than 30 years of industry experience that spans leadership positions in operations, product development, business development, project management, and consulting. Phoebus said, “STG has quietly assembled a core group of A-list talent over the years,
Sotera Announces Definitive Agreement To Acquire Potomac Fusion
Recently, Sotera Defense Solutions announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Potomac Fusion, Inc. Potomac Fusion develops data fusion, data analytics, cyber and visualization solutions for U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense Tactical ISR mission systems operating in a cloud computing environment. Sotera’s President & CEO John Hillen said, “At Sotera
Defense CIO Teri Takai Talks Mobile Pilot Programs And “What Keeps Her Up At Night”
Earlier this month WashingtonExec had the opportunity to interview Teri Takai, Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). Takai spoke with WashingtonExec about everything mobile; including current iPad initiatives by the Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, and Army. WashingtonExec also asked Takai her thoughts on the security implications brought with the
CACI Appoints Krisstie Kondrotis As EVP for Business Development
Today, CACI International Inc announced it has appointed Krisstie Kondrotis as Executive Vice President for Business Development. Kondrotis is a veteran industry leader that will help CACI grow as a company. She has expertise in large-scale business development environments and has deep knowledge of the Defense and Intelligence Communities. In this role, Ms. Kondrotis will
MDA Awarded CSC A Task Order Worth Estimated $80 Million
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) awarded CSC a task order to provide systems engineering support for all MDA-funded ballistic missile defense systems. The task order has a one-year base period and a one-year option. If all options are exercised, it has an estimated value of $80 million. The task order was issued under the
ManTech Signs Agreement To Acquire WINS For $90 Million
Today, ManTech International Corporation announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Worldwide Information Network Systems, Inc. (WINS) for $90 million. WINS is a leading IT solutions provider and is a privately held company providing support to the Department of Defense and other agencies. WINS will now be a part of ManTech’s Mission, Cyber
ManTech Awarded AMBIANCE Contract By The Department Of Defense
This week, ManTech International Corporation was awarded the AMBIANCE contract by the Department of Defense. This contract allows ManTech to provide full spectrum system integration services that support its analytic modernization efforts. The AMBIANCE award is for a base period of 12 months with an option to extend the contract for an additional six years.
Salient Announces Acquisition of Electronic Security Systems
Yesterday, Salient Federal Solutions, Inc. (Salient) announced the acquisition of the Electronic Security Systems (ESS) division of Dataline, LLC. The ESS division is technology provider to the United States Department of Defense. The acquisition will allow Salient to provide its customers with a broader range of integrated ESS and Mass Notification Systems (MNS) services. The
Alan Weakley Becomes President of CSC’s Defense Group
This week, Alan Weakley was appointed as the President of CSC’s North American Public Sector Defense Group. CSC’s Defense Group is an information technology and solutions based company that supports a wide range of operation for the U.S. Department of Defense. Weakley’s primary responsibilities will include leading CSC’s strategic direction and expanding CSC’s worldwide presence
Xerox Corporation Awarded Five-Year Contract Worth $103 Million
Yesterday, the Xerox Corporation was awarded a five-year contract worth $103 million with the Department of Defense. The contract allows Xerox to provide the Department of Defense with printing and technology services. In the terms of this contract Xerox will manage in-house printing for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Document Services Sherman Parker, the Vice
Department of Defense Extends Contract to Hughes Network Systems
Last week, The Department of Defense (DoD) awarded an extension contract to Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes) to study its commercial communications satellite (COCOMSAT) systems capabilities. Hughes is a leading provider of managed network and application services and a worldwide leader in broadband satellite solutions and services. This extension will analyze enterprise trade-offs between teleports
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