2024 Pinnacle Awards Winner: DHS’ Dave Larrimore
Dave Larrimore, chief technology officer at the Department of Homeland Security, has won WashingtonExec’s Pinnacle Award for Cloud Executive of the Year (Government). On Nov. 21, WashingtonExec announced the Pinnacle Awards winners during an annual event showcasing government and industry executives who notably spurred innovation for federal clients in the region. The event, attended by
DHS Issues AI Framework to Secure Critical Infrastructure
The digital systems that keep your lights on, your water running and your flights on schedule are getting new guidance. On Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security introduced the Roles and Responsibilities Framework for Artificial Intelligence in Critical Infrastructure, a set of voluntary recommendations aimed at ensuring AI technologies are deployed safely and securely across
2024 Chief Officer Awards Winner: DHS’ Eric Hysen
Eric Hysen, chief information officer and chief artificial intelligence officer at the Department of Homeland Security, has won WashingtonExec’s 2024 Chief Officer Award for Chief AI Officer in the Government category. WashingtonExec on May 10 unveiled the winners of the Chief Officer Awards, an annual program that celebrates influential and innovative executives in government and
New DHS AI Policies and Their Impact on GovCon
New Department of Homeland Security policies aimed at managing the risks of artificial intelligence while harnessing its benefits are part of a growing shift toward responsible AI use as the technology proliferates, according to DHS contractors. “The policy direction announced by DHS will likely have a significant impact on how companies and teams address the
Excella Wins DHS Continued Automation and Enhancements Contract
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded Excella the Continued Automation and Enhancements Contract contract, under which the company will provide agile software delivery, full-stack development and cloud support. Additionally, Excella’s agile support teams on and offsite will support rapid modernization, increase data availability for users and create consistency across the agency. “In order to keep
Salient CRGT Wins $175M USCIS Contract
Salient CRGT has been awarded a $175 million 5-year contract supporting the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The contract is for IT service desk and field engineer support to the approximately 27,000 USCIS end users at 250 locations. This single-award contract, named NEON, was awarded as a competitive contract under the
Perspecta Awarded $112M DHS Contract
Perspecta Inc. has won a new Data Center Two Support Services contract by the Department of Homeland Security. The contract has a 2-year base with two six-month option periods and a potential value of $112 million. “This award reinforces our standing as a premier provider of end-to-end next generation managed IT services,” said Rocky Thurston,
Geospark Analytics Wins DHS Contract to Leverage Hyperion AI Program
The Department of Homeland Security has awarded Geospark Analytics a contract for its Hyperion program, an artificial intelligence-driven platform for risk and threat detection. Hyperion’s AI engine continuously analyzes publicly available information, identifies abnormalities in activity levels and assesses stability and future risk for thousands of regions worldwide. The engine’s cloud-based platform and mobile application provide
GSA Provides Complete Cybersecurity Services Solution on IT Schedule 70
The General Services Administration has modernized its Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services Special Item Number to provide agencies with access to a complete solution of cybersecurity services to protect high-value assets. The HACS offerings were initially created 2.5 years ago, but considering the evolution of the cybersecurity market, GSA is keeping up by adding cybersecurity services originally
Peraton Chief Growth Officer Mike King Advances ‘Full Spectrum’ of Company Expertise and Capabilities
Growth is central to Mike King’s role at Peraton. As chief growth officer for the national security-technology company, the longtime industry veteran, who most recently wrapped up a 16-year career at Northrop Grumman, leads organic and acquisitive growth objectives for a company whose customer base includes the intelligence community, Department of Homeland Security and the
Booz Allen Hamilton Wins $621M DHS Contract For Governmentwide Cybersecurity
Booz Allen Hamilton has been awarded a $621 million Homeland Security Department task order to strengthen governmentwide cybersecurity through a continuous diagnostics and mitigation program. The task order will build on the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program, established in 2012 program as a dynamic and flexible approach to fortifying the cybersecurity of government networks and systems. Booz
Unisys’ Ann-Marie Johnson to Work in Business Development for DHS
Unisys Corp. has appointed Ann-Marie Johnson, a well-known leader in government technology, as business development executive for the Homeland Security Department. In her new position at Unisys U.S. Federal, Johnson will be responsible for client relationships, domain expertise and business growth opportunities within DHS. She will also bring together the company’s range of integrated solutions to
GSA Awards CGI Task Order to Provide Management Services for 26 Federal Agencies
IT and business processing services provider CGI announced Jan. 17 it has won a task order by the General Services Administration‘s Federal Acquisition Service on behalf of the Homeland Security Department. The Credential Management Task Order provides identity management services for 26 federal agencies. Issued under the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Continuous Monitoring as a Service Blanket
NCI Wins $43M Task Order to Support USCIS
NCI Inc. announced Dec. 13 it has been awarded a $43 million firm-fixed-price multiple award Flexible Agile Development Services II task order by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, under the DHS EAGLE II contract. The award consists of a 6-month base and two six-month option periods. “As an original EAGLE II contract-award holder, we are pleased
DHS Office of Emergency Communications Awards Contract to eGlobalTech
It was announced on March 8th by management consulting and IT solutions provider eGlobalTech that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) has awarded eGlobalTech a contract to help the DHS support and promote communications used by emergency responders and government officials. eGlobalTech’s Senior Director for Homeland Security stated, “eGT
Sevatec Inc. Awarded Two Prime Contracts by DHS ICE
Sevatec Inc. announced Dec. 1 that it has been awarded two prime contracts by the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “We are thrilled to be partnering with the DHS to help improve the SEVP and SEVIS application, making a more effective and reliable program and system for government entities and
Salient CRGT Inc.’s David Vennergrund and DHS’ Stephen Dennis Present at Predictive Analytics Conference
Salient CRGT Inc. Data Analytics Center of Excellence Director, David Vennergrund, co-presented with Stephen Dennis, as part of the Predictive Analytics World for Government’s 5th Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. on Oct 14. It is the only vendor-neutral analytics conference for government. Dennis is the Innovation Director at the Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA), Science and
USGIF Adds Tish Long, Six Others to its Board of Directors
The Herdon, Va.-based U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) announced Oct. 2 the addition of seven members to its Board of Directors. The newest board members include David Alexander, Julia Bowers, John Fenwick, Michael C. Grochol, Letitia A. Long, Manh Pham and the Hon. Caryn A. Wagner. USGIF’s Board now includes 25 directors representing the GEOINT community. “The USGIF
Donna Roy, Executive Director of the DHS Information Sharing Environment Office, Speaks to WashingtonExec Federal Business Council
Donna Roy was the latest keynote speaker for the WashingtonExec Federal Business Council morning roundtable summer series. Roy serves as executive director of the Information Sharing Office at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). With the DHS’s reliance on big data management to secure to protect the United States, Donna Roy offered a candid inside perspective of data application and
Transitioning From Public to Private Sector Series: Keith Trippie Advises to Have a Plan, Leave for the Right Reasons
Careers inside the Beltway can last decades, even span an individual’s entire career from entry-level to retirement. But for these executives, there came a moment when they instead wanted out of the Beltway and along the Technology Corridor of 66-West. Retiring from a long career in public service to one more quiet and out of
Sevatec Wins $25M Contract to Support DHS Data Business Intelligence Section
Fairfax, Va.-based Sevatec Inc. announced Oct. 17 that it has been awarded a prime contract with the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), to support the agency’s Data Business Intelligence Section (DBIS). “At a time when immigration related challenges have reached the highest levels of attention in the U.S., we are
SAVE THE DATE: 24th Annual ACT-IAC Executive Leadership Conference, Oct. 26-28
The American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) announced Sept. 24 the plenary session speakers and program agenda for the 24th Annual Executive Leadership Conference (ELC). More than 850 government and industry leaders are expected to attend the event in Williamsburg, Va., Oct. 26-28. ACT-IAC is a nonprofit educational organization created to advance
DHS Awards Sotera Defense Solutions Prime Position on EAGLE II Contract
National security technology company Sotera Defense Solutions announced Sept. 22 that it one of several contractors to be awarded prime position of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading Edge Solutions II (EAGLE II) contract in the Functional Category 1 (FC1) — Unrestricted (UNR) track. Under the multiple-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ)
DHS Awards CACI International $212M 5-Year BPA Contract for Desktop Support Services
Arlington, Va.-based CACI International Inc. announced Sept. 23 that it has received a $212 million Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide Desktop Support Services (DSS) to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). “The Desktop Support Services award demonstrates the Department of Homeland Security’s confidence in CACI’s ability to enhance IT services agency-wide by increasing the
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