Homeland Security & Defense Business Council Hosts Symposium on Future of DHS Enterprise
The Homeland Security & Defense Business Council‘s 10th Anniversary Symposium and National Conversation on the Future of the DHS Enterprise was held Sept. 18, including officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and industry. The event featured Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson, who gave the keynote address, and panelists focused on the state of the DHS Enterprise from
SAVE THE DATE: Titans Breakfast Series Features The Hon. Michael Chertoff and Robert Mueller, Nov. 18, 2014
The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) will host a Cybersecurity Panel as part of its Titans Breakfast Series Event on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at The Ritz Carlton, 1700 Tysons Blvd., in McLean. Registration will run from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m.; the program will begin at 8:00 and last until 9:15 a.m. Panelists include The
ATARC Mobile Computing Summit Identifies Formula to Enhance Government Mission with Mobility
Mobile computing is changing government, and it will continue to for at least a while, according to industry and government thought leaders at last month’s Federal Mobile Computing Summit hosted by the Advanced Technology Academic Research Center (ATARC) at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. The two-day conference marked the fifth of such mobile
Where Companies Struggle to Increase Bottom Line in ‘Contracting’ Market, New Capgemini Government Solutions CEO Doug Lane Sees Land of Opportunity
Doug Lane had all but hung up his boots to end his 30-year career in IT and consulting when a call from a headhunter this past spring persuaded him to perform a 180. The former A.T. Kearney lead partner stepped into his role at Capgemini Government Solutions (Capgemini GS) as chief executive this past May
TWD & Associates Set to Prime Homeland Security Department’s EAGLE II Program
Arlington, Va.-based TWD & Associates last week announced it’s among a group of contractors set to prime on a Homeland Security Department contract that would slate it to provide IT services to the agency’s Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading Edge Solutions II (EAGLE II) program. TWD, a communication and collaboration solutions provider, will under the
Chad Sweet, co-Founder and CEO of The Chertoff Group, Talks Five-Year Anniversary, M&A Outlook and Transitioning to the Private Sector
WashingtonExec caught up with Chad Sweet, co-founder and chief executive officer of The Chertoff Group to discuss a variety of topics, including The Chertoff’s five year anniversary, his M&A Outlook and retaining the firm’s top talent pipeline. Sweet also gave detailed advice to those planning to retire from federal service and enter the private sector;
Intelligent Decisions Appoints Dexter Conrad as BD Manager for Training, Simulation Unit
Former Marine Corps Instructor Dexter Conrad will join Intelligent Decisions (ID) as business development manager of the company’s training and simulation unit based in Orlando, Fl., ID announced earlier last month. He will be tasked in his post with expanding the training and simulation programs currently used within the Defense Department and several civilian agencies,
Decision Sciences International Corporation Adds Jayson Ahern to Advisory Board
Decision Sciences International Corporation (DSIC), an advanced technology provider of security and detection systems based in Chantilly, has announced that Jayson P. Ahern, former acting commissioner of U.S. Customs & Border Protection, was appointed to the company’s advisory board. Ahern, a principal with The Chertoff Group, providing strategic consulting services on homeland and border security
ManTech International Corporation Completes Acquisition of Allied Technology Group, Inc.
ManTech International Corporation announced Wednesday that it has completed its acquisition of Allied Technology Group, Inc. Allied Technology Group, with headquarters in Rockville, Md., is an engineering and information management solutions company with strong customer relationships and strategic contracts with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), according to ManTech. ATG, a privately-held company, provides
SAVE THE DATE: Snow Moves Federal Mobile Computing Summit to March 6-7
The Advanced Mobility Academic Research Center (AMARC) has rescheduled its annual Federal Mobile Computing Summit from January 22 to March 6 and 7 at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. The Summit — rescheduled due to snowy weather — constitutes the second part of the group’s Digital Government Strategy series and tasks itself with fostering discussion about
QinetiQ North America to Provide System Design, Development, and Integration Under Department of Homeland Security EAGLE II Contract
QinetiQ North America (QNA) was recently awarded a contract under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading Edge Solutions (EAGLE) II, Unrestricted Functional Category 1 – Service Delivery track. EAGLE II is a large scale, multiple award, indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) contract that serves as the department-wide platform for acquiring IT services
Lockheed Martin and Tech Council of Maryland Host Top Performing Students for Cyber Security Awareness Day
For the fourth consecutive year, Lockheed Martin, in partnership with the Tech Council of Maryland (TCM) and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), brought together more than 200 top performing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) high school students to raise cyber security awareness and to promote education and careers in the field. “The interest in STEM-related majors
Attain, LLC, Selected As Primary Contractor Under DHS Eagle II Multi-Year Contract
Attain, LLC, recently announced that the Department of Homeland Security has selected the technology and strategy consulting firm as a prime contractor on the Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading Edge Solutions II (Eagle II) multiple award contract. The multi-year contract has an estimated value of $22 billion over seven years. “It is a privilege to
TWD Launches New Contract Vehicle Center, Taps Dave Arundel to Lead
Dave Arundel will manage IT firm TWD & Associates’ new Governmentwide Acquisition Contract Center for indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts. He will also oversee new processes and procedures at the center for the company, which provides technical expertise on communications issues for national security agencies. “The GWAC Center will help TWD maximize the growth value of its contract vehicles by continually identifying
Interview With Chuck Brooks: Starting Brooks Consulting International And Finding A Niche
WashingtonExec chatted with Chuck Brooks, President of Brooks Consulting International, about networking to gain new clients and why he loved working for the Department of Homeland Security. Brooks also discussed being a family man and why cybersecurity threats keep his mind running at night. WashingtonExec: Could you please tell us a little bit about your
Department of Homeland Security Awards QinetiQ North America $3 Billion For Tactical Communications and Services
QinetiQ North America was awarded a $3 billion contract to provide Land Mobile Radio and Voice Over Internet Protocol network maintenance and support to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The DHS Tactical Communications and Services contract has a two-year base and three one-year options for installation, operations and maintenance of tactical communication systems to
Novetta Solutions Hires Fiona Barshow As Vice President Of Business Development
Novetta Solutions announced that it has appointed Fiona Barshow as Vice President of Business Development. Barshow will be responsible for working with the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security and other law enforcement clients. “Fiona Barshow is a great addition to the Novetta Solutions team,” Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Michael
A-T Solutions Signs Agreement To Offer HazMasterG3 For Mobile Field Decision Support
A-T Solutions Inc. announced yesterday that it signed an agreement with California-based Alluviam LLC to offer explosive-ordnance-disposal and first-responder customers HazMasterG3® products. The agreement states A-T Solutions will sell, market, train and support the products directly to end users. “We’re excited to be partnering with Alluviam to bring the highly acclaimed HazMasterG3 to more field situations
Dev Technology Selected As U.S. ICE Prime Contractor
Recently, Dev Technology Group Inc. announced it was selected as prime contractor for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE is the largest investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Dev Technology received an award for Software Operations and Maintenance Support Services. This contract is a multiple-award, five-year agreement with a ceiling
DHS Approves Harris Corporation’s Mentor-Protégé Agreement With Unissant
The Department of Homeland Security approved Harris Corporation’s mentor-protégé agreement with Unissant, Inc. The Department’s mentor-protégé program encourages prime contractors to assist in the development and maturation of small, disadvantaged businesses’ technical and management capabilities to provide greater assurance of successful contract performance. President of Harris IT Services John Heller said, “Harris’ mentorship with Unissant
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