ICF Lands DHS $40M Digital Engagement Contract
ICF has won a new $40 million contract with the Homeland Security Department’s Security Center for Countering Human Trafficking to deliver strategic and digital communications and engagement campaigns to combat human trafficking. The contract has a term of up to five years. “Education is our first line of defense against human trafficking,” said DHS’ CCHT
WATCH: AI’s Role at DHS with Gary Barber, Matthew Ferraro
In this virtual video panel series, WashingtonExec sits down with industry and public sector leaders to discuss current challenges, innovations and initiatives top of mind across the government IT landscape. WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Matthew Ferraro, senior counselor for cybersecurity and emerging technology to the secretary of homeland security and the executive director
WATCH: The Roles, Challenges & Collaboration of the Chief Security Officer with Kirk McClain, Rich McComb
In this virtual video panel series, WashingtonExec sits down with industry and public sector leaders to discuss current challenges, innovations and initiatives top of mind across the government IT landscape. WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh is joined by Kirk McClain, chief security officer of Accenture Federal Services, and Rich McComb, CSO of the Department of Homeland Security,
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
VMD Corp. Wins $140M Contract for Passenger, Baggage Screening at Kansas City International Airport
VMD Corp. won a $140M 5-year recompete contract to deliver passenger and baggage screening services at the Kansas City International Airport. The work is part of the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration Screening Partnership Program. “We are excited to continue our partnership with the TSA at MCI. Through dedication and hard work, our
Top Cyber Execs to Watch in 2024: DHS’ Hemant Baidwan
Hemant Baidwan Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Homeland Security Hemant Baidwan is responsible for securing and strengthening the department’s cybersecurity posture by implementing and managing the DHS Information Security Program and ensuring compliance with applicable federal laws, executive orders, directives, policies and regulations. He oversees critical information security programs for DHS, including national security
Top Cyber Execs to Watch in 2024: DHS’ Sonny Bhagowalia
Sanjeev “Sonny” Bhagowalia, DHS Assistant Commissioner, Office of Information and Technology and Chief Information Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security Sonny Bhagowalia is humbled by the amount of effort exerted by the dedicated Office of Information and Technology (workforce, Chief Information Security Officer team, and the trusted partners that work with
Top AI Execs to Watch in 2024: DHS’ Dave Larrimore
Dave Larrimore Chief Technology Officer, DHS Dave Larrimore’s biggest recent achievement was bringing the power of generative AI to over 4,000 DHS employees through developing and implementing a commercial generative AI program. What makes this really special is that the company packaged the program up and shared it to be usable by other federal agencies.
Accenture Federal Services’ Maurine Fanguy Holds Career-Long Passion for Supporting the DHS Mission
Maurine Fanguy is passionate about the Department of Homeland Security mission. In fact, that passion is the catalyst for where she is today and the work she does. As Accenture Federal Services’ managing director and client account lead for the DHS practice, she has been instrumental in supporting DHS since its inception and has dedicated
GDIT Wins $712M Contract to Modernize DHS’ St. Elizabeths Campus
General Dynamics Information Technology won a $712 million task order to continue infrastructure modernization of the Department of Homeland Security’s St. Elizabeths Campus in Washington, D.C. The contract was awarded in August, and has a 1-year base period and six 1-year options. “The scope of the task order will allow us to support new buildings
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
Leidos Wins $918M DHS Network Support Contract
Leidos won a Homeland Enterprise Information Technology Secure Services and Support follow-on contract to improve the Department of Homeland Security’s networks. The single-award contract has a 1-year base period of performance and six 1-year options, with a maximum value of $918 million. “This contract continues our strong relationship with DHS,” said Roy Stevens, Leidos Intelligence
CGI Federal Wins Multiyear Build for USCIS Digital Immigration Records Systems
CGI Federal has won a 5-year task order for the ongoing development of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ digital immigration records systems. The award falls under the Alliant 2 contract vehicle’s Records Management Support Services task order. “We are proud to continue our longstanding relationship with USCIS and look forward to extending our role
Top Contracts Execs to Watch in 2023: DHS’ Paul Courtney
Paul Courtney Chief Procurement Officer, Department of Homeland Security Paul Courtney was named chief procurement officer for the Department of Homeland Security on Aug. 15, 2021. He manages the agency’s acquisition system and supervises 10 contracting heads who offer procurement services across DHS. Before this, he was deputy CPO from June 2019. Prior to that,
Chief Officer Awards Finalist Eric Sanders: ‘Challenge Your Own Ideas’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 25, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 11 at the The Ritz-Carlton in McLean, Virginia. Next is Chief Information Security Officer (Government) finalist Eric Sanders, who’s CISO in the Office of Intelligence and Analysis at the Department of
Amentum Lands $260M DHS Contract to Help Counter Unmanned System Threats
Amentum has won a 5-year contract with the Department of Homeland Security’s Science & Technology Directorate to develop and deploy emerging capabilities and prototypes for countering unmanned systems threats. The contract has a maximum value of $260 million, and was awarded under the Defense Department’s Information Analysis Center’s multiple-award contract vehicle. It aims to develop
AMERICAN SYSTEMS Wins $118M CBP Verification and Validation Services Contract
AMERICAN SYSTEMS has won a $118 million single-award task order under the General Services Administration’s Alliant 2 contract to support Customs and Border Protection. Under the 5-year task order, the company will provide independent verification and validation services to ensure all products and systems acquired for border control and security at and between the U.S.
Leidos Wins $61.5M CISA Contract Supporting Emergency Responders
Leidos has been awarded the Priority Services Scientific, Engineering, and Technical Assistance prime contract in support of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. The contract has a 9-month base period of performance and four 1-year options, with a total value of $61.5 million if all options are exercised. “We are pleased to continue supporting CISA
IntelliBridge Wins $68M ICE DevSecOps Contract
IntelliBridge, through its Alethix subsidiary, has won work with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency Repository for Analytics in Virtualized Environment DevSecOps Program. Under the prime contract, IntelliBridge will provide DevSecOps and advanced analytics services to ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations division. The award is an unrestricted 5-year, $68 million contract. “We’re honored for the opportunity
DHS Announces David Larrimore as CTO
The Department of Homeland Security has announced two senior cybersecurity appointments. David Larrimore has been named chief technology officer for DHS, a role he previously held at Immigration and Customs Enforcement between 2016 and 2019. Between federal appointments, Larrimore was lead solution engineer at Salesforce. DHS also announced Robert Costello has stepped into the role
DHS Retired Senior Exec Valerie Isbell Joins Sev1Tech as Advisor
Valerie Isbell, a retired senior executive within the Department of Homeland Security, has joined technology provider Sev1Tech as a strategic board advisor. Isbell worked collaboratively with other agencies within the DHS, FBI and State Department on applications and information sharing. In December, she retired from federal service after 37 years with three federal departments. “I
Perspecta Awarded Position on DHS BPA
Government services provider Perspecta Inc. has won a seat on a 5-year, multiple award Blanket Purchase Agreement with an aggregate value of $700 million from the Department of Homeland Security to provide national security investigations. This award allows Perspecta to continue delivering investigative support and services to DHS in alignment with its mission. Perspecta has been
ANALYGENCE Wins $20M DHS Support Contract
Mission support, cyber solutions and management services provider ANALYGENCE announced winning a $20 million Department of Homeland Security financial services contract in support of the agency’s Science and Technology Directorate. The contract signifies significant progress in ANALYGENCE’s 3-year growth strategy as a solutions provider for government agencies and business entities, the company said. “We are
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