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
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
Department of Homeland Security Awards STG, Inc. Prime Position on EAGLE II Contract
Reston-based STG, Inc. (STG) yesterday announced that it has been awarded one of several prime positions on the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading Edge Solutions II (EAGLE II) contract in the Functional Category I—Unrestricted Track. Under the multiple-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) service delivery contract, STG will provide work in
WashingtonExec Weekly E-Magazine: News You Need to Know
This week’s WashingtonExec e-magazine brings you the latest information on the USA Science & Engineering Festival, to be held April 26-27 in Washington, D.C. Readers can check out an interview with Ray Johnson, senior vice president and chief technology officer of Lockheed Martin, for more information on STEM and the festival. Johnson, who co-founded the
Knowledge Consulting Group (KCG) Secures First Task Order Under $6 Billion DHS Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Contract
Knowledge Consulting Group (KCG), a cybersecurity services firm, has been awarded the first U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) contract vehicle task order, with a total value of $8,543,986. “The CDM Blanket Purchase Agreement is the contract vehicle of choice for departments and agencies looking to implement a more comprehensive
The Advanced Mobility Academic Research Center (AMARC) Hosts Final Showcase of 2013, Chaired by Keith Trippie of DHS
The Advanced Mobility Academic Research Center (AMARC) kicked off its final Federal Cloud Summit of 2013 on December 17th at the Ronald Regan Building. Keith Trippie, Executive Director for Enterprise System Development in the Office of the Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Greg Mundell, Senior Vice President, Business Development at InfoZen,
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
MacB Among Awardees of $11 Billion USCG IDIQ Technical, Acquisition and Business Support Services Contract
MacAulay-Brown, Inc. (MacB) has been awarded a five-year, multiple award, Indefinite-delivery/Indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The contract has a total ceiling value of $11 billion. Under the terms of the DHS Technical, Acquisition and Business Support Services (TABSS) contract, MacB will provide DHS with
Accenture Federal Services Receives $30 million from U.S. Department of Homeland Security to Expand Biometrics Capabilities
Accenture Federal Services was awarded $30 million from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expand data-sharing capabilities and secure web services for the Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM), formerly the US-VISIT program. “OBIM enhances the security of U.S. citizens and visitors, facilitates legitimate travel and trade and helps ensure the integrity of
Pragmatics Among Multiple Firms Selected to Compete for DHS Contract
Pragmatics today announced it is among multiple firms selected to compete for work under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading Edge Solutions II (EAGLE II) Functional Category 3 contract for independent test, validation, verification, and evaluation (IV&V) services. The indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) contract has a five-year base period, with one two-year
SRA International Wins $65 Million Research, Development and Engineering Multiple Contract Award
SRA International, Inc. has today won a five-year, $65 million multiple award contract to continue supporting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL). The BPA calls on SRA to cover research, development and engineering (RD&E) and developmental test and evaluation (DT&E) services. SRA will also provide
CGI Federal Inc. Wins Position on $6 Billion BPA from DHS
CGI Federal Inc. (CGI) today announced it was awarded a position on a new Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide cyber security continuous diagnostic and mitigation tools, as well as Continuous Monitoring as a Service (CMaaS) for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The $6 billion multiple-award contract vehicle has a five-year work period.
Force 3 Named a Partner of $2 Billion First Source II Contract from the Department of Homeland Security
It was announced today that Force 3, with Patriot-Comm, has been named a partner of the First Source II contract for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract is worth up to $2 billion over five years, with two one-year options. Force 3 will work with prime contractor Patriot-Comm, a
SAIC Among Awardees of $6 Billion Prime Contract by DHS
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) today announced it was awarded a prime contract by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide tools and services to implement continuous monitoring through the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM), Tools and Continuous Monitoring as a Service (CMaaS) contract. The contract has a one-year base period of performance, four one-year options,
SAVE THE DATE: NBC4 Washington Launches Pilot Program GovInnovate Airing Aug. 24th and 25th
NBC4 Washington just launched a new pilot program, GovInnovate, and will be airing its first show this weekend at noon on Saturday, August 24th and Sunday August 25th. The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Dave McClure will moderate a panel of federal, state and local IT leaders discussing the highlights and challenges of cloud computing in
IBM Software and Services Selected by DHS Cyber Security Program
IBM recently announced its security software and services offering will be part of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program. The CDM program has a value of up to $6 billion and will provide specialized Information Technology (IT) tools and Continuous Monitoring as a Service (CMaaS) to combat cyber threats
KCG Selected as a Prime Contractor for $6 Billion DHS BPA
Knowledge Consulting Group (KCG) today announced it has been selected as one of the prime contractors for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) vehicle. This government-wide $6 billion Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) has a base period of five-years, assuming all option years are exercised. “DHS CDM paves the way for agencies
McAfee’s Dr. Phyllis Schneck Appointed Deputy Undersecretary for Cyber Security at DHS
McAfee’s Chief Technology Officer for Public Sector Dr. Phyllis Schneck has today been appointment Deputy Undersecretary for Cyber Security at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In addition to her role at McAfee, Schneck has established herself in the security and infrastructure protection community. She served as board chair of the National Cyber Forensics
ALON, Inc., a Fully Owned Subsidiary of XLA, Awarded as a Prime Contractor on DHS EAGLE II – Functional Category 2
XLA announced today the award of an Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading Edge Solutions II (EAGLE II) contract vehicle to its wholly owned subsidiary, ALON, Inc. As a prime on this Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract, ALON will compete for task orders to provide Information Technology (IT) Program Support Services throughout the Department of Homeland Security
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