Federal Mobile Summit Panelist Robert Palmer Talks Next Gen and Mobility at DHS
Last week Mobilegov held its 4th Annual Federal Mobile Computing Summit at the Ronald Reagan and International Trade Center with over 75 vendors, including Apple, Unisys, Appian, Sprint, BlackBerry, Good Technologies and Samsung. The all-day Summit examined the post-Digital Government Strategy landscape and looked at how agencies have actually implemented mobility within their organizations. It
Harris Corp. Awarded $45 Million Contract Supporting DHS Communications Networks
Harris Corporation has recently been awarded a $45 million contract to support Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tactical communications networks. The contract, awarded through the five-year, $3 billion DHS Tactical Communications (TacCom) indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract vehicle, calls on Harris to provide land mobile and tactical solutions under all five technical categories of
CGI Federal Wins Multiple-Award IDIQ Contract from DHS and the US Coast Guard for Technical, Acquisition and Business Support Services
CGI Federal has today been awarded a five-year, multiple award contract from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). The indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract is for Technical, Acquisition and Business Support Services (TABSS) and is worth a total value of $11 billion across awardees for a wide range
Accenture Federal Services and Vius LLC Approved for DHS Mentor/Protege Program
Rocky Thurston, Accenture Federal Services Accenture Federal Services and Vius LLC have recently been approved by the Department of Homeland Security to participate in the DHS Mentor/Protege Program. The program provides ways to identify and respond to the needs of veteran-owned businesses and as well as encourage private sector relationships. Both Accenture and Vius will
The DHS Approves Accenture Federal Services & Vius LLC To Take Part in Mentor/Protégé Program
Accenture Federal Services and Vius, LLC have been approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to participate in the department’s Mentor/Protégé Program, which encourages private-sector relationships and expands DHS’s efforts to identify and respond to the developmental needs of veteran-owned businesses. “This is an exciting opportunity to develop a strong relationship between the
XLA Subsidiary, ALON, Inc. Wins Coveted Position on the $11B DHS TABSS Multi-Award IDIQ Contract
XLA announces the award of a Technical, Acquisition and Business Support Services (TABSS) Domain 2 contract vehicle to its wholly owned subsidiary, ALON, Inc. Under this Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract, ALON will compete for task orders to provide Business Management, Financial Management and Audit Support Services throughout the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its
Q&A with IBM’s Andy Maner on his new Position, Federal IT, & Governing to Win
Andy Maner is the Managing Partner of IBM Global Business Services, and the Department of Homeland Security’s former Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He was appointed to that position in January 2004 by then President George W. Bush, and held it until 2006. Maner joined the Bush administration as a member of the White House Press
WashingtonExec’s Latest E-Magazine: What’s Trending?
In this week’s WashingtonExec e-magazine, we talk STEM, federal (family) contracting, contract wins/awards, executive transitions/promotions/ appointments, upcoming events, and dig into the minds of leaders in the area like Kyle Rice (SAIC), Jenny Menna (DHS), Donald T. Floyd (National 4-H Council), John Hassoun (Vistronix), and more. And what exactly do we mean by federal family
Updates from DHS SECIR Director Jenny Menna on Information Sharing & Cyber Security
Jenny Menna is a seasoned Midwesterner, having received both her B.A. and M.A. from the University of Chicago. But today, you could say she’s seasoned in the proceedings of our nation’s capitol as a member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Menna directs a division of the Office of Cybersecurity and Communications (CS&C)
3rd Annual Federal Mobile Computing Summit Held Last Week: Over 50 Companies Represented, Well-Attended by Government
The 3rd Annual Federal Mobile Computing Summit, hosted by ACT-IAC co-Chairman Tom Suder, President of Mobilegov (industry) and Dr. Rick Holgate, CIO and Assistant Director for Science and Technology of ATF (government), was held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center last Tuesday, January 22nd and Wednesday, January 23rd. Dr. Holgate, Lisa Schlosser,
MacB Wins USCG Five-Year IDIQ Multiple Award
MacAulay-Brown, Inc. (MacB) has won a five-year, multiple award, Indefinite-delivery/Indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract by the United States Coast Guard (USCG), starting November 30, 2012 with a completion date of November 29, 2017. “MacB is proud of the partnership we have developed with DHS to help ensure the safety of the Nation,” said MacB’s Mission Systems Group
PSC Approves of OMB’s December 6th Guidance, “Improving Acquisition through Strategic Sourcing”
The Professional Services Council (PSC) has given its thumbs up for the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) December 6th guidance, “Improving Acquisition through Strategic Sourcing,” which it says is a positive step in the government’s efforts to buy smarter. “For the first time, their strategic sourcing guidance directs agencies to do what PSC has
MicroPact and IntelliDyne Announce Strategic Alliance; Combining BPM Software With IT Consulting Services
MicroPact and IntelliDyne have a strategic alliance combining MicroPact’s case and business process management (BPM) software development with IntelliDyne’s market-leading IT consulting services to strengthen the service offerings of both companies to the federal government. Specifically, the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security, and the healthcare program for Uniformed Service members, retirees, and
NEW SERIES: Interview with INSA Achievement Award Winner Jordan Renga, John W. Warner Homeland Security Award
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) will hold its 3rd annual Achievement Awards Ceremony Thursday, December 6th, at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. The ceremony will honor six young professionals in the intelligence and national security sectors for their professional contribution to the community. The ceremony’s keynote speaker will be Letitia A. Long, Director
Accenture Federal Services Wins $3M Contract from DHS to Support Office of Health Affairs Biosurveillance
Accenture Federal Services has won a $3 million, one-year contract from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to help the Office of Health Affairs (OHA) enhance its biosurveillance capabilities using social media analytics, as well as improve data sharing and collaboration between OHA and its partners. “Social media platforms are now an everyday part
ManTech Wins $9M Contract From The U.S. Department of Homeland Security
ManTech International Corporation has won a contract, worth $9 million, to provide program management and technical support to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations, Non Intrusive Inspection (NII) Division. Awarded by The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the firm-fixed-price contract has a one-year period of performance plus four option years.
Janet Napolitano, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Delivers Keynote Address at CSIS Women in International Security Conference
The Women in International Security conference, hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), took place October 25th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and Janet Napolitano, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), attended to deliver keynote remarks. On the Department of Homeland Security’s website, Secretary Napolitano took to talk about
A-T Solutions Wins $46M Contract by Department of Homeland Security
A-T Solutions Inc., a global, industry-leading anti-terrorism and counterterrorism professional solutions firm, announced its multi-award blanket purchase agreement and a first task order by the Department of Homeland Security for combating terrorist use of explosives in the U.S. “We are extremely honored and excited to have the opportunity to serve DHS by helping in the
Decision Sciences Wins $400,000 DoD Award for Explosive Device Testing
The Department of Defense has awarded security technology provider Decision Sciences International with a contract to test systems for detecting explosive devices using muon tomography. Muons are subatomic particles that come from cosmic rays. They travel through the earth’s atmosphere and deep into the ground. Muon tomography is a method of scanning for these particles
Federal Mobile Computing Summit: Panelists Discuss Mobile Heath, FedRAMP and Stovepipe IT
The second annual Federal Mobile Computing Summit & Technology Showcase was held at the Ronald Reagan and International Trade Center on August 8, 2012, hosted by Dr. Rick Holgate, CIO of ATF, and Tom Suder, CEO of Mobilegov. The event was keynoted by Dr. Rick Holgate, Margie Graves, Deputy CIO of DHS, and Dr. David
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
Dr. Cedric Sims Talks DHS, Cybersecurity and Texas Heritage
Dr. Cedric Sims of Evermay Consulting Group spoke with WashingtonExec about big data and the need for the industry and academia to work together. He also reflects on his career at the Department of Homeland Security. Dr. Sims also shares a bit of his Texas heritage in discussing his signature footwear. WashingtonExec: Tell us a
GTRA Speaker Award Winners Announced
Peter Tseronis, Energy Government Technology Research Alliance’s (GTRA) announced the speaker awards winners for the June 2012 Council Meeting. Bob Brese, CIO, Department of Energy, won the “Best of GTRA Award” for his keynote on the state of cybersecurity. The “Most Dynamic Speakers Award” was presented to Elisa Cruz, Security Executive, FEMA, DHS; David
General Dynamics Awarded DHS TaCom Contract
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded General Dynamics a contract to support the department’s Tactical Communications Equipment and Services (TaCom) Program. If all options are exercised, the multiple-award, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract has a potential value of $3 billion to all 30 awardees over five years. “We will leverage General Dynamics’ unique experience
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