Siemens Government Technologies Earns Spot on FBI Enterprise Facility Operations & Maintenance IDIQ
Siemens Government Technologies is one of six vendors selected by the FBI to compete for facility operations and maintenance task orders worth up to $400 million over five years. As the federal integrator of Siemens’ smart infrastructure solutions — from building automation to energy-efficient HVAC systems—SGT gives agencies a direct path to improve efficiency, reliability
Top Cyber Execs to Watch in 2024: FBI’s Cynthia Kaiser
Cynthia Kaiser Deputy Assistant Director, FBI Cyber Division Cynthia Kaiser’s biggest recent achievement was leading FBI efforts — and working alongside the FBI’s partners — to hunt down, understand and ultimately stop foreign cyber operations from compromising critical infrastructure. This past year, the FBI and its partners identified cyber actors located in China, Russia and
ASRC Federal Subsidiary Wins Spot on $8B FBI IT Support Services Contract
ASRC Federal subsidiary Vistronix, LLC is an awardee on the FBI’s Information Support Supplies and Services-2 contract. Under the contract, Vistronix will compete for task orders to provide IT support services to the FBI and other Justice Department agencies. The contract is worth up to $8 billion over seven years. “This award will give ASRC
Buchanan & Edwards Wins Spot on $8B FBI IT Support Services Contract
Buchanan & Edwards Inc. has won a spot on a 5-year, $8 billion blanket purchase agreement with the FBI in partnership with Metrostar. As lead of the Contractor Teaming Agreement, BE will address critical technical needs and help with future project and program outcomes for the FBI. “This contract is poised to deliver the next
Tyto Athene Wins Spot on FBI IT Supplies and Support Services Contract
Qbase LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tyto Athene, LLC, has won a spot on the FBI’s IT Supplies and Support Services second-generation blanket purchase agreement. The ITSSS-2 has an estimated spend of $8 billion over eight years, and intends to streamline the process of obtaining critical IT service needs. It will be available to all
IntelliBridge Wins Spot on FBI’s IT Supplies and Support Services Contract
IntelliBridge has won a spot on the FBI’s IT Supplies and Support Services second-generation blanket purchase agreement. IntelliBridge was one of 31 large businesses awarded. “We at IntelliBridge are excited to continue our longstanding support of the FBI by providing our key capabilities around Agile DEVSECOPs, Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Cyber Security and Intelligence,
Top Government Tech Leaders to Watch in 2023: FBI’s Cynthia Kaiser
Cynthia Kaiser Deputy Assistant Director, FBI Since joining the FBI’s Cyber Division in 2017, Cynthia Kaiser has been instrumental in improving FBI information sharing and collaboration with the private sector and government officials. She has worked to make these efforts robust, proactive and effective in deterring malicious cyber actors. These efforts have included increased public
Verizon Wins $400M FBI Modernization Contract
Verizon Public Sector has won an over $400 million Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions task order with the FBI to help the agency meet increasing demands for data bandwidth around the world. The task order includes 24/7 direct access to Verizon’s IT development team to address critical problems or discuss potential system enhancements. This will allow the
Former FBI Cyber Expert Jason Fickett Joins Booz Allen
Booz Allen Hamilton announced that former FBI cyber expert Jason Fickett has joined the firm as a leader of national cyber strategy, with the goal of developing secure, trusted and resilient technologies that improve the nation’s cyber operations. “Booz Allen continues to invest and play a pivotal role in providing industry-leading cyber solutions for our
ManTech Wins $123M FBI Information Security Services Contract
Technology solutions and services provider ManTech has been awarded a contract to support the FBI in the areas of information systems security, management and maintenance. The $123 million contract is for a base period of 1 year with the potential total performance period of 5 years, if all options are exercised. ManTech’s Cognitive Cyber will support
National Security Execs Talk Election Security
The FBI released a video Oct. 6 featuring multiple national security agency leaders discussing their shared commitment to fight any meddling with the 2020 election, including foreign interference and the spread of propaganda on social media. Starting off, FBI Director Christopher Wray said election integrity remains a top priority, and the bureau is working to identify and
National Counterintelligence Plan Calls on ‘Whole-of-Society’ Approach to Tackle Emerging Threats
Four years after the National Counterintelligence Strategy was last released, the National Counterintelligence and Security Center unveiled its new framework for fighting emerging threats and adversaries of all kinds. The newly announced strategy reflects “a more realistic appreciation of today’s counterintelligence threat landscape,” said Douglas London, a retired senior CIA operations officer and adjunct associate professor at
Jill Sanborn Named FBI Assistant Director of Counterterrorism Division
FBI Director Christopher Wray has appointed Jill Sanborn as the assistant director of the Counterterrorism Division at FBI headquarters in Washington. Sanborn served most recently as the special agent in charge of the Minneapolis Field Office. She began her FBI career as a special agent in 1998 and was assigned to the Phoenix Field Office,
Melvin Greer Tapped for FBI Service Under Special Program
Intel Corp.’s Melvin Greer has become the first executive to serve in a special program that allows him to remain with the company and also serve his country as a government employee. Greer, chief data scientist at Intel, has been selected to serve as fellow in residence and senior adviser for the FBI’s Information Technology Applications
Salient CRGT Announces Army Engineering Support Award Worth $37.4B
Salient CRGT will be participating in the U.S. Army’s Responsive Strategic Sourcing for Services Program Office Mission, an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract with a total ceiling of $37.4 billion. The RS3 contract has a period of performance of five years, with one optional 5-year ordering period. The IDIQ provides professional engineering support services to U.S. military
FBI Senior Exec Erin Joe to Head Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center
Erin Joe, a 22-year FBI special agent, is the new director of the Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center, an organization under the Office of the Director of National Intelligence dedicated to a whole-of-government response to cyber adversaries. As senior executive of cyber operations at the FBI, Joe’s most recent role, she led the bureau’s strategy and response to nation-state cyber and cyberterroism threats. Joe
ECS Named Prime on Cyber Contract to Defend FBI Networks
The FBI has named ECS the prime awardee of a $38 million deal to manage the bureau’s two key cybersecurity programs that protect the agency networks from internal and external threats. Over a 6-year period of performance, ECS will deploy remote and on-premise cybersecurity solutions to enhance the FBI’s security posture, identify risk to missions, respond
FBI Awards Salient CRGT $40M Cyber Contract
The FBI has awarded Salient CRGT a $40.1 million prime contract for cybersecurity services, the company announced. Under the task order, awarded under the FBI IT-SSS Vehicle, Salient CRGT will provide direct support for cybersecurity program initiatives to protect information, defend information systems and cyber networks and provide integrated situational awareness, among other duties. As
Former FBI Cyber Official Trent Teyema Named Parsons CTO
Parsons Corp. announced it has tapped veteran cybersecurity expert Trent Teyema as chief technology officer for its federal business. Teyema will also serves as a senior vice president, and will oversee intellectual property protection, and research and development initiatives, among other duties. Teyema, who has more than 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity field, most
FBI Sounds the Alarm of Unsecured IoT Devices
As cyberattacks continue to rise, the FBI is warning consumers about the risks of unsecured internet-connected devices. Threats can be and are being made against internet-connected radios, clocks, video and audio streaming devices, routers and other IoT devices just as they are on traditional computers, the FBI said in a public service announcement. “Devices in
The Chertoff Group Expands Team With Security Expert Robert Anderson
The Chertoff Group, a global security advisory firm that enables clients to navigate changes in security risk, technology and policy, has announced the appointment of Robert Anderson as a principal in its Strategic Advisory Services practice. As a recognized expert in cybersecurity, incident response, cyber hacking, counterintelligence and economic espionage, Anderson will advise C-suite clients
FBI Awards InCadence Contract for Mobile ID Tech
InCadence Strategic Solutions Corp. has been awarded a contract with the FBI Information Technology Acquisition Unit to provide 450 Integrated Biometrics FIVE-0 fingerprint scanner devices and associated ancillary equipment. FIVE-0 technology is built for mobile enrollment, verification and booking, ideal for law enforcement use. “We are fully committed to supporting the FBI and law enforcement with
SAVE THE DATE: INSA Leadership Dinner Feat. FBI Director James Comey, March 29, 2017
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance will host a leadership dinner March 29 featuring FBI Director James Comey at the Hilton Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia. Comey will speak to the strategic importance of the FBI’s role within the intelligence community and his vision for the bureau in 2017 and beyond. Following dinner, Comey will participate
FBI Awards Accenture Federal BPA for HR Systems Capabilities
Accenture Federal Services (AFS) announced Jan. 19 that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has awarded the company a seven-year blanket purchase agreement (BPA) with a $100 million ceiling for the provision of application services and the continued introduction of digital solutions to further enhance the bureau’s human resources (HR) systems capabilities. “The FBI requires
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