Tony Pease Joins Principals at Deep Water Point
Deep Water Point, a business navigator for federal contracts, welcomes Tony Pease to its team. “The partners and I welcome Tony to our rapidly growing team of top level executives,” said Howard Seeger, managing partner. “His solid knowledge and experience within defense adds tremendous value to the services we offer our clients.” Pease, a former
QinetiQ North America Names Gary Slack New CFO
QinetiQ North America has named Gary Slack executive vice president and chief financial officer. “Gary will serve as a key member of the QNA leadership team,” said Duane Andrews, chief executive officer of QinetiQ North America. “He brings a broad set of skills to the role and will be a key asset to us as
Private Equity Firm Thoma Bravo to Buy Deltek
Enterprise software and information solutions provider Deltek, Inc. announced today that Thoma Bravo LLC, a private equity firm, will buy the company in an all-cash transaction for $1.1 billion. Deltek’s board of directors unanimously approved the acquisition, along with its largest shareholder, New Mountain Capital. “Over the past seven years, we have successfully executed our
Surviving Sequestration with Market Research and Expansion, By Matt Langan
With uncertainty over budget cuts tempering the federal contracting marketplace, the smart money will be on using market research to expand into other areas. Matt Langan, an editor at Fed Connects, wrote in a post this week that many government contractors are looking for opportunities in near adjacent commercial markets. “Some industry members are already
Max Hall to Rejoin SRA International
SRA International, Inc. has announced that Max Hall will replace Jeffrey Rydant, who is taking an extended leave, as Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer next month. Hall first joined the government strategic and technology consulting company in 1992, before leaving to serve as chief operating officer for another firm. “We are delighted to
SPAWAR Awards Centuria Prime Contract
The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic has awarded Centuria Corporation a prime contract to upgrade the U.S. Navy to a service oriented architecture. “This is a huge win for us as it recognizes our ability to lead a large, complex defense program,” said Kevin Burke, Centuria founder and CEO, of the service-disabled, veteran-owned
SAIC Earns Contract with SSC Atlantic, Ceiling Value of $224 Million
The U.S. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic has awarded Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) a prime contract. The science, engineering and technology company will help with systems, software and logistical support for the Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Systems. “We look forward to providing SSC Atlantic with world-class physical security and force protection capabilities where security
SECAF Welcomes Three New Board Members
The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum has announced three new members to its board of directors: Sandra Corbett of InCadence Strategic Solutions, Robert Dozier of RWD Consulting and Sue Evans of Evans Incorporated. The trio will serve the forum, which provides education, resources and advocacy to small and emerging government contractors, for two years.
MacB Named Top Defense Contractor By Dayton Business Journal
The Dayton Business Journal has named MacAulay-Brown, Inc. (MacB), a provider of engineering and technical services to defense, intelligence and homeland security agencies, the top Dayton area defense contractor by value of DoD contracts. The newspaper said that the value of the company’s defense contracts last year was $113.3 million. “Our long-standing commitment to providing innovative solutions
John Hassoun Named New Vistronix Executive VP – Corporate Development
Information technology company Vistronix, Inc., which provides services for some of the largest federal agencies, announced John Hassoun as new executive vice president of corporate development. He has over 25 years of experience, and will help lead the company’s mergers and acquisitions. “We are excited to have John as a member of the Vistronix team.
New Leadership Appointments at Northrop Grumman
Gary W. Ervin, Northrop Grumman’s corporate vice president and president of Aerospace Systems, and James F. Pitts, also a corporate vice president and president of Electronic Systems, will retire in February and at the end of this year, respectively. “I wish to personally thank Gary and Jim for their exemplary leadership and significant contributions to
WashingtonExec Small Business Commission Commends DoD Pilot Program, Passed by U.S. House of Representatives
The WashingtonExec Small Business Acquisition Reform Commission (SBARC) commends the House of Representatives for its passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4310), which includes a provision for the the Department of Defense “advanced” small business pilot program. Sponsored by Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon (R-CA), the program supports the growth and development of “advanced”
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