Tina Jonas Joins Leidos Board
Tina Jonas has been appointed to Leidos’ board of directors and the board’s Audit and Finance Committee. “Tina Jonas brings extensive defense and aerospace leadership experience in both government and industry to the Leidos board of directors,” said Leidos CEO Tom Bell. “Her insights will be invaluable as we work to support our critical customer
Top Health Care Execs to Watch in 2024: Leidos’ Milad Bahrami
Milad Bahrami Senior Vice President & Business Area Leader of Health Solutions, Leidos Milad Bahrami’s leadership helps Leidos achieve significant milestones in health, notably with programs like the Defense Healthcare Management System Modernization. This program provides the largest healthcare delivery through a single, integrated, secure electronic health record system, serving nearly 10 million beneficiaries across
Leidos Wins CDC National Health Safety Network Modernization Contract
Leidos has won the National Healthcare Safety Network Development, Maintenance, Support and Modernization contract from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases. The contract has a total value of $51 million over a 5-year period of performance. “NHSN is a critical cornerstone in enhancing patient safety and
Leidos’ JR Williamson Emerges from Life’s Instabilities to Succeed, Supporting Himself & Others Along the Way
WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with guest JR Williamson as he shares his unique ⏤ and at times challenging ⏤ upbringing, as he moved nearly 21 times by the age of 15, largely because of his family dynamic. Still, the senior vice president and chief information security officer at Leidos considers himself a native Northern
Leidos Wins $86M NGA Analytics Systems Management Contract
Leidos has won a contract from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s Integrated Program Office for Analysis for lifecycle management of existing and emerging analytics systems. The single award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract is called Chinook, and has a ceiling value of $86.4 million if all task orders are exercised with a 5-year period of performance.
Leidos Awarded $191M Army Mission Software Modernization Contract
Leidos has won a $191 million contract from the Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground for integrated lifecycle software and management solutions to support the U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command, Software Engineering Center, C3T Directorate, Fires Division. The contract has a 5-year performance period, with a 6-month extension option. “For the U.S. Army to
Leidos Wins $276M DOD Contract to Support Supply Chain Resiliency
Leidos won a $276 million task order with the Defense Department Information Analysis Center for the research and development of critical minerals and materials used in munitions, and to promote energetics supply chain resiliency. This contract falls under the DoDIAC’s multiple-award contract vehicle, which are awarded by the U.S. Air Force’s 774th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron.
Leidos Wins $823M DISA Contract to Modernize DOD Network
Leidos has secured an $823 million task order from the Defense Information Systems Agency to manage operations and sustainment for the Defense Enclave Services Network program. Under a $11.5 billion, 10-year single-award contract, Leidos will optimize network services for Fourth Estate defense agencies and field activities, transitioning them from legacy systems to the DoDNet. This
Nominate Intelligence Execs for 2024 Pinnacle Awards
The deadline to submit nominations for the Pinnacle Awards is Sept. 5, and we want your help finding the most impactful intelligence executives. The Pinnacle Awards is an annual program that embodies the WashingtonExec spirit of highlighting successful executives and businesses saving money and fostering innovation for federal clients across the region. For the intelligence
Nominate Health Care Execs for 2024 Pinnacle Awards
The deadline to submit nominations for the Pinnacle Awards is Sept. 5, and we want your help finding the most impactful healthcare executives. The Pinnacle Awards is an annual program that embodies the WashingtonExec spirit of highlighting successful executives and businesses saving money and fostering innovation for federal clients across the region. For the healthcare
Leidos Taps Ron Keesing as Chief AI Officer
Leidos has appointed Ron Keesing as chief AI officer to lead strategic initiatives advancing and deploying solutions across customer missions. “Ron Keesing’s appointment as chief AI officer marks a pivotal moment for Leidos,” said Leidos CEO Tom Bell. “As we navigate a landscape shaped by rapid technological advancements, his leadership will be instrumental in ensuring
Leidos Wins $476M NASA Cargo Mission Support Contract
Leidos has won a contract to continue providing cargo mission engineering and integration services for NASA’s International Space Station Program and Artemis campaign. The award has a total potential value of $476 million with a base performance period of two years. Work will primarily be performed at Leidos’ facilities in Webster, Texas. “Leidos is at
Leidos Wins $631M Army Contracting Command Sensor Contract
Leidos won a $631 million award from the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Grounds. The Development, Integration, Acquisitions, Bridging to Logistics & Operations program positions the company to provide mission equipment to the Army for the next 10 years, Leidos said. “We are excited about the opportunity to support the Army’s DIABLO program,”
Leidos Wins $206M NGA Exploitation Services Program Contract
Leidos has won a contract with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s Exploitation Services Program to modernize geospatial processing. The single-award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract is called Maru. It has a ceiling value of $206 million if all task orders are exercised over a 5-year period of performance. “Geospatial analysts and data scientists face a deluge
Leidos Wins $267M Army C5ISR Contract
Leidos won a follow-on prime contract to provide the U.S. Army with technology-enabled services, including hardware sustainment, modernization, refresher training and logistics support. The Responsive Strategic Sourcing for Services indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity task order has a base period of 11 months, and a maximum value of $267 million if all four 1-year options are
Leidos Snags Army National Guard Aviation Training Contract
Leidos has won a new prime contract to perform aviation training services and operations support for the Army National Guard. “We’re pleased to work with the Army National Guard to support aviation training and operations,” said Tim Freeman, Leidos senior vice president and airborne systems business area lead. “The National Guard is one of the
Leidos Wins $158M Air Force Command and Control Emergency Management Contract
Leidos has won a follow-on prime contract to develop and expand the Air Force’s Command and Control Incident Management Emergency Response Application. The single-award contract was awarded by Kessel Run, a division within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. The contract has a 6-month base period of performance with four 1-year options and two
Leidos Enters Strategic Collaboration Agreement with AWS
Leidos announced a multiyear Strategic Collaboration Agreement with Amazon Web Services, which will leverage each company’s strengths to accelerate innovation for new and existing customers in public sector and select commercial markets. “We’re excited to build on our existing work with AWS and create innovative solutions for our customers,” said Steve Hull, president of Leidos’
Leidos Lands $143M DIA Tech Platform Contract
Leidos has been awarded a task order from the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Science & Technology Directorate to create a Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination system for the Open Source Intelligence Integration Center. Valued at $143 million, the contract is part of the DOMEX Technology Platform. Work will occur in the National Capital Region and
Leidos, Sourcegraph Join Forces on AI-enabled Software Development
Leidos has formed an exclusive partnership with the code intelligence platform Sourcegraph. Together, they will launch secure, generative artificial intelligence-enabled software development tools tailored for government clients. “Leidos is committed to providing our customers with trusted mission AI tools that help them prepare for success in an increasingly complex and dynamic world,” said Roy Stevens,
Leidos Snags Contract to Support HHS’ ARPA-H
Leidos recently won a prime contract from the Health and Human Services Department to support the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health. The hybrid firm fixed price/time and materials contract has a 1-year base period of performance and two 1-year options. “We are thrilled to work with ARPA-H building the infrastructure and capabilities necessary to
Leidos Taps Ryan Colvert as VP of Government Affairs for National Security
Leidos has appointed Ryan Colvert as vice president of government affairs to oversee the company’s national security portfolio. A Marine Corps veteran and former U.S. Senate staffer, Colvert will represent Leidos on Capitol Hill on defense and intelligence-related issues. “Ryan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Leidos’ government affairs team,” said Amy Smith,
Leidos Taps Dan Antal as General Counsel
Leidos has named Dan Antal as its general counsel, effective April 1. Currently the general counsel for Rolls-Royce Defense and North America, Antal will succeed Jerry Howe, who is retiring. Howe will serve as general counsel until March 31 and will remain in an advisory role through March 15, 2025, to aid in the transition.
Revisiting CMMC and Cybersecurity: Insights from Leidos’ JR Williamson
Data security practices have shifted in many ways since Leidos’ JR Williamson entered the field over 35 years ago. One key change he has noticed is that large prime contractors are no longer the only ones retaining sensitive government data. Williamson, senior vice president and chief information security officer at Leidos, spoke on this and
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