CACI Wins $376M NGA Contract
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has awarded CACI International a 5-year, single-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract, with a ceiling value of $376 million. The contract calls for CACI to provide mission technology in support of critical geospatial intelligence missions. “CACI is proud to bring our strength in artificial intelligence and proven mission technology to NGA to
Robert Cardillo Joins Space Dynamics Lab’s Guidance Council
Former National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Director Robert Cardillo has been appointed to Utah State University’s Space Dynamics Laboratory Guidance Council. The announcement was made during the U.S. Geospatial-Intelligence Foundations’ GEOINT Symposium held June 2-5 in San Antonio, Texas. The Space Dynamic Lab’s guidance council helps direct the organization strategically and tactically, supports customer relationships and provides industry
Altamira Picks Up Task Order for Geospatial Database Under NGA’s Janus Contract
Altamira Technologies Corp. has been awarded a task order under the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity Janus contract. The task order calls for Altamira to support NGA in building a single homeland infrastructure foundation-level data geospatial database to support to enhance domestic operational, situational and strategic awareness of the nation’s infrastructure. For the HIFLD effort, Altamira
Berico Technologies Wins Spot on $977M NGA Contract
Berico Technologies has been awarded a place on a multiple-award National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency contract worth up to $977.6 million, to provide analytical support. Berico was one of several prime contractors chosen to work on the indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity Multi-Intelligence Analytical and Collection Support Services contract vehicle. The contract is the key mechanism for delivering
James Clapper Named Distinguished Senior Fellow at CNAS
Former Director of National Intelligence and retired Air Force Lt. Gen. James Clapper has been named distinguished senior fellow for intelligence and national security by the Center for New American Security. Clapper will also join the CNAS board of advisers. At CNAS, he will contribute to research, mentor the next generation of national security leaders,
NGA Awards ManTech Contract to Provide IT Enterprise Management Services
ManTech International Corp. announced Nov. 17 the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has awarded the company a contract to provide information technology enterprise management services and enterprise management/cyber security services. The firm-fixed-price contract has one base year and four option years, with a potential value of $322 million. “The ITEMS EM/CSS award is ManTech’s first large, prime contract
IBM Names Doug McGovern Associate Partner, Intelligence Application Development and Innovation
IBM announced Doug McGovern has been named an associate partner, intelligence application development and innovation, effective Nov. 1. He brings more than 30 years’ experience in technical operations and program management in the intelligence community and the Defense Department. Prior to joining IBM, McGovern served as chief information officer and director of IT services at
Joanne Isham Joins HyTrust Inc. Federal Advisory Board
HyTrust Inc. announced March 28 that Joanne O. Isham has joined the company’s Federal Advisory Board. “We’re privileged to have Joanne join our Federal Advisory Board and help us identify and pursue key target markets with innovative security solutions,” HyTrust Chairman and CEO John De Santis said. “She brings both the depth and the diversity we need
Octo Consulting Wins $34M Contract to Support NGA’s IT Services Directorate
Octo Consulting Group, based in McLean, Va., announced Dec. 1 that the company has been awarded a fixed price per sprint agile development contract to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency‘s (NGA) IT Services Directorate. “This type of contract structure allows NGA to see what it is paying for as progress is made, ensuring that the
SAVE THE DATE: USGIF to Host SmallSats Workshop, Nov. 16-17, 2015
The U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation’s (USGIF) SmallSat Working Group will host a two-day workshop Nov. 16-17 at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in Springfield, Va. in an effort to further educate the GEOINT community on the user needs for and capabilities of SmallSats. The first day will be unclassified, but the second will be classified. “The
Engility and NGA Launch Vricon Explorer Under IGAPP
Chantilly, Va.-based Engility Holdings, Inc. and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) announced Oct. 5 the release of the first application, Vricon Explorer, delivered through the Agency’s Innovative GEOINT Application Provider Program (IGAPP). Vricon Explorer allows for user interaction with a 3D data set and is available for download through the GEOINT App Store. “We are
USGIF Adds Tish Long, Six Others to its Board of Directors
The Herdon, Va.-based U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) announced Oct. 2 the addition of seven members to its Board of Directors. The newest board members include David Alexander, Julia Bowers, John Fenwick, Michael C. Grochol, Letitia A. Long, Manh Pham and the Hon. Caryn A. Wagner. USGIF’s Board now includes 25 directors representing the GEOINT community. “The USGIF
SAVE THE DATE: George T. Kalaris Intelligence Conference, Sept. 24: Hosted by NGA and Georgetown University
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and Georgetown University will jointly host the second annual George T. Kalaris Intelligence Conference from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on September 24 at Georgetown University’s Gaston Hall (3rd floor of Healy Hall, 37th and O Street, Washington). The central theme of the conference will be on the relationship between
Robert Cardillo Shares His Vision for NGA in the Intelligence Community of the Future
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) hosted a leadership dinner Jan. 21 featuring National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Director Robert Cardillo. Director Cardillo provided his vision for positioning NGA in the Intelligence Community (IC) moving forward in his keynote address. According to Cardillo, the future presents a steep curve in the emerging commercial space satellite
2015 K-12 STEM Symposium Panel I: “Follow Your Passion and Find Your Purpose”
The 2015 K-12 STEM Symposium kicked off Saturday, March 7, with the panel discussion, “Industry and Government Perspective — Workforce Needs and Solutions,” featuring Michele Weslander-Quaid (Twitter: @michelewq), Google’s Global Cloud Ecosystem Community Lead, and Dr. Ann M. Carbonell, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (@NGA_GEOINT) Senior Executive. The panel was moderated by Rob Zitz (@robzitz), Leidos Senior Vice President and
NGA Awards TASC $25M Contract to Serve as Application Operations Service Provider
Chantilly, Va.-based TASC announced Jan. 23 the company has been awarded a contract by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) to serve as its Application Operations Service Provider (AOSP). Under this contract, TASC will manage the business and technical aspects of soliciting, screening and acquiring Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) applications that pass U.S. Government (USG) criteria. The contract
SAVE THE DATE: NGA Director Robert Cardillo to Speak at INSA Leadership Dinner, Jan. 21
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) will host a Leadership Dinner with National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Director Robert Cardillo on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View, 2800 South Potomac Ave., in Arlington, Va. Cardillo, who previously served as the Deputy Director for Intelligence Integration at the Office of the Director of
Ellen McCarthy of NGA Talks Why STEM Pipeline Success is a National Security Priority
The pursuit to engage more young people in STEM-related careers extends to the national offices of the highest level. Ellen McCarthy, Chief Operating Officer of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) spoke with WashingtonExec on NGA’s STEM initiatives at the local community level, how the agency is partnering with industry members, and why industry, government and academia need to
NGA Inaugurates Robert Cardillo as New Agency Director
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency held a ceremony Oct. 3 to inaugurate Robert Cardillo as the new director. The ceremony took place at the agency’s Springfield, Va. headquarters. “I can’t be more excited about the opportunity we all have to build on a legacy of helping our customers succeed and take NGA to new heights of service to the nation,”
NGA Director Tish Long Set to Retire; Robert Cardillo Named Incoming Director
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Director Letitia Long on Monday announced she will step down from her post at the helm of the dual-hatted support and national intelligence agency come October. She will be succeeded by Robert Cardillo, who currently serves as the Deputy Director for Intelligence Integration (DDII) within the Office of the Director of
WashingtonExec E-Magazine: News You Need to Know
This week, we profiled Tish Long, Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). She talked to us about the many changes in the Intelligence Community, the biggest issues impacting big data initiatives with in the Intelligence Community (IC) as well as the topic of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) workforce development, click here. We
Tish Long, Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), on Activity Based Intelligence, Big Data and STEM
It has been almost three years since Letitia (Tish) Long was appointed Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in August 2010. We caught up with Long to reflect on the changing role of NGA within the broader Intelligence Community (IC), asked her to share her best advice for young intel officers, and received her
TASC Appoints Dr. Keith Littlefield Chief Technology Officer
TASC, Inc. announced Monday the appointment of Dr. Keith Littlefield to be the company’s chief technology officer $1000 loan today. Littlefield will lead TASC’s technology strategy as well as oversee its independent research and development and technical fellows programs.”Keith will use his deep insight into our customers’ technical challenges and the federal acquisition process to
Ambassador Joseph DeTrani Named President Of INSA
Ambassador Joseph DeTrani has been appointed president of the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) the organization announced today. In his role, DeTrani will be tasked with raising the non-profit organization’s profile in the intelligence community, as well as increase INSA’s membership and focus on daily operations.He will replace acting INSA president and vice president for
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