2021 Chief Officer Award Winner: Private-Equity Backed CEO Mehul Sanghani, Octo Consulting
Mehul Sanghani, CEO and founder of Octo Consulting, has won WashingtonExec’s 2021 Chief Officer Award for Private-Equity Backed Company CEO. In its second year, the Chief Officer Awards luncheon was held May 27 as a virtual live-streamed program to recognize C-suite executives in both industry and government for their innovation, expertise, impact and thought leadership.
How GovCon is Responding to COVID-19: Octo Consulting’s Jay Shah
As the world closely monitors and tracks the spread and impact of the new corona virus, business leaders are making decisions about how to mitigate the risk and keep everyone safe and healthy. In the government contracting community, executives are enacting procedures and policies to protect employees, customers and partners while continuing to provide government agencies with
Stephen Iwicki, Jennifer Rhea Join Octo
Technology solutions provider Octo has hired Stephen Iwicki as growth vice president for the Defense Department and Jennifer Rhea as growth senior director for federal civilian accounts. Iwicki will draw on his background in intelligence, information technology, strategic planning, business development and project management to broaden Octo’s offerings to DOD and the U.S. intelligence community. Rhea
CNSI Taps Industry Veteran Bob McCord for President, COO Roles
Veteran operations executive Bob McCord has joined health IT solutions company CNSI as president and chief operating officer. McCord has more than 30 years of operations experience, has served as president and COO at various companies and is a health subject matter expert. He joins the CNSI leadership team during a time of rapid growth.
Annual Greater Washington GovCon Awards Finalists Announced
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Services Council have announced the finalists for the annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards, honoring exceptional work of leaders and businesses in the region’s government contracting sector. The award categories cover Contractor of the Year in four revenue categories and Executive of the Year in three
Octo Nabs Agile Software Engineering Deal with Air Force’s Kessel Run Lab
Octo Consulting has been awarded a prime contract with the Kessel Run Experimentation Lab, which the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center manages. Octo will deliver agile software engineering expertise to allow the Kessel Run Experimentation Lab to quickly refactor legacy applications using microservices, application programming interfaces and highly responsive modern user interfaces. The
Octo Consulting Gains Arlington Capital Partners Investment, Appoints New Leadership
Arlington Capital Partners announced its investment in Octo Consulting Group, Inc., which has just appointed Jay Shah as chief operating officer and Pamela Rothka as chief financial officer. Led and founded by CEO Mehul Sanghani, Octo has provided solutions to government health care, national security, civilian and defense agencies for more than 13 years. The
Octo Consulting Gets in on $2.5B Securities and Exchange Commission’s ONE IT Contract
Octo Consulting won a spot on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s ONE IT indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity vehicle, a 10-year $2.5 billion contract to bolster the agency’s IT services and solutions. The contract, which is expected to be the primary vehicle for SEC IT service acquisition, covers enterprise IT services for the agency across seven service channels through the
Octo Consulting Picked for $25M Defense Health Agency Contract
Octo Consulting Group has been selected for a new multiyear contract by the Defense Health Agency to provide IT support services to the agency’s research-and-development arm studying traumatic brain injuries. Under the $25 million contract, Octo will lead a full-service IT project focused on developing and standardizing new processes for DHA’s R&D Directorate for Psychological
Octo Consulting Wins $300M BPA To Update FDA Drug and Device Approval
Octo Consulting Group is one of two companies awarded a $300 million blanket purchase agreement contract to help the Food and Drug Administration implement a more streamlined and efficient drug and device approval process. The contract aims to help FDA meet requirements outlined in the 21st Century Cure Act, signed into law in December 2016. Octo
Octo Wins $10M BPA To Improve Health Care Safety Review System
Octo Consulting Group has been awarded a $10 million blanket purchase agreement to maintain and enhance the Health and Human Services Department’s quality and safety review system. The 5-year BPA will support HHS’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, which is charged with improving America’s health care system by developing the knowledge, tools and data
Octo Consulting Wins $20M Contract to Continue CMS Agile Transformation
Octo Consulting Group has been awarded a $20 million blanket purchase agreement by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The company will help CMS continue its efforts to pursue agile methodologies. Through the BPA, Octo will work with CMS leadership to establish enterprise-level guidance and transform enterprise processes. Octo will work directly with CMS
Octo Consulting Acquires Aquilent’s SeaPort Business Unit
Octo Consulting Group announced Jan. 25 that it has acquired the SeaPort business unit of Aquilent, including operation of SeaPort-e. SeaPort-e is the Department of Navy’s electronic platform for acquiring support services in 22 functional areas including engineering, financial management and program management. “We are delighted to be working with the Navy on the SeaPort-e
Octo Consulting Awarded Task Order to Support Modernization of GSA Integrated Award Environment
Octo Consulting Group announced Nov. 16 it has been awarded a multimillion-dollar task order on the General Service Administration’s Alliant Small Business contract in support of the GSA Integrated Award Environment modernization effort. The contract has a 5-year period of performance, with a 10-month base period and four option periods. “This contract continues to showcase Octo’s
WashingtonExec’s Inaugural Top 30 Execs to Watch List Spotlight: Bob McCord, Octo Consulting
What’s coming next? The key government contracting leaders aren’t just asking the question, they’re shaping the conversation. In WashingtonExec’s inaugural list of Top 30 Executives to Watch, we turn the spotlight on industry leaders who are positioning their companies for greater growth and relevance ahead. Selected by industry colleagues, these leaders hail from a diverse
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
Octo Consulting Awarded GSA Technical Support Services and SEC Business Management Office Support Services Contracts
Octo Consulting Group (Octo) has been awarded a two contracts: one through the General Service Administration (GSA) and the other through the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “Whether it’s supporting internal solutions like FEDPAY, citizen-facing programs like Data.gov, FedRAMP, or the myriad of other digital initiatives that GSA manages, the agency requires systems that
WashingtonExec’s Weekly E-Magazine: News You Need to Know
In case you missed this week’s WashingtonExec e-magazine, here’s what you need to know: Preferred Systems Solutions Inc. (PSS) announced its acquisition of Global Services & Solutions, Inc. (GSS), which enhanced its contracting relationship with the Department of Defense. Octo Consulting’s CEO Mehul Sanghani shared his journey from helping his family run their small motel
How Mehul Sanghani’s Humble Upbringings, Close Ties and Hokie Background Positioned Him to Lead Octo Consulting as CEO
Mehul Sanghani’s business education began long before he became a student at Virginia Tech, though he didn’t realize it at the time. As a child and adolescent, the president, founder and chief executive officer of Octo Consulting Group helped his parents and his sister run the family-owned motel in Blacksburg, Va. He, his sister and
Gov. Terry McAuliffe Makes Appointments to Public College, University Boards
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe last week announced his appointments to the boards that govern the state’s systems of higher education. They include appointments to the boards of public colleges, universities and community colleges. “Virginia’s higher education system is one of the best in the world and a cornerstone of our economic future,” McAuliffe said in
Mehul Sanghani of Octo Consulting Group, Inc. Discusses 2013 GovCon Award Nomination, Shares Turning Point in Career
The finalists for this year’s Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards were announced in September and WashingtonExec is bringing you its annual series with the nominees. The winners will be unveiled on November 7th at The Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner by the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce (FCCC), the Professional Services Council (PSC) and Washington Technology magazine. With over
Octo Consulting Group, Inc. on 2013 “Contractor of the Year” GovCon Awards Nomination
The finalists for this year’s Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards were announced in September and WashingtonExec is bringing you its annual series with the nominees. The winners will be unveiled on November 7th at The Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner by the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce (FCCC), the Professional Services Council (PSC) and Washington Technology magazine. With over
GovCon Awards: Octo Consulting Group, Inc Wins Contractor of the Year, CEO Comments
The Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards took place November 1st at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, Professional Services Council (PSC), and Washington Technology magazine presented the awards. Octo Consulting Group, with President & CEO Mehul Sanghani, won Contractor of the Year (less than $25 million). On the win, Sanghani said, “We brought
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