Meet the GovCon Awards Finalists: Perspecta’s Mac Curtis
Perspecta CEO Mac Curtis is among the finalists for the 2019 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards — commonly known as the industry’s Oscars. Curtis, who’s a finalist in the $300 million revenue category for the Executive of the Year, leads a company of over 14,000 people and has over 25 years of leadership experience at
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
Perspecta Labs to Provide PEACH Research for DARPA
Perspecta Labs has won a prime contract to provide Photonic Edge AI Compact Hardware, or PEACH, research for an artificial intelligence program at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. The PEACH program strives to research and develop AI processing architectures in combination with innovative photonic hardware to enable breakthrough AI functionality with significant reduction in hardware
Perspecta Snags $303M Navy Cyber Operations Support Contract
Perspecta has been awarded a deal on a cyberspace science, research, engineering and technology integration program from the U.S. Navy’s Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific. This follow-on contract carries a 3-year base valued at $303 million, with a pair of 2-year options and a maximum value of $740 million if all options are exercised. This
Perspecta Snaps Up $162M Air Force Network Program Contract
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Perspecta with its Secret Internet Protocol Router Network Enterprise Modernization program, a deal with a 5-year performance period and $162 million max ceiling value. The program falls within the Air Force’s Enterprise Information Technology and Cyber Infrastructure Division of the Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks Program Executive Office.
Alpha Omega Names Hugh Kazerani VP of Strategic Accounts
Industry executive Hugh Kazerani is joining Alpha Omega Integration, LLC as vice president of strategic accounts to help grow the company’s target accounts in civilian and Department of Homeland Security markets. Kazerani has 21 years of business experience in small, mid-size and large systems integrators, and he specializes in growth through innovative solutions. Prior to
Perspecta Snags First NGA Enterprise Engineering Contract Task Order
Perspecta has won a systems engineering and integration contract from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, receiving the first task order valued at $223 million. The single-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract in its entirety has a 5-year ordering period and maximum ceiling value of $824 million. Perspecta was slated to begin performing its task order services
Perspecta Buys Knight Point Systems, Expands Cloud, Cyber Portfolio
Government services provider Perspecta announced its acquisition of Knight Point Systems, LLC, enhancing its cloud, cyber, digital transformation and enterprise IT offerings. The purchase cost Perspecta $250 million (subject to purchase price adjustments) and the transaction is set to be accretive to fiscal year 2020 adjusted earnings per share, excluding one-time transaction costs. “I am
Top 10 Civilian Executives to Watch: Rocky Thurston, Perspecta
Since Perspecta’s launch in June 2018, the company has worked to become a leading systems integrator with deep mission knowledge and premier IT capabilities, and brings that same expertise to its civilian, state and local customers daily. The group’s Senior Vice President and General Manager Rocky Thurston is most proud to have joined this team
Top 10 Civilian Execs to Watch in 2019
The federal civilian market touches all aspects of life, spanning health, commerce, agriculture, energy, treasury, veterans affairs, education, homeland security and beyond. The companies serving these agencies are committed, mission-oriented and driven by innovation, and are providing the secure emerging technologies the government needs. But this doesn’t happen without strong leadership. For WashingtonExec’s inaugural Top
Rocky Thurston to Lead Perspecta Civilian, State and Local Group
Perspecta has appointed former AT&T executive Rocky Thurston as senior vice president and general manager of its civilian, state and local group to develop growth strategies and maintain existing program performance. Thurston, a U.S. Air Force veteran, brings more than 20 years of experience serving defense, intelligence, civilian and public safety federal markets, and is
Perspecta Recognized as Deal Team of the Year by ACG National Capital
Perspecta, Inc. has been given the 2019 Corporate Growth Award for Deal Team of the Year by ACG National Capital, recognized for its accomplishments in executing growth strategies and deals. ACG National Capital’s annual Corporate Growth Awards celebrate the Washington, D.C., region’s growth executives, investors and transaction teams, and highlights individuals and companies successfully crafting
Perspecta Wins $75M Contract to Rebuild National Background Investigation Service Program
Perspecta has been awarded a 2-year Other Transaction Agreement from the Defense Security Service and Defense Information Systems Agency to support the modernization of the National Background Investigation Service. The deal has a potential ceiling of $75 million, and the intention of the program is to make the Defense Department’s personnel security clearance process faster,
Glenn Eisenberg Named to Perspecta Board of Directors
Perspecta has appointed Glenn Eisenberg to its board of directors effective today, according to a May 21 company announcement. Eisenberg, who will serve on the board of directors’ audit committee, currently is the executive vice president and chief financial officer for Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings. He has held that role since June 2014. “We
Mac Curtis Receives Technology Good Scout Award by Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America National Capital Area Council has honored Perspecta President and CEO Mac Curtis with the Technology Good Scout Award, recognizing him as an outstanding leader in the technology industry. The award is given to area tech leaders who exemplify the values of the Scout Oath and Law in daily life — and as a
Perspecta Wins $982M Army Contract for Cyber Electronic Warfare
Perspecta Inc. has been chosen to provide the U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare, and Sensors with cyber electronic warfare support for what the Army refers to as its R4 program. The contract is a 10-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity multiple award valued up to $982 million. Perspecta is tasked with developing
Top 10 DOD Execs to Watch: Jeff Bohling, Perspecta
Last year, Jeff Bohling’s biggest achievement was the creation of Perspecta’s Defense Group. As the new company was being established last June, executives had to merge complex organizations and cultures while continuing to deliver to customers and grow the business. “There were a lot of moving parts, and I’m proud of how we’ve come together
Annual Technology Good Scout Award Luncheon to Honor Mac Curtis
The Boy Scouts of America National Capital Area Council will recognize Mac Curtis, president and CEO of Perspecta, at the organization’s annual Technology Good Scout Award Luncheon on May 8. The event will be held at the Tysons Corner Marriott and begins at noon with a light reception and an awards luncheon following at 12:30 p.m.
STEM Leaders Driven by Curiosity, Propelled by Potential
There isn’t just one path to a STEM career — in fact, science and technology leaders in government and industry come from various educational and professional backgrounds but may share a curiosity for how things work. That’s the case for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Deputy Director Peter Highnam, Riverside Research President and CEO Steve
2019 Evening for Hope Gala Chairman Todd Pantezzi: ‘There Can’t Be a Better Organization for Me to Be Involved In’
Families, sponsors, donors and supporters will gather at the Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health’s annual An Evening for Hope Gala on May 11 — but for gala chairman Todd Pantezzi, his passion for the cause is personal. In its sixth year, the gala will be held at The Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner,
STEM Symposium Highlights Present, Future Industry Opportunities
The sixth annual K-12 STEM Symposium on March 30 drew in more than 3,000 attendees to the Nysmith School for the Gifted in Herndon, Virginia, to explore and engage with STEM opportunities. (Scroll down to see the photo gallery.) Hosted by WashingtonExec and its presenting sponsor Riverside Research, the event brought together students, parents, industry
Couldn’t Make it to STEM Symposium? Here’s What You Missed
The sixth annual K-12 STEM Symposium at the Nysmith School for the Gifted in Herndon, Virginia, on March 30 drew in more than 3,000 students, parents, teachers, industry leaders, government techies and academics alike to celebrate STEM opportunities and discoveries. The event was facilitated by WashingtonExec and its presenting sponsor Riverside Research. This year’s theme
Perspecta Lands $155M Contract to Continue Supporting Veterans Affairs’ EHR System
Perspecta, Inc was awarded a prime contract with the Veterans Affairs Department to continue supporting its electronic health records system known as VistA. The contract can reach a potential value of $155 million, has a 1-year base and four 1-year options if all options are exercised, according to the company. Officially named the Veterans Health Information
Perspecta Awarded $71M Deal to Help Air Force with Enterprise Logging System
Services provider Perspecta, Inc. has won $71 million in new work with the U.S. Air Force supporting its mission to increase cyber situational awareness by implementing an enterprisewide logging system. The single-award contract is called the Enterprise Logging Phase 2, and it was awarded under the Air Force’s Network-Centric Solutions-2 NetOps. It has a 1-year
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