Sotera Defense Solutions Wins Place on GSA’s $50B Alliant 2 Contract
Sotera Defense Solutions, a KeyW Holding Corp. subsidiary, has been awarded a place on the General Services Administration’s $50 billion Alliant 2 Governmentwide Acquisition Contract, opening up new IT services opportunities for the company. The Alliant 2 contract is a multiple-award, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract with a 5-year base period and a 5-year option, and
KeyW to Acquire Sotera Defense Solutions
The KeyW Holding Corporation has announced that its wholly-owned operating company, The KeyW Corporation, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sotera Defense Solutions in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $235 million, inclusive of an expected $46 million net present value of acquired tax benefits. The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to
DHS Awards Sotera Defense Solutions Prime Position on EAGLE II Contract
National security technology company Sotera Defense Solutions announced Sept. 22 that it one of several contractors to be awarded prime position of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading Edge Solutions II (EAGLE II) contract in the Functional Category 1 (FC1) — Unrestricted (UNR) track. Under the multiple-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ)
WashExec RollCall: Your Inside Look at Our Network’s Professional Activity
WashExec Executive RollCall: JD Kathuria pulls from the broader WashingtonExec network to dish out the area’s who’s who and what’s what. When it comes to striking deals, who you know trumps what you know in the government contracting community. And with three years of WashingtonExec’s outcome and result-oriented networking programs and events behind us, I’ve decided to expand our networking
WashExec RollCall: Your Inside Look at Our Network’s Professional Activity
WashingtonExec Executive RollCall: JD Kathuria pulls from the broader WashingtonExec network to dish out the area’s who’s who and what’s what. When it comes to striking deals, who you know trumps what you know in the government contracting community. And with three years of WashingtonExec’s outcome and result-oriented networking programs and events behind us, I’ve decided to expand our networking
Dr. John Hillen Traces GovCon Market’s Maturation in Three Columns on Washington Technology
The government contracting market is one that, contrary to popular belief, is “real,” and it’s been maturing for the past fifty years despite a slew of buyer and seller factors that arrest its maturation according to Dr. John Hillen, an executive in residence and professor of practice within George Mason University’s School of Management (GMU). The
Dr. John Hillen to Speak at Brown & Brown Distinguished Speaker Series
Dr. John Hillen, an executive in residence and professor of practice at George Mason University’s School of Management, will speak at the Brown & Brown Distinguished Speaker Series on March 31, covering “Leaving the Teenage Years and Growing Up: The Future of the Northern Virginia Government and Technology Contracting Sector.” The event will be held
SOS International Appoints Dr. John Hillen Chairman of the Board of Advisors
SOS International LLC (SOSi) has today appointed Dr. John Hillen as Chairman of the company’s Board of Advisors. Until May of this year, he served as President and CEO of Sotera and led the firm’s highly successful initial public offering in 2009. He continues to serve as Vice Chairman of the Board of Advisors at
WashingtonExec E-Magazine: News You Need to Know
The summer has seen one executive move after the other. One of the biggest moves comes from Deb Alderson, who recently joined Sotera Defense Solutions as the firm’s newest CEO. She previously served as COO at SRA International. WashingtonExec recently talked with Alderson about this big leap. To our interview with the executive, click here.
From COO to CEO: Deb Alderson Makes the Leap to Sotera
It was announced June 24th that Deb Alderson would join Sotera Defense Solutions (Sotera) as the company’s CEO. Alderson, a first-time CEO, spoke with WashingtonExec her first week on the job. Alderson previously served as COO of SRA International. We asked Alderson about the “Road Warrior Plan,” her overall strategic vision for the national defense and
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
Deb Alderson Named CEO of Sotera Defense Solutions, Starts July 8th
Earlier today, it was announced that Deb Alderson has been named President and CEO of Sotera Defense Solutions. Alderson will officially join the company on July 8th 2013. Alderson previously worked at SRA International, joining the company in February 2012. She was first appointed Executive Vice President for Strategic Development and was later named Chief
Software AG Government Solutions Appoints Three Members to Board of Directors
Software AG Government Solutions this morning appointed three members to its Board of Directors. The additions to the Reston, Va. based unit of Software AG USA, Inc. who will serve the Board to provide strategic guidance to the company included Lieutenant General USAF (retired) Chuck Heflebower, Alan Wade, former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) chief information
WashingtonExec E-Magazine: News You Need to Know
Just in: Dr. John Hillen has stepped down as CEO of Sotera Defense Solutions. Hillen will remain on the firm’s Advisory Board as Vice President. In other news this week, WashingtonExec interviewed Shiv Krishnan, CEO of INDUS Corp. The executive discussed his 2013 Federal Market Outlook and STEM. Tim Conway of NTT DATA also spoke
John Hillen Speaks on the “Bad Governance” of Sequestration
Earlier this week Dr. John Hillen, President & CEO of Sotera Defense Solutions (Sotera), spoke at the Greater Washington Board of Trade for the Sequestration: Scenario Planning event. Dr. Hillen highlighted the bad governance sequestration emulates and predicted consequences for the private sector. While acknowledging that tough choices must be made for reducing government spending,
NIH Awards Sotera Defense Prime Position On $20 Billion Cio-Sp3 IT Solutions Services Contract
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded Sotera Defense Solutions (Sotera), a $20 billion Chief Information Officer – Solutions and Partners 3 (CIO-SP3) indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle for health and biomedical-related IT services, cloud computing and cybersecurity initiatives. The CIO-SP3 contract vehicle is ten-year government wide acquisition contract (GWAC), and can be used
SAVE THE DATE: Sotera Defense Charity Golf Tournament – June 15
Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc. is set to host its second annual charity golf event to benefit the Wounded Warriors Project (WWP) at Westfields Golf Club on June 15. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m and the tournament starts at 8:00 a.m. Prizes will be handed out and the tournament will be in scramble format. The cost
Three Quick Pieces Of Advice From John Hillen To His Children
WashingtonExec asked the simple question to top area executives: “If you could give your kids only three pieces of advice, what would they be?” Today’s insight is from John Hillen, President and CEO of Sotera Defense Solutions. Be: Well-dressed, Well-read, Well-spoken. Read John Hillen’s 2012 predictions for the government contracting community here.
John Hillen 2012 Outlook: “We Can Count On A Robust M&A Market”
2012 is fast approaching, and with it comes big changes in the Federal IT industry. WashingtonExec is giving local executives the opportunity to share their thoughts on where they see the government contracting industry headed. Leaders of the industry were asked a series of predictions questions focused on challenging issues such as cloud computing, healthcare
CGI’s Donna Morea Retires, George Schindler Named New President Of U.S. Operations: Industry Leaders Provide Reaction
Last week WashingtonExec reported that CGI President of U.S. Operations Donna Morea, after 31 years at CGI, is retiring. George Schindler will be CGI’s new President of U.S. Operations. He previously served as President of CGI Federal. Both Donna and George are highly regarded in the government contracting community. We reached out to their colleagues
Sotera Defense Solutions Receives More Than $15 Million in Cyber Security and C4ISR Programs For SPAWAR
Sotera Defense Solutions (Sotera) secured over $15 million in Cyber Security and C4ISR programs to support the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR). Sotera is a leading provider of mission-critical, technology-based systems, solutions and services for national security agencies and programs of the U.S. government. These awards signify a mixture of new work and
Sotera Defense Solutions President John Hillen III Makes $50,000 Donation To National Army Museum
Last week, Dr. John F. Hillen III made a $50,000 contribution to the National Army Museum in remembrance of his father, retired Lt. Col. John F. Hillen, who passed away in 2009 at the age of 72. The donation will be credited in the form of a one-star circle of distinction that is reserved for
Sotera To Acquire Software Process Technologies
Sotera Defense Solutions announced its acquisition of Software Process Technologies, Inc. (SPT). Sotera is a provider of mission-critical technology-based systems, solutions and services for national security agencies and programs of the U.S. government. With its headquarters located in Columbia, Maryland, Sotera has expanded rapidly with over 140 employees. In 2011 alone, the company expects to
Top 11 Branding Pros In GovCon
When you think of personal branding, you may think of celebrities. But the government contracting sector has its own stars, who know exactly how to use their personal brand to the fullest. In my opinion, here are among the top 11 C-level executives who not only shine as leaders, but also hold their own when
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