Pinnacle Awards Finalist Chris Carrigan: ‘Failure Has a Unique Way of Imparting Crucial Lessons’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2023 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 25, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 16. Next is Government Cloud Executive of the Year finalist Chris Carrigan, who is a program manager for the Marine Corps Systems Command. Here, he talks about learning from
AMERICAN SYSTEMS Wins Spot on $245M Marine Corps Contract
AMERICAN SYSTEMS was awarded a position on a 10-year U.S. Marine Corps training systems contract with a potential value of $245 million to support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Under the MAGTF Training Systems Support indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract, AMERICAN SYSTEMS will compete for task orders to train Marine Corps operating forces on command,
InCadence Strategic Solutions Awarded SeaPort Contract by Naval Surface Warfare Center
InCadence Strategic Solutions announced July 14 that the company has been awarded the SeaPort Enhanced (SeaPort-e) multiple award contract issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center. Work will take place at the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, in Dahlgren, Va. “We are eager and committed to continue delivering our technical solutions
GSA Awards ManTech $250M Contract to Provide Cyber Range Services
The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Systems Integration and Management Center (FEDSIM) announced Oct. 7 that it has awarded ManTech International Corp. a contract to provide cyber range services to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). ManTech has supported DISA and USMC cyber range exercises since 2009, and this award
U.S. Marine Corps Awards $37M Equipment Support Task Order to VSE Corporation
It was announced on September 16th that Alexandria, Va.-based VSE Corporation was awarded a firm fixed price task order valued at $37 million to support the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command in Quantico, VA under its SeaPort-e contract vehicle. This award increases the contract value, scope and capabilities of work currently being performed by VSE.
Serco Wins $16.3M Contract to Support USMC Reserve Psychological Health Outreach Program
Serco, Inc. has won a $16.3 million, one-year base period and four one-year option contract to provide support services to Marine Corps Reservists and their families, which include behavioral health screenings and follow-up communications to provide long term results. Serco’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dan Allen said, “Serco takes great pride in delivering vital services
Salient Federal Awarded Three Task Orders for USMC Mass Notification Systems
Salient Federal Solutions Inc., of Fairfax, Va., announced Dec. 15 the company has been awarded three task orders, totaling more than $2.2 million, from the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic. These task orders are for the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Mass Notification Systems Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract. “We are honored to
Toffler Associates Names Darin Powers Operations Director
Toffler Associates, a consulting firm headquartered in Reston, Va., last week announced it named Darin Powers as operations director to succeed Aaron Schulman — a temporary OD moving back into full team consulting. Powers has worked previously at DynCorp International, Northrop Grumman Corporation and the U.S. Marine Corps and has earned throughout his career a
WashingtonExec’s Weekly E-Magazine: News You Need to Know
This week’s WashingtonExec e-magazine presents a featured story on Ed Casey, the new chief operating officer at Serco Group plc. Casey made the transition to COO after first being appointed to serve as the company’s acting group chief executive officer. Readers will also find a new feature called Washington Executive Roll Call in WashingtonExec’s e-magazine.
Intelligent Decisions Appoints Dexter Conrad as BD Manager for Training, Simulation Unit
Former Marine Corps Instructor Dexter Conrad will join Intelligent Decisions (ID) as business development manager of the company’s training and simulation unit based in Orlando, Fl., ID announced earlier last month. He will be tasked in his post with expanding the training and simulation programs currently used within the Defense Department and several civilian agencies,
Jason Addis Joins HumanTouch, LLC as Director of Military Health
Jason Addis has joined HumanTouch, LLC and will work within the company’s federal division as its director of Military Health, according to a company press release. Addis previously served as the deputy chief technology officer for the Defense Health Information Management Systems PMO and prior to that served in several contract positions as a lead
Serco Inc. Secures Contract to Support U.S. Marine Corps
Reston-based Serco Inc., a provider of professional, technology and management services, has secured a contract award to provide training support to the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC), the company recently announced. The Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Training Systems Support contract has a one-year base period and a one six-month option period valued at nearly $18
Engility Holdings Inc. Selected as Prime Contractor for $854 Million Logistics Support Services Contract
Engility Holdings, Inc. today announced it has been selected as a prime contractor for a multi-million dollar award to provide logistics support services to the U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Command in Albany, Ga. This indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract has a value of $854 million and a one-year base period of performance and four one-year
Intelligent Decisions Showcases New Virtual Training System at Modern Day Marine Expo
Federal IT provider Intelligent Decisions, Inc. will be showcasing its new Dismounted Soldier Training System at the Modern Day Marine Exposition on Sept. 25 to 27, at Marine Corps Base Quantico. The system allows soldiers from different branches of the military to train in virtual environments, which decreases the cost of training while preparing them
Four Distinguished U.S. Armed Forces Veterans Join Honorary Advisory Board For Boulder Crest Retreat
Boulder Crest Retreat has just stuck an agreement with four highly decorated giants of the U.S. Armed Forces to serve as honorary Advisory Board members. As respected military officers, these men will bring their knowledge and experience of the needs of military men and women to help guide the direction of the military family retreat
Philosophy To Live By: Center For New American Security CEO, Marine Veteran, Best Selling Author Nate Fick
Executive Series: Simple Secrets to Success From Execs Who Know WashingtonExec reached out to area executives to gain insight and share local “secrets to success” stories. Today’s working advice comes from Nate Fick, CEO of the Center for New American Security. Fick is also an Operating Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners. Fick is a Marine
BAE Systems Awarded $53 Million from U.S. Marine Corps
BAE Systems, a global defense and security company, received multiple awards from the U.S. Marine Corps totaling to about $53 million for five separate delivery orders to provide advancements for RG-33 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles in the field. “This work is important to ensure that MRAP vehicles deployed with our troops are enhanced
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