Space Force Named Lead Service for Rocket Cargo Vanguard Program; Gen. John Raymond Quoted
The Department of the Air Force has announced Rocket Cargo as the fourth Vanguard program and designated the U.S. Space Force as the lead service branch for Rocket Cargo Vanguard, the U.S. Air Force reported Friday. The Space and Missile Systems Center will act as the program executive officer and the Air Force Research Laboratory […]
GovCon Wire Events to Feature David Spirk as Keynote Speaker at Data Innovation Forum on June 15th
In recent years, the Department of Defense (DOD) and Intelligence Community (IC) have recognized the strategic importance of information technology (IT) and data management. The IC and the DOD have made efforts to bolster their data management processes to enable quick and secure data usage. As the reliance on IT grows, public and private leaders […]
BigBear.ai to Become Publicly-Traded Company Through Merger With GigCapital4, Inc.; GovCon Expert Reggie Brothers Quoted
BigBear.ai, a leading provider of artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud-based big data analytics, and cyber engineering solutions, and GigCapital4, Inc. announced on Friday that the two companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement that will result in BigBear.ai becoming a publicly-traded company. “This is an absolutely mission-critical service for our defense and intelligence customers, […]
SAIC to Acquire Halfaker and Associates; CEO Nazzic Keene, Baird’s Jean Stack Quoted
Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Halfaker and Associates, LLC, a leading federal health technology solutions provider, for approximately $250 million to grow the company’s digital transformation portfolio, SAIC announced on Thursday. “This acquisition reinforces SAIC’s commitment to supporting the government healthcare mission, including our strong support for […]
Leidos Awarded Next-Phase USSOCOM Armed Overwatch Aircraft Prototype Program Contract; Gerry Fasano Quoted
Leidos announced on Thursday that the company secured a contract in the next phase of the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) Armed Overwatch aircraft prototype program. The company’s team will include Paramount Group USA and Vertex Aerospace. The team will advance its new aircraft, referred to as Bronco II, to the Phase III Operational Prototype […]
DOD Releases Memorandum on Responsible AI; Kathleen Hicks Quoted
The Department of Defense has released a memorandum designed to promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence across the DOD, DOD News reported Tuesday. The memorandum lays out a governance structure, oversight approaches, warfighter trust-building and other efforts to implement responsible AI use in the department. The DOD must adopt an AI approach that is […]
Accenture Federal Services to Acquire Novetta; John Goodman, Tiffanny Gates Quoted
Accenture Federal Services (AFS) announced on Tuesday that the company has entered into an agreement to acquire Novetta to expand its capabilities and push the limits in advanced artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud capabilities and other emerging technologies vital to the federal landscape in order to help government agencies find solutions and complete their mission goals. […]
Maximus Acquires Veterans Evaluation Services; CEO Bruce Caswell Quoted
Maximus announced on Tuesday the company has completed the acquisition of privately held Veterans Evaluation Services (VES). The agreement was previously announced in April 2021. This acquisition was the next step in Maximus’ long-term strategy and positions the company for the future. “Through this combination, Maximus and VES will serve as a credible, established partner […]
Biden’s 2022 GSA Budget Plan Reflects Federal IT, Real Estate, Fleet Investment Priorities; Katy Kale Quoted
The General Services Administration (GSA) has outlined proposals in President Biden's budget request that would support federal information technology modernization, real estate management and fleet electrification projects for fiscal year 2022. GSA said Friday the White House requested an additional $500 million for priority IT system upgrade and cybersecurity work through the Technology Modernization Fund […]
Lloyd Austin: President’s FY 2022 Budget Could Enable DOD to Go After Needed Capabilities
The president’s proposed fiscal year 2022 budget is expected to include $715 billion in defense funding and Gen. Lloyd Austin, secretary of the Department of Defense (DOD) and a 2021 Wash100 Award recipient, said he believes the planned budget is sufficient to pursue the development of new capabilities DOD needs, DOD News reported Thursday. "This […]
TSA Requires Pipeline Industry to Report Cybersecurity Incidents; DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Quoted
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has instructed owners and operators of U.S. pipeline systems to submit reports about any potential and confirmed breaches to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). TSA said companies that maintain critical pipelines should appoint a cybersecurity coordinator, develop risk management approaches and conduct audits within a 30-day period under […]
Maximus And CNSI To Support Medicaid Claims Processing; Bruce Caswell, Todd Stottlemyer Quoted
Maximus announced Thursday its new partnership with CNSI in the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) cooperative contracts for the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) Claims Processing and Management Services Module. As CNSI’s operation services partner, Maximus will help with claims adjudication support using CNSI’s evoBrix platform and provide call center services for Medicaid […]
Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson Presents Fourth Consecutive Wash100 Award to AWS Federal VP Dave Levy
During a recent visit to Amazon Web Services, Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson presented Dave Levy, vice president of Amazon Web Services‘ (AWS) federal business, with his 2021 Wash100 Award for continuing focus on cloud efforts, cyber and driving the development of emerging technology capabilities across the federal sector. “Dave Levy is well known for […]
Executive Spotlight: Robert Silverman, EVP at Booz Allen Hamilton
ExecutiveBiz recently had the chance to speak with Robert Silverman, executive vice president with Booz Allen Hamilton and 2021 Wash100 Award recipient, to discuss Booz Allen’s work in the digital battlespace, the company’s M&A activity and strategy, the challenges of mixing company cultures in acquisition and the latest opportunities for Booz Allen to drive growth in […]
Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson Presents Second Consecutive Wash100 Award to GovCon Expert Kevin Plexico, Deltek SVP of Information Solutions
Kevin Plexico, senior vice president of Information Solutions for Deltek and GovCon Expert, was presented his 2021 Wash100 Award during a recent visit to Deltek by Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic and founder of the Wash100 Award. “Kevin Plexico has distinguished himself as the ‘expert’s expert’ and a ‘GovCon Expert’ of government contracting opportunity […]