OGSystems conducted a mind mapping data collection exercise with a focus on the evolution of geospatial intelligence to unveil its new Immersive Engineering service at the May 2016 GEOINT Symposium in Orlando, Florida. Immersive Engineering works to integrate integrate commercial sector techniques with the attributes of Lean Startup, Visioneering, Scaled Agile Framework enterprise (SAFe) and human-centered design approaches, OGSystems said Friday. Omar […] More

John Sanders, former chief technology officer and assistant administrator for the Office of Security Capabilities at the Transportation Security Administration, has joined the board of directors of OGSystems. During his tenure at TSA, he led the development, assessment, implementation and maintenance of transportation security systems, OGSystems said Monday. The co-founder of Reveal Imaging Technologies also […] More

Omar Balkissoon, co-founder and CEO of OGSystems, said Monday the company has used an investment from venture capital firm General Catalyst to develop new technology products for defense and intelligence customers. “We… are responding to the Pentagon and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel’s call for action to innovate and increase research and development activities addressing the […] More

Garrett Pagon serves as president and co-founder of OGSystems, where he leads the company’s engineering and business development efforts. Pagon also leads OGS’ agile development and cloud computing programs and the firm credits him for work to secure contract awards from the Defense Intelligence Agency and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, among other agencies. He served as a principal engineer of system architecture for […] More

Parsons has secured a task order for engineering and security services to help the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency protect the nation from insider threats. The MOJAVE Functional Area 2 contract covers security specialist support, clinical psychology, threat analysis, counterintelligence and other security support services, the company said Monday.

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Assured Consulting Solutions has received a task order to help the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency engineer and integrate systems that support projects under the NGA's Foundation GEOINT mission.

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Riva Solutions has added Becky Wright, Jeff Anderson and Lucas Wylie to its leadership team as the company moves to the next phase of its corporate growth plan.

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Mark Tappan, a former technical director at BAE Systems, has joined Assured Consulting Solutions to serve as chief engineer, bringing over three decades of experience to the role.

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The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has awarded contracts to four companies, one university and one nonprofit research institute for GEOINT research support services. According to a FedBizOpps notice posted Thursday, the foundation program covers data, tools and services designed to describe geophysical and geocultural phenomenon such topography, elevation, precise imagery, geomatics, geographical databases, human geography and […] More

Blue Compass will serve as lead facilitator on a National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency-sponsored hackathon series that seeks to foster relationships with software developers and industry in support of NGA programs. The Tysons Corner, Virginia-based company said Friday the competition also aims to promote NGA programs such as the Innovative GEOINT Application Platform Provider project that looks to incentivize app developers […] More

Former DynCorp International CEO Paul Lombardi and Stan Soloway, the departing president and CEO of the Professional Services Council, have been inducted into the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards Hall of Fame. Other winning executives and companies at the 13th Annual Greater Washington GovCon Awards were named in a ceremony held Thursday. The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce and Professional […] More

The Professional Services Council and Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce have named the finalists for government contracting vendor and executive honors at the 13th Annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards Nov. 5. PSC said Thursday the awards recognize the leadership, commitment and innovation of businesses and leaders in the Washington metropolitan area’s government contracting community. “Each year we are privileged […] More