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Roger Krone Shares Insights on Leidos-Lockheed IS&GS Merger at NVTC Titans Event

Roger Krone, chairman and CEO of Leidos, talked about the Reston, Virginia-based government information technology services contractorâ€™s mergerÂ withÂ Lockheed Martinâ€™s information systems and global services business at the TitansÂ breakfast event held Friday in Tysons Corner, Virginia. He discussed at the Northern Virginia Technology Council-hosted event how the transaction has helped Leidos to diversify its portfolio, build […] More

by Jane Edwards October 17, 2017, 8:32 am
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Leidos’ Roger Krone Calls on CEOs to Support Fight Against Opioid Abuse

Leidos CEO Roger Krone has called on other chief executives to help combat opioid addiction during the two-day COMMIT!Forum event forÂ corporate responsibility practitioners that kicked off on Wednesday in Maryland, TriplePundit reported Friday. TheÂ science and technology company partnered with theÂ Chris Atwood Foundation and other nonprofit organizations in August to help counter opioid abuse. Leidos also […] More

by Ramona Adams October 17, 2017, 5:30 am
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Engility Secures $63M in USAF Medical Coding Support Task Orders; Lynn Dugle Comments

Engility has received six task orders worth up to $63 million combined to provide a range of support services to the U.S. Air Force‘sÂ Medical Coding Program Office. The company said MondayÂ it will support medical coding, training, compliance and healthcare informatics programs at 14Â USAF bases across the country. “We look forward to bringing to bear the […] More

by Joanna Crews October 16, 2017, 11:15 am
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Cubic Gets New Zealand Satcom Tech FMS Contract; Mike Twyman Comments

A Cubic subsidiary has received a foreign military sales contract worthÂ more than $5 million to deliverÂ satellite communication platforms in support of New Zealand’s military. GATR Technologies will supply 7.9-feet inflatable satellite antennas, associated hardware, spares and training to aid New Zealand’sÂ Network Enabled Army program, Cubic said Monday. The company will also deploy a time division […] More

by Ramona Adams October 16, 2017, 10:31 am
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P.O.C. FY18 Budgets & Procurement Recap: Keynote Speaker Alan B. Thomas speaks on the ABC’s of budget and procurement: Acquisition, Budget & Customers

Alan Thomas: “Here at [GSA FAS]–We do work for customers, we’re always thinking about the customers, listening to what they have to say, anticipate what they might need and serve them the way that makes sense to us in covering our costs–This is one big thing I think about in what we can use to […] More

by Andy Reed October 13, 2017, 7:18 am
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Engility Wins DHA Contract to Support Military Health System Process Integration; Lynn Dugle Comments

EngilityÂ has secured a five-year, $10 million contract with the Defense Health Agency to help integrate the Military Health System‘s business and clinical processes. The companyÂ said ThursdayÂ its team ofÂ healthcare experts, analysts and practitioners will collaborate with service branches and federal agencies in efforts to transform military care delivery. “Delivering integrated, affordable, and high quality health services […] More

by Joanna Crews October 12, 2017, 2:33 pm
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OSHA Recertifies CTC Facilities for Workplace Safety & Health Excellence; Ed Sheehan Comments

Concurrent Technologies Corp.‘s Johnstown,Â Pennsylvania-based facilities have earned the “Star site” designation for meeting theÂ Occupational Safety and Health Administration‘sÂ workplace safety and health standards. CTC said Wednesday it has continuously gained theÂ Star site status under OSHA’sÂ Voluntary Protection Programs since 2008. Ed Sheehan, CTC president and CEO, said the companyÂ continually works to maintain “safe and healthy work spaces […] More

by Ramona Adams October 12, 2017, 10:59 am
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‘You’re the Cure’: Greater Washington Region Heart Walk, Chairperson Erich Sanchack Comments

As time goes by, American lives are a developing heartache and a half; when it comes to surviving literal heartbreak, take notes from the American Heart Association’s number one approach to combating cardiovascular diseases and stroke: “Eat smart. Add color. Move more. Be well.” The Greater Washington Region Heart Walk is the American Heart […] More

by Andy Reed October 12, 2017, 7:00 am
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Cubic Gets Additional Navy Game-Based Courseware Orders; Dave Buss Comments

The U.S. Navy hasÂ awardedÂ Cubic‘s global defense segment four delivery orders worth $22 million combined to provide game-based training courseware for the military service’s Littoral Combat Ship program. CubicÂ said Wednesday theÂ Immersive Virtual Shipboard EnvironmentÂ for LCS works to help traineesÂ perform multiple tasks in a simulated three-dimensional environment. The company plans to add virtual content andÂ features to the […] More

by Nichols Martin October 11, 2017, 11:15 am
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Executive Spotlight: Interview with Ginger Wierzbanowski, VP of Intelligence Solutions at Northrop Grumman

“While the battle space is constantly changing, our focus remains dedicated to helping our customers achieve mission success. We are providing them the ability to operate in a trusted, digital environment that enables decision advantage.” EM: Can you tell our readers about your background and how it prepared you for the challenges you face today […] More

by Andy Reed October 11, 2017, 7:47 am
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Engility to Support DoD Technical Data, Network Security Efforts; Lynn Dugle Comments

Engility has won a potential five-year, $28 million contract to help the Defense Department‘s Damage Assessment Management Office and Joint Acquisition Protection and Exploitation Cell prevent foreign exploitation of key acquisition programs, technology networks and controlled technical information. The company said TuesdayÂ itÂ will also help counterintelligence, intelligence and law enforcement departments and agencies examine any data […] More

by Scott Nicholas October 10, 2017, 11:50 am
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Executive Spotlight: Interview with Ron Costella, SVP, Enterprise IT Sector at AECOM

“Our ‘design-build-finance-and-operate’ model brings all of AECOM’s capabilities to bear across the full project life-cycle and sets us apart from our competitors.” EM: Tell me about your background and how you ended up in the federal contracting industry. Ron Costella: The first 20 years of my career I was an active duty Army officer, where […] More

by Andy Reed October 10, 2017, 9:33 am