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Ultra I&C Books Air Force Contract to Enhance Air Defense Systems Program; Bradford Powell Quoted

Ultra Intelligence & Communications has secured a $31.4 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to provide services to support the Joint Air Defense Systems Integrator program. The five-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract covers engineering services, repair, help desk and software support for the program, Ultra I&C said Monday. Under the new deal, Ultra I&C will receive an […] More

by Miles Jamison September 17, 2024, 11:46 am
in News, Space

Intelsat Tapping Satellite Terminal Partners to Pursue Multi-Orbit Services Strategy; David Wajsgras Quoted

Intelsat has announced its goal to be the world’s first provider of multi-orbit solutions to all relevant businesses by the first half of 2025 as part of a new satellite terminal strategy. “Intelsat is making strategic bets on new technologies, including new investments in innovative terminal providers,” Intelsat CEO and past Wash100 award winner David […] More

by Arthur McMiler September 17, 2024, 11:45 am
in News, Space

Peraton, Rivada Partner for LEO Network Capability Development

Peraton has partnered with German company Rivada Space Networks to develop an ultra-secure low-Earth orbit network to support mission-critical U.S. government communications globally. Under the collaboration, Peraton said Monday it will leverage Rivada’s OuterNET technology to enhance its space infrastructure. OuterNET, the world’s first unified global communications network, keeps data in space from origin to destination, offering […] More

by Kacey Roberts September 17, 2024, 11:45 am
in News

CACI Enforces National Contract Management Association Standard; Amanda Christian Quoted

CACI has adopted the National Contract Management Association’s standard for hiring, training and developing its contract management professionals to ensure alignment with federal standards. The company said Monday the move underscores its commitment to advancing career opportunities and utilizing standardized industry language. Amanda Christian, senior vice president of contracts and subcontracts at CACI, commented, “Aligning NCMA […] More

by Kacey Roberts September 17, 2024, 11:45 am
in News, Space, Technology

NorthStar, Riverside Research to Enhance Space Situational Awareness Under DARPA Program; Tim Waltz Quoted

NorthStar Earth & Space Systems is collaborating with Riverside Research to enhance U.S. space situational awareness capabilities under the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s Space-WATCH program. The partnership seeks to improve the ability of the U.S. to detect space threats caused by unexpected events or anomalies, NorthStar said Monday. Through the collaborative effort, Riverside Research […] More

by Derrick Henry September 17, 2024, 11:45 am
in News, Technology

DC Capital Invests in Digital Modernization Platforms Provider C5MI

Private equity firm DC Capital Partners Management has invested in C5MI to help the latter further develop its logistics and supply chain platforms and services for government and commercial clients. C5MI said Monday its founders have reinvested equity as part of the strategic investment. Established in 2016, C5MI provides digital transformation capabilities and services to […] More

by Jane Edwards September 17, 2024, 11:45 am
in News, Financial Reports

GovCon Index Declined for 2nd Consecutive Week

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index closed down last week, averaging 1.07% lower than the previous week at $5,256.32. GovCon Index collects stock market data from 30 major government contracting companies in real time. This information is displayed in an easily digestible format that empowers users to make their own assessments of how each organization is performing […] More

by Ireland Degges September 16, 2024, 12:33 pm
in Executive Spotlights, News

SMX’s Omar Toor Dives Into Emerging Tech, Company Culture & More

Omar Toor currently serves as senior vice president of SMX’s Digital Solutions Group. In this role, he leads profit and loss and growth initiatives for the company’s federal civilian and commercial divisions as well as its state, local and education arm. His work focuses on business strategy, developing new approaches to the government contracting marketplace […] More

by Ireland Degges September 16, 2024, 11:46 am
in News, Technology

CACI to Acquire Azure Summit Technology for $1.27B in Effort to Bolster National Security Technology; John Mengucci Quoted

CACI International has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Azure Summit Technology to continue the company’s efforts to produce technology tailored to national security. Through a cash transaction for $1.275 billion, Azure Summit will look to leverage its portfolio of radio frequency services and electromagnetic spectrum-focused engineering throughout the Department of Defense, the Reston, Virginia-based company […] More

by Branson Brooks September 16, 2024, 11:46 am
in Artificial Intelligence, Contract Awards, DOD, News

Saab Awarded DOD Contract for AI & ML Modeling Support

Saab has received a contract to provide near real-time artificial intelligence and machine learning models for the Department of Defense and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to enhance the accuracy and flexibility of live missions and human analysis. The company said Thursday the award supports the Maven Program, a DOD initiative that leverages AI to identify personnel and […] More

by Kacey Roberts September 16, 2024, 11:46 am
in Cybersecurity, DHS, Executive Moves, News

Brandon Wales Named VP of Cybersecurity Strategy at SentinelOne

Brandon Wales, former acting chief of staff of the Department of Homeland Security, has been appointed vice president of cybersecurity strategy at SentinelOne, according to the executive’s LinkedIn post shared Wednesday. Wales served as acting executive director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency before joining the cybersecurity firm. In that role, Wales supervised the agency’s operations and […] More

by Miles Jamison September 16, 2024, 11:46 am
in Contract Awards, Digital Modernization, Federal Civilian, News

Chenega Subsidiary to Assist DOL in IT Modernization, Agile Transformation Efforts

Chronos Operations, a Chenega subsidiary, has been chosen by the Business Innovation Services Department to provide it with information technology and agile transformation support under a subcontract. The award covers Agile IT modernization capabilities for the IT Program and Project Management initiatives of the BISD, which supports the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation of the Department of Labor, […] More

by Miles Jamison September 16, 2024, 11:45 am