ManTech Lands $200M IC Systems Modernization Support Contract; Bill Varner Comments
TYSONS CORNER, VA, January 13, 2016 — ManTech International (Nasdaq: MANT) was awarded a $200 million contract to support systems modernization at defense and intelligence government agencies, GovCon Wire reported Tuesday. The company said Tuesday the potential five-year contract includes systems engineering and deployment support services for Intelligence Community missions worldwide. "ManTech...
Army Awards CACI $81M Intell System Support Contract; Ken Asbury Comments
TYSONS CORNER, VA, January 12, 2016 — CACI International (NYSE: CACI) will continue to provide intelligence systems support to the U.S. Army’s Trojan Spirit program under a three-year, $81 million contract, GovCon Wire reported Monday. CACI said Monday it will extend its integration, fielding, training and logistics support for the intelligence dissemination system's terminals around the world....
SAIC to Provide Support Worth $485M to NASA's EA Competency Center
TYSONS CORNER, VA, January 11, 2016 — Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) will continue to provide operational support to NASA’s Enterprise Applications Competency Center under a potential eight-year, $485 million contract, GovCon Wire reported Friday. NASA said Thursday the contract has a two-year base period of performance and six option years and will run from Feb. 1, 2016,...
Iron Mountain Hires Michael Lewis as VP, GM for Government Services
TYSONS CORNER, VA, January 8, 2016 — Iron Mountain (NYSE: IRM) has appointed Michael Lewis, formerly general manager of the Defense Health Agency business at Computer Sciences Corp., as vice president and GM of its government services unit, GovCon Wire reported Thursday. Iron Mountain said Wednesday Lewis will be in charge of its information management business portfolio with the federal...
Dell-Tata Negotiations Over Perot IT Business Acquisition Ongoing
TYSONS CORNER, VA, January 7, 2016 — Dell and India-based IT consulting firm Tata Consultancy Services have rekindled talks for the purchase of Dell's Perot Systems subsidiary, GovCon Wire reported Wednesday. The Economic Times reported Monday the companies ceased initial negotiations after an agreement on the transaction value could not be reached. Pricing negotiations with TCS and other...
Intel Acquires Ascending Technologies; Josh Walden Comments
TYSONS CORNER, VA, January 6, 2016 — Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) will acquire Ascending Technologies, a German unmanned aerial vehicle developer, for an undisclosed amount to further the optimization of Intel's technology in the drone marketplace, GovCon Wire reported Tuesday. "We plan for the Ascending Technologies team to continue supporting their current customers while also collaborating with...
Lockheed Martin Lands Contract Modifications to Build 43 C-130J Super Hercules Aircraft
TYSONS CORNER, VA, January 5, 2016 — Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will build 32 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for $1.1 billion and an additional 11 for $62 million under two separate contract modifications, GovCon Wire reported Monday. The Defense Department said Wednesday the C-130J military transport planes are for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard. About Executive...
Raytheon Lands $467M Navy Contract for US, UK Satcom Terminals
TYSONS CORNER, VA, January 4, 2016 — Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) will supply satellite communications terminals to U.S. and U.K. naval forces under a $466.6 million contract from the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, GovCon Wire reported Wednesday. The Defense Department said Tuesday Raytheon will produce, test and deliver the Navy Multiband Terminals through Sept. 30, 2018. About Executive...
SAP NS2 Hires Ross Ashley for SVP Role; Mark Testoni Comments
TYSONS CORNER, VA, December 30, 2015 — SAP's (NYSE: SAP) national security services subsidiary has appointed Ross Ashley, formerly assistant administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's grant programs directorate, as senior vice president of business and partner development, GovCon Wire reported Tuesday. "His wealth of insider knowledge and extensive experience in both government...
DISA Picks 8 Companies on $4B Telecom Network Support Contract
TYSONS CORNER, VA, December 29, 2015 — AT&T (NYSE: T), Level 3 Communications (NYSE: LVLT) and business units of Harris (NYSE: HRS) and CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) have been named on a $4.3 billion telecommunications contract from the Defense Information Systems Agency, GovCon Wire reported Monday. The Defense Department said Dec. 21 the contract covers transmission support for the Defense...
India Eyes $2B Purchase of General Atomics Surveillance, Armed Drones
TYSONS CORNER, VA, December 28, 2015 — India has indicated an interest to buy $2 billion in General Atomics-built Avenger and Predator XP armed and surveillance drones, GovCon Wire reported Wednesday. PTI reported Tuesday the country plans to use the drones to support programs for internal security, counterterrorism and defense against Chinese incursions into Indian territory. About Executive...
Lockheed Lands $1B Contract for F-35 Components to US, Foreign Customers
TYSONS CORNER, VA, December 23, 2015 — Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will provide F-35 long-lead materials and components for Lot 11 low-rate initial production under a $1.2 billion contract from the U.S. Navy, GovCon Wire reported Tuesday. The Defense Department said Monday the contract covers the F-35A, F-35B and F-35C variants of the fighter jet for both domestic and foreign military customers....