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Tony Smeraglinolo: Somalia IDIQ Extends USAID Work in Africa

TYSONS CORNER, VA, October 15, 2015 — Engility looks to have expanded the scope of its work for the U.S. Agency for International Development in Africa after securing $74 million to implement an economic project in Somalia. The single-award five-year contract involves USAID's Growth, Enterprise, Employment and Livelihood program designed to help small business secure funds and to boost...

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Dell to Deploy FBI's Virtual Desktop Infrastructure; Steve Harris Comments

TYSONS CORNER, VA, October 14, 2015 — The U.S. Justice Department has picked Dell Federal to set up the FBI’s virtual desktop infrastructure under a $28 million contract, GovCon Wire reported Thursday. Dell said Monday it will deploy Dell XC Series converged appliances to target an easy-to manage, scalable VDI in support of up to 55,000 users. “Dell is committed to providing its government...

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Steven Mahon Named SAIC EVP, General Counsel; Tony Moraco Comments

TYSONS CORNER, VA, October 13, 2015 — Science Applications International Corp. has announced that Steven Mahon has joined the company as executive vice president and general counsel and will start his duties early next month, GovCon Wire reported Wednesday. Mahon served in similar roles at MTS Systems and Alliant Techsystems Inc., SAIC said Oct. 6. “Steve’s experience encompasses a broad...

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GSA FEDSIM Taps ManTech Cyber Range Training for DISA, Marine Corps; Bill Varner Comments

TYSONS CORNER, VA, October 12, 2015 — ManTech International has been awarded a potential four-year contract worth $25 million to provide cyber range training for defense personnel, GovCon Wire reported Wednesday. The work will include cyber engineering, red team support, information assurance and certification services for the Defense Information Services Agency and the U.S. Marine Corps,...

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Tom Romeo: Maximus Commited to SSA Program Operations Support Work

TYSONS CORNER, VA, October 9, 2015 — The Social Security Administration has asked Maximus to extend its operations support for the agency’s Ticket to Work employment program for disability beneficiaries, GovCon Wire reported Tuesday. Maximus said the new work comes under a potential $69.4 million contract with options to extend through 2020, and includes marketing and outreach, employment...

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Raytheon Acquires Cyber Firm Foreground Security; Dave Wajsgras Comments

TYSONS CORNER, VA, October 8, 2015 — Raytheon sought to broaden its cyber portfolio with the acquisition of Foreground Security for an undisclosed amount, GovCon Wire reported Wednesday. The new company will offer threat monitoring and related services and maintain a 165-strong cyber workforce based in Herndon, Virginia. “Raytheon Foreground Security has an exceptionally strong portfolio of...

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$154M Modification Extends DynCorp’s Army Support Work in Afghanistan

TYSONS CORNER, VA, October 7, 2015 — The U.S. Army Sustainment Command has extended DynCorp International’s support services in Afghanistan to another year for $154 million, GovCon Wire reported Tuesday. The operation and maintenance support work comes under the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program IV program and was originally awarded in 2009, DynCorp said Monday. About Executive Mosaic:...

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CDC Taps ICF for Digital Media Support Services

TYSONS CORNER, VA, October 6, 2015 — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has chosen ICF International to provide information technology and content management services in support of the agency’s websites, cloud services, and digital and public relations communications. ICF said the work awarded under the CIO-SP3 GWAC is a five-year flexible ordering agreement with a ceiling value of...

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CAE Concludes Acquisition of Bombardier Unit; Gene Colabatistto Comments

TYSONS CORNER, VA, October 5, 2015 — CAE has secured the regulatory approval and other requirements needed to finalize its $15 million acquisition of Bombardier's military aviation training business, GovCon Wire reported Friday. CAE said Thursday the transaction’s close makes CAE the prime contractor of the flight training program for NATO pilots based in Saskatchewan and Alberta. "The closure...

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Raytheon to Perform NAVSEA CIWS Update for $462M

TYSONS CORNER, VA, October 2, 2015 — Raytheon will provide Naval Sea Systems Command with updates to the MK 15 Close-In Weapon System under a contract award worth $461.7 million if all options are exercised, GovCon Wire reported Thursday. The Defense Department said the CIWS upgrade work includes conversions and system overhauls, plus related hardware parts, with a period of performance of two...

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Boeing Renews NASA Contract to Provide ISS Engineering Support, Resources

TYSONS CORNER, VA, October 1, 2015 — Boeing will continue its deep space technology research and development work on the International Space Station under a contract extension from NASA, GovCon Wire reported Wednesday. Boeing said Tuesday the $1.18 billion new contract allows the company to study the viability of ISS structures and contribute to the program with engineering support services,...

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DLA Selects Raytheon for Repairable, Consumable Spare Parts

TYSONS CORNER, VA September 30, 2015 — Raytheon will provide the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime repairable and consumable spare parts at the depot level under a $495.6 million contact, GovCon Wire reported Tuesday. Contact work includes a three-year base period and an option to extend another three more years, and will be performed in Massachusetts, the Defense Department said...

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