Gena Lovett Assumes Operations VP Role at Boeing Defense, Space & Security
TYSONS CORNER, VA August 5, 2015 — Boeing has announced Gena Lovett as the new vice president of operations for the company’s Defense, Space & Security segment, GovCon Wire reported Tuesday. Lovett, who joins Boeing from aluminum company Alcoa, brings advanced manufacturing experience with focus on executing operational techniques in the areas of safety, quality, lean production systems and...
Engility Renews TASC Radar Engineering Work for Navy
TYSONS CORNER, VA August 4, 2015 — Engility will provide radar engineering, software support and logistics work for the U.S. Navy under a $35.4 million follow-on contract originally awarded to TASC prior to its 2015 acquisition, GovCon Wire reported Monday. The work is for the Naval Surface Warfare Center – Port Hueneme Division and will be performed in Virginia Beach through August 2016, with...
Matt Desch: Iridium NEXT Full Deployment by December 2017
TYSONS CORNER, VA August 3, 2015 — Matt Desch, Iridium Communications CEO, said the company remains on track for a 2017 full deployment of the Iridium NEXT second-generation global satellite constellation despite a component delay, GovCon Wire reported Thursday. “We continue to move the initial space vehicles through low-rate production and have successfully integrated the first Aireon payload...
Saudi Arabia Set to Buy Patriot Missiles Under $5B FMS Deal
TYSONS CORNER, VA July 31, 2015 — The State Department has approved the possible sale of Patriot missiles and associated services to Saudi Arabia under the U.S. foreign military sales program, GovCon Wire reported Thursday. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Wednesday the deal is worth an estimated $5.4 billion and includes a request for 600 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 cost reduction...
Booz Allen, CACI, Raytheon, MacB Awarded SOCOM Mission Support Contract
TYSONS CORNER, VA July 30, 2015 — Booz Allen Hamilton, CACI company Wexford, Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) company Blackbird Technologies and MacAulay-Brown have been awarded a $900 million contract to provide mission support services to the U.S. Special Operations Command, GovCon Wire reported Wednesday. The work will occur in U.S. locations and overseas within a five-year period of performance, the...
Tony Smeraglinolo: Engility Adds Space, Launch Work with GPS Upgrade Contract
TYSONS CORNER, VA July 29, 2015 — Engility company TASC will provide systems engineering and integration work for the U.S. Air Force Global Positioning System Directorate tasked to manage operations of the space-based satellite fleet. “GPS provides a worldwide navigational component that is a key piece to our nation's critical infrastructure and we are honored to support its mission," Tony...
Lockheed Secures $1.5B Order for PAC-3 Interceptors
TYSONS CORNER, VA July 28, 2015 — Lockheed Martin will provide missile interceptors to the U.S. Army and U.S. allies under a $1.5 billion contract that includes related equipment and spares, GovCon Wire reported Monday. Lockheed said Friday the order includes the production and delivery of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missiles and PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement missiles for the Army, as well...
Tony Smeraglinolo: USAID Technical Assistance Contract Expands Engility Work in Africa
TYSONS CORNER, VA July 27, 2015 — Engility Holdings has been awarded $14 million to provide technical support for the U.S. Agency for International Development’s wildlife protection program in Tanzania, GovCon Wire reported Friday. The contract includes assistance in formulating strategies designed to help eradicate the illegal trafficking of ivory horns and other wildlife products and boost...
Tony Smeraglinolo: Engility Wins USAID Tech Consulting Work on Eastern Europe LEDS Projects
TYSONS CORNER, VA July 24, 2015 — Engility Holdings has been awarded a three-year, $8 million contract to provide technical support services to the U.S. Agency for International Development’s sustainable energy program in Eastern Europe, GovCon Wire reported Thursday. “Engility is already a USAID implementing partner of [Low Emission Development Strategies] projects in Guatemala, Ukraine and the...
6 Companies Win Spots on Air Force Architect-Engineering IDIQ
TYSONS CORNER, VA July 22, 2015 — HDR, Jacobs, Leidos, MWH Americas, OTIE-RS&H joint venture and Tetra Tech have been awarded an architect-engineering design and construction services contract worth $950 million from the U.S. Air Force, GovCon Wire reported Tuesday. Work will occur through July 2022 in support of the Air Force Civil Engineer's construction, housing, sustainment and...
Lockheed Announces Sikorsky Buy, IT Business Review
TYSONS CORNER, VA July 21, 2015 — Lockheed Martin said it has finalized a deal to acquire helicopter maker Sikorsky Aircraft for $9 billion, GovCon Wire reported Monday. The company made the announcement on the same day it bared plans that it is studying the viability of several portfolios as separate businesses. “As global security market dynamics shift, this review will strengthen our...
Mary Ann Hopkins: Parsons Continues DIA Work with New Missile Analysis Contract
TYSONS CORNER, VA July 20, 2015 — The Defense Intelligence Agency has contracted Parsons to analyze, test and evaluate missile systems and technologies that pose as possible threats to the country under work worth $68 million to be performed at Redstone Arsenal through 2020, GovCon Wire reported Friday. “This award allows us to continue our valued relationship with DIA and to support the...