GSA, DOD acquisition reform plan puts spotlight cybersecurity

GSA and the Defense Department have named six planned reforms to improve cybersecurity in acquisitions in a new report sent to President Obama.

Engility closes $120M deal for DRC

Engility has closed its $120 million acquisition of Dynamics Research Corp., ending DRC's 58-year history of being an independent government contractor.

Benchmark Executive Search taps new managing partner

Benchmark Executive Search has named Phoebe Henderson managing partner, where she will lead the search firm’s day-to-day activities, working closely with managing partner and co-founder Jeremy King.

PLEXSYS wins $8.3M contract to support AWACS MTC program

PLEXSYS Interface Products has won an $8.3 million contract to provide the Air Force with commercial training simulation services on contractor-owned equipment for the AWACS MTC follow-on program.

Booz Allen nabs $12.5M program management contract

Booz Allen Hamilton has won a $12.5 million task order to provide the Navy with program management office support for the Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems, Naval Enterprise Networks office.

Two win $23.7M contract to support Air Force survivability program

Azimuth Corp. and General Dynamics Information Technology have won a $23.7 million contract modification with the Air Force to advance research and development efforts for the Hardened Materials Research and Survivability Studies Program.

Octo Consulting Group wins $29M in IT contracts with USAID

Octo Consulting Group has won two contracts totaling $29 million to provide management consulting and systems architecture and engineering services to the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Office of the Chief Information Officer.

Kratos wins $35M contract to deliver training devices

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has won a $35 million contract to deliver four MH-60R Naval Aircrew Training Systems and four MH-60S Aircrew Virtual Environment Trainer devices for NAVAIR.

ICF wins $5.9M EPA contract for energy initiatives

ICF International has won a $5.9 million recompete contract with the Environmental Protection Agency to support the EPA’s program on state and local clean energy.

ICF taps new VP

ICF International has named Gene Rodrigues vice president, where he will expand ICF’s expertise in energy efficiency and demand site management.

Northrop wins $200M to support the Air Force GPS system

Northrop Grumman has won a $200 million contract to provide the Air Force with acquisition and sustainment for the Embedded Global Positioning Inertial Navigation System.

MacB acquires intell, special ops firm

MacAulay-Brown has acquired Commonwealth Technology in a move that will further MacB’s strategy of penetrating the intelligence and special operation forces markets.

Wolf Creek wins $95.3M O&M contract for Pacific facilities

Wolf Creek Federal Services Inc. has won a $95.3 million contract to provide the Navy with operations and maintenance services for Guam and Marianas facilities.

L-3 Corp. wins $17.6M Navy UAV contract

L-3 Corp. has won a $17.6 million contract to provide the Navy with supplies and support services for a family of unmanned aerial vehicles.

DynCorp wins $4.4M task order for engineering design, support services

DynCorp International has won a $4.4 million contract to provide the Air Force with engineering design and support services in the United Arab Emirates.

Salient names new director of cybersecurity center

Salient Federal Solutions has named Carlos Fernandes director of the company’s Cyber Security Center of Excellence, where he will be responsible for developing and implementing the company’s cybersecurity strategy.

Cortana Corp. wins $7.8M option to support sensor programs

Cortana Corp. has won a $7.8 million option to provide the Navy with research and development for sensors and systems.

Exelis wins $32M Coast Guard radar contract

Exelis has won a $32 million contract to supply the Coast Guard with airborne surveillance radars, spares, support equipment and technical services.

CNSI wins $17M in task orders from two Maryland agencies

CNSI has won contracts with two Maryland state agencies totaling $17 million to provide information technology development and support services.

ICF acquires Brussels communications firm

ICF International has acquired Mostra S.A. in a move that boosts ICF’s strategy of providing implementation services that leverage its advisory services and enhances its policy work.