Don't overlook emerging tech as a way to access new customers

At the fourth of our series of Washington Technology Industry Days, we dive into the IT priorities, opportunities and procurement cultures at some of the leading funders and managers of emerging technology R&D projects.

Aerospace Testing Alliance wins $134.9M contract to continue supporting engineering complex

Aerospace Testing Alliance has won a $134.9 million contract modification to support the Air Force’s Arnold Engineering Development Complex.

TWD & Associates to support USPS video conferencing under $3M contract

TWD & Associates has won a potentially $3 million contract to support the U.S. Postal Service’s video conferencing system.

American Systems nabs $6.6M Air Force T&E contract

American Systems has won a $6.6 million Air Force task order to support the Joint Strike Fighter air system operational test and evaluation test execution team.

Progeny Systems scores $44.9M contract to support Navy sonar system

Progeny Systems Corp. has won a $44.9 million contract to provide the Navy with engineering assessments in support of the MK48 multi-band sonar system.

Mach37 selects seven startups for Fall 2015 cohort

The Mach37 Cyber Accelerator has named seven startups to its Fall 2015 cohort.

Markon wins $4M Navy contract for workforce planning

Markon Solutions has won a potentially $4 million contract to provide the Navy with strategic workforce planning and program management.

ESN taps new director of National Capital Region

Engineering Services Network has named Donald Hesseltine director of National Capital Region operations.

Cubic names new president of Cubic Transportation Systems

Cubic Corp. has named Matthew Cole president of Cubic Transportation Systems and senior vice president of Cubic Corp.

HumanTouch names new VP

HumanTouch LLC has appointed Ilene Yarnoff to the position of vice president.

DynCorp's Lombardi leads slate of top govcon leaders

The 13th Annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards will honor former DynCorp executive Paul Lombardi with its hall of fame award.

Boeing company wins second UAV award in two weeks

Insitu Inc., a subsidiary of Boeing, has won a $6.9 million order to support the Navy’s RQ-21A unmanned aircraft system.

AAI Corp. nabs $10.5M contract to support Air Force training system

AAI Corp. has won a $10.5 million contract to support the Air Force’s B-1 Aircrew Training System.

Leidos appoints new deputy group president of Leidos Health

Leidos has named Tom Aikens deputy group president of the company’s Health business.

CAE USA wins $28.8M option to continue training system support

CAE USA Inc. has won a $28.8 million option to provide the Air Force with acquisition and support for all KC-135 training devices.

ICF wins $29.6M NASA contract to support climate change research

ICF International has won a $29.6 million contract with NASA to provide technical, analytic and programmatic support to the U.S. Global Change Research Program.

Sotera Defense Solutions appoints new CFO

Sotera Defense Solutions has named John Pitsenberger executive vice president and chief financial officer.

The Spectrum Group hires new VP, Strategy and Global Development

The Spectrum Group has named Leila Afas vice president, Strategy and Global Development.

Awards and opportunities lead DLT to new headquarters

After a slew of new contract awards and strategic hires, DLT Solutions has opened a new headquarters to bring new capabilities online for customers and partners.

Lockheed to lay off 500 in IS&GS group

In the wake of announcing it will sell off its IT business, Lockheed Martin is planning to reduce its Information Systems & Global Solutions workforce by 500 positions.