Podcasts
WT 360: Shutdown fallout, SAIC and market churn lead this episode’s agenda
Carten Cordell and Edward Graham, respectively managing editors at WT’s partner publications Government Executive and NextgovFCW, join Nick and Ross to go over all things shutdown in this episode’s first part. Then for part two, Nick and Ross unpack SAIC’s CEO transition against the backdrop of today’s market landscape.
Companies
Arlington Capital fetches $6B for its seventh fund
The private equity firm's most recent high-profile action in the market was its sale of BlueHalo to AeroVironment.
Companies
ICF details C-level leadership appointments amid CFO's pending retirement
Barry Broadus will retire from ICF on March 1 and James Morgan is slated to become chief operating and financial officer, while Anne Choate is being promoted to president.
Companies
Lockheed to invest $50M in maritime drone maker
Saildrone is designing a larger-class vessel for the future demonstration of a combined capability.
Contracts
XTec wins $177M identity, credential tech contract
A total of 105 agencies participate in the USAccess program, which XTec has been selected to provide proofing and authentication tech for.
Companies
How BTS' reset positioned it for external investment
Blue Delta Capital Partners is now backing BTS Software Solutions' through the next phase of pursuing its growth pillars, including the emerging counter-unmanned aerial systems tech domain.
Companies
Voyager puts Golden Dome into focus with acquisition
Voyager has purchased a maker of electric satellite propulsion systems that enable maneuverability and velocity changes, key attributes for the future missile defense architecture.
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Textron's CEO transition and more leadership moves across the market
Three chief financial officer hires also feature in this new listing of key executive appointments.
Companies
Booz Allen cuts more jobs, lowers outlook amid funding slowdowns
“We see our civil business operating in the most challenging market in a generation,” CEO Horacio Rozanski told investors.
Podcasts
WT 360: A banker’s guide to navigating the shutdown and staying ready for the reopening
Phil Poliquin, a market executive for J.P. Morgan Commercial Banking’s government sector team, offers general guidelines for contractors on how to carry on during a period when payments from customers are frozen.
Companies
SBA probing 8(a) fraud allegations at tribal-owned contractor
ATI Government Solutions and the Susanville Indian Rancheria tribe are suspended from federal business activities pending the probe’s completion and findings.
Contracts
SAP NS2 books $1B Army software contract
SAP’s National Security Services subsidiary will work with the service branch on migrating more applications and other tech assets to a cloud environment.
Companies
CACI's view of shutdowns then and now
In talking with Wall Street, CACI International CEO John Mengucci describes how selling through purchase orders is different than the last time there was a shutdown as the company makes more big bets on counter-drone tech.
Companies
Venus Aerospace secures Lockheed's venture backing
This is the newest in a string of Lockheed Martin Ventures investments in the power and propulsion domain.
Contracts
Naval Research Lab opens proposal window for satellite software operation contract
The Naval Research Laboratory wants support for the software's IT and cybersecurity aspects as well.
Contracts
General Dynamics awarded $309M WTC health program support contract
The World Trade Center Health Program provides treatment for those suffering health conditions as a result of exposure to airborne toxins or other hazards resulting from the 2001 attacks.
Companies
Anduril acquires infrared camera manufacturer
This is Anduril’s 10th acquisition since it opened for business in 2017.
Contracts
Navy starts the bidding for $500M C4ISR engineering contract
The Navy is seeking an industry partner to help manage and execute programs and sponsored projects.
Companies
Valiant hires former J&J exec Mattingly as CEO
Valiant has been owned by investment firm The GC Companies since 2017.
Companies