Emil Michael, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, drives the Pentagon’s most significant restructuring in over a decade. He formally streamlined the Department of Defense (DOD)’s sprawling list of 14 critical technology areas down to six focused priorities, a move designed to accelerate delivery and concentrate resources. Michael stated that the prior list…
V2X subsidiary Vertex Modernization and Sustainment (Vertex M&S) recently won a critical potential $425 million contract from the Department of the Air Force to provide comprehensive support for the F-16 Central Display Unit (CDU) program, securing future F-16 Sustainment efforts. This significant award reinforces the company’s position as a key defense contractor for maintaining and…
Battelle, the applied science and technology development organization, significantly strengthened its board of directors by electing retired U.S. Navy Admiral Craig Faller and leading healthcare industry executive Adele Gulfo. This move brings formidable strategic leadership to guide the organization as it works to solve critical global challenges through advanced science and technology initiatives. Battelle President…
The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) awarded Rafa Laboratories a landmark development contract valued at up to $186 million. This significant BARDA contract mandates the advanced development of a novel intramuscular (IM) formulation of tranexamic acid (TXA), a critical life-saving therapy used to control severe, uncontrolled bleeding. The partnership between the U.S. Department…
QinetiQ significantly enhanced its oversight capabilities by appointing industry leaders Brad Feldmann and John Kavanaugh to the QinetiQ SSA Board. This strategic move follows the departure of former director Tom Vecchiolla, who stepped up as the new President and CEO of QinetiQ US, and the earlier passing of Pamela Drew. The appointments immediately strengthen the…
The ICE Cyber Defense Contract is officially set for recompete, opening a crucial acquisition opportunity for government contractors. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), an agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), announced the follow-on requirement for cyber defense and intelligence support services, valued at over $100 million. This essential procurement aims to secure…
Technology solutions provider Harmonia Holdings Group names David Martens Chief Growth Officer (CGO), tasking him with executing a forward-looking GovCon Growth Strategy. Martens joins the leadership team to lead growth operations and manage internal collaboration around the company’s go-to-market plan. Strategic Focus on Federal Technology Martens will leverage his extensive experience leading and expanding organizations…
Government agencies must adopt continuous, targeted Government Cybersecurity Training to fortify their defenses against rapidly evolving threats, according to Pluralsight’s Director of Security and IT Ops Curriculum, Bri Frost. Agencies currently face significant challenges in building IT teams equipped to handle multifaceted cyber, cloud, and artificial intelligence (AI) threats. Staff often possess strong operational knowledge…
