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…
Xcelerate Solutions, a defense and national security firm, significantly bolstered its Xcelerate executive team by welcoming three senior executives. These strategic appointments—Terry Emmert, Steve Cubarney, and Jean Francois “Boodi” Blanc—reinforce the company’s commitment to strategic direction and aggressive growth within the government sector. New Leadership Drives Strategic Growth Terry Emmert assumes the role of Senior…
Ursa Major recently secured $100 million in Series E financing, supplemented by an additional $50 million in debt commitments, to rapidly scale its manufacturing of critical propulsion technology for aerospace and defense applications. This significant investment empowers the company to address strategic industrial base and national security challenges facing the United States and its allies.…
Modern Technology Solutions Inc. (MTSI) secured a $111 million contract modification from Space Systems Command (SSC), significantly expanding its role in the MTSI SBI modification effort for space-based interceptors. This action increased the total value of MTSI’s systems engineering, integration, and testing contract to $226.9 million. The company will perform this crucial work in Huntsville,…
The Next-Generation Cyber Warfare landscape is set for a major transformation as the Department of the Air Force (DAF) issues an Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) calling on industry to develop cutting-edge capabilities. Under the initiative titled “Applications for Cyber Warfare: Genesis,” the DAF actively seeks external expertise to design robust defenses and offensive platforms for…
Vibrint recently expanded its leadership team, naming John Martin as Vice President of Business Development for its crucial Maryland region. Martin’s appointment is a key move, immediately bolstering Vibrint Business Development efforts as the company drives for greater success in the national security, defense, and intelligence markets. Leveraging Decades of Defense Expertise Martin brings over…