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GovConWire's Government Contracting News 6/15/2022

Video Interview: DAF’s Brig. Gen. John Olson Says Data is the Disruptive Element of the 21st Century
Artificial Intelligence

Video Interview: DAF’s Brig. Gen. John Olson Says Data is the Disruptive Element of the 21st Century

Operationalizing data and achieving AI/ML readiness are two of the Department of the Air Force’s most urgent “must-pay bills,” according to Brig. Gen. John Olson, DAF’s chief data and artificial intelligence officer. Within DAF and across the entire Department of Defense enterprise, data centricity is the new “North Star.” Data — and the crucial insights gleaned
Pratt & Whitney to Produce More F-35 Propulsion Systems With $4.4B Award
Contract Awards

Pratt & Whitney to Produce More F-35 Propulsion Systems With $4.4B Award

The Naval Air Systems Command has awarded Pratt and Whitney a $4.38 billion contract modification to manufacture engines for the U.S. military’s 15th and 16th F-35 production lots. The Raytheon Technologies-owned (NYSE: RTX) engine builder will provide a total of 152 F135-PW-100 turbofans to the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps, the Department of
Q&A With Richard Riggs of PAE Design and Facility Management Focuses on M&A Moves, Growth Initiatives
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Q&A With Richard Riggs of PAE Design and Facility Management Focuses on M&A Moves, Growth Initiatives

In a recent Executive Spotlight interview, ExecutiveBiz spoke with Richard Riggs, director of business development at PAE Design and Facility Management, to discuss previous M&A activities meant to drive company growth and expand its capabilities. He also talked about talent recruitment and retention in the federal industry and how PAE moves to ensure long-term success
How AI/ML is Changing Intelligence Community Tradecraft & Workflows
Artificial Intelligence

How AI/ML is Changing Intelligence Community Tradecraft & Workflows

As the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning continues to grow exponentially in the public sector, the intelligence community is on the cusp of big changes in the way it operates. Because AI/ML is increasingly critical to U.S. intelligence capabilities, the IC is now updating and adapting its tradecraft to include these advanced technologies. 
Anne Bradley Appointed CEO at Agility’s Defense & Government Subsidiary
Executive Moves

Anne Bradley Appointed CEO at Agility’s Defense & Government Subsidiary

Anne Bradley, a senior vice president at global supply chain services provider Agility, has been promoted to the CEO role within the company’s defense and government services subsidiary. She succeeds Dan Mongeon, who will retire as Agility Defense & Government Services CEO after 16 years at the helm and will transition to the chairman post,
Raytheon Unit Secures $867M MDA Contract for SM-3 Block IIA Interceptors
Contract Awards

Raytheon Unit Secures $867M MDA Contract for SM-3 Block IIA Interceptors

Raytheon Technologies‘ (NYSE: RTX) missiles and defense business has secured an $866.6 million contract from the Missile Defense Agency to manufacture updated ship-based ballistic missile interceptors for the U.S. government and the Japanese defense ministry. The sole-source award covers the production of Standard Missile-3 Block IIA systems, which are designed to reach short- to intermediate-range
Ad Hoc Expands Federal IT Business With Cascades Technologies Buy; Greg Gershman Quoted
M&A Activity

Ad Hoc Expands Federal IT Business With Cascades Technologies Buy; Greg Gershman Quoted

Digital services company Ad Hoc has acquired Cascades Technologies for an undisclosed sum as part of efforts to expand its technological capabilities in support of federal agency customers. “Today, we’re taking another step toward expanding what we can offer the federal government so that we can have an even larger impact on how the government
Lockheed Awarded $450M USAF Contract for Precision Standoff Missile Production Support
Contract Awards

Lockheed Awarded $450M USAF Contract for Precision Standoff Missile Production Support

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will support the production of a long-range precision missile under a $450 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the U.S. Air Force. The contractor was tasked to work on development, integration, sustainment and other efforts related to the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile program over a five-year period, the Department of Defense said Tuesday.
Dcode’s Venture Capital Arm Aiming to Help Bring Geospatial, Data Mastering Platforms to Federal Market
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Dcode’s Venture Capital Arm Aiming to Help Bring Geospatial, Data Mastering Platforms to Federal Market

The venture capital arm of Washington, D.C.-based technology accelerator Dcode has invested in two startups to help both companies commercialize their software platforms for the federal government. Dcode Capital participated in a Series B financing round that brought in $25 million for UrbanFootprint and took part in a separate funding activity for Tamr, the investment
Shelley Mitchell Named C2 Technologies SVP, General Manager
Executive Moves

Shelley Mitchell Named C2 Technologies SVP, General Manager

Shelley Mitchell, a 30-year defense and aerospace industry veteran, has joined immersive training systems provider C2 Technologies as senior vice president and general manager. In this role, she manages strategic growth initiatives, customer focus and corporate operations and oversees several programs, including Air University Leading Inclusively Virtual Experience, the General Services Administration’s Human Capital and