• Saturday, February 14, 2026

GovConWire's Government Contracting News 6/17/2022

Army Leaders Gregg Judge, Dovarius Peoples, Matthew Maier Discuss Modernization Funding Challenges, United Network Operations at GovCon Wire Panel Discussion
Events

Army Leaders Gregg Judge, Dovarius Peoples, Matthew Maier Discuss Modernization Funding Challenges, United Network Operations at GovCon Wire Panel Discussion

Army CIO Raj Iyer, a 2022 Wash100 Award recipient, opened Wednesday’s Second Annual Army IT and Digital Transformation Forum, with an engaging and informative keynote address covering the challenges in talent recruitment and the immediate need for digital transformation efforts to drive the Army toward its 2030 modernization and strategic objectives. Following the opening keynote, the forum and
BAE Wins $699M Army Supercomputing Center Support Deal
Contract Awards

BAE Wins $699M Army Supercomputing Center Support Deal

A BAE Systems business in Rockville, Maryland, has won a $699 million contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to manage, operate and maintain computational systems for the Department of Defense’s scientific and engineering communities. The company’s technology solutions and services unit will provide program-wide support to Defense Supercomputing Resource Center users, the Department
GovCon Expert Mick Fox: Building on a Bedrock of Federal Contract Management Maturity
GovCon Expert

GovCon Expert Mick Fox: Building on a Bedrock of Federal Contract Management Maturity

Mick Fox, chief operating officer of Technomile, has provided his latest feature as a member of Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Expert program on Thursday. In his latest piece, GovCon Expert Mick Fox provided an in-depth look into the foundational stage of maturity and the critical ways that contracting organizations are building their success with CLM technology to advance
LMI CEO Doug Wagoner Presented 2022 Wash100 Award By Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson
News

LMI CEO Doug Wagoner Presented 2022 Wash100 Award By Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson

Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson presented Doug Wagoner, CEO and president of LMI, his 2022 Wash100 Award during a recent visit to the company’s corporate headquarters in Tysons Corner, Virginia. This marks the third-time in the illustrious and prestigious history of the Wash100 Award that Doug Wagoner has received the highest honor in government contracting (GovCon) for his visionary leadership
Navy Vet Craig Faller Named to Sigma Defense Advisory Board; Matt Jones Quoted
Executive Moves

Navy Vet Craig Faller Named to Sigma Defense Advisory Board; Matt Jones Quoted

Craig Faller, a retired U.S. Navy admiral, has joined the board of advisers of Sigma Defense Systems. Sigma Defense CEO Matt Jones said in a statement published Thursday that Faller brings to the advisory board his vision for integrating capabilities, operational concepts and technology and provide strategic guidance on the company’s platforms and services in
Fincantieri Subsidiary to Build 3rd Constellation-Class Frigate Under $537M Navy Award
Contract Awards

Fincantieri Subsidiary to Build 3rd Constellation-Class Frigate Under $537M Navy Award

A Fincantieri subsidiary has secured a $536.9 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to design and build the third ship in the Constellation class of guided-missile frigates. The Department of Defense said Thursday Fincantieri Marinette Marine will also provide digital environment support for the future USS Chesapeake (FFG 64) in addition to design and
Emily Ringer Appointed SilverEdge Chief Human Capital Officer
Executive Moves

Emily Ringer Appointed SilverEdge Chief Human Capital Officer

Emily Ringer, a 25-year GovCon industry veteran, has been named chief human capital officer at SilverEdge Government Solutions. She will lead SilverEdge’s human resources, communications and talent development while overseeing workforce development and strategic planning efforts, the company said Thursday. SilverEdge CEO Robert Miller said Ringer’s industry experience will enable the company to advance growth,
HII Books $240M Contract for Advance Work on Navy’s 3rd Flight II Amphibious Ship
Contract Awards

HII Books $240M Contract for Advance Work on Navy’s 3rd Flight II Amphibious Ship

HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division has secured a $240 million contract to obtain materials and begin construction efforts for the U.S. Navy’s future LPD-32 amphibious transport dock. LPD-32 will become the third LPD-17 Flight II class ship and the 16th San Antonio-class vessel constructed at the Ingalls Shipbuilding facility, the company said Thursday. “The
Q&A With Airbus US Space & Defense’s Robert Geckle Tackles Company Culture & Projects, Areas Eyed for Growth
News

Q&A With Airbus US Space & Defense’s Robert Geckle Tackles Company Culture & Projects, Areas Eyed for Growth

Robert Geckle, chairman and CEO of Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, was featured in a recent Executive Spotlight interview published Wednesday. He talked about company projects, such as building the militarized version of the H-145 aircraft, that he considers “most rewarding.” Geckle also discussed his strategic goals for the year, the markets he is eyeing,
Lockheed to Produce More Threat Simulators for USAF Aircrew Training
Contract Awards

Lockheed to Produce More Threat Simulators for USAF Aircrew Training

Lockheed Martin has received a pair of contract options worth $130.5 million combined to produce an additional eight simulators for the U.S. Air Force‘s Advanced Radar Threat System Variant 2 program. The award represents the third and fourth options on the ARTS-V2 development and test contract, which has a cumulative face value of $589.8 million,