Dr. Stefanie Tompkins, director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, received her 2024 Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson during a recent meeting. Tompkins earned her third Wash100 award this year in recognition of spearheading the agency’s collaboration with numerous stakeholders to modernize quantum comp...
Artificial intelligence is undoubtedly one of the most disruptive and transformative technologies of our time. AI advancements are being made at unprecedented speeds, redefining the tech landscape and changing the pace of innovation. But while there’s a lot of hype surrounding AI today, GovCon leaders agree that it will one day be as integrate...
In the world of government contracting, small business owners and government contractors face a crucial decision when it comes to choosing the right contract type. Understanding the differences between Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contracts and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) based contracts is essential for making informed decisions that ...
The space domain is evolving rapidly. New commercial entrants, rising military activity and growing threats are shaping the space domain, prompting government contractors to rethink their approaches and prioritize speed. Executive Mosaic sat down with 2024 Wash100 Award winner Maria Demaree, vice president and general manager of National Security ...
Parsons has agreed to acquire Miami-based BCC Engineering for approximately $230 million in cash as part of efforts to enhance its infrastructure capabilities and expand its presence in the Southeastern U.S. Strengthening Infrastructure Capabilities Parsons said Monday the all-cash transaction is expected to be finalized in the next 30 days and alig...
John Boyle, a C-level executive with extensive experience in federal contracting and technology sectors, was appointed CEO of Lawelawe Defense Inc., a Native Hawaiian-owned Small Business Administration certified 8(a) small disadvantaged business, GovCon Wire has learned. Boyle will drive innovation and strategic growth for Lawelawe Defense, expand ...
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index rose 0.33% Friday to $5,617.83, its highest close on record. The index, which tracks the stock performances of 30 major government contractors, registered a 2.04% week-on-week gain. It also matched the six-week winning streaks of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 Index. The blue-chip Dow Jones (+1...
Software integration tools provider Tangram Flex has appointed Greg Muhlner, a business development and sales leader in the defense technology sector, as chief growth officer. In this capacity, Muhlner will oversee Tangram Flex’s growth strategy as the company continues to expand its software offerings for defense, critical infrastructure and aero...
A joint venture between KAIVA Tech and DRT Strategies has secured a $100 million contract from the Food and Drug Administration for professional, administrative and consulting services. DRT said Tuesday KAIVA Strategies will provide the FDA with subject matter expertise and consulting in IT, science and medicine, finance, and communications over a f...
The U.S. Navy has unveiled the latest iteration of its Navy Cyber Defense Command system in an effort to deliver cybersecurity risk insights to naval commanders. Commenting on the release, Mike Dettman, assistant program manager of Cyber Situational Awareness Portfolio within the Navy’s Cybersecurity Program Office (PMW 130), said, “This...
