The Defense Innovation Unit is entering a new phase and occupying a unique new role within the defense technology ecosystem. In April 2023, former Apple executive Doug Beck became DIU’s newest director, and DIU was elevated back to its historic position of reporting directly to the secretary of defense. DIU’s new chapter, dubbed “DIU 3.0,” ...
Mike Smith, a 30-year veteran of DCS, has been named executive vice president and manager of the Army and Marine Corps sector at the Alexandria, Virginia-based professional services firm focused on providing engineering and technical support for the Department of Defense and other national security agencies. DCS CEO Jim Benbow said in a statement pu...
Ryan Bolchoz has been appointed chief growth officer of VivSoft Technologies. As the first to serve in this newly created role, Bolchoz will lead the company’s growth strategy, capture and business development efforts and mentor delivery teams for organic growth, VivSoft told GovCon Wire on Tuesday. “This is a monumental moment for VivSoft,” ...
Executive Mosaic is thrilled to present Ultra Intelligence & Communications CEO Jon Rucker with the 2024 Wash100 Award. This recognition marks Rucker’s first induction into the esteemed class of government contracting high-achievers. Until April, EM holds a popular vote contest where you, the reader, have the chance to vote for your favorite...
In January 2024, General Stephen Whiting took over as commander of the U.S. Space Command. Gen. Whiting, a 2024 Wash100 Award recipient, spoke about both his priorities in the new role and the threats our nation faces in space during a change of command ceremony last month. Hear more from Gen. Whiting at the 2024 Space Summit hosted by the Potoma...
Dallas-based investment firm CBRE Group has agreed to buy J&J Worldwide Services from Arlington Capital Partners for $800 million in cash as part of efforts to expand its capabilities in the public sector. J&J CEO Steve Kelley said the transaction will enable the company to continue expanding its platforms in support of military clients at m...
The Department of Homeland Security has started soliciting proposals for the third iteration of a program designed to enable DHS and its components to acquire professional services and other commercial offerings to meet their mission objectives. Proposals for the potential $8.4 billion Program Management, Administration, Clerical and Technical Servi...
Talbert Manufacturing will build and deliver M872A4 semitrailers and related materials to the U.S. Army under a potential five-year, $155.2 million contract. Army Contracting Command received one bid for the fixed-price contract and will determine the work budget and locations based on each contract order, the Department of Defense said Monday....
Software investment firm Thoma Bravo has signed an agreement to acquire Everbridge (Nasdaq: EVBG), a critical event management and national public warning systems provider, for approximately $1.5 billion, or $28.60 in cash per share. The all-cash transaction is expected to conclude in the second quarter of 2024....
The digital ecosystem has, over the course of the last two decades—but especially in the last five years—become just as competitive a battlespace as the physical domain. Cyber experts discussed the virtual battlespace at the Potomac Officers Club’s 10th Annual Defense R&D Summit on Wednesday. They mentioned that the many technical innovat...
