IonQ, a quantum computing technology company, has finalized the acquisition of quantum sensing firm Vector Atomic. IonQ said Tuesday the all-stock transaction enhances its position as a full-spectrum quantum technology provider by adding atomic clocks, inertial sensors and synchronization systems to its computing and networking stack. R...
GALT Aerospace has received a potential five-year, $145.5 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps to produce and deliver up to 20 SkyTower II Airborne Network Extension systems to the service branch. USMC SkyTower II System Production Contract Scope The San Diego-based company said Tuesday it will also provide associated engineering and logistic...
Cherokee Federal has entered into an agreement to acquire HESFP, the Salesforce practice of HigherEchelon. Steven Bilby, president of Cherokee Federal, said Tuesday that the acquisition will enhance his company’s capability to support customer missions. “With this acquisition, we are strengthening Cherokee Federal’s digital moderni...
The board of directors of Buchanan & Edwards has selected Chris Bellios, a defense, intelligence and private sector leader, to serve as the federal technology services provider’s CEO. BE said Tuesday Bellios brings to the role over four decades of leadership experience across the CIA, the U.S. Marine Corps and the private sector. ...
Redwire has announced a series of leadership and board changes aimed at advancing its strategic growth and governance priorities. The board of directors has appointed retired U.S. Army Gen. James McConville and Dorothy Hayes as independent directors, while Jonathan Baliff and John Bolton have stepped down from the board effective immediately, Redwir...
McLean, Virginia-based defense and national security company Xcelerate Solutions has acquired clearAvenue to expand its portfolio of technical capabilities, particularly in artificial intelligence and machine learning, in support of federal government customers. “This acquisition marks a significant step forward in our technical capabilities,&...
The Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, has awarded Saab the potential $267.3 million Surface Movement Radar Model 4, Replacement for Airport Surface Detection Equipment Model 3 Surface Movement Radar contract. Surface Movement Radar Model 4 Contract Scope According to the award notice published Wednesday on SAM.gov, Saab was awarded the c...
The General Services Administration Assisted Acquisition Services has released a request for information and market assessment discussion notice on behalf of the Office of Personnel Management to identify industry capabilities for the estimated $750 million USA Hire Support Services II contract. AI-Enabled Assessment Delivery System According t...
IT services provider DecisionPoint has named Stephen Erickson, a technology industry veteran, chief technology officer. Erickson announced his move to the Gaithersburg, Maryland-based company in a LinkedIn post published Thursday. DecisionPoint is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business that provides IT modernization, cybersecurity, data ser...
Roger Kelly will succeed Matt Mulherin Jr. as vice president of contracts and pricing for HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division. In his new role, Kelly will oversee contract negotiations, pricing strategy, and export and import compliance for the shipyard, the company said Thursday. He will report directly to Don Godwin, vice president of b...
