Artificial intelligence is a top priority for the Department of Homeland Security, and while it has made strides in AI adoption, the agency still has a ways to go to master the technology. Get an inside look at DHS’ top AI priorities at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Homeland Security Summit on Nov. 13, where government...
Daniel Olmes has transitioned to the role of chief risk officer at Xcelerate Solutions, where he most recently worked as chief operating officer. Olmes will be responsible for driving strategic risk mitigation initiatives and streamlining merger and acquisition activities, Xcelerate Solutions said in a LinkedIn post published Thursday. The executive...
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...
The General Services Administration has released the list of 182 Phase 1 awardees under the 8(a) small business set-aside track of the One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus contract program. GSA said Friday it plans to issue formal awards and notices to proceed for the OASIS+ 8(a) Small Business contract as early as Nov....
The U.S. Space Force has awarded Northrop Grumman a potential $1.8 billion contract modification to build and launch the first two polar space vehicles under the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared program. The Department of Defense said Wednesday the company will also transition the Next-Gen OPIR Polar Space Vehicles 1 and 2 to operations ...
Kristin Ruiz, who oversees the Transportation Security Administration’s $2.2 billion IT spend, will be speaking on a panel at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2024 Homeland Security Summit on Nov. 13. Don’t miss your chance to meet, learn from and network with Ruiz and other senior homeland security leaders from DHS, TSA, CBP, CISA and...
Boeing subsidiary Millennium Space Systems has received a potential $386 million other transaction agreement from Space Systems Command to deliver a second plane of six Epoch 1 satellites for medium Earth orbit. “Once on orbit, Epoch 1 satellites will play a vital role in delivering advanced missile warning and tracking capabilities,” Lt. Co...
Beacon Global Strategies has named Kaly McKenna, the first military fellow to the Defense Innovation Board, as a vice president. In a LinkedIn post published Monday, McKenna said she is excited to work with the leadership team at the Washington, D.C.-based strategic advisory firm to drive innovation and address national security challenges. “Toget...
Paul Wilkinson, a public sector growth executive, has been appointed senior vice president digital modernization practice area leader at Leidos, accordinig to his LinkedIn post shared Saturday. In his new role, Wilkinson will lead practices that deliver scaled and secured digital modernization strategies for Leidos clients, focusing on cri...
Integrated Data Services, a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners, has appointed industry veteran Tammer Olibah as president and CEO. Leading Delivery of Software to Federal Government Clients IDS said Tuesday Olibah will oversee the execution of the company’s strategic business growth initiatives and delivery of business management soft...
