GovConWire's Government Contracting News 1/10/2023

Space is undeniably the most rapidly growing and evolving domain in the modern era, and it’s quickly becoming the most contested, too. In response to concerns that the United States’ global competitors are accelerating their developments in space, Pentagon leaders are looking at ways to inject more speed and resilience into the space procurement process.

Joe Miller began his career serving in the U.S. Navy on a fast-attack submarine where he was first educated about the fundamentals of nuclear power. After finishing his time in the Navy, the former serviceman worked at a shipyard building submarines and quickly became interested in high-technology industries. Miller joined nuclear component and fuel producer

Canada has finalized a potential $14.2 billion agreement with the U.S. government to procure 88 Lockheed Martin-built (NYSE: LMT) F-35 Lightning II fighter jets for its air force. The Canadian government said Monday it expects initial F-35A deliveries to kick off in 2026 and anticipates the country’s air force to reach full operational capability of

Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) will serve as the integrator of cloud-based command and control software for the Department of the Air Force under a $112 million contract. SAIC will help the service branch implement agile methodologies in efforts to bring Advanced Battle Management System CBC2 applications to military personnel as part of the

Don Claussen, a 15-year satellite communications industry veteran, has been appointed CEO of Herndon, Virginia-based satcom provider ST Engineering iDirect. He will be responsible for helping drive ST Engineering iDirect’s vision to expand its presence in the global satcom marketplace, the company said Monday. Claussen most recently served as VP of business development, strategy, product

Blue Delta Capital Partners has invested in Core One Solutions, a provider of national security mission support services to the defense and intelligence sectors. The growth equity investment is aimed at helping Sterling, Virginia-based Core One position itself for business and service growth, the company said Monday. Morgan Higgins, a Blue Delta principal, will be

OceanSound Partners, a New York-based private equity firm that invests in technology companies serving government agencies, has made a strategic investment in architecture, engineering and construction firm Gannett Fleming. Established in 1915, Gannett Fleming has over 2,800 employees focused on supporting government and commercial customers in the U.S. and Canada by developing and delivering infrastructure

Leo Taddeo, former head of Appgate‘s federal and threat advisory divisions, has been elevated to the dual role of CEO and president. His promotion took effect Jan. 4 and he brings 25 years of government and commercial sector experience to his new role, the cybersecurity company said Monday. Taddeo joined Appgate in February of last year

Iron Bow Technologies has received a potential four-year, $144 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to support the service’s Theater Deployable Communications program meant to provide enterprise information technology capabilities to help warfighters facilitate expeditionary communications at the tactical edge. The company said Monday it will provide connectivity, reach-back support and TDC Agile Communications

Linda Harris, former senior vice president of U.S. Air Force programs at Systems Planning and Analysis, has been named CEO of Deftec, according to a LinkedIn post. Harris will be at the helm of the woman-owned small business as it provides technical, training and advisory services to the Army and other branches of the Department