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GovConWire's Government Contracting News 1/3/2022

Centene’s Magellan Health Buy Inches Closer to Completion; Michael Neidorff Quoted
M&A Activity

Centene’s Magellan Health Buy Inches Closer to Completion; Michael Neidorff Quoted

Centene (NYSE: CNC) has secured all required regulatory clearances to complete its acquisition of Magellan Health (Nasdaq: MGLN) and both parties expect the transaction to close on Jan. 4, Tuesday. “Our combined company will have expanded reach in a variety of specialty services and will provide increased access to behavioral health care during a time
MicroStrategy Bought More Than $94M Worth of Bitcoin in December; Michael Saylor Quoted
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MicroStrategy Bought More Than $94M Worth of Bitcoin in December; Michael Saylor Quoted

MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) paid $94.2 million in cash to buy another 1,914 Bitcoins between Dec. 9 and Dec. 29, bringing the Tysons, Virginia-based software company’s total Bitcoins to up to 124,391 units valued at approximately $3.75 billion, the Washington Business Journal reported Thursday. MicroStrategy’s final 2021 purchase represented $49,229 per Bitcoin, including expenses and fees,
Israel to Buy Lockheed Helicopters, Boeing Tankers Under $3.1B Deal
Contract Awards

Israel to Buy Lockheed Helicopters, Boeing Tankers Under $3.1B Deal

Israel intends to purchase a dozen CH-53K helicopters, built by Lockheed Martin’s (NYSE: LMT) Sikorsky subsidiary, and a pair of KC-46 aerial refueling aircraft, produced by Boeing (NYSE: BA), through an approximately $3.1 billion agreement signed with the U.S. government, Reuters reported Friday. The Israeli defense ministry expects to receive the initial helicopters sometime in
SAIC’s David Ray to Lead Space Acquisition Panel at GovCon Wire Forum
Events

SAIC’s David Ray to Lead Space Acquisition Panel at GovCon Wire Forum

Executive Mosaic’s flagship GovCon Wire will bring together top space acquisition experts from the government and industry at a Jan. 19 virtual forum to offer insight into the Defense Department’s priorities and modernization efforts in the space domain. David Ray, senior vice president of operations and lead for the space business unit at Science Applications
Boeing to Support Japan’s F-15 Modernization Program Under $471M USAF Contract
Contract Awards

Boeing to Support Japan’s F-15 Modernization Program Under $471M USAF Contract

Boeing (NYSE: BA) has secured a $471.3 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to help update Japan’s F-15 Eagle fleet. The company will develop a suite of aircraft systems and four weapon training systems for the F-15 Japan Super Interceptor Program, the Department of Defense said Thursday. Work will be conducted in St. Louis
Executive Spotlight With ICF CEO John Wasson Highlights Company’s ESAC Acquisition, Public Health Focus
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Executive Spotlight With ICF CEO John Wasson Highlights Company’s ESAC Acquisition, Public Health Focus

ExecutiveBiz featured John Wasson, CEO of ICF and a two-time Wash100 Award recipient, in its most recent Executive Spotlight interview published Thursday. He talked about the company’s growth driven by key acquisitions, focus on public health and more. Here’s an excerpt from the interview with Wasson discussing ICF’s acquisition of ESAC: “With the ESAC acquisition,
White House Extends ISS Operations Through 2030; Bill Nelson Quoted
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White House Extends ISS Operations Through 2030; Bill Nelson Quoted

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced Friday that the current administration will extend through 2030 the operations of the International Space Station. “The United States’ continued participation on the ISS will enhance innovation and competitiveness, as well as advance the research and technology necessary to send the first woman and first person of color to the
Canadian Commercial Corp. Secures $70M Contract for Air Force Gunship Sensor Support
Contract Awards

Canadian Commercial Corp. Secures $70M Contract for Air Force Gunship Sensor Support

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Canadian Commercial Corp. a seven-year, $70 million contract to extend contractor logistics support to electro-optical infrared sensors installed on the branch’s AC-130 gunship fleet. The firm-fixed-price contract to CCC will include field-level repair, troubleshooting and operator familiarization training services for the MX-Series sensor system line manufactured by L3Harris Technologies
Former Senate Staffer Corey Frayer Named SEC Senior Adviser for Crypto Oversight
Executive Moves

Former Senate Staffer Corey Frayer Named SEC Senior Adviser for Crypto Oversight

Corey Frayer, formerly a senior professional staff member of the Senate Banking Committee, has joined the Securities and Exchange Commission to advise SEC Chairman Gary Gensler on cryptocurrency-related policy and interagency matters. SEC announced Thursday the appointment of Frayer to a senior advisory role and three legal professionals to operations, investment management and enforcement counsel
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