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GovConWire's Government Contracting News 10/4/2022

Video Interview: Intel Federal’s Jim Brinker Shares How CHIPS Act of 2022 Can Revitalize American Chip Manufacturing
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Video Interview: Intel Federal’s Jim Brinker Shares How CHIPS Act of 2022 Can Revitalize American Chip Manufacturing

Since the 1990s, American semiconductor chip manufacturing has declined while U.S. reliance on foreign manufacturers has increased, posing significant risk to national and economic security. The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, signed into law in August, is changing that narrative, and domestic chip manufacturers like Intel are turning the new legislation into action. To discuss the
Accenture’s Federal Arm Elevates Aaron Jackson, Elaine Turville to Growth Platform Lead Roles
Executive Moves

Accenture’s Federal Arm Elevates Aaron Jackson, Elaine Turville to Growth Platform Lead Roles

Accenture’s (NYSE: ACN) federal arm has made another pair of promotions with company veterans Aaron Jackson and Elaine Turville now leading technology, and strategy and consulting growth platforms, respectively. Both executives have more than two-decade experience with Accenture. Jackson formerly served as digital platforms practice lead while Turville most recently functioned as client account lead
CACI SVP Jeffrey MacLauchlan to Succeed Thomas Mutryn as Finance Chief
Executive Moves

CACI SVP Jeffrey MacLauchlan to Succeed Thomas Mutryn as Finance Chief

Jeffrey MacLauchlan, senior vice president of finance at CACI International (NYSE: CACI), has been appointed to succeed Thomas Mutryn as executive VP, chief financial officer and treasurer. MacLauchlan’s promotion is effective Nov. 1 while Mutryn will stay on board as EVP until he officially retires on Jan. 9, 2023, the company said Monday. “Over the
L3Harris Signs Nearly $2B Deal for Viasat’s Tactical Data Link Portfolio
M&A Activity

L3Harris Signs Nearly $2B Deal for Viasat’s Tactical Data Link Portfolio

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has agreed to purchase Link 16, the tactical data link product line owned by Viasat (Nasdaq: VSAT), in a deal worth approximately $1.96 billion. The definitive agreement is still subject to customary transaction adjustments and may be finalized in the first half of 2023, the companies said Monday. Link 16 is
ASGN Expands Federal Cybersecurity Offerings Through Iron Vine Acquisition; ECS President John Heneghan Quoted
Executive Moves

ASGN Expands Federal Cybersecurity Offerings Through Iron Vine Acquisition; ECS President John Heneghan Quoted

ASGN (NYSE: AGN), the parent organization of ECS Federal, has acquired technical risk management services provider Iron Vine Security in a push to grow ECS’ cybersecurity offerings in the government health market. Thirty-six Iron Vine employees will receive restricted stock unit awards covering about $7 million worth of acquirer shares by Jan. 3 as part
ManTech Promotes Matt Tait to President & CEO, Retains Chairman Role of Kevin Phillips
Executive Moves

ManTech Promotes Matt Tait to President & CEO, Retains Chairman Role of Kevin Phillips

ManTech Chief Operating Officer Matt Tait has been appointed to succeed Kevin Phillips as president and CEO, nearly three weeks after Carlyle completed its acquisition of the Herndon, Virginia-based contractor. Kevin Phillips, Chairman of ManTech Phillips, a six-time Wash100 Award recipient, will lead ManTech’s post-acquisition board of directors as chairman, the company said Monday. Tait
Bryan Vorndran, Assistant Director of FBI’s Cyber Division, Outlines 4 Tenets of Agency Role in US Cyber Ecosystem
Cybersecurity

Bryan Vorndran, Assistant Director of FBI’s Cyber Division, Outlines 4 Tenets of Agency Role in US Cyber Ecosystem

The continuous expansion of the global cyber environment has widened the United States’ attack surface and prompted the Federal Bureau of Investigation to reevaluate its role in the law enforcement of the digital world. Today, the FBI has embarked on a major cultural transformation and is implementing significant changes to meet new and emerging cyber
Mitre Books $486M Air Force Contract for Continued Administration of National R&D Center
Contract Awards

Mitre Books $486M Air Force Contract for Continued Administration of National R&D Center

Mitre has received a $486.1 million cost-reimbursement-option contract from the U.S. Air Force to continue serving as administrator of a federally funded research and development organization. The Department of Defense said Monday Mitre will support the National Security Engineering Center through Sept. 30, 2023, and conduct contract work in Bedford, Massachusetts; McLean, Virginia; and other
Vertex Receives $280M Navy Training Aircraft Maintenance Support Contract
Contract Awards

Vertex Receives $280M Navy Training Aircraft Maintenance Support Contract

The Vertex Company, which recently merged with Vectrus to form V2X (NYSE: VVX), has won a potential $280 million contract to help the U.S. Navy maintain training aircraft for service aviators and flight officers. The seven-year contract will include intermediate-level maintenance support for the T-6 Texan, T-44 Pegasus, T-45 Goshawk, TH-57 Sea Ranger, TH-73 Thrasher,
Baird to Host 5th Annual Government & Defense Conference Featuring Elite GovCon Leaders
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Baird to Host 5th Annual Government & Defense Conference Featuring Elite GovCon Leaders

Baird will host its fifth annual Government & Defense Conference on Thursday, Nov. 17, to bring together members of the government contracting (GovCon) community for an in-person and virtual conference that will include discussions of key industry trends and market outlooks from elite leaders across our industry and the federal landscape. Baird Managing Directors Jean Stack and John
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