GovConWire's Government Contracting News 3/15/2022

Executive Mosaic is honored to present Gen. Paul Nakasone, commander of the U.S. Cyber Command, director of the National Security Agency and chief of the Central Security Service, as a 2022 Wash100 Award recipient for helping the U.S. military and federal government boost their defenses against cybersecurity threats. This marks the sixth consecutive Wash100 Award for Nakasone,

Germany has decided to procure the Lockheed Martin-built (NYSE: LMT) F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to replace its Panavia Tornado fighter aircraft by 2030, Breaking Defense reported Monday. Christine Lambrecht, Germany’s defense minister, said the F-35 will be for the nuclear sharing mission and offers a potential for cooperation with NATO allies and other European partners.

John Clark, a 23-year Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) veteran, has been appointed vice president and general manager of the company’s advanced development programs division, also known as Skunk Works. His appointment is effective April 4 and he will succeed Jeff Babione, who will retire at the end of March after a nearly three-decade career with

Mark Serway, chief financial officer of Hitachi Vantara‘s federal arm, has been appointed to serve as president and CEO at the government technology services provider on an acting basis. Hitachi Vantara Federal said Monday its board of directors chose Serway to replace David Turner, who resigned after five years at the helm, as the company

Robert “Bob” George, a more than 30-year business leader and finance executive, will assume the role of chief financial officer at WidePoint (NYSE American: WYY) on April 1. He will succeed Kellie Kim, who announced in November her plans to retire, WidePoint said Monday. George will bring to the role over three decades of experience

Leonardo has secured a contract to manufacture a pair of AW139 helicopters for the National Nuclear Security Administration‘s search and research and topographic surveying operations. The company said Tuesday the two aircraft units for NNSA will have an integrated avionics system that includes sensors and communications tools. NNSA uses sensor-equipped helicopters to monitor high-profile events

ExecutiveBiz featured Patience Samson, vice president of corporate development at Axient, in its most recent Executive Spotlight interview published Monday. She talked about the company’s growth initiatives, contract awards, culture and core values as well as its focus on innovative technical offerings that use digital engineering, artificial intelligence and machine learning. Here’s an excerpt from

Executive Mosaic has featured Steve Escaravage, a senior vice president of Booz Allen Hamilton, in the 2022 Wash100 class for his leadership in artificial intelligence and emerging technology research. This recognition marks his entry into Executive Mosaic’s annual list of leaders who shape the government contracting landscape through innovation and strategic vision. In his current

Valiant Integrated Services has received a potential 30-month, $124 million task order to help the U.S. Army National Guard prepare service units to execute mission-type tactics. The company said Monday it will use live, virtual and constructive methods to support the military branch’s Mission Command Training Support Program and offers a range of services aimed

Southwest Research Institute has promoted James Keys Jr. from executive director to vice president of the nonprofit research and development organization’s applied power division. He will supervise a team that supports electrical systems, kinetics and industrial technology research projects and will explore potential additional technical areas the division can focus on, SwRI said Monday. “It