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GovConWire's Government Contracting News 7/11/2022

Damon McWhorter Named Intelligent Waves VP of Technical Architecture, Capture
Executive Moves

Damon McWhorter Named Intelligent Waves VP of Technical Architecture, Capture

Damon McWhorter, former senior vice president and chief technology officer at IntelliDyne, has joined Intelligent Waves as VP of technical architecture and capture. The two-decade information technology professional will work with Intelligent Waves’ technical and client operations personnel to help customers build IT platforms, the company said Thursday. As IntelliDyne CTO, he spearheaded the Falls
Army Eyes RFP for Potential $8B Common Hardware Systems 6th Generation Contract
Contract Awards

Army Eyes RFP for Potential $8B Common Hardware Systems 6th Generation Contract

The U.S. Army plans to release in August a solicitation for a potential 10-year, $7.9 billion contract to purchase commercial information technology platforms in support of the service branch, the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. Common Hardware Systems 6th Generation is an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract that seeks to centralize the procurement of commercial IT
Report: L3Harris Drops Plans to Buy Israel-Based Hacking Tool Maker NSO
M&A Activity

Report: L3Harris Drops Plans to Buy Israel-Based Hacking Tool Maker NSO

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has canceled plans to acquire Israel-based spyware manufacturer NSO Group after negotiations drew opposition from the White House due to national security and counterintelligence concerns, The New York Times reported Sunday. NSO’s spyware, dubbed Pegasus, can hack the mobile phones of users to extract messages, photos, videos, contacts and other data
Godspeed Capital Invests in Architecture & Design Firm Zyscovich; Douglas Lake Quoted
M&A Activity

Godspeed Capital Invests in Architecture & Design Firm Zyscovich; Douglas Lake Quoted

Godspeed Capital Management has invested in Zyscovich in a move to further expand the private equity firm’s architecture, engineering and consulting services growth platform. Miami-based Zyscovich will continue to pursue public and private sector infrastructure projects as part of the Prime ABA platform and under the leadership of Bernard Zyscovich, Godspeed said Thursday. The investment
6 Companies Win Spots on $149M Army Fire Control Support Contract
Contract Awards

6 Companies Win Spots on $149M Army Fire Control Support Contract

Six small businesses secured positions on a $149.4 million contract to help the U.S. Army maintain military fire control systems over a five-year period of performance. Contractors will vie for orders under the cost-no-fee, firm-fixed-price award to provide engineering, technical and logistics services for fire control support to the military service, the Department of Defense
Safran Closes Orolia Acquisition in PNT Tech Market Push
M&A Activity

Safran Closes Orolia Acquisition in PNT Tech Market Push

Safran Group has completed its purchase of positioning, navigation and timing specialist Orolia from investment firm Eurazeo. Orolia, which generates $101 million in estimated annual revenue and employs approximately 435 people, will operate under its new parent organization’s electronics and defense segment, Safran said Friday. Eurazeo reported cash proceeds of $191 million from the sale.
Q&A With Devo Public Sector General Manager Daniel Wilbricht Discusses Company’s New Capital, Acquisition & Partnerships
News

Q&A With Devo Public Sector General Manager Daniel Wilbricht Discusses Company’s New Capital, Acquisition & Partnerships

Daniel Wilbricht, general manager of public sector at Devo, was featured in a recent Executive Spotlight interview published Thursday. He talked about his reasons for joining the company and the progress he has made since August. The Q&A also focused on Devo’s recent growth initiatives including a new round of funding, its acquisition of autonomous
State Department Requests Feedback on ‘Evolve’ IT Contract Update
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State Department Requests Feedback on ‘Evolve’ IT Contract Update

The State Department is asking vendors to review the updated preliminary solicitation regarding its Evolve contract vehicle for information technology products and services. A revised draft request for proposals posted Friday on SAM.gov indicates the potential ceiling value for the multiple-award procurement could reach up to $10 billion. The department first released contracting details of
ECC Books $129M Navy Contract for Water Treatment Plant Construction in North Carolina
Contract Awards

ECC Books $129M Navy Contract for Water Treatment Plant Construction in North Carolina

Environmental Chemical Corp. will construct a water treatment facility at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina, under a potential three-year, $129 million firm-fixed-price contract from the U.S. Navy. Initial work on the replacement of the Water Treatment Plant at the military training facility is covered by a $126.4 million award funded by
Navy Issues Solicitation for $99M Rapid Prototyping IDIQ Contract
Contract Awards

Navy Issues Solicitation for $99M Rapid Prototyping IDIQ Contract

The U.S. Navy has started seeking proposals for a potential $99 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to build and deliver prototypes to support the delivery of tactical systems to warfighters.  The Rapid Prototyping contract will have an ordering period of five years and will cover hardware fabrication, project management, engineering design, development and testing, drawing development, design

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