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GovConWire's Government Contracting News 7/12/2022

Bechtel-Led Entity Wins $3B Contract to Operate DOE’s Waste Isolation Facility
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Bechtel-Led Entity Wins $3B Contract to Operate DOE’s Waste Isolation Facility

A Bechtel-led entity has won a potential 10-year, $3 billion contract from the Department of Energy to manage and operate the only domestic facility for disposal of defense-generated transuranic waste. DOE said Monday Tularosa Basin Range Services will oversee centralized characterization, transportation, experimental and testing and program support operations at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
Leidos Chairman, CEO Roger Krone Receives 9th Wash100 Award From Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson
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Leidos Chairman, CEO Roger Krone Receives 9th Wash100 Award From Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson

Roger Krone, chairman and CEO of Leidos, recently received his 2022 Wash100 Award, which makes Krone the only nine-time winner of the highest honor and most prestigious award in all of government contracting (GovCon). Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson recently presented Krone’s ninth Wash100 Award for his leadership and drive for company growth that led to significant acquisitions
Frank Kendall: US Air Force Must Reorient to Out-Pace China
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Frank Kendall: US Air Force Must Reorient to Out-Pace China

Although U.S. military and government leaders are closely monitoring and learning from the evolving situation between Russia and Ukraine, the key priority for the U.S. Air Force and Space Force is still China. During a fireside chat hosted by the Air Force Association, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall explained that China has identified the “high value
5 Companies to Share in $850M DTRA Modeling & Simulation Support Contract Vehicle
Contract Awards

5 Companies to Share in $850M DTRA Modeling & Simulation Support Contract Vehicle

Five companies have secured positions on an $850 million contract to help the Defense Threat Reduction Agency perform assessments, exercises and modeling and simulation tasks. DTRA selected the awardees on its AEMSS procurement vehicle after a competitive solicitation process that generated 12 proposals, the Department of Defense said Monday. According to solicitation documents, contractors will
Rich Sawchak Appointed to Gunnison Board; Gil Dussek Quoted
Executive Moves

Rich Sawchak Appointed to Gunnison Board; Gil Dussek Quoted

Rich Sawchak, chief financial officer at software-as-a-service company Hypori, has joined the board of directors of Gunnison Consulting Group. He brings to the board his capital markets experience and track record of scaling technology companies and executing mergers and acquisitions and financing transactions, Gunnison said Tuesday. Gunnison CEO Gil Dussek said Sawchak will be a
Redhorse Names Rob Sheen as Chief Growth Officer, Noah Klemm as Chief Delivery Officer; John Zangardi Quoted
Executive Moves

Redhorse Names Rob Sheen as Chief Growth Officer, Noah Klemm as Chief Delivery Officer; John Zangardi Quoted

Rob Sheen GovCon industry veterans Rob Sheen and Noah Klemm have joined federal information technology services contractor Redhorse as chief growth officer and chief delivery officer, respectively. Former Novetta executives Sheen and Klemm will work with Redhorse’s chief financial officer and chief operating officer on measures to advance growth initiatives, Redhorse said Monday. Sheen will
Former Peraton Legal Exec Sarah Lynn Joins Valiant as General Counsel & Secretary; Dan Corbett Quoted
Executive Moves

Former Peraton Legal Exec Sarah Lynn Joins Valiant as General Counsel & Secretary; Dan Corbett Quoted

Sarah Lynn, formerly a Peraton vice president and legal executive, was appointed as general counsel and secretary at Valiant Integrated Services, where she will have global legal, compliance and ethical leadership as well as corporate secretary functions. The company said Monday Lynn has experience in handling legal responsibilities given her previous role with Peraton and
National Cancer Institute Awards 5 Spots on $320M Epidemiology, Genetics Research Contract
Contract Awards

National Cancer Institute Awards 5 Spots on $320M Epidemiology, Genetics Research Contract

Three companies and two nonprofit organizations have won spots on a potential 10-year, $320 million contract to support epidemiology and genetics research at the National Cancer Institute. Work under the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract involves field preparation, biospecimen collection and clinical assistance to NCI’s Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, according to an award notice posted on
Q&A With Craig McCullough Highlights His Transition to Riverbed Public Sector SVP, Strategic Goals
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Q&A With Craig McCullough Highlights His Transition to Riverbed Public Sector SVP, Strategic Goals

In a recent Executive Spotlight interview, ExecutiveBiz spoke with Craig McCullough, senior vice president of public sector at Riverbed, to discuss how the company’s offering of actionable insights and intelligent automation attracted him to join the organization. He also talked about his long-term strategic goals, the challenges of recruiting in the federal landscape as well
11 Vendors Secure USTRANSCOM Contract Option for Worldwide Shipping Services
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11 Vendors Secure USTRANSCOM Contract Option for Worldwide Shipping Services

U.S. Transportation Command has awarded contract modifications to 11 companies to continue providing ocean and intermodal distribution services worldwide. The modifications exercise the option period on previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts and work is set to begin on Sept. 1 and run through Aug. 31, 2023, the Department of Defense said Monday. The vendors will provide

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