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GovConWire's Government Contracting News 7/14/2022

Inmarsat Books $578M Follow-on Contract for Military Sealift Command’s Fleet Satcom Modernization
Contract Awards

Inmarsat Books $578M Follow-on Contract for Military Sealift Command’s Fleet Satcom Modernization

Inmarsat‘s U.S. business arm was awarded a potential 10-year, $578.4 million follow-on contract from the Defense Information Systems Agency for services in support of modernizing the Military Sealift Command fleet’s satellite systems and other communications infrastructure. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract requires Inmarsat Government to provide commercial satellite communications to MSC as part of its Next Generation
Pentagon Leaders Harnessing Cloud, Data Analytics to Fight Future Cyber Wars
Events

Pentagon Leaders Harnessing Cloud, Data Analytics to Fight Future Cyber Wars

With the threat of cyberattacks on the rise, the U.S. military is making cyber defense capabilities a top priority. The cyber domain of today is highly volatile; our adversaries are becoming more sophisticated in their cyber warfare tactics, and any vulnerability within an organization’s IT environment can and will be exploited.  “We’re not in a
Michael Barr Confirmed as Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision
Executive Moves

Michael Barr Confirmed as Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Michael Barr, a law professor and a former Department of Treasury official, to serve as vice chair of the Federal Reserve for supervision. President Joe Biden described the Senate vote an “important progress” for his plan to address inflation, the White House said Wednesday. The upper chamber on Wednesday approved
Raytheon Wins $354M Army Contract to Build More LTAMDS Radar Prototypes
Contract Awards

Raytheon Wins $354M Army Contract to Build More LTAMDS Radar Prototypes

Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: RTX) will manufacture additional prototypes of the U.S. Army’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor under a three-year, $353.9 million contract. The military branch received two bids for the cost-plus-fixed-fee contract and obligated $104.8 million at the time of award, the Department of Defense said Wednesday. LTAMDS is an active electronically
CAE Launches New Logo, Brand Identity; Marc Parent Quoted
Industry News

CAE Launches New Logo, Brand Identity; Marc Parent Quoted

Marc Parent CAE (NYSE: CAE) has introduced its new logo and brand identity as the company strengthens its mission of equipping individuals with technology platforms and expertise to prepare them for critical roles. “Our new logo reflects our heritage, this evolution, and our bold vision for the future, which involves us leaning even deeper into
Q&A With ICF CEO John Wasson Focuses on Company’s Recent Acquisitions, Work With Federal Agencies
News

Q&A With ICF CEO John Wasson Focuses on Company’s Recent Acquisitions, Work With Federal Agencies

John Wasson, CEO of ICF and a two-time Wash100 Award recipient, was featured in a recent Executive Spotlight interview published Tuesday. He talked about the company’s recent acquisitions and how it could drive growth in the public sector market. The Q&A also tackled ICF’s work with the Department of Health and Human Services and other
Oshkosh Receives $130M Additional Army Order to Modernize Stryker Vehicles
Contract Awards

Oshkosh Receives $130M Additional Army Order to Modernize Stryker Vehicles

Oshkosh‘s (NYSE: OSK) defense subsidiary has secured a $130 million delivery order from the U.S. Army to install a medium caliber weapon system into additional Stryker armored fighting vehicles. Oshkosh Defense will equip 95 Stryker Double-V Hull Infantry Carrier Vehicles with the 30mm MCWS for use by the branch’s Stryker Brigade Combat Team, the company
WidePoint Secures $73M Coast Guard Cellular Wireless Managed Service Task Order
Contract Awards

WidePoint Secures $73M Coast Guard Cellular Wireless Managed Service Task Order

WidePoint (NYSE American: WYY) has received a $73.4 million task order from the U.S. Coast Guard for cellular managed services. The task order was awarded under the Cellular Wireless Management Services 2.0 blanket purchase agreement with the Department of Homeland Security and has a base performance period of six months with $7.9 million in funding,
KBR to Help Axiom Develop Spacesuit Under $3.5B NASA Contract; Byron Bright Quoted
Contract Awards

KBR to Help Axiom Develop Spacesuit Under $3.5B NASA Contract; Byron Bright Quoted

KBR (NYSE: KBR) is part of an Axiom Space-led industry team that will produce an astronaut spacesuit and spacewalk systems for NASA under a potential $3.5 billion milestone-based contract awarded in June. Houston-based KBR said Wednesday it will support Axiom Space in manufacturing design, test and verification efforts through the agency’s Exploration Extravehicular Activity Services acquisition program.
Elbit Systems Books $660M Intelligence Tech Supply Contract With European Customer
Contract Awards

Elbit Systems Books $660M Intelligence Tech Supply Contract With European Customer

Elbit Systems (Nasdaq: ESLT) has secured a potential 14-year, $660 million contract to supply a European customer with intelligence systems. The company said Wednesday it will provide maintenance support to the unnamed client over a 10-year period as part of the deal. Last month, the Israeli defense contractor reported a pair of contracts worth a

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