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General Dynamics to Provide CMS Software Services Under $75M Contract; Marcus Collier Comments

TYSONS CORNER, VA, March 14, 2016 — General Dynamics’ information technology business unite will provide and maintain software for the Durable Medical Equipment program of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under a potential five-year, $75 million contract, GovCon Wire reported Thursday. “We are committed to CMS and to supporting its efforts to ensure that Medicare beneficiaries receive...

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FBI Vet to Lead Unisys' Law Enforcement, Border Security Practice; PV Puvvada Comments

TYSONS CORNER, VA, March 10, 2016 — Unisys (NYSE: UIS) has hired FBI veteran William Searcy to head its new justice, law enforcement and border security initiative, GovCon Wire reported March 3. The company said March 3 the initiative aims to work with international governments to deliver information technology and digital services in support of counter-threat programs. PV Puvvada, president of...

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AF Picks 7 Subcontractors to Support Northrop in Bomber Aircraft Program

TYSONS CORNER, VA, March 9, 2016 — Seven companies will serve as subcontractors on the U.S. Air Force's potential $55 billion Long Range Strike Bomber program to support prime contractor Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC), GovCon Wire reported Tuesday. Defense News reported Monday the Air Force has named BAE Systems, Orbital ATK (NYSE: OA), Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL), Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE: SPR),...

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Lockheed Martin Secures $117M Contract Modification for AF Missile Upgrades

TYSONS CORNER, VA, March 8, 2016 — Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will provide upgrade and sustainment services for the U.S. Air Force's Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles under a $116.82 million contract modification, GovCon Wire reported Monday. The Defense Department said Friday the award covers system updates, maintenance and logistical support through June 2019. About Executive Mosaic:...

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Richard Montoni: Maximus' Ascend Buy to Support Public Healthcare Programs

TYSONS CORNER, VA, March 7, 2016 — Maximus (NYSE: MMS) has completed the acquisition of Ascend in a push to expand the former's public sector health and human services portfolio, GovCon Wire reported Wednesday. "This acquisition broadens our ability to help our government clients deal with the rising demand for long-term care services," Maximus CEO Richard Montoni said in a statement issued...

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Former ManTech Exec Dean McKendrick Joins Preferred Systems Solutions

TYSONS CORNER, VA, March 4, 2016 — Former ManTech International (Nasdaq: MANT) Vice President Dean McKendrick has joined Preferred Systems Solutions as senior VP of its national security group, GovCon Wire reported Thursday. PSS said Wednesday the analytics and cybersecurity veteran brings experience from companies such as Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), Unisys (NYSE: UIS) and DynCorp International....

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Dell-EMC Merger's Leadership Team to Include Top Execs From Business Units

TYSONS CORNER, VA, March 3, 2016 — Dell CEO Michael Dell has named the leadership team for the future Dell-EMC (NYSE: EMC) combined company, GovCon Wire reported Wednesday. A Dell company filing posted Tuesday by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission indicated that the appointments include the current CEOs of Pivotal, SecureWorks, Virtustream and VMware. About Executive Mosaic: Founded in...

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Engility Names Former Raytheon Exec Lynn Dugle as Tony Smeraglinolo's Successor

TYSONS CORNER, VA, March 2, 2016 — Engility (NYSE: EGL) has hired Lynn Dugle -- a former president of Raytheon's (NYSE: RTN) intelligence, information and services business -- to succeed Tony Smeraglinolo as CEO, GovCon Wire reported Tuesday. Engility said Tuesday Smeraglinolo, an inductee into Executive Mosaic's Wash100 for 2016, has stepped down from his position and resigned from the...

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General Dynamics, Harris, Rockwell Collins Land Spots on $13B Army Radio Contract

TYSONS CORNER, VA, March 1, 2016 — General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), Harris Corp. (NYSE: HRS) and Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) have been awarded positions on the $12.7 billion contract for military tactical radios, GovCon Wire reported Monday. The Defense Department said Friday the contract covers handheld, manpack and small form fit radios and associated accessories and support services for the U.S....

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Boeing-Lockheed Team Drops Legal Challenge on Northrop LRSB Award

TYSONS CORNER, VA, February 29, 2016 — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) have decided to drop their legal challenge of the Long Range Strike Bomber award to Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC), GovCon Wire reported Friday. Bloomberg reported Friday the team's decision comes after the Government Accountability Office denied an earlier protest on the award. About Executive Mosaic: Founded...

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Boeing, Northrop Grumman Named Contractors on Potential $225M UAE FMS Deal

TYSONS CORNER, VA, February 26, 2016 — The United Arab Emirates' request to purchase Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure systems and associated logistics services for $225 million has received clearance from the State Department, GovCon Wire reported Thursday. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Wednesday that Boeing (NYSE: BA) will serve as prime contractor and Northrop Grumman...

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FTC Clears Dell's Potential $67B EMC Acquisition

TYSONS CORNER, VA, February 25, 2016 — Dell has received approval from the Federal Trade Commission to proceed with its acquisition of EMC (NYSE: EMC) under an estimated $67 billion cash-and-stock deal, GovCon Wire reported Wednesday. EMC said Tuesday FTC gave the clearance after a 30-day waiting period and paved the way for the two companies to continue preparations for the transaction's close...

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