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Arlington company names chief technology officer
Arlington-based Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions (CAES) announced last week it has hired David Young as its chief technology officer. Young most recently served as vice president of advanced program development at Lockheed Martin Space. In his new role, he will work with the company’s four operating divisions on the technical roadmap and business strategies. He […]
CACI wins $376.4M National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency contract
Arlington-based federal technology contractor CACI International Inc. was awarded a potential $376.4 million contract from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to improve its structured observation management (SOM) storage and production capabilities, according to a federal System for Award Management (SAM) notice. CACI will develop and deploy a software environment allowing the agency and [...]
CACI wins $96M Army task order
The U.S. Army awarded Arlington-based federal technology contractor CACI International Inc. a $96 million task order to provide engineering and logistics services for the U.S. Army’s Medical Communications for Combat Casualty Care (MC4) Program, the company announced Tuesday. Under the task order, CACI will help the Army to integrate, test, train, deploy and sustain electronic […]
Arlington biotech company names CFO
Regenerative tissue producer Kerecis, which has its U.S. headquarters in Arlington, announced last week it has named Mike Cadigan as its chief financial officer. With 25 years of experience, Cadigan was most recently the managing partner of Cadigan Capital, where he previously advised Kerecis since 2017. Kerecis was founded in Iceland in 2013 and established […]
CACI wins $48M FEMA contract
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded Arlington-based federal technology contractor CACI International Inc. a potential $48 million contract to work on the agency’s National Public Warning System (NPWS), according to a System for Award Management (SAM) notice. The NPWS disseminates information and warnings during national emergencies. CACI will construct, decommission, update and[...]
CACI International executive chairman dies at 83
Arlington-based federal technology contractor CACI International Inc. announced Wednesday the death of J. Philip “Jack” London, the company’s executive chairman, at age 83. He served as chairman, president and CEO of the company from 1984 to 2007 and as executive chairman since 2007. “All of us at CACI are deeply saddened by Dr. London’s passing,” […]
Transurban names new Va. exec
Jennifer Aument, president of Transurban’s Falls Church-based North American operations, will leave to become chief executive of AECOM’s global transportation business. Aument will be succeeded by Pierce Coffee, who currently serves as Transurban’s vice president of customer experience and operations, according to an announcement Monday from the Australian company that operates t[...]
Commonwealth Cyber Initiative unveils Technical Advisory Board
The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) announced its inaugural Technical Advisory Board. Established in the 2018-2020 state budget, CCI is a state initiative aimed at developing public and private partnerships around developing an ecosystem in Virginia for cybersecurity, autonomous systems and data systems research and development. With a mission of research, innovation and workforce developmen[...]
Two Va. contractors win spots on $150M Navy BPA
Arlington-based Leonardo DRS‘ Laurel Technologies business and Data Link Solutions, a joint venture between Falls Church-based BAE Systems Inc. and Charlotte, North Carolina-based Collins Aerospace, earned spots on a $150 million Navy blanket purchase agreement. The companies will each manufacture up to 150 electronic equipment cabinets for the Navy and provide logistics, test and program [&[...]
CareerGig buys Charlottesville SaaS company
Arlington-based CareerGig announced Wednesday it has acquired Charlottesville-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform Moonlighting. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. CareerGig is also an SaaS platform that matches freelance and contract workers with employers and offers an insurance marketplace for health, life and disability insurance. Users also have access to educatio[...]
Accenture Federal Services wins $50M U.S. Patent, Trademark Office contract
Arlington-based Accenture Federal Services (AFS) announced Wednesday it has been awarded a $50 million U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) contract to work on the agency’s financial management systems for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). Under the five-year contract, AFS will provide program management, operations and maintenance services to modernize USPTO’s Info[...]
Amazon makes $340M commitment to Arlington affordable housing
Amazon.com Inc. announced Wednesday that it is committing nearly $340 million to affordable housing efforts in Arlington, where the e-commerce giant is establishing its $2.5 billion East Coast HQ2 headquarters. This is part of the company’s $2 billion commitment to affordable housing, the Housing Equity Fund, which was announced Wednesday. The remaining funding will go […]
