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SAIC wins $830M Army contract

The U.S. Army awarded Reston-based Fortune 500 defense contractor Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) an $830 million contract to provide engineering services for the branch’s Combat Capabilities Development Command, Aviation & Missile Center (DEVCOM AvMC), the company announced Tuesday.

Under the potential five-and-a-half-year contract, SAIC will provide hardware in-the-loop (HWIL) aviation systems engineering services for DEVCOM AvMC’s Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration (S3I) Directorate. 

“We are honored to have been chosen as the primary provider for the Aviation Systems HWIL Engineering contract and look forward to our continued support of the S3I Directorate, the DEVCOM AvMC and the American soldier,” Bob Genter, president of SAIC’s Defense & Civilian Sector, said in a statement.

Under the contract, SAIC will focus on life cycle support for manned and unmanned systems, subsystems, components, infrastructure and support equipment. 

“SAIC is privileged to support cutting-edge engineering efforts at S3I and DEVCOM AvMC, along with our teammates,” Gabe Camarillo, SAIC senior vice president of the Army Business Unit, said in a statement. “We look forward to extending our support to Army aviation modernization in the Huntsville, Alabama, area in the years to come.”

SAIC will continue to provide systems engineering and integration services to all armed services branches and their associated offices/program managers, Department of Defense components, combatant commanders, science and technology programs and other services. Work will be performed under the General Services Administration’s One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS) professional services contract.

SAIC employs more than 25,000 people and has pro forma annual revenues of $7.1 billion.

 

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Fairfax tech company names growth VP

Fairfax-based tech company Pyramid Systems announced Wednesday it has hired Art Boghozian as its vice president of growth.

Boghozian most recently served as the director of business development for strategic accounts for Reston-based Fortune 500 defense contractor Science Applications International Corp.’s (SAIC) National Security Group. In his new role, he will focus on the company’s growth strategy, business development, proposal and marketing activities.

“Creating a capability-centric pipeline will be essential to ensure Pyramid’s strategic growth in the coming year,” Pyramid Systems CEO and co-founder Jeff Hwang said in a statement. “Art’s track record speaks for itself, and we couldn’t be happier to have him as a member of our executive team.”

Before his time with SAIC, Boghozian had held leadership positions with Unisys, CSRA Inc. (now part of General Dynamics Information Technology) and MicroStrategy. He earned his master’s degree in business administration from Loyola University Maryland Sellinger School of Business and Management.

For 25 years, Pyramid Systems has provided digital transformation services for federal agency clients including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the General Services Administration.

 

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SAIC names VP inclusion, diversity

Reston-based Fortune 500 defense contractor Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) announced Monday it has promoted Bridget Chatman as vice president of inclusion, diversity (I&D) and corporate social responsibility.

Chatman has been with the company since 2011 and was most recently was the senior director of capture strategy and business development for the company’s civilian markets portfolio. In her new role, she will lead SAIC’s I&D and corporate social responsibility initiatives. She will report directly to Chief Human Resources Officer Michelle O’Hara.

“As an active and highly respected leader inside and outside of our company, Bridget brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion in developing and promoting programs around professional development and growth,” O’Hara said in a statement. “Her dynamic expertise will enable SAIC to further enhance an enduring I&D program that is more inclusive, more diverse, and ultimately makes a positive impact in our company, our industry, and our communities.”

With more than 25 years of experience, Chatman has also worked with Raytheon, Johnson & Johnson and IBM. She also currently serves as vice chairman of the board for Women in Aerospace and is the national director of SAIC’s Women’s Business Resource Group.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in marketing and statistics from the University of Illinois at Chicago and an executive certificate in economics from the University of Oxford.

 

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection awards SAIC $973M task order

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) awarded Reston-based Fortune 500 defense contractor Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) a task order worth up to $973 million to work on the CBP’s system for identifying travelers and cargo that present potential security threats to the U.S., SAIC announced Tuesday.

Under the task order, SAIC will work on CBP’s targeting and analysis systems, which allow CBP officers, analysts and agents to flag shipments and travelers who may need additional examination and inspection. 

“SAIC is proud of the trust the Department of Homeland Security and CBP have in our team’s ability to deliver mission-critical, innovative solutions,” Bob Genter, SAIC president of the Defense and Civilian Sector, said in a statement. “[The task order] is a great example of how CBP has applied advanced technologies that continually deliver new capabilities to this 24x7x365 mission, while remaining responsive to the ever-changing national security landscape.”

SAIC will use cloud-based analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify high-risk travelers and cargo, according to a company statement.

The task order was awarded through the General Services Administration’s Alliant 2 contract and includes a one-year base period, four one-year option periods and a six-month optional extension.

SAIC employs more than 25,000 people and has pro forma annual revenues of $7.1 billion.

 

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SAIC names executive VP, CFO

Reston-based Fortune 500 defense contractor Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) announced Thursday it has hired Prabu Natarajan as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Jan. 4, 2021.

Natarajan most recently worked with Falls Church-based Fortune 100 defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corp. as vice president for financial strategy and planning, vice president for mergers and acquisitions and acting vice president of tax. He will report directly to SAIC CEO Nazzic Keene and replaces Charlie Mathis, who announced his retirement earlier this year.

“We are confident that [Natarajan’s] leadership and impressive track record of success as a finance executive in the aerospace, defense and technology markets, as well as his ability to successfully execute on growth strategies, will bring tremendous value to our team as we execute our long-term growth strategy, advance our positions in key markets and deliver strong program performance,” Keene said in a statement.

Natarajan earned his bachelor of laws degree from the University of Madras, India, and his master’s degree in law from Harvard Law School. He has also previously worked with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and AES Corp.

SAIC employs more than 25,000 people and has pro forma annual revenues of $7.1 billion.

 

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SAIC wins $737M Air Force contract

The U.S. Air Force awarded Reston-based Fortune 500 defense contractor Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) a $737 million contract to implement, integrate and develop modeling and simulation (M&S), training and analysis standards for the Air Force, Department of Defense and other organizations, the company announced Thursday.

“The Air Force and DOD rely on M&S for operational readiness and mission preparedness,” Michael LaRouche, executive vice president and general manager of SAIC’s National Security Customer Group, said in a statement. “As part of this new work with the Air Force, we will provide live virtual constructive simulations to prepare airmen and other users for real-life situations.”

Under the the U.S. Air Force Modeling and Simulation Support Services (AFMS3) 2.0 contract, SAIC will develop policies, architectures and standards in support of emerging technologies. The company will also prepare warfighters for readiness across all domains and will provide M&S support for Air Force medical, analytical, test and evaluation and acquisition communities.

“By bringing exceptional experience and understanding of the complex DOD M&S operational environment, SAIC will support the Air Force’s transition to future warfighting capability like Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) for better battlespace awareness and decision-making across all domains,” LaRouche said in a statement.

SAIC employs more than 25,000 people and has pro forma annual revenues of $7.1 billion.

 

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SAIC lands $185M Army contract

The U.S. Army awarded Reston-based Fortune 500 federal contractor Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) a $185 million task order to support the Decision Support Division for the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) in services related to space, space control, high altitude, air and missile defense and cyberspace operations, the company announced Thursday.

USASMDC develops and provides global space, missile defense and high altitude capabilities for the Army, joint force and their allies and partners. Under the task order, SAIC will provide system utility analysis and combat development through services including analysis, execution experiments, exercises, war games, modeling, simulation development and integration support. 

“SAIC looks forward to supporting the Decision Support Division of the Army’s Space and Missile Defense Command in Huntsville, Alabama,” Jim Scanlon, SAIC executive vice president and general manager of the Defense Systems Group, said in a statement. “We are proud of our work in Huntsville, and through investments like our new Innovation Factory hub, look forward to providing the very best technological solutions for our Army customers.”

The contract has a one-year base period and a one-year option.

 

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SAIC set to acquire Unisys Federal for $1.2B

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) will acquire Unisys Federal for $1.2 billion, SAIC announced Thursday.

Both companies are Reston-based, publicly traded federal contractors specializing in IT services.

The transaction was approved by SAIC’s board of directors and the transaction is expected to close by May 1.

Unisys Federal is an operating unit of Blue Bell, Pennsylvania-based Unisys. The company provides infrastructure modernization, cloud migration and other IT services to the federal government. SAIC provides similar services such as cloud services, software and advanced analytics to the federal government.

“This exciting opportunity advances our strategy by building on our modernization capabilities, increasing customer access, accelerating growth and enhancing shareholder value,” SAIC CEO Nazzic Keene said in a statement. “The financial benefits of acquiring Unisys Federal are compelling, including accretion of adjusted EBITDA margins, non-GAAP earnings per share and cash generation.”

Guggenheim Securities LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. financially advised SAIC during the transaction and Atlanta-based King & Spalding LLP provided legal counsel.