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SAIC wins $171M IT contract
Reston-based Fortune 500 contractor Science Applications International Corp. has received an IT contract valued up to $151 million from the U.S. Transportation Command, the Pentagon announced Thursday. Under the contract, SAIC will manage and support operations and modernization of the command’s IT systems and applications. The work includes classified and unclassified programs on multiple networks and […][...]
LMI acquires national security software company
Tysons-based consultancy LMI has acquired Colorado Springs, Colorado-based Synaptech, according to a news release. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Synaptech creates digital engineering, modeling and simulation software for the national security and space industries. “LMI is thrilled to be entering the fast-paced, growing space market by acquiring Synaptech, which protects our nation’s national […][...]
Granules India announces $12.5M pharma facility
Indian pharmaceutical company Granules India Ltd. will invest $12.5 million to establish a pharmaceutical packaging operation in Prince William County, creating 57 jobs, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday. Headquartered in Hyderabad, India, Granules India manufactures active pharmaceutical ingredients and other related products, including acetaminophen, ibuprofen and guaifenesin, the main ingredient in Mucinex. Granules India serve[...]
Tysons alliance replaces biz partnership
It’s been a decade since Tysons unofficially dropped “corner” from its name amid plans by Fairfax County to transform the area into an urban live-work-play mecca anchored by four Metro Silver Line stations. As Tysons marches toward the county’s goal — laid out in its 2010 comprehensive plan — to grow to 100,000 resid[...]
Technomics to add 150 jobs in Arlington
Government contracting firm Technomics Inc. is investing $1.7 million to expand its Arlington headquarters and add 150 jobs, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday. Technomics is an employee-owned consulting firm that specializes offers a variety of analytics services for federal and international government clients. The company will lease an additional 10,000 square feet at 1225 South […]
Fairfax solar/roofing contractor aims to add 400+ jobs
McLean-based solar energy and roofing contractor SmartRoof is relocating to Reston, with plans to add 410 jobs during the next five years, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Monday. Founded in 2006, SmartRoof is a residential and commercial roofing contractor that also offers solar energy systems. It serves customers in Northern Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Eastern Pennsylvania, […]
Boeing defense unit announces leadership shifts, reorganization
Arlington-based Boeing Co. Thursday announced a series of top leadership changes and a reorganization to consolidate its eight divisions within the Boeing Defense, Space and Security unit into four. Boeing said the changes, effective immediately, are aimed at accelerating its operational discipline, quality and performance and [...]
Metro opens $3B Silver Line extension
As a cold rain fell around noon Tuesday, leaders from Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority cut the ribbon on the $3 billion second phase of Metro’s Silver Line, extending rail service 11.4 miles to six stations and stretching into Loudoun County. Minutes later, they cr[...]
SAIC receives $757M Army IT contract
Reston-based Fortune 500 contractor Science Applications International Corp. has received a $757 million contract to continue providing software development and management for the Army’s Enterprise Service Desk, the company announced Monday. Under the contract, SAIC will continue existing operations, optimize service delivery processes according to the service’s management framework, and expand the functionality provided by [...]
D.C. AG’s office sues Snyder, Commanders, NFL
Washington, D.C., Attorney General Karl Racine announced on Twitter Thursday afternoon that his office is suing the Washington Commanders team, owner Dan Snyder, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the National Football League, accusing the defendants of “colluding to deceive District residents … about an investigatio[...]
CNSI to merge with Tenn. health services company
McLean-based health information technology provider CNSI and Nashville, Tennessee-based health care management tech company Kepro have agreed to merge, the two firms announced Wednesday. The combined company will provide government-sponsored health care agencies and payers with clinical services, provider management, health clai[...]
Arlington hires new economic development director
Arlington Economic Development’s new director is Ryan Touhill, Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz announced Monday. Touhill will assume the role on Nov. 28. He succeeds Shannon Flanagan-Watson, who has been serving as interim director since Telly Tucker announced he was leaving to return to Danville, where he became presid[...]
