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GovConWire's Government Contracting News 7/12/2021

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LexisNexis Special Services to Support DOL Unemployment Claim Verification Process Under $1.2B BPA; Haywood Talcove Comments
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LexisNexis Special Services to Support DOL Unemployment Claim Verification Process Under $1.2B BPA; Haywood Talcove Comments

LexisNexis Special Services has been selected as one of the prime vendors on a potential five-year, $1.21 billion blanket purchase agreement to perform credential and identity verification work for the Department of Labor, GovCon Wire has learned. DOL is seeking contractor support through the multiple-award BPA to prevent fraudulent activity and facilitate the equitable distribution
Northrop to Complete Lunar Gateway Crew Module Development via $935 NASA Contract
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Northrop to Complete Lunar Gateway Crew Module Development via $935 NASA Contract

Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) and NASA have finalized a potential $935 million contract to build the Habitation and Logistics Outpost module for the agency’s Gateway lunar space station as part of the Artemis program. Northrop said Friday it will also integrate the HALO module with the Power and Propulsion Element being developed by Maxar Technologies
Former Changeis Director Robert Bukoski to Lead HighPoint’s Business Development Efforts
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Former Changeis Director Robert Bukoski to Lead HighPoint’s Business Development Efforts

Robert Bukoski, a former director at consulting firm Changeis, has been appointed as the new director of business development at information technology company HighPoint Global. HighPoint said in a LinkedIn post Bukoski will leverage his over 35 years of government contracting experience to expand its reach in the federal civilian market. The newly appointed director
NIH Adds 22nd Century Technologies to $3.6B Biomedical Research Support Contract
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NIH Adds 22nd Century Technologies to $3.6B Biomedical Research Support Contract

The National Institutes of Health has added 22nd Century Technologies as an awardee on a multiple-award, $3.6 billion contract for support services to the agency’s biomedical research program, according to a notice posted on SAM.gov. Five companies now hold positions on the five-year, indefinite-quantity/indefinite-delivery Scientific, Operations and Administrative Resources contract. NIH initially selected Axle Informatics,
Deloitte Vet John Gilkes Joins Grant Thornton’s US Segment as Forensic Advisory Services Principal
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Deloitte Vet John Gilkes Joins Grant Thornton’s US Segment as Forensic Advisory Services Principal

John Gilkes, formerly a principal at Deloitte, has joined Grant Thornton International’s U.S. member firm as principal for forensic advisory services. The three-decade advisory and consulting industry veteran will be responsible for helping grow Grant Thornton’s forensic service offerings in both the public and private sector markets. Gilkes will work in the professional services firm’s
IBM Plans BoxBoat Acquisition to Continue Hybrid Cloud Business Expansion Strategy
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IBM Plans BoxBoat Acquisition to Continue Hybrid Cloud Business Expansion Strategy

IBM (NYSE: IBM) has unveiled its plan to acquire Bethesda, Maryland-based BoxBoat Technologies, a consulting company that specializes in DevOps and Kubernetes container orchestration, in a push to further expand Big Blue’s hybrid cloud services business. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed and IBM said Thursday it expects to close the transaction within
Gina Gallagher Named Chief Growth Officer of Sierra7
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Gina Gallagher Named Chief Growth Officer of Sierra7

Gina Gallagher, a three-decade government services industry veteran, has been named chief growth officer of Falls Church, Virginia-based management consulting firm Sierra7. Gallagher will oversee the company’s business growth and strategy for delivering client services, expanding customer relationships and growing support offerings in the government market, the company said Wednesday. Her professional experience includes service
Report: Microsoft to Acquire Security Software Company RiskIQ
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Report: Microsoft to Acquire Security Software Company RiskIQ

Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) has agreed to buy cybersecurity company RiskIQ for more than $500 million in cash as part of efforts to expand its products and safeguard customers from cyberattacks, Bloomberg reported Monday. Bloomberg cited sources that say the transaction could be announced in the next few days. Founded in 2009, RiskIQ is a San
Horizon Strategies Wins $231M Contract for Army Personnel Transition Assistance
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Horizon Strategies Wins $231M Contract for Army Personnel Transition Assistance

Horizon Strategies, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, has won a potential $231.2 million contract from the U.S. Army Field Directorate Office to help soldiers transition from active duty to civilian life. The Winston Salem, North Carolina-based company will provide military personnel assistance services that comply with the Army’s Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program, the Veterans
James Perea Appointed to Oversee Leidos’ VA Health Solutions Portfolio
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James Perea Appointed to Oversee Leidos’ VA Health Solutions Portfolio

James Perea, formerly manager of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services division at Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), has been promoted to VP of Veterans Affairs health solutions, FedhealthIT reported Friday. He started his career with Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) and joined Leidos when SAIC split into two independent, publicly traded companies in September
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