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GovConWire's Government Contracting News 10/15/2021

Heidi Grant to Join Boeing as Business Development VP; Leanne Caret Quoted
Executive Moves

Heidi Grant to Join Boeing as Business Development VP; Leanne Caret Quoted

Heidi Grant, director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, will join Boeing (NYSE: BA) on Nov. 8 to serve as vice president of business development with oversight of the company’s defense, space and government services sales organization. She will directly report to Leanne Caret, president and CEO of Boeing’s defense, space and security business, and
James Geurts Named Sarcos Executive Vice Chairman
Executive Moves

James Geurts Named Sarcos Executive Vice Chairman

James “Hondo” Geurts, former acquisition chief at the U.S. Navy and previous Wash100 awardee, has joined Sarcos Technology and Robotics (Nasdaq: STRC) as executive vice chairman. He will work with the leadership team to explore acquisition and business expansion opportunities and refine approaches to support customer requirements in the defense sector, Sarcos said Thursday. His
Navy Awards AAR, Boeing, StandardAero $318M in Poseidon Maintenance Contracts
Contract Awards

Navy Awards AAR, Boeing, StandardAero $318M in Poseidon Maintenance Contracts

The U.S. Navy has awarded AAR (NYSE: AIR), Boeing (NYSE: BA) and StandardAero separate contract modifications worth $318.1 million combined to maintain Poseidon maritime patrol planes and engines. All three awards include depot-level support services for Australia and other foreign military sales customers, the Department of Defense said Thursday. AAR secured $85 million to perform
CACI Holds Spot on GSA Contract Vehicle for Manned, Unmanned Platforms; John Mengucci Quoted
Contract Awards

CACI Holds Spot on GSA Contract Vehicle for Manned, Unmanned Platforms; John Mengucci Quoted

CACI International (NYSE: CACI) holds a prime position on all 10 pools of a General Services Administration contract vehicle for manned and unmanned technologies. GSA categorized the 10-year, ASTRO acquisition program into data operations; mission operations; aviation; space; maritime; ground; systems integration and development; research and development; support services; and training services, the company said
Forescout Secures DOD Network Security Support Contract; Wael Mohamed Quoted
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Forescout Secures DOD Network Security Support Contract; Wael Mohamed Quoted

Forescout Technologies will continue to help the Department of Defense protect its networks and other critical assets from cyberthreats under a multiyear contract in support of DOD’s Comply-to-Connect program. The company said Thursday it will provide its cybersecurity platform to enable DOD to control and manage access to traditional information technology networks, critical infrastructure and
ICEYE Names Andy Read as Global Government Solutions Head
Executive Moves

ICEYE Names Andy Read as Global Government Solutions Head

Andy Read, former executive officer at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, has been named global head of government solutions at synthetic aperture radar satellite operator ICEYE. He brings to the role over 10 years of experience in natural catastrophe resilience, public policy and reinsurance as he oversees the company’s efforts to deliver actionable data on
Air Force Notifies Industry of $255M F-16 International Support IDIQ Opportunity
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Air Force Notifies Industry of $255M F-16 International Support IDIQ Opportunity

The U.S. Air Force has informed the business sector about an upcoming $255 million multiple-award contract opportunity to maintain F-16 Fighting Falcon jets for international defense customers. The F-16 International Aircraft Maintenance and Pilot Differences Training program will have a 10-year life cycle period and includes support for countries that will procure Block 70/72 configuration
Former Northrop Exec Ben Palmer to Head Inmarsat Maritime Business
Executive Moves

Former Northrop Exec Ben Palmer to Head Inmarsat Maritime Business

Ben Palmer, who formerly led Northrop Grumman‘s (NYSE: NOC) mission systems business in Europe, will officially join Inmarsat on Nov. 8 to serve as president of the satellite communications provider’s maritime unit. He will succeed three-decade Inmarsat veteran Ronald Spithout and will bring 25 years of industry experience to his new position, Inmarsat said Thursday.
CMS Releases Contact Center Courseware Solicitation
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CMS Releases Contact Center Courseware Solicitation

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is looking for small businesses that could develop courseware for contact center workers tasked with assisting beneficiaries of federal health care programs. Interested vendors have until Nov. 19 to submit proposals for the CMC Contact Center Training and Content contract opportunity, the agency said in a SAM notice
Roy Azevedo on Raytheon Intelligence & Space’s Expansion Efforts in Texas
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Roy Azevedo on Raytheon Intelligence & Space’s Expansion Efforts in Texas

TYSONS CORNER, VA, Oct. 15, 2021 — Roy Azevedo, president of Raytheon Technologies‘ (NYSE: RTX) intelligence and space business, has remarked on the opening of a 178,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in McKinney, Texas, and underscored the company’s focus on enhancing its ability to develop and deliver technologies to customers, ExecutiveBiz reported Sept. 24. Raytheon Intelligence &
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