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GovConWire's Government Contracting News 12/14/2021

ICF to Buy Federal IT Modernization Platforms Provider Creative; John Wasson, Baird’s John Song Quoted
M&A Activity

ICF to Buy Federal IT Modernization Platforms Provider Creative; John Wasson, Baird’s John Song Quoted

ICF (Nasdaq: ICFI) has agreed to purchase Creative Systems and Consulting for an undisclosed sum as part of efforts to expand its federal information technology modernization capabilities. Creative has been delivering digital strategy, data analytics, cloud and infrastructure platforms and other digital transformation support to federal agencies since 2010, ICF said Monday. Creative has over
Kelly Ayotte Succeeds Michael Chertoff as BAE’s US Board Chair
Executive Moves

Kelly Ayotte Succeeds Michael Chertoff as BAE’s US Board Chair

Kelly Ayotte, a former senator from New Hampshire, has been appointed to serve as chair of the board of directors at BAE Systems‘ U.S. subsidiary for a term of up to three years. She will replace Michael Chertoff, who has held the board chair post at BAE Systems Inc. since April 2012, and take over
Air Force, Peraton, CACI Leaders to Discuss IT Modernization During Potomac Officers Club Forum
Events

Air Force, Peraton, CACI Leaders to Discuss IT Modernization During Potomac Officers Club Forum

Significant leaders from the U.S. Air Force and its industry partners will discuss the information technology modernization initiatives currently driving the Air Force’s digital transformation strategy during a Dec. 15 panel discussion hosted by the Potomac Officers Club. Jim Huso, enterprise architect for CACI International, will moderate the expert panel conversation focused on how IT
Executive Spotlight With ARA President & CEO Logen Thiran Focuses on Company Growth Areas, Satcom Capabilities
News

Executive Spotlight With ARA President & CEO Logen Thiran Focuses on Company Growth Areas, Satcom Capabilities

Logen Thiran, president and CEO of Antenna Research Associates, was featured in the most recent Executive Spotlight interview with ExecutiveBiz on Monday. He shared how ARA works to support customers in meeting mission objectives and talked about company growth areas and satellite communication capabilities. Here’s an excerpt from the interview with Thiran discussing the biggest
Leidos Secures $82M IDIQ to Support Air Force’s Drone Defense Efforts
Contract Awards

Leidos Secures $82M IDIQ to Support Air Force’s Drone Defense Efforts

Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) has secured a potential five-year, $82 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to help the U.S. Air Force develop equipment and software for defending against small unmanned aircraft systems. The company said Monday it will also provide technology maintenance and deployment services to USAF’s counter-sUAS operations at military air bases. Work will take place at
Chainalysis to Help Robinhood Crypto Implement Compliance Tools
News

Chainalysis to Help Robinhood Crypto Implement Compliance Tools

Blockchain analytics company Chainalysis will provide data and software products to Robinhood, an online brokerage preparing to launch its crypto wallet, under a partnership agreement between the two companies. Robinhood Crypto intends to implement the Chainalysis KYT and Reactor platforms as part of trading compliance efforts, according to a blog post published Monday. KYT is
Optum Subsidiary to Extend US Military Health Services Under $172M Contract Modification
Contract Awards

Optum Subsidiary to Extend US Military Health Services Under $172M Contract Modification

Optum‘s federal business will continue to provide a range of medical services to U.S. military personnel under the $172.4 million contract modification from the Defense Health Agency. DHA extended its sole-source bridge contract with OptumServe Health Services for work at military component designated sites in U.S. states and territories, the District of Columbia and Germany
Rocket Lab Signs $80M Deal for SolAero; Peter Beck Quoted
M&A Activity

Rocket Lab Signs $80M Deal for SolAero; Peter Beck Quoted

Launch services provider Rocket Lab (Nasdaq: RKLB) has agreed to acquire space solar power technology developer SolAero Holdings for approximately $80 million in cash. Rocket Lab said Monday it expects to close the transaction in the first quarter of 2022 and the deal is in line with the company’s strategy of assembling a comprehensive portfolio
Honeywell Aims to Grow First Responder Tech Portfolio With US Digital Designs Acquisition
Contract Awards

Honeywell Aims to Grow First Responder Tech Portfolio With US Digital Designs Acquisition

Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) has signed an all-cash deal to acquire Arizona-based US Digital Designs, a communications technology provider to the public safety sector. North Carolina-headquartered Honeywell said Monday the transaction’s value is 14 times the projected earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization at US Digital Designs and the industrial conglomerate expects to generate a
Pratt & Whitney Awarded $145M to Provide F-35 Depot Support Equipment
Contract Awards

Pratt & Whitney Awarded $145M to Provide F-35 Depot Support Equipment

Naval Air Systems Command awarded Pratt and Whitney‘s military engines business a $145.3 million contract modification to procure depot support equipment and supplies for the F-35 program. NAVAIR exercised options on a previously awarded contract to the Raytheon Technologies subsidiary supporting fighter aircraft sustainment work for both domestic and international military customers, the Department of
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