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Accenture Federal Services has agreed to purchase federal digital transformation and cloud modernization platforms provider Cognosante for an undisclosed sum. "We are continually innovating and investing to help federal agencies stay ahead of the ever-changing needs of their mission and customers," said John Goodman, CEO of Accenture Federal Services and a 2024 Wash100 awardee.
The?Wash100 Award popular vote contest has been going on for nearly three months now, but this week may have been its most exciting yet. The number one seed is hanging on to her spot, but there are two competitors at her heels who have found new momentum as the race enters its final stretch.
It’s been a thrilling journey this year, but only one candidate can be crowned champion. April 30 marks the end of the race.?Get your 10 votes in!
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has awarded 18 companies positions on a 10-year, follow-on contract for professional, technical and scientific services in the oceans domain. NOAA competed the potential $8 billion ProTech 2.0 Oceans Domain contract as a total small business set-aside program.
Elizabeth Larson, a more than two-decade Siemens veteran, has taken on the chief financial officer role at the company's federally focused U.S. arm. She will manage the overall financial and accounting functions supporting Siemens Government Technologies' technology and service teams delivering mission-critical products and services to U.S. and international government customers.
Guidehouse has booked a $12 billion U.S. Air Force contract to provide systems engineering and integration services for an intercontinental ballistic missile program. Under this 18-year award, Guidehouse will service the Minuteman III – the USAF’s current?land-based ICBM – and its replacement, the Sentinel.
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Jon Rosenwasser, former budget and policy director at the Senate Select Committee for Intelligence, has joined the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to serve as chief financial officer. Avril Haines, director of national intelligence and a four-time Wash100 Award recipient, said, “Jon is an exceptional leader whose incredible knowledge and integrity will serve ODNI very well as he integrates all budget activities across the IC and manages the National Intelligence Program.”
U.S. Cyber Command is growing its acquisition team and advancing the use of flexible procurement strategies as it plays an increasing role in the Department of Defense's cyber procurement efforts.
Join the Potomac Officers Club's 2024 Cyber Summit on June 6 and hear cyber experts, government and industry leaders discuss the latest trends and the dynamic role of cyber in the public sector. Register here.
Alexandra Guenther, formerly program vice president for the civil operation of the Antarctic support contract at?Leidos, has been appointed as the company’s?chief information officer. The CIO has been with Leidos for 11 years, initially serving as global operations VP.
The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center in Huntsville has begun seeking proposals for a potential 10-year, $3 billion multiple-award task order contract to provide energy and water conservation services at federal facilities. The Energy Savings Performance Contracts IV indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract vehicle will enable federal agencies to procure services without up-front capital costs or special appropriations from Congress to reduce their facilities' energy or water consumption.
Artificial intelligence is changing the game across all domains and industries, including in space.?Maria Demaree, vice president and general manager of national security space at Lockheed Martin and a 2024 Wash100 Award recipient, spoke with Executive Mosaic about how AI is impacting missions from CJADC2 to space and more.?