Posts from GovConWire for 03/02/2016

Michael Smith Named Huntington Ingalls Corporate VP for Strategy, Devt; Mike Petters Comments

Michael Smith, formerly corporate vice president for business growth at Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII), has been named corporate VP for strategy and development. He will succeed Christopher Kastner, who will take Barbara Niland’s role as corporate VP and chief financial officer after her retirement, HII said Tuesday…

Richard Montoni: Maximus Buys Ascend for Public-Sector Health Services Push

Maximus (NYSE: MMS) has bought specialized healthcare assessment company Ascend for an undisclosed sum to expand its portfolio of health and human service offerings for the public sector. “This acquisition broadens our ability to help our government clients deal with the rising demand for long-term care services,” Maximus CEO Richard Montoni said in a statement issued Tuesday…

Army Picks Nine Firms for $124M Staff, Patient Transitioning Contract

The U.S. Army has awarded nine companies a $123.75 million contract to provide equipment, personnel and materials for its work to outfit and transition staff and patients. The selected contractors will perform work through March 1, 2017, the Defense Department said Tuesday…

Navy Taps BAE-Rockwell Collins JV for $52M MIDS JTRS Supply Contract

A joint venture of BAE Systems and Rockwell Collins will produce and provide U.S. and allied forces with lot 4 Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System terminals under a potential $51…

Erickson to Support NASA’s Mid-Air Retrieval Project

Erickson has landed a contract to look into the concept of operations for NASA‘s third-generation Mid-Air Retrieval Project. The aviation services company said Tuesday it will study the possible use of an S-64F Aircrane helicopter to retrieve NASA vessels in midair upon re-entry to Earth’s atmosphere…