TACOM

DCS Corporation Names Todd MacLeod Vice President of its TACOM PM Support Division

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Acquisition, Engineering, Michigan State University, GCS, CS, Growth, Combat service support, PEO, TACOM, System, Electricity, SIL, TARDEC, CSS, Development, Wayne State University, DCS, Electric motor

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DCS Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd MacLeod to Vice President and Division Manager of the TACOM PM Support Division, effective January 1, 2024.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DCS Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd MacLeod to Vice President and Division Manager of the TACOM PM Support Division, effective January 1, 2024.
  • Todd has been a consistent driver of growth, providing engineering, operations, and acquisition support to Program Executive Office (PEO) Ground Combat Systems (GCS) and PEO Combat Support & Combat Service Support (CS&CSS).
  • In this new role, Todd will look to continue that growth while maintaining a team of defense acquisition professionals who consistently deliver high quality support to their customers.
  • "We look forward to Todd continuing to pave the way for opportunities within our TACOM PM Support Division and for our Army Customers," commented Bill Protzman, DCS COO.

DCS Corporation Names Bill Protzman President & Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Culture, Army, TACOM, DCS, PM, Financial management, Growth, Management

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DCS Corporation is pleased to announce the promotion of Bill Protzman to President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 1, 2024.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DCS Corporation is pleased to announce the promotion of Bill Protzman to President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective January 1, 2024.
  • In this new role, Bill will oversee the execution of customer initiatives and sustain a robust operating organization.
  • "As Bill moves into this critical role, he assumes expanded responsibility for DCS's financial objectives and strategic direction," said Jim Benbow, DCS CEO.
  • Bill replaces outgoing COO Larry Egbert who stepped down from the role after 10 years with DCS.

CCC, Marathon to deliver more military-grade watches to U.S. DoD

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
TACOM, General Services Administration, Aviation, CAD, Marathon Watch, USD, CCC

Founded in 1939, Marathon designs and manufactures original military grade watches, stopwatches, clocks, chronometers, and scientific instruments, including optical equipment for armed forces in Canada, United States, United Kingdom, and other allied governments.

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  • Founded in 1939, Marathon designs and manufactures original military grade watches, stopwatches, clocks, chronometers, and scientific instruments, including optical equipment for armed forces in Canada, United States, United Kingdom, and other allied governments.
  • Through its free U.S. DoD Prime Contractor service, CCC partners with Canadian businesses like Marathon Watch to supply the U.S. DoD with made-in-Canada solutions.
  • “CCC is pleased to continue supporting Marathon Watch in supplying their world-class precision wrist watches to the U.S. military.” – Diane Montambault, VP of Operations, CCC.
  • “Marathon Watch Company is proud to work with CCC to deliver military-grade timepieces for U.S. DoD personnel seeking reliability and performance.” – Mitchell Wein, President, Marathon Watch Company.

DCS Awarded $2.09B Contract to Support Army's Ground Vehicle Systems Center

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
United States Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Detroit Arsenal (Warren, Michigan), TACOM, PEO, Information, Army, Defense, Electronics, Detroit Arsenal, Vehicle, Combat service support (United States), TES, Research, History, Naval Sea Systems Command Program Executive Offices, CCDC, Future Combat Systems Manned Ground Vehicles, Acquisition, United States Department of the Army, Engineering, DCS, Robotics, Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, Capital program and project management software, Department of Defence, Gasoline, Science

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DCS Corporation is pleased to announce the award of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) Technical and Engineering Services (TES) contract valued at $2.09B.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DCS Corporation is pleased to announce the award of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) Technical and Engineering Services (TES) contract valued at $2.09B.
  • Under this 5-year contract (with two optional one-year ordering periods), DCS will continue to provide technical and engineering support to GVSC's In-Service Engineering and Science and Technology missions.
  • This includes technical and engineering services to Program and Project Managers (PMs) within Program Executive Office (PEO) Ground Combat Systems and PEO Combat Support & Combat Service Support as well as other Department of Defense PM programs to include PM-Transportation Systems, PD-Army Watercraft Systems, PM-Maneuver, Combat Systems, PM-Mounted Armored Vehicles, PM-Vehicle Protection Systems, Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, PM-Light Armor Vehicles, PM-MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle, PM-Self Propelled Howitzer System, PM-Soldier Weapons, PM-Unmanned Ground Vehicles, PM-Mobile Protected Firepower, and PM-Multi-mission Protected Vehicle System.
  • Within GVSC, DCS will provide engineering services supporting the acquisition and development of manned and unmanned military ground vehicle programs to include survivability systems, ground vehicle robotics, software development and post-production software support, electrical and electronics architectures, high-voltage power electronics, information systems security, mechanical engineering, science and technology, research and development, security engineering, and systems engineering.

ManTech Wins $862 Million U.S. Army Contract to Support Allied Logistics Engineering Capabilities and Sustainment (ALECS) of Systems and Vehicles

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Combat support, Combat service support (United States), PEO, Mantech, TACOM, Maintenance, CSS, Management

HERNDON, Va., Dec. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ManTech has won a five-year $862 million task order to provide full lifecycle maintenance support to mission-critical systems and vehicles for the U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office, Combat Support and Service Support (PEO CS & CSS) and its customers under the Allied Logistics Engineering Capabilities and Sustainment (ALECS) program.

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  • HERNDON, Va., Dec. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ManTech has won a five-year $862 million task order to provide full lifecycle maintenance support to mission-critical systems and vehicles for the U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office, Combat Support and Service Support (PEO CS & CSS) and its customers under the Allied Logistics Engineering Capabilities and Sustainment (ALECS) program.
  • David Hathaway, Executive Vice President and General Manager of ManTech’s Defense Sector said, “With nearly two decades of experience in supporting ground vehicle readiness on successive programs, we have proven our ability to deliver true ‘cradle-to-grave’ sustainment, maintenance and logistical support that ensures combat readiness for multiple families of vehicles.
  • Our team of experts located across the globe have the know-how to apply sophisticated innovation that gives U.S.
  • Forces and international partners the highest level of readiness in demanding, austere environments.”
    TACOM develops, produces and sustains the Army’s ground vehicle fleet globally.

Loc Performance Hosts the U.S. Army's 2021 TACOM Commanders' Forum

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Monday, November 29, 2021
CEO, Solution, United States Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, LOC, TACOM, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District, View, OIB, Maintenance, Multimedia, Gasoline

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Michigan-based defense company Loc Performance hosted the 2021 TACOM Commanders' Forum at its corporate headquarters in Plymouth, Mich., on October 28, 2021.

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  • PLYMOUTH, Mich., Nov. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Michigan-based defense company Loc Performance hosted the 2021 TACOM Commanders' Forum at its corporate headquarters in Plymouth, Mich., on October 28, 2021.
  • "Given all that is at stake, it is imperative that our suppliers deliver exceptional performance," said General Werner.
  • "Holding the Commanders Forum at Loc Performance provided an opportunity to see firsthand the world-class quality manufacturing process of an important supplier to the military."
  • Loc Performance provides numerous critical components for the military, including vehicle hulls, armored cabs and armor kits.

DCS Custom Built Facility Opening in Sterling Heights

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Engineering, Research, MEDC, City, United States Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, United States Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, DCS, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Partnership, TACOM, View, Multimedia, Solution, Nation, Government, Acquisition, Army, Detroit Arsenal, Detroit Arsenal (Warren, Michigan), Wells State Park (Michigan), Airline, Warehouse

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --DCS Corporation has completed the construction of a new, custom-built facility in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

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  • STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --DCS Corporation has completed the construction of a new, custom-built facility in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
  • The new DCS facility is strategically situated to support U.S. Army TACOM and U.S. Army GVSC at the Detroit Arsenal in nearby Warren, Michigan.
  • The DCS Sterling Heights facility provides additional capability support to the U.S. Army TACOM and U.S. Army GVSC in the development and sustainment of automotive and ground vehicle technologies.
  • We are grateful for the support we received from Governor Whitmer, the State of Michigan and the City of Sterling Heights in establishing this new facility."