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TRICARE Managed Care Support Services Contract Award

(West Region)

TriWest Healthcare Alliance Corp., Phoenix, Ariz., is being awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to provide managed care support (MCS) to the Department of Defense TRICARE program. The instant award will comprise a base period plus one option period for $2,853,810,863. The total potential contract value, including the 10-month base period (transition-in) and five one-year option periods for health care delivery, plus a transition-out period, is estimated at $16,956,510,153. The MCS contractor will assist the military health system in operating an integrated health care delivery system combining resources of the contractor and the military's direct medical care system to provide health, medical and administrative support services to eligible beneficiaries in the West Region. The West Region includes the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa (except the Rock Island Arsenal area), Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri (except the St. Louis area), Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas (areas of Western Texas only), Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The work to be performed includes management of provider networks and referrals, medical management, enrollment, claims processing, customer service and access to data, among other requirements, while providing beneficiary satisfaction at the highest level possible through the delivery of world-class health care. This contract was competitively procured via the TRICARE Management Activity e-solicitation Web site with two offers received. The TRICARE Management Activity, Aurora, Colo., is the contracting activity. The contract number is H94002-09-C-0010.

TRICARE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY

TRICARE Managed Care Support Services Contract Award

(North Region)

Aetna Government Health Plans, Hartford, Conn., is being awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to provide managed care support (MCS) to the Department of Defense TRICARE program. The instant award will comprise a base period plus one option period for $2,840,302,541. The total potential contract value, including the 10-month base period (transition-in) and five one-year option periods for health care delivery, plus a transition-out period, is estimated at $16,678,172,561. The MCS contractor will assist the military health system in operating an integrated health care delivery system combining the resources of the contractor and the military's direct medical care system to provide health, medical and administrative support services to eligible beneficiaries in the North Region. The North Region includes the District of Columbia and the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa (Rock Island Arsenal area only); Kentucky (except the Fort Campbell area); Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri (St. Louis area only); New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The work to be performed includes management of provider networks and referrals, medical management, enrollment, claims processing, customer service and access to data, among other requirements, while providing beneficiary satisfaction at the highest level possible through the delivery of world-class health care. This contract was competitively procured via the TRICARE Management Activity e-solicitation Web site with two offers received. The TRICARE Management Activity, Aurora, Colo., is the contracting activity. The contract number is H94002-09-C-0008.

TRICARE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY

TRICARE Managed Care Support Services Contract Award

(South Region)

UnitedHealth Military & Veterans Services, Minnetonka, Minn., is being awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to provide managed care support (MCS) to the Department of Defense TRICARE program. The instant award will comprise a base period plus one option period for $3,729,016,358. The total potential contract value, including the 10-month base period (transition-in) and five one-year option periods for health care delivery, plus a transition-out period, is estimated at $21,827,600,469. The MCS contractor will assist the military health system in operating an integrated health care delivery system combining resources of the contractor and the military's direct medical care system to provide health, medical and administrative support services to eligible beneficiaries in the South Region. The South Region includes the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky (the Fort Campbell area only), Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas (excluding areas of Western Texas). The South Region contractor will be responsible for administering and complying with all Continued Health Care Benefit Program requirements in all geographic areas. The work to be performed includes management of provider networks and referrals, medical management, enrollment, claims processing, customer service and access to data, among other requirements, while providing beneficiary satisfaction at the highest level possible through the delivery of world-class health care. This contract was competitively procured via the TRICARE Management Activity e-solicitation Web site with three offers received. The TRICARE Management Activity, Aurora, Colo., is the contracting activity. The contract number is H94002-09-C-0009.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

International Oil Trading Co., Boca Raton, Fla., is being awarded a maximum $1,011,173,965 fixed price with economic price adjustment, requirements type contract, for JP8 turbine fuel, diesel fuel, and motor gasoline. Other locations of performance are Al Asad Air Base, Victory Base Camp, and Trebil and Korean Village, Iraq. Using service is the Defense Energy Support Center. The original proposal was Web solicited with six responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is December 31, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0515).

BAE Systems Information and Electronics, Totowa, N.J., is being awarded a maximum $12,061,222 firm fixed price, sole source contract for parts. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Air Force. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is July 31, 2012. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Warner Robins, Robins AFB, Ga., (FO9603-03-D_0001-XE02).

NAVY

Navistar Defense LLC, Warrenville, Ill., is being awarded $71,081,162 for firm-fixed- priced delivery order 0006 modification under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5032) for the procurement of battle damage assessment and repair (BDAR) kits. This order is in support of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle program. The BDAR kits will sustain both the MaxxPro Base and MaxxPro Plus vehicle variants. Work will be performed at the Red River Army Depot in Texarkana, Texas, and deliveries are expected to be completed by Aug. 1, 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $71,081,162 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The base contract was competitively awarded, and the new requirements are sole source additions to the contract. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, is being awarded a $33,066,885 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-2307) to exercise options for the accomplishment of Lead Yard Class Services for the DDG 51 Class AEGIS destroyer program. This work will provide technical assistance to the Follow Yard in the interpretation and application of the detailed design developed by Bath Iron Works Corp., the Lead Yard contractor. DDG 51 class services include: liaison for follow ship construction, general class services, class logistic services, class design agent services and class change design services for follow ships. Work will be performed in Bath, Maine, and is expected to be completed by July 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

General Dynamics – Ordnance and Tactical Systems, St. Petersburg, Fla., is being awarded a $20,756,123 firm-fixed-price delivery order #0021 under previously awarded contract M67854-05-D-6014, for the procurement of twenty full rate production Expeditionary Fire Support Systems (EFSS) together with their corresponding basic kssue item kits, Additional Authorization List hardware and Mortar Weapon Spares. The EFSS provides all-weather, ground-based, close supporting, accurate, immediately responsive, and lethal indirect fires. The EFSS is defined as a launcher, mobility platform (prime mover), ammunition (not included in this order), ammunition supply vehicle, and technical fire direction equipment necessary for orienting the weapon on to an azimuth of fire and accurately computing firing data. Work will be performed in St. Aubin, France, (63 percent); Robbins, N.C., (22 percent); and Forest, Va., (15 percent), and work is expected to be completed by Dec. 30, 2010 . Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The basic contract was competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-05-D-6014).

The Northrop Grumman Corp.Marine Systems, Sunnyvale, Calif., is being awarded a $14,318,064 cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price contract to develop and design launcher subsystem risk reduction demonstration hardware, test stand, and necessary related test equipment with the capability to conduct an underwater launch demonstration of a D5 missile in a large diameter missile tube. This contract contains an option, which is exercised will bring the contract value to $17,111,932. Work will be performed in Sunnyvale, Calif., and work is expected to be completed March 31, 2010 , with one option for studies with a period of performance of 12 months from the date the option is exercised (if exercised). Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract was not competitively procured. The Navy's Strategic Systems Programs, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (N00030-09-C-0015).

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $12,803,117 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to provide the engineering, material and test support for the Joint Multi Effects Warhead System Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD). The JCTD will serve to integrate several warhead technologies onto the Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile, and demonstrate an expanded capability against hard and large area targets using a two-stage warhead design in a "multi-effects" system. Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., (90 percent) and China Lake, Calif., (10 percent), and is expected to be completed in January 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to the FAR 6.302-1. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-C-0062).

General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Fairfax, Va., is being awarded a $10,234,993 cost-plus-incentive-fee contract for engineering services in support of the AN/BYG-1 Weapons Control System. The 117,000 engineering service hours will be used to migrate the AN/BYG-1 weapons control system from a technology Insertion (TI-08) baseline to a TI-10 baseline and integrate advanced processing build (APB-09) and deliver this capability in multiple variants to multiple submarine platforms. Work will be performed in Fairfax, Va., (53.6 percent); Cape Canaveral, Fla., (17.6 percent); Roswell, Ga., (12.5 percent); Middletown, R.I., (7.7 percent); McLean, Va., (2.6 percent); Hampton, Va., (4.6 percent); Greensboro, N.C., (1.2 percent); Arlington, Va., (.05 percent); Fairfax Station, Va., (.06 percent); and Waterford, Conn., (.09 percent), and is expected to be completed by July 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via Federal Business Opportunities, with three offers received. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-6246).

AIR FORCE

Wyle Laboratories, Inc., Huntsville, Ala., was awarded a $38,647,222 contract to have reliability analysis center research, develop, and deliver data analysis, assessments and evolutions; reliability information analysis and determinations; reliability centered maintenance analysis; data element process and standardization assessments; logistics management and planning tools; systems interoperability assessments; system acquisition planning; and financial life cycle cost estimates for Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security and affiliated labs. At this time $501,662 has been obligated. 55^th Contracting Squadron, Offutt Air Force Base, is the contracting activity (HC1047-05-D-4005).

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Cpl. Matthew R. Lembke, 22, of Tualatin, Ore., died July 10 of wounds sustained on June 24 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Spc. Joshua R. Farris, 22, of La Grange, Texas, died July 9 in Wardak Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to 2^nd Battalion, 87^th Infantry Regiment, 3^rd Brigade Combat Team, 10^th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co., Sunnyvale, Calif., was awarded a $262,500,000 contract for the long lead parts and material procurement for the 4^th Space Based Infrared Systems Geosynchronous Earth Orbit Satellite and the 4^th Highly Elliptical Orit Payload. At this time $137, 125,000 has been obligated. Space Based Infrared Systems Wing, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA8810-08-C-0002).

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Electromagnetic Systems Laboratory, San Jose, Calif., was awarded a $71,147,842 cost plus incentive fee contract to provide MQ-1 unmanned aerial system communication intelligence airborne signals intelligence payload -1 C scaled sensors for the Predator unmanned aerial system. At this time, $69,851,657 has been obligated at this time. Reconnaissance Systems Wing, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is the contracting activity (FA8620-08-C-3004).

ARMY

J. Kokolakis Contracting, Inc., Bohemia, N.Y., was awarded on July 7, 2009 a $ 103,748,350 firm-fixed-price contract for the design and construction of relocation of United States Military Preparatory School, United States Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. Work is to b performed in West Point, N.Y., with an estimated completion date of Apr. 7, 2012. Sixty bids solicited with six bids received. Corp of Engineers, CENAN-CT, New York, N.Y., is the contracting activity (W912DS-09-C-0012).

Alliant Techsystems Inc. Keyser, W.V., was awarded on July 8, 2009 a $ 5,725,179 firm-fixed-price contract for the M11155A1 Enhanced Portable Inductive Artillery Fuze Setter (EPIAFS) System. Work is to be performed in Keyser, W.V., with an estimated completion date of July 23, 2012. Three bids solicited with three bids received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Joint Munitions & Lethality Contracting Center, CCJM-CA, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15QKN-07-C-0095).

NAVY

Navistar Defense LLC, Warrenville, Ill., is being awarded $71,081,162 for firm-fixed- priced delivery order 0006 modification under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5032) for the procurement of battle damage assessment and repair (BDAR) kits. This order is in support of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle program. The BDAR Kits will sustain both the MaxxPro Base and MaxxPro Plus vehicle variants. Work will be performed at the Red River Army Depot in Texarkana, Texas, and deliveries are expected to be completed by Aug. 1, 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $71,081,162 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The base contract was competitively awarded, and the new requirements are sole source additions to the contract. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, is being awarded a $33,066,885 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-2307) to exercise options for the accomplishment of Lead Yard Class services for the DDG 51 Class AEGIS destroyer program. This work will provide technical assistance to the Follow Yard in the interpretation and application of the detailed design developed by Bath Iron Works Corp., the Lead Yard contractor. DDG 51 Class services include: liaison for follow ship construction, general class services, class logistic services, class design agent services and class change design services for follow ships. Work will be performed in Bath, Maine and is expected to be completed by July 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

General Dynamics – Ordnance and Tactical Systems, St. Petersburg, Fla., is being awarded a $20,756,123 firm-fixed-price delivery order #0021 under previously awarded contract M67854-05-D-6014, for the procurement of 20 full rate production expeditionary fire support systems (EFSS) together with their corresponding basic issue item kits, additional authorization list hardware and mortar weapon spares. The EFSS provides all-weather, ground-based, close supporting, accurate, immediately responsive, and lethal indirect fires. The EFSS is defined as a launcher, mobility platform (prime mover), ammunition (not included in this order), ammunition supply vehicle, and technical fire direction equipment necessary for orienting the weapon on to an azimuth of fire and accurately computing firing data. Work will be performed in St. Aubin, France (29 percent); Robbins, N.C. (10 percent); and Forest, Va. (7 percent), and work is expected to be completed by Dec. 30, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The basic contract was competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-05-D-6014).

The Northrop Grumman Corporation, Marine Systems, Sunnyvale, Calif., is being awarded a $14,318,064 cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price contract to develop and design launcher subsystem risk reduction demonstration hardware, test stand, and necessary related test equipment with the capability to conduct an underwater launch demonstration of a D5 missile in a large diameter missile tube. This contract contains an option, which is exercised will bring the contract value to $17,111,932. Work will be performed in Sunnyvale, Calif., and work is expected to be completed Mar. 31, 2010, with one option for studies with a period of performance of 12 months from the date the option is exercised (if exercised). Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract was not competitively procured. The Navy's Strategic Systems Programs, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (N00030-09-C-0015).

General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Fairfax, Va., is being awarded a $10,234,993 cost-plus-incentive-fee contract for engineering services in support of the AN/BYG-1 Weapons Control System. The 117,000 engineering service hours will be used to migrate the AN/BYG-1 weapons control system from a technology insertion (TI-08) baseline to a TI-10 baseline and integrate advanced processing build (APB-09) and deliver this capability in multiple variants to multiple submarine platforms. Work will be performed in Fairfax, Va., (53.6 percent); Cape Canaveral, Fla., (17.6 percent); Roswell, Ga., (12.5 percent); Middletown, R.I., (7.7 percent); McLean, Va., (2.6 percent); Hampton, Va., (4.6 percent); Greensboro, N.C., (1.2 percent); Arlington, Va., (.05 percent); Fairfax Station, Va., (.06 percent); and Waterford, Conn., (.09 percent), and is expected to be completed by July 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via Federal Business Opportunities, with three offers received. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-6246).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Belleville Shoe Mfg., Co., Belleville, Ill., is being awarded a maximum $21,969,550 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity, partial set aside contract for hot weather combat boots. Other location of performance is Arkansas. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. The original proposal was Web solicited with nine responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the second one-year option period. The date of performance completion is July 9, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM1C1-07-D-1518).

Altama Footwear, Atlanta, Ga., is being awarded a maximum $19,363,621 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity, partial set aside contract hot weather combat boots. Other locations of performance are Puerto Rico and Tennessee. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. The original proposal was Web solicited with nine responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the second one-year option period. The date of performance completion is July 9, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM1C10-07-D-1519).

Wellco Enterprises, Inc., Waynesville, N.C., is being awarded a maximum $14,498,933 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity, partial set aside contract for hot weather combat boots. Other locations of performance are Puerto Rico. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. The original proposal was Web solicited with nine responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the second one-year option period. The date of performance completion is July 9, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM1C1-07-D-1522).

Propper International, Inc., Mayaguez, Puerto Rico is being awarded a maximum $6,940,833 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity, contract for utility coveralls. Other locations of performance are Puerto Rico. Using service is Navy. The original proposal was Web solicited with 13 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the first one-year option period. The date of performance completion is Oct. 10, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM1C1-08-D-1054).

Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc., Nelsonville, Ohio is being awarded a maximum $6,149,352 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity, partial set aside contract for hot weather combat boots. Other locations of performance are Puerto Rico. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. The original proposal was Web solicited with nine responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the second one-year option period. The date of performance completion is July 9, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM1C1-07-D-1523).

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Pvt. Lucas M. Bregg, 19, of Wright City, Mo., died July 8 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Spc. Gregory J. Missman, 36, of Batavia, Ohio, died July 8 at Bagram, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained elsewhere in Afghanistan, when enemy forces attacked his unit using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 704^th Brigade Support Battalion, 4^th Brigade Combat Team, 4^th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Sgt. Michael C. Roy, 25, of North Fort Myers, Fla., died July 8 while supporting combat operations in Nimroz province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3d Marine Special Operations Battalion, Marine Special Operations Advisor Group, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Obama Signs Memo Opening Benefits to Same-Sex Couples

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, June 18, 2009 - President Barack Obama signed a memorandum yesterday opening up benefits to same-sex couples and forbidding discrimination in the federal workplace.

"We've got more work to do to ensure that government treats all its citizens equally, to fight injustice and intolerance in all its forms, and to bring about that more perfect union," Obama said before signing the memorandum. "I'm committed to these efforts, and I pledge to work tirelessly on behalf of these issues in the months and years to come."

The president announced his support of the Domestic Partners Benefits and Obligations Act now before Congress. The act will guarantee the rights for all federal employees, he said.

Obama also called on Congress to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act. "I believe it's discriminatory, I think it interferes with states' rights, and we will work with Congress to overturn it," he said.

"This action presses for long overdue progress in our nation's journey to equality," said John Berry, the director of the Office of Personnel Management. "The president recognizes that many of our hard-working, dedicated and patriotic public servants have long been denied many of the rights and benefits that their colleagues enjoy for one simple reason: the people they love are of the same sex."

Berry, who spoke during a telephone news conference, said he and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton had conducted reviews to see if benefits could be extended within the confines of the Defense of Marriage Act.

"For civil service employees, domestic partners of federal employees can be added to the long-term care insurance program, and supervisors can also be required to allow employees to use their sick leave to take care of domestic partners and nonbiological, nonadopted children," Berry said.

For foreign service employees, the benefits include the use of medical facilities at posts abroad, medical evacuation from posts abroad and inclusion in family size considerations for housing allocations.

The president's memorandum directs OPM to issue guidance within 90 days to all executive departments and agencies regarding compliance with, and implementation of, civil service laws, which make it unlawful to discriminate against federal employees or applicants for federal employment on the basis of factors not related to their job performance.

The memo does not include health benefits or survivor benefits. "It requires legislation to address health benefits and insurance for same-sex couples and domestic partners," Berry said.

Fifty-seven percent of Fortune 500 companies currently provide domestic partner benefits, as do 16 states and more than 200 local governments. These entities offer the benefits "not only because it's the right thing to do, but because they recognize that it helps them compete for and retain the best possible talent – and we need top talent serving their country right now more than ever," Obama said.

World War II Air Crash Monument Finds Permanent Home at Fort Myer

By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, June 12, 2009 - A granite monument dedicated to 40 U.S. servicemembers who perished in an air crash in Australia during World War II has found a permanent home at Fort Myer, Va.

Left to right, retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Bruce A. Wright; Australian Air Vice-Marshal Kym Osley, head of the Australian embassy's defense staff; U.S. Army Secretary Pete Geren; Harry McAlpine, president of the Returned and Services League's Washington, D.C., sub-branch; U.S. Army Col. Laura J. Richardson, garrison commander of the Fort Myer Military Community; Robert S. Cutler, executive director of the Bakers Creek Memorial Association; and David Stuart, deputy chief of mission at the Australian Embassy pose next to the Bakers Creek air crash monument during a dedication ceremony held at Fort Myer, Va., June 11, 2009. DoD photo by Gerry J. Gilmore

Yesterday's dedication ceremony for the Bakers Creek air crash memorial was attended by Army Secretary Pete Geren; David Stuart, deputy chief of mission for the Australian embassy; Australian Air Vice-Marshal Kym Osley, head of the embassy's defense staff; other senior officials; and a number of relatives and friends of the accident victims.

On June 14, 1943, an Army Air Corps B-17C Flying Fortress crashed at Bakers Creek, near Mackey in Queensland. The troops aboard the bomber were being flown back to New Guinea after enjoying some leave time in Australia. Forty servicemembers died; there was just one survivor.

The monument now is located near Fort Myer's Selfridge Gate, which enters into Arlington National Cemetery. Since November 2006, the monument had stood outside the Australian embassy here, and before that it briefly had been displayed at the World War II memorial.

Geren directed that the monument be placed on Fort Myer. The memorial, he said at the ceremony, serves to honor the passing of "40 brave American soldiers" and also celebrates "the enduring friendship between the United States and Australia."

Due to operational security concerns at that time, Geren said, the families of the deceased servicemembers weren't told of details of the tragedy until years later.

"Today, with Arlington Cemetery as the backdrop, we pay a long and overdue tribute to 40 brave Americans," Geren said. "And, as we do, we honor all soldiers -- past and present, American and Australian – who answer the call to duty and offer their lives [and] offer their sacrifice for the cause of freedom."

The monument's placement at Selfridge Gate is a fitting location, Geren said, because the entryway is named after Army Lt. Thomas Selfridge, an aviator who perished as a result of a crash during the military's first aircraft test flight, which took place on Fort Myer on Sept. 9, 1908. American air pioneer Orville Wright, who was aboard the aircraft with Selfridge, was injured in the crash.

Selfridge gave his life for his country, "as did the 40 brave Americans we honor today," Geren said.

Osley said his country's embassy has enjoyed being the custodian of the Bakers Creek monument for the past two years, but that the monument's new location "is perfect." Another monument dedicated to the servicemembers who died during the Bakers Creek air crash is located in Mackay in Queensland.

"It's very heartfelt for Australians to honor these people in their own way back in Mackay and to now honor them over here," Osley said. "They're all very much heroes to all of us in Australia."

The Bakers Creek crash was the worst accident involving a transport plane in the southwest Pacific theater during World War II, said Robert S. Cutler, a retired George Washington University professor and executive director of the Bakers Creek Memorial Association. Cutler's late father, Samuel, was an Army Air Corps captain who supervised the passenger loading aboard the B-17 before its ill-fated flight.

At yesterday's Fort Myer ceremony, Cutler said he was "elated" that the monument, which was constructed in 2003, is now permanently situated at Fort Myer. The monument's pink granite base, he said, was donated by the Australian government.

The memorial "is something that a lot of patriotic veterans felt they needed to 'make right,'" Cutler said.

Bob Finney, an 86-year-old military veteran from Erie, Pa., recalled at the ceremony that he was a U.S. sailor aboard a destroyer tender in the North Atlantic Ocean at the time of the death of his brother, Army Pvt. James E. Finney, in the Bakers Creek air crash.

"I think this is wonderful to have their names on that monument out there and knowing at least somebody has thought of them and finally recognized what they have done," Finney said.

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a cost-plus-incentive-fee contract to Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Electromagnetic System Laboratory, of San Jose, Calif., for $71,047,776.　 This contract action will provide MQ-1 unmanned aerial system communications intelligence airborne signals intelligence Payload-1 C scaled sensors for the Predator UAS.　 At this time, $69,851,657 has been obligated.　 Reconnaissance Systems Wing (ASC), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8620-08-C-3004).

CORRECTION:

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is modifying a cost-plus-award-fee contract with Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems and Solutions of Papillion, Neb., for $8,472,770.　 This action will provide for integrated strategic planning and analysis system (ISPAN) contract modification to develop software enhancement for ISPAN collaborative information environment and the Global Situational Awareness Tool.　 The requirement focuses on enhancing CIE to support a global customer base, which includes enhancements to software required to support the needs of a global user set and purchasing the necessary hardware to support the development. 　At this time, $8,472,770 has been obligated.　 850 ELSG/PK, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (FA8722-04-C-0009, P00098).

NAVY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 PC Mechanical LLC, Santa Maria, Calif., is being awarded a $26,184,518 firm-fixed price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the overhaul, preventative maintenance, and services of civil engineering support equipment for the Naval Facilities Expeditionary Logistics Center located at Naval Base Ventura County, Calif.　 The work to be performed is for the repair, overhaul and preventative maintenance and services of civil engineering support equipment such as automotive vehicles, motorized and non-motorized construction equipment, material/weight handling equipment, international standard organization shipping containers, mineral products plant facilities, and mobile utilities support equipment.　 Repair services shall be performed at the contractor's facility, except when servicing need to be accomplished immediately where the equipment is located, or when the equipment cannot be moved.　 This contract contains options, which if exercised, will bring the cumulative value of this contract to $139,495,275.　 Work will be performed at the Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, Calif. (60 percent), and the Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport, Gulfport, Miss. (40percent), and is expected to be completed by June 2014.　 Contract funds in the amount of $26,184,518 will expire at the end of the fiscal year.　 This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with two proposals received.　 The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Specialty Center Acquisition NAVFAC, Port Hueneme, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62583-09-D-0003).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Fraser Fogle Architects, Bellevue, Wash., is being awarded a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity architect/engineering contract with a maximum amount of $20,000,000 to provide architect/engineer services in support of architectural projects for the NAVFAC Northwest area of responsibility.　 Work will be performed at various Navy and Marine Corps facilities and other government facilities within the NAVFAC Northwest AOR including, but not limited to Wash., (94 percent), Ore., (2 percent), Idaho, (2 percent), Mont. (1 percent), and Alaska, (1 percent), and is expected to be completed by June 2014.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was competitively procured via the NAVFAC e-solicitation website with twenty proposals received.　 The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Northwest, Silverdale, Wash., is the contracting activity (N44255-09-D-4004).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Chugach World Services, Inc., Anchorage, Alaska, is being awarded $12,858,355 [$5,129,675 firm-fixed price (FFP) and $7,728,680 indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity(IDIQ)] for the base period under a combination FFP/IDIQ contract to perform housing operations and maintenance services and change of occupancy maintenance services in the U.S. Territory of Guam for Commander, Naval Forces Marianas.　 Work will be performed at various Naval housing areas on Guam and the base period is from June 2009 to December 2010.　 Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was competitively procured utilizing the Small Business Administration's 8(a) Program and was advertised via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website with eight proposals received.　 The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Marianas, Guam, is the contracting activity (N40192-09-D-9000).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 General Electric Aircraft Engines, Lynn, Mass. is being awarded a maximum $11,815,213 firm-fixed-price, sole-source, requirements type contract for parts.　 There are no other locations of performance.　 Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.　 The original proposal was DIBBS-solicited with one response.　 Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This is a ten-year contract with a 2-year base and four 2-year option periods.　 The date of performance completion is July 30, 2010.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Richmond, Richmond, Va., (SPM400-00-D-9403).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Government Sewing & Apparel, Hope, Ark.*, is being awarded a maximum $8,630,204 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-quantity contract for Marine Corps combat utility uniform.　 Other locations of performance are in Arkansas and Puerto Rico.　 Using service is Marine Corps.　 The original proposal was Web solicited with 10 responses.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract is exercising option year three.　 The date of performance completion is Jun. 25, 2010.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SP0100-06-D-0362).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Agland, Inc., Eaton, Colo.*, is being awarded a minimum $5,829,630 fixed-price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel.　 Other locations of performance are at various DoD locations in Texas and Colo. 　Using services are Army and Air Force.　 The original proposal was Web solicited with 48 responses.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The date of performance completion is Jun. 30, 2012.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-4526).

ARMY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Booz Allen Hamilton, Atlanta, Ga., was awarded on Jun. 18, 2009 a $ 11,677,787 indefinite-delivery / indefinite quantity time and material Task Order contract for information technology support services for headquarters forces command G-6 on Fort McPherson, Ga., with a base period of 12 month and four 1-year options. Work is to be performed in Fort McPherson, Ga., with an estimated completion date of Jun. 30, 2014. Sixteen (16) bids solicited with two bids received. Mission and Installation Contracting Command, McPherson, Ga., is the contracting activity (W91QUZ-06-D-0019).

*Small Business

DoD Identifies Army Casualties

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.　 They died June 21 in Bagram, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when their unit was attacked by indirect fire.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Killed were:

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Sgt. Ricky D. Jones, 26, of Plantersville, Ala.　 He was assigned to the 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Fort Polk, La.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Spc. Rodrigo A. Munguia Rivas, 27, of Germantown, Md.　 He was assigned to the 710th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.

DoD Identifies Navy Casualty

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and maritime security operations in the Fifth Fleet area of responsibility.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Command Master Chief Jeffrey J. Garber, 43, of Hemingford, Neb. died of non-hostile causes June 20 aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the North Arabian Sea.　

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The incident is under investigation.　

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Spc. Chancellor A. Keesling, 25, of Indianapolis, Ind., died June 19 in Baghdad, Iraq of a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 961st Engineer Company, Sharonville, Ohio.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualties

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation EnduringFreedom. They died Kandahar, Afghanistan of wounds sustained when their vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Killed were:

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Sgt. Paul G. Smith, 43, of Peoria, IL. He was an Illinois Army National Guardsman assigned to the 2^nd Squadron, 106^th Cavalry, Aurora, IL.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Staff Sgt. Joshua A. Melton, 26, of Carlyle, IL. He was an Illinois Army National Guardsman assigned to the 2^nd Battalion, 130^th Infantry, Marion, Illinois.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Austal USA, Mobile Ala., was awarded a $99,557,548 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-08-C-2217) on Jun. 17, 2009, for long lead time material (LLTM) for Ships 2 and 3 of the Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) Program.　 This contract provides LLTM for main propulsion engines, aluminum, waterjets, reduction gears, generators, and other components to support construction of JHSV Ships 2 and 3, commencing in June 2010.　 The LLTM procured or manufactured for construction or installation in JHSV 2 and 3 will be subsumed with their associated costs into their respective ship construction line items upon award of construction contracts for JHSV 2 and 3.　 Work will be performed in Detroit, Mich., (38 percent); Chesapeake, Va., (18 percent); Henderson, Australia, (13 percent); Gulfport, Miss., (10 percent); Ravenswood, W.Va., (9 percent); and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., (4 percent); Mobile, Ala., (3 percent); Auburn, Ind., (2.6 percent); Winter Haven, Fla., (1 percent); Gardena, Calif., (1 percent); and Davenport, Iowa, (.4 percent).　 Work is expected to be complete by July 2013.　 Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Naval Sea Systems Command is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 J&R Tool Inc. Loogootee, Ind.*, (N00164-09-D-JS60); Process Development & Fabrication Inc., Brazil, Ind., * (N00164-09-D-JS61); C&S Machine, PlainVille, Ind.*, (N00164-09-D-JS62), and American Manufacturing Solutions, North Vernon, Ind.*, (N00164-09-D-JS63), are being awarded a $49,900,000 multiple award, ($5,000 min) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price contract for machine shop services used for the fabrication of prototype hardware and items requiring low rate production.　 This contract will provide prototype fabrication, low rate production, prototyped development support to include but not limited to items manufactured from: metals, polymers, ceramics, fabrics, woods, glass, masonry materials, and coatings for such materials.　 Work will be performed in Loogootee, Ind.; Brazil, Ind., PlainVille, Ind., and North Vernon, Ind., as determined by each task order, and is expected to be completed by May 2013.　 These four contractors will compete for task orders under the terms and conditions of the contract, therefore, definitive location percentages for where the work will be performed cannot be determined at this time.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　　 This contract was competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunities website, with unlimited proposals solicited and 15 offers received. 　The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Rockwell Collins, Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded a $31,411,443 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for ultra-high frequency satellite communications and high frequency communications waveform software support for the network enterprise domain under the Joint Program Executive Office Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS). This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to an estimated $45,401,519. 　Work will be performed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and is expected to be completed by June 2011.　 If all options are exercised, work could continue until June 2014. 　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was competitively procured and one offer was received via the SPAWAR e-Commerce Central website. 　The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N00039-09-D-0021).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Converteam, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa., is being awarded a $22,984,640 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-09-C-4203) for the DDG 1000 Baseline Tactical High Voltage Power Subsystem (HVPS) for use in the Navy's integrated power system land based test site.　 The DDG 1000 HVPS includes an advanced induction motor, motor drive, harmonic filters and resistors for dynamic braking and neutral grounding.　 The HVPS distributes electrical power for the ship's turbine-generators to the various electrical loads and also provides for electric propulsion.　 These components will meet the same specification established by the DDG 1000 shipyards for the lead ships installation.　 Work will be performed in Pittsburgh, Pa., and is expected to be completed by March 2011.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Systems Integration - Owego, N.Y., is being awarded a $13,819,474 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of Specialized Test Equipment used to perform depot level repairs to the Common Cockpit Avionics Suite Components for the MH-60.　 The Specialized Test Equipment consist of one Audio Management Computer, one Relay Assembly, one Flight Management Computer, one Mission Computer, and the Communication Systems Controller testers.　 Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., (50 percent); Owego, N.Y., (25 percent); and Farmingdale, N.Y., (25 percent), and is expected to be completed in Oct. 2010. 　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was not competitively procured.　 The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J., (N68335-09-C-0149).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 T B Penick & Sons, Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $10,199,734 for firm-fixed price task order #0005 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-08-D-8618) for construction of a Marine Corps Reserve Training Center at the Naval Air Station Lemoore.　 The work to be performed provides for construction of two new single story buildings to provide training facilities, administrative spaces and support spaces in a Reserve Training Center and a Vehicle Maintenance Facility for Marine Wing Support Squadron 473, Detachment Alpha and incidental related work. 　The facility will replace the existing inadequate facilities.　 The task order also contains one unexercised option, which if exercised would increase cumulative task order value to $10,482,734.　 Work will be performed in Lemoore, Calif., and is expected to be completed by July 2010.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 Five proposals were received for this task order.　 The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $9,983,058 cost-plus fixed-fee delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-06-G-0001) for Cuff and Yoke conceptual design and preliminary tooling release for the H-1 aircraft, to include a rotor parametric study.　 Work will be performed in Ft. Worth, Texas, and is expected to be completed in October 2010.　 Contract funds in the amount of $5,626,065 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Northrop Grumman Corp., Rolling Meadows, Ill., is being awarded an $8,481,024 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of 3 Electro-Optic Third Generation Consoles for the Governments of Australia (2) and Finland (1), to include spares, installation kits, and ancillary equipment, in support of F/A-18 and MH-60R/S weapon systems. Work will be performed in Rolling Meadows, Ill., and is expected to be completed in August 2010.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract combines purchases for the Government of Australia, ($4,426,670; 52 percent) and the Government of Finland, ($4,054,354; 48 percent), under the Foreign Military Sales Program. 　The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J., is the contracting activity (N68335-09-C-0333).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Navistar Defense LLC, Warrenville, Ill., is being awarded a $6,413,738 firm-fixed-priced delivery order #0004 modification under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5032) for the procurement of OCONUS field service representative mechanics, back ramp retrofit kits, and several contract data requirement lists.　 This order is in support of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle Program.　 The MRAP vehicles are armored vehicles with blast resistant underbodies designed to protect the crew from mine blasts, fragmentary, and direct fire weapons.　 Work will be performed in West Point, Miss., and in Iraq, and work is expected to be completed August 2010.　 Contract funds in the amount of $7,291,171 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The base contract was competitively awarded, and the new requirements are sole source additions to the contract.　 The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.　

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 US Foodservice Lexington, Lexington, S.C., is being awarded a maximum $40,857,062 firm fixed price, prime vendor contract for food and beverage support.　 Other location of performance is Lexington, South Carolina.　 Using services are Army Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Non-DOD customers in South Carolina.　 The original proposal was Web solicited with four responses.　 Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract is exercising the fourth option.　 The date of performance completion is Jun. 19, 2010.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM300-08-D-3057).

AIR FORCE

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to SNC Telecommunications of Washington, D.C., for $23,000,000.　 This contract action will provide Airman Battle System Fire Resistant Gear (coats/shirts/trousers).　 At this time, $2,694,600 has been obligated.　 ASC/648^th AESS/TAC, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8621-09-D-6287, Delivery order 0001).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is modifying an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to Jacobs Technology, Inc., of Tullahoma, Tenn., for $25,083,864.　 This contract will provide Technical, Engineering and Acquisition Support at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., and various other tenant organizations.　 This modification is to increase work requirement.　 At this time no funds have been obligated.　 AAC/PKES, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA9200-07-C-0006, P00030).

ARMY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 E.W. Howell Co., Inc., Woodbury, N.Y., was awarded on Jun. 18, 2009 a $ 15,493,883 firm-fixed-price contract for the construction addition and alteration of existing Army Reserve Center (ARC). Work is to be performed in Suffolk County, N.Y., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 20, 2010. 　Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with six (6) bids received. Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, Louisville, Ky., was the contracting activity (W912QR-09-C-0040).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Great Lakes Dredge & 7 Dock Co., LLC. Oak Brook, Ill., was awarded on Jun. 18, 2009 a $ 28,834,000 firm-fixed-price contract for WBV-14c.1, West Bank and Vicinity, New Orleans, Louisiana, Hurricane Protection Project, Westwego to Harvey Canal, New Westwego Pumping Stations to Orleans Village Levee, Third Enlargement. 　Work is to be performed in Jefferson parish, La., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 31, 2010. 　Bids were solicited via FedTeds with three (3) bids received. U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, New Orleans District, New Orleans, La., is the contracting activity (W912P8-09-C-0071).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Advanced Interactive Systems, Inc. Orlando Fla., was awarded on Jun. 16, 2009 a $ 6,351,670 firm-fixed-price contract to procure the Light Armor Range Complex-C for U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center. 　Work is to be performed in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., with an estimated completion date of Jun. 26, 2010. 　Bids were solicited using the World Wide Web with two (2) bids received. 　U.S. Army Research, Development, and Engineering Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W91CRB-09-C-0080).

DoD Identifies Army Casualty
　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Sgt. Joshua W. Soto, 25, of San Angelo, Texas, died June 16 in Iraq of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.　He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss Texa

CONTRACTS

NAVY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Archer Western/RQ Construction Joint Venture, Chicago, Ill., is being awarded a $151,048,000 firm-fixed-price contract for design and construction of multiple bachelor enlisted quarters, Camp Lejeune.　 The contract also contains one unexercised option, which if exercised would increase cumulative contract value to $162,923,000.　 Work will be performed in Jacksonville, N.C., and is expected to be completed by August 2011.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with 18 proposals received.　 The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-09-C-3215).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, Newport News, Va., is being awarded a $72,698,102 modification to previously awarded contract (N62793-03-G-0001) to definitize the planning effort and material support and accomplishment effort for the Post Shakedown Availability/Selected Restricted Availability for the USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77).　 Work will be performed in Newport News, Va., and is expected to be completed by January 2010.　 Contract funds in the amount of $1,870,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair, Newport News, Va., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Eagan, McAllister Associates, Inc., Lexington Park, Md., (N65236-09-D-3806), and ManTech Systems Engineering Corp., Fairfax, Va., (N65236-09-D-3807) are each being awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, multiple award, cost-plus-fixed-fee, performance-based contract to provide tactical command and control integration and improvement support services required by multiple Department of Defense and other federal agencies.　 Eagan, McAllister Associates, Inc., will receive $36,968,507 and ManTech Systems Engineering Corp., will receive $38,808,905.　 These contracts include option periods which, if exercised, would bring the total cumulative value to an estimated amount of $205,683,274.　 These two contractors may compete for the task orders under the terms and conditions of the awarded contracts. 　Work will be performed in Charleston, S.C., (80 percent), and Lexington Park, Md., (20 percent), and is expected to be completed by June 2010.　 If all options are exercised, work could continue until June 2014.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year.　 The multiple award contracts were competitively procured using full and open competitive procedures via SPAWAR Systems Command e-commerce website, with four offers received.　 The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic, Charleston, S.C., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co., Allentown, Pa., is being awarded a $17,875,310 firm-fixed-price construction contract for construction of Full Scale Electric Drive Test Facility, Philadelphia Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, Pa.　 The work to be performed provides for modification of existing facilities to construct a full scale electric drive test facility.　 The functions contained within the facility will be comprised of testing facilities for future Integrated Power and Energy Systems and components, including electric drive propulsion systems for shipboard systems.　 Work will be performed in Philadelphia, Pa., and is expected to be completed by January 2011.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with six proposals received.　 The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-09-C-7005).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 General Dynamics Information Technologies, Inc., Fairfax, Va., is being awarded a $13,012,459 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract to exercise an option for maintenance planning and design interface technical/ management support services for the In-Service Support Center and Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Jacksonville, Fla.　 These services include evaluating initial designs, evaluating proposed design changes, maintenance planning and sustaining maintenance plans.　 Work will be performed in Jacksonville, Fla., (73 percent), Oklahoma City, Okla., (18 percent), Cherry Point, N.C., (6 percent), and Patuxent River, Md., (3 percent), and is expected to be completed in September 2010.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division, Orlando, Fla., is the contracting activity (N00421-00-D-0328).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Shaw Environmental, Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $7,227,373 for firm-fixed-price task order #0006 under a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity unrestricted environmental multiple award contract (N62473-08-D-8822) for Radiological Remediation in Parcel D-1 at Hunters Point Shipyard.　 The work to be performed provides for radiological surveys and remediation in Parcel D-1 in order to achieve unrestricted free release of all radiologically impacted areas in the parcel.　 Work will be performed in San Francisco, Calif., and is expected to be completed by June 2010.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 Three proposals were received for this task order.　 The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Barnhart, Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded firm-fixed price Task Order 0005 at $7,266,343 under a multiple award construction contract for the repair and renovation of existing 4-story bachelor enlisted quarters 52609 at Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton.　 The contract also contains one unexercised option, which if exercised would increase cumulative contract value to $9,066,343.　 Work will be performed in Oceanside, Calif., and is expected to be completed by March 2010.　 Funds provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 Four proposals were received for this task order.　 The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (contract number N62473-06-D-1059).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Armorworks, Inc., Chandler, Ariz., is being awarded a delivery order in the amount of $7,015,535 against a previously awarded contract for Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts used as personal armor by Marines.　 Work will be performed in Chandler, Ariz., and is expected to be completed in December 2009.　 Contract funds in the amount of $7,015,536 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-06-D-3071).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Navistar Defense, Warrenville, Ill., is being awarded a maximum $42,872,326 firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract for sustainment spare parts in support of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles.　 There are no other locations of performance.　 Using service is Army.　 There was originally one proposal solicited with one response.　 Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The date of performance completion is Nov. 9, 2009.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Warren (DSCC-ZG), Warren, Mich., (SPRDL1-09-C-0088).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., is being awarded a maximum $31,124,271 firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck engine procurement.　 There are no other locations of performance.　 Using service is Army.　 There was originally one proposal solicited with one response.　 Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The date of performance completion is June 19, 2012.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Warren (DSCC-ZG), Warren, Mich., (SPRDL1-09-D-0025).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Coast Produce*, Los Angeles, Calif., is being awarded a maximum $10,246,545 fixed-price with economic price adjustment, total set aside, indefinite quantity contract for fresh fruit and vegetables support.　 There are no other locations of performance.　 Using services are Navy, Marine Corps and USDA School customers.　 The original proposal was DIBBS solicited with six responses.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract is exercising 18-month option year one.　 The date of performance completion is Jan. 31, 2011.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM300-08-D-P020).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Gentex Corp., Simpson, Pa., is being awarded a maximum $9,498,608 firm-fixed-price, requirements type contract for Aircrew Integrated Helmet System and component parts.　 There are no other locations of performance.　 Using service is Army and Navy.　 The original proposal was DIBBS solicited with one response.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The date of performance completion is June 17, 2010.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM1C1-09-D-1053).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 McDonnell Douglas Corp., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a maximum $8,995,550 firm-fixed-price, sole source contract for parts.　 There are no other locations of performance.　 Using service is Navy.　 There was originally one proposal solicited with one response.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The date of performance completion is May 30, 2012.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Philadelphia

(DSCR-ZC), Philadelphia, Pa., (N00383-06-D-001J-TH02).

DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Total Immersion Software Inc., Alameda, Calif., is being awarded a $12,000,000 modification to a previously awarded other transaction for prototypes agreement for the RealWorld Transition program.　 Work will be performed in Alameda, Calif., (36 percent), Austin, Texas, (36 percent), Hampton, Va., (25 percent), and San Antonio, Texas, (3 percent), and is expected to be completed in June 2011.　 Funds being obligated at time of award ($2,000,000) will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 DARPA issued a solicitation in Federal Business Opportunities on Feb. 8, 2005, and over 100 proposals were received.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., (HR0011-06-9-0004, P00027).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Agilent Technologies Inc., Santa Clara, Calif., is being awarded a $6,814,116 cost-share technology investment agreement for the Panoptic Analysis of Chemical Traces program.　 Work will be performed in Santa Clara, Calif., and is expected to be completed in June 2011.　 Funds being obligated at time of award ($1,768,476) will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 DARPA issued a solicitation in Federal Business Opportunities on Aug. 19, 2008, and 17 proposals were received.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., (HR0011-09-3-0003).

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Sgt. 1st Class Kevin A. Dupont, 52, of Templeton, Mass., died June 17 at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, of wounds suffered March 8 in Kandau, Afghanistan, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.　 He was assigned to the 79th Troop Command, Rehoboth, Mass.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Capt. Kafele H. Sims, 32, of Los Angeles, died June 16 in Mosul, Iraq, of a non-combat related incident.　 He was assigned to the 18th Engineer Brigade, Schwetzingen, Germany.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a cost-plus fixed-fee, time and materials, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a not-to-exceed value of $75,000,000 to provide engineering, programmatic, and logistics services in support of investigations or studies to determine the feasibility, practicality, desirability, or supportability of the various Joint Strike Fighter F-35 air systems.　 Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas (85 percent); Orlando, Fla., (10 percent); and El Segundo, Calif., (5 percent), and is expected to be completed in June 2012.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was not competitively procured.　 The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-D-0022).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Ace Builders*, LLC, Barrigada, Guam, (N40192-09-D-2700); AIC International, Inc.*, Hagatna, Guam, (N40192-09-D-2701); BME & Sons, Inc.*, Barrigada, Guam, (N40192-09-D-2702); Fargo Pacific, Inc.*, Hagatna, Guam, (N40192-09-D-2703); Keum Yang Corp.*, Tamuning, Guam (N40192-09-D-2704); Modern International, Inc.*, Tamuning, Guam (N40192-09-D-2705); Overland Corp.*, Ardmore, Oklahoma (N40192-09-D-2706); Reliable Builders, Inc.*, Tamuning, Guam, (N40192-09-D-2707) ; Serrano Construction and Development Corporation*, Dededo, Guam, (N40192-09-D-2708); and Tumon Corp.*, Tamuning, Guam, (N40192-09-D-2709), are each being awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, design build multiple award construction contract for new construction, renovation/modernization and routine repair/maintenance of government shore-based facilities in Guam.　 The dollar value for all 10 contracts combined is $50,000,000.　 The contract contains four unexercised option periods, which if exercised, would increase cumulative contract value to $400,000,000.　 Work will be performed in Guam, and work is expected to be completed in June 2010.　 Contract funds will expire at the end the current fiscal year.　 This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with 20 proposals received.　 These 10 contractors will compete for task orders under the terms and conditions of the awarded contract.　 The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Marianas, Guam, is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 TASC Corp., Andover, Mass., is being awarded a ceiling price $43,455,000 firm-fixed-priced, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for system sustainment of the U.S. Marine Corps's Topographic Production Capability (TPC) system.　 The TPC system is a transportable, highly mobile, modularized network of systems that allows the commander to exercise near real-time control, coordination, and direction of Marine Air Ground Task Force/Geospatial Information and Geospatial Intelligence.　 Work will be performed in Stafford, Va., and is expected to be completed by July 2014.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Office website, solicited under a full and open competition, Request For Proposal No., M67854-08-R-7019, with one offer received.　 The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-09-D-7019).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Columbia Group*, Washington, D.C., is being awarded a $10,626,000 firm-fixed-price contract for Pluto Plus Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs).　 The Pluto Plus system is a high-performance underwater ROV intended primarily for military use in mine identification and destruction operations.　 The Columbia Group will provide three Pluto Plus systems and associated technical support and training to the Egyptian Navy under the Foreign Military Sales Program.　 Work will be performed in Panama City, Fla., (51 percent) and Milan, Italy, (49 percent), and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2011.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The contract was not competitively procured.　 The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-4214).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Alloy Surfaces Co., Aston, Pa., is being awarded $8,642,700 for firm-fixed-price, definite-quantity delivery order #0016 against a basic ordering agreement contract (N00104-05-G-0726) for manufacture of MJU-49/B decoy devices used on aircraft applications for terminal self-defense in combat situations.　 Work will be performed at Aston, Pa., and work is expected to be completed by July 2010.　 Contract funds will not expire before the end of the fiscal year.　 This contract was not competitively procured.　 The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Ceradyne, Inc., Costa Mesa, Calif., is being awarded $8,289,163 for delivery order #0015 against a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (M67854-04-D-3116) for enhanced small arms protective inserts used as personal armor by Marines.　 Work will be performed in Costa Mesa, Calif., and is expected to be completed in September 2009.　 Contract funds in the amount of $8,289,163 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 BAE Systems Information & Electronic Solutions, Greenlawn, N.Y., is being awarded a $6,198,620 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the procurement of 26 AN/APX-111(V) combined interrogator transponders (-20 CIT), one acceptance test station and one burn-in station to support the F/A-18E/F.　 Work will be performed in Greenlawn, N.Y. (85 percent); Irvine, Calif.(10 percent); and Wayne, N.J.,(5 percent), and is expected to be completed in August 2010.　 Contract funds in the amount of $3,341,272 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was not competitively procured.　 The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-C-0054).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a $5,858,500 cost-plus-fix-fee delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00421-05-G-0001) to conduct E-2 in-flight refueling risk reduction.　 Work will be performed in Bethpage, N.Y., and is expected to be completed in June 2010.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

AIR FORCE

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a requirements contract to Lockheed Martin Corporation, of Orlando, Fla., for $60,488,003.　 This contract action will provide the repair of various low altitude navigation and targeting infrared night system assets for Air Force and Foreign Military Sales countries.　 The funding will be obligated on the individual delivery orders.　 WR-ALC/448 Supply Chain Management Group, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., is the contracting activity. (FA8522-09-D-0004)

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to Aerojet General Corporation, of Rancho Cordova, Calif., for up to $7,332,694.　 This contract action will provide for testing of Minuteman II Stage 2, SR19 motors to assure rocket motor reliability for use in rocket systems launch programs as launch targets.　　 At this time, no funds have been obligated.　 SDTW/PKS at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., is the contracting activity. (FA8818-09-D-0024)

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Emcore Corporation Photovoltaics Division, of Albuquerque, N.M., for $5,999,974.　 This contract action will demonstrate high efficiency solar cells for space and near space applications to seek and investigate advanced photovoltaic devices based on inverted metamorphic-like structure and/or crystalline semiconductor chemistry.　　 At this time the entire amount has been obligated.　 Air Force Research Laboratory, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., is the contracting activity. (FA9453-09-C-0371)

ARMY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 I.L. Fleming , Inc Midway, Ga., was awarded on June 16, 2009 a $17,200,000 firm-fixed-price contract to design/build dining facility reception station, Cent of Standardization Program. Work is to be performed in Fort Benning, Ga., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 23, 2010. Bids were solicited using FedBizOpps with two in phase II bids received. U.S. Army Corp of Engineer, Norfolk District, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (W91236-08-D-0065).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Q.B.S.., Inc, Alliance, Ohio was awarded on June 16, 2009 a $11,751,343 Indefinite Delivery Contract firm-fixed-price contract for the construction of an administrative company operations facility. Work is to be performed in Fort Eustis, Va., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2013. Three bids received with three bids solicited. U.S. Army Engineer District, Norfolk Va., is the contracting activity (W912HN-08-D-0038).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Sevenson Environment Services, Inc Niagara Falls, N.Y., was awarded on June 15, 2009 a $22,000,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the remediation Unit 1.1 general gas mantle property grouping at the Welsbach/General Gas Mantle Superfund Site, Camden, N.J.　 Work is to be performed in Camden, N.J., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 19, 2010. One bid solicited with one bid received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (W912DQ-04-D-0023)

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Municipality of Anchorage, DBA Municipal Light & power, Anchorage, Alaska was awarded on June 12, 2009 a utilities, firm-fixed-price, definite term contract to provide firm electric cervices to Fort Richardson.　 The service shall be one circuir of 34,5KV, three-phase, four wire, 60 Hertz, alternating current, delta connection and two circuit of 12,470V/2,000 volts. Three-phase, 60 Hertz, alternating current, wire connection.　 Work is to be performed in Fort Richardson, Alaska with an estimated completion date of June 14, 2019.　 Three Bids solicited and two bids received. U.S. Army Expeditionary Contracting Command, PARC Pacific, Regional Contracting Office, Fort Richardson, Alaska is the contracting activity (W912CZ-09-C-0014)

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 AM General, LLC South Bend, In., was awarded on June 12, 2009 a $ 27,683,285 firm-fixed-price contract to add 218 each of High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV). Work is to be performed in Mishawaka, Ind., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2009. One bid solicited and one bid received. TACOM Warren, AMSTA-AQ-ATCA, Warren, Mi., is the contracting activity (DAAE07-01-C-S001).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Rome Research Corporation, Rome N.Y., was awarded on June 12, 2009 a $23,217,480 firm-fixed-price with time & material contract to provide non-personnel services to support the existing government work force in the operation and maintenance of the Defense Satellite Communications Systems standardized tactical entry point teleport, Regional Hub Node, Ka-band satellite transmit and receive system and deployable Ku Band earth terminals at the SATCOM facility located at Kirchberg Kaserne in Landstuhl, Germany. This support will consist of maintaining the satellite systems installing, operation, administrating, and maintaining various management and security monitoring systems, operating systems and network application systems. Work is to be performed in Gateway facility Landstuhl, Germany. with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2014. Bids were solicited using FedBizOpps with five bids received. Army Contracting Command, Information Technology, E-Commerce and Commercial Contracting Center, West Fort Huachuca, Az., is the contacting activity (W91RUS-09-C-0030).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 US Motor Works LLC, Cerritos, Calif., was awarded on June 12, 2009 a $14,599,500 firm-fixed-price contract for a retro-filled engines, engine components and related spare parts for CJ jeep vehicle.　 Acquired for the Egyptian Armament Authority　 in Cairo, Egypt, Foreign Military Sales, sole source Acquisition.　 Work is to be performed in Cerritos, Calif., (27.40 percent) and Grand Prairie, Texas (72.60 percent) with an estimated Jan. 11, 2011.　 One bid solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army TACOM LMCMS, AMSCC-TAC-ADBA, Warren, Mi., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-08-C-0248).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 TSS-AQ JV Lake Stevens, Wa. was awarded on June 12, 2009, a $12,871,534 firm-fixed-price for the dining facility based in the standard design. Project shall include design and complete construction as indicated in the request for proposal. 　The site design and construction outside the "five foot line" shall be performed by this contract. 　The contract is performance based the not definitive in type of construction or material unless otherwise indicated. The contract shall include site work to in integrate, facility, overall building construction, complete interior finishes, and kitchen and server equipment. 　A comprehensive interior design is required. Bids were solicited using FedBizOpps with eleven (11) bids received. U.S. Army Corp of Engineer, Norfolk District, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (W91236-09-D-0049).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 CH2M Hill Construction, Inc., Anchorage, Alaska was awarded on June 12, 2009 a $5,702,672 firm-fixed-price contract to renovate/construct Alaska Command Headquarters. 　Work is to be performed in Elmendorf, Alaska with an estimated completion date of Feb. 15, 2010.　 One bid solicited with one bid received. 　U.S. Army Engineer District, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska is the contracting activity (W911KB-09-C-0017).

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Spc. Jonathan C. O'Neill, 22, of Zephyrhills, Fla., died June 15 at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, of wounds suffered June 2 in Paktya, Afghanistan, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.　 He was assigned to the 549th Military Police Company, 385th Military Police Battalion, 16th Military Police Brigade (Airborne) at Fort Stewart, Ga.

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to ITT Corp., Advanced Engineering & Sciences Division, of Herndon, Va., for $49,900,000.　 This contract action will provide the design, development, integration, and sustainment of new features and capabilities into the Information Support Server Environment Guard software system.　 It will also include the maintenance of fielded ISSE guard systems and installations of new ISSE guard software version for government agencies.　 At this time, $439,000 has been obligated.　 Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome, N.Y., is the contracting activity (FA8750-09-D-0002).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to Concurrent Technologies Corp, of Johnstown, Pa., for $49,000,000.　 This contract action will provide a research and development program entitled "Environmental and Energy Quality Technologies," and will transition emerging materials, processes and new technologies to reduce and eliminate toxic and hazardous chemicals, materials, and waste streams, while improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions for the Air Force.　 At this time, $5,198,388 has been obligated.　 Detachment 1, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8650-09-D-5601).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of Herndon, Va., for $17,979,681. 　This contract is for homeland defense and civil support communications to enhance the Navy's ability to safely and effectively conduct maritime homeland security/defense operations and enhance the survivability of the fleet.　 At this time, $277,295 has been obligated.　 55 CONS, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380, Delivery Order 03067).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of Herndon, Va., for $9,659,296.　 This action will provide homeland defense and civil support communication. 　At this time $227,600 has been obligated.　 55 CONS, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380, Delivery Order 0306).

NAVY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Force Protection Industries, Inc., Ladson, S.C., is being awarded a $21,440,496 firm-fixed-price delivery order #0012 modification under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5031) for the purchase of field service representative support for the installation of the independent suspension kits on the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Cougar vehicles.　 Work will be performed at the MRAP Sustainment Facility in Kuwait.　 Work is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2009 .　 Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 JLG Industries, Inc., McConnellsburg, Pa., is being awarded a maximum $6,536,779 firm fixed-price, sole source contract for diesel engine.　 Other location of performance is in Pennsylvania.　 Using service is Army.　 The original proposal was Web solicited with one response.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The date of performance completion is January 18, 2010.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency, Warren, (DSCC-ZG) Warren, Mich. (SPRDL1-09-C-0064).

CORRECTION:

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 EA Industries, Inc., San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico *, is being awarded a maximum $13,464,383 firm fixed-price, indefinite quantity contract for Marine Corps combat utility uniform.　 There are no other locations of performance.　 Using service is Marine Corps.　 The original proposal was Web solicited with 10 responses.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The date of performance completion is Jun. 16, 2010.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SP0100-06-D-0361).

North Korea Must Renounce Nuclear Weapons, Obama, Lee Say

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, June 16, 2009 - Given North Korea's bellicose threats, it is unacceptable for the nation to possess nuclear weapons, President Barack Obama said today at the White House.

Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak held a news conference following their meeting to discuss the issue. Obama called North Korea a "profound threat" to stability in Northeast Asia and security around the world.

"We agreed that under no circumstance are we going to allow North Korea to possess nuclear weapons," President Lee said. "We also agreed to robustly implement U.N. Security Council Resolution 1874. Of course, all the parties will faithfully take part in implementing this resolution."

North Korea's record of proliferation makes them incredibly dangerous, Obama said. "They have not shown, in the past, any restraint in terms of exporting weapons to not only state actors but also non-state actors," he said.

North Korea has abandoned commitments and violated international law, Obama said. North Korea leaders have said that all international agreements – including the armistice that ended the Korean War in 1953 – are null and void.

Obama praised South Korea for its steadiness and resolve, and the two leaders reiterated their commitment to the "complete denuclearization" of the Korean Peninsula.

Lee and Obama discussed the way forward with regard to North Korea. The United States, South Korea, Japan, China and Russia are working to make it clear to North Korea "that it will not find security or respect through threats and illegal weapons," Obama said.

North Korea has received near-universal condemnation since conducting a nuclear test in April. The nation also has tested intercontinental and intermediate-range missile technology.

"On Friday, the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution that called for strong steps to block North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programs," Obama said. "Now we must pursue a sustained and robust effort to implement this resolution together with our international partners."

There is another path for North Korea that could lead to full integration with the community of nations, Obama said. "That destination can only be reached through peaceful negotiations that achieve the full and verifiable denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula."

CONTRACTS

NAVY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 L-3 Communications Corp. – Communications Systems – West, Salt Lake City, Utah, is being awarded a $59,805,804 fixed-price-incentive contract for the manufacture, test, and delivery of 9 SRQ-4(Ku) radio terminal sets for ship small surface combatants and 45 ARQ-58 RTSs for the MH-60R aircraft, including technical data.　 These upgraded Ku-Band systems will extend existing Hawklink connectivity from small surface combatants to the aircraft carrier and increase data rates between MH-60R to surface combatants.　 Work will be performed in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is expected to be completed in Jun. 2012. 　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was competitively procured under an electronic request for proposals; two offers were received.　 The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-C-0059).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Watts Constructors, LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, is being awarded a $17,335,000 firm-fixed price contract to replace fuel pipelines at the Fleet Industrial Supply Center, Pearl Harbor.　 The work to be performed provides for the construction of new fuel transfer pipeline systems from a fuel pier to the main fuel pumphouse and storage tanks for three fuel products, ballast water, and contaminated fuel with valve stations, pumps and appurtenances.　 Work will be performed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and is expected to be completed by Jul. 2011.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with six proposals received.　 The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Pacific, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is the contracting activity (N62742-09-C-1302).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., McLean, Va., is being awarded a $7,753,379 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-plus-fixed-fee performance-based type contract to provide program management support services for their C4ISR (command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) business operations.　 This contract includes additional options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of the contract to an estimated $41,249,577.　 Work will be performed in Charleston, S.C., and is expected to be completed by June 2010.　 If all options are exercised, work could continue until June 2014.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunities web site and the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command E-commerce web site, with an unlimited number of proposals solicited and four offers received.　 The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic, Charleston, S.C., is the contracting activity (N65236-09-D-3808).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Science Applications International Corp., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $6,404,124 modification to previously awarded contract (N00178-04-C-2004) to exercise an option for continuing engineering support for engineering expertise to support research and development, total ship system engineering, and combat system engineering initiatives for the introduction of advanced technology into advanced combat systems, and for the modernization of current combat systems for surface ship combatants.　 Work will be performed in Dahlgren, Va., (90 percent), and Virginia Beach, Va., (10 percent), and is expected to be completed by Oct.2009.　 Contract funds in the amount of $3,862,265 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Rolls-Royce Defense Services, Inc., Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded a $5,780,529 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide approximately 54,432 man-hours of contractor engineering technical services in support of the Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Command, San Diego, Calif., services to be provided include on-site proficiency training, technical guidance, and evaluation of unusual field problems.　 Work will be performed at the Marine Corps Air Station,(MCAS) Cherry Point, N.C., (50 percent) and MCAS Yuma, Ariz., (50 percent), and is expected to be completed in Jun. 2012.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to FAR 6.302-1.　 The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, Calif., is the contracting activity (N68936-09-D-0024).

AIR FORCE

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Wyle Laboratories, Inc,. of Huntsville, Ala., for $58,479,586.　　 This contract will provide data collection, interoperability assessments, research, analysis, and reliability test and engineering for the Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Interoperability Project.　 At this time $200,000 has been obligated.　 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt AFB, Neb., is the contracting activity (HC1047-05-D-4005)09-D-0001, FA8202-09-D-0001, FA8202-09-D-0003).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to University of Dayton Research Institute of Dayton, Ohio for a maximum $9,800,000.　 This contract is for the Quantitative Technology Assessment Program will utilize and further evolve quantitative technology assessment and systems engineering process, as needed to conduct technology assessment to aide Air Force research laboratories investment decision within high interest technology areas. 　At this time, $1,279,851 has been obligated.　 Det 1 AFRL/PKVA, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8650-09-D-3944).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Ga., Technical Applied Research Corp., of Atlanta, Ga., for a Maximum $9,800,000.　 This action will provide the Quantitative Technology Assessment Program and further evolve QTA and systems engineering process, as needed to conduct technology assessment to aide Air Force Research Laboratories investment decision within high interest technology areas.　 At this time, $250,000 has been obligated.　 Det 1 AFRL/PKVA, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8650-09-D-3945).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to Tatitlek Contractors, Inc., of Anchorage, Alaska for a maximum of $6,467,326.　 This contract action will provide for award for the construction of final denial barrier system at Hope, Lancer, Liberator, Tinker and Vance entry gate on Tinker Air Force Base.　 At this time, $6,467,326 has been obligated.　 72d CONS, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., is the contracting activity (FA8101-09-C-0022).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 MTP Drivetrain SVC LLC, Many, La.*, is being awarded a maximum $5,512,044 firm fixed price contract for truck transmission assembly.　 There are no other locations of performance.　 Using service is Army.　 There were 11 proposals originally solicited with four responses.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The date of performance completion is June 10, 2014.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency, Warren (DSCC-ZG), Warren, Mich., (SPRDL1-09-D-0032).

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ricky L. Richardson Jr., 33, of Franklin, Mo., died June 10 while supporting combat operations in Farah province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 9^th Engineer Support Battalion, 3^rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.

CONTRACTS

ARMY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on Jun. 8, 2009 a $60,434,958 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of four UH-60L aircraft uniquely configured of the Brazilian Air Force (FMS Case BR-B-UTZ).　 Work is to be performed in Stratford, Conn., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2012. 　One bid solicited with one bid received. 　Aviation & Missile Command Contracting Center, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (DAAH23-02-C-0006).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Taos Industries Inc., Huntsville, Ala., was awarded on Jun. 08, 2009 a $30,161,952 firm-fixed-price contract for a Foreign Military Sales requirement. 　This award will result in a firm-fixed-price contract for 33,400,938 rounds of various non standard ammunition for the republic of Iraq. 　Work is to be performed in Huntsville, Ala., with an estimated date of Oct. 29, 2010. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with three bids received. 　Rock Island Contracting Center, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52P1J-09-C-0026).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 IAP Worldwide Services, Irmo, S.C., was awarded on Jun. 8, 2009 a $21,276,221 service, firm-fixed-price contract to provide electrical power distribution service to Forward Operating Base Leatherneck in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. 　The service is required to distribute power from a leased power plant in order to maintain the life support of the camp. Work is to be performed in Helmand Province, Afghanistan with an estimated completion date of Jun 07, 2010. 　Seven bids were solicited with four bids received. 　Kandahar Air Field Regional Contracting Center, Afghanistan is the contracting activity (W91B4L-09-C-0045).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Avon Protection Systems, Inc., Cadillac, Mi., was awarded on Jun. 9, 2009 a $20,710,568 cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price contract to procure 726,834 Chemical B canister for the Joint Service General Purpose Mask Program. 　Work is to be performed in Cadillac, Mich., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2010. 　One bid solicited with one bid received. 　U.S. Army Research and Development Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W911SR-05-D-0011).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Korte Co., Saint Louis, Mo., was awarded on Jun. 9, 2009 a $14,496,000 firm-fixed-price contract for the design and construction of an Army Forces Reserve Center.　 Work is to be performed in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico with an estimated completion date of Apr. 3, 2011. Forty-six bids were solicited with 24 bids received. 　Corp of Engineers, Louisville, Ky., is the contracting activity (W912QR-09-C-0031).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Boeing Satellite Systems, Inc., El Segundo, Calif., was awarded on Jun. 10, 2009 a $13,790,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. 　The primary objective of the program is to carry our Phase 2 of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Fast Access Spacecraft Testbed (FAST) program. 　The objective of the FAST program is the development and demonstration of a high power generation subsystem that, when combined with state-of-the-art electric propulsion systems, would form the technological basis for a light weight, high power, highly mobile spacecraft platform, generating as much as 50-80 kw for operational users, but at high specific power levels (130 W/kg or better). 　Work is to be performed in El Segundo, Calif., (69.53 percent), San Diego, Calif., (17.14 precent), Albuquerque, N.M., (5.59 precent), Carpentaria, Calif., (3.38 precent), Foothills, Calif., (2.77 precent), West Hills, Calif., (0.89 precent), and College Station, Texas, (0.25 precent) with an estimated completion date of Sept. 1, 2010.　 Two bids solicited with two bids received. 　Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (HR0011-08-C-0086).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Optimetrics, Inc., Ann Arbor, Mich., was awarded on Jun. 9, 2009 a $9,787,433 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the research and development services entitled "Applied Simulation and Analysis for CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear)". 　Work is to be performed in Ann Arbor, Mich., with an estimated completion date of Jun. 30, 2012. 　One bid solicited with one bid received. 　U.S. Army Research and Development Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W911SR-09-C-0022).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 DRS Defense Solutions, LLC., Bethesda, Md., was awarded on Jun. 9, 2009 a $5,000,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the proposal that was submitted in response to the Topographic Engineering Center (TEC) Broad Agency Announcement Topics, TEC-33 imagery exploitation and TEC-34 surveillance. 　The contractor shall demonstrate and deliver an airborne hyperspectral imaging system capable of detecting/locating improvised explosive devices. 　Work is to be performed in Merrimack N.H., with an estimated completion date of Jun. 09, 2010. 　Bids were solicited using the Broad Agency Announcement with one bid received. 　Engineer Research and Development Center, Contracting Office, Contracting Office, Major Systems Branch, Alexandria, Va., is the contracting activity (W9132V-09-C-0008).

NAVY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Armtec Countermeasures Co., Coachella, Calif., is being awarded a $46,540,500 five-year firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the manufacture of RR-196/AL NSN 5865-01-553-7532 and RR-196/AL (T-1) chaff cartridges, NSN 5865-01-553-1536.　 The cartridges are used on the attack fighter (F/A) aircraft (ACFT) to defeat or launched threats targeting radar signature and emissions.　 Work will be performed in Lillington, N.C., and work will be completed Dec. 15, 2014 .　 Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was not competitively procured.　 The Naval Inventory Control Point in Mechanicsburg, Pa., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Lockheed Martin Services, Inc., Greenville, S.C., is being awarded a $49,595,204 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award contract (N00019-05-D-0013) for P-3C sustainment, modification and installation program to provide for special structural inspection kit installation.　 Work will be performed in Greenville, S.C., and is expected to be completed in Jul. 2011.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Lockheed Martin Services, Inc., Greenville, S.C., is being awarded a $20,985,539 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award contract (N00019-05-D-0013) for additional lower wing Zone 5 material structures replacement on five P-3C aircraft.　 Work will be performed in Greenville, S.C., and is expected to be completed in Mar. 2010.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $10,883,701 cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery requirements contract (N00019-09-D-0008) to provide joint performance based logistics Phase 1.5 integrated logistics support to improve component reliability of the Marine Corps (MV-22) and Air Force (CV-22) tilt rotor aircraft during the production and deployment phase of the V-22 program.　 Work will be performed in Ft. Worth, Texas, (72 percent) and Philadelphia, Pa., (28 percent) and is expected to be completed in May 2011.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy, ($9,883,701; 91 percent) and the U.S. Air Force, ($1,000,000; 9 percent).　 The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Northrop Grumman Information Technology, McLean, Va., was awarded a $6,312,945 hybrid firm-fixed-price/cost/cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order (NS09) under a previously awarded contract (FA8771-04-D-0004) on Jun. 9, 2009, for delivery and installation of tactical switching increment II spiral B1 equipment, including program management; configuration management; logistics; hardware and software updates; configuration management support; testing support; and on-site technical support. 　NGIT will enhance the enterprise network management system capabilities located at the two Regional Network Operations and Security Centers (RNOSCs) to remotely monitor, manage and control more of the systems and networks within the areas of responsibility of each RNOSC. 　This contract includes no options. 　Work will be performed in various locations, including San Diego, Calif., (10 percent); Portsmouth, Va., (10 percent); Wahiawa, Hawaii, (25 percent); Naples, Italy, (10 percent); Bahrain, (10 percent) and Norfolk, Va., (35 percent), and is expected to be completed by Mar. 15, 2010.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This delivery order has an exception to the fair opportunity process pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 2304c (b)(3), as implemented by FAR 16.505(b)(2)(iii) and DFARS PGI 216.505-70(2).　 The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.　 The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command awarded this delivery order on behalf of its organizational partner, the Navy's Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communication, Computers and Intelligence.

AIR FORCE

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to the following contractors: McDonnell Douglas Corp., of Saint Louis, Miss., Lockheed Martin-Systems Integration of Owego, N.Y., and Northrop Grumman Technical Services, Inc., of Herndon, Va.　 This contract provides a multiple-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract vehicle to sustain and modernize all A-10 weapon system configuration.　 At this time, $1,718,529 has been obligated.　 538 ACSG/PK, Hill Air Force Base, Utah is the contracting activity (FA8202-09-D-0001, FA8202-09-D-0001, FA8202-09-D-0003).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to the following contractors:　 Lockheed Martin Corp., of Moorestown, N.J., Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., of Linthicum, Miss., and Raytheon Co., of Sudbury, Mass., for $30,000,000 each of three awards.　 This contract action will provide for Space Fence Phase A system design review, plans trades analysis and data, systems engineering planning; architecture planning; prototyping, modeling and simulation systems trades and analyses; risk management life cycle cost estimate and technical data.　 At this time, the entire amount has been obligated.　 784 CBSG/PK, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is the contracting activity (FA8213-09-C-0051).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract with Lockheed Martin Corp., of Orlando, Fla., for $14,811,316.　 This action will provide C-130J aircrew training system program contractor logistics support for various training devices including database generation, engineering support, courseware development and instruction.　 At this time the entire amount has been obligated.　 558 ACSG/PK, Hill Air Force Base, Utah is the contracting activity (F42630-99-C-0095, P00252).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of Herndon, Va., for $14,384,117.　 This contract action will provide maritime security analysis and capability assessments to the Chief of Naval Operations Plans, Policy, and Operations.　 At this time, $652,174 has been obligated.　 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to Goldbelt Falcon, LLC of Newport News, Va.　 This action will provide 25 transportable field calibration units Series II, Data 25, with five year extended warranties.　 At this time, $8,320,000 has been obligated.　 526 CSG, Heath, Ohio is the contracting activity (FY2333-09-D-0001).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a cost plus award fee contract to Raytheon Co., of Marlborough, Mass.　 This action will provide the Minuteman MEECN program terminal upgrade and ECP by the Raytheon Co., will be procured which will result in the contractor obtaining a NSA Type 1 certification in software upgrades including design documentation to show UIC security compliance and related boundary activities.　 At this time, $2,000,000 has been obligated.　 653 SNNG/PK, Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., is the contracting activity (FA8726-08-C-0004, P00012).

Army's New Ground Combat Vehicle Development Underway

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Army announced today Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli will host a workshop June 15, 2009 to bring together knowledgeable individuals to offer information and opinions on a way ahead for the Army to develop a new ground combat vehicle.　 The Army is moving aggressively toward developing a new ground combat vehicle as part of its modernization.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 "We will work to include both lessons from the current fight and what we've learned from technology and build a better vehicle," said Army Chief of Staff General George W. Casey, Jr. "Our goal is to move forward."

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Army is leading the analysis effort and will hold the workshop at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C.　 The meeting will allow multiple interested parties to present information and ideas, which will be developed and considered by a blue ribbon panel consisting of senior leaders from the Department of Defense and the Army.　 The panel will make a recommendation to senior Army leaders on the requirements for a new ground combat vehicle at a later date.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 "The ground combat vehicle blue ribbon panel is in response to the recent decisions regarding the Future Combat Systems (FCS) manned ground vehicle program," said Gen. Chiarelli.　 "However, the Army is still in need of a vehicle that can protect soldiers, and cope with 21st century operational requirements.　 The blue ribbon panel will take a fresh look at these requirements including capabilities, technologies and lessons learned from the FCS program."

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The panel's recommendations will inform U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command's (TRADOC) ongoing work on operational requirements for the ground combat vehicle.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The workshop participants will represent a broad spectrum of expertise in operating environments, platforms, threats, research and development, future requirements, and network considerations.　 Participants will include representatives from think tanks, retired general officers, currently serving officers, senior non-commissioned officers, and program managers.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Spc. Eduardo S. Silva, 25, of Greenfield, Calif., died June 9 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, of a non-combat related incident.　 He was assigned to the 563rd Aviation Support Battalion, 159th Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

CONTRACTS

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Capy Machine, Melville, N.Y.*, is being awarded a maximum $2,227,505,000 firm fixed price, total set aside, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for nacelle thrust fittings for A-10 aircraft.　 There are no other locations of performance.　 Using service is Air Force.　 There were originally three proposals solicited with two responses.　 The date of performance completion is Jun. 10, 2012.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency (DSCR Ogden), Hill AFB, Utah (SPRHA4-09-D-0003).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 BAE Systems Information and Electronics, Totowa, N.J., is being awarded a maximum $46,497,512 firm fixed price, sole source contract for spare parts.　 There are no other locations of performance.　 Using service is Air Force.　 There was originally one proposal solicited with one response.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The date of performance completion is Dec. 30, 2011.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Distribution Center Robins AFB, Ga., (F09603-03-D-0001-0365).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Valero Marketing & Supply Co., San Antonio, Texas is being awarded a maximum $15,673,310 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for fuel.　 Other location of performance is Corpus Christi, Texas.　 Using service is Foreign Military Sales.　 The original proposal was Web solicited with three responses.　 Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The date of performance completion is Oct. 31, 2009.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-08-D-0454).

AIR FORCE

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to the Raytheon Co. of McKinney, Texas for an amount not to exceed $87,327,441.　 This action will provide 35 multi-spectral targeting systems Model A, 25 multi-spectral targeting systems, 25 multi-spectral targeting systems -B pre-production units including onerRetrofit gyro and one retrofit imager, and associated multi-spectral targeting systems replaceable unit spares and containers to support the Predator/Reaper program.　 At this time, $14,094,649 has been obligated.　 703'd ASG, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8620-06-G-4041).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to Alloy Surface Co., Inc., of Chester Township, Pa.　 This contract action provides for the MJU-50/B infrared countermeasures decoy consists of aluminum cartridge case purged with nitrogen and containing a payload of stacked special material elements which react with air.　 At this time, the entire amount has been obligated.　 784 CBSG/PK, Hill Air Force Base, Utah is the contracting activity (FA8213-09-C-0051).

NAVY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif., is being awarded a $7,227,980 firm-fixed-price contract for a program of family support services in support of the Department of Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.　 The services include group level briefings for pre- and post-deployment military and family, individual consultations, skill-building sessions for families, and multi-session family interventions.　 The services also include consultation to military staff, schools, family, and community on parenting and combating stress, traumatic grief, and other deployment-related stresses.　 Work will be performed at the following military locations: Headquarters Marine Corps and the Wounded Warrior Regiment in Quantico, Va.; Marine Corps Bases in Hawaii, Okinawa, Twenty-Nine Palms, Calif., Camp Pendleton, Calif., and Camp Lejeune, N.C., as well as the WW Battalion's in Camp Pendleton and Camp Lejeune; Naval Stations Norfolk, Va. and San Diego, Calif.; the Naval Special Warfare sites in Coronado, Calif. and Little Creek/Dam Neck, Va.; Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash.; and the Naval Construction Battalion Commands in Gulfport, Miss., and Port Hueneme, Calif.　　 Work is expected to be completed in Jun. 2010.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was a sole-source requirement in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(2), "Unusual and Compelling Urgency," as implemented by FAR 6.302-2.　 The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk Contracting Department, Philadelphia Office, is the contracting activity (N00189-09-C-Z057).　

CONTRACTS

ARMY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 ITT Corp., Fort Wayne, Ind., was awarded on Jun. 4, 2009 a $363,120,648 24-month-base-firm-fixed-price contract for a single channel ground Airborne Radio System Baseline Systems Control, system enhancements and logistics support to ITT. 　The base year quantities are 58,000 receiver transmitters, 34,800 VAA/INCs and 34,800 radio frequency amps.　 Work is to be performed in Fort Wayne, Ind., with an estimated completion date of Jun. 04, 2011.　 Bids were solicited on IBOP with two bids received. CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-09-C-J002).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Raytheon Missile System Co., Tucson, Ariz., was awarded on Jun. 5, 2009 a $14,489,999 firm-fixed-price with cost-plus-fixed-fee line items contract for Griffin A & B munitions and engineering services. 　Work is to be performed in Tucson, Ariz., with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2010. 　One bid solicited with one bid received. 　U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aviation and Missile Contracting Center, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-09-C-0517).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Osborne Co., Inc.., Eden, N.C., was awarded on Jun. 5, 2009 a $ 9,435,634 firm-fixed-price contract that includes the design site preparation and construction of a training support center and a covered storage shed.　 Supporting facilities include, but are not limited to, utilities, electrical service, exterior and security lighting, fire protection and alarm systems, security fencing and gates, water, gas, sewer, oil water separates, storm drainage and site improvements. 　Accessibility for individuals with disabilities will be provided. 　Antiterrorism/Force Protection measures shall also be included in the facility design in accordance with applicable criteria. Air Conditioning (estimated 90 Tons). 　Work is to be performed in Fort Bragg, N.C., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2010. 　Six proposals solicited with five proposals received. 　U.S. Army Engineer District, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-09-D-0015).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Argon ST, Inc., Mountain View, Calif., was awarded on Jun. 4, 2009 a $ 8,287,604 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the research and development services, supplies and material for thirty-six (36) months to perform the technical on-site inspection/Wildcat Technology Enabler Phase 3.4 effort.　 Work is to be performed in Mountain View, Calif., with an estimated completion date of June 04, 2012.　 Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with two bids received. CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-09-C-P010).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Rohn Products International, LC, Atlas Financial Holdings, Inc., Maitland, Fla., was awarded on Jun. 04, 2009 a $ 6,243,280 firm-fixed-price contract for 10M quick erect towers- 20 each, 20M quick erect towers-20 each, 45M self tower-25 each and 75M self tower support tower-15 each.　 Work is to be performed in Maitland, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Apr. 20, 2010.　 One sole source bid was solicited with one bid received. 　CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-09-C-D250).

NAVY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $56,368,520 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-08-C-5401) for the production of 90 Block 1 MK-44 Mod 2 rolling airframe missile (RAM) guided missile round pack (GMRP) all-up-rounds (AURs), and 40 ordnance alteration kits.　 The RAM guided missile weapon system is co-developed and co-produced under a NATO cooperative program between the United States and the Federal Republic of Germany.　 RAM is a missile system designed to provide anti-ship missile defense for multiple ship platforms.　 This contract modification includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this modification to $118,045,720.　 Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., (49.7 percent); Ottobrunn, Germany, (42.7 percent); Rocket City, W.Va., (4.5 percent); and Andover, Mass., (3.1 percent), and is expected to be completed by December 2011.　 Contract modification funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Naval Sea System Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Alion Science and Technology Corp., Washington, D.C., is being awarded an $8,622,204 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-09-F-B008) for support to the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program office.　 The support areas relevant to the LCS for this effort include program planning and management, business and financial management planning and execution, systems engineering, test and evaluation engineering, life cycle engineering and support, logistics and operation support, configuration and data management engineering, and combat systems development.　 Work will be performed in Washington, D.C., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. 　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year.　 The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

AIR FORCE

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract with Lockheed Martin Corp., of Marietta, Ga., for $38,365,541.　 The contract modification is to definitized several Undefinitized Contract Actions, recognize offsets costs, and add additional requirements pertaining to the Norway Foreign Military Sales program for aircraft support.　 At this time, $44,012,920 has been obligated.　 USAF/AFMC, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8625-06-C-6456, P00078).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is modigying a cost-plus fixed/award fee contract with Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co., of Sunnyvale, Calif., for $10,022,512.　 This contract action will provide sustainment support for the Mission Control Segment hardware maintenance, Mission Control Segment software and database maintencance, systems engineering integration and test and Mission Control Segment technical manual services.　 At this time, $9,036,221 has been obligated.　 SMC SLG/PKM, Peterson Air Force

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Maj. Rocco M. Barnes, 50, of Los Angeles, died June 4 in Afghanistan of injuries sustained during a vehicle roll-over.　 He was a member of the Tactical Command Post, 40th Infantry Division, California Army National Guard, assigned as an individual augmentee to the 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Joshua R. Whittle, 20, of Downey, Calif., died June 6 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2^nd Battalion, 3^rd Marine Regiment, 3^rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

Vice President, Deputy Secretary Present Top Environmental Awards

By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, June 3, 2009 - Vice President Joe Biden praised winners of the 2009 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards today for leading the way in environmental stewardship as they lead the way in the nation's defense.

Biden joined Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III in the Pentagon auditorium to recognize installations and teams he said are excelling in an area most people in the general public would never expect.

"This is an outfit that does it all," Biden said. "When I look at the accomplishments of the teams we honor today, I am genuinely impressed by how our nation's armed forces, while fighting two wars overseas and many other contingencies across the globe, can still lead the fight for effective environmental stewardship."

Biden noted that the Defense Department, as the United States' largest employer, land owner and energy consumer, is making "a gigantic impact" in committing to environmental protection.

Today's winners have stood above the rest in protecting wetlands, promoting recycling programs and preserving archeological sites through "innovation, improvising as well as simple, plain hard work," he said. "But they don't stand alone," he said, pointing to the extensive environmental focus throughout the department.

"You have also demonstrated that in our military, you don't need to wear a green beret to be proud of being green," he said.

The $4.3 billion proposed for the department's environmental programs in fiscal 2010 will continue this effort, Biden said. "It's a big deal what you are doing, and we have a shot at doing so much more," he said.

Lynn lauded the commitment this year's awardees have demonstrated to environmental preservation. "They developed and implemented innovative techniques to eliminate waste production, use green alternatives in weapons systems development, reduce pollution and the consumption of energy and natural resources," he said.

"Since the Department of Defense is the single-largest consumer of energy in United States, it is important that we also be a leader in efficiency and in using renewable fuels," he said.

Ashton B. Carter, undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, opened today's ceremony noting the lasting impact the awardees' "extraordinary contributions" will have.

"The men and women we honor today are committed to maintaining and restoring our natural resources, not only to address the complex security challenges of today, but to ensure that generations to come will benefit from our nation's unquantifiable richness," he said.

The following environmental award winners were honored today:

-- Camp Ripley Maneuver and Training Center, a Minnesota Army National Guard facility, was the winner in the Large Installation Natural Resources Conservation category. With more than 19 miles of Mississippi River frontage, it was recognized for its role in protecting the river and its delicate ecosystem.

-- Fort Drum Cultural Resources Team, Fort Drum,, N.Y., won in the Team/Individual Cultural Resources Management category. The team was honored for its role in protecting more than 240 prehistoric and 700 historic archeological sites, as well as six districts on the National Register of Historic Places.

-- U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg, Germany, won in the Overseas Installation Environmental Quality category. The post was honored for its environmental management system that promotes pollution prevention, recycling, public health, and conservation.

-- Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., won in the Non-Industrial Installation Pollution Prevention category. The base was recognized for its combined pollution prevention efforts credited with reducing hazardous waste, solid waste, air and water contaminants and other pollutants.

-- Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., won in the Installation Cultural Resources Management category. The base was honored for implementing an integrated cultural resources management plan that protects and preserves more than 1,600 irreplaceable archeological resources and historic properties, 14 rock art sites and other cultural assets.

-- Environmental Management Division, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, won in the Industrial Installation Environmental Quality category. The division was recognized for environmental excellence in managing nearly 1 million acres of the Utah Test and Training Range as it supported five wings and about 40 tenant units.

-- The 14th Civil Engineer Squadron Pollution Prevention Team, Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., won in the Team/Individual Pollution Prevention category. The team was honored for its environmental program management efforts that include an innovative glass recycling program, increased use of biodiesel and other alternative energy sources and Earth Day-related education outreach.

-- Defense Depot Memphis, Tenn., won in the Installation Environmental Restoration category. The facility, which closed in 1997 under a Base Realignment and Closure program, was cited for applying innovation and forward thinking to speed clean-up operations and successful land reuse.

The secretary of defense has been recognizing installations, teams and individuals for outstanding achievement in environmental management each year since 1962. A panel of experts representing federal and state agencies, academia, and the public selected this year's winners.

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is terminating for convenience the Transformational Satellite Communications System Mission Operations System contract with Lockheed Martin Information Systems and Global Services of San Jose, Calif., for $2,020,430,440.　 The contract termination is a result of the Department of Defense cancelling the TSAT Program in accordance with the priorities of the FY10 President's Budget.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is terminating for convenience the Transformational Satellite Communications Systems Engineering and Integration contract with Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of McLean, Va., for $20,802,224.　 The contract termination is a result of the Department of Defense cancelling the TSAT Program in accordance with the priorities of the FY10 President's Budget (FA8802-04-F-7044).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a firm, fixed price contract to ATK Tactical Systems Co., LLC of Rocket Center, West Va., for $5,986,994.　 This contract action will provide the DSU-33D/B nose-mounted sensor used on M117 and MK-80 series general-purpose bombs and the Joint Direct Attack Munition.　 At this time, the entire amount has been obligated.　 784 CBSG/PK, Hill Air Force Base, Utah is the contracting activity (FA8681-06-C-0009).

NAVY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Federal Cartridge Co., Anoka, Minn., is being awarded a $49,900,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for 300 Winchester magnum ammunition.　 This ammunition will be used by U.S. forces engaged in combat and by the Navy in Match Team competition.　 Work will be performed in Anoka, Minn., and is expected to be completed Jun. 2014.　 Contract funds in the amount of $1,319,768 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was competitively procured with multiple proposals solicited via the Federal Business Opportunities website, with one offer received.　 The Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity (N0016409-D-JQ56).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 EDAW, Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a maximum amount $20,000,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity architect/engineering contract for preparation of Navy and Marine Corps environmental planning documentation primarily in the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) southwest area of responsibility (AOR); however, work may be located any where in the United States.　 The work to be performed provides for National Environmental Policy Act documents such as categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, and environmental impact statements. 　Environmental studies and documents. Work will be performed at various Navy and Marine Corps facilities and other government facilities within the NAVFAC Southwest AOR including, but not limited to Calif., (80 percent); Ariz., (5 percent); Nev., (5 percent); Colo., (1 percent); N.M., (1 percent); Utah, (1 percent); Alaska, (1 percent); Hawaii, (1 percent), and remainder of the U.S., (5 percent).　 The contract is expected to be completed by Jun. 2014.　 Contract funds in the amount of $5,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with seven proposals received.　 The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62473-09-D-2602).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Jaron Corp., South Bend, Ind.*, is being awarded a maximum $32,709,050 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel.　 Other locations of performance are in Oklahoma.　 Using service is Air Force.　 There were 48 responses to the original proposed solicitation.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The date of performance completion is Jun. 30, 2012.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-4529).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Pierce manufacturing, Inc., Appleton, Wis., is being awarded a maximum $9,103,451 firm fixed price, delivery order on long term contract for rescue fire fighting vehicles. 　There are no other locations of performance. 　Using service is Navy. 　There were originally three proposals solicited with three responses. 　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The date of performance completion is Jun. 5, 2010. 　The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM500-01-D-0062-0049).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 BH Aircraft Co., Inc., Ronkonkoma, N.Y.*, is being awarded a maximum $5,790,480 firm fixed price contract for afterburner liners.　 There are no other locations of performance.　 Using service is Navy.　 There were originally two proposals solicited with one response.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The date of performance completion is Oct. 31, 2010.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPRPA1-09-C-Z099).

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DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

　　　　　　　　　　 Lance Cpl. Robert D. Ulmer, 22, of Landisville, Pa., died June 5 as a result of a non-hostile incident in Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1^st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune N.C.

　　　　　　　　　　 The incident is under investigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. Christopher M. Kurth, 23, of Alamogordo, N.M., died June 4 in Kirkuk, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle was struck by an anti-tank grenade.　 He was assigned to the 3^rd Battalion, 82^nd Field Artillery Regiment, 2^nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. Charles D. Parrish, 23, of Jasper, Ala., died June 4 in Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered earlier that day in Jalula, Iraq, when his vehicle was struck by an anti-tank grenade.　 He was assigned to the 5th Engineer Battalion, 555th Engineer Brigade, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Sgt. Jasper K. Obakrairur, 26, of Hilo, Hawaii, died June 1 in Nerkh, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.　 He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.

DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.　 They died June 4 near Kapisa, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device and small arms fire.　 They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 108th Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition Squadron, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Georgia Army National Guard, Calhoun, Ga.

Killed were:

Maj. Kevin M. Jenrette, 37, of Lula, Ga.,

Staff Sgt. John C. Beale, 39, of Riverdale, Ga., and

Spc. Jeffrey W. Jordan, 21, of Rome, Ga.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

　　　　　　　　　　　 Jacobs Technology, Inc., Tullahoma, Tenn., is being awarded a $170,647,013 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for system engineering services in support of the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD).　 Efforts to be provided include design studies and evaluations associated with research, development, production, and operations of weapons and weapons systems. The estimated level of effort for this requirement is 1,727,809 man-hours.　 Work will be performed in China Lake, Calif., (83 percent) and Pt. Mugu, Calif., (17 percent), 　and is expected to be completed in June 2014.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was competitively procured via an electronic Request for Proposals, with five offers received.　 The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, Calif., is the contracting activity (N68936-09-D-0040).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Adept Process Services, Inc., Imperial Beach, Calif., (N55236-09-D-0003); Delphinus Engineering, Inc., Eddystone, Pa., (N55236-09-D-0005);　 Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc., San Diego, Calif., (N55236-09-D-0006);　 Fraser's Boiler Services, Inc., San Diego, Calif., (N55236-09-D-0007); Integrated Marine Services, Inc., Chula Vista, Calif., (N55236-09-D-0008);　 Marine Group Boat Works, Inc., Chula Vista, Calif., (N55236-09-D-0009); Miller Marine, Inc., National City, Calif. (N55236-09-D-0010);　 Nielsen Beaumont Marine, Inc., San Diego, Calif., (N55236-09-D-0011); South Bay Boiler Repair, Inc., National City, Calif., (N55236-09-D-0012), are each being awarded a indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award contract - Lot I, for marine boatyard services and industrial support for boats, craft, lighterage or service craft less than 50 feet in length.　 Al Larson Boat Shop, Inc., Terminal Island, Calif., (N55236-09-D-0004); Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc., San Diego, Calif., (N55236-09-D-0013); Fraser's Boiler Services, Inc., San Diego, Calif., (N55236-09-D-0014); Marine Group Boat Works, Inc., Chula Vista, Calif., (N55236-09-D-0015); Miller Marine, Inc., National City, Calif., (N55236-09-D-0016); South Bay Boiler Repair, Inc., National City, Calif., (N55236-09-D-0017), are each being awarded a indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract - Lot II, for marine boatyard services and industrial support for boats, craft, lighterage or service craft greater than 50 feet in length.　 Each contractor shall furnish the necessary management, material support services, labor, supplies, and equipment deemed necessary to provide marine boatyard and industrial support which includes specific modifications, upgrades, service life extension and repairs to non-commissioned boats, craft, lighterage and service craft and their associated systems and periodic maintenance primarily in support of San Diego area Naval Facilities boats, craft, lighterage, and service craft custodians.　 The maximum value for each contract under Lot I is $58,300,000.　 The maximum value for each contract under Lot II is $139,000,000.　 Each contract has four additional option years to be exercised.　 Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., or contractor's facility along the west coast.　 Work is expected to be completed Jun. 2010.　 Contract funds in the amount of $27,000 for Lot I and $18,000 for Lot II and contract funds in the amount of $3,000, for minimum obligation for each contract, will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The contract was competitively procured and advertised via the Federal Business Opportunities website, with 20 proposals solicited and 15 offers received.　 The Southwest Regional Maintenance Center, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Sierra Nevada Corp., Sparks, Nev., is being awarded a $36,479,655 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-only contract for production of Joint Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (JCREW) 3.1 dismounted systems to meet urgent requirements of the Department of Defense in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.　 The dismounted JCREW systems are critical to protecting U.S. personnel from the threat posed by improvised explosive devices.　 Dismounted JCREW systems are electronic jammers designed to prevent the initiation of radio-controlled improvised explosive devices (RCIED).　 This contract is for the urgent procurement and support of JCREW systems, to be used by forces in each of the military services of the Central Command area of responsibility.　 This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $248,312,153.　 Work will be performed in Sparks, Nev. (90 percent) and Rancho Cordova, Calif., (10 percent), and is expected to be completed by December 2010.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year.　 This contract was competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunities website, with three proposals solicited and three offers received.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-6306).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Praxis, Inc., Alexandria, Va., is being awarded a $14,159,541 cost-plus-fixed-fee term contract for research, development and engineering support for specialized aerospace systems.　 The requirement is for highly skilled personnel to support applied research and development programs.　 The support includes system engineering and applications-oriented activities to preserve and enhance a strong aerospace systems technology base and to provide expert capabilities in the development, acquisition and operation of aerospace systems.　 This contract contains options, which if exercised, will bring the total cumulative value of this contract to $75,926.335.　 Work will be performed in Washington, D.C., and work is expected to be completed June 2010 (June 2014 with options exercised).　 Contract funds in the amount of $85,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The contract was competitively procured under Naval Research Laboratory solicitation number N00173-08-R-SE08, for which two offer were received.　 Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00173-09-C-6004).　

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Marvin Engineering Co., Inc.*, Inglewood, Calif., is being awarded a $9,544,705 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00421-06-C-0050) to exercise an option for 328 production BRU-32B/A ejector bomb racks for the Navy (299) and the Royal Australian Air Force, (29)　 for the F/A-18 Hornet aircraft.　 Work will be performed in Inglewood, Calif., and is expected to be completed in Jun. 2011.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy, ($8,700,813; 91 percent) and the Government of Australia, ($843,892; 9 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. 　The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va., is being awarded a $7,500,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity cost type contract for services as requested for all specific product areas and specific technical capabilities related to the research and development (R&D) needs of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division.　 This will entail performing R&D with regard to technologies related to Navy ships and combat systems.　 Specific tasks will range from applied research, and or exploratory development through technology assessments and engineering studies in support of surface combat systems development.　 Work will be performed in Blacksburg, Va., and is expected to be completed by May 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. 　This contract was not competitively procured.　 The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Dahlgren, Va. is the contracting activity (N00178-09-D-3017).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 General Dynamics C4 Systems, Scottsdale, Ariz., is being awarded a $6,782,874 modification to previously awarded time and material contract (M67854-02-C-2052) to increase field service support for the Combat Operations Center for Operation Enduring Freedom.　 Work will be performed in Afghanistan, and is expected to be completed by May 2011.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 BAE Systems TSS Inc., Rockville, Md., is being awarded a $6,144,776 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-08-F-B062) to provide engineering, technical, professional and operations support services for the Navy Above-Water Sensors Program.　 Work will be performed in Washington, D.C., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. 　Contract funds in the amount of $2,546,376 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Kaba Mas LLC, Lexington, Ky., is being awarded a maximum $8,919,600 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity contract for high security digital combination locks. 　There are no other locations of performance. 　Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. 　The proposal was originally Web solicited with two responses. 　Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The date of performance completion is Jun. 4, 2011. 　The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM5L5-09-D-0058).

AIR FORCE

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract with BBN Technologies Corp., of Cambridge, Mass., for an estimated $29,711,669.　 This action is for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's machine reading program.　 The purpose of this effort is to develop a prototype machine reading system that transforms prose into knowledge that can be interpreted by an Artificial Intelligence application. 　At this time, $3,389,759 has been obligated.　 AFRL/RIKF, Rome, N.Y., is the contracting activity (FA8750-09-C-0179).

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Spc. Roberto A. Hernandez II, 21, of Far Rockaway, N.Y., died June 2 in Paktya, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when his mounted patrol was attacked with an improvised explosive device and small arms fire.　 He was assigned to the 549th Military Police Company, 385th Military Police Battalion, 16th Military Police Brigade (Airborne), Fort Stewart, Ga

CONTRACTS

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Hartland Fuel Products, LLC, Onalaska, Wis.*, is being awarded a maximum $54,990,903 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel. 　Other locations of performance are various military and federal civilian locations in Oklahoma, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Kansas. 　Using services are Army, Air Force and federal civilian agencies.　 There were 48 responses to the original proposed solicitation. 　The date of performance completion is Jun. 30, 2012. 　The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-4533).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Southern Counties Oil, Co.,/dba SC Fuels, Orange, Calif.*, is being awarded a maximum $13,370,337 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel.　 Other locations of performance are various military and federal civilian locations throughout Midwestern states.　 Using services are Army and federal civilian agencies.　 There were 48 responses to the original proposed solicitation.　 Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The date of performance completion is Jun. 30, 2012.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-4538).

ARMY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Eyak Technology, LLC Dulles, Va., was awarded on Jun. 2, 2009 a $42,994,648 commercial firm-fixed-price contract for the Project Manager Defense Wide Transmission Systems, under the auspices of the Project Management Office Defense Communication and Army Transmission Systems, has a requirement to procure, deploy, and maintain 970 Combat Service Support Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATS), manufactured by L-3 Global Communications Systems. 　These VSATS are for the Army modular was fighting force and other tactical and logistics units, mostly deploys to Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan. Work is to be performed in Victor, N.Y., with an estimated completion date of Oct. 31, 2010. 　Bids were solicited using ASFI and FedBizOpps with three bids received. 　Army Contracting Command, Alexandria, Va., is the contracting activity (W91QUZ-09-C-0028).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Jacobs-Tetra Tech EC Joint Venture, Lincoln, Mass., was awarded on Jun. 2, 2009 a $27,188,894 cost reimbursable contract for the total environmental restoration at New Bedford Harbor Superfund site to perform additional work associated with the dredging, treatment, transport, and disposal of the upper harbor of the Acushnet River. 　Work is to be performed in New Bedford, Mass., with an estimated completion date of May 26, 2013. 　Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with three bids received. 　Corps of Engineers-New England District, Concord Mass., is the contracting activity (DACW33-03-D-0006).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Tyonek Fabrication Corp., Madison, Ala., was awarded on Jun. 2, 2009 a $6,822,000 firm-fixed-price contract for 344 each, de-ice control and indicator unit, NSN 1680-01-541-1782 / PR 53251000 for the UH-60 A/L Blackhawk. 　Work is to be performed in Madison, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2011. 　One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aviation & Missile Command Contracting Center, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-04-D-0061).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 URS Group, Inc., Columbus, Ohio was awarded on Jun. 2, 2009 a $6,065,000 firm-fixed-price contract for the development of 35 percent design documents for the FY11 military construction Army 59044, United States Military Academy Science Center. 　Work is to be performed in West Point, N.Y., with an estimated completion date of Feb. 2, 2010. 　Proposals were solicited using FedBizOpps with thirty-two (32) proposals received. 　Corp of Engineers, CENAN-CT, New York, N.Y., is the contracting activity (W912DS-09-C-0008).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Parsons Infrastructure and Technology Group, Inc., Pasadena, Calif., was awarded on Jun. 1, 2009 a $69,469,476 cost-plus-award-fee (base year) and firm-fixed-price contract. This contract is for base operations and services in support of all National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's East facilities to include Bethesda, Washington Navy Yard, and Springfield campuses.　 Work is to be performed in Bethesda, Md., (35 percent), Springfield, Va., (35 percent), and Washington, D.C., (30 percent) with an estimated completion date of Apr. 28, 2013. 　Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with six bids received. 　National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, ACF-N, Springfield, Va., is the contracting activity (HM0176-09-C-0001).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Bell Helicopter Textron Incorp., Hurst, Texas was awarded on Jun. 1, 2009 a $51,460,178 firm-fixed-price contract for the purchase of 5 each bell helicopter 412EP aircrafts along with logistical support, spare parts package, special tools, and training. 　Work is to be performed in Fort Worth, Texas (4 percent), Piney Flats, Tenn., (8 percent), and Quebec, Canada (88 percent) with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2010. 　One bid was solicited with one bid received. 　U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-09-C-0173).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Raytheon Co., Integrated Defense Co., Andover, Mass., was awarded on Jun. 1, 2009 a $5,924,428 cost-plus-fixed-fee, level-of-effort contract for FY09 Patriot engineering services contract option award for 34,963 man-hours effort. 　Work is to be performed in Andover, Mass., (21.44 percent), Burlington, Mass., (0.24 percent), Huntsville, Ala., (46.17 percent) and Tewksbury, Mass., (32.17%) with an estimated completion date of Jan. 31, 2014. 　One bid was solicited with one bid received. 　U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-09-C-0057).

NAVY

Iridium Government Services, LLC, Tempe Ariz., is being awarded a $21,688,808 indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity cost type contract to provide enhanced Iridium services in support of over-the-horizon, tactical communications in support of expeditionary maneuver warfare and distributed operations.　 Iridium will provide a communications capability that will support multiple user nets.　 They will design, develop, fabricate and deliver a distributed tactical communications system to support the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory experimentation.　 Work will be performed in Bethesda Md., (75 percent and Tempe Ariz., (25 percent)), and is expected to be completed by May 2014.　 Contract funds in the amount of $200,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. 　This contract was not competitively procured.　 The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Dahlgren, Va., is the contracting activity (N00178-09-D-3007).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Center for Transportation and Environment, Inc., Atlanta, Ga., is being awarded an $8,327,359 cost no fee contract for research and development into hydrogen generation using digester gas, hydrogen fuel cell-powered material handling equipment, and hydrogen fuel cell powered bus at Fort Lewis, Wash.　 This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $8,504,859.　 Work will be performed at Ft. Lewis, Wash., (25 percent), Chicago, Ill., (20 percent), Allentown, Pa., (20 percent), Golden, Colo., (20 percent), and Latham, N.Y., (15 percent), and is expected to be completed by Oct. 2012.　 Contract funds in the amount of $7,847,359 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunities website, with five offers received.　 The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity (N00164-09-C-GS18).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Science Applications International Corp., St. Petersburg, Fla., is being awarded a $5,556,809 firm-fixed-price contract for the fabrication, assembly, and testing of compact solid state antennas in support of the Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) system, including the Marine Corps Composite Track Network (CTN) and the U.S. Army Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor System (JLENS).　 The CEC compact solid state antenna is a small, lightweight antenna that supports mobile applications of the CEC system, including the Marine Corps CTN and the U.S. Army JLENS system.　 The contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $18,409,860.　 Work will be performed in St. Petersburg, Fla., and is expected to be completed by Jun. 2010.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was competitively procured through full and open competition via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online and Federal Business Opportunities websites, with two proposals received.　 The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-5213).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Western Petroleum Co., Eden Prairie, Minn.*, is being awarded a maximum $7,379,126 fixed price with economic price adjustment for fuel. 　Other locations of performance are various military and federal civilian locations throughout Midwestern states. 　Using service is Army.　 There were 48 responses to the original proposed solicitation.　 Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The date of performance completion is Jun. 30, 2012.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-4537).

AIR FORCE

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems, Inc. of Bethesda, Md., and L-3 Services, Inc. of Alexandria, Va.　 This contract action is for the USAFE advisory and assistance services contract shall serve as a vehicle to provide broad technical and analytical services, to support and improve policy development; decision making; management and administration; program and or project management and administration as well as improve the operation of systems.　 At this time, $5,000 has been obligated.　 700 CS, APO, AE is the contracting activity (FA5613-09-D-5001, FA5613-09-D-5000).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a broad agency contract to SRI International, of Menlo Park, Calif., for an estimated $43,796,834.　 This action is for the development of a prototype machine reading called Flexible Acquisition and Understanding System for text.　 At this time, $4,000,000 has been obligated.　 AFRL/RIKF, Rome, New York is the contracting activity (FA8750-09-C-0181).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a cost plus incentive fee contract to Lockheed Martin Corp., of Gaithersburg, Md.　 This contract action will transfer the satellite broadcast management functions of the Global Broadcast Services to the Defense Enterprise Computing Center with new hardware and software architecture by FY 2010.　 At this time, $5,931,000 has been obligated.　 653 ELSG/KCK, Bedford, Mass., is the contracting activity (FA8726-09-C-0006).

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.　

Sgt. Justin J. Duffy, 31, of Cozad, Neb., died June 2 in Baghdad, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.　 He was assigned the 3^rd Brigade Combat Team, 82^nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 L. C. Gaskins Construction Co., Jacksonville, Fla., (N69450-09-D-1270); DCK North America LLC, Large, Pa., (N69450-09-D-1271); DTC Engineers & Constructors, LLC Hamden, Conn., (N69450-09-D-1272); Harry Pepper & Associates, Inc., Jacksonville, Fla., (N69450-09-D-1273); and Sauer, Inc., Jacksonville, Fla., (N69450-09-D-1274), are each being awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award design-build construction contract for general building type projects at Department of Defense activities within the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast area of responsibility of Southern Fla., and Andros Island, Bahamas.　 The work to be performed provides for general building type projects (new construction, renovation, alteration, and repair of facilities and infrastructure, roofing, demolition, and routine renovation) including but not limited to:　 aviation and aircraft facilities, marine facilities, barracks and personnel housing facilities, administrative facilities, warehouses and supply facilities, training facilities, personnel support and service facilities, security level facilities, abatement and handling of hazardous/regulated materials.　 Projects may also require comprehensive interior design and incorporation of sustainable features.　 The maximum dollar value, including the base period and four option years, for all five multiple award contracts combined is $100,000,000.　 The term of the contract is not to exceed 60 months, with an expected completion date of Jun. 2014.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with 20 proposals received.　 These five contractors may compete for task orders under the terms and conditions of the awarded contract.　 The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　 Alutiiq 3SG, LLC*, Anchorage, Alaska, is being awarded an $86,675,584 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for logistics product data lifecycle management services and products in support of the Naval Air Systems command's Logistics Product Data Division.　 Work will be performed in Cherry Point, N.C., (41 percent); North Island, Calif., (32 percent); Jacksonville, Fla., (10 percent); Patuxent River, Md., (8 percent); China Lake, Calif., (6 percent); and Lakehurst, N.J., (3 percent), and is expected to be completed in Jun. 2014.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was competitively procured under an electronic request for proposals as a 100 percent small business set-aside; two offers were received.　 The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00421-09-D-0011).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Suffolk Construction Co., Inc., Boston, Mass., is being awarded a $12,969,443 firm-fixed-price contract for construction of a new Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) at the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany.　 The project will include the design and construction of the BEQ, associated storage, utilities, parking, site improvements, built-in equipment requirements, access, and anti-terrorism force protection.　 Work will be performed in Albany, Ga., and is expected to be completed by Nov. 2010.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online Website with 21 proposals received.　 The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (N69450-09-C-1757).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Solpac Construction Inc., dba Soltek Pacific Construction, Co., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded an $11,392,000 modification to exercise Option Items 3, 4, 5, and 6 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-08-D-8615) firm-fixed price task order which provides for the construction of ordnance storage facilities at the Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake.　 The work to be performed under these options provides for construction of pre-engineered metal buildings and earth covered type "E" magazines, access roads, parking expansion, site improvements, and utilities (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and telephone) to support the building facilities, fencing and incidental related work.　 The total task order amount after exercise of these options will be $18,989,500.　 Work will be performed in China Lake, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2010.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62473-08-D-8615).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc.*, Redmond, Wash., is being awarded a $8,991,185 firm-fixed-price contract for fabrication and delivery of GLARE LA-9/P Laser Systems for Navy forces in support of Naval Sea Systems Command, PEO Littoral and Mine Warfare, Anti-Terrorism Afloat Program. 　The GLARE LA-9/P laser system is a Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation illuminator system that emits a highly visible green beam when focused on surfaces, or used within fog and smoke.　 The systems' purpose is to hail and warn coalition forces, non-combatants, and enemy forces entering restricted areas thus providing enhanced Force Protection for security operations.　 Work will be performed in Redmond, Wash., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2009.　 Contract funds in the amount of $8,991,185 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was not competitively procured.　 The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Dahlgren, Va., is the contracting activity (N00178-09-C-3014).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Kollmorgen Corp., Electro-Optical Division, Northampton, Mass., is being awarded a $6,743,386 modification to previously awarded contract (N66604-05-C-0572) for spare parts that includes 12 units of infra red module assemblies, ten Type 8 field change kits and one operator viewer as a provisioned item for the Integrated Submarine Imaging System (ISIS) is to be the imaging system for all Navy submarines.　 The Type 8 Mod 4 periscope set with its infrared imaging capabilities is to be the ISIS Sensor #1 on SSN 688 and SSN 21 class submarines.　 The purpose of this contract is to convert Type 8B Mod 3 masts from the fleet into Type 8K Mod 4 visual masts.　 Work will be performed in Northampton, Mass., and is expected to be completed by Aug. 2012.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport is the contracting activity.

AIR FORCE

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract with L-3 Communications Integrated Systems of Greenville, Texas for an estimated $81,000,000.　 This contract modification is for non recurring engineering from preliminary design review through critical design review to include both A & B kits for the Airborne Information Management System for the VC-25A aircraft.　 At this time, the entire amount has been obligated.　 727 ACSG/PKB, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., is the contracting activity (FA8106-08-C0005, P00010).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a time and material, cost reimbursement no fee contract to Scientific Research Corp., of Atlanta, Ga., for an amount not to exceed $30,000,000.　 This contract action will provide for engineering services for the AN/ALR-46/69 Class IV warning receiver for Air Force.　 At this time, $25,000 has been obligated.　 542 CBSG/PKS, Robins Air Force Base Ga., is the contracting activity (FA8523-09-D-0001)).

Missile Defense Agency Contract Award

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Raytheon Missile Systems Co., of Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a sole-source, cost-plus-award-fee contract modification under contract HQ0276-08-C-0001 for $49,642,186. 　The services are to continue the Block IIA Standard Missile – 3 cooperative development technology developments.　 This sole source award is a modification to extend the CLIN 0003 period of performance through Oct. 31, 2009.　 The amount obligated on this action is $16,521,739 using fiscal year 2009 research, development, test and evaluation funds.　 The Missile Defense Agency is the contracting activity (HQ0276-08-C-0001).

DoD Identifies Army Casualties

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.　 They died June 1 in Nerkh, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle.　 They were assigned to the 2^nd Battalion, 87^th Infantry Regiment, 3^rd Brigade Combat Team, 10^th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) Fort Drum, N.Y.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Killed were:

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Staff Sgt. Jeffrey A. Hall, 28, of Huntsville, Ala.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Pfc. Matthew D. Ogden, 33, of Corpus Christi, Texas.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Pfc. Matthew W. Wilson, 19, of Miller, Mo.

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Lance Cpl. Matthew G. Reza, 27, of Austin, Texas, was killed May 31 as a result of a non-hostile incident in Khandahar province, Afghanistan.　 He was assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S. C.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The incident is currently under investigation.

Navy Aircraft Joins Search For Missing Air France Aircraft

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, June 2, 2009 - A U.S. Navy aircrew today joined the international search for survivors and debris from an Air France aircraft that went missing yesterday off the Brazilian coast, U.S. Southern Command officials announced.

A U.S. Navy P-3C Orion and its 21 crewmembers reported to Augusto Severo Airfield in Natal, Brazil, yesterday and joined search operations for Air France Flight 447 today, officials said.

The crew deployed from its forward operating location in Comalapa Air Base, El Salvador, where it was supporting regional illicit trafficking detection and reporting operations, officials said.

U.S. Southern Command dispatched the aircraft and crew after Brazilian officials accepted the command's offer to assist with the search.

Southcom also directed a combat rescue officer from Joint Task Force-Bravo, located at Soto Cano Air Base in Honduras, to Recife, Brazil. There, he will help the Brazilian Rescue Coordination Center coordinate rescue assets, officials said.

Air traffic controllers lost contact with the Air France Airbus A330-200 aircraft during a severe lightning storm after takeoff from Rio de Janiero. The aircraft, bound for Paris, disappeared with 228 passengers aboard.

A Brazilian air force crew reported today that they had spotted debris floating in the South Atlantic that could have come from the aircraft.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $2,106,525,040 modification to definitize the previously awarded Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) air system low rate initial production Lot III advance acquisition contract (N00019-08-C-0028) to a cost-plus-incentive-fee/award-fee contract.　 This modification provides for the procurement of 7 Air Force conventional take off and landing (CTOL), 7 Marine Corps short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL); 1 CTOL for the Netherlands, and 2 STOVLs for the United Kingdom.　 In addition, this modification provides for the associated ancillary mission equipment and technical/financial data.　 Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas, (35 percent); El Segundo, Calif., (25 percent); Warton, United Kingdom, (20 percent); Orlando, Fla., (10 percent); Nashua, N.H., (5 percent); and Baltimore, Md., (5 percent), and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2011.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Air Force ($857,116,227; 40.7 percent); the U.S. Marine Corps, ($877,797,887; 41.7 percent); and the Governments of the Netherlands, ($119,666,120; 5.7 percent) and United Kingdom, ($251,944,806; 11.9 percent).　 The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 MKI Systems, Inc. is being awarded $6,294,200 for task order 0074 under previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (M67854-02-A-9008).　 The scope of this effort is to provide programmatic acquisition, logistics, and administrative support to the program manager, Training Systems (PM TRASYS), located at the Central Florida Research Park, Orlando, Fla., in response to the internal reorganization of PM TRASYS and expanding training systems requirements for individual and collective training systems, and program and administration support.　 As part of PM TRASYS's increasing role supporting Marine Corps Systems Command's and the Operational Forces' training needs, PM TRASYS requires additional technical support services to plan, field, and sustain training systems Marine Corps wide.　 This effort will help to ensure planned and unplanned funding allocations are effectively and efficiently utilized through a programmatic approach with improved investment strategies to obtain the highest quality training available. 　Administrative, logistics, and acquisition initiatives are in response to the increasing support requirements centered on simulated and virtual training environments infusing of new technologies with established procedures.　 PM TRASYS support includes providing added program, logistics, and administrative support for the determination of training methodologies, implementation, and technical documentation for acquisition of training and training systems.　　 Work will be performed in Orlando, Fla., and work is expected to be completed in Jun. 2010.　 Contract funds in the amount of $4,381,959 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Correction:　 Contract awarded to Raytheon Technical Services Co., Norfolk, Va., for $15,501,285, should have stated that the contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year.　

AIR FORCE

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is terminating for convenience the System Development and Demonstration Contract for the HH-47 Combat Search and Rescue Recovery Vehicle Program with the Boeing Co., of Ridley Park, Pennsylvania for $712,156,535.　 This contract termination is a result of the CSAR-X program cancellation directed by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (FA8629-07-C-2350).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to Northrop Grumman Space & Mission systems Corp., of Herndon, Va., for a maximum of $49,900,000.　 This contract action will operate, maintain and enhance existing capabilities; and design, implement, and integrate new capabilities based on new technologies to meet an ever-increasing challenge to provide the timely, accurate and actionable intelligence products and information required by our warfighters in a reliable, responsive, efficient and cost effective manner as specified in each Performance Work Statement for the National Air and Space Intelligence Center.　 At this time $199,394 has been obligated.　 AFRL/RIKE, Rome, New York is the contracting activity (FA8750-09-D-0182).

ARMY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Smiths Detection, Inc., Edgewood, Md., was awarded on May 29, 2009, a $77,635,232.15 commercial firm-fixed-price contract for Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD) Increment I-Power communications adapter kits.　 Work is to be performed at Edgewood, Md., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2010.　 One bid was solicited and one bid received.　 U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command, Acquisition Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground Contracting Division, Edgewood Division, APG, Md., is the contracting activity (W911SR-07-C-0054).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Korte Construction Co., dba The Korte Co., St. Louis, Mo., was awarded on Jun. 1^,2009, a $15,122,000 firm-fixed-price contract to design/build a Base Realignment and Closure Armed Forces Reserve Center at McAlester, Okla., with an estimated completion date of Oct. 30, 2010.　 Bids were solicited on the web with ten bids received.　 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, Louisville, Ky., is the contracting activity (W912QR-09-C-0039).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Services, Tinton Falls, N.J., was awarded on Jun. 1, 2009, a $11,256,860 time and materials contract for a period of performance extension (1 Jun. 2009 through 30 Nov. 2009) for necessary Global Command and Control System – Army (GCCS-A), maneuver control system, and joint convergence software support.　 The additional time is needed to provide time for the competitive follow-on acquisition's task orders and all necessary transition efforts.　 There were significant delays in the award of the competitive follow-on, which was awarded five months later than initially anticipated.　 Work is to be performed at Tinton Falls, N.J., (about 60 precent), and Springfield, Va., (about 40 precent), with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2009.　 One sole source bid was solicited with one bid received.　 CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-06-C-N401).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Manson Construction Co., Seattle, Wash., was awarded on May 29, 2009, a $23,485,000 firm-fixed-price contract for 2009-2011 transitional and maintenance dredging for Port of Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska.　 Contract is to perform transitional dredging of an estimated 2,450,000 cubic yards of virgin materials, including removal of boulders and other unknown obstructions for the barge facility and north and south extension.　 Perform maintenance dredging of approximately 4,000,000 cubic yards of shoal materials for the existing Port, Barge facility and North and South Extension of Anchorage Harbor.　 Work is to be performed at Fort Detrick, Md., with an estimated completion date of May 22, 2011.　 Bids were solicited on the Web with three bids received.　 U.S. Army Engineer District, Alaska, Contracting Division, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska is the contracting activity (W911KB-09-C-0022).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 John C. Grimberg Co., Inc., Rockville, Md., was awarded on May 29, 2009, a $21,087,000 firm-fixed-price contract for the Navy Medical Biological Defense Research Laboratory at Fort Detrick, Md.　 The requirement is for the construction of a new biomedical research laboratory at the National Interagency Bio-Defense Campus.　 These facilities will support special laboratory systems, specialized mechanical and bio-waste areas, and administrative space.　 Estimated completion date is May 22, 2011.　 There were 180 registered on the vendor's list with 10 bids received.　 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, Baltimore, Md., is the contracting activity (W91238-09-C-0038).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Raytheon Co., Andover, Mass., was awarded on June 1, 2009, a $6,515,375 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to provide mission support and system sustainment for various configurations of rapid aerostat initial deployment tower systems.　 Work is to be performed at Andover, Mass., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2009.　 One bid was solicited and one bid received.　 U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, Contracting and Acquisition Management Office, Huntsville, Ala., is the contracting office (W9113M-08-C-0153).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Alliant Tech Systems, Plymouth, Minn., and Textron Defense Systems, Wilmington, Mass., were awarded on May 29, 2009, in a Joint Venture, a cost-plus-incentive-fee/firm-fixed-price (Hybrid) contract for the procurement of the Spider XS-7 networked munitions low rate initial production phase three materials with long vendor production times.　 Work is to be performed at Wilmington, Mass., (50.1 precent), and Plymouth, Minn., (49.9 precent), with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2012.　 One bid was solicited and one bid received.　 U.S. Army Contracting Command JM&L Contracting Center, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15QKN-06-C-0154).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 BAE Systems, Tactical Vehicle Systems Limited Partnership, Sealy, Texas, was awarded on May 28, 2009, an $11,520, 423.98 firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contract for a modification for the procurement of fuel tank fire suppression as a ceiling priced charge order for 5,300 vehicles on contract and obligating 49.5 precent of the ceiling price.　 Work is to be performed at Sealy, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2010.　 One bid was solicited and one bid received.　 U.S. Army Tank and Automotive Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-08-C-0460).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 BBN Technologies, Cambridge, Mass., was awarded on May 27, 2009, a $10,316,561 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to exercise Option 1 for research in quantum information science.　 Work is to be performed in Cambridge, Mass., (61.2 precent), Arlington, Va., (29.1 precent), and Yorktown Heights, N.Y., (9.7 precent), with an estimated completion date of May 27, 2009.　 Six bids were solicited and six bids received.　 Defense Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (HR0011-06-C-0051).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 CCI Group, Inc., Anchorage, Alaska, was awarded on May 28, 2009, a $6,250,598 firm-fixed-price contract to repair airfield payments at Bangor Air National Guard Base, Bangor, Maine, by replacing the remaining portion of an existing aircraft parking apron and repairing the apron in front of Building 542.　 The project includes installation of approximately 4,200 cubic yards of Portland Cement Concrete, 37,300 tons of Bituminous Cement Concrete, drainage structures, deicing system piping and controls.　 Work is to be performed at Bangor, Maine, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 5, 2009.　 Bids solicited: One offeror eight (a) sole source; Bids Received: One offer received.　 National Guard Bureau is the contracting activity (W912JD-09-C-0002).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 AeroVironment, Inc., Monrovia, Calif., was awarded on May 28, 2009, a $5,437,556 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract in which AeroVironment, Inc., (AV) offers DARPA the Stealthy, Persistent, Perch and Stare Air Vehicle System (SP2S).　 The (SP2S) system fills the need for close-range surveillance and reconnaissance missions.　 This system also combines the strategic capability of stealthy operations with mission-adaptable perch and stare observation modes.　 The current SP2S Phase 11B program ends with delivery quantity five (5) Block 0 systems and the initial military user evaluation (LTE).　 The purpose of the LTE is to verify the utility of such a small VTOL perch and Stare system (currently no such system exists).　 It is also the first opportunity to identify the shortfalls and areas within the system that require improvements or design changes to meet the needs of the users.　 The additional work was required to take the military users feedback and refine/upgrade the system to meet diverse requirements of a wide group of users.　 This task would then result in the delivery of ten (10) upgraded systems for a second LTE.　 Work is to be performed at Simi Valley, Calif., (85 precent), and at Stanford University, Stanford, Calif., (15 precent), with an estimated completion date of May 3, 2010.　 Bids were solicited by Broad Agency Announcement with over 100 bids received.　 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Contracts Management Office, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (HR0011-07-C-0075).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Tyonek Fabrication Corp., Madison, Ala., was awarded on May 28, 2009, a $5,698,500 firm-fixed-price contract for the OH-58 KIOWA airframe for 340 each, control box, Elec., (AEU), NSN: 1055-01-H97-5411, part number 635107M100.　 Work is to be performed at Madison, Ala., with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2012.　 One bid was solicited and one bid received.　 U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aviation and Missile Command, Contracting Center, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-04-D-0061).

Missile Defense Agency Contract Award

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Microtechnologies, LLC of Vienna, Va., is being awarded a sole-source, cost-plus-award-fee contract modification under contract HQ0006-08-C-0004 for $15,515,314. 　The services are to operate and maintain existing and planned video teleconferencing facilities in multiple Missile Defense Agency locations. 　This sole source award is a modification to extend the existing contract through Nov. 15, 2010, with a six-month option.　 The amount obligated on this action is $2,069,500 using fiscal year 2009 Research, Development, Test and Evaluation funds. 　The Missile Defense Agency is the contracting activity (HQ0006-08-C-0004).

CONTRACTS

NAVY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems, Inc., Bethesda, Md., (N00189-09-D-Z042); General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Suffolk, Va., (N00189-09-D-Z043) and N00189-09-D-Z045); Science Applications International Corp., Suffolk, Va., (N00189-09-D-Z044); and Northrop Grumman Space and Mission Systems Corp., Virginia Beach, Va., (N00189-09-D-Z046), are each being awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award contract to provide core mission and business sustainment support services to the U.S. Joint Forces Command's Joint Concept Development and Experimentation Directorate.　 For Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems, the base amount is $25,630,821, and the estimated value if all options are exercised is $135,330,781.　 For General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, the base year amount is $23,294,517 and the value if all options are exercised is $122,799,339.　 For General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, the base year amount is $42,722,271 and the value if all options are exercised is $224,709,611.　 For Science Applications International Corp., the base amount is $54,081,703, and the estimated value if all options are exercised is $283,968,495.　 For Northrop Grumman Space and Mission Systems Corp., the base amount is $50,147,494, and the estimated value if all options are exercised is $262,821,754.　 Work will be performed in Suffolk, Va., and work is expected to be complete July 2010.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year.　 This requirement was awarded competitively through Navy Electronic Commerce Online, with six offers received.　 The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk, Contracting Department, Philadelphia Division, is the contracting activity.　

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Lockheed Martin Services, Inc., Greenville, S.C., is being awarded a $138,299,754 ceiling-priced modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity multiple award contract (N00019-05-D-0013) to exercise an option for the P-3C Sustainment, Modification and Installation Program.　 Work will be performed in Greenville, S.C., and is expected to be completed in June 2010.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Navistar Defense LLC, Warrenville, Ill., is being awarded a $44,679,769 firm-fixed-priced modification to a previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5032), delivery order #0004, for the renewal of OCONUS Field Service Representatives in support of OIF and OEF sustainment in Theater.　　 Work will be performed in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the final deliveries associated with this delivery order are expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2010.　 Contract funds will not expire by the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Basic contract was competitively awarded and the new requirements were sole source additions to the contract.　 The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Raytheon Co., McKinney, Texas, is being awarded a maximum $13,903,050 firm fixed price contract for improved Bradley acquisition subsystem procurement.　 Using service is Army.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 There was originally two proposal solicited with two responses.　 The date of performance completion is Jan. 31, 2012.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Richmond, Richmond, Va., (SPRRA2-09-C-0008).

U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Aerovironment Inc. of Monrovia, Calif., is being awarded a $7,000,000 modification to an existing Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract increasing the contract maximum to $10,000,000 for updated DDL compliant Raven B Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle spares and retrofit kits in support of the U.S. Special Operations Command Program Executive Office - Fixed Wing. The work will be performed in Simi Valley, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Aug. 6, 2011.　 This contract modification was awarded under Exception to Full and Open Competition as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2). The contract modification number is Modification P00001 to H92222-08-D-0001.　

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co., Sunnyvale, Calif., is being awarded a cost-plus fixed fee contract for an amount not-to-exceed $1,487,400,000.　 This contract action is for the production of the 3^rd Space Based Infrared Systems Geosynchronous Earth Orbit satellite 3, the production of Highly Elliptical Earth Orbit payload 3 and modification of the Space Based Infrared Systems Ground systems to accommodate operations of three payloads simultaneously.　 At this time, $1,115,550,000 has been obligated.　 SMC/ISSW, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA8810-08-C-0002, P00002).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Raytheon Co., of McKinney, Texas, is being awarded a firm fixed price contract for an amount not-to-exceed $87,327,441.　 This action will provided 35 Multi-Spectral Targeting Systems Model A, 25 Preproduction Units including one retrofit gyro and one retrofit imager, and associated replaceable unit spares and containers to support the predator/reaper.　 At this time $14,094,649 has been obligated.　 703^rd ASG, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8620-06-G-4041).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., Herndon, Va., is being awarded a cost-plus fixed fee requirements contract for an estimated $19,322,673.　 This action will provide Technical Area tasks to provide the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration/Department of Defense Chief Information Officer with state of the art technologies and innovative solutions to ensure they are incorporated into all components of the Global Information Grid.　 At this point, $49,662 has been obligated.　 55CONS/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-98-D-4002).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., Herndon, Va., is being awarded a contract for $14,492,056.　 This action will provide Information Assurance and full spectrum defensive network warfare operations, analytical and techniques, and procedures for the Air Force Network Warfare Wing.　 At this time, $966,184 has been obligated.　 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-98-D-4002).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., Herndon, Va., is being awarded a cost-plus fixed fee contract for $11,593,313.　 This action will provide Information Assurance Research & Development/Scientific & Technical analysis for the Air Force Communications Agency in order to ensure IA compliant secure communications for the warfighter.　 At this time, $966,184 has been obligated.　 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-98-D-4002).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., Herndon, Va., is being awarded a cost-plus fixed fee contract for $10,014,409.　 This contract action will provide International Affairs Research and Development Scientific and Technical analysis of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers remote sensing geographic information systems networks and capabilities.　 At this time, $154,589 has been obligated.　 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-98-D-4002).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., Herndon, Va., for is being awarded a cost-plus fixed fee contract for $6,521,436.　 This contract action will provide Technical Area Task to provide the Office of Naval Operations with sound, unique International Affairs solutions for transforming the Navy's enterprise architecture capability for Office of Naval Operations to ensure development of an assured secured information solution for naval, joint, and coalition environments.　 At this time, $74,396 has been obligated.　 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-98-D-4002).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 BAE Systems, Specialty Group, Jessup, Pa., is being awarded a maximum $114,034,530 firm fixed price contract for modular lightweight load-carrying equipment.　 Other locations of performance are in Ky., Penn., Tenn., Ariz., Wis., and Puerto Rico.　 Using service is Army.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract is for the first term option period with one one-year option period remaining.　 The original proposal was Web solicited with six responses.　 The date of performance completion is May 28, 2010.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM1C1-08-D-1080).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 World Fuel Services, Inc., Miami, Fla., is being awarded a maximum $5,263,420 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel.　 Other location of performance is District of Columbia.　 Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 There was originally one proposal solicited with one response.　 The date of performance completion is Mar. 31, 2013.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0114).

NAVY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Caddell Construction Co., Inc., Montgomery, Ala., is being awarded a $91,600,000 firm fixed price contract for construction of a new 3^rd Army Headquarters Complex to be located at Shaw Air Force Base.　 The work to be performed provides for the construction of an Army Central (ARCENT) Headquarters Complex.　 The project will include the design and construction of the ARCENT Headquarters Complex which includes the Command and Control Facility (C2F Facility), the Headquarters, and a Tactical Equipment Maintenance Facility exterior covered equipment hardstand area and staff parking.　 The contract is incrementally funded with the first increment of $58,079,920 being allocated at the time of award.　 The second increment will be funded in fiscal 2010 at $33,520,080.　 Work will be performed in Sumter, S.C., and is expected to be completed by April 2011.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with 18 proposals received.　 The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (N69450-09-C-1756).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 W.F. MaGann, Corp., Portsmouth, Va., is being awarded a $24,550,000 firm fixed price contract for repairs to the floor and walls of Drydock 8 at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.　 The work to be performed provides for demolition, concrete installation, dewatering and removal, replacement, reinstallation of existing utilities, equipment, structures and appurtenances within the dock as well as incidental civil sitework.　 Work will be performed in Portsmouth, Va., and is expected to be completed by June 2010.　 Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website with three proposals received.　 The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-09-C-5040).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 EFW, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $15,131,483 not-to-exceed undefinitized contract action (UCA) for the procurement and installation of 90 Tactical Video Data Links, 10 spares, and associated non-recurring engineering and technical data for the U.S. Marine Corp AH-1W helicopters.　 Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas, (50 percent), Camp Pendleton, Calif., (25 percent); Afghanistan, (10 percent); Patuxent River, Md., (5 percent); China Lake, Calif., (5 percent); and Iraq, (5 percent), and is expected to be completed in January 2011.　 Contract funds in the amount of $7,565,742 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to FAR 6.301-2.　 The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-C-0057).

Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc., Monroeville, Pa., is being awarded an $11,657,866 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-07-C-2100) for Naval Nuclear Propulsion Components.　 Work will be performed in Pittsburgh, Pa., (90.5 percent) and Schenectady, N.Y., (9.5 percent).　 Contract funds in the amount of $233,157 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 No completion date or additional information is provided on Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program contracts.　 The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Healy Tibbitts Builders, Inc., Aiea, Hawaii, is being awarded $8,723,483 for firm-fixed price task order 0024 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62742-04-D-1300) to provide repairs to V-1 Dock in Naval Station Pearl Harbor.　 The work to be performed provides for repairs to concrete piles and concrete wharf, superstructure; replace damaged mooring hardware; replace deteriorated timber fender systems with new concrete piles; plastic wales, chocks and blocks; install oil spill containment flotation device; install pneumatic floating fenders; upgrade safety deficiencies; and miscellaneous mechanical and electrical work.　 Work will be performed in Pearl City Peninsula, Oahu, Hawaii, and is expected to be completed by July 2010.　 Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 Three proposals were received for this task order.　 The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Hawaii, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $7,929,028 firm-fixed-price delivery order against a previously issued Basic Ordering Agreement (N00019-08-G-0010) for 22 Armed Helo Weapons System Fixed Provision Armament Retrofit Kits for the retrofit of the MH-60S Block 2A aircraft to Block 3A configuration.　 The kits will allow the installation of Removable Mission Equipment which includes the Integrated Self Defense Countermeasures Dispensing System, Forward Looking Infrared and Armor, and various weapons. Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn., (21.8 percent); Ontario, Calif., (13.1 percent); Ronkonkoma, N.Y., (11.3 percent); Milford, Conn., (8.6 percent); Tallassee, Ala., (6.7 percent); Mineola, N.Y., (5.9 percent); Wallingford, Conn., (5.4 percent); Sylmar, Calif., (5.3 percent); Vernon, Conn., (4.1 percent); Berlin, Conn., (3 percent); Orange, Conn., (2.7 percent); Coxsackie, N.Y., (1.7 percent); Shelton, Conn., (1.2 percent); Yaphank, N.Y., (1.1 percent); Tempe, Ariz., (1 percent); and at various locations across the United States, (7.1 percent), and is expected to be completed in December 2011.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Virtxeco Corporation, Norfolk, Va., is being awarded $7,369,000 for firm-fixed-price task order #0003 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N40085-09-D-5033) for the construction of Navy Cargo Handling Operations Training Center at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Cheatham Annex.　 The work to be performed provides for construction of a two-story facility of instructional and administrative space.　 The task order also contains two unexercised options, which if exercised would increase the cumulative contract value to $7,489,900.　 Work will be performed in Williamsburg, Va., and is expected to be completed by September 2010.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 Seven proposals were received for this task order.　 The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. Chad A. Edmundson, 20, of Williamsburg, Pa., died May 27 in Baghdad of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit while on a dismounted patrol.　 He was assigned to the 2^nd Battalion, 112^th Infantry, 56^th Stryker Brigade, Pennsylvania Army National Guard.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Department of the Army civilian employee who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Maged M. Hussein, 43, of Cairo, Egypt, died May 25 in Al Taqaddum, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his convoy vehicle in Fallujah, Iraq.　 He was employed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, Jacksonville, Fla.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded an $87,208,599 cost-reimbursable letter contract to procure long lead material in support of the FY09 Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) Block IIIB all up rounds (AURs) production.　 This contract will provide long lead material　 to support　 the procurement of 50 domestic SM-2 Block IIIB AUR's, 104 Block IIIB ordalt missile rounds and 69 SM-2 Block IIIA/B AUR's for international customers.　 Work will be performed in Andover, Mass., (37 percent); Camden, Ark., (36 percent); Netherlands, (14 percent); St Petersburg, Fla., (5 percent); Middleton, Conn., (3 percent); El Segundo, Calif., (3 percent); and Reisterstown, Md., (2 percent), and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2011.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was not competitively procured.　 The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-5301).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Orbital Sciences Corp., Chandler, Ariz., is being awarded a $41,756,065 modification to a previously awarded fixed-price-incentive-fee contract (N00019-07-C-0031) for the full-rate production of 14 GQM-163A supersonic sea skimming target air vehicles, including associated hardware, kits, booster kits and sustaining engineering.　 Work will be performed in Chandler, Ariz., (98 percent); and South Bend, Ind., (2 percent), and is expected to be completed in Mar. 2012.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Raytheon Technical Services Co., Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a $15,501,285 firm-fixed-price award fee requirements contract for performance based logistics support of the MK 57 NATO Seasparrow surface missile system and MK 23 target acquisition system.　 Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va., (55 percent) and Chula Vista, Calif., (45 percent), and work is expected to be completed by May 2014.　 Contract funds will expire before the end of the fiscal year.　 This announcement includes foreign military sales to the countries of Canada, (2 percent); Germany, (2 percent); Australia, (1.25 percent); Netherlands, (1.25 percent); Belgium, (.5 percent); Denmark, (.5 percent); Greece, (.5 percent); Norway, (.5 percent); Portugal, (.5 percent); Spain, (.5 percent); and Turkey, (.5 percent).　 This contract was not competitively procured.　 The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity (N00104-09-D-ZD41).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc., Jacksonville, Fla., is being awarded a $14,493,164 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a cost-plus-award-fee pricing arrangement for logistics services in support of the Maritime Prepositioning Ships Program, the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program-Norway and operational logistics support to engaged Marine Corps and Department of Defense operating forces.　 This contract includes nine one-year options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $707M.　 Work will be performed at the Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Fla., (86 percent); aboard 16 maritime prepositioning ships (12 percent); and in six locations in Norway, (two percent), and work is expected to be completed Sept. 2009 (Sept. 2018 with options exercised).　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was competitively procured via publication on the Federal Business Opportunities web site (solicitation number M67004-08-R-0001), with five offers received.　 The Contract Support Management Office, Blount Island Command, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (M67004-09-D-0020).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Reliable Builders, Inc.*, Tamuning, Guam, is being awarded a $10,502,576 firm-fixed-price contract for the design and construction to repair and modernize Bachelor Quarters Building 580, Camp Covington at U.S. Naval Base Guam ($4,200,000); and repair and modernize Bachelor Quarters Buildings 581 and 584, Camp Covington at U.S. Naval Base Guam ($6,302,576).　 The work to be performed provides for the repair and alteration of Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) to comply with BEQ construction standards as outlined in MIL-HDBK 1036A Bachelor housing standards to increase the quality of life and safety of personnel.　 Project provides for seismic strengthening to resist major earthquakes, meet the 170-mph wind resistance criteria for Guam, and upgrades the fire protection system.　 Renovation will utilize energy efficient plumbing, mechanical, and electrical fixtures/ equipment.　 Work will be performed in Santa Rita, Guam, and is expected to be completed by Oct. 2010.　 Funds provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was competitively procured utilizing the Small Business Administration's 8(a) Program with three proposals received.　 The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Marianas, Guam, is the contracting activity (N40192-09-C-1322).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 AMSEC LLC, Fairfax, Va., is being awarded an estimated $9,386,061 modification to previously awarded contract (N65540-02-D-0042) for engineering and technical services for alteration installations, engineering research, design, computer programming and logistics on hull, mechanical, electrical and electronics systems onboard Navy ships.　 Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va., (50 percent); San Diego, Calif., (25 percent); Mayport, Fla., (10 percent); Annapolis, Md., (10 percent); Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, (3 percent), and Yokosuka/Sasebo, Japan, (2 percent), and is expected to be completed by Mar.h 2010.　 Contract funds in the amount of $251,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Ship Systems Engineering Station, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded an $8,236,771 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the repair and post production services for the sustainment of the High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM).　 Raytheon will be required to repair, modify, calibrate, test, certify and evaluate HARM missiles, missile sections, assemblies, subassemblies and related equipment and provide related technical data for the Navy, Air Force and Foreign Military Sales customers. 　Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., and is expected to be completed in May 2010.　 Contract funds in the amount of $8,236,771 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. 　This contract combines purchase for the U.S. Navy ($1,638,487; 19.8 percent) and the U.S. Air Force ($6,598,284; 80.2 percent). The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-D-0005).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Solpac Construction Inc., dba Soltek Pacific Construction, Co., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $7,597,500 for firm-fixed-price task order #0009 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-08-D-8615) for construction of ordnance storage facilities at the Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, Calif.　 The task order also contains four unexercised options, which if exercised would increase cumulative task order value to $18,989,500.　 Work will be performed in China Lake, Calif., and is expected to be completed by September 2010.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 Five proposals were received for this task order.　 The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Atlas Technologies, Inc., Charleston, S.C., was awarded a $5,717,706 indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract on May 27, 2009 , for C41SR integration and engineering support.　 The contract includes four one-year option periods which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of the contract to an estimated $29,983,584.　 Work will be performed in Charleston, S.C., (75 percent); Norfolk, Va., (20 percent); and San Diego, Calif., (5 percent), and is expected to be completed by May 2010.　 If all options are exercised, work could continue until May 2014. 　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunities web site and the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command e-commerce web site, with an unlimited number of proposals solicited and two offers received.　 The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic is the contracting activity (N65236-09-D-5821).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Progeny Systems Corp.,*, Manassas, Va., is being awarded a $5,512,863 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-08-C-6297) for the development of the AN/WLY-1 system, Archival Media Center and Active Intercept and Ranging (AI&R) System.　 The AN/WLY-1 AI&R System developed under SBIR topic N00-049 provides for the modernization of existing Active Intercept Acoustic Signal Processing Systems onboard all U.S. Submarines in order to satisfy the functional requirements for acoustic intercept capability in the Va., Class SSN.　 Work will be performed in Charleroi, Pa., (95 percent) and Manassas, Va., (5 percent), and is expected to be completed by September 2010.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

ARMY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Akima Intra-Data, LLC, Anchorage, Ala., was awarded on May 27, 2009 a $19,600,000 firm-fixed-price with award fee contract for the base operation services to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency-West. 　Work is to be performed in St. Louise, Mo., with an estimated completion date of Jun. 30, 2014. 　Thirty-One (31) bids were solicited with six (6) bids received. 　National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, ACSS, St. Louise, Mo., is the contracting activity (HM1575-09-C-0009).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Science Applications International Corp., San Diego, Calif., was awarded on May 27, 2009 a $6,362,555 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to provide support for contingency planning operations and exercises for the prevention of potential incidents involving nuclear weapons. 　Work is to be completed in Fort Belvoir, Va., with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2010. 　One bid solicited with one bid received. Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Fort Belvoir, Va., is the contracting activity (HDTRA1-04-D-0021).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Korte Co., St. Louise Mo., was awarded on May 26, 2009 a $14,342,700 firm-fixed-price contract to design, build, and construction of medical and dental clinic located at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. 　Work is to be performed in Fort Campbell, Ky., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 31, 2011. 　Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with Four (4) for Phase II bids received. Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, Ky., is the contracting activity (W912QR-09-C-0034).

AIR FORCE

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed-price contract with Boeing Satellite Systems, Inc. of El Segundo, Calif., for $6,289,303. 　This contract action will exercise the third three-month storage option for the third wideband global satellite communication.　 At this time, the entire amount has been obligated.　 HQ SMC/PK, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (F04701-00-C-0011, P00182).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract with Lockheed Martin Corp., of Marietta, Ga., for $7,297,950.　 This contract action will provide installation of a quantity of six C-5 aircraft with the C-5 Avionics Modernization Program kits and the consolidated load panel under a firm fixed price effort; and under a time-and-material effort acquiring rapid response and repair for potential legacy issues which may arise during the Avionics Modernization Program kit installation.　 At this time, the entire amount has been obligated.　 716 AESG/PK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (F33657-98-C-0006, P00223).

CONTRACTS

NAVY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Sound & Sea Technology, Inc.*, Lynnwood, Wash., (N62583-09-D-0064); PCCI, Inc.*, Alexandria, Va., (N62583-09-D-0065); Truston Technologies, Inc.*, Annapolis, Md., (N62583-09-D-0066); GPA Technologies, Inc.*, Ventura, Calif., (N62583-09-D-0067); and MAR, Inc.*, Rockville, Md., (N62583-09-D-0068), are each being awarded a cost-plus fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract in support of the Naval Ocean Facilities Engineering Program (NOFP) at Navy and Marine Corps Installations worldwide.　 The work to be performed provides for support of the NOFP requirements managed by the Engineering Service Center, Port Hueneme.　 Projects may involve incidental construction work or equipment fabrication and primarily include: ocean cable systems, ocean work systems, waterfront facilities, hyperbaric facilities, offshore structures, moorings, and ocean construction equipment.　 This work will be performed in environmental conditions ranging from arctic to tropic and at all water depths where equipment installation or removal, maintenance, inspection, repair, and salvage operations may be required.　 The maximum dollar value, including the base period and four option years, for all five contracts combined is $250,000,000.　 Work will be performed at various Navy and Marine Corps facilities and other government facilities worldwide, and the expected completion date is May 2014.　 Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 These contracts were competitively procured as a 100 percent small business set-aside via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with six proposals received.　 The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Specialty Center Acquisitions, Port Hueneme, Calif., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Sauer, Inc., Jacksonville, Fla., is being awarded a $12,322,300 firm-fixed price construction contract for the design and construction of a 575-person enlisted dining facility at the Marine Corps Air Base, New River.　 This project will include demolition of building AS4012 and an existing parking area.　 The contract also contains one unexercised option, which if exercised would increase the cumulative contract value to $12,947,300.　 Work will be performed in the Jacksonville, N.C., area, and is expected to be completed by December 2010.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website with 27 proposals received.　 The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-09-C-3208).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Rolls Royce, Bristol, England, is being awarded $10,587,795 for firm-fixed-price delivery order 5085 under an existing basic ordering agreement (N00383-08-G-003M) for turbine blades used in support of the F-402 engine.　 Work will be performed at Bristol, England, and work is to be completed by June 2010.　 Contract funds will expire before the end of the contract ordering period.　 The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Broadmoor Limited Liability Corp., Metairie, La., is being awarded $5,950,000 for　 firm-fixed price task order #0003 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62467-05-D-0096) for design and construction of a jet engine maintenance shop addition and an aircraft test cell foundation at Naval Air Station - Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans.　 The jet engine maintenance shop addition will contain service work bays for engine repair, parts and tool room, shop circulation and delivery areas, offices, communications room, mechanical and electrical room, and covered exterior secure storage, restrooms, showers, and locker room areas.　 The aircraft test cell foundation project shall provide water supply connection, electrical service, industrial waste piping, communications conduit, and taxiway.　 Work will be performed in Belle Chase, La., and is expected to be completed by June 2010.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 Three proposals were received for this task order.　 The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity.

ARMY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Walbridge Aldinger Co., Inc Detroit, Mich., was awarded on May 22, 2009 a $149,669,000 firm-fixed price contract for a project that includes the design and construction of three (3) small and three(3) medium tactical vehicle equipment maintenance facilities (total 159,870 square foot) with accompanied tactical/ organizational vehicle parking hardstand (155.511 square foot); and six(6) standard design company operations facilities (364,777 square foot) consisting of administrative modules,　 supply (readiness modules) and covered hardstand area (66,555 square foot) to support an Infantry Brigade Combat Team stationed at Fort Stewart, Ga. 　The project also includes all necessary construction of the infrastructure and utilities to include access roads, electricity, natural gas, water, and sewer services, water storage tank and well, security perimeter fencing with gates, security lighting, exterior lighting, parking, walks, and gutter, storm water and drainage, signage, information systems, lightning protection systems, site improvements, and landscaping. 　Work is to be performed in Fort Stewart, Ga., with an estimated date of Mar. 15, 2011. 　Four proposals solicited with three proposals received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-07-D-0054).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Lockheed Martin Corp., Grand Prairie, Texas was awarded on May 21, 2009 a $20,230,149 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for requirement is for performance of the following: 1) eliminate obsolete parts affection PAC-3 Seeker, minus the Exciter, through a block redesign ; and 2) perform the development,　 integration, qualification, and transition to production tasks necessary to produce the seeker block redesign.　 Work is to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas with an estimated date of Apr. 30, 2011. 　One proposal solicited with one bid relieved. 　

U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-07-G-0001).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Rockford Corp., Anchorage, Ark., was awarded on May 22, 2009, a $14,832,351 firm-fixed-price contract for construction of a hydrant fuel system in Hill Air Force Base, Utah. 　Work is to be performed in Hill Air Force Base, Utah with an estimated completion date of Nov. 29, 2010. 　Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with eight (8) bids received. 　U.S. Army Engineer District, Sacramento, Calif., is the contracting activity (W91238-09-C-0010).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Far East Construction Corp., Pensacola, Fla., was awarded on May 22, 2009 a $13,750,756 firm-fixed-price contract 　will require construction of parking lots and infrastructure. The infrastructure includes electrical and communication distribution, water distribution and wastewater collection. 　Buildings to be constructed included the group support battalion (GSB) logistics, GBS tactical equipment maintenance facility, GSB organization equipment storage facility, GSB oil storage facility, GSB hazardous materials storage facility and rack/platform. 　Work is to be performed in Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., with an estimated completion date of May 22, 2010. Corps of Engineers Mobile Regional Contracting Center, Mobile, Ala.m is the contracting activity (W91278-09-C-0027).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Venegas Engineering Management & Construction Inc. El Paso, Texas was awarded on May 20, 2009 an $8,612,200 firm-fixed-price construction contract to construct of a training support center (TSC) at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. 　The primary facility included as approximately 84,550 square foot TSC facility and storage shed.　 Supporting facilities included utilities, electric service, fire protection, storm drainage, information system, and landscaping and site improvement.　 The TSC will support tactical units being stationed at Fort Bliss and is required to support increases in virtual live training devices. 　The building is being designed to allow for future expansion access for individuals with disabilities will also be provided. 　Work is to be performed in El Paso, Texas with an estimated completion date of Jul. 31, 201. 　Two Hundred (200) bids were solicited with six (6) bids received. 　U.S. Army Engineer District, Fort Worth, Texas is the contracting activity (W9126G-09-C-0040).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 General Dynamics Land Systems, Inc. Sterling Heights, Mich., was awarded on May 20, 2009 a $6,500,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for System Technical Support for the Abrams tank program to continue the M1A1 parts obsolescence resolution. 　Work is to be performed in Sterling Heights, Mich., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2011. 　One bid was solicited with one bid received. TACOM-WARREN, AMSTA-QA-AHLC, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-07-C-0046).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 BAE Systems, Tactical Vehicle Systems LP, Sealy, Texas was awarded on May 20, 2009 a $5,803,631 firm-fixed-price contract for 60 vehicles will be reset and any damage repaired. Work is to be completed in Texarkana, Texas, (60 percent) and Sealy, Texas, (40 percent) with an estimated completion date of Dec. 18, 2009. 　TACOM Contracting Center-Warren, AMSCC-TAC-ATBB, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-08-D-0138).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Mich., was awarded on Jun. 30, 2013 a $5,620,000 cost-labor-hours contract to perform advanced technology design, development, and testing to provide countermine roller wheel suspension and power solution, countermeasure maturation, simulated instrumented mines and simulated improvised explosive devices, production-ready push roller designs, and demonstration hardware.　 Work is to be performed in Houghton, Mich., with an estimated date of Jun. 30, 2013. 　Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with one bid received. 　TACOM Contracting Center-Warren, AMSCC-TAC-ASGB, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-08-C-0525).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Science Applications International Corp., Fairfield, N.J., is being awarded a maximum $50,000,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for maintenance, repair and operations of supplies.　 There are no other locations of performance.　 Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract is exercising the forth option year period.　 The original proposal was Web solicited with six responses.　 The date of performance completion is May 30, 2010.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM500-04-D-BP06).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 McDonnell Douglas Corp., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a maximum $15,124,055 firm fixed price, sole source contract for parts.　 There are no other locations of performance.　 Using service is Navy.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 There was one proposal originally solicited with one response.　 The date of performance completion is May 30, 2014.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Philadelphia., (DSCR-ZC), Philadelphia, Pa., (N00383-06-D-004H-THA3).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 General Electric Co., Lynn, Mass., is being awarded a maximum $14,428,393 fixed price with economic price adjustment, sole source contract for combustion chamber frames.　 There are no other locations of performance.　 Using service is Air Force.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 There was one response to the original proposed solicitation.　 The date of performance completion is August 31, 2011.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency (DSCR-ZBAB), Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., (SPRTA1-09-G-0004-0001).

AIR FORCE

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Georgia Technical Applied Research Corp., of Atlanta, Ga., for a maximum of $9 million.　 This contract action will provide for improvement of the modeling and simulation capabilities within the product manager Infrared CounterMeasures Office for Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures/Common Missile Warning System.　 At this time, $2,898,551 has been obligated.　 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska is the contracting activity (HC1047-05-D-4000

Obama Touts Solar Power at Air Power Hub

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, May 27, 2009 - President Barack Obama today held up Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., as an example for America to follow toward energy independence.

The air base – a huge facility outside Las Vegas best known as the "Home of the Fighter Pilot" – also is the site of the largest solar electric plant of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, and the president would like to see more such facilities around the country.

The array has more than 72,000 solar panels built on part of an old landfill. The facility provides about a quarter of the electricity for the 12,000 people who live and work at the base. "That's the equivalent of powering about 13,200 homes during the day," Obama said. "It's a project that took about half a year to complete, created 200 jobs, and will save the U.S. Air Force, which is the largest consumer of energy in the federal government, nearly $1 million a year."

The Nellis facility reduces harmful carbon pollution by 24,000 tons a year – the equivalent of removing 4,000 cars from the roads, Obama noted. "Most importantly, this base serves as a shining example of what's possible when we harness the power of clean, renewable energy to build a new, firmer foundation for economic growth," he said.

Nellis' system covers 140 acres of land, including 33 acres of capped landfill. The array comprises more than 72,000 solar panels that track the sun to maximize renewable solar energy.

Obama said he would like to see this technology – and others that harness wind and geothermal energy – duplicated around the United States "because in this case, what happens in Vegas should not stay in Vegas."

"We'll invest in the development and deployment of solar technology wherever it can thrive," he said, "and we'll find the best way to integrate solar power into our electric grid."

The Nellis solar power system is a joint venture among the Air Force, Renewable Ventures, SunPower Corp. and N.V. Energy.

DoD Identifies Navy Casualty

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Cmdr. Duane G. Wolfe, 54, of Port Hueneme, Calif., died May 25 from injuries suffered as a result of an improvised explosive device attack on his convoy southeast of Fallujah.　 Wolfe was assigned to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Gulf Region Division in Iraq.

DoD Identifies Air Force Casualties

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of two airmen who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.　 They died May 26 near Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Killed were:

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Lt. Col. Mark E. Stratton II, 39, of Houston.　 He was assigned to the Joint Staff, Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Senior Airman Ashton L. M. Goodman, 21, of Indianapolis.　 She was assigned to the 43rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, N.C.

CONTRACTS

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Mansfield Oil Co., Gainesville, Ga.*, is being awarded a maximum $56,868,550 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel.　 Other locations of performance are in various military and federal civilian locations throughout Midwestern states.　 Using services are Army, Air Force and federal civilian agencies.　 Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 There were 48 responses to the original proposed solicitation.　 The date of performance completion is Jun. 30, 2012.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC-PLB), Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-4528).

MedImmune Vaccines, Inc., Gaithersburg, Md., is being awarded a maximum $32,293,397 firm fixed price, sole source contract for influenza vaccine.　 Other location of performance is in Pennsylvania.　 Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 There was one response to the original proposed solicitation.　 The date of performance completion is Jun. 30, 2010.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM2DP-09-D-0005).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Sanofi Pasteur, Swiftwater, Pa., is being awarded a maximum $12,368,596 firm fixed price contract for influenza vaccine.　 There are no other locations of performance.　 Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 There were eight proposals originally solicited with one response.　 The date of performance completion is May 26, 2010.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM2DP-09-D-0007).

Paquin Energy & Fuel LLC., Keller, Texas *, is being awarded a maximum $9,204,270 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel.　 Other locations of performance are in various military and federal civilian locations throughout Midwestern states.　 Using services are Army, Air Force and federal civilian agencies.　 Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 There were 48 responses to the original proposed solicitation.　 The date of performance completion is June 30, 2012.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC-PLB), Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-4535).

NAVY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Oceaneering International, Inc. – Marine Services Division, Chesapeake, Va., is being awarded a $14,095,184 firm-fixed-price contract for the Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) of three Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) craft.　 The LCAC SLEP will extend the service life of LCAC from 20 to 30 years, sustain/enhance craft capability, replace obsolete electronics, repair corrosion damage, reduce life cycle cost by improving reliability and maintainability, increase survivability, and establish a common configuration baseline.　 The LCAC SLEP scope of effort includes repair and upgrade of the buoyancy box, gas turbine engine replacement, installation of a new skirt, installation of an integrated C4N equipment package, and accomplishment of selected craft alterations and repair work.　 This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $38,883,193.　 Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va., and is expected to be completed by November 2012.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was competitively procured via Federal Business Opportunities, with four offers received.　 The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-2240)

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Trident Systems, Inc.*, Fairfax, Va., is being awarded a $10,213,699 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-6265) for Phase III engineering services, including software development, procurement of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf products and hardware/software integration in support of USS Va., Class Submarines and other submarine/surface ship systems, surveillance and air platforms.　 The contract modification is for engineering services in support Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Topic No.N99-106 "Mobile Computing for Submarine Application."　 The Phase III SBIR effort addresses systems and subsystems ranging from simple single processors to highly complex multi-processor network architecture.　 Work will be performed in Uniontown, Penn., (70 percent); Fairfax, Va., (20 percent); and Raleigh, N.C., (10 percent), and is expected to be completed by May 2010.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C. is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., Fairfax, Va., is being awarded $8,153,362 for task order #0037 under previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (M67854-02-A-9014) for C4 item unique identification.　 Technical support under this effort is to provide general engineering and scientific support to the Marine Corps Systems Command, Operation Forces Systems Product Group for item unique identification marking of Marine Corps Automated Readiness Evaluation Systems (MARES) legacy equipment, assemblies/subassemblies.　 Work will be performed at Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., and work is expected to be completed in May 2010.　 Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty
　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Sgt. 1^st Class Brian Naseman, 36, of New Bremen, Ohio, died May 22 in Taji, Iraq of a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 108^th Forward Support Company, attached to 2^nd Battalion, 127^th Infantry, 32^nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Sussex, Wisconsin.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty
　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Chief Warrant Officer (3) Brent S. Cole, 38, of Reedsville, W. Va., died May 22, when his helicopter went down in Tarin Kwot, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 1^st Battalion, 82^nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82^nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation

DoD Identifies Army Casualties
　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 21 near Baghdad, Iraq of wound sustained when their unit was attacked by enemy forces using improvise explosive devices while on dismounted patrol. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Killed were: 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Major Jason E. George, 38, of Tehachapi, Calif. He was an Army Reservist assigned to the 252^nd Combined Arms Battalion, Fayetteville, North Carolina. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 First Lieutenant Leevi K. Barnard, 28, of Mount Airy, N.C. He was a National Guardsman assigned to the 252^nd Combined Arms Battalion, Fayetteville, North Carolina. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Sgt. Paul F. Brooks, 34, of Joplin, Mo. He was a National Guardsman assigned to the 935^th Aviation Support Battalion, Springfield, Missouri. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

Navy Innovation Reduces Fuel Consumption at Sea

By Bob Freeman
Special to American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, May 22, 2009 - As the world struggles to manage increasing demands for energy, dwindling natural resources, a highly vulnerable environment and an economic downturn, the Navy is developing new technologies to significantly reduce energy consumption at sea.

Lawrence Schuette, director of innovation at the Office of Naval Research, said the Defense Department spent about $17 billion last year on transportation costs.

"Navy ships account for roughly 40 percent of what we call logistics fuel consumption, that is fuel that we use to move something," he explained during an interview on Pentagon Web Radio's "Armed with Science: Research and Applications for the Modern Military" audio webcast, May 20.

Schuette discussed efforts by the Office of Naval Research, in conjunction with the Naval Sea Systems Command, to find innovative technologies to reduce fuel demand, consumption and improve the energy resilience of naval forces.

"We've had a long interest in making ships more efficient at sea, and we've done that by pioneering better hull coatings and better hull forms," he said. "Now we're looking at a hybrid electric drive ... to reduce fuel consumption on ships."

In addition to the obvious benefits to taxpayers of reducing cost, Schuette explained that hybrid electric drives provide greater operational capabilities by allowing ships to operate longer without refueling.

"And then there's the obvious carbon offset," he added. "We're not producing as much greenhouse gas as we steam at sea, and we see all three of these benefits as being important."

A key component of the hybrid electric drive is an uninterruptable power supply. Schuette explained that ships typically run two generators simultaneously to provide shipboard power requirements, with one acting as an emergency back-up for possible power loss. The uninterruptable power supply would allow ships to routinely run one generator.

"Only running one generator at 70 percent load versus two generators at 35 percent load saves about 10 percent of the fuel, somewhere on the order of six to seven thousand barrels of fuel a year. It's amazing," Schuette said.

Now that the hybrid electric drives have proven themselves in the laboratory, the next step is to actually build them for delivery and certify them for shipboard use.

"When it goes on a ship, we're going to understand it, we're going to characterize it, and we're going to make sure that the risks are well known," Schuette said. "Nothing is 100 percent safe, but you have to be able to understand and characterize those risks."

In addition to hybrid electric drives, Schuette said, the Navy is sponsoring research into alternative energy sources such as photovoltaics, hydrogen fuel and microbial fuel cells. When designing systems for shipboard use, space limitations must be considered so power density, an expression of energy concentration, also is an important factor, Schuette explained.

Another research initiative that Schuette discussed was in solid-state lighting. In addition to having significantly longer life than conventional fluorescent lighting, solid-state lights are more compact, require less energy, have no mercury to dispose of and do not require starters.

Schuette said a particular area of interest for naval research is in the development of autonomous systems, including air, surface and underwater vehicles. Using relatively small, unmanned systems to accomplish various operational missions can also result in energy savings.

"You know, we do all of this for three right reasons. It makes our sailors and Marines more capable at sea, it reduces the cost to the taxpayers, and it's also better for the planet," Schuette said.

(Bob Freeman works in the Office of the Oceanographer of the Navy.)

CONTRACTS 　 NAVY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 United States Marine, Inc., Gulfport, Miss., is being awarded a $61,562,641 firm-fixed-price contract for detail design and construction of 10 Mark V Patrol Boats for the Kuwaiti Navy under the Foreign Military Sales Program.　The vessel is designed for coastal patrol and interdiction, and other special operations at sea. 　Work will be performed in Gulfport, Miss., and is expected to be completed by Jun. 2013.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was not competitively procured.　The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-2252). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 URS Group, Inc., Seattle, Wash., is being awarded a maximum $45,000,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity architect/engineering contract for environmental restoration projects in the NAVFAC Northwest area of responsibility.　The work to be performed provides for environmental restoration under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act and similarly complex local and state environmental investigations. 　Work will be performed at various Navy and Marine Corps facilities and other government facilities within NAVFAC Northwest AOR including, but not limited to Washington, (75 percent), Alaska, (22 percent), Oregon, (1 percent), Idaho, (1 percent), and Montana, (1 percent), and is expected to be completed by May 2014.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured via the NAVFAC e-solicitation websitewith four proposals received.　The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Northwest, Silverdale, Wash., is the contracting activity (N44255-09-D-4001). 　　　

　　　　　　　　　　　 Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, Inc., Newport News, Va., is being awarded a $21,000,000 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-08-C-2100) for the accomplishment of the FY08 Extended Drydocking Selected Restricted Availability (EDSRA) of USS Enterprise (CVN 65).　EDSRAs are similar to overhauls in that they restore the ship, including all subsystems that affect combat capability and safety, to established performance standards.　Additionally, an EDSRA provides an opportunity to perform hull inspections and recoating and other maintenance related evolutions below the waterline that cannot be accomplished while the ship is waterborne.　The EDSRA provides sufficient time to perform more extensive propulsion plant repairs and testing than is possible during an Extended Selected Restricted Availability.　Work will be performed in Newport News, Va., and is expected to be completed by August 2009.　Contract funds in the amount of $21,000,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　 General Dynamics – Ordnance and Tactical Systems, St. Petersburg, Fla., is being awarded $18,574,472 for firm-fixed-price delivery order #0019 under previously awarded contract (M67854-05-D-6014) for the procurement of 70 full rate production Internally Transportable Vehicles together with their corresponding Basic Issue Item kits and Additional Authorization List hardware. The Internally Transportable Vehicle (ITV) is a USMC program to field an expeditionary vehicle supporting Over-the-Horizon amphibious operations, Irregular Warfare and Enhanced Company Operations.　The ITV will provide a deployed Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) with a ground vehicle that is internally transportable in the MV-22 tilt-rotor aircraft and CH-53 helicopter, as well as the US Army MH-47 helicopters and U.S. Air Force CV-22 tilt-rotor aircraft.　The vehicle will serve primarily as a high mobility weapons-capable platform to support a variety of operations to provide ground units equal or greater mobility than the MAGTF maneuver elements they support, thereby enhancing their mission performance and survivability.　Work will be performed in Forest, Va., (19 percent); Robbins, N.C., (26 percent); Columbus, Ohio, (11 percent); and St Petersburg, Fla., (7 percent), and work is expected to be completed by May 21, 2010.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Skill Metric Machine & Tool, Inc.*, Delray Beach, Fla., is being awarded a $7,690,670 fixed-price contract for the manufacture and delivery of 196 AM-2 Accessory Packages for the U.S. Marine Corps.　These AM-2 Accessory Packages are utilized to build and maintain Expeditionary Airfields.　Work will be performed in Delray Beach, Fla., and is expected to be completed in October 2009.　Contract funds in the amount of $7,690,670 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to FAR 6.302-2.　The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J., is the contracting activity (N68335-09-C-0325).

oD Identifies Air Force Casualty

　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

　　　　　　　　　　　 1st Lt. Roslyn L. Schulte, 25, of St. Louis, Mo., died May 20 near Kabul, Afghanistan of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. 　She was assigned to the Headquarters, 　Pacific Air Forces Command, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii.

DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

CONTRACTS

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

　　　　　　　　　　　 Lankford Sysco, Inc., Pocomoke City, Md., is being awarded a maximum $31,250,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, prime vendor contract for total food and beverage support.　 There are no other locations of performance.　 Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 There were four responses to the original proposed solicitation.　 The date of performance completion is May 24, 2010.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM300-08-D-3126).

ARMY

　　　　　　　　　　　 Dutra Dredging Co., San Rafael, Calif., was awarded on May 15, 2009 an $18,224,915 firm-fixed-price contract for Harbor Improvements Phase III, St. Paul, Alaska, St. Paul, Alaska Dredging approximately 150,000 Cubic Yard (CY) for the entrance channel, maneuvering area, mooring area, and the intertidal beach area, dredging approximately 27,000 CY for the breakwater berth dredge area (optional item), demolish an existing rubblemound breakwater, construct a 435-foot long rubblemound breakwater (attached) in the existing harbor, construct a 160-foot long rubblemound breakwater (detached) in the existing harbor, construct a 485-foot long rubblemound circulation berm in the existing harbor.　 Work is to be performed in St. Paul Island, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 25, 2012.　 Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with three (3) bids received.　 U.S. Army Engineer District, Alaska, Contracting Division, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Ala., is the contracting activity (W911KB-09-C-0021).

　　　　　　　　　　　 Nickerson & O'Day, Inc. Brewer, Maine, was awarded on May 19, 2009 an $12,937,885 firm-fixed-price contract for the construction of a regional training institute, for the Maine Army National Guard, Located in Bangor, Maine.　 Work is to be performed in Bangor, Maine with an estimated completion date of Jun. 19, 2011.　 Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with eight bids received.　 National Guard Bureau, USPFO for Maine, August, Maine is the contracting activity (W912JD-09-C-0001).

　　　　　　　　　　　 ALCAN Builders Inc. Fairbanks, Alaska, was awarded on May 15, 2009 an $ 11,737,800 firm-fixed-price contract to construct the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Satellite Operations Facility, Fairbanks, Alaska. This project is to replace the current operations facility with a new stat of the art facility.　 This facility will support the NOAA polar-orbiting satellite program.　 Work is to be performed in Fairbanks, Alaska with an estimated completion date of Oct. 30, 2011.　 Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with one bid received.　 U.S. Army Engineer District, Alaska, Elmendorf Air Force base, Alaska is the contracting activity (W911KB-09-C-0018).

　　　　　　　　　　　 Niche Inc, New Bedford, Mass., was awarded on May 15, 2009 an $11,499,000 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of 6,000 each low cost low velocity cargo parachutes, NSN 1670-01-547-0401.　 Work is to be performed in New Bedford, Mass., with an estimated completion date of Feb. 2010.　 Sole Source bids were solicited.　 Natick Contracting Division, Natick, Mass., is the contracting activity (W58P05-09-C-0022).

　　　　　　　　　　　 Raytheon Co., AMDD , Andover, Mass., was awarded on May 19, 2009 an $8,808,000 firm-fixed-price contract for three-Patriot Depot Test Equipment upgrades and new depot Test Equipment including installation and training.　 Work is to be performed in Andover, Mass., (50 percent), Tewksbury, Mass., (20 percent), Sudbury, Mass., (20% percent), and Burlington, Mass., (10 percent) with an estimated completion date of Jun. 08, 2015.　 One bid solicited with one bid received.　 U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-09-C-0321).

NAVY

　　　　　　　　　　　 Earl Industries, LLC, Portsmouth, Va., is being awarded a $10,232,295 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-4403) for the FY09 CNO availability for maintenance and repair of USS Carter Hall (LSD-50).　 Work will be performed in Portsmouth, Va., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009.　 Contract funds in the amount of $10,232,295 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　 Organizational Strategies, Inc.*, Arlington, Va., is being awarded a $10,000,000 Phase III Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program firm fixed price contract for Topic N98-057 entitled "Advanced Training Technology Delivery System."　 The contractor will provide services and materials required to deliver the Training Continuum Integration (TCI) portion of the H-53 and V-22 Integrated Training Systems.　 This will provide the integrated training system with collaborative product acquisition, deployment, and concurrency data.　 Successful completion will reduce program and operational risk, as well as produce an increase in safety, crew performance and operational capabilities for both the H-53 and V-22 programs.　 Work will be performed in New River, N.C., (60 percent); Patuxent River, Md., (20 percent); and Atlanta, Ga., (20 percent), and is expected to be completed in May 2011.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was competitively procured using SBIR Program Solicitation under Topic N98-057 with 15 offers received.　 The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J., is the contracting activity (N68335-09-C-0120).

　　　　　　　　　　　 Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $7,298,041 firm-fixed-price delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-07-G-0008) for non-recurring engineering to retrofit 7 CV-22 aircraft with single configuration retrofit engineering change proposal V-22-0802; and provide the associated retrofit kits for 3 CV-22 aircraft.　 Effort will bring the 7 aircraft to a Block B/10 configuration.　 Work will be performed in Ridley Park, Pa., (60 percent); and Fort Worth, Texas, (40 percent) and is expected to be completed in Nov. 2012.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

GI Film Festival Puts Military in Focus

By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2009 - The works screened at the GI Film Festival, the only American cinema expo dedicated to honoring U.S. troops, represent a wide-lens view of the military that goes beyond the narrative angles commonly pursued by Hollywood.

Far from sugar-coating the realities of human conflict, the assortment of independent, international, mainstream and short films aim to represent a more rounded depiction of war and the people affected by it, according to the festival co-founder.

"This range of films is important, not only for the American G.I.s, but for the public to see our warriors' story from a variety of perspectives -- from the active-duty servicemember inside the arena of war, to the military spouse at home waiting for their loved one to return," said Maj. Laura Law-Millett, U.S. Army Reserve, who started the festival with her husband three years ago.

This year's lineup includes 16 feature-length documentaries, two major studio feature films and 30 short films covering the Civil War, WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Festival organizers expect more than 1,000 guests over the next three days, including active and retired military, their families, as well as military and history buffs and film aficionados.

Audience members here last night watched Valkyrie, a 2008 release that tells the tale of Claus von Stauffenberg, a colonel in the German army during WWII who becomes disillusioned with his role as the military face of Adolph Hitler's inhumanity. The officer's dilemma is established early and Stauffenberg spends little time computing the moral calculus, quickly deciding to tie his fate to an anti-establishment movement bent on overthrowing the Third Reich and installing a new German government.

Valkyrie Producer Gilbert Adler said that while the movie's creators were shooting the historically-based film on location in Berlin, he steeped himself in the culture of WWII-era Germany.

"In so doing, I realized how great it is to live in this country," he said of the United States. "And when I realized who was going to be in this audience tonight, I felt compelled to come and say how honored I am to be invited to this, and how much I appreciate the military's involvement in protecting the Constitution."

Before the film reaches its crescendo, with Stauffenberg botching an assassination attempt on the fuhrer's head that leads to the swift dissolution of the coup, the audience sees the young colonel suffer wounds in a pitched battle in Northern Africa. The physical changes the character undergoes as a result of his injuries resonated with last night's audience, which included wounded warriors from two local military hospitals.

Stauffenberg loses his right hand above the wrist, two digits on his left and an eye after allied war planes strafed his Army unit with bullets. A sub-plot of Valkryie focuses on the colonel adapting to his new life: Stauffenberg fumbles with his uniform coat while dressing, he struggles to recognize the face in the mirror staring back at him with one eye, and he can no longer salute.

Marine Sgt. Jack Eubanks, a member of last night's audience who was decked out in dress blues, shared his own tale of rehabilitation. The cane he clutches to help balance him is a visible cue that his path to recovery is ongoing.

During his first deployment to Anbar province, Iraq, in October 2005, Eubanks was thrown from his vehicle when it rolled over an improvised explosive device. Two months later, again his vehicle drove over a roadside bomb and he was ejected a second time. Two years later while deployed to Habaniyah, Iraq, Eubanks was struck with a mortar.

Eubanks now works as an enlisted advisor and medical liaison at the Defense Center of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury and receives treatment at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md.

The sergeant suffered both physical and mental wounds, injured his spine and experienced post-traumatic stress. But like many junior enlisted troops returning home a changed person, Eubanks exudes resilience and humility in describing his own great courage.

"It took its toll," he said of his battle wounds. "But I don't consider myself seriously injured – I'm in one piece. I've got a spinal injury; it hurts. But I'm not missing legs like some of these guys. I consider myself extremely fortunate. I'm able to do most daily things myself. I just feel bad for those who can't."

Army Lt. Col. Michael Jasmin, a soldier recovering from surgery for injuries to his rotator cuff and bicep tendon that he sustained while on his second deployment to Iraq, expressed his admiration for those troops more severely injured than he.

Jasmin is part of the Warrior Transition Unit at Fort Belvoir, Va., but receives treatment at Walter Reed Army Medical Center here, the Army's main, U.S. military hospital.

"I go to Walter Reed, I talk to these guys, and they have higher spirits than people I know outside," he said.

Jasmin told of when he shared an elevator in the hospital with an injured solder who noticed the Iraq war patch on Jasmin's uniform and asked, "You heading out anytime soon, sir?"

"Well, actually, I'm here to get fixed,'" Jasmin recalled telling the soldier, who replied: "You let me know when you do, I wanna go with you." Jasmin added, "He wanted to get right back in the fight."

Jasmin said he appreciates that the GI Film Festival showcases the duty, honor and sacrifice displayed by American servicemembers – aspects of service that are sometimes glossed over or ignored by blockbuster movies that use war as a backdrop.

"I think a lot of guys, me in particular, feel abandoned by mainstream Hollywood," he said. "So I really appreciate what they're doing here. They're showing the sacrifice and the service of America's sons and daughters."

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CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to Hawker Beechcraft Corp., of Wichita, Kan., for an amount not-to-exceed $123,794,733. This contract will provide for 20 T6A trainer aircraft, training devices and technical publications. At this time, $69,325,051 has been obligated. ASC, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8617-09-C-6166).

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. of Herndon, Va., for $11,556,957. This contract action will provide for development of survivable conventional force requirements and technical analyses of combat operations for commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force. At this time, $676,329 has been obligated. 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380).

The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems of Poway, Calif., for $9,828,520. This contract action is for the Predator receiver terminals, installation and software updates. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 703 AESG/SYK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8620-05-G-3028).

NAVY

Air Rover, Incorp.*, Tyler, Texas, is being awarded a maximum $15,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price with for Environmental Control Units. The units will be used for various types of expeditionary facilities (e.g. shelters, enclosed trailers, tent complexes). The government has a current requirement for four units to be delivered. Work will be performed in Tyler, Texas, and is expected to be completed by May 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with an unspecified number of proposals being solicited via Federal Business Opportunities website and the internet, with five offers received. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity (N00164-09-D-JS25).

BAE Systems Land & Armaments, Ground Systems Division, York, Pa., is being awarded a $14,302,280 firm-fixed-priced modification to previously awarded delivery order #0004 under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5025) for Field Service Representatives and Instructors to support Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. Work will be performed in Iraq, and is expected to be completed by the Dec. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Misener Marine Construction, Inc., Tampa, Fla., is being awarded a $12,107,587 firm-fixed-price contract for the design and construction of wharf Alpha improvements at Naval Station Mayport, Fla. Work will be performed in Mayport, Fla., and is expected to be completed by May 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Online website, with 11 proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (N69450-09-C-1259; Project Number P-999).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Barnes Aerospace, Windsor, Conn., is being awarded a maximum $6,082,411 firm fixed price contract for parts. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Air Force. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. There were originally 2 proposals solicited with 2 responses. The date of performance completion is Feb. 28, 2012. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Oklahoma City, Tinker AFB, Okla., (SPRTA1-09-C-0120).

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $259,904,116 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-07-C-5444) for MK15 Phalanx Close-In-Weapon System (CIWS) Block 1B upgrades and conversions, system overhauls, and associated hardware. Phalanx CIWS is a fast reaction terminal defense against low and high flying, high-speed maneuvering anti-ship missile threats that have penetrated all other ships' defenses. The CIWS is an integral element of the fleet defense in-depth concept and the Ship Self-Defense Program. Phalanx CIWS is currently installed on approximately 187 USN ships and is in use in 20 foreign navies. The Phalanx Block 1B CIWS weapon systems are also being installed on low-boy trailers with self contained diesel electric power and cooling water. This configuration of the Phalanx CIWS is the MK 15 MOD 29 land-based Phalanx Weapon System and has been deployed to Iraq. Work will be performed in Louisville, Ky., (30 percent), Andover, Mass., (19 percent), Tucson, Ariz., (16 percent), Syracuse, N.Y., (7 percent), Long Beach, Calif., (6 percent), Radford, Va., (6 percent), Burlington, Vt., (6 percent), Palm Bay, Fla., (2 percent), Pittsburg, Pa., (2 percent), Bloomington, Minn., (2 percent), Salt Lake City, Utah, (2 percent), Norcross, Ga., (1 percent), and New Albany, Ind., (1 percent), and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2012. Contract funds in the amount of $8,756,580 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

ITT Corp., Fort Wayne, Ind., is being awarded a $22,928,426 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for single channel ground and airborne radio system waveform software support for the Network Enterprise Domain under the Joint Program Executive Office, Joint Tactical Radio System. Work will be performed in Fort Wayne, Ind., and is expected to be completed by 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract wascompetitively procured and offers were received via the SPAWAR e-Commerce Central website. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N00039-09-D-0020).

Harris Corp., Melbourne, Fla., is being awarded a $12,357,161 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-05-C-0044) for the obsolescence redesign of the Lot 10/11 tactical aircraft moving map capability common map card, and will include test asset deliveries of the digital map computer (9) and the digital video map computer (2). Work will be performed in Palm Bay, Fla., and is expected to be completed in Apr. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

BAE Systems Land & Armaments, Ground Systems Division, York, Pa., is being awarded a $7,063,712 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity delivery order #0010 under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5025) for the purchase of eight United States Special Operations Command Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Category I vehicles including technical insertion engineering change proposals. Work will be performed in York, Pa., and is expected to be completed by the Nov. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

McDonnell Douglas Corporation, St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a maximum $84,611,624 firm fixed price, sole source contract for parts. Other location of performance is in Texas. Using service is Navy. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. There was originally one proposal solicited with 1 response. The date of performance completion is May 30, 2014. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Philadelphia (DSCR-ZC), Philadelphia, Pa., (N00383-06-D-004H-THA2).

Graybar Electric Co., Inc., Saint Louis, Mo., is being awarded a maximum $74,000,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity, maintenance, repair and operation contract for supplies. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. The original proposal was solicited on FedBizOps with seven responses. This contract is exercising the fourth one-year option period. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is May 18, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM500-04-D-BP07).

Science Applications International Corp., Fairfield, N.J., is being awarded a maximum $60,000,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity, maintenance, repair and operation contract for supplies and related services. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. The original proposal was solicited on FedBizOps with seven responses. This contract is exercising the fourth one-year option period. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is May 18, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM500-04-D-BP08).

McRae Industries, Inc., Mt. Gilead, N.C.*, is being awarded a maximum $21,014,297 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery, total set aside contract for Army combat boots. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Army. The original proposal was Web solicited with nine responses. This contract is exercising the second option year period. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is May 16, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM1C1-07-D-1521).

Veyance Technologies, Inc., Fairlawn, Ohio is being awarded a maximum $11,614,374 firm fixed price contract for track pads. Other location of performance is in Ohio. Using service is Army. There were originally two proposals solicited with two responses. The date of performance completion is May 30, 2012. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Warren (DSCC-ZG), Warren, Mich., (SPRDL1-09-D-0024).

RKA/dba Leemon Oil Co., Romulus, Mich.*, is being awarded a maximum $5,394,155 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel. Other locations of performance are throughout Michigan. Using services are Army and federal civilian agencies. There were 48 responses to the original proposal solicited. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Jun. 30, 2012. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0217).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed Price and Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract with McDonnell Douglas Corp., of Long Beach, Calif., for$144,527,500. This contract modification is for the C-17 Globemaster III sustainment partnership contract to incorporate the CY09 Global Reach Improvement Program Non-Block, Block 14-16 and Block 17 Follow-On retrofit projects for the Air Force and United Kingdom aircraft. At this time, $62,077,406 has been obligated. 516 AESG/SYK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8614-04-C-2004, P00298).

The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to Computer Sciences Corp., of Falls Church, Va., for $48.3 million. This contract action will provide supplies and services necessary to sustain the current deliberate and crisis action planning and execution segments operational capabilities. At this time, no money has been obligated. 754 ELSG of Maxwell Air Force Base-Gunter Annex, Ala., is the contracting activity (FA8771-07-D-0001).

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus fixed fee contract with Lockheed Martin Corp., of King of Prussia, Pa., for $18,300,000. This contract action will perform major design, trades and segment definition through completion of a preliminary design review for the Conventional Strike Missile Payload Deliver Vehicle. At this time, $9,150,000 has been obligated. SMC/XRC, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA8814-08-C-0003, P00006).

The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to Hawaiian Rock Products, of Mangilao, Guam for a maximum of $7,606,395. This contract will provide furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transpiration, quality control and supervision necessary to complete paving, marking and rubber removal, and basewide paving. At this time, $5,931,000 has been obligated. 653 ELSG/KCK, Bedford, Mass., is the contracting activity (FA8726-09-0006).

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of Herndon, Va., for an estimated $6,763,156. This contract action will provide technical area tTask to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with analysis for secure, robust ENGLink that will operate on the Corps of Engineers enterprise information system and satellite communications connected to mobile command vehicles and USACE's new ACE-IT environment. At this time, $25,000 has been obligated. 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (FASP0700-98-D-4002).

The Air Force is awarding a requirements contract to Cornejo and Sons, Inc., of Wichita, Kan., for an estimated $6,744,306. This contractor shall furnish all plant, labor, material, supplies, testing, supervision, transportation and incidentals necessary to accomplish pavement removal. At this time, no money has been obligated. 22 CONS/LGCA, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., is the contracting activity (FA4621-09-D-0003).

Shaw Environmental, Inc., Norfolk, Va. is being awarded a minimum $6,750,000 firm fixed price contract for environmental remediation and assessment services. Other location of performance is in South Carolina. Using services are federal civilian agencies. There were 13 responses to the original proposal solicited. The date of performance completion is Jun. 30, 2014. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-5917).

ARMY

Lockheed Martin Corp., Grand Prairie, Texas was award on May 13, 2009 a $31,930,257 cost-plus-fixed-fee-service contract for PAC-3 Guidance Processor Unit Redesign. Work is to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2011. One bid solicited with one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aviation & Missile Command Contracting Center, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-07-G-0001).

The Boeing Co. Saint Louis, Mo. was awarded on May 14, 2009 a $ 18,699,999 cost reimbursement contract for the procurement of all long lead items, to include all non-recurring test item, tooling and facilitization needs to meet the projected Low Rate Initial Production requirements for the Future Combat Systems Spin Out Early- Infantry Brigade Combat Team. Work is to be performed in Bloomington, M.N., (24 percent), Wayne, N.J., (3 percent), Wilmington, Ma., (19 percent), Burlington, Ma., (17 percent), Albuquerque, N.M., (9 percent), Huntington Ceach, Calif., (24 percent), St Louis, Mo., (1 percent), Huntsville, Ala., (1 percent), El Paso, Texas, (2 percent) with an estimated completion date of Jan. 15, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid received. TACOM Warren, AMSCC-TAC-AB, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-C-0452).

Argon ST, Fairfax, Va., was awarded on May 14, 2009 a $ 6,435,021 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the Robust Surface Navigation (RSN) program seeks to develop technology for geospatial location and navigation using "signals of opportunity" (SoOP). These SoOP's are primarily envisioned to be man-made radio emitters not originally intended for location and navigation (such as commercial communications satellites, commercial radio and television broadcast towers, or mobile telephone towers), but may be extended to active beacons purposefully deployed in a tactical military situation. Phase 1 of RSN presented analyses that showed the expected positioning performance using SoOps and beacons in various environments, including open-sky line of sight, urban canyons of varying density, inside buildings of varying complexity, and under dense foliage. Work is to be performed in Fairfax, Va., (84.33 percent), Plymouth, Minn., (9.95 percent), Austin, Texas, (3.09 percent), and Cambridge, Ma., (2.63 percent) with an estimated completion date of Feb. 12, 2010. Bids were solicited using a Broad Agency Announcement with twelve (12) bids received; two performers selected for Phase 1; 1 performer selected for Phase

President Seeks to Reform, Revive Military Commissions

By Fred W. Baker III
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2009 - President Barack Obama today moved a step closer toward reforming and reviving the military commissions that have been stalled since the change in administrations.

The Defense Department is sending to the Congress a handful of changes that will afford more protections to defendants at the commissions.

"Military commissions have a long tradition in the United States. They are appropriate for trying enemies who violate the laws of war, provided that they are properly structured and administered," Obama said in a statement released today.

Chief among the changes is that statements obtained from detainees using cruel, inhuman or degrading interrogation methods will no longer be admitted as evidence at trial.

Also, there will be limits on the use of hearsay. The new rule shifts the burden of proving reliability of the hearsay to the party who offers it. The burden will no longer be on the party who objects to the hearsay to disprove it.

The accused will have greater latitude in selecting their counsel, and there will be basic protections for those who refuse to testify. Finally, military commission judges may establish the jurisdiction of their own courts.

"These reforms will begin to restore the commissions as a legitimate forum for prosecution, while bringing them in line with the rule of law," Obama said in the statement.

"In addition, we will work with the Congress on additional reforms that will permit commissions to prosecute terrorists effectively and be an avenue, along with federal prosecutions in Article III courts, for administering justice."

The rule changes do not require a change in law, but the law does require that the Defense Department give Congress 60 days notice before the rules can be implemented.

The department will ask for a 90-day continuance for pending military commission cases while the rules are reviewed by Congress.

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Budget, Acquisition Reforms Reflect 'New Direction in Defense,' Lynn Says

By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., May 14, 2009 - The defense department's budget and acquisition reform efforts represent a dramatic, and needed, departure from the past, so that the U.S. military can stay strong and be flexible in challenging times, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III said here today.

"The United States of America has the best-trained, the best-equipped, the best-led military that the world has ever seen, and we intend to keep it that way," Lynn told attendees at the annual Joint Warfighting Conference that ended here today.

Lynn served as the Defense Department's comptroller from 1997 until 2001. Four years prior to that, he was the director of Program Analysis and Evaluation in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

President Barack Obama's proposed fiscal 2010 defense budget announced earlier this week increases defense spending by 4 percent, Lynn said, for a total expenditure of $534 billion.

"We need to uphold our solemn commitment to take care of our all-volunteer force, to ensure that they can prevail in the wars that they are in now," Lynn said. To this end, he said, Army and Marine Corp troop plus-ups have been achieved two years early, while previously planned cuts in Air Force and Navy personnel have been halted.

The more than $13 billion increase in the 2010 defense budget's personnel account, Lynn said, will be used to fund military and civilian pay raises, to provide new troop barracks, family housing and child care centers, and to fully fund military health care, including programs for wounded warriors.

The defense department also is ending the practice of funding the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan through a budget supplemental process separate from the annual budget, Lynn said.

Lynn also said that the fiscal 2010 defense budget strengthens computer-system security by providing funds to triple the number of defense cyber experts. And, President Obama's 60-day review of the nation's cyber policy has been completed, he said, noting the report likely will be released in the coming days.

Meanwhile, recent tough budget- and acquisition-related decisions that scaled back or jettisoned unnecessary or too-costly defense programs reflect the intent of the Obama administration and the Pentagon to embark on "a new direction in defense," Lynn said.

"President Obama has made it clear that it is time to break out of the conventional thinking that has failed to keep pace with unconventional threats," Lynn said.

Obama and Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates are consequently making hard decisions and bold changes as they propose far-reaching reforms during the first defense budget the president is presiding over, Lynn said.

"This budget is one of the most-dramatic set of reforms I've seen," Lynn said, "from the forces and systems we field, to how we develop them."

For example, he said, U.S. and allies' concerns about missile defense needs are growing. Unfortunately, billions of dollars have been spent on missile defense programs facing major technological challenges or questionable operational roles, Lynn said.

As a result, Lynn said, the Pentagon has decided to restructure its missile defense program to focus on the theater missile threat from rogue states.

"We decided not to invest in the second airborne laser prototype aircraft and we're terminating the multiple-kill vehicle program," Lynn said of those costly, high-tech programs. Instead, he said, the U.S. will focus investment on its capable Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) and sea-based SM-3 missile defense systems. Also, he added, the Pentagon proposes to convert six more Aegis-class ships to provide additional theater missile-defense coverage.

"In fact, across a whole range of programs, we've made a decision to halt or delay production of systems that relied on promising, but unproven technology," Lynn said, "while continuing to produce, and if necessary, upgrade, systems that are best in class and we know will work."

That's why the new Presidential Helicopter Program was cancelled after its cost had doubled to more than $13 billion, Lynn said. The $19 billion Transformational Satellite Program also was axed due to its rising costs, he added.

"We'll instead buy two proven and more affordable satellites to fill the gap," Lynn said.

The 2010 fiscal defense budget, Lynn said, also funds military leaders' requirements to field joint forces that possess the right capabilities needed to confront both current and perceived future threats, Lynn said. Current threats, he noted, include today's terrorists and extremists who wage irregular warfare against U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Future potential threats, Lynn continued, include the possibility that a failed or weaker state could employ hybrid war -- a mix of irregular and conventional forces –- against U.S. forces, or that there may one day be a peer-to-peer conflict mostly waged with conventional forces.

Consequently, Lynn said, the decision was made to train, equip and field joint, balanced and flexible U.S. forces that can fight enemies practicing irregular, hybrid or conventional war.

The message, Lynn said, is that "from now on, irregular warfare is a regular part of America's military planning."

Senior Pentagon leaders are committed to the joint-force concept, Lynn said, which involves not only "the way we fight, but in the way we buy" equipment. For example, he said, production of the Air Force-centric F-22 fighter jet was ended at 187 aircraft, while more Joint Strike Fighter aircraft will be purchased.

It is imperative "to have an acquisition system that is as flexible and effective as the force it serves," Lynn said. "A modern, effective acquisition system should deliver savings and speed – savings to the taxpayer and speed for the warfighters that provides them the tools and technologies they need within the time they need them."

However, Lynn said, today's defense acquisition system fails to meet those criteria. That's why, he said, reform of the system is vital.

Therefore, he said, the defense department is launching five acquisition-reform initiatives. They are:

- Dramatically increase the acquisition workforce by 20,000 total positions.

- Bring more discipline to projects' requirements development, to better balance performance needs with respect to cost and schedule limitations.

- Improve cost estimating and reduce the risk of cost overruns by relying more heavily on independent, outside cost estimates.

- Strengthen the project-execution phase by making more use of fixed-price contract agreements, where appropriate, and by employing more steering boards to limit requirements "creep."

- Cancel poorly performing systems whenever they fail to meet desired requirements.

It's true, Lynn said, that numerous commissions and studies over the years have called for reform of the defense acquisition system without effect. However, Lynn said he is bullish that new efforts to reform the acquisition system will succeed, citing President Obama's, Capitol Hill's and the Pentagon's strong interest to do so.

"I'm optimistic that we will achieve real acquisition reform that will deliver real savings and increase speed of delivery to the warfighter," Lynn said.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Cpl. Ryan C. McGhee, 21, of Fredericksburg, Va., died May 13 from wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces while conducting combat operations in Central Iraq.

He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Ga

CONTRACTS

NAVY

CH2M Hill-Kleinfelder, Joint Venture, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a maximum $100,000,000 cost-plus-award-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity architect/engineering contract for comprehensive long-term environmental action Navy in the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southwest area of responsibility. The work to be performed provides for comprehensive services pertaining to studies, investigations, evaluations, consultations, conceptual design, value engineering, risk assessments, pilot or treatability projects, operation monitoring and optimization of environmental treatment or control systems, related Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, and Base Realignment and Closure to meet statutory compliance for all applicable DoD, federal, state, local, and installation specific environment laws, regulations, and guidance. Work will be performed at various Navy and Marine Corps installations and other government facilities within NAVFAC Southwest AOR including, but not limited to Calif. (80 percent), Ariz. (5 percent), Nev. (5 percent), Colo. (4 percent), N.M. (2 percent), Utah (2 percent), and other federal and DOD installations nationwide (2 percent), and is expected to be completed by May 2014. Task Order 0001 is being awarded at $1,942,689.00 for Program Management Office over sight at the time of award. Work for this task order is expected to be completed by May 2010. Contract funds for Task Order 0001 will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunities and Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with four proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62473-09-D-2622).

QinetiQ, Inc., Arlington, Va., is being awarded a $44,893,398 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the development and manufacture of seven Zephyr High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial systems and one ground station. The HALE will offer solar-powered, persistent coverage capability with mission durations of up to 3 months continuous operation. Work will be performed in Farnborough Hampshire, United Kingdom, and is expected to be completed in May 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via a Broad Agency Announcement. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J., is the contracting activity (N68335-09-C-0194).

ERAPSCO, Columbia City, Ind., is being awarded a $31,316,120 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of 7,320 AN/SSQ-101A sonobuoys and 20 test, analyze and fix units in support of the Navy Antisubmarine Forces. Work will be performed in DeLeon Springs, Fla. (65 percent), and Columbia City, Ind. (35 percent), and is expected to be completed in May 2011 Contract funds in the amount of $229,070 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00421-09-C-0068).

AIR FORCE

Resubmission from yesterday, 13 May – Spelled out acronym (MSIAC) from yesterday

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Alion Science and Technology Corporation of Chicago, Illinois for an estimated $6,411,510. This contract action is for a Modeling and Simulation Information Analysis Center will provide research analysis, findings and recommendations to the newly established Army Enterprise Task Force to establish an enterprise approach to Army decision making management process. At this time, $434,782 has been obligated. 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska is the contracting activity. (FA8722-09-C-0001)

NEW

The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to Raytheon Missile Systems Company of Tucson, Ariz., for $53,919,693. This action will provide miniature air launched decoy Low Rate Production for 25 month production effort to include all 162 up rounds, 81 containers, warranty rotable spares and a 12-month Interim Contractor Support. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 692 ARSS/PK, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is the contracting activity. (FA8682-09-C-0059)

The Air Force is awarding a contract to Lockheed Martin Corporation of Gaithersburg, Md., for $43,036,000. This contract will provide the satellite broadcast management functions of the Global Broadcast Services will be transferred to the Defense Enterprise Computing Center with new hardware and software architecture by FY 2010. At this time, $5,931,000 has been obligated. 653 ELSG/KCK, Bedford, Mass., is the contracting activity. (FA8726-09-0006)

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to M/A-COM, Inc. of Lowell, Massachusetts for $14,801,848. This action will design, develop and demonstration of low-cost wireless network nodes which support adaptation by means of distributed network processing for the Wireless Adaptable Network Node. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. AFRL/RIKD, Rome, N.Y. is the contracting activity. (FA8750-07-C-0005, P00006)

ARMY

Ledoor Construction, Richardson, Texas. was awarded on May 12, 2009 a $ 20,328,178 firm-fixed-price construction contract for the construction of Fort Bliss Commissary. Work is to be performed in Fort Bliss, Texas, with an estimated completion date of May 9, 2011. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with five bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Little Rock, Ark., is the contracting activity (W9127S-09-C-6002).

Daimler Trucks North America LLC, Portland, Ore., was awarded on May 11, 2009 a $7,945,947 firm-fixed-price 9 year requirements contract for delivery order 0116 adds 37 each, M916A3 light equipment transporters to the contract. Work is to be performed in Portland, Ore., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2009. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with two bids received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is contracting activity (DAAE07-00-D-S022).

Science Applications International Corp., San Diego, Calif., was awarded on May 11, 2009 a $ 7,815,629 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to greatly increase the effectiveness of personnel recovery missions within the Marines and potentially the other services. This will provide soldiers low cost, easy to use tags to quickly and efficiently indicate a state of distress initiating rescue. Work is to be performed in San Diego, Calif. (22.5 percent), Lowell, Mass. (69.3 percent), and Redwood City, Calif. (8.2 percent) with an estimated completion date of Oct. 31, 2010. One bid was solicited with one bid received. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity. (HR0011-09-C-0006)

DRS Sustainment Systems, Inc. (DRS SSI) Saint Louis, Mo., was awarded on May 08, 2009 a $ 22,972,589 STS cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the base award of 232,000 hours of system technical support for the M1200 Knight vehicle system for FY09/FY10, with an option for an additional 48,000 hours. Work is to be performed in St. Louis, Mo., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 31, 2011. One bid was solicited with one bid received. U.S.A. TACOM LCMC- Warren, AMSCC-TAC-AHLC, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-C-0398)

DRS Sustainment Systems, Inc. (DRS SSI) Saint Louis, Mo., was awarded on May 08, 2009 an $11,987,030 firm-fixed-price contract for 38 each, M2100 armored Knight vehicles and 10 each of six individual items of authorized stockage list spare parts. An option is available for 42 each, M2100 Armored Knight Vehicles and 12 each of six individual items of authorized stockage list spare parts. Work is to be performed in St. Louis, Mo., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 30, 2012. One bid was solicited with one bid received. U.S.A. TACOM LCMC- Warren, AMSCC-AQ-AHLC, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-C-0397).

Lockheed Martin Corp., Missile and Fires Control (LMMFC) Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded on May 11, 2009 a $11,851,101 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the acquisition of nineteen each High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) increased crew protection cabs for the Army and seven each for the Marine Corp as kits for installation on HIMARS M142 launchers and required spare items. Work is to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas (20 percent), Sealy, Texas (53 percent), Rock Center, W.V. (14 percent), and White Sands Missile Range, N.M. (13 percent) with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2009. One bid was solicited with one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Army Contracting Center, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-06-C-0140).

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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Maj. Steven Hutchison, 60, of Scottsdale, Ariz., died May 10, in Basrah of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle in Al Farr, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan

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NAVY

Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Services, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $10,000,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for advanced development, engineering, and testing efforts in support of reliable acoustic path vertical line array sensor systems for distributed netted systems. Work will be performed in Arlington, Va., (40 precent); Riviera Beach, Fla., (30 precent); Greensboro, N.C., (25 precent); Groton, Conn., (5 precent), and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured as a result of a broad agency announcement with proposals solicited and offers received via FedBizOpps. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-5215).

McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $7,436,085 time and material delivery order against a previously issued Basic Ordering Agreement (N00019-05-G-0026) for wind tunnel testing of the prototype Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) on the F/A-18E/F. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo., (92 percent); and Philadelphia, Pa., (8 percent), and is expected to be completed in Mar. 2011. Contract funds in the amount of $5,765,878 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., being awarded a $5,828,085 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-07-C-5444) for phalanx simulated infrared/visible engagement targets engagement simulator kits with shorting plugs in support of the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System Program. Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) is a fast reaction terminal defense against low and high flying, high-speed maneuvering anti-ship missile threats that have penetrated all other ships' defenses. The CIWS is an integral element of the Fleet Defense in-depth concept and the Ship Self-Defense Program. Operating either autonomously or integrated with a combat system, it is an automatic terminal defense weapon system designed to detect, track, engage, and destroy anti-ship missile threats penetrating other defense envelopes. PHALANX CIWS is currently installed on approximately 187 USN ships and is in use in 20 foreign navies. Work will be performed in Louisville, Ky., (15 percent); Tuscon, Ariz., (5 percent); and England, (80 percent), and is expected to be completed by Jan. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of Herndon, Va., for $11,541,898. This contract action will provide surface warfare mission development research and analysis to commander, Surface Warfare Development Group. At this time, $55,556 has been obligated. 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380).

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Alion Science and Technology Corp., of Chicago, Ill., for an estimated $6,411,510. This contract action is for Modeling Simulation Information Analysis Center will provide research analysis, findings and recommendations to the newly established Army Enterprise Task Force to establish an enterprise approach to Army decision making management process. At this time, $434,782 has been obligated. 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (FA8722-09-C-0001).

DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died May 11 in Camp Liberty, Baghdad of wounds suffered in a non-combat related incident.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

Killed were:

Maj. Matthew P. Houseal, 54, of Amarillo, Texas. He was assigned to the 55^th Medical Company, Indianapolis, Ind.;

Sgt. Christian E. Bueno-Galdos, 25, of Paterson, N.J. He was assigned to the 3^rd Battalion, 66^th Armor Regiment, 172^nd Infantry Brigade, Grafenwoehr, Germany;

Spc. Jacob D. Barton, 20, of Lenox, Mo. He was assigned to the 277^th Engineer Company, 420^th Engineer Brigade, Waco, Texas; and

Pfc. Michael E. Yates Jr., 19, of Federalsburg, Md. He was assigned to the 3^rd Battalion, 66^th Armor Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Grafenwoehr, Germany.

U.S. Sea Supremacy Permits Naval Budget Shifts, Lynn Says

By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, May 5, 2009 - The United States' maritime supremacy allows the Defense Department to slow production of sea-based defense systems, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III said today at the Navy League's annual Sea-Air-Space Exposition in Oxon Hill, Md.

Lynn addressed the group days before the department is slated to submit its budget proposal to Congress. Echoing remarks Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates made last month when announcing his budget recommendations, Lynn said the new fiscal breakdown reflects the need to balance traditional and unconventional capabilities.

"The United States stands alone unsurpassed on, above and below the seas," Lynn said. "One consideration as we rebalance the department's priorities is that the military dominance that we enjoy is greater in some areas than in others. We look for ways to strengthen irregular warfare capabilities while maintaining the overwhelming edge we enjoy in conventional capabilities."

In terms of tonnage, the U.S. battle fleet is far larger than any potential combination of adversaries, and no other fleet can match the reach or combat power of a single American carrier battle group, he said.

The defense budget that is slated to reach Congress this week recommends shifting the Navy aircraft carrier program to a five-year build cycle to place it on a more "fiscally sustainable" path. This will result in 10 carriers after 2040, defense officials said.

The department also proposes delaying the Navy "CG-X" next-generation cruiser program to revisit its requirements and acquisition strategy. To allow more time to assess costs and analyze its necessity, Gates also proposed delaying the amphibious ship and sea-basing programs known as the 11th landing platform dock ship and the mobile landing platform ship until fiscal 2011.

Meanwhile, the department plans to use the budget to place greater emphasis on the Navy's ability to conduct nontraditional missions.

"The Navy must be ready for counterinsurgency and other irregular operations, which means dealing with nonstate actors at sea or near shore or with a swarm of speed boats sent by military groups from hostile countries," Lynn said.
Accordingly, Gates proposed improving the Navy's intertheater lift capacity by increasing the charter of joint high-speed vessel ships from two to four until the department's production program begins deliveries in 2011.

The defense secretary recommended buying more littoral combat ships – a key capability for presence, stability and counterinsurgency operations in coastal regions – from two to three ships in fiscal 2010, with the long-term goal of eventually acquiring 55 such ships.

"The requirement is predominance, for speed, it's the ability maneuver in shallow waters," Lynn said. "The ship that best fills this bill is the LCS, which, despite its past development problems, is a versatile ship that can be turned on a dime, go places that are either too shallow or too dangerous.

"And as we've seen off the coast of Somalia, it does not take a big ship to carry out anti-piracy missions," he said, referring to the U.S. Navy-led rescue of an American ship captain kidnapped by Somali pirates off the Horn of Africa.

"American people our more aware today of our maritime forces than they have been in a long time," he said. "Piracy off the Horn of Africa and the dedicated actions of our skilled and brave Navy SEALs have reminded us of why we have sea services."

Lynn underscored the role U.S. maritime forces have played in operations since Sept. 11, 2001.

"The first thing is to acknowledge how grateful we are to the men and women of the Marines, the Navy and the Coast Guard since Sept. 11, 2001," he said. "They have been engaged in operations around the world to defeat terrorist groups and to fight the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

"The progress we've made owes so much to their skill, their dedication and too often, to their sacrifices," he said.

Officials Identify Soldier Charged in Camp Victory Slayings

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2009 - Military officials in Baghdad today identified a soldier who has been charged with shooting and killing five of his comrades yesterday at a combat stress center at Camp Liberty, Iraq.

Army Sgt. John M. Russell, 44, of Sherman, Texas, is being held in military police custody at Victory Base Complex in Baghdad, and has been charged with five specifications of murder and one of aggravated assault, Army Maj. Hunter Holliday, a military spokesman in Baghdad, said.

Russell is assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, based in Bamberg, Germany.

Holliday said the Army's Criminal Investigation Command is investigating the incident, and that a separate investigation is looking at the overall behavioral health services being offered in Iraq.

DoD Identifies Navy Casualty

CORRECTION

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Commander Charles K. Springle, 52, of Wilmington, N.C., died May 11 from injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident at Camp Liberty, Iraq.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Spc. Lukasz D. Saczek, 23, of Lake in the Hills, Ill., died May 10 in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment, Illinois Army National Guard, Woodstock, Ill.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. Omar M. Albrak, 21, of Chicago, Ill., died May 9, in Baghdad, of injuries sustained during a motor vehicle accident. He was an Individual Ready Reserve soldier assigned to the Headquarters, Multi-National Forces Iraq.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to Lockheed Martin Corp., of Liverpool, N.Y. for $24,850,000. This contract will provide radar engineering and design support to the government during the technology development phase of Three Dimensional Long Range Radar Program. At this time, $9,857,500 has been obligated. 850 ESG, Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., is the contracting activity (FA8722-09-C-0003).

The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to Sensis Corp., of East Syracuse N.Y. for $21,932,585. This contract will provide radar engineering and design support to the government during the technology development phase of Three Dimensional Long Range Radar Program. At this time, $9,857,500 has been obligated. 850 ESG, Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., is the contracting activity (FA8722-09-C-0001).

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract with Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., of San Diego, Calif., for $14,760,570. This action will provide rebaseline of the Joint Interface Control Officer Support System Program. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 653 ELSG/PK, Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., is the contracting activity (FA8725-04-C-0007, P00068).

The Air Force is modifying a contract letter with University of Hawaii of Honolulu, Hawaii for $7,350,000. This action will provide the Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System a multi-year program to develop and deploy a telescope data management system. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. Det 8 AFRL/RDKB, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico is the contracting activity (FA9451-06-2-0338,PP00006).

NAVY

Communications & Power Industries, Microwave Power Products Division, Palo Alto, Calif., is being awarded a maximum $12,230,200 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity contract for the qualification and production of MK-74 TARTAR-D system traveling wave tubes (TWT) and solenoids. The MK-74 TARTAR-D TWT is a component of the MK-74 Guided Missile Fire Control System (GMFCS). The GMFCS MK-74 functions as part of the missile weapons system to support the anti-air and anti-surface warfare missions of ships. The purpose of this contract is to certify and manufacture a TWT that meets the form, fit and function of the current TWT; which will be manufactured with components that are technologically current and available. This contract involves purchases for the government of Taiwan under the Foreign Military Sales Program. Work will be performed in Palo Alto, Calif., and is expected to be completed by May 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via Federal Business Opportunities, with two offers received. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity (N00164-09-D-GR11).

General Electric Engine Services, Cincinnati, Ohio, is being awarded an $11,361,435 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to overhaul up to 97 T700 GE-401/401C turbo shaft engines, cold section modules and power turbine modules for the SH-60 helicopter. Work will be performed in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is expected to be completed in May 2010. Contract funds in the amount of $2,240,345 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via an electronic request for proposals, with six offers received. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00421-09-D-0008).

Evergreen Helicopters, Inc., McMinnville, Ore., is being awarded a $7,607,213 fixed-price contract for ship-based and/or shore-based vertical replenishment services in support of Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command. This contract includes options, which if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $74,128,527. Work will be performed in the Atlantic Ocean, and the base period is expected to be completed within 365 days. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with two offers received. The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command headquarters, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00033-09-C-1000).

Raytheon, Integrated Defense Systems, Sudbury, Mass., is being awarded a $6,456,012 cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order, with delivery incentives, for one AN/SPY-1 radar transmitter multi-mission capability ordnance alteration kit, including radio frequency monitor coherent combiner, technical manual changes and installation/checkout spares. The AN/SPY-1 radar transmitter multi-mission capability modifications are part of the Aegis modernization program along with the multi-mission capability enhancement, a commercial-off-the-shelf based multi-mission signal processor which is being developed in parallel with this procurement. The multi-mission signal processor in conjunction with these transmitter modifications will provide the AN/SPY-1D radar system with near AN/SPY-1D(V) radar performance augmented with full AEGIS ballistic missile defense signal processor capabilities. Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va., (67.5 percent); Sudbury, Mass., (20.5 percent); and Andover, Mass., (12 percent), and is expected to be completed by Oct. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-06-G-5109).

ARGONST, Inc., Smithfield, Pa., is being awarded a $6,247,375 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-07-C-6201) to provide additional technical and engineering to complete the engineering development model design through critical design review for the open architecture electronics console, flexible towed body, the upgraded deck handling equipment, and the upgraded modular winch. Work will be performed in Smithfield, Pa., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command is the contracting activity.

ARMY

BAE Systems Analytical Solutions, Huntsville, Ala., was awarded on May 8, 2009, a $10,000,000 Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee, IDIQ, Task Order, level of effort contract. This effort is to support the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command's, Deputy Chief of Staff, G2 (DCS, G-2), in strategic, operational, and tactical program analysis support to CENTCOM. Work is to be performed in CENTCOM AOR with an estimated completion date of Jul. 24, 2009. Sole Source bids were solicited. Space & Missile Defense Command / ARSTRAT, Director of Contracting, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., was the contracting activity (W91260-06-D-0005).

NextiraOne Federal, LLC., Herndon, Va., was awarded on May 8, 2009, a $ 9,798,298 firm-fixed-price contract to furnish, install, secure, test, document and cutover a turnkey solution to upgrade the existing infrastructure and facilities at White Sand Missile Range, N.M. Work is to be performed in White Sand Missile Range, N.M., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 7, 2010. Ten bids were solicited with two bids received. Army Contracting Agency, Information Technology, E-Commerce and Commercial Contracting Center (ITEC4), NCRCC, Alexandria, Va., is the contracting activity (W91QUZ-06-D-0027).

JLG IND. INC, McConnellsburg, Pa., was awarded on May 08, 2009, a $ 5,876,078 firm-fixed=price contract for rough terrain forklifts; 5500 lb capacity diesel. Work is to be performed in Maasmechelen, Belgium with an estimated completion date of May 6, 2010. Four bids were solicited with seven bids received. U.S.A. TACOM, AMSCC-TAC-ADBA, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-06-D-G009).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Eagle Aviation, Inc., Kalispell, Mont.*, is being awarded a maximum $8,434,631 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel. Other locations of performance are in Minnesota and Virginia. Using services federal civilian agencies. There were 48 responses to the original proposal. The date of performance completion is June 30, 2012. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-4510).

Story Distributing Co., Bozeman, Mont.**, is being awarded a maximum $6,367,398 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel. Other location of performance is Yellowstone National Park. Using services are federal civilian agencies. There were 48 responses to the original proposal. The date of performance completion is Jun. 30, 2012. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-4515).

Proposed Recruiting Cuts 'Reasonable,' Pentagon Official Says

By Fred W. Baker III
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2009 - Despite an $800 million cut in funding for military recruiting and retention in the proposed fiscal 2010 defense budget, a senior Defense Department official expressed confidence in the department's ability to continue to attract and retain quality troops.

The funding cuts were submitted to Congress last week as part of President Barack Obama's 2010 budget, which included $17 billion in cuts across federal departments, half of which came from defense programs. The 2010 military recruiting and retention budget is proposed at $6.2 billion.

The cuts come on the heels of record recruiting years, and spending, for the armed services. Yesterday, all 10 active-duty and reserve military components reported meeting or exceeding recruiting goals for April.

All services met or exceeded recruiting goals for 2008, one of the department's strongest recruiting years since 2004. The department more than doubled funding for recruiting and retention, from $3.4 billion to $7.7 billion, between 2004 and 2008.

And all services are on schedule to meet their goals again this year, even as the Army and Marine Corps are growing their ranks. The Army last year exceeded its recruiting goal by nearly 1 percent.

Curtis Gilroy, the department's director of accessions policy, called the cuts for 2010 "reasonable," and said he doesn't predict they will be detrimental to either the quality or quantity of those entering the military.

The economic downturn and rising unemployment have made military recruiting less challenging, he said. It has also allowed the military to be more selective in those it allows within its ranks.

Current data shows that so far in fiscal 2009, 96 percent of new military recruits have a high school diploma, and 71 percent score in the upper half on the armed services qualification test, Gilroy said yesterday. Those figures are up from fiscal 2008, when the department reported 92 percent of its recruits entered with a high school diploma and 69 percent scored in the upper half on the qualification test.

The 2010 cuts likely will be felt in bonuses, advertising and production recruiters, Gilroy said.

For example, re-enlistment bonuses in the active-duty Army likely will drop to $444 million in 2010, down from $626 million requested for fiscal 2009, Army officials said last week. Enlistment bonuses will be capped at $450 million, down from $549 million. The Army this year already has reduced the amount it was doling out in recruiting and retention bonuses.

But Gilroy warned that despite the current recruiting conditions, the services must be careful in their cuts.

"We know the recruiting environment can be very volatile. Things can change rather quickly," he said. "The danger is that we make the wrong choice."

For example, in the post-Cold War drawdown, the number of recruits needed by the military dropped by about a third. But despite the smaller requirement, military recruiting became significantly more difficult and expensive in the late 1990s, according to a Defense Department-contracted study by Rand Corporation's National Defense Research Institute.

The Army and Navy subsequently failed to meet their recruiting objectives in fiscal 1998, and the Army and Air Force failed to meet their requirements in fiscal 1999, according to the study.

The National Defense Authorization Act of 2000 authorized large increases in military pay, bonuses, educational benefits, recruiting resources, and a restoration of retirement benefits, which helped to improve recruiting and retention in fiscal 2000 and 2001, according to the study.

"When things turned around and recruiting became more challenging, we found it very expensive, time-consuming and difficult to ramp back up again when we needed to," Gilroy said.

Services can correct cuts in bonuses and advertising relatively quickly, but putting more recruiters on the streets is not as easy, he said.

The military needs 180,000 new recruits each year for its active-duty force, and another 140,000 for the reserve components

New York Air Guard Conducts 100th Shuttle Mission

By Air Force Master Sgt. Corine Lombardo
Special to American Forces Press Service

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 12, 2009 - Eight pararescuemen aboard "King 2," an HC-130 Hercules from the New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing, breathed a collective sigh of relief as the space shuttle Atlantis, traveling more than 3,000 miles an hour, reached orbit yesterday for NASA's final visit to refurbish and restore the Hubble Space Telescope.

Air Force Col. Michael Canders, commander of the New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing, explains how NASA astronauts would bail out of the space shuttle Atlantis, in the background, if a parachute descent to safety was required. The shuttle launched successfully May 11, 2009. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Corine Lombardo

It was the 100th time airmen from the Long Island-based rescue wing have watched a space shuttle climb into orbit as they stood by to rescue the crew in case something went wrong.

The New York Air National Guardsmen have had this mission since December 1988, when NASA conducted the first shuttle missions after the 1986 Challenger disaster.

"Every member of the 106th Rescue Wing is proud of this mission," Air Force Col. Michael Canders, the 106th's commander, said. "Our unit has played a critical role in the exploration of space for the last 20 years, and we look forward to continuing to support this effort."

The highly trained rescue crew eagerly awaited Atlantis' lift-off here, where they remained alert and prepared to retrieve shuttle astronauts if the shuttle failed to reach orbit. If that had happened, the seven-member Atlantis crew would have used an escape hatch to bail out into the Atlantic.

While "King 2" stood ready at Patrick Air Force Base, a short distance from Kennedy Space Center, a second HC-130, "King 1," orbited the eastern seacoast, prepared to rush to the projected impact area or splash point, if necessary.

Air Guardsmen from the unit, based at Gabreski Field Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach, N.Y., routinely practice this contingency procedure, known as Mode 8 Egress, which is, essentially, a parachute descent to safety.

If an ejection had taken place, the shuttle crew would have been spread out roughly a mile apart, given the speed of the shuttle as the astronauts bailed out. Once the astronauts were located, the pararescuemen would deploy in two teams via parachute, along with a Zodiac inflatable boat, to retrieve the astronauts, Canders said.

"I am always grateful for the outstanding job the 106th Rescue Wing does for NASA's shuttle launches," Mike Leinbach, the NASA launch director, said. "They are a critical part of our overall launch contingency planning, and I am absolutely certain that if called on, they would perform their job in a flawless manner."

Knowing the pararescuemen are close by is important, said Air Force Col. Lee Archambault, who commanded a shuttle mission in March and flew on another in 2007.

"Because of the amount and level of egress training and rescue procedures we receive, we know we are well taken care of should we need to get out of the vehicle if the worst of the worst happens," Archambault said. "We very much appreciate the support of the 106th Rescue Wing and all the rescue personnel on station throughout the world. Without [their] support, we couldn't do what we do."

After the Challenger disaster, the shuttle was redesigned to include an escape hatch, which allows crewmembers to leave the spacecraft in an emergency. Rescue crews were then needed to locate those downed crewmembers and pluck them from the waters off Cape Canaveral. The 106th Rescue Wing volunteered for the mission, developed and validated the astronaut search and rescue procedures, and has been there for nearly every shuttle mission since, Air Force Col. Robert Landsiedel, the wing's vice commander, said.

"Although we're ready, we're relieved we don't have to rescue the astronauts," said Lt. Col. Jim Kelley, 106th navigator and King 2 mission commander, responsible for controlling the rescue package and helicopter refueling plan for this mission. "It's a mission you train for and hope you never have to execute."

(Air Force Master Sgt. Corine Lombardo serves with the New York National Guard.)

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Pvt. Justin P. Hartford, 21, of Elmira, N.Y., died May 8 at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 699th Maintenance Company, Corps Support Battalion, 916th Support Brigade, Fort Irwin, Calif.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

U.S. Denies Using White Phosphorous in Afghanistan, Gates Pledges More Investigation

By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, May 11, 2009 - The U.S. military denies using white phosphorous during recent fighting with Taliban militants, and Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said American and Afghan officials will further investigate the recent Western Afghanistan battle.

The Taliban alleges that U.S. forces employing the chemical during fighting with insurgents wounded Afghan civilians in the May 4 battle in Farah province, a claim the U.S. military refutes.

Gates, speaking to reporters at a Pentagon news conference today, said a high-ranking U.S. officer has been dispatched to work with the Afghan Ministries of Defense and Interior to look into what happened.

"I also understand that General Petraeus is either considering or has already decided to send someone to Afghanistan from outside the country to investigate the tragedy," Gates said, referring to Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, the commander of U.S. Central Command.

The defense secretary also suggested that the incident – and the Taliban's exploitation of civilian casualties – highlights the other battle being waged on the strategic communications front.

According to news reports, doctors allegedly voiced concern over "unusual" burns on Afghan villagers following the battle. The Taliban alleges these wounds resulted from U.S. troops using white phosphorous, which can cause burns, bone damage and death resulting from exposure.

A senior defense official speaking on background today denied that American forces used the chemical in last week's battle.

"We've checked our reports again, and no munitions containing white phosphorous were used by coalition forces in Farah," the official said. It is U.S. military policy to employ white phosphorous for illumination, marking targets or destroying buildings, but to abstain from using it against people, the official added.

Meanwhile, U.S. military officials in Afghanistan today reiterated that NATO's International Security Assistance Forces and coalition forces use white phosphorus in compliance with rules of engagement and international law.

U.S. military officials in Afghanistan today also declassified a report of 38 events in which insurgents have used or stockpiled white phosphorus munitions in the Regional Command East area of operations that includes Farah.

"The declassification and release are in response to claims that insurgents do not use, nor have access to, white phosphorus," the U.S. Forces Afghanistan news release states.

The data, obtained from incident reporting since February 2003, show that insurgents have stockpiled and used white phosphorus against personnel in both indirect fire attacks as well as homemade explosives, military officials said.

Gates today said provoking or exploiting civilian casualties is a "principle strategic tactic" of the Taliban. He added that the measured response and emphasis on accurate reporting by U.S. officials gives the Taliban a communications advantage.

"One of the disadvantages we have in these situations is that the Taliban don't tell the truth and they don't care what the truth is," he said. "And so when you're making it up, you can respond a lot faster than when you're trying to figure out what actually happened."

The defense secretary said that the U.S. has made progress reducing the number of civilian casualties in Afghanistan – with a 40 percent drop since in the first few months of 2009 compared to a year earlier – but he noted that communicating these efforts presents as ongoing challenge.

"There is a tremendous effort going on on our part to try and avoid civilian casualties," he said. "But figuring out how to come out better on the strategic communications side of this is an ongoing challenge for us."

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Randy S. Agno, 29, of Pearl City, Hawaii, died May 8 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, of wounds sustained Apr. 27 from a non-combat related incident at Forward Operating Base Olsen in Samarra, Iraq. He was assigned to the 325th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to Raytheon Co., of Tucson, Ariz., for $521,236,837. This contract action is for the 105 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air, Missile Air Intercept Missile All-Up-Round missiles, 11 AIM-120 D air vehicles instrumented, two AIM-120D Integrated test vehicles, 72 AIM-120D captive air training missiles, 495 AIM-120C7 FMS All up rounds, warranty for 72 CATMS, 106 non-developmental itemaAirborne instrumentation units, test equipment, radome Phase 1A activities, obsolescence to quad target detection device parts replacement, USN AIM 120 D test asset, USN AIM 120D guidance section and development infrastructure support equipment 7 upgrades. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 695ARSS, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is the contracting activitY (FA8675-09-C-0052).

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed price contract to ATK launch systems of Corinne, Utah for $22,383,109. This action will provide one stage III motor case for hydro-testing, one stage III for motor for static testing, one stage III inert motor simulator, one stage III flight test motors. At this time, $3.5 million has been obligated. 526 ICBMSG/PKA, Hill Air Force Base, Utah is the contracting activity (FA8219-09-C-0003).

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Alion Science and Technology Corp., of Chicago, Ill., for an estimated $14,405,769. This action will provide modeling and simulation strategic outreach and special research and development to the director of Defense Research and Engineering and the Modeling and Simulation Coordination Office to promote achievement of the Department of Defense modeling and simulation vision and goals. At this time, $1,000,000 has been obligated. 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (N61339-03-D-0300).

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Wyle Laboratories, Inc., of Huntsville, Ala., for $5,850,143. This contract action is for the Reliability Information Analysis Center will research, test, develop, and deliver engineering configuration change reports, report feasibility studies, process flow improvement reports, and foreign disclosure and technology transfer reports. At this time, $250,000 has been obligated. 55 Cons/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (HC1047-05-D-4005).

NAVY

Campbell Ewald Co., Warren, Mich., is being awarded a $146,209,282 indefinite- delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00189-09-D-Z040) for advertising and marketing services in support of Navy recruiting for the Navy Recruiting Command, Millington, Tenn. This contract contains four additional one-year options, which if exercised, would bring the total value of the contract to $806,524,158. Work will be performed in Warren, Mich., (99 percent) and Millington, Tenn., (1 percent), and work is expected to be completed by May 2010. Contract funds in the amount of $20 million will expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with four offers received. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk, Contracting Department Philadelphia, Pa., office is the contracting activity (N00189-09-D-Z040).

United Technologies Corp., Pratt & Whitney Military Engines, East Hartford, Conn., is being awarded an advance acquisition contract with an estimated value of $113,096,750 for long lead components, parts and materials associated with the Lot 4 Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) of 13 F135 Conventional Take Off and Landing propulsion systems for the Air Force, (12) and the Royal Netherlands Air Force, (1); 15 Short Take-off and Vertical Landing, propulsion systems for the Marine Corps, (14) and United Kingdom Royal Navy, (1); and 4 Carrier Variant propulsion systems for the Navy. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy, ($11,479,000; 10.1 percent); the Air Force, ($34,437,000; 30.4 percent); the Marine Corps, ($60,211,000; 53.3 percent); and the governments of the Netherlands, ($2,869,750; 2.6 percent); and the United Kingdom, ($4,100,000; 3.6 percent). Work will be performed in East Hartford, Conn., (70 percent); Bristol, United Kingdom, (19 percent); and Indianapolis, Ind., (11 percent), and is expected to be completed in Feb. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-C-0015).

Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding Inc., a sector of Northrop Grumman Corp., Newport News, Va., is being awarded a $77,266,923 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-09-C-2116) for procurement of additional long lead time materials in support of the construction preparation efforts for the second aircraft carrier of the Gerald R. Ford Class (CVN 79). Work will be performed in Newport News, Va., and is expected to be completed by Oct. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

TEC, Inc. Joint Venture, Charlottesville, Va., is being awarded a $27,837,445 modification to exercise option 0003 under previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for architect-engineer services for environmental planning. The total contract amount after exercise of this option will be $37,162,555. The contract also contains one additional one-year option period which if exercised would increase cumulative contract value to $65,000,000. Work will be performed predominantly in Guam, (95 percent), and in Hawaii, Saipan, and various locations in areas under the cognizance of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Pacific, (5 percent). Work is expected to be completed May 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Pacific, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is the contracting activity (contract number N62742-06-D-1870).

General Dynamics C4 Systems, Scottsdale, Ariz., is being awarded a $20,801,847 modification to previously awarded contract (M67854-02-C-2052) to incorporate engineering changes that will extend the family of systems solution set through the development of a baseline configuration change of the model F to a model G that migrates current command and control, tactical data systems and applications to services utilizing a service oriented infrastructureS. Work will be performed in Scottsdale, Ariz., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

American Bridge, Richmond, Va., is being awarded $6,394,500 for firm-fixed-price task order #0003 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N40085-07-D-7021) for Pier 3 fire protection and lighting system repairs at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown. The work to be performed provides for repair to the fire protection system at Pier R3 with renovation work along the existing Naval Weapons Station Yorktown explosives loading pier. Work will be performed in Yorktown, Va., and is expected to be completed by Jul. 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Three proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.

Marinette Marine Corp., Marinette, Wis., is being awarded a $6,340,820 modification under a firm-fixed-price contract for transportation services of the final shipment of 41 improved Navy literage system modules. These services will commence with 34 modules in Marinette, Wis., going to Jacksonville, Fla., six modules in Charleston, S.C., going to Jacksonville, Fla., and one module in Marinette, Wis., to Little Creek, Va., and will be completed by Oct. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The total contract value after execution of this modification will be $405,607,119. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Headquarters, Washington D.C., is the contracting activity (N00025-03-C-0002).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Panhandle Cooperative Association, Scottsbluff, Neb.*, is being awarded a minimum $5,652,600 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel. Other locations of performance are in Wyoming, Nebraska, and Colorado. Using service is Air Force. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. There were 48 responses to the original proposed solicitation. The date of performance completion is Jun. 30, 2012. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-4518).

McDonnell Douglas Corp., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a maximum $84,611,624 firm fixed price, sole source contract for parts. Other location of performance is in Texas. Using service is Navy. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. There was originally one proposal solicited with one response. The date of performance completion is May 30, 2014. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (N00383-06-D-004H-THA2).

U.S. Soldier in Custody Following Slaying of 5 Americans in Iraq

By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, May 11, 2009 - An American soldier suspected in the shooting deaths of five U.S. servicemembers today in Baghdad is in U.S. custody, defense officials said.

The incident occurred around 2 p.m. local time at the U.S. military base Camp Liberty in the Iraqi capital. Defense officials characterized the killings as an unexpected tragedy.

"Any time we lose one of our own, it affects us all," said Army Col. John Robinson, Multinational Corps Iraq spokesman. "Our hearts go out to the families and friends of all the servicemembers involved in this terrible tragedy."

Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman called the shooting an "unexpected and tragic event," adding that the incident is under investigation.

The names of the deceased are being withheld pending next-of-kin notification and release by the Defense Departme

U.S. Sea Supremacy Permits Naval Budget Shifts, Lynn Says

Gunnery Sergeant's Name to be Added to Vietnam Veterans Memorial

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, May 1, 2009 - The name of an American serviceman who died as a result of wounds suffered in combat in the Vietnam War will be inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial next week, the founder and president of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund announced.

Jan C. Scruggs said Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Enrique Valdez's name will be added to Panel 17W, Row 51 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial May 5 at 9 a.m. Valdez's four children are expected to be on hand to watch their father's name being added to The Wall.

"We will add Gunnery Sergeant Valdez's name as close as possible to his date of casualty, so he can remain in the company of those he served with," Scruggs said.

Valdez was a native of Santa Fe, N.M., who enlisted in the Marine Corps in November 1955. He served for 14 years, with several tours of duty in Vietnam. On his last tour, beginning in March 1969, he was serving with the 1st Marine Division's B Company, 1st Battalion. He was wounded Aug. 26, 1969, when his spinal cord was severed by shrapnel. The wound left him quadriplegic, and when Valdez succumbed to pneumonia on Feb. 4, 1994, it Marine Corps officials determined his death to be directly attributable to the wounds he suffered in Vietnam.

In addition to the addition of Valdez's name to The Wall, the designations of five others will be changed, Scruggs said. "Designation" refers to the symbol that has been inscribed beside every name on The Wall. A diamond denotes confirmed death, and a cross represents missing in action. When a servicemember's remains are returned or accounted for, the diamond is superimposed over the cross.

This year, symbols will be changed for Navy Lt. Cmdr. Ralph C. Bisz of Miami; Air Force Senior Master Sgt. James K. Caniford of Frederick, Md.; Air Force Maj. John L. McElroy of Schenectady, N.Y.; Air Force Maj. Barclay B. Young of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and Air Force Col. David H. Zook Jr. of West Liberty, Ohio.

Next week's change will bring the total number of names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to 58,261 men and women who were killed or remain missing in action, Scruggs said.

The new name will become "official" when it is read aloud during the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the memorial May 25 at 1 p.m.

The Defense Department sets the criteria for and makes decisions about whose names are eligible for inscription on The Wall. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund pays for the name additions and status changes, and works with the National Park Service to ensure the memorial's long-term preservation and maintenance.

Dedicated on Nov. 13, 1982, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was built to honor all who served with the U.S. armed forces during the Vietnam War. It has become known as an international symbol of healing and is one of the most-visited memorials on the National Mall.

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CONTRACTS

ARMY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Lockheed Martin Corp., Missiles and Fire Control, Grand Prairie, Texas was awarded on May 7, 2009 a $32,363,199 firm-fixed-price contract for Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS) Full Rate Production (FRP) II – optional exercise; 44 United Arab Emirates DPICM rocket pods and 44 unitary rocket pods.　 Work is to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, (20.8 precent), East Camden, Ariz., (76.8 precent), and Orlando, Fla., (2.4 precent) with an estimated completion date of Oct. 31, 2011. 　One bid was solicited with one bid received.　 U.S. Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-08-C-0021).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 General Dynamics Armament and Technical Productions, Inc., Burlington, Vt., was awarded on May 7, 2009 a $24,198,500 four-year- firm-fixed-price Indefinite Quantity, Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) contract. 　This contract is for the procurement of 2,193 each M2 machine guns with a potential contract maximum quantity of $39,452. 　Work is to be performed in Saco, Maine, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2012. 　Six bid was solicited with six bid received. 　TACOM LCMC (RI), AMSTA-LC-WSCA, Rock Island, Ill is the contracting activity (W52H09-09-D-0175).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 SSA Cooper, LLC Savannah, Ga., was awarded on May 7, 2009 a $7,000,000 fixed-price requirement contract to arrange for and provide stevedoring and related services of the 832^nd Transportation Battalion in Jacksonville, Fla., funding modification. 　Work is to be performed in Jacksonville, Fla., with an estimated completions date of May 25, 2010. 　Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with four bids received. 　Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (W81GYE-06-D-003).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Purcell Construction Corp., Watertown, N.Y., was awarded on May 6, 2009 a $29,640,700 firm-fixed-price construction contract to construct a 5-story barracks/company operations facilities and battalion headquarters. 　Work is to be performed in Fort Lee, Va., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 15, 2011. 　Eighty (80) bids were solicited with eleven (11) bids received. 　U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Norfolk District, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (W91236-09-C-0046).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Great Lakes Dredging & Dock Co, LLC, Oakbrook, Ill was awarded on May 6, 2009 a $7,329,750 firm-fixed-price contract for the maintenance dredging on Columbia River with optional dredging at Coos Bay entrance channel. 　Work is to be performed in Brandon, Ore., (11.8 precent), Arch Cape, Ore., (44.1 precent), and Pacific, Wash., (44.1 precent) with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2009. 　Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with two bids received. 　U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Portland District, Portland, Ore., is the contracting activity (W3127N-09-C-0016).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 A. Mortenson, Minneapolis, Minn., was awarded on May 5, 2009 a $21,702,000 firm-fixed-price contraction contract for a digital multi-purpose range complex. 　Work is to be performed in Fort Riley, Kan., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 29, 2010. 　Bids were solicited on FedBizOpps with twelve (12) bids received. 　U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Kansas City District, Mo., is the contracting activity (W912DQ-09-C-4020).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 CACI, Inc-Federal, Chantilly, Va., was awarded on May 5, 2009 a $7,600,000 firm-fixed-price contract for acquisition support services for Joint Contracting Command- Iraq / Afghanistan (JCC-I/A). 　Work is to be performed in Iraq/Afghanistan with an estimated completion date of Apr. 30, 2012. 　Ten bids were solicited with two bids received. 　Army Contracting Command- Rock Island Contracting Center, CCRC-FJ, Rock Island, Ill., 　Is the contracting activity (W52P1J-09-F-0005).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Hickory Construction, Inc., Alcoa, Tenn., was awarded on Apr. 30, 2009 a $6,406,919 firm-fixed-price contract for construction of 241^st Electronics Training Facility. 　Work is to be performed in Chattanooga, Tenn., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 2, 2010. 　Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with nine bids received. 　National Guard Bureau USPFO for Tennessee, Nashville Tenn., is the contracting activity (W912L7-09-C-0002).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 CACI-WGI, Inc. Chantilly, Va., was awarded on Apr. 20, 2009 a $13,772,249 IDIQ time & material task order for operational support services to the Joint Improvised Explosives Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) Special Operations Forces Support. 　Work is to be performed in Iraq/Afghanistan with an estimated completion date of Apr. 20, 2011. 　Four existing multiple awards IDIQ proposals solicited and four proposals received.　 U.S. Army Research Development & Engineering Command, Acquisition Center (RDECOM AC) Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W91CRB-08-D-0027).

AIR FORCE

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of Herndon, Va., for an estimated $24,154,462.　 This contract action will provide technical area task to the Space and Naval Systems Center Atlantic with quality, full service systems engineering to rapidly deploy CRISR capabilities in support of Naval, Joint and National Warfighter forces. 　At this time, $59,362 has been obligated.　 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-98-D-4002).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract with Alliant Techsystems Inc., of Clearwater, Fla.　 This action will provide 21 common munitions built-in test reprogramming equipment. 　At this time, $10,179,541 has been obligated.　 647 AESS/PK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8626-06-C-2060, P00017).

NAVY

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Marietta, Ga., is being awarded a $22,800,000 firm-fixed-price contract for development of a roll-on, roll-off armed targeting capability for installation in the Marine Corps KC-130J.　 Work will be performed in Palmdale, Calif., and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2009.　 Contract funds in the amount of $15,500,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was not competitively procured.　 The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-C-0053).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 H. V. Collins *, Providence, R.I., is being awarded an $11,585,635 firm-fixed-price construction contract for design and construction of Maritime Subsurface Sensor OPS Facility, Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport, Rhode Island. 　The work to be performed provides for construction of an addition to Building 1176.　 The functions contained within the facility will be comprised of administrative support, testing labs, operational assembly areas, and indoor and outdoor storage.　 Work will be performed in Newport and is expected to be completed by Nov. 2010.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. 　This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with seven proposals received.　 The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-09-C-7010).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 3 Phoenix Inc.*, Fairfax, Va., is being awarded a $10,054,719 cost-plus-fixed-fee Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase III contract to provide engineering services to support software development, procurement of commercial off-the-shelf products, and hardware/software integration required to provide improved technology for U.S. Navy Open Architecture and Network Centric Operations and Warfare systems in support of USS Virginia Class Submarine and other submarine/surface ship systems.　 This effort is for Phase III of SBIR topic number N04-138 – real-time data fusion and visualization interface for environmental research data.　 These services will be rendered as needed to support the Navy's initiative to maintain the pace of performance improvement through judicious use of lower power electronics, advanced algorithm design, and innovative applications of open software and hardware.　 This requirement shall include system engineering, architecture design, software engineering, prototyping, integration, and test activities.　 Work will be performed in Fairfax, Va., (35 percent); Wake Forest, N.C., (35 percent); and Hanover, Md., (30 percent), and is expected to be completed by May 2010.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-07-C-6274).

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 General Electric, Aircraft Engines, Lynn, Mass., is being awarded a $7,500,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-09-G-0009) for the demonstration of new technologies to reduce the specific fuel consumption (SFC) of the F414-GE-400 engine, which powers the F/A-18E/F and E/A-18G aircraft.　 This effort is in support of the Near Term Energy Efficiency Technology Demonstration and Research Project, under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.　 Work will be performed in Lynn, Mass., (91 percent), and Evendale, Ohio, (9 percent), and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2010.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

MidAmerican Energy Co., Urbandale, Iowa is being awarded a maximum $16,786,784 firm fixed price contract for electricity.　 Other location of performance is in Maryland.　 Using service is Navy.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 There were originally 102 proposals solicited with seven responses.　 The date of performance completion is Jun. 30, 2011.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-8019).

Suez Energy Resources NA, Inc., Houston, Texas, is being awarded a maximum $5,193,782 firm fixed price contract for electricity.　 Other location of performance is in New Jersey.　 Using service is federal civilian agencies.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 There were originally 102 proposals solicited with 7 responses.　 The date of performance completion is Jun. 30, 2011.　 The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-8020).

DoD Identifies Army Casualty
　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Spc. Shawn D. Sykes, 28, of Portsmouth, Va., died May 7 at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds suffered from an accident that occurred May 5 at Combat Outpost Crazy Horse, Iraq.　He was assigned to 215th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. 　

CONTRACTS 　 NAVY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Archer Western Contractors, Atlanta, Ga., is being awarded a $38,949,000 firm-fixed price contract for the design and construction of an aircraft taxiway/parking apron and an aircraft maintenance hangar (Greenside), at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico.　Work will be performed in Quantico, Va., and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2011. 　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with eight proposals received.　The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Washington, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity, (N40080-09-C-0011). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Tri Star Engineering Inc., Bedford, Ind., is being awarded a $34,228,780 cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity contract for antenna system and component maintenance and repair in support of Electronic Countermeasures, Fire Control, and Search Radars.　Work will be performed in Crane, Ind., (25 percent) and Bedford, Ind., (75 percent), and is expected to be completed by May 2014.　Contract funds in the amount of $50,000 will expire at the end for the current fiscal year.　The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity (N00164-09-D-GR40). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 General Dynamics Information Technology, Fairfax, Va., is being awarded an estimated $10,906,614 modification to previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-plus-fixed-fee multiple award contract (N65540-02-D-0041) for engineering and technical services for alteration installations, engineering research, design, computer programming and logistics on hull, mechanical, electrical and electronics systems onboard U.S. Navy ships. 　Work will be performed principally at fleet concentration areas including but not limited to Norfolk, Va., (25 percent); San Diego, Calif., (15 percent); Mayport, Fla., (55 percent); Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, (3 percent); and Yokosuka/Sasebo, Japan, (2 percent); and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2010.　Contract funds in the amount of $2,181,323 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Ship System Engineering Station, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Ultra Electronics Oceans Systems, Braintree, Mass., is being awarded a $9,993,352 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-99-C-6102) to exercise an option for fiscal year 09 production in support of the Acoustic Device Countermeasure (ADC) MK 3/4 Program.　The MK3 (torpedo countermeasure) and Mk 4 (sonar countermeasure) are both 16 CM countermeasures and produced together to promote component commonality among the two devices and reduce production costs in operating the 16 CM countermeasure production line.　Work will be performed in Braintree, Mass., and is expected to be completed by May 2010.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Alliant Techsystems, Inc., ATK Tactical Propulsion and Controls, Allegany Ballistics Laboratory, Rocket Center, W.V., is being awarded a $9,452,708 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for research and development efforts for solid rocket propulsion technology.　Work will be performed in Keyser, W.V., (54 percent) and China Lake, Calif., (46 percent), and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2013.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured via a Broad Agency Announcement; two offers were received.　The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, Calif., is the contracting activity (N68936-09-C-0032).

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CONTRACTS

NAVY

Azimuth Incorporated, Morgantown, W.V., is being awarded a maximum $10,586,219 cost plus fixed fee, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for the development of enhanced net centric warfare capabilities for Craft Integrated Electronic Systems (CIES).　 Under past contract N000167-02-C-0060, a CIES with limited situational awareness components and software that is compatible with most craft's baseline electronics was developed.　 The Navy has a current requirement for the design and test CIES equipment and software for use on current and future unmanned craft and manned craft, such as the Littoral Combat Ship, SEALION I and II, Stiletto, Special Operations Command craft and crafts for the Naval Expeditionary Combatant Command.　 Work will be performed in Morgantown, W.V., and is expected to be completed by April 2014.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract was not competitively procured.　 The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (N65540-09-D-0001).

Military Systems Group, Nashville, Tenn., is being awarded a $7,507,897 GSA firm fixed price delivery order to a previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-1150) for weapons mounts and associated accessories.　 The modification and subsequent delivery order will provide 4,533 Medium Machine Gun Vehicle Mounts (MMGVM).　 The M35 MMGVM accepts the M240B and M249 machine guns.　 Both weapons are designed for use on High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles and trucks as primary or secondary weapon systems. The M35 MMGVM is designed to accept the M249 weapon with forward tri-rail installed including a left and right night vision device. Military Systems Group owns all technical data rights to the M35 MMGVM and has the technical/managerial capability, workforce, and infrastructure to support current and future contracts. 　Work will be performed in Nashville, Tenn., and delivery is expected within 13 months from the date of the delivery order placement with a completion date by June 2010.　 Contract funds will not expire by the end of the current fiscal year.　 This contract action was not competitively procured.　 The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-07-D-1150).　

Progeny Systems Corp.*, Manassas, Va., is being awarded a $7,344,290 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-08-C-5206) for design agent/engineering services and support for the Navy's AN/UYQ-100 Undersea Warfare Decision Support System (USW DSS).　 The AN/UYQ-100 USW DSS provides an integrated, near real-time Net-Centric Undersea Warfare (USW) Command and Control (C2) capability across multiple platforms. USW DSS leverages existing communication links, networks, contact pictures and multi-platform sensor data providing an integrated capability to plan, conduct and coordinate USW operations.　 Work will be performed in Manassas, Va., and is expected to be completed by September 2010.　 Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　 The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C. is the contracting activity.

ARMY

McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Company, Mesa, Ariz. was awarded on May 1, 2009 a $128,092,947 firm fixed price, cost plus fixed fee contract. This modification awards the Extended Block II + (EBII+) requirement for the Apache Longbow Advanced Attach Helicopter remanufacture program from AH-64A model into AH-64D model aircraft. This award includes eight each United States Government (USG) aircraft, two each United Arab Emirates (UAE) Longbow Crew Trainers (LCT), and various enhancements for the USG LCT program. Options include additional aircraft and Longbow Crew Trainer for the USG. Work is to be performed in Mesa, Ariz. (59%) and St. Louis, Mo. (41%) with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2013. One bid was solicited with one bid received. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala. is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-06-C-0093).

PPSC/FBS JV1 Joint Venture, Ocilla, Ga. was awarded on May 1, 2009 a $28,028,479 firm fixed price contract to design and construct modular facilities for the Signal Scholl at Fort Gordon consisting 4-two story reloadable barracks buildings, 131,520 SF, 3 reloadable company headquarters buildings, 13,872 SF and 2 reloadable classroom buildings 6,400 SF.　 Project includes all infrastructure and utilities. Work is to be performed in Fort Gordon, Ga. with an estimated completion date of Aug. 10, 2009. One bid was solicited with one bid received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Savannah, Ga. is the contracting activity (W912HN-09-C-0020).

Banham Construction, LLC, Oklahoma City, Okla. was awarded a $20,660,814 firm fixed price contract to design, site preparation and construction of a single story multi-bay cargo aircraft hangar building (860SF) with concrete foundation and floor stab, structural steel frame and masonry walls with insulated metal roof. Project includes concrete aprons. Offices for personnel, HVAC, utilities, fire protection, lightning system utilities. Install overhead bridge crane system. Work is to be performed in Robins Air Force base with an estimated completion date of Apr. 25, 2011. One hundred (100) bids were proposed and 3 proposals received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Savannah, Ga. is the contracting activity (W912HN-09-C-0012).

Inland Dredging Company, LLC., Dyersburg, Tenn. was awarded on May 4, 2009 a $9,836,882 firm fixed price contract for flood control, Mississippi River and tributaries, Yazoo Basin, Mississippi, Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, Upper Yazoo Projects, Item 7A, channel improvement. Work is to be performed in Tallahatchie County, Miss. with an estimated completion date of Nov. 16, 2010. Bids were solicited using FedBizOpps with four bids received. U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Vicksburg District, Vicksburg, Miss, is the contracting activity (W912EE-09-C-0006).

Teledyne Scientific & Imaging, LLC, Thousand Oaks, Calif. was awarded on May 1. 2009 a $ 8,275,593 cost plus fixed fee contract for research on the DARPA Terahertz (THz) Electronic Program, Teledyne will develop Terahertz Electronics for Transceiver Arrays; specifically, Receivers and Exciters at carrier frequencies of 670 GHz, 850 GHz, and 1030 GHz. Work is to be performed in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (69.84%), Santa Barbara, Calif. (12.8%), Tewksbury, Mass. (1.36%), La Jolla, Calif. (3.02%), and Pasadena, Calif. (13.70%) with an estimated completion date of Apr. 30, 2011. Unlimited bids were solicited with 9 bids received. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is the contracting activity (HR0011-09-C-0060).

*Small Business

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died from wounds sustained after they were shot by enemy forces in Mosul, Iraq on May 2. They were assigned to the 1^st Battalion, 12^th Cavalry Regiment, 3^rd Brigade Combat Team, 1^st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Killed were:

Spc. Jeremiah P. McCleery, 24, of Portola, Calif.; and

Spc. Jake R. Velloza, 22, of Inverness, Calif.

DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers, and one soldier as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN). The action occurred May 1 near the village of Nishagam, in Konar Province, Afghanistan, where all three were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Killed were:

Sgt. James D. Pirtle, 21, of Colorado Springs, Colo. He was assigned to the Special Troops Battalion, 3^rd Brigade Combat Team, 1^st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas; and

Spec. Ryan C. King, 22, of Dallas, Ga. He was assigned to the Special Troops Battalion, 3^rd Brigade Combat Team, 1^st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

These soldiers died of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their unit using direct fire.

For more information on Pirtle and King, the media may contact the Fort Hood public affairs office at (254) 287-9993; after hours (254) 291-2591.

Staff Sgt. William D. Vile, 27, of Philadelphia, Pa. is now listed as DUSTWUN from this same incident. He is assigned to the 1^st Brigade, 1^st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Lockheed Martin MS2, Manassas, Va., is being awarded awarding a $39,373,147 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-04-C-6207) for Acoustic Rapid Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Insertions (A-RCI) Hardware consisting of Phase III, IV, V insertions, pre-cable kits, spares, production support, and legacy replacement systems, pre-cable kits, and spares. A-RCI is a sonar system upgrade that integrates and improves Towed Array, Hull Array, Sphere Array, and other ship sensor processing through rapid insertion of COTS-based hardware and software. It has already been successfully integrated into the first ten ships of the Va., Class which have now begun a modernization program and the procurement of new construction systems for the next four ships. Work will be performed in Manassas, Va., (65 percent) and Clearwater, Fla., (35 percent) and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command is the contracting activity.

Airborne Tactical Advantage Co., Newport News, Va., is being awarded a $14,461,045 modification to a previously awarded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (N00019-02-D-3158) to exercise an option for airborne threat simulation capabilities to train shipboard and aircraft squadron weapon systems operators and aircrew how to counter potential enemy electronic warfare and electronic attack operations in today's electronic combat environment. Work will be performed in Point Mugu, Calif., (44 percent); Newport News, Va., (42 percent); Honolulu, Hawaii, (9 percent); and throughout various other countries (5 percent), and is expected to be completed in Jun. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

L-3 Services, Inc., Mount Laurel, N.J., is being awarded a $8,830,652 firm fixed priced, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to provide technical and engineering support services to the Naval Air Warfare Center's Structures Division. Work will be performed in Lexington Park, Md., and is expected to be completed in May 2014. Contract funds in the amount of $987,143 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via electronic request for proposal, and one offer was received. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00421-09-D-0009).

Head, Incorporated,* Columbus, Ohio, was awarded a $6,001,740 firm fixed price contract on Apr. 30, 2009, for runway repairs at Naval Air Station Kingsville, Texas. The contractor will required to perform milling and asphalt overlayment of three primary airfield runways, the placement of steel plates in the runway, paving at the arresting gear systems on all four runways, and cured-in-place lining of storm and sanitary drain lines below the runways. The contract also contains eight unexercised options, which if exercise, will increase cumulative contract value to $12,764,970. Work will be performed in Kingsville, Texas, and is expected to be completed by Apr. 26, 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with five proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (N69450-09-C-0761).

The Boeing Co., Wichita, Kan., is being awarded a $5,989,487 cost plus fixed price delivery order against a previously issued Basic Ordering Agreement (N00019-05-G-0026) for the supplies and services necessary to plan, manage, and execute engineering support for the U.S. Navy's E-6B aircraft Service Life Sustainment effort. Work will be performed at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Okla., and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Joyce & Associates Construction, Inc.*, Newport, N.C., is being awarded $5,570,223 for firm fixed price task order #0097 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N40085-09-D-1908) for major interior and exterior repairs to BEQS G540, G541, G542, G543 and G544, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune. The work to be performed provides for complete renovation including masonry and concrete repairs, window and door replacement, construction of new sloped wood-truss roof system and major mechanical and electrical renovation. Work also includes removal of lead and asbestos contaminated materials and new interior and exterior finishes and incidental related work. Work will be performed in Jacksonville, N.C., and is expected to be completed by Oct. 2011. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online Website with three proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Fisher Scientific Co., LLC, Pittsburgh, Pa., is being awarded a maximum $8,000,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for laboratory supply distribution. Other locations of performance are Mass., Ill., Calif., Ken., Del., Col., Texas, N.J., Puerto Rico, N.Y., N.M., Wash., Ga., Md., and N.C. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Federal Civilian Agencies. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The original proposal was solicited on Dibbs with eight responses. This contract covers a one year base period with four one-year option periods. The date of performance completion is May 3, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM2DE-09-D-7340).

Allied Joint Venture, Hialeah, Fla.*, is being awarded a maximum $3,000,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity, indefinite delivery, total set aside contract for medical and surgical items delivery. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. There was one proposal originally solicited with one response. This contract covers a one year base period with four one-year option periods. The date of performance completion is May 3, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM2DE-09-D-7601).

* Small Business

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. Christopher D. Loza, 24, of Abilene, Texas, died Apr. 10, 2009, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., of a non-combat related illness after becoming ill 17 March in Radwaniyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 124th Cavalry Regiment, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division, Waco, Texas.

DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The following Marines died April 30 while supporting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq:

Sgt. James R. McIlvaine, 26, of Olney, Md.

Staff Sgt. Mark A. Wojciechowski, 25, of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Sgt. McIlvaine was assigned to 1^st Battalion, 7^th Marine Regiment, 1^st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Staff Sgt. Wojciechowski was assigned to 7^th Engineer Support Battalion, 1^st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a time and materials contract to TASC, Inc. of Andover, Mass., for $19.3 million. This action will provide engineering and technical support services. At this time, $1.6 million has been obligated. 95 ELSG/PK, San Antonio, Texas is the contracting activity (FA8707-09-F-0006).

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of Herndon, Va., for an estimated $17,727,575. This contract will provide technical area tasking to provide the Office of Information Assurance and Compliance with innovative Information Assurance analysis for the U.S. Army's cryptographic modernization programs which link satellites, sensors, communication devices and aircraft throughout the field. At this time, $367,150 has been obligated. 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska is the contracting activity (SP0700-98-D-4002).

The Air Force is modifying a contract with McDonnell Douglas Corp., of Long Beach, Calif., for an increase of $16,000,000. This contract modification is for the C-17 Globemaster III Sustainment Partnership contract to increase funding for FY09 material improvement projects for the USAF. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 16 AESG/PK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8814-04-C-2004).

The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to Chromalloy Component Services, Inc., of San Antonio, Texas for an estimated $15,812,960. This action will provide for remanufacturing of Module 13/13 Assemblies in support of F-108 engines. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 448 SCMG/PKBB, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., is the contracting activity (FA8121-09-D-0012).

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Northrop Grumman Information Technology of Chantilly, Va., for $12,645,999. This contract action will provide Space Control Architecture Development in support of offensive and defensive counterspace, space situational awareness, and command and control mission areas. At this time, $5,525,693 has been obligated. SYSW/PK, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif., is the contracting activity

(FA8819-09-C-0001).

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of Herndon, Va., for $9,661,001. This action will provide the Chief of Naval Operations Intelligence Directorate with intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance strategic integration capability analysis and assessments. At this time, $144,928 has been obligated. 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380).

NAVY

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SMECO), Hughesville, Md., is being awarded a $154,000,000 utilities privatization contract for electric distribution services to Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Patuxent River, Md. The initial two years of the contract are fixed price. The work to be performed provides for installation of metering during the initial two year fixed-price period; operation, maintenance and repair of the systems as well as renewal and replacement of the system's components over the term of the contract. This procurement was initiated and procured under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2688. At the conclusion of the two year period, the contract will be subject to SMECO's Retail Electric Service Tariff. The facilities covered under this contract include Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Webster Field Annex, and Solomon's Island Annex. The contract consists of a utilities service contract which provides the electrical distribution services for a period not to exceed fifty years. The utility assets will be conveyed via a sale and quitclaim deed. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with two offers received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Atlantic, Norfolk, Va. is the procuring contracting activity and the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Washington, Washington, D.C., is the administrative contracting activity (N62470-09-C-9026).

Straub-Martin A Joint Venture, Bonsall, Calif., is being awarded a $92,249,000 firm fixed price contract for design and build of three USMC Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) and a parking structure at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif. Each BEQ will house 384 Marines in the standard 2+0 configuration and will include a multipurpose community area and laundry facilities. This contract contains three options which may be exercised within 548 calendar days from award, bringing the total contract amount to $101,351,672. Work will be performed at Twentynine Palms, Calif., and is expected to be completed by April 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with 10 proposals received. Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62473-09-C-1228).

Raytheon Co., Space and Airborne Systems, Goleta, Calif., is being awarded an $83,629,539 firm fixed priced contract for the 11th full-rate-production of 93 AN/ALR-67(V)3 Radar Warning Receivers for the U.S. Navy (43) and the Governments of Canada, (26), Australia, (19), and Switzerland, (5), including supplies and services. The AN/ALR-67A(V)3, which is installed on the F/A-18E/F aircraft, provides accurate identification, lethality and azimuth displays of hostile and friendly emitters. Work will be performed in Goleta, Calif., (41 percent); Lansdale, Pa., (18 percent); Forest, Miss., (12 percent); Chatsworth, Calif., (11 percent); San Diego, Calif., (10 percent); Sydney, Australia, (4 percent); Milwaukie, Ore., (2 percent); and McKinney, Texas, (2 percent), and is expected to be completed in Feb. 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy, ($35,808,159 (43 percent), and the Governments of Canada, ($22,293,498; 27 percent); Australia, ($13,410,804; 16 percent); and Switzerland, ($12,117,078; 14 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-C-0052).

Alutiiq International Solutions, LLC,* Anchorage, Alaska, is being awarded a $72,160,269 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for on-post 911 Regional Armed Security Officer Services at Cheatham Annex/Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Va.; Naval Security Group Activity, Northwest Annex, Va.; Naval Air Station Brunswick, Maine; Naval Air Station Lakehurst, N.J.; Naval Submarine Base New London, Conn.; and Naval Shipyard Portsmouth, N.H. The work to be performed provides security operations to ensure protection and safety for personnel, property, facilities and assets. The Contractor shall provided armed and administrative security services and may be working alongside existing government security forces that have law enforcement responsibilities. Work will be performed in Yorktown, Va.; Chesapeake, Va.; Brunswick, Maine; Lakehurst, N.J.; New London, Conn.; and Portsmouth, N.H., and work is expected to be completed April 2014. Concurrently, Task Order 0001 will be awarded for the base year in the amount of $5,746,451. Contract funds for Task Order 0001 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured utilizing the Small Business Administration's 8(a) Program and was advertised via the Naval Facilities Engineering Command e-solicitation website, with 11 proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-09-D-9967).

Harkins Builders, Inc., Marriottsville, Md., is being awarded a $68,496,080 firm fixed price construction contract for design and construction of student quarters, instruction facility, instruction facility addition and student officers quarters in support of The Basic School (TBS), Marine Corps Base Quantico. Work will be performed in Quantico, Va., and is expected to be completed by February 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with 13 proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Washington, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N40080-09-C-0009).

L-3 Communications Integrated Systems, LP, Waco, Texas, is being awarded a $15,180,706 cost plus fixed fee modification to a previously awarded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (N00019-05-D-0008) to provide Zone 5 critical airframe structures replacement for the P-3C aircraft. Work will be performed in Greenville, Texas, (50 percent) and Birmingham, Ala., (50 percent), and is expected to be completed in March 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Ultra Electronics, Austin, Texas, is being awarded a $14,791,576 firm fixed price contract to provide the necessary equipment, materials, personnel, and facilities to design, develop, build, and deliver, and support an upgraded Command and Control (C2) and microwave system for the Bahrain Defense Force (BDF). Systems/equipment shall be installed and tested at the following locations, Jebel Al Dukhan Radar Site, Sheikh Isa Air Base, BDF General Headquarters, Mina Salman Naval Base, and Kusayyfa. Included with the upgraded systems, the contractor shall provide training and on-site field service support. The work is to be accomplished in two phases. This contract involves Foreign Military Sales to the country of Bahrain. This contract contains two one-year options, which if exercised, will bring the total contract value to $20,606,505. Work will be performed in Bahrain, and work is expected to be completed in April 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was sole sourced under FAR 6.302-4/DFAR 206.302-4 International Agreement. The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-09-C-2112).

Straub Construction Inc., Bonsall, Calif., is being awarded $9,573,000 for firm fixed price task order #0004 under a multiple award construction contract (N62473-08-D-8616) for the design and construction of a multi-story Infantry Training Center with administrative and support areas and a Grounds Maintenance Building with a vehicle holding shed at the Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Work will be performed in Oceanside, Calif., and is expected to be completed by November 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Five proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif. is the contracting activity.

General Dynamics – Bath Iron Works (BIW), Bath, Maine, is being awarded contract N00024-09-C-2302 for Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) FY09 Flight 0+ ship construction, class design services, configuration management services, additional crew and shore support, special studies and post delivery support. As this award represents Phase I of a competitive two-phased acquisition approach to procure FY09/FY10 LCS, with Phase II including potential award of up to three additional LCS Flight 0+ Class ships, the award amount is considered source selection information (see FAR 2.101 and 3.104) and will not be made public at this time. Work will be performed in Mobile, Ala., (50 percent); Bath, Maine, (17 percent); Pittsfield, Mass., (14 percent); Ottowa, Ontario, (2 percent); California, Md., (1 percent); Baltimore, Md., (1 percent); Leesburg, Va., (1 percent); Burlington, Vt., (1 percent); and various locations of less than 1 percent each totaling 13 percent, and work is expected to be completed by June 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C. is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-2302).

ARMY

Satterfield-Pontikes Construction, Houston Texas, was awarded on Apr. 30, 2009 a $23,320,394 firm fixed price contract for the design/build construction of and AFRC located in San Marcos, Texas. Work is to be performed in San Marcos, Texas with an estimated completion date of Aug. 15, 2010. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web and twenty-one (21) bids were received. U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Louisville, Kan., is the contracting activity (W912QR-09-C-0027).

RAND Enterprises, Inc., Newport News, Va., was awarded on Apr. 30, 2009 a $16,799,709 firm fixed price contract for the design/build dining facilities, Fort Jackson, S.C., The scope of this contract shall be design and construct a dining facility for 2600 people. The project shall include site work, building, food service equipment and furnishings. Work is to be performed in Fort Leonard Wood, Mich., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 30, 2010. Bids were solicited using FedBizOps and one bid received. USACE, Norfolk District, Norfolk Va., is the contracting activity (W91236-09-D-0014).

Daimler Trucks North America LLC., Portland, Ore.., was awarded on Apr. 30, 2009 a $6,770,570 firm fixed price contract for the delivery order 0115 adds 40 each, M915A3 Trucks Tractors and 10 each, M916A3 Light Equipment Transporters to the contract. Work is to be performed in Portland, Ore., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2009. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web and two bids were received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (DAAE07-00-D-S002).

FN Manufacturing, LLC, Columbia, S.C. was awarded on Apr. 29, 2009 a $ 7,814,587 firm fixed price contract for the purchase of a total quantity of 181,639 each M249 Machine Gun short barrels. Work is to be performed in Columbia, S.C. with an estimated completion date of Oct. 19, 2009. One bid was solicited with one bid received. TACOM Contracting Center, Rock Island, III. is the contracting activity (DAAE20-03-C-0100).

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc, Poway, Calif. was awarded a $ 23,520,000 cost plus incentive fee contract for the acquisition of Production Ready Test Assets (PRTA) Extended Range Multi-Purpose (ERMP) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in FY 2009, in support of rapid Acquisition Authority (RAA) approved by the secretary of defense in Apr. 17, 2009. Work is to be performed in Poway, Calif., (46 precent), Adelanto, Calif., (14 precent), Palmdale, Calif., (8 precent), Salt Lake City, Utah, (18 precent) and Hunt Valley, Md., (14 precent), with an estimated completion date of May. 21, 2011. One bid was solicited with one bid received. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-09-C-0151).

The Boeing Co., Saint Louis, Mo., was awarded on Apr. 28, 2009 a $ 10,000,000 cost plus fixed fee contract for the War fighters Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) Point of Presence (PoP) and the FCS Integrated Computer System (INS). Integrate WIN-T functions (HAIPE & RFNM) with the FCS ICS. Also, integation of the Network Management System (NMS). Work is to be performed in Bloomington, Minn., (93.02 precent), and St. Louis, Mo. (06.98 precent) with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2014. One bid was solicited with one bid received. TACOM Warren, AMSXCC-TAC-AB, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-05-C-0724).

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Orlando, Fla., was awarded on Apr. 27, 2009 a $ 27,040,000 firm fixed price contract for the action for the purchase of M-TAD/PNVS arrowhead kits, partial b-kits, spares and tads electronic display and control (TEDAC). Work is to be performed in Orlando, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2011. One bid was solicited with one bid received. Army Contracting Command, AMCOM Contracting Center, CCAM-AP-B, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-06-C-0169).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Grove, Shady Grove, Pa. is being awarded a maximum $46,299,750 fixed price with economic price adjustment, sole source contract for parts. Other location of performance is in Indiana. Using services are Army and Marine Corps. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. There was one proposal originally solicited with one response. The date of performance completion is April 30, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC), Columbus, Ohio (SPM7LX-09-D-9027).

Marathon Alaska Natural Gas Co., Anchorage, Alaska is being awarded a maximum $18,655,121 fixed price with economic price adjustment, sole source contract for direct supply of natural gas. Other locations of performance are in Alaska. Using services are Army, Air Force and federal civilian agencies. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. There was one proposal originally solicited with one response. The date of performance completion is September 30, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-06-D-7505).

DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY

Teledyne Scientific & Imaging LLC, Thousand Oaks, Calif., is being awarded a $8,275,593 cost plus fixed fee contract to develop terahertz electronics for transceiver arrays. Work will be performed in Thousand Oaks, Calif., (70 percent), Santa Barbara, Calif., (12 percent), Tewksbury, Mass., (1 percent), La Jolla, Calif., (3 percent), Pasadena, Calif., (14 percent), and is expected to be completed in April 2011. Funds in the amount of $4,410,000 are being obligated at time of award; of this amount, $2,000,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. DARPA issued a solicitation in Federal Business Opportunities on June 13, 2008, and 9 proposals were received. The contracting activity is the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., (HR0011-09-C-0060).

Microelectronics Advanced Research Corp., (MARCO), Durham, N.C., was awarded on April 28, 2009, a $10,000,000 modification to a previously awarded other transaction agreement for additional funding for phase four of the Focus Center Research Program. Work will be performed in Durham, N.C., (1 percent), Pittsburgh, Pa., (20 percent), Atlanta, Ga., (21 percent), Cambridge, Mass., (19 percent), Berkeley, Calif., (19 percent), and Los Angeles, Calif., (20 percent), and is expected to be completed in January 2010. Funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This is a sole source award. The contracting activity is the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., (HR0011-07-3-0002, P00009).

President Issues Military Spouse Day Proclamation

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, May 8, 2009 - President Barack Obama signed and issued a proclamation today designating the day as Military Spouse Day.

Here is the presidential proclamation:

"Military spouses share the sacrifices of service with our Nation's men and women in uniform. As members of the Armed Forces serve in the United States and across the world, military spouses also serve our Nation.

"When a servicemember goes to war, we know their spouse also shares in that sacrifice. I am inspired by their commitment to family and our Nation, and on Military Spouse Day, we honor these individuals for their contributions.

"Wives and husbands of servicemembers display an uncommon courage and strength as they steadfastly support their spouses during long and arduous deployments. While they endure separations that are filled with worry and anxiety, they face unique stresses. Foremost is the concern about the safety and well-being of deployed loved ones, but there are many other challenges. From managing household finances to comforting children impacted by a military parent's absence, military spouses take on the burdens of maintaining families largely on their own.

"This task is complicated even more as spouses work to maintain careers and a sense of community while moving to new duty stations around the country and the world.

"Despite these hardships, military spouses are an inexhaustible source of strength for our military families and donate their time generously to local communities. Military spouses offer the love and encouragement that help servicemembers endure the challenges of serving our Nation.

"Military spouses support one another as friends and mentors. They serve in family readiness groups to keep fellow spouses informed and to provide mutual support. They contribute as volunteers to improve neighborhoods, military installations, and communities. These contributions strengthen both our Nation's character and its security.

"All Americans should express appreciation for military spouses and let them know they are not alone. To help those who need it, friends, co-workers, and neighbors can offer to help with the burden of daily tasks and thus give military spouses more time for themselves and their families. To assist spouses who are coping with the absence of a loved one, individuals can listen and offer their counsel. Americans can also volunteer through the many organizations that provide assistance to military families.

"Our Nation maintains a sacred trust with every individual who serves. My Administration is committed to showing our Nation's gratitude for them by honoring our obligations to their families.

"NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 8, 2009, as Military Spouse Day. I call upon the people of the United States to honor military spouses with appropriate ceremonies and activities today and in the future.

"IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third."

DoD Identifies Navy Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler J. Trahan, 22, of East Freetown, Mass., died on

April 30 while conducting combat operations in Fallujah, Iraq. Trahan was assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit Twelve in Norfolk, Va., and was deployed with an East Coast based Navy SEAL team.

More Ospreys Will Deploy With Marine Unit, General Says

By Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class William Selby
Special to American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, May 7, 2009 - After three successful combat deployments over more than 19 consecutive months, Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys will begin a global deployment with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, a senior Marine aviation official said yesterday.

"The Marine Corps views these first three deployments of the Osprey into combat as marvelously successful," Lt. Gen. George J. Trautman III, deputy commandant of aviation, said during a "DoD Live" bloggers roundtable. "The aircraft completed every assigned mission, and it did so flying faster, farther, and with safer flight profiles than any other assault support aircraft in the history of military operations."

While in Iraq, the Osprey flew thousands of missions, impressing those who flew in it with its speed and range, Trautman said.

"The way the Osprey collapsed the battle space in al Anbar -- in fact, indeed throughout all of Iraq -- is really something that amazed those who saw it perform," he said. "The aircraft has tremendous range, and [impressive] speed with which it moves around the operational area."

For example, Trautman said one of his commanders told him that when the Osprey arrived in Iraq, it turned his battle space from the size of Texas into the size of Rhode Island.

The Osprey's speed and range, Trautman said, means a lot more support for Marines on the ground.

"Marine aviation exists to support the warfighter -- the Marine on the ground, the soldier in distress -- and the Osprey offers the warfighter a tremendous advantage over the enemy, and it also offers an incredible increase in capability for our commanders."

While the MV-22 is being deployed only with the 22nd MEU right now, Trautman said every MEU will have an Osprey squadron in the future.

"As the transition from our legacy CH-46s to MV-22s continues, every subsequent MEU from the East Coast is going to deploy ... Ospreys, and this will have a very important effect on those combatant commanders that we support," he said.

Though the Osprey has faced some challenges and there is still much to learn from the deployments to Iraq, Trautman said, plans call for sending one squadron to Afghanistan later this year.

"We understand that Afghanistan is a harsh environment, especially a harsh environment on aircraft," he said. "But we're incredibly confident that having the Osprey in that environment is going to pay dividends for our forces."

Trautman added that several different weapons and weapons systems have been mounted to the Osprey, and that officials are discussing other options.

"We're going to increase the capability of the ramp-mounted weapon system to take up to a .5- caliber machine gun for heavier firepower should we need it," he said. Also, the Air Force Special Operations Command has developed a smaller-caliber weapon that can provide 360-degree quadrant coverage, the general added.

(Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class William Selby serves in the Defense Media Activity's emerging media directorate.)

Better-equipped National Guard Still Faces Critical Shortages

By Army Staff Sgt. Jim Greenhill
Special to American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, May 7, 2009 - Equipment critical to both domestic and warfighting missions and aircraft essential to guarding the nation's air sovereignty remain areas of concern for the National Guard.

Army Maj. Gen. Raymond W. Carpenter, acting deputy director of the Army National Guard, and Air Force Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, director of the Air National Guard, prepare to testify before the House Armed Services Committee's air and land forces subcommittee, May 5, 2009. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jim Greenhill
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That was the message Air Force Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, director of the Air National Guard, and Army Maj. Gen. Raymond W. Carpenter, acting deputy director of the Army National Guard, gave members of the House Armed Services Committee's air and land forces subcommittee May 5.

"The Army has made great progress toward improving equipping levels within the Army National Guard," Carpenter said. "In recent years, the Army has made an unprecedented level of investment in Army National Guard equipment."

But both Carpenter and Wyatt said more needs to be done – and the Air Guard director sounded a warning about aging F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter aircraft.

"Our primary concern is that 80 percent of the F-16s, the backbone of our air-sovereignty alert force, will begin reaching the end of their service life in eight years," Wyatt said. "We need solutions for what we in the Air National Guard refer to as the 'mid-term gap,' and for long-term recapitalization. Neither of these can be sacrificed.

"If we sacrifice the mid-term, we risk uncovering a critical line of defense. If we sacrifice the long term, or fifth generation, we risk what can best be referred to as our children and grandchildren's critical edge. Everything has to be on the table. This infrastructure of equipment is not just fighters; it includes tankers, air traffic control, command and control, security and communications – the entire system supporting and protecting our nation's last line of defense."

Critical dual-use items needed for both domestic and overseas missions are a top priority for the Army National Guard and the National Guard Bureau, Carpenter told committee members.

"It is ... important to note that a significant quantity of critical dual-use equipment, while it may have been issued to [Army National Guard] units, is chronically unavailable to governors ... due to continuing rotational deployments," Carpenter said.

Modernizing the truck fleet, procuring more battle command equipment and expanding stocks of water purification systems, generators, material-handling equipment, field feeding systems, tactical ambulances and aviation ground equipment are key concerns for the Army National Guard.

"We appreciate ... the strong interest of the Congress and the Department of Defense in closing the gap between our domestic requirements and the available equipment in our armories and motor pools," Carpenter said.

"Shortfalls in equipment will impact the Air National Guard's ability to support the National Guard's response to disasters and terrorist incidents in the homeland," Wyatt warned. "Improved equipping strengthens readiness for both overseas and homeland missions and improves our capability to train on mission-essential equipment."

The 1950s technology used by air traffic controllers and the 40 percent of the Air National Guard's vehicles that are at or beyond their life expectancy also are areas of concern for the Air Guard, he added.

The hearing was intended to get a straightforward assessment of the National Guard's equipment levels in light of the Commission of the National Guard and Reserves recommendation that the Guard be equipped and resourced as an operational reserve rather than the Cold War model of a strategic reserve, said U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie, the committee chairman.

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates is expected to provide Congress with a detailed budget in the coming weeks, and the directors said they could provide more information once that budget is released.

(Army Staff Sgt. Jim Greenhill serves at the National Guard Bureau.)

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract with Lockheed Martin Corp., of Marietta, Ga., for an amount not to exceed $292,800,000. This contract will provide four C-130J aircraft for the Iraq government. At this time, $6,920,907 has been obligated. 657 AESS, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8625-06-C-6456,P00080).

The Air Force is modifying a fixed price contract with Lockheed Martin Corp., of Marietta, Ga., for $15,840,000. This contract modification will exercise options to purchase the MC-130J unique configuration increment for 6 Global War on Terror aircraft. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 657 AESS, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8625-06-C-6456).

NAVY

Hensel Phelps Construction Co., Greeley, Colo., is being awarded a $53, 787,000 firm fixed price construction contract for design and construction of new Bachelor Enlisted Quarters at Naval Base Guam. The multi-story building will provide standard 1+1E room configuration with 140 two-person rooms for 280 E1-E3 personnel. The building will include central services within the module, spaces for mechanical, electrical, telecommunication, janitor, storage rooms, and vending and lounge areas. The project will also provide supporting utilities and facilities, surface parking lot, and paving and site improvements. Work will be performed on U.S. Naval Base Guam and is expected to be completed by May 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively negotiated with 41 offers solicited via the Naval Facilities Engineering Command e-solicitation website with seven proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Marianas, Guam, is the contracting activity (N40192-09-C-1314).

Trijicon, Inc.*, Wixom, Mich., is being awarded a $33,000,000 not-to-exceed ceiling firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for the procurement, delivery, maintenance, and logistical support of the Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) Day Optic (SDO). The SDO is a magnified day optic that mounts onto the M249 Light Machine Gun. The SDO is to aid the SAW gunner in target detection, recognition, and identification, thereby increasing the combat effectiveness and lethality of the user. This contract is a five-year contract with a not-to-exceed value of $33,000,000, with a minimum buy of 25 SDO systems within the first contract year. Work will be performed in Wixom, Mich., and is expected to be completed by five years from date of contract award. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured, with proposals solicited via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online, with three offers received. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-09-D-1014).

Rolls Royce Engine Services-Oakland, Inc., Oakland, Calif., is being awarded a $26,721,591 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for the repairs of up to 32 T56-A-427 Series IV engines for the E-2C and C-2 aircraft. Work will be performed in Oakland, Calif., and is expected to be completed in Jun. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-D-0006).

L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace LLC, Madison, Miss., is being awarded a $21,523,093 modification to a previously awarded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity delivery order contract (N68936-06-D-0024) to provide specialized technical services in support of Depot Level Maintenance (DLM) work performed at the Fleet Readiness Center, Southwest (FRC-SW) on aircraft and rework of associated components and materials. Services to be provided include modifications, in-service repairs, and all other categories of service associated with aircraft DLM and its planning. The estimated level of effort for this modification is 580,139 man-hours. Work will be performed at FRC-SW, San Diego, Calif., (78 percent); the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Camp Pendleton, Calif., (9 percent); the Naval Air Station (NAS), Lemoore, Calif., (4 percent); the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Pt. Mugu, Calif., (2 percent); NAS Whidbey Island, Bremerton, Wash., (2 percent); MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, (2 percent); MCAS Yuma, Ariz., (2 percent); and MCAS Miramar, Calif., (1 percent), and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, Calif., is the contracting activity.

The Boeing Co., Wichita, Kan., is being awarded a $15,499,084 modification against a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00019-09-C-0051) to exercise an option for the procurement of 15 each Crash Survivable Flight Incident Recorders and Flight Data Recorders (CSFIR/FDR) for E-6B Mercury Aircraft. In addition, this modification provides for the procurement of associated technical data and spare and repair parts. Work will be performed at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Northrop Grumman Corp., Integrated Systems, Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a $12,742,098 modification to a previously awarded cost plus incentive fee contract (N00019-03-C-0057) to provide integrated logistics services for the E-2D Pilot Production aircraft in support of the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye system development and emonstration effort. Work will be performed in Bethpage, N.Y., (91 percent) and at various locations throughout the United States (8 percent), and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc.*, Oxnard, Calif., is being awarded a $9,542,443 modification to a previously awarded cost plus award fee contract (N68936-09-C-0003) for operational, maintenance, and technical support services for the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division Ranges Department. These requirements include preparation of land targets and target areas, operations and maintenance of range instrumentation/communication systems, frequency monitoring, field power systems (fuel-powered generators and photo-voltaic systems), photo-electronics (maintenance and repair of video equipment, cameras, tracking mount trailers, and domes), land targets, range scrap removal, ordnance removal and cleanup, range scheduling and billing, meteorology, operational support, stand-by maintenance, and post-operation analysis of test data. The estimated level of effort is 175,467 man-hours. Work will be performed in China Lake, Calif., (70 percent), and Point Mugu, Calif., (30 percent), and is expected to be completed in Septe. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, Calif., is the contracting activity.

Drace Construction Corp.*, Gulfport, Miss., is being awarded a $7,242,888 fixed price design-build construction contract for the 25^th Naval Construction Regiment Headquarters Building in support of Naval Construction Battalion Command at Gulfport, Miss. This project consists of design, site development for, and construction of a new specialized office building to house the functional space for the 25^th NCR Command and Control staff to carry out their mission. It includes administrative offices, training space, SCIF room, auditorium, data center, file storage, associated support areas, electrical and mechanical utilities, demolition, paving and site improvements. Work will be performed in Gulfport, Miss., and is expected to be completed by Nov. 8, 2010 . Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with two proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (N69450-09-C-0757).

P & S Construction, Inc.*, Lowell, Mass., is being awarded a $6,957,000 firm fixed price construction contract for design and construction of Submarine Learning Center, Submarine Base New London, Groton, Conn. The work to be performed provides for a new two-story building and parking for 70 personally owned vehicles. The new facility will include demolition of building 137, landscaping and reconfiguration of an adjoining parking lot. Work will be performed in Groton, Conn., and is expected to be completed by November 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with seven proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-09-C-7000).

ARMY

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on Apr. 28, 2009 a $ 48,899,067 firm fixed price with incentives contract. The nomenclature of the item being procured is Transmission, Mech., for a minimum quantity of 130, maximum quantity of 650 in support of the UH-60 program. Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn., with an estimated completion date of Apr. 30, 2014. One bid was solicited with one bid received. Army Contracting Command, Aviation and Missile Contracting Center, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-09-C-0156).

Nova technologies, Panama City, Fla., was awarded on Apr. 28, 2009 a $ 48,860,381 firm fixed price, time & material and cost contract for designing, developing, testing, integrating, installing, documenting, and delivering of the Special Operations Forces Requirements Analysis, Prototyping, Training, Operations and Rehearsal II (SOF RAPTOR II) in support of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Work is to be performed in Panama City, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Apr. 27, 2014. Bids were posted on the Web with One bid received. U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (PEO STRI), Orlando, Fla., is the contracting activity (W900KK-09-C-0044).

Smiths Detection, Inc., Edgewood, MD., was awarded on Apr. 28, 2009 a $ 36,950,960 commercial firm fixed price contract for a joint chemical Agent Detector (JCAD) Increment I- Power Communication Adapter kits. Work is to be performed in Edgewood, Md., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2009. One bid was solicited with one bid received. U.S. Army RDECOM Acquisition Center Aberdeen Proving Ground Contracting Division, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W911SR-07-C-0054).

AAI Co., Hunt Valley, Md., was awarded on Apr. 28, 2009 a $ 29,211,614 cost plus fixed fee contract for 12 months or Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) on One System Remote Video Terminal (OSRVT) and Mobile Directional Antenna System (MDAS). Work is to be performed in Hunt Valley, Md., with an estimated completion date of Apr. 30, 2010. One bid was solicited with one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, AMCOM Contracting Center, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-06-C-0190).

Teledyne Scientific & Imaging, LLC., Thousand Oak, Calif., was awarded on Apr. 24, 2009 a $ 6,399,917 cost plus fixed fee contract for Backpack Portable Desalinator (BPod) is a human powered, two stage system comprised of an ultra filtration stage for particle removal and a reverse osmosis stage for chemical separation. Work is to be performed in Thousand Oaks, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 31, 2011. Bids were posted on the Web with eleven bids received U.S. Army RDECOM Acquisition Center, research Triangle Park, N.C., is the contracting activity (W911NF-09-C-0023).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Foster Fuels Inc., Brookneal, Va.*, is being awarded a maximum $48,364,590 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel. Other locations of performance are Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama. Using services are federal civilian agencies. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The original proposal was Web solicited with one response. This contract is exercising the first option year. The date of performance completion is April 30, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-08-D-4000).

Johann Haltermann Ltd., Channelview, Texas*, is being awarded a maximum $7,897,261 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for manufacture and distribution of rocket grade kerosene propellant. Other location of performance is in Pearland, Texas. Using services are Air Force, federal civilian agencies and commercial DoD customers. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The original proposal was solicited on FedBizOpps with one response. The date of performance completion is Apr. 30, 2014. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC-MK), San Antonio, Texas (SP0600-09-D-1513).

Air Wilmington Inc., Wilmington, N.C.*, is being awarded a maximum $5,007,658 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel. Other location of performance is in Wilmington, N.C. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and other activities. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. There was one proposal originally solicited with one response. The date of performance completion is Mar. 31, 2013. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC-PH), Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0124).

*Small Business

U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)

Gates Asks Senate to Pass Supplemental Funding by Memorial Day

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2009 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates asked the Senate today to pass the fiscal 2009 supplemental funding request it's considering by Memorial Day.

Gates and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee on the $83.4 billion budget request today.

Most of the request – about $76 billion – would go to the Defense Department and would directly support operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan, Gates said. Most of the rest would fund State Department operations.

The pending legislation is the second half of the fiscal 2009 supplemental funding request. Congress passed $65.9 billion in supplemental spending earlier this year. If the second portion is approved, the total package would be $141.7 billion.

Gates stressed that this will be the last supplemental funding request. "This is intended to be the last planned war supplemental request that the administration will make," Gates said. "Future budgets – starting with [fiscal] 2010 – will instead be presented together, with money for overseas contingency operations clearly marked as such."

Moving funding to the base budget will ensure that funding for programs that directly affect warfighters will receive the support they need in the Pentagon and on Capitol Hill, Gates said. This move will "most directly affect our nation's greatest strategic asset: our troops, and the families that support them," he said.

Gates broke down the request. Some $38 billion covers the everyday costs of maintaining forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, from pre-deployment training and transportation to or from theater to the operations themselves. "This supplemental takes into account planned reductions in troop numbers in Iraq this year, and increases in Afghanistan," Gates said.

Another $11.6 billion is set aside to replace and repair equipment that has been worn out, damaged or destroyed in Iraq and Afghanistan. This includes money for four F-22 fighter jets to replace an F-15 and three F-16s classified as combat losses.

Another $9.8 billion will go for force protection. This will fund the mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle program that aims to put all-terrain vehicles into Afghanistan. The money also would fund body armor, aircraft survivability equipment, unmanned aircraft systems and equipment and vehicles to detect and clear mines.

A further $3.6 billion is slotted to expand and improve the Afghan security forces, but the request calls for no money to fund Iraqi forces. "The government of Iraq has taken on that financial burden," Gates explained.

The supplemental funding bill includes $1.5 billion to counter the threats of roadside bombs, $450 million for the Commander's Emergency Response Program, and $400 million for the Pakistan Counterinsurgency Capability Fund.

The Pakistan Fund will allow the U.S. Central Command commander to work with Pakistan's military to build the nation's counterinsurgency capability. "We are asking for this unique authority for the unique and urgent circumstances we face in Pakistan – for dealing with a challenge that simultaneously requires wartime and peacetime capabilities," Gates said.

The supplemental measure also includes $2.2 billion to finish the expansion of the Army and Marine Corps. "Due to higher-than-expected recruiting and retention rates, we are well ahead of schedule to expand the Army and Marine Corps – which will help ease the burden on our troops and help reduce – with the goal of ending – stop-loss," Gates said, citing a policy that allows the military to hold on to certain servicemembers past the expiration of their enlistment contract.

Wounded warrior care and programs to improve the quality of life for troops and their families account for $1.6 billion in the funding request, Gates said, emphasizing that quick action on the request is necessary.

"As was the case last year, the Department of Defense will have to be prepared for continued operations in the absence of the supplemental or another bridge fund," Gates said.

Some operational funds will begin to run out in July, and that historically has affected the Army and the Marine Corps first. "After Memorial Day, we will need to consider options to delay running out of funds," he said. "We also expect to run out of money to reimburse Pakistan by mid-May. I urge you to take up this bill and pass it as quickly as possible, but please not later than Memorial Day."

The symbolism of the two secretaries appearing together was not lost on the senators. The departments of Defense and State must work together. The supplemental measure includes $7.1 billion for international affairs and stabilization activities, including economic assistance for Afghanistan and Pakistan.

"Needless to say, I strongly support this funding," Gates said. "As I have said for the last two years, I believe that the challenges confronting our nation cannot be dealt with by military means alone. They require, instead, whole-of-government approaches – but that can only be done if the State Department is given resources befitting the scope of its mission across the globe. This is particularly important in Afghanistan and Pakistan, where our ability to provide resources beyond military power will be the decisive factor."

Gates said he and Clinton are dedicated to figuring out how best to bring to bear the full force of the entire U.S. government on the pressing issues of the day.

"So I ask you to continue supporting not just our men and women in uniform, but the men and women at the State Department who are just as committed to the safety and security of the United States," the defense secretary said.

CONTRACTS

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

ENGINEERING AND SUPPORT CENTER, HUNTSVILLE

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded eight contracts with a shared capacity of $650 million to eight contractors who will perform utility monitoring and control systems work throughout the continental U.S. and overseas.

These contracts are for the procurement and installation of utility monitoring and control systems; heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems to include chiller/boiler systems installation and/or integration, supervisory control and data acquisition systems; and other automated control systems including fire alarm and life safety systems, chemical/biological/radiological contaminant detection/filtration/response, utilities (electric/gas/water/steam) metering; electronic security systems; and security and/or force protection measures worldwide.

The multiple award task order indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity service contracts have a three-year base period and one optional two-year period for a total of five years. The total capacity of these contracts is $650 million, with shared capacity among eight contractors: Ameresco, Inc., Framingham, Mass.; Honeywell Products, Inc., Austin, Texas; Johnson Controls Building Automation, Huntsville, Ala.; Siemens government Services, Inc., Reston, Va.; TAC Americas, Carrollton, Texas; Teng & Associates, Inc., Chicago, Ill.; Trane U.S. Inc., La Crosse, Wis.; and Williams Electric Company, Inc., Fort Walton Beach, Fla. The Huntsville Center solicited this acquisition on a competitive basis.

U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND

McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boeing Co., of St. Louis, is being awarded a one-year, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with four annual options. The contract has predominantly firm fixed price items, and a not-to-exceed value of $250,000,000. The contract is for Mid Endurance Unmanned Aircraft System (MEUAS) Information Gathering, Target Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Services in support of the U.S. Special Operations Command Program Executive Office - Fixed Wing. The work will be performed in St. Louis and overseas locations and is expected to be completed by Apr. 30, 2014. This contract was awarded through full and open competition. The contract number is H92222-09-D-0015.

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to Rolls-Royce Corp., of Indianapolis, Ind., for a maximum of $79,764,987. This requirement will cover 27 initial spare engines in support of the C-130J unique systems in support of U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and two foreign military sales cases for Norway and India. The entire amount has been obligated. 330 ACSG/GFKA, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., is the contracting activity (FA8504-07-D-0001).

ARMY

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.., Hurst, Texas was awarded on Apr. 27, 2009 a $ 60,302,880 firm fixed price contract for the production of 24 Bell 407 helicopters for the country of Iraq, with an option to purchase up to 26 additional 407 helicopters. This contract will have a 27 month period of performance for the base requirement and up to a 13 month additional period of performance if the option is exercised. Work is to be performed in Alliance, Texas, (55 precent) and Mirabel, Canada, (45 precent) with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2012. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-09-C-0160).

Lockheed Martin Corp., Maritime Systems & Sensors, Liverpool N.Y., was awarded $ 20,674,214 firm fixed price contract for procuring spares for the twelve (12) initial production Enhanced AN/TPQ-36 Radar Systems. Work is to be performed in Liverpool, N.Y., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2010. One sole source bid solicited and one bid received. CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-06-C-T004).

Contrack International, Inc., McLean, Va. was awarded on Apr. 24, 2009 a $ 28,436,732 firm fixed price contract for its medium load concrete aircraft pavement including but not limited to aprons and connecting asphalt taxiways, modifications and additions to a munitions area and taxiways, lighting, markings, tiedowns, grounding point, water and sewer distribution and storm water drainage for rotary wing aircraft. Work is to be performed in Afghanistan with an estimated completion date of Feb. 01, 2010. U.S. Corps of Engineers, Winchester, Va., is the contracting activity (W912ER-09-C-0018).

The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pa., was awarded on Apr. 24, 2009 a $ 22,947,428 firm fixed price contracts for MH-47G remanufacture for three (3) MH-47E Aircraft into a MH-47G Extra Airframe Configuration. Work is to be performed in Philadelphia, Pa., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 15, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Aviation Integration Directorate, Fort Eustis, Va., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-04-G-0023).

Head, Inc. Columbus, Ohio, was awarded on Apr. 24, 2009 a $ 11,614,400 firm fixed price contract to remove and replace the Combat Readiness Training Center ramp and airfield lighting, Phase I and Phase II. Work is to be performed in Savannah, Ga., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 20, 2009. Fourteen (14) bids were solicited and thirteen (13) bids were received. USPFO for Georgia, Atlanta, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912JM-09-C-0010).

Balfour-Walton JV, Dallas Texas, was awarded on Apr. 24, 2009 a $ 1,382,000 ECI construction, fixed price incentive contract to replace a hospital at Ft. Riley, Kan. Work is to be performed in Fort Riley, Kan., with an estimated completion date of Oct. 29, 2012. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web and seven (7) bids received. U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Kansas City District, Kansas City Mo., is the contracting activity (W912DQ-09-C-4024).

DRS Sustainment Systems, Inc St. Louis Mo., was awarded on Apr. 23, 2009 a $ 22,419,508 firm-fixed-price/ Indefinite Quantity contract for 317 M989A1 Heavy Mobility Ammunition Trailers (HEMAT's are being purchase via Delivery Order 0009 on the above referenced IDIQ. Work is to be performed in St. Louis, Mo., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 02, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army TACOM LCMC, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-05-D-0332).

AM General, LLC South Bend, Ind., was awarded on Apr. 23, 2009 a $ 14,001,542 firm fixed contract to add 88 each High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) to contract. Work is to be performed in Mishawaka, Ind., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. TACOM Warren, AMSTA-AQ-ATCA, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (DAAE07-01-C-S001).

ACC Construction Co., Inc, Augusta, Ga., was awarded on Apr. 32, 2009 a $ 16,409,480 firm fixed price for the design and construction of the tactical equipment maintenance facility, Grow the Force-Unit Operations-Phase C. Work is to be performed in Fort Campbell, Ky., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 16, 2010. Four bids were solicited and two bids received. Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, Louisville, Ky., is the contracting activity (W912HN-07-D-0042).

The Joint Venture of CUh2A Smith Carter Hemisphere, Lawrenceville, N.J., was awarded on Apr. 16, 2009 a firm fixed price contract for the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) design contract. Exercise Options: CLIN 0011, 0012, 0013, 0014, 0015, 0016, 0017, 0018, 0020. Work is to be performed in Fort Detrick, Frederick, Md., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 29, 2011. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web and six (6) bids received. U.S. Army Corp of Engineers- Baltimore District, Baltimore Md., is the contracting activity (W912DR-06-C-0009).

NAVY

Straub Construction Co., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $24,839,000 for firm fixed price task order #0003 under a multiple award construction contract for repair and renovation of Building 232 (Spanagel Hall) and Building 235 (Root Hall), at the Naval Post Graduate School, Calif. The work will provide repairs and renovation to comply with current critical safety and building codes, and reconfigure deteriorated steam heating with a code complaint hydronic system. Mechanical upgrades and fire sprinkler system, fire protection system, HAZMAT abatement and associated interior renovation of the existing spaces shall also be completed. Work will be performed in Monterey, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Apr. 2014. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Five proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62473-08-D-8616).

ITT Corp., Alexandria, Va., is being awarded a $17,628,729 cost plus fixed fee contract for research and development support services in the areas of: systems engineering and research support in modeling and simulation; intelligent information systems; virtual and augmented reality systems and applications. This contract contains four 12-month options, which is exercised, would bring the total cumulative value of the contract to $94,167,918. Work will be performed in Washington, D.C., and work is expected to be completed Sept. 2010 (Sept 2014 with options). Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract was competitively procured under NRL solicitation number N00173-08-R-JS09, with one offer received. The Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00173-09-C-2038).

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a $9,861,389 cost plus fixed fee contract for products and engineering services in support of the EA-18G Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) Integrated Product Team. The level of effort is expected to be 73,571 hours and includes design, development, integration, test and distribution of Electronic Attack Unit software, technical evaluations and testing of changes, and will support follow-on test and evaluation integration and test. Work will be performed at Point Mugu, Calif., (85 percent); Bethpage, N.Y., (10 percent); and China Lake, Calif., (5 percent), and is expected to be completed in April 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to the FAR 6.302-1. The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, Calif., is the contracting activity (N68936-09-D-0026).

SyQwest Inc., Warwick, R.I. is being awarded an $8,264,980 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, firm fixed price contract for the repair and restoration of DT-699 High Frequency Sail Array (HFSA) Hydrophone Modules and TR-364 HFSA Projectors. Work will be performed in Warwick, R.I., and is expected to be completed by April 2014. Contract funds in the amount of $50,000 will expire at the end of the fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via Federal Business Opportunities, with two offers received. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport is the contracting activity (N66604-09-D-0200).

MacGregor Inc., Cedar Knolls, N.J., is being awarded a $6,096,547 firm fixed price contract for the procurement of two twin boom level luffing cargo handling cranes. The work to be performed under this contract includes crane procurement and transportation of the cranes, removal and disposal of existing cranes, refurbishment of existing boom stands and crane bases and providing pre-work for a stabilization system. Work will be performed in Cheatham Annex, Williamsburg, Va., and is expected to be completed by March 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was negotiated under Other Than Full and Open Competition in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(1)(2), "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements". The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Navy Crane Center, Portsmouth, Va., is the contracting activity (Contract Number N62470-09-C-7006).

Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, Inc., Newport News, Va., was awarded a $6,000,000 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-08-C-2100) for emergent and supplemental work for the accomplishment of the fiscal year 2008 Extended Drydocking Selected Restricted Availability (EDSRA) of USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The CVN 65 FY08 EDSRA is a ship depot availability of approximately 16-month duration. EDSRAs are similar to overhauls in that they restore the ship, including all subsystems that affect combat capability and safety, to established performance standards. Additionally, an EDSRA provides an opportunity to perform hull inspections and recoating, and other maintenance related evolutions below the waterline that cannot be accomplished while the ship is waterborne. The EDSRA provides sufficient time to perform more extensive propulsion plant repairs and testing than is possible during an Extended Selected Restricted Availability (ESRA). Work will be performed in Newport News, Va., and is expected to be completed by Aug 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)

Air Force One Flight Opportunity Causes New York City Confusion

By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, April 28, 2009 - The White House expressed regret yesterday over a photo opportunity involving Air Force One that stirred up confusion and fear in New York City.

The Presidential Airlift Group flew the VC-25 presidential aircraft, escorted by an F-16 fighter jet, over the city between 10 and 10:30 yesterday morning, said Gary T. Strasburg, chief of the Air Force's Environmental Public Affairs.

The mission was conducted "in conjunction with normally scheduled continuation training for assigned aircrew members," and coordinated with the Federal Aviation Administration, Strasburg said.

This mission was coordinated for the Upper New York Bay, south of the Holland Tunnel and in the Newark Bay north of the Staten Island Expressway, he said.

But New Yorkers who observed the flight found it all too reminiscent of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks that took down both World Trade Center towers.

Louis Caldera, director of the White House Military Office, expressed regret yesterday over approving the mission.

"I take responsibility for that decision," he said in a written statement.

"While federal authorities took the proper steps to notify state and local authorities in New York and New Jersey, it's clear that the mission created confusion and disruption," he said. "I apologize and take responsibility for any distress that flight caused."

Toby Keith Entertains Troops in Afghanistan

By Army Capt. Michael Greenberger
American Forces Press Service

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan, April 28, 2009 - Country singer and troop supporter Toby Keith finished up a 15-show tour in Afghanistan yesterday as he drew near the end of his seventh tour with the United Service Organizations.

Service members crowd the stage April 27, 2009, at Bagram Air Field, to catch a photo of Toby Keith during his concert in Afghanistan. This was Keith's seventh tour with the United Service Organizations. U.S. Army photo by Capt. Michael Greenberger

Keith spent five days criss-crossing the war-torn country visiting bases large and small in a whirlwind of handshakes, autographs, photo-ops and of course – country music shows.

Whether it's hundreds of Marines at Camp Bastion or a crowd of thousands at Kandahar Air Field, countless hours of preparation and manpower go into making each show special.

"It's a three-pronged attack," said Rachel Tischler, USO vice president of entertainment operations. "The crews get to work setting everything up for the larger shows as most of the band goes to see people at the larger bases. While they are doing that, [Toby] and a few others visit the more remote locations."

Keith's tour visited Forward Operating Bases Tillman and Boris, near the Pakistan border, in addition to the larger bases, like FOBs Sharana and Salerno.

"It was important to Toby and the crew to visit as many of the smaller, remote locations as possible," said Tischler. "Never mind getting entertainers – some of them don't have running water!"

Keith, was taught early on to respect the military and those who serve in it.

"My father was a soldier. He taught his kids to respect veterans," said Keith. "It's that respect and the thank-you that we have a military that's in place and ready to defend our nation; our freedom."

Since 2002, Keith and company have visited war zones, military bases and ships at sea to bring a little levity and light into the lives of those in harm's way. He loves his job, he said.

"It's a break from the monotony in their life," Keith said of his duty to the troops. "They're under fire and tremendous workloads trying to accomplish their goals, so when we show up, it changes that for a little while. We try to put smiles on their faces."

According to the roaring crowd in the "clamshell tent" on Bagram, he succeeded.

"The energy level was so high," said Army Spc. Jennifer Cook. "It brought all the soldiers in, no matter what kind of music they liked."

Keith's forte is playing country music. He's been doing it for more than 23 years. Some of the hits he poured into the night sky over Afghanistan have been staples of country music for years – as well as favorites of those in uniform, such as "Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue" and "American Soldier."

Written after his first visit to Iraq, "American Soldier" is a tribute to service members everywhere. Keith salutes military mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters -- ordinary people all over who volunteer to serve their country and give their lives for it if necessary. Keith took many of his first interactions with the military in Iraq, such as a remembrance ceremony for a fallen service member, and turned it into something many could understand.

"Those kinds of things just bore into your soul," Keith said. "I would have never been able to complete 'American Soldier' if it weren't for the experiences I had."

The troops appreciate Keith just as much as he appreciated them.

"This show was awesome," said Air Force Senior Airman Patrick McGuire. "I saw Toby Keith stateside and it was smoky and the crowd was just different. Here, it's like he was here for us, not just a show. It just felt like he was here for us."

Keith doesn't just raise spirits though, he raises awareness too.

"It's great to be supported by someone in the music business," Cook said. "It also keeps us on people's minds back home."

Keith ended more than an hour of guitar whompin', foot stompin' music with a promise he's echoed over 150 times: "I'll see you next year."

After departing Afghanistan, Keith and company head to Italy to finish their seventh USO tour.

(Army Capt. Michael Greenberger serves with the 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

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	Country singer/songwriter Toby Keith plays for more than 1,000 service members during his show at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan April 27, 2009. This was Keith's seventh tour with the United Service Organizations. U.S. Army photo by Capt. Michael Greenberger
	Country singer/songwriter Toby Keith salutes more than 1,000 service members who came to see his concert at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, April 27. This was Keith's seventh tour with the United Service Organizations. U.S. Army photo by Capt. Michael Greenberger
	Country music performer Toby Keith, right, grabs the outstretched hand of U.S. Air Force 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Senior Airman Brent Contratto during a concert for U.S. military service members at Balad Air Base, Iraq, April 28, 2008, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julianne Showalter) (Released)

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Humphrey Mechanical, Inc., Jacksonville, N.C.; MechWorks Mechanical Contractors, Inc.,* Beaufort, N.C.; North State Mechanical, Inc.,* Jacksonville, N.C.; R & W Construction Co. Inc.,* Jacksonville, N.C.; T. A. Woods Company, Wilmington, N.C.; and Virtexco Corp., Norfolk, Va., are each being awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity multiple award construction contract for mechanical construction type projects at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. The total contract amount for all six contracts combined, including the base period and four option years, is $300,000,000. The work to be performed provides for mechanical construction services including demolition, repair, replacement, modification, and new installation of various mechanical systems including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, boilers, high pressure steam distribution, electrical distribution, motors, generators, potable water distribution, sanitary sewer, storm water control, communications, and incidental work such as general construction, specialty trades, and removal of asbestos or lead contaminated materials. Work will be performed in Jacksonville N.C. (75 percent) and Cherry Point, N.C. (25 percent), and work expected to be completed April 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of this fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with 11 proposals received. These six contractors may compete for task orders under the terms and conditions of the awarded contract. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (contract numbers N40085-09-D-5340/5341/5342/5343/5344/5345).

Bulltrack-Watts, A Joint Venture*, Marysville, Calif., is being awarded a $20,681,900 firm fixed price contract to repave runway, taxiway and aprons at Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii. The work to be performed provides for sawcutting and cold mill planing the existing asphalt concrete pavement of the runway, taxiway, and aprons. Also, includes restriping the runway, taxiway and aprons, including runway threshold markings and other airfield pavement markings. Work will be performed in Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii and is expected to be completed by February 2010. Funds provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online Website with seven bids received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Hawaii, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii is the contracting activity (N62478-09-C-1486).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to Northrop Grumman Corporation of Bethpage, New York for a maximum of $49,750,000. This action will provide for the Small Unmanned Aerial System Research and Evaluation program which will provide focus on the translation of promising basis and applied research into technology solutions for well-defined military needs and to affect rapid transition of small unmanned aerial system concepts and component improvements to warfighter applications. At this time, $5,000,000 has been obligated. AFRL/PKVC, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity. (FA8650-09-D-3940)

The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to multiple contractors for a maximum $48,000,000. Mark G. Miller, Inc. of Layton, Utah, SoBran, Inc. of Dayton, Ohio,, White Dot Solutions, Inc. of Salt Lake City, Utah, Gauss Management Research and Engineering of Ogden, Utah, and Tybrin Corporation of Fort Walton Beach, Florida are the contractors. This action will provide engineering and related services in the development and sustainment of software engineering support for the 309^th Software Maintenance Group. At this time, $5000 has been obligated. OO-ALC/PKES, Hill Air Force Base, Utah is the contracting activity. (FA 8224-09-D-0002, FA8224-09-D-0003, FA8224-09-D-004, FA8224-09-D-0005, FA8224-09-D-0006)

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee letter contract to the Utah State University Research Foundation of Logan, Utah for $48,000,000. This action will provide algorithm generation, implementation test and assessment for the Third Generation Infrared System program as well as the testing, characterization, and calibration of the Commercially Hosted Infrared Payload program. At this time, $1,148,050 has been obligated. SMC/XRC of El Segundo, California is the contracting activity. (FA8814-09-D-0001)

The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract with Lockheed Martin Corporation of Marietta, Georgia for $29,190,170. This modification will exercise an option to purchase equipment. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. ASC, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity. (FA8625-06-C-6456)

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Signature Flight Support Corp., Savannah, Georgia is being awarded a maximum $19,614,659 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel. Other location of is in Georgia. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is March 31, 2013. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-09-D-0125).

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Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)

Worldwide Military Screening Program Prompts Fast Swine Flu Identification

By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, April 27, 2009 - The Defense Department's worldwide influenza monitoring program and decisive action by the medical staff at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, is being credited with helping to identify two cases of swine flu early to help prevent a potential spread.

Two 16-year-old boys, both military family members and students at Steele High School in Cibolo, Texas, reported to the Randolph Military Clinic in mid-April suffering from fever, coughs and chills. Air Force Lt. Col. Gregory York, deputy commander of the 12th Medical Group, said both exhibited "classic flu-like symptoms."

Rather than simply sending the boys home to rest and hydrate, their doctors took the extra step of harvesting "nasal washes" and submitting them for testing through the Defense Department's Worldwide Influenza Surveillance Program, York explained.

The Air Force established the lab-based influenza surveillance program in 1976 at what is now Brooks City-Base, also in San Antonio. The lab routinely monitors suspected flu cases from military bases around the world, as well as from targeted "sentinel sites" to detect local respiratory outbreaks and emerging strains.

The lab identified both boys' cultures as "Influenza A," but couldn't pin down the specific influenza sub-type. That automatically triggered staffers there to fly the cultures to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta for additional testing. Those tests confirmed late last week that the cultures were swine flu.

As the testing was conducted, both boys were at their homes, getting bed rest and drinking fluids as their doctors had advised. But even more importantly, York said, they minimized contact with other people – critical to "breaking that chain" of spreading the contagious flu virus.

Both boys have made full recoveries, and no additional cases have been identified at the Randolph clinic, York said.

But that's not stopping the staff at Randolph from taking a strong, pro-active approach to preventing further infections, York added. In addition to an aggressive base education program being conducted in cooperation with the CDC and Texas Department of Health, the clinic is screening all incoming patients who exhibit flu-like symptoms.

Patients with fevers of 100.5 degrees or higher or sore throats and coughs are issued protective masks and isolated from other patients to be evaluated for influenza, York said.

While emphasizing that Randolph is at no higher risk than anywhere else, York said the staff has become especially vigilant in trying to identify those with possible symptoms as early as possible. "Our antennas are up a bit higher," he said.

"Surveillance and infection control are the keys to avoiding contact and the spread of the virus," York said. "It all falls on prevention and being on top of this to identify individuals up front as fast as possible to break the chain."

CONTRACTS

DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Palmdale, Calif., is being awarded a $100,000,000 increment of a $399,898,219 cost plus fixed fee contract for phase three of the Integrated Sensor is Structure program. Work will be performed in Palmdale, Calif., (33 percent); El Segundo, Calif., (37 percent); Akron, Ohio, (3 percent); Denver, Colo., (14 percent); Sunnyvale, Calif., (1 percent); Litchfield Park, Ariz., (3 percent); Monrovia, Calif., (2 percent); Frederica, Del., (2 percent); Mesa, Ariz., (3 percent); Huntsville, Ala., (2 percent), and is expected to be completed in March 2013. Of the funds being obligated at time of award, $24,000,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was procured under a limited source competition with two bids solicited and two bids received. The contracting activity is the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va. (HR0011-09-C-0036).

NAVY

Saab Training USA, Orlando, Fla., is being awarded a ceiling value $28,803,086 firm price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for the Instrumented -Tactical Engagement Simulation System (I-TESS) which will be used to support direct force-on-force tactical engagement training. The I-TESS system will consist of no less than the following type components: Small Arms Transmitter (SAT), Man-worn Detection System (MDS), Command and Control (C2 - mobile & portable versions), and Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) Building Instrumentation, and Simulated Battlefield Weapons. The SAT will be used on the M4 and M16 type rifles and the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW). The MDS and range equipment will be used to instrument the individual Marine for direct force-on-force engagement adjudication and to include the ability to support instrumentation functions such as Position Location Information (PLI) reporting. The I-TESS system will be used in MOUT Facilities and Non-Live Fire Maneuver Ranges located at various Marine Corp bases and installations, provides the setting for the USMC Pre-deployment Training Program (PTP) and other type individual and company level training support. Work will be performed in Orlando, Fla., and the expected completion date is April 2011. Contract funds in the amount of $9,869,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured as a full and open competition, with three offers received. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Orlando, Fla., is the contracting activity (M67854-09-D-8061).

Northrop Grumman Corp. Integrated Systems, Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a $22,414,639 modification to a previously awarded cost plus award fee System Development and Demonstration (SDD) contract (N00019-08-C-0023) for the Broad Area Maritime Surveillance (BAMS) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). This modification provides for incorporation of wing static and load testing for the BAMS UAS. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., (90 percent) and Bethpage, N.Y., (10 percent), and is expected to be completed in December 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Navistar Defense LLC, Warrenville, Ill., is being awarded a $16,514,885 firm fixed priced modification to a previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5032), delivery order #0004, for field service representatives for the Mine Resistance Ambush Protected vehicles in theater, Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs) and Engineer Change Proposals. Work will be performed in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the final deliveries associated with this delivery order are expected to be completed by Aug. 16, 2010 . Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

MACTEC Engineering and Consulting, Inc., Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP, a Joint Venture, Raleigh, N.C., is being awarded a $13,335,804 firm fixed price architect and engineering contract for design of a new base entry point at Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune. The work to be performed provides for plans, studies, surveys, permitting, specifications and project planning documents. The contract also contains several options, which if exercised would increase cumulative contract value to $14,530,082. Work will be performed in Jacksonville, N.C., and is expected to be completed by July 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the NAVFAC e-solicitation website with 20 proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-09-C-3217).

Ocean Systems Engineering Corporation, Oceanside, Calif., is being awarded $11,715,465 for task order #0056 under previously awarded firm fixed price contract (M67854-02-A-9020) to provide Marine Corps Systems Command's System Engineering, Interoperability, Architectures and Technology (SIAT) staff the detailed technical and analytical support required to define, integrate, certify, plan and oversee the development and delivery of Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) systems. This effort consists of four domain areas: MAGTF Systems Engineering and Integration; Systems Engineering and Technology; Joint Certification; and Architecture Design and Development. SIAT is responsible for ensuring that material solutions developed or acquired by MARCORSYSCOM and Program Executive Office Land Systems (PEO-LS) are system engineered, integrated, interoperable and certified. To do that, SIAT conducts the detailed systems engineering, establishes technical policies and guidance across the commands, and manages the technical analysis and distributed planning required to deliver world class MAGTF systems capabilities to the warfighter. Work will be performed in Quantico, Va., and work is expected to be completed in April 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co., Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii, is being awarded at $11,344,500 for firm fixed price task order #0010 under a multiple award construction contract (N62742-04-D-1302) for repairs to Pier B4 and Wharf B5 at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Work will be performed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and is expected to be completed by May 2010. Funds provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Three proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Hawaii is the contracting activity.

Lockheed Martin-MS2, Liverpool, N.Y., is being awarded a $10,937,164 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-08-C-6283) for Low Cost Conformal Array Production units (LCCA), test equipment, 3D mock-up devices, engineering and technical services, retrofit kits, refurbishments, and spare LCCA modules. The LCCA is a passive planar array mounted on the aft submarine sail structure that is integrated with the Acoustic Rapid COTS Insertion (A-RCI) AN/BQQ-10 system to provide situational awareness and collision avoidance for improved tactical control in high density environments. Work will be performed in Syracuse, N.Y., (97.5 percent), Walpole, Mass., (1 percent), Forrest Hill, Md., (1 percent), and Millersville, Md., (0.5 percent), and is expected to be complete by June 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-08-C-6283).

Orbital Sciences Corp., Chandler Ariz., is being awarded a $9,992,000 cost plus fixed fee, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for procurement of research and development technical services in support of the Missile Defense Agency Life Cycle Engineering Division's Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD). GMD Technical R&D Services required for the purpose of life accelerated environmental testing, parametric testing critical for the identification of current failure mechanisms, analysis of root cause failures, potential refinements or upgrades, mitigations of risk, sustainment, storage, and service life involving unique items of the currently deployed GMD System. Work will be performed in Chandler, Ariz., and is expected to be completed by April 2014. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity (N00164-09-D-GP07).

BAE Systems, Electronics & Integrated Solutions, Nashua, N.H., is being awarded a $5,547,746 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00019-08-C-0003) to exercise an option for the procurement of 3 OE-120A Antenna Groups and 1 OE-120 Antenna Group. The OE-120A and the OE-120 antenna groups are part of the AN/UPX-29(V) Identification Friend or Foe Interrogator sets, and will be used on U.S. Navy ships DDG-113 and LPD-26. Work will be performed in Nashua, N.H., and is expected to be completed in June 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

ARMY

Sig Sauer Inc, Exeter, N.H., was awarded on Apr. 23, 2009 a $ 26,207,659 three year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity type contract for 55,890 9MM Pistols and one contractor-furnished spare parts kit. Work is to be performed in Exeter, N.H., with an estimated completion date of Apr. 25, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Tank-Automotive Armaments Command, Rock Island, Ill, is the contracting activity (W52H09-09-D-0158).

General Dynamics Land Systems, Inc., Sterling Heights, Mich., was awarded on Apr. 22, 2009 a $ 36,968,000 cost plus fixed fee contract for Systems Technical Support (STS) for the Abrams tank program to continue the engineering in support of the production effort. Work is to be performed in Sterling Heights, Mich., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid received. TACOM Warren, AMSTA-AQ-AHLC, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-07-C-0046).

Raytheon Co., Andover, Mass., was awarded in Apr. 22, 2009 a $ 14,756,989 cost plus fixed fee and cost reimbursable contract for an on-site depot level diagnostic, fault isolation, clean up and repair capability for PATRIOT Weapons System major items. This service is beyond the capability of the battery, battalion, and intermediate support units. This procurement includes depot level clean-up, repair, and maintenance on all PATRIOT major items; including services required to return, and maintain, PATRIOT major items deploy in Southwest Asia (SWA), Germany, Korea, and CONUS to maximum operations readiness. Work is to be performed in Korea, Qatar, El Paso, Texas, Germany, Killeen, Texas, Fayetteville, N.C., Lawton, Okla, Andover, Mass, Japan, Kuwait, with an estimated completion date of Jun. 16, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Aviation & missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W32P4Q-06-C-0352).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to CaZador LLC of Anchorage, Alaska for a maximum of $10,000,000. This contract action will provide Healthcare Equipment and Furniture for the USAF Academy and Continental United States locations. At this time, $885,505 has been obligated. 10^th Contracting Division, United States Air Force Academy, Colo., is the contracting activity (FA7000-09-D-0017).

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Missing Soldier's Family Receives His Distinguished Service Cross

By Benjamin Abel
Special to American Forces Press Service

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., April 27, 2009 - The history of the U.S. Army Special Forces Regiment is short in relation to that of the rest of the Army, but it's long enough for fierce battles to become old war stories and for training missions to be lost to the vagueness of time and personal recollection.

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Kermit Stewart, cousin of Army Maj. Jack Stewart, speaks at an April 22, 2009, award ceremony for the Special Forces soldier missing in action after 42 years. Stewart was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for exceptional gallantry while leading a mobile strike force company of U.S. and South Vietnamese soldiers near the Cambodian border March 24, 1967. Stewart was last seen providing cover fire allowing his unit to evacuate in the face of an overwhelming North Vietnamese force. U.S. Army photo by Benjamin Abel
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But for the men who have worn the Green Beret, the memories of their Special Forces brothers, especially those missing in action and killed in combat, will never fade.

And so, though it took 42 years to happen, Special Forces senior leaders were asked to stand during the second annual Special Forces Symposium here April 22 as the Army officially awarded the Distinguished Service Cross to the family of Army Maj. Jack T. Stewart, 5th Special Forces Group, who went missing during a ferocious engagement in Vietnam.

On March 24, 1967, two American Green Berets joined with South Vietnamese soldiers to conduct a helicopter assault near the Cambodian border. The combined unit, a mobile strike force company, included then-Capt. Jack Stewart and Staff Sgt. Roger Hallberg. After landing near Bu Dop in Phuoc Long province, their patrol was greeted by enemy automatic weapons fire, requiring Hallberg to return to the rear area to report on the contact with the North Vietnamese army force.

During the firefight, Stewart rallied his men to secure a helicopter landing zone against an advancing enemy force later estimated to be two heavily armed battalions, greatly outnumbering Stewart's men. Stewart was last seen by American forces as he and Hallberg provided cover to retreating members of their company.

Diane Hasner, Stewart's former wife; son Troy Stewart and daughter Karen Kelly; Barbara Stewart Pratt, his sister; and Kermit Stewart, his cousin, represented the Stewart family at the ceremony and accepted the Distinguished Service Cross on behalf of the missing Green Beret.

Speaking on behalf of the family during the ceremony, Kermit Stewart recounted the Stewart family's uniformed service to the nation during the Revolutionary War, through the Civil War, both world wars, Korea and Vietnam.

In a brief humorous moment, Kermit paralleled the 55 years required for Ezekiel Stewart to receive a pension for his service with the New Jersey State Volunteers during the American Revolution to the 42 years between the disappearance of Maj. Jack Stewart and the awarding of the Distinguished Service Cross.

"I don't know why it takes the Stewarts so long to be recognized for their service," Kermit said, "but we finally get there."

Wearing a red, white and blue scarf embroidered with Major Stewart's name, unit and date of his disappearance, Hasner spoke of the importance of the award and ceremony to give closure the missing Green Beret.

"This has been a long time coming," Hasner said. "It's time for closure for family, friends and the men involved in the situation that day."

One of the men involved in the action that day was John M. Throckmorton, the lone survivor of the firefight. In the days following the fateful mission, then-2nd Lieutenant Throckmorton submitted Stewart and Hallberg for valor awards. After meeting the Hallberg family four years ago and learning that neither man had been awarded for their heroism in 1967, Throckmorton resubmitted paperwork that led to Hallberg being awarded the Silver Star and the eventual awarding of the Distinguished Service Cross to Stewart.

The Distinguished Service Cross is the second-highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the Army, and it is awarded for extreme gallantry and risk of life in actual combat with an armed enemy force.

(Benjamin Abel is deputy public affairs officer for the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School at Fort Bragg, N.C.)

Click photo for screen-resolution image Karen Kelly, daughter of Army Maj. Jack Stewart, a Special Forces soldier missing in action from the Vietnam War, wears a scarf worn by members of the Stewart family during an awards ceremony in Fayetteville, N.C., April 22, 2009. Stewart was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for exceptional gallantry while leading a mobile strike force company of U.S. and South Vietnamese soldiers near the Cambodian border March 24, 1967. Stewart was last seen providing cover fire allowing his unit to evacuate in the face of an overwhelming North Vietnamese force. U.S. Army photo by Benjamin Abel

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. Leroy O. Webster, 28, of Sioux Falls, S.D., died April 25 near Kirkuk, Iraq, after being shot while on a dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

CSM Benjamin Moore, Jr., 43, of Waycross, Ga., died Apr 24 at Contingency Operating Base Speicher, Iraq, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 2d Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3d Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Cpl. William C. Comstock, 21, of Van Buren, Ark., died April 22 as a result of a non-hostile incident in Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2^nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2^nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

The incident is under investigation.

DoD Begins QDR, NPR Processes

Today the Department of Defense announced the commencement of the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) and the Nuclear Posture Review (NPR). The processes will culminate in final reports to Congress due in early 2010.

The QDR, which is conducted every four years, is one of the principal means by which the tenets of the National Defense Strategy are translated into potentially new policies, capabilities and initiatives. "The purpose of the QDR is to assess the threats and challenges the Nation faces, and then integrate strategies, resources, forces, and capabilities necessary to prevent conflict or conclude it on terms that are favorable to the Nation now and in the future," said General James E. Cartwright, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

"The QDR takes a long-term, strategic view of the Department of Defense and will explore ways to balance achieving success in current conflicts with preparing for long-term challenges," said William J. Lynn, deputy secretary of defense. "The review will also look at ways to institutionalize irregular warfare capabilities while maintaining the United States' existing strategic and technological edge in conventional warfare."

The process for the 2010 QDR will embrace a whole of government approach where the Department of Defense will consult with other U.S. Government departments and agencies and appropriate Congressional committees. There will also be consultations with key allies and partners. The 2010 QDR will address emerging challenges and explore ways to improve the balance of efforts and resources between trying to prevail in current conflicts and preparing for future contingencies, while also institutionalizing capabilities such as counterinsurgency and foreign military assistance.

The QDR is a legislatively-mandated (USC 10, Sec. 118 (a)) review of DoD strategy and priorities. Previous QDRs were conducted in 1997, 2001, and 2006.

The NPR will be conducted in consultation with the Departments of Energy and State. The purpose of the NPR is to establish U.S. nuclear deterrence policy, strategy, and posture for the next five to 10 years and to provide a basis for the negotiation of a follow-on agreement to the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START). This report will be submitted concurrently with the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review.

The NPR is a legislatively-mandated (National Defense Authorization Act FY08, Sec 1070/Public Law 110-181) comprehensive review of the U.S. nuclear deterrence policy, strategy and force posture for the next five to 10 years. Previous NPRs were conducted in 1994 and 2002.

Navy To Commission Guided-Missile Destroyer Truxtun

The Navy's newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, Truxtun, will be commissioned Saturday, April 25, 2009, during an 11 a.m. EDT ceremony at Charleston, S.C.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead will deliver the ceremony's principal address. Carol Leigh Roelker and Susan Scott Martin, descendants of the ship's namesake, will serve as sponsors of the ship. The ceremony will be highlighted by a time-honored Navy tradition when they give the first order to "man our ship and bring her to life!"

Designated DDG 103, the destroyer honors Commodore Thomas Truxtun (1755-1822) who embarked upon a seafaring career at age 12. When the Navy was initially organized, he was selected as one of its first six captains on June 4, 1798. Assigned command of the USS Constellation, one of the nation's new frigates, Truxtun put to sea to prosecute the undeclared naval war with revolutionary France. On Feb. 9, 1799, Truxtun achieved one of his most famous victories when Constellation battered the French warship L'Insurgente into submission in one of the most illustrious battles of the quasi-war with France.

Five previous Navy ships have been named Truxtun: a brig launched in 1842, two destroyers DD 14 and DD 229, a high speed transport APD 98 (initially designated a destroyer escort DE 282), and a nuclear-powered frigate (DLGN) later re-designated cruiser CGN 35.

The 53rd Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, Truxtun will be able to conduct a variety of operations, from peacetime presence and crisis management to sea control and power projection. Truxtun will be capable of fighting air, surface and subsurface battles simultaneously and contains a myriad of offensive and defensive weapons designed to apply maritime power to protect U.S. vital interests in an increasingly interconnected and uncertain world.

Cmdr. Timothy Weber, a native of Decatur, Ga., will become the first commanding officer and lead the crew of 276 officers and enlisted personnel. The 9,200-ton Truxtun was built by Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Ingalls Operations, Pascagoula, Miss. The ship is 510 feet in length, has a waterline beam of 59 feet, and a navigational draft of 31 feet. Four gas turbine engines will power the ship to speeds in excess of 30 knots.

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Ray A. Spencer II, 20, of Ridgecrest, Calif., died April 16 as a result of a non-hostile incident in Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

The incident is currently under investigation.

Combined Maritime Forces, NATO Ships Help to Thwart Pirate Attacks

American Forces Press Service

MANAMA, Bahrain, April 20, 2009 - The British military support ship Royal Fleet Auxiliary Wave Knight, working in support of the Combined Maritime Forces, thwarted two April 18 pirate attacks on merchant vessels in the Gulf of Aden, resulting in the release of 13 hostages and disrupting the activities of 14 Somali pirates.
"This is a clear demonstration of how cooperation between more than a dozen international naval forces can result in the successful disruption of piracy activity," said Royal Navy Commodore Tim Lowe, deputy commander of the Combined Maritime Forces. "In the last 72 hours alone, coordinated efforts of six different nations resulted in the release of 49 innocent merchant mariners who had been held hostage by armed pirates, as well as the interception of 46 suspected pirates."

Lowe cautioned that naval forces will not be the sole solution to piracy, but said coordinated international naval efforts would continue to disrupt criminal acts of piracy.

While working in conjunction with international naval forces deployed to the region, Wave Knight's crew received a distress call at about 8 a.m. from Merchant Vessel Handy Tankers Magic, which was under attack by pirates.

The attack broke off before Wave Knight arrived, but the ship followed their skiff to a fishing dhow, a sailboat commonly used by natives along the African and Indian coasts. The dhow was later confirmed to be a pirate "mother ship." Via radio, Wave Knight ordered the dhow to stop and used a Royal Navy armed force protection team as well as the ship's own weapons team to provide cover. The pirate vessel complied.

Dutch warship HNLMS De Zeven Provincien, deployed as part of NATO's Standing Naval Maritime Group 1, arrived and its crew determined no pirates or hostages were aboard the vessel. Ultimately, 13 fishermen who had been held hostage by pirates since April 12 were freed and able to return home to Yemen.

Since the seven suspected pirates aboard the dhow were not captured in the act of piracy, they were released, but they were disarmed and their weapons were destroyed.

Two hours later, Wave Knight received a second distress call from Merchant Vessel Front Ardennes. Wave Knight arrived and successfully deterred the skiff, preventing the pirates from boarding the tanker. Following repeated warnings to move away, Wave Knight fired warning shots, which caused the pirates to break off their attack and flee the scene.

With the assistance of helicopters from the NATO task group ships HMCS Winnipeg and USS Halyburton, Wave Knight followed the pirate skiff for six hours, until relieved by the Winnipeg crew, who boarded the skiff.

Wave Knight provided fuel and landing facilities for the NATO warships' helicopters and was able to maneuver into a position to stop the suspected pirates, allowing Winnipeg's boarding team to disarm and then subsequently release the suspected pirates.

"RFA Wave Knight is a modern replenishment ship designed to be able to support a myriad of coalition maritime operations," said Royal Fleet Auxiliary Capt. I. N. Phillips, Wave Knight's commanding officer. "Our primary role is refueling and aviation operations, but we are fully capable of conducting anti-piracy operations in and around the Horn of Africa. We have been on station for over a year providing support to many nations, and we remain committed to helping ensure maritime security."

Twenty-three nations participate with Combined Maritime Forces to conduct maritime security operations throughout the region and help to set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment.

(From a Combined Maritime Forces news release.)

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

PFC Richard A. Dewater, 21, of Topeka, Kan., died April 15, of wounds sustained from an improvised explosive device, while on a dismounted patrol near Korengal Valley, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 1^st Battalion, 26^th Infantry Regiment, 3^rd Brigade Combat Team, 1^st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Next-Generation Navy Destroyer Set for Construction in Maine

By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, April 17, 2009 - A recent agreement among the Defense Department, the Navy and shipbuilders will enable more efficient construction of the next-generation destroyer at one shipyard instead of two, a senior Defense Department official announced here today.
The "swap" agreement calls for three DDG-1000 destroyers to be built at the Bath Iron Works in Maine, John J. Young Jr., undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, told reporters at the Pentagon.

Work on the DDG-1000 destroyers previously was to be split between General Dynamics' Bath Works and Northrop Grumman's Ingalls Shipyard in Mississippi, Young said. As part of the new agreement, the Ingalls shipyard, which also builds some other Navy vessels, will gain a contract to build two more DDG-51 guided-missile destroyers.

The swap agreement, Young said, is the result of months of negotiations and is a reflection of "unprecedented efforts by the Navy and industry partners to operate in a business-like manner." The agreement, he added, involved compromises by all parties "to enable efficient construction of naval vessels."

The DDG-1000 Zumwalt-class vessel is a high-tech, guided-missile destroyer envisioned to eventually replace the DDG-51 Arleigh Burke class of warships that were developed 30 years ago. Navy Adm. Arleigh Burke was a famous destroyer commander in the South Pacific during World War II.

Named for Navy Adm. Elmo Zumwalt Jr., who served as chief of naval operations in the early 1970s and died in January 2000, the DDG-1000 ships feature computer-aided design, modular construction, high-tech armaments and radar, as well as a unique, streamlined hull design.

The DDG-1000's complicated, high-tech content, Young said, makes its design and construction an admittedly expensive endeavor. Cost of a first prototype, or lead, DDG-1000 ship is estimated to be around $3.2 billion, he said, with prices of follow-on vessels likely to decrease due to industrial economies of scale.

The design and development of the DDG-1000 "has gone well," Young said, noting that the program has "gone to budget [and] gone on schedule."

Initial plans were to build 32 of the DDG-1000-series vessels at the Bath and Ingalls shipyards. Today, the Defense Department's proposed fiscal 2010 budget calls for building just three vessels.

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates today told members of the Naval War College in Newport R.I., that the United States will require a naval presence in the future.

"But we cannot allow more ships to go the way of the DDG-1000," Gates told the Naval War College audience. The DDG-1000's rising cost per ship, he noted, was among the reasons for buying reduced numbers.

Gates has recommended building more Arleigh Burke-class vessels and upgrading those now in the fleet. Sixty-four Arleigh Burkes have been built, not counting the two new ones slated for construction at the Ingalls shipyard.

Gates also deemed the arrangement for constructing DDG-1000s at the two shipyards as inefficient and too costly to taxpayers, Young said.

"I think it was important to him that we build these ships efficiently," Young said of his understanding of Gates' reasoning.

If the DDG-1000s couldn't be efficiently produced, Gates "was potentially prepared, even in the face of clear political danger, to go back and possibly cancel two ships, and that would have cut jobs in both shipyards," Young said.

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CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to BAE Systems of Herndon, Va., for a maximum of $49,900,000. This action will provide systems engineering and evaluation, systems analysis for Worldwide five. This work will provide life cycle software development engineering to the Department of Defense Intelligence Information System and the US Intelligence Community worldwide. At this time, $120,000 has been obligated. AFRL/RIKF, Rome, New York is the contracting activity (FA8750-09-D-0214).

NAVY

BAE Systems Tactical Vehicle Systems LLP (BAE-TVS), Sealy, Texas, is being awarded a $19,036,693 firm fixed priced modification to a previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5030) delivery order #0005, for the purchase of Capability Insertion Engineering change proposals for the 1,800 MRAP vehicles procured under this contract. Work will be performed at Kuwait Refurbishment Facility, and the final deliveries associated with this delivery order are expected to be completed by Jul. 30, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Healy Tibbitts Builders, Inc., Aiea, Hawaii, is being awarded a $10,629,904 firm fixed price task order #0023 under a multiple award construction contract (N62742-04-D-1300) for design and construction to repair Wharf S1 at Naval Submarine Base Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The work to be performed includes but is not limited to all labor, supervision, tools, materials, and equipment necessary for wharf repairs. Work consists of repairs to the concrete support piles, concrete superstructure, mooring hardware, and timber/concrete/plastic fender system based on the Underwater Facilities Inspection and Assessments report of Aug. 2000. Replace deteriorated under deck utility hangers which support conduits and bracing for suspended service scaffolding, mooring hardware, 10 foot diameter floating fenders, and installing oil containment flotation device (Perma Boom). Work will be performed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and is expected to be completed by Nov. 2010. Funds provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Three proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Hawaii, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii is the contracting activity.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Hutchinson Industries, Inc., Trenton, N.J., is being awarded a maximum $17,825,617 firm fixed price, sole source contract for pneumatic tires and wheels. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Army. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Sept. 21, 2009. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency (DSCC-ZG), Warren, Mich., (SPRDL1-09-C-0047).

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Raytheon Co., Integrated Defense Systems, Tewksbury, Mass., is being awarded a $217,000,000 cost plus fixed fee modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-05-C-5346) for the procurement of two Volume Search Radar (VSR) for the Zumwalt Class Destroyer Program and USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). Work will be performed in Moorestown, N.J. (95 percent) and Sudbury, Mass. (5 percent), and is to be completed by March 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C. is the contracting activity.

Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., is being awarded for $11,606,652 for modification to a fixed price delivery order #0041 under existing previously awarded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (M67854-06-D-5028). This delivery order is issued against exercised priced options for the purchase of an additional 30 Logistic Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR) production cargo vehicles. Work will be performed in Oshkosh, Wis., and work for this delivery order is expected to be completed by June 30, 2010 . Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Northrop Grumman Corp., Integrated Systems Western Region, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded an $8,743,239 modification to a previously awarded cost plus fixed fee contract (N00019-05-C-0057) to provide additional operations and maintenance support for the Global Hawk Maritime Demonstration (GHMD), including operation and sustainment, logistics support and sustaining engineering throughout the demonstration. Work will be performed in Patuxent River, Md. (90 percent) and San Diego, Calif. (10 percent), and is expected to be completed in November 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $8,743,239 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Lockheed Martin Systems Integration – Oswego, Oswego, N.Y., is being awarded a $5,553,093 cost plus fixed fee, firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for engineering and technical support in the integration of Organic Airborne Mine Countermeasures (OAMCM) Systems into a MH-60S helicopter. The effort is in support of Carrier Battle Groups and Amphibious Readiness Groups. The five OAMCM systems to be incorporated in the MH-60S are the AN/AQS-20A Advanced Sonar System; Airborne Mine Neutralization System (AMNS); Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS); Rapid Airborne Mine Clearance System (RAMICS); and Organic Airborne and Surface Influence Sweep (OASIS). This acquisition supports the fundamental effort of integrating this entire suite of Airborne Mine Countermeasures (AMCM) systems with the helicopter structurally and with the helicopter Command, Control, Communication, Computer and Intelligence (C⁴I) systems. Work will be performed in Oswego, N.Y. (50 percent) and Panama City, Fla. (50 percent), and is expected to be completed by April 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City, Fla., is the contracting activity (N61331-09-D-0009).

ARMY

Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, Iowa was awarded on Apr. 22, 2009 a $ 10,200,000 firm fixed price with time and material CLIN contract for the upgrading for the functionality of the Stryker Hull Hots trainer and incorporating new upgrades on three (3) Infant Carrier Vehicle (ICV) configuration vehicles. Work is to be performed in Binghamton, N.Y. with an estimated completion date of Feb. 17, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid received. PEO Simulation, Training and Instrumentation, Orlando, Fla. Is the contracting activity (N61339-01-D-0722).

The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pa. was awarded on Apr. 21, 2009 a $ 141,962,130 firm fixed price contract for CH-47F multiyear contract for second year, production lot 7, Seven (7) each CH-47F new build aircrafts. Work is to be performed in Ridley Park, Pa with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2013. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aviation and Missiles, CCAM-CH-A, Redstone Arsenal, Ala. Is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-0098).

BAE Systems information and Electronic Systems Integration, Washington DC was awarded on Apr. 21, 2009 a $ 15,984,010 firm fixed price indefinitzed contractual action with 12month period of performance contract for two (2) Bar Armor kits prototypes (1 each) for the RG-31 and Cougar CAT I Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles. This contract also includes 325 production Bar Armor Kits for the Cougar CAT I. Work is to be performed in Washington, DC with an estimated completion date of May 1, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received TACOM Contracting Center, Detroit Arsenal, Warren, Mich. Is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-C-0311).

Raytheon Co., Andover, Mass. was awarded on Apr. 20, 2009 a $28,732,203 cost plus fixed fee contract that provides mission support and system sustainment for various configurations of Rapid Aerostat Initial Deployment (RAID) tower systems. Work is to be performed in Andover, MA with an estimated completion date of Dec, 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, Contracting and Management Office, Redstone Arsenal, Ala. Is the contracting activity (W9113M-08-C-0153).

Ceres Environmental, Inc., Brooklyn Park, Minn. was awarded on Apr. 16, 2009 a $13,814,973 firm fixed price contract that the contractor will be primarily responsible for constructing a floodwall protection system, which will include gatewell, sluice, outlet, and four sandbag closures and riprap for erosion control. Work is to be performed in Munster, IN and Hammond, IN with an estimated completion date of Apr. 30, 2011. Proposals were solicited using the wed and 10 bid were received. USACE, Chicago District, Chicago, III is the contracting activity (W912P6-09-C-0003).

General Dynamics, Ordnance and tactical System (GD-OTS), St. Petersburg, Fl a.was awarded on Apr. 16, 2009 a $ 6,049,164 firm fixed price contract for 105mm M1130 High Explosives (HE), Pre-formed Fragmentation (PFF) Base Bleed (BB) Cartridge Production, quantity 1,500. Work is to be performed in St. Petersburg, Fl, Quebec, Canada, and South Africa with an estimated completion date of Jan. 31, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Joint Munitions & Lethality Contracting Center, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J. is the contracting activity (W15QKN-09-C-0055).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Florida Ordnance Corp., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.* is being awarded a maximum $7,017,384 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for cylinder head. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Army. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is April 30, 2014. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency (DSCC-ZG), Warren, Mich. (SPRDL1-09-D-0017).

L-3 Communications, Muskegon, Mich. Is being awarded a maximum $6,880,579 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for cylinder head. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Army. There were originally 2 proposals solicited with 2 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is April 30, 2014. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency (DSCC-ZG), Warren, Mich. (SPRDL1-09-D-0016).

*Small Business

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to Pratt & Whitney Military Aftermarket Services of San Antonio, Texas for $22,915,389. This action will provide Overhaul of Core Module applicable to the F100 and F220 engines of F-15 and F-16 aircraft. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 448 SCMB/PKBB, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., is the contracting activity. (FA8104-04-D-0004-0136)

The Air Force is modifying a fixed price economic price adjustment contract with Lockheed Martin Co., of Marietta, Ga., for $8,011,714. This contract modification will provide CCP 0558 for Lot 2 Readiness Spares Package for the C-5M Reliability Enhancements and Re-engining Program. At this time the entire amount has been obligated. 716 AESG/PK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity. (FA8625-07-C-6471, P00016)

The Air Force is modifying a fixed price economic price adjustment contract with Lockheed Martin Co., of Marietta, Ga., for $7,192,055. This contract modification will provide CCP 0556 for Flight Control Spares for the C-5M Reliability Enhancements and Re-engineering Program. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 716 AESG/PK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity. (FA8625-07-C-6471, P00015)

The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to Hamilton Sundstrand Corp., of Windsor Locks, Conn., for $6,130,336. This contract is to establish supply contract for blades in support of the C-130 aircraft. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. DLA/DSCE/ZEB, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., is the contracting activity. (SPM400-04-D-9432XE01)

NAVY

General Dynamics-Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine is being awarded a $19,772,932 cost plus award fee delivery order under previously awarded contract (N00024-05-D-2301) for the Post-Shakedown Availability (PSA) of Truxtun (DDG 103). This delivery order encompasses all of the manpower, support services, material, non-standard equipment and associated technical data and documentation required to prepare for and accomplish the DDG 103 PSA. Specific efforts include: engineering and management in support of the PSA; labor and procurement of material to correct government responsible deficiencies and accomplish system upgrades; perform specified PSA work items inclusive of tests and post repair sea trials; and task additional manhours and material in order to complete emergent repairs. Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va., (95 percent) and Bath, Maine, (5 percent), and is expected to be completed by March 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured as an order under an existing Multiple Award Contract, with two proposals solicited and two offers received. Proposals were solicited via email to the two contractor party to the Multiple Award Contract. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Northrop Grumman Corp., Annapolis, Md., is being awarded an $8,172,237 modification (P00001) to previously awarded cost plus fixed fee, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (N00189-08-D-P002) to exercise an option for engineering and technical services supporting the Advanced SEAL Delivery System (ASDS) Planning Yard, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine. Work will be performed at Annapolis, Md., (75 percent); and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, (25 percent), and work is expected to be completed by April 2010. Contract funds will expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Annex is the contracting activity.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Vericor Power Systems, LLC, Alpharetta, Ga., is being awarded a $32,102,544 firm fixed price modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-08-C-4117) to exercise an option for the manufacture, testing and delivery of 24 ETF40B marine gas turbine engines for the Landing Craft - Air Cushion (LCAC) Service Life Extension Program fiscal year 2009 requirements. Work will be performed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and is expected to be completed by August 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Nan, Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii, is being awarded a $21,451,629 firm fixed price contract for the renovation of Pacific Regional Center (PRC) Building 130 and Sea Animal Research Center, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Ford Island, Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Work will be performed on Ford Island, Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii, and is expected to be completed by November 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with seven proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Pacific, is the contracting activity (N62742-09-C-1307).

Tetra Tech EC Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $13,882,869 for task order #0018 to a previously awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (N62473-07-D-3211) for Remedial Action Contract (RAC V) for radiological support at Hunters Point Shipyard, San Francisco, Calif. The work to be performed is on site radiological support work to enable contractors to complete both chemical and radiological removal and remediation work. The contract also contains one unexercised option, which if exercised would increase the cumulative task order value to $14,390,495. Work will be performed in San Francisco, Calif., and is expected to be completed by April 19, 2010 . Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The total contract amount is not to exceed $100,000,000 (base period and four option years). The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

URS-IAP, LLC, Austin, Texas, is being awarded $11,253,117 for a cost reimbursement task order 0012 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62470-06-D-6009) for design and construction of a 2,150 square meter aircraft maintenance hangar and a 340 square meter telecommunications facility at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti. Work will be performed in Djibouti, Africa, and is expected to be completed by November 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Three proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, is being awarded an $8,000,075 modification to previously awarded cost plus award fee contract (N00024-06-C-2307) to exercise an option for the accomplishment of Lead Yard Class Services for the DDG 51 Class AEGIS Destroyer Program. This option exercise is for additional Class Design Services and modernization support. The Lead Yard Contract will provide technical assistance to the Follow Yard in the interpretation and application of the detailed design developed by Bath Iron Works Corporation, the Lead Yard contractor. DDG 51 Class services include: Liaison for Follow Ship Construction, General Class Services, Class Logistic Services, Class Design Agent Services and Class Change Design Services for Follow Ships. Work will be performed in Bath, Maine, and is expected to be completed by April 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

New Balance Athletic Shoe, Brighton, Mass., is being awarded a $7,301,220 firm fixed price contract modification (0024) against a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (M67854-07-C-3053) for an additional 64,000 Marine Corps Running Suits. The Marine Corps Running Suit is an all weather jacket and pant suit for use by all Marines during physical training and for wear during liberty to enable its use as a recruiting tool. Performance, with estimate of percentages to be performed, will be based on use of three subcontractors: Excel Manufacturing, El Paso, Texas, (47 percent); Romo Productions, Santa Ana, Calif., (36 percent) and Summit Sportswear, Salem, Oregon, (17 percent), and delivery is expected to be completed by October 31, 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of current fiscal year. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Battelle Memorial Institute of Columbus, Ohio for an estimated $22,545,319. The objective of this task is to develop chemical/biological defense exercises or the Center for Asymetric Warfare, Naval Post Graduate School. At this time, $60,870 has been obligated. 55^th CONS/LGCD, Offutt, Nebraska is the contracting activity (SP0700-00-D-3180, Delivery Order: 0583).

The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract with Rockwell Collins Government Systems of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for $13,453,521. This action will modify and install 2 existing Global Air Traffic Management Program A & B kits to the OC-135B Open Skies Aircraft. 827 ACSG/PK, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma is the contracting activity (F33657-98-C-0036, P00108).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., is being awarded a maximum $8,336,790 firm fixed price contract for transfer cases with containers for the Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is the Army. This was originally a sole source competition. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is April 20, 2014. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Warren, Mich., (SPRDL1-09-D-0007).

CONTRACTS

NAVY

BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems, Nashua, N.H., is being awarded a $33,676,912 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00019-08-C-0044) for the Low Rate Initial Production Lot V of the Integrated Defensive Electronic Countermeasures (IDECM) AN/ALE-55(V) Subsystems and associated technical support and non-recurring engineering for the U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18E/F aircraft. The AN/ALE-55(V) subsystem consists of an electronic frequency converter (EFC) and a fiber optic towed decoy (FOTD). This modification provides for a total of 70 EFCs for the U.S. Navy, (58) and the Royal Australian Air Force, (12); and 323 FOTDs for the U.S. Navy, (251) and the Royal Australian Air Force, (72). Work will be performed in Nashua, N.H., (92 percent) and Mountain View, Calif., (8 percent), and is expected to be completed in August 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy, ($27,469,780; 81.57 percent) and the Government of Australia, ($6,207,132; 18.43 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

General Dynamics, Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $10,250,000 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-07-C-4005) for non-nuclear maintenance and repair support at the Naval Submarine Support Facility, Naval Submarine Base, New London, Conn. Under the terms of the contract, Electric Boat will continue to provide services required to support planned and emergent non-nuclear maintenance and repair for operational nuclear submarines, floating dry-docks, support & service craft and other platforms and equipment. Work will be performed in New London, Conn., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2009 . Contract funds in the amount of $10,250,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

ARMY

General Dynamics C$ Systems, Scottsdale, Ariz., was awarded on Apr. 15, 2009 a $11,771,894 cost plus fixed fee contract for the technology development phase of the Ground Soldier Ensemble (GSE) program. The Army will be procuring ten (10) GSE prototypes systems for the Prototype Phase. This contract also includes an option to support a potential Marine Corp requirement of five (5) GSE refined systems. Work is to be performed in Scottsdale, Ariz., and Anaheim, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 13, 2011. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web and eight bids were received. Tacom Contracting Center, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-0382)

Rohde & Schwarz Inc. Columbia, Md., was awarded on Apr. 15, 2009 a $5,647,530 firm fixed price contract for compact receivers, spare parts package and contractor training as required by foreign customer under foreign military sales. Work is to be performed in Munich, Germany with an estimated completion date of Apr. 3, 2010. One sole source bids was solicited and one bid received. Cecom Acquisition center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-09-C-D012).

Raytheon Company, McKinney, Texas was awarded on Apr. 15, 2009 a $5,494,229 cost plus fixed fee contract for the technology development phase of the Ground Soldier Ensemble (GSE) program. The Army will be procuring ten (10) GSE prototypes systems for the Prototype Phase. This contract also includes an option to support a potential Marine Corp requirement of five (5) GSE refined systems. Work is to be performed in McKinney, Texas, Tempe, Ariz., and Poway, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 13, 2011. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web and eight bids were received. Tacom Contracting Center, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-0381).

Rockwell Collins, Inc., Cedar Rapid Iowa was awarded on Apr. 15, 2009 a $5,344,549 cost plus fixed fee contract for the technology development phase of the Ground Soldier Ensemble (GSE) program. The Army will be procuring ten (10) GSE prototypes systems for the Prototype Phase. This contract also includes an option to support a potential Marine Corp requirement of five (5) GSE refined systems. Work is to be performed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Tallahassee, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 13, 2011. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web and eight bids were received. Tacom Contracting Center, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-C-0385).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to McDonnell Douglas Corp., of Long Beach, Calif., for an estimated $7,625,366. This action will provide Recurring Engineering Services for the B-1B Aircraft. At this time, no money has been obligated. OC-ALC/747^th/PKB of Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., is the contracting activity (F33657-01-D-2

Obama Discusses Mutual Security Interests of U.S., Latin America

By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, April 16, 2009 - President Barack Obama said it's critical for the United States to support Mexico's efforts to take on drug cartels that have "plagued both sides of the border."

After a meeting with Mexican President Felipe Calderon in Los Pinos, Mexico, Obama discussed the security partnership between the neighboring countries and the broader interests of the region.

"At a time when the Mexican government has so courageously taken on the drug cartels that have plagued both sides of the borders, it is absolutely critical that the United States joins as a full partner in dealing with this issue, both through initiatives like the Merida Initiative, but also on our side of the border, in dealing with the flow of guns and cash south," he said.

The Merida Initiative will provide equipment and training in support of law enforcement operations and technical assistance to promote the long-term reform, oversight and professionalization of Mexico's security agencies, according to the State Department.

Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, recently said intelligence sharing, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities are areas where the U.S. military can help Mexican forces, and added the military-to-military relationship with Mexico is in the best shape he has ever seen.

"There is a significant opportunity to continue to cooperate and to focus very heavily with respect to the needs on the border and the kinds of capabilities that they need from an intelligence and equipping piece," he
said after meeting with Mexican leaders in Mexico City.

Obama called Mexico a global leader, and emphasized the importance of partnering on items of mutual interest, including terrorism and other security issues.

"These are issues in which the United States and Mexico will have to stand side by side in order to promote common security and common prosperity," he said.

The president's remarks come on the same day that he published an opinion article in more than a dozen U.S. and Latin American newspapers urging unity among regional partners.

"Just as we advance our common prosperity, we must advance our common
security. Too many in our hemisphere are forced to live in fear," Obama wrote. "That is why the United States will strongly support respect for the rule of law, better
law enforcement, and stronger judicial institutions."

Ahead of the fifth Summit of the Americas, which runs April 17 – 19 at Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Obama underscored the importance of advancing common security interests, highlighting the United States' unique responsibility.

"Security for our citizens must be advanced through our commitment to partner
with those who are courageously battling drug cartels, gangs and other
criminal networks throughout the Americas," he wrote, adding, "Our efforts start at home.

"By reducing demand for drugs and curtailing the illegal flow of weapons and
bulk cash south across our border, we can advance security in the United
States and beyond," he continued. "And going forward, we will sustain a lasting dialogue in the hemisphere to ensure that we are building on best practices, adapting to new threats, and coordinating our efforts."

Navy Commissions New Guided Missile Destroyer Stockdale

The Navy will commission the newest Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer, Stockdale, during an 11:00 a.m. PST ceremony on Saturday, April 18, 2009, in Port Hueneme, Calif.

Designated DDG 106, the new destroyer honors Medal of Honor recipient Vice Adm. James Bond Stockdale (1923-2005), the legendary leader of American prisoners of war (POWs) during the Vietnam War.

Stockdale was the highest-ranking naval officer ever held as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam. His plane was shot down Sept. 9, 1965, while flying combat missions over North Vietnam. Stockdale spent more than seven years in captivity at prisons in North Vietnam, including time at the infamous "Hanoi Hilton." Four of those years were spent in solitary confinement. While imprisoned, Stockdale is credited with organizing a set of rules to govern the behavior of fellow prisoners of war and for helping to develop a code for prisoners to communicate with each other that included tapping on cell walls. In recognition of his leadership and sacrifice he was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1976.

Stockdale received 26 combat medals and awards, including two Distinguished Flying Crosses, three Distinguished Service Medals, two Purple Hearts and four Silver Stars. He was also named to the Aircraft Carrier Hall of Fame, National Aviation Hall of Fame, and was an honorary member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots.

Commander, U.S. Pacific Command, Adm. Timothy Keating, will deliver the ceremony's principal address. Sybil Stockdale will serve as sponsor of the ship named for her late husband. The ceremony will be highlighted by a time-honored Navy tradition when she gives the first order to "man our ship and bring her to life!"

Stockdale is the 56th of 62 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. The ship will be able to conduct a variety of operations, from peacetime presence and crisis management to sea control and power projection. Stockdale will be capable of fighting air, surface and subsurface battles simultaneously and contains a myriad of offensive and defensive weapons designed to support maritime warfare in keeping with "A Cooperative Strategy for 21^st Century Seapower," the new maritime strategy that postures the sea services to apply maritime power to protect U.S. vital interests in an increasingly interconnected and uncertain world.

Cmdr. Fred W. Kacher, of Oakton, Va., will become the first commanding officer of the ship and will lead the crew of 276 officers and enlisted personnel. The 9,200-ton Stockdale was built by Bath Iron Works, a General Dynamics Company. The ship is 509 feet in length, has a waterline beam of 59 feet, and a navigational draft of 31 feet. Four gas turbine engines will power the ship to speeds in excess of 30 knots.

For more information on Arleigh Burke class destroyers, visit

http://www.navy.mil/navydata/fact_display.asp?cid=4200&tid=900&ct=4 .

Gates Discusses Tough Decisions, Congressional Oversight

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

CARLISLE BARRACKS, Pa., April 16, 2009 - In his two-and-a-half years as Defense secretary, Robert M. Gates has had many hard decisions to make. But none, he said here today, compare to the difficulty of his part in sending men and women into combat.

"The rest of it all pales by comparison," Gates told students at the Army War College here. "Knowing what I have to do, but knowing the consequences."

Approving combat deployments, Gates said, is not an ethical issue for him, "but it is the toughest moral issue that I face."

Gates made the comments as part of a question-and-answer session with the audience following a speech he gave about his recommended fiscal 2010 Defense Budget, his third such speech at a military college this week.

Responding to an audience member's question, Gates said the decisions get tougher the higher in government a person climbs. "If there was a good option, somebody at a lower level would have made the decision and taken credit for it," he said. "By the time a decision gets to the president or the secretary of Defense, more often than not, you're having to choose the least bad option. And the question that is always difficult is sending people into battle and knowing the cost."

The secretary also spoke about the need for congressional oversight in departmental decisions. As a government worker for 43 years, Gates said he has always been guided by adherence to U.S. law.

"I have always believed that, as painful and frustrating as it can be, that congressional oversight, whether it's over intelligence or over the military, is absolutely essential to keeping us all on the right track," he said.

In the next few weeks, Gates said he anticipates interesting conversations with Congress members on his fiscal 2010 recommendations. "I actually kind of look forward to that because I think there is, in some areas, some misunderstanding about the nature of the decisions that have been made," he said.

Gates also discussed changes in the way that DoD civilians are trained. "One of the areas where I am working on developing human capital is on the civilian side," he said. "For a variety of reasons, a good part of the civilian part of our business has been turned over to contractors."

There are more contractors working for the Defense Department than there are government employees, Gates said.

"We are in much the same situation in the whole acquisition, contracting and procurement world," he said. "We have thousands and thousands and thousands of contractors helping us manage contractors. And so first thing we're going to do is we're going to rebuild the professional acquisition cadre in the Department of Defense – with professional civil servants."

In the next five years, the goal is to put in 20,000 civil servants replacing contractors, Gates said. Next year he wants to start with 4,000.

The secretary also was questioned about the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy on homosexuals in the military. "We will do what the president tells us to," Gates said.

The policy is not just a policy, it is law, and the military will uphold the law, Gates said. "If the law changes, so will our policies," he said.

Gates said he and Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have begun a dialogue on this issue with President Barack Obama. The issue is complex and difficult, and the force is already under considerable strain from two wars, he said.

"The president has been clear about where he wants to go and what he thinks needs to be done," Gates said. "But I think that he is approaching this in a deliberate and cautious manner, so that if we do go down that road, we do it right and we do it in a way that mitigates any down sides."

Gates said he agrees with that approach. "I believe this is something that needs to be done very, very carefully," he said.

Warfighters Top Budget Priorities, Gates Says

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

CARLISLE BARRACKS, Pa., April 16, 2009 - Making sure warfighters have everything they need "to fight, to win and to survive, while making sure that they and their families are properly cared for when they return" was the "overriding priority" of the fiscal 2010 Defense Budget request, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today.

As part of rebalancing the department's efforts, Gates told students at the Army War College here that he wants all DoD personnel to be on a war footing. Since taking office in December 2006, he said, he has noticed that this is not necessarily the case, "even as young Americans were fighting and dying every day."

Part of the problem, Gates said, was that many in the department viewed the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan as aberrations and not the likely models of future U.S. conflicts. The fact that mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles did not have a regular place in the Army or Marine Corps future planning, despite their success in theater, was in example of the problem, he said.

"Therefore, we should not spend too much, or buy too much equipment not already in our long-range procurement plans, or turn our bureaucracies and processes upside down," Gates said. "As a result of these failed assumptions, the capabilities most urgently needed by our warfighters were, for the most part, fielded ad hoc and on the fly, developed outside the regular bureaucracy and funded in supplemental appropriations that would go away when the wars did – if not sooner."

But wars like Iraq and Afghanistan will not go away, the secretary, which led to his budget recommendations to give the warfighters a seat at the budget table. Gates shifted funding for programs that benefit the warfighters from supplemental appropriations to the services' base budgets.

"One of the things I have learned since entering government 43 years ago is that the best way to ensure that an organization really cares for and protects something is to put that thing in its base budget," he said.

Programs to benefit the warfighters include such things as more intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets. The changes bulk up special operations forces and "train and equip" programs for foreign militaries. The changes also call for more tactical and strategic airlift.

"This shift should be of special resonance to our ground forces, which have borne the human and material brunt of the current conflicts," Gates said.

The secretary also seeks to change the strategic mind-set of Defense leaders. DoD needs "to recognize that the black and white distinction between conventional and irregular conflict is an outdated model," he said.

The future will be more complex and an enemy will likely confront America again, Gates said. Even near-peer competitors are likely to use asymmetric tactics, including cyber-warfare, guerilla tactics and low-tech roadside and car bombs, he said.

"Future adversaries will continue to employ new readily available technologies in sinister ways," he said. "They will adapt and develop new tactics, techniques and procedures as fast as they can imagine ways to gain any advantage on us. This kind of warfare will require innovative, versatile leaders and capabilities with the maximum possible flexibility to deal with the widest possible range of conflict."

Another thing that has to change is the acquisition and procurement system, Gates said. The department and the services must work more closely together. The American military is a world-class, joint organization. This joint capability, unfortunately, does not carry over to acquisition, he said.

"Where different modernization programs within services exist to counter roughly the same threat, or accomplish roughly the same mission, we should look more to capabilities available across the services," Gates said.

The services need to work together more closely and a capability in one service must be taken into consideration by other services, he said.

The military needs to shift away from the 99 percent "exquisite" service-centric solutions. These programs are costly and take too long to build, Gates said.

"With the pace of technological and geopolitical change, and the range of possible contingencies, we must look more to the 80 percent solution that can be produced on time, on budget and in significant numbers. As Stalin once said, 'Quantity has a quality all its own," said Gates, who holds a doctorate in Russian studies.

Gates explained his recommendation to cancel the Army's Future Combat Systems vehicle program, saying it
does not fully take in the lessons learned from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. That the service needs to modernize is not a question. It's how best to do it, the secretary said.

"Before we spend 10 years and nearly $90 billion, and before we send young soldiers downrange, we had better be sure to get it right – or as close to right as we can," he said.

Gates said the Army will keep the money with hopes that a vehicle program can be re-launched. "My hope is that we can be ready to move forward in fiscal 2011," he said. "And I have directed that all the money for FCS in the out-years be protected to fund the new vehicle modernization program."

Gates said that other decisions remain to be made. The Quadrennial Defense Review and the Nuclear Posture Review will provide guidance for the fiscal 2011 budget.

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a cost-reimbursement, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract to the University of Dayton Research Institute of Dayton, Ohio for $15,100,000. This contract action will enable the quick reaction evaluation of materials and processes. At this time, $154,133 has been obligated. Det 1 AFRL/PKMN, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8650-09-D-5600).

NAVY

McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded an $11,577,286 firm-fixed-price delivery order against a previously issued Basic Ordering Agreement (N00019-05-G-0026) for implementation of Engineering Change Proposal 6282, "Fatigue Test Article 50/Fatigue Test Article 77 Post-Cost Reduction Initiative Inner Wing Retrofit Out of Warranty Kits" for the F/A-18E/F aircraft, including 144 wing pylon spar fitting kits. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo., and is expected to be completed in November 2011. Contract funds in the amount of $1,800,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Soldier Missing In Action From Korean War Is Identified

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors.

He is Pfc. David Woodruff, U.S. Army, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. He will be buried on April 22 in St. Louis, Mo.

Representatives from the Army's Mortuary Office met with Woodruff's next-of-kin to explain the recovery and identification process on behalf of the Secretary of the Army.

Woodruff was assigned to Company K, 3^rd Battalion, 9^th Regiment, 2^nd Infantry Division. In early 1951, the 2^nd ID was augmented by Republic of Korea (R.O.K.) forces and was occupying positions near Hoengsong, South Korea. On Feb. 11, the Chinese Army launched a massive attack on the U.S. line, overwhelming R.O.K. forces and exposing the American flank. The 2^nd ID was forced to withdraw to the south and Woodruff was captured by enemy forces. He died in, or near, one of the North Korean prison camps in Suan County, North Hwanghae Province.

Between 1991-94, North Korea turned over to the United States 208 boxes of remains believed to contain the remains of 200-400 U.S. servicemen. One box turned over in 1991 contained Woodruff's military identification tag, and a box turned over in 1992 contained remains recovered from Suan County.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

EJS Contracting, Inc.*, Albany, Ga., is being awarded a $43,112,085 indefinite delivery/, indefinite quantity contract for paving projects at the Marine Corp Logistics Base Albany. Work will be performed in Albany, Ga., and work is expected to be completed April 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website with five proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (N69450-09-D-1761).

General Atomics, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $22,075,929 for cost plus fixed fee task order #0005 under previously awarded contract (N00014-06-D-0056) for the EM Rail Gun to perform technology development and design. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and work is expected to be completed Feb. 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract was competitively procured under ONR Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) 05-003. The Office of Naval Research, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity.

Design Partners, Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii, is being awarded a maximum $7,500,000 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity architect-engineering contract for preparation of plans and specification for bachelor quarters and other architectural projects in the NAVFAC Hawaii area of responsibility (AOR). The work to be performed provides for preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, design analysis and/or preparation of design-build request for proposal contract documents, field investigation, engineering study, geotechnical investigation, topographic survey, interior design, Post Construction Award Services (PCAS), and other related services. Work will be performed at various Navy and Marine Corps facilities and other government facilities within the NAVFAC Hawaii AOR, and is expected to be completed by April 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website with 17 proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Hawaii, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii is the contracting activity (N62478-09-D-5005).

ARMY

Clamshell Structures, Inc Ventura, Calif., was awarded on Apr. 10, 2009, a $23,204,935 firm fixed price contract for 120 each of large area maintenance shelter, installation kits, shipping kits, and shipping charges. Work is to be performed in Ventura, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2009. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web and One bid received. U.S. Army RDECOM Contracting Center, Natick Contracting Division, Natick, Mass., is the contracting activity (W911QY-09-D-0007).

Wilco Pipeline Contractors, LLC.., Rayne, La., was awarded on Apr. 13, 2009 a $9,522,000 firm fixed price contract for the coastal wetlands planning, protection and restoration act. Work is to be performed in Cameron Parish, La., with an estimated completion date of Apr. 9, 2010. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web and three bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans La., is the contracting activity (W912P8-09-C-0042).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

American Apparel, Inc., Selma, Ala., is being awarded a maximum $20,383,313 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity contract for Marine Corps combat utility uniform. Other locations of performance are in Alabama. Using service is Marine Corps. The original proposal was Web solicited with 10 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the third option year. The date of performance completion is April 18, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SP0100-06-D-0331).

Propper International, Inc., Mayaguez, Puerto Rico is being awarded a maximum $13,603,538 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity contract for Marine Corps combat utility uniform. Other locations of performance are in Puerto Rico. Using service is Marine Corps. The original proposal was Web solicited with 10 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract is exercising the third option year. The date of performance completion is April 18, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SP0100-06-D-0332).

AmeriQual Group, LLC D/B/A AmeriQual Packaging, Evansville, Ind., is being awarded a maximum $7,372,620 fixed price with economic price adjust, indefinite quantity contract for meals, ready-to-eat. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. There were originally 3 proposals solicited with 3 responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is December 31, 2009. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM3S1-06-D-Z103).

Sopakco, Inc., Mullins, S.C., is being awarded a maximum $6,560,190 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity contract for meal, ready-to-eat. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. There were originally three proposals solicited with three responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is December 31, 2009. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM3S1-06-D-Z104).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract with Northrop Grumman Mission Systems of Clearfield, Utah for $33,263,356. This action will provide sustainment support for the Minuteman weapon systems. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 526 ICBMSG/PKE, Hill Air Force Base, Utah is the contracting activity. (F42610-98-C-0001, modification number has not been assigned).

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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Cpl. Francisco X. Aguila, 35, of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, died April 14 in Kabul, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 82nd Sustainment Brigade, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, N.C.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

Defense Department Reduces Dependence on Fossil Fuels

By Nick Simeone
Special to American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, April 15, 2009 - As the world prepares to mark Earth Day 2009 on April 22, the Pentagon has become the "greenest" of federal agencies, with military operations worldwide deriving a full 10 percent of their power from sources other than fossil fuels.
As the nation's single largest energy consumer, the U.S. military is increasing its reliance on alternative and renewable energy sources to provide power to everything from soldiers in the field to bases and installations around the world.

Pentagon officials say reducing dependence on fossil fuels -- and foreign oil in particular -- is becoming increasingly critical to national security at a time when the amount of energy consumed by U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan has surpassed that of all other wars in U.S. history.

Pentagon officials put the Defense Department's total energy costs for fiscal 2006 and 2007 above $13 billion. Last summer's spike in oil prices helped to push the department's 2008 energy bill alone to $20 billion, a senior Pentagon installations and environment official said.

Apart from the cost, reducing the reliance on oil in war zones is critical to saving lives. Trucks delivering fuel to U.S. forces in Iraq have been among the most frequent targets of insurgent attacks, with about half of all military casualties involving supply convoys. A recent Defense Department report to Congress on energy security described what it called the "high burden" of protecting overland routes and the strategic importance of finding other means of delivery.

All four military services have established energy task forces. In testimony to Congress earlier this year, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said he plans to appoint a Defense Department "energy czar" to oversee conservation efforts.

But defense officials say the department already is ahead of other federal agencies on conservation issues.

"For its size, [the Defense Department] is No. 1 in terms of conservation among federal agencies," the senior installations and environment official said. "The Pentagon is definitely a green building." For example, he noted, ongoing building renovations include installation of water- and power-saving technologies.

The military's growing reliance on alternative energy also can be seen at bases and operations worldwide. For example:

-- The Navy Air Weapons Station China Lake in California's Mojave Desert is powered completely by geothermal energy;

-- A solar farm at Fort Irwin, Calif., is expected to produce enough electricity to supply power to the surrounding community;

-- One-third of the power used by the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is derived from wind; and

-- An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber has flown on power produced completely from synthetic fuel.

Also, a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency program is developing jet fuel from algae, bacteria and rapeseed. A form of wearable power is being developed for soldiers deployed in areas where electricity is scarce or unavailable. Vehicles are being made from much lighter, but stronger, titanium rather than steel, not only to improve fuel efficiency, but also to provide better protection.

The Army is "building green, buying green and going green," said Addison Davis, the service's deputy assistant secretary for environment, safety and occupational health.

"Over the next five years," he said, "we're putting about $63 billion in new construction into the United States Army, and the vast majority of that is going to be green buildings."

The Army even has a project under way in Iraq in which garbage is converted into biofuel to power generators. "We're doing a tremendous amount in terms of wind, solar, geothermal and waste energy through our biomass programs," Davis said.

Conservation efforts have been given a boost by the Obama administration's economic stimulus package, which earmarked some $300 million for Pentagon alternative energy projects.

(Nick Simeone works in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs.)

CONTRACTS

NAVY

The Boeing Co., Seattle, Wash., is being awarded a $109,098,924 advance acquisition contract to procure long lead materials in support of P-8A low rate initial production (LRIP) I aircraft, and production line slots in support of P-8A LRIP II aircraft. Work will be performed in Seattle, Wash., (87 percent) and Baltimore, Md., (13 percent), and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-C-0022).

The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $45,433,000 ceiling-priced, undefinitized contract action to provide persistent Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle (UAV) services in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom land based efforts. Work will be performed in Bingen, Wash. (65 percent) and St. Louis, Mo. (35 percent), and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $22,716,500 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to FAR 6.302-2. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-C-0050).

Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, Portsmouth, R.I., is being awarded an $8,676,152 firm fixed price delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement to provide intermediate "I" level support equipment used for the AN/AQS-22 Airborne Low Frequency Sonar (ALFS), including reeling machine test benches, reeling machines and reel and cable assemblies. This equipment will support a variety of maintenance and testing tasks on the ALFS system aboard the MH-60R. Work will be performed in Johnstown, Pa., (90 percent) and Portsmouth, R.I., (10 percent), and is expected to be completed in January 2011. Contract funds in the amount of $3,000,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J., is the contracting activity (N68335-07-G-0005).

Raytheon Co., Integrated Defense Systems, Tewksbury, Mass., is being awarded a $6,928,056 Task Order 0001 Phase 1A under a cost plus fixed fee, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity order contract for the preliminary design of a 100-kw class Free Electron Laser (FEL) device which can be used to demonstrate scalability of the necessary FEL physics and engineering for an eventual MW class Free Electron Laser device. The Office of Naval Research is the contracting activity (N00014-09-D-0353).

The Boeing Co.,. Directed Energy Systems, West Hills, Calif., is being awarded a $6,922,312 Task Order 0001 Phase 1A under a cost plus fixed fee, indefinite delivery indefinite, quantity order contract for the preliminary design of a 100-kw Class Free Electron Laser device which can be used to demonstrate scalability of the necessary FEL physics and engineering for an eventual MW class Free Electron Laser device. The Office of Naval Research is the contracting activity (N00014-09-D-0354).

General Dynamics, Electric Boat, Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $6,290,977 modification to previously awarded contract for Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department (NRMD) tasks in support of operational nuclear submarines. Work will be performed in New London, Conn., and is expected to be completed by June 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $6,290,977 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-06-C-4003).

ARMY

HRL Laboratories, Malibu, Calif., was awarded on Apr. 9, 2009 a $ 40,204,842 cost plus fixed fee contract for research in quantum information science. Work is to be performed in Malibu, Calif., with an estimated completion date of April 11, 2011. Six bids were solicited and six bids received. Defense Advance Research Project Agency, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (HR0011-06-C-0052).

L-3 Fuzing and Ordnance Systems, Cincinnati, Ohio, was awarded on Apr. 9, 2009 a $ 10,291,271 firm fixed price contract for the manufacture and production of M762A1 Electronic Team Fuze. Work is to be performed in Cincinnati, Ohio with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2013. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web and one bid received. Joint Munitions & Lethality Contracting Center, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15QKN-09-C-0050).

Science, Engineering and Technology Associates Corp,. Arlington, Va., was awarded on Apr. 9, 2009 a $6,700,00 cost plus fixed fee contract for a "Real Time Regional Gateway Zones of Protection Workstation" The zone of protection program will develop, demonstrate, and deploy a ZOP workstation that tightly integrates robust models and simulation technologies with real-time intelligence and operational date. Work is to be performed in Arlington, Va., with an estimated completion date of Apr. 9, 2010. Bids were solicited by a broad agency announcement and four bids were received. Cecom Acquisition center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-09-C-P011).

AIR FORCE

Today the Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to Infoscitex Research, Development, & Commercialization, Dayton, Ohio for $12,730,000. This action will include an integrated contractor and government teaming arrangement to (a) define and accomplish specific research objectives; (b) provide scientific, technical, and program expertise to various research studies , e.g., developing test plans and protocols, conducting tests, performing data collection and analysis, writing test reports and research papers, networking databases and developing models; (c) procure subject to participate in human research papers; and (d) provided materials, equipment, and supplies to operate, modify, maintain, and develop specialized research facilities. At this time, $200,000 has been obligated. Det 1 AFRL/PKHB, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, (FA8650-09-D-6949, Task Order 0001).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Shamrock Foods Co., Commerce City, Colo., is being awarded a maximum $7,660,000 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity contract for full line food distribution. Other location of performance is in New Mexico. Using services are Army, Air Force and Marine Corps. There were originally six proposals solicited with six responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the second of four one-year options. The date of performance completion is April 10, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM300-08-D-3220).

U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. Raul Moncada, 29, of Madera, Calif., died April 13 near Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 563^rd Military Police Company, 91^st Military Police Battalion, 10^th Sustainment Brigade, 10^th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.

CONTRACTS

ARMY

Honeywell International, Inc. Phoenix, Az., was awarded on Apr. 10, 2009 a $73,994,878 firm fixed price, cost plus fixed fee contract for urgent funding action to provided parts support for the overhaul of 1,000 AGT 1500 engines (Abrams Tanks/Army Stock Spares) for program year four (PY4) of the Total Integrated Engines Revitalization (TIGER) program. These parts are required to avoid a break in production at the Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) Turbine Value Stream (TVS) AGT 1500 engine overhaul line. Work is to be performed in Anniston, Al., (13 percent), Phoenix, Az., (66 percent), Greer, S.C., (19 percent), and Rocky Mountain, N.C., (2 percent) with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2010. One bid solicited and one bid received. U.S.A. TACOM, Warren, Mi., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-06-C-0173).

Butt Construction Co., Inc., Dayton, Ohio was awarded on Apr. 10, 2009 a $36,212,000 firm fixed price contract for the design and construction of alteration of an addition to sensors directorate laboratory. Work is to be performed in Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio with an estimated completion date of Apr. 9, 2011. Forty- six bids solicited and six bids received. Corps of Engineers, Louisville, Ky., is the contracting activity (W912QR-09-C-0024).

David Boland, Inc., Titusville, Fl., was awarded on Apr. 10, 2009 a $10,542,000 firm fixed price contract for repairs of ramp area on west end of Seawall, rehabilitation of groins and down ramps, miscellaneous concrete repairs, and stair handrails. Work is to be performed in Galveston County, Texas with an estimated completion date of Jul. 30, 2009. Eleven bids were solicited and four bids received. U.S.A. Engineer District, Galveston Texas is the contracting activity (W912HY-09-C-0015).

Total Engineering Inc, Lanham, Md., was awarded on Apr. 10, 2009 a $7,349,340 firm fixed price contract. The early site work package will consist of , but not limited to, sedimentation and erosion control measures, construction fencing, housing demolition including abatement of hazardous material, site demolition including utilities and paving, earthwork and grading underground and aboveground steam line, underground natural gas line, underground water line, overhead electrical distribution, and sewer system. In support of excavation below two feet geophysical survey and clearance of unexploded ordnance will be a work requirement. The estimated completion date to the project is Apr. 8, 2010. Bids were solicited using the World Wide Web and ten bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore, Md., is the contracting activity (W912DR-09-C-0030).

ECC International Constructions, LLC Virginia Beach, Va., was awarded on Apr. 9, 2009 a $39,785,103 firm fixed construction contract for brigade housing and south park infrastructure. Work is to be performed in Afghanistan with an estimated completion date of Apr. 30, 2010. Bids were solicited in the World Wide Web and five bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Program Center, Winchester, Va., is the contracting activity (W912ER-09-C-0011).

Merrick Construction, Cottonport, La., was awarded on Apr. 9, 2009 a $23,742,210 firm fixed price contract for Hubzone Multiple Award task order (task order 0002). Work is to be performed in Jefferson Parish, La with an estimated completion date of Oct. 15, 2010. Eight bids were solicited and five bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, La. is the contracting activity (W912P8-08-D-0038).

DynCorp International LLC, Fort Worth, Texas was awarded on Apr. 9, 2009 a $17,199,374 firm fixed price, cost reimbursement contract for maintenance support services to support the royal Saudi aviation land forces. Work is primary, but not limited to Riyadh, King Khalid Military City, Khamis Mushsyt, and Al-Quism, Saudi Arabia with an estimated completion date of Apr. 9, 2014. Bids were solicited using the World Wide Web and Two bids received. U.S. Army Contracting Command Aviation and Missile Contracting Center, Redstone Arsenal, Al., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-09-C-0143).

NAVY

BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $24,656,595 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-07-C-2200) for LPD 20 post shakedown availability tasks and acceleration of fleet required ship alterations. Work to be performed is for completion of government responsible deficiencies; correction of LPD 19 shock trial related deficiencies, class pipe hangers deficiencies, and FCT trials cards; and the acceleration of fleet required ship alterations such as upgrades to the SWAN GiGE Upgrades, MK46 Gun System Upgrade, HF-SAR, SSEE Inc E, Joint Biological Point Detection System (JBPDS) and SLQ-32 ICAD. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Jan. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

The Boeing Co., Wichita, Kan., is being awarded a $20,746,752 firm fixed price contract for the procurement of one each Crash Survivable Flight Incident Recorder and Flight Data Recorder (CSFIR/FDR) for E-6B Mercury Aircraft. In addition, this contract provides for the procurement of two modification kits for the Operational Flight Trainer (OFT); and one each modification kit for the OFT Replay Debrief Station Trainer, the Integrated Avionics Trainer; the Part Task Trainer, and the Forward Lower Lobe Device Trainer; and interim spare parts and technical data. Work will be performed at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., and is expected to be completed in April 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured under an electronic request for proposals, with two offers received. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-C-0051).

SRCTec Inc., Syracuse, N.Y., is being awarded a $9,934,428 cost plus fixed fee, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for development, demonstration, and delivery of prototype enhancements to Lightweight Counter-Mortar Radars (LCMR) and Lightweight Surveillance and Track Acquisition Radars (LSTAR) designed principally to support the Mobile Optical Search Systems (MOSS) for defense and surveillance purposes. Work will be performed in Syracuse, N.Y., (99 percent); Washington, D.C., (.4 percent); Twentynine Palms, Calif., (.3 percent); and Fort A.P. Hill, Va., (.3 percent), and is expected to be completed by May 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, Va., is the contracting activity (N00178-09-D-3002).

Kollmorgen Corp., Electro-Optical Division, Northampton, Mass., is being awarded a $5,622,672 modification to previously awarded contract (N66604-05-C-0572) to exercise an option for 12 Type 8K Mod 4 Periscope Assemblies. Work will be performed in Northampton, Mass., and is expected to be completed by May 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, R.I., is the contracting activity.

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus fixed fee contract with the Schafer Corporation of Chelmsford, Massachusetts for $7,465,366. This action will exercise Option Period 1 for the Headquarters Air Force Space Command Space Control Contract. At this time, $2,515,789 has been obligated. 21CONS, Colorado Springs, Colorado (FA2517-08-C-8000, P 00019).

Correction: Raytheon Co., Integrated Defense Systems, Tewksbury, Mass., is being awarded $6,928,056 for task order #0001 Phase 1A under a previously awardedcost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity order contract (N00014-09-D-0353) for the preliminary design of a 100-kw Class FreeElectron Laser (FEL) device which can be used to demonstrate scalability of the necessary FEL physics and engineering for an eventual MW class Free Electron Laser device. Work will be performed in Tewksbury, Mass., (80 percent) and Medford, N.Y., (20 percent), and work is expected to be completed April 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract was competitively procured under ONR Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) 08-013 dated Mar 14, 2008. The Office of Naval Research, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity.

Boeing Co., Directed Energy Systems, West Hills, Calif., is being awarded $6,922,312 for task order #0001 Phase 1A under a previously awarded cost plus fixed fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity order contract (N00014-09-D-0354) for the preliminary design of a 100-kw Class Free Electron Laser device which can be used to demonstrate scalability of the necessary FEL physics and engineering for an eventual MW class Free Electron Laser device. Work will be performed in West Hills, Calif., (43 percent); Seattle Wash., (43 percent); McLean, Va., (10 percent); Medford, N.Y. (4 percent), and work is expected to be completed April 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract was competitively procured under ONR Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) 08-013 dated Mar 14, 2008. The Office of Naval Research, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity.

U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)

DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died April 10th when their military vehicle was struck by a suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device in Mosul, Iraq. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Killed were:

Staff Sgt. Gary L. Woods Jr., 24, of Lebanon Junction, Ky.

Staff Sgt. Bryan E. Hall, 32, of Elk Grove, Calif.

Sgt. Edward W. Forrest Jr., 25, of St. Louis, Mo.

Cpl. Jason G. Pautsch, 20, of Davenport, Iowa.

PV2 Bryce E. Gautier, 22, of Cypress, Calif.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. Michael J. Anaya, 23, of Crestview, Fla., died April 12 in Bayji, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $41,200,000 modification to a previously awarded advance acquisition contract (N00019-09-C-0010) for long lead materials and effort associated with the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Air System Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Lot IV procurement of three additional Navy Carrier Variant Air Systems (CVs) and one United Kingdom Short Take Off Vertical Landing (STOVL) Air System. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas, (35 percent); El Segundo, Calif., (25 percent); Warton, United Kingdom, (20 percent); Orlando, Fla., (10 percent); Nashua, N.H., (5 percent); and Baltimore, Md., (5 percent), and is expected to be completed in Jan. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

The Boeing Co., Anaheim, Calif., is being awarded a $33,888,986 cost plus incentive fee, cost plus fixed fee contract to provide the following efforts for the TRIDENT II (D5) Navigation Subsystem: (1) engineering support services, and problem investigations for US and UK owned Electro-statically Supported Gyro Navigator (ESGN) navigation inertial equipment, (2) modification, refurbishment, and repair of U.S., and UK ESGN instruments and components, (3) TRIDENT II (D5) shipyard overhaul field engineering, (4) US Fleet Documentation, Surveillance Program, and Training, and (5) US/UK Stable Platform Housing Refurbishment. Work will be performed in Anaheim, Calif., (90 percent) and Heath, Ohio, (10 percent), and work is expected to be completed Jun. 2012. Contract funds in the amount of $25,360,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract was not competitively procured. The Navy's Strategic Systems Programs, Arlington, Va., is the contracting agency (N00030-09-C-0002).

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $15,392,819 modification to previously awarded contract N00024-07-C-5432 for production support and technical engineering support for the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM). Technical engineering support will include tasks needed to support missile production, which are not directly associated with the manufacture of missile hardware. These tasks include missile improvement, support equipment improvement, software engineering and improvement, reliability monitoring, system safety monitoring, quality assurance, risk management, test equipment, parts control, obsolete materials, configuration management, production verification inspection, manufacturing qualification, logistics impacts, and other activities needed to support the engineering of an effective ESSM missile for the NATO SEASPARROW Consortium. Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., (45 percent); Australia, (11 percent); Andover, Mass., (10 percent); Germany, (8 percent); Canada, (7 percent); The Netherlands, (6 percent); Norway, (5 percent); Spain, (3 percent); Camden, Ark., (2 percent); Denmark, (1 percent); Greece, (1 percent); and Turkey, (1 percent), and work is expected to be completed Apr. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Canadian Commercial Corp., General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada (GDLS-C), Ontario, Canada, is being awarded a $15,368,759 firm fixed priced modification to delivery order #0004 under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5028) for the purchase of technical manuals for the RG31 MRAP Mk5 family of vehicles. Work will be performed in London, Ontario, Canada, and is expected to be completed Dec. 9, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Kilgore Flares Co., Toone, Tenn., is being awarded a $15,114,324 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for manufacture of new MJU-38A/B airborne expendable countermeasures decoy flares. Work will be performed at Toone, Tenn., and work is expected to be completed by Dec. 2014. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured, with two proposals solicited and two offers received. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity (N00104-09-D-K093).

Armtec Defense Products, Coachella, Calif., is being awarded a $14,661,754firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for manufacture of new MJU-38A/B airborne expendable countermeasures decoy flares. Work will be performed at Milan, Tenn., and work is expected to be completed by Dec. 2014. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured, with two proposals solicited and two offers received. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity (N00104-09-D-K092).

Oceaneering International, Inc., Hanover, Md., is being awarded $7,759,913 for task order #0003 under a previously awarded cost plus fixed fee (completion) contract (N00014-07-D-0908) to build on the technology development completed in the previous Task Order for Close-in Precision Dynamic Positioning. Oceaneering International will perform the required analysis, scale model testing, full scale demonstration and sea trials to advance Wave Feed Forward theory. Work will be performed in Hanover, Md., and work is expected to be completed Sept. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at end of current fiscal year. The basic contract was competitively procured under solicitation N00014-06-R-0004 dated Mar. 2006. The Office of Naval Research, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity.

ARINC Engineering Services, LLC, Annapolis, Md., is being awarded a $6,303,559 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, cost plus fixed fee contract to provide support for the Navigation Sensor System Interface (NAVSSI) to process data from the Global Positioning System and other ship navigation sensors in the distribution of real-time data to combat systems, command, control, communications, computer, and intelligence terminals (C4I). This requirement directly supports the Department of Defense and C4I mission critical systems. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SSC Pacific), Marine Navigation Division, is the Central Engineering Activity for evolutionary development of NAVSSI. This three-year contract includes two, one-year options which, if exercised, would bring the potential, cumulative value of this contract to $10,896,950. All work will be performed in San Diego, Calif. and work is expected to be completed Apr. 8, 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via publication on the Federal Business Opportunities website and posting to the SPAWAR e-Commerce Central website. SSC Pacific is the contracting activity (N66001-09-D-0038).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Hutchinson Industries, Inc., Trenton, N.J., is being awarded a maximum $36,918,570 firm fixed price, sole source contract for pneumatic tire wheel. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is the Army. There was originally one proposal solicited with one response. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Mar. 15, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency (DSCC-ZG), Warren, Mich., (SPRDL1-09-C-0036).

AIR FORCE

Today the Air Force is modifying a time and material, cost contract with Accenture National Security Services, LLC, King of Prussia, Penn., for an estimated $15,781,064. This action will provide for AFMSTT; a non-commercial, government-owned simulation system used to train the Joint Forces Commander, (JFC), Joint Force Air Component Commander, (JFACC) and their battle staff in multiple federation environments. At this time, $1,955,866 has been obligated. Electronic Systems Center, Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., is the contracting activity (FA8731-06-C-0001, P00024)

Today the Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract with Insight Technology Incorporated, Londonderry, New Hampshire for an estimated $6,932,663. This action will procure Panoramic Night Vision Goggles (PNVG); Low Rate Initial Production III. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 641 AESS/SYKA, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8607-04-C-2752, P00016).

U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)

DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Airman 1st Class Jacob I. Ramsey, 20, of Hesperia, Calif., died April 10 of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident in Kabul Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 712th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Hood, Texas.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

BAE Systems Land & Armaments, Ground Systems Division, York, Pa., is being awarded a $47,209,920 firm fixed priced modification to previously awarded delivery order #0006 under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5025) for field service representatives and instructors to support Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. Work will be performed in Iraq, and is expected to be completed by the December 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

L-3 Communications Flight International, Newport News, Va., is being awarded a $21,944,115 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract (N00019-09-D-0018) for commercial air services, and military operations support. This modification provides airborne threat simulation training for shipboard and aircraft squadron weapon systems operators and aircrew, to enhance abilities to counter potential enemy Electronic Warfare and Electronic Attack operations in an Electronic Combat environment. Work will be performed in Newport News, Va., (50 percent) and San Diego, Calif., (50 percent), and is expected to be completed in Oct. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., is being awarded $10,564,291 for fixed price delivery order #0071 under their existing indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (M67854-04-D-5016). This delivery order is for the installation of 442 Reducible Armor Kits on Non-RTAA Cargo, Dump, and Tractor vehicle variants and Armor Kits on Wrecker variants at Jacksonville, Fla. Work will be performed in Jacksonville, Fla., and work for this delivery order is expected to be completed by May 31, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Computer Technology Assoc., Inc.*, Ridgecrest, Calif., is being awarded a $6,525,141 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for 609 electronic assemblies and the associated engineering and technical support, as well as repair services. This effort is in support of the U.S. Navy's Airborne Threat Simulation Organization. Work will be performed in Ridgecrest, Calif., and is expected to be completed in Apr. 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via electronic request for proposal as a 100 percent small business set aside, and three offers were received. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, Calif., is the contracting activity (N68936-09-D-0023).

Symetrics Industries*, Melbourne, Fla., is being awarded a $6,515,886 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for the procurement of 500 Technique Control Modulators units, 950 TCM Kits and the engineering and technical support, and repair services for the TCM units/kits for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force in support of the Airborne Threat Simulation Organization. Work will be performed in Melbourne, Fla., and is expected to be completed in Apr. 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured under an electronic request for proposals as a 100 percent small business set-aside; three offers were received. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, Calif., is the contracting activity (N68936-09-D-0009).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Burlington Apparel Fabrics, Greensboro, N.C., is being awarded a maximum $24,835,440 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for Poly/Wool Serge cloth. Other location of performance is in North Carolina. Using service is Army. The original proposal was Web solicited with one response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Oct. 10, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM1C1-09-D-0045).

Burlington Apparel Fabrics, Greensboro, N.C., is being awarded a maximum $16,377,771 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for Poly/Wool Serge cloth. Other location of performance is in North Carolina. Using service is Army. The originally proposal was Web solicited with 1 response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Oct. 10, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM1C1-09-D-0046).

Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., is being awarded a maximum $11,277,803 firm fixed price contract for axle assembly parts. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Army. There were originally three proposals solicited with one response. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Apr. 10, 2014. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency – Warren (DSCC-ZG), Warren, Mich., (SPRDL1-09-D-0019).

AIR FORCE

Today the Air Force is awarding a cost plus incentive fee contract to L3 Communications, Link Simulation & Training, Arlington, Texas for an estimated $22,891,332. This action will provide B-2 Training System follow on concurrency with the B-2 Weapon System through CY17 and Contractor Logistics Support of existing B-2 training devices to include courseware, classroom, and academic instruction for training systems located at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. At this time, $7,188,477 has been obligated. ASC/AESG/PK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8621-08-C-6250).

Today the Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to Kilgore Flares Co., Toone, Tenn., for an estimated $6,776,294. This action will provide for the MJU-53/B IR Decoy Flare which is used by U.S. military aircraft, most notably the C-17, to provide seduction protection against heat-seeking missiles. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 784 CBSG/PK, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is the contracting activity (FA8213-09-C-0001).

U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND

UV Country Inc., of Houston is being awarded a $28,390,453, not to exceed, firm fixed price, five-year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for 1,625 Light Tactical All-Terrain Vehicles. This acquisition is in support of U.S. Special Operations Command. The period of performance of this contract is Apr. 10, 2009, to Apr. 9, 2014. The contract number is H92222-09-D-0013.

* Small Business

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Blaise A. Oleski, 22, of Holland Patent, N.Y., died April 8 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3^rd Battalion, 8^th Marine Regiment, 2^nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

CONTRACTS

ARMY

Harris Corp., RF Communications Division, Rochester, N.Y., was awarded on Apr. 3, 2009, a $149,732,819 firm fixed price contract for AN/PRC-117 tactical satellite radio systems, associated spare parts, and support services. Work is to be performed in Rochester, N.Y., with an estimated completion date of Apr. 3, 2013. Twenty seven sole source bids were solicited and one bid received. CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-09-K-K002).

Hansel Phelps Construction Co., Phoenix, Ariz., was awarded on Apr. 3, 2009, a $47,615,000 firm fixed price contract to construct a new three-story replacement medical/dental clinic totaling approximate 171,000 square feet, and incidental related work. Work is to be performed in Midwest City, Okla., with an estimated completion date of Oct. 09, 2011. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web and six bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Tulsa, Okla., is the contracting activity (W912BV-09-C-2001).

Hansel Phelps Construction Co., Phoenix, Ariz., was awarded on Apr. 3, 2009, a $ $47,615,000 firm fixed price contract to construct a new three-story replacement medical/dental clinic totaling approximate 171,000 square feet, and incidental related work. Work is to be performed in Midwest City, Okla., with an estimated completion date of Oct. 09, 2011. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web and six bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Tulsa, Okla., is the contracting activity (W912BV-09-C-2001).

Kidde Dual Spectrum, Goleta, Calif., was awarded on Apr. 2, 2009, a $35,226,899 firm fixed price contract to procure an additional 8,617 safety enhancement retrofit kits to the automatic fire extinguisher system/fire suppression system that is equipped on fielded up-armored high mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicle. Work is to be performed in Wilson, N.C., with an estimated completion date of Oct. 23, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Tacom LCMC, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-06-D-0116).

Alliant Ammunition and Powder Co., LLC, Redford, Va., was awarded on Mar. 30, 2009, an $ 18,490,700 firm fixed price contract to support operations at Redford Army Ammunition Plant. Work is to be performed in Redford, Va., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 31, 2010. One bid solicited and one bid received. HQ, Field Support Command, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (DAAA09-03-E-0001).

Joint Tech Services Inc., Kailua, Hawaii was awarded on Apr. 1, 2009, a $7,568,128 firm-fixed-price contract for four months of technical consulting/field support for Iraq defense network. Work is to be performed in 41 sites in Iraq with an estimated completion date of Jul. 31, 2009. One sole source bid was solicited and one bid received. CECOM Acquisitions Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity.

Danahee Tool Group, Sparks, Md., was awarded on Apr. 06, 2009, a $6,649,109 firm fixed price contract for TK2171 Optical Tool and equipment kits. Work is to be perfumed in Sparks, Md., with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2014. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web and one bids received. Tacom-LCMC-Rock Island, Ill is the contracting activity (DAAE20-03-D-0086).

Booz Allen Hamilton, McLean, Va., was awarded on Apr. 3, 2009, a $6,200,000 labor hour any fixed price task order contract to provide support for casualty support and survivor outreach services. Work is to be performed in Alexandria, Va., and Fort Knox, Ky., with an estimated completion date Mar. 13, 2014. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web and two bids received. Contracting Center Excellence, Alexandria Va., is the contacting activity (W91WAW-09-C-59).

NAVY

Force Protection Industries, Inc., Ladson, S.C., is being awarded a $158,113,017 firm fixed priced delivery order #0012 under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5031) for the purchase of independent suspension kits for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles. Work will be performed in, OIF/OEF areas of responsibilities, and various locations within the United States, and work is expected to be completed by Dec. 30, 2010 . Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Applied Signal Technology, Inc., Torrance, Calif., is being awarded $23,834,009 to perform a five year follow on effort to previously awarded contract N00014-05-C-0476, to support the Submarine Security & Technology Program to assess and refine existing and potential threat technologies. Work will be performed in Torrance, Calif., and is expected to be completed Apr. 2014. Contract funds will not expire at end of current fiscal year. The contract was competitively procured under ONR BAA 08-021, dated Sept. 16, 2008 . The Office of Naval Research, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (N00014-09-C-0355).

AIR FORCE

Today the Air Force is awarding an Iindefinite delivery/indefinite quantity, cost plus fixed fee, cost sharing, and cost reimbursement contract to EO&T-Boeing Research and Technology, Seattle, Washington not to exceed $30,000,000. This action will provide support for the Versatile Affordable Advanced Turbine Engines (VAATE) program. The VAATE program is a joint DoD/NASA/DOE/Industry effort to develop revolutionary and innovative technologies by the 2017 timeframe that will provide a 10X increase in turbo-propulsion affordability over the year 2000 state-of-the-art technology. At this time, $110,776 has been obligated. Det. 1 AFRL/PKPB, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8650-09-D-2928; Task Order 0001).

Today the Air Force is modifying a fixed price award fee contract with McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Boeing Co., Long Beach, Calif. for an estimated $10,211,900. This action is based on performance on the Globemaster III sustainment Partnership (GSP) program. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 516 AESG/PKS, Wright-Patterson Air force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8614-04-C-2004, P000286).

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Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Stephen F. Dearmon, 21, of Crossville, Tenn., died April 3 as a result of a non-hostile incident in Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2^nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

The incident is under investigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Spc. Adam M. Kuligowski, 21, of Arlington, Va., died Apr. 6 in Bagram, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the Special Troops Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services, Inc., Rockville, Md., is being awarded a $22,427,138 modification to a previously awarded cost plus fixed fee term, level of effort contract (N00421-06-C-0085) to exercise an option for maintenance, logistics, and life cycle services in support of communication-electronic equipment/systems and subsystems for various Navy, Army, Air Force, Special Operations Forces and other federal agencies. The estimated level of effort for this option period is 328,000 man-hours. These services are in support of the Special Communications Requirements Division of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division. Work will be performed in Chesapeake, Va., (32 percent); Fayetteville, N.C., (28 percent); California, Md., (22 percent); San Diego, Calif., (6 percent); Fort Bliss, Texas, (4 percent); Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., (2 percent); Panzer Kaserne, Germany, (2 percent); Homestead, Fla., (2 percent); Tampa, Fla., (1 percent), and the District of Columbia, (1 percent); and is expected to be completed in Apr. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, St. Inigoes, Md., is the contracting activity.

Force Protection Industries, Inc., Ladson, S.C., is being awarded a $21,869,956 firm fixed priced modification to previously awarded delivery order #0007 under contract M67854-07-D-5031 for the purchase of the augmentation parts for the Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Category (CAT) I and II Prescribed Load List; CAT I and II Authorized Stockage List; CAT I and II Battle Damage Repair List; and I and II Deprocessing Kit. Work will be performed in Detroit, Mich., and work is expected to be completed by Oct. 30, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Northrop Grumman Corp., Integrated Systems, Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a not-to-exceed $19,999,000 modification to a previously awarded advance acquisition contract (N00019-08-C-0027) for long lead material and support for two E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Low Rate Initial Production Lot 1 aircraft. Work will be performed in Syracuse, N.Y., (32.6 percent), various locations within the United States, (23.7 percent); Bethpage, N.Y., (15.5 percent); Dallas, Texas, (12.4 percent); Menlo Park, Calif., (9.8 percent); and Woodland Hills, Calif., (6 percent), and is expected to be completed in Aug. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a not-to-exceed $14,564,535 modification to a previously awarded cost plus fixed fee contract (N00019-06-C-0086) for H-1 Upgrade logistics products and services. This modification includes logistic management support, technical material for maintenance planning, design interface, supply /material support, support of support equipment, technical data, distribution and inventory management/packaging, handling, storage & transportation, configuration management, supportability analysis, aircraft acceptance discrepancies, and contractor logistics support/technical liaison. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas, and is expected to be completed in May 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded an $11,628,351 cost plus fixed fee delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-07-G-0008) to conduct non-recurring engineering for the modification and improvement of the countermeasure transmitters and cabling associated with the Suite of Integrated Radio Frequency Countermeasures (SIRFC) system for the CV-22 aircraft. These improvements will increase transmitter output, expand countermeasure performance and improve the reliability of the SIRFC system. Work will be performed in Philadelphia, Pa., (94 percent); and Fort Worth, Texas, (6 percent) and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Ecology & Environment, Inc., Lancaster, N.Y., is being awarded a maximum amount $7,500,000 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity architect/engineering contract for preparation of Navy and Marine Corps Environmental Planning Documentation primarily in the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest area of responsibility (AOR); however, work may be located any where in the United States. The work to be performed provides for National Environmental Policy Act documents such as Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements. Environmental studies and documents include, but are not limited to, historical, cultural, archaeological, traffic, acoustic (e.g., sound in water and on land), geotechnical, air quality and biological assessments for threatened and endangered species, and protected species under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, wetlands surveys and Section 404 permitting, and agency consultation and permitting documentation for the California Coastal Commission, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Marine Fisheries Service and other miscellaneous environmental studies, and cost estimates and sketches for the preparation of Architect-Engineer (A-E) Documents and reports. Work will be performed at various Navy and Marine Corps facilities and other government facilities within the NAVFAC Southwest AOR including, but not limited to Calif., (80 percent), Ariz., (5 percent), Nev., (5 percent), Colo., (1 percent), N.M., (1 percent), and Utah, (1 percent). Work may also be performed in Alaska, (1 percent), Hawaii, (1 percent), and remainder of the U.S., (5 percent). The contract is expected to be completed by Apr. 2014. Contract funds ($5,000) will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website with three proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62473-09-D-2601).

MN3M, Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a $6,890,653 firm fixed price architect/engineering contract for the replacement of Pier 5 at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The work to be performed provides for design services, preparation of specifications, design calculations, cost estimates, field investigations, geotechnical services, topographic surveys, hazardous material testing, renderings, post construction award services, and National Environmental Policy Act Planning. Work will be performed in Portsmouth, Va., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with seven proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-09-C-5070).

AIR FORCE

Today the Air Force is modifying a fixed price incentive contract to Boeing Satellite Systems, Incorporated, El Segundo, Calif., for an estimated $8,105,000. This action will provide sustaining engineering for Post-Initial Operational Capability (IOC) of the Wideband Satellite System for Wideband Global Satellite (WGS)-25. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC/MCSW), Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif. is the contracting activity (FA8808-06C-0001, P00044).

Today, the Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe Enterprise, Samson, Ala., for an estimated $6,900,806. This action will provide non-personal services contract for Facility Technical Engineering Support Services. At this time $698,805 has been obligated. AFDW/AF7KM-S, Brooks City-Base, Texas, is the contracting activity (FA7014-09-C-0037).

U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. Daniel J. Beard, 24, of Buffalo, N.Y., died April 3 in Al Diwaniyah, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 147th Postal Company, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, Wiesbaden, Germany.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. Israel Candelaria Mejias, 28, of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, died April 5 near Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained when a mine detonated near him during combat operations. He was assigned to the 1^st Battalion, 2^nd Infantry Regiment in Task Force 3^rd Battalion, 66^th Armor Regiment, 172^nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Grafenwoehr, Germany.

Hostage Captain Was in 'Imminent Danger' at Time of Rescue

By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, April 12, 2009 - The captain of the Maersk-Alabama cargo ship held hostage by pirates off the coast of Somalia was in "imminent danger" when U.S. military snipers shot and killed his three pirate captors, a U.S. Navy commander said today.

Navy Vice Adm. William E. Gortney, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, provided preliminary details of the rescue mission that freed Capt. Richard Phillips today during a news conference.

Off the Somali coast, U.S. special operations snipers held positions at the rear of the USS Bainbridge, which was towing an 18-foot lifeboat that held Phillips and three pirates some 25-30 meters away.

"The snipers positioned on the fantail of the Bainbridge observed one of the pirates in the pilot house -- and two pirates with their head and shoulders exposed -- and one of the pirates had the AK47 (assault rifle) leveled at the captain's back," Gortney said.

Gortney said the White House had given military operators "very clear guidance and authority" if Phillips' life was in danger.

"The on-scene commander took it as the captain was in imminent danger and then made that decision (to shoot), and he had the authorities to make that decision, and he had seconds to make that decision," he said.

On the marksmanship of the snipers Gortney said, "We pay a lot for their training and we got a good return on our investment."

Naval forces rescued Phillips on a rigid-inflatable boat and transferred him to the USS Bainbridge before being flown to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer, where he contacted his family, received a routine medical evaluation, and is resting comfortably, ccording to a U.S. Navy statement.

Gortney said Phillips was in good health and suffered no apparent injuries, despite being "tied up inside the lifeboat" for at least part of his five days as a hostage. He noted that a fourth pirate surrendered and is being held in U.S. forces' custody.

The admiral praised the military servicemembers involved in the rescue.

"I could not be more proud to represent all the men and women in uniform who worked tirelessly to make this rescue possible," he said.

Obama Praises U.S. Military Rescue of Maersk-Alabama Captain

By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, April 12, 2009 – President Barack Obama praised the U.S. military’s rescue of the kidnapped captain of the Maersk-Alabama cargo ship on the waters off the coast of Somalia today.

Capt. Richard Phillips, right, master of the cargo ship Maersk-Alabama, who had been captured by pirates, stands alongside U.S. Navy Cmdr. Frank Castellano, commanding officer of USS Bainbridge after being rescued by U.S Naval Forces off the coast of Somalia. Philips was held hostage for four days by the pirates. U.S. Navy photo

U.S. naval forces freed Capt. Richard Phillips five days after Somali pirates took him hostage.

“I am very pleased that Captain Phillips has been rescued and is safely on board the USS Boxer,” Obama said in a White House statement. “His safety has been our principal concern, and I know this is a welcome relief to his family and his crew.

“I am also very proud of the efforts of the US military and many other departments and agencies who worked tirelessly to secure Captain Phillips’ safe recovery,” he said. “I share the country’s admiration for the bravery of captain Phillips and his selfless concern for his crew. His courage is a model for all Americans.”

Navy Vice Adm. Bill Gortney, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, comended those involved in the rescue.

“This was an incredible team effort, and I am extremely proud of the tireless efforts of all the men and women who made this rescue possible,” Gortney said in a U.S. Navy release. Gortney said Phillips’ actions, and those of the Maersk-Alabama crew, were heroic.

“They fought back to regain control of their ship, and Captain Phillips selflessly put his life in the hands of these armed criminals in order to protect his crew,” he said.

Following the rescue, Phillips was taken aboard the USS Bainbridge before being flown to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer, where he contacted his family, received a routine medical evaluation, and is resting comfortably, according to a U.S. Navy statement.

Three pirates were killed during the rescue operation, and U.S. military forces have one pirate in custody, the statement said.

DoD News Briefing With Vice Adm. Gortney From Bahrain

(Note: The Admiral talks via telephone from Bahrain.)

STAFF: Well good afternoon and thank you for joining us on such short notice on this Easter Sunday for what is very good news indeed.

The successful rescue of Captain Richard Phillips. As you may have heard by now Capt. Phillips is currently safe and aboard the USS Boxer. To bring us up to date and provide us with some additional details about the rescue operation will be Vice Admiral William Gortney who is the Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and he is going to join us today via telephone from his headquarters in Bahrain.

We had planned to bring via satellite this to you; there is a torrential rain storm taking place right now in Bahrain and we are not able to affect the satellite uplink at this time. So we decided that we would go ahead with this and not delay it any longer though and so

Admiral, thank you for joining us and I know it has been a very long past few days as you been working through this situation and we appreciate you taking the time today to give us an overview of the operation and then take a few questions from us.

So Admiral with that let me turn it over to you.

ADM Gortney: Thank you very much and good evening here from Bahrain. As was mentioned, U.S. Naval forces rescued Captain Richard Phillips, the Master of the motor vessel Maersk-Alabama at 7:19 p.m. local time here in Bahrain and 12:19 p.m. eastern standard time and we are happy to say that Captain Phillips is safe.

After his rescue he was taken aboard the Norfolk Virginia based guided missile destroyer the USS Bainbridge and later transferred to the San Diego based USS Boxer.

I want to say at the outset that I could not be more proud to represent all the men and women in uniform who worked tirelessly to make this rescue possible.

I would be remise if I didn't mention the actions of Captain Phillips and all the merchant mariners of Maersk-Alabama, they were heroic.

They fought to regain the control of their ship and Captain Phillip's selflessly put his life in the hands of those armed criminals in order to protect his crew and we here at 5^th Fleet are honored to call them shipmates.

I now would like to take a few moments to paint a sketch of what happened the past few days.

We are still collecting all of the details and the specifics it is still early but we think it important to let you all know what we have as early as possible.

Armed Somali pirates attack the American flagged vessel Maersk-Alabama several hundred miles of the east coast of Somalia.

The pilots took the crew hostage at gunpoint and they were armed with automatic weapons and small arms.

And Captain Phillips' brave crew of Civilian Mariners fought back and took one of the pirates hostage and took their ship back.

Captain Phillips was taken hostage himself by the pirates at gunpoint and transferred to the ships lifeboat.

He attempted to escape yesterday and his captors shot at him, but he was uninjured and was recovered back on board the lifeboat.

While working throughout the negotiation process tonight, the on-scene commander from the Bainbridge made the decision that the Captain's life was in immediate danger and the three pirates were killed.

The one pirate who surrendered earlier today is being treated humanely. His counterparts who chose to continue to fight paid with their lives and the Department of Justice is working out the details with the intent of holding him accountable for his actions.

Before I take your questions, I hope Captain Phillips won't mind if I share a note from his wife that was delivered to him this morning by the Sailors from the U.S. Bainbridge while he was still being held captive.

The note said, Richard, your family loves you, your family is praying for you, your family is saving a chocolate Easter egg for you unless your son eats it first.

Well, Mrs. Phillip, keep your son away from those Easter eggs, his Dads headed home.

And I'd like to take your questions now.

STAFF: Thank you admiral, we'll get started here and we'll start with Andrew.

Go ahead.

Q Andrew Gray from Reuters, can you give us a little bit more detail about the events that led to the freeing of Captain Phillips, in particular, why did the Captain of the Bainbridge feel that Captain Phillip's life was in danger and specifically what action was taken that led to the death of those three pirates?

ADM GORTNEY: Well, we had very clear guidance and authority that at any time the on-scene commander felt that Captain Phillips life was in danger that they could take action to make sure that it was not. And that is what occurred at this particular time.

The specifics, I'm not able to discuss just yet.

Q Admiral, it's Tom Bowman with NPR, was one of the pirates on board the Bainbridge communicating with the commanding officer at the time, is that correct?

ADM GORTNEY: Correct. One of the pirates got off on to one of our rigid inflatable boats and onto the Bainbridge, got off the lifeboat and we were working with him in the negotiation process.

Q (inaudible) ...Philips life was in danger, was it in talks with this pirate or something else, can you just elaborate on this a little bit?

ADM GORTNEY: Yes Sir, yes Sir. His life was in danger because the pirates were armed with AK-47s and had small caliber pistols and they were pointing the AK-47 at the Captain.

Q The first time something like that had happened or what?

ADM GORTNEY: They actually had shot – they shot at him earlier yesterday when he attempted to escape, jumped in the water, they actually shot in the water at him.

Q But, I mean, I'm sorry, if you could – how did this escalate? I mean you were talking with one of the pirates on board the Bainbridge. Were those talks just not going anywhere, was he being obstinate? Can you characterize how this happened?

ADM GORTNEY: We were going through a deliberate hostage negotiation process, which takes a significant period of time, and at periods during that time, tensions will go up and tensions will deescalate.

At this particular point when the first pirate got off, we were in I would say a de-escalatory lower point of the negotiations.

Later this evening, it got heated and the on-scene commander thought that -- interpreted hostile intent by the pirates and took the appropriate action.

Q I mean the pirate on board the Bainbridge, was he basically saying give us money or we'll kill Phillips?

ADM GORTNEY: I'm not at liberty to discuss what he was saying at this time.

Q Admiral, Peter Spiegel with the Wall Street Journal, I want to get back, you mentioned the captain being in the water and getting shot at. There was the incident that's been widely reported from Friday where he jumped off and was shot at the water. Are you saying there was a second incident where this happened which ratcheted up the pressure? Because we've also seen reporting that he tried to escape again and was in the water.

ADM GORTNEY: There was one attempt and my understanding...trying to get my days correct, but that was yesterday when he went in to the water.

Q Yesterday being Saturday. Okay.

Q Admiral, Laura Jakes from the Associated Press, there have been some reports that there is some ransom that was part of the negotiation, some $2 million. Can you can speak to that a little bit?

ADM GORTNEY: There was a demand for ransom, the exact amount I'm not sure about. And to make their point, they were threatening throughout to kill the captain. But exact number, I'm not familiar with.

Q Balparky, 2 million, was it a high number?

ADM GORTNEY: Not sure of the exact number. But I'm sure it was a significant amount of money.

Q Off the table from the get go, that's not something that the United States would have considered?

ADM GORTNEY: The United States' government policy is to not negotiate.

Q Admiral, is it safe to report that Navy SEALS were involved in this rescue without going into too much detail? Would it be at least safe to say that and where are you holding the captain now and where are you planning on taking him? And can you talk a little bit about any options you may have for trying him for his crimes?

ADM GORTNEY: The Navy SEALS are part of our special operations forces and they were all involved in the rescue attempt. And the second part of your question again, sir?

Q Where are you holding him now, the one captive pirate, and where are you taking him and what are your options for trying him for his crimes?

ADM GORTNEY: Currently we are moving him from the "USS Bainbridge" on to the "USS Boxer" where we have a little bit better detainee facilities and we're working with the justice department to determine the ultimate disposition of him.

Q Admiral, Chris Lawrence from CNN. What did the navy learn from the captain's first attempt to escape and when the navy sailors got close and the pirates shot at them, you know, what tactically did the navy learn about during those incidents that may have helped in this rescue?

ADM GORTNEY: Well, I haven't spoken to the sailors that were involved on point specifically, but throughout the chain of command we understood, it was a clear understanding that it was a very dangerous situation and these pirates were very, very serious. And we had to take a deliberate, slow, deliberate measured response as we worked our way through the negotiation process.

Q Admiral, this is Courtney Kube from NBC news, after learning of the captain's rescue today, several of the sailors on board the "Maersk-Alabama" said that for more than a week before they were hijacked, they were complaining of pirate attempts and pirate harassment. They were saying they needed security and wondering where the navy was. Where was the navy? Were you aware of problems that they were having, any kind of security issues they were having prior to the pirates hijacking the vessel and can you talk a little bit more about the security in that area?

ADM GORTNEY: Sure. That part of the -- on the east coast of Somalia is a vast stretch of water. To put it in perspective, it starts from -- draw a box from Houston to Chicago to New York City down to Jacksonville, Florida.

It's an immense body of water. When the "Maersk-Alabama" had their problem, our closest vessel from all the navies that were out there, we have 16 navies patrolling those waters, and the closest one was the "USS Bainbridge" and it was over 300 nautical miles.

The day before, they had made an announcement through their company that they were fending off some pirates and then when -- and they said it was under control.

And then the next day when this one that they ultimately got on board, we were closing Bainbridge as quickly as we can, but 22 knots, 300 nautical miles, it take as while to get there.

And there's about a 10 minute window from when the pirates are able to get on board that we have time to act. Up in the Gulf of Aden, north on the north coast of Somalia where it's a little bit more concentrated, we've had more successful attempts when a ship was being attempted to be pirated where one of the navies of the 16 navies down that are down there that could react and assist with breaking up the attempt. But out on the east coast of Somalia, such a vast area, we simply do not have enough resources in order to cover all those areas.

Q You are aware of one day prior to the actual pirate -- successful pirate attempt, you were aware of unsuccessful attempts of pirate harassment of the ship. Was there anything prior to that and it's fair to say that the navy did start moving in assets towards the Alabama at that time with 24 hours prior to the actual attempt?

ADM GORTNEY: I'm only familiar with the attempt the day before, and there are piracy attempts just this month alone, I think we're up over 18 or 19.

In the last three weeks, just 18 or 19 piracy attempts both in the Gulf of Aden and in the Somali basin where this ship was pirated.

So it's not unusual for a ship to report that it's being -- there's a piracy attempt. That's nothing unusual. And recently we've had more -- unfortunately recently we've had more successful attacks.

Q Admiral, Justine again from FOX, it's been reported that the order to take action came from President Obama. Is that accurate, did the order come from the top, and would you say that action was needed because the ship was getting closer to shore? Was that also another reason that the timing was now for this rescue effort?

ADM GORTNEY: Our authority came, you're correct, our authorities came directly from the president.

And the number one authority for incidents if we were going to respond was if the captain's life was in immediate danger. And that is the situation in which our sailors acted.

Q A couple questions, first of all, a question follow-up on that one. But that was a standing authority from the president. He wasn't on the phone with the skipper of the Bainbridge saying, oh, yeah, go ahead and at that time shot.

ADM GORTNEY: Correct. That's correct. Yes.

Q Also, if you could help us understand a little better about how this all went down. Were the three pirates in the capsule on the lifeboat or outside? Where was Captain Phillips at the time this was going on? And where were the sharp shooters? In other words, did they make themselves visible and available for the sharp shooters to then take the shot?

ADM GORTNEY: You are correct that -- you are correct that there were standing orders that if he was at risk and we on scene determined that he was under imminent danger, to go ahead and take decisive action.

The intent of the entire time was a deliberate, slow deliberate process to let the negotiation process work itself out to a nonviolent end.

And unfortunately, that did not occur.

The specifics of where everybody was, I do not have at this particular time, but they would not have been able to take the shots if the captain was anywhere at risk from being hit by one of our snipers.

Q If I could just follow-up. Was this an actual assault by somebody like the navy seals on the lifeboat itself, or was this a target of opportunity? Understanding that they presented a standing threat to the captain's life, was this a target of opportunity for those sharp shooters?

ADM GORTNEY: I want to make one thing perfectly clear, that the on-scene commander determined that the captain was in imminent danger. If he was not in imminent danger, they were not to take this sort of action they were supposed to let the negotiation process work it out.

The on-scene commander took it as the captain was this imminent danger and then made that decision and he had the authorities to make that decision and he had seconds to make that decision.

Q One more brief follow-up. And that imminent danger as you seemed to say earlier was that the captain, in fact, had an ak-47 aimed at him when this went down.

ADM GORTNEY: I would have to say yes, that he had a weapon aimed at him and the on-scene commander saw that the weapon was aimed at him and took it that that pirate was getting ready to use that weapon. That would be my interpretation of imminent danger and I think that's exactly what happened.

Q Admiral, it's Kirit Radia with ABC news, could you tell us a little bit more about the condition of Captain Phillips at this points, whether he was at any point injured, can you describe him at all, and could you also give us any details about the captured pirate, whether he's being cooperative or what he's saying and how he's acting at this time?

ADM GORTNEY: Yes, the captain is in good health. He showered up and a clean set of clothes. Feeling much better. We've had an opportunity to call home. He's on boxer.

He declined once he was on board that he needed anything to eat. We thought that was a good sign. We gave him a medical examination and he's in good health. The captive, it's my understanding, is being cooperative. He's being well cared for, well fed, and a medical examination, as well.

Q Mike Mount with CNN, is there a way you can give us kind of just a quick time line of how things occurred from the time that the one pirate came aboard until the end of the event here?

ADM GORTNEY: Those are the sort of specifics I just don't have at this particular time. I'm sorry.

Q Admiral, I think a lot of people are kind of wondering why these huge navy war ships would have a problem overtaking a small lifeboat. Can you kind of walk us through some of the challenges from your point of view on that?

ADM GORTNEY: Yes. If you've seen pictures of the lifeboat, it's a very standard robust lifeboat that most of the merchant ships have, that it's fully enclosed, about an 18 to 20 foot boat, fully enclosed, would not -- self-righting on the back end of the vessel to get into it, it's a three dog hatch, very, very hard, very water tight; designed to be very sustainable in very rough waters for very long period of time.

That would make it a very, very difficult target to get on board in a situation like this. And as a result, it takes a while to work through the negotiation process just even to be able to communicate and we were communicating with them with a handset radio for the first day.

Q Admiral, again, we're just trying to find out how these three pirates came to die. Were they shot by snipers or someone else from the Bainbridge or were they shot by navy personnel aboard the rib that apparently was close to the lifeboat?

ADM GORTNEY: They were on the Bainbridge.

Q The snipers were aboard the Bainbridge?

ADM GORTNEY: Yes.

Q Did he jump away at the last moment provide providing the opportunity? There are some reports he jumped away from the lifeboat. Did that happen?

ADM GORTNEY: I'm sorry, say that again.

Q There are some reports that Phillips jumped away from the lifeboat providing a better opportunity for the snipers. Is that true?

ADM GORTNEY: I don't have that specifics just yet, sir. I'm hearing the same conflicting reports from what's being fed to me through my channels and what I've heard on the TV. So I went back to ask to clarify that point.

Q We assume the folks who did the shooting were the seals who came from Africa. The four seals correct?

ADM GORTNEY: They're part of our special operations forces and where we bring them from is classified.

Q But again, we know there aboard there were four of them. Is it true take they were the ones that did the shooting?

ADM GORTNEY: I'm not certain which ones did the shooting.

Q Admiral, Andrew Gray from Reuters, a couple more points of clarification. Can you say how far away the Bainbridge was from the lifeboat at the time this happened? And can you give us a picture of the sea conditions at the time?

ADM GORTNEY: The lifeboat was about 25 to 30 meters from the Bainbridge. And the conditions were deteriorating. (Inaudible) ...the exact sea state I'm not certain.

Q You cut out for a moment there. The sea conditions were deteriorating?

ADM GORTNEY: Yes, they were getting worse. Sea conditions were getting worse, but the exact sea state, I don't have.

Q Admiral, you mentioned the involvement of the rib. You can talk about when that was last in the water and was that a regular back and forth between the Bainbridge and the lifeboat, and if you can talk more generally, also, about the navy's task there. You mentioned that you were short of resources, that the area is vast. Is that your best military advice, that we should be stepping up the amount of resources dedicated to this, or I think when you spoke maybe about six months ago go of after the Saudi tanker was taken over, you were I think much concerned about dealing with the pirates on land and that was a much more doable mission. Can talk more big picture, as well?

ADM GORTNEY: Well we, the ultimate solution for piracy is on land. Piracy around the world stems from activity where there is lawlessness, lack of governance, economic instability; things of that nature. And wherever you have that, you're going to have criminal activity at sea.

We had been working on the prevention efforts at sea, pulling in more international navies, working with the shipping industry to use more defensive measures making themselves hard targets and then work the judicial process. For the last three months, we've sent over 130 pirates into the judicial process.

But it wasn't having an effect of drawing the number of attempts down. As a result of our activity and a lot of navy presence up in the Gulf of Aden, we saw both attempts and successful attacks go down in the Gulf of Aden, but in the last couple of weeks, we saw activity; attempts and successful attacks occur on the east coast of Somalia were this one did.

We had already sent warnings to the shipping industry to avoid that area to be farther out from the coast of Somalia, and we were moving ships there in that direction to work a more focused ops to try more presence down there to reduce of number of attempts.

Q (inaudible) the issue of the small rib that you said was being used to go back and forth; was that in the water at the time, this rescue attempt happened, and how often had you been using that to go back and forth from the Bainbridge to the lifeboat?

ADM GORTNEY: We had been from the beginning as soon as the pirates would let us be using the rib to provide the pirates and the captain food, water, and medicine if they needed medicine.

And so we were -- and transferring food to them, transferring water, taking the captain some new clothes, that was on going.

It was a mechanism to provide confidence and destabilize and use the deliberate process to hopefully get to a nonviolent end.

Q That was not used in this last operation?

ADM GORTNEY: At this particular point, we were towing the lifeboat hopefully into some safer waters where the sea state wasn't quite so rough.

Q Was the Bainbridge toeing it or was the rib towing it?

ADM GORTNEY: No, the Bainbridge was towing it. The ribs were not towing it. The Bainbridge was towing it. It was about 25 meters behind the Bainbridge. And the sniper's position on the fan-tail of the Bainbridge observed one of the pirates in the pilot house and two pirates with their head and shoulders exposed and one pirates had the ak-47 leveled at the captain's back.

STAFF: Let's give some other folks a chance.

Q Mike again from CNN. You had said earlier that this was not really the way you wanted to end it. Are you concerned at all that this is going to send a message out to other potential pirates and they may essentially escalate their hijackings to a more violent level traditionally? They aren't very violent towards crews. Very few people have died in the past. Are you concerned that this will escalate attacks with pirates?

ADM GORTNEY: Yes. There's second and third order effects to every action. And this could escalate violence in this part of the world. No question about it.

Q I'm unclear why this situation with the pirate who's now in U.S. Custody, U.S. Navy custody, why he's not going to almost immediately into the Kenyan justice system after this agreement. What's the difference between his situation and previous judicial instances with previous pirates?

ADM GORTNEY: The incident is just now wrapping up. We're just now getting the suspected pirate that's on Bainbridge now over to boxer. And working with the justice department about where we want to take him and for what disposition. We have multiple avenues. We could possibly bring him back here to the United States and try him since it was an American flagged vessel. We could take him to Kenya where the justice department wants to take him, we're waiting to find out.

Q And this may sound like a strange question, but the remains of the three pirates that were killed, would the U.S. Navy return them to Somalia?

ADM GORTNEY: Yes, we will have to work with the government and determine what they want to do with the remains.

Q Admiral, Chris Lawrence from CNN again. When the navy rescued Captain Phillips, did they take him directly off of the lifeboat or did they pull him from the water?

ADM GORTNEY: We had a -- put a rib in the water and put him on to the rib and then transferred him from the rib on to the Bainbridge.

Q Was he tied up at the time?

ADM GORTNEY: He was not tied up. We would not transport him tied up from lifeboat to rib, rib to Bainbridge. We would untie him, ensure there's a life vest on him to make sure that he was transported safely.

Q And you mentioned that the snipers on the fan-tail observed the head and the shoulders of the pirates that were exposed. Obviously that's only a partial view. But with the training of these snipers, how close was Captain Phillips to them and what goes into their training that makes them think that is a shot that they can definitely take and successfully complete?

ADM GORTNEY: Well, the entire length of the boat is no more than 18 feet. So the captain couldn't have been any more than 18 feet from the farthest pirate. But they're very, very well trained and they're not going to take a shot that is going to put the hostage at risk. And so we pay a lot for their training and they earned, we earned, got a good return on their investment tonight.

Q You keep using the term negotiate just like the Maersk Company did. But pentagon officials I talked with said we don't negotiate, we communicate with the pirates. And I'm wondering, what you were negotiating. You were basically saying let the captain go and we're going to arrest you, isn't that right?

ADM GORTNEY: Well, it's a hostage negotiation. So when I say negotiation, it's a hostage negotiation process. It's not that we are negotiating for money. Please don't misconstrue what I said here, but it's a hostage negotiation process and those were the words that I was trying to mean.

Q Let him go and you'll be arrested, correct?

ADM GORTNEY: We were seeking to get the safe return of the Captain. And in that process, you explain to them that there aren't many good options by not giving up and giving us the Captain back. Wearing the captors down and letting time, in that deliberate process, work for us. And that's what we were trying to do.

Q (inaudible) It got heated with the pirate on the Bainbridge, right?

ADM GORTNEY: Pardon, Sir?

Q It got heated with the pirate on the Bainbridge when you basically told him there were no options.

ADM GORTNEY: Well, throughout, you try and convey in a sense that there are very few options available to them, whether the fourth pirate on the Bainbridge or not, that's just another process and just another avenue as we went down the negotiation process.

Q Is Phillips being taken to Mombasa?

ADM GORTNEY: We are working to transport to get Captain Phillips home to his family as quickly as possible.

Q Admiral, just quickly. was Captain Phillips tied up at any point?

ADM GORTNEY: Captain Phillips was tied up inside the lifeboat, that is correct.

STAFF: Admiral, I want to thank you again for taking some time. I know you're tired. I know you've been working long hours to bring this to resolution. I know that you don't have all the details of the operation, that that's still being fully developed back at your headquarters, so I appreciate you taking the time and being willing to come out and share at least the preliminary results of this military operation with us. So thank you very much. And before I close, let me just make sure there isn't anything that you want to add before we end it here.

ADM GORTNEY: No we're just really glad to get the captain back, heading home to his family. And we're very proud of our sailors, and our marines and our airmen and soldiers that made this all possible.

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North Korean Missile Launch Requires 'Strong' U.N. Response, Official Says

By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, April 6, 2009 - The United States and its allies want the U.N. to issue a robust response to North Korea's April 4 missile launch, a U.S. State Department official told reporters here today.

"We're going to continue to go forward in discussions with our partners in the council to see and to seek a strong, coordinated and effective response to the North Korean missile launch," spokesman Robert Wood said at a State Department news conference.

Despite international diplomatic urging not to do so, the North Koreans launched a three-stage missile on April 4. The missile, which the North Koreans say carried a communications satellite as its payload, failed to achieve orbit and fell back into the Pacific Ocean without incident, according to the U.S. military.

Senior world leaders including President Barack Obama and U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon have denounced the missile launch, citing it as a violation of Security Resolution 1718, which prohibits North Korea from making such missile launches or conducting nuclear-weapons research.

Some observers believe that North Korea tested a nuclear-type device in 2006. Also that year, the North Koreans test-fired another missile that also flew over Japan.

The U.N. Security Council met in New York yesterday to discuss the North Korean missile launch, but it didn't issue a statement.

Yesterday's U.N. Security Council session "was trying to deal with the aftermath of this launch," Wood said, noting it is early in the process and the issue is "very complicated."

Consultations at the U.N. over the North Korean missile launch continue, Wood said.

The bottom line, Wood said, is that any missile launch by North Korea is "provocative" and "not in accordance with U.N. Security Council Resolution 1718."

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice said on ABC-TV's "This Week" with host George Stephanopoulos yesterday that the United States is "in close consultation with our allies in Asia, in particular, Japan and South Korea about the appropriate response" to the North Korean missile launch.

Rice also told Stephanopoulos that the U.S. has discussed the North Korean missile launch issue "with the Russians and the Chinese" as well.

"We're working very closely with China," Rice said. "China shares the same goal that we do, which is a denuclearized Korean peninsula."

DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Phillip A Myers, 30, of Hopewell Va, died April 4 near Helmand province, Afghanistan of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 48th Civil Engineer Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom.

bama: North Korean Missile Launch 'Creates Instability'

By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, April 5, 2009 - The North Koreans "have taken a provocative action," President Obama told reporters in Prague today.

He said the North Koreans' April 4, three-stage missile launch "creates instability in their region, (and) around the world."

"If they want to take an appropriate path to rejoin the international community and break out of their isolation, that's available to them," Obama said. "That's not the path they're taking right now. And, we intend to work with the international community to deliver a strong message."

Obama told an audience this morning that the North Korean missile launch was provocative and had violated UN international security rules.

"Once again, by testing a rocket that could be used for long-range missiles, this provocation underscores the need for action, not just this afternoon at the UN Security Council, but in our determination to prevent the spread of these weapons," Obama said.

"Rules must be binding; violations must be punished; words must mean something," Obama continued. "The world must stand together to prevent the spread of these weapons. Now is the time for a strong international response."

Also today in Prague, Obama announced his intention to work for the worldwide removal of all nuclear weapons.

"Just as we stood for freedom in the 20th century, we must stand together for the right of people everywhere to live free from fear in the 21st century," he said. "And as nuclear power -- as a nuclear power, as the only nuclear power to have used a nuclear weapon, the United States has a moral responsibility to act.

The North Korean missile passed over Japan but jettisoned no debris there, according to the U.S. Northern Command news release issued today. The missile failed to achieve orbit and fell back into the Pacific Ocean without incident.

The missile's flight path had presented no threat to North America or Hawaii, the release stated.

According to news reports, the UN Security Council has scheduled an emergency meeting this afternoon to discuss the North Korean missile launch issue.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today also signaled his displeasure with North Korea's missile launch.

"Given the volatility in the region, as well as a stalemate in interaction among the concerned parties, such a launch is not conducive to efforts to promote dialogue, regional peace or stability," the Secretary-General said in a statement released today.

The secretary general cited the North Korean missile launch as a violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1718, which prohibits North Korea from making such launches or conducting nuclear-weapons research.

Obama Condemns North Korean Missile Launch

By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, April 5, 2009 - In Europe today, President Barack Obama strongly criticized last night's missile launch by North Korea.

Yesterday evening, the North Koreans launched a three-stage missile that failed to achieve orbit and fell back into the Pacific Ocean without incident, according to the U.S. military.

Obama was in the Czech Republic today when he was informed of the missile launch. Obama told an audience in Prague that the North Korean missile launch was provocative and had violated UN international security rules.

According to news reports, the UN Security Council has scheduled an emergency meeting this afternoon to discuss the North Korean missile launch issue.

The missile passed over Japan but jettisoned no debris there, according to the U.S. Northern Command news release issued today.

The missile's flight path had presented no threat to North America or Hawaii, the release stated.

The Taepodong 2 missile's first stage fell into the Sea of Japan; the rest of the stages and the payload, reportedly a communications satellite, landed in the Pacific Ocean, according to the release. The North Koreans say the rocket had successfully placed the satellite into orbit, according to news reports.

During his visit to Europe, President Barack Obama reportedly said in Prague after hearing of the launch that North Korea's missile launch was provocative and violated UN international security rules, according to news reports.

Any North Korean missile launch would have a negative impact on efforts to lessen tensions in the region, a U.S. State Department official told reporters in the days leading up to last night's launch.

The North Koreans have insisted that their Taepodong 2 missile launch is for peaceful purposes. North Korea's neighbors South Korea and Japan were alarmed at the possibility of another launch. The North Koreans conducted an unsuccessful missile launch in 2006 when their rocket briefly passed over Japanese territory.

Another North Korean missile launch "would be counterproductive" to soothing tensions in the region, U.S. State Department spokesman Robert Wood told reporters at an April 2 news conference in Washington, D.C.

International diplomats have employed Six-Party Talks to persuade North Korea to jettison its nuclear weapons program. Arms control experts believe that a nuclear-armed North Korea would ratchet up tensions and prompt a nuclear-arms race across the region.

Ties Between U.S., Muslim World Important for All, Obama Says

By Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, April 6, 2009 - President Barack Obama addressed Turkey's Parliament today in Ankara, calling America's partnership with Turkey and the Muslim world critical in "rolling back the violent ideologies" and strengthening "opportunities for all its people."

In his first visit to a predominantly Muslim nation as president, Obama said, "The United States is not, and will never be, at war with Islam."

He called Turkey a "critical" ally and an important part of Europe that must stand together with the United States to overcome "the challenges of our time."

Obama said the economic crisis, terrorist extremism and persistent conflicts, global energy constraints and nuclear weapon proliferation "are the greatest tests of our young century."

"No one nation can confront these challenges alone, and all nations have a stake in overcoming them," he said. "That is why we must listen to one another, and seek common ground ... build mutual interests and rise above our differences. We are stronger when we act together."

Americans and Turks can prosper from partnerships in expanded energy markets, which will create job, trade and investment opportunities for both countries, he said. Building on the U.S. clean technology fund will leverage efficiency and renewable energy investments, he added.

"This economic cooperation only reinforces the common security that Europe and the United States share with Turkey as a NATO ally and the common values we share as democracies," the president said. "In meeting the challenges of the 21st century, we must seek the strength of a Europe that is truly united, peaceful and free."

Obama emphasized the United States' strong support for Turkey's European Union membership bid. He called Turkey a "resolute ally" and responsible partner in transatlantic and European institutions, citing the democratic progress in political reform the country has made to strengthen freedom of the press and reform its penal code. In the past several years, Turkey also lifted bans on Kurdish teachings and broadcasts, he said.

"Turkish membership would broaden and strengthen Europe's foundation once more," he said. "Turkey has pursued difficult political reforms not simply because it's good for Europe, but because it is right for Turkey."

Obama said that peace in the Middle East is another common goal shared by the United States, Turkey and Europe. Israelis and Palestinians must live up to commitments they've made for peace, while Iran must forgo ambitions for nuclear weapons to improve relations in the region. Also, new dialogue must be forged between Iraq and its neighbors to reconcile disputes among Turkey, Kurdish people in Iraq and Iraq's government, he added.

He also addressed the common goal of denying safe havens to al-Qaida in Afghanistan and Pakistan and praised Turkish troops for their efforts as part of NATO's International Security Assistance Force.

"The world has come too far to let this region backslide, and to let al-Qaida terrorists plot further attacks," he said. "Turkey has been a true partner. Together we can rise to meet this challenge, like we have so many before."

The U.S. relationship with the Muslim world can't be shaped by its opposition to al-Qaida, Obama said. The U.S. commitment to improve partnerships with Islamic nations as well as to fight terrorism is demonstrated through their actions towards a better future, he said.

In the coming months, Obama said he will present specific programs to advance the two countries' mutual goals for expanded trade and investments. The programs also will address education and health care in Turkey and throughout the Middle East, he said.

"Our focus will be on what we can do, in partnership with people across the Muslim world, to advance our common hopes and our common dreams," he said. "And when people look back on this time, let it be said of America that we extended the hand of friendship to all people."

CONTRACTS

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND

Evergreen Helicopters, Inc., of McMinnville, Ore., is being awarded a $158,397,403 indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for rotary wing aircraft, personnel, equipment, tools, material, maintenance and supervision necessary to perform passenger and cargo air transportation services. Work will be performed in Afghanistan and is expected to start Apr. 3, 2009, to be completed by Nov. 30, 2013. This contract was a competitive acquisition with four offers received. The contracting activity is United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., (HTC711-09-D-0023).

ARMY

BAE Systems, Tactical Vehicle Systems Limited Partnership, Sealy, Texas, was awarded on Apr. 1, 2009, a $64,092,257 firm-fixed-price and cost reimbursement contract for the procurement of 500 ten-ton dumps as an undefinitized contractual action obligating 49.9 percent of the ceiling price. Work is to be performed in Sealy, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2010. One bid solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army TACOM-Warren, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-08-C-0460).

Skanska Brandt Engineering, San Antonio, Texas, was awarded on Apr. 1, 2009, a $61,199,866 firm-fixed-price contract for the design and construction of the Tri-Service Research Laboratory. Work is to be performed in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Mar. 1, 2011. Ten bids solicited and ten bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Fort Worth, Texas, is the contracting activity (W9126G-09-C-0025).

General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, Inc., Burlington, Vt., was awarded on Apr. 2, 2009, a $28,980,070 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of an additional 2,414 each M2 machine guns. Work is to be performed in Saca, Maine, with an estimated completion date of Apr. 2, 2009. One bid solicited and one bid received. TACOM LCMC, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52H09-07-C-125).

Weeks Marine, Inc. Covington, La., was awarded on Apr. 2, 2009, a $25,725,875 firm-fixed-price contract for the Grand Isle & vicinity rehabilitation of Hurricane Gustav and Ike damages. Work is to be performed in Jefferson Parish, La., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 31, 2009. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web and four bids received. U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, New Orleans, La., is the contracting activity (W912P8-09-0038).

Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Fla., was awarded on Mar. 31, 2009, a $9,862,538 Primary firm-fixed-price with a time and Material contract for the procurement of thirteen M1A2 and M60A3 conduct of fire trainers and one M1A2 tank trainer's updates under Foreign Military Sale case SR-B-VTC for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Procurement includes delivery of trainer kits, spares, training, on-site acceptance and test, and technical data. Work is to be performed in Orlando, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Apr. 14, 2011. One Sole Source bid was solicited and one bid received. Program Executive Office Simulation, Training and Instrumentation, Orlando, Fla., is the contracting agency (W900KK-07-D-0707).

Titan Construction Organization, Inc., Olathe, Kan., was awarded on Mar. 31, 2009, a $9,387,000 firm-fixed-price contract for the construction of consolidated communications facilities at Whiteman Air Force Base. Work is to be performed in Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., with an estimated completion date of Oct. 05, 2010. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web and nine bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City, Mo., is the contracting agency (W912DQ-09-C-4019).

Telcordia Technologies, Inc., Piscataway, N.J., was awarded on Mar. 31, 2009, a $9,203,124 cost plus fixed fee contract to provide situational awareness to a small group of dismounted warfighters. Work is to be performed in Piscataway, N.J., with an estimated completions date of Mar. 31, 2011. Bids were solicited by Broad Agency Announcement and one bid received. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., is the contracting agency (HR0011-09-C-0065).

Better Built Construction Services, Middletown, Ohio, was awarded on Mar. 31, 2009, a $9,125,296 firm-fixed-price contract for the design and construction of the Training Support Center at Ft. Campbell, Ky. Work is to be performed in Ft. Campbell, Ky., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 21, 2011. Bids were posted on web and eight bids received. Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, Louisville, Ky., is the contracting agency (W912QR-09-C-0025).

RQ Construction, Inc. San Diego, Calif., was awarded on Mar. 31, 2009 a $8,726,996 firm-fixed-price contract for the design-build for military operations urban training Phase III, at Fort Irwin, Calif. This is a design Phase III consist of approximately 83 buildings. The primary facilities include a palace headquarters, barracks, multistory business and one two-story residence, training roads and instruments. Work is to be performed in Fort Irwin, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Jun. 30, 2009. Bids were solicited on www.fbo.gov and ASFI with nine bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Las Angeles, Calif., is the contracting agency (W912PL-09-C-0012).

I.C.D. Design Partnership, Madison, Wis., was awarded on Apr. 1, 2009 a $7,594,401 firm-fixed-price contract to increase the program square footage from 3600,000 gross square feet to 526,255 gross square feet. Work is to be performed in Madison, Wis., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 28, 2011. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web and thirty bids received. U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Baltimore, Md., is the contracting agency (W912DR-08-C-0001).

Northrop Grumman Space & Mission System, Redondo Beach, Calif., was awarded on Apr 2, 2009, a $6,525,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee for the develop critical devices and integration technologies necessary to realize compact, high-performance electronic circuits that operate at a center frequency of 1.03THz. Work is to be performed in Redondo Beach, Calif., (82.58 percent), Charlottesville, Va., (1.84 percent), Pasadena, Calif., (9.38 percent), Charlottesville, Va., (3.51 percent), Tempe, Ariz., (1.73 percent), and University Park, Pa., (0.96 percent) with an estimated completion date of Mar. 31, 2014. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web and nine bids received. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., is the contracting agency (HR0011-09-C-0062).

Bristol environment Remediation, LLC, Anchorage, Alaska, was awarded on Mar. 31, 2009, a $5,952,258 firm-fixed-price contract to implement the final intrusive drum removal and capping remedy for the Cargo Beach Road landfill. Work is to be performed in St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, with an estimated completion date of Jun. 30, 2010. One bid solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, is the contracting agency (W911KB-09-C-0013).

Rocky Hill Contracting, Inc., Kenbridge, Va., was awarded on Mar. 31, 2009, a $5,242,000 firm-fixed-price contract for constructing a training building in Fort Lee, Va. Work is to be performed in Fort Eustis, Va., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 15, 2011. Eighty bids were solicited and two bids received. U.S. Army Corp of Engineer, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting agency (W91236-09-D-0011).

NAVY

General Dynamics Information Technology, Fairfax, Va., is being awarded a $50,814,949 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing arrangement to support the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific Command and Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) Secure Voice and Defense Red Switch Network, and information assurance and interoperability programs/systems. This five-year contract includes eight, six-month award terms which, if earned, would bring the potential, cumulative value of this contract to $98,145,000. Work will be performed at the contractor's facility in Norfolk, Va., (15 percent) and at government-furnished facilities in St Juliens Creek, Va., (85 percent), and work is expected to be completed April 2, 2014 . Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunity web site (Solicitation N66001-08-R-0008) and the SPAWAR e-Commerce Central website, with two offers received. SSC Pacific is the contracting activity (N66001-09-D-0037).

Ewing & Cole, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., is being awarded a maximum amount $7,500,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-quantity contract for architectural design and engineering services for support of projects within the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic area of responsibility. The work to be performed provides for architectural and engineering services, including civil/structural/mechanical/ electrical. Services that may be required under this contract include DD Form 1391 documentation, plans, specifications, cost estimates, related studies, all associated engineering services, shop drawing review, as-built drawing preparation, quality assurance plan preparation, operation and maintenance support information, and construction surveillance and engineering consultation services during construction. Work will be performed at various Navy and Marine Corps installations and other government facilities within the NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic AOR including, but not limited to Pennsylvania (50 percent) and Delaware (50 percent), and is expected to be completed by April 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website with 17 proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-09-D-7022).

Tech Resources, Inc.,* Milford, N.H., is being awarded a $5,899,702 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of 16 F/A-18+ AN/ALR-67(V)3 antenna coupler interconnecting groups for the Royal Australian Air Force and the government of Canada. Work will be performed in Milford, N.H., and is expected to be completed in July 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to the FAR 6.302-1. This contract combines purchases for the Government of Australia ($2,949,849; 50 percent) and the Government of Canada ($2,949,852; 50 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity (N68335-09-C-0133).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Alion Science and Technology Corporation of Chicago, Illinois for an estimated $9,178,744. This action is for the Special II Program, which requires modeling, simulation and analyses in the areas of radio frequency interference electromagnetic compatibility, signal intelligence, and emerging wireless technologies. At this time, $556,870 has been obligated. 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska is the contracting activity (N61339-03-D-0300).

The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to L-3 Communications Corp. of San Diego, Calif., for a maximum of $9,847,831. This contract will provide production and delivery of miniature electronic communications security units engineering and production models to be purchased in quantity ranges from 5 to 30 units. At this time, no money has been obligated. Directorate of Contracting, San Antonio, Texas is the contracting activity (FA8307-09-D-0002).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Caterpillar Inc., Mossville, Ind., is being awarded a maximum $8,863,745 fixed price with economic price adjustment, long term contract for motorized vibratory compactor roller. Other location of performance is Minnesota. Using service is Navy. There were originally four proposals solicited with two responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Oct. 30, 2009. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM500-01-D-0059-0287).

JLG Industries, Inc., McConnellsburg, Pa., is being awarded a maximum $6,289,999 firm fixed price, long term contract for forklift linear valve. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Army. There was originally one proposal solicited with two responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Apr. 6, 2014. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC-ZGAA), Warren, Mich., (SPRDL1-09-D-0013).

BAE Systems Land & Armament, Pompano Beach, Fla., is being awarded a maximum $6,288,811 firm fixed price, sole source, definite quantity contract for gunner restraints. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army and Marine Corps. There was originally one proposal solicited with one response. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Jul. 24, 2009. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Columbus, Columbus, Ohio, (SPM7LX-09-M-0003).

CONTRACTS

U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND

L-3 Communications Integrated Systems, Joint Operations Group, Lexington, Ky., is being awarded a $200,000,000 ceiling increase modification to an existing indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for contractor logistics support services, supporting the United States Special Operations Command, Special Operations Forces Support Activity. The work will be performed in various locations and is expected to be completed by Oct. 24. This increase is required to sustain operations pending the results of a protest filed with the Government Accountability Office.

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed priced contract to United Launch Services, LLC, Centennial, Colo., for $184,000,000. This action will provide launch services for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) mission, NROL-15; the undefinitized contract will ensure that the current launch schedule is maintained. At this time, $138,000,000 has been obligated. LRSW/PK, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA8811-09-C-003).

NAVY

Northrop Grumman Space & Mission Systems Corp., (NG), San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $27,305,848 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, cost plus fixed fee contract for systems engineering and technical support services in support of Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SSC Pacific), Command Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) programs. Specific efforts include standards engineering and analysis, test support, configuration management of tactical information design standards, fleet support engineering services, and network design facility operation. These efforts ensure interfacing Navy, joint service, and allied nations air, surface, subsurface and land C4I systems are interoperable. This two-year contract includes one, three-year option, which, if exercised, would bring the potential, cumulative value of the contract to $73,506,359. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and work is expected to be completed Apr. 7, 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via publication on the Federal Business Opportunities website and posting to the SPAWAR e-Commerce Central website, with four offers received. SSC Pacific is the contracting activity (N66001-09-D-0077).

Lockheed Martin Services, Inc., Cherry Hill, N.J., is being awarded a $26,324,675 firm-fixed-price task order #EX03 under previously awarded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (N00189-08-D-Z003) to perform non-guard security functions, which include Armory and ready-for-issue services, Pass and ID Office services, vehicle inspection services, and working dogs services. Work will be performed in Guam (3 percent); Hawaii (4 percent); and various CONUS locations (93 percent); and work is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The basic contract was awarded under competitive conditions. Two offers were received in response to the solicitation. One contract was awarded as a result of the solicitation. This requirement is a task order under that contract. The Fleet & Industrial Supply Center Contracting Department, Philadelphia Office, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity.

Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $9,248,723 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for fabrication of production rate tooling in support of the UH-1Y and AH-1Z helicopters. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas, (70 percent) and Amarillo, Texas, (30 percent), and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-C-0023).

T.B. Penick & Sons, Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $9,123,862 for firm fixed price task order #0005 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-08-D-8612) for design and construction of a new combat training tank complex at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. The work to be performed provides for construction of a new outdoor combat training tank complex, which includes a swimming pool with a dive tower, lighted concrete pool deck, and a single-story masonry and steel pool building with an attached mechanical equipment building. The site infrastructure improvements include perimeter walls and gates, utilities, parking, and roadwork. The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the work as described in the request for proposal. The task order also contains one unexercised option, which if exercised would increase the cumulative task order value to $10,323,862. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Oct. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Five proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

Lockheed Martin Systems Integration, Owego, N.Y., is being awarded a $7,787,221 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00019-04-C-0028) for the procurement of 18 MH-60S Mission Computers for the MH-60S helicopter. In addition, this modification provides for components for MH-60R/S Common Cockpit Trainers. Work will be performed in Owego, N.Y., and is expected to be completed in Apr. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Special Tactical Services, LLC*, Virginia Beach, Va., is being awarded a $5,764,496 modification to a previously awarded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (N61339-07-D-0016) to exercise an option for course instructors for various crew-served weapons courses in support of the Center for Security Forces, Little Creek, Va. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., (53 percent); and Chesapeake, Va., (47 percent), and is expected to be completed in April 2010. Contract funds in the amount of $5,764,496 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division, Orlando, Fla., is the contracting activity.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Triumph Structures, Westbury, N.Y.*, is being awarded a maximum $7,056,225 firm fixed price contract for UH-60 Blackhawk spare parts. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is the Army. There were originally two proposals solicited with two responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Mar. 20, 2014. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Huntsville, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., (SPRRA1-09-D-0005).

DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY

Marshall University Research Corp., Huntington, W. Va., is being awarded a $6,834,506 modification to a previously awarded cost-reimbursement grant for the Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing. Work will be performed in Huntington, W. Va., and is expected to be completed in Jun. 2010. Funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contracting activity is the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., (HR0011-06-1-0028, P00003).

SRI International, Menlo Park, Calif., was awarded on Mar. 23, 2009, a $9,843,152 cost plus fixed fee contract for the Panoptic Analysis of Chemical Traces program. Work will be performed in Menlo Park, Calif., (71 percent); Minneapolis, Minn., (20 percent); Poway, Calif., (8 percent); Newark, Calif., (1 percent); and is expected to be completed in Mar. 2010. Funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. DARPA issued a solicitation in Federal Business Opportunities on Aug. 19, 2008, and 15 proposals were received. The contracting activity is the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., (HR0011-09-C-0049).

* Small Business

CONTRACTS

NAVY

General Dynamics-Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, is being awarded a basic ordering agreement with a potential value of up to $47,400,000 for Post-Shakedown Availability (PSA) for DDG 51 Class Destroyers. The orders to be issued are for PSA planning and support services and will include advance planning, engineering support, on-site engineering liaison, craft assistance, the ordering and processing of required material in support of PSAs, and the accomplishment of emergent industrial availabilities. Emergent industrial availabilities include, but are not limited to, restricted availabilities, drydocking availabilities, and technical availabilities which may be required from time of ship's delivery through the SCN Obligation Work and Limiting Date (OWLD). Work will be performed in Bath, Maine, (60 percent), and in the ships' homeport (40 percent) which may include Norfolk, Va., San Diego, Calif., Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and Mayport, Fla., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-G-2304).

American Defense Systems, Inc., Hicksville, N.Y., is being awarded a $29,999,382 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with a maximum ordering quantity of 206 Add on Armor (AoA) Crew Protection Kits (CPK), associated manuals and spares parts kits. The initial delivery order is for Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) 0001 through 0011 available on the contract and is valued at $16,027,057.87. Work will be performed in Hicksville, N.Y., and work is expected to be complete by Mar. 31, 2012. Contract funds will not expire by the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is a sole source award to American Defense Systems, Inc. as they are the sole manufacturer of the Add on Armor (AoA) Crew Protection Kits (CPK). The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-09-D-5069).

Insitu, Inc., Bingen, Wash., is being awarded a $20,917,403 firm fixed price contract for the procurement of ScanEagle Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) hardware for four operational sites, 3 spare/operational float packages, and critical spares kits in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) missions. Work will be performed in Bingen, Wash., and is expected to be completed in Jul. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to the FAR 6.302-2. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-C-0005).

Lockheed Martin Corp., Archbald, Pa., is being awarded a $16,531,431 not-to-exceed order against a previously awarded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (N00019-05-D-0020) for the procurement of 9,303 enhanced laser-guided training rounds and containers. Work will be performed in Archbald, Pa., and is expected to be completed in April 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

BAE Systems TSS Inc., Rockville, Md., is being awarded a $10,538,835 modification to previously awarded delivery order (N00024-08-F-B062) to provide engineering, technical, professional and operations support services for the Navy Above Water Sensors Program. The contract shall provide engineering, technical, professional, and operations support services in the program areas of program management, financial management, engineering, test and evaluation, and logistics for above water radar systems. Work will be performed in Washington, D.C., and is expected to be completed by Jun. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $1,040,429 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C. is the contracting activity.

Wyle Laboratories, Inc., Huntsville, Ala., is being awarded a $10,366,346 modification to a previously awarded cost plus fixed fee contract (N00421-08-C-0025) to exercise an option for services to support the Naval Test Wing Atlantic and Naval Test Wing Pacific with operation, scheduling, and aircrew support. The estimated level of effort for this option is 118,600 man-hours. Work will be performed in Patuxent River, Md., and is expected to be completed in Mar. 2010. Contract funds in the amount of $627,642 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Rockwell Collins Government Systems, Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded a $7,640,028 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed priced contract (N00019-05-C-0050) to exercise an option for the FY 2009 production of the AN/ARC-210(V) Electronic Protection Radio Systems for the U.S. Air Force F-16 Block 40-50 aircraft. This modification provides for 118 MT-4935/ARC mounting bases, and 118 RT-1851A (C)/ARC receiver-transmitters. Work will be performed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Chesapeake Sciences Corporation, Millersville, Md., is being awarded a $7,398,262 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-07-C-6223) to exercise an option to procure 10 additional TB-34 Towed Bodies and associated interface hardware. The TB-34 Towed Body Arrays consists of one Array and Tow Cable, including Inboard Termination Hardware that will be deployed on submarines. Work will be performed in Millersville, Md., and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Tekia Research Inc., Woodbridge, Va., is being awarded a $5,585,348 modification (P00124) under a previously awarded cost plus fixed fee term contract (N000173-05-C-2056) for research and development support services. Work will be performed at the Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C., and work is expected to be completed Jul. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity. Modification

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Outdoor Venture Corporation, Stearns, Ky.*, is being awarded a maximum $35,753,790 fixed price with economic price adjustment, total set-aside, indefinite delivery contract for modular general purpose tent system. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. The proposal was originally Web solicited with three responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is October 31, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM1C1-09-D-0019).

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. Devin C. Poche, 25, of Jacksonville, N.C., died Mar. 31 at Contingency Operating Base Speicher, near Tikrit, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

CONTRACTS

ARMY

BAE Systems, Anniston, Ala., was awarded on Mar. 31, 2009, an $87,735,664.00 firm fixed price contract for the reset of 697 M113 Family of Vehicles. Work is to be performed at Anniston, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Tank & Automotive Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-05-G-0005).

BAE Systems, York, Pa., was awarded on Mar. 31, 2009, an $81,419,445.00 firm fixed price contract for production of 39 Army-configured M88A2 HERCULES recovery vehicles, and three sets of Authorized Stockage List Spares. Work is to be performed at York, Pa., (98 percent) and Aiken, S.C. (2 percent), with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2012. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Tank & Automotive Command Contracting Center, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-C-0408).

Caterpiller Inc., Defense and Federal Products, Mossville, Ill., was awarded on Mar. 31, 2009, a $24,579,261.00 firm fixed price contract for 105 Heavy Loader Type I and II, with attachments (105 sweepers and 53 forklifts). Work is to be performed at Montgomery, Ill., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2010. Bids were solicited on FedBizOpps with five bids received. U.S. Army Tank & Automotive Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-05-D-L424).

Logos Technologies, Inc., Arlington, Va., was awarded on Mar. 31, 2009, a $19,628,192 cost plus fixed fee contract for research with the primary objective of the program to conduct Phase I of the BioJET program in the area of process development, process integration, fuel qualification, end-user testing, and economic planning. The ultimate objective of this program is to develop an end-to-end process for commercially viable production of BioJET – JP-8 spec jet fuel from biomass. The complete, multi-threaded process has a target of 70 percent efficiency and a target process cost of $2/gallon while using all of the biomass, including the lignin. Bids were solicited by Broad Agency Announcement and 17 bids were received. Defense Advanced Research Projects, Arlington, Va., is the contracting agency (HR0011-09-C-0075).

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), Chantilly, Va., was awarded on Mar. 31, 2009, a $15,858,384 firm fixed price contract Global Geospatial Intelligence (GGI) Product Pricing Consolidated Task Order (PPCTO) for multiple geospatial data products to be procured at firm fixed price product pricing throughout the period Mar. 31, 2009 thru Jan. 13, 2010. Work is to be performed at Chantilly, Va., (43 percent) and St. Louis, Mo., (57 percent), with an estimated completion date of Jan. 13, 2011. National Geospatial – Intelligence Agency, ACSM, St. Louis, Mo., is the contracting activity (NMA302-03-D-0007).

J&S Construction Co., Inc., Cookeville, Tenn., was awarded on Mar. 31, 2009, a $12,824,050 firm fixed price contract for design and construction of Special Operations Forces Tactical Equipment Shop at Fort Campbell, Ky. Estimated completion date is Jul. 24, 2010. Solicited bids were posted on the Web with eight bids received. Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, Louisville, Ky., is the contracting activity (W912QR-09-C-0023).

Manhattan Torcon A joint Venture, Falls Church Va., was awarded on Mar. 27, 2009 a $333,000,000 firm fixed price contract for the replacement of the facility at Fort Detrick in Fredrick, Md. Work is to be performed at Fort Detrick, Frederick, Md., with an estimated completion date of Apr. 5, 2014. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with three bids received. U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Baltimore, Md., is the contracting activity (W912DR-09-C-0026).

Raytheon Co., Andover, Mass., was awarded on Mar. 27, 2009, an $114,864,781 firm fixed price contract to provide Patriot Pure Fleet Grow the Army (4Lot). Work is to be performed at Andover, Mass., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2012. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q07-C-0151).

General Dynamic Armament and Technical Production, Burlington, Vt., was awarded on Mar. 27, 2009, with a $37,876,787 firm fixed price contract for 158 Bradley Reactive Armor Tile Sets for the Bradley fighting vehicle system. Work is to be performed at multiple locations with an estimated completions date of Jul. 31, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Joint Munition & Lethality, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15QKN-06-C-0143).

DATRON World Communications, INC., Vista, Calif., was awarded on Mar. 27, 2009 a $25,408,728 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for tactical very high frequency radios with ancillary items, spare parts and installation kits for Foreign Military Sales case. Work is to be performed at Vista, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 20, 2014. One sole source bid was solicited and one bid received. CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J. is the contracting activity (W15P7T-09-D-D212).

CACI INC FEDERAL, Chantilly, Va., was awarded on Mar. 27, 2009, a $22,043,216 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with cost plus award fee with the purpose of Genesis III to acquire comprehensive engineering and logistics support for the intelligence community (IC) ground and air-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems at worldwide locations. Work is to be performed at multiple overseas and stateside locations with an estimated completion date of Mar. 27, 2013. Bids were solicited on the Web with two bids received. U.S. Army, Intelligence and Security Command, Principal Assistant Responsible for Contracting, Alexandria, Va., is the contracting activity (W911W4-09-D-0001).

Anderson Construction Co., of Fort Gaines, Fort Gaines, Ga., was awarded on Mar. 27, 2009, an $11,291,309 firm fixed price contract to design/build an Air and Space basic course. Work is to be performed at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery with an estimated completion date of Nov.13, 2009. Bids were solicited on the FedBizOpps with ten bids received. Contract Office Corps of Engineers, Mobile Ala., is the contracting activity (W91278-09—0021).

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Huntsville, Ala., was awarded on Mar. 27, 2009, an $11,265,660 firm fixed price contract with cost plus fixed fee, line items contract for the Viper Strike Munitions and engineering services. Work is to be performed at Huntsville, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Apr. 30, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aviation & Missile Command Contracting Center, Redstone Arsenal, Ala, is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-07-C-0268).

Lockheed Martin Corp., Sunnyvale, Calif., was awarded on Mar. 27, 2009, a $9,933,420 cost shipping contract for Lockheed Martin to demonstrate a turbulence control method in order to improve power flux on target high speed flight. Work is to be performed at Sunnyvale, Calif., (13 percent) and Fort Worth, Texas, (87percent), with an estimated completion date of Nov. 8, 2011. One sole source bid was solicited and one bid received. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (HR0011-08-C-0090).

Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., Arlington, Va., was awarded on Mar. 27, 2009, a $7,209,828 firm fixed price contract for architect engineering services for facility design, Consolidated Intelligence Center, Wiesbaden Army Airfield, Germany. Estimated completion date is Mar. 17, 2010. Information was not provided for bids solicited or received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District, Wiesbaden, Germany, is the contracting activity (W912DR-08-D-0001).

Marsh Creek Environmental Services, LLC, Anchorage, Alaska, was awarded on Mar. 27, 2009, a $6,122,382.00 firm fixed price contract for Federal Underutilized Defense Sites (FUDS) – Umiat Well #9, Umiat, Alaska. The Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is responsible for the decommissioning of Umiat Well No. 9. FUDS is responsible for cleanup of the contamination surrounding the well up to the well casing. Polychlorinated bi-phenol (PCB) soil contamination at Umiat Test Well No. 9 was introduced in the drilling mud, as PCBs and petroleum (POL) contaminated soil adjacent to the wellhead and in a nearby bum area. This estimated total has increased significantly. Work is to be performed at Prudhoe Bay, North Slope Borough, Alaska, with an estimated completion date of Sep. 29, 2009. Bids were solicited on the Web with one bid received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Alaska, Contracting Division, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, is the contracting activity W911KB-08-C-0024).

Phil Howry Co., Austin, Texas, was awarded on Mar. 27, 2009, a $5,885,533 firm fixed price contract to provide construction of a 14,000 square foot one-story facility, consoling of a 60ft. X 60 ft. simulator bay, briefing rooms, conference room, mass briefing area and computer room. Work is to be performed at Curry County, New Mexico, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 19, 2010. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web and ten bids received. U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Albuquerque, N.M., is the contracting activity (W912PP-09-0006).

Tompkins Builders, Inc., Washington, D.C., was awarded on Mar. 26, 2009, a $56,700,000 firm fixed price contract for a design build project for the Training and Doctrine Command Headquarters (TRADOC HQ) at Fort Eustis, Va. The project includes construction of a New Headquarters Building of (263,676 square foot) and construction of a New TRADOC Band Building (18,841 square foot) and the required supporting facilities and site improvements. Work is to be performed at Fort Eustis, Va., with an estimated completion date of Sep. 15, 2011. 80 bids were solicited and four bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineer, Norfolk District, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (W91236-09-C-0035).

CAE USA, INC., Tampa, Fla., was awarded on Mar. 26, 2009, an $18,175,231 firm fixed price contract for modifications and upgrades needed for Special Operation Aviation. Work is to be performed at Tampa, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation, Orlando, Fla., is the contracting activity (N61339-01-D-0725-0003).

Olin Corp., East Alton, Ill., was awarded on Mar. 26, 2009, an $11,766,647.00, firm fixed price contract for 9mm Ammunition, 85,540,500 each. Work will be performed at East Alton, Ill., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2010. One bid was solicited and two bids received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52P1J-06-D-0031).

Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln Mass., was awarded on Mar. 26, 2009, a $10,476,451 firm fixed price contract for the provision of comprehensive education program services, grades preK-8, for eligible DoD family members residing on Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass. Estimated completion date is Jun. 30, 2010. Bids were solicited on FedBizOpps with one bid received. DDESS, Peachtree City, Ga., is the contracting activity (HE1254-07-C-0005).

Watterson/Davis JV, Anchorage, Alaska, was awarded on Mar. 25, 2009, a $38,588,284 firm fixed price contract for which the procured service is the design and construction of the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserve F-22 squadron operations/aircraft maintenance unit (AMU)/6-bay hangar facility, (PROJ: ELM297/292) at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. Estimated completion date is Mar. 24, 2011. Eight bids were solicited with four bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Alaska, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, is the contracting activity (W911KB-07-D-0013).

Doyon-American Mechanical, JV, Fairbanks, Alaska, was awarded on Mar. 25, 2009, a $10,700,983 firm fixed price contract to construct a Stryker wash facility (PN63006) at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Estimated completion date is Sep. 21, 2010. Seven bids were solicited and four bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, is the contracting activity (W911KB-08-D-0010).

R.C. Heath Construction Co., DBA Heath Construction Co., Fort Collins, Colo., was awarded on Mar. 25, 2009, a $6,765,498 firm fixed price construction contract for renovation of historical dormitory 236, at FE Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. Estimated completion date is Oct. 30, 2010. Bids were solicited on the Web with 12 bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, Omaha, Neb., is the contracting activity (W9128F-09-C-0004).

General Dynamics Information Technology, Needham, Mass., was awarded on Mar. 24, 2009, an $8,716,903 firm fixed price contract to furnish, install, test, document, and cutover a turnkey solution to upgrade the existing infrastructure and facilities at Picatinny Arsenal. Work is to be performed at Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 23, 2010. Ten bids were solicited and five bids received. Army Contracting Command, ITEC4, Alexandria, Va., is the contracting activity (W91QUZ-06-D-0026).

Intersteel, Lexington, Ky., was awarded on Mar. 24, 2009, an $8,216,000 firm fixed price contract for the design build renovation of building 2369. Work is to be performed at Ft. Knox, Ky., with an estimated completion date of Sep. 15, 2010. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with six bids received. U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Louisville, Ky., is the contracting activity (W912QR-09-C-0021).

Jones Lang Lasalle Americas, Inc., Washington, D.C., was awarded on Mar. 14, 2009, a $6,409,402.41 firm fixed price contract for Privatization initiative to include: Residential Communities Initiative Survey, SOUTHCOM Feasibility Research, and support to the Army's Portfolio and Asset Management Process. Work is to be performed at Arlington, Va., with an estimated completion date of Sep. 30, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Contracting Center of Excellence, Alexandria, Va., is the contracting activity (W91WAW-09-C-0054).

NAVY

Raytheon Co., Space and Airborne Systems, El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded a $54,481,204 firm fixed price contract for the procurement of 19 AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array radars to be retrofitted into F/A-18E/F aircraft Lots 26-29. The radars will replace the APG-73 radars currently installed in the aircraft. Work will be performed in Forest, Miss., (43 percent); Dallas, Texas (29 percent); El Segundo, Calif., (27 percent); and Andover, Mass., (1 percent) and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-C-0003).

USA Environmental, Inc.*, Oldsmar, Fla., is being awarded an $11,530,118 cost plus award fee task order modification JN03-01 under a previously awarded Munitions Response contract (N62742-05-D-1868) for Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC) removal at former Vieques Naval Training Range (VNTR). The work to be performed provides for the removal of surface and subsurface MEC at the live impact area, surface impact area, eastern conservation area and the eastern maneuver area. The task order will be incrementally funded with the first increment of $7,000,550 being allocated at the time of award. The second increment will be funded later in FY09 at $4,529,568. Work will be performed in Vieques, Puerto Rico, and is expected to be completed by Apr. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One proposal was received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.

Fiscal 2010 Budget to Reflect 'Fundamental Shift' in Defense

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, April 3, 2009 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates will make budget decisions this weekend that will indicate a "fundamental shift in direction" for the department, the Pentagon press secretary said today.

"These are not changes to the margins," Geoff Morrell said. The changes will affect the fiscal 2010 Defense Department budget request, he explained.

Gates is expected to announce the changes during a news conference April 6. The announcement ends more than three months of careful analysis, Morrell said.

"A series of choices have been teed up for the secretary, and he will spend the weekend making those decisions and putting the finishing touches on his recommendations to President Obama," he said.

During the news conference, Gates will discuss his recommendations and the strategic goals that drove his thinking, Morrell said.

The secretary revealed some of his budget concerns during hearings before the Senate Armed Services Committee in January. In that testimony, Gates stressed that he was ready to make tough choices. "Any necessary changes should avoid across-the-board adjustments, which inefficiently extend all programs," Gates said. "We must have the courage to make hard choices."

Gates is expected to push for more efficient rates of production and look for economies of scale as he makes his decisions this weekend.

Gates has said he will stress jointness in his deliberations while considering service specifics. "To address a given risk, we may have to invest more in the future-oriented program of one service and less in that of another – particularly when both programs were conceived with the same threat in mind," Gates said before the Senate.

The secretary also wants to implement changes that will increase competition, freeze requirements on programs when contracts are awarded, and increase incentives for proper contract behavior.

Since Obama assumed office, the president and Gates have had ongoing conversations about the process. "The president is well-aware of the decisions facing the secretary," Morrell said. "The president will make his own judgment about the recommendations put forth by the secretary."

This does not in any way suggest the White House has embraced the secretary's recommendations, but White House officials are aware of the process and how the secretary will unveil them, Morrell said.

The secretary wants the process viewed as a whole, rather than as the sum of its parts, Morrell said.

"He wants the opportunity to explain to the Congress and the American people how each of these decisions adds up to a budget that better allocates resources to meet the challenges we are currently facing, to support the warfighters that are currently engaged in conflicts while at the same time not neglecting the very real need to prepare for potential near-peer conventional conflicts down the road," he said.

CONTRACTS

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Malvern, Pa. is being awarded a maximum $267,000,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for radiology systems, subsystems and components. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. The proposal was originally solicited on FedBizOps with 27 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is March 30, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM2D1-09-D-8314).

General Electric Company, Lynn, Mass. is being awarded a maximum $12,800,493 firm fixed price, sole source contract for engine exhaust frame units. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Navy. There was originally 1 proposal solicited with 1 response. This award will be as an undefinitized contractual action against a basic ordering agreement. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is August 30, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR-ZCC), Philadelphia, Pa. (FA8122-09-G-0001 THA4).

NAVY

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $207,297,746 firm fixed price contract for the procurement of 207 FY2009 Tomahawk Block IV All-Up-Round (AUR) missiles. The Tomahawk Block IV missile is capable of launch from surface ships equipped with the Vertical Launch System (VLS), submarines equipped with the Capsule Launch System (CLS), and submarines equipped with the Torpedo Tube Launch (TTL) System. This contract provides for 153 VLS missiles, 42 CLS missiles, and 12 Composite CLS capsules. Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz. (32 percent); Walled Lake, Mich. (9 percent); Camden, Ark. (8 percent); Anniston, Ala. (5 percent); Glenrothes, Scotland (5 percent); Huntsville, Ala. (4 percent); Ft. Wayne, Ind. (4 percent); Minneapolis, Minn. (4 percent); Ontario, Calif. (3 percent); Spanish Fork, Utah (3 percent); Westminster, Colo. (2 percent); El Segundo, Calif. (2 percent); Middletown, Conn. (2 percent); Largo, Fla. (2 percent); Vergennes, Vt. (2 percent); Farmington, N.M. (.2 percent), and various INCONUS and OCONUS locations (12.8 percent), and is expected to be completed in July 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity (N00019-09-C-0007).

The Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Space and Strategic Missiles, Sunnyvale, Calif., is being awarded a $63,575,679 modification P00027 under previously awarded cost plus incentive fee contract (N00030-07-C-0100) for the Trident II (D5) Life Extension (LE) SPALT Production. The work will be performed in Calif. (46.20 percent); Mass. (18.57 percent); Minn. (15.01 percent); N.M. (6.25 percent); Ga. (6.11 percent); Fla. (5.29 percent); Pa. (.77 percent); S.C. (.53 percent) and other (1.40 percent), and work is expected to be completed Sept. 30, 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Navy's Strategic Systems Programs, Arlington, Va., is the contracting agency.

Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $61,617,000 not-to-exceed order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-07-G-0008) for Ice Protection System upgrades for 49 Marine Corps MV-22 and 8 Air Force CV-22 aircraft under the production and deployment phases of the V-22 Program. Work will be performed in Ft. Worth, Texas (99 percent) and New River, N.C. (1 percent), and is expected to be completed in December 2010. Contract funds in the amount of $18,948,386 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Inc., Fairfax, Va., is being awarded a $39,998,237 not-to-exceed contract for Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 1B research and development, and production requirements. The SEWIP Block 1 provides enhanced Electronic Warfare capabilities to existing ship combat systems to improve Anti-Ship Missile Defense, counter-targeting and counter-surveillance capabilities, and improved battlefield situational awareness. This contract includes the continued design and development of SEWIP Block 1B3 with a specialized HGHS subsystem, and full rate production of SEWIP Block 1B2 units. Integration of a specialized HGHS subsystem into the SEWIP Block 1B3 upgrade will enhance detection capabilities for emergent threats. Work will be performed in Fairfax, Va. (60 percent) and Syracuse, N.Y. (40 percent), and is expected to be completed by July 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-5396).

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $33,338,448 modification to a previously awarded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (N00019-07-D-0004) to exercise an option for the VH-3D/VH-60N Executive Helicopter Special Progressive Aircraft Rework. Efforts to be provided include security manpower, security maintenance support, VH-3D project engineering support, VH-60N project engineering support, VH integrated logistic support, VH on-site training, technical manuals, technical manuals contractor support, technical manuals travel, and program support. Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn., and is expected to be completed in September 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $33,348,448 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity.

TJ Drafting and Design, Inc., Christmas Fla., is being awarded an estimated $20,979,174 firm fixed price contract to advance the training capability, operational readiness, and tactical proficiency of Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC's), Joint Forward Observers (JFO's), and Forward Air Controllers (FAC's). The personnel shall use training scenarios that require the placement of tactical ordnance on selected targets using Joint Close Air Support (JCAS) procedures and observed fire procedures for Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS), artillery and mortar fire to perform destruction, neutralization, suppression, illumination/coordinated illumination, interdiction, and harassment fire missions. Work will be performed at multiple Marine Corp bases worldwide, and work is expected to be completed August 31, 2011. Contract funds in the amount of $12,300.000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured, with four offers received. The Marine Corps System Command, Orlando, Fla., is the contracting activity (M67854-09-C-8031).

W.F. MaGann Corporation, Portsmouth, Va., is being award a $15,299,406 firm fixed price contract for repairs to W306 and W305 Bulkheads at Naval Station Norfolk. The work to be performed provides for bulkhead repair consisting of the provision of sheet pile installation, seawall repairs by concrete replacement and/or shotcrete, cleat replacement; and demolition of the existing timber fender system. The option includes demolition of existing seawall. Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va., and is expected to be completed by April 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website with five bids received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-09-C-5058).

RBC, Inc.*, Alexandria, Va., is being awarded a $13,339,000 modification to a previously awarded cost plus fix fee contract (N00421-09-C-0034) to exercise an option for program management and technical services for the U.S. Navy and the Government of Taiwan, Norway, South Korea and Portugal in support of the P-8A and the P-3 Aircraft. Work will be performed in Patuxent River, Md., and is expected to be completed in September 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This modification combines purchases for the U.S. Navy ($7,344,248; 79.4 percent); and the Governments of Taiwan ($1,518,417; 16.4 percent); Norway ($171,100; 1.8 percent); South Korea ($135,000; 1.5 percent); and Portugal ($83,500; .9 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales program. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity.

The Haskell Company, Jacksonville, Fla., is being awarded a $12,492,000 firm fixed price contract for sewage treatment plant upgrades at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head. The work to be performed provides for design/build upgrades of the existing sewage treatment facility to comply with Maryland Department of the Environment water quality standards for nitrogen and phosphorus levels and the Chesapeake Bay Restoration memorandum of understanding between the United States Department of Defense and the State of Maryland, which seeks to remove the Bay from the Section 303(d) Clean Water Act list of impaired waters by January 1, 2011. Combined renovation and new construction to the sewage treatment plant includes a post equalization tank, a chemical feed system for phosphorus removal, a supplemental carbon feed system, a biological nutrient removal system, a control/laboratory building and a denitrifying sand filtration system. Work will be performed in Indian Head, Md., and is expected to be completed by October 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with three proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Washington, Wash., D.C., is the contracting activity (N40080-09-C-0159).

Wilson Okamoto Corporation, Ltd., Honolulu, Hawaii, is being awarded a maximum amount $7,500,000 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity architect-engineering contract for preparation of plans and specifications for structural projects in the NAVFAC Hawaii area of responsibility (AOR). The work to be performed provides for preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, bidding information including preparation of design-build request for proposal contract documents, functional analysis and concept development, economic analysis, DD1391 project documentation, and investigations of various structural engineering and other types of projects. Work will be performed at various Navy and Marine Corps facilities and other government facilities within the NAVFAC Hawaii AOR, and is expected to be completed by March 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with six proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Hawaii, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is the contracting activity (N62478-09-D-5003).

Harris Corp., Melbourne, Fla., is being awarded a $7,426,550 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00019-05-C-0044) to for the procurement of 95 Tactical Aircraft Moving Map Capability (TAMMAC) Digital Map Computers (DMC) for the U.S. Navy; 83 TAMMAC Digital Video Map Computers (DVMC) for the U.S. Navy (68) and the Royal Australian Air Force (15); and 132 Extension Housings for U.S. Navy (120) and the Royal Australian Air Force (12). These computers are used in F/A-18C/D/E/F, EA-18G, AV-8B, UH-1Y/AH-1Z aircraft. Work will be performed in Malabar, Fla. (80 percent) and Palm Bay, Fla. (20 percent), and is expected to be completed in March 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy ($6,657,908; 89.65 percent) and the Government of Australia ($768,642; 10.35 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Virtexco Corporation, Norfolk, Va., is being awarded firm fixed price Task Order 0002 at $5,951,000 under a multiple award construction contract for the construction of Naval Environmental Preventive Medicine Unit 2 Replacement Facility at Naval Station Norfolk. The one-story building will house operations, administration, laboratories and support functions. Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va., and is expected to be completed by August 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Six proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-09-D-5033).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a requirements contract to Lockheed Martin Corporation, Owego, New York for $40,623,549. This action provides for remanufactured B-2 Defense Management System. At this time, no money has been obligated. 448 SCMG/PKBF, Tinker Air Force Base is the contracting activity. (FA8119-09-D-0007)

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to the Scitor Corporation of El Segundo, California for $18,000,000. This contract will provide advisory and assistance services to the Space Base Infrared Systems Wing for a period of nine months starting April 1, 2009. At this time, $5,553,000 has been obligated. SMC, El Segundo, California is the contracting activity. (FA8810-09-C-002)

The Air Force is modifying an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with Lockheed Martin Corporation of Marietta, Georgia for $13,271,411. This contract action is for the C-5 Reliability Enhancements and Re-engining Program System Development and Demonstration, Contract Change Proposal. At his time, the entire amount has been obligated. ASC/716/AESG, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity. (F33657-02-C-2000, P00175)

The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to Science Applications International Corporation of San Diego, California for a maximum $12,000,000. This contract action develop methodologies, tools, and techniques for producing adaptive, distributed sensing architecture cures in support of the AFRL/RY Multi-Layered Sensing vision. At this time, $100,000 has been obligated. AFRL/PKSE, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity. (FA8650-09-D-1509)

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract with Northrop-Grumman Space and Mission of Clearfield, Utah for $10,374,341. This contract action provides support for the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Minuteman III Weapons System. At this time, $8,601,910 has been obligated. OO-ALC/526^th ACMBSG/PKE, Hill Air Force Base, Utah is the contracting activity. (F42610-98-C-001).

The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to Cubic Defense Application, Inc., of San Diego, California for $9,451,735. This contract action will provide the Saudi Arabia Kingdom Training Systems Contractor Logistical Support Program with Operations and Maintenance Capability at several locations in Saudi Arabia. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 675 ARSS/PK, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida is the contracting activity. (FA8678-09-D-0123)

The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to Camber Corporation of Huntsville, Alabama for $7,278,049. This action will provide AETC the Air Force Chief of Staff tasked redesign of the current Navigation/Electronic Warfare Officer training pipeline in order to produce aviator's skills in advance navigation systems, electronic warfare, weapons deployment, and able to operate the complex systems critical to the Air Force mission. 663 AESS/SYKA, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity. (FA8617-09-C-6162).

Soldiers Missing In Action From The Korean War Are Identified

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of four U.S. servicemen, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and will be returned to their families for burial with full military honors.

They are Cpl. Samuel C. Harris Jr., of Rogersville, Tenn; Cpl. Lloyd D. Stidham, of Beattyville, Ky.; Cpl. Robert G. Schoening, of Blaine, Wash; and one serviceman whose name is being withheld pending a briefing to his family. All men were U.S. Army. Harris will be buried April 10 in Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D.C., Stidham will be buried April 13 in Nicholasville, Ky., and Schoening will be buried June 19 in Arlington.

Representatives from the Army's Mortuary Office met with these servicemembers' next-of-kin to explain the recovery and identification process and to coordinate interment with military honors on behalf of the secretary of the Army.

These soldiers were assigned to Company C, 65^th Combat Engineer Battalion, 25^th Infantry Division. On Nov. 25, 1950, Company C came under intense enemy attack when it was occupying a position near Hill 222 situated south of the Kuryong River east of the "Camel's Head" bend, North Korea. The men were reported missing in action on Nov. 27.

In 2000, a joint U.S./Democratic People's Republic of Korea team, led by the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC), excavated a site overlooking the Kuryong River in P'yongan-Pukto Province where U.S. soldiers were believed to be buried. The team recovered human remains and non-biological evidence. One soldier who was also recovered there with this group, 1^st Lt. Dixie Parker, was previously identified and buried in December 2007 in Arlington.

Among other forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from JPAC and the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory also used mitochondrial DNA and dental comparisons in the identification of these soldiers' remains. Remains that could not be individually identified will be buried as a group in Arlington on a date to be determined.

CONTRACTS

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Philips Medical Systems, Andover, Mass. is being awarded a maximum $77,172,660 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for patient monitoring systems, subsystems, accessories, consumables, spare/repair parts and training. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. There were originally 17 proposals solicited with 9 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is March 29, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM2D1-09-D-8349).

Cardinal Health, Inc., Dublin, Ohio is being awarded a maximum $11,201,989 firm fixed price, sole source, prime vendor, indefinite quantity contract for pharmaceutical items. Other locations of performance are New Jersey, California, Washington, Florida, Mssachusetts, Texas and Mississippi. Using service is Department of Defense. There was originally 1 proposal solicited with 1 response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is March 31, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM200-04-D-7020).

Pepsico, Inc., Purchase, N.Y. is being awarded a maximum $6,040,896 firm fixed price contract for bag-in-box beverage support. Other locations of performance vary throughout the United States. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. The proposal was originally Web solicited with 3 responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is March 31, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM300-08-D-1101).

NAVY

Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Space and Strategic Missiles, Sunnyvale, Calif., is being awarded a $21,336,422 cost plus fixed fee contract for United Kingdom Technical Services in support of the TRIDENT Strategic Weapons System. Work will be performed in Sunnyvale, Calif. (75 percent); Cocoa Beach, Fla. (10 percent); Hudson, N.H. (2 percent); St. Mary's Ga. (1 percent); Groton, Conn. (1 percent); Bremerton, Wash. (.5 percent); other US locations (.5 percent); and other UK and Italian locations (10 percent), and work is expected to be completed March 31, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Navy's Strategic Systems Programs, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (N00030-09-C-0018).

Progeny Systems Corporation*, Manassas, Va., is being awarded a $16,085,620 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-6256) for Phase III engineering services, which includes disciplines required to analyze, design, fabricate, and integrate hardware and/or software solutions for commercial-off-the-shelf electronics based subsystems that collectively provide C3I functionality to submarines, surface ships, surveillance and air platforms. The engineering services are in support of Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Topic No.N96-278 "Technology Infusion Methodology". The Phase III SBIR effort addresses systems and subsystems ranging from simple single processors to highly complex multi-processor network architectures. Work will be performed in Manassas, Va., and is expected to be completed by March 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command is the contracting activity.

Harper Construction Company, Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $14,203,660 for firm fixed price task order #0002 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-08-D-8611) for design, repair and renovation of the Helicopter Hangar (HSL), Building 1474, at Naval Base Coronado. Hangar 1474, a two-story, steel-framed structure is used for aircraft maintenance and administrative support for three aviation helicopter squadrons: HSM-41, HSL-43, and HSL-45. Renovation will provide repairs and upgrades to severely deteriorated utility and infrastructure systems. Work will include interior finish upgrades, replacement of roof membrane system, repair of existing 400 Hertz power systems and Flight Line Electrical Distribution System (FLEDS) mounds, exterior wash/drainage stations, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) mechanical systems renovation and upgrade, repair of hangar bay doors, new trench drain systems and low-level Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) fire protection system in the hangar bays, expansion of existing shower/locker areas, hazardous materials removal, and related plumbing, electrical, telecommunication, and fire sprinkler system upgrades. Work will be performed in Coronado, Calif., and is expected to be completed by April 2011. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Six proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract with Raytheon Company, Goleta, Calif., for $7,317,766. This action will exercise and fund the Low Rate Production option of this upgrade development contract. At this time, $7,317,766 has been obligated. 542 CBSG/PKS is the contracting activity. (F09603-01-C-0330-P00121).

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract with Harris Technical Services Corporation, Colorado Springs, Colo., for $6,270,436. This action will provide Mission Communications Operations and Maintenance to Air Force Space Command's 50^th Space Wing. At this time, $6,270,436 has been obligated. 50 CONS/LGCZW, Schriever AFB is the contracting activity. (FA2550-02-C-0007-P00098).

Airman Missing In Action From The Vietnam War Is Identified

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a U.S. airman, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors.

He is Lt. Col. Earl P. Hopper Jr., U.S. Air Force, of Phoenix, Ariz. He is to be buried on April 3 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix.

On Jan. 10, 1968, Hopper and Capt. Keith Hall were flying an F-4D Phantom near Hanoi, North Vietnam, as part of a four-ship MiG combat air patrol. Before they reached the target, an enemy surface-to-air missile exploded slightly below their aircraft. Hall radioed that he and Hopper were ejecting. He told Hopper to eject, but when he heard no response, he repeated "Earl get out!" Hopper replied, "I've pulled on it and it [the ejection seat] did not go," followed by "you go!" Hall then pulled on his primary ejection handle but it failed to initiate, forcing him to use the alternate. Hall was captured and held as a prisoner of war until 1973, but Hopper was unable to get out of the aircraft.

Between 1993-1998, the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) conducted three joint investigations and five excavations at the crash site in Son La Province, west of Hanoi. The team interviewed four informants who had knowledge of the site. The excavations recovered numerous skeletal fragments and crew-related items which were ultimately used in the forensic identification process.

Among other forensic tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists used extensive dental comparisons in the identification of the remains.

DoD Identifies Navy Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two sailors who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Lt. Florence B. Choe, 35, of El Cajon, Calif., and Lt. j.g. Francis L. Toner IV, 26, of Narragansett, R.I., died March 27 when an insurgent posing as an Afghan National Army soldier opened fire on personnel assigned to Combined Security Transition Command - Afghanistan at Camp Shaheen, Mazar-E-Sharif, Afghanistan.

CONTRACTS

ARMY

Aeronautical Radio Incorporated, Annapolis, Md., was awarded on Mar. 7, 2009, a $80,600,000 firm fixed price contract for the procurement and delivery of (22) Mi-17CT helicopters in support of the Iraqi Government. Work is to be performed at Warner Robins, Ga., (15 precent), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, (20 precent), and Ulan Ude Russia, (65 precent) with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation, Orlando, Fla., is the contracting activity (W900KK-08-C-0011).

Pyrotechniques by Grucci, Brookhaven, N.Y., was awarded on Mar. 6, 2009, a $8,143,027 firm fixed price contract for 300,400 M115 Simulator, Projectile, Ground Burst, Black Powder and 145,950 M116 Simulator, Hand Grenade, Black Powder. Work is to be performed at Radford Army Ammunition Plant, Radford, Va., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2011. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with three bids received. Army Contracting Command Rock Island Contracting Center, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52P1J-05-D-0041).

Raytheon Systems, McKinney, Texas, was awarded on Mar. 6, 2009, a $94,526,312 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with firm fixed priced delivery orders for 12,105 thermal weapons sights and the start of 17 micron technology insertion. Work is to be performed at McKinney, Texas, (65 precent) and Goleta, Calif., (35 precent) with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2010. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with three bids received. U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Contracting Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W91CRB-07-D-0029).

BAE Systems, Lexington, Mass., was awarded on Mar. 6, 2009, a $137,583,976 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with firm fixed priced delivery orders for 16,155 thermal weapon sights. Work is to be performed at Lexington, Mass., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2010. Three bids were solicited with three bids received. U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Contracting Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Mass., is the contracting activity (W91CRB-07-D-0030).

DRS Sensors and Targeting Systems, Inc., Palm Bay, Fla., was awarded on Mar. 6, 2009, a $120,014,731 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with firm fixed priced delivery orders for 13,123 thermal weapon sights. Work is to be performed at Melbourne, Fla., (65 precent) and Dallas, Texas, (35 precent) with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2010. Three bids were solicited with three bids received. U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Contracting Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W91CRB-07-D-0031).

McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co., Mesa, Ariz., was awarded on Mar. 6, 2009, a $9,502,329 firm fixed price contract for post production system support services for the Government of Kuwait, Kuwait Air Force. Work is to be performed at Mesa, Ariz., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aviation and Missile Command Contracting Center, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-09-C-0101).

Benchmark Contracting, Inc., (DBA) Cobblestone Construction, Las Vegas, Nev., was awarded on Mar. 9, 2009, a $6,100,000 firm fixed price contract for the construction of a new 15,000 SF to 20,000 SF Unmanned Aerial Systems 432d Wing Headquarters; Creech Air Force Base to support the Air Force unmanned aerial system training and operation missions. Work is to be performed at Creech AFB, Clark County, Nev., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 26, 2011. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with ten bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Los Angeles, Calif., is the contracting activity (W912PL-09-C-0007).

Cubic Applications Inc., Lacey, Wash., was awarded on Mar. 9, 2009, a $12,177,914 cost plus award fee contract for the operation of the Korea Battle Simulation Center located at United States Forces in Korea. Work is to be performed at Seoul, South Korea with an estimated completion date of Oct. 26, 2008. Bids were solicited on FedBisOpps one bid received. 411^th Contracting Support Brigade/Contracting Command Korea is the contracting activity (W91QVN-09-C-0039).

Brownells Inc., Montezuma, IA, was awarded on Mar. 10, 2009, a $10,730,100 firm fixed price contract for 1, 410,000 improved 30-round magazine each with 100 precent option in support of the M16 Rifle and M4 Carbine. Work is to be performed at Montezuma, IA with an estimated completion date of Jan. 14, 2010. One bid was solicited one bid received. TACOM Rock Island, Rock Island Ill., is the contracting activity (W52H09-09-C-0072).

Doyon-American Mechanical, JV, and Fairbanks, Alaska, was awarded on Mar. 10, 2009, a $11,884, 567 firm fixed price contract for the design and construction of Training Support Center in Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Work is to be performed at Fort Wainwright, Alaska with an estimated completion date of Aug. 14, 2010. Seven bids were solicited with three bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Elmendorf, Air Force Base, Alaska, is the contracting activity (W911KB-08-D-0010).

Bates Engineers/Contractors Inc., Bainbridge, Ga., was awarded on Mar. 10, 2009, a $20,048,601 firm fixed price contract for the design and build of a Joint Communications Support Element Squadron Facility at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Work is to be performed at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Jun. 10, 2012. Bids were solicited on FedBizOpps with ten bids received. Corps of Engineers Mobile, District, Mobile, AL is the contracting activity (W91278-09-C-0019).

Granger Construction Co., Lansing, MI was awarded on Mar. 10, 2009, a $50,000,000 firm fixed price contract for the design and construction of the administrative facility and parking structure at U.S. Army Garrison, Detroit Arsenal, Warren, Mich. Work is to be performed at Warren, Mich. with an estimated completion date of Mar. 10, 2011. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with nine bids received. Corps of Engineers Louisville District, Louisville, Ky., is the contracting activity (W912QR-09-C-0019).

Lockheed Martin Corp. Missile and Fires Control, Grand Prairie, Texas was awarded on Mar. 10, 2009, a $59,000,000 cost plus fixed fee and firm fixed price contract for upgrade kits for the UK M270 Launcher to meet the requirements of the Future Fire Control System. Work is to be performed at Grand Prairie, Texas, (90 precent) and East Camden, Ark., (10 precent) with an estimated completion date of Jan. 31, 2012. One bid was solicited and one received. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-09-C-0302).

Bethel Services Inc., Anchorage, AK was awarded on Mar. 10, 2009, a $20,700,000 firm fixed price contract for design and construction of the F22A Corrosion Control/Low Observable/Maintenance Facility, Phase II, Elmendorf Air Force Base, AK. Work is to be performed at Elmendorf Air Force Base, AK with an estimated completion date of Jan. 13, 2011. One bid was solicited and one received. U.S. Army Engineer District, AK, Elmendorf AFB, AK is the contracting activity (W911KB-09-C-0010).

Whiting-Turner Contracting Co., Baltimore, Md., was awarded on Mar. 11, 2009, a $29,344,678 firm fixed price contract for the construction of a 480,000 sq. ft. general purpose warehouse with minimum 26 feet stacking height for bulk materials. Work is to be performed at Tracy, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 10, 2012. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with ten received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Sacramento, Calif., is the contracting activity (W91238-09-C-0003).

Ironbridge Construction Inc., Chesterfield, Va., was awarded on Mar. 9, 2009, a $9,498,814 firm fixed price contract for the construction of a 33, 760 sq. ft. dining facility at Fort Lee, Va. Work includes site work, facility design, overall building construction, complete interior finishes and survey equipment including the exercised option to provide and install furniture and décor items. Work is to be performed at Fort Lee, Va., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2010. Three bids were solicited with one received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (W91236-09-D-0022).

Northrop Grumman, Herndon, Va., was awarded on Mar. 4, 2009, a $26,000,000 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with cost plus fixed fee orders for technical and professional services to ensure the continued development of analytic tool and methodologies used to objectively access the path for migrating Army intelligence, Electronic Warfare, Target Acquisition Systems, and force structure toward National Intelligence frameworks set forth in the Department of the Army (DA) G-2 and National Intelligence strategic plans. Work is to be performed mainly at Fort Belvoir, Va., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 3, 2009. One bid was solicited with one received. U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, Principal Assistant responsible for contracting, Alexandria, Va., is the contracting activity (W911W4-09-C-0006).

FN Manufacturing LLC., Columbia, S.C, was awarded on Mar. 12, 2009, a $12,785,647 firm fixed price 3-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for 18,390 M16 A4 rifles for Iraq. Work is to be performed at Columbia, S.C., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 8, 2010. Three bids were solicited with three received. TACOM-RI, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52H09-08-D-0121).

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., San Diego, Calif., was awarded on Mar. 12, 2009, a $33,000,000 cost plus incentive fee contract for incremental funding in support of the extended range multi-purpose (ERMP) unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) system development and demonstration (SDD) contract. Work is to be performed at San Diego, Calif., (46 precent), Adelanto, Calif., (14 precent Palmdale, Calif., (8 precent), Salt Lake City, Utah., (18 precent) and Hunt Valley, Md. (14 precent) with an estimated completion date of Jan. 15, 2010. One bid was solicited with one received. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-05-C-0069).

Lockheed Martin Corp., Missiles and Fire Control, Grand Prairie, Texas was awarded on Mar. 12, 2009, a $58,484,033 firm fixed price contract for Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) full rate production (FRP) IV option – 96 unitary pods, 70 reduced range practice rocket pods, and 130 download/ demate pods. Work is to be performed at Grand Prairie, Texas, (20.8 precent), East Camden, Ark., (76.8 precent), and Orlando, Fla., (2.4 precent) with an estimated completion date of Sep. 30, 2010. One bid was solicited with one received. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-09-C-0001).

Mason Construction Co., Seattle, Wash., was awarded on Mar. 12, 2009, a $100,000 firm fixed price contract to maintain dredging in navigation channels along the gulf coast of Miss., Ala., and Northwest Florida. Work location in intended to be at Mobile Harbors, however work at Pascagoula Harbor, Gulfport Harbor, Pensacola Harbor and Panama City Harbor are Possible. Bids were solicited on FedBisOpps with three bid received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, Ala., is the contracting activity (W91278-09-D0026).

L3 Communications Aerospace LLC, Madison, Miss., was awarded on Mar. 13, 2009, a $11,069,296 time and material contract for aircraft production support. Work is to be performed at Corpus Christie, Texas with an estimated completion date of Jan. 8, 2010. Three bids were solicited with one received. Corpus Christie Army Depot, Corpus Christie, Texas is the contracting activity (W912NW-08-F-0021).

Foulger-Pratt Contracting, LLC, and Rockville, Md., was awarded on Mar. 13, 2009, a $49,480,662 firm fixed price, design build construction contract for the design and construction of a 142,595 gross sq. ft. , multi-story headquarters and for the Army Test and Evaluation Command at Aberdeen, Md., in compliance with the 2005 BRAC Act. Work is to be performed at Aberdeen, Md., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2011. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with ten received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers- Baltimore District, Baltimore, Md., is the contracting activity (W912DR-09-C-0025).

Contrack International Inc., McLean, Va., was awarded on Mar. 13, 2009, a $23,121,596 firm fixed price, design build construction contract for the design and construction of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance ramp, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Work is to be performed at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan with an estimated completion date of Dec. 23, 2009. Twenty Seven bids were solicited with eleven received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers- TAC is the contracting activity (W912ER-09-C-0014).

Femme Comp Inc., Chantilly, Va., was awarded on Mar. 13, 2009, a $5,600,000 cost plus fixed fee indefinite design, indefinite quantity contract to provide planning, analytical, operational and technical services to headquarters, Department of the Army, Chief Information Office/ G6 in support of the Special Access Program (SAP) Information Assurance Initiatives and Army Staff and CIO/G6 continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning and Execution. Work is to be performed at Colorado Springs, Colo., (50 precent) and Arlington, Va., (50 precent) with an estimated completion date of Mar. 15, 2012. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with Three Prime Contractors. Space and Missile Defense Command/ARSTRAT, Dir. of Contracting, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., is the contracting activity (W91260-08-D-0001).

BAE Systems, Santa Clara, Calif., was awarded on Mar. 13, 2009, a $43,300,000 firm fixed contract to implement Jordanian M113A2MK1 Upgrade program (conversion effort) 300 vehicle upgrade kit conversion. Work is to be performed at Zarqa, Jordan with an estimated completion date of Jan. 31, 2011. One bid was solicited one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-C-0236).

Ramtech Building Systems Inc., Mansfield, Texas was awarded on Mar. 13, 2009, a $6,534,140 firm fixed contract to design and build the expansion/renovation of the Directorate of Information Management/Information Processing Center facility including complete site development to be designed and constructed at Fort Bliss, Texas. Work is to be performed at El Paso, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Jun. 30, 2010. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with one bid received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Sacramento, Calif., is the contracting activity (W912HN-08-D-0019).

Lockhead Martin Corporation, Grand Praire, Texas was awarded on Mar. 13 2009, a 12,000,000 cost plus fixed fee service for recertification of 6 Pac, 3 Baseline, and 4-packs (24 missiles). Work is to be performed at Grand Prairie, Texas with an estimated completion date of Sept. 10, 2010. One bid was solicited one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aviation & Missile Command Contracting Center, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-07-C-0135).

Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co., Inc. Kansas City, Mo., was awarded on Mar. 13, 2009, a 5,000 Firm-fixed-price contract for an indefinite delivery contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, South Atlantic Division to support the Mobile District Military construction Design program. Work is to be performed at Mobile, Ala., with a completion date on Mar. 12, 2014. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with 57 Bids received. Corps of Engineers Mobile, District, Mobile Ala., is the contracting activity (W91278-09-D-0028).

Black & Veatch Special Projects, Overland Park, Kan., was awarded on Mar. 12, 2009 a 14,838,472 firm fixed price contract for architect engineering services for Missile Defense Agency (65 precent) facilities design. Work is to be performed at Redzikowo, Portland, with a completion date of Dec. 12, 2009. Three Bids were solicited and three bids received. U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Europe District, Wiesesbaden Germany, is the contracting activity (W912DY-05-D-0022)

Niitek, Inc. Sterling Va., was awarded on Mar. 12, 2009 a $8,398,631 firm fixed price contract in support of counter Improvised Explosive Device (IED) operations in Afghanistan for the purchase of initial spare parts, system installation, new equipment training for the Husky Mounted Detection System (HMDS). Work is to be performed in Starling Va., with a completion date of Jan, 24, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Cecom Acquisition Center Washington, Alexandria, Va., is the contracting activity (W909MY-08-C-0066).

Hensel Phelps Construction Co., Chantilly, Va., was awarded on Mar. 13, 2009, a $38,5000,000 firm fixed price contract for constructing a 178,086 gross square foot, multistory headquarters and media production facility to support 663 personnel for the Defense Media Activity. Work is to be performed at Fort George G. Meade with a completed on Mar. 02, 2011. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with11 Bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Baltimore District, Baltimore, Md., is the contracting activity (W912DR-09-C-0023).

Caesar Rodney School District., Candem Del., was awarded on Mar. 16, 2009, a

$7,432,338 firm fixed price contract for the provision of comprehensive education programs services, grades K-12, for eligible Department of Defense dependents residing on Dover Air Force Base. Work is to be performed at Cease Rodney School District, Camden D.C., with a completion date of Jun. 30, 2010. Bids were solicited on FedBizOpps with one bid received. Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary School, peachtree City, Ga., is the contracting activity (HEVAS6-09-C-0001).

BAE Systems/Ordnance Systems Inc. Kingsport, Tenn., was awarded on Mar. 13, 2009, a $8,306,184 firm fixed price contract for the production and supply of 454,138 pounds of Composition C-4, Class 3 (tagged) Explosives to support the M1112 Demo Charge production at Milan Army Ammunition Plant. Work is to be performed at Holston Army Ammunition Plan, Kingsport, Tenn., with the completion date of Dec. 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Contracting Center, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52P1J-09-D-0003).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

SupplyCore, Inc., Rockford, Ill.* is being awarded a maximum $320,000,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, prime vendor, indefinite quantity, indefinite delivery contract for maintenance, repair, and operations. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. The proposal was originally Web solicited with 6 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract is exercising the third option year. The date of performance completion is March 30, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM500-05-D-BP06).

Government Scientific Source, Reston, Va.,**, is being awarded a maximum $80,000,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for available purchase of laboratory supplies and wares. Other location of performance is Virginia. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. The proposal was originally DIBBS solicited with 8 responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract has a base period and four one-year option periods. The date of performance completion is Mar. 26, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM2DE-09-D-7339).

BAE System Aerospace & Defense Group, Inc., Phoenix, Ariz., Is being awarded a maximum $35,307,151 firm fixed quantity contract for outer tactical vests. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army and Air Force. There were originally five proposals solicited with four responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Aug. 24, 2009. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM1C1-09-C-0011).

Caterpillar Inc., Mossville, Ind., is being awarded a maximum $8,495,904 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for delivery of articulated dump truck. Other location of performance is in England. Using service is Navy. There were originally three proposals solicited with two responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Oct. 31, 2009. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM500-01-D-0059-0286).

General Cable Corporation, Highland Heights, Ky., is being awarded a maximum $7,283,232 firm fixed price, sole source, indefinite quantity contract for missile support items. Other location of performance is Tennessee. Using service is Army. The proposal was originally DIBBS solicited with one response. This long-term contract contains a one year base with provisions for four one-year option periods. The date of performance completion is Mar. 26, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Richmond, Richmond, Va., (SPM4A6-09-D-0081).

E-One Inc., Ocala, Fla., is being awarded a maximum $6,106,375 firm fixed price contract for aircraft rescue fire fighting vehicle. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Army. There were originally three proposals solicited with three responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Jul. 11, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM500-01-D-0067-0009).

NAVY

Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $288,862,757 firm fixed price contract for the Fiscal Year 2009 procurement of 11 UH-1Y and 5 AH-1Z helicopters and associated technical data for the U.S. Marine Corps. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas, (60 percent) and Amarillo, Texas, (40 percent), and is expected to be completed in Oct. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-C-0023).

EDO Corp., Panama City Operations, Panama City, Fla., is being awarded a $49,545,446 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with provisions for firm fixed price and cost plus fixed fee pricing arrangements to provide services and materials for repair, modification, and overhaul of the Organic Airborne Mine Countermeasures System. This procurement is in support of depot level repair, overhaul, and modification of the following systems: MK-105 Magnetic Minesweeping Gear, Precision Navigation System, Organic Airborne and Surface Influence Sweep System, and the MH-53 Airborne Mine Neutralization System components (the SEAFOX and Console). Work will be performed in Panama City, Fla., and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2014. Contract funds in the amount of $10,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City, Fla., is the contracting activity (N61331-09-D-0005).

Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, Inc., Newport News, Va., is being awarded a $42,994,547 undefinitized modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-08-C-2110) for the procurement of long lead time material to support production of the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launching System (EMALS) for CVN 78 (Gerald R. Ford) construction. Under this modification the contractor will procure material for Energy Storage Subsystem (ESS) Induction Motor Stator Assemblies, ESS Induction Motor Rotor Assemblies, ESS Exciter Stator Assemblies, ESS Exciter Rotor Assembly, ESS Rectifier Assemblies, ESS Main Rotor Assemblies and Power Conversion Subsystem Rectifier material components to support the production of EMALS. Work will be performed in North Mankato, Minn., (74 percent); Mt. Pleasant, Pa., (17 percent); and San Diego, Calif., (9 percent), and is expected to be completed by Nov. 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co., Raleigh, N.C., is being awarded a $19,424,000 firm fixed price contract for design and construction of a dining facility at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. The work to be performed provides for a one-story steel frame building on pile foundations with exterior concrete masonry unit walls with brick veneer and a standing seam metal roof on a steel truss system. The project will include mechanical, electrical, fire protection systems, and utility connections for electrical power, communications, water, sewer, and steam. Work will be performed in Parris Island, S.C., and is expected to be completed by Apr. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with 11 proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (N69450-09-C-1764).

BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair, Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $9,064,075 modification to previously-awarded contract (N00024-08-C-2300) to exercise an option for the accomplishment of the Post Shakedown Availability (PSA) of the USS Stockdale (DDG 106). Specific efforts include: engineering and management in support of the PSA, labor and procurement of material to correct government responsible deficiencies and accomplish system upgrades, performance of specified PSA work items inclusive of tests and post repair sea trials, additional manhours, and material in order to complete emergent repairs. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Jan. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

General Dynamics Information Technology, Fairfax, Va., is being awarded $7,179,413 to exercise an option under a previously awarded cost plus fixed fee contract (N00140-04-D-0043) for services in support of the U.S., Joint Forces Command's Joint National Training Capability. Work will be performed at Suffolk, Va., and work is expected to be completed by Mar. 2010. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was awarded competitively through Navy Electronic Commerce Online, with six offers received. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk Contracting Department Philadelphia Office is the contracting activity.

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee with performance incentives to McDonnell Douglas Corp., of Saint Louis Miss., for $9,670,673. This action will design, develop, integrate, test, deliver, install and support dual input power supply into the BRU-61A. At this time, $9,280,000 has been obligated. 918 ARSG/PK, Eglin Air Force Base is the contracting activity (FA8687-09-0062).

The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to General Dynamics of Santa Clara, Calif., for $8,790,215. This requirement to be procured is the fielding of Information Warfare Planning Capability for up to 73 Air Force and Combatant Command sites to support the warfighter and further to provide long-term sustainment to the fielded versions world-wide. At this time, $761,538 has been obligated. OL-AA 950 ELSG/PK, San Antonio, Texas is the contracting activity (FA8707-09-D-0001).

The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to Rolls-Royce Engine Services of Oakland, Calif., for $7,344,291. This action will provide T56 Engine Breakout Kits to support the C-130 Fleet of the Egyptian Air Force. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. AFSAC/PKT, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8630-09-C-5083).

President Unveils Afghan-Pakistan Strategy Review

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, March 27, 2009 - President Barack Obama today announced the outcome of his administration's Afghanistan-Pakistan policy review, calling for increased aid to both countries and a need for more civilian and international support.

"Security demands a new sense of shared responsibility," Obama said in an address from the White House Executive Office Building. "Together, we must enhance intelligence sharing and military cooperation along the [Afghan-Pakistan] border, while addressing issues of common concern like trade, energy and economic development."

Obama said the future of Afghanistan is "inextricably" linked to the future of Pakistan, as al-Qaida and other extremists have moved freely across the two countries' shared border since 9/11, planning attacks and training. He called the border region "the most dangerous place in the world" for the American people, but added that the issue is "an international security challenge of the highest order."

"The safety of people around the world is at stake," the president said, noting that terrorist attacks in London, Bali, Islamabad and Algeria over the past two decades were all tied to al-Qaida elements and safe havens in Pakistan.

"It is important for the American people to understand that Pakistan needs our help in going after al-Qaida," he continued. "[Pakistan's] ability to destroy these safe havens is tied to its own strength and security."

The weakness of Pakistan's central government and waning economy is indirectly responsible for al-Qaida's ability to harbor and operate safe havens along the border region. The review calls for Congress to authorize $1.5 billion in support for the Pakistan people annually over a five-year course to build schools, roads and hospitals to strengthen the country's democracy, Obama said.

Also, the review calls for Congress to pass a bill that creates "opportunity zones" in the border regions "to develop the economy and bring hope to places plagued by violence," he added. "A campaign against extremism will not succeed with bullets or bombs alone.

"I do not ask for this support lightly," he continued. "These are challenging times, and resources are stretched, but the American people must understand that this is a down payment on our own future."

On Afghanistan's side of the border, Obama said the United States and partner nations must prevent the country from becoming the safe haven it was prior to 9/11. The gains of the resurgent Taliban over the past year must be reversed. Allied forces must "promote a more capable and accountable Afghan government," he said.

Ground commanders in Afghanistan have expressed the need for additional resources for more than three years, and with the drawdown of forces in Iraq, those resources are now available. The additional 17,000 U.S. soldiers and Marines he authorized for Afghanistan last month will impact greatly, Obama said.

Those resources, according to the new strategy, will support an emphasized shift in the Afghanistan mission to focus efforts on increasing the size and capacity of the Afghan army and police with training, he said. Although, more U.S. resources and troops are available for the Afghan mission now, Obama stressed the importance of the Afghan security forces eventually taking the lead in their own country.

"That is how we will prepare the Afghans to take responsibility for their security, and how we will ultimately be able to bring our troops home," he said.

The president said that in late spring, after the first wave of U.S. reinforcements hit the ground, the effort to train Afghan police and army units will be fully resourced for the first time since combat operations began there in 2001. He said every American unit will be partnered with an Afghan army or police unit, and that additional support has been requested for NATO trainers.

Obama said he hopes those efforts will grow the Afghan army from 82,000 to 134,000 as well as increase the size of the police to 82,000 by 2011. These increases may very well be needed, he added, as the United States and NATO work on plans to turn over security responsibilities to the Afghans.

The increase in troops and military resources must be accompanied by civilian efforts, too, including State Department personnel and the U.S. Agency for International Development as well as their NATO and international counterparts. Afghanistan's government is democratically elected but plagued by corruption, while the economy remains undercut by narcotics trade, he said.

Obama called for agricultural specialists, educators, engineers and lawyers to come forward to help the Afghan government serve its people and develop its economy. His fiscal 2010 budget request includes "indispensible" investments in the State Department and foreign assistance programs. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will lead this effort, he said.

"Make no mistake. Our efforts will fail in Afghanistan and Pakistan if we don't invest in their future," he said. "[Civilian experts] contribute directly to security. They make the American people safer, and they save us an enormous amount of money in the long run."

Obama said the new strategy and policy will set clear goals to measure progress to maintain accountability. His administration will "consistently" assess training and fighting efforts, he said, adding that he will pay close attention to the changes in Afghanistan's economy.

"We will review whether we are using the right tools and tactics to make progress towards accomplishing our goals," he said.

The road to success and an end to the insurgency in Afghanistan and Pakistan will be long and difficult. But a lasting partnership with the two countries "serves the promise of a new day for their people," he said.

"None of the steps I have outlined will be easy, and none should be taken by America alone," he said. "We have a shared responsibility to act. What's at stake now is not just our own security -- it is the very idea that free nations can come together on behalf or our common security."

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract with Honeywell International Incorporated of Tempe, Ariz., for $87,143,385. This indefinite delivery, indefinite quality requirements contract is for overhaul/repair and spares in support of several weapons systems. At this time, no money has been obligated. 448 SCMG/PKBC, Tinker Air Force Base is the contracting activity (F34601-00-D-0371, P00068).

The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to L-3 Communications Corp., of Camden, N.J., for a maximum $49,750,000. This action will provide for small UAS research and evaluation program is to provide maximum flexibility to perform research and evaluation for Small Unmanned Serial Systems. At this time, $78,414 has been obligated. AFRL/PKDA, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Okla., is the contracting activity (FA8650-09-D-7903).

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus fixed fee contract to BBN Technologies Corp., of Cambridge, Mass., for $11,338,058. The action provides for Wireless Network after Next Adaptive Network Development. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. AFRL/RIKF Rome, N.Y., is the contracting activity (FA8750-07-C-0169, P00005).

NAVY

The Haskell Co., Jacksonville, Fla., is being awarded a $23,199,000 firm fixed price contract for design and construction a Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. The BEQ shall contain a total of 180 sleeping rooms (174 double-occupancy; two units on the ground floor handicap accessible double-occupancy). Maximum housing occupancy shall be 348 enlisted military personnel. Each BEQ shall include an interior corridors, entrance vestibule, Barracks Manager's office with duty counter, duty storage, private head and bunk room; multi-purpose room; linen storage room; laundry room with commercial-grade top loading washers and stackable dryers; single public head; vending space; elevator; stair towers; janitor closets; facility support spaces include mechanical room, electrical room, telecommunications room, and fire protection/pump room; and material storage rooms. The contract also contains one unexercised option, which if exercised would increase cumulative contract value to $25,026,000. Work will be performed in Cherry Point, N.C., and is expected to be completed by Apr. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with 15 proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-09-C-3201).

Rockwell Collins Inc., Richardson, Texas, is being awarded a $10,281,275 fixed firm price contract for approximately 37,250 man-hours of non-recurring engineering, installation, and testing in support of Phase four of the Internet Protocol and Bandwidth Expansion (IPBE) for the E-6B Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) aircraft. In addition, a total of three options with a total value of $7,678,423 are being exercised at time of award that includes an additional 40,900 man-hours of non-recurring engineering, installation, and testing. The purpose of the IPBE Phase 4 is to install the Digital Northstar System on the E-6B aircraft to provide the aircraft with the necessary interoperability and the proper configuration to communicate with DNS ground sites. Work will be performed in Richardson, Texas, (69 percent); Cedar Rapids, Iowa, (18 percent); and Phoenix, Ariz., (13 percent), and is expected to be completed in Mar. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-C-0035).

AECOM Design, Roanoke, Va., is being awarded a maximum amount $7,500,000 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity contract for architectural design and engineering services for support of projects within the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic area of responsibility (AOR). The work to be performed provides for architectural and engineering services, including civil/structural/mechanical/electrical. Services that may be required under this contract include DD Form 1391 documentation, plans, specifications, cost estimates, related studies, all associated engineering services, shop drawing review, as-built drawing preparation, Quality Assurance Plan preparation, Operation and Maintenance Support Information, and construction surveillance and engineering consultation services during construction. Work will be performed at various Navy and Marine Corps Installations and other Government facilities within the NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic AOR including, but not limited to Conn. (35 percent), R.I., (35 precent) and Mass. (30 percent), and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website with 17 proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-09-D-7020).

Scott Technologies, Inc. DBA Scott Health & Safety, Monroe, N.C., is being awarded a $6,384,000 firm fixed price requirements contract for the procurement of 3,200 Supplied Air Respirator with Escape Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. Work will be performed in Monroe, N.C., and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online and Federal Business Opportunities websites, with one offer was received. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, Panama City, Fla., is the contracting activity (N61331-09-D-0011).

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UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND

Lynden Air Cargo, LLC, of Anchorage, Alaska, 99502-1809 is being awarded a $52,788,495.00 firm fixed price requirements contract to obtain air cargo service from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, to Shemya and various points throughout the state of Alaska. The performance period is from Apr. 1, 2009, to Mar. 31, 2010, plus four one-year options. This contract was a competitive acquisition with one bid received. The contracting activity is United States Transportation Command Directorate of Acquisitions, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., 62225 (HTC711-09-D-0015). Both Lynden Air Cargo and Elmendorf Air Force Base are in Alaska vice Arkansas.

10,000th MRAP En Route to Central Command

By Army Master Sgt. Kevin Young and Dani Pacheco
American Forces Press Service

CHARLESTON, S.C., March 26, 2009 - Military and civilian officials gathered March 23 to commemorate the 10,000th surface shipment of mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles, known as MRAPs, to the U.S. Central Command area of operations, which includes Iraq and Afghanistan.

Air Force Gen. Duncan J. McNabb, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, and Army Maj. Gen. James L. Hodge, commander of Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, attended the event at Wharf Alpha at the Naval Weapons Station Charleston here. SDDC's 841st Transportation Battalion served as host for the commemoration.

In his remarks, Army Lt. Col. Randy Haufe, battalion commanding officer, acknowledged the team effort responsible for this milestone. He recognized his civilian and military workforce and that of the International Longshoremen Association from Terminal Corporation-East for their dedication in accomplishing this and other vital port operations here.

Hodge also saluted the efforts of those involved in the shipment of MRAPs, which he described as "the best equipment our service men and women could have available as they serve in harm's way."

McNabb recognized the professionalism and dedication involved on everyone's part in the safe, secure and efficient shipment of the 10,000 MRAPs. "These lifesaving vehicles are proving their value every day in protecting our warfighters and keeping them safe."

Army Capt. Lonnie Nipper of the 841st, who recently returned from a 12-month tour in Iraq, shared his personal experiences with the MRAP.

In Iraq, Nipper worked with about 15 soldiers as part of a military transition team responsible for mentoring and advising Iraqi forces. He recalled when improvised explosive devices hit his convoy of MRAPs. Though MRAPs were delayed by flat tires, vehicle damage and, on one occasion, one flipped over, there were no casualties.

"If it wasn't for the people working diligently here getting these vehicles ready and shipped over to us, we wouldn't be able to accomplish our mission," Nipper said. "So, thank you."

The ship carrying the 10,000th MRAP, the MV Alliance New York, is the same ship that delivered the first MRAP carried by surface to the Central Command theater of operations in November 2007.

(Army Master Sgt. Kevin Young serves with the 841st Transportation Battalion and Dani Pacheco is an employee of Naval Weapons Station Charleston.)

Navy Names Littoral Combat Ship USS Coronado

Secretary of the Navy Donald Winter announced today that the fourth littoral combat ship (LCS) will be named USS Coronado.

The announcement continues the practice of naming the agile LCS vessels after American mid-sized cities, small towns and communities. The ship is named in honor of the patriotic citizens of Coronado, Calif. Home to Naval Air Base North Island (NASNI) and Naval Amphibious Base (NAB), Coronado has been home to the Navy since 1917.

More than 90 tenant commands reside at NASNI, including the Naval Aviation Depot, the largest aerospace employer in San Diego. The base is homeport to two aircraft carriers, USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

NAB Coronado has approximately 5,000 personnel and more than 30 tenant commands including Naval Surface Force Pacific and Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific. The base is also home to Naval Special Warfare Command including several SEAL (Sea, Air, Land) and special boat teams, and the Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training center.

Two previous ships have been named for Coronado. USS Coronado (PF 38), a Tacoma-class patrol frigate, earned four battle stars for supporting landings in New Guinea and Leyte during World War II. USS Coronado (AGF 11) served as flagship for the Third Fleet and was decommissioned in 2006.

Designated LCS 4, Coronado will be designed to defeat littoral threats and provide access and dominance in coastal waters for missions such as mine warfare, anti-submarine warfare and surface warfare. There are two different LCS hull forms – a semiplaning monohull and an aluminum trimaran – designed and built by two industry teams, respectively led by Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics. These seaframes will be outfitted with reconfigurable payloads, called mission packages, which can be changed out quickly. Mission packages are supported by special detachments that will deploy manned and unmanned vehicles and sensors.

Marines to Test New Expeditionary Vehicle in 2010

By Navy Lt. Jennifer Cragg
Special to American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, March 27, 2009 - The Marine Corps' first expeditionary fighting vehicles –- 17-passenger armored vehicles -- are slated to be delivered to the Marine Corps for testing in May 2010, the vehicle's program manager said.

The Marine Corps' EFV program successfully released a critical design review in the first quarter of this fiscal year, allowing it to go into a second system development and demonstration phase.

"We're currently building seven new prototypes to that new design. Those vehicles are currently going through fabrication and machining the hulls at Joint Systems Manufacturing Center in Lima, Ohio. They'll begin assembly this summer," Marine Corps Col. Keith Moore said in a "DoDLive" bloggers roundtable March 25.

"The Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity will run the vehicle through 10 to 12 mission-profile scenarios to assess the overall performance, as well as the reliability of the vehicle," Moore added.

An analysis of the system reliability was conducted in December 2008 and it projected a 61 hours mean time between operational mission failures, which is significantly above what the requirements were to continue the program forward, Moore explained.

The reliability testing conducted in December involved an overall reassessing of the total ground vehicle structure for the Marine Corps and a critical design review for the redesigned vehicle.

"We'll go back through a reliability growth program of testing those, identifying additional failure modes, and redesigning components to get them up to the required reliability," Moore said.

A result of limited testing and redesign, the failure of the initial SDD phase prototypes to demonstrate acceptable reliability during the 2006 operational assessment was a significant concern driving the 2007 certification and restructure of the program, officials said. This restructure allowed a second SDD-2 phase to be conducted with an updated series of newly manufactured prototypes.

Moore added that the EFV is a critical element of the national security capability.

"There is no other alternative to providing that capability for less or equal cost," Moore said.

During prototype testing in May next year, the Marine Corps will determine if the vehicle meets their expectations.

"We just need the time to get to when we had planned this next demonstration of capability, and then we can revisit, 'Did it meet the expectations?' If it doesn't meet the expectations, is it because of something that's fixable, or is it because this is just too hard to do?" Moore said.

In response to a question about the need for an amphibious capability, Moore said that from 1982 to 2006, the Marine Corps had been involved in 102 amphibious operations.

"This capability is oftentimes more effective, and serves a larger strategic and operational purpose in the employment of it, but you have to have the credible threat of being able to do it," Moore said.

(Navy Lt. Jennifer Cragg serves in the Defense Media Activity's Emerging Media directorate.)

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded $320,000,000 not to exceed modification to a previously awarded advance acquisition contract (N00019-08-C-0028). This modification provides for long lead materials and efforts associated with the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Air System Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Lot III procurement of the required Special Tooling, Special Test Equipment and Technical Assistance. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas, (35 percent); El Segundo, Calif., (25 percent); Warton, United Kingdom, (20 percent); Orlando, Fla., (10 percent); Nashua, N.H., (5 percent); and Baltimore, Md., (5 percent), and is expected to be completed in Nov. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Lockheed Martin Integrated Defense Systems, Owego, N.Y., is being awarded a firm fixed price retirements type long term contract in the amount of $56,556,484 for repair/overhaul of various weapons replaceable assemblies used to support the HM-60R/S helicopters. Work will be performed at Farmingdale, N.Y., (60 percent); Phoenix, Ariz., (13 percent); Clearwater, Fla., (13 percent); and Salt Lake City, Utah, (14 percent), and work is expected to be completed by Mar. 2014. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity (N00383-09-D-021F).

Team Logistics Joint Venture, Fairfax, Va., is being awarded a $17,274,213 modification to a previously awarded cost plus fixed fee, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (N00421-01-D-0239) to exercise an option for 433,937 hours of maintenance planning and design interface technical/management support services for the Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., and the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J. These services include evaluating initial designs and proposed design changes, maintenance planning, and sustaining maintenance plans. Work will be performed in Patuxent River, Md., (90 percent) and Lakehurst, N.J., (10 percent), and is expected to be completed in Mar. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Raytheon Co., Falls Church, Va., is being awarded a $16,528,945 modification to a previously awarded cost plus award fee, cost plus incentive fee contract (N00019-98-C-0190) to provide additional funds for the development of Tactical Control System (TCS), Block 2 Version 4 software product requirements in support of the Vertical Take-off Unmanned Air Vehicle (VTUAV). Work will be performed in Falls Church, Va., (82 percent), Dahlgren, Va., (10 percent), and San Pedro, Calif., (8 percent), and is expected to be completed in Mar. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air System Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Blue Rock Structures, Inc.*, Pollocksville, N.C., is being awarded a $14,471,095 firm fixed price contract for the renovation and upgrades to Hangar 130 at Marine Corp Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. The work to be performed provides for the renovation of Hanger 130 to accommodate two F/A-18 E/F squadrons. Renovations include reconfiguration of spaces to house maintenance, training, and administrative functions. The renovation will provide a sensitive compartmented information facility (SCIF), a classified vault, fire sprinkler/ suppression system, hangar floor resurfacing and coating, interior 400hz frequency distribution system for aircraft, anti-terrorism measures and site improvements, including replacement of deteriorated aircraft pavements immediately adjacent to the hangar. The parking apron will be restriped to accommodate twenty parking spaces for F/A-18 E/F aircraft. The contract contains two unexercised options, which if exercised, would increase the cumulative contract value to $19,225,395. Work will be performed in Havelock, N.C. area, and is expected to be completed by January 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online, with 11 proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (contract number N40085-09-C-3204).

Whiting-Turner Contracting Co., Raleigh, N.C., is being awarded a $7,940,000 firm fixed price contract for the construction of a Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) Battle Course near Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune. The work to be performed provides for the construction of an urban training range for the Marine Corps at an area in Greater Sandy Run, an outlying area of Camp Lejeune. Undeveloped road will be improved by widening and drainage; traffic circles will be constructed; and other roads will be widened, improved, or constructed. Roads will be used as a mock up of various configurations that troops operating anywhere in the world might encounter and where improvised explosive devices could be set up to inflict damage to the passing vehicles. The contract will include the construction of 17 buildings resembling an urban setting along both sides of the road, with an overpass. A training compound, training bleachers, and a control tower with cameras and communications to observe and control targets will also be constructed. Work will be performed in the Jacksonville, N.C. area, and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with 22 proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-09-C-3206).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract with Rockwell Collins, Inc., of Cedar Rapids, Iowa for $87,549,899. This contract modification is for the order of 53,920 Defense Advanced GPS Receiver units and assorted accessories through the exercise of 48 corresponding options on the receiver follow-on contract. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. GPSW/PK, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA8807-09-C0002, P00001).

The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed contract to L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace, Madison, Miss., for $15,563,895. This action will provide fleet maintenance and training support on twelve Cessna 173 aircraft and five Cessna 208B trainer aircraft owned by the Iraqi Government. At this time, $7,626,308 has been obligated. 727 ACSG/PKB, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., is the contracting activity (FA8106-09-C-0004).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Derossi & Son Company, Vineland, N.J.*, is being awarded a maximum $6,567,684 firm fixed price, total set aside, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for coats. Other location of performance is in New Jersey. The proposal was originally Web solicited with five responses. Using service is Army. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract is exercising the fourth option year. The date of performance completion is Apr. 25, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SP0100-05-D-0449).

Flightline Group Inc/DBA Flightline Tallahassee, Tallahassee, Fla.*, is being awarded a maximum $5,768,898 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for jet fuel. Other location of performance is in Florida. There was originally one proposal solicited with one response. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Mar. 31, 2013. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va.,

(SP0600-09-D-0056).

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UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND

Lynden Air Cargo, LLC, of Anchorage, Ala., 99502-1809 is being awarded a $52,788,495.00 firm fixed price requirements contract to obtain air cargo service from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Ala., to Shemya and various points throughout the state of Alaska. The performance period is from Apr. 1, 2009, to Mar. 31, 2010, plus four one-year options. This contract was a competitive acquisition with one bid received. The contracting activity is United States Transportation Command Directorate of Acquisitions, Scott Air Force Base, Ill. 62225 (HTC711-09-D-0015). Both Lynden Air Cargo and Elmendorf Air Force Base are in Alaska vice Arkansas.

CONTRACTS

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Equilon Enterprises, Houston, Texas is being awarded a maximum $1,509,925,337 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for fuel. Other location of performance is Deer Park, Texas. There were originally 68 proposals Web solicited with 26 responses. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Apr. 30, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0465).

Valero Marketing & Supply Co., San Antonio, Texas * is being awarded a maximum $540,299,718 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for fuel. There are no other locations of performance. There were originally 68 proposals Web solicited with 26 responses. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Apr. 30, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0480).

Petromax Refining Co., LLC, Bay City, Texas ** is being awarded a maximum $538,622,438 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for fuel. There are no other locations of performance. There were originally 68 proposals Web solicited with 26 responses. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Apr. 30, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0061).

Equilon Enterprises dba, Houston, Texas is being awarded a maximum $494,696,609 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for fuel. Other location of performance is Mobile Alabama. There were originally 68 proposals Web solicited with 26 responses. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Apr. 30, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0470).

ConocoPhillips Bartlesville, Okla., is being awarded a maximum $433,969,126 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for fuel. Other locations of performance are in Okla., Kan., and Colo. There were originally 68 proposals Web solicited with 26 responses. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Apr. 30, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0466).

ExxonMobile Fuels Marketing Co., Fairfax, Va. is being awarded a maximum $354,571,555 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for fuel. Other location of performance is in Louisiana. There were originally 68 proposals Web solicited with 26 responses. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Mar. 31, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0471).

Calumet Sales Co., Inc., Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded a maximum $280,807,680 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for fuel. Other locations of performance are in Louisiana. There were originally 68 proposals Web solicited with 26 responses. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Apr. 30, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0467).

Placid Refining Co., LLC, Port Allen, La.,* is being awarded a maximum $268,649,136 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for fuel. There are no other locations of performance. There were originally 68 proposals Web solicited with 26 responses. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Apr. 30, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0473).

Gary-Williams Energy Corp., Denver, Colo.,* is being awarded a maximum $213,495,680 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for fuel. There are no other locations of performance. There were originally 68 proposals Web solicited with 26 responses. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Apr. 30, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0478).

AGE Refining, Inc., San Antonio, Texas ** is being awarded a maximum $186,741,311 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for fuel. There are no other locations of performance. There were originally 68 proposals Web solicited with 26 responses. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Apr. 30, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0477).

Husky Marketing and Supply Co., Dublin, Ohio is being awarded a maximum $178,794,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for fuel. Other location of performance is in Lima Ohio. There were originally 68 proposals Web solicited with 26 responses. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Apr. 30, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0464).

Delek Refining, LTD, Tyler, Texas is being awarded a maximum $162,160,931 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for fuel. There are no other locations of performance. There were originally 68 proposals Web solicited with 26 responses. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Apr. 30, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0479).

Alon USA, L.P., Dallas, Texas is being awarded a maximum $121,912,240 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for fuel. Other location of performance is in Big Spring, Texas. There were originally 68 proposals Web solicited with 26 responses. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Apr. 30, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0476).

Hunt Refining Co., Tuscaloosa, Ala., is being awarded a maximum $112,324,646 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for fuel. Other location of performance is in Tuscaloosa, Ala. There were originally 68 proposals Web solicited with 26 responses. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Apr. 30, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0469).

Tesoro Refining and Marketing Co., San Antonio, Texas is being awarded a maximum $104,315,887 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for fuel. Other locations of performance are in N. D., and Minn. There were originally 68 proposals Web solicited with 26 responses. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Apr.30, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0468).

NAVY

Oceaneering International, Inc., Hanover, Md., is being awarded a $29,480,948 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-05-C-4208) for the design, manufacture, testing and delivery of Transfer Under Pressure Capability hardware items for the Submarine Rescue, Diving and Recompression System, including program management and integrated logistics support. This contract modification includes an option which, if exercised, will bring the cumulative value of this modification to $30,201,838. Work will be performed in Hanover, Md., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2013. Contract funds in the amount of $499,147 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

McLaughlin Research Corp., New London, Conn., is being awarded a $24,491,145 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, cost plus fixed fee contract for environmental planning, and technical and administrative support for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport. The Mission Environmental Planning Program (MEPP) of the Environmental Division provides environmental planning and analysis support to NAVSEA 04RE and NAVSEA activities, Chief of Naval Operations, the Fleet Forces Command, Office of Naval Research, Department of Homeland Security, and others that must meet the requirements of NEPA Executive Order 12114 and OPNAVINST 5090.1. The MEPP is also tasked with determining if proposed actions by the proponent organization would result in significant harm to the environment. The field activity must comprehensively address all environmental compliance issues for all of its operations and customers with regard to environmental planning. Work will be performed in Newport, R.I., and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2014. Contract funds in the amount $50,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via Federal Business Opportunities and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, contracts web site, with one offer received. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, R.I., is the contracting activity (N66604-09-D-2349).

Hewlett-Packard Co., Bethesda, Md., is being awarded a $9,170,195 firm fixed price delivery order #MU73 under a previously awarded contract (W91QUZ-06-D-0004) for a quantity of 4,350 Tablet Personal Computers (PCs) for the Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) Tablet PC Project. The Tablet PCs shall refresh the current PCs used by MCRC. This delivery order includes Logistics Support Requirements (LSR), and two-year extended warranty for a total of five years. Delivery of PCs is scheduled to be completed no later than Apr. 24, 2009, thirty-days after receipt of order. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. A mini competition was conducted for this delivery order between nine contractors (via posting to the Army Computer Hardware Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS), Army Desktop and Mobile Computing (ADMC-2) contract holders). The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Slone Associates, Inc.*, Valdosta, Ga., is being awarded at $6,912,052 for firm fixed price task order #0002 under a multiple award construction contract for renovations to Windy Hill Marine Corps Reserve Center. The work to be performed provides for construction of a two-story steel framed structure. It will contain rooms for medical exam, toilets and showers, day locker rooms, a conference room, an armory, comm-shop, maintenance, gear storage lockers, supply storage, fitness center, and NMCI telecommunication rooms. The existing building 1101 and the existing roadway will be demolished to make room for the new building. Work will be performed in Smyrna, Ga., and is expected to be completed by Oct. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Four proposals for this task order were received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (N69450-08-D-1781).

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND

Lynden Air Cargo, LLC, of Anchorage, Ark., 99502-1809 is being awarded a $52,788,495.19 firm fixed price requirements contract to obtain air cargo service from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Ark., to Shemya and various points throughout the state of Alaska. The performance period is from Apr. 1, 2009, to Mar. 31, 2010, plus four one-year options. This contract was a competitive acquisition with one bid received. The contracting activity is United States Transportation Command Directorate of Acquisitions, Scott Air Force Base, Ill 62225 (HTC711-09-D-0015).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus award fee contract to Tybrin Corp., of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., for $16, 799,185. This action will provide non-personal advisory and assistance services to fully support Aerospace Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Advisory and Assistance Services program primarily focuses on robust systems engineering and technical assistance services. At this time, $94,000 has been obligated. AFFTC/PKTJ, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA9304-09-C-0100).

The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract with McDonnell Douglas Corp., of Saint Louis Miss., for $7,000,190. This action will purchase 100 Focused Lethality Munitions-Small Diameter Bomb I Variant. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 681 ARSS/PK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8672-09-C-0047, P00002).

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. Jose R. Escobedo Jr., 32, of Albuquerque, N.M., died March 20 in Baghdad, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident the night before at Forward Operating Base Kalsu in Iskandariyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment in Schweinfurt, Germany.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation..

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Raphael A. Futrell, 26, of Anderson, S.C., died March 25 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 13th Military Police Detachment, 728th Military Police Battalion, 8th Military Police Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, Fort Shafter, Hawaii.

The incident is under investigation.

Missile Defense Requires New Focus, Vice Chairman Says

By Army Staff Sgt. Michael J. Carden
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, March 23, 2009 - The future of missile defense requires a new way of thinking that will benefit the American taxpayer and allow the United States to stay ahead of foreign threats, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said today.

"As you look toward the future, it is a time, because of the economy, that we have to make some pretty significant decisions" regarding missile defense and related programs, Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright said during the 7th Annual U.S. Missile Defense Conference at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center here.

Speaking to an audience of more than 300 missile defense experts, Cartwright said that keeping up with the rate of change in technology and accurately guessing the enemy has never been a forte of the military and missile defense community. And that trend must change, he noted.

"A perfect solution after the fact doesn't do us much good," the general said, addressing ballistic missile defense capabilities as an example. "Ballistic missiles are about as passé as sea mail. Nobody does it anymore."

Ballistic missile threats aren't as significant today as they once were, he explained, adding that "even countries who we consider 'Third World' have gone beyond that."

The Pentagon's focus on missile defense is shifting away from developing and improving individual weapons, such as ballistic missiles. Today and future programs must have flexibility, which is more attainable by enhancing other aspects of missile defense, he said.

"When you think about the sensors, command and control and the weapon, it's always been about the weapon," he explained. "The flexibility for the unknown lies in the sensors and the command and control."

Acquiring data and intelligence through satellite interceptor and sensory systems, as well as the command and control element of identifying and prioritizing strategic and tactical objectives will provide better defense for deployed forces and allies in the long term, he continued. These facets of missile defense tie into other national security missions, such as space and cyberspace, which will bring together a more unified, cost-effective and consolidated effort.

"With the range of threats this nation will face over the next 20 years ... if we're going to do something over the next couple of years to address the unknown, then my dollars are going to go to sensor and command and control," Cartwright said.

As the Defense Department tailors its fiscal 2010 budget, decisions for missile defense will be among the most scrutinized areas. But, the Pentagon hopes to procure the aspects that provide the most opportunity to address "the unknown" and stay ahead of the threat to protect the nation, he said.

"What it is that we really have to be doing is thinking about how to build capabilities during these hard times," he said. "When we're dealing with a global capability like missile defense, we're trying to put together an architecture that will serve this nation 20 years into the future."

DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Corporals Anthony L. Williams, 21, of Oxford, Pa., and Michael W. Ouellette, 28, of Manchester, N.H., died March 22 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. They were assigned to 3^rd Battalion, 8^th Marine Regiment, 2^nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Lockheed Martin Corp., – Maritime Systems & Sensors, Baltimore, Md., is being awarded a contract for LCS FY09 Flight 0+ ship construction, class design services, configuration management services, additional crew and shore support, special studies and post delivery support. As this award represents Phase I of a competitive two-phased acquisition approach to procure FY09/FY10 LCS, with Phase II including potential award of up to three additional LCS Flight 0+ Class ships, the award amount is considered source selection information (see FAR 2.101 and 3.104) and will not be made public at this time. LCS Class ships are networked, agile, and high-speed surface combatants with versatile warfighting capabilities optimized for littoral missions. LCS is optimized for flexibility in the littorals as a system of systems that are both manned and unmanned, and mission reconfigurable. LCS focuses on three primary mission areas: Littoral Surface Warfare operations emphasizing prosecution of small boats, Littoral Anti-Submarine Warfare and Littoral Mine Countermeasures. LCS also possesses inherent capabilities to execute other missions such as: Joint Littoral Mobility; Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance; Joint Special Operations Force support; Maritime Interdiction Operations; Homeland Defense; and Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection. Work will be performed in Marinette, Wis. (63 percent); Moorestown, N.J. (12 percent); Washington, D.C., (11 percent); Clearwater, Fla., (4 percent); Baltimore, Md., (4 percent); Arlington, Va., (3 percent); Brunswick, Ga., (2 percent); and Eagan, Minn., (1 percent), and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-2303).

Lockheed Martin-Maritime Systems and Sensors, Moorestown, N.J., is being awarded a $10,711,756 cost plus fixed fee contract to provide training material development and maintenance, instructor services, program management, administration, and training systems in support of International Programs for the Center for Surface Combat Systems. This contract provides purchases for the Governments of Japan, (37 percent) and Norway, (63 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. Work will be performed in Dahlgren, Va., (50 percent), and Moorestown, N.J., (50 percent), and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, Va., is the contracting activity (N00178-09-C-2013).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a cost type contract to International Business Machines Corp., of Yorktown Heights, N.Y. for $16, 246,981. This contract will provide the Millimeter-Wave Automatic Radio program focus on the development of sub-blocks of a millimeter-wave transceiver chip including local sensors, actuators, and control algorithm. At this time, $2,763,895 has been obligated. AFRL PKDA, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8650-09-C-7924).

The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract with Lockheed Martin Corp., of Orlando, Fla., for $14,251,799. This action will provide additional depot spares and a Readiness Spares Packages for the AN/AAQ-39 to support a Six Ship deployment for the AC-130 Gunship Aircraft. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 667^th AESS/SYKA, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8629-08-C-2402, P00004).

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Pfc. Adam J. Hardt, 19, of Avondale, Ariz., died March 22, at Forward Operating Base Airborne in Wardak Province, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Daniel J. Geary, 22, of Rome, N.Y., died March 20 while supporting combat operations in Farah province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 3^rd Battalion, 8^th Marine Regiment, 2^nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to Honeywell International Incorporated of Phoenix, Ariz., for a maximum of $70,000,000. The Versatile Affordable Advanced Turbine Engine Program is a joint effort to develop revolutionary and innovative technologies by 2017. At this time, $416,200 has been obligated. Det 1 AFRL/PKPB, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity. (FA8650-09-D-2925)

The Air Force is awarding an undefinitized with firm fixed price contract to Raytheon Missile Systems of Tucson, Ariz., for an amount not to exceed $23,000,000. This action provides for production quantities of 70 Maverick Missiles and 1Guidance and Control Section for a Maverick Missile. At this time, $17,250,000 has been obligated. OO-ALC/LHKC, Hill Air Force Base, Utah is the contracting activity. (FA8217-09-C-0046)

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract with Raytheon Company of Andover, Mass., for $10,996,388. This contract action will design, fabricate, and test the integrated self-healing core circuits and integrated self-healing full receiver-on-chip circuit to demonstrate the Go/No-Go metrics for government evaluation. At this time, $2,036,370 has been obligated. AFRL/PKDB, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity. (FA8650-09-C-7950)

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to BAE Systems Information and Electronics of Nashua, N.H., for $10,581, 297. This contract action will design, fabricate, and test the integrated self-healing core circuits and integrated self-healing full receiver-on-chip circuit to demonstrate the Go/No-Go metrics for government evaluation. At this time, $2,533,898 has been obligated. AFRL/PKDA, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity. (FA8650-09-C-7926)

NAVY

Lockheed Martin Corp., Maritime Systems and Sensors, Integrated Defense Technologies, Baltimore, Md., is being awarded a fixed price type contract not-to-exceed $49,877,689 for FY08 MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) production and delivery requirements. The MK41 VLS program is integral to the navies of nine allied and friendly foreign nations. Release of this highly capable and sophisticated launching system under this contract will prevent unnecessary duplication of research and development and production efforts, thereby freeing allied resources to pursue other mutually beneficial programs. Furthermore, the FMS requirements will reduce the overall unit price of hardware due to economies of scale. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy (43 percent), and the governments of Turkey, (56 percent) and Australia, (1 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. Work will be performed in Baltimore, Md., (64 percent); Minneapolis, Minn., (19 percent); Fort Walton Beach, Fla., (14 percent); Eagan, Minn., (2 percent); and Virginia Beach, Va., (1 percent), and is expected to be completed by December 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-5392).

Computer Sciences Corp., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $28,889,625 firm fixed price with cost reimbursable other direct costs contract for support services for the operation, maintenance, support and management of the OCONUS Navy Enterprise Network (ONE-NET), Far East Region. Work will be performed at Yokosuka, Japan, (67 percent); Sasebo, Japan, (3 percent); Misawa, Japan, (4 percent); Atsugi, Japan, (4 percent); Okinawa, Japan, (4 percent), Korea, (4 percent); Singapore, (2 percent) and NCTS Guam, (12 percent), and work is expected to be completed by March 2010. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This requirement was issued under limited source justification and competition was waived. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N00189-09-F-0096).

Wackenhut Services Inc., Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., is being awarded a $16,348,889 modification under a previously awarded firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (N40080-00-D-0043) for continuation of services under the contract for Regional Base Operating Support Services for the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Washington. The work to be performed is janitorial, heating ventilation and cooling control, preventive maintenance, pest control, grounds maintenance, snow removal, and facility support services. The current total contract amount after exercise of this modification is $204,885,793 ($143,516,568 FFP and $61,369,225 IDIQ). Work will be performed in the District of Columbia (52 percent); Suitland, Md., (18 percent); Quantico, Va., (12 percent); Fort Washington, Md., (7 percent); Clinton, Md., (4 percent); Bethesda, Md., (3 percent); Arlington, Va., (2 percent); and Indian Head, Md., (2 percent), and work is expected to be October 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineer Command Washington, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Science Applications International Corp., (SAIC), Bloomfield, Ind., is being awarded a cost-plus fixed-fee contract not to exceed $10,998,830 for non-personal professional engineering, technical and management support services, scientific/engineering analysis and studies, test and evaluation, technical data support, field engineering, integrated logistics support, configuration management, and data management support for the H-60 Helicopter Project and Aviation Support Equipment. Work will be performed in Crane, Ind. (40 percent), and Indianapolis, Ind. (60 percent), and is expected to be completed by March 2010. Contract funds in the amount of $100,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity (N00164-09-C-JM32).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Rick Aviation, Inc., Newport News, Va.* is being awarded a maximum $11,660,905 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel. Other location of performance is Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport. There were originally 131 proposals solicited with 96 responses. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Federal Civilian Agencies. The date of performance completion is April 30, 2013. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-09-D-0107).

Navy Vessels Collide in Strait of Hormuz

American Forces Press Service

MANAMA, Bahrain, March 20, 2009 - A U.S. Navy submarine and U.S. amphibious ship collided in the Strait of Hormuz early this morning, Navy officials reported today.

The collision between the USS Hartford and USS New Orleans occurred at about 1 a.m. local time.

Fifteen sailors aboard the Hartford were slightly injured and returned to duty. No personnel aboard the New Orleans were injured.

Overall damage to both ships is being evaluated. The propulsion plant of the submarine was unaffected by this collision. A fuel tank ruptured on the New Orleans, which resulted in an oil spill of about 25,000 gallons of fuel. Both ships are currently operating under their own power.

The incident is under investigation.

Both the submarine and the ship are on regularly scheduled deployments to the U.S. Navy Central Command area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations.

CONTRACTS

ARMY

Caterpillar, Inc, Mossville, Ill., was awarded on Mar 4, 2009, a $73,196,648 cost plus, no fee, firm fixed price contract with options to service the Life Extension Program for Program Executive Office (PEO) Combat Support/Combat Service Support, Caterpillar equipment, using the D7F Dozer, 130G Grader and 621B Scraper. The work is to be performed with each task order, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 20, 2012. One bid was solicited and one bid received. TACOM Warren, W56HZV, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-D-0027).

Suffolk Construction Co. Inc., Boston, Mass., was awarded on Mar 5, 2009, a $40,836,807 firm fixed price contract for the design and construction of the Department of logistics motor pool facilities relocation of United States Military Preparatory School, United States Military Academy. Work is to be performed at West Point, N.Y., with an estimated completion date of Apr. 20, 2010. Fifty bids were solicited and nine bids received. U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, CENAN-CT, New York City, is the contracting activity (W912DS-09-C-0005).

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., LLC, Oak Brook, Ill., was awarded on Mar 6, 2009, a $5,362,690 firm fixed price contract for hopper dredging in open water placement areas, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 10, 2010. Six bids were solicited and four received. U.S. Engineer District, Galveston, Texas, is the contracting activity (W912HY-09-C-0012).

TASC, INC, Chantilly, Va., was awarded on Mar. 5, 2009, a $9,499,706 cost plus fixed fee (CPFF) contract. This contract will be issued under the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Topographic Engineering Center (TEC), FY 2008 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Emerging Technologies and New Concepts in support of the Army Space Program Office/TENCAP. The objective of the contract is to identify and exploit the potential of scientific discoveries or improvements in technology, materials, processes, methods, devices or techniques to improve and advance the intelligence processing, exploitations, and dissemination capabilities of ASPO/TENCAP systems. Work is to be performed at Alexandria, Va., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2009. Bids were solicited by a Broad Agency Announcement with one bid received. Engineer Research and Development center (ERDC), Topographic Engineering Center (TEC), Major System Branch, Alexandria, Va., is the contracting activity (W9132V-09-C-0012).

GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS, INC., Sterling Heights, Mich., was awarded on Mar. 5, 2009, a $33,182,318 a no Fee cost contract for material for the Iraq program to purchase 140 M1A1 Abrams vehicles, with an estimated completion dates of Sept. 1, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. TACOM Contracting Commands, Warren, AMSCC-TAC-AHLC, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-06-G-0006).

GENERAL DYNAMICS OTS (GARLAND) LP, Garland, Texas, was awarded on Mar. 4, 2009, a $34,854,177 firm fixed price requirements type contract for MK80 Series Bomb Bodies. The work is to be performed at Garland, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Headquarters, Army Contracting Command, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52P1J-06-D-0006).

Longbow Limited Liability Co., Orlando, Fla., was awarded on Mar. 4, 2009, a cost plus fixed fee contract for the procurement of Special Test Equipment (STE) and Limited User Testing (LUT) support for the Radar Electronics Unit (REU) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Tactical Common Data Link Assembly (UTA) program. Work is to be performed at Orlando, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Aviation & Missile Command Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-05-C-0239).

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., LLC, Oak Brook, Ill., was awarded on Mar. 4, 2009, a firm fixed price contract for maintenance dredging, Mississippi River Gulf Outlet, vicinity of Venice, La., Tiger Pass FY 09, approximately Mile 7.3 to approximately Mile 14.0, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. Work is to be performed at Jefferson Parish, La., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 12, 2009. Bids were solicited via FedBizOpps and three bids were received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, New Orleans, La., is the contracting activity (W912P8-09-C-0028).

Evolution Enterprises, San Diego, Calif., was awarded on Feb. 28, 2009, a $5,979,695.98 firm fixed price contract to provide support with acquisition life-cycle planning, support, implementation and guidance for compliance with guidelines and requirements concerning outsourcing in support of Naval Medicine Research & Development (NAVMEDRAD) via the Naval Health Research Center, San Diego, Calif. Work is to be performed at San Diego, Calif. (90 percent) and Silver Spring, Md., (10 percent), with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2014. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with one bid received. U.S. Army Research, Development & Engineering Command, Contracting Center, Natick Contracting Division, Natick, Mass., is the contracting activity (W911QY-09-C-0051).

GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS, INC., Sterling Heights, Md., was awarded on Feb. 27, 2009, a $22,000,000 cost plus fixed fee contract for System Technical Support (STS) for the Abrams Tank Program to include a continuation of the Abrams Evolutionary Design Effort to define the preferred system concept for the improved Abrams Tank. Work is to be performed at Sterling Heights, Md., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Tank and Automotive Command (TACOM) – Warren, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-07-C-0046).

Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc, Hurst, Texas, was awarded on Feb. 27, 2009, a $18,522,982.50 firm fixed price, 3-year infinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for the upgrade of 27 OH-58-D Kiowa Warrior Aircraft Control Display System Version 2 (CDS2) to the current CDS4 configuration. Work is to be performed at Hurst, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aviation & Missile Command Contracting Center, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-09-C-0065).

Kiewit Pacific Co., Vancouver, Wash., was awarded on Feb. 27, 2009, a $17,945,435 firm fixed price contract to construct rock revetment for coastal erosion control at Unalakleet, Alaska, which includes: obtaining, delivering, and placing approximately 15,000CY of Core Rock, 16,000CY of B rock, and 18,000CY of A rock for the revement, remove and dispose of existing wood and other debris within the project footprint prior to rock placement, remove/relocate a six-inch outfall line, and other miscellaneous earthwork in the project area. There is no Government furnished rock source for this project. Work is to be performed at Unalakleet, Alaska, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 4, 2011. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with seven bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District Alaska, Contracting Division, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, is the contracting activity (W911KB-09-C-0011).

NAVY

Airborne Tactical Advantage Co. LLC*, Newport News, Va., is being awarded a $35,166,056 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for contractor owned and operated type III High Subsonic and Type IV Supersonic aircraft (approximately 1,099 and 359 flight hours, respectively) in support of the Commercial Air Services (CAS) program for the U.S. Navy. Efforts to be provided include a wide variety of airborne threat simulation capabilities to train shipboard and aircraft squadron weapon systems operators and aircrew how to counter potential enemy electronic warfare and electronic attack operations in today's electronic combat environment. Work will be performed in Newport News, Va., (45 percent); Point Mugu, Calif., (35 percent); and various locations outside the Continental United States (20 percent), and is expected to be completed in October 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $11,778,105 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via an electronic request for proposals and four offers were received. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-D-0021).

URS-IAP, LLC, Austin, Texas, is being awarded $12,352,251 for cost reimbursement task order #0010 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62470-06-D-6009) for design and construction of aircraft parking apron at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti. Work will be performed in Djibouti, Africa, and is expected to be completed by September 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.

Ocean Systems Engineering Corp., Oceanside, Calif., is being awarded a $6,354,638 task order #0054 under previously awarded firm fixed price contract (M67854-02-A-9020) to provide ongoing engineering, technical, acquisition, administrative and management support to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Command and Control (C2) Systems (MC2S) Program Management Office (PMO) and to provide a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Command and Control (C2) Systems (PM MC2S) Program Office, Liaison Representative on-site at Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM), Program Executive Office for Command, Control and Communications Tactical, Project Manager Battle Command. This Statement of Work includes Combat Operations Center (COC), MAGTF C2 COC Capability Blocks 2010 and 2012, Joint Tactical Common Operational Picture Workstation, Target Location Designation Handoff System, Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System, Blue Force Situational Awareness Family of Systems, Joint Interface Control Officer Support System and potential technology insertion opportunities under the Science and Technology Transition Office. Programs require support through all phases of the acquisition cycle. Work will be performed in Quantico, Va., and work is expected to be completed in March 2010. Contract funds in the amount of $3,947,195 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Rolls-Royce Marine International Inc., Walpole, Mass., is being awarded a $5,672,842 cost plus fixed fee contract for a Compact High-Power High-Density Waterjet. The objective of this contract is for research to implement the waterjet technology developed in Phase I to resolve the anticipated cavitation erosion issues. This includes the preparation of the detailed design and fabrication of two full-scale waterjet prototypes for demonstration. The work will be performed in Walpole, Mass. (90 percent); Pascagoula, Miss. (7 percent); and Sweden (3 percent), and work is expected to be completed September 2011. Contract funds in the amount of $2,217,410 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured under the Office of Naval Research Broad Agency Announcement 06-011. The Office of Naval Research, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (N00014-09-C-0511).

Omnitec Solutions, Inc.*, Bethesda, Md., is being awarded a $5,652,280 modification to a previously awarded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (N00421-06-D-0037) to exercise an option for the procurement of research and analysis, strategic initiatives, executive leadership management, and Sigma program support for the Naval Air Systems Command. Work will be performed in Patuxent River, Md., and is expected to be completed in May 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Mercury Air Center, Inc., DBA Atlantic Aviation, Charleston, S.C., is being awarded a maximum $8,425,893 fixed price with economic price adjustment, into-plane contract for fuel. Other location of performance is South Carolina. There were originally two proposals solicited with two responses. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Federal Civilian Agencies. The date of performance completion is March 31, 2013. T he contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0098).

Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis. is being awarded a maximum $5,513,798 firm fixed price contract for snow plows. There are no other locations of performance. There were originally two proposals solicited with 1 response. Using service is U.S. Air Force. The date of performance completion is March 1, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Va., (SPM500-01-D-0066-0033).

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Parsons Infrastructure & Technology Group, Inc., Pasadena, Calif., is being awarded an estimated $977,374,565 requirements contract with firm-fixed unit prices subject to economic price adjustment. This contract will provide a realistic environment to support a variety of training tasks related to the deployment and maneuverability in an urban setting to enable Marines to conduct training in an environment replicating urban conditions. The Military Operations in Urban Terrain system also allows Marine units to master the challenges of urban navigation, movement, target acquisition and engagement and cross boundary coordination. The training may be performed at any Marine Corp base worldwide, and the work is estimated to be completed March 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This effort was awarded by using a full and open competition. The Marine Corps System Command, Orlando, Fla., is the contracting activity (M67854-09-D-8000).

Omega Aerial Refueling Services, Inc., Alexandria, Va., is being awarded a $24,666,665 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00019-07-D-0009) to exercise an option for contractor owned and operated aircraft in support of the Commercial Air Services program, which provides aerial refueling tanking for Navy and other Government agency aircraft. Work will be performed in Oceana, Va. (45 percent); Point Mugu, Calif. (35 percent); and various military activities across the United States and OCONUS (20 percent), and is expected to be completed in March 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

C&G Boat Works*, Inc., Mobile, Ala., was awarded March 17, 2009, a $17,584,236 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-07-C-2236) to exercise an option to construct two Yard Patrol Training Craft used to train U.S. Navy midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy. Work will be performed in Mobile, Ala., and is expected to be completed by March 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Progeny Systems Corporation*, Manassas, Va., was awarded March 17, 2009, a $12,619,042 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-08-C-6272) for engineering and technical services involving technology assessments, system design, software development, and hardware/software integration for undersea weapons and related undersea warfare combat and submarine platform systems. This effort is a continuation of the concept of Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR), and is titled Topic No. N96-278 "Technology Infusion Methodology for Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Based Systems" for the development of processes to introduce commercially available components into existing systems. This process will provide the framework and methodologies for introducing upgrade and/or replacement components for obsolete items as well as for upgrades to the system to provide additional capability. Work will be performed in Charleroi, Pa., (50 percent); Manassas, Va. (30 percent); Middletown, R.I. (15 percent); and Salt Lake City, Utah (5 percent), and is expected to be completed by September 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C. is the contracting activity.

McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., was awarded March 17, 2009, a $6,625,124 firm-fixed-price order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-05-G-0026) for inner wing conversion and reliability improvements required pursuant to Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) 609. This ECP will convert existing F/A-18A/B Lots 5-9 Inner Wing assemblies to be compatible with F/A-18 C/D Lots 10, 11, 12, and up aircraft. This ECP also defines changes required to convert existing F/A-18 C/D Lots 10 and 11 Inner Wings to be compatible with F/A-18 C/D Lots 12 and up aircraft. ECP 609 also addresses reliability issues with two fuel tubes, which will be replaced with heat treated versions and define requirements to improve sealing of the inner wing to prevent stress corrosion cracking of the lower spar flanges. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo. (74 percent) and Mesa, Ariz. (26 percent), and is expected to be completed in December 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Hermes Consolidated Inc. dba Wyoming Refining Co., Denver, Colo.* is being awarded a maximum $72,591,525 fixed price with economic price adjustment, partial set aside, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for aviation fuel. Other location of performance is Wyoming. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. There were originally 68 proposals solicited with 26 responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is March 31, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-09-D-0472).

Irving Oil Terminal Inc., Portsmouth, N.H. is being awarded a maximum $60,673,632 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for aviation fuel. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. There were originally 48 proposals solicited with 23 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is April 30, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-09-D-0474).

Cardinal Health, Inc., Dublin, Ohio is being awarded a maximum $60,168,630 firm fixed price, pharmaceutical prime vendor, justification and approval contract for distribution of pharmaceutical items. Other location of performance is North Carolina. Using service is Department of Defense. The original proposal was Web solicited on FedBizOps with 3 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is March 31, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Va. (SPM200-01-D-1606).

AmerisourceBergen Drug Co., Wayne, Pa. is being awarded a maximum $26,587,371 firm fixed price, pharmaceutical prime vendor, justification and approval contract for distribution of pharmaceutical items. Other location of performance is Hawaii. Using service is Department of Defense. The original proposal was Web solicited on FedBizOps with 3 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is March 31, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Va. (SP0200-00-R-2501).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a cost-plus-fixed-fee indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to InfoSciTex Corporation, of Waltham, Massachusetts for $49,500,000 dollars. This action will provide an aerospace technology evaluation and assessment program will provide research and engineering for the technical requirements for the Air Force Research Laboratory and Aeronautical Systems Center by employing and or generating state-of-the-art modeling, simulation, and analysis tools and techniques. At this time, $627,000 has been obligated. AFRL/PKVA, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity. (FA8650-09-D-3900)

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to William March Rice University of Houston, Texas for $16,071,769. The platform aware compilation environment contract will improve programmer productivity and application performance through the development of a productive computationally efficient architecture aware complier environment. At this time, $5,255,299 has been obligated. AFRL/PKDA, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity. (FA8650-09-C-7915)

The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract with Lockheed Marin Corporation of Orlando, Florida for $14,251,799. This action will provide additional depot spares and a readiness spares package for the AN/AAQ-39 to support a six ship deployment for the AC-130 gunship aircraft. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 667^th AESS/SYKA, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity. (FA8629-08-C-2402, P00004)

The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to ATC-NY of Ithaca, New York for a maximum $12,000,000. The purpose of this acquisition is to research, develop, enhance and transition critical SBIR technologies to support a secure data sharing environment with multi-level security across multiple organizations. At this time, $220,000 has been obligated. AFRL/RIKE, Rome, New York is the contracting activity. (FA8750-09-D-0046)

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. Gary L. Moore, 25, of Del City, Okla., died March 16 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an explosive device struck his vehicle. He was assigned to the 978th Military Police Company, 93rd Military Police Battalion, Fort Bliss, Texas.

End to Stop Loss Announced

The Department of Defense announced today a comprehensive plan to eliminate the current use of Stop Loss, while retaining the authority for future use under extraordinary circumstances. This is an important step along the path in adapting the Army into an expeditionary force.

The Army Reserve and Army National Guard will mobilize units without employing Stop Loss beginning in August and September 2009, respectively. The Regular (active duty) Army will deploy its first unit without Stop Loss by January 2010.

For soldiers Stop Lossed during fiscal 2009, the department will provide a monthly payment of $500. Until the department is able to eliminate Stop Loss altogether, this payment will serve as an interim measure to help mitigate its effects.

"Stop Loss disrupts the plans of those who have served their intended obligation. As such, it is employed only when necessary to ensure minimal staffing in deploying units, when needed to ensure safe and effective unit performance," said Bill Carr, deputy under secretary of defense for military personnel policy. "It is more easily rationalized in the early stages of conflict when events are most dynamic; but tempo changes in this war have frustrated our efforts to end it altogether."

The department intends to provide Stop Loss Special Pay to eligible service members until the point of separation or retirement, to include that time spent on active duty in recovery following redeployment. Stop Loss Special Pay will begin on the date of implementation, and will take effect for those impacted on or after Oct. 1, 2008.

Stop Loss Special Pay implements the authority granted by Section 8116 of the "Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriation Act, 2009." The appropriation is available to secretaries of the military departments only to provide Special Pay during fiscal 2009.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding (NGSB), Inc., Pascagoula, Miss., is being awarded a $31,800,000 Basic Ordering Agreement for Post-Shakedown Availability (PSA) for DDG 51 class destroyers. The orders to be issued are for PSA planning and support services and will include advance planning, engineering support, on-site engineering liaison, craft assistance, the ordering and processing of required material in support of PSAs, and the accomplishment of emergent industrial availabilities. Emergent industrial availabilities include, but are not limited to, restricted availabilities, drydocking availabilities, and technical availabilities which may be required from time of ship's delivery through the SCN obligation work and limiting date. If necessary, orders may be issued to NGSB for PSA planning and support and emergent industrial availabilities for DDG 51 class destroyers built by Bath Iron Works Corporation (BIW) if BIW is unable to perform the work. Work will be performed in Pascagoula, Miss. (40 percent) and in the ships' homeport (60 percent), which may include Norfolk, Va.; San Diego, Calif.; and Mayport, Fla., and is expected to be completed by September 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-G-2305).

Jacobs Technology, Inc., Tullahoma, Tenn., is being awarded a $10,969,384 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N68936-06-D-0001) to provide for design and development engineering, test and evaluation, transition engineering, and management support services for the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division. Work will be performed in China Lake, Calif. (83 percent) and Point Mugu, Calif. (17 percent), and is expected to be completed in June 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, Calif., is the contracting activity.

BAE Systems Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, is being awarded a $9,982,999 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-4408) for repairs and maintenance to various shipboard systems on the USS Port Royal (CG-73). Work will be performed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Contract funds in the amount of $11,140 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is the contracting activity.

Harper Construction Co., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $8,197,536 for firm-fixed-price task order #025 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-06-D-1056) for design, repair, and renovation of BEQ Bldg 530529 and Utility Bldg 530530, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. This task order also contains three unexercised options, which if exercised would increase the cumulative contract value to $10,277,265. Work will be performed in Oceanside, Calif., and is expected to be completed by March 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Three proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

L-3 Communications, Electron Devices Division, Williamsport, Pa., is being awarded a $6,313,780 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for repair of cross field amplifier electron tubes for the AN-SPY-1 radar program. Work will be performed at Williamsport, Pa., and work is expected to be completed by August 2010. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity (N00104-09-D-D010).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a cost type contract with Lockheed Martin Corporation of Cherry Hill, New Jersey for $11,449,845. The objective of the Integrated Crisis Early Warning System program is to develop a prototype system of integrated computational, social and political science models that forecast the occurrence and level of intensity of various conflict events of Interests of associated with country instability. At this time, $9,600,000 has been obligated. Det 1 AFRl/PKDA, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8650-07-C-7749, P00004).

DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died March 15th as a result of injuries sustained in Kot, Afghanistan, when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Woodstock, Ill.

Killed were:

Sgt. Christopher P. Abeyta, 23, of Midlothian, Ill.

Spc. Robert M. Weinger, 24, of Round Lake Beach, Ill.

Spc. Norman L. Cain III, 22, of Oregon, Ill.

Cain died at the scene of the incident in Kot; Abeyta and Weinger were transported to Jalabad, Afghanistan, where they later died.

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Archie A. Taylor, 37, of Tomball, Texas, died March 14 as a result of a non-hostile incident in Kabul province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2^nd Intelligence Battalion, II MEF Headquarters Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

The incident is currently under investigation.

DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Timothy L. Bowles, 24, of Tucson, Ariz., died March 15 near Kot, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 3rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding (NGSB), Inc., Pascagoula, Miss., is being awarded a $31,800,000 basic ordering agreement for Post-Shakedown Availability (PSA) for DDG 51 Class Destroyers. The orders to be issued are for PSA planning and support services and will include advance planning, engineering support, on-site engineering liaison, craft assistance, the ordering and processing of required material in support of PSAs, and the accomplishment of emergent industrial availabilities. Emergent industrial availabilities include, but are not limited to, Restricted Availabilities, Drydocking Availabilities, and Technical Availabilities which may be required from time of ship's delivery through the SCN Obligation Work and Limiting Date. If necessary, orders may be issued to NGSB for PSA planning and support and emergent industrial availabilities for DDG 51 Class Destroyers built by Bath Iron Works Corp. (BIW) if BIW is unable to perform the work. Work will be performed in Pascagoula, Miss. (40 percent) and in the ships' homeport (60 percent), which may include Norfolk, Va.; San Diego, Calif.; and Mayport, Fla., and is expected to be completed by September 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-G-2305).

Jacobs Technology, Inc., Tullahoma, Tenn., is being awarded a $10,969,384 modification to a previously awarded cost plus fixed fee, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (N68936-06-D-0001) to provide for design and development engineering, test and evaluation, transition engineering, and management support services for the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division. Work will be performed in China Lake, Calif. (83 percent) and Point Mugu, Calif. (17 percent), and is expected to be completed in June 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, Calif., is the contracting activity.

Harper Construction Co., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $8,197,536 for firm fixed price task order #025 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-06-D-1056) for design, repair, and renovation of BEQ Bldg 530529 and Utility Bldg 530530, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. This task order also contains three unexercised options, which if exercised would increase the cumulative contract value to $10,277,265. Work will be performed in Oceanside, Calif., and is expected to be completed by March 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Three proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

L-3 Communications, Electron Devices Division, Williamsport, Pa., is being awarded a $6,313,780 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for repair of cross field amplifier electron tubes for the AN-SPY-1 radar program. Work will be performed at Williamsport, Pa., and work is expected to be completed by August 2010. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity (N00104-09-D-D010).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to University of Dayton Research Institute of Dayton Ohio for a Maximum of $9,880,000. The advanced behavior and Life Precision of Aerospace Materials program will perform research and development to address the Air Force need to develop a comprehensive understanding of the physics behind damage accumulation and failure of aerospace materials under a wide range of service conditions. At this time, $757,311 has been obligated. Det 1 AFRl/PKMM, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity. (FA8650-09-D-5223)

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Southeast Power Systems of Orlando, Orlando, Fla.* is being awarded a maximum $7,936,008 firm fixed price contract for pump, fuel and metering support of multi-purpose wheeled vehicles. There are no other locations of performance. There were originally 2 proposals solicited with 1 response. Using service is Army. The date of performance completion is March 13, 2014. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency, Warren (DLA-Warren), Warren, Mich. (SPRDL1-09-D-0005).

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Lockheed Martin Corp., Maritime Systems and Sensors Tactical Systems, St. Paul, Minn., is being awarded a $665,637,785 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of phased depot maintenance, structural service life extension, and avionics modification on 12 P-3C aircraft for the government of Taiwan under the Foreign Military Sales Program. In addition, this contract provides for ground handling and support equipment and publications. Work will be performed in St. Paul, Minn., (50 percent); Greensville, S.C., (27 percent) and Marietta, Ga., (23 percent), and is expected to be completed in Aug. 2015. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-C-0031).

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $106,473,293 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-07-C-0093) for the Full Rate Production of 280 Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) unitary Air-to-Ground (AGM)-154C-1s, with a moving target/surface warfare capability. In addition, this modification provides for one additional unit for the performance characterization testing. Work will be performed in Dallas, Texas, (44 percent); Cedar Rapids, Iowa, (24 percent); Tucson, Ariz., (22 percent), and McAllester, Okla., (10 percent), and is expected to be completed in Mar. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command is the contracting activity.

Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $29,984,982 order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-07-G-0008) for engineering and technical services in support of the V-22 flight control system and on-aircraft avionics software. Efforts will support configuration changes to the software for V-22 aircraft for avionics and flight controls, flight test planning and coordination of changed avionics and flight control configurations, upgrade planning of avionics and flight controls, including performance of qualification testing and integration testing on software products. Work will be performed in Philadelphia, Pa., (90 precent) and Ft. Worth, Texas, (10 precent), and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $5,402,028 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $16,075,146 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-07-C-5431) to procure long lead material for the fiscal year 2009 procurement of the Evolved SEASPARROW Missiles (ESSMs) for the NATO SEASPARROW consortium and the United Arab Emirates. The NATO SEASPARROW consortium, which includes the United States and nine other countries and the United Arab Emirates, will fund the effort under this contract. Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., (45 percent); Camden, Ark., (2 percent); Andover, Mass., (10 percent); Australia, (11 percent); Canada, (7 percent); Denmark, (1 percent); Greece, (1 precent); Germany, (8 percent); The Netherlands, (6 percent); Norway, (5 percent); Spain, (3 percent); and Turkey, (1 percent), and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Schafer Corp., Chelmsford, Mass., is being awarded a $9,787,453 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for research and development associated with Directed Energy and Electric Weapon Systems. Directed Energy and Electric Weapon Systems have potential for weapon and specific sensor utility. Aspects of the research and development effort to be procured include technology assessment, engineering, engineering analysis, design and design analysis, and test and evaluation for all manners of directed energy systems and subsystems. These systems include high electron laser, free electron laser, high power microwave, electromagnetic launch, terahertz sources and detectors, and high energy sources related to acceleration of "particles" to be used for the purposes of detecting and destroying weapons of mass destruction and their transport vehicles. Work will be performed in Washington, D.C., and is expected to be completed by July 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-4204).

BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a $9,741,012 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-05-C-4403) for growth and new work items in support of the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) FY09 docked phased maintenance availability. The following work items will be accomplished: preserve the feed water tank; replace collection, holding and transfer, and soil drain piping; preserve freeboard; and accomplish growth work for the impressed cathodic protection system, ShipAlt LHD1-6 SCD 3263 fuel oil compensation stability improvement mods, sea valve sectional protection waster sleeve and underwater hull sea chest, cleaning and pumping, underwater hull inspection, and underwater hull preservation. Work will be performed in Portsmouth, Va., and is expected to be completed by Oct. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $9,741,012 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.

BAE Systems Land & Armaments, Ground Systems Division, York, Pa., is being awarded an $8,370,688 firm-fixed-priced modification to previously awarded delivery order #0004 under a contract (M67854-07-D-5025) for field service representatives and instructors to support Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. Work will be performed in York, Pa., and is expected to be completed by the Dec. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Co.*, Simsbury, Conn., is being awarded a $6,986,243 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the procurement of MK 140, 20 gram booster flexible charges. The procurement of these rounds includes a minimum of 17,500 each and a maximum of 1,500,000 each production units in support of the MK140 program. Work will be performed in Simsbury, Conn., and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunities website and the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane website, with one offer received. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity (N00164-09-C-JM19).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract with Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., of San Diego, Calif., for $59,608,897. This action will provide engineering, manufacturing and development infrastructure activities in support of the Global Hawk program. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 303 AESG/SYK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (F33657-01-C-4600, P00295).

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus fixed fee contract with Lockheed Martin Corp., of Fort Worth, Texas for $47,505,558. This action will provide additional sustainment activities for the F-22 weapon system during CY09. At this time $43,055,660 has been obligated. 478 AESW/PK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is the contracting activity (FA8611-08-C-2897).

The Air Force is modifying a fixed price incentive firm contract with Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., of San Diego, Calif., for an amount not to exceed $107,575,999. This action will provide for long lead items associated with LRIP Lot 8 Global Hawk Block 40 air vehicles. At this time, $25,999,999 has been obligated. 303 AESG/SYK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8620-08-C-3001, P00007).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, Portsmouth, R.I., is being awarded a maximum $33,308,000 firm fixed price, undefinitized contractual action, contract for various spares for the MH-60R helicopter. Other location of performance is France. This was originally a sole source competition. Using service is Navy. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Oct. 31, 2011. The contracting activity is the DLR Procurement Operations (DSCR-ZCB.02), DLA Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (N00383-06-G-011F-THA4).

Caterpillar, Inc., Mossville, Ill., is being awarded a maximum $8,147,898 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for forklift and equipment. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Air Force. There were three proposals originally solicited with one response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Oct. 30, 2009. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM500-01-D-0036).

NACCO Material Handling Group, Greenville, N.C., is being awarded a maximum $5,266,950 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for diesel forklift. Other location of performance is Kentucky. Using service is Air Force. There were two proposals originally solicited with two responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Apr. 15, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM500-01-D-0054).

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Patrick A. Malone, 21, of Ocala, Fla., died March 10 as a result of a non-hostile incident in Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2^nd Tank Battalion, 2^nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Atlantic Marine Mayport, LLC, Jacksonville, Fla., is being awarded a $37,035,816 firm-fixed-price contract to perform drydock, ship alterations, and maintenance and repair work for the extended drydock selected restricted availability of the USS Philippine Sea (CG 58). This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $42,476,685. Work will be performed in the Jacksonville, Fla., area and is expected to be completed by Dec. 22, 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $42,476,685 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with six proposals solicited and two offers received via the Federal Business Opportunities website. The Southeast Regional Maintenance Center, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (N40027-09-C-0048).

Solpac Construction Inc., dba Soltek Pacific Construction, Co., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $26,226,750 for firm-fixed price task order #0008 under a previously awarded multiple award construction (N62473-08-D-8615) for design and construction of a new Weapons and Armament Research, Development, Acquisition, Test, and Evaluation Laboratory (RDT&E) Facility #3 at the Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, Calif. The facility will provide technical and management support offices with electronic computer labs, laboratory work areas, and miscellaneous supporting spaces to support electronic work on guidance systems. The task order also contains two unexercised options, which if exercised would increase cumulative task order value to $28,786,750. Work will be performed in China Lake, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Five proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

GE Aviation Systems, LLC, Bohemia, N.Y., is being awarded a ceiling $9,300,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of spare components for the GE avionics system for flight control and communications in support of the C-130J aircraft sustainment program. Thirty seven components are included in this contract over the next five years. These components are considered end items or weapons replaceable assemblies of the K/H/C-130J. Work will be performed in Bohemia, N.Y., and is expected to be completed by March 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity (N00164-09-D-WT30).

U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND

ITT Corp., of Roanoke, Va., is being awarded a $11,422,775 firm-fixed-price contract for image intensifier assemblies, 18 MM microchannel wafer high performance tubes, MX-10160 GS in support of U.S. Special Operations Command Procurement Division. The work will be performed in Roanoke and is expected to be completed by May 26, 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was

Navy Changes Speicher Status To 'Missing-In-Action'

Secretary of the Navy Donald Winter determined today that the status of Capt. Michael Scott Speicher is changed from "Missing/Captured" to "Missing-In-Action" (MIA).

This determination was made after a review of available information; including the report and recommendation of a Status Review Board and comments provided by the Speicher family, as well as a Defense Intelligence Agency assessment.

Speicher was the first casualty of Operation Desert Storm. His F/A-18 Hornet was downed by hostile action on January 17, 1991, during the first manned air strike of the war, and he was declared "Killed-In-Action/Body-Not-Recovered" in May 1991.

His status was changed in 2001 to MIA, and then to Missing/Captured in 2002 based on sighting reports in Iraq. Those sightings have since been discredited.

In October 2008, the intelligence community concluded that Speicher is deceased, though his remains are unlocated. Based on that assessment, the Secretary of the Navy convened a Status Review Board to consider whether Speicher's status should remain Missing/Captured or should be chang

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Pfc. Patrick A. Devoe, II, 27, of Auburn, N.Y., died March 8 in Kandau Kalay, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the40th Cavalry Regiment4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne)^,25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska.

CONTRACTS

DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY

Verizon Business Network Services Inc., Ashburn, Va., was awarded a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract consisting of one five-year base period, two 24-month option periods and one 12-month option period and a maximum ceiling amount of $2,500,000,000. This requirement was announced via the Federal Business Opportunities website and two offers were received. This action, the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) transmission services - Pacific II (DTS-P II) contract, provides end-to-end transmission services and capabilities essential to Defense Information System Network - Pacific, DoD's consolidated enterprise level telecommunications infrastructure for the expanded Pacific region. The Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization, Pacific is the contracting activity (HC1019-09-D-2000).

NAVY

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $30,000,000 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-09-C-5303) for fiscal year 2009 engineering and technical services in support of STANDARD Missile – 2 (SM-2) for Foreign Military Sales requirements. Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

SDV Engineering & Construction, JV.*, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price contract for environmental restoration projects, at Marine Corps installations within the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest (NAVFAC SW) area of responsibility (AOR). The total contract amount is not to exceed $30,000,000 (base year and four option years). Work will be performed at Marine Corps installations in the NAVFAC SW AOR, and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website with four proposals received. The NAVFAC SW, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62473-09-D-1212).

National Technical Systems, East Camden, Ark., is being awarded a $9,582,463 firm-fixed-price-service, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the engineering services and rapid response testing support for a variety of programs that protect and support the warfighter. The testing support will require specialized test facilities with the capability to handle live ordnance and fixturing to accommodate extreme size and weights. This support will include, but not be limited to, engineering services and infrastructure for characterizing, testing, and documenting the performance of weapons, ammunition, munitions, and energetic systems, components and related systems. Work will be performed in East Camden, Ark., and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2015. Contract funds in the amount of $157,985 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, Indian Head, Md., is the contracting activity (N00174-09-D-0007).

LPI Technical Services *, Chesapeake, Va., is being awarded a $7,315,330 cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the alteration installation team support. This contract provides for enginee-ring and technical services for shipboard systems and equipment associated with firefighting, damage control, and personnel protection. Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va., (30 percent), San Diego, Calif., (30 percent), various unspecified locations (14 percent), Mayport, Fla., (10 percent), Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, (10 percent), Ingleside, Texas, (3 percent), Pascagoula, Miss., (3 percent), and work is expected to be completed by Mar. 2012. Contract funds in the amount of $200,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with two proposals solicited and two offers received via Federal Business Opportunities. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division, Panama City, Fla., is the contracting activity (N61331-09-D-0014).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Signature Flight Support Corp., Miami, Fla. is being awarded a maximum $11,093,629 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel delivery. Other location of performance is Fla. Using service is Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. There was one proposal originally solicited with three responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Mar. 31, 2013. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0067).

Sopakco Inc., Mullins, S.C.*, is being awarded a maximum $9,042,240 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity contract for first strike rations. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. There were 38 proposals originally solicited with three responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the first option year period. The date of performance completion is Mar. 31, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM3S1-08-D-Z101).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to BAE Systems National Security Solutions of Burlington, Mass., for $11,934,121. The purpose of this contract is to improve programmer productivity and application performance through the development of a productive, computationally efficient architecture aware compiler environment. At this time, $2,223,417 has been obligated. AFRL/PKDA, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8650-09-C-7918).

The Air Force is modifying a contract with Lockheed Martin Space Systems Corp., of Sunnyvale, Calif. The purpose of this modification is to install hybrid bearings on one AEHF reaction wheel assembly ship set. At this point $1,950,000 has been obligated. SMC/PKA, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (F047)1-02-C-0002, P00357).

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

1st Lt. Daniel B. Hyde, 24, of Modesto, Calif., died March 7 in Samarra, Iraq, of wounds sustained in Tikrit when an explosive device struck his unit vehicle. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a firm-fixed price contract to General Electric Aircraft Engines of Cincinnati, Ohio for an estimated $214,971,549. This contract action is for F101, F110, and F118 General Electric Sol source replenishment spare requirements during the period of FY09 through FY17. At this time, no money has been obligated. 448 SCMG/PKBC, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma is the contracting activity. (FA8122-09-D-0001)

The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation of El Segundo, California for a maximum of $30,000,000. This contract will fund the VAATE Program, a joint DoD/NASA/DOE/industry effort. Funds will be obligated on individual delivery orders. AFRL/PKPC, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity. (FA8650-09-D-2927)

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus award fee contract to Spain AFS of Madison, Alabama for $14,896,698. This action will provide Base Operating and Maintenance Services using government-furnished facilities at Moron Air Base and Zaragoza, Spain. At this time, no money has been obligated. 496 ABS/LGC, Air Postal Office, Europe is the contracting activity. (FA5613-07-C-5400, A00026)

The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to Ball Aerospace and Technologies Corporation of Boulder Colorado for a maximum of $12,000,000. This action will develop methodologies, tools, and techniques for producing adaptive, distributed sensing architectures in support of the Air Force Research Laboratory multi layered sensing vision. At this time, $299,956 has been obligated. AFRL/PKSE, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity. (FA8650-09-D-1500)

NAVY

Raytheon Company, Integrated Defense Systems, Tewksbury, Mass., is being awarded a $57,000,000 cost-plus-incentive-fee modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-05-C-5346) for the procurement of selected Zumwalt Class Destroyer mission system equipment (MSE) which will be integrated at Wallops Island, Va. MSEs are required to mitigate production and integration risk, and conduct at-sea testing in support of the Zumwalt Class of destroyers Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) aboard the US Navy Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS). The equipment is being checked out at Wallops Island before being shipped to the SDTS. Work will be performed in Tewksbury, Mass. (40 percent); Andover, Mass. (40 percent), Wallops Island, Va. (10 percent) and Portsmouth, R.I. (10 percent), and is to be completed by March 2011. Contract funds in the amount of $27,500,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C. is the contracting activity.

Construction & Cabling Specialists, Incorporated* , Portsmouth, Va., is being awarded an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract with a maximum amount of $17,460,942 for construction maintenance, roofing repair and replacement on federal activities in the Hampton Roads region. Work on this contract will be performed in Norfolk, Yorktown, Virginia Beach and Portsmouth, Va. The term of the contract is not to exceed 36 months with an expected completion date of March 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with 12 proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-09-D-5012).

Hourigan Construction Corp., Virginia Beach, Va., is being awarded $9,230,000 for firm-fixed price task order #0002 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N40085-07-D-7022) for the construction of an E2/C2 Aircrew Training Facility, Naval Station Norfolk. The work to be performed shall construct a two-story building. The functional requirements include two high-bay trainers and associated development, brief/debrief, administration, and security spaces. The contract contains two options, which if exercised, would increase the cumulative contract value to $9,393,000. Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va., and is expected to be completed by July 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured on the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website with four proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Virginia is the contracting activity.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded an $8,000,000 ceiling-priced delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00421-05-G-0001) to support design requirements for Phase I of the E-2 aircraft core open architecture common component mission computer. Work will be performed in Bethpage, N.Y., and is expected to be completed in March 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Ocean Systems Engineering Corporation, Oceanside, Calif., is being awarded $5,591,880 for task order #0052 under previously awarded contract (M67854-02-A-9020) to provide sustained programmatic, financial, technical, logistics, and administrative services in support of Marine Corps Systems Command, program manager autonomic logistics. Duties and tasks include, but is not limited to, development of required acquisition documentation to establish and execute an Integrated Logistics Support Plan, develop briefings and presentations, conduct required analysis, participate in various meetings, conferences, and seminars, review and comment on various contract deliverables, develop and execute test plans, develop cost and budget estimates, draft reports, and advise the government program manager and other designated Government personnel across a board range of programmatic, technical and logistic issues over the course of the program and associated contracts. Work will be performed in Quantico, Va., and work is expected to be completed in March 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

GE Datex Obmeda, Inc., Madison, Wis. is being awarded a maximum $19,847,688 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for medical system parts and training. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. There were 17 proposals originally solicited with 9 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is March 5, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM2D1-09-D-8348).

Petro Air, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico* is being awarded a maximum $13,256,751 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel. Other location of performance is Puerto Rico. Using service is Air Force. The proposal was originally solicited on FedBizOps with 8 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is March 31, 2012. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-09-D-1006).

Total Petroleum Puerto Rico Corp., San Juan, Puerto Rico is being awarded a maximum $12,739,664 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel. Other location of performance is Puerto Rico. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and federal civilian agencies. The proposal was originally solicited on FedBizOps with 8 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is March 31, 2012. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-09-D-1008).

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. Jeffrey A. Reed, 23, of Chesterfield, Va., died March 2 in Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle was struck by a grenade in Taji, Iraq. He was assigned to the 411^th Military Police Company, 720^th Military Police Battalion, 89^th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.

Navy To Christen USNS Wally Schirra

The Navy will launch and christen dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra, Sunday, March 8, 2009, during a 7 a.m. PDT ceremony at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, Calif.

Continuing the Lewis and Clark-class (T-AKE) tradition of honoring legendary pioneers and explorers, the Navy's newest underway replenishment ship recognizes Walter "Wally" Schirra Jr., a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and former Navy test pilot who served in both World War II and the Korean War. On Oct. 3, 1962, Schirra became the fifth American in space and is honored as one of the original seven Mercury astronauts. He holds the distinction of being the only astronaut to fly in each of the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo space programs. Schirra officially retired from the Navy and NASA in 1969.

NASA astronaut and Navy Capt. Lee M. E. Morin will deliver the ceremony's principal address. Serving as ship's sponsor, Josephine Schirra will christen the ship in honor of her late husband. The launching ceremony will include the time-honored Navy tradition of the sponsor breaking a bottle of champagne across the bow to formally christen the ship.

USNS Wally Schirra is the eighth ship of the T-AKE class, a program of up to 14 ships, the first 11 of which will serve as combat logistics force ships and the last three of which are expected to be part of the Maritime Prepositioning Force (Future). As a combat logistics force ship, USNS Wally Schirra will help the Navy maintain a worldwide forward presence by delivering ammunition, food, fuel, and other dry cargo to U.S. and allied ships at sea.

As part of Military Sealift Command's Naval Fleet Auxiliary Force, Wally Schirra is designated as a United States Naval Ship and will be crewed by 124 civil service mariners and 11 Navy sailors. The ship is designed to operate independently for extended periods at sea and can carry two helicopters and additional military personnel to conduct vertical replenishment. The ship is 689 feet in length, has an overall beam of 106 feet, a navigational draft of 30 feet, displaces approximately 42,000 tons, and is capable of reaching a speed of 20 knots using a single-shaft, diesel-electric propulsion system.

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Cpl. Donte J. Whitworth, 21, of Noblesville, Ind., died Feb. 28 as a result of a non-hostile vehicle accident in Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1^st Marine Logistics Group, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

EDO Communications and Countermeasures Systems, Inc., Thousand Oaks, Calif., is being awarded a $316,848,122modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-07-C-6311) for the production and support of 4,501 JCREW 2.1 Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) Electronic Warfare (CREW) systems to meet urgent Department of Defense (DoD) requirements in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Vehicle Mounted CREW systems are one element of the DoD's Joint Counter RCIED Electronic Warfare program. Spiral 2.1 CREW systems are vehicle mounted electronic jammers designed to prevent the initiation of Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices. Work will be performed in Thousand Oaks, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Apr. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Management Services Group, Inc.*, (doing business as Global Technical Systems*), Virginia Beach, Va., is being awarded a $95,000,000 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for the Navy's new Common Processing System (CPS). Initial funding to be placed on this contract is $4,754,597. The contract provides for the design, development, qualification, and production of a COTS-based, Grade A shock-qualified, processing system in support of Navy platforms. Efforts may include development of logistics support products, spares, and support services. The CPS equipment procurement provides a processing system that supports the Navy's planned implementation of Open Architecture (OA) for Navy combat systems. The CPS will be designed around commercially available hardware and software and will provide computer processing and memory, data storage and extraction and I/O interfaces to support host software applications of Navy combat systems. The CPS will meet the computing requirements of other programs of record, including Aegis Modernization. Work will be performed in Virginia Beach, Va., (54.3 precent); King George, Va., (16.3precent); Chesapeake, Va., (16.0 precent); Gaithersburg, Md., (10.6 precent); and Johnstown, Pa., (2.8 precent), and is expected to be completed by Jan. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract was competitively procured as a total small business set-aside. The requirement was solicited through the Navy Electronic Commerce Online and Federal Business Opportunities websites with 6 small business offers received. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-D-5212).

Choctaw Manufacturing Defense Contractor, Antlers, Okla., is being awarded a $55,835,557 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to replace the current M105 Cargo Trailer, M149 Water Bull, and the M353 General Purpose trailer with trailers capable of augmenting the MTVR's increased mobility without degrading its operational capabilities. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $56,417,641. Work will be performed in Antlers, Okla., and is anticipated to be completed by Mar. 2014. Contract funds in the amount of approximately $38.4 million will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. One offer was solicited and one offer was received from a tribally–owned 8(a) firm that has been certified by the Small Business Administration. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

AT&T Government Solutions Inc., Vienna, Va., Computer Sciences Corp., Falls Church, Va., and Synectic Solutions Inc.*, Oxnard, Calif., are being awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity multiple award contract for the acquisition of integrated logistics support for the Naval Facilities Expeditionary Logistics Center located at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, Calif. The maximum dollar value, including the base period and four option years, for all three contracts combined is $30,000,000. All work on this contract will be will be performed in Port Hueneme, Calif. The term of the contract is not to exceed 60 months, with an expected completion date of March 2014. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website. The three contractors may compete for task orders under the terms and conditions of the awarded contract. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year. Specialty Center Acquisition NAVFAC, Port Hueneme, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62583-09-D-0061/0062/0063).

Teledyne Brown Engineering, Huntsville, Ala., is being awarded a $6,178,103 cost plus incentive fee contract to design, engineer, build, test, and deliver ocean Littoral Battlespace Sensing-Gliders (LBS-G) as well as associated support equipment as part of the Littoral Battlespace Sensing, Fusion, and Integration (LBSF&I) program. LBS-G will provide a low-observable, highly persistent ability to characterize ocean volume properties that influence sound propagation and acoustic weapon and sensor performance predictions within an area of interest. This contract includes firm fixed priced, cost plus fixed fee options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to an estimated $52,576,722. Work will be performed East Falmouth, Mass.,(80 percent); Pocasset, Mass., (11 percent); Huntsville, Ala., (5 percent); New Brunswick, N.J., (4 percent), and is expected to be completed by Jul. 2010 (Nov. 2014 with options exercised). Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract wascompetitively procured, with four offers received via the SPAWAR e-Commerce Central website. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N00039-09-C-0019).

Correction: Contract awarded Mar. 2, 2009, to ATK Alliant Tactical Systems Division should have stated the location as Keyser, W.V. vice Leyser, W.V.

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a contract with Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co., Sunnyvale, Calif., for $175,000,000. This action is to procure the congressionally mandated advance procurement of long-lead parts in FY08 and FY09 for the Advanced Extremely High Frequency Satellite Vehicle four. At this time $104,450,000 has been obligated. MCSW/PK, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (F04701-02-C-0002 POO347).

The Air Force is modifying a contract with Jacobs Technology, Incorporated, Tullahoma, Tenn., for $22,801,396. This action will provided operational support required by the Air Force Research Laboratory for design, construction, reconfiguration, modification, test operations and maintenance of experimental and support facilities used to perform research and development of rocket propulsion, space systems and their components. At this time $9,250,909 has been obligated. AFFTC/PK, Edwards AFB, California is the contracting activity (F04611-99-C-0003 P00115).

The Air Force is modifying a contract with IAP Worldwide Services, Incorporated, Cape Canaveral, Fla., for $16, 512,251. This contract will exercise option 1 to perform civil engineering services for Hanscom AFB to include customer support services, infrastructure maintenance, facility maintenance, physical plant operations, utilities management, civil engineer services, environmental compliance, engineering support services, repair, some construction, property management and financial management. At the time$7, 736, 473 has been obligated. 66 CONS/LGCA, Hanscom AFB, Mass., is the contracting activity (FA2835-08-D-0001 P00005).

The Air Force is modifying a contract with the Science Applications International Corp., El Segundo, Calif., for $12,737,017. This modification will modify the system engineering and integration services contract to expand the Modernized Global Positioning System User Equipment program. At this time $69,368 has been obligated. GPSW/PK, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (FAA807-07-C-002/P00019).

The Air Force is awarding a contract to Lockheed Martin Corp., King of Prussia, Pa., for $9,725,522. This contract action will design, fabricate, integrate, and test the Payload Delivery Vehicle for flight demonstration of the Conventional Prompt Global Strike Capability. SMC/XRC, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA8814-08-C-0003).

The Air Force is modifying a contract with Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Marietta for $8,419,000. This contract action is for the C-5 Reliability Enhancement and Re-engineering Program estimate at completion growth and cost overrun. At this time $6,419,126 has been obligated. ASC/516 AESW/716 AESG, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio is the contracting activity (F33657-02-C-2000 P00172).

The Air Force is modifying a contract with Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Integrated Systems Air Combat Systems, San Diego, Calif., for $5,857,128. This action will provide engineering, manufacturing and development infrastructure activates in support of the Global Hawk Program. At this time $5,362,526 has been obligated. 303 AESG/SYK, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio is the contracting activity (F33657-01-C-4600 P00304).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Wolverine World Wide, Rockford, Mich., is being awarded a maximum $13,228,034 fixed price with economic price adjustment, partial set aside, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for temperate weather, Army combat boots. Other locations of performance are in Ariz., and Mich. Using service is Army. There were six responses to the original proposal solicited. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Mar. 3, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM1C1-09-D-0033).

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Spc. Simone A. Robinson, 21, of Dixmoor, Ill., died March 1 at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near her security post on Jan. 17 in Kabul, Afghanistan.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

General Electric Co., Aircraft Engines Business Group, Lynn, Mass., is being awarded a $438,138,755 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract to exercise an option for the Fiscal Year 2009 full rate production of 90 F414-GE-400 engines and 90 F414-GE-400 device kits for U.S. Navy. In addition, this option provides for 26 F414-GE-400 engines and 24 F414-GE-400 device kits in support of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The F414-GE-400 engine powers the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft. Work will be performed in Lynn, Mass., (50 precent); Madisonville, Ky., (22 precent); Hooksett, N.H., (13 precent); Albuquerque, N.M., (6 precent); Rutland, Vt., (5 precent); Dayton, Ohio (2 precent); Evandale, Ohio, (1 precent); and Bromont, Canada, (1 precent), and is expected to be completed in Apr. 2011. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy ($343,713,854; 78.4 precent) and the Government of Australia, ($94,424,901; 21.6 precent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-06-C-0088).

Northrop Grumman Corp. Electronic Systems, Linthicum Heights, Md., is being awarded a contract modification valued at $40,500,000. This contract modification is to establish an estimated cost ceiling for the Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) System Development and Demonstration (SDD) to reflect the anticipated cost overrun associated with the contractor's estimate to complete for an additional $36,000,000. Of this $36,000,000 the Government is incrementally funding $16,804,156 to support contract requirements for completing the Critical Design Review (CDR) scheduled in Mar. 2009 and up through mid-Apr. 2009. In addition, the contract modification also increases the contract value by $4,500,000 for engineering services and support over the life of the contract (through Jun. 2012). These engineering services are requested on an as needed basis for various engineering studies, analyses and reports at the Government's request. Of the $4,500,000 contract increase, the Government is funding $238,695. Approximately 69 precent of the work will be performed by Northrop Grumman Corp., in Linthicum Heights, Md., and approximately 31 precent will be performed by Northrop Grumman's subcontract, Sensis in Syracuse, N.Y. This modification increases the total funding to the contract by $17,042,851. Of the total funds obligated with this contract modification, $120,215 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract modification was not competitively procured, as the cost overrun is associated with the estimate to complete the G/ATOR System Development and Design is within scope of the current contract. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia is the contracting activity (M67854-07-C-2072 modification P00024).

SSFM International, Inc. (large business), Honolulu, Hawaii 96817, is being awarded a firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity architect-engineering contract with a maximum amount of $7,500,000 for design, engineering, specification writing, cost estimation and related services in the NAVFAC Hawaii area of responsibility (AOR). Work will be performed at various Navy and Marine Corps facilities and other government facilities within the NAVFAC Hawaii AOR, and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the NAVFAC e-solicitation website with eleven (11) proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Hawaii, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii is the contracting activity (N62478-09-D-5006).

U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND

Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Services of Gaithersburg, Md., is being awarded a potential $5 billion indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with mixed payment provisions including firm fixed price, incentive arrangements and cost reimbursable arrangements for contractor logistics support services in support of U.S. Special Operations Command worldwide. The minimum amount guaranteed under the contract is $2.5 million. The work will be performed at Special Operations Forces Support Activity in Lexington, Ky., and other locations across the globe, and is expected to have a period of performance from Mar. 2, 2009, to Mar.1, 2018. This contract was awarded through full and open competition. The contract number is H92254-09-D-0001.

CONTRACTS

ARMY

Sundt Construction, Inc., Tempe, Ariz., was awarded on Feb 27, 2009, a $123,028,658 firm fixed price contract for Project 71200 and Project 71206; Fort Bliss, Texas, that includes the design and construction of a 159,870-SF Vehicle Maintenance Shop; a 2,820 SF Oil Storage Building; and a 42,300 SF Organizational Storage Building. Additional primary facilities include; 1,399,598 SF Organizational Vehicle Parking; a 2,820 SF HAZMAT Storage Building; a 9,000 SF Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Hanger; an 8,000 SF Distro Company Storage; and 4,005 SF Distro Open Secure Storage. Supporting facilities include, but are not limited to: electrical, water, sewer, gas and storm drainage service; paving, walks, curb and gutter; site improvement and anti terrorism measures. Special foundations are required due to soil conditions. Provide for connection to future mass notification system. Site improvements will minimize impact on undeveloped land and promote the use of renewable and recycled resources. Work will be performed at Fort Bliss, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Mar 7, 2011. Fourteen bids were solicited and six bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District Tulsa, Tulsa, Okla., is the contracting activity (W912HN-09-D-0020).

Raytheon Co., AMDS, Andover, Mass., was awarded on Feb 27, 2009, a $71,607,301 firm fixed price (Letter Contract Modification) contract for procurement, installation, and testing of 6 PATRIOT Radar Enhancement Phase 3/Classification, Discrimination, and Identification Phase 3 modification kits for Kuwait radars. Work is to be performed at Andover, Mass., with an estimated completion date of Oct 30, 2012. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Aviation and Missile Command Contracting Center, Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-07-C-0151).

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, INC., San Diego, Calif., was awarded on Feb 26, 2009, a $35,062,604 cost plus incentive fee, definitization of a letter contract to acquire 8 extended range multi-purpose Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles (UAV) and associated support equipment. This acquisition is directed by the Joint Chief of Staff to accommodate a surge of UAV's. Work is to be performed at San Diego, Calif. (46%); Adelanto, Calif. (14%); Palmdale, Calif. (8%); Salt Lake City, Utah (18%); and Hunt Valley, Md. (14%), with an estimated completion date of Jan 15, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-05-C-0069).

PBS&J Constructors, Tampa, Fla., was awarded on Feb 27, 2009, a $32,373,000 firm fixed price contract to design and construct whole barracks complex and upgrade central energy plant for Fort Hood, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Jun 24, 2010. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with three bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Texas, is the contracting activity (W9126G-09-C-0016).

Bradley/Nason JV LLC, Wilmington, Del., was awarded on Feb 27, 2009, a $22,275,000 firm fixed price contract with the requirement for this project to consist of design and construction of a new general administrative facility (75000 SF) for Chemical Biological Defense activities. The facility will include flexible general administrative space, intrusion detection system (IDS), anti-terrorism measures, building information systems, fire protection and alarm systems, and connection to Energy Monitoring and Control System (EMCS). Supporting facilities include electrical service, water, sewer, and gas; parking with access roads, paving, walks, curbs and gutters; storm water management; site improvements; information systems and exterior lighting, force protection measures. Work is to be performed at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Md., with an estimated completion date of Aug 30, 2011. Bids were solicited with two bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, Baltimore, Md., is the contracting activity (W912DR-09-C-0020).

Lockheed Martin Corp., Missile and Fires Control (LMMFC), Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded on Feb 27, 2009, a $14,589,480 firm fixed price contract to upgrade six (6) each Government Furnished Equipment M270 Launchers to the M270C1 configuration for the Kingdom of Bahrain. Additionally provided is 1 Lot of Unique Spare Parts, special test equipment, New Equipment Training, and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs). Work is to be performed at Grand Prairie, Texas (40%), and East Camden, Ark. (60%), with an estimated completion date of Sep 30, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aviation & Missile Command Contracting Center, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-09-C-0311).

General Dynamics Land Systems, Sterling Heights, Mich., was awarded on Feb 26, 2009, a $9,789,645 firm fixed price, firm fixed price level of effort, cost plus fixed fee contract to provide parts for the reset material necessary to allow Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) to reset 05 Battle Damaged Systems Enhanced Program Version One (SEPv1) Tanks to a SEPv2 configuration with a 100% option. Work is to be performed at Sterling Heights, Mich., with an estimated completion date of Aug 31, 2010. Tank & Automotive Command (TACOM) LCMC, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-06-G-0006).

Elkins Constructors, Inc., Jacksonville, Fla., was awarded on Feb 27, 2009, a $6,153,055 firm fixed price contract for construction of Phase II Dormitory at the 165^th Airlift Wing, Savannah, Ga., with an estimated completion date of Dec 22, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. National Guard Bureau, USPFO for Georgia, Atlanta, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912JM-09-C-0003).

NAVY

GE Aviation Systems, LLC, Grand Rapids, Mich., is being awarded a $12,149,557 ceiling-priced indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for the procurement of 27 V-22 Crash Survivable Memory Units (CSMU); 120 E-2D Crash Survivable Flight Information Recorder (CSFIR) Voice and Data Recorders (VADRs); 2 T-6A CSFIR Integrated Data Acquisition and Recorder System and CSFIR supply system spares. In addition, this contract provides for engineering and product support; CSFIR and CSMU hardware; software upgrades, repairs, and modifications for CSFIR/Structural Flight Recording Set (SFRS) common ground station software. Work will be performed in Grand Rapids, Mich., and is expected to be completed in March 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-D-0017).

ATK Alliant Tactical Systems Division, Leyser, W.V., is being awarded a $9,863,461 firm fixed price, definite delivery, definite quantity contract for mechanical (laser) actuated initiators used on the Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) aircraft. Work will be performed at Leyser, W.V., and work is expected to be completed by June 2012. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity (N00104-09-C-K065).

General Dynamics C4 Systems, Scottsdale, Ariz., is being awarded an $8,859,480 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity delivery order with an ordering quantity of 106 Integrated Trailer ECU Generators (ITEGs) and a quantity of 106 support packages. Work will be performed in Scottsdale, Ariz., and work is expected to be complete by Dec. 31, 2009. Contract funds will not expire by the end of the current fiscal year. The base contract was done on a competitive basis. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity. (M67854-06-D-5079)

Bay Electric Co., Inc.*, Newport News, Va., is being awarded $6,853,830 for firm fixed price task order #0004 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N40085-06-D-6006) for construction of EODOSU TEN Ordnance Operation Facility at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek. The work to be performed shall construct a two-story building. The functional requirements include private offices, open work stations, conference rooms, muster/briefing room, platoon/company workspaces, restroom/shower and locker facilities. The contract also contains two unexercised options, which if exercised would increase the cumulative contract value to $7,909,731. Work will be performed at Norfolk, Va., and is expected to be completed by August 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Four proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va. is the contracting activity.

Scientific Research Corp., Atlanta, Ga., is being awarded a $6,545,965 modification to a previously awarded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, cost plus fixed fee, performance based contract to provide services for systems engineering, software integration, configuration management, test, fleet introduction, product improvement, quality assurance, and life cycle management support of various C⁴ISR requirements, programs, and projects. Work will be performed in Charleston, S.C., (52 percent) and Lexington Park, Md., (48 percent), and is expected to be completed by November 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with unlimited proposals solicited and two offers received via the Commerce Business Daily's Federal Business Opportunities web site and the SPAWAR e-Commerce Central web site. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic is the contracting activity (N65236-05-D-6854).

Lockheed Martin Corp. – Maritime Systems & Sensors, Baltimore, Md. is being awarded a modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-03-C-2311) for LCS program continuation efforts necessary to preserve production capability at its industry team shipyard facility. As this award represents efforts integrally related to Phase I of a competitive two-phased acquisition approach to procure FY09/FY10 LCS, with Phase II including potential award of up to three additional LCS Flight 0+ Class ships, the award amount is considered source selection information (see FAR 2.101 and 3.104) and will not be made public at this time. LCS Class ships are networked, agile, and high-speed surface combatants with versatile warfighting capabilities optimized for littoral missions. LCS is optimized for flexibility in the littorals as a system of systems that are both manned and unmanned, and mission reconfigurable. LCS focuses on three primary mission areas: Littoral Surface Warfare operations emphasizing prosecution of small boats, Littoral Anti-Submarine Warfare and Littoral Mine Countermeasures. LCS also possesses inherent capabilities to execute other missions such as: Joint Littoral Mobility; Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance; Joint Special Operations Force support; Maritime Interdiction Operations; Homeland Defense; and Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection. Work will be performed in Marinette, Wis. (56 percent); Moorestown, N.J. (13 percent); Clearwater, Fla. (11 percent); Brunswick, Ga. (10 percent); Washington, D.C. (8 percent) and Baltimore, Md. (2 percent), and is expected to be completed by April 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C. is the contracting activity (N00024-03-C-2311).

Correction: Contract awarded on Feb. 25, 2009, to General Dynamics C4 Systems, Scottsdale, Ariz.,(M67854-02-C-205) should have stated the dollar amount as $7,886,032.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

County of Augusta-Richmond dba Bush Field Airport, Augusta, Ga. is being awarded a maximum $6,593,454 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for jet fuel. Other location of performance is Georgia. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies . There was originally 1 proposal solicited with 1 response. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is March 31, 2013. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-09-D-0045).

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. Brian M. Connelly, 26, of Union Beach, N.J., died Feb. 26 in Adhamiya, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle was struck by an explosive device. He was assigned to the 40^th Engineer Battalion, Task Force 1-6, 2^nd Brigade Combat Team, 1^st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

CONTRACTS

Missile Defense Agency Contract Award

The Computer Sciences Corp., Federal Sector of Falls Church, Va., is being awarded a cost plus award fee contract modification under contract HQ0006-03-C-0003 for $108,011,668. After award of this modification the cumulative contract value will be $736,989,348. The work will be performed in Huntsville, Alabama. This sole source award is a modification to extend the existing contract through Jan. 2010. This is a bridge modification to provide continuity of support until the competitive award of the Missile Defense Agency Advisory and Engineering Support Services contracts. The amount obligated on this action is $40,129,330 using fiscal year 2009 Research, Development, Test and Evaluation funds. The Missile Defense Agency is the contracting activity (HQ0006-03-C-0003).

The Air Force is modifying a contract with Jacobs Technology, Incorporated, Tullahoma, Tennessee for $22,801,396. This action will provided operational support required by the Air Force Research Laboratory for design, construction, reconfiguration, modification, test operations and maintenance of experimental and support facilities used to perform research and development of rocket propulsion, space systems and their components. At this time $9,250,909 has been obligated. AFFTC/PK, Edwards AFB, Calif., is the contracting activity (F04611-99-C-0003 P00115).

The Air Force is modifying a contract with IAP Worldwide Services, Incorporated, Cape Canaveral, Fla., for $16, 512,251. This contract will exercise option one to perform Civil Engineering Services for Hanscom AFB to include customer support services, infrastructure maintenance, facility maintenance, physical plant operations, utilities management, civil engineer services, environmental compliance, engineering support services, repair, some construction, property management and financial management. At the time$7, 736, 473 has been obligated. 66 CONS/LGCA, Hanscom AFB, Mass., is the contracting activity (FA2835-08-D-0001 P00005).

The Air Force is modifying a contract with the Science Applications International Corporation, El Segundo, Calif., for $12,737,017. This modification will modify the system Engineering and Integration services contract to expand the Modernized Global Positioning System User Equipment program. At this time $69,368 has been obligated. GPSW/PK, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (FAA807-07-C-002/P00019).

The Air Force is modifying a contract with Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Integrated Systems Air Combat Systems, San Diego, Calif., for $5,857,128. This action will provide Engineering, manufacturing and development infrastructure activates in support of the Global Hawk Program. At this time $5,362,526 has been obligated. 303 AESG/SYK, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio is the contracting activity (F33657-01-C-4600 P00304).

ARMY

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Inc., St. Petersburg, Fla., was awarded on Feb. 26, 2009, a $46,257,600 firm fixed price contract for 30,000 each, M865 (Target Practice Cone Stabilized Discarding Sabot-Tracer) 120mm Cartridges. The M865 is the Kinetic Energy Training round. This round has inert projectiles and is used in live-fire training for M1A1 and M1A2 Abrams Tanks; 15,000 each, M1002 (Target Practice, Multipurpose Tracer TP-T) Cartridges. Load, Assemble and Pack (LAP) will take place at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant, Middletown, Iowa, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 31, 2010. Two bids were solicited and two bids received. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Contracting Center – Tank & Automotive Command (TACOM), Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52P1J-08-C-0010).

Cubic Simulation Systems, Inc., Orlando, Fla., was awarded on Feb. 26, 2009, a $16,169,357 mixed line items primarily firm fixed price contract for which the delivery order is for the procurement of up to 255 Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) 2000 systems, and supporting weapons and spares. Work is to be performed at Orlando, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2012. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Program Executive Office, Simulation, Training and Instrumentation, Orlando, Fla., is the contracting activity (W900KK-07-D-0720).

Parker Hannifin Corp., Minneapolis, Minn., was awarded on Feb. 25, 2009, a $34,322,920 firm fixed price UCA contract for the procurement of 1,354 each, Door Assistant Mechanisms for the Frag Kit 6. Work is to be performed at Minneapolis, Minn., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Tank & Automotive Command Contracting Center, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52H09-09-C-0062).

Alutiiq International Solutions, LLC, Aurora, Colo., was awarded on Feb. 25, 2009, an $11,510,573 construction firm fixed price contract for construction of a Tactical Equipment Maintenance Facility at Fort Riley, Kan. Estimated completion date is Sept. 2, 2010. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with three bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City, Mo., is the contracting activity (W912HN-08-D-0032).

NAVY

Rolls Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded a $39,085,141 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for logistics support, technical engineering support services, and spare engines and associated parts for the U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J, which includes the AE2100D3 turboprop engine and R391 propeller. Work will be performed in Indianapolis, Ind. and is expected to be completed in Feb. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-D-0020).

McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a not to exceed $26,500,000 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00019-04-C-0014) for non-recurring engineering and recurring effort associated with Engineering Change Proposal 6359 in support of Australian F/A-18 aircraft. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo., (40 percent); El Segundo, Calif., (30 percent); Bethpage, N.Y., (25 percent); and Mesa, Ariz., (5 percent) and is expected to be completed in Aug. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $24,505,932 cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-07-G-0008) to support the Naval Rotary Wing Aircraft Test Squadron by providing on-site and off-site flight test management, flight test engineering, design engineering, and related efforts to support the conduct of flight and ground testing for the MV-22 tiltrotor aircraft. Work will be performed at the Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Md., (70 percent); Philadelphia, Pa., (19 percent); and Fort Worth, Texas, (11 percent) and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

General Dynamics C4 Systems, Inc., Scottsdale, Ariz., is being awarded a $15,883,079 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, firm fixed price, commercial contract to provide Very High Frequency Ultra High Frequency (VHF/UHF) transmitter and receiver radio equipment and VHF/UHF multi-frequency transceiver radio equipment, amplifiers, remote heads, and ancillary accessories to support Air Traffic Control. The contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to an estimated $99,008,749. Work will be performed in Scottsdale, Ariz., and is expected to be completed by Feb. 2010 (Feb. 2016 with options exercised). Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract was competitively procured with an unlimited number of proposals solicited and one offer received via the Federal Business Opportunities web site, and the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command E-commerce web site. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic, Charleston, S.C., is the contracting activity (N65236-09-D-3532).

Solpac Construction Inc., dba Soltek Pacific Construction, Co., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $15,868,171 for firm fixed price task order #0007 under a previously award multiple award construction contract (N62473-08-D-8615) for design, construction and repair of Bldg. "A" and Bldg. 730, at the Naval Air Station, Lemoore, Calif. The work to be performed provides for design and construction to Training Building "A" which includes Wings 1 through 6, and Building 730 which includes Wing 7. Work will be performed in Lemoore, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Oct. 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Four proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

Chesapeake Technology International Corp.*, California, Md., is being awarded a $9,866,703 cost plus fixed fee, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for engineering, technical and program services in support of the design, development, integration, testing and Fleet distribution of communications jamming and receiver operational flight program simulations for EA-6B, EA-18G, and other advanced electronic attack derivatives. Work will be performed in California, Md., (50 percent); Cherry Point, N.C., (20 percent); Point Mugu, Calif., (20 percent); Whidbey Island, Wash., (2 percent); China Lake, Calif., (2 percent); Patuxent River, Md., (2 percent); Iwakuni, Japan, (2 percent); and Yuma, Ariz., (2 percent), and is expected to be completed in Feb. 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Point Mugu, Calif., is the contracting activity (N68936-09-D-0017).

Raytheon Co., Electronic Warfare Operations, Goleta, Calif., is being awarded a $9,866,703 cost plus fixed fee contract for products and engineering services in support of the AN/ALR-67(V)3 F/A-18 A-F operational flight programs for U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F aircraft and the F/A-18 A-D and E/F aircraft owned by the Governments of Canada, Australia, and Switzerland. The estimated level of effort for this contract is 57,686 man-hours. Work will be performed Goleta, Calif., (80 percent) and Point Mugu, Calif., (10 percent); and China Lake, Calif., (10 percent), and is expected to be completed in Feb. 2011. Contract funds in the amount of $1,152,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy, ($5,426,688; 55 percent) and the governments of Canada, ($1,480,005; 15 percent), Australia, ($1,480,005; 15 percent); and Switzerland, ($1,480,005; 15 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, Calif., is the contracting activity (N68936-09-C-0029).

BAE Systems Land & Armaments, LP, Ground Systems Division, York, Pa., is being awarded a $5,583,600 firm fixed priced modification to previously awarded delivery order #0007 under previously awarded firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (M67854-07-D-5025) for spare vehicle effector boxes. Work will be performed in York, Pa., and is expected to be completed by Jul. 2009. Contract funds will not expire by the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Woodward Governor Co., Rockton, Ill., is being awarded a maximum $22,374,542 fixed price with economic price adjustment, sole source, requirements type contract for various spare aircraft parts. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. There was one original proposal solicited with one response. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the third two-year option period. The date of performance completion is Jan. 30, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Richmond, Richmond, Va., (SPM400-03-D-9402).

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CONTRACTS

NAVY

Wyle Laboratories, Lexington Park, Md., is being awarded a $34,371,379 cost plus fixed fee contract to provide program management support services for all domestic and international Integrated Product Teams within the F/A-18 and EA-18G program office. This work will support related Foreign Military Sales efforts, to include those of the nations of Australia, Canada, Kuwait, Finland, Malaysia, Spain, and Switzerland. Work will be performed in Lexington Park, Md., and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00421-09-C-0041).

John C. Grimberg Co., Inc., Rockville, Md., is being awarded a $34,273,000 firm fixed price contract for the design and construction of an Explosive Development Facility at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head, Md. The work to be performed constructs facilities and renovates two buildings. The facilities will provide the following explosives capabilities and supporting functions: melt casting, pressing, machining, a change house, and storage. The renovated facilities will also provide office, work, and laboratory space. Work will be performed in Indian Head, Md., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with two proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Washington, Washington, DC, is the contracting activity (N40080-09-C-0156).

Olin/Winchester (Cage 1MR34), East Alton, Ill., is being awarded a $30,000,000 firm fixed, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for the acquisition of 9mm frangible ammunition to be used as training ammunition to support the Navy Special Warfare Ammunition Program. Work will be performed in East Alton, Ill., and is expected to be completed by Feb. 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year 2009. This contract was competitively procured. This contract was competitively procured with multipleproposals solicited and three offers received via the Federal Business Opportunities. The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity (N00164-09-D-JN29).

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $16,456,956 firm fixed price modification against a previously issued delivery order under a Basic Ordering Agreement (N00019-08-G-0010) for the procurement of MH-60S Armed Helicopter Mission Kits, which consist of the Integrated Self Defense (ISD) Mission Kit, (33); Weapons Kit, (30); and the B-Kit installation hardware. Work will be performed in Tallassee, Ala., (76.1 percent); Coxsackie, N.Y., (17.6 percent); Wichita, Kan., (4.3 percent); Valencia, Calif., (1 percent); and at various locations across the United States (1 percent), and is expected to be completed in Apr. 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Accord MACTEC JV*, comprised of According Engineering and MACTEC Engineering and Consulting Inc., Santa Ana, Calif., is being awarded a maximum $15,000,000 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity architect/engineering contract for storm water, incidental potable water, ground water, and waste water environmental compliance. The intent of this contract is to provide comprehensive services to various Navy and Marine Corps and other federal government facilities within the contract geographic area to meet statutory compliance requirements for all applicable DOD, Federal, State, local, and installation specific environment laws, regulations, and guidance pertaining to storm water and incidental potable water, groundwater, wastewater, and compliance with similar requirements as required to support other related RCRA, CERCLA, and Base Closure and Realignment (BRAC). Work will be performed at various Navy and Marine Corps installations in Calif., (80 percent), Ariz., (10 percent), Nevada, (2 percent), N.M. (2 percent), Colo., (2 percent), Utah, (2 percent) and other federal and DOD installations (2 percent) nationwide, and work is expected to be completed Feb. 2014. This contract was competitively procured as a small business set-aside via the Federal Business Opportunities and Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with four offers received in response to the synopsis and four firms were slated for interview. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62473-09-D-2613).

Forrester Construction Co., Rockville, Md., is being awarded $13,748,000 for firm fixed price task order #0010 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62477-04-D-0035) for renovation to Hubbard Hall RM 9-94, and restore and modernize Building 260 at the United States Naval Academy. The work to be performed is to completely renovate Hubbard Hall, Work will be performed in Annapolis, Md., and is expected to be completed by Jul. 2011. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Four proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Washington, Wash., D.C., is the contracting activity. home of the three USNA rowing crews. This project includes repair of deteriorated foundation pilings, construction of a temporary tension fabric boat storage "shed", and repair and expansion of the existing wharf and floating docs. The scope of work includes hazardous material abatement, interior reorganization, repairs to the existing building and wharf structure, repairs to the building enclosure, expansion of the existing wharf and complete replacement of all heating, cooling, electrical and plumbing systems.

Three Phoenix Inc.*, Fairfax, Va., is being awarded a $13,450,671 cost plus fixed fee modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-07-C-6274) for a Technology Insertion Photonics Mast Engineering Development Model (EDM). The Engineering Development Model is in support of Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Topic No. 04-138 "Real Time Data Fusion and Visualization Interface for Environmental Research Data". This contract modification is to complete the engineering assessment and design and development of a non-developmental item Submarine Optronics System. Three Phoenix will procure a Technology Insertion Photonics Mast System, test and integrate this system onboard a U.S. Navy Virginia Class submarine as an EDM for evaluation purposes. Work will be performed in Wake Forest, N.C., (60 percent), Fairfax, Va., (30 percent), and Hanover, Md., (10 percent) and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2010. Contract funds for FY08 in the amount of $4,498,002 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Contract funds for FY09 will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc., Upper Marlboro, Md., is being awarded an $8,565,880 modification under a previously awarded firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (N40080-07-D-0381) to exercise Option two for janitorial and recycling services in the Washington, D.C., area. The work to be performed provides for all managerial, supervision, labor, tools, materials, and equipment necessary to provide janitorial and recycling services. The current total contract amount after exercise of this option is $22,585,842. Work is expected to be completed Feb. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Washington, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Rockwell Collins Government Systems, Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded a $7,024,770 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-priced contract (N00019-05-C-0050) to exercise an option for the FY 2009 production of the AN/ARC-210(V) Electronic Protection Radio Systems for the U.S. Air Force F-16 Block 30 aircraft. This modification provides for 90 MT-6567/ARC mounting bases; 90 ARC 210-C-12719 radio set controls; 90 RT-1851A(C)/ARC receiver-transmitters; and 90 ARC 210 RF filter diplexers. Work will be performed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems of San Diego, Calif., for $168,372,886. This action will provide all program management, urgent repairs and services, logistics support, configuration management, technical manual and software maintenance, engineering technical services, contractor inventory control point and spares management, depot repair, flight operations support, reliability/maintenance enhancements, data collection/entry and numbered periodic depot maintenance for the Predator/Reaper Unmanned Aircraft System program. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 703d ASG, Wright-Patterson, Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8620-05-G-3028).

The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract with Rockwell Collins, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for an estimated $73,808,391. This action will provide an additional 46 kits and Installs to support the KC-135 Global Air Traffic Management Program. At this time, no money has been obligated. OC-ALC/827 ACSG/PK, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is the contracting activity (F33657-98-C-0036, P00106).

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Battelle Memorial Institute of Columbus, Ohio, for an estimated $32,357,157. This action is to conduct assessments, evaluations, and studies of the material system and make recommendations to ensure the most efficient and rapid modernization of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear equipment and execute the engineering, sustainment, and training recommendations. At this time, $95,846 has been obligated. 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, is the contracting activity (SP0700-00-D-3180).

The Air Force is modifying a contract with Textron Systems Corp., of Wilmington, Massachusetts, for $9,527,490. This action will provide 30 additional Sensor Fuzed Weapons, Full Rate Production Lot 12. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 683^rd ARSS/SYKA, Eglin Air Force Base is the contracting activity (FA8677-07-C-0001).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Castrol Marine Americas, Houston, Texas, is being awarded a maximum $7,759,660 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for lubricating oils. Other locations of performance include Louisiana, N.J., Calif., and Pa. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. There were 135 proposal originally solicited with five responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Apr. 30, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0754).

Pepco Energy Services, Inc., Arlington, Va., is being awarded a maximum $16,571,222 firm fixed price contract for electrical services. Other location of performance is Ill. Using services are Federal Civilian Agencies. There were originally 100 proposals solicited with 5 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Dec. 31, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-09-D-8012).

ARMY

General Dynamics C4 Systems Inc., Scottsdale, Ariz., was awarded on Feb. 25, 2009, a $70,828,176 indefinite delivery indefinite quantity with firm fixed price contract in which the award basic contract and first delivery order (DO) are for the procurement of thirty-seven (37) Prophet Enhanced (PE) B-Kits, and nineteen (19) PE A-Kits, and associated spares. DO also provide for PE Quality Management, Non-Recurring Engineering and First Article Testing and Refurbishment. Overall estimated "face" value is based upon aggregate value of Dos issued over six (6) year life of the contract. Prophet is the Army's principal ground-based tactical Communications Intelligence 9COMINT)/Electronic Warfare (EW) sensor, providing force protection and technically advanced intelligence. Work will be performed at Melbourne, Fla. (66 percent), Scottsdale, Ariz., (14 percent), San Diego, Calif., (12 percent), Huntsville, Ala., (.5 percent), and Fairfax, Va., (.5 percent), with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2015. Bids were solicited on the Worldwide Web with three bids received. CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-09-D-W401).

WATTERSON CONSTRUCTION CO, Anchorage, Ala., was awarded on Feb. 24, 2009, a $21,330,000 firm fixed price construction contract for a project that includes construction of barracks facility at Fort Wainwright, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 28, 2010. Bids were solicited on the Worldwide Web with six bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Alaska, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Ala. is the contracting activity (W911KB-09-C-0005).

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DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

1st Lt. William E. Emmert, 36, of Lincoln, Tenn., died Feb. 24 in Mosul, Iraq, of wounds suffered when he was shot while participating in a local Iraqi Police function.

The incident is under investigation.

He was assigned to the 269th Military Police Company, 117th Military Police Battalion, Murfreesboro, Tenn.

CONTRACTS

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Castrol Marine Americas, Houston, Texas is being awarded a maximum $7,759,660 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for lubricating oils. Other locations of performance include La., N.J., Calif., and Pa. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. There were 135 proposal originally solicited with five responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Apr. 30, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0754).

McKesson Corp., San Francisco, Calif., is being awarded a maximum $902,400,000 firm fixed price, national prime vendor contract for pharmaceutical supplies. Other location of performance is Arizona. Using service is Department of Defense. The original proposal was FedBizOps solicited with two responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the sixth option year period. The date of performance completion is Feb. 28, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM200-03-D-1666).

AmeriQual Group, LLC, Evansville, Ind.*, is being awarded a maximum $11,392,284 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for various polymeric traypack ration items. Other location of performance is Indiana. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. There were originally two proposals solicited with two responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the second option year period. The date of performance completion is Feb. 28, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM3S1-07-D-Z193).

Bangor International Airport, Bangor, Maine is being awarded a maximum $13,204,428 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for jet fuel. Other location of performance is Bangor International Airport, Maine. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and federal civilian agencies. There was originally one proposal solicited with one response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Mar. 31, 2013. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0053).

AvFlight Harrisonburg Corp., Middletown, Pa.*, is being awarded a maximum $5,858,213 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for jet fuel. Other location of performance is Pa. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. There was originally one proposal solicited with one response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Mar. 31, 2013. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0078).

NAVY

The Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co., Strategic Missiles Programs, Sunnyvale, Calif., is being awarded a $64,590,745 modification (P00025) under previously awarded contract (N00030-07-C-0100) for the Low Cost Test Missile Kit Production. Work will be performed in Sunnyvale, Calif., (55.98 percent); Lancaster, Pa., (19.19 percent); Cape Canaveral, Fla., (6.77 percent); St. Mary's, Ga., (5.87 percent); Camarillo, Calif., (3.08 percent) ; Hollister, Calif., (2.92 percent); Joplin, Mo., (1.72 percent); San Diego, Calif., (1.06 percent); Simi Valley, Calif., (0.66 percent); Fairfax, Va., (0.38 percent); Depew, N.Y., (0.30 percent); Los Angeles, Calif., (0.29 percent); Bristol, Pa., (0.29 percent); Walpole, Mass., (0.25 percent); Santa Ana, Calif., (0.21 percent); Other (1.03 percent), and work is expected to be completed Mar. 31, 2012. This contract was not competitively procured. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Navy's Strategic Systems Programs, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity.

Raytheon Technical Services Co., LLC, Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded an $11,367,693 delivery order against a previously issued basic order agreement (N00019-05-G-0008) for 180 shipsets of AN/ALE-47 Dual Pods for the AH-1W. Work will be performed in Indianapolis, Ind., and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

General Dynamics C4 Systems, Scottsdale, Ariz., is being awarded a $7,866,032 modification (P00154) to previously awarded contract (M67854-02-C-2052) to procure four Capability Set (CapSet) III, Combat Operations Centers Systems including four Common Modules and four CapSet III units. This modification is also to procure 8 DPAK (Duct Plenum Adapter Kit) Kits for the CapSet III systems and 90 DPAK Kits for the CapSet II systems that were previously negotiated under P00146. Work will be performed in Scottsdale, Ariz., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

ARMY

Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Fla., was awarded on Feb. 23, 2009, a $30,524,017 firm fixed price with time and materials CLINS contract to exercise Lot II option for a quantity of 3 Reconfigurable Vehicle Simulators (RVS) and 7 Reconfigurable Vehicle Tactical Trainers (RVTT's) and associated weapons training. Work is to be performed at Orlando, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2010. A sole source bid was solicited with one bid received. Program Executive Office Simulation, Training and Instrumentation, Orlando, Fla., is the contracting agency (W900KK-07-D-0707).

FLIR Services, Inc., Wilsonville, Ore., was awarded on Feb. 23, 2009, a $6,429,954 firm fixed price General Services Administration (GSA) order for 13 each FLIR Star Safire II Systems; five each Imaging Systems Support Kits; three each Operator Training; and three each Maintenance Training. Work is to be performed at Wilsonville, Ore., with an estimated completion date of Jun. 30, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-09-F-0006).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a contract with Boeing Satellite Systems of El Segundo, Calif., for an amount not to exceed $8,000,000. This change order modification of the Wideband Global SATCOM Block I contract to purchase Thermal Cycling Testing on the solar panel arrays of WGS Satellites two and three. At this time, $6,000,000 has been obligated. HQ SMC/MCSW/PK, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (F04701-00-C-0011/P00172).

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DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Feb. 23 in Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their unit using small arms fire. They were assigned to the 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Killed were:

Cpl. Michael L. Mayne, 21, of Burlington Flats, N.Y.,

Spc. Micheal B. Alleman, 31, of Logan, Utah, and

Pfc. Zachary R. Nordmeyer, 21, of Indianapolis, Ind.

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract with Lockheed Martin Corp., of Fort Worth, Texas for $797,132,785. This contract action will provide 14 F-16C and 16 F-16D Block 50 aircraft for the Government of Turkey. At this time, $682,158,785 of Foreign Military Sales funds has been obligated. 312 AESG/SYKA, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8615-07-C-6034, PZ0005).

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract with the Boeing Co., of Seal Beach, Calif., for $43,315,519. This modification will be issued to procure 282,002 hours for CY09 Exercised Options for Sustainment Support. At this time $25,185,415 has been obligated. GPSW/PK, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (F04701-96-C-0025).

ARMY

General Dynamics Land Systems, Sterling Heights, Mich., was awarded on Feb. 23, 2009, a $32,042,890 firm fixed price contract change order issued to procure national level reset of 129 each 3^rd Armored Cavalry Regiment (ACR) Abrams System Enhancement Package (SEPv2) tanks. Work is to be performed at Lima, Ohio, (75 percent), Tallahassee, Fla., (10 percent), Anniston, Ala., (9 percent), Scranton, Pa., (3 percent), and Sterling Heights, Mich., (3 percent), with an estimated completion date of Sep 30, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid received. The Tank and Automotive Command (TACOM) Contracting Activity (W56HZV-06-G-0006).

Raytheon Co., Andover, Mass., was awarded on Feb. 23, 2009, a $9,244,000 firm fixed price contract for PATRIOT Pure Fleet 12 Lot Add on Items. Work is to be performed at Andover, Mass., with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aviation & Missile Command Contracting Center, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-07-C-0151).

Shanska USA Building, Inc., Rockville, Md., was awarded on Feb. 20, 2009, a $31,856,596 firm fixed price construction contract for which the requirement for the project consists of constructing a 151,590 gross square foot, 3 story administrative facility for 767 personnel to support co-location of military department adjudication activities on Fort George G. Meade, Md., in compliance with the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Act. The estimated completion date is Feb. 20, 2011. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with 10 bids received. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, Baltimore, Md., is the contracting activity (W912DR-09-C-0018).

Bristol Design Build Services, LLC, Anchorage, Ala., was awarded on Feb. 20, 2009, a $13,483,962 firm fixed price contract for PN0666956, design/build FTR262 child development center (Ages 6-10), at Fort Richardson, Ala. Estimated completion date is Oct 1, 2009. Seven bids were solicited with two bids received. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer District Ala., Elmendorf Air Force Base, Ala., is the contracting activity (W911KB-08-D-0008).

BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE, Columbus, Ohio, was awarded on Feb 19, 2009, an increase of $78,500,000 cost-reimbursable type contract for the Scientific Services Program which is designed to provide scientific, technical and advisory services for problems related to research and development projects within the Government. This program is composed of Short-Term Analysis Services (STAS). STAS is designed for the resolution of problems for the sponsoring agency or command if the objectives are achievable in a short period of time (usually within a two-year period) through the efforts of the selected scientist(s) or engineer(s). OTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS MODIFICATION: A Justification & Approval was signed in accordance with the appropriate signature authority. Performance locations are to be determined with each task order and have an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2011. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with one bid received. The U.S. Army Research Development Engineering Command, Acquisition Center-Research Triangle Park, Durham, N.C., is the contracting activity (W911NF-07-D-0001).

BAE Systems Land & Armaments Limited Partnership, Armament Systems Division, Minneapolis, Minn., was awarded on Feb. 19, 2009, a $22,461,120 firm fixed price contract to procure the Improved Vehicle Emergency Escape (IVEE) Windshield Kit for the M1151 Up-Armored High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMW) for a quantity of 5,685 kits. Work is to be performed at Minneapolis, Minn., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. The U.S. Army Tank & Automotive Command (TACOM) Contracting Center, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-C-0322).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Caterpillar Inc., Mossville, Ind., is being awarded a maximum $15,288,972 firm fixed price, long term contract for motor graders. Other location of performance is in Illinois. Using service is Navy. There were originally 4 proposals solicited with 1 response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Feb. 28, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM500-01-D-0059-0260).

Propper International, Inc., Mayaquez, Puerto Rico is being awarded a maximum $28,600,250 firm fixed price contract for Air Force parkas and trousers. Other location of performance is in Puerto Rico. Using service is Air Force. The proposal was originally Web solicited with three responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the fourth option year period. The date of performance completion is Feb. 22, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM1C1-09-D-0035).

Y. Hata & Co., Limited, Honolulu, Hawaii *, is being awarded a maximum $7,989,041 fixed price with economic price adjustment, sole source, C-1 Bridge contract for full line food distribution. Other location of performance is in Hawaii. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. There was originally one proposal solicited with one response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Jan. 12, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM300-09-D-3295).

NAVY

Cityon Systems, Inc.*, Plano, Texas, is being awarded a $6,302,691 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, firm fixed price contract for firewall server load balancing appliances. Work will be performed in Plano, Texas, and is expected to be completed by Feb. 2013. Contractfunds in the amount of$37,854willexpire by the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunities web site and the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command E-commerce web site, with four proposals solicited and four offers received. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic, is the contracting activity (N65236-08-D-6045).

Northrop Grumman Corp., Melville, N.Y., is being awarded a $6,019,124 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-05-C-4307) for Design Agent/Technical Engineering Services (DA/TE) in support of the AN/SPQ-9B Radar System Program. The AN/SPQ-9B ASMD radar program is a radar improvement program to the AN/SPQ-9A radar providing the Navy the capability to detect and track low-flying, high-speed, small Radar Cross Section (RCS) anti-ship missile targets in heavy clutter environments. The contract provides for design and on-site support to AN/SPQ-9B Radars during installation, integration, testing and refurbishment. The modification provides for continuing support under the DA/TE contract during Fiscal Year 2009. This contract supports special studies, failure analysis, engineering change proposal investigation and other on-going developmental efforts associated with the AN/SPQ-9B Program. Work will be performed in Melville, N.Y., (78 percent), Baltimore, Md., (16 percent), and Norwalk, Conn., (6 percent), and is expected to be completed in Feb. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

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DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Kevin T. Preach, 21, of Bridgewater, Mass., died Feb. 7 from wounds he received Jan. 24 while supporting combat operations in Farah province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3^rd Battalion, 8^th Marine Regiment, 2^nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a contract with Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation of San Diego, California not to exceed $107,575,999. This action will provide for long lead items associated with Lot 8 Global Hawk Block 40 Air Vehicles. At this time $25,999,999 has been obligated. 303 AESG/SYK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity. (FA8620-08-C-3001, P00007)

The Air Force is modifying a contract to L3 Communications Corporations, of Arlington, Texas for $19,472,016. This modification acquires the first Mission Training Center and spares that will remain at the contractor's facility as a Training System support Center throughout production, and then will be shipped to the final ACC identified operational site. At this time the entire amount has been obligated. 677 AESG/PK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity. (FA8621-09-C-6292, P00003)

NAVY

Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems, El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded $55,500,000 for delivery order #0007 under previously awarded firm fixed price, definite-delivery/definite-quantity contract (N00383-04-G-200H) for advanced targeting forward infrared (ATFLIT) system components used on the F/A-18 aircraft. Work will be performed at McKinney, Texas (50 percent); and El Segundo, Calif. (50 percent), and work is expected to be completed by September 2009. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded an advance acquisition contract with an estimated value of $265,000,000 for long lead materials and effort associated with the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Air System Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Lot IV procurement of 12 Air Force Conventional Take Off and Landing (CTOL) air systems, 14 Marine Corps Short Take-off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) air systems, one Navy Carrier Variant air system, and one Netherlands CTOL air system. In addition, this contract provides for associated ancillary mission equipment, sustainment support, special tooling/special test equipment and technical/financial data. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas, (35 percent); El Segundo, Calif., (25 percent); Warton, United Kingdom, (20 percent); Orlando, Fla., (10 percent); Nashua, N.H., (5 percent); and Baltimore, Md., (5 percent), and is expected to be completed in Jan. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-C-0010).

Engineering/Remediation Resources Group *, Martinez, Calif.; EOD Technology Inc.*, Lenoir City, Tenn.; Bering Sea Eccotech Inc.*, Anchorage, Alaska; and Pika-Malcolm Pirnie JV *, LLC, Stafford, Texas, are each being awarded a firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity multiple award contract for range sustainment environmental remediation services in support of the Navy and Marine Corps installations nationwide. The maximum dollar value for all four contracts combined is $100,000,000. The work to be performed provides for services for operational range clearance/range sustainment and remediation services, to include demilitarization, mutilation, certification/verification, disposal and recycling of range residue. Work will be performed at various Navy and Marine Corps installations nationwide. The term of the contract is not to exceed 60 months, with an expected completion date of Mar. 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with eight proposals received. Four contractors may compete for task orders under the terms and conditions of the awarded contract. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, Environmental Core Contracts, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62473-09-D-2615/2616/2617/2618).

BAE Systems Tactical Vehicle Systems LLP, Sealy, Texas, is being awarded a $33,233,718 firm fixed priced modification to a previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5030) delivery order #0003. The purpose of this modification is to update the unit cost for the following: CLIN (contract line item number) 0241 – Improved Front Seat – LRIP 10; CLIN 0251 – ECP 12 Pin/24V Electrical Connector for Towing and CLIN 0252 – ECP Door Assist System (DAS) Safety Strip – Retrofit. The following CLINs have been added to the contract: CLIN 0031 – Technical Manual Verification; CLIN 0255 – MEAP Technical Bulletin; CLIN 0258 – MAMA Bear IBOM LRIP 11; CLIN 0260 – Repair Damage Vehicles at SPAWAR; CLIN 0262 – Developing CAIMAN DEMIL Procedures; CLIN 1015 – CONUS Instructors; CLIN 1016 – OCONUS Instructors; and CLIN 1017 – OCONUS FSR. The Authorized Stock List Supplemental Spares parts will be delivered to SR W4GG HQ US Army TACOM, Warren, Mich., and Defense Distribution System, Red River, Texarkana, Texas and deliveries associated with this delivery order will take place after receipt of this modification. The work is expected to be completed Jan. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

BAE Systems, Minneapolis, Minn., is being awarded a $23,500,000 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-05-C-5117) to exercise an option for development of the Long Range Land Attack Projectile (LRLAP). LRLAPs are guided flight projectiles that are loaded and fired by the Advanced Gun System, a fully automated, single barrel, 155-mm, vertically loaded, stabilized gun mount. Its primary mission is Land Attack Warfare in support of ground and expeditionary forces beyond line-of-sight in the DDG 1000 System's littoral engagement area where precise, rapid-response, high-volume, long-range fire support are required. Work will be preformed in Orlando, Fla., (75 percent) and Minneapolis, Minn., (25 percent), and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is extending a firm fixed price contract with Raytheon Company of Tucson, Arizona for $11,397,736. This action will extend the period of performance to provide Contractor Logistics Support for CY09. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 695 ARSS, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida is the contracting activity. (FA8675-08-C-0064, P00007)

Wheel Depot' Rolls Out First Rebuilt Humvee

American Forces Press Service

TAJI, Iraq, March 11, 2009 - The first M1114 Humvee to be completely rebuilt at the Taji National Maintenance Depot here rolled out of the Main Wheel Assembly and Disassembly facility last week, marking a significant milestone for the facility dubbed the "Wheel Depot."

The vehicle, nicknamed "Project One," was rebuilt by Iraqi army mechanics in their third month of a six-month, supervised, on-the-job-training program at the maintenance depot, said Air Force Lt. Col. William Donovan, Multinational Security Transition Command Iraq's depot program manager.

"Today, the Wheel Depot displayed its capability to rebuild, to depot-level standards, an M1114 Humvee that will eventually patrol the highways of Iraq, thus placing the country under a blanket of security," he said. "The M1114 rebuild capability has finally reached fruition."

Project One is the first vehicle to run through the Wheel Depot from the staging yard through disassembly, reassembly, inspection, test drive, and return to the staging yard, ready for reissue back to the Iraqi army, Vince Sabatino, a program manager, said.

Project One began its journey through the rebuilding process Dec. 13 and was completed, except for inspection, Feb. 27, he said.

"Today we have proven that the Iraqi army will be able to sustain its growing fleet of Humvees once the depot is completed and coalition forces depart," Iraqi army Brig. Gen. Shalal, depot commander, said at the ceremony commemorating the rollout of Project One. "I am very proud of all the work that went into making Project One successful."

The depot is scheduled to be completed and transitioned to full Iraqi control Jan. 1.

The depot development process began in June 2006 with personnel from Red River and Anniston Army depots collaborating at the request of MNSTC-I leadership. Army Materiel Command personnel began the process of developing an Iraqi National Maintenance Depot capability by providing survey and planning teams. The AMC-led teams surveyed the depot site and prepared plans for developing the depot facility building-by-building.

AMC technicians have been working with Multinational Security Transition Command Iraq personnel and multiple contractors throughout the development process.

(From a Multinational Security Transition Command Iraq news release.)

DoD Identifies Navy Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Petty Officer 1^st Class Theophilus K. Ansong, 34, of Bristow, Va., was lost at sea Feb 4. Ansong was assigned to USS San Antonio (LPD 17) as it conducted operations in the Gulf of Aden.

The cause of death is under investigation.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

FCX Systems *, Morgantown, W. Va., is being awarded a $25,381,248 firm-fixed price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for delivery of an estimated quantity of 270 volts direct current power supplies ship supply equipment intended for shipboard aircraft maintenance for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and related technical data. Work will be performed in Morgantown, W. Va., and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2014. Contract funds in the amount of $5,999,999 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via Federal Business Opportunities website, with five offers received. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (N65540-09-D-0016).

Aranea Solutions, Huntsville, Ala., is being awarded a $17,929,431 firm-fixed-price time and materials indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for support of the Joint Technical Data Integration (JTDI) System and other tactical logistics IT programs. This contract includes a base year and three option periods, which if exercised, bring the total estimated value of the contract to $70,164,715. Work will be performed in Huntsville, Ala., (60 percent) and Patuxent River, Md., (40 percent), and work is expected to be completed by Mar. 2014. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured, with one offer received in response to this solicitation. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity (N00104-09-D-Q451).

BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a $12,755,479 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-05-C-4404) to exercise an option for alterations and repairs for the USS Cole (DDG-67) FY09 docking selected restricted availability. The major alterations and repairs for the USS Cole include: repairs to underwater hull; repairs to propeller shafts and struts; repair to sonar dome; and bow-strengthening alteration. Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va., and is expected to be completed by Jun. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $12,755,479 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.

Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded an $11,066,515 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N00019-08-C-0025) for Increment II of the CV-22 aircraft Block 20 upgrade program. Efforts to be provided include concept definition, non-recurring engineering, drawings, non-recurring prototype manufacturing, installation, and associated logistic support to integrate and test the V-22 Multi-Mission Advanced Tactical Terminal Replacement Receiver, and improved crew interface of broadcast data. Additionally, this procurement provides for the non-recurring logistical support to augment the contractor engineering technical support team. Work will be performed in Philadelphia, Pa., (81 percent); Fort Worth, Texas, (10 percent); and Fort Walton Beach, Fla., (9 percent), and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $9,671,692 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-07-C-5431) to incorporate Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECP) to the Evolved SEASPARROW missiles for the NATO SEASPARROW consortium and the United Arab Emirates. This contract modification with Raytheon Co., incorporates VECPs to the Evolved SEASPARROW Missiles for Australia, Canada, Germany, Greece, Norway, Spain, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and the United States. The NATO SEASPARROW consortium, which includes the United States and 9 other countries and the United Arab Emirates, will fund the effort under this contract. Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., (45 percent); Camden, Ark., (2 percent); Andover, Mass., (10 percent); Australia, (11 percent); Canada, (7 percent); Denmark, (1 percent); Greece, (1 percent); Germany, (8 percent); The Netherlands, (6 percent); Norway, (5 percent); Spain, (3 percent); and Turkey, (1 percent), and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems, Nashua, N.H., is being awarded a $9,511,957 modification to previously awarded contract (N00164-09-C-WQ19) for engineering service support for Quick Reaction Dismounted Guardian Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (CREW) systems. The CREW systems are used to counter the continuous and evolving improvised explosive device threat as it becomes known in theater. The engineering service support will include analyzing new IED threat devices and development of jamming waveforms to counter the devices. Work will be performed in Nashua, N.H., and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2013. Contract funds in the amount of $1,434,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane Ind., is the contracting activity.

Barnhart Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $8,874,998 for firm-fixed-price task order #0002 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-08-D-8614) for design and construction of a new in-service engineering facility for ordnance maintenance operations at the Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, Calif. The task order also contains one unexercised option for physical security equipment, which if exercised would increase cumulative task order value to $8,974,998.00. Work will be performed in China Lake, Calif., and is expected to be completed by May 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Four proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

HydroAcoustics Inc., Henrietta, N.Y., is being awarded a maximum $8,700,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price contract for HLF-1D and HLF-1E transducers. Efforts will include procurement of HydroAcoustic Low Frequency (HLF) series transducers and maintenance kits, along with refurbishment, conversion and support services associated with existing HLF-1 series transducer. Work will be performed in Henrietta, N.Y., and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2011. Contract funds in the amount of $50,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, R.I., is the contracting activity (N66604-09-D-1860).

Imedia.it, Houston, Texas, is being awarded an $8,370,187 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for education/training products and support services managed by the Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center (NETPDTC), Pensacola, Fla. This contract includes a base year and four option periods, which if exercised, bring the total estimated value of the contract to $43,850,230. Work will be performed at Houston, Texas, (95 percent); and Pensacola, Fla., (5 percent), and work is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured through Navy Electronic Commerce Online, with18 offers received. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia is the contracting activity (N00189-08-D-Z039).

Jacobs Engineering, Dumfries, Va., is being awarded $7,322,634 for task order #0021 under previously awarded contract (M67854-02-A-9017) to provide technical support to the Marine Corps Systems Command, Information Systems and Infrastructure Product Group, Marine Corps network and infrastructure services program office for sustainment support and additional transition support to include assisting in monitoring the cutover progress and attending daily meetings. Throughout the contract period the contractor will be required to coordinate schedules, assist with data collection for assets, user requirements management; application inventory; and related actions necessary to effect transition activities and seat cutover, technical refresh schedules and activities and life-cycle sustainment in the NMCI environment (e. g. SRM data collection, asset reconciliation and tracking). The scope of this task will be structured to reflect support for Major Commands across the Marine Corps sites. Work will be performed in Camp Lejeune, N.C.,(22 percent); New Orleans, La., (15 percent); Okinawa, Japan, (12 percent); Camp Pendleton, Calif., (11 percent); Quantico, Va., (11 percent); Miramar, Calif., (8 percent); Beaufort, S.C., (3 percent); Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, (3 percent); Albany, Ga., (3 percent); Arlington, Va., (2 percent); Barstow, Calif., (2 percent); Twenty-Nine Palms, Calif., (2 percent); Yuma, Ariz., (2 percent); San Diego, Calif., (2 percent); and Parris Island, S.C., (2 percent), and work is expected to be completed in December 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Pacific Program-Design Management Services JV, Pasadena, Calif., is being awarded $5,727,416 for firm-fixed price task order #0004 under a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, architect/engineer contract (N62742-08-D-0009) for the program support services for various projects covered by the Defense Policy Review Initiative and other projects under the cognizance of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Pacific. The work to be performed provides for preparation of the technical sections of the Request for Proposal contract documents for the design-build acquisition at NCTS Finegayan and Apra Harbor, Guam. The project at NCTS Finegayan prepares for the Finegayan USMC Bachelor Enlisted Quarters area. The project will include site preparation, arterial access and perimeter roads, street lighting, electrical distribution, water distribution, wastewater collection lines, and communication distribution system lines. The project will also include gate houses for commercial vehicles and main gate to control access to the site. The project at Apra Harbor will upgrade the existing utilities to support the Marine Corps embarkation capability package on Guam. The project will provide shore side utility improvements including Bilge Oily Waste Transfer System, steam, compressed air, potable water, power, communications, wastewater, fire alarm and hydrants. Work will be performed in Guam and is expected to be completed by Aug. 31, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Pacific, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is the contracting activity.

AIR FORCE

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Mine Safety Appliances, Pittsburgh, Pa., is being awarded a maximum $44,938,296 firm fixed price, indefinite-delivery, indefinite quantity contract for advanced combat helmets. Other location of performance is Vermont. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. The proposal was originally DIBBS solicited with three responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Mar. 10, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM1C1-09-0036).

General Electric Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, is being awarded a maximum $7,587,417 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for equipment delivery. Other location of performance is Massachusetts. Using service is Air Force. There was one proposal originally solicited with one response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is June 29, 2012. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Richmond, ZBA (DSCR-ZBA), Tinker AFB, Oklahoma (FA8104-05-G-0004-UN06).

Soldier Missing From Korean War Is Identified

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing from the Korean War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors.

He is Sgt. 1^st Class Patrick J. Arthur, U.S. Army, of Broken Bow, Neb. He will be buried on May 1 in Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D.C.

Representatives from the Army's Mortuary Office met with Arthur's next-of-kin to explain the recovery and identification process on behalf of the secretary of the Army.

Arthur was a member of Headquarters Company, 2^nd Battalion, 38^th Regiment, 2^nd Infantry Division. In mid May 1951, elements of the 2^nd ID were securing their positions on the No Name Line south of the Soyang River, South Korea, when the Chinese Army launched a major counter-offensive. The 2^nd ID was forced to withdraw south to a more defensible position north and east of the Hongch'on River. During the withdrawal, Arthur was captured by enemy forces on May 18, 1951, and was marched north into North Korea. Arthur died of malnutrition and disease in July, and he was buried at the Suan Mining POW Camp near Pyongyang.

Between 1991-94, North Korea gave the United States 208 boxes of remains believed to contain the remains of 200-400 U.S. servicemen. Accompanying some of the remains were Arthur's military identification tag and a denture fragment bearing his name.

Among other forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command and the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory also used mitochondrial DNA and dental comparisons in identifying some of the remains as Arthur's.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $30,660,390 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-07-C-5443) to increase the ceiling amount for FY 09 Design Agent Engineering Service Line Items for the MK-31 Rolling Airframe Missile Guided Missile Weapon System. The MK-31 Rolling Airframe Missile Guided Missile Weapon System is a cooperative development and production program conducted jointly by the United States and the Federal Republic of Germany under Memoranda of Understanding. The support procured under this contract is required to maintain current weapon system capability, as well as resolve issues through design, systems, software maintenance, reliability, maintainability, quality assurance and logistics engineering services. Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $3,632,897 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Inc., through Digital System Resources, Inc., Fairfax, Va., is being awarded an $18,054,166 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-05-C-6244) for 118,072 additional engineering services hours in support of the development, field maintenance and modification of the Photonics Mast Workstations (PMWs), which will be integrated into the Photonics Mast System. The contractor to address analysis, testing, design and modifications required on the PMWs that are used to control and display imaging sensor data from the AN/BVS-1 Photonics Mast on Va., Class submarines. Work will be performed in Fairfax, Va., (90 percent); Pittsfield, Mass., (6 percent); and Mystic, Conn., (4 percent), and is expected to be completed by Aug. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $15,028,132 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-07-C-5437) to provide an increase in option exercise for engineering and technical services in support of the MK15 Phalanx Close-In-Weapon System (CIWS). The Phalanx CIWS is a fast reaction terminal defense against low and high flying, high-speed maneuvering anti-ship missile threats that have penetrated all other ships' defenses. The CIWS is an integral element of the Fleet Defense In-Depth concept and the Ship Self-Defense Program. Operating either autonomously or integrated with a combat system, it is an automatic terminal defense weapon system designed to detect, track, engage, and destroy anti-ship missile threats penetrating other defense envelopes. Phalanx CIWS is currently installed on approximately 187 USN ships and is in use in 20 foreign navies. Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $1,500,000, will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Rockwell Collins Government Systems, Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded a $12,340,064 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed priced contract (N00019-05-C-0050) to exercise an option for the FY 2009 production of AN/ARC-210(V) Electronic Protection Radio System for the U.S. Air Force F-15 E aircraft. This modification provides for 121 RT-1851A(C) Receiver-Transmitter (RT) radios; 121 RT Warranties; 121 AM-7526 High Power Amplifiers; and 121 MX-11641 LNA Diplexers. Work will be performed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $9,002,462 cost plus fix fee contract for Interim Contractor Logistics and maintenance services in support of the Reconfigurable Transportable Consolidated Automated Support Systems and Self-Maintenance Automated Test and Calibration test sets for the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Marine Corps. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo., and is expected to be completed in Feb. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J., is the contracting activity (N68335-09-C-0100).

ITT Industries, Integrated Electronic Warfare Systems, Clifton, N. J., is being awarded an $8,630,774 firm fixed price order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-05-G-0017) for supplies and services required for risk reduction efforts in support of an AN/ALQ-214 Engineering Change Proposal (ECP). This ECP is intended to allow the ALQ-214 to meet the requirements for the On-Board Jammer System on the F/A-18 E/F Aircraft. Work will be performed at Clifton, N.J., (99.3 percent); Hillsboro, Ore., (.5 percent); and Chandler, Ariz., (.2 percent), and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $2,127,123 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Sealift, Inc., Oyster Bay, N.Y., is being awarded a $6,708,925 firm fixed price contract for a 108-calendar day time charter of U.S. Air Force container ship MV TSGT John A. Chapman. The ship's primary mission will be to preposition U.S. Air Force ammunition at sea, is expected to operate in and around Saipan in the Western Pacific Ocean. The contract includes options, which if exercised, would bring the total contract value to $46,197,020. Work on the contract is expected to commence by Jun. 2009 and is expected to be completed within 115-calendar days. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured, with two offers received. The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00033-09-C-3317).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to the following contactors Capital City Technologies Inc. of Suwanee, Ga., Kearney and Co., of Alexandria, Va., and Pricewaterhouse Coopers of McLean, Va., with a program ceiling of $95,000,000. This action will provide advisory and assistance services to provide a full range of integrated business services to support the Secretary of Air Force Financial Management Program mission. At this time, no money has been obligated. AFDW/A7KS, Anacostia Annex, District of Columbia is the contracting activity (FA7014-09-D-0004, FA7014-09-D-0005, FA7014-09-D-0006).

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Battelle Memorial Institute of Columbus, Ohio for an estimated $5,512,542. This action is to develop a program that will include the evaluation and testing of available chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear protective technology towards the effective distribution, execution, and accountability of escape masks for the Pentagon Facilities. At this time, $1,469,632 has been obligated. 55CONS/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-00-D-3180).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., is being awarded a maximum $8,508,683 firm fixed price contract for delivery of trucks and snow blowers. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Air Force. There were originally two proposals solicited with one response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Sept. 21, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM500-01-D-0066-0026).

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND

American Auto Logistics, LP of Park Ridge, N.J., 07656-1878, is being awarded a $10,000,000.00 firm fixed price modification to add additional funds to a previously awarded contract (DAMT01-03-D-0184) to provide continuing services for the transportation and storage of privately owned vehicles. Work will be performed at worldwide locations and is expected to be completed Oct 31, 09. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contracting activity is United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), Directorate of Acquisition, Scott AFB, Ill., 62225.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Mark C. Baum, 32, of Telford, Pa., died Feb. 21 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered earlier that day when enemy forces attacked his unit using small arms fire in Mushada, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.

DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Timothy P. Davis, 28, of Aberdeen, Wash., died Feb. 20 near Bagram, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

PFC Cwislyn K. Walter, 19, of Honolulu died Feb. 19 in Kuwait City, Kuwait, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. She was assigned to the 29th Special Troops Battalion, 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Hawaii National Guard.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

Obama: Bilateral Cooperation Critical to Enduring Mission in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20, 2009 - President Barack Obama emphasized in Canada yesterday the importance of strong bilateral cooperation to confront global challenges, calling the situation in Afghanistan among the most pressing.

"There is an enduring military mission against al-Qaida and the Taliban in Afghanistan and along the border regions between Afghanistan and Pakistan," Obama said during a joint news conference in Ottawa with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Obama said he ordered an additional 17,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan last week over concerns about "a deteriorating situation" there. "I ordered the additional troops there because I felt it was necessary to stabilize the situation," he said.

Any additional troop commitments, Obama said, would be based on a review his administration is undertaking.

That review, expected to be completed in two months, will serve as a blueprint for "a comprehensive strategy in pursuit of clear and achievable goals," he said.

Obama promised to consult with the Canadian government as the strategy takes shape "to make certain that all our partners are working in the same direction." He said his talks with Harper yesterday addressed the need for enhanced diplomacy and development efforts, as well as military forces.

"In April, we'll have a broader dialogue with our NATO allies on how to strengthen the alliance to meet the evolving security challenges around the world," Obama said.

The president extended thanks to Canada for its contributions to the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. Canada has about 2,800 troops in Afghanistan, most operating in the restive Kandahar province.

"The people of Canada have an enormous burden there that they have borne," Obama said. "You've put at risk your most precious resource, your brave men and women in uniform."

"Those of us in the United States are extraordinarily grateful for the sacrifices of the families here in Canada, of troops that have been deployed and have carried on their missions with extraordinary valor," he said.

Obama said in response to a reporter's question that he did not pressure the prime minister to extend Canada's 2011 deadline for withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan.

"All I did was to compliment Canada on the troops that are there, the 108 that have fallen as a consequence of engagement in Afghanistan, but also the fact that Canada's largest foreign aid recipient is Afghanistan," he said. "There has been extraordinary effort there. And we just wanted to make sure that we were saying 'thank you.'"

Obama's visit came nine days after Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, traveled to Ottawa to meet with Canadian government and military leaders.

Mullen praised Canada's "extraordinary efforts" in Afghanistan, and called that continued support over the next couple of years "absolutely vital." Canada's leadership in Regional Command South has made "a huge difference," he said, and helped to improve the lives of the Afghan people.

"I have said it many times before: the U.S. military cannot do it alone, and we certainly cannot do it without our Canadian brothers and sisters," Mullen said.

CONTRACTS

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Petroleum Traders Corporation, Fort Wayne, Ind.* is being awarded a maximum $33,733,749 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for delivery of fuel. Other locations of performance are in Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia and Delaware. Using service is Army, Navy, Air Force and federal civilian agencies. The proposal was originally Web solicited with 14 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is July 31, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-05-D-4060).

Foster Fuels, Inc., Brookneal, Va.* is being awarded a maximum $10,512,460 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for delivery of fuel. Other locations of performance are in Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia and Delaware. Using service is Army, Navy, Air Force and Federal Civilian Agencies. The proposal was originally Web solicited with 14 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is July 31, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-07-D-4000).

Oshkosh Corporation, Oshkosh, Wis. is being awarded a maximum $8,508,683 firm fixed price contract for delivery of trucks and snow blowers. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Air Force. There were originally 2 proposals solicited with 1 response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is September 21, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM500-01-D-0066-0026).

Hess Corporation, Woodbridge, N.J. is being awarded a maximum $6,117,723 firm fixed price contract for electrical services. Other locations of performance are in Maryland. Using service is Army and federal civilian agencies. There were originally 81 proposals solicited with 16 responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is June 30, 2009. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-05-G-8030 D.O. 0004).

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND

Phoenix Air Group of Cartersville, GA 30120-6896, is being awarded a $26,371,714.00 fixed price indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to provide air charter service for Headquarters United States Africa Command passengers from Stuttgart Army Airfield, Germany, to various points throughout Africa and Europe. The performance period is from 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2012, including unexercised options. This contract was a competitive acquisition with seven bids received. The contracting activity is United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Directorate of Acquisitions, Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225, (HTC711-09-D-0001).

ARMY

Summa Technology, Inc., Huntsville, Ala., was awarded on Feb 19, 2009, a $22,532,500 five year, firm fixed price requirement contract for the Container Roll In/Out platform. The estimated five year total quantity was 3,270. This is delivery order 0018 is for a total quantity of 2,500 units. Work is to be performed at Cullman, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Jun 30, 2011, with deliveries possible through Jun 30, 2012. Bids were solicited on the Worldwide Web with six bids received. U.S. Army Tank & Automotive Command (TACOM), Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-06-D-0269).

Weeks Marine Inc., Covington, La., was awarded on Feb 19, 2009, an $8,438,026 firm fixed price contract for passes of the Mississippi River, Southwest Pass maintenance dredging, Cutterhead or Dustpan Dredge Rental No. 1-2008, Mile 5.0 Above Head of Passes to Mile 9.5 Below Head of Passes, Centerline (C/L) (of the navigation channel) Sta.2925+20 to C/L Sta. 1094+00 (Non-Continuous), Plaquemines Parish, La. OM-08-275. Work is to be performed at Plaquemines Parish, La., with an estimated completion date of Jul 12, 2009. Bids were solicited on the Worldwide Web with two bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Hurricane Protection Office, New Orleans, La., is the contracting activity (W912P8-09-C-0025).

Siemens Government Services, Inc. (SGS), Reston, Va., was awarded on Feb 18, 2009, an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, firm fixed price contract. This Project Manager, Network Service Center (PM NSC) Performance Work Statement (PWS) addresses the Installation Information Infrastructure Modernization Program (I3MP) effort to engineer, furnish, install, secure, test, document, migrate and cutover a turn-key solution to upgrade the existing infrastructure and facilities at Germany 3C (Hohenfels). Work has an estimated completion date of Aug 5, 2010. Ten bids were solicited and four bids received. Information Technology and Electronic Commerce Commercial Contracting Center, Alexandria, Va., is the contracting activity (W91QUZ-06-D-0009).

DEKA Integrated Solutions Corporation, Manchester, N.H., was awarded on Feb 18, 2009, a $7,120,703 cost plus fixed fee contract of which the primary objective of the effort is to refine a novel upper extremity prosthetic device to meet the needs of injured soldiers and to pursue Food & Drug Administration approval for the final medical device. Work is to be performed at Manchester, N.H., with an estimated completion date of Feb 8, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Research Office, Research, Development & Engineering Command Contracting Center – RTP Division, Triangle, N.C. is the contracting activity (W911NF-09-C-0035).

NAVY

Atlantic Marine Mayport, LLC, Jacksonville, Fla., is being awarded a $7,239,077 firm fixed price contract for repair work onboard the USS Underwood (FFG 36). This contract is for the Drydock Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA) to include drydock and topside maintenance repair work. Extensive coordination is required for the drydock evolution, in addition to the numerous systems onboard to be repaired. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $8,850,369. Work will be performed in Jacksonville, Fla., and is expected to be completed by July 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $7,239,077 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunities website, with five proposals solicited and two offers received. The Southeast Regional Maintenance Center, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (N40027-09-C-0046).

Praxis, Inc., Alexandria, Va., is being awarded a $5,838,122 cost plus fixed fee contract for satellite communication, and comprehensive maritime awareness research and development and associated services. This contract contains options, which if exercised, will bring the value of the contract to $31,064,622. Work will be performed in Alexandria, Va., and work is expected to be completed Feb. 2010 (Feb 2014 with options exercised). Contract funds in the amount of $10,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured under Request for Proposal Number N00173-06-RS06 of Naval Research Laboratory, with one offer received. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00173-09C-6002).

U.S. Seeks Successor to Trident Submarine

NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE KING'S BAY, Ga., Feb. 20, 2009 - The U.S. Navy has started the process to find a 21st-century successor to the Trident strategic missile submarine, senior Defense Department officials said here yesterday.

"We're just at the opening phases right now, going through the proper systems engineering that will advance that particular design approach," Secretary of the Navy Donald C. Winter told reporters at a news conference.

Tridents are nuclear-powered, Ohio-class submarines. At 560 feet long and 42 feet wide, Tridents are the largest submarines in the U.S. Navy's inventory. The first Trident ballistic-missile submarine, the USS Ohio, was commissioned in 1981.

"A wide variety of options" are being considered for the Trident's replacement, Winter said. However, the Navy secretary expressed his belief that the Trident system would be replaced by another undersea-going platform.

"I do fully expect that it is going to be a submarine," Winter said of the Trident's successor.

Prior to the news conference the Navy's top leaders and the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff were among senior officials who attended a ceremony that paid tribute to the crew of the USS Wyoming Trident strategic missile submarine.

The USS Wyoming finished its 38th patrol Feb. 11, marking the 1000th completed patrol of a Trident submarine since the Ohio embarked on its initial patrol in October 1982. The Wyoming was commissioned in July 1996 and began its first patrol in August 1997.

Marine Corps Gen. James E. Cartwright, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, echoed Winter's belief that the Trident's replacement "will be a submarine."

Chief of Naval Operations Navy Adm. Gary Roughead told reporters of the resilience and independence exhibited by submariners' families.

"I think the families of our submariners are really like submariners, a special breed," Roughead said. "And, my hat's off to them, and they have my utmost respect and support."

The U.S. military is about to embark on its Quadrennial Defense Review and a Nuclear Posture Review, Cartwright said, to determine what types of defense capabilities will be required to maintain U.S. national security in the coming years. The QDR is performed every four years.

The threats America faces during the 21st century are much more diverse and involve "a much broader spectrum of conflict against a much broader number of enemies, to include those that are not nation-states," Cartwright told reporters.

Gauging and evaluating future threats and determining what kinds of military capabilities and systems will be needed to deter them will be debated during the QDR and the nuclear posture review, Cartwright said.

U.S. defense planners are now seeking "to tailor our deterrence for the types of actors that were not present during the Cold War but are going to be present in the future," Cartwright said.

And, "it will be the sailors that will make the difference in deterrence, not necessarily just the platforms," Cartwright said of the Navy's future nuclear-deterrent mission.

The 14 nuclear-missile carrying Trident submarines based here and at other Navy ports provide more than half of America's strategic deterrent capability, King's Bay officials said.

"The application of deterrence can be actually more complicated in the 21st century, but some fundamentals don't change," Air Force Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, said. "And, the underlying strength of our deterrence force remains the nuclear deterrent force that we have today."

The Trident submarine strategic missile force "is absolutely essential" to America's nuclear-deterrent capability, Chilton said.

"And, it's not just to deter nuclear conflict," he said of the Tridents' mission. "These forces have served to deter conflict in general, writ large, since they've been fielded."

The U.S. government agreed to reduce the number of its strategic-missile submarines as part of the 1992 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. Consequently, four of the Navy's 18 Trident submarines were modified to exchange their nuclear missiles for Tomahawk-guided cruise missiles. These vessels carry the designator SSGN. In 2006, the USS Ohio was converted into a guided-missile submarine.

At the news conference, Roughead said the Navy is "really pleased" with the converted Trident submarines, which also carry a contingent of special operations troops, as well as the Tomahawks.

"That [type of] submarine has performed extremely well," Roughead said of the cruise-missile carrying Tridents.

The facility here was established in 1980, replacing a closed U.S. ballistic submarine facility that had been based in Rota, Spain. In 1989, USS Tennessee was the first Trident submarine to arrive at the facility. Another Trident training facility is based in Bangor, Wash.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., York, Pa., is being awarded a $22,278,348 cost plus fixed fee contract for technical, engineering and management support (TEAMS) services in support of the Assault Amphibious Vehicle family of vehicles. This contract contains options, which if exercised, will bring the contract value to $41,623,445. Work will be performed in Quantico, Va., (52.07 percent), Santa Clara, Calif., (21.1 percent); Sterling Heights, Mich., (13.03 percent); Albany, Ga., (8.21 percent); and Ladysmith, Va., (5.59 percent), and and work is expected to be completed Feb. 18, 2010, (Aug. 2014 with options). Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This is awarded on a sole source basis. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-09-C-6006).

National Steel and Shipbuilding Co., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded an $8,099,383 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-4402) for the repair and alteration for the Non-Docking Scheduled Availability of the USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52). The contractor will furnish the material, support (electrical, crane, and rigging), and facilities necessary for the maintenance and modernization of the LSD/LPD class ships. This availability includes inspection and preservation of the Potable Water Tank, repair of the Ballast Tanks, and the 5-year strength and integrity inspection of the Auxiliary Boiler No. 2. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Apr. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $7,556,652 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Southwest Regional Maintenance Center, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

Terex Corp., Stafford, Va., is being awarded a $7,170,746 firm fixed price delivery order # 0016 under previously awarded contract (M67854-05-D-5145) for 11 cranes and associated items. Work will be performed in Zweibrucken, Germany, and work is expected to be completed by Jun. 2010. Contract funds will not expire by the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems and Sensors, Manassas, Va., is being awarded a $7,151,431 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-6243) to exercise an option for engineering services in support of Virginia-class Combat Control 3-Bay Structurally Integrated Enclosure production. Work will be performed in Manassas, Va., (90 percent) and Syracuse, N.Y., (10 percent), and is expected to be completed by Apr. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

ARMY

Hardaway Construction Corp., Nashville, Tenn., was awarded on Feb. 17, 2009, a $15,613,400 firm fixed price construction contract for construction of the Gardner Hills Elementary School at Fort Campbell, Ky. Estimated completion date is Apr. 30, 2010. Bids were solicited on FedBizOpps with nine bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, Louisville, Ky., is the contracting activity (W912QR-09-C-0013).

Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Hurst, Texas, was awarded on Feb. 18, 2009, a $7,030,290 commercial firm fixed price contract awarded on urgency for three (3) Bell 407 Standard Configuration Helicopters. Work is to be performed at Hurst, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2009. Bids were solicited using sole source with one bid received. U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-09-C-0018).

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., is being awarded a $23,330,730 fixed price delivery order #0039 under previously awarded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (M67854-06-D-5028) for the purchase of 60 Logistic Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR) production cargo vehicles, and 30 production weapons mount kits. Work will be performed in Oshkosh, Wis., and work is expected to be completed by Mar. 31, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

The Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co., Space and Strategic Missiles, Cambridge, Mass., is being awarded a $20,517,264 modification (P00002) under previously awarded contract (N00030-08-C-0100) for the Alternate Release Assembly. This modification increases the total contract value to $760,800,560. Work will be performed in Sunnyvale, Calif., (87.85 percent); Cocoa Beach, Fla., (7.30 percent); St. Mary's, Ga., (2.51 percent); Bremerton, Wash., (2.09 percent); other locations (.25 percent), and work is expected to be completed Aug. 30, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Navy's Strategic Systems Programs, Arlington, Va., is the contracting agency.

Baldi Bros., Inc.*, Beaumont, Calif., is being awarded a $12,269,942 modification under a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N62473-08-C-2206) to exercise Options 0002 and 0003 which provides for repairs to Runway 21L-03R and Assault Landing Zone Lighting at Travis Air Force Base. The work to be performed provides for repairs to runway 21L-03R including the construction of an assault landing zone lighting pattern on runway 21L-03R and the construction of a new C-17 Southwest Landing Zone Runway. The total contract amount after exercise of these two options will be $56,558,155. Work will be performed in Fairfield, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

Sierra Nevada Corp., Sparks, Nev., is being awarded an $8,555,300 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (N00421-08-D-0032) to exercise an option for the procurement of 100 AN/APN-245 Radio Beacon Sets in support of the AN/SPN—46 Automatic Carrier Landing System capability and the F/A-18-E/F/G series aircraft. Work will be performed in Sparks, Nev., and is expected to be completed in Feb. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, St. Inigoes, Md., is the contracting activity.

ARMY

General Atomics Technologies Corp., San Diego, Calif., was awarded on Feb. 13, 2009, a $30,156,316 cost plus fixed fee contract for 25 months of operation and sustainment support of the Highlighter change detection system in Operation Iraqi Freedom locations. Work is to be performed in Iraq, (97 percent), at San Diego, Calif., (2 percent), and at Arlington, Va., (1 percent), with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2011. Bids were solicited by sole source and one bid was received. CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-09-D-T202).

CB&I CONSTRUCTION CO., Alpharetta, Ga., was awarded on Feb. 13, 2009, a $27,778,000 firm fixed price contract to design/build for repair Turbine Engine Dry Air Capability (TEDAC) – Phase I, Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., (Coffee County). The work shall consist of the following: Design and construction of Desiccant Drying System including Desiccant Dryers, foundations, duct supports, hot bypass line, cooler bypass lines, spools and isolation spools, values and expansion joints. Work is to be performed at Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 23, 2011. Bids were solicited on FedBizOpps with one bid received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District, Mobile, Ala., is the contracting activity (W91278-09-C-0018).

WATTERSON/DAVIS JV, Anchorage, Alaska, was awarded on Feb. 13, 2009, a $20,074,250 firm fixed price construction contract for a project that includes design and construction of an Operations Facility at Fort Wainwright, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Jul. 28, 2010. Bids were solicited on the Web with three bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District Ala., Elmendorf Air Force Base, Ala., is the contracting activity (W911KB-07-C-0013).

TEXTRON MARINE & LAND SYSTEMS, DIVISION OF TEXTRON INC., New Orleans, La., was awarded on Feb. 17, 2009, a $10,936,905 firm fixed price contract in which the U.S. Army Tank and Automotive Command (TACOM) Contracting Center is exercising the option to purchase 10 each Armored Security Vehicles (ASV) from Textron Marine and Land Systems. Work is to be performed at New Orleans, La., with an estimated completion date of Jun. 30, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army TACOM LCMC, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-05-C-0470).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Seagoing Uniforms, Marshville, N.C.*, is being awarded a maximum $7,528,666 firm fixed price, total set aside contract for Navy utility uniform items. Other locations of performance are in Prospect Hill, N.C. and Pelham, Ga. Using service is Navy. The proposal was originally Web solicited with two responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising fourth option year. The date of performance completion is Feb. 21, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SP0100-04-D-0457).

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

            The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

            Cpl. Stephen S. Thompson, 23, of Tulsa, Okla., died Feb. 14 in Baghdad of injuries sustained from a gunshot wound. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

            Thompson's death is under investigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Sean D. Diamond, 41, of Dublin, Calif., died Feb. 15 in As Salam, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 610^th Engineer Support Company, 14^th Engineer Battalion, 555^th Engineer Brigade, Fort Lewis, Wash.

CONTRACTS

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Metals USA, (DBA) I-Solutions Group, Fort Washington, Pa., is being awarded a maximum $230,100,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, prime vendor contract for metals. Other locations of performance are in Pennsylvania. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. There were originally five proposals Web solicited with three responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract has a two year base period and three one-year option periods. The date of performance completion is Feb. 13, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM8EG-09-D-0001).

Ram Dis Ticaret A.S., Beykoz, Istanbul is being awarded a maximum $119,591,221 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for diesel fuel. Other locations of performance are at various locations within Iraq. Using service is Army. The original proposal was Web solicited with seven responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract has a two year base period. The date of performance completion is Feb. 28, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-08-D-1022).

Jacksonville Jet Port LLC., Jacksonville, Fla.*, is being awarded a maximum $23,030,832 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for jet fuel. Other location of performance is in Jacksonville, Fla. Using services are Navy, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. There were originally 131 proposals solicited with 96 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Apr. 30, 2013. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0059).

ARMY

Harper Construction Co., San Diego, Calif., was awarded on Feb. 13, 2009, a $42,377,265 firm fixed price contract to design/build an Armed Forces Reserve Center, Unit Storage Building and operational vehicle parking at Fort Sill, Okla. Estimated completion date is Apr. 30, 2010. Bids were solicited by FedBizOpps with three bids received. Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, Louisville, Ky., is the contracting activity (W912QR-09-C-0001).

Military & Federal Construction Co., Inc. was awarded on Feb. 12, 2009, a $14,524,514 firm fixed price contract in support of the Center Of Standardization for General Instruction Buildings for the South East Region. This project consists of the site design and construction of a primary facility approximately 68,470 sf, two-story, General Instructional Building. Work is to be performed at Fort Benning, Ga., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2011. U.S. Army Engineer District, Norfolk, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (W91236-09-C-0025).

Bighorn - HC Contractors, Joint Venture, Fairbanks, Ala., was awarded on Feb. 12, 2009, an $11,905,584 firm fixed price contract to design/construct organizational vehicle parking (Stryker Maintenance Hardstand) (PN 63080), at Fort Wainwright, Ala. Estimated completion date is Jul. 15, 2010. Bids were solicited on the Web with six bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Ala., Elmendorf Air Force Base, Ala., is the contracting activity (W911KB-09-C-0009).

T.W. LaQuay Dredging, Inc., Port Lavaca, Texas, was awarded on Feb. 12, 2009, a $6,080,600 firm fixed price contract for work consisting of dredging approximately 4,000,000 cubic yards of maintenance material with a deep draft pipeline dredge. No Levee work required. Work will be performed at Matagorda and Calhoun Counties, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Jul. 31, 2009. Eight bids were solicited and five bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineer District, Galveston, Galveston, Texas, is the contracting activity (W912HY-09-C-0011).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed price contract to Lockheed Martin Corp., of King of Prussia, Penn., for $25,579,895. This contract action is for the procurement of six Low Frequency Instrumentation Consoles and one Radio Frequency Instrumentation Console. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 526 ICBMSG/PKA, Hill Air Force Base, Utah is the contracting activity (FA8204-09-C-0005).

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus fixed fee with performance incentive contract with Raytheon Co., of Tucson, Ariz., for $21,695,993. This contract action is for the Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile Processor Replacement Program, Phase II. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 695 ARSS, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA8675-07-C-0055, P00022).

NAVY

The Haskell Co., Jacksonville, Fla., is being awarded $14,504,000 for firm fixed price task order #0002 under a previously multiple award construction contract (N40085-09-D-9737) for an Engineering Product Support Facility at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. The work to be performed provides for construction of a two-story engineering product support facility, to include administrative office space, engineering laboratories and a telecommunications support center. Built-in equipment will include a 400 Hz. frequency converter and noise reduction measures required due to the facility's proximity to an adjacent runway, elevator, and fire pump. Work will be performed in Craven, N.C., and is expected to be completed by Aug. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Four proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk Va., is the contracting activity.

PC Mechanical LLC., Santa Maria, Calif., is being awarded an $8,000, 000 firm-fixed-price contract modification to increase the maximum dollar value of an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for the repair/overhaul of Civil Engineering Support Equipment and Mobile Utilities Support Equipment (MUSE) in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Completed work shall provide a professional appearance, reliable operation at rated capacity, structural integrity, and corrosion control. After award of this modification, the total cumulative contract amount will be $37,850,234. Work will be performed in Santa Maria, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Specialty Center Acquisitions, NAVFAC, Port Hueneme, Calif., is the contracting activity (N47408-04-D-8516).

Marotta Controls, Inc.*, Montville, N.J., is being awarded a $5,518,316 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (N00019-06-D-0021) for the production of up to 338 Pure Air Generating Systems (PAGS) for integration into the LAU-7 and LAU-127 Missile Rail Launchers, special test equipment, and Engineering and Technical support services. Work will be performed in Montville, N.J., and is expected to be completed in Mar. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Marc J. Small, 29, of Collegeville, Pa., died Feb. 12 at Faramuz, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using a rocket-propelled grenade launcher and small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1^st Battalion, 3^rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C

CONTRACTS

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

United Technologies, East Hartford, Conn., is being awarded a minimum $120,526,032 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity, sole source contract for engines. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Navy and Air Force. There was originally one proposal solicited with one response. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This modification is exercising the fifth option period of a ten-year contract with a three-year base period and provisions for seven one-year option periods. The date of performance completion is Feb. 14, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Richmond, Va., (SPM400-01-D-9405).

Pepco Energy Services, Inc., Arlington, Va., is being awarded a maximum $7,623,859 firm fixed price contract for electrical services. Other locations of performance are Md., and New Jersey. Using services are Army, Air Force, and federal civilian agencies. There were originally 81 proposals solicited with 16 responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Jun. 30, 2009. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-05-G-8029 D.O. 0011).

Owens & Minor, Mechanicsville, Va., is being awarded a maximum $396,081,495 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery, prime vendor contract for medical and surgical supplies. Other locations of performance are Pa., Mich., Tenn., Va., Ill., N.J., Ky., Ind., N.C., Md., and Wis. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Federal Civilian Agencies, Coast Guard, and other Non-DoD Agencies. The original proposal was FedBizOps solicited with two responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the second option period. The date of performance completion is Oct. 19, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM200-05-D-7000).

Cardinal Health 200 Inc., McGaw Park, Ill., is being awarded a maximum $396,081,495 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery, prime vendor contract for medical and surgical supplies. Other locations of performance are Md., N.Y., N.C., Ohio, Tenn., Ill., Mo., Mass., N.J., Minn., Ind., Ky., and Mich. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, federal civilian agencies, Coast Guard, and other non-DoD agencies. The original proposal was FedBizOps solicited with two responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the second option period. The date of performance completion is Oct. 19, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM200-05-D-7001).

Owens & Minor, Mechanicsville, Va., is being awarded a maximum $206,681,129 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery, prime vendor contract for medical and surgical supplies. Other locations of performance are Ga., Ala., Mass., N.C., Va., Miss., Tenn., Okla., Texas, Fla., Md., La., and New Jersey. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, federal civilian agencies, Coast Guard, and other non-DoD agencies. The original proposal was FedBizOps solicited with two responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the second option period. The date of performance completion is Oct. 19, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM200-05-D-7002).

Cardinal Health 200 Inc., McGaw Park, Ill., is being awarded a maximum $206,681,129 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery, prime vendor contract for medical and surgical supplies. Other locations of performance are Fla., Texas, N.C., La., Tenn., and Ga. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, federal civilian cgencies, Coast Guard, and other non-DoD agencies. The original proposal was FedBizOps solicited with two responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the second option period. The date of performance completion is Oct. 19, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM200-05-D-7003).

Owens & Minor, Mechanicsville, Va. is being awarded a maximum $201,422,492 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery, prime vendor contract for medical and surgical supplies. Other locations of performance are Colorado, Missouri, California, Oklahoma, Arizona, Utah, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Oregon and Washington. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, federal civilian agencies, Coast Guard, and other non-DoD agencies. The original proposal was FedBizOps solicited with 2 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the second option period. The date of performance completion is October 19, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM200-05-D-7004).

Cardinal Health 200 Inc., McGaw Park, Ill. is being awarded a maximum $201,422,492 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery, prime vendor contract for medical and surgical supplies. Other locations of performance are Minnesota, Nebraska, Arizona, Missouri, California, Washington, Colorado, Kansas, Utah and Arkansas. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, federal civilian agencies, Coast Guard, and other non-DoD agencies. The original proposal was FedBizOps solicited with 2 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the second option period. The date of performance completion is October 19, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM200-05-D-7005).

Owens & Minor, Mechanicsville, Va., is being awarded a maximum $100,000,000 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery, prime vendor contract for medical and surgical supplies. Other locations of performance are Penn., Mich., Tenn., Va., Ill., N.J., Ky., Ind., N.C., Md., and Wis. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, federal civilian agencies, Coast Guard, and other non-DoD agencies. The original proposal was FedBizOps solicited with four responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the second option period. The date of performance completion is Oct. 19, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM200-05-D-7006).

Midwest Medical Supply Co., Earth City, Mo.*, is being awarded a maximum $100,000,000 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery, back-up prime vendor contract for medical and surgical supplies. Other locations of performance are Conn., Ill., Mo., and Ind. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, federal civilian agencies, Coast Guard, and other non-DoD agencies. The original proposal was FedBizOps solicited with four responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the second option period. The date of performance completion is Oct. 19, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM200-05-D-7007).

Owens & Minor, Mechanicsville, Va., is being awarded a maximum $100,000,000 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery, back-up prime vendor contract for medical and surgical supplies. Other locations of performance are Ga., Ala., Mass., N.C., Va., Miss., Tenn., Okla., Texas, Fla., Md., La., and N.J. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, federal civilian agencies, Coast Guard, and other non-DoD agencies. The original proposal was FedBizOps solicited with four responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the second option period. The date of performance completion is Oct. 19, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM200-05-D-7008).

American Medical Depot, Opa Locka, Fla.*, is being awarded a maximum $100,000,000 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery, back-up prime vendor contract for medical and surgical supplies. Other location of performance is Fla. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, federal civilian agencies, Coast Guard, and other non-DoD agencies. The original proposal was FedBizOps solicited with four responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the second option period. The date of performance completion is Oct. 19, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM200-05-D-7009).

Owens & Minor, Mechanicsville, Va., is being awarded a maximum $100,000,000 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery, back-up prime vendor contract for medical and surgical supplies. Other locations of performance are Colo., Miss., Calif., Okla., Ariz., Utah, Ill., Iowa, Minn., Neb., Ore., and Washington. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, federal civilian agencies, Coast Guard, and other non-DoD agencies. The original proposal was FedBizOps solicited with four responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the second option period. The date of performance completion is Oct. 19, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM200-05-D-7010).

Cardinal Health 200 Inc., McGaw Park, Ill., is being awarded a maximum $100,000,000 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery, back-up prime vendor contract for medical and surgical supplies. Other locations of performance are Minn., Neb. Ariz., Miss., Calif., Washington, Colo., Kan., Utah and Ark. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, federal civilian agencies, Coast Guard, and other non-DoD agencies. The original proposal was FedBizOps solicited with four responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the second option period. The date of performance completion is Oct. 19, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM200-05-D-7011).

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND

Horizon Lines, LLC, of Charlotte, N.C. 28211-3487, is being awarded a $100,000,000.00 fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for sea and intermodal freight service between U.S. West Coast Ports to/from Hawaii, U.S. West Coast Ports to/from Guam, and Alaska Ports to/from Guam. Work is expected to start Mar. 16, 2009 and the contract is expected to be completed Nov. 2009. Orders placed against this contract will be funded at the time of award. This contract was a competitive acquisition with four bids received. The contracting activity is United States Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., 62225, (HTC711-09-D-0010).

American Roll-On Roll-Off Carriers of Park Ridge, NJ 07656, is being awarded a $40,000,000.00 fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for sea and intermodal freight service between U.S. West Coast Ports to/from Guam. Work is expected to start Mar. 16, 2009, and the contract is expected to be completed Nov. 2009. Orders placed against this contract will be funded at the time of award. This contract was a competitive acquisition with four bids received. The contracting activity is United States Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., 62225, (HTC711-09-D-0009).

Matson Navigation Co., Inc., of Oakland, Calif., 94607, is being awarded a $100,000,000.00 fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for sea and intermodal freight service between U.S. West Coast Ports to/from Hawaii, and U.S. West Coast Ports to/from Guam. Work is expected to start March 16, 2009, and the contract is expected to be completed Nov. 2009. Orders placed against this contract will be funded at the time of award. This contract was a competitive acquisition with four bids received. The contracting activity is United States Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., 62225, (HTC711-09-D-0008).

Pasha Hawaii Transport Lines, LLC, of Corte Madera, Calif., 94925, is being awarded a $60,000,000.00 fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for sea and intermodal freight service between U.S. West Coast Ports to/from Hawaii. Work is expected to start March 16, 2009, and the contract is expected to be completed Nov. 2009. Orders placed against this contract will be funded at the time of award. This contract was a competitive acquisition with four bids received. The contracting activity is United States Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., 62225, (HTC711-09-D-0007).

NAVY

Horus Vision, LLC*, San Bruno, Calif., is being awarded a not-to-exceed ceiling $49,000,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the procurement, delivery, maintenance, and logistical support of the Scout Sniper Observation Telescope (SSOT). The SSOT is a lightweight variable power telescope tripod mounted devise that will replace the out-dated M49 Sniper 20x power fixed telescope throughout the United States Marine Corps. This contract is a five year IDIQ contract with a not-to-exceed value of $49,000,000, with a minimum buy of 100 SSOT systems within the first year. Work will be performed in San Bruno, Calif., and is expected to be completed by five years from date of contract award. The information contained in this announcement is unclassified. Contract funds in the amount of$7,810,335 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured, with proposals solicited via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online, with five offers received. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity for contract number (M67854-09-D-1016).

TLD America Corp., Windsor, Conn., is being awarded a $39,540,902 fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for the procurement of Large Landbased Tow Tractors (LLTTs) which are used to safely move aircraft weighing up to 350,000 lbs. This contract provides for a minimum quantity of five pilot production units and up to 200 production LLTTs. In addition this contract provides for associated technical and logistics data and training in support of the LLTT. Work will be performed in Sherbrooke, QC, Canada, and is expected to be completed in Feb. 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured by electronic request for proposals and five offers were received. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J., is the contracting activity (N68335-09-D-0093).

McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $10,416,712 cost plus fixed fee, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to provide program management, logistics, and engineering services and incidental materials and technical data in support of F/A-18 aircraft of the Governments of Switzerland, Finland, Canada, Kuwait, Australia, Malaysia, and Spain F/A-18 aircraft program. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo., and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. This contract combines purchases for the Governments of Switzerland ($3,182,560; 30.55 percent); Finland ($2,220,600; 21.32 percent); Canada ($1,621,000; 15.56 percent), Kuwait ($1,297,000; 12.45 percent); Australia ($927,200; 8.90 percent); Malaysia ($806,352; 7.74 percent); and Spain ($362,000; 3.48 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. The Naval Air Systems command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-D-0010).

General Electric Co., Aircraft Engines Business Group, Lynn, Mass., is being awarded a $6,387,870 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00019-06-C-0088) to provide technical, engineering and component life cycle management in support of the Fiscal Year 2009 F414-GE-400 Engine Component Improvement Program. The F414-GE-400 engine powers the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft. Work will be performed in Lynn, Mass., (90 percent); Johnson City, N.Y., (4 percent); East Aurora, N.Y., (4 percent); and Evendale, Ohio, (2 percent), and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

ARMY

Alliant Lake City Small Caliber Ammunition Company Co., LLC, Independence, Mo., was awarded on Feb 12, 2009, a $7,371,596 firm fixed price requirements contract for which project funds will modify the basic mechanical and electrical refurbishment to accommodate the green bullet design. Work is to be performed at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, Independence, Mo., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Sustainment Command, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (DAAA09-99-D-0016).

Benchmark Contracting, Inc., Las Vegas, Nev., was awarded on Feb. 12, 2009, a $5,720,000 firm fixed price contract. The project is an 18,000 square foot dining facility that will be constructed using a pre-engineered building with reinforced foundation and floor slab, structural steel frames, metal exterior walls, standing seam metal roof, all required utilities, communication support, fire detection/protections, parking, site improvements, landscaping, and all other necessary support. Work is to be performed at Creech Air Force Base, Clark County, Nev., with an estimated completion date of Jun. 15, 2009. Bids were solicited on the Web with 20 bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles, Calif., is the contracting activity (W912PL-09-C-0005).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract with Lockheed Martin-Integrated Systems and Solutions, Colorado Springs, Colo., for an estimated $7,343,360. This contract action awards the continuing systems engineering and program management support for the CCIC2s program under the Integrated Space Command and Control. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 850 ELSG/PK, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., is the contracting activity (F19628-00-C-0019, P00155).

DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Feb. 9 in Mosul, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle. They were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Killed were:

Lt. Col. Garnet R. Derby, 44, of Missoula, Mont.

Sgt. Joshua A. Ward, 30, of Scottsville, Ky.

Pfc. Albert R. Jex, 23, of Phoenix, Ariz.

Pfc. Jonathan R. Roberge, 22, of Leominster, Mass.

Ballistic Missile Defense Efforts Tied to Iran, Gates Says

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

KRAKOW, Poland, Feb. 19, 2009 - A NATO ballistic missile defense system wouldn't be needed if Iran didn't pose a threat, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here today.

"We continue to be very concerned about the Iranian missile threat, particularly as they continue to work on what we believe are weapons of mass destruction," Gates told reporters following the beginning of the NATO defense ministers meeting here.

NATO has agreed to a ballistic missile defense that would protect against a launch from Iran. The Czech Republic will host a radar for the system, with the missiles based in Poland.

Russia adamantly has opposed the system.

"I told the Russians a year ago that if there were no Iranian missile program, there would be no need for the missile sites," Gates said.

The Iranian launch of a low-Earth-orbit satellite Feb. 2 shows the nation is building up its capability to launch payloads farther and more accurately.

"The fact is that with the economic crisis, Afghanistan and Iraq, the administration has not yet reviewed where it is on a whole range of issues, including relationships with our allies, the missile defense program and our relationship with Russia," the secretary said. "These things are all tied together, including Iran."

The secretary said he hopes that with a new administration, the prospects for cooperation from Russia will improve.

"We will continue to move forward," Gates said. "We also are very interested in continuing to persuade the Russians to partner with us in this endeavor."

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to ITT Corp., of Clifton, New Jersey for a maximum of $99,867,795 which covers the contract for 36 months. This action will support foreign military sales to Turkey. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 542 CBSSS/PKS, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., is the contracting activity (FA8540-09-C-0002).

The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to Research Associates for Defense Conversion, Inc. of Marcy, N.Y. for a maximum of $8,681,323. This action will provide design, develop and test advanced technical audio technology software to meet current and future audio exploitation requirements in support of both military and law enforcement missions. At this time, only $2,818,089 has been obligated. Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, New York is the contracting activity (FA8750-09-C-0067).

DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY

ActioNet Inc., Fairfax, Va., is being awarded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with firm-fixed-price and cost reimbursable line items. The contract is for support personnel to implement and maintain the portion of the DISA Information System Infrastructure over which the DISA Information Systems Center has operational responsibility, known as the Core Enterprise Network (CORENet). The total ceiling of this contract is $78,660,729 over the two year base period plus three (one year) options. The Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization, National Capital Region, is the contracting activity (HC1047-09-D-0001).

ARMY

Lobar, Inc., Dillsburg, Pa., was awarded on Feb 11, 2009, an $11,435,000 firm fixed price contract for construction of an Army Reserve Center at Letterkenny, Pa. Estimated completion date is Jun 30, 2010. Bids were solicited on FedBizOpps with 11 bids received. Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, Louisville, Ky., is the contracting agency (W912QR-09-C-0018).

Hutchinson Industries, Trenton, N.J., was awarded on Feb. 11, 2009, a $9,602,715.43 firm fixed price contract for wheel and tire assemblies, potential quantity: 9,863. Work is to be performed at Trenton, N.J., with an estimated completion date of Dec 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Tank & Automotive Command-Warren, Mich., is the contracting agency (W56HZV-09-C-0288).

Army Armaments Incorporated, Hunt Valley, Md., was awarded on Feb. 11, 2009, a $9,323,216 cost plus fixed fee contract modification that exercises options for additional engineering services hours for Laser Designator Low Rate Initial Production and Tactical Common Data Link Interoperability Compliance and Universal Ground Control Station / Universal Ground Data Terminal Integration in support of the Shadow 200 Unmanned Aerial System. Work is to be performed at Hunt Valley, Md., with an estimated completion date of Apr. 30, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-0033).

NAVY

Northrop Grumman Corp., Electronic Systems Defensive Systems Div., Rolling Meadows, Ill., is being awarded a $10,339,316 cost plus fixed fee, firm fixed fixed price indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to provide software and hardware upgrades and services in support of the Litening Targeting Pod used for the EA-6B, AV-8B and F/A-18 aircraft. Services to be provided include defining requirements, designing functional enhancements, testing developmental operational flight programs (OFPs), delivery of six completed OFPs for Fleet use, and incidental services, studies, analysis and demonstrations. The estimated level of effort for this contract is 22,341 man-hours. Work will be performed in Rolling Meadows, Ill., (75 percent) and China Lake, Calif., (25 percent), and is expected to be completed in Feb. 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, Calif., is the contracting activity (N68936-09-D-0022).

MKI Systems Woodbridge, Va., is being awarded a $9,268,615 task order to provide professional technical support to the Ground Transportation and Engineer Systems (GTES), MRAP JPMO. This includes contractor support directly to the PM; MRAP Category I, Category II, and Category III Leaders; Systems Integration and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) Manager; PM for Spiral Development; Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Manager and Functional Leaders for Acquisition, Logistics, Engineering, Test & Evaluation and Safety. This effort builds upon existing contract support that will remain in place. The MRAP Vehicle Program has seen significant increases in the numbers of vehicles required, the volume of activities associated with Acquisition Category (ACAT) 1D transition and the demands for rapid acquisition and fielding of MRAP vehicles. Contract support under this task order will include comprehensive professional program management services for all MRAP vehicles and associated systems. Key support includes preparation and updates of ACAT 1D acquisition documentation and other business and administrative services; engineering services and requirements analysis including spiral technology development/insertion; GFE integration; test and evaluation; production support; logistics analysis support, FMS and JPMO security. Many of the programs under this PM include high priority United States Marine Corps (USMC), Joint Service and FMS requirements with extensive Congressional, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DoN) and USMC interest. Work will be performed in Stafford, Va. Work is expected to be completed in Nov. 2009. Contract funds will expire: $9,268,615 on 30 Sept. 2009. The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-02-A-9008-0071).

Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Pascagoula, Miss., is being awarded an $8,999,980 modification to previously awarded contract for systems engineering, design and technical services to support the detail design and construction of the DDG 1000 Zumwalt Class Destroyers. Work will be performed in Pascagoula, Miss., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-06-C-2304).

EG&G Technical Services, Inc. Germantown, Md., is being awarded an $8,900,613 task order to provide immediate and on-going acquisition and technical support to the Joint Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Program (JMVP). This includes contractor support directly to the Joint Program Manager (JPM), deputies, and product and functional team leaders. This effort will include comprehensive Joint Program Management services for all MRAP vehicles and systems, systems engineering and production support, test and evaluation, integration, transportation, logistics, and acquisition management support. Key events include expedited testing, integration, fielding, and training for MRAP vehicles; concurrent integration of system and component improvements to both MRAP and related low density vehicles, and comprehensive assessments, selection, and fielding of other Improvised Explosive Device (IED) countermeasure equipment, all in response to Urgent Universal Needs Statements (UUNS) generated by the Operating Forces (OPFORs). The Secretary of Defense designated the JMVP the highest priority DoD acquisition program. The program has exceptionally high Congressional, DoD, and joint Service interest and requires a highly competent and agile program management structure to respond to a myriad of urgent and priority requests for information and action. The program has transitioned from a Component rapid deployment capability to an ACAT ID program that is currently producing, fielding, upgrading, and sustaining life-saving vehicles for Warfighters. Work will be performed in Stafford, VA. Work is expected to be completed in November 2009. Contract funds will expire on Sept. 30, 2009. The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-02-A-9011-0076).

Nan Inc., dba Ocean House Builders, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819, is being awarded firm fixed price Task Order 0004 at $8,825,260 under an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity design-build multiple award construction contract for construction of a new Youth Center at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Work will be performed in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, and is expected to be completed by Nov. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Five proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Hawaii, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is the contracting activity (contract number N62478-08-D-4009).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Thermo Pac LLC, Stone Mountain, Ga., is being awarded a maximum $23,473,590 firm fixed price contract for various food items. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Navy, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Federal Civilian Agencies. There were originally 30 proposals solicited with 3 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Feb. 13, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM3S1-06-D-Z135).

DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Feb. 10 in Salerno, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle. The soldiers were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Killed were:

Spc. Peter J. Courcy, 22, of Frisco, Texas.

Pfc. Jason R. Watson, 19, of Many, La.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

TEC, Inc., Charlottesville, Va., is being awarded a maximum $30,000,000 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, architect/engineering contract for preparation of Navy and Marine Corps Environmental Planning Documentation primarily in the NAVFAC Southwest area of responsibility (AOR); however, work may be located any where in the United States. The work to be performed provides for National Environmental Policy Act documents such as Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements. Work will be performed at various Navy and Marine Corps facilities and other government facilities within the NAVFAC Southwest AOR including, but not limited to Calif., (80 percent); Ariz., (5 percent); Nev., (5 percent); Colo., (1 percent); N.M., (1 percent); and Utah, (1 percent). Work may also be performed in Ala., (1 percent), Hawaii, (1 percent), and remainder of the U.S., (5 percent), and work is expected to be completed by Feb. 2014. Contract funds in the amount of $5,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website,with seven proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62473-09-D-2603).

Rockwell Collins Government Systems, Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded a $6,293,181 firm fixed priced order against a previously issued Basic Ordering Agreement (N00019-08-G-0016) for services in support of the FY 2009 ARC-210 Radio software changes to evolve the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Satellite Communication (SATCOM) waveform capability in the Next Generation Tactical Networking Radio, RT-1939(C) radio system. Tasking includes program management, system engineering, hardware design, and data deliverables. Work will be performed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

ARMY

The Ross Group Construction Corp., Tulsa, Okla., was awarded on Feb 9, 2009, a $17,460,000 firm fixed price construction contract to construct a Digital Multipurpose Training Range at Fort Bliss, Texas consisting of one lane with two course roads with cross over capability. Primary facilities include the Range Operations Control Area that includes Range Operations Center, After Action Review Building, Operations and Storage Building, General Instruction Building, Latrine, Covered Mess Shelter, Ammo Loading Docks, Unit staging area, Bleacher Enclosure, site development improvements, information systems, security lighting and fencing. Downrange target systems include, stationary armor and infantry targets, moving armor and infantry targets, battle positions, course roads, target maintenance access roads, site development, improvements and drainage, electrical power and target data cabling. Supporting facilities will include an electric service, access road and associated site development and improvements. Work is to be performed at Fort Bliss, Texas with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2010. Two bids were solicited and two bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Fort Worth, Texas is the contracting activity (W912G-08-C-0008).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to CaZador LLC of Anchorage, Ala., for $10,000,000. This action will provide for demountable walls, high density shelving, and other furnishings. At this time, $6,609 has been obligated. 10 Contracting Division, United States Air Force Academy, Colo., is the contracting activity (FA7000-09-D-0014).

DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Feb. 8 in Kabul, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 2^nd Battalion, 130^th Infantry Regiment of Marion, Ill.

Killed were:

Staff Sgt. Jason E. Burkholder, 27, of Elida, Ohio.

1^st Lt. Jared W. Southworth, 26, of Oakland, Ill.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. Christopher P. Sweet, 28, of Kahului, Hawaii, died Feb. 6 in Kirkush, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 172d Separate Infantry Brigade, Grafenwoehr, Germany.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. James M. Dorsey, 23, of Beardstown, Ill., died Feb. 8 in Kamaliyah, Iraq, in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Undersea Sensor Systems, Inc., Columbia City, Ind., is being awarded a $34,777,470 firm fixed price contract for the procurement of 4,195 AN/SSQ-36B sonobuoys for the U.S. Navy. (4,150) and the Government of Pakistan, (45); 30,454 AN/SSQ-53F sonobuoys for the U.S. Navy, (30,104) and the Government of Pakistan, (350); and 8,302 AN/SSQ-62E sonobuoys for the U.S. Navy. Work will be performed in Columbia City, Ind., (90 percent) and Halifax, Nova Scotia, (10 percent) and is expected to be completed in Feb. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured by electronic request for proposals and two offers were received. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy, ($34,517,590; 99.25 percent) and the Government of Pakistan, ($259,880; .75 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00421-09-C-0040).

Sparton Electronics, DeLeon Springs, Fla., is being awarded a $34,125,936 firm fixed price contract for the procurement of 31,593 AN/SSQ-53F sonobuoys for the U.S. Navy and 9,578 AN/SSQ-62E sonobuoys for the U.S. Navy (9,528) and the Government of Pakistan, (50). Work will be performed in DeLeon Springs, Fla., and is expected to be completed in Feb. 2011. Contract funds in the amount of $251,010 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured by electronic request for proposals and two offers were received. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy, ($34,039,381; 99.74 percent) and the Government of Pakistan, ($86,555; .26 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00421-09-C-0039).

L-3 Services Inc, Marlton, N.J., is being awarded $27,063,793 for task order #0072 under previously awarded contract (M67854-02-A-9010) to provide ongoing acquisition support, financial support, logistic support, fielding support, training support, and managerial support for the Marine Corps Systems Command' Communications, Intelligence and Networking Systems (CINS) Product Group's (PG's) Strategic Business Team, Operations Officer, Program Manager (PM), Communications and Networking Systems (PM CNS), PM Intelligence Systems (PM INTEL) and PM Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (PM CREW). The Contractor shall be required to interface and coordinate with other contractors supporting CINS including those in all the Commercial Enterprise Omnibus Support Services (CEOss) domains. It is the contractor's responsibility to arrange all Non-Disclosure Agreements necessary to interface with other contractors to accomplish the CINS mission. MCSC's CINS mission is to act as the central agent for the research, development, acquisition, and life cycle management of communications, intelligence, surveillance, and networking systems throughout the Marine Corps. The PG's assigned mission includes the responsibility of CINS for the Operating Forces and the Support Establishment. The programs within the PG cover all phases of the acquisition process. Work will be performed in Stafford, Va., and work is expected to be completed in Feb. 2010. Contract funds in the amount of $3,822,478 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

BAE Systems Land and Armament LP, Minneapolis, Minn., is being awarded $21,258,964 for a delivery order under a previously awarded contract (N00014-06-D-0046) to research and develop an Advanced Containment Launcher for Electromagnetic Rail Gun. Work will be performed in Minneapolis, Minn., and work is expected to be completed Sept. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured under an Office of Naval Research Broad Agency Announcement 05-003. Office of Naval Research, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity.

Motorola, Inc., Columbia, Md., is being awarded a $20,000,000 modification to a previously awarded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (N65236-06-D-5196) for hand-held radios to support the Enterprise Land Mobile Radio (ELMR) Infrastructure. The cumulative value of this contract, including this modification is $63,105,144. Work will be performed in Columbia, Md., and is expected to be completed by September 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $20,000,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured through the Federal Business Opportunities website and the SPAWAR e-Commerce website, with six offers received. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Atlantic is the contracting activity.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a $16,615,880 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-6311) to provide integration services for mission packages that will deploy from and integrate with the Littoral Combat Ship. The Navy's plan is to use spiral development to improve mission capability in identified mission areas. LCS Mission Packages will be optimized for flexibility in the littorals. Mission package capabilities are currently focused on primary mission areas of mine warfare emphasizing mine countermeasures, littoral anti-submarine warfare, and littoral surface warfare operations including prosecution of small boats. The LCS Mission Packages are developed and acquired separately from the LCS Sea Frame. Work will be performed in Bethpage, N.Y., (47 percent), Washington, D.C., (26 percent), Panama City, Fla., (12 percent), Hollywood, Md., (12 percent), San Diego, Calif., (2 percent), and Dahlgren, Va., (1 percent) and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $3,323,180 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington D.C., is the contracting activity.

Ocean Systems Engineering Corp., is being awarded $16,199,973 for task order #0051 under previously awarded contract (M67854-02-A-9020) for the Marine Corps Systems Command's Communications, Intelligence and Networking Systems (CINS) Product Group's (PG's) mission is to act as the central agent for the research, development, acquisition, and life cycle management of communications, intelligence, surveillance, and networking systems throughout the Marine Corps. The PG's assigned mission includes the responsibility of CINS for the Operating Forces and the Supporting Establishment. The programs within the PG cover all phases of the acquisition process. The scope of this Statement of Work is to provide engineering and technical support for the CINS PG's Strategic Business Team, PM Communications and Networking Systems (PM CNS), PM Intelligence Systems (PM INTEL) and PM Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (PM CREW). The Contractor shall be required to interface and coordinate with other contractors supporting CINS including those in all the Commercial Enterprise Omnibus Support Service (CEOss) domains. It is the contractor's responsibility to arrange any Non-Disclosure Agreements necessary to interface with other contractors in order to accomplish the CINS mission. Work will be performed in Stafford, Va., and work is expected to be completed in Feb. 2010. Contract funds in the amount of $905,089 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Zel Technologies, LLC*, Hampton, Va., is being awarded a $7,382,410 cost plus fixed fee contract to provide research and development efforts relative to understanding oceanographic phenomenon. Specifically this contract provides for mission support for the U.S. Navy P-3C aircraft, by providing specific engineering investigations, consisting of Multi-spectral Electromagnetic and Electro-optical Propagation through atmospheric, marine, and land environments. Work will be performed in Boulder, Colo., (86 percent); Fairfax, Va., (13 percent); and Hampton, Va., (1 percent), and is expected to be completed in Feb. 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured, pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00421-09-C-0026).

Sealaska Environmental Services, LLC*, Juneau, Alaska, is being awarded a $5,505,095 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for operation, maintenance, and long term monitoring environmental services at various locations within the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Northwest area of responsibility (AOR). The maximum dollar value, including the base period and four option years, is $28,531,879. Task Order 0001 is being awarded at $451,500 for operation and maintenance of remediation sites A and F located on Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor Submarine Base, and Silverdale, Wash. Work for this task order is expected to be completed by Mar. 2010. All work on this contract will be performed in the NAVFAC Northwest AOR including but not limited to, Wash., (78 percent), Alaska, (18 percent), Ore., (1 percent), Idaho, (1 percent), Mont., (1 percent), and Wyo., (1 percent), and work is expected to be completed Mar. 2014. Contract funds for Task Order 0001 will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website,with four proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest, Silverdale, Wash., is the contracting activity (N44255-09-D-4005).

Correction: Contract awarded Feb. 5, 2009, to George Mason University, Fairfax, Va., has an amended contract base award amount of $7,140,937 and with contract options exercised the total cumulative value of the contract will be $10,360,084.

USSOCOM

L-3 Services of Tampa, Fla., is being awarded a $400,000,000 maximum order amount modification to increase the contract ceiling on the current indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for information technology support to USSOCOM Headquarters, its component commands, theater special operation commands and the military departments (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps) that have or provide direct support to Special Operations Forces. The work will be performed in Tampa and other locations and will expire Mar. 31, 2011. The ceiling increase will be accomplished by issuing modification P00047 to contract number USZA22-02-D-0017 on an 'other than full and open' competition basis.

ARMY

Raytheon Co., Cage 96214, McKinney, Texas, was awarded on Dec. 23, 2008, a $179,677,365 firm fixed price for production contract for a modification to multi-year, firm fixed price, time and materials contract Number W15P7T-06-C-M209 with Raytheon Network Centric Systems (Raytheon), to increase the quantity of Horizontal Technology Integration (HTI) Second Generation Forward Looking Infrared (SGF) Block 1 A-Kits that can be obtained under the contract's existing options, to enable the Government to acquire up to 6,153 additional HTI SGF Block 1 A-Kits/B-Kits. Work is to be performed at McKinney, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2012. One sole source bid was solicited with one bid received. CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-06-C-M209).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus incentive fee contract with McDonnell Douglas Corp., of Long Beach Calif. for an amount not to exceed $114,400,000. This contract modification is a Foreign Military Sales requirement for procurement of a spare engine, night vision devices, ground handling equipment, spares, alternate mission equipment, support equipment, publications, repair and return, contractor logistics support, participation in the Globemaster III Sustainment Partnership, and services. At this time, $56,056,000 has been obligated. 516 AESG/SYK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8614-04-C-2004, P00278).

The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to the Raytheon Co., of Tucson, Ariz. for $49,750,000. This action will provide Small Unmanned Aerial System Research and Evaluation program. At this time $76,095 has been obligated. AFRL/PKDA, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8650-09-D-7905).

DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY

Microelectronics Advanced Research Corp., (MARCO), Durham, N.C., is being awarded a $10,000,000 modification to a previously awarded other transaction agreement for phase four (year three) of the Focus Center Research Program. Work will be performed in Durham, N.C., (11 percent); Pittsburgh, Pa., (17 percent); Atlanta, Ga., (19 percent); Cambridge, Mass., (17 percent); Berkeley, Calif., (21 percent); Los Angeles, Calif., (15 percent); and is expected to be completed Nov. 2009. This is a sole source award. Funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contracting activity is the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., (HR0011-07-3-0002, P00008).

Judge Dismisses Charges Against USS Cole Suspect at Guantanamo

By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2009 - Charges against an accused terrorist being held at the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, were dismissed yesterday by the judge who oversees the military commissions system, Defense Department officials said.

Susan J. Crawford, the convening authority for military commissions at Guantanamo, yesterday dismissed the government's charges against Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri in accordance with President Barack Obama's order to temporarily halt activities there, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell told the Pentagon Channel today.

However, Nashiri isn't going anywhere, Morrell pointed out. The suspected al-Qaida operative, he said, will remain confined at Guantanamo and could have charges brought against him in the future.

Nashiri "will remain in custody, charges can be brought against him again if the administration would choose to do so in the future, and we are fully in compliance with the executive order the president signed a couple of days after his inauguration, halting all military commissions activities" at Guantanamo, Morrell said.

The White House has tasked the Pentagon to review detention operations at Guantanamo to ascertain whether or not detainees are humanely treated according to the Geneva Conventions.

Obama is scheduled to meet with victims of the USS Cole bombing and the 9/11 attacks at the White House today.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates this week directed Navy Adm. Patrick M. Walsh, the vice chief of Naval Operations, to lead the Pentagon's assessment of Guantanamo's detainee operations. Walsh is at Guantanamo now and his review is to be completed within 30 days.

Nashiri is the alleged planner of the Oct. 12, 2000, bombing of the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Cole when it was berthed in Aden, Yemen. Seventeen U.S. sailors died and 39 were injured in the attack.

Some family members and friends of servicemembers killed or injured in the USS Cole attack have voiced concerns that Nashiri could escape justice if the detention center is closed within a year, as is stipulated by Obama's Jan. 22 executive order.

"We all feel for them," Morrell said of the grieving families and friends. "The last thing anyone wants to do is victimize these people twice."

The bottom line, Morrell said, is that Nashiri remains in U.S. custody.

"He is confined and will be until some determination is made by a court or some legal authority in the future," Morrell said. "The only thing that has happened now is that his legal case will not proceed while this review is under way into the whole military commissions process."

A military judge at Guantanamo on July 29 ordered that legal proceedings against Nashiri continue. The judge scheduled Nashiri to be arraigned Feb. 9. The judge's order contradicted Obama's Jan. 20 directive to Gates to cease referring any new cases through the military commissions process at Guantanamo Bay and to request 120-day continuances on all active cases there. Two days later, the president issued three executive orders, one of which directs the closure of the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay within the year.

Pentagon spokesman Navy Cmdr. J.D. Gordon yesterday said that Crawford's decision regarding Nashiri "reflects the fact that the president has issued an executive order which mandates that the military commissions be halted, pending the outcome of several comprehensive reviews of our detention operations at Guantanamo."

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. Darrell L. Fernandez, 25, of Truth or Consequences, N.M., died Jan. 31 in Kirkuk, Iraq, of injuries sustained during a vehicle accident. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

DoD Releases 2009 Quadrennial Roles and Missions Review

The Department of Defense released today the 2009 Quadrennial Roles and Missions Review (QRM) Report to Congress in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. Although the department has completed similar reviews in the past, this was the first review conducted with the intention of establishing a framework for performing roles and missions analysis on a recurring basis every four years.

Within the 2009 QRM review, the DoD defined its core missions and core competencies. In addition, the department reviewed recent efforts undertaken across the force to improve its ability to conduct joint operations in several evolving mission areas.

The department defined its core mission areas as "missions for which DoD is uniquely responsible, provides the preponderance of capabilities, or is the U.S. government lead as established by national policy." The DoD's core mission areas are: homeland defense and civilian support; deterrence operations; major combat operations; irregular warfare; military support to stabilization, security, transition and reconstruction operations; and military contribution to cooperative security.

In order to link DoD core mission areas with its capabilities development processes, the department identified nine core competencies: force application; command and control; battlespace awareness; net centric; building partnerships; protection; logistics; force support; and corporate management and support.

The 2009 QRM review also describes how the department reviewed the rapidly-evolving roles, missions, and capabilities associated with irregular warfare, cyberspace operations, unmanned aircraft systems, and intratheater airlift. The report discusses ways the department is working to enhance operations in these areas, as well as opportunities to improve whole-of-government approaches to solving problems in today's complex security environment.

The department will continue initiatives to establish the right balance between winning today's wars while preventing

DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died from wounds suffered when two OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters crashed Jan. 26 in Kirkuk, Iraq. They were assigned to the 6th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Killed were:

Chief Warrant Officer Philip E. Windorski, Jr., 35, of Bovey, Minn.

Chief Warrant Officer Matthew G. Kelley, 30, of Cameron, Mo.

Chief Warrant Officer Joshua M. Tillery, 31, of Beaverton, Ore.

Chief Warrant Officer Benjamin H. Todd, 29, of Colville, Wash.

The incident is under investigation.

DoD Identifies Marine Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

The following Marines died Jan. 27 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan:

Sgt. David W. Wallace III, 25, of Sharpsville, Pa.

Sgt. Trevor J. Johnson, 23, of Forsyth, Mont.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Pvt. Grant A. Cotting, 19, of Corona, Calif., died Jan. 24 in Kut, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 515th Sapper Company, 5th Engineer Battalion, 4th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Julian T. Brennan, 25, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died Jan. 24 while supporting combat operations in Farah province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3^rd Battalion, 8^th Marine Regiment, 2^nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. Kyle J. Harrington, 24, of Swansea, Mass., died Jan. 24 in Basra, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-hostile accident in his unit motor pool. He was assigned to the 542nd Maintenance Company, 80th Ordnance Battalion, 593rd Sustainment Brigade, Fort Lewis, Wash.

The incident is under investigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Spc. Ezra Dawson, 31, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Jan. 17 in Konar Province, Afghanistan when the Chinook helicopter he was in made a hard landing under combat conditions. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

Missing WWII Soldiers are Identified

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of two U.S. servicemen, missing from World War II, have been identified and will be returned to their families for burial with full military honors.

They are Pfc. Julian H. Rogers, of Bloomington, Ind, and Pvt. Henry E. Marquez, of Kansas City, Kan. Both men were U.S. Army. Rogers will be buried in the spring in Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D.C., and Marquez will be buried on May 30 in Kansas City, Mo.

Representatives from the Army's Mortuary Office met with the next-of-kin of these men in their hometowns to explain the recovery and identification process and to coordinate interment with military honors on behalf of the Secretary of the Army.

In November 1944, the 112^th Infantry Regiment, 28^th Infantry Division, was attacking east through the Hürtgen Forest in an attempt to capture the German towns of Vossenack and Schmidt. On Nov. 4, the Germans counterattacked in what would become one of the longest running battles in U.S. history. Rogers and Marquez, both members of G Company, 112^th Infantry Regiment, were reported killed in action near Vossenack on Nov. 4. Their bodies were not recovered.

In 2007, a German citizen searching for wartime relics in the Hürtgen Forest uncovered human remains and military identification tags for Rogers and Marquez. He notified U.S. officials and a Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) team excavated the site later that year. The team recovered human remains and non-biological material.

Among dental records, other forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from JPAC and the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory also used mitochondrial DNA in the identification of the remains.

Navy Commissions Amphibious Transport Dock Ship Green Bay

The Navy will commission the newest San Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship Green Bay during a 10 a.m. PSTceremony on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, in Long Beach, Calif.

The ship is named Green Bay to honor the nation's Midwest "city by the bay." The city of about 100,000 residents was founded in 1634 by French explorer Jean Nicolet, and is the oldest community in Wisconsin.

Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England will deliver the ceremony's principal address. Rose Magnus, wife of the former Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert Magnus (ret.), is serving as the ship's sponsor. In a time-honored Navy tradition, she will give the order to "man our ship and bring her to life!"

Designated as LPD 20, Green Bay is the fourth amphibious transport dock ship in the San Antonio class. As a critical element in future expeditionary strike groups, the ship will support the Marine Corps' "mobility triad," which consists of the landing craft air cushion (LCAC), the expeditionary fighting vehicle (EFV) and the Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft (MV-22). The ship will provide improved warfighting capabilities including an advanced command-and-control suite, increased lift-capability in vehicle and cargo-carrying capacity and advanced ship-survivability features.

Cmdr. Joseph Olson, a native of Madison, Wis., will be the first commanding officer of the ship. Olson graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1991 and received his commission from the Naval Reserve Office Training Corps. He will lead a crew of approximately 360 officers and enlisted personnel and three Marines. Upon commissioning, the ship will be homeported in San Diego.

Built by Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding - Avondale Operations in Louisiana, Green Bay is 684 feet in length, has an overall beam of 105 feet, a navigational draft of 23 feet, displaces about 24,900 tons and is capable of embarking a landing force of about 800 Marines. Four turbo-charged diesel engines power the ship to sustained speeds of 24 knots.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Roberto Andrade Jr., 26, of Chicago, Ill., died Jan. 18 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device struck his vehicle. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 66th Armor, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Staff SSgt. Joshua R. Townsend, 30, of Solvang , Calif. , died Jan. 16 in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan , of injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg , N.C.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of an Airman who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Senior Airman Omar J. McKnight, 22, of Marrero, La., died Jan 17 as a result of a non-hostile incident in Balad, Iraq. He was assigned to the 6th Security Forces Squadron, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.

For further information related to this release please contact MacDill Air Force Base Public Affairs, (813) 828-2215.

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DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. Marquis R. Porter, 28, of Brighton, Mass., died Jan. 11 as a result of a non-hostile incident in Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2^nd Battalion, 10^th Marine Regiment, 2^nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

The incident is under investigation.

Military Meals for Storm Victims Are Safe, Officials Say

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2009 - Though some of them contain peanut butter, the 660,000 packaged military meals the Defense Logistics Agency and Federal Emergency Management Agency are shipping to Kentucky and Arkansas storm victims are safe, officials here said.

The meals -- known as "Meals, Ready to Eat," or "MREs" -- will replace the commercial meal kits that have been distributed to the storm victims.

DLA's Defense Distribution Center in New Cumberland, Pa., is arranging shipment of the meals, scheduled for delivery today.

A recent Food and Drug Administration recall of some products containing peanut butter has prompted the Defense Logistics Agency and its industry partners to increase surveillance of the peanut butter suppliers to ensure the products are safe to consume, DLA officials said in a statement released today.

"All military MREs are safe," the statement said. "While many of the meals contain peanut butter, they do not contain peanut butter products recalled by the Food and Drug Administration, according to the manufacturers of the MREs."

In addition, 1.5 million self-contained packaged meals, a commercial version of the military MREs, are being readied for distribution to FEMA. Although some of these meals also contain peanut butter, officials said, the manufacturers have certified that the meals do not contain products recalled by the FDA.

Many residents of Kentucky and Arkansas have been without power for prolonged periods since a late-January storm.

Buffalo Soldier Statue Rededication Opens Black History Month Observance

By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2009 - The active-duty grandson of a Buffalo Soldier joined Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. here today to rededicate a statue honoring the soldiers of the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments, all-black units made up of former slaves, freemen and black Civil war soldiers.

The rededication of the Army's Eddie Dixon replica Buffalo Soldier statue at the Pentagon kicked off the Army's Black History Month commemoration.

"It is a time for all of us to celebrate the past, present and future contributions of all African-Americans to this nation," Casey said during the ceremony.

The Buffalo Soldiers were highly respected for their tenacity and bravery on the plains during the westward movement and in the Spanish-American War and World War I before being disbanded during World War II.

"They answered the call to service, and in doing so, left an inspiring legacy," Casey said.

Army Sgt. 1st Class Greg Browne, an operations noncommissioned officer at the U.S. Army Reserve Command at Fort McPherson, Ga., is among those younger generations who followed the Buffalo Soldiers' example. His grandfather, Pfc. Sylvanus S. Browne, served with the 9th Cavalry at the turn of the century, and became a commissioned officer in 1917.

The younger Browne said his grandfather's stories about his service filled him with pride and inspired him to join the Army. He enlisted in 1981, the same year his grandfather died, and he has worn the uniform through 28 years of combined active-duty and reserve service.

Today's ceremony felt great, he said, because it ensures the story of the Buffalo Soldiers -- his own family's story -- lives on.

"This is a story that must be told," he said. "I am going to carry it everywhere I go. I want my children to know. I think we have a responsibility to let the ones who come after us to know the history."

At the center of that story, Browne said, is the Buffalo Soldiers' commitment to service when the country needed them.

"It's something very, very strong and very, very powerful, and our family cherishes it," he said. "Everyone needs to serve the country."

Browne and Casey both noted President Barack Obama's call during his inaugural address for all Americans to serve in some capacity. Casey called it striking that Obama had highlighted "the willingness of our armed forces to sacrifice to find meaning in something greater than ourselves" as an example to the country.

The Buffalo Soldiers statue, and the story of service behind it, "represents the very heart of our president's call," Casey said.

"It represents service to the nation during a tough time -- service by Americans determined to make a better future for those who follow them," he added.

Iran Satellite Launch Heightens Missile Development Concerns

By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2009 - Iran's launch of a low-orbit satellite into orbit yesterday "is clearly a concern of ours" because it could lead to the development of a ballistic missile system, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said today.

Morrell responded to questions about Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's announcement that Iran had launched its first Iranian-built satellite into orbit. A domestically built Ambassador-2 or Safir-2 rocket reportedly carried the satellite into space.

Iran has "officially achieved a presence in space," Ahmadinejad declared as Iran observed the 30th anniversary of the Islamic revolution. The launch heightened concern that Iran could take the next step of developing long-range ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear warheads.

"It is certainly a reason for us to be concerned about Iran and its continued attempts to develop a ballistic missile program of increasingly long range," Morrell said today. "Obviously, there are dual-use capabilities in the technology here which could be applied toward the development of a long-range ballistic missile."

The United States isn't the only country concerned about Iran's activities. "Everybody in the region," including Israel and its Arab neighbors, as well as U.S. allies in Europe and Russia, has raised concern, Morrell said.

During conversations with Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, former Russian President and current Prime Minister Vladimir Putin referred to Iran's activities as Russia's "No. 1 security threat," Morrell said.

Yesterday's launch only reinforced these concerns about Iran, Morrell told reporters.

"We have long recognized ... that they pose a real threat, and it is a growing threat, and that they are determined to develop long-range ballistic missiles," he said. "And I think all of Europe has recognized that to be the case, and that is why they unanimously embraced a third site for missile defense in Europe."

NATO plans to put a European missile defense system in place to combat missiles fired from rogue states such as Iran. The radar for the NATO system will be in the Czech Republic, and the 10 interceptor missiles will be based in Poland.

Deputy State Department spokesman Robert Wood called today for increased pressure from the international community, including Russia and China, to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions.

"Russia and China share our concern about what Iran has been doing, not only with regard to its nuclear program, but ... with regard to missile technology," he said.
"I think, frankly, everyone can do better with regard to trying to limit Iran's ability to act ... with regard to missile technology and its nuclear program."

U.N. Security Council Resolution 1718 prohibits Iran from engaging in missile-related activities.

New GI Bill Carries Different Eligibility, Benefits

By Samantha L. Quigley
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2009 - A series of educational assistance programs administered by the Veterans Affairs Department, commonly called the GI Bill, have helped servicemembers pursue post-secondary learning for decades.

Soon, another program will be added to the mix: The Post-9/11 Veterans Education Bill will be available to qualified individuals Aug. 1.

"We previously administered four major education programs before this bill came along," Keith M. Wilson, VA's education service director, said. "The new Post-9/11 GI Bill has different eligibility criteria [and] pays for different types of training."

The new GI Bill provides three separate types of benefit payments to those who entered the military on or after Sept. 10, 2001, and have at least 90 days of active service.

The first type of payment covers tuition and fees equal to what each state's most expensive state-run school charges for in-state, undergraduate study.

In addition, an allowance based on the Defense Department's basic housing allowance for an E-5 with dependents is available as a benefit paid monthly, Wilson said. The housing allowance's dollar amount depends on the location of the school the servicemember or veteran is attending, he added.

The third benefit is a stipend of up to $1,000 a year for books and supplies.

"Now, each of those payments is subject to the amount of active duty an individual has," Wilson said. Eligible people with 36 or more months of active duty will receive 100 percent of the three payments, he said. Those with less than 36 months of active service will receive a prorated amount.

For example, Wilson said, someone with 90 days to six months of active service qualifies for 40 percent of each of the three types of payments. The benefits increase with an individual's amount of active service, and extend to National Guardsmen and reservists who have at least 90 days of active service.

"Previously the Guard and reserve members didn't really have a stake in the GI Bill per se," he said. "Now, we have one program that covers both the active duty and the Guard and reserves."

For those who incur out-of-state tuition, attend a private school, or want to pursue graduate studies but find their tuition and fees above the cap set by the VA, there's the Yellow Ribbon program.

"The Yellow Ribbon program is a sub-element of the Post-9/11 GI Bill," Wilson said. "The ... program allows schools to enter into an agreement with VA by which the school will waive up to half of the difference of their tuition and fees charges and what the cap is for that state, and VA will match the amount that the school waives.

"It's basically a supplemental amount of tuition and fees that would be payable to the school," he added.

Wilson said he thinks the voluntary supplemental program has been well received by schools. He cautioned, however, that the VA still has steps to take before any formal agreements between any institution of higher learning and the VA can take place, including finalizing regulations and setting tuition caps.

"So no school, public or private, that would be interested in the Yellow Ribbon program really has enough information yet to make [the decision to participate]," he said.

It remains to be seen, Wilson said, what effect the country's current economic situation may have on the Yellow Ribbon program.

"The important thing to remember is that the Yellow Ribbon program is available to all schools," he said. "[Speculation about] whether or not schools' financial situations are going to impact their participation or not is a little bit premature. They don't have all the information they need from us yet."

More information on the Post-9/11 GI Bill, eligibility, and how this new bill could affect those with service prior to Sept. 10, 2001, is available on the Veterans Affairs GI Bill site or by calling 1-888-GIBILL-1 toll-free. Along with answers to frequently asked questions, visitors to the site will find a link that will allow them to receive updates on the new GI Bill via e-mail as they become available.

Army-issued Body Armor Safe, Effective, Official Says

By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2009 - Soldiers should have full confidence in the quality of a particular series of Army-issued body armor plates that has come under recent scrutiny, Army officials said.

Scores of Army tests and an independent evaluation have determined the effectiveness of three types of ceramic plates manufactured by Armor Works of Chandler, Ariz., said Army Brig. Gen. Peter Fuller, one of the officers who oversees equipment as part of the Army's Program Executive Office Soldier.

"Those plates being worn on the backs and fronts of soldiers all around the world are quality product," Fuller said in an interview today.

An audit published today by the Defense Department's Inspector General concluded the Army did not adhere to contract requirements in the first phase of tests performed on three designs submitted by Armor Works, and recommended the 16,413 sets of these plates in the field be returned.

Army Secretary Pete Geren disputed this finding, but agreed to order the withdrawal of the nearly 33,000 components from the total armor plate supply of about 9 million, as a precautionary measure.

Fuller said reactions to the audit have caused a "perception issue" being fueled by a characterization of the protective components as being unsafe. But a battery of tests performed throughout the life cycle of Army equipment ensures the effectiveness of soldiers' gear, he added.

"The [news] organizations are saying we are doing a recall because we have defective armor," he said. "That is not the case."

While the Army concedes there were "anomalies" in its initial evaluation process, known as first article tests, repeated follow-up analyses by the Army and a separate review by the Director of Operational Test & Evaluation office, validate the equipment's safety, Fuller said.

The test and evaluation office, the Defense Department's premier ballistics testing shop, functions independently of the Army.

"That's why we're standing behind these three sets of designs of body armor," Fuller said. "We've tested it, we've validated it -- in this case, we've even had someone else validate the same information."

The Army, meanwhile, has asked the Office of the Deputy Secretary of Defense to adjudicate its disagreement with the Inspector General – the first time a mediation request of this kind has been invoked, Fuller said.

Asked what message he sends troops in the field wearing Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts, which entails the Armor Works designs, Fuller said, "Wear them --you've got the best thing on ... It'll stop that round."

Army Sgt. Maj. Tom Coleman, who has had four tours of duty and also works in the Program Executive Office Soldier, said he has full confidence in the plates that are being returned, adding that he has seen them withstand a bullet round in combat.

"I've seen plates that have been hit, and I've seen what happens; it's primarily bruising," Coleman said. "I have never seen the skin get broken on a round that hit the armor.

"I have never seen it fail," he added. "And there are no reports that I've seen or that I'm aware of that are out there of any body armor failing to stop the round it was designed to stop."

Senate Confirms Clinton as Secretary of State

By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2009 - The Senate voted overwhelmingly this afternoon to confirm Sen. Hillary Clinton as secretary of state and as a member of President Barack Obama's national security team.

The Senate confirmed Clinton's nomination by a 94-to-2 vote.

Clinton has represented New York since her election in 2000 and has served on the Senate Armed Services Committee. She supported military action in Afghanistan, but opposed recent actions in Iraq. In the Senate, she sponsored legislation to increase the size of the Army and has consistently worked to help military families.

Clinton told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at her confirmation hearing she looks forward to working with Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates. She noted Gates' distinguished record of service to the country and belief in a strong partnership between the Defense and State departments.

As it works to take on more responsibility in foreign policy, she added, the State Department will have to work to disprove the presumption that the military can move more quickly and work more effectively.

"I'm working with Secretary Gates," the senator said. "He's very open to cooperative efforts. But we have to prove that we can shoulder this responsibility." She cited the need to prove the State Department can handle stabilization, reconstruction and other "outcomes-oriented development aid" quickly and without enormous bureaucracy.

Clinton emphasized during her confirmation hearing the importance of diplomacy in promoting national security.

"Diplomacy is hard work, but when we work hard, diplomacy can work -- not just to diffuse tensions, but achieve results that advance our security, interests and values," she said.

President Directs Suspension of Guantanamo Bay Commissions

By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2009 - Responding to a presidential directive, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates yesterday ordered a suspension of active military commission proceedings at the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, a senior Pentagon official said here today.

President Barack Obama, who had called for the Guantanamo facility's closure during his campaign, directed Gates to pause legal proceedings involving alleged terrorists being held and tried there, pending further guidance from the White House, spokesman Bryan Whitman told Pentagon reporters.

The president directed the secretary, who then directed the Office of Military Commissions, to cease referring any new cases through the military-commissions process at Guantanamo and to request 120-day continuances on all ongoing active cases there, Whitman said.

Whitman said he anticipates that further White House guidance regarding Guantanamo Bay will follow.

"The president has clearly made his intentions well known" regarding activities at the detention center, Whitman said.

Gates has recommended shutting down the Guantanamo detention center since he was appointed defense secretary more than two years ago. In December, Gates requested a proposal for closing the facility.

Gates has stated that requirements for closing Guantanamo include constructing legislation that provides statutory framework for housing detainees outside the confines of Guantanamo Bay, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell told reporters during a Dec. 18 news conference.

The defense secretary "has asked his team for a proposal on how to shut it down [and] what would be required specifically to close it and move the detainees from that facility, while at the same time ensuring that we protect the American people from some very dangerous characters," Morrell said.

The Military Commissions Act of 2006 established procedures governing the use of military commissions to try alien unlawful enemy combatants engaged in hostilities against the United States for violations of the law of war and other offenses that can be tried by military commission, according to a military-commissions fact sheet.

The detention center at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay has housed nearly 800 suspected terrorists captured in Afghanistan, Iraq and other places since the start of the global war on terrorism that followed the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States.

About 250 people are being held at Guantanamo today, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammad, the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks.

Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps Prepares for Inauguration

- The largest U.S. Army fife and drum corps ever assembled will take part in President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration Jan. 20.

Nearly 60 fifers, buglers and drummers of the Army's Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps will march from the Capitol to the White House near the front of the inaugural parade procession. The group normally performs with around 25 musicians, 33 at most, for an event of this scale, said Army Sgt. Maj. Gregory J. Rock, the corps' senior enlisted member with more than 20 years in the unit.

Since mid-December, the corps has been rehearsing the difficulties of marching and staying in step in a larger-than-usual ensemble. Several times each week, often in rain and cold, the corps forms up to march from its headquarters building about a mile down Sheridan Avenue on Fort Myer, Va., said Rock, who's preparing for his sixth inaugural parade.

"The biggest challenge is making sure everybody is taking their steps at the exact same time as everybody else, making sure everyone's together in the troop, marching as one whole unit," the Leesburg, Va., native said.

The increased size of the performing ensemble is a coincidence, despite the magnitude of attention Obama's inauguration has drawn, Rock said. More of the corps's musicians are available to perform than usual, and the unit is taking advantage of its healthiness, he explained.

"This is the largest corps we've ever marched, and the reason is that we're always growing, trying new things and thinking outside the box," Rock said. "But this is the healthiest the corps has actually ever been, so we're using everybody we can."

Rock stressed that the inaugural parade is just another event for his busy musicians, who perform an average of 500 events each year. Each performance is conducted at the highest possible standard, regardless of the event's perceived importance, he said.

"The visibility [of a presidential inauguration], of course, is higher than anything else we do, but we treat all missions the same," he said. "We're going to pull out all stops, because we're all professionals, and we put 100 percent into all our performances."

Even the fact that they're participating in the inaugural parade of the first African-American president in American history doesn't faze them, he said.

"Everyone talks about this particular inauguration being history, but we look at all of the inaugurations as a huge part of history, because when and where else in the history of the world do you have this much power transitioning peacefully, ever?" he said. "So if you think about that in the large scheme of things, you're making history every time."

Army Staff Sgt. Alexander Borisov, a fifer who's participating in his first inaugural parade, echoed his sergeant major's sentiment that the corps strives for perfection at every performance. The opportunity to welcome a new president and honor the new commander in chief on his inauguration day is significant no matter who he is, the 22-year-old St. Louis native said.

"Political boundaries go away when he assumes commander in chief," Borisov said. "So in that respect, it doesn't matter who it would be. I would've been thrilled [with] this being my first inaugural or my tenth. I would've loved it just as much."

Since the corps's creation in 1960 as part of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment at Fort Myer, the Army's Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps has participated in every presidential inauguration since John F. Kennedy's in 1961.

The corps represents one of the military's oldest traditions, dating back to Gen. George Washington's Continental Army. The men and women will be easy to point out during the inaugural parade: they dress in uniforms patterned after the field musicians of the 1st American Regiment, wearing black tricornered hats, powdered wigs, and red colonial-style coats.

"To be a fifer in the fife and drum corps truly is living tradition," Borisov said. "To actually be in this group, one of the Army's premier bands -- it's such an honor to know that I'm part of it. I'm living the tradition, and I'm escorting the president as he's being inaugurated."

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to McDonnell Douglas Corporation of Long Beach California for an amount not to exceed $2,950,000,000. This is an undefinitized contract action for the procurement of 15 C-17 aircraft. At this time, $114,550,000 has been obligated. 516 AESG/SYK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity. (FA8614-06-D-2006).

The Air Force is modifying a fixed price economic price adjustment contract with Lockheed Martin Corporation of Marietta, Ga. for $299,848,783. This action exercise options for Lot 3 for the C-5M reliability enhancements and re-engining program. At this time $25,272,726 has been obligated. 716 AESG/PK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity. (FA8625-07-C-6471, P00011).

The Air Force is modifying an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract with Lockheed Martin Corporation of Marietta, Ga., for a maximum of $86,200,000. This contract action is for interim contractor support for the C-5 reliability enhancements and re-engining program. At this time $25,272,726 has been obligated. 716 AESG/PK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity. (FA8625-09-C-6485)

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

River Trading Co., LLC, Cincinnati, Ohio* is being awarded a maximum $26,906,000 firm fixed price contract for bituminous coal. Other location of performance is West Virginia. Using services are Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. There were originally 167 proposals solicited with seven responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is May 31, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-09-D-0653).

Wellstone Apparel, Greenvile, S.C.* is being awarded a maximum $15,622,332 firm fixed price, partial set aside, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for Army combat uniform coat and trousers. Other location of performance is in Texas. Using service is Army. This contract was originally Web solicited with 36 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract is exercising the fourth option period. The date of performance completion is Feb. 8, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM100-05-D-0420).

Tullahoma Industries, Tullahoma, Tenn.* is being awarded a maximum $14,981,538 firm fixed price, partial set aside, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for Army combat uniform coat and trousers. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Army. This contract was originally Web solicited with 36 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract is exercising the fourth option period. The date of performance completion is Feb. 8, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM100-05-D-0427).

Fox Apparel, Asheboro, N.C.* is being awarded a maximum $12,542,508 firm fixed price, partial set aside, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for Army combat uniform trousers. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Army. This contract was originally Web solicited with 36 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract is exercising the fourth option period. The date of performance completion is Feb. 8, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM100-05-D-0421).

Bethel Industries, Inc., Jersey City, N.J.* is being awarded a maximum $8,840,700 firm fixed price, partial set aside, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for Army combat uniform coats. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Army. This contract was originally Web solicited with 36 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract is exercising the fourth option period. The date of performance completion is Feb. 8, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM100-05-D-0418).

Bremen Bowden Investment Co., Inc., Bowden, Ga.* is being awarded a maximum $8,778,000 firm fixed price, partial set aside, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for Army combat uniform coats. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Army. This contract was originally Web solicited with 36 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract is exercising the fourth option period. The date of performance completion is February 8, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM100-05-D-0419).

Unionvale Coal Co., Ligonier, Pa.* is being awarded a maximum $5,017,500 firm fixed price contract for bituminous coal. Other location of performance is W.Va. Using service is Navy. There were originally 167 proposals solicited with two responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is May 31, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-09-D-0656).

NAVY

Barnhart Inc.*, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $22,990,658 for firm-fixed price task order #0002 under a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, multiple award construction contract (N62473-08-D-8608) for design and construction of the Berthing Lima Conversion at Naval Base Coronado. The work to be performed provides for the complete design and construction of buildings and facilities upgrades to Berth Lima to accommodate CVN planned incremental availabilities (industrial maintenance activities) and cold-iron berthing. Project includes the construction of a security building, a restroom/payphone building, pump house building, two steel watch towers, two guard houses, security fencing, high mast security lighting, and surveillance infrastructure. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed by March 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Five proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

Fluke Electronics Corp., Everett, Wash., is being awarded a $14,632,600 firm-fixed-price requirements contract for manufacture of voltage standards to support the general purpose electronic test equipment weapons system. Work will be performed at Everett, Wash., and work is expected to be completed by January 2014. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured, with eight companies solicited and one offer received. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity (N00104-09-D-D006).

Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GMBH, Neuenburg, Germany, is being awarded an $8,235,924 firm-fixed-price, delivery order under a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (M67854-06-D-1020) for the procurement of 49,614 units of Grenade, 66mm, Smoke Screening IR, Vehicle Launched MK1 Mod 0, DODIC GG24. Work will be performed in Germany; and is expected to be completed by Sept. 11, 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with two proposals solicited and two offers received. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Hydraulics International, Inc.*, Chatsworth, Calif., is being awarded a $7,172,371 firm-fixed-price contract for 30 electric hydraulic carts for the U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 aircraft (26) and the U.S. Air Force CV-22 aircraft (4). In addition, this contract provides for the procurement of 31 diesel hydraulic carts for the U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 aircraft (24) and the U.S. Air Force CV-22 aircraft (7). Work will be performed in Chatsworth, Calif., and is expected to be completed in March 2010. Contract funds in the amount of $5,637,946 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Marine Corps ($5,854,975; 82 percent) and the Air Force ($1,317,396; 18 percent). This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J., is the contracting activity (N68335-09-C-0125).

Alliant Techsystems Inc., Mesa, Ariz. is being awarded a $7,015,100 modification to previously awarded contract (N00164-05-C-0026) for production of a quantity of 58,000 each MK266 30mm high explosive incendiary-trace (HEI-T) ammunition to support the LPD class ships. The requirements are for manufacture of the MK266 HEI-T ammunition in support of Navy 2T conventional ammunition systems, Navy Picatinny Detachment, through the Joint Special Operations Department of Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division. Work will be performed in Elk River, Minn., and is expected to be completed by August 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity for contract N0016405-C-0026.

ARMY

L3 Communications Corp., Arlington, Texas, was awarded on Feb. 5, 2009, an $8,857,563 mixed line items/primarily fixed price incentive fee contract for aviation combined arms tactical trainer engineering change proposals for synthetic environment (SE) core support tasks, SE core v1.0 spiral upgrade, king pin replacement and Longbow Lot 6.1/10 retrofits. Also establish calendar year 2009 crew day travel rates. Work is to be performed at Arlington, Texas (75 percent), and Orlando, Fla. (25 percent), with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2010. Fifteen bids were solicited and two bids received. Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation, Orlando, Fla., is the contracting office (N61339-00-C-0002).

Kipper Tool Co., Gainesville, Ga., was awarded on Feb. 5, 2009, a $6,668,856 firm/fixed/price requirements contract for vehicle mounted mine detector tool set, quantity is 1 for delivery order 0098. Work is to be performed at Gainesville, Ga., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 31, 2014. Ten bids were solicited and one bid received. Tank & Automotive Command (TACOM) Rock Island, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (DAAE20-03-D-0089).

AM General, LLC, South Bend, Ind., was awarded on Feb. 4, 2009, a $15,253,377 firm/fixed/price contract converting line item 9014BN from a M1165A1 High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle to a M1165A1B3 High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle. Work is to be performed at Mishawaka, Ind., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Tank & Automotive Command (TACOM) Warren, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (DAAE07-01-C-S0001).

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), Needham, Mass., was awarded on Feb. 4, 2009, a $10,044,924.82 IDIQ firm/fixed/price contract in which the project manager, network service center performance work statement addresses the installation information infrastructure modernization program effort to engineer, furnish, install, secure, test, document, migrate and cutover a turn-key solution to upgrade the existing infrastructure and facilities at Fort Knox. Work will be performed at Fort Knox, Ky., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 30, 2011. Ten bids were solicited and seven bids received. Information Technology and Electronic Commerce Commercial Contracting Center, ITEC4, Alexandria, Va., is the contracting activity (W91QUZ-06-D-0025).

CONTRACTS

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., is being awarded a maximum $11,760,286 firm fixed price contract for snow blowers. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Air Force. There were originally two proposals solicited with one response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Jan. 15, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM500-01-D-0066-0023).

NACCO Material Handling Group, Greenville, N.C., is being awarded a maximum $7,307,085 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for forklifts. Other location of performance is Kentucky. Using service is Air Force. There were originally two proposals solicited with one response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Mar. 15, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM500-01-D-0054).

Signature Flight Support Corp., Bedford, Mass., is being awarded a maximum $6,712,764 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel. Other location of performance is in Massachusetts. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Federal Civilian Agencies. There was originally one proposal solicited with one response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Mar. 31, 2013. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0041).

NAVY

Rolls-Royce Engine Services, Oakland, Calif; StandardAero (San Antonio), Inc., San Antonio, Texas; and Wood Group Turbopower, LLC; Miami Lakes, Fla., are each being awarded firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts to provide depot-level repair for the T56 Series III engine. The award for Rolls-Royce Engine Services is $36,379,415; for StandardAero, Inc., it is $43,165,973; and for Wood Group Turbopower, LLC it is $47,608,704. The three major modules of the engine to be maintained and repaired under this contract will be (a maximum annual quantity of) 160 Power Sections, 180 Reduction Gear Assemblies, and 140 Torquemeters. Depot-level repair of T56 Series III engine modules is required to support fielded P-3 and derivative aircraft, as well as T56-powered C-130 and C-2 aircraft. Place of performance for Rolls-Royce Engine Services is Oakland, Calif.; for StandardAero, it is San Antonio, Texas; and for Wood Group LLC, it is Miami Lakes, Fla. These contracts are expected to be completed in February 2010. Contract funds in the amount of $5,816,296 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. These contracts were competitively procured via electronic Request for Proposal and four offers were received. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-D-0013; N00019-09-D-0014; N00019-09-D-0012, respectively).

Canadian Commercial Corp., General Dynamics Land Systmes - Canada (GDLS-C) is being awarded a $26,791,877 firm fixed priced modification to delivery order #0004 under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5028) for the purchase of Authorized Stockage List and Prescribed Load List parts to support 673 MRAP vehicles. The staging of these parts allows vehicles that have been damaged to be brought back to full mission capable in a minimal amount of time. GDLS-C uses a multitude of suppliers for these parts, both U.S. based and abroad. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

EnVetCo, Inc.*, New Bern, N.C.; Futron-SDVS LLC JV*, Wilmington, N.C.; International Public Works, LLC*, Mount Pleasant, S.C.; and Robra Construction, Inc.*, Virginia Beach, Va., are each being awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity multiple award construction contract for general building type projects at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Base Cherry Point. The maximum dollar value, for the base period for all four contracts combined is $20,000,000. The total contract amount for all four contracts combined, including the base period and four option years, is $100,000,000. Futron-SDVS LLC JV is being awarded task order #0001 at $374,278 for interior and exterior repairs to Building 2628 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Work for this task order is expected to be completed by Aug. 2009. All work on this contract will be performed in Jacksonville and Cherry Point, N.C., and work is expected to be completed Jan. 2014. Contract funds for task order #0001 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with 16 proposals received. These four contractors may compete for task orders under the terms and conditions of the awarded contract. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-09-D-5336/5337/5338/5339).

L-3 Services, Inc., Germantown, Md., is being awarded an $11,842,031 task order #0070 under previously awarded firm fixed price contract (M67854-02-A-9010) to provide acquisition, logistics, and administrative support as program management assistance for the Program Manager for Training Systems (PM TRASYS) located at the Central Fla., Research Park, Orlando, Fla. PM TRASYS continues to support Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) and Training Education Command (TECOM) requirements to identify, develop, and field material and non-material solutions as the training systems manager. This support task includes work across the Live Training Systems functional and project teams; Live Training Systems Integrated Program Management, Military Operations on Urban Terrain (MOUT) Systems, Range Instrumentation Systems (RIS), Range Training Aides Devices & Simulations (RTADS), Field Operations, and emerging hybrid live-simulated training environments. The focus for Live Training Systems efforts responds to requirements requested by TECOM to support pre-deployment training/alternate training venues and the Marine Corps' operational force capabilities. This includes providing program, logistics, and administrative support for mapping MCSC Product Groups systems acquisition to training requirements, determination of most efficient training methodologies, and implementation and technical documentation for acquisition of training systems and training support. Work will be performed in Orlando, Fla., and work is expected to be completed in Feb. 2010. Contract funds in the amount of $11,660,572 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Harris Corp., RF Communications Division, Rochester, N.Y., is being awarded a $9,419,550 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, firm fixed price contract for man pack radios, dismount kits and extended warranties. Harris Corp. will be required to deliver up to 250 Falcon III AN/PRC-117G Man Pack Radios, up to 250 dismount kits, and up to 250 extended warranties (7years) if maximum quantities are ordered. This effort is in support of the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) in deployed locations worldwide. Without these radios and the associated warranties, the TACP airmen can not perform their mission which is the terminal control of combat aircraft supporting close air support missions directly in support of ground forces. The work will be performed in Rochester, N.Y., and is expected to be completed by Feb. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity (N00164-09-D-JS08).

George Mason University, Fairfax, Va., is being awarded a $7,176,093 cost no fee research and development contract for counter Improvised Explosive Device (IED) research. The contractor will perform research and develop models and methods to enhance the ability of The Joint Improvise Explosive Device Defeat Organization Operations Research Systems Analysis to execute its mission. This contract contains options which, if exercised, will bring the total value of the contract to $10,395,241. Work will be performed in Fairfax, Va., (96 percent) and Bowie Md., (4 percent), and work is expected to be completed Jan. 2012. Contract funds will not expire at end of current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured under an Office of Naval Research Broad Agency Announcement 08-001 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology dated Sept. 5, 2007. Office of Naval Research, Arlington, Va., is the contract activity (N00014-09-C-0419).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems of San Diego, Calif., for an amount not to exceed $81,273,117. This effort is for two MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and two Mobile Ground Control Stations for the Italy Foreign Military Sales customer. At this time $40,049,760 has been obligated. 703 AESG/SYF, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8620-05-G-3028).

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Boeing Satellite Systems Inc., of El Segundo, Calif., for $10,248,866. This action will develop a system concept through the performance of trade studies, modeling and simulation, system analysis, and requirements definition to provide a comprehensive approach that addresses formulation of an architecture providing high-value capabilities for the Department of Defense. Det 8 AFRL/RVKS, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico is the contracting activity (FA9453-09-C-0338).

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CONTRACTS

NAVY

P&L General Contractors, Inc.*, Oak Harbor, Wash.; RMA Land Construction, Inc.*, Seattle, Wash.; Southwest Construction*, Bremerton, Wash. ; Newton Severson JV*, Bremerton, Wash.; Diversified Maintenance Systems, Inc.*, Salt Lake City, Utah; and Performance Systems, Inc.*, Fruitland, Idaho, are each being awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity multiple award construction contract for new construction, renovation, alteration, demolition and repair work at various locations within the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Northwest area of responsibility (AOR). The work to be performed provides for general building type projects (new construction, renovation, alteration, and repair of facilities and infrastructure, roofing, demolition, and routine renovation) including but not limited to: 1) administrative and industrial facilities, 2) housing renovation, 3) child care centers, 4) lodges, 5) recreation and fitness facilities, 6) retail complexes, 7) warehouses, 8) housing offices, 9) housing offices, 10) community centers, 11) and commercial, manufacturing and industrial buildings. The maximum dollar value, including the base period and three option years, for all six contracts combined is $60,000,000. Each contractor is being awarded the minimum guarantee of $15,000. Contract funds for Task Order 0001 (minimum guarantee) will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. All work will be performed in the NAVFAC Northwest AOR, including but not limited to, Wash., (94 percent), Ore., (2 percent), Idaho, (2 percent), Mont., (1 percent), and Alaska, (1 percent). The term of the contract is not to exceed 48 months, with an expected completion date of Feb. 2013. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website with 16 proposals received. These six contractors may compete for task orders under the terms and conditions of the awarded contract. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest, Silverdale, Wash., is the contracting activity (N44255-09-D-4007/4008/ 4009/4010/4011/4012).

Engineering-Environmental Management, Inc., Englewood, Colo., is being awarded a maximum $20,000,000 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity architect/engineering contract for environmental planning and engineering services for National Environmental Policy Act and Executive Order 12114 environmental effects abroad of major Federal actions in the NAVFAC Atlantic area of responsibility (AOR). The work to be performed includes Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Reviews, and Environmental Studies. Work will be performed at various Navy and Marine Corps facilities and other government facilities within the NAVFAC Atlantic AOR including, but not limited to Va., (50 percent) Calif., (20 percent), N.C., (10 percent), Fla. (10 percent), and Wash. (10 percent), and is expected to be completed by Feb. 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the NAVFAC e-solicitation websitewith five proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N62470-09-D-2003).

Guam Shipyard, Santa Rita, Guam, is being awarded an $8,952,117 firm fixed price contract for a regular overhaul of Military Sealift Command ammunition ship USNS Shasta (T-AE 33). This regular overhaul includes cleaning, and inspecting tanks and spaces, underwater hull cleaning and painting, and numerous inspections and certifications. The ship's primary mission is to deliver ammunition, provisions, stores, spare parts, potable water and petroleum to the Navy's carrier strike groups and other naval forces at sea. The contract includes options that, if exercised, would bring the total contract value to $10,929,307. Work will be performed in Santa Rita, Guam, and is expected to be completed within 55 calendar days. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was a sole source procurement. The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Fleet Support Command, a field activity of Military Sealift Command, is the contracting activity (N40446-09-C-0003).

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $5,718,669 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity time and material contract (N00019-07-D-0005) for non-recurring efforts in support of the planned retrofit of MH-60S aircraft 1 – 119 to improve operational and warfighting capabilities. Specifically, this modification provides for the design and development of retrofit kits; purchase of four retrofit kits for the performance of two separate validation and verifications; and preparation and delivery of two routine action technical directives for the MH-60S Warfighter Operational Safety Improvement Program. Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn., (84.5 percent); Coronado, Calif., (12.2 percent); and Lexington, Ky., (3.3 percent), and is expected to be completed in Jun. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

ARMY

Arkansas State University, State University, Ark., was awarded on Feb. 3, 2009, a $6,032,115 cost contract to research and develop a laser based multicolor, real-time, remote sensor capable of detecting an explosive substance from a distance of 100 meters. Work is to be performed at Arkansas State University, State University, Ark., with an estimated completion date of Feb. 3, 2013. Bids were solicited on the Web with nine bids received. CECOM Acquisition Center Washington, Alexandria, Va., is the contracting activity (W909MY-09-C-0001).

Raytheon Co., AMDS, Andover, Mass., was awarded on Feb. 2, 2009, a $39,097,211 firm fixed price (letter contract modification) for procurement, installation, and testing of 3 PATRIOT Radar Enhancement Phase 3/Classification, Discrimination, and Identification Phase 3 modification kits for Taiwan radars. Work is to be performed at Andover, Mass., with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2015. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, Contracting Center, Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-07-C-0151).

Fraunhofer USA Inc., Newark, Del., was awarded on Feb. 2, 2009, a $5,049,782 cost plus fixed fee contract for the Accelerated manufacture of Pharmaceuticals (AMP) Program which seeks to produce therapeutics or vaccines "on demand" in large quantity, at low cost to interdict both established and new biological threats. Work is to be performed at Newark, Del., (86.33 precent), Plymouth Meeting, Pa., (9.71 precent), Dover, Del., (3.48 precent), and Brookline, Mass., (0.48 precent), with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Fort Belvoir, Va., is the contracting activity (HDTRA1-07-C-0054).

Alliant Techsystems, Plymouth, Minn., was awarded on Jan. 29, 2009, a $5,617,694 base cost plus incentive fee, option I cost plus award fee, option II-IV firm fixed price contract for 155mm M549 System development and demonstration award. Work is to be performed at Plymouth, Minn., with an estimated completion date of Jun. 30, 2011. Bids were solicited on the Web with five bids received. The Army Contracting Command, Joint Munitions & Lethality Contracting Center, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15QKN-06-C-0130).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc., Tustin, Calif., is being awarded a maximum $36,000,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for radiology systems, subsystems and components. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Federal Civilian Agencies. This proposal was originally Web solicited on FedBizOpps with 27 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fis

0cal year. The date of performance completion is Feb. 3, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM2D1-09-D-8322).

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CONTRACTS

NAVY

DZSP 21 LLC, Philadelphia, Pa., is being awarded a $72,675,388 modification to a previously awarded cost plus award fee contract (N62742-05-C-3501) to exercise the fourth option period for Base Operations Support (BOS) services in the Territory of Guam for the Commander, Naval Forces Marianas. The BOS services to be performed include, but are not limited to, general management and administration services; command and staff (public affairs office); public safety (safety and contingency); port operations; ordnance; galley; facilities management; sustainment, restoration/modernization; facilities services; utilities (potable water, wastewater, electrical, and steam); base support vehicles and equipment; and environmental. The current total contract amount after exercise of this option will be $285,376,847. Work will be performed at various installations in the U.S. Territory of Guam, and work for this option is expected to be Dec. 31, 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Marianas, Naval Base, Guam is the contracting activity.

ITT Electronic Systems, Clifton, N. J., is being awarded a $32,093,118 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00019-05-C-0054) to exercise an option for the procurement of 12 AN/ALQ-214 On-Board Jammer Systems and 41 spare ALQ-214 Weapon Replacement Assembly units for the F/A-18E/F Aircraft. Work will be performed at various locations throughout the United States (43.5 percent); Clifton, N.J., (34.4 percent); East Syracuse, N.Y., (8.8 percent); San Diego, Calif., (8.3 percent); and Rancho Cordova, Calif., (5 percent), and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Kollmorgen Elecro-Optical Corp., Northampton, Mass., is being awarded a $9,313,962 indefinite delivery indefinite quantity, cost plus fixed fee contract for field services, repair and support services for the AN/BVS-1 and the Photonics Mast Variant (PMV) Photonics Imaging System. Tasking will include initial equipment installation and subsequent repair and maintenance that is required during submarine new construction. The tasking will also included post-construction repairs, maintenance and equipment removal and post construction installations. Work will be performed in Groton, Conn., (70 percent) and Northampton, Mass., (30 percent), and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with one offer received via Federal Business Opportunities and on the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, contracts web site. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport is the contracting activity (N66604-09-D-0058).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Turbo Combustor Technology, Inc., Stuart, Fla.*, is being awarded a maximum $12,195,000 firm fixed price, total set aside, indefinite quantity contract for F-15 afterburner flameholders. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Air Force. Proposals were originally solicited through DIBBS with two responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Dec. 18, 2009. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Richmond, Richmond, Va.,

(SPM4A7-09-D-0014).

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a maximum $9,551,784 firm fixed price, undefinitized contractual action, contract for main rotor blades manufacture components. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Navy. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This was originally a sole source competition. The date of performance completion is Aug. 31, 2011. The contracting activity is the DLR Procurement Operations (DSCR-ZC), DLA Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa.,

(N00383-06-G-006F-TH01).

ARMY

Smiths Detection, Inc, Edgewood, Md., was awarded on Dec 9, 2008 a, $65,498,978 commercial firm fixed price contract for Joint Chemical Detector. Work will be performed in Edgewood, Md., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. US Army RDECOM Acquisition Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground Contracting Division, Edgewood Division, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W911SR-07-C-0054).

Booz, Allen, Hamilton, Inc, McLean, Va., was awarded on Dec. 9, 2008, a $33,700,000 cost plus fixed fee price contract. This contract is in support of Foreign Military Sales Requirement for Saudi Arabia under Case No. SR-B-VTC for Sword Project Management Office Augmentation Support. Work will be performed in Saudi Arabia, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. US Army Research, Development, and Engineering Command, Acquisition Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W91CRB-09-C-0023).

Thor Defense Inc, Downers Grove, Ill., was awarded on Dec. 9, 2008 a, $5,746,583 firm fixed price contract for 222,219 Close Quarters Battle Kit Multi Magazine Holders. Work will be performed in Downers Grove, Ill., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 25, 2013. Bids solicited were via the Web and seven bids were received. Army Contracting Command, Joint Munitions & Lethality, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15QKN-08-D-0027).

CONTRACTS

ARMY

AM General, LLC, South Bend, Ind., was awarded on Jan. 30, 2009, a $510,781,157 firm fixed price contract to add 3,401 each High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) to contract. Work is being performed at Mishawaka, Ind., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Tank & Automotive Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (DAAE07-01-C-S001).

BAE Systems, Tactical Vehicle Systems Limited Partnership, Sealy, Texas, was awarded on Jan. 30, 2009, a $107,357,779 firm fixed price and cost reimbursement contract to incorporate engineering changes that add additional armor (B Kits) to 5,108 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) Long Term Armor Strategy (LTAS) A1P2 cabs. Work is being performed at Sealy, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Tank & Automotive Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-08-C-0460).

The Walsh Group DBA Archer Western Contractors, Atlanta, Ga., was awarded on Jan. 30, 2009, a $49,988,000 firm fixed price contract to construct and install a security booth, truck canopy, guard shack, truck control office, access roads, vehicle parking lots, and truck scale. Work is to be performed at El Paso, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 30, 2010. Bids were solicited on the Web with three bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Sacramento, Calif., is the contracting activity (W912HN-08-D-0036).

Specialty Defense Systems, Dunmore, Pa., was awarded on Jan. 30, 2009, a $43,665,849 firm fixed price contract for 75,000 Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV's). Work will be performed at Jefferson City, Tenn., with an estimated completion date of Jul. 31, 2009. Two offerers were solicited and two bids/offerers were received. U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, Contracting Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W91CRB-07-C-0084).

AeroVironment, Incorporated, Simi Valley, Calif., was awarded on Jan. 30, 2009, a $39,003,452 firm fixed price and cost plus fixed fee contract to definitize not-to-exceed FY 09 Systems, initial spares packages, and contractor logistics support for the Raven RQ-11B Unmanned Aircraft System. Work is to be performed in Simi Valley, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 31, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-05-C-0338).

South Carolina Commission for the Blind, Columbia, S.C., was awarded on Jan. 30, 2009, a $17,718,631 firm fixed price contract. Contractor provides food services post-wide for 13 dining facilities for Soldiers at Fort Jackson, S.C. Work is performed at Fort Jackson, S.C., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 31, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Directorate of Contracting, Fort Jackson, S.C., is the contracting activity (DABT47-02-C-0003).

Booz, Allen Hamilton, McLean, Va., was awarded on Jan. 30, 2009, a $14,831,468 Multiple BPAs, firm fixed price Task Order 0001 and an additional four BPAs with no Task Order Awards at this time. Work is to be performed at McLean, Va., (58 precent), Fairfax, Va., (17 precent), Rockville, Md., (17 precent), and Huntsville, Ala., (8 precent), with an estimated completion date of Jan. 31, 2013. Bids were solicited on the Web with eight bids received. Washington Headquarters Service, Roslyn, Va., is the contracting activity (HQ0034-09-A-3010).

Halbert Construction Co., Inc., El Cajon, Calif., was awarded on Jan. 30, 2009, a $9,452,670 firm fixed price contract for construction of a new emergency generator to work in parallel with the existing generators in Sacramento, Calif. Work is to be performed at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Sacramento, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Apr. 21, 2010. Bids were solicited on the Web with six bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Sacramento, Calif., is the contracting activity (W91238-09-C-0004).

Spartan Motors, Inc., Charlotte, Mich., was awarded on Jan. 30, 2009, a $9,305,381 firm fixed price contract for axle retrofit kits for the Buffalo Mine Protected Clearance Vehicle, 151 each. Work is to be performed at Charlotte, Mich., with an estimated completion date of May 18, 2009. One sole source bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Tank & Automotive Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-C-0122).

BAE Systems, Tactical Vehicle Systems Limited Partnership, Sealy, Texas, was awarded on Jan. 30, 2009, a $7,295,385 firm fixed price and cost reimbursement contract for 38 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Launcher Chassis for Foreign Military Sales customers. Work is to be performed at Sealy, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2010. U.S. Army Tank & Automotive Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-08-C-0460).

General Dynamics Land Systems, Sterling Heights, Mich., was awarded on Jan. 30, 2009, a $5,887,946 firm fixed price contract change order issued to procure improved ammo racks to support the Improved System Enhanced Package (SEPv1) to SEPv2 RESET of 90 each Abrams M1A2 tanks. Work is to be performed at Lima, Ohio, (75 precent), Tallahassee, Fla., (10 precent), Annison, Fla., (9 precent), Scranton, Pa., (3 precent), and Sterling Heights, Mich., (3 precent), with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2010. U.S. Army Tank & Automotive Command (TACOM), Contracting Center, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-06-C-0006).

GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEM, San Diego, Calif., was awarded on Jan. 29, 2009, a $21,710,228 cost plus fixed fee four month extension to current contractor logistics support contract for I-GNAT Warrior Alpha, and Sky Warrior Block O Unmanned Aircraft Systems at multiple OCONUS locations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Work is to be performed at San Diego, Calif., with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Contracting Center, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-0082).

ITT Industries Systems Division, Colorado Springs, Colo., was awarded on Jan. 29, 2009, a $7,827,473 cost plus incentive fee cost plus fixed fee contract to provide for Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) Operations Control System (DOCS) Site Support and Services (DOCS4) and defines the requirements to provide U.S. Army Space Command with the site support and services for the DSCS Operations Control System IDOCS), Wideband Gap filler System and Commercial Satellite Network Control (CSNC). To provide on-site coverage and technical assistance; on-call coverage and technical assistance; depot and supply services; logistic services; communications analysis; hardware maintenance services; software, firmware, and database support services; and computer system administration for the equipment, organizations. Work is to be performed at Colorado Springs, Colo., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 31, 2011. Bids were solicited on the Web and competition information was received from two sources. Space and Missile Defense Command/ARSTRAT, Director of Contracting, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., is the contracting activity (DASG62-02-C-0002).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Johns Hopkins University of Laurel, Md., for $50,000,000. This contract will provide engineering, research, and development capability support for the Space superiority mission areas in Space Superiority System Wing. At this time $495,735 has been obligated. SMC/SSSP, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA8819-09-D-0001).

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract with ITT Corp., of Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., not to exceed $10,570,000. This contract will ensure the Antenna group is Level III tested and ready for operator acceptance or Force Development Evaluation by Aug. 15 2010. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. SMC/LRS/PK, El Segundo, Calif. is the contracting activity (F04701-01-C-0001, P00540).

The Air Force is modifying cost plus award fee contract with ITT Corp., of Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., for an amount not to exceed $8,991,000. This action will replace all equipment needed for the Central Command Remote System. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. SMC/LRS/PK, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (F04701-01-C-0001, P00542).

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Northrop Grumman Systems of Linthicum Heights, Md., for $7,751,678. This contract will develop a multi-functional, reconfigurable space qualified Advance Space Digital Receiver Exciter, which will allow for a rapid development process to get space prove performance. At this time $950,000 has been obligated. Det 8 AFRL/RVKS, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. is the contracting activity (FA9453-09-C-0334).

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Ball Aerospace and Technologies Systems Engineering Solutions of Albuquerque, N.M. for $5,718,465. This contract will address using single and multiple wavelength, continuous and pulsed laser receiver and transmission technology to provide detection, angle of arrival, range and range rate of objects in Low Earth Orbit. At this time, $1,000,000 has been obligated. Det 8 AFRL/RVKS, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. is the contracting activity (FA9453-09-C-0336).

NAVY

Force Protection Industries, Inc., Ladson, S.C., is being awarded a $17,282,920 firm fixed priced modification to previously awarded delivery order #0010 under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5031) for the purchase of 41 Joint Program Office, South West Asia ITC instructors for a six month period of performance and 55 Mobile Red River Army Depot training instructors for a six month period of performance. Work will be performed in OIF/OEF Area's of responsibilities, and various locations within the United States, and work is expected to be completed by Jun. 30, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

The Institute of Advanced Technology at University of Texas, Austin, Austin, Texas, is being awarded a $9,129,778 cost plus fixed fee contract to perform railgun assessment including laboratory testing and scalability between small and medium scale launcher, pulsed power assessment and conceptual prototyping and assessment of electromagnetic railgun contractor development items including advanced containment launcher and pulsed power systems. This contract contains options, which is exercised, would bring the contract value to $12,063,851. Work will be performed in Austin, Texas, and work is expected to be completed Jan. 31, 2012. Contract funds in the amount of $10,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured under the Office of Naval Research Broad Agency Announcement Number 08-001. The Office of Naval Research, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (N00014-09-C-0187).

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND

TransAtlantic Lines LLC of Greenwich, Conn., 06830, is being awarded a $15,078,334 (base year with 2 options), fixed price requirements contract for dedicated sealift services to transport lawful cargo by U.S. flag ships between points in the Continental United States of America (CONUS) and the terminal in Praia da Vitoria, Azores. This contract is expected to be completed by Feb. 29, 2012. Orders placed against this contract will be funded at the time the cargo is booked. This contract was a (100 precent) Small Business Set Aside acquisition with two bids received. The contracting activity is United States Transportation Command Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., 62225, (HTC711-09-D-0006).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Burlington Apparel Fabrics, Greensboro, N.C., is being awarded a maximum $9,668,120 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fabrics. Other locations of performance are in North Carolina. Using service is Navy. This proposal was originally Web solicited with one response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract contains four one-year option periods. The date of performance completion is Jul. 30, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM1C1-09-D-0030).

CONTRACTS

ARMY

Raytheon Co., Integrated Defense Co., Bedford, Mass., was awarded on Jan. 30, 2009, a $128,150,933.68 cost plus fixed fee, level-of-effort engineering services contract award for 702,599 man-hours of effort. Work is being performed at Burlington, Andover, and Tewksbury, Mass.; Huntsville, Ala.; and El Paso, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Jan. 31, 2014. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-09-C-0057).

Sundt Construction, Inc., Tempe, Ariz., was awarded on Jan. 30, 2009, an $87,176,614

Task Order (0001) firm fixed price contract for design and construction of an Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Light) Complex 2 – Unaccompanied Enlisted Personnel Housing – Barracks, PN 68961, Fort Bliss, Texas. This project is required by the Army's Military Construction Transformation Initiatives and will house single soldiers on a permanent basis and provide laundry facilities, and other amenities. Work is being performed at Fort Bliss, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 23, 2010. Bids solicited: RFP 0001 – 3 Offerors; Bids received: RFP 0001 – 3 Offerors. U.S. Army Engineer District, Fort Worth, Texas, is the contracting activity (W9126G-09-D-0011).

Sundt Construction, Inc., Tempe, Ariz., was awarded on Jan. 30, 2009, an $87,176,614 Task Order (0002) firm fixed price contract for design and construction of an Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Light) Complex 2 – Unaccompanied Enlisted Personnel Housing – Barracks, PN 68962, Fort Bliss, Texas. This project is required by the Army's Military Construction Transformation Initiatives and will house single Soldiers on a permanent basis and provide laundry facilities, and other amenities. Work is being performed at Fort Bliss, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Apr. 20, 201l. Bids solicited: RFP 0001 – 3 Offerors; Bids received: RFP 0001 – 3 Offerors. U.S. Army Engineer District, Fort Worth, Texas, is the contracting activity (W9126G-09-D-0011).

KILGORE FLARES COMPANY, LLC, Toone, Tenn., was awarded on Jan 30, 2009, a $22,801,750 firm fixed price contract for 225,800 M206 and 488,580 MJU-7A/B IR Countermeasure Flares. Work is being performed at Toone, Tenn., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 30, 2010. Two bids were solicited and two bids received. Headquarters, U.S. Army Field Support Command, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52P1J-04-C-0097).

ARMTEC COUNTERMEASURES, CO., Coachella, Calif., was awarded on Jan. 30, 2009, a $19,951,263 firm fixed price contract for 184,800 M206 and 399,720 MJU-7A/B IR Countermeasure Flares. Work is being performed at East Camden, Ark., with an estimated completion date of Apr. 30, 2010. Two bids were solicited and two bids received. Headquarters, U.S. Army Field Support Command, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52P1J-04-C-0096).

General Dynamics C4 Systems Inc, Taunton, Mass., was awarded on Jan. 30, 2009, a $9,000,000 cost-plus-award-fee contract. General Dynamics C4 Systems (GDC4S) is currently performing System Development and Demonstration (SDD) for the Warfighter Information Network – Tactical (WIN-T) under Contract DAAB07-02-C-F404. The effort will define, model, simulate, and demonstrate in a field environment the WIN-T System's architecture. Work is being performed at Taunton, Mass., and Gaithersburg, Md., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2010. One bid was solicited by sole source and one bid received. CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (DAAB07-02-C-F404).

The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pa., was awarded on Jan. 30, 2009, a $7,347,421 cost plus fixed fee contract for research with the primary objective of the program to carry out Phase 1 of the DiscRotor Risk Reduction Study. The DiscRotor concept consists of a fixed-wing aircraft fitted with a retractable single rotor. The DiscRotor concept has substantial potential to provide a high-speed, high-altitude aircraft (400+ KTAS at 30,000 ft) that has the hover and low-speed characteristics of a helicopter. Work is being performed at Philadelphia, Pa., and Blacksburg, Va., with an estimated completion date of Jul 31, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (HR0011-09-C-0056).

ALLIANT AMMUNITION AND POWDER COMPANY LLC, Radford, Va., was awarded on Jan. 30, 2009, a $7,142,000 firm fixed price modification to facility contract in support of the modernization effort at Radford Army Ammunition Plant. Work will be performed at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant with an estimated completion date of Mar. 31, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Headquarters, U.S. Army Sustainment Command, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (DAAA09-03-E-0001).

BLUE TEE CORP, Enid, Okla., was awarded on Jan. 30, 2009, a $6,073,366 firm fixed price construction contract for Water Well Drilling System for the Government of Egypt. Work will be performed at Enid, Okla., and in Egypt, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Programs Center, Winchester, Va., is the contracting activity (W912ER-09-C-0005).

Alliant Techsystems Inc., Plymouth, Minn., was awarded on Jan. 29, 2009, a $29,729,805 firm fixed price modification for the manufacture and delivery of approximately 3,240 M829 A3 120mm Armor Piercing, Fin Stabilized, Discarding Sabot Tracer Cartridges. Work will be performed at 21 stateside locations with an estimated completion date of Apr. 11, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Joint Munitions and Lethality LCMC, Picatinny, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15QKN-07-C-0085).

DON JON MARINE COMPANY, Hillside, N.J., was awarded on Jan. 28, 2009, a $31,945,000 firm fixed price contract consisting of deepening of the existing 47 feet Mean Low Water (MLW) Federal Navigation Channel System to a depth of 52 feet (MLW). The project consists of dredging and disposal of non-rock and possible drilling, blasting, dredging and disposal of rock. Work will be performed at New York and New Jersey Harbor Westside of Newark Bay. Bids were solicited by Unrestricted Open Competition with three bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District New York, New York, N.Y., is the contracting activity (W912DS-09-C-0003).

Alutiiq International, Huntsville, Ala., was awarded on Jan. 28, 2009, a $13,140,665 firm fixed price construction contract for a project consisting of various buildings comprising the Transportation Management School. Work is to be performed at Fort Lee, Va., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 15, 2011. Eighty bids were solicited with 13 bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District Norfolk, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (W91236-09-C-0021).

Daimler Trucks North America LLC, Portland, Ore., was awarded on Jan. 28, 2009, a $6,517,184.70 firm fixed price 9 Year Requirements contract: Delivery Order 0111 adds 11 each, M916A3 Light Equipment Transporters and 20 each, M917A2 Dump Trucks to the contract. Work is to be performed at Portland, Ore., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2009. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (DAAE07-00-D-S022).

Bogert International Inc., Pasco, Wash., was awarded on Jan. 27, 2009, a $16,570,656 firm fixed price, 5-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to procure lifting jacks for the High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) for a minimum quantity of 10,000 each and a maximum of 108,243 each. Work is to be performed at Pasco, Wash., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 23, 2014. U.S. Army Tank and Automotive Command Contracting Center, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-D-0060).

DRS C3 Systems Inc., Fort Walton Beach, Fla., was awarded on Jan. 27, 2009, a $13,915,132 firm fixed price contract for new work modification under the authority of Unusual and Compelling Urgency for 1,520 Driver's Vision Enhancer (DVE) TWV A-Kits (mounting hardware, wiring, and connectors) for the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Program and 224 DVE CV A-Kits and 756 cable assemblies. Work is being performed at Fort Walton Beach, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2009. CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-06-C-W006).

Colt Defense LLC, Hartford, Conn., was awarded on Jan. 27, 2009, a $9,494,376 firm fixed price 5-year Requirements contract for Barrel & Front Assembly 18,000 each; Hand Guard 13,600 each; Heavy Barrel Assembly 7,100 each; Receiver, Cartridge 22,000 each; Extractor Spring Assembly 200,000 each. Work is to be performed at Hartford, Conn., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 28, 2012. Tank and Automotive Command Rock Island, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (DAAE20-03-D-0191).

MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY CONTRACT AWARD

The Boeing Co., Integrated Defense Systems (Global Services and Support Division), St. Louis, Missouri, is being awarded $249, 937,154 for a cost plus fixed fee contract for operations and sustainment support for the fielded portions of the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) System for calendar year (CY) 2009 with an option for CY 2010. The principal places of performance are the contractor's facility in Huntsville, Ala., and Missile Defense Agency facilities at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., and Fort Greely, Alaska. This sole source contract is awarded pursuant to 10 USC 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1. Specifically, as provided in the Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition, Boeing, as the incumbent prime contractor for the operations and sustainment of the GMD Weapon System, is the only qualified source to perform this effort without unacceptable delay to critical program schedules and unaffordable duplication of costs. The MDA, Huntsville, Ala., is the contracting activity (HQ0147-09-C-0007). The period of performance is from Jan. 2009 through Dec. 2009 with a one year option to continue work from Jan. 2010 through Dec. 2010. The contract will be incrementally funded for $133,429,130 at award. Fiscal year (FY) 09 Research, Development, Test and Evaluation funds (RDT&E) will be used for the primary operations and sustainment support activities. FY09 Army Operation and Maintenance (O&M) funds will be used for training of Army soldier-operators. The RDT&E funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year. The O&M funds will expire at the end of the fiscal year. This award is an interim measure which will continue essential O&S support to the GMD system in the near-term while MDA acquires and verifies necessary technical data and develops its strategy for competitive acquisition of follow-on GMD O&S support. On January 29, 2009, MDA published a formal announcement of its intent relative to follow-on GMD O&S efforts subsequent to effort covered by this current award. The purpose of the Jan. 29, 2009 FEDBIZOPPS announcement is to initiate immediate dialogue with industry regarding a competitive acquisition strategy for follow-on GMD O&S support requirements, with a stated intent to make a competitive award for such requirements no later than calendar year 2011.

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a contract to Rolls-Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Indiana for $120,000,000. This contract action covers sustaining services including logistics support, program management support, engineering services, spares and technical data in support of the C-130J propulsions system which include the AE 2100D3 engine and R-391 propeller systems. At this time $17,511,485 has been obligated. 330 ACSG/GFKA, Robins, AFB, Ga., is the contracting activity (FA8504-07-D-0001-P00004).

The Air Force is awarding a time and material contract to General Dynamics Information Technology Inc of Fairfax, Va., for $22,953,332. This action will provide personnel, equipment, materials, supervision, all items and onsite services to perform support services for the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson AFB, Rome Research Site, and Hanscom AFB. At this time, $376,000 has been obligated. 88 CONS/PKA, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8601-09-F-0024).

The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract with time and material and cost reimbursable elements to Abacus Technology Corporation of Chevy Chase, Md., for $14,645,109. This action will provide 34 Engineers for the Foreign Military Sales customer, Royal Saudi Air Force in Saudi Arabia for 30 Months to provide management, operation, maintenance and support of C4I Systems and provide training of military, civilian and contractor personnel. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 350 ESG/CONS, Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., is the contracting activity (FA8706-09-C-0002).

The Air Force is awarding a contract to Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio for $8,761,285. This action will evaluate the effectiveness of Coast Guard unit and installation CBRN response readiness, identify gaps in preparedness, and develop training, risk reduction, and other mitigation techniques to minimize effects of on Coast Guard ashore, afloat, and aviation commands. At this time $903,591 has been obligated. 55CONS/LGCD is the contracting activity (SP0700-00-D-3180).

NAVY

TEC, Inc. Joint Venture, Charlottesville, Va., is being awarded a $25,000,000 firm fixed price contract modification to increase the maximum dollar value of an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for the Guam build-up to support the relocation of the U.S. Marines Corps from Okinawa to Guam. The work to be performed provides for Architect-Engineering (A-E) Services for Environmental Planning to Support Strategic Forward Basing Initiatives and Related Technical Services. This includes environmental impact documents, environmental studies and technical services which may include, but are not limited to, preliminary site assessment studies, feasibility assessments, and engineering services with associated multi-discipline A-E support as required. After award of this modification, the total cumulative contract value will be $65,000,000. Work will be performed in Guam, and is expected to be completed by May 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Pacific, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is the contracting activity (N62742-06-D-1870).

Michigan Technology University, Houghton, Mich., is being awarded a $14,850,000 ceiling priced, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to transition current laboratory Electro-Optical technology (e.g. photonic integrated circuits, optical fiber interconnects, and transmission media) and implement its application in real world printed circuit board manufacturing for use in military aerospace environments. Work will be performed in Houghton, Mich., (80 percent); Calumet, Mich., (10 percent); Eagan, Minn., (10 percent), and is expected to be completed in Jan. 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via a Broad Agency Announcement, with one offer received. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00421-09-D-0003).

Concurrent Technology Corp., Johnstown, Pa., is being awarded an $11,468,212 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with a cost plus fixed fee pricing arrangement to provide technical and engineering services for continued Carriage, Stream, Tow, and Recovery System (CSTRS) development, test, and analysis. This procurement is in support of the ongoing development and test of the CSTRS to incorporate Airborne Mine Countermeasures capabilities and will be utilized on the MH-60S helicopter. Work will be performed in Johnstown, Pa., (88 percent) and Panama City, Fla., (12 percent), and is expected to completed by Feb. 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City, Fla., is the contracting activity (N61331-09-D-0004).

Converteam, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa., is being awarded a $9,313,451 firm fixed price contract for long lead materials for the DDG 1000 Baseline Tactical Advanced Induction Motor, Motor Drive, and Harmonic Filters for use in the Navy's Integrated Power System Land Based Test Site. This long lead material will eventually be incorporated into a DDG 1000 Baseline Tactical Advanced Induction Motor, Motor Drive, and Harmonic Filters that will be delivered to the Navy Land Based Test Site in Philadelphia, Pa. These components will meet the same specification established by the DDG 1000 shipyards for the lead ship installation. Work will be performed in Pittsburgh, Pa., and is expected to be completed by Aug. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract wasnot competitively procured. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-4203).

General Dynamics, Electric Boat, Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $6,290,977 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-4003) for Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department tasks in support of maintenance, repair and modernization of operational nuclear submarines. Under the terms of the contract, Electric Boat will continue to perform project management, engineering and planning, training, inspection and nuclear services. Work will be performed in New London, Conn., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $6,290,977 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE

Lockheed Martin Government Services, Inc., Seabrook, Md., was awarded an eighth year option of $26,370,708 as part of contract MDA220-01-D-0002 for management of the Retired and Annuitant pay service formerly managed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), which was the subject of an A-76 action. The estimated aggregate face value of this contract at time of award was $346,432,288. Primary work is performed at DFAS Cleveland, Ohio and secondary work which includes document scanning and primarily imaging is performed at London, Kentucky. Under this option work will be performed between Feb. 01, 2009, through Jan. 31, 2010. The DFAS Contract Services Directorate, Columbus, Ohio, is the contracting activity (MDA220-01-D-0002).

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Tennier Industries, Boca Raton, Fla.*, is being awarded a maximum $36,610,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, total set aside contract for cold weather parkas. Other location of performance is in Tennessee. Using service is Army. The proposal was originally Web solicited with four responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Jan. 29, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM1C1-09-D-0026).

AGE Refining, Inc., San Antonio, Texas*, is being awarded a minimum $12,382,273 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for aviation fuel. Other location of performance is in Texas. Using service is Air Force. There were originally 92 proposals solicited with two responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This modification exercises the first option period of the base contract. The date of performance completion is Mar. 31, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-07-D-0464).

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ARMY

Sundt Construction, Inc., Tempe, Ariz., was awarded on Jan. 30, 2009, an $87,176,614

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NAVY

General Dynamics, Electric Boat, Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $6,290,977 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-4003) for Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department tasks in support of maintenance, repair and modernization of operational nuclear submarines. Under the terms of the contract, Electric Boat will continue to perform project management, engineering and planning, training, inspection and nuclear services. Work will be performed in New London, Conn., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $6,290,977 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

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CONTRACTS

NAVY

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc., Cambridge, Mass., is being awarded a $146,156,130 cost plus incentive fee contract for a Trident II (D5) MK6 Life Extension Guidance System. Work will be performed in Clearwater, Fla., (35 percent); Plymouth, Minn., (27 percent); Bloomington, Minn., (16 percent), Cambridge, Mass., (12 percent); Pittsfield, Mass., (10 percent), and work is expected to be completed Dec. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. Strategic systems Programs, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (N00030-09-C-0011).

Pave-Tech, Inc.*, Carlsbad, Calif., is being awarded $13,995,000 for firm fixed price task order #0002 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-09-D-1605) for concrete and lighting repairs of Runway 13R-31L at Naval Air Station, Fallon. Work will be performed in Fallon, Nev., and is expected to be completed by Nov. 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Four proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

IAP World Services, Inc., Cape Canaveral, Fla., is being awarded a $13,352,747 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for base operating support services at Naval Support Activity Annapolis. The work to be performed provides for all labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation, and other items to provide services included, but not limited to, operation and maintenance of the Central Heating Plant, Water Treatment Plant, Waste Water Treatment Plant, utility systems, sustainment of site utilities, infrastructure, building structures and systems, and transportation. The contract also contains eight unexercised options, which if exercised would increase cumulative contract value to $179,829,122. Work will be performed in Annapolis, Md., and work is expected to be completed Nov. 30, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Online Website, with five proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Washington D.C., Public Works Department Annapolis, Annapolis, Md., is the contracting activity (N40080-09-D-0512).

Eastern GCR, LLC, JV*, Pinehurst, N.C., is being awarded a $9,461,295 modification under a previously awarded firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (N40080-05-D-3002) to exercise Option 3 for small business base operating support services at the Naval Air Station, Patuxent River Complex. The work to be performed provides for all managerial, supervision, labor, tools, materials, equipment and transportation necessary to provide janitorial, portable toilets, pest control, grounds maintenance, snow removal, street sweeping and transportation services. The current total contract amount after exercise of this option is $34,181,276. Work will be performed primarily at the Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Md., (79 percent); Webster Outlying Field, St. Inigoes, Md., (19 precent); and Solomons Recreation Center, Solomons, Md., (2 percent), and work is expected to be completed Jan. 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineer Command, Washington, Public Works Department, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

T. B. Penick & Sons, Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $7,625,101 for firm fixed price task order #0004 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-08-D-8612) for design and construction of a Combined Child Care and Youth Center at the Naval Air Facility, El Centro. The contract also contains two unexercised options, which if exercised would increase cumulative contract value to $8,223,724. Work will be performed in El Centro, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Jul. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Four proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $6,490,441 cost plus fixed fee order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-05-G-0026) to assess and define the static structural and fatigue capabilities of the LITENING Targeting Pod to support a Fleet flight clearance for carriage on weapons station four of the F/A-18A-D aircraft. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo., (60 percent); Patuxent River, Md., (20 percent); El Segundo, Calif., (10 percent); and Rolling Meadows, Ill., (10 percent), and is expected to be completed in Apr. 2010. Contract funds in the amount of $2,743,444 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Propper International, Inc., Mayaquez, Puerto Rico is being awarded a maximum $74,293,980 firm fixed price, total set aside, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for Army Combat Uniform, coats and trousers. Other locations of performance are in Puerto Rico. Using service is Army. The proposal was originally Web solicited with 36 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the fourth option year period. The date of performance completion is Jan. 31, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM100-05-D-0408).

American Apparel, Inc., Selma, Ala., is being awarded a maximum $34,782,000 firm fixed price, partial set aside, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for Army Combat Uniform coats. Other locations of performance are in Alabama. Using service is Army. The proposal was originally Web solicited with 36 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the fourth option year period. The date of performance completion is Jan. 31, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM100-05-D-0406).

D.J. Manufacturing Corp., Caguas, Puerto Rico is being awarded a maximum $32,114,016 firm fixed price, total set aside, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for Army Combat Uniform, coats and trousers. Other locations of performance are in Puerto Rico. Using service is Army. The proposal was originally Web solicited with 36 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the fourth option year period. The date of performance completion is Jan. 31, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM100-05-D-0407).

Golden Manufacturing Inc., Golden, Miss., is being awarded a maximum $19,942,920 firm fixed price, total set aside, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for Army Combat Uniform coats. Other locations of performance are in Mississippi. Using service is Army. The proposal was originally Web solicited with 36 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the fourth option year period. The date of performance completion is Jan. 31, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM100-05-D-0409).

Woolrich, Woolrich, Pa., is being awarded a maximum $13,004,376 firm fixed price, total set aside, indefinite quantity and indefinite delivery contract for Army Combat Uniform trousers. Other locations of performance are in Ga, Texas and Illinois. Using service is Army. The proposal was originally Web solicited with 36 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the fourth option year period. The date of performance completion is Jan. 31, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM100-05-D-0410).

Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., is being awarded a maximum $8,913,246 firm fixed price contract for runway snow broom/blowers. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Air Force. There were originally two proposals solicited with 1 response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Jan. 15, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM500-01-D-0066-0021).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed contract to Northrop Grumman, Palmdale, California for $35,150,555.00. This contract action will provide for B-2 Flexible Acquisition and Sustainment Team Contract, Performance Based Logistics, and CY09 Contract Depot Maintenance. At this time the entire amount has been obligated. 448 SCMG/PKBF Tinker AFB, Oklahoma is the contracting activity (F33657-99-D-0028).

The Air Force is awarding a contract modification to Lockheed Martin Co., Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems of Marietta, Ga., for $29,087,742.00. This modification will exercise options to purchase initial spares for the Global War on Terror aircraft, support equipment and other items. The work will be performed in Marietta, Ga. USAF/AFMC, Aeronautical Systems Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8625-06-C-6456).

The Air Force is awarding a contract to BAE Systems Electronic Intelligence Support of Nashua, N. H., for $6,275,262. This contract will provide a three-year technology development program to develop a radio frequency detection and space warning receiver system for satellites. The work will be performed in Nashua, New Hampshire. The Air Force Research Laboratory, Kirtland AFB, N.M., is the contracting activity. (FA9453-09-C-0335)

The Air Force is awarding a contract to L3 Communications Corp., Integrated Systems Joint Operations of Lexington, Ky., for $6,156,863. This contract is to exercise the remaining option for the production and installation of dual rails applicable to the MC-130P. The work will be performed in Crestview and Fort Walton Beach, Fla. WR-ALC/580^th ACSSG/Contracting, Robins AFB, Ga., is the contracting activity (USZA22-03-D-0006-RJ31-03).

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NAVY

Maritime Helicopter Support Company, Woodbridge, Va., is being awarded a $326,596,424 firm fixed price, definite delivery, definite quantity Performance Based Logistics (PBL) contract for support for Navy H-60 weapons repairables assemblies (WRAs) and shop replaceable assemblies covering various airframes and avionics systems in support of the H-60 series helicopters. Work will be performed at Stratford, Conn. (83 percent) and Owego, N.Y. (17 percent), and work is expected to be completed by January 2010. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This announcement combines purchases with the U.S. Navy (98 percent), the U.S. Coast Guard (1 percent) and the Governments of Australia, Greece, Spain, Thailand, and Taiwan - 1 percent). This contract was not awarded competitively. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity (N00383-09-D-010F).

Lockheed Martin Sippican, Inc., Marion, Mass., is being awarded a $35,774,572 cost plus incentive fee contract for design and development of a Communications at Speed and Depth (CSD) Family of Systems (FoS). SPAWAR awarded the contract on behalf of its organizational partner, the Navy's Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence systems. This contract includes options for Low Rate Initial Production and Full Rate Production quantities of CSD hardware, as well as options for engineering services and provisioning item orders, which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to an estimated $177,949,593. Work will be performed in Marion, Mass. (46 percent); DeLeon Springs, Fla. (18 percent); Braintree, Mass. (15 percent); Columbia City, Ind. (13 percent); Eagan, Minn. (8 percent), and is expected to be completed by Jan. 2011 (Sept 2017 with options exercised). Contractfunds in the amount of$6,469,857willexpire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract wascompetitively procured with one offer received via the Commerce Business Daily's Federal Business Opportunities website, and the SPAWAR e-Commerce Central website. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, San Diego, Calif. is the contracting activity (N00039-09-C-0017).

Sauer Incorporated, Jacksonville, Fla., is being awarded $20,976,700 for firm fixed price task order #0003 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62467-05-D-0181) for construction of market style apartments (Bachelor Quarters) at Naval Air Station - Joint Reserve Base, Belle Chasse. The work to be performed provides for the design and construction of market style apartments featuring multi-story design to incorporate anti-terrorism and force protection features. Each apartment will be comprised of two bedrooms (two personnel in each bedroom) with four closets, two bathrooms, a full kitchen, washer/dryer area, and living/dining area. The maximum number of constructed units (apartments) shall be 61 units. Work will be performed in Belle Chase, La., and is expected to be completed by Jan. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Two proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity.

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $17,816,580 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00019-04-C-0569) to exercise an option for the procurement of 42 Tomahawk Composite Capsule Launching System (CCLS) Capsules. Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., and is expected to be completed in October 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity.

PPG Protective and Marine Coatings, Alexander, Ark., is being awarded a $9,515,570 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with firm fixed price orders for the supply of paint products and services worldwide to the Military Sealift Command fleet. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the total contract value to $47,260,200. Work will be performed worldwide and is expected to be completed by Jan. 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured, with four offers received. Military Sealift Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00033-09-D-8010).

FMW Composite Systems Inc., Bridgeport, W.V., is being awarded an $8,636,047 firm fixed price delivery order #0008 under previously awarded contract (M67854-05-D-5004) for 100 Small and 100 Medium Ground Expedient Refueling Systems (GERS) and one OCONUS training session. Work will be performed in Bridgeport, W.V., and work is expected to be completed by January 2010. Contract funds will not expire by the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO), San Diego, Calif., is being awarded an $8,388,383 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-4402) for the repair and alteration for Non-Docking Scheduled Availability for the USS Dubuque (LPD-8). NASSCO furnishes the material, supports (electrical, crane, and rigging) and facilities necessary for the maintenance and modernization of the LSD/LPD class ships. This availability includes replacement of labyrinth seals, high power, low power turbine No. 2 and the 5-Year Strength and Integrity Inspection of the Auxiliary Boiler No. 1 and No. 2. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed by April 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $8,388,383 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Southwest Regional Maintenance Center, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier, LLC., Bethesda, Md., is being awarded a $7,636,500 firm fixed price contract for the six-month time charter of the U.S.-flagged, contractor-owned roll-on/roll-off vessel MV Liberty. The contract includes one six-month option that, if exercised, would bring the total contract value to $15,272,500. MV Liberty will be operated primarily between the U.S. East Coast and the Persian Gulf in support of the U.S. Central Command and the war on terrorism. Work is expected to be completed in Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunities website and the Military Sealift Command website, with three offers received. The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command is the contracting activity (N00033-09-C-5501).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a contract with M7 Aerospace, San Antonio, Texas for $59,000,000. The extension is necessary to continue Contractor Logistics Support for the C-20 program opening the resolution of the corrective action on contract FA8106-08-C-0010. At this time $10,400,008 has been obligated. 727 ACSG/PKB is the contracting activity. (FA8106-04-C-0003)

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract with Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Integrated Systems Air Combat Systems, San Diego California for $29,000,000. This action will add contingency operations for FY09 and additional Incentive Fee Metrics into the Performance Plan. 560 ACSG/GFKAB is the contracting activity. (FA8528-09-D-0001-P00001)

The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to DRS Sustainment Systems Inc., St. Louis, Missouri for $18,178,220. This action will provide Service Life Extension Program for the APQ-170 Radar Systems, supporting the MC-130H Combat Talon II (CT-II) Aircraft. At this time, $18,178,220 has been obligated. 580 ACSG/GFKAA is the contracting activity. (FA8509-09-C-0012)

The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract with Northrop Grumman Guidance and Electronic Company, Navigation System Division, Woodland Hill, California for $10,862,060. This action will provide for one hundred ninety-four EGI Production Units for the European Participating Aircraft Countries. At this time $10,862,060 has been obligated. 647 AES/PK is the contracting activity. (FA8626-06-C-2066 P00043)

The Air Force is modifying a fixed price contract with Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Navigation Systems Division for $10,302,160. This action will provide for one hundred and eighty-four EGI Production Units for the USAF F-16. At this time $10,302,160 has been obligated. 647 AESS/PK is the contracting activity. (FA8626-06-C-2066 P00045)

The Air Force has awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract to Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus , Ohio for $7,724,695. This action will determining in place destruct, initial morphology, and aerodynamic breakup, of chemical/biological agent payloads to advance the state of art in representation of source term from the missile intercept events. At this time $309,179 has been obligated. 55 CONS/LGCD is the contracting activity. (SP0700-00-D-3180)

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

American Apparel, Selma, Ala., is being awarded a maximum $20,209,824 firm fixed price contract for airmen battle uniforms, coats and trousers. Other locations of performance are Excel Manufacturing, El Paso, Texas, and Warmkraft, Taylorsville, Miss. Using service is the Air Force. The proposal was originally Web solicited with 12 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is January 31, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Pa. (SMP1C1-07-D-0009).

Propper International, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, is being awarded a maximum $13,274,520 firm fixed price contract for airmen battle uniforms, coats and trousers. Other locations of performance include Cabo Rogo, Las Marjas, Lagas, and Lajas, Puerto Rico. Using service is the Air Force. This proposal was originally Web solicited with 6 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is January 31, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Pa. (SPM1C1-07-D-0008).

Epic Aviation dba Air BP, Salem, Ore.* is being awarded a maximum $6,754,424 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for jet fuel distribution. Other location of performance are Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, Johnstown, Pa. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and other Federal agencies. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is March 31, 2013. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-09-D-0038).

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NAVY

General Dynamics—Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, is being awarded a $37,750,000 basic ordering agreement for Post-Shakedown Availability (PSA) on the Littoral Combat Ship, USS Independence (LCS-2). The orders to be issued will encompass services which support the total PSA effort which include, but are not limited to, program management, advance planning, engineering, material kitting, liaison, scheduling and participation in PSA planning conferences and design reviews, and preparation of documentation as required by the Contract Data Requirement List. The orders will also encompass material and labor to perform the PSA for LCS 2, all testing, including post repair trials required to verify the accuracy and completion of all shipyard industrial work, non-standard equipment when approved, and technical manuals for non-standard equipment. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif. (53 percent); Norfolk, Va. (24 percent); and Mobile, Ala. (23 percent), and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-G-2301).

Environmental Tectonics Corporation, Southampton, Pa., is being awarded a $19,517,027 firm fixed price contract for a Disorientation Research Device in support of the Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory (NAMRL). Work will be performed in Southampton, Pa., and work is expected to be completed by July 2011. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was awarded competitively through Navy Electronic Commerce Online, with two offers received. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk, Philadelphia Division is the contracting activity (N00189-09-C-Z025).

Q.E.D. Systems, Inc., Virginia Beach, Va., is being awarded an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity cost plus fixed fee with provisions for firm fixed pricing contract in the amount of $13,868,023 for ship alteration installation and marine/mechanical engineering design services. This contract contains a base period with four one-year option periods, which if exercised, bring the total value of the contract to $68,041,545. Work will be performed at Virginia Beach, Va., and work is expected to be completed by Jan. 2010. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was awarded through full and open competition, with three offers received. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk is the contracting activity (N00189-09-D-N003).

AMSEC LLC, Virginia Beach, Va., is being awarded an $8,403,169 modification (P00029) under a previously awarded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity with cost plus fixed fee pricing contract (N00189-02-D-0037) for engineering, technical, and maintenance services in support of aircraft carrier maintenance and modernization advance planning, work package development and integration, and work package execution associated with U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and battle groups. Work will be performed at Norfolk, Va. (20 percent); San Diego, Calif. (20 percent); Bremerton, Wash. (10 percent); Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Philadelphia, Pa., and Jacksonville, Fla. (15 percent combined); onboard aircraft carriers and associated battle groups (15 percent); and other areas, including outside the U.S. (20 percent), and work is expected to be completed by Jan. 2010. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was awarded competitively, with two offers received. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk is the contracting activity.

Alion-BMH Corp., Norfolk, Va., is being awarded an $8,061,692 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, cost plus fixed fee modification to a previously awarded contract (N65236-04-D-3831) for engineering and technical services to support modeling and simulation, experimentation, exercises, and training. Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va. (55 percent); Newport, R.I. (30 percent); and Charleston, S.C. (15 percent), and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured through the Space and Naval Warfare Systems e-Commerce Central website, with three offers received. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic, is the contracting activity.

L-3 Communications, Randtron Antenna Systems, Menlo Park, Calif., is being awarded a not-to-exceed ceiling price $7,085,480 delivery order under previously awarded contract (N00383-06-G-072B) for repair of TRAC-A rotodome antenna assemblies in support of the E2-C aircraft. Work will be performed at Menlo Park, Calif., and work is expected to be completed by March 2011. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not awarded competitively. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity.

Innovative Technical Solutions, Inc.*, Walnut Creek, Calif., is being awarded $6,059,349 for firm fixed price Modification 02 to Task Order #0002 under a previously awarded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity environmental multiple award contract (N62473-08-D-8813) at to exercise Options 0001 and 0002 which provides for the removal of an additional 16,000 cubic yards of contaminated soil at the Naval Command Control and Ocean Surveillance Center, Morris Dam Facility. The total task order amount after exercise of this option will be $7,571,710. Work will be performed in Azusa, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Aug. 2012. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

ARMY

Janssen Contracting Co., Inc., Anchorage, Alaska, was awarded on Jan 26, 2009, a $6,360,752 firm fixed price contract for the design and construction of the U.S. Air Force F-22 aerospace ground equipment (AGE) shop & storage facility at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Ala

CONTRACTS

ARMY

Hensel Phelps Construction Co., Orlando, Fla., was awarded on Jan. 23, 2009, a $121,144,000 firm fixed price contract for construction of the FY09 Special Forces Complex, Eglin, Air Force Base, Florida. The work shall consist of the following: Project will require clearing, grubbing, earthwork and erosion control of approximately 350 acre containment site and 130 acre access road, construction of a road system and electrical and communications distribution, water wells and elevated water storage tanks, water distribution, wastewater collection and storm drain systems. Buildings to be constructed include the Group Headquarters, 4-Battalion Headquarters/Company Operations Facility, Combat Readiness Training Facility (GYM), a Group Support Battalion Headquarters/Company Operations Facility, a dining facility and audio visual equipment purchase and installation. Site work includes pavements, curb and gutter, sidewalks, site utilities and landscaping. Work will be performed at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 1, 2011. Bids were solicited on FedBizOps with seven bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District, Mobile, Ala., is the contracting activity (9W91278-09-C-0017).

General Dynamics Land Systems, Sterling Heights, Mich., was awarded on Jan. 21, 2009, a $80,741,022 firm fixed price contract for Award Program-Year Two(PY 2), Increment Two of the Abrams Multi-Year Contract for a quantity of 24 M1A2 Systems Enhancement Package Version Two (SEPv2) Upgrade Vehicles. This action also provides for Increment One of PY 3 for a quantity of 6 M1A2 SEPv2 Upgrade Vehicles. Work will be performed at Sterling Heights, Mich., with an estimated completion date of Jun. 30, 2012. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Tank & Automotive Command (TACOM) Life Cycle Management Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-06-G-0006).

DRS Sensors & Targeting Systems, Optronics Division, Palm Bay, Fla., was awarded on Jan. 26, 2009, a $10,520,387 firm fixed price contract for new work modification under the authority of Unusual and Compelling Urgency for 761 Driver's Vision Enhancer (DVE) TWV B-Kits (sensor assembly, display control module, and cabling) for the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Program and 224 DVE CV B-Kits. Work will be performed at Melbourne, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 31, 2009. Bids were solicited on the WEB with three bids received. CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-04-C-J202).

Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corp., Cheswick, Pa., was awarded on Jan. 22, 2009, a $9,406,162 cost plus award fee contract for cost overrun modification – Pulsed Power Supply and Hi Fidelity Breadboard. Work will be performed at Cheswick, Pa., with an estimated completion date of Jun. 30, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Joint Munitions & Lethality Contracting Center, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15QKN-04-C-1103).

Biltwell Development Co., San Francisco, Calif., was awarded on Jan. 23, 2009, a $6,301,000 firm fixed price contract to construct and install a security booth, truck canopy, guard shack, truck control office, access roads, vehicle parking lots, and truck scale. Work will be performed at the Defense Depot Joaquin Complex, Tracy, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Feb. 9, 2010. Bids were solicited on the WEB with 11 bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District, Sacramento, Calif., is the contracting activity (W91238-09-C-0002).

Coiling Technologies Inc., Houston, Texas, was awarded on Jan. 23, 2009, a $6,082,898 firm fixed price contract for coil springs for the Armor Suspension Kit on High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle. Work will be performed at Houston, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Jul. 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Rock Island Arsenal, Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W9098S-09-C-0002).

DEFENSE LOGISTCS AGENCY

Food Services Inc., Mount Vernon, Wash.*, is being awarded a maximum $42,500,000 firm fixed price, sole source, indefinite quality contract for full-line food distribution. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, and Air Force. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is May 20, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM30009D3293).

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Cascade General, Portland, Ore., is being awarded a $13,895,891 firm fixed price contract for post-shipyard availability of Military Sealift Fleet Support Command dry cargo/ammunition ships USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) and USNS Carl Brashear (T-AKE 7). This shipyard availability is primarily for ship alterations, including lube-oil-tank, second-deck-cargo and galley modifications; cargo hold overhead insulation; and deck air compressor and radar installation. Naval Sea Systems Command (PMS 325) provided funding to accomplish approved alterations during the post-shipyard availability. The ships' primary mission is to deliver ammunition, provisions, stores, spare parts, potable water and petroleum products to the Navy's carrier strike groups and other naval forces at sea. The contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the total contract value to $17,855,609. Work will be performed in Portland, Ore., and is expected to be completed within 75 calendar days. Contract funds will expire at the end of the fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured, with two offers received. The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Fleet Support Command, a field activity of Military Sealift Command, is the contracting activity (N40442-09-C-3009).

Maritime Institute, Inc.*, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $6,650,518 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract to provide qualified instructors and incidental material support for the Navy supply and engineering courses in the Norfolk Fleet Concentration Area. Training will be in support of the Naval Education Training Command/Naval Personnel Development Command. Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va., and is expected to be completed in Jan. 2014. Contract funds in the amount of $149,189 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via electronic Request for Proposal as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Concern set-aside, with five offers received. The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division, Orlando, Fla., is the contracting activity (N61339-09-D-0001).

Intelsat General Corp., Bethesda, Md.,is being awarded a $6,198,264 firm fixed price contract for on-orbit Ultra-High-Frequency (UHF) Satellite Communication (SATCOM) services. These services will be provided via the Skynet satellite constellation and the Leased Satellite (LEASAT) satellite #5. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to an estimated $34,837,260. Work will be performed in Bethesda, Md., (50 percent) and Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, (50 percent), and is expected to be completed by Feb. 2010 (Feb. 2014 with options exercised). Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N00039-09-C-0018).

Lockheed Martin Systems Integration Owego, Owego, N.Y., is being awarded a $5,967,984 firm fixed price delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-09-G-0005) to provide Integrated Logistics Support for the MH-60S Common Cockpit. Work will be performed in Owego, N.Y., (89.75 percent) and Norfolk, Va., (10.25 percent), and is expected to be completed in Jan. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Correction: Contract awarded Jan. 23, 2009 to Garvey Precision Machine, Inc., Willingboro, N.J., (N65540-09-D-0010) should have stated that the amount of the expiring contract funds were $61,909.

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CONTRACTS

NAVY

Elcan Optical Technologies, Richardson, Texas, is being awarded a ceiling $180,000,000 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for the procurement, delivery, maintenance, and logistical support of the Medium Range Thermal Bi-Ocular (MRTB). The MRTB is capable of providing an individual thermal imaging capability to the Marine Rifle Squad, Machine Gun Squad, and other Marine Corps units, engaging in offensive and defensive operations. This contract will buy a minimum of 25 MRTB systems within the first year. Work will be performed in Richardson, Texas, and is expected to be completed by Jan. 2014. Contract funds in the amount of$43,292,469 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured, with proposals solicited via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online, with five offers received. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-09-D-1017).

CH2M Hill, Englewood, Colo.; Shaw Environmental, Irving, Texas; and Weston Solutions, West Chester, Pa., are each being awarded a firm fixed price, indefinite indefinite, quantity, multiple award bridge contract, utilizing the same terms and conditions as the recently expired contracts (December 2008) with the same firms. The maximum dollar value for all three contracts combined is $36,000,000. This work is in support of the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC) Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM) program for Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricant (POL) facilities and systems at various locations, worldwide. These contracts are to ensure uninterrupted support to the DESC SRM Program to avoid delay in award of critical projects which must be in place prior to the projected award date of the follow-on contract in mid March 2009. Once the award of the follow-on contract is made, the use of these contracts will be immediately discontinued. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. These three contractors may compete for task orders under the terms and conditions of the awarded contract. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Specialty Center Acquisitions, Port Hueneme, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62583-09-D-0038/0039/0040).

National Steel and Shipbuilding Co., (NASSCO), San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $26,309,890 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-4200) for the repair and alteration for the Extended Dry-Docking Chief of Naval Operations Scheduled Availability Supplemental Proposal on the USS Germantown (LSD-42). NASSCO furnishes the material, supports (electrical, crane, and rigging), and facilities necessary for the maintenance and modernization of the LSD class ships. This availability includes the complete overhaul of the Ship's Service Diesel Generators and the upgrades to the Power Distribution, SCD LSD-3290.2k. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed by August 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $23,372,517 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Southwest Regional Maintenance Center, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

L-3 Services, Inc., Marlton, N.J., is being awarded a $16,432,260 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, cost plus fixed fee contractto provide for Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems; Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) motion imagery software development; remote sensing; multispectral exploitation; imagery analysis; intelligence operations; digital production; knowledge management; virtual reality systems; signal exploitation; surveillance activities; information assurance, network security, emergency preparedness planning, technology validation, and mission training. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to an estimated $87,424,534. Work will be performed in Washington, D.C., (65 percent) and Charleston, S.C., (35 percent), and is expected to be completed by January 2010 (January 2014 with options exercised). Contract funds in the amount of $50,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with an unlimited number of proposals and one offer received via the Federal Business Opportunities website and the SPAWAR e-commerce website. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic is the contracting activity (N65236-09-D-6814).

CDI Marine Company, Jacksonville, Fla., is being awarded a $16,283,438 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, cost plus fixed fee with provisions for firm fixed pricing contract for ship alteration installation and marine mechanical engineering design services. This contract contains a base period with four one-year option periods, which if exercised, bring the total value of the contract to $85,378,043. Work will be performed at Virginia Beach, Va., and work is expected to be completed by Jan. 2010. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was awarded through full and open competition, with three offers received. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk is the contracting activity (N00189-09-D-N002).

AMSEC LLC, Virginia Beach, Va., is being awarded a $15,316,776 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, cost plus fixed fee with provisions for firm fixed pricing contract for ship alteration installation and marine/mechanical engineering design services. This contract contains a base period with four one-year option periods, which if exercised, bring the total value of the contract to $80,549,113. Work will be performed at Virginia Beach, Va., and work is expected to be completed by January 2010. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was awarded through full and open competition, with three offers received. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk is the contracting activity (N00189-09-D-N001).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to The Boeing Company of Seattle Washington for $11,718,500. This contract will provide the C-40 communication equipment subscription service for CY09. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. ASC/655 Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (F33657-01-C-0013).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Bell Boeing Joint Program Office, Amarillo, Texas is being awarded a maximum $11,295,863 firm fixed price, sole source contract for procurement of items used in support of the CV-22 helicopter. Other location of performance is in Pennsylvania. Using service is Air Force. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is December 31, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR-ZC), Philadelphia, Pa., (N00383-03-G-001B-0298).

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Integrated Systems Sector, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $39,987,905 not-to-exceed modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00019-07-C-0041) for the procurement of three Low Rate Initial Production Vertical Takeoff and Landing Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle units, including support. In addition this modification provides for three Ground Control Stations, three Light Harpoon Grids, three UCARS systems and six Portable Electronic Display devices. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed in Mar. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

GSE Dynamics, Inc., Hauppage, N.Y., is being awarded a $33,482,043 time and material, indefinite-quantity contract for machining, welding, assembly, test, refurbish and restoration services of naval submarine antenna, periscope and communication systems/components, as well as various submarine and surface craft hull, mechanical and electrical systems components. Work will be performed in Hauppage, N.Y., and is expected to be completed by Jan. 2014. Contract funds in the amount of $90,253 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via Federal Business Opportunities, with three offers received. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Ship Systems Engineering Station, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (N65540-09-D-0011).

General Electric Aircraft Engines, Lynn, Mass., is being awarded a $27,030,876 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-06-C-0088) for engineering and integrated logistics services in support of the F/A-18E/F F414-GE-400 Engine Component Improvement Program. Work will be performed in Lynn, Mass., (78 percent); Evendale, Ohio, (13 percent); Lemoore, Calif., (5 percent), and Jacksonville, Fla., (4 percent), and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $905,353 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Allard Nazarian Group, Inc. dba Granite State Manufacturing Inc., Manchester, N.H., is being awarded a $26,753,130 time and material, indefinite quantity contract for machining, welding, assembly, test, refurbish and restoration services of naval submarine antenna, periscope and communication systems/components, as well as various submarine and surface craft hull, mechanical and electrical systems components. Work will be performed in Baltimore, Md., (90 percent), and Manchester, N.H., (10 percent), and is expected to be completed by Jan. 2014. Contract funds in the amount of $102,117 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via Federal Business Opportunities, with three offers received. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Ship Systems Engineering Station, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (N65540-09-D-0009).

Universal Steel Fabrication, Inc., National City, Calif., is being awarded a maximum $24,000,000 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to prepare for and accomplish structural ship repairs aboard U.S. naval vessels and other Government vessels under the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center's Commercial Industrial Services program. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Jan. 2010. Contract funds in the amount of $3000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via Federal Business Opportunities, with 15 proposals solicited and 6 offers received. The Southwest Regional Maintenance Center, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N55236-09-D-0002).

Garvey Precision Machine, Inc., Willingboro, N.J., is being awarded a $23,819,768 time and material, indefinite quantity contract for machining, welding, assembly, test, refurbish and restoration services of naval submarine antenna, periscope and communication systems/components, as well as various submarine and surface craft hull, mechanical and electrical systems components. Work will be performed in Willingboro, N.J., and is expected to be completed by Jan. 2014. Contract funds in the amount of $92,103 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via Federal Business Opportunities, with three offers received. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Ship Systems Engineering Station, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (N65540-09-D-0010).

A.K.O., Inc., Torque Specialties*, Enfield, Conn., is being awarded a $14,730,000 ceiling-priced, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for the procurement of the Torque Force Calibration System. The system, which calibrates various torque and force equipment and tools, will be used by the Naval Air Systems Command Metrology and Calibration Program in support of Fleet and depot calibration workload for shore-based, shipboard, and mobile calibration laboratories. This contract includes maximum quantities as follows: 125 motorized loaders with accessories; 200 transducers and indicator exchange kits; 200 force arm and test cable kits, and 15 torque calibration support standards. Work will be performed in Enfield, Conn., and is expected to be completed in Jul. 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via electronic Request for Proposal and one offer was received. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J., is the contracting activity (N68335-09-D-0091).

General Dynamics, Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $10,250,000 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-07-C-4005) for non-nuclear maintenance and repair support at the Naval Submarine Support Facility, Naval Submarine Base, New London, Conn. Under the terms of the contract, Electric Boat will continue to provide services required to support planned and emergent non-nuclear maintenance and repair for operational nuclear submarines, floating dry-docks, support and service craft, and other platforms and equipment. Work will be performed in New London, Conn., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $10,250,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Strategic Technology Institute Inc., Rockville, Md.; Accenture National Security Services LCC, Reston, Va.; General Dynamics Information Technology, Fairfax, Va.; Information Based Technology, Foothill Ranch, Calif.; and Science Applications International Corporation, San Diego, Calif., are each being awarded cost plus fixed fee, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity multiple award contracts to provide professional support services to Commander, Naval Reserve Forces Command, New Orleans, La. Strategic Technology Institute Inc. is being awarded $9,744,806, and the contracts estimated value if all options are exercised is $51,479,310. Accenture National Security Services is being awarded $9,291,669 and the contracts estimated value if all options are exercised is $48,593,399. General Dynamics Information Technology is being awarded $9,682,714 and the contracts estimated value if all options are exercised is $51,888,395. Information Based Technology is being awarded $8,931,069 and the contracts estimated value if all options are exercised is $47,513,389. Science Applications International Corp. is being awarded $9,411,176 and the contracts estimated value if all options are exercised is $49,909,921. Work is to be performed in New Orleans, La., (60 percent) and various other sites (40 percent), and work is expected to be complete Jan. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This requirement was awarded through full and open competition, with 12 offers received. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk, Philadephia Office is the contracting activity. (Strategic Technology Institute Inc., N00189-09-D-Z025; Accenture National Security Services, N00189-09-D-Z026; General Dynamics Information Technology, N00189-09-D-Z024; Information Based Technology, N00189-09-D-Z022; Science Applications International Corp., N00189-09-D-Z023).

ARMY

DTC Engineers & Constructors, LLC, North Haven, Conn., was awarded on Jan. 22, 2009, a $12,413,062 firm fixed price contract for a project consisting of design and construction of Armed Forces Reserve Center, Arkadelphia, Ark. Primary facilities include an Armed Forces Reserve Center with an organizational maintenance shop, unheated storage building and organizational parking. Work will be performed at Arkadelphia, Ark., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 1, 2010. Bids were solicited by FedTeds with three bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, Louisville, Ky., is the contracting activity (W912QR-09-C-0011).

Taos Industries, Madison, Ala., was awarded on Jan. 22, 2009, a $5,607,468 firm fixed price w/200 precent option contract for Non Standard Ammunition – PG-7VM 70.5mm, 12.7 x 108mm Links, and 12.7 x 108mm PPL (the PPL round is a squib cartridge used to generate gas pressure to forward the chamber one round). Rounds are for the Government of Afghanistan. Work will be performed at Madison, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 31, 2009. Two bids were solicited and one bid received. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Contracting Center, Rock Island Arsenal, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52P1J-08-C-0049).

Manson Construction Co., Seattle, Wash., was awarded on Jan. 21, 2009, a $6,915,600 Construction contract for construction dredging, Mississippi River SWP, Hopper Dredge Rental No. 02-2009, Plaquemines Parish, La. Work will be performed at Plaquemines Parish, La., with an estimated completion date of Apr. 12, 2009. Bids were solicited on the Web with two bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, New Orleans, La., is the contracting activity (W912P8-09-C-0022).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee, indefinite delivery requirements contract to Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. of Herndon, Virginia for $12,615,192. This contract provides analysis to the Joint Staff Security Office. At this time, $2,145,400 has been obligated. 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. is the contracting activity (SP0700-98-D-4002).

The Air Force is exercising an option with Northrop Grumman Space and Mission Systems of Clearfield, Utah for $8,760,261. This contact will incorporate changes into the Environmental Control System on the Prime Integrated Contract to support the Minuteman Weapon System. At this time, $3,994,072 has been obligated. 526 ICBMSG/PKE, Hill Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (F42610-98-C-0001).

The Air Force is modifying a Cost Plus Award Fee contract to General Dynamics Advance Information Systems, Inc., of Santa Clara, Calif., for $8,704,762. This contract will provide the spiral II technical upgrade to the Joint Execution and Tasking Systems for Space. At this time $450,381 has been obligated. SMC/SYSW/PK, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA8819-08-C-0050, P00003).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

General Electric Co., Cincinnati, Ohio is being awarded a maximum $10,680,580 firm fixed price, fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for modern digital electronic control units. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Air Force. There was originally one proposal solicited with one response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Dec. 31, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Richmond, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla (FA8122-09-G-0001-UN02).

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a cost-plus-incentive fee, indefinite-delivery, requirements contract with an estimated value of $581,446,845 to provide Joint Performance Based Logistics (JPBL) support for the Marine Corps (MV-22), Air Force, and Special Forces Operations Command (CV-22) aircraft during the production and deployment phase of the V-22 Program. Work will be performed in Ft. Worth, Texas (46.6 percent); Philadelphia, Pa. (41.4 percent); Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. (6.1 percent); Oklahoma City, Okla. (4.3 percent); and St. Louis, Mo. (1.6 percent), and is expected to be completed in November 2013. Contract funds in the amount of $84,807,065 will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-D-0008).

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Integrated Systems Sector, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $49,088,731 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of 160 BQM-74E Aerial Targets and associated technical data for the U.S. Navy (153) and the Government of Canada (7). The BQM-74E is a subsonic, subscale, jet-powered aerial target capable of being air launched or surface launched (land or shipboard). The BQM-74E supports Fleet training requirements for gunnery, surface-to-air and air-to-air missile exercises from fixed sites and during open ocean and deployed remote site operations, both land and sea. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif. (31%); Walled Lake, Mich. (26%); Elmira, N.Y. (17%); Los Angeles, Calif. (12%); Palmdale, Calif. (9%); and Mandaree, N.D. (5%), and is expected to be completed in May 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy ($46,838,125; 96%) and the Government of Canada ($2,250,606; 4%) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-05-C-0040).

Northrop Grumman Corp., Integrated Systems, El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded a $30,866,129 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract to exercise an option for the procurement of 30 center barrels and loose and miscellaneous parts for the F/A-18 A/B/C/D aircraft. Work will be performed in El Segundo, Calif., and is expected to be completed in November 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity (N00019-08-C-0052).

Harris Corp. Government Communications Systems Div., Melbourne, Fla., is being awarded an $8,752,757 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed priced contract to exercise and option for the full rate production of 183 Fibre Channel Network Switches (FCNS), a component of the Advanced Mission Computer and Display (AMC&D). This modification provides 162 FCNS for U.S. Navy Lot 33 F/A-18E/F, EA-18G, and E-2D aircraft, F/A-18F and EA-18G supplemental aircraft, and the retrofit of F/A-18E/F Lots 26-28 aircraft for the U.S. Navy. In addition this modification provides 21 FCNS for the Australian F/A-18F aircraft. Work will be conducted in Melbourne, Fla., and is expected to be completed in December 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy ($7,664,576; 87.6%) and the Government of Australia ($1,088,181; 12.4%) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-06-C-0087).

ARMY

AeroVironment, Incorporated, Simi Valley, Ca., was awarded on Jan 20, 2009, a $17,060,507.76 firm fixed price and cost plus fixed fee contract to procure a digital data link upgrade for the Raven RQ-11B Unmanned Aircraft System and FY 09 engineering services and accounting for contract services. Work will be performed at Simi Valley, Ca. with an estimated completion date of Oct 30, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-05-C-0338).

C-2 Construction, Mountain Home, Idaho, was awarded on Jan 16, 2009, a $12,365,000 firm fixed price contract for (1) Railhead Phase 1 & One (1) Railhead Phase 2. Work will be performed at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, with an estimated completion date of Feb 25, 2011. Twenty-five bids were solicited with nine bids received. National Guard Bureau, United States Property & Fiscal Office for Idaho, Boise, Idaho, is the contracting activity (W912J7-09-C-0002).

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DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

ARMY

L-3 Services, Inc., Alexandria, Va., was awarded on Jan. 16, 2009, a $34,591,288 IDIQ/LH firm fixed price contract for Office Chief of Public Affairs strategic communications support services. Work will be performed at Washington, D.C., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 31, 2012. Bids were solicited on the Web with three bids received. Contracting Center of Excellence, The Pentagon, Washington, D.C., is the contracting agency (W91WAW-09-D-0006).

AAI Corp., Hunt Valley, Md., was awarded on Jan. 16, 2009, a $12,162,558 firm fixed price Definitization of Letter Contract Modification (P00012) for the purchase of 25 Laser Designator Retrofit Kits for the SHADOW Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The Shadow UAS provides flexible and responsive near real-time reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition, battle damage assessment, and battle management support to Army Ground Maneuver Commanders. Work will be performed at Hunt Valley, Md., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-0023).

TEXTRON MARINE & LAND SYSEMS, DIVISION OF TEXTRON INC., New Orleans, La., was awarded on Jan. 15, 2009, a $43,747,620 firm fixed price contract so U.S. Army Tank and Automotive Command Contracting Center may exercise the option to purchase 60 each armored security vehicles from Textron Marine & Land Systems. Work will be performed at New Orleans, La., with an estimated completion date of Jun. 30, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Tank & Automotive Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-05-C-0470).

EADS North American Defense, Arlington, Va., was awarded on Jan. 15, 2009, a $25,588,548 firm fixed price contract for funding of the Army's Light Utility Helicopter contract for five (5) Light Utility Helicopters (UH-72A), two (2) MEDEVAC B-Kits, two (2) Hoist B-Kits, two (2) Environmental Control Units, and two (2) MEDEVAC Mission Equipment Packages. Work will be performed at Columbus, Miss., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 1, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-06-C-0194).

NAVY

First RF Corporation, Boulder, Colo., is being awarded a ceiling $75,000,000 firm fixed priced, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for the FRF-115H, High Power Directional Antenna. Work will be performed in Boulder, Colo., and work is expected to be completed will be Jan. 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was solicited through a Request for Proposal, No., M67854-08-R-7049. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity M67854-09-D-7049.

McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $28,291,742 cost plus incentive fee order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-05-G-0026) for non-recurring engineering for the design, integration, test, validation and verification of two flight-worthy synthetic radar Virtual Mission Training System (VMTS) retrofit kits for the U.S. Navy T-45C trainer aircraft. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo. (83 percent) an d Haifa, Israel (17 percent), and is expected to be completed in September 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded an $8,509,598 cost plus fix fee delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00421-05-G-0001) to provide three System Interrogator/Transponder Set RT1645 Weapon Replaceable Assemblies and five Shop Replaceable Assemblies for the Japanese Foreign Military Sales (FMS) E-2C aircraft program. Work will be performed in Bethpage, N.Y., and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY

Northrop Grumman Information Technology, Inc., McLean, Virginia was awarded a $11,204,437 firm fixed price performance-based task order. This task order is for operations and network defense personnel to support the Joint Task F43-09orce – Global Network Operations. The Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization, National Capital Region, is the contracting activity (HC1028-08-D-2023-VC04).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Dixie Chemical Co., Incorporated, Houston, Texas,* is being awarded a minimum $10,355,053 firm fixed price, total set aside contract for production, storage and distribution of fuel. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Navy, Air Force, Federal Civilian Agencies and Defense Contractors. This proposal was originally Web solicited on FedBizOps with two responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Jan. 19, 2014. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, San Antonio, Texas (SP0600-09-D-1518).

The Boeing Co., Mesa, Ariz., is being awarded a minimum $6,421,074 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity, sole source contract for military unique items with AMC code of 3. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army and Air Force. There was originally 1 proposal solicited with 1 response. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Richmond, Richmond, Va., (SPM4AG-08-D-9002).

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NAVY

Integrits Corp., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $38,695,701 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, cost plus fixed fee contract to provide contractor support services for Combined Test Bed (CTB) development, operation and maintenance. This contract will support the efforts of the Tactical Systems Integration and Interoperability Division of the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SSC Pacific). Work will include technical support of the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System, the Multifunctional Information Distribution System, RF equipment, radios, networks, and AEGIS systems and equipment. This contract also provides technical support of equipment or software for U.S. military Tactical Data Link communications. This five-year contract includes no options. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and work is expected to be completed Jan. 19, 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured as an 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business Set-Aside, via publication on the Federal Business Opportunities web site and posting to the SPAWAR e-Commerce Central web site, with two offers received. SSC Pacific is the contracting activity (N66001-09-D-0072).

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded an $ 18,769,117 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-5402) for the production of four Mk 49 MOD 3 Guided Missile Launcher Systems (GMLS) and associated equipment for the LPD 25 and CVN 78 platforms as well as 10 Mod 1 to Mod 3 GMLS Ordalt Kits. Work will be performed in Ottobrunn, Germany (50 percent), Louisville, Ky. (45 percent) and Tucson, Ariz. (5 percent) and is expected to be completed by Feb. 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea System Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems and Sensors, Philadelphia, Pa., is being awarded a $9,876,491 modification to a previously awarded cost plus fixed fee contract (N00019-06-C-0300) to exercise an option for the maintenance, upgrade and development of Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System software for the U.S. Navy. Work will be performed in Valley Forge, Pa., and is expected to be completed in Jan. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity.

Force Protection Industries, Inc., Ladson, S.C., is being awarded a $6,948,832 firm-fixed-priced contract for the purchase of eight Category III MRAP Buffalo Vehicles, On-Board Consumables Kits, and associated Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL's), in support of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle Program. Work will be performed in Ladson, S.C., and delivery of the vehicles is expected to be completed by Sept. 1, 2009 with sustainment support continuing thru January 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-09-C-5000).

BAE Systems, Nashua, N.H.; ITT Corp., Clifton, N.J.; Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y.; and Raytheon Co., Goleta, Calif., are each being awarded firm fixed price contracts for research support in developing innovative concept solutions at the system level that address the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) requirements. The award for BAE Systems is $5,909,517; for ITT Corp. it is $5,748,082; for Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. it is $5,996,787; and for Raytheon Co. it is $5,538,028. Work will be performed in Nashua, N.H.; Clifton, N.J.; Bethpage, N.Y.; and Goleta, Calif., and work is expected to be completed in July 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. These contracts were solicited under an electronic Broad Agency Announcement and four offers were received. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-C-0013; N00019-09-C-0082; N00019-09-C-0084; and N00019-09-C-0085, respectively).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a time and materials, firm fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable contract to Raytheon Technical Services Corp., of Vista, Calif., for $22,953,781. This contract provide for repair of various components for the AN/TPN-19 and GPN-22 Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems. At this time, no money has been obligated. 448 SCMG/PKBF, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., is the contracting activity (FA8102-06-D-0001-P00017).

The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to Florida Turbine Technologies of Jupiter, Fla., for a maximum of $10,000,000. This contact will provide for Phase II of the Versatile Affordable Advance Turbine Engines program Launch Operations Support program. At this time, $50,000 has been obligated. AFRL/PKPB, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8650-09-D-2932).

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus fixed fee contract to United Technologies Research Center of East Hartford, Connecticut for $5,679,970. This contract will provide fuel system life for Endothermic-Fuel-Cooled Scramjet Engines. At this time $450,381 has been obligated. AFRL/PKPA, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8650-09-C-2901).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Petrol Ofisi, Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey is being awarded a minimum $11,220,908 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for aviation fuel deliveries. Other locations of performance are within Iraq. Using service is Army. This proposal was originally Web solicited with 5 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is February 28, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-09-D-1002).

Sage Energy Trading, LLC, Tulsa, Okla.* is being awarded a maximum $6,697,916 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for direct supply natural gas delivery. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are federal civilian agencies. There were originally 166 proposals solicited with 37 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is September 30, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-08-D-7501).

ARMY

Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co., Oakbrook, Ill., was awarded on Jan. 15, 2009, an $11,149,750 firm fixed price contract for maintenance dredging for the Wilmington Inner Harbor, Smith Island Channel through Baldhead Shoal. Work will be performed in Brunswick County, N.C., and is expected to be completed by April 30, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Eight bids were solicited on Oct. 31, 2008, and two bids were received. Savannah Regional Contracting Center, Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-09-C-0006).

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DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Tactical & Survival Specialties, Inc., Harrisonburg, Va.,* is being awarded a maximum $487,799,322 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity delivery, total set aside contract for items that support the Special Operational Equipment Tailored Logistics Support Program. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and other Federal civilian agencies. Proposals were originally Web solicited with 14 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract has a base period of two years with three, one-year option periods. The date of performance completion is Jan. 08, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM8EJ-09-D-0001).

W.S. Darley & Co., Itasca, Ill.,* is being awarded a maximum $487,799,322 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity delivery, total set aside contract for items that support the Special Operational Equipment Tailored Logistics Support Program. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and other Federal civilian agencies. Proposals were originally Web solicited with 14 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract has a base period of two years with three, one-year option periods. The date of performance completion is Jan. 08, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM8EJ-09-D-0002).

Atlantic Diving Supply, Virginia Beach, Va.,* is being awarded a maximum $487,799,322 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity delivery, total set aside contract for items that support the Special Operational Equipment Tailored Logistics Support Program. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and other Federal civilian agencies. Proposals were originally Web solicited with 14 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract has a base period of two years with three, one-year option periods. The date of performance completion is Jan. 08, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM8EJ-09-D-0003).

Source One Distributors, Inc., Wellington, Fla.,* is being awarded a maximum $487,799,322 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity delivery, total set aside contract for items that support the Special Operational Equipment Tailored Logistics Support Program. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and other Federal civilian agencies. Proposals were originally Web solicited with 14 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract has a base period of two years with three, one-year option periods. The date of performance completion is Jan. 08, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM8EJ-09-D-0004).

Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Co., Belleville, Ill., is being awarded a maximum $40,681,399 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for Army tan combat boots. Other locations of performance include Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Co., Bellville, Ill., and Bellville Shoe South Inc., DeWitt, Ark. Using services are Army and Air Force. Proposals were originally Web solicited with 6 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Jan. 09, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM1C1-09-D-0018).

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Linthicum Heights, Md., is being awarded a maximum $25,966,340 firm fixed price, sole source contract for radar equipment for the F-16. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is the Air Force. Proposals were originally solicited through DIBBS with one response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Nov. 25, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Richmond, Richmond, Va., (SPM4A2-09-C-0001).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding an undefinitized contract to Boeing Co., Long Beach, Calif., for $1,118,679,176. This contact will provide proved Total System Support for the C-17 weapon system. At this time, $548,152,792 has been obligated. 730 ACSG/GFKAA, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., is the contracting activity (FA8614-04-C-2004-P00507).

The Air Force is awarding a cost share technology investment agreement contract to Cristal US, INC., of Woodridge, Ill., for $9,025,000. This contract is for Defense Production Act Title III Phase I Program to increase and enhance the domestic capability to produce metallic titanium power and related articles. At this time, $4,512,500 has been obligated. Det 1 AFRL/PKMD, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8650-09-2-5525).

The Air Force is modifying a contract with Raytheon Co., Tucson Ariz., for $6,736,211. This contract is a modification to the AMRAAM Production Lot 22 contract. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 695ARSS, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA8675-08-C-0049 P00008).

NAVY

Lockheed Martin, Maritime Systems and Sensors, Moorestown, N.J., is being awarded a $51,000,000 cost plus fixed fee letter contract for FY09 Aegis Platform Systems Engineering Agent (PSEA) activities and Aegis Modernization (AMOD) Advanced Capability Build (ACB 12) engineering. The PSEA will manage the in-service combat systems configurations as well as the integration of new or upgraded capability, including AMOD, into the CG 47 and the DDG 51 Class Ships. AMOD consists of ACB 12 software and Technical Instruction 12 hardware. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract for the first year's period of performance to $192,500,716. Work will be performed in Moorestown, N.J., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-5103).

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $44,335,934 modification to previously awarded contract N00024-07-C-5361 for engineering and technical services in support of Standard Missile research, development, test, and evaluation programs. The work performed under this modification includes flowdown of top level requirements; predicting and monitoring missile performance and reliability; internal external interfaces; interfaces with ship combat systems; interfaces with test and packaging, handling, storage and transportation equipment; improving missile design; and maintaining the technical data package. Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Walker Power Systems, Inc., Phoenix, Ariz., is being awarded a maximum $17,287,442 fixed price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for an upgraded external auxiliary power unit to provide power to multiple systems while the M1A1 main engine is not on. The objective system will provide greater power, increased reliability, and less noise than the current model. The contract contains three one-year options. The initial amount to be obligated is $6,600,000. The maximum total dollar amount to be awarded under this contract is $17,287,442 which includes the initial order quantity and additional options. Work will be performed in Phoenix, Ariz., and work is expected to be completed Dec. 2009. This contract was competitively procured through full and open competition via Navy Electronic Commerce Office, with four offers received. The Marine Corps System Command in Quantico, Va., is the procuring contracting activity (M67854-09-D-6005).

ITT Industries Advanced Engineering & Sciences Division, Alexandria, Va., is being awarded a $7,896,524 costplus fixed fee term contract for scientific, engineering, technical and analytical support for a wide range of research and information technology service activities for the Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL's) Center for High Assurance Computer Systems. This contract contains options, which if exercised, will bring the cumulative contract value to $42,223,954. Work will be performed in Washington, D.C., and work is expected to be completed in Dec. 2010 (with options exercised Dec 2014). Contract funds in the amount of $235,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured under a Naval Research Laboratory Request for Proposal N000173-08-R-TB09. The Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C., is the contacting activity (N000173-09-C-2053).

Honeywell International, Inc., Defense and Space Electronic Systems, Albuquerque, N.M., is being awarded a not-to-exceed $5,736,465 modification to a previously awarded undefinitized contract action (N00019-09-C-0004) for the procurement of 6 Block II Micro Air Vehicle (MAV) systems, including associated support equipment, spares, training, and engineering and logistics support for the United Kingdom under the Foreign Military Sales Program. Work will be performed in Albuquerque, N.M., and is expected to be completed in Jun. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

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AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with four contractors for a maximum of $64,000,000. ECSI International, Inc. of Clifton, New Jersey (F19628-03-D-0011, P00021), Abacus of Chevy Chase, Maryland (F19628-03-D-0012, P00023), Northrop Grumman Space and Mission System of Carson, Calif. (F19628-03-D-0019 P00025), L-3 Communications Gov Services, Inc, of Chantilly, Virginia (F19628-03-D-0011 P00021). The purpose of the modification is to increase the Integrated Based Defense Security System contract ceiling by $64,000,000 from $498,000,000 to $562,000,000 and update contract B-Tables for Equipment Prices for fiscal year 2009 and Labor Rates for fiscal year 2009 and fiscal year 2010. At this time, no money has been obligated. HQ Electronic Systems Center, Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts is the contracting activity.

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus incentive fee contract with Northrop Grumman Space Technology, Clearfield, Utah for $36,959,911. The contract will provide the Minuteman III Safety Enhanced Reentry Vehicle full rate production option. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 526 ICBMSG/PKE, Hill Air Force Base, Utah is the contracting activity (F42610-98-C-0001).

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus award fee contract with Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, San Diego, California for $13,474,949. This contract is for engineering, manufacturing and development activities in support of the Global Hawk Program. At this time the entire amount has been obligated. 303 AESG/SYK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (F33657-01-C-4600, P00288).

NAVY

L3 Communications Corporation EOS, Garland, Texas, is being awarded a maximum $48,864,799 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for Submersible Binocular Night Vision Systems (SBNVSs). The SBNVSs will be used by U.S. Navy Personnel to provide night vision capability. Work will be performed in Garland, Texas, and is expected to be completed by January 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via Federal Business Opportunities, with four offers received. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity (N00164-09-D-JQ69).

BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a $19,587,085 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-05-C-4403) for the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) FY09 docked phased maintenance availability. The following work items will be accomplished: repair bilge keel; accomplish underwater hull inspection; repair salt water ballast tank; repair/replace underwater hull sea chest; replace distilling plant brine pump overboard discharge piping; accomplish underwater hull preservation; inspect and repair impressed cathodic protection system; and other work items to support those mentioned above. Work will be performed in Portsmouth, Va., and is expected to be completed by October 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $19,587,085 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.

PKL Services, Inc.*, Poway, Calif., is being awarded a $17,023,049 firm fixed price contract for Lots 3 and 4 for selected organizational-level maintenance (Reset) on the Marine Corps AH-1W, UH-1N, CH-53D/E, and CH-46E aircraft platforms. Work will be performed in Camp Pendleton, Calif. (30 percent); New River, N.C. (25 percent); Iraq/Afghanistan (22 percent); Miramar, Calif. (18 percent); and Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii (5 percent), and is expected to be completed in June 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $17,003,249 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Lot 3 was competed as a 100 percent small business set-aside; Lot 4 was a competitive 8(a). Lot 3 received two offers and Lot 4 received three offers. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00421-09-C-0023).

EMCOR Government Services, Inc., Arlington, Va., is being awarded $13,598,904 to exercise the second option period under a previously awarded combination firm fixed price, indefinite quantity contract (N40080-07-D-0374) with award options for base operations support services in the Washington, D.C. area. The work to be performed provides for, but is not limited to, general management and administration services; facilities maintenance, repair, and management; restoration/modernization; contingency/disaster recovery services; and base support services. The current total contract amount after exercise of this option will be $48,902,927. Work will be performed at various installations within a hundred mile radius of Washington, D.C., and work for this option is expected to be completed Dec. 15, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Washington, Wash., D.C., is the contracting activity.

Progeny Systems Corporation, Manassas, Va., is being awarded a $13,563,474 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, cost plus fixed fee contract for engineering services in support of the MK54 torpedo systems. The contractor will be required to perform engineering efforts including technology assessment, mechanical and electrical component analysis, hardware/software development, critical item testing, hardware/software integration, certification and test, and life cycle logistics studies necessary for the testing and evaluation, prototype and engineering development model components of torpedo systems. Work will be performed in Manassas, Va. (80 percent), and other locations including Newport, R.I. (20 percent), and is expected to be completed by January 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, R.I., is the contracting activity (N66604-09-D-0002).

Adaptive Methods, Inc.*, Centreville, Va., is being awarded a not-to-exceed $9,750,000 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for a Phase III Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Project under Topic N02-152 entitled "Environmental Mission Planner – The Total Solution." The contractor will provide services and materials for the design and development of an innovative total system solution for the tactical antisubmarine warfare (ASW) environmental mission planner that provides universal compatibility with minimal impact on existing and future aircraft and tactical support cent-based systems. Work will be performed in Centreville, Va., and is expected to be completed in December 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured using SBIR Program Solicitation under Topic N02-152 and nine offers were received. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J. is the contracting activity (N68335-09-D-0089).

General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Inc., Fairfax, Va., is being awarded a $7,580,899 cost plus fixed fee contract for system engineering efforts to integrate improved algorithms for the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 Surface Ship Undersea Warfare combat system. The contractor will leverage state-of-the-art commercial engineering designs as intrinsic technology enablers to improve sonar processing technology. Work under this contract will build upon prior efforts and investments previously made under SBIR topics for the AN/SQQ-89A(V)15/(V)15 Surface Ship Undersea Warfare (USW) combat system. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of the contract to $24,660,428. Work will be performed in Anaheim Hills, Calif., and is expected to be completed by December 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract is being awarded as a Phase III SBIR effort, resulting from a competitive proposal under the Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-5205).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Integrys Energy Services, Inc. DePere, Wis. is being awarded a $7,656,429 firm fixed price contract for electricity. Other locations of performance are in Pennsylvania. Using services are Federal Civilian Agencies. There were originally 100 proposals solicited with 14 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the third one-year option. The date of performance completion is December 31, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-08-D-8036).

CONTRACTS

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Delta Petroleum Products Trading Co., Kasimpasa, Istanbul, Turkey is being awarded a $147,613,857 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel delivery. There are various other locations of performance within Iraq. Using service is Army. The original proposal was Web solicited with seven responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Feb. 28, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-1000).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee, indefinite delivery, requirements contract with Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., Herndon, Va., for $9,656,256. This contract action will provide HQ AMC/A5Q requirements for improved survivability in combat operations. At this time $200,000 has been obligated. 55 CONS/LGCD, Offut Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380).

ARMY

Technologists, Inc., Rosslyn, Va., was awarded on Jan. 5, 2009, a $96,090,519 firm fixed price contract for the construction of an Afghanistan National Police National Training Center. Work will be performed in Maydan Wardak, Afghanistan, and is expected to be completed by Mar. 31, 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on Oct. 1, 2008, and 13 bids were received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Afghanistan, is the contracting activity (W917PM-09-C-0005).

CONTRACTS

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Theodore Wille Intertrade (TWI), Zug, Switzerland* is being awarded a $1,825,000,000 firm fixed price, total set aside, prime vendor, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for maintenance, repair and operations of supplies and materials. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. The original proposal was Web solicited with three responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the third one-year option. The date of performance completion is Jan. 2, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM500-05-D-BP02).

SupplyCore, Rockford, Ill.*, is being awarded a maximum $1,825,000,000 firm fixed price, total set aside, prime vendor, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for maintenance, repair and operations of supplies and materials. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. The original proposal was Web solicited with three responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the third one-year option. The date of performance completion is Jan. 2, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM500-05-D-BP04).

Seven Seas Shipchandlers, Dubai, United Arab Emirate*, is being awarded a $1,825,000,000 firm fixed price, total set aside, prime vendor, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for maintenance, repair and operations of supplies and materials. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. The original proposal was Web solicited with three responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the third one-year option. The date of performance completion is Jan. 2, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM500-05-D-BP05).

NAVY

CACI Systems, Inc., Chantilly, Va., is being awarded a $19,489,391 modification to a previously awarded cost plus fixed fee contract (N00421-06-C-0074) to exercise an option for technical support, engineering services and supplies in support of the Special Communications Requirements Division of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division. This modification provides support for various Navy, Army, and Air Force, Special Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Electronic Systems. The estimated level of effort for this contract is 286,000 man-hours. Work will be performed in Lexington Park, Md., (80 percent) and St. Inigoes, Md., (20 percent), and is expected to be completed in Jan. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, St. Inigoes, Md., is the contracting activity.

Parsons Infrastructure & Technology Group Inc., Pasadena, Calif., is being awarded a $7,386,777 modification under a previously awarded multiple award contract (N00178-05-D-4487) firm-fixed price task order # EFE2 to exercise option period I which provides for program and engineering services in support of capital improvement projects: technical, project management, and data management to support planning, design, and post construction award for the Navy and Marine Corp clients within NAVFAC SW area of responsibility in the metro San Diego area. The total cumulative task order amount after exercise of this option will be $11,906,761. The task order also contains three unexercised options, which if exercised, would increase cumulative task order value to $35,140,123. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Jan. 2010. Operation and maintenance (O&M) contract funds in the amount of $930,342 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

AIR FORCE

The Air Force modified a contract with Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., a for $12,247,290. This contract action will provide a miniature air launched decoy jammer Block II program contract for a fourteen month concept refinement study for data link and increased effective radiated power. At this time $9,000,000 has been obligated. 692 ARSS/PK, Eglin AFB, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA8682-09-C-0082).

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CONTRACTS

DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY

CSC Systems & Solutions (LLC), of Chantilly, Va., was awarded a non-competitive Cost Plus Award Fee contract on Feb. 10, 2004, for a base period of 23 months and three one-year option periods. The total ceiling amount of this contract is $449,674,000 dollars. The current contract expires on 31 December 2008. Modification P00069 is a continuation and extension of the work performed by CSC under contract HC1013-04-C-5000. This modification will extend the period of performance of the contract for the existing Government Emergency Telecommunications Service and Wireless Priority Service (WPS) Integration Contract (IC) by one year, with an option for one additional year for the period of Jan. 1, 2009, through Dec. 31, 2010. This service is a major Department of Homeland Security program for improving national security and emergency preparedness telecommunications in the event of natural or man-made disasters by utilizing the surviving assets of the public switched network to provide priorities and routing alternatives not available to normal telecommunications traffic. Performance will commence in Chantilly, Va. The extension solicitation was issued as an other than full and open competitive action pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1). The DITCO, Scott AFB, Ill., is the contracting activity. (HC1013-04-C-5000, Modification P00069).

ARMY

AM General, LLC, South Bend, Ind., was awarded on Dec. 30, 2008, a $54,856,920 firm/fixed/price contract for the addition of 1,698 EA High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) to contract. Work will be performed at Mishawaka, Ind., with an estimated completion date of Dec 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Tank & Automotive Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (DAAE07-01-C-S001).

Telford Aviation, Inc. (TAI), Bangor, Maine, was awarded on Dec. 30, 2008 a $36,201,122 Time-and-Materials contract for award of an Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA) for the continued operational support of Multi-Sensor Airborne Reconnaissance and Surveillance Systems (MARSSs), to meet the urgent requirements of Project Manager (PM) Arial Common Sensors for CENTCOM forces supporting Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terror in the Southwest Asia Area of Operations. Fiscal 2009 Operations and Maintenance, Army appropriations in the amount of $73,879,842 will be used. This effort is funded at 49 percent ($36,201,122) of the Not-to-Exceed Price ($73,879,842) until definitization takes place. Work will be performed at Hagerstown, Md., with an estimated completion date of June 15, 2009. Bids were solicited by sole source with one bid received. CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-07-W009).

Natt McDougall Corp., Tualatin, Ore., was awarded on Dec. 30, 2008, a $9,717,720 firm/fixed/price – construction contract for construction of a new Fish Collection Facility at Cougar Dam located on the South Fork of the McKenzie River directly downstream of the dam. The offsite fabrication work includes, but is not limited to, miscellaneous metals features such as guides, fish screens, diffusers, work platforms, fish Crowder's, screen cleaners, flumes, and system piping. The on-site work includes, but is not limited to, cofferdam placement and removal, diversion of water, excavation, fill, roadwork, earth retaining structures, fencing, concrete pump stations, a concrete fish ladder, fish collection facilities, metal cover structure, supply and installation of mechanical equipment (pumps, valves, fish Crowder's, flumes, switch gates, false weirs, screen cleaners, system piping), supply and installation of electrical equipment (power distribution, transformers, generators, lighting, motor control centers, and Programmable Logic Controller control system). Work will be performed at Cougar Dam, Blue River, Ore., with an estimated completion date of May 15, 2010. One offer was issued with seven offers received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineer District, Portland, Ore., is the contracting activity (W9127N-09-C-0006).

McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co., Mesa, Ariz., was awarded on Dec. 30, 2008, a $9,462,663 firm/fixed/price contract for Post Production System Support (PPSS) Services for The Netherlands. All work is to be performed at Mesa, Ariz., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2012. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-09-C-0076).

Dynamic Animation Systems, Inc., Fairfax, Va., was awarded on Dec. 30, 2008, an $8,511,667 Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract for Analysis, Design, Integration and Support of Modeling Architecture for Technology, Research and Experimentation (MATREX) Program. Work will be performed at Fairfax, Va., and Orlando, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2013. One bid was solicited by Sole Source with one bid received. U.S. Army Research, Development & Engineering Acquisition Center, Orlando Team, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W91CRB-09-C-0036).

Alutiiq Diversified Services, LLC, Anchorage, Ala., was awarded on Dec. 30, 2008, a $6,339,655 firm/fixed/price contract to design & construct a Vehicle Maintenance Facility (VMF), Admin Bldg & Site Work for the Navy Cargo Handling Battalion 5, Fort Lewis, Wash. All work is to be performed at Fort Lewis, Wash., with an estimated completion date of May 20, 2010. Bids were solicited using FedBizOpps with four bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, Seattle, Wash., is the contracting activity (W912DW-09-C-0002).

Lockheed Martin Corp., Missile and Fires Control (LMMFC), Grand Prairie, Texas was awarded on Dec. 31, 2008, a $179,679,703 firm/fixed/price / Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract of which the requirement includes High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Full Rate Production (FRP 4) launchers in support of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marine Corps to include 57 Army launchers and 7 United States Marine Corps for a total of 64 launchers with Quality/Engineering Products. System Integrator, Product Date Definition Package (PDDP) Maintenance Tasks, Trainer, Training, Support Equipment including Lags and Slings, and associated data reporting. Work will be performed at Grand Prairie, Texas and East Camden, Ark., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 30, 2010. One bid was solicited with one bid received. U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-08-C-0001).

FLIR Systems, Inc., Wilsonville, Ore., was awarded on Dec. 31, 2008, a $20,063,293 firm/fixed/price contract for StarFIRE III sensors and related cables and hardware for the Rapid Aerostat Initial Deployment (RAID) Sensor Components. Work will be performed at Wilsonville, Ore., with an estimated completion date of Oct. 31, 2009. One bid was solicited with one bid received. U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W9113M-07-D-0004).

Skanska USA Civil Southeast Inc., Virginia Beach, Va., was awarded on Dec. 31, 2008, a $19,726,000 firm/fixed/price contract to Design/Build Retaining Walls, Santa Rosa Island Complex, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., construct three Seawalls with a total length of approximately 2,935 linear feet. Each seawall is to consist of an anchored steel sheet pile capped with a continuous reinforced concrete beam. A wave attenuating rock revetment is constructed behind the walls and varies in height from 6 to 12 feet above the top of the wall. Amend. 4 added Bid Option No. 1 to include dredging, beach restoration, and planting sea oats. Work is to be performed at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 10, 2010. Bids were solicited by FedBizOpps with 10 bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Mobile District, Mobile, Ala., is the contracting activity (W91278-09-C-0012).

DMJM/PARSONS A JOINT VENTURE, Arlington, Va., was awarded on Dec. 31, 2008, a $15,550,721 Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract for Project and Technical Construction Management Services for Pentagon Renovation Program. Work is to be performed at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Pentagon Renovation & Construction Program Office, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (MDA947-01-D-0001).

Better Built Construction Services, Inc., Middletown, Ohio, was awarded on Dec. 31, 2008, an $11,767,621 firm/fixed/price construction contract for design and construction of Pipeline Dormitory, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. All work will be performed on Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, with an estimated completion date of June 1, 2010. Bids were solicited on FedBizOpps with eight bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, Louisville, Ky., is the contracting activity (W912QR-09-C-0009).

FLIR Systems, Inc., Wilsonville, Ore., was awarded on Dec. 31, 2008, a $10,355,248 firm/fixed/price contract for StarFIRE III sensors and related cables and hardware for the Rapid Aerostat Initial Deployment (RAID) Sensor Components. Work will be performed at Wilsonville, Ore., with an estimated completion date of Oct. 31, 2009. One bid was solicited with one bid received. U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W9113M-07-D-0004).

Didlake Inc., Manassas, Va., was awarded on Dec. 31, 2008, a $9,180,335 firm/fixed/price contract for Annual Appropriation, Fiscal 2009, Pentagon Reservation Maintenance Revolving Funds, $9,180,335 provided in order to exercise the option for service in Fiscal 2009. Work will be performed at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2013. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition and Procurement Office, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (HQ0034-08-C-1021).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force modified a contract with Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., Savannah, Ga., for $35,000,000. This contract action exercises Contract Option VIII for CY09 of an Engineering Services (ESS) contract to provide Special Air Mission (SAM) aircraft for transportation of dignitaries on a worldwide basis. 727 ACSG/PKB, Tinker AFB, Okla., is the contracting activity (F34601-01-C-0008/P00111).

The Air Force awarded a firm fixed-price contract to the McDonnell Douglas Corp., St. Louis, Mo., for $13,835,952. This will authorize McDonnell to provide various test assets in support of The Small Diameter Bomb I program for aircraft/weapon integration for threshold and follow-on aircraft. At this time, $13,835,952 has been obligated. 681 ARSS/PK, Eglin AFB, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA8672-09-d-0062 Delivery Oder 0002).

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND

Sealift Inc. of Oyster Bay, N.Y., is being awarded a $14,141,570 fixed-price requirements contract for dedicated sealift services to transport lawful cargo by U.S. flag ships between points in the Continental United States of America (CONUS) and the terminals in Antigua and Ascension Islands. This contract is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2011. Orders placed against this contract will be funded at the time the cargo is booked. This contract is a 100 percent Small Business Set Aside acquisition with three bids received. The contracting activity is United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Directorate of Acquisition

CONTRACTS

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis. is being awarded a maximum $1,121,351,999 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, sole source contract for heavy and medium tactical trucks support. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are All DoD and civilian agencies. There were originally two proposals solicited with one response. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is December 31, 2009. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC), Columbus, Ohio (SPM7LX-09-D-9008).

Lockheed Martin Services, Inc., Gaithersburg, Md. is being awarded a maximum $24,430,213 firm fixed price, sole source, time material contract for operational sustainment, maintenance and development of Civilian Personnel Management System-Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS). Other location of performance is Texas. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Federal Civilian Agencies. The original proposal was solicited with one response. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is December 31, 2009. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SP4700-05-C-0020).

Friction Product Co., Medina, Ohio is being awarded a maximum $9,985,600 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for HMMWV brake parts. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Army. There were originally three quotes received with three responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is November 11, 2009. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC), Columbus, Ohio (SPM7L3-08-M-2351).

Air Liquide Industrial U.S.L.P. Houston, Texas is being awarded a minimum $9,515,116 firm fixed price contract for production of liquid nitrogen and related ancillary services. Other locations of performance are California and Colorado. Using services are Army, Air Force, federal civilian agencies and defense contractors. The original proposal was solicited on FedBizOps with five responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is September 30, 2013. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Lackland AFB, Texas (SP0600-09-D-1515).

ARMY

Lockheed Martin Corp., Missiles and Fire Control – Dallas, Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded on Dec 29, 2008 a $371,641,040 firm/fixed/price contract for Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System Full Rate Production IV – initial contract award; 3780 unitary and 4782 RRPRs GMLRS rockets. Work is to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas; East Camden, Ark.; and Orlando, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 22, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-08-C-0001).

AM General, LLC, South Bend, Ind., was awarded on Dec. 30, 2008 a $252,202,191 firm/fixed/price contract to add 1,698 EA High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles to contract. Work will be performed in Mishawaka, Ind., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Tank and Automotive Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (DAAE07-01-C-S001).

PAE Government Services, Los Angeles, CA., was awarded on Dec. 28, 2008 a $60,000,000 firm/fixed/price contract to support the maintenance of the Afghan National Army for class IX parts. Work will be performed in Afghanistan with an esti mated completion date of Dec. 31, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Joint Contracting Command-Iraq/Afghanistan, Kabul Regional Contracting Center, Kabul, Afghanistan is the contracting activity (W91B4M-08-C-0009).

Lockheed Martin Corp., Missiles and Fire Control – Dallas, Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded on Dec. 29, 2008 a $52,483,900 firm/fixed/price contract for Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System Full Rate Production III – option exercise; UAE DPICM 43 rocket pods. Work is to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas; East Camden, Ark.; and Orlando, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Oct 31, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-08-C-0021).

Au Authum Ki, Inc., Chandler, Ariz., was awarded on Dec. 30, 2008 a $17,254,694 firm/fixed/price contract for a task order against a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) in support of the Center of Standardization for dining facilities with the primary focus of this task order will be work at Fort Bliss, Texas. The work will include design/build dining facilities and all supporting elements. The scope of this contract shall be design and construct two Infantry Brigade Combat Team Army standard dining facilities, to include furniture and Government Furnished Government Installed Equipment. Work will be performed at Fort Bliss, Texas with an estimated completion date of Dec 31, 2010. Three bids were solicited with three bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (W91236-08-D-0067).

Alutiiq International Solutions, LLC, Huntsville, Ala., was awarded on Dec. 30, 2008 a $14,459,422 firm/fixed/price contract for a design-build project for 46,992 gross square foot addition to the northwest end of Building 4200 located at Fort Lee, Va. It also includes site demolition, site grading and preparation, site utilities and improvements. Work will be performed at Fort Lee, Va., with an estimated completion date of Aug 30, 2010. Sixty-Two bids were solicited with twelve bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (W91236-09-C-0016).

Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., was awarded on Dec. 30, 2008 a $7,209,948 firm/fixed/price contract for engines, transmissions, and transfer cases (multiple national stock numbers with quantities listed below) for the A4 model 'Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck' (HEMTT) as a result of solicitation W56HZV-08-R-0811. NSN: 2815-01-562-6787, basic quantity of 100 each with 100% option; NSN: 2520-01-562-6793, basic quantity of 100 each with 100% option, NSN: 2520-01-563-6518, basic quantity of 50 each with 100% option. Work will be performed in Oshkosh, Wis., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 17, 2009. Bids were solicited by Sole Source Noble Eagle with one bid received. Tank and Automotive Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-C-0208).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a contract with the Boeing Aerospace Operations Inc, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma $48,225,480. This contractor logistics support/umbrella engineering services support provides sustaining and non-recurring engineering services to support research and development, aircraft modifications, aircraft maintenance and technical services for Boeing commercial derivative military use aircraft. At this time, $11,551,273.33 has been obligated. 727 ACSG/PKA, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma is the contracting activity (FA810607-07-C-0001-P00040).

The Air Force is modifying a firm-fixed price contract with Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Ft. Worth, Texas for $9,877,310. This is an F-16 provisioned items order procurement for the following spares: a) 21 combined interrogator transponder, Advanced Identification Friend or Foe System b) beam forming network, Advanced Identification Friend of Foe System. OO-ALC/448 SCMG/PKAB, Hill AFB, Utah is the contracting activity (FA8206-07-C-0001-PM0497).

The Air Force awarded a firm-fixed price contract to MacAulay-Brown, Inc., Dayton, Ohio for $9,800,000. This will authorize senior consulting and specialized technical support for archival, corporate development, air and weapons division, space and missile division, base realignment and closure, systems engineering, program management, test, organizational process analysis and process improvements, and strategic planning and transformation division. At this time, $1,169,700 has been obligated. ASC/AQZCA, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8622-09-D-8000).

The Air Force is modifying a firm-fixed price contract to General Electric Global Research, Niskayuna, New York for $6,091,612. The contract provides for research and development in the area of space electronic components and responsive systems elements. At this time, $50,000 has been obligated

CONTRACTS

MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY CONTRACT AWARD

The Boeing Co., Integrated Defense Systems, Huntsville, Alabama, is being awarded $397,900,000 (not-to-exceed ceiling) for a cost plus award fee, cost plus fixed fee contract to continue development of the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program; including Block 3 development and fielding activities for six months until a long-term, Core Completion contract for development can be awarded. The principal place of performance will be at the contractor's facility in Huntsville, Alabama. The contract funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year. This is a sole source contract under the authority of 10 U.S. Code 2304(c)(1). The Missile Defense Agency, Huntsville, Alabama, is the contracting activity (HQ0147-09-C-0008). The period of performance is from January 2009 through June 2009. FY09 research, development, test and evaluation funds (RDT&E) funds will be used.

ARMY

Alliant Lake City Small Caliber Ammunition Co., LLC, Independence, Mo., was awarded on Dec 29, 2008 a $49,236,000 firm fixed price requirements contract for modernization and upgrade of small caliber production equipment. Work will be performed at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, Independence, Mo., with an estimated completion date of Sep 30, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Sustainment Command, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (DAAA09-00-D-0016).

DRS Optronics, Inc, Optronics Division, Palm Bay, Fla., was awarded on Dec 29, 2008 a $30,348,977 firm fixed price and cost plus fixed fee five-year contract that will cover spares, repairs and services for the mast-mounted sight for KIOWA and award of Order 0001 for the services for Program Year One. Award of a 5-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quality contract and issuance of orders under such contract allows the government to meet its need more rapidly and advantageously, reducing Administrative Lead-Time (ALT); thereby saving time and money. Work will be performed in Melbourne, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Dec 31, 2013. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-09-D-0001).

Weeks Marine, Inc., Covington, La., was awarded on Dec 29, 2008 a $7,844,330 firm fixed price contract for work consisting of dredging approximately 1,200,000 cubic yards of maintenance material with a deep draft pipeline dredge. Work will be performed in Harris County, Texas with an estimated completion date of Mar 31, 2009. Four bids were solicited with three bids received. USA Engineer District, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HY-09-C-0004).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force awarded a contract to the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI), San Diego, California for $42,638,374. This contract includes all program management, urgent repairs and services, logistics support, configuration management, technical manual and software maintenance, engineering technical services, contractor engineering technical specialists, contractor inventory control point and spares management, depot repair, flight operations support, reliability/maintenance enhancements, and CAMS/REMIS/CEMS data collection/entry for the Predator/Reaper MQ-1 and MQ-9 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) program. At this time, $42,638,374 has been obligated. 703^rd Aeronautical Systems Squadron, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8620-05-G-3028-0048).

The Air Force awarded a contract to Honeywell International Incorporated, Clearwater, Florida for $26,539,601. This contract provides for 316 EGI Production units, 58 EGI Multi-Mode Receivers, and 33 EGI Contractor Deport Repairs. At this time, $26,539,601 has been obligated. 647 AESS/PK, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8626-06-C-2065-P00078).

The Air Force awarded a firm fixed price contract to the Computer Sciences Corp., (CSC), Falls Church, Virginia for $9,192,534. This will authorize CSC to provide technical support of Applications Infrastructure and Systems Supports for programs within the Mission Systems. At this time, $9,192,534 has been obligated. HQ AMC/A7KQB, Scott AFB, Illinois is the contracting activity (FA4452-09-D-0004, 0001).

The Air Force awarded a firm fixed price contract to Eaton Electrical Incorporated, Raleigh, North Carolina for $9,192, 523. This will authorize Eaton to provide an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system to sustain, filter, create redundancy and establish emergency power for mission critical equipment at the Defense Information Systems Agency. At this time, $9, 192,523 has been obligated. 84 CBSG/PK, Hill AFB, Utah is the contracting activity (FA8217-09-C-007).

The Air Force modified a contract with Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co.,, Sunnyvale, California for $7,189,000. This contract action authorizes Lockheed to perform two additional thermal vacuum (TVAC) cycles on the AEHF Space Vehicles 2. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC), Military Satellite Communications Systems Wing (MCSW)/PKA, El Segundo, California is the contracting activity (F04701-02-C-002, P00343).

The Air Force modified a contract with Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co.,, Sunnyvale, California for $9,909,270. This modification will provide feasibility studies to extend the Advanced High Frequency (AEHF) system in the Military Satellite Communications Program. At this time, $9,909,270 has been obligated. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC), Military Satellite Communications Systems Wing (MCSW)/PKA, El Segundo, California is the contracting activity (F04701-02-C-002, P00340).

The Air Force awarded a firm fixed-price contract action to Northrop Grumman Systems Corp.,, Rolling Meadows, Illinois for $5,934,743. This will authorize Northrop Grumman to provide contractor logistic support for the LITENING Advanced Targeting Pod. At this time, $5, 934,743 has been obligated. 647 AESS/PK, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio is the contracting activity (F33657-98-C-2020-P00104).

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND

Sealift Inc. of Oyster Bay, N.Y. 11771-2298, is being awarded a $40,952,844 fixed price requirements contract for dedicated sealift services to transport lawful cargo by U.S. flag ships between points in the Continental United States of America (CONUS) and the terminals in Antigua and Ascension Islands. This contract is expected to be completed by December 31, 2011. Orders placed against this contract will be funded at the time the cargo is booked. This contract is a 100% Small Business Set Aside acquisition with three bids received. The contracting activity is United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Ill. (HTC711-09-D-0005).

NAVY

Watts Constructors, LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, is being awarded a $25,376,000 firm fixed price contract for the construction of a Wideband Satellite Communications Operations Center at the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station (NCTAMS) Pacific. The contract also contains one unexercised option, which if exercised would increase cumulative contract value to $25,909,000. Work will be performed in Wahiawa, Oahu, Hawaii, and is expected to be completed by May 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website with four proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Pacific, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is the contracting activity (N62742-09-C-1300).

Lockheed Martin Corp., Marietta, Ga., is being awarded an $18,667,585 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (N00019-09-D-0015) for logistics and technical engineering services in support of the U.S. Marine Corps' KC-130J aircraft. Work will be performed in Cherry Point, N.C., and is expected to be completed in December 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace LLC, Madison, Miss., is being awarded a $10,400,000 modification to a previously awarded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity delivery order contract (N68936-06-D-0024) to provide specialized technical services in support of Depot Level Maintenance (DLM) work performed at the Fleet Readiness Center, Southwest (FRC-SW) on aircraft and rework of associated components and materials. Services to be provided include modifications, in-service repairs, and all other categories of service associated with aircraft DLM and its planning. The estimated level of effort for this modification is 346,666 man-hours. Work will be performed at FRC-SW, San Diego, Calif. (78 percent); the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Camp Pendleton, Calif. (9 percent); the Naval Air Station (NAS), Lemoore, Calif. (4 percent); the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Pt. Mugu, Calif. (2 percent); NAS Whidbey Island, Bremerton, Wash. (2 percent); MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii (2 percent); MCAS Yuma, Ariz. (2 percent); and MCAS Miramar, Calif. (1 percent), and is expected to be completed in April 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, Calif., is the contracting activity.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Rolls-Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded a $221,690,616 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00019-07-C-0060) to exercise options to procure 96 MV-22 and CV-22 AE1107C engines, and 1-year of support services. Work will be performed in Indianapolis, Ind., and is expected to be completed in December 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Houston, Texas, is being awarded a $55,000,000 cost no fee, indefinite delivery, indefinitely quantity contract to provide for ship classification and classification-related services to be performed by the ABS (a congressionally recognized agent of the Government) for surface ships and craft being procured and maintained during their lifecycle by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). The ABS classification process using Naval Vessel Rules (NVR) forms the core of the certification process for surface ships procured by NAVSEA. New construction contracts require the ships to be designed and constructed in accordance with ABS Rules for Building and Classing Naval Vessels, and other referenced ABS Rules and Guides as necessary to comply with the designated class notations. Approximately 46 percent of the services will be performed in support of new construction DDG ships in Bath, Maine, Pascagoula, Miss. and Gulf Port, Miss. and approximately 46 percent in support of future LCS new construction ships in locations to be determined. The remaining 8 percent of services will be performed in Norfolk, Va., San Diego, Calif. and various worldwide points as specified in task orders to be issued, and work is expected to be completed by December 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C. is the contracting activity. (N00024-09-D-4208)

DynCorp International LLC, Fort Worth, Texas is being awarded a $17,961,266 modification to a previously awarded cost plus fixed fee contract (N00019-06-C-0308) to exercise an option for maintenance services in support of for the Kuwaiti Air Force F/A-18 Program under the Foreign Military Sales Program. Work will be performed in Kuwait (90 percent) and Fort Worth, Texas (10 percent), and is expected to be completed in December 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity.

Lockheed Martin Simulation, Training and Support, Orlando, Fla. is being awarded a $15,609,350 firm fixed price contract for one first article Machinery Control System shipset, two additional MCS shipsets, and one Testing and Validation System for the DDG-51 modernization efforts. The MCS is a Hull, Mechanical and Electrical upgrade and part of a comprehensive plan to modernize the DDG-51 Class to ensure the ships remain combat relevant and affordable throughout their life. The focus of the MCS upgrade is to automate many manual functions to reduce manning levels and watch stander requirements. This contract includes options and engineering services which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $51,500,000. Work will be performed in Orlando, Fla. and is expected to be completed by April 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract wascompetitively procured via Federal Business Opportunities, with two offers received. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-4201).

DE Technologies, Inc, King of Prussia, Pa., is being awarded a $6,907,641 cost plus fixed fee contract for the continued development of an offensive, directed-energy warhead for the compact rapid attack weapon. This project will develop technologies for a small diameter shaped charge warhead. Technologies include computational modeling and experimental investigation of shaped charge performance, and liner and shaped charge module design that is based on the computational and experimental results. Results delivered will include a shaped charge design and shaped charge liners to be inserted into a full-warhead development model. Work will be performed in King of Prussia, Pa., and work is expected to be completed June 20, 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured under the ONR Long Range Broad Agency Announcement for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology, BAA number 08-001 published on Sept 5, 2007. The Office of Naval Research, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (N00014-09-C-0037).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract to the Raytheon Co.,, McKinney, Texas for $27,337,466. This will authorize Raytheon to provide Contractor Logistics Support for the Multi-Spectral Targeting System for CY09. At this time, $4,053,991 has been obligated. 703^rd Aeronautical Systems Group, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8620-06-G-4041 009).

The Air Force awarded a firm fixed price contract to CDO, Dayton, Ohio; Green Tree Group, Beavercreek, Ohio; ITC, Dayton, Ohio; MacAulay-Brown, Inc., Dayton, Ohio and Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. Alexandria, Virginia for $9,800,000. This will authorize the five companies to provide senior consulting and specialized technical support for Archival, Corporate Development, Air and Weapons division, Space and Missile Division, Base Realignment and Closure, Systems Engineering, Program Management, Test, Organizational Process Analysis and Process Improvements, and Strategic Planning and Transformation Division. At this time, $1,169,700 has been obligated. ASC/AQZCA, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8622-09-8000).

The Air Force awarded a firm fixed price contract action to the Boeing Co., Seattle, Washington for $11,183,600. This will authorize Boeing to continue to provide Engineering Services to maintain and upgrade the Air Launched Cruise Missile/Conventional Air Launched Cruise Missile. At this time, $4,490,754 has been obligated. 327 ACSG/PK, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma is the contracting activity (F34601-03-C-0042-P00117).

The Air Force awarded a contract to L-3 Communications Corp., Link Simulation and Training, Arlington, Texas for $68,205,604. This contract provides for Block 40/50 F-16 Mission Training Centers (MTCs), with options to buy up to 20 MTCs. At this time, $844,066 has been obligated. 677 AESG/PK, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8621-09-C-6292).

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

The Air Force awarded a contract to Boeing Satellite Systems, Inc., El Segundo, California for $75,000,000. This will authorize Boeing to continue the Transformational Communications Satellite Risk Reduction and System Definition (RR&SD) baseline efforts. (FA8808-04-C-0022/P00052).

The Air Force awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin Space Systems Corporation, Sunnyvale, California for 75,000,000. This will authorize Lockheed Martin to continue the Transformational Communications Satellite (TSAT) Risk Reduction and System Definition (RR&SD) baseline efforts. (FA8808-04-C-0023/P00053)

ARMY

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, Wichita, Kan., was awarded on Dec 19, 2008, a $12,697,384 firm/fixed/price contract for the purchase of 2 each Hawker Beechcraft Super King Air Model 350 aircrafts. Work will be performed in Ozark, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Jul 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-09-C-0087).

General Dynamics-Armament and Technical Products, Burlington, Vt., was awarded on Dec 22, 2008 a $20,058,654.50 firm/fixed/price contract to Load, Assemble and Pack (LAP) of 155mm M231 and M232A1 Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS) propelling charge increments. Work will be performed in Hampton, Ariz., with an estimated completion date of Sept 5, 2009. Bids were solicited on the Web with two bids received. Joint Munitions & Lethality Contracting Center, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15QKN-09-C-0046).

The Boeing Company, Ridley Park, Pa., was awarded on Dec 19, 2008, a $620,744,955 firm/fixed/price contract for CH-47F Multiyear contract for second year Production Lot 7, 16 each CH-47F new build aircraft, 15 each CH-47F remanufacture aircraft, over and above, Production Lot 8 Long Lead Items. Work will be performed in Ridley Park, Pa., with an estimated completion date of Sept 30, 2013. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (w58rgz-08-c-0098).

Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems, El Segundo, Ca. was awarded on Dec 19, 2008, a $10,668,899 Cost Price Firm Fixed contract for Research: This program relates to the TRUST in Integrated Circuits (TIC) program to advance science and technology for ensuring integrated circuits (IC) can be trusted regardless of their origin and fabrication process. In Phase II (the subject of this announcement), Raytheon will refine their techniques to protect all stages of the Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) design process. Work will be performed in El Segundo and San Jose, Ca.; Lexington, Mass.; Nashua, N.H.; and Albuquerque, N.M.; with an estimated completion date of Dec 22, 2009. Bids were solicited by a broad agency announcement with 29 bids received. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (HR0011-08-C-0005).

Johns Hopkins University – Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Md., was awarded on Dec 19, 2008 a $8,370,480 Cost Plus Fixed – Fee contract for Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab to participate in the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency Chemical Sensor Program. Work will be performed in Laurel, Md., and Stillwater, Okla., with an estimated completion date of May 18, 2011. Bids were solicited on the Web with two bids received. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (HR0011-09-C-0029).

Rolls Royce Corporation, Indianapolis, Ind., was awarded on Dec 19, 2008 a $32,503,995 firm/fixed/price five-year contract for the Delivery Order to exercise Calendar Year (CY) 09 Option on the Model 250-C30R/3 engines Contractor Logistics Support contract. Delivery Order 0004 contains Contract Line Item Numbers CLINs 0001 (Contractor Field Service Representative), CLIN 4004 (Engineering/Program Management Support), CLIN 5001 (Engine/Component/Part/Repair Overhaul) and CLIN 7001 (Power-By-The Hour Rate per Flight Hour). This contract performance period ends Dec 31, 2008. Work will be performed in Indianapolis, Ind., with an estimated completion date of Dec 31, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-06-D0072).

Raytheon Missile Systems Company, Tucson, Ariz., was awarded on Dec 19, 2008 a firm/fixed/price with cost/plus/fixed/fee line items contract for Griffin munitions and engineering services. Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., with an estimated completion date of Aug 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aviation and Missile Contracting Center, Redstone Arsenal, is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-08-C-0252).

Luna Innovations, Inc., Roanoke, Va., was awarded on Dec 19, 2008 a $6,173,760 Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract for Research: Luna Innovations will develop an independent suite of tools to verify that Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) bit streams can be TRUSTed and contain only that functionality specified in the design implementation: nothing more and nothing less. They will also develop tools to authenticate that the target FPGA hardware platform has not been substituted within the supply chain. Work will be performed in Roanoke, Va., with an estimated completion date of Dec 19, 2008. Bids were solicited by Broad Agency Announcement with 30 bids received. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (HR0011-08-C-0007).

Laser Shot, Inc., Stafford, Texas, was awarded on Dec 19, 2008 a $10,764,066 Primarily Firm Fixed Price/with Time & Material CLINs for travel contract for procurement of a personal computer (PC) game based training solution, a first person shooter that leverages commercial or government off-the-shelf (COTS/GOTS) products. Procurement includes delivery of game-based training software with an Army-wide license, integration of the software on Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) PCs, fielding, New Equipment Training, web portal development and technical support. Work will be performed in Orlando, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Dec 31, 2012.Bids were solicited on the Web with two bids received. Program Executive Office, Simulation, Training and Instrumentation, Orlando, Fla., is the contracting activity (W900KK-09-C-0009).

Q.B.S., Inc., Alliance, Ohio, was awarded on Dec 19, 2008 a $10,811,000 firm/fixed contract to design and construct Company Operations Facilities (COF), approximately 54,000 square feet for the 82^nd Airborne Division. Primary facilities consist of Readiness Module (4) and Administrative Module, Covered Hardstand and parking. Project also includes all infrastructure and utilities. Work is to be performed at Fort Bragg, N.C., with an estimated completion date of Sep 30, 2010. Four proposals were solicited and three proposals received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-08-D-0038).

Thales-Raytheon Systems Company LLC, Fullerton, Ca., was awarded on Dec 19, 2008 $19,068,741 a firm/fixed/price 3 year IDIQ contract for award of a production buy for spare parts to support AN/TPQ-36(V) and AN/TPQ-37(V) FIREFINDER Radar Systems. Work is to be performed in Fullerton, Ca. with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2012. Bids were solicited by sole source (1) with one bid received. CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-06-D-T001).

General Dynamics Land Systems, Sterling Heights, Mich., was awarded on Dec 23, 2008 a $6,995,634.10 firm/fixed/price contract for 130 each display, Optoelectro also known as Improved Driver's Integrated Display with Containers. Work is to be performed in Tallahassee, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Dec 30, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Tank and Automotive Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W52H09-07-G-0001).

Archer Western Contractors, Baltimore, Md., was awarded on Dec 23, 2008 a $88,893,929 firm/fixed/price contract to design and construct a standard design unaccompanied enlisted personnel housing complex consisting of two 6-story 222-Person barracks building (174,000 square feet); one 6-story 228-Person barracks (149,000 square feet) and 8 Company Operation Facility (COFs) (readiness module, administrative module, covered hardstand, troop aid station). Facilities systems included fire alarm, detection, and reporting systems, automatic building fire sprinklers; energy monitoring and control system (EMCS) system with connections to central monitoring location, and intrusion detection system; interior communications, and building information systems; and force protection measures. Supporting facilities include utilities, fire protection and alarm systems, paving, walks, curbs and gutters, traffic signage, storm drainage including underground storm water retention, erosion control measures, information systems, landscaping, and site improvements. Work is to be performed at Fort Bragg, N.C., with an estimated completion date of Mar 31, 2010. Four proposals were solicited and three bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-07-D-0051).

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Stratford, Conn., was awarded on Dec 23, 2008 an $84,988,629 firm/fixed/price contract to exercise option for six (6) Navy MH-60R Helicopters. Work is to be performed in Stratford, Conn., with an estimated completion date of Dec 31, 2012. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-0003).

Lockheed Martin Corp, Missiles and Fire Control – Dallas, Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded on Dec 23, 2008 a $774,776,167 firm/fixed/price (FFP) and cost/plus/fixed/fee (CPFF) contract for PATRIOT Advanced Capability – 3 (PAC-3) FY09 Production Buy which consists of 188 Missiles, Tooling, Parts Library, Storage and Aging, Interim Contractor Depot Support, Concurrent Spares and Replenishment Spares. Work is to be performed in Grand Prairie and Lufkin, Texas: Camden, Ark.; Chelmsford, Mass.; Orlando and Ocala, Fla., with an estimated completion date of July 31, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-09-C-0002).

CONTRACTS

NAVY

The U.S. Navy is awarding indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity multiple award contracts to contractors that will provide for their competition for service requirements solicited by Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Air Systems Command, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, Naval Supply Systems Command, Military Sealift Command, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Strategic Systems Programs, Office of Naval Research, Defense Threat Reduction Agency and the United States Marine Corps. The twenty-two functional service areas within the scope of the contracts include 1. Research and Development Support, 2. Engineering System Engineering and Process Engineering Support, 3. Modeling, Simulation, Stimulation, and Analysis Support, 4. Prototyping, Pre-Production, Model-Making, and Fabrication Support, 5. System Design Documentation and Technical Data Support, 6. Software Engineering, Development, Programming, and Network Support, 7. Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability (RM&A) Support, 8. Human Factors, Performance, and Usability Engineering Support, 9. System Safety Engineering Support, 10. Configuration Management (CM) Support, 11. Quality Assurance (QA) Support, 12. Information System (IS) Development, Information Assurance (IA), and Information Technology (IT) Support, 13. Inactivation and Disposal Support, 14. Interoperability, Test and Evaluation, Trials Support, 15. Measurement Facilities, Range, and Instrumentation Support, 16. Logistics Support, 17. Supply and Provisioning Support, 18. Training Support, 19. In-Service Engineering, Fleet Introduction, Installation and Checkout Support, 20. Program Support, 21. Functional and Administrative Support, and 22. Public Affairs and Multimedia Support. These contracts are in addition to the existing 1,605 contracts previously awarded under the SeaPort Enhanced (SeaPort-e) acquisition program for services procurements. The Government estimates a maximum of $5,300,000,000 of services will be procured per year via orders issued under the SeaPort-e multiple award contracts. The awards have a three month base period with one five-year option and one four-year nine month award term option. These contracts were competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online, with 209 offers received and 199 contracts awarded. Contract funds will be obligated at the time of task order award and as such, multiple funding types (with varying expiration dates) may be used, consistent with the purpose for which the funds were appropriated. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Dahlgren, Va., is the contracting activity (N00178-09-D-5652 - N00178-09-D-5851).

The list of contractors involved are: 1 On 1 Services Group LLC*, Phoenix, Ariz.; 360 Software Corporation*, Orlando, Fla.; 6K Systems, Inc.*, Sterling, Va.; A Solution Inc.*, McLean, Va.; Acclaim Systems*, Feasterville Trevose, Pa.; ACD Telecom, LLC*, Sanford, Fla.; Ace Info Solutions, Inc.*, Reston, Va.; Advanced Integrated Software Technology*, Chicago, Ill.; Advanced Systems Design*, Tallahassee, Fla.; Agile Tek Solutions, LLC*, Plano, Texas; AIM USA, LLC*, San Antonio, Texas; Akira Technologies, Inc*, Fairfax, Va.; All Technologies, Inc.*, Arlington, Va.; AllSource Global Management, LLC*, Sierra Vista, Ariz.; Altec Strategy, LLC*, Warrenton, Va.; American Research Service, Inc.*, Dallas, Texas; American Service Network Corporation*, Lorton, Va.; APPLIED SERVICES AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS LLC*, Virginia Beach, Va.; Ascella Technologies Inc.*, Vienna, Va.; Autonomic Resources LLC*, Cary, N.C.; Axiom Corporation*, Atlanta, Ga.; Axiscore LLC*, Gaithersburg, Md.; Axseum Solutions LLC*, Arlington, Va.; B L Hawkins & Associates dba HT Innovations*, Upper Marlboro, Md.; B3 Solutions, LLC*, Jacksonville, Fla.; Bara Infoware Inc.*, San Ramon, Calif.; Beacon Systems, Inc*, Pompano Beach, Fla.; BLF Technologies, Inc.*, Alexandria, Va.; Cask Technologies, LLC*, La Jolla, Calif.; Castillo Technologies, LLC*, Chandler, Ariz.; CFM Engineering*, Glen Burnie, Md.; Chae & Nam Universe dba C & N Universe Inc.*, National City, Calif.; CJSeto Support Services, LLC*, Ventura, Calif.; CMW & Associates, Inc.*, Springfield, Ill.; Columbus Technologies and Services, Inc.*, Pasadena, Calif.; Comptech Computer Technologies Inc.*, Dayton, Ohio; Computech Resources International, Inc.*, Shrewsbury, N.J.; COMPUTER CITE*, SAN RAMON, Calif.; Computer Integration & Programming Solutions Corp.*, Bethesda, Md.; Computer Mainstream Corp.*, Atlanta, Ga.; Computers Universal Inc*, WESTERVILLE, Ohio; Concentric Methods, LLC*, Alexandria, Va.; Construction CAD Solutions Inc*, Willowbrook, Ill.; Consulting Engineering Next Generation dba Cengen Inc.*, Columbia, Md.; Data Management Group of VA*, Hampton, Va.; Data Tech Central, LLC*, Norfolk, Va.; Davis Paige Management Systems, LLC*, Springfield, Va.; Dawson Technical, LLC*, Honolulu, Hawaii; DB Consulting Group, Inc.*, Silver Spring, Md.; Decypher Technologies*, San Antonio, Texas; Delan Associates, Inc.*, Freeport, N.Y.; dFuzion, Inc.*, Ashburn, Va.; Diamond Information Systems, LLC*, Sterling, Va.; Digital Management Inc.*, Bethesda, Md.; Diverse Business Systems, Inc.*, Dayton, Ohio; DreamHammer*, Santa Monica, Calif.; DRT Strategies*, Arlington, Va.; EBITS LLC*, Tinton Falls, N.J.; Educational and Business Services, LLC*, Littleton, Colo.; Emagine IT INC*, Washington, Washington, D.C.; Enterprise Solutions Incorporated dba ESI*, Vienna, Va.; Entertainment Marketing Group dba Integrated Marketing Group, Inc. The*, Miami, Fla.; Environmental & Occupational Safety Services, Inc.*, Red Bank, N.J.; Envision Innovative Solutions*, Howell, N.J.; EPCS Co *, Yorktown, Va.; EPM Solutions, LLC*, Cupertino,, Calif.; ERIMAX, Inc.*, Dunkirk, Md.; Estime Enterprises, Inc.*, Lanham, Md.; EVOLVE, INC.*, ORLANDO, Fla.; Expertech Solutions*, Rockville, Md.; Facility Management & Engineering, inc.*, Evansville, Ind.; Faircloth Information Technology Systems dba FIT Systems Inc*, Tampa, Fla.; Federated Information Technologies*, Washington, Washington, D.C.; FEI.com, Inc.*, Columbia, Md.; Financial Business Solutions LLC*, Doylestown, Pa.; First Information Technology Services, Inc.*, Arlington, Va.; Form Fit and Function LLC*, Paterson, N.J.; Fortis Networks*, Phoenix, Ariz.; FutureNet Group, Inc.*, Detroit, Mich.; Glacier Technologies, LLC.*, El Paso, Texas; Global Consulting Inc.*, Washington, Washington, D.C.; Global Consulting International Inc*, Salt Lake City, Utah; Global Technology Solutions, LLC*, Richmond, Va.; Government Systems, Inc,*, Alexandria, Va.; H2 Performance Consulting Corp.*, Pensacola, Fla.; Halfaker and

Associates, LLC*, Washington, Washington, D.C.; Harbor Offshore Inc.*, Ventura, Calif.; Hawaii 5-0 Technology Services, Inc*, Honolulu, Hawaii; HBC Management Services, Inc.*, Honolulu, Hawaii; HBMG, Inc.*, Austin, Texas; Healthy Resources Enterprise Inc*, Houston, Texas; HENDALL INC*, Columbia, Md.; Hixardt Technologies, Inc*, Pensacola, Fla.; HMS Enterprises, Inc*, Alexandria, Va.; Huckstep Holdings dba Techwise*, Colorado Springs, Colo.; ICATT Consulting, Inc.*, Jacksonville, Fla.; ICOR Partners, LLC*, Arlington, Va..; ILSC Holdings LC*, Payson, Ariz.; IM Solutions, LLC*, Woodbridge, Va..; InGenesis, Inc.*, San Antonio, Texas; Innovar Environmental Inc.*, LIttleton, Colo.; Insystech, Inc.*, Manassas, Va.; INTELLIGENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC*, Washington, Washington, D.C.; International Computer Systems, Inc.*, Greenbelt, Md.; IP Network Solutions, Inc*, Herndon, Va.; IPKeys Technologies, LLC*, Shrewsbury, N.J.; iT Resource Solutions.net, Inc*, East Setauket, N.Y.; Jackson Automated Management Systems dba JAMS*, FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla.; JRD & Associates, Inc.*, South Miami, Fla.; Komplete Systems Integrators Inc.*, Atlanta, Ga.; KPG GLOBAL ENTERPRISES*, FISHERS, Ind.; Lani Eko & Co., CPAs, PLLC*, Alexandria, Va.; Lanmark Technology, Inc.*, Fairfax, Va.; Link Solutions, Inc.*, Reston, Va.; LNS TECHNOLOGY, INC*, LORTON, Va.; Logistics Systems Inc.*, Washington, Washington, D.C.; LOGMET*, Austin, Texas; Longevity Consulting*, Manassas, Va.; LOUi Consulting Group Inc.*, Warner Robins, Ga.; MacArthur & Baker Internat'l Inc. dba MBI Consulting*, Bethesda, Md.; Macon Pace, Inc.*, Trenton, N.J.; Management Recruiters of Woodbridge, Inc.*, Woodbridge, N.J.; Marton Technologies, Inc.*, Hampton, Va.; Morgan Business Consulting, LLC*, Ashburn, Va.; MORI Associates, Inc.*, Bethesda, Md.; Nasir Group, LLC, The*, Washington, Washington, D.C.; National Capitol Contracting, LLC.*, Arlington, Va.; Net Services*, Centreville, Va.; Net World Technology Corporation*, Carlisle, Pa.; Network Security Systems Plus, Inc.*, Falls Church, Va.; New Age Protection, Inc.*, Springfield, Va.; New Tech Solutions Inc*, Fremont, Calif.; New West Technologies, LLC*, Greenwood Village, Colo.; Next Tier Concepts, Inc.*, Vienna, Va.; NIKSOFT SYSTEMS CORPORATION*, RESTON, Va.; NOVA Training and Technology Solutions, LLC*, Boothwyn, Pa.; OHC Environmental Engineering, Inc.*, Tampa, Fla.; Orizon, Inc.*, Rockville, Md.; Paragon Technology Group*, Vienna, Va.; PARS Environmental Inc.*, Robbinsville, N.J.; Parts Life Inc.*, Cinnaminson, N.J.; Patricio Enterprises*, Stafford, Va.; PearlNet, LLC*, Atlanta, Ga.; Prince of Wales Tribal Enterprise Consortium LLC POWTEC*, Craig, Ark; Progressive Computer Services, Inc.*, Honoluu, Hawaii; Protein Media, Inc.*, Washington, Washington, D.C.; PROVISTA Software International, Inc*, Fremont, Calif.; Prutech Solutions, Inc.*, Iselin, N.J.; Puget Sound Environmental Corp.*, Bremerton, Wash.; Quality Software Services, Inc. (QSSI)*, Gaithersburg, Md.; Ram Tech Systems, Inc.*, Newark, Del.; Reed Integration, Inc.*, Smithfield, Va.; ReliaTrust Technologies, Inc.*, Dulles, Va.; Resource-Trac, Inc*, Irvine, Calif.; reVision, Inc.*, Denver, Colo.; RGF Consulting Corporation*, Ft. Washington, Md.; Ridgewood Technology Partners, LLC*, Ashburn, Va.; RMV Technology Group, LLC*, Clayton, Calif.; S & K Aerospace, Inc.*, St Ignatius, Mont.; Sawdey Solution Services, Inc.*, Dayton, Ohio; Sevatec, Inc.*, Falls Church, Va.; SilTek, Inc.*, Herndon, Va.; SimIS Inc.*, Portsmouth, Va.; Singhal & Company, Inc.*, Herndon, Va.; Skylla Engineering Ltd.*, Humble, Texas; Smart Data Solutions LLC*, Silver Spring, Md.; Smart Innovative Solutions LLC*, Columbia, Md.; Software Engineering Services Corporation*, Bellevue, Neb.; Solution One Industries, Ltd.*, Killeen, Texas; Strategic Operational Solutions, Inc.*, Reston, Va.; Summit Technologies LLC*, South Riding, Va.; Synergistics Inc*, Richland, Wash.; Systems Consulting Group, LLC*, Herndon, Va.; Tantus

Technologies, Inc.*, Arlington, Va.; TechFirst Inc*, Laurel, Md.; Technica LLC*, North Charleston, S.C.; TecPort Solutions Inc*, Harrisburg, Pa.; TEKNOFIRM, INC.*, FAIRFAX, Va.; TELEDEVICES, LLC*, LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga.; Terra Nova Environmental Services, LLC*, Cranbury, N.J.; tieBridge, Inc.*, Falls Church, Va.; TISTA Science and Technology Corporation*, Bethesda, Md.; Total Solutions, Inc.*, Madison, Ala.; Tracen Technologies, Inc.*, Manassas, Va.; Tribalco, LLC*, Bethesda, Md.; Trilobyte Sales*, Irvine, Calif.; Twin Imaging Technology, Inc.*, Oceanside, Calif.; Ultimate Solutions, Inc.*, New Orleans, La.; Vektrel LLC*, San Diego, Calif.; Veracity Engineering LLC*, Washington, Washington, D.C.; ViewTrust Technology, Inc.*, Springfield, Va.; Virtual Technology Services, LLC*, Midwest City, Okla.; VMD Systems Integrators, Inc.*, Vienna, Va.; Ward Consulting,LLC/Full Circle Consulting Group*, Stamford, Conn.; Watley Engineering LLC*, Panama City, Fla.; Worldwide Information Network Systems (WINS)*, Seabrook, Md.; Zavda Technologies, LLC*, Glenn Dale, Md.; ZIBIZ CORPORATION*, Ronkonkoma, N.Y.

McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boeing Co., St Louis, Mo., is being awarded an cost-plus-incentive-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract with an estimated value of $905,344,762 for support services required to enhance the F/A-18A/B, C/D, E/F, and EA-18G aircraft with a series of System Configuration Sets (SCSs). These enhancements will support F/A-18 aircraft operated by the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and the Governments of Canada, Australia, Spain, Kuwait, Switzerland, Finland and Malaysia. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo. (95 precent) and at the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, Calif. (5 precent), and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, Calif., is the contracting activity (N68936-09-D-0002).

General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Bloomington, Minn., is being awarded a $45,429,181 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract for the full rate production of 195 Type 3 Advanced Mission Computers (AMCs) for integration into the F/A-18E/F and E/A-18G aircraft for the U.S. Navy (166) and the Government of Australia (29). This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy ($38,526,410; 85 precent) and Australia ($6,902,771; 15 precent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. Work will be performed in Bloomington, Minn. and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2010. Contract funds in the amount of $1,216,355 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-07-C-0030).

Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems and Sensors (LM MS2), Moorestown, N.J., is

being awarded a $43,665,000 modification to previously awarded contract for engineering services for DDG 51 Class Aegis Combat System Installation, Integration and Test, in support of the Program Executive Officer Integrated Warfare Systems. Work will be performed in Moorestown, N.J. (37 precent), Bath, Maine (25 precent), Pascagoula, Miss. (22 precent), San Diego, Calif. (6 precent), Washington, D.C. (5 precent), Norfolk, Va. (3 precent), Port Hueneme, Calif. (1 precent), Syracuse, N.Y. (1 precent and is expected to be completed by Apr. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-03-C-5115).

Raytheon Technical Services Co. LLC, Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded a $38,662,175 cost plus fixed fee delivery order against a previously issued basic order agreement for software in support of V-22 programs including lab capabilities, lab sustainment, situational awareness, simulation products/desk top environment, V-22 Mission Planning Systems (VMPS), and software support activity/software engineering for the V-22 Osprey Program. Work will be performed in Indianapolis, Ind., and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $8,938,700 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-05-G-0008).

FN Herstal, S.A., Herstal, Belgium, is being awarded a five year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with possible delivery orders up to $27,900,000 for the production, delivery, and associated support of the Marine Corps' Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR). The IAR will be a light weight, magazine fed, 5.56 mm weapon which will enhance the automatic rifleman's maneuverability and displacement speed while providing the ability to suppress or destroy not only area targets, but point targets as well. The IAR is planned to replace the M249 Squad Automatic Weapons (SAW) currently employed by automatic riflemen within Infantry and Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalions. Although four contracts will be made initially, delivery orders will be awarded for samples. First Article, spare/repair parts, and various support services; and, eventually one of the four contractors may be awarded delivery orders for up to 6,500 IARs. FN Herstal's production facility is in Herstal, Belgium. Delivery of contract line items will be as stated on applicable delivery orders. Contractfunds will be obligated in multiple delivery orders. This contract was competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-09-D-1037).

Raytheon Technical Services Co. LLC, Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded a $26,211,950 firm fixed price modification to a previously-issued basic order agreement to exercise an option for 65 LAU-115D/A Launchers for the U.S. Navy (38) and the Royal Australian Air Force (27) and 140 LAU-116B/A Launchers for the U.S. Navy (126) and the Royal Australian Air Force (14) for the F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy ($20,355,240; 80.3 precent) and the Government of Australia ($5,172,320; 19.7 precent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. Work will be performed in Indianapolis, Ind., and is expected to be completed in Apr. 2011. Contract funds in the amount of $5,172,320 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-05-G-0008).

Raytheon Network Centric Systems, St. Petersburg, Fla, is being awarded a $25,800,618 modification to previously awarded contract for Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) System Production. Work will be performed in Largo, Fla. (47.0 precent); St. Petersburg, Fla. (20.0 precent); Dallas, Texas (18.0 precent); and McKinney, Texas (15.0 precent); and is expected to be completed by Apr. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-08-C-5203).

Heckler and Koch Defense, Inc., Ashburn, Va., is being awarded a five year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with possible delivery orders up to $23,600,000 for the production, delivery, and associated support of the Marine Corps' Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR). The IAR will be a light weight, magazine fed, 5.56 mm weapon which will enhance the automatic rifleman's maneuverability and displacement speed while providing the ability to suppress or destroy not only area targets, but point targets as well. The IAR is planned to replace the M249 Squad Automatic Weapons (SAW) currently employed by automatic riflemen within Infantry and Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalions. Although four contracts will be made initially, delivery orders will be awarded for samples. First Article, spare/repair parts, and various support services; and, eventually one of the four contractors may be awarded delivery orders for up to 6,500 IARs. Work will be performed in Oberndorf, Germany. Delivery of contract line items will be as stated on applicable delivery orders. Contractfunds will be obligated in multiple delivery orders. This contract was competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-09-D-1038).

Raytheon Missile Systems Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $17,923,410 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract for the special tooling and special test equipment required to maintain Joint Stand-Off Weapons (JSOW-C) production rate requirements and to support the transition to production readiness activities for the AGM-154C-1 Variant. Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., and is expected to be completed in Mar. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command is the contracting activity (N00019-07-C-0093).

Colt Defense, Inc., West Hartford, Conn., is being awarded a five year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with possible delivery orders up to $14,000,000 for the production, delivery, and associated support of the Marine Corps' Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR). The IAR will be a light weight, magazine fed, 5.56 mm weapon which will enhance the automatic rifleman's maneuverability and displacement speed while providing the ability to suppress or destroy not only area targets, but point targets as well. The IAR is planned to replace the M249 Squad Automatic Weapons (SAW) currently employed by automatic riflemen within Infantry and Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalions. Although four contracts will be made initially, delivery orders will be awarded for samples, First Article, spare/repair parts, and various support services; and, eventually one of the four contractors may be awarded delivery orders for up to 6,500 IARs. Colt's production facility is in West Hartford, Conn. Work will be performed in West Hartford, Conn. Delivery of contract line items will be as stated on applicable delivery orders. Contractfunds will be obligated in multiple delivery orders. This contract was competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (RFP M67854-08-R-1000, proposal 6940, contract number M67854-09-D-1035).

Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Inc., Pascagoula, Miss., is being awarded a $9,950,000 firm fixed price contract modification to previously awarded contract for the procurement of long lead time materials in support of LPD 26. Work will be performed in Pascagoula, Miss., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-06-C-2222).

L-3 Communications Corp., Sylmar, Calif., 91342, is being awarded a $7,668,896 firm fixed price cost plus fixed fee modification to contract to purchase supportability services, evaluation, salvage, repair and upgrade services of TB23/BQ Towed Systems. Work will be performed in Sylmar, Calif. and is expected to be complete by Jan. 2010. Contract funds in the amount of $114,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-05-C-6237)

Northrop Grumman Corp., Electronic Systems, Linthicum Heights, Md., is being awarded $6,384,275 modification to a previously awarded contract to incorporate the Human Systems Integration (HSI) Logistics effort in support of the Ground Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) system. The contractor shall develop and implement a plan to effectively apply HSI principles during G/ATOR design, production and integration. The contractor shall ensure Human Factors Engineering, Manpower, Personnel, Training, System Safety, Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH), and Personnel Survivability requirements are incorporated into the layout, design, and arrangement of equipment having an operator or maintainer interface.

Approximately 69 precent of the work will be performed by Northrop Grumman Corporation in Linthicum Heights, MD and approximately 31 precent will be performed by Northrop Grumman's subcontract, Sensis in Syracuse, N.Y. The HSI Logistics effort is expected to be completed by Jun. 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract modification was not competitively procured as the effort is an engineering change within scope of the current contract pursuant to the Changes clause. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-07-C-2072).

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND

Presidential Airways, Inc., an Aviation Worldwide Services Co., of Moyock, N.C., is being awarded a $118,990,518 indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for rotary wing aircraft, personnel, equipment, tools, material, maintenance and supervision necessary to perform passenger and cargo air transportation services. Work will be performed in Afghanistan and is expected to start Dec 19, 2008 to be completed by 30 Nov 2013. Contract funds will expire at the end of this current fiscal year. This contract was a competitive acquisition with four bids received. The contracting activity is United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., (HTC711-09-D-0021).

Canadian Commercial Corp., subcontracting services to Canadian Helicopter, LTD of Ottawa Canada, is being awarded a $31, 370, 950 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for rotary wing aircraft, personnel, equipment, tools, material, maintenance and supervision necessary to perform passenger and cargo air transportation services. Work will be performed in Afghanistan and is expected to start Dec 19, 2008 to be completed by 30 Nov 2013. Contract funds will expire at the end of this current fiscal year. This contract was a competitive acquisition with four bids received. The contracting activity is United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., (HTC711-09-D-0022).

Presidential Airways, Inc., an Aviation Worldwide Services Co., of Moyock, N.C., is being awarded a $10,290,391.00 fixed price contract modification to add two additional Dash 8 aircraft. This contract is for fixed-wing aircraft, personnel, equipment, tools, material, maintenance and supervision necessary to perform passenger, cargo and combination air transportation services in Afghanistan. Work will be performed in Afghanistan and is expected to be completed Sept., 30, 2011. Contract funds are available for this additional service which is added onto the contract via a sole source Justification and Approval. The contracting activity is United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Il. (HTC711-08-D-0010/P00009)

ARMY

Mid-Atlantic Interpreting Group, Inc., Owings Mills, Md., was awarded on Dec. 16 2008, a $7,867,490 firm fixed price contract for interpreting services to support the National-Geospatial Intelligence Agency Deaf and Hard of Hearing personnel in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Work will be performed in Bethesda, Md., Reston, Va., and Washington, D.C., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on Sept. 9, 2008, and three bids were received. National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Bethesda, Md., is the contracting activity (HM0177-09-C-0002).

Deaf Inter-Link, Florissant, Mo., was awarded on Dec. 16 2008, a $6,115,811 firm fixed price contract for interpreting services to support the National-Geospatial Intelligence Agency Deaf and Hard of Hearing personnel in the St. Louis, Mo. area. Work will be performed at the national-Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Arnold, Mo., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on Sept. 9, 2008, and one bid was received. National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Bethesda, Md., is the contracting activity (HM0177-09-C-0003).

The Boeing Company, Ridley Park, Pa., was awarded on Dec. 17, 2008, a $113,959,000 firm-fixed price contract for a modification to the definitization of long lead items for and the procurement or remanufacture of six MH-47E aircraft to the MH-47G configuration. Work will be performed in Ridley Park, Pa. and Middletown, Del., and is expected to be completed by May 30, 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on May 8, 2008. Aviation Integration Directorate, Aviation and Missile Command, Fort Eustis, Va., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-04-G-0023).

Alliant Techsystems Inc., Plymouth, Minn., was awarded on Dec. 18, 2008, a $53,443,200 firm fixed price contract for M865 (Target Practice Cone Stabilized Discarding Sabot-Tracer) cartridges. Work will be performed in Middletown, Ia., and is expected to be completed by Oct. 31, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Two bids were solicited on Jan. 11, 2008, and two bids were received. Rock Island Contracting Center, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52P1J-08-C-0011).

Bioengineering Arcadis & HNTB, Metairie, La., was awarded on Dec. 18, 2008, a $9,039,000 firm fixed price contract for preparation of designing document report for plans and specifications for the gulf inter-coastal water ways west closure complex pump station. Work will be performed in New Orleans, La., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 14, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Oct. 24, 2008. U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, La., is the contracting activity (W912P8-07-D-0062).

Raytheon Co., Andover, Mass., was awarded on Dec. 17, 2008, an $8,372,279 cost plus fixed fee contract for CONUS and OCONUS U.S. PATRIOT new equipment training. Work will be performed at various locations within the continental U.S. and OCONUS, and is expected to be completed by Dec. 14, 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Jul., 2, 2008. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-09-D-0001).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Chemical Specialists & Development, Inc., Conroe, Texas*, is being awarded a maximum $12,633,240 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for fuel system icing inhibitor. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. This proposal was originally Web solicited with two responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This is a twelve month contract that includes a thirty day carry-over period. The date of performance completion is Jan. 30, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-0751).

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DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

SupplyCore, Rockford, Ill.* is being awarded a maximum $4,400,000,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, partial set aside, indefinite quantity contract for support of tactical and non-tactical wheeled vehicle fleets. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. There were originally 4 proposals solicited with 3 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract has a four year base and includes three two-year option periods. The date of performance completion is December 17, 2012. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC), Columbus, Ohio (SPM7LX-09-D-9003).

Seven Seas Ship handlers, Dubai, UAE is being awarded a maximum $2,880,888 firm fixed price, prime vendor contract for supply and distribution of food and non-food products. Other location of performance is Djibouti Free Zone, Republic of Djibouti. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. The proposal was originally Web solicited with 5 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising its third term option period. The date of performance completion is June 20, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa.

(SPM300-08-D-3129).

ARMY

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Ct., was awarded on Dec 17, 2008 a, $812,786,103 firm fixed price contract for funding of third program year of multi-year contract for army Lot 33 consisting of 51 UH-60M and 12 HH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters, and also tooling; program systems Management and technical publications. Work will be performed in Stratford, CT., with an estimated completion date of December 12, 2012. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. US Army Contracting Command, Aviation & Missile Command, Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-003).

Raytheon Co., Andover, Mass., was awarded on Dec 17, 2008, a $165,506,750 firm fixed price contract. To provide UAE the services, hardware, facilities, equipment and all technical, planning, management and manufacturing efforts to produce Guidance Enhanced Missiles-T (GEM-T) missiles, Patriot Fire Units, associated ground support equipment, repair and return, system software, field surveillance, and documentation. Work will be performed in 42 states out of 52 states and Germany, Netherlands, Ontario, and Quebec with an estimated completion date of December 31, 2015. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. Aviation & missile Command Contracting Center, Redstone, Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-09-G-001).

Frontier Systems Integrators, LLC, Arlington, Va., was awarded on Dec 16, 2008 a, $8,694,256 cost plus fixed price contract for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) security support protecting personnel, information property and business continuity. Work will be performed in DARPA Arlington, Va., with an estimated completion date of December 12, 2013. Bids solicited were via the Web and one bid was received. Defense Advanced research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (HR0011-09-C-0031).

NAVY

Lockheed Martin, Maritime Systems and Sensors, Saint Paul, Minn., is being awarded a $ $525,600,000 modification to previously awarded contract for AN/UYQ-70(V) Advanced Display Systems. Work will be performed in Johnstown, Pa. (60%), Clearwater, Fla. (30%), and St. Paul, Minn. (10%), and is expected to be completed by August 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport, Keyport, Wash., is the contracting activity (N00024-05-D-5130).

BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems, Inc., Greenlawn, N.Y., is being awarded a $13,241,204 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed priced contract for the production and delivery of Identification Friend or Foe, Common Digital Transponder hardware and associated platform integration and testing consisting of 3 RT-1836(C) AN/APX-118 Common Digital Transponders for the Government of Australia; 1 RT-1836(C) AN/APX-118 Common Digital Transponders for the Government of Canada;509 RT-1836(C) AN/APX-118 Common Digital Transponders for the U.S. Navy (73), the U.S. Army (420), and NAVICP (16); 2 repairs of RT-1912 AN/APX-123 Common Digital Transponders for the U.S. Navy; 12 C-12664 Mode 4 Remote Control Units (RCU) for the U.S. Navy (9), and for the government of Australia (3); 27 MT-7221 APX Mounts for the U.S. Navy. 4. Cryptographic units for the Government of Japan. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy ($1,954,333.00; 14.8%); U.S. Army ($10,747,380; 81.2%); NAVICP, Department of Defense Working Capital Fund ($409,424; 3.0%); and the Governments of Canada ($25,589; 0.19%), Japan ($7,524; 0.06%), and Australia ($96,954.; 0.73%). Work will be performed in Greenlawn, N.Y., and is expected to be completed in January 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-08-C-0061).

BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services, Inc., Rockville, Md., is being awarded an $11,394,695 modification to a previously awarded cost plus fixed fee contract to exercise an option for engineering and technical services and supplies for Communication-Electronic (C-E) platform, equipment, systems and subsystems in support of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division's Special Communications Requirements Division. The estimated level of effort for this option is 137,330 man-hours. Work will be performed in Lexington Park, Md. and is expected to be completed in May 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, St. Inigoes, Md., is the contracting activity (N00421-04-C-0069).

Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $10,479,128 firm-fixed-priced delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement for Systems Engineering/Program Management (SE/PM) for the H-1 Upgrade Lot 6 production. Work will be performed in Hurst, Texas (79%); Amarillo, Texas (15%); and New Bern, N.C. (6%), and is expected to be completed in December 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-06-G-0001).

Force Protection Industries, Inc., Ladson, SC, is being awarded a $10,429,958.00 firm fixed priced modification to previously awarded Delivery Order 0007 for the purchase of armor kits (B-Kits) to be installed on the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Category I Cougar vehicles. Work will be performed in Ladson, SC and in the OIF/OEF Area's of Responsibilities. Work is expected to be completed by 30 June 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, VA., is the contracting activity (M67854-07-D-5031).

Raytheon Technical Services Co., LLC, Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded an $8,500,946 firm fixed price and cost plus fixed fee delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement This delivery order will provide for the development of the upgraded Standoff Land Attack Missile Expanded Response systems AWW-13 Data Link Pod with the AWW-13 Frequency migration. Work will be performed in Indianapolis, Ind., and is expected to be completed in October 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-05-G-0008).

Kollmorgen Corp., (d.b.a. Kollmorgen Electro Optical, a Danaher Company), Northampton, Mass. is being awarded a $7,591,258 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity cost plus fixed fee contract for engineering services in support of reusable shipping containers, Special Support & Test Equipment (SS&TE), and the repair, overhaul, and restoration of the Type 2,8,14,15,18, and 22 periscope systems, Improved Non-Penetrating Periscopes (INPP), Naval Electronic Surveillance System Infrared Exploitation(NESSIE) and NESSIE GEN II Submarine Systems, along with new technology periscope imaging systems used on Los Angeles, Seawolf, and NSSN class submarines. Work will be performed in Northampton, Mass., and is expected to be completed by December 2013. Contract funds in the amount of $33,816 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport is the contracting activity (N66604-09-D-0224).

Sikorsky Support Services, Inc., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $6,631,325 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract for organizational, selected intermediate, and limited depot-level maintenance for 44 F-5 aircraft operated by the Adversary Squadrons based at Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West, Fla.; NAS, Fallon, Nev.; and Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Ariz. Work will be performed in Key West, Fla. (40%); Fallon, Nev. (30%); and Yuma, Ariz. (30%), and is expected to be completed in February 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $6,631,325 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity (N00019-01-C-0109).

Lockheed Martin, Maritime Systems and Sensors, St. Paul, Minn., is being awarded a $5,720,874 cost plus fixed fee modification to a previously awarded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to exercise an option for approximately 94,080 hours of Air Traffic Control Software and operations services. Work will be performed in St. Inigoes, Md., and is expected to be completed in December 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $768,981 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00421-05-D-0005).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract to Boeing Global Services and Support of San Antonio, Texas for $154, 893,960. This contract action will provide KC-135 Programmed Depot Maintenance. At this time, no money has been obligated. 827 ACSG/PK, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. is the contracting activity (FA8105-05-D-0004, Modification P00024).

The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price, fixed quantity contract to General Electric Aviation, Cincinnati, Ohio for $68,067,563. This contract action will provide newly redesigned High Pressure Compressor and High Pressure Turbine assemblies, newly redesigned Aging Engine Upgrade components, initial provisioning spares and new technical data to support the Service Life Extension Plan and Aging Engine Upgrade initiatives applicable to F-16 aircraft. At this point, the entire amount has been obligated. 448 SCMG/PKBC, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. is the contracting activity (FA8104-05-C-0053, Modification P00016).

The Air Force is exercising a time and material firm fixed price contract option with the Boeing Company, Seattle Wash. for $11,183,600. This action will establish hourly rates and amounts for continued engineering services to maintain and upgrade the Air Launched Cruise Missile/Conventional Air Launched Cruise Missile. At this time $4,490,754 has been obligated. 327 ACSG/PK, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. is the contracting activity (F34601-03-C-0042, Modification P00117).

The Air Force is awarding a Broad Agency Announcement, cost plus fixed fee contract to EastCor Engineering, Easton, Md. for a maximum $5,703,024. This objective of this contract is to design, build, test and deliver state-of- the-art Unattended Ground Sensors. At this time, $160,000 has been obligated. AFRL/RIKF, Rome N.Y. is the contracting activity (FA8750-09-C-0021).

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NAVY

L-3 Communications Integrated Systems, Waco, Texas, is being awarded ceiling priced $136,132,615 modification to a previously awarded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for the P-3C Sustainment, Modification and Installation Program (SMIP). Work will be performed in Waco, Texas and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-05-D-0008).

General Dynamics, Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $39,703,986 cost plus fixed fee modification to the previously awarded contract for the execution of the USS NORTH CAROLINA (SSN 777) Post Shakedown Availability (PSA). The work will be performed in Groton, Conn. (99 precent) and Quonset Point, R.I., (1 precent), and is scheduled to be completed by Nov. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Supervisor of Shipbuilding Conversion and Repair, Groton, Conn., is the contracting activity (N00024-96-C-2100).

Lockheed Martin-MS2, Liverpool, N.Y., is being awarded a $15,136,441 firm fixed price, cost plus fixed fee option under an existing contract (N00024-08-C-6282) for the production and support of Multi Function Towed Arrays (MFTAs) for the AN/SQQ-89A (V) 15 Antisubmarine Warfare (ASW) Combat Systems. Work will be performed in Syracuse, N.Y., (60 precent), Baltimore, Md., (20 precent), Cleveland, Ohio (14 precent), and Phoenix, Ariz., (6 precent) and is expected to be complete by Dec. 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

CACI International, Fairborn, Ohio is being awarded a $11,170,249 cost plus fixed fee contract for non-personal professional engineering, technical and management support services in the areas of engineering and technical support services, scientific/engineering analysis and studies, test and evaluation, technical data support, field engineering, integrated logistics support, configuration management, management support services, and data management support. These services are in support of Airborne Electro-Optic Systems Branch (Air EO) of Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). Work will be performed in Crane, Ind., and is expected to be completed by Nov. 2009. This contract was not competitively procured. Contract funds in the amount $4,717,216 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity for contract N0016409-D-JQ56.

Dynamic Flowform Corporation, Billerica, Mass., is being awarded a 11,158,250 firm fixed price contract for Launch Tubes in accordance with drawing 6658881 Revision C and all associated drawings. Work will be performed in Billerica, Mass., and is expected to be completed Aug. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport, Wash., is the contracting activity (N00253-09-C-0003).

BAE Systems Land & Armaments, LP, of Santa Clara, CA is being awarded a $9,900,000 firm fixed priced, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for the purchase of Marine Corps Transparent Armor Gun System Kits for multiple vehicular platforms to provide crew protection from blast, fragmentation, and small arms fire while in the turret. Work will be performed in Santa Clara, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Dec. of 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity and the contract number is M67854-09-D-5026.

Navistar Defense LLC, Warrenville, Ill., is being awarded an $8,902,982 firm fixed priced, delivery order #0009 under a previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5032) for the procurement of Category I (CAT I)Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) vehicles with Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) upgrades for Enhanced Maneuverability and associated Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) costs. This order will also be used to support the procurement of the required initial spare parts support packages for the CAT I Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles which provide protection of U.S. Military personnel supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Work will be performed in West Point, Miss., and work is expected to be completed by the end of May 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $6,827,873 cost plus fixed fee modification to the previously awarded contract N00024-96-C-2100 to incorporate ship alterations to the USS NORTH CAROLINA (SSN 777) during the post-shakedown availability. The work will be performed in Groton, Conn., (99 precent) and Quonset Point, R.I. (1 precent), and is scheduled to be completed by Nov. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Supervisor of Shipbuilding Conversion and Repair, Groton, Conn., is the contracting activity.

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a fixed price incentive contract to Boeing Satellite Systems, Incorporated, El Segundo, Calif. for $233,862,871. This contract action will exercise the option for the Wideband Global Satellite Communication Satellite 6 production. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. SMC/MCSW, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif. is the contracting activity (FA8808-06-C-0001, Modification P00036).

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus incentive fee, cost reimbursement contract to General Dynamics C4 Systems, Needham, Mass. for $49,990,054. This contract action will provide for System Development and Demonstration of Remote Rekey System. At this point, $7,547,500 has been obligated. CPSG/PK, San Antonio, Texas is the contracting activity (FA8307-08-C-0013).

The Air Force is awarding afirm fixed price, labor hour and cost reimbursement contract to BAE Systems, Calif., Md., for 14,100,000. This action will integrate Non-Development Item radios into existing High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles. At this time $5,700,000 has been obligated. 653 ESC/PK, Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., is the contracting activity (FA8726-09-C-0003).

ARMY

BAE Systems Land & Armaments, Inc Ground Systems Division, York, Pa., was awarded on Dec. 16, 2008 a, $50,000,000 cost plus fixed price contract. This modification is to add $50,000,000 in future option material dollars to the W56HZV-07-C-0256 contract. Work will be performed in York, Pa., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2013. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. TACOM Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-07-C-0256).

Summa Technology, Inc., Huntsville, Ala., was awarded on Dec18, 2008, a $14,700,203 five year firm fixed price contract for a Container Roll In/Out Platform. The estimated Five Year total quantity was 3,270. This is delivery order 0015 for a total quantity of 1,631 units. Work to be determined with each task order with an estimated completion date of Jun. 30, 2012. Bids solicited were via www and six bids were received. U.S. Army Tacoma, Warren. Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-06-D-0269).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Carroll Independent Fuel Co., Baltimore, Md.*, is being awarded a maximum $30,263,705 fixed price with economic price adjustment for diesel fuel. Other locations of performance are Va., Md., Ind., Ky., District of Columbia and Ohio. Using services are Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Federal Civilian Agencies. The original proposals were Web solicited with 22 responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Jul. 31, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-4002).

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CONTRACTS

ARMY

Hensel Phelps Construction Co., Chantilly, Va., was awarded on Dec 12, 2008, a, $178,833,468 firm fixed price contract. This modification is to incorporate in- scope changes to the Pentagon renovation in accordance with the approved design phased construction plan that incorporates approved changes. Work will be performed in Chantilly, Va., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 9, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. Pentagon Renovation & Construction Program Office, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (MDA947-01-C-2001).

Lockheed Martin Electronics and Fire Control, Orlando, Fla., was awarded on Dec 12, 2008, a, $89,587,943 firm fixed price contract for repairs and maintenance of line Replacement Units and Line Replaceable Modules to support the Apache Helicopter's Sensors flying hour's program for 2009. Work will be performed in Redstone Arsenal, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. US Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-07-C-0058).

Smiths Detection, Edgewood, Md., was awarded on Dec 11, 2008, a, $19,305,884 firm fixed price contract. This new –work modification will allow for the procurement of up to 54 additional AN/TMQ -52 Meteorological Measuring Set-Profiler Systems through exercise of options in the 2008-2009 Program Years. Work will be performed in Edgewood, Md., with an estimated completion date of Dec 7, 2010. Bids solicited were via One Sole Source and one bid was received. CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (DAAB07-00-C-J613).

Science Applications International Corp (SAIC), San Diego, Calif., was awarded on Dec. 10, 2008, a $14,916,344 cost plus fixed price contract for research, SAIC proposal entitled: "An Integrated and Economic Approach to make JP-8 from Algae." The primary objective of the "Biofuels"- Cellulosic and Algal Feedstock's" program is to develop the technical capability, commercial algae production experience, resources, and commitment to demonstrate and ultimately commercialize the affordable production of JP-8 surrogate fuel from algal feedstock. Work will be performed in SAIC, Vienna, Va., Minnetonka, M.N., Albuquerque, N.M., Houston, Texas, Baltimore, Md., Austin, Texas, Irvine, Calif., Imperial, Texas, Des Plaines, Ill., and Grand Forks, N.D., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 10, 2010. Bids solicited were via Broad Agency Announcement and seventeen bids were received. Defense Advanced Research Projects, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (HR0011-09-C-0033).

NIITEK, Inc, Sterling, Va., was awarded on Dec 3, 2008 a, $13,730,000 firm fixed price contract. This is an urgent requirement for the purchase of an additional twenty-seven Husky Mounted Detection Systems in support of counter- Improvised Explosive Device operations in Afghanistan. Work will be performed in Sterling, Va., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 24, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. CECOM Acquisitions Center Washington, Alexandria, Va., is the contracting activity (W909MY-08-C-0066).

DTM Corp, Silver Spring, Md., was awarded on Dec 12, 2008 a, $13,219,213 firm fixed price contract. The contractor provides security officer services for the Pentagon Force Protection Agency at the Pentagon Reservation as well as surge security officer support for disaster relief or special event. Work will be performed in Rosslyn, Va., and Crystal City, Va., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2010. Bid solicited were via the Web and seventeen bids were received. Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition & Procurement Office, Washington, DC, is the contracting activity (HQ0034-06-C-1002).

The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pa., was awarded on Dec 11, 2008 a, $12,700,240 cost plus fixed price contract for CH-47F Cargo Helicopter, Interim Contractor Support. Work will be performed in Ridley Park, Pa., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. US Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-04-G-0023).

Frontier Systems Integrators, LLLC, Anchorage, Ala., was awarded on Dec 12, 2008 a, $9,317,687 firm fixed price contract. The contractor provides security officer services for the Pentagon Force Protection Agency at the Pentagon Reservation as well as surge security officer support for disaster relief or special events. Work will be performed in Pentagon, Washington, DC, and Navy Annex, Washington, DC, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2010. Bids were solicited via the Web and seventeen bids were received. Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition & Procurement Office, Washington, DC, is the contracting activity (HQ0034-06-C-1015).

Echelon, Plummer, Idaho, was awarded on Dec 11, 2008 a, $5,631,755 firm/fixed/price contract. This action is for 11 Cold Weather Kits and Heat Trace Hose Sleeves to support Force Provider Modules going OCONUS for winter months. Work will be performed in Plummer, Idaho, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. US Army Research Development & Engineering Contracting Center, Natick, Mass., is the contracting activity (W911QY-09-C-0018).

Ares Group Incorporated, Alexandria, Va., was awarded on Dec 12, 2008 a, $ 5,271,150 firm fixed price contract. The contractor provides security officer services for the Pentagon Force Protection Agency at the Pentagon Reservation as well as surge security officer support for disaster relief or special events. Work will be performed in Alexandria, Va., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2010. Bids were solicited via the Web and seventeen bids were received. Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition & Procurement Office, Washington, DC, is the contracting activity (HQ0034-06-C-1014).

NAVY

The Boeing Co., Kent, Wash., is being awarded a $136,135,286 firm fixed price contract for the procurement of 2 C-40A Clipper Aircraft for the U.S. Navy. Work will be performed in Renton, Wash., (88 percent); and Wichita, Kan., (12 percent) and is expected to be completed in Feb. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured, pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-C-0080).

General Electric Co., Aircraft Engines Business Group, Lynn, Mass., is being awarded a $128,254,294 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00019-06-C-0088) to provide for the Fiscal Year 2008 full rate production of 32 F414-GE-400 engines, 32 F414-GE-400 device kits, 1 F414-GE-400 spare engine, 3 F414-GE-400 HPC modules, 2 F414-GE-400 LPT modules, and 2 F414-GE-400 combustor modules for the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G Super Hornet aircrafts. Work will be performed in Lynn, Mass., (50 percent); Madisonville, Ky., (22 percent); Hooksett, N.H., (13 percent); Albuquerque, N.M., (6 percent); Rutland, Vt., (5 percent); Dayton, Ohio, (2 percent); Evandale, Ohio, (1 percent); and Bromont, Canada, (1 percent), and is expected to be completed in Feb. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Raytheon Network Centric Systems, St. Petersburg, Fla., is being awarded a $41,756,497 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-08-C-5202) for Cooperative Engagement Capability design agent and engineering services. CEC is a sensor netting system that significantly improves battle force Anti-Air Warfare capability by extracting and distributing sensor-derived information and making the data available to all participating CEC units. Work will be performed in Largo, Fla., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $813,163 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C. is the contracting activity.

Raytheon Co., Integrated Defense Systems, Tewksbury , Mass., is being awarded a $10,118,046 modification to previously awarded contract for the non-recurring engineering effort of Zumwalt-class destroyer mission systems equipment to design, procure, and install the test assets and infrastructure material to support the integration, testing, and facilitation of Mission Systems Equipment. Work will be performed in Burlington, Mass. (75 precent) and Tewksbury, Mass. (25 precent), and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-05-C-5346).

Boeing Australia Limited, Brisbane, Australia is being awarded a $10,086,570 modification to a previously awardedcontract (N00039-08-C-0071) to develop the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) compound at the MUOS Australian ground site. Work will be performed in Geraldton, Australia, and is expected to be completed by Oct. 30, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured because it was awarded on a sole source basis. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command in San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

General Dynamics, National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $940,378,173 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-02-C-2300) for two construction options (T-AKE 11 and T-AKE 12) which includes design and construction; technical manuals; special studies, analyses, and reviews; engineering and industrial services; and data and two options for Long Lead Time Material for T-AKE 13 and T-AKE 14. T-AKE is a new Combat Logistics Force Underway Replenishment Naval vessel intended to replace the current capability of the Kilauea-Class (T-AE 26) Ammunition Ship, Mars-Class (T-AFS 1) Combat Stores Ships, and when operating in concert with a Henry J. Kaiser-Class (T-AO 187) Oiler ship, the Sacramento-Class (AOE 1) Fast Combat Support Ship. As an auxiliary support ship, T-AKE will directly contribute to the ability of the Navy to maintain a forward presence. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Feb. 2012 for T-AKE 11, Jan. 2013 for T-AKE 12, Dec. 2013 for T-AKE 13 and Nov. 2014 for T-AKE 14. Contract funds will not expireat the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems and Sensors, Manassas, Va., is being awarded a $38,258,994 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-04-C-6207) for engineering services in support of the Acoustic – Rapid Commercial off The Shelf (A-RCI) program. The 550,000 additional engineering services hours will be used to complete the current BSY-2, Wrap Around Antenna (WAA), Va., Class sonar, Integrated Warfare Systems 5A projects/arrays, and TacLAN tasking. Work will be performed in Manassas, Va., (90 percent) and Syracuse, N.Y., (10 percent) and is expected to be completed by June 2009. This contract was not competitively procured. Contract funds will not expire at the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command is the contracting activity.

Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn. is being awarded a $16,776,604 cost-plus-fixed-fee material order for the procurement of vendor services to support Electric Boat's redesign effort of the Common Weapons Launcher (CWL), including the engineering support and the Engineering Development Model (EDM) hardware. The Material Order also includes efforts for the continued development of the CWL for use with SSN 784 VPT, development of interface documents, and defining changes to support both interfaces to the Weapon Control and Payload Tube Control Panel. This order is the vehicle by which the Navy plans to fund the Block III Common Weapon Launcher design, and includes the total scope associated with the vendor portion of the inboard electronics design as well as the scope required for in-house (Electric Boat) tasks. Work will be performed in Manassas, Va., and is expected to be completed by 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. Supervisor of Shipbuilding Conversion and Repair, Groton Conn. is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-2101).

Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $15,633,300 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-07-C-0008) for Fiscal Year 2009 technical support of AIM-9X missiles for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force. Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., (90 percent); Eglin, Fla., (5 percent), and China Lake, Calif., (5 percent), and is expected to be completed in Nov. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $2,052,348 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy, ($10,117,800; 65 precent) and the U.S. Air Force, ($5,515,500; 35 percent). The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $15,410,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-07-C-0008) for 12 months of AIM-9X Sidewinder (Block II) Missile Obsolescence Support for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force. Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., (90 percent) and China Lake, Calif., (10 percent) and is expected to be completed in Nov. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy ($9,043,095; 59 percent) and the U.S. Air Force ($6,366,905; 41 percent). The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems and Sensors (LM MS2), Moorestown, N.J., is being awarded a $15,334,926 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-98-C-5197) for Aegis Cruiser Modernization efforts for the USS Bunker Hill (CG 52). Services include providing the material, equipment, supplies and technical engineering required to define, design, develop, integrate, test and deliver AEGIS baseline computer programs for Aegis Combat System Upgrades, which may be further clarified by written technical instructions. The Contractor shall provide system engineering support to evaluate all problems for their effect on the AEGIS Weapon System, propose solutions to each problem, and identify changes required to all specifications. This particular modification is for the completion of the ongoing availability of the ship. Work will be performed in Moorestown, N.J., and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

McDonnell Douglas Corp., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $12,861,283 cost plus fixed fee delivery order #0007 under previously awarded contract (N00383-07-G-005H) for avionics repair facility support, which provides repair for various F/A-18 aircraft components. This announcement includes purchases for the Governments of Spain, Malaysia, and Kuwait (less than 1 percent each) under the Foreign Military Sale Program. Work will be performed in Lemoore, Calif., (57 percent); Cecil Field, Fla., (40 percent); and Philadelphia, Pa., (3 percent), and work is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity.

Raytheon Co., Integrated Defense Systems, Portsmouth, R.I., is being awarded an $11,836,390 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-5422) for the FY09 option requirements of the NATO SEASPARROW Program Office. The FY09 requirements are to provide two CVN 71 MK29 MOD 4 Evolved SEASPARROW Missile (ESSM) ORDALT Kits, four CVN 71 MK73 MOD 3 Solid State Transmitter (SSTX) ORDALT Kits and two LHD Class MK29 MOD 4 ESSM ORDALT Kits. This modification to support the NATO SEASPARROW Program Office (NSPO) is a follow-on effort, which was previously performed under contract N00024-02-C-5421. The NATO SEASPARROW consortium, which includes the United States and 12 other countries, will fund all of the effort under this modification. Work will be performed in Portsmouth, R.I., and is expected to be completed by Oct. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Concurrent Technologies Corp., Johnstown, Pa., is being awarded a $10,000,000 ceiling-priced contract for the design, fabrication, installation, and test of the Navy MH-60S Helicopter Aircrew Carriage Stream, Tow, and Recovery System Trainer (CSTRS-T) to be located at the Naval Station Norfolk, Va. The CSTRS-T will simulate a Navy MH-60S Helicopter with high fidelity interior to conduct CSTRS operations for Helicopter Sea Combat Fleet Replacement Squadrons (FRS) and post-FRS aircrew training. The CSTRS-T will support training for the CSTRS winch operator skill acquisition and refresher training on normal, emergency, and degraded procedures. Work will be performed in Johnston, Pa., and is expected to be completed in December 2011. Contract funds in the amount of $9,191,884 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division, Orlando, Fla., is the contracting activity (N61339-09-C-0009).

Broadmoor, L.L.C., Metairie, La., is being awarded $8,000,000 for firm fixed price task order #0002 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62467-05-D-0096) for design and construction of Calibration Laboratory at Naval Air Station JRB New Orleans. The work to be performed includes the design, layout, and construction of a new facility housing clean rooms, a calibration laboratory, offices, and warehousing space. Existing laboratory equipment including test benches and collateral equipment will be relocated from the existing calibration laboratory suites to the new facility once completed. The contractor shall provide turnkey operations for all design, labor, supervision, engineering, materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies and transportation to perform all work described in the request for proposal. Work will be performed in New Orleans, La., and is expected to be completed by Jun. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year. Three proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity.

Raytheon Co., Integrated Defense Systems, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $7,986,087 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-08-C-5122) to exercise options for Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) FY09 MK 1 Technology Refresh Support Services; FY09 Pre/Post Certification/Life Cycle Maintenance Support Services; FY09 Engineering Change/Field Change Kits, Commercial Off the Shelf Obsolescence Engineering and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages. In the course of this effort, Raytheon IDS will be responsible for the integration of complex war-fighting improvements – including components associated with the Dual Band Radar (DBR) and Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2 – into the modular SSDS. Raytheon IDS will integrate, test and provide certification support for the government-furnished equipment/government-furnished information required for the CVN/Amphibious ship combat system. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., (90 percent); Tewksbury, Mass., (2.5 percent); Portsmouth, R.I., (2.5 percent); St. Petersburg, Fla., (2.5 percent); and Tucson, Ariz., (2.5 percent), and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Rolls Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded a $6,042,666 modification to a previously awarded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (N00019-03-D-0002) for the procurement of two AE2100D3 turboprop engines for the U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J aircraft. Work will be performed in Indianapolis, Ind., and is expected to be completed in July 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

LB&B Associates, Inc., Columbia, Md., is being awarded a minimum $18,755,149 firm fixed price contract to support government-owned, contractor operated fuel services. Other locations of performance are Calif., and Texas regions. Using service is Navy. The original proposals were solicited in a full and open competition with four responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Dec. 31, 2016. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va., (Sp0600-09-C-5900).

Agility Defense & Government Services Inc., Alexandria, Va., is being awarded a maximum $55,688,166 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity contract for establishment of total supply chain management, customer direct initiative to support replenishment parts and industrial hardware. Other locations of performance are Pennsylvania and Customer Direct – Worldwide. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. There were originally 5 proposals solicited with 3 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract has a base period of four years with two, two-year option periods. The date of performance completion is Fiscal Year 2012. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC), Columbus, Ohio (SPM7LX-09-D-9004).

Coastal Pacific Food Distributors, Stockton, Calif.*, is being awarded a maximum $45,000,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for full line food distribution. Other location of performance is Stockton, California. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. There was originally one proposal solicited with one response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Mar. 16, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM300-09-D-3280).

Special T. hosiery Mills, Inc., Burlington, N.C.*, is being awarded a maximum $7,092,000 firm fixed price, total set aside contract for army, antimicrobial socks and boots. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army and Navy. There were originally 25 proposals solicited with 16 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This action is exercising the fourth option year period. The date of performance completion is Dec. 11, 2009. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SP0100-05-D-0386).

General Electric Transportation Aircraft Engines, Lynn, Mass., is being awarded a maximum $6,376,123 firm fixed price, sole source, requirements type contract for engine parts. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. There was 1 proposal originally solicited with one response. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is for ten years with a two-year base and four two-year options. The date of performance completion is Mar. 31, 2009. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR), Richmond, Va., (SPM400-00-D-9403).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a time and materials contract to Call Henry, Incorporated, Titusville, Fla., for $9,836,338. This contract action is to exercise Option IV of the basic contract. At this time, $1,540,000 has been obligated. 88 CONS/PKBA, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting

Obama Aims to Shape Military for 21st Century

By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2009 - As President-elect Barack Obama prepares to assume the role of commander in chief, one of the stated items on his list of priorities is to shape the U.S. military for the 21st century.

Obama, who's slated to be inaugurated Jan. 20, has not served in military uniform, but his climb to the U.S. presidency culminates a public service career that began in 1997 as a member of the Illinois State Senate, where he served three terms, followed by a successful bid for the U.S. Senate in 2004.

As a junior U.S. senator, Obama, a graduate of Harvard Law School and the first African-American president of the Harvard Law Review, was a member of the Veterans Affairs Committee. He fought to help veterans get the disability pay they were promised while working to prepare the Veterans Affairs Department for the thousands of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, according to the president-elect's Web site, www.change.gov.

Obama's early exposure to military culture came from the maternal grandparents who helped to raise him during his adolescent years in Honolulu. His grandfather, Stanley Armour Dunham, enlisted in the Army during World War II and served under Gen. George S. Patton while his wife, Madelyn Lee Payne Dunham, worked on a bomber assembly line.

The president-elect has said that America's greatest military asset is the men and women who wear the uniform of the U.S. armed forces.

"When we do send our men and women into harm's way, we must also clearly define the mission, prescribe concrete political and military objectives, seek out the advice of our military commanders, evaluate the intelligence, plan accordingly, and ensure that our troops have the resources, support, and equipment they need to protect themselves and fulfill their mission," he told the Chicago Foreign Affairs Council in April 2007.

One of the stated goals of Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden is to "invest in a 21st century military." To this end, the incoming administration has laid out the following focal points on its Web site:

-- Rebuild the Military for 21st Century Tasks: Obama and Biden plan to build up special operations forces, civil affairs, information operations and other units and capabilities that remain in chronic short supply; to invest in foreign language training, cultural awareness, and human intelligence and other needed counterinsurgency and stabilization skill sets; and to create a more robust capacity to train, equip, and advise foreign security forces so allies are better prepared to confront mutual threats.

-- Expand to Meet Military Needs on the Ground: Obama and Biden support plans to increase the size of the Army by 65,000 soldiers and the Marine Corps by 27,000 Marines to help units retrain and re-equip properly between deployments and decrease the strain on military families.

-- Leadership from the Top: Obama and Biden plan to inspire a new generation of Americans to serve their country, whether it be in local communities in such roles as teachers or first responders, or serving in the military to keep the nation free and safe.

-- Lighten the Burdens on Troops and Their Families: The administration plans to create a Military Families Advisory Board to provide a conduit for military families' concerns to be brought to the attention of senior policymakers and the public. They've promised end the "stop-loss" policy that allows servicemembers to be retained beyond the term of their enlistment and to establish predictability in deployments so that active duty and reserve servicemembers know what they can and must expect.

CONTRACTS 　 NAVY 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding Inc., Northrop Grumman Corp., Newport News, Va., is being awarded a $373,511,932 cost plus fixed fee contract for the construction preparation efforts for the second aircraft carrier of the Gerald R. Ford class (CVN 79).　Efforts under contract will include engineering, detail design, test and evaluation, logistics support and the procurement of long lead time material.　Special performance incentives are also included under the contract.　Work will be performed in Newport News, Va., and is expected to be completed by October 2010.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was not competitively procured.　The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-2116). 　 General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Santa Clara, Calif., and Lockheed Martin Corp., San Diego, Calif., are each being awarded indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contracts for the research and development of Information Fusion (IF), the blending together of source information to produce situational awareness, threat assessment, and resource management as it relates to the IF Center established by the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division.　Efforts to be performed under these contracts will include research and development, integration and testing, continual advancement and operation of the IF Center; training for newly developed software, hardware and other IF products, and independent verification and validation of sensors and systems relating to critical infrastructure protection and force protection.　General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems' ceiling is $95,279,035 and Lockheed Martin Corp's ceiling is $103,835,801.　Both companies will have the opportunity to bid on each individual task order.　General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems will perform work under its contract in Santa Clara, Calif., (70 percent) and China Lake, Calif., (30 percent).　Lockheed Martin Corp. will perform work under its contract in San Diego, Calif., (70 percent) and China Lake, Calif., (30 percent).　These contracts are expected to be completed in Jan. 2013.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　These contracts were solicited under a multiple award electronic request for proposals and two offers were received.　The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, Calif., is the contracting activity (N68936-09-D-0005, N68936-09-D-0006, respectively). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P., York, Pa., is being awarded an estimated at $89,000,000 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for Mine Roller Systems.　Pressure activated explosive devices in the form of standard mines and Improvised Explosive Devices pose a significant threat to forces utilizing light and medium wheeled vehicles.　These Mine Roller Systems are mounted to wheeled vehicles in order to initiate mines and Victim Operated Improvised Explosive devices before the vehicle passes over the explosive device. Delivery Order #0001 is being issued concurrently in the amount of $11,945,544.　Work will be performed in York, Pa., and work is expected to be completed by Jan. 2014.　Contract funds will not expire by the end of the current fiscal year.　The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-09-D-5050). 　 WTAK-1 Inc., Mobile, Ala., is being awarded $49,650,000 to exercise an option under a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00033-82-C-1019) for the purchase of Maritime Prepositioning Ship Sgt Matej Kocak.　WTAK-1 Inc., which held Military Sealift Command's (MSC's) previous long-term contract for Kocak, is executing the sale on behalf of Wilmington Trust Co., as shipowner and UPB Leasing Ventures as beneficiary. 　The ship has been under long-term charter to MSC since 1984. 　The ship will remain crewed by about 30 civilian mariners employed by Waterman Steamship Corp., Mobile, Ala.　Kocak is one of 15 Maritime Prepositioning ships that strategically preposition U.S. Marine Corps cargo at sea around the world, making the cargo readily available to warfighters who are flown into a theater of operations.　The ship will transfer to U.S. government ownership on Jan. 15, 2009 and will continue to operate worldwide.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　Military Sealift Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Braintree V Maritime Corp., North Quincy, Mass., is being awarded $48,585,495 to exercise an option under a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00033-82-C-1036) for the purchase of Maritime Prepositioning Ship Sgt. William R. Button.　Braintree V, which held Military Sealift Command's (MSC's) previous long-term charter for Button, is executing the sale on behalf of Wilmington Trust Company as shipowner and Fifth Household Finance as Beneficiary.　The ship has been under long-term charter to MSC since 1986. The ship will remain crewed by about 30 U.S. merchant mariners employed by American Overseas Marine Corporation of North Quincy, Mass.　Button is one of 15 Maritime Prepositioning Ships that strategically preposition U.S. Marine Corps cargo at sea around the world, making the cargo readily available to warfighters who are flown into a theater of operations.　The ship will transfer to U.S. government ownership on Jan. 15, 2009, and will continue to operate worldwide.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　Military Sealift Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 WTAK-3 Inc., Mobile, Ala., is being awarded $45,650,000 to exercise an option under a previously awarded firm, fixed price contract (N00033-82-C-1023) for the purchase of Maritime Prepositioning Ship Maj. Stephen W. Pless.　WTAK-3 Inc., which held Military Sealift Command's (MSC's) previous long-term contract for Pless, is executing the sale on behalf of Wilmington Trust as shipowner and UPB Leasing Ventures as beneficiary.　The ship has been under long-term charter to MSC since 1985. The ship will remain crewed by about 30 U.S. merchant mariners employed by Waterman Steamship Corp., of Mobile, Ala. WTAK-3 is an affiliate of Waterman Steamship Corp.　　 Pless is one of 15 Maritime Prepositioning ships that strategically preposition U.S. Marine Corps cargo at sea around the world, making the cargo readily available to warfighters who are flown into a theater of operations.　The ship will transfer to U.S. government ownership on Jan. 15, 2009, and will continue to operate worldwide.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　Military Sealift Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 R. N. Rouse, Cary, N.C., is being awarded a $14,350,000 firm-fixed-price contract for design and construction of a Wounded Warrior Bachelor Enlisted Quarters, Camp Lejeune.　The facility will be multi story with ambulatory physical recovery areas. The contract also contains one unexercised option, which if exercised would increase cumulative contract value to $15,650,000.　Work will be performed in Camp Lejeune, N.C., and is expected to be completed by January 2011.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with 12 proposals received.　The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-09-C-3200). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Marine Hydraulics International, Inc., Norfolk, Va., was awarded on Jan, 5, 2009, a $10,460,246 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-08-C-4415) for the USS Elrod (FFG-55) FY09 Selected Restricted Availability.　The contractor will perform work items to repair, replace, preserve, install, and clean.　Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va., and is expected to be completed by May 2009.　Contract funds in the amount of $6,996,027 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity. 　 SBG, Inc.*, Charleston, S.C., is being awarded $6,418,502 for firm fixed price task order #0017 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N69450-07-D-1774) for the repair and renovations to Building 11 at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island.　This work will include the addition of four entry elements; the addition of upfit of the interior construction for Open Office 216; upfit of the interior construction for Main Frame 208, Open Office 209, Office 210 and Office 211.　Work will be performed in Parris Island, S.C., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2010.　Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　Five proposals were received for this task order.　Resident Officer In Charge of Construction, Beaufort, S.C., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 General Dynamics C4 Systems, Scottsdale, Ariz., is being awarded a $5,843.218 modification to previously awarded cost plus fixed fee contract (M67854-02-C-2052) to incorporate engineering changes that will extend the Family of Systems solution set for the Combat Operations Centers (COC) Program.　The COC is an integrated, mobile, command and control center consisting of shelter, power, cabling, processing systems, and trailers.　Work will be performed in Scottsdale, Ariz., and is expected to be completed by July 2010.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Marinette Marine Corp., Marinette, Wis., was awarded on Jan. 12, 2009 $5,793,158 for a firm fixed price contract option item under the previously awarded "rotable pool" spares provision of the Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS) production contract (N00025-03-C-0002) for the acquisition of one warping tugboat.　The work to be performed provides for the boat building of a single warping tug, which is for maneuvering other INLS modules into place during amphibious landings.　Rotable pool spares may be ordered in addition to full rate production quantities of INLS watercraft.　The total contract amount after exercise of this option will be $398,711,010.　Work will be performed at the co., shipyard in Marinette, Wis.　Delivery of this boat will be in Dec. 2009.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year.　The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Headquarters, Wash., D.C., is the contracting activity. 　 AIR FORCE 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract to Boeing Company of Seal Beach, Calif., for $65,131,789.　This contact will provide Launch Operations Support to include all aspects of the Launch preparation up to and including launch operations.　　 At this time, $13,545,979 has been obligated.　GPSW/PK, El Segundo Calif., is the contracting activity (F04701-96-C-0025 P00607) 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract to Boeing Co., of Seal Beach Calif., for $48,993,979.　This contract will provide On-Orbit Operations Support for recurring on-orbit operations that commences with operations declaration for the space vehicle and concludes with the end-of-life disposal. 　At this time $13, 037,663 has been obligated.　GPSW/PK, El Segundo Calif., is the contracting activity (F04701-96-C-0025-P00606) 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is exercising an option with the CSC Applied Technologies LLC of Fort Worth, Texas for $29,186,679.　The contract provides for Base Operation Support at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi.　At this time $29,186,679 has been obligated.　81CONS Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., is the contracting activity (FA3002-08-C-0001-A0002) 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is modifying a contract with Boeing Service Co., of Richardson Texas for $27,746,196.　This contract extends the contract for broadband data service to the Department of Defense and State Department operated aircraft equipped with the Connection by Boeing System.　At this time the entire amount has been obligated.　HQ AMC SCB, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois is the contracting activity (FA4452-03-C-0006-P00021) 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is exercising an option contract with Raytheon Company, Tucson Arizona.　This action is exercising the option for the production of 46 R7 HARM Targeting System pods and initial spares.　At this time $38,709,061 has been obligated.　693 ARSS/PK, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida is the contracting activity (FA8675-09-C-0003-P00001). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a contract to Raytheon Co., of Tucson Ariz.　This contract provides for the High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile Targeting Systems Software Upgrade Program.　At this time $4,533,762 has been obligated.　693 ARSS/PK, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA8675-09-C-0004). 　 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 World Fuel Services, Inc., Miami, Fla. is being awarded a minimum $35,364,920 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel.　Other locations of performance include various locations in Honduras.　Using service is Air Force.　There were originally 4 proposals solicited with 3 responses.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The date of performance completion is Dec. 31, 2011.　The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-1251). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Shamrock Foods, Commerce City, Colo., is being awarded a maximum $6,304,673 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity contract for full line food distribution.　There are no other locations of performance.　Using services are Army, Air Force and Marine Corps.　There were originally eight proposals solicited with five responses. 　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract is exercising the second of four one-year option periods.　The date of performance completion is Jan. 16, 2010. 　The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM300-08-D-3219). 　 ARMY 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Mississippi Limestone, Friars Point, Miss., was awarded on Jan. 13, 2009, a $6,601,175 firm fixed price contract for work consisting of casting 70,000 squares of articulated concrete mattress and an option to fill, place and remove sandbags at St. Francisville Casting Yard, St. Francisville, La.　Work will be performed at St. Francisville, La., with an estimated completion date of Nov 30, 2009.　Bids were solicited on the Web with three bids received.　U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Hurricane Protection Office, New Orleans, La., (W912P8-09-C-0018). 　

CONTRACTS 　 ARMY 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Atherton Construction, Inc., Las Vegas, Nev., was awarded on Jan 9, 2009, a $76,949,440 firm fixed price construction contract to replace family housing (Phase 8-9) Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina.　Work will be performed at Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C., with an estimated completion date of Aug 5, 2012.　Bids were solicited on the Web with three bids received.　U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, Kansas City, Mo., is the contracting activity (W912DQ-09-C-4008). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Atherton Construction, Inc., Las Vegas, Nev., was awarded on Jan. 9, 2009, a $15,181,932 firm fixed price construction contract for whole house remodel, Wayne Manor at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina.　Work will be performed at Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C., with an estimated completion date of Oct 4, 2010.　Bids were solicited on the Web with one bid received.　U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, Kansas City, Mo., is the contracting activity (W912DQ-09-C-4000). 　 NAVY 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 General Dynamics, Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $34,892,258 cost plus incentive fee contract for the preparation and accomplishment of the FY09 dry-docking and selected restricted availability of USS Providence (SSN 719) at the contractor's facility, Groton, Conn.　The contractor will perform advance planning, design documentation, engineering, procurement, ship-checks, fabrication and preliminary shipyard work and/or any other work necessary to prepare for and accomplish the necessary alterations and repairs, maintenance, testing and routine work.　This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $39,780,633.　Work will be performed in Groton, Conn., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009.　Contract funds in the amount of $34,892,258 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was not competitively procured.　The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-4404). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Oak Point Associates, Biddeford, Maine, is being awarded a maximum $7,500,000 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity architect engineering contract for civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical services in support of projects within the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic Northeast area of responsibility.　Work will be performed at various Navy and Marine Corps facilities and other government facilities within the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic Northeast AOR including but not limited to Maine, (90 percent), N.H., (5 percent), and Vt., (5 percent), and is expected to be completed by Jan. 2013.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with seventeen proposals received.　The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-09-D-7026). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 P & S Construction*, Lowell, Mass., is being awarded a $6,312,000 firm fixed price construction contract to renovate the interior of Luce Hall.　Work willinclude mechanical, architectural, plumbing and the removal of asbestos, lead and hazardous material.　The work will be performed in Newport, R.I., and is expected to be completed by Feb. 2010.　Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with three bids received.　The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-09-C-7029). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Force Protection Industries, Inc., Ladson, S.C., is being awarded a $5,935,232 firm, fixed, priced modification to previously awarded delivery order #0005 under contract M67854-07-D-5031 for the purchase of CDRL A043 PHST – Preservation and Packaging, CDRL A044 PHST – Validation Report, CDRL A045 PHST – Special Packaging Instruction, and 15 additional Field Service Representatives (FSR) – OCONUS to support the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Category I Cougar vehicles in OEF.　Work will be performed in Ladson, S.C., and in the OEF area of responsibility, and work is expected to be completed by Apr. 1, 2010.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.　　 AIR FORCE 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to Lockheed Martin Corporation, Fort Worth, Texas for $49,750,000.　This contact is for the Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Research and Evaluation program.　At this time, $584,168 has been obligated.　AFRL/PKDA, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8650-09-D-7906). 　 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY 　　　　　　　　　　　　　 GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, Wauwatosa, Wis. is being awarded a maximum $43,200,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for parts, training and accessories for patient monitoring systems and subsystems.　There are no other locations of performance.　Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and federal civilian agencies.　There were originally 17 proposals solicited with nine responses.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The date of performance completion is January 13, 2010.　The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM2D1-09-D-8300).　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 　 Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Bennett, 23, of Clifton, Va., died Jan. 11 as a result of a non-hostile incident in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3^rd Battalion, 8^th Marine Regiment, 2^nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. 　 The incident is currently under investigation.

CONTRACTS 　 NAVY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Alderman Building Company, Inc.*, Jacksonville, N.C., LifeCycle Construction Services, Inc.*, Washington, D.C., Military & Federal Construction Co., Inc.*, Jacksonville, N.C., Robra Construction, Inc.*, Virginia Beach, Va., T.H.R. Enterprises*, Norfolk, Va., TJC Engineering, Inc.*, Prospect, Ky., are each being awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity multiple award design-build construction contract for general building type projects at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Base Cherry Point.　The maximum dollar value for the base period for all six contracts combined is $20,000,000.　The total contract amount for all six contracts combined, including the base period and four option years, is $100,000,000.　Alderman Building Co., Inc., is being awarded task order #0001 at $153,434 for interior/exterior repairs to Building AS-4159 at Marine Corps Air Station New River.　Work for this task order is expected to be completed by Jan. 2010.　All work on this contract will be performed in Jacksonville and Cherry Point, N.C.　The term of the contract is not to exceed 60 months, with an expected completion date of Jan. 2014.　Contract funds for task order #0001 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with 18 proposals received.　These six contractors may compete for task orders under the terms and conditions of the awarded contract.　The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (contract numbers N40085-09-D-5321/5322/5323/5324/5325/5326). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 ITZ Construction Incorporated*, Jacksonville, N.C., Military Environmental & Construction Corp.*, Jacksonville, N.C., Southern Glass and Mirror of Eastern North Carolina Incorporated*, Swansboro, N.C., T.E. Davis Construction Co.*, Jacksonville, N.C., Tesoro Corp., Virginia Beach, Va., Virtexco Corp., Norfolk, Va., are each being awarded an indefinite delivery indefinite-quantity multiple award design-build construction contract for general building type projects at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Base Cherry Point.　The maximum dollar value, for the base period for all six contracts combined is $20,000,000.　The total contract amount for all six contracts combined, including the base period and four option years, is $100,000,000.　Military Environmental and Construction Corp., is being awarded task order #0001 at $101,000 for the renovation of Building M415 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.　Work for this task order is expected to be completed by Jul. 2009.　All work on this contract will be performed in Jacksonville and Cherry Point, N.C.　The term of the contract is not to exceed 60 months, with an expected completion date of Jan. 2014.　Contract funds for task order #0001 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with 22 proposals received.　These six contractors may compete for task orders under the terms and conditions of the awarded contract.　The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (contract numbers N40085-09-D-5327/5328/5329/5330/5331/5332). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Progeny Systems Corp.,* Manassas, Va., is being awarded a $10,065,194 cost plus fixed fee contract to provide the submarine community with the technology to support mission reconstruction, onboard training and network level distance support.　This technology will be applied to advance processing applications and sensor systems to streamline functional capabilities and reduce man power requirements.　Engineering services required to complete this work include system level design, software/hardware development, systems engineering, integration, installation, and test of Submarine combat system related electronics during new construction and modernization periods.　This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $62,327,606.　Work will be performed in Manassas, Va. and is expected to be completed by Jan. 2010.　Contract funds in the amount of $388,521 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This effort is being awarded under a program for Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and is titled Topic No. N03-220 "Extensible After-Action Review, Acquisition, Retrieval and Storage System".　This procurement will use the prototype products, processes and methodologies developed by Progeny Systems Corporation under the SBIR Phase I and II efforts. 　　The Naval Sea Systems Command is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-6207).　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Correction:　Contract awarded Jan. 9, 2009 to Walker Power Systems, Inc., Phoenix, Ariz., for $17,287,442 should have had the contract number of M67854-09-D-6005. 　 ARMY 　 Raytheon Co., Bedford, Mass., was awarded on Jan. 9, 2009, a $75,509,000 firm fixed price contract for Patriot missile system radar upgrade kits. 　Work will be performed in Andover, Mass., and El Paso, Texas, and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2013. 　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. 　One bid was solicited on Aug. 26, 2008. 　Aviation and Missile Command Contracting Center, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-09-G-0001). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 L-3 Communications Aerospace LLC, Madison, Miss., was awarded on Jan. 9, 2009, a $38,090,260 time and material contract for logistics support in the areas of aircraft workers and paints. 　Work will be performed in Corpus Christi Army Depot and is expected to be completed by Jan. 8, 2010. 　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. 　Three bids were solicited on Nov. 1, 2007, and one bid was received. 　Corpus Chrisi Army Depot, Corpus Christi, Texas, is the contracting activity (GS-10F-0328N). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 General Dynamics Land Systems, Inc., Sterling heights, Mich., was awarded on Jan. 9, 2009, a $14,300,000 cost plus fixed fee contract for system technical support for the Abrams tank program. 　Work will be performed in Sterling Heights, Mich., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2011. 　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Jun. 8, 2006. 　TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-07-C-0046). 　 AIR FORCE 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to Williams International Corp., of Walled Lake Michigan for 45,000,000.　This contact focuses mainly on Phase III of the VAATE Program.　At this time, $94,942 has been obligated.　Det 1 AFRL/PKPB, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8650-09-D-2924). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a Cost Plus Fixed Fee with Performance Incentives to Raytheon Co., of Tucson, Ariz. for $16,298,964.　This contract will provide a High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile Targeting Systems Software Upgrade Program.　At this time, $4,512,500 has been obligated. 693 ARSS/PK, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA8675-09-C-0004).

DoD Identifies Army Casualty
　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Pvt. Sean P. McCune, 20, of Euless, Texas, died Jan. 11 in Samarra, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident.　He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation

DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.　　 Staff Sgt. Justin L. Bauer, 24, of Loveland, Colo., died Jan. 10 in Baghdad of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.　He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.

Soldier Missing in Action From Korean War is Identified
　 The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors. 　 He is Sgt. Dougall H. Espey Jr., U.S. Army, of Mount Laurel, N.J.　He will be buried April 3 in Elmira, N.Y. 　 Representatives from the Army's Mortuary Office met with Espey's next-of-kin to explain the recovery and identification process on behalf of the secretary of the Army.　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Espey was assigned to Company L, 3^rd Battalion, 8^th Cavalry Regiment, 1^st Cavalry Division.　On Nov. 1, 1950, the 8^th Cavalry was occupying a defensive position near Unsan, North Korea, in an area known as the "Camel's Head," when elements of two Chinese Communist Forces divisions struck the 1^st Cavalry Division's lines, collapsing the perimeter and forcing a withdrawal.　The 3^rd Battalion was surrounded and effectively ceased to exist as a fighting unit.　Espey was one of the more than 350 servicemen unaccounted-for from the battle at Unsan. 　 Between 1991-94, North Korea turned over to the U.S. 208 boxes of remains believed to contain the remains of 200-400 U.S. servicemen.　 North Korean documents turned over with several boxes in 1993 indicated that the remains from those boxes were exhumed near Chonsung-Ri, Unsan County.　This location correlates with Espey's last known location. 　 Among other forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command and the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory also used mitochondrial DNA and dental comparisons in the identification of the remains.　

DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.　They died Jan. 9 in the Zabul Province of Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle in Jaldak.　They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, Hohenfels, Germany. 　 Killed were: 　 Maj. Brian M. Mescall, 33, of Hopkinton, Mass., 　 Spc. Joseph M. Hernandez, 24, of Hammond, Ind., 　 Spc. Jason R. Parsons, 24, of Lenoir, N.C.

oldier Missing in Action From Korean War is Identified
　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 He is Master Sgt. Cirildo Valencio, U.S. Army, of Carrizo Springs, Texas.　He will be buried on Aug. 4 in Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D.C. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Representatives from the Army met with Valencio's next-of-kin to explain the recovery and identification process on behalf of the Secretary of the Army. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Valencio was assigned to Company L, 3^rd Battalion, 8^th Cavalry Regiment, 1^st Cavalry Division then occupying a defensive position near Unsan, North Korea in an area known as the "Camel's Head."　On Nov. 1, 1950, parts of two Chinese Communist Forces divisions struck the 1^st Cavalry Division's lines, collapsing the perimeter and forcing a withdrawal.　In the process, the 3^rd Battalion was surrounded and effectively ceased to exist as a fighting unit.　Valencio was one of the more than 350 servicemen unaccounted-for from the battle at Unsan. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 In 2002, a joint U.S.-Democratic People's Republic of Korea team, led by the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC), excavated a burial site south of Unsan near the nose of the "Camel's Head" formed by the joining of the Nammyon and Kuryong rivers.　The team recovered human remains. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Among other forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from JPAC and the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory also used mitochondrial DNA and dental comparisons in the identification of the remains.

Navy Names Virginia Class Submarine USS John Warner
　　　　　　　　　　　 The secretary of the Navy announced today that the next Virginia-class attack submarine will be named in honor of recently retired Virginia Senator John Warner. 　Warner retired Jan. 3, 2009, after 30 years of service in the U.S. Senate. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The USS John Warner, honors Warner's lifetime of service to the nation and the Commonwealth of Virginia.　Sen. Warner's career in public service began in Jan. 1945, the last year of World War II, when he enlisted at the age of 17 in the U.S. Navy, where he earned the rank of Petty Officer 3rd class.　In the Fall of 1949, he joined the Marine Corps Reserve.　At the outbreak of the Korean War in Oct. 1950, he volunteered for active duty and was commissioned in the U.S. Marine Corps and served with the 1st Marine Air Wing as a ground communications officer in Korea. 　He continued his affiliation with the Marine Corps Reserve, reaching the rank of captain.　In Feb. 1969 he was appointed and confirmed by the Senate as under secretary of the Navy, and succeeded Secretary John Chafee as the 61st Secretary of the Navy in 1972 following Senate confirmation during the height of the war in Vietnam.　During this period, Warner was designated as chief negotiator for the conference between the U.S. and Soviet navies which led to the Incidents at Sea Agreement which is still in effect today.　Entering politics in 1978, he was elected to represent the Commonwealth of Virginia in the U.S. Senate.　He served five consecutive terms becoming the 2nd longest serving U.S. Senator from the Commonwealth of Virginia in the 218-year history of the Senate.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 During his 30 years of service in the Senate, Warner was a leader in national defense issues serving continuously on the Senate Committee on Armed Services.　He held leadership roles as chairman or ranking member for half of his tenure on this committee and also served many years on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.　In this capacity, and throughout his career, he has shown unwavering support for the men and women of the armed forces, and has been a champion of modernizing the structure and operations of the military to ensure its effectiveness in the 21st century. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 This next-generation attack submarine will provide the Navy with the capabilities required to maintain the nation's undersea supremacy well into the 21st century.　It will have enhanced stealth, sophisticated surveillance capabilities and special warfare enhancements that will enable them to meet the Navy's multi-mission requirements. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The USS John Warner will have the capability to attack targets ashore with highly accurate Tomahawk cruise missiles and conduct covert long-term surveillance of land areas, littoral waters or other sea-based forces.　Other missions include anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare; mine delivery and minefield mapping. 　It is also designed for special forces delivery and support, a subject Warner worked on throughout his career in the U.S. Senate. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Virginia-class is 7,800-tons and 377 feet in length, has a beam of 34 feet, and can operate at more than 25 knots submerged.　It is designed with a reactor plant that will not require refueling during the planned life of the ship – reducing lifecycle costs while increasing underway time.　The USS John Warner will be built by Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding in Newport News, Va., in partnership with General Dynamics/Electric Boat Corporation.　Warner was instrumental in developing this construction teaming arrangement concept which was later codified into law.

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 　　　　　　　　　　　 Lance Cpl. Jessie A. Cassada, 19, of Hendersonville, N.C., died Jan. 6 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3^rd Battalion, 8^th Marine Regiment, 2^nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. 　

DoD Identifies Army Casualty
　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Staff Sgt. Anthony D. Davis, 29, of Daytona Beach, Fla., died Jan. 6 in Northern Iraq, of wounds suffered when he was shot by enemy forces.　He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia.

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Lance Cpl. Chadwick A. Gilliam, 29, of Mayking, Ky., died Jan. 3 at a U.S. military base in Kuwait.　He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The official cause of death is pending the results of the autopsy.　

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Lance Cpl. Alberto Francesconi, 21, of Bronx, N.Y., died Jan. 1 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty
　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Pfc. Christopher W. Lotter, 20, of Chester Heights, Pa., died Dec. 31, 2008, in Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when he was shot by enemy forces in Tikrit.　He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. 　

DoD Identifies Army Casualty
　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Pvt. Benjamin B. Tollefson, 22, of Concord, Calif., died Dec. 31 in Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with indirect fire in Ghazaliya.　Tollefson was assigned to the Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan.

Navy to Commission Aircraft Carrier George H.W. Bush
　　　　　　　　　　　 The Navy's newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier George H. W. Bush will be commissioned Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, during an 11 a.m. EST ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 President George W. Bush will deliver the principal address.　Dorothy "Doro" Bush Koch, daughter of the ship's namesake, is the ship's sponsor.　In the time-honored Navy tradition, she will give the order to "man our ship and bring her to life!" 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The lastNimitz-class aircraft carrier is named to honor World War II naval aviator and America's 41st president George H. W. Bush.　Born on June 12, 1924, in Milton, Mass., Bush began a lifetime of service to America when he joined the Navy on his 18th birthday as a seaman.　 He became the youngest pilot in the Navy at the time, receiving his commission and naval aviator wings before his 19th birthday.　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Bush flew the Avenger torpedo bomber in combat from the carrier USS San Jacinto.　 During an attack on enemy installations near Chichi Jima in September 1944, his plane was hit by enemy fire while making a bombing run.　 Although the plane was on fire and heavily damaged, he completed a strafing run on the target before bailing out of the doomed aircraft.　 Bush parachuted into the sea and was later rescued by the Navy submarine USS Finback.　 He was later awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and three Air Medals for his Navy service in the Pacific theater during World War II.　　　　　　　　　　　　　 After his time in the Navy ended in September 1945, Bush held a number of public service roles that included two terms as a U.S. congressman from Texas, ambassador to the United Nations, chief of the U.S. Liaison Office to China and director of the Central Intelligence Agency.　 He then served two terms as vice president under the late President Ronald Reagan before being elected himself as President of the United States in 1988.　　 As commander-in-chief, Bush led the United States and a coalition of nearly 30 other nations during Operation Desert Storm, which ended Iraq's invasion of Kuwait and liberated the people of the Persian Gulf nation.　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Capt. Kevin O'Flaherty, from Los Angeles, Calif., and a 1981 Naval Academy graduate, will become the ship's first commanding officer, leading a crew of more than 5,500 men and women, including embarked air wing personnel.　George H. W. Bush will be initially homeported in Norfolk, Va., assigned to the U.S. Atlantic Fleet.　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Construction of the tenth Nimitz-class ship took place at Northrop Grumman-Newport News, Va., starting with the ship's keel laying Sept. 6, 2003, and christening Oct. 7, 2006.　George H. W. Bush towers 20 stories above the waterline, displaces approximately 95,000 tons of water, has a flight deck width of 252 feet, and at 1,092 feet long, is nearly as long as the Empire State Building is tall.　This floating airfield has a flight deck that covers 4.5 acres.　Bush's two nuclear reactors are capable of more than 20 years of continuous service without refueling, providing virtually unlimited range and endurance, and a top speed in excess of 30 knots. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The ship will support a wide variety of aircraft, including the F/A-18C Hornet and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet strike fighters, the E-2C/D Hawkeye Airborne Early Warning aircraft, the C-2 Greyhound logistics aircraft, the EA-6B Prowler and the EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft, multi-role SH-60 and MH-60 helicopters, and other future carrier-based aircraft.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty
　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Spc. Tony J. Gonzales, 20, of Newman, Calif., died Dec. 28 in Sadr City, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.　He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany. 　

DoD Identifies Army Casualty
　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Cpl. Charles P. Gaffney Jr., 42, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Dec. 24 in Paktika, Afghanistan, when his combat outpost received enemy rocket fire.　He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky

D0D Identifies Navy Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Master-at-Arms Seaman Apprentice Joshua D. Seitz, 19, of Pensacola, Fla., died Dec. 25 in Manama, Bahrain.　 He was assigned to Naval Security Force, Naval Support Activity Bahrain.

The cause of death is under investigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.　

Maj. John P. Pryor, 42, of Moorestown, N.J. died Dec. 25 in Mosul of wounds suffered when a mortar round impacted near his living quarters.　 He was assigned to the 1st Medical Detachment, Forward Surgical Team, Fort Totten, N.Y.

The incident is under investigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.　 They died Dec. 24 in Baghdad, of injuries sustained during a vehicle roll-over.　 The soldiers were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Killed were:

Staff Sgt. Christopher G. Smith, 28, of Grand Rapids, Mich.

Spc. Stephen M. Okray, 21, of St. Clair Shores, Mich.

Spc. Stephen G. Zapasnik, 19, of Broken Arrow, Okla.

The incident is under investigation.

CONTRACTS 　 NAVY 　 Oshkosh Corporation, Oshkosh, Wis., is being awarded a $176,328,868 fixed price delivery order #0025 under a previously awarded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (M67854-06-D-5028).　This delivery order is exercise priced options for the purchase of 400 each Logistic Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR) production cargo vehicle, 17 each LVSR Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) 5^TH Wheel Vehicles, 11 each LVSR LRIP Wrecker Vehicles, 275 production weapons mount kits, 110 engine arctic kits, and 171 add-on armor kits.　　Work will be performed in Oshkosh, Wis., and work for this delivery order is expected to be completed by May 31, 2010.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity. 　 Electric Boat Corporation, Groton, Conn. is being awarded a $75,654,118 cost plus fixed fee contract for engineering, technical services, concept studies, and design of a Common Missile Compartment (CMC) for the United Kingdom Successor SSBN and the Ohio Replacement SSBN.　This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $591,826,822.　This contract involves Foreign Military Sales to the United Kingdom (100 percent).　Work will be performed in Groton, Conn. (92 percent), Newport News, Va. (4 percent), Quonset, R.I. (3 percent), Newport, R.I. (1 percent), and is expected to be completed by December 2009 for the base contract and December 2013 if all options are exercised.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was not competitively procured.　The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-2100). 　 Alliant Techsystems, Mission Systems Group, Advanced Weapons Div., Woodland Hills, Calif., is being awarded a fixed price incentive fee contract with a not-to-exceed value of $55,147,226 for the low rate initial production of AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles (AARGMs), to include conversion of U.S. Government-provided AGM-88B High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles (HARMs) into 27 AGM-88E AARGM All-Up-Round (AUR)/Captive Air Training (CATM) missile systems.　In addition, this contract provides for related supplies and services required for manufacture, sparing, and fleet deployment.　Work will be performed in Woodland Hills, Calif. (87.5 percent); Rocket Center, W.V. (11 percent); and Clearwater, Fla. (1.5 percent), and is expected to be completed in March 2011.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-C-0026). 　 McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded an undefinitized contract action with a ceiling price of $50,300,000 for the procurement of time critical parts (TCP) for 22 Full Rate Production (FRP) Airborne Electronic Attack systems planned for insertion into 22 Lot 33 EA-18G airframes.　Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo., and is expected to be completed in May 2009.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was not competitively procured.　The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-C-0086). 　 Lockheed Martin Systems Integration-Owego, Owego, N.Y., is being awarded a $45,113,334 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price multi-year contract (N00019-06-C-0098) to provide for end of life components and FY10 long lead material and associated efforts required for the production and delivery of MH-60S Lot XII and MH-60R Lot VIII Common Cockpit kits.　Work will be performed in Owego, N.Y. and is expected to be completed in December 2009.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity. 　 Sikorsky Support Services, Inc., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $38,477,022 firm fixed price contract for organizational, selected intermediate, and limited depot-level maintenance for 44 F-5 aircraft operated by the Adversary Squadrons based at Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West, Fla.; NAS, Fallon, Nev.; and Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Ariz. Work will be performed in Key West, Fla. (40 percent); Fallon, Nev. (30 percent); and Yuma, Ariz. (30 percent), and is expected to be completed in December 2009.　This contract was competitively procured via an electronic request for proposals; two offer was received.　Contract funds in the amount of $38,477,022 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity (N00019-09-C-0024). 　 EADS North America Test and Services, Irvine, Calif., is being awarded a $29,766,000 firm fixed price contract for 2 pilot production Shaft Engine Test Instrumentation (SETI) units, 19 production SETI units, test program sets (T700 and T64) and associated technical documentation which include site survey, installation control drawings, reports, etc.　　 Work will be performed in Austin, Texas, and is expected to be completed in December 2013.　Contract funds in the amount of $2,900,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured via an electronic request for proposals; one offer was received.　The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J., is the contracting activity (N68335-09-C-0110). 　 McDonnell Douglas Corp. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $21,221,503 firm fixed price, cost plus fixed fee modification to a previously awarded delivery order contract (N00383-06-D-001J) for integrated logistics support (engineering and logistics at all levels) and equipment in support of the EA-18G aircraft.　Work will be performed in Bethpage, N.Y. (60 percent) and St. Louis, Mo. (40 percent), and is expected to be completed in December 2010.　Contract funds in the amount of $7,237,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity. 　 McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $19,944,479 cost plus fixed fee order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-05-G-0026) for engineering efforts in support of F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft.　Work will be performed in Patuxent River, Md., and is expected to be completed in October 2009. 　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity. 　 Critical Solutions International, Inc. Dallas, Texas, is being awarded an $18,000,000 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with a maximum ordering quantity of four Spare Parts Blocks and one Lot of individual spare parts for the Vehicle Mounted Mine Detector (VMMD) System. The initial delivery order is for four Spare Parts Blocks valued at $16,544,564.　Work will be performed in Dallas, Texas, and is expected to be complete by Dec. 22, 2010.　Contract funds will not expire by the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract is a sole source award to Critical Solutions International, Inc. for production of Spares Parts Blocks and Individual Spare Parts in support of the VMMD systems currently in theatre.　The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-09-D-5029). 　 Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $14,909,781 fixed price contract for three FY09 Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) MK2 Open Architecture Computing Environment (OACE) kits to support CVN/Amphibious ship modernization efforts.　The SSDS MK2 OACE kits include cabinets, processors, converters, network devices and interface units.　The equipment sets consolidate the computing and interface requirements for the SSDS Ship Class variants.　The FY09 kits will be installed on LPD 18, Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS) and CVN 69.　Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif. (50 percent) and Portsmouth, R.I. (50 percent). Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was not competitively procured.　The Naval Sea Systems Command is the Contracting Activity (N00024-09-C-5100). 　 Oceaneering International, Inc., Chesapeake, Va., is being awarded a $12,409,651 firm fixed price, cost plus fixed fee modification to previously awarded contract N00024-06-C-6269 to provide general and administrative, engineering, and technical support for field change development and installation for the dry deck shelter (DDS). This contract modification will augment and supplement internal capabilities and provide for fleet-funded maintenance of DDS assets and procure material to support the alteration, modernization, and fit-up of DDS Program assets. 　Work will be performed in Chesapeake, Va. and is expected to be complete by September 2009.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year.　The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 General Dynamics C4 Systems, Scottsdale, Ariz., is being awarded a $12,055,007 modification to previously awarded contract (M67854-02-C-2052) to incorporate Engineering Changes that will bring 318 Combat Operations Centers (COC) Systems to the current level of configuration for the COC Program. Work will be performed in Scottsdale, Ariz., and is expected to be completed by August 2009.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity. 　 Sherlock, Smith and Adams, Inc., Montgomery, Ala., is being awarded a $9,795,558 modification to firm fixed task order #0003.　The work to be performed provides for all design and engineering services for FY09 Defense TRICARE Management Activity Military Construction Project 55918, Hospital Replacement, Guam Naval Hospital, Guam, to develop design documents for construction of a hospital including inpatient medical/surgical, labor and delivery care, acute/intensive care units, outpatient primary and specialty care clinics, emergency medicine, support functions, and medical logistics.　After award of this modification, the total cumulative task order value will be $15,020,301.　Work will be performed in Guam, and is expected to be completed by January 2010.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Pacific, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is the contracting activity (contract number N62742-01-D-0023). 　 This contract was awarded on December 22 Raydon Corporation*, Daytona Beach, Fla. is being awarded a $46,279,898 cost plus fixed fee, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, service type contract to provide system training through the development, modification, manufacturing, installation and site support, testing, training services, contractor maintenance and program management support for ground system trainers. Work will be performed at Daytona Beach, Fla. and is expected to be completed by December 2010.　Contract funds in the amount of $36,813,736 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　　 This contract was competitively procured with two offers received via NECO (Navy Electronic Commerce Online).　　 The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, Indian Head, Md. is the contracting activity (N00174-09-D-0006) 　 This contract was awarded on December22 Wyle Laboratories, Inc., Huntsville, Ala., is being awarded a $29,787,397 modification to a previously awarded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity multiple award contract to exercise an option for continued E-2/C-2 planning, program, and financial services in support of the U.S. Navy and the Governments of France, Taiwan, Egypt, Japan, Singapore, and Canada under the Foreign Military Sales Program.　Work will be performed in Patuxent River, Md., and is expected to be completed in December 2009.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00421-03-D-0015). 　 This contract was awarded on December22 Bearing Point, Inc., Lexington Park, Md., is being awarded a $27,259,500 modification to a previously awarded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity multiple award contract (N00421-03-D-0014) to exercise an option for continued E-2/C-2 planning, program, and financial services in support of the U.S. Navy and the Governments of France, Taiwan, Egypt, Japan, Singapore, and Canada under the Foreign Military Sales Program.　Work will be performed in Patuxent River, Md., and is expected to be completed in December 2009.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00421-03-D-0014). 　 This contract was awarded on December22 BAE Systems (BAE), Minneapolis, Minn. is being awarded a $22,988,433 modification to exercise an option under previously awarded contract for Advanced Gun System (AGS) Class Common Services.　Work will be performed in Cordova, Ala. (32%), Minneapolis, Minn. (25%), Louisville, Ky. (23%) and Burlington, Vt. (20%) and is expected to be completed by September 2010.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-05-C-5117). 　 This contract was awarded on December22 Maritime Helicopter Support Company, 2510 Hunter Place, Suites 201 and 202, Woodbridge, Va. 22192-3932, is being awarded a firm fixed price, definite delivery definite quantity contract in the amount of $16,507,463 for repair, repair management and Commercial Asset Visibility reporting of H-60 aircraft weapons replaceable assemblies and system replaceable assemblies.　This contract contains a base period with two option periods, which if exercised, bring the total value of the contract to $49,522,390. Work is to be completed by June 2009.　Work will be performed at Stratford, Conn. (60 percent); and Owego, N.Y. (40 percent).　Funding is provided by Navy Working Capital Funds (NWCF) BP85. 　Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year.　This announcement does not include a foreign military sale.　This contract was not awarded competitively.　One company was solicited and one offer was received.　The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity (N00383-09-C-011F). 　 This contract was awarded on December22 EG&G Technical Services, Inc. is being awarded a task order in the amount of $13,462,075 task order.　The scope of this effort is to provide on-going acquisition, engineering, analytical, logistics, sustainment, and warranty support for PM Engineer Systems (PM/ES) in the areas of Mobility and Countermobility (MCM), Construction and Material Handling Equipment (CE/MHE), Engineer Support Equipment (ESE), and Lifecycle Support.　PM/ES manages approximately 50 programs of record plus emerging requirements.　It is a fast paced, high deliverable program office.　On-site liaison personnel will continue to be required at Camp Lejeune, NC; Camp Pendleton, CA; Camp Butler, Okinawa, Japan; and the Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, GA (LOGCOM) to provide subject matter expertise (SME) and to support fielding, warranties, and the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT).　Work will be performed in Marine Corps Command organizations Quantico, VA.　Work is expected to be completed in January 2010.　Contract funds will expire: 30 September 2009 and 30 September 2010.　The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Virginia, is the contracting activity (M6785402A9011-0072). 　 This contract was awarded on December22 ImmixTechnology, Inc., 8444 West Park Drive, Suite 200, McLean, Va. 22102-5102, is being awarded a firm fixed price contract in the amount of $12,376,986 for Oracle Database Enterprise License Agreement renewal.　This contract contains one base period, and one option period, which if exercised, brings the total estimated value of the contract to $37,404,924.　Work is to be completed by September 2009.　Work will be performed in McLean, Va. (100 percent).　Funding is provided by Operation & Maintenance, Navy.　Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year.　This announcement does not include a foreign military sale.　This contract was awarded competitively.　Six companies were solicited and two offers were received.　The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity (N00104-09-F-Q259). 　 This contract was awarded on December22 Lockheed Martin Corp., Manassas, Va., is being awarded an $8,409,711 modification to a previously awarded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (N00019-05-D-0018) for the procurement of non-recurring engineering support for the Acoustic Processor Technical Refresh (APTR) in support of the P-3 Aircraft. Work will be performed in Manassas, Va. and is expected to be completed in December 2009.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity. 　 This contract was awarded on December22 Sauer, Incorporated, Jacksonville, Fla.　32256, is being awarded firm fixed price Task Order 0008 at $8,339,514 under a multiple award construction contract for the design and construction of Electromagnetic Launch RDT&E Facility, Naval Support Activity, South Potomac, Dahlgren, Va.　Work will be performed in Dahlgren, Va., and is expected to be completed by May 2010.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　Five (5) proposals were received for this task order.　The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Washington, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (contract number N62477-04-D-0036). 　 This contract was awarded on December22 Turner Construction Company, Arlington, Va.　22203-1764, is being awarded a firm fixed price contract at $7,294,531 for the design and construction of National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) Utility Upgrade Project, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md.　　 Work will be performed in Bethesda, Md. and is expected to be completed by October 2009.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract will be awarded as a sole-source procurement, in accordance with FAR 6.302-2, Unusual and Compelling Urgency.　The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Washington, OICC Bethesda, Bethesda, Md., is the contracting activity (contract number N40080-09-C-1502). 　 This contract was awarded on December22 Rockwell Collins Government Systems, Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded a $6,800,592 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed priced contract to exercise an option for the FY 2009 production of the AN/ARC-210(V) Electronic Protection Radio System for the U.S. Navy's MH-60R and MH-60S aircraft.　This modification consists of 96 RT-1794 ARC-210 Receiver-Transmitter Radios; 48 C-12561A Radio Control Sets; 96 MT-6567 Mounting Bases; 48 MT-7006 Amplifier Mounts; 48 AM-7526 High Power Amplifiers; and 48 MX-11745 LNA Diplexer with Hi Power RF Switch.　Work will be performed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and is expected to be completed in December 2010.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity (N00019-05-C-0050). 　 This contract was awarded on December22 Insight Technology, Inc., 9 Akir Away, Londonderry, NH 03053-2002, is being awarded a firm fixed price requirements contract in the amount of $3,459,205 for manufacture of infrared illuminators for the Special Warfare Program.　Work is to be completed by December 2013.　Work will be performed in Londonderry, NH (100 percent).　Funding is provided by Navy Working Capital Funds (NWCF). Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year.　This announcement does not include a foreign military sale.　This contract was not awarded competitively.　One company was solicited and one offer was received.　 The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity (N00104-09-D-L001). 　

CONTRACTS 　 NAVY 　 Electric Boat Corporation, Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $14,011,153,663 fixed-price incentive multiyear contract for construction of eight VIRGINIA Class submarines from FY 09 to FY 13.　Work will be performed at various sites throughout the United States (45%). Newport News, Va. (25%), Quonset Point, R.I. (15%); and Groton, Conn. (15%), and expected to be complete by February 2020.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was not competitively procured.　The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-2104).　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The U.S. Navy is awarding indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity multiple award contracts to contractors that will provide for their competition for service requirements solicited by Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Air Systems Command, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, Naval Supply Systems Command, Military Sealift Command, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Strategic Systems Programs, Office of Naval Research, Defense Threat Reduction Agency and the United States Marine Corps. The twenty-two functional service areas within the scope of the contracts include 1. Research and Development Support, 2. Engineering System Engineering and Process Engineering Support, 3. Modeling, Simulation, Stimulation, and Analysis Support, 4. Prototyping, Pre-Production, Model-Making, and Fabrication Support, 5. System Design Documentation and Technical Data Support, 6. Software Engineering, Development, Programming, and Network Support, 7. Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability (RM&A) Support, 8. Human Factors, Performance, and Usability Engineering Support, 9. System Safety Engineering Support, 10. Configuration Management (CM) Support, 11. Quality Assurance (QA) Support, 12. Information System (IS) Development, Information Assurance (IA), and Information Technology (IT) Support, 13. Inactivation and Disposal Support, 14. Interoperability, Test and Evaluation, Trials Support, 15. Measurement Facilities, Range, and Instrumentation Support, 16. Logistics Support, 17. Supply and Provisioning Support, 18. Training Support, 19. In-Service Engineering, Fleet Introduction, Installation and Checkout Support, 20. Program Support, 21. Functional and Administrative Support, and 22. Public Affairs and Multimedia Support.　These contracts are in addition to the existing 1,605 contracts previously awarded under the SeaPort Enhanced (SeaPort-e) acquisition program for services procurements. The Government estimates a maximum of $5,300,000,000 of services will be procured per year via orders issued under the SeaPort-e multiple award contracts.　The awards have a three month base period with one five-year option and one four-year nine month award term option.　These contracts were competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online (NECO), with 209 offers received and 199 contracts awarded.　Contract funds will be obligated at the time of task order award and as such, multiple funding types (with varying expiration dates) may be used, consistent with the purpose for which the funds were appropriated.　The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Dahlgren, Va. is the contracting activity (N00178-09-D-5652 - N00178-09-D-5851).　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The list of contractors involved are:　1 On 1 Services Group LLC*, Phoenix, Ariz.;　360 Software Corporation.,*, Orlando, Fla.;　6K Systems, Inc.*, Sterling, Va.;　A Solution Inc.*, McLean, Va.;　Acclaim Systems*, Feasterville Trevose, Pa.;　ACD Telecom, LLC*, Sanford, Fla.;　Ace Info Solutions, Inc.*, Reston, Va.;　Advanced Integrated Software Technology*, Chicago, Ill.;　Advanced Systems Design*, Tallahassee, Fla.;　Agile Tek Solutions, LLC*, Plano, Texas;　AIM USA, LLC*, San Antonio, Texas;　Akira Technologies, Inc*, Fairfax, Va.;　All Technologies, Inc.*, Arlington, Va.;　AllSource Global Management, LLC*, Sierra Vista, Ariz.;　Altec Strategy, LLC*, Warrenton, Va.;　American Research Service, Inc.*, Dallas, Texas;　American Service Network Corporation.,*, Lorton, Va.;　APPLIED SERVICES AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS LLC*, Virginia Beach, Va.;　Ascella Technologies Inc.*, Vienna, Va.;　Autonomic Resources LLC*, Cary, N.C.;　Axiom Corporation.,*, Atlanta, Ga.;　Axiscore LLC*, Gaithersburg, Md.;　Axseum Solutions LLC*, Arlington, Va.;　B L Hawkins & Associates dba HT Innovations*, Upper Marlboro, Md.;　B3 Solutions, LLC*, Jacksonville, Fla.;　Bara Infoware Inc.*, San Ramon, Calif.;　Beacon Systems, Inc*, Pompano Beach, Fla.;　BLF Technologies, Inc.*, Alexandria, Va.;　Cask Technologies, LLC*, La Jolla, Calif.;　Castillo Technologies, LLC*, Chandler, Ariz.;　CFM Engineering*, Glen Burnie, Md.;　Chae & Nam Universe dba C & N Universe Inc.*, National City, Calif.;　CJSeto Support Services, LLC*, Ventura, Calif.;　CMW & Associates, Inc.*, Springfield, Ill.;　Columbus Technologies and Services, Inc.*, Pasadena, Calif.;　Comptech Computer Technologies Inc.*, Dayton, Ohio;　Computech Resources International, Inc.*, Shrewsbury, N.J.;　COMPUTER CITE*, SAN RAMON, Calif.;　Computer Integration & Programming Solutions Corp.*, Bethesda, Md.;　Computer Mainstream Corp.*, Atlanta, Ga.;　Computers Universal Inc*, WESTERVILLE, Ohio;　Concentric Methods, LLC*, Alexandria, Va.;　Construction CAD Solutions Inc*, Willowbrook, Ill.;　Consulting Engineering Next Generation dba Cengen Inc.*, Columbia, Md.;　Data Management Group of VA*, Hampton, Va.;　Data Tech Central, LLC*, Norfolk, Va.;　Davis Paige Management Systems, LLC*, Springfield, Va.; 　Dawson Technical, LLC*, Honolulu, Hawaii;　DB Consulting Group, Inc.*, Silver Spring, Md.;　Decypher Technologies*, San Antonio, Texas;　Delan Associates, Inc.*, Freeport, N.Y.;　dFuzion, Inc.*, Ashburn, Va.;　Diamond Information Systems, LLC*, Sterling, Va.;　Digital Management Inc.*, Bethesda, Md.;　Diverse Business Systems, Inc.*, Dayton, Ohio;　DreamHammer*, Santa Monica, Calif.;　DRT Strategies*, Arlington, Va.;　EBITS LLC*, Tinton Falls, N.J.;　Educational and Business Services, LLC*, Littleton, Colo.;　Emagine IT INC*, Washington, Washington, D.C.;　Enterprise Solutions Incorporated dba ESI*, Vienna, Va.;　Entertainment Marketing Group dba Integrated Marketing Group, Inc. The*, Miami, Fla.;　Environmental & Occupational Safety Services, Inc.*, Red Bank, N.J.;　Envision Innovative Solutions*, Howell, N.J.;　EPCS Co *, Yorktown, Va.;　EPM Solutions, LLC*, Cupertino,, Calif.;　ERIMAX, Inc.*, Dunkirk, Md.;　Estime Enterprises, Inc.*, Lanham, Md.;　EVOLVE, INC.*, ORLANDO, Fla.;　Expertech Solutions*, Rockville, Md.;　Facility Management & Engineering, inc.*, Evansville, Ind.;　Faircloth Information Technology Systems dba FIT Systems Inc*, Tampa, Fla.;　Federated Information Technologies*, Washington, Washington, D.C.;　FEI.com, Inc.*, Columbia, Md.;　Financial Business Solutions LLC*, Doylestown, Pa.;　First Information Technology Services, Inc.*, Arlington, Va.;　Form Fit and Function LLC*, Paterson, N.J.;　Fortis Networks*, Phoenix, Ariz.;　FutureNet Group, Inc.*, Detroit, Mich.;　Glacier Technologies, LLC.*, El Paso, Texas;　Global Consulting Inc.*, Washington, Washington, D.C.;　Global Consulting International Inc*, Salt Lake City, Utah;　Global Technology Solutions, LLC*, Richmond, Va.;　Government Systems, Inc,*, Alexandria, Va.;　H2 Performance Consulting Corp.*, Pensacola, Fla.;　Halfaker and Associates, LLC*, Washington, Washington, D.C.;　Harbor Offshore Inc.*, Ventura, Calif.;　Hawaii 5-0 Technology Services, Inc*, Honolulu, Hawaii;　HBC Management Services, Inc.*, Honolulu, Hawaii;　HBMG, Inc.*, Austin, Texas;　Healthy Resources Enterprise Inc*, Houston, Texas;　HENDALL INC*, Columbia, Md.;　Hixardt Technologies, Inc*, Pensacola, Fla.;　HMS Enterprises, Inc*, Alexandria, Va.;　Huckstep Holdings dba Techwise*, Colorado Springs, Colo.;　ICATT Consulting, Inc.*, Jacksonville, Fla.;　ICOR Partners, LLC*, Arlington, Va..;　ILSC Holdings LC*, Payson, Ariz.;　IM Solutions, LLC*, Woodbridge, Va..;　InGenesis, Inc.*, San Antonio, Texas;　Innovar Environmental Inc.*, LIttleton, Colo.;　Insystech, Inc.*, Manassas, Va.;　INTELLIGENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC*, Washington, Washington, D.C.;　International Computer Systems, Inc.*, Greenbelt, Md.;　IP Network Solutions, Inc*, Herndon, Va.;　IPKeys Technologies, LLC*, Shrewsbury, N.J.;　iT Resource Solutions.net, Inc*, East Setauket, N.Y.;　Jackson Automated Management Systems dba JAMS*, FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla.;　JRD & Associates, Inc.*, South Miami, Fla.;　Komplete Systems Integrators Inc.*, Atlanta, Ga.;　KPG GLOBAL ENTERPRISES*, FISHERS, Ind.;　Lani Eko & Co., CPAs, PLLC*, Alexandria, Va.;　Lanmark Technology, Inc.*, Fairfax, Va.;　Link Solutions, Inc.*, Reston, Va.;　LNS TECHNOLOGY, INC*, LORTON, Va.;　Logistics Systems Inc.*, Washington, Washington, D.C.;　LOGMET*, Austin, Texas;　Longevity Consulting*, Manassas, Va.;　LOUi Consulting Group Inc.*, Warner Robins, Ga.;　MacArthur & Baker　Internat'l Inc. dba MBI Consulting*, Bethesda, Md.;　Macon Pace, Inc.*, Trenton, N.J.;　Management Recruiters of Woodbridge, Inc.*, Woodbridge, N.J.;　Marton Technologies, Inc.*, Hampton, Va.;　Morgan Business Consulting, LLC*, Ashburn, Va.;　MORI Associates, Inc.*, Bethesda, Md.;　Nasir Group, LLC, The*, Washington, Washington, D.C.;　National Capitol Contracting, LLC.*, Arlington, Va.;　Net Services*, Centreville, Va.; 　Net World Technology Corporation.,*, Carlisle, Pa.;　Network Security Systems Plus, Inc.*, Falls Church, Va.;　New Age Protection, Inc.*, Springfield, Va.;　New Tech Solutions Inc*, Fremont, Calif.;　New West Technologies, LLC*, Greenwood Village, Colo.; 　Next Tier Concepts, Inc.*, Vienna, Va.;　NIKSOFT SYSTEMS CORPORATION.,*, RESTON, Va.;　NOVA Training and Technology Solutions, LLC*, Boothwyn, Pa.;　OHC Environmental Engineering, Inc.*, Tampa, Fla.;　Orizon, Inc.*, Rockville, Md.;　Paragon Technology Group*, Vienna, Va.;　PARS Environmental Inc.*, Robbinsville, N.J.;　Parts Life Inc.*, Cinnaminson, N.J.;　Patricio Enterprises*, Stafford, Va.;　PearlNet, LLC*, Atlanta, Ga.;　Prince of Wales Tribal Enterprise Consortium LLC POWTEC*, Craig, Ark;　Progressive Computer Services, Inc.*, Honoluu, Hawaii;　Protein Media, Inc.*, Washington, Washington, D.C.;　PROVISTA Software International, Inc*, Fremont, Calif.;　Prutech Solutions, Inc.*, Iselin, N.J.;　Puget Sound Environmental Corp.*, Bremerton, Wash.;　Quality Software Services, Inc. (QSSI)*, Gaithersburg, Md.;　Ram Tech Systems, Inc.*, Newark, Del.;　Reed Integration, Inc.*, Smithfield, Va.;　ReliaTrust Technologies, Inc.*, Dulles, Va.;　Resource-Trac, Inc*, Irvine, Calif.;　reVision, Inc.*, Denver, Colo.;　RGF Consulting Corporation.,*, Ft. Washington, Md.;　Ridgewood Technology Partners, LLC*, Ashburn, Va.;　RMV Technology Group, LLC*, Clayton, Calif.;　S & K Aerospace, Inc.*, St Ignatius, Mont.;　Sawdey Solution Services, Inc.*, Dayton, Ohio;　Sevatec, Inc.*, Falls Church, Va.;　SilTek, Inc.*, Herndon, Va.;　SimIS Inc.*, Portsmouth, Va.;　Singhal & Co.,, Inc.*, Herndon, Va.;　Skylla Engineering Ltd.*, Humble, Texas;　Smart Data Solutions LLC*, Silver Spring, Md.;　Smart Innovative Solutions LLC*, Columbia, Md.;　Software Engineering Services Corporation.,*, Bellevue, Neb.;　Solution One Industries, Ltd.*, Killeen, Texas;　Strategic Operational Solutions, Inc.*, Reston, Va.;　Summit Technologies LLC*, South Riding, Va.;　Synergistics Inc*, Richland, Wash.;　Systems Consulting Group, LLC*, Herndon, Va.;　Tantus Technologies, Inc.*, Arlington, Va.;　TechFirst Inc*, Laurel, Md.;　Technica LLC*, North Charleston, S.C.;　TecPort Solutions Inc*, Harrisburg, Pa.;　TEKNOFIRM, INC.*, FAIRFAX, Va.;　TELEDEVICES, LLC*, LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga.;　Terra Nova Environmental Services, LLC*, Cranbury, N.J.;　tieBridge, Inc.*, Falls Church, Va.;　TISTA Science and Technology Corporation.,*, Bethesda, Md.;　Total Solutions, Inc.*, Madison, Ala.;　Tracen Technologies, Inc.*, Manassas, Va.;　Tribalco, LLC*, Bethesda, Md.;　Trilobyte Sales*, Irvine, Calif.;　Twin Imaging Technology, Inc.*, Oceanside, Calif.;　Ultimate Solutions, Inc.*, New Orleans, La.;　Vektrel LLC*, San Diego, Calif.;　Veracity Engineering LLC*, Washington, Washington, D.C.;　ViewTrust Technology, Inc.*, Springfield, Va.;　Virtual Technology Services, LLC*, Midwest City, Okla.;　VMD Systems Integrators, Inc.*, Vienna, Va.;　Ward Consulting,LLC/Full Circle Consulting Group*, Stamford, Conn.;　Watley Engineering LLC*, Panama City, Fla.;　Worldwide Information Network Systems (WINS)*, Seabrook, Md.;　Zavda Technologies, LLC*, Glenn Dale, Md.;　ZIBIZ CORPORATION.,*, Ronkonkoma, N.Y. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boeing Co., St Louis, Mo., is being awarded an cost plus incentive fee, cost plus fixed fee contract with an estimated value of $905,344,762 for support services required to enhance the F/A-18A/B, C/D, E/F, and EA-18G aircraft with a series of System Configuration Sets (SCS).　These enhancements will support F/A-18 aircraft operated by the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and the Governments of Canada, Australia, Spain, Kuwait, Switzerland, Finland and Malaysia.　Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo. (95%) and at the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, Calif. (5%), and is expected to be completed in December 2013.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, Calif., is the contracting activity (N68936-09-D-0002). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Bloomington, Minn., is being awarded a $45,429,181 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract for the full rate production of 195 Type 3 Advanced Mission Computers (AMCs) for integration into the F/A-18E/F and E/A-18G aircraft for the U.S. Navy (166) and the Government of Australia (29).　This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy ($38,526,410; 85%) and Australia ($6,902,771; 15%) under the Foreign Military Sales Program.　Work will be performed in Bloomington, Minn. and is expected to be completed in December 2010.　Contract funds in the amount of $1,216,355 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　　 The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-07-C-0030). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems and Sensors (LM MS2), Moorestown, N.J., is 　being awarded a $43,665,000 modification to previously awarded contract for engineering services for DDG 51 Class Aegis Combat System Installation, Integration and Test, in support of the Program Executive Officer Integrated Warfare Systems.　Work will be performed in Moorestown, N.J. (37%), Bath, Maine (25%), Pascagoula, Miss. (22%), San Diego, Calif. (6%), Washington, D.C. (5%), Norfolk, Va. (3%), Port Hueneme, Calif. (1%), Syracuse, N.Y. (1%) and is expected to be completed by April 2010.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-03-C-5115). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Raytheon Technical Services Co. LLC, Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded a $38,662,175 cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order against a previously issued basic order agreement　for software in support of V-22 programs including lab capabilities, lab sustainment, situational awareness, simulation products/desk top environment, V-22 Mission Planning Systems (VMPS), and software support activity/software engineering for the V-22 Osprey Program.　Work will be performed in Indianapolis, Ind., and is expected to be completed in December 2009.　Contract funds in the amount of $8,938,700 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity(N00019-05-G-0008). FN Herstal, S.A., Herstal, Belgium, is being awarded a five year indefinite-delivery-indefinite-quantity contract with possible delivery orders up to $27,900,000 for the production, delivery, and associated support of the Marine Corps' Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR).　The IAR will be a light weight, magazine fed, 5.56 mm weapon which will enhance the automatic rifleman's maneuverability and displacement speed while providing the ability to suppress or destroy not only area targets, but point targets as well.　The IAR is planned to replace the M249 Squad Automatic Weapons (SAW) currently employed by automatic riflemen within Infantry and Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalions.　Although four contracts will be made initially, delivery orders will be awarded for samples.　First Article, spare/repair parts, and various support services; and, eventually one of the four contractors may be awarded delivery orders for up to 6,500 IARs.　FN Herstal's production facility is in Herstal, Belgium.　Delivery of contract line items will be as stated on applicable delivery orders.　Contractfunds will be obligated in multiple delivery orders.　This contract was competitively procured.　The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, VA, is the contracting activity (M67854-09-D-1037). 　 Raytheon Technical Services Co. LLC, Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded a $26,211,950 firm-fixed-price modification to a previously issued basic order agreement to exercise an option for 65 LAU-115D/A Launchers for the U.S. Navy (38) and the Royal Australian Air Force (27) and 140 LAU-116B/A Launchers for the U.S. Navy (126) and the Royal Australian Air Force (14) for the F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft.　This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy ($20,355,240; 80.3%) and the Government of Australia ($5,172,320; 19.7%) under the Foreign Military Sales Program.　Work will be performed in Indianapolis, Ind., and is expected to be completed in April 2011.　Contract funds in the amount of $5,172,320 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity(N00019-05-G-0008). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Raytheon Network Centric Systems, St. Petersburg, Fla, is being awarded a $25,800,618 modification to previously awarded contract for Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) System Production.　Work will be performed in Largo, Fla. (47.0%); St. Petersburg, Fla. (20.0%); Dallas, Texas (18.0%); and McKinney, Texas (15.0%); and is expected to be completed by April 2011.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C. is the contracting activity (N00024-08-C-5203). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Heckler and Koch Defense, Inc., Ashburn, VA, is being awarded a five year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with possible delivery orders up to $23,600,000 for the production, delivery, and associated support of the Marine Corps' Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR).　　 The IAR will be a light weight, magazine fed, 5.56 mm weapon which will enhance the automatic rifleman's maneuverability and displacement speed while providing the ability to suppress or destroy not only area targets, but point targets as well.　The IAR is planned to replace the M249 Squad Automatic Weapons (SAW) currently employed by automatic riflemen within Infantry and Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalions.　Although four contracts will be made initially, delivery orders will be awarded for samples.　First Article, spare/repair parts, and various support services; and, eventually one of the four contractors may be awarded delivery orders for up to 6,500 IARs.　Work will be performed in Oberndorf, Germany.　Delivery of contract line items will be as stated on applicable delivery orders.　Contractfunds will be obligated in multiple delivery orders.　This contract was competitively procured.　The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, VA, is the contracting activity (M67854-09-D-1038). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Raytheon Missile Systems Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $17,923,410 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract for the special tooling and special test equipment required to maintain Joint Stand-Off Weapons (JSOW-C) production rate requirements and to support the transition to production readiness activities for the AGM-154C-1 Variant.　Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., and is expected to be completed in March 2010.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Air Systems Command is the contracting activity (N00019-07-C-0093). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Colt Defense, Inc., West Hartford, CT, is being awarded a five year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with possible delivery orders up to $14,000,000 for the production, delivery, and associated support of the Marine Corps' Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR).　The IAR will be a light weight, magazine fed, 5.56 mm weapon which will enhance the automatic rifleman's maneuverability and displacement speed while providing the ability to suppress or destroy not only area targets, but point targets as well.　The IAR is planned to replace the M249 Squad Automatic Weapons (SAW) currently employed by automatic riflemen within Infantry and Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalions.　Although four contracts will be made initially, delivery orders will be awarded for samples, First Article, spare/repair parts, and various support services; and, eventually one of the four contractors may be awarded delivery orders for up to 6,500 IARs. Colt's production facility is in West Hartford, CT.　Work will be performed in West Hartford, CT.　Delivery of contract line items will be as stated on applicable delivery orders.　Contractfunds will be obligated in multiple delivery orders.　This contract was competitively procured.　The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, VA, is the contracting activity (RFP M67854-08-R-1000, proposal 6940, contract number M67854-09-D-1035).　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Colt Defense, Inc., West Hartford, CT, is being awarded a five year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with possible delivery orders up to $14,000,000 for the production, delivery, and associated support of the Marine Corps' Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR).　The IAR will be a light weight, magazine fed, 5.56 mm weapon which will enhance the automatic rifleman's maneuverability and displacement speed while providing the ability to suppress or destroy not only area targets, but point targets as well.　The IAR is planned to replace the M249 Squad Automatic Weapons (SAW) currently employed by automatic riflemen within Infantry and Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalions.　Although four contracts will be made initially, delivery orders will be awarded for samples, First Article, spare/repair parts, and various support services; and, eventually one of the four contractors may be awarded delivery orders for up to 6,500 IARs. Colt's production facility is in West Hartford, CT.　Work will be performed in West Hartford, CT.　Delivery of contract line items will be as stated on applicable delivery orders.　Contractfunds will be obligated in multiple delivery orders.　This contract was competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, VA, is the contracting activity (RFP M67854-08-R-1000, proposal 6940H, contract number M67854-09-D-1036).　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Inc., Pascagoula, Miss., is being awarded a $9,950,000 firm fixed price contract modification to previously awarded contract for the procurement of long lead time materials in support of LPD 26.　Work will be performed in Pascagoula, Miss., and is expected to be completed by December 2010.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-06-C-2222). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 L-3 Communications Corporation, Sylmar, Calif. 91342, is being awarded a $7,668,896 firm fixed price, cost plus fixed fee modification to contract to purchase supportability services, evaluation, salvage, repair and upgrade services of TB23/BQ Towed Systems.　Work will be performed in Sylmar, Calif. and is expected to be complete by January 2010.　Contract funds in the amount of $114,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-05-C-6237) 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Northrop Grumman Corporation., Electronic Systems, Linthicum Heights, MD, is being awarded $6,384,275 modification to a previously awarded contract to incorporate the Human Systems Integration (HSI) Logistics effort in support of the Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) system. 　The contractor shall develop and implement a plan to effectively apply HSI principles during G/ATOR design, production and integration.　The contractor shall ensure Human Factors Engineering, Manpower, Personnel, Training, System Safety, Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH), and Personnel Survivability requirements are incorporated into the layout, design, and arrangement of equipment having an operator or maintainer interface.　Approximately 69% of the work will be performed by Northrop Grumman Corporation., in Linthicum Heights, MD and approximately 31% will be performed by Northrop Grumman's subcontract, Sensis in Syracuse, NY.　The HSI Logistics effort is expected to be completed by June 2012.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The contract modification was not competitively procured as the effort is an engineering change within scope of the current contract pursuant to the Changes clause.　The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia, is the contracting activity (M67854-07-C-2072). 　 ARMY 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 BAE Systems, Inc., Ground Systems Division, York, Pa., was awarded a $112,500,000 cost reimbursement, no fee contract for long-lead items for the Bradley reset program. Work will be performed in York, Pa., and is expected to be completed by Jan. 31, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Aug. 14, 2007. U.S. Army Tank-Automotive Command, Warren, Mich. is the contracting activity (W56HZV-05-G-0005). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Raytheon Co., Marlborough, Mass., was awarded on Dec. 18, 2008, a $44,861,164 firm fixed price, cost plus fixed fee, cost reimbursable contract for ATNAVICS hardware, FBPAR hardware, sustainment support, travel, material and site installation. Work will be performed in Marlborough, Mass., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on June 30, 2006. U.S. Army contracting Command, Huntsville, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-06-C-0323). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 IAP Worldwide Services, Inc., Irmo, S.C., was awarded on Dec. 18, 2008, a $14,169,175 firm fixed price contract for prime power services for Joint Base Balad. Work will be performed in Balad, Iraq, and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on Sept. 3, 2008, and two bids were received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (W912BU-09-C-0008). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 BAE Systems Inc., Ground Systems Division, York, Pa., was awarded on Dec. 18, 2008, a $13,916,000 firm fixed price contract for the production of eight M88A2 HERCULES vehicles. Work will be performed in York, Pa., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 30, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Oct. 13, 2008. U.S. Army TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (DAAE07-01-C-N030). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 General Dynamics Land Systems, Inc., Sterling Heights, Mich., was awarded on Dec. 18, 2008, a $5,551,652 cost plus fixed fee contract for system technical support for the Abrams tank program to include service rep and support for operations. Work will be performed in Sterling Heights, Mich., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on June 8, 2006. U.S. Army TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-07-C-0046). 　 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Delphi Petroleum, Inc., Red Bank, N.J.* is being awarded a maximum $8,114,481 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel oil burner delivery. Other location of performance is Virginia. Using services are Air Force, Marine Corps and Federal Civilian Agencies. There were originally 60 proposals solicited with 23 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The date of performance completion is July 31, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-05-D-4045).　　　 AIR FORCE 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems, Newtown, Pennsylvania for $13,870,241.　This modification provides for launch support for satellites that remained to be launched under contract. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force awarded a contract with Boeing Co., of Newark, Ohio for $11,190,842.　The contractor is required to develop processes and procedures to upgrade four Gyro Test Stations. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force modified a contract with Integral Systems of Lanham, Maryland for $11,707,433.　This modification supports the command and control system consolidation program.　It includes program management, hardware and software maintenance updates at Schriever AFB, Colo. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force awarded a contract with Northrop Grumman Guidance and Electronic Co., of Woodland Hills, California for $12,674,620.　This action will provide automated aerial refueling modification for precise relative navigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty
　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Pfc. Coleman W. Hinkefent, 19, of Coweta, Okla., died Dec. 20, 2008 in Hamburg, Germany of a non-combat related illness.　He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany. 　

DoD Identifies Army Casualty
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Staff Sgt. Jonathan W. Dean, 25, of Henagar, Ala., died Dec. 20, in Bayji, Iraq, of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident in Tikrit, Iraq.　He was assigned to the 561st Military Police Company, 716th Military Police Battalion, 101st Sustainment Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty
　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Pvt. Colman J. Meadows III, 19, of Senoia, Ga., died Dec. 16, at Forward Operating Base Ramrod, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident.　He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

CONTRACTS 　 NAVY 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Navistar Defense LLC, Warrenville, Ill., is being awarded a $362,283,452firm fixed priced delivery order #0010 under previously awarded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (M67854-07-D-5032) for the procurement of Category I Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) vehicles with Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) upgrades for enhanced maneuverability with greater armor protection.　This delivery order will procure 400 Category I MRAP MaxxPro DASH vehicles to provide protection for U.S. Military personnel currently in theater.　The MRAP vehicles are armored vehicles with blast resistant underbodies designed to protect the crew from mine blasts, fragmentary, and direct fire weapons.　Work will be performed in WestPoint, Miss., and work is expected to be completed by the end of May 2009.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. 　This contract was competitively procured.　The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 CBZG Design Builders, LLC, (Clark, Blinderman, M+W Zander, and Graef, Anhalt, Schloemer) Chicago, Ill., is being awarded a $48,230,067 modification under a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N40083-06-C-4017) to exercise option #0004 which provides for the last phase of the Camp Porter Barracks and infrastructure project at the Recruit Training Command, Naval Station Great Lakes.　The work to be performed under this option provides for the design and construction of a Special Recruit Barracks as well as the demolition of two buildings on-site.　The award of this option will be the final and third barracks building under this contract to complete the barracks complex.　The total contract amount after exercise of this option will be $201,850,341.　Work will be performed in Great Lakes, Ill., and is expected to be completed by September 2010.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Midwest, Great Lakes, Ill., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Solpac Construction Inc., dba Soltek Pacific Construction Co., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $23,076,612 modification under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-08-D-8615) firm fixed price task order to exercise options 0005 and 0007 which provides for the design and construction of a Hardware in the Loop and Flight Tables at the Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake.　The work to be performed provides for design and construction of a new high bay building enclosing three different anechoic chambers, control rooms, shielded target generation rooms, and preparation laboratory spaces, and equipment room.　The total task order amount after exercise of these two options will be $40,385,259.　Work will be performed in China Lake, Calif., and is expected to be completed by September 2010.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Agilent Technologies, Inc., Englewood, Calif., was awarded a $15,279,350 firm fixed price requirements contract on Dec. 9, 2008, to manufacture synthesized sweep generators to support the General Purpose Electronic Test Equipment Weapons System.　Work will be performed in Singapore, and work is expected to be completed by December 2013.　Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured, with ten proposals solicited and four offers received.　The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity (N00104-09-D-D002). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded an $11,988,449 cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-05-G-0026) for research and development services in support of the Technology Development phase of an InfraRed Search and Track (IRST) system for the F/A-18E/F. 　Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo. (50 percent) and Orlando, Fla. (50 percent), and is expected to be completed in October 2009.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Stauder Technologies*, St. Peters, Mo., is being awarded a $5,949,359 modification to previously awarded contract (M67854-07-C-2062) for additional StrikeLink Systems/spares through the Tactical Location Designation Hand-off System Program.　Work will be performed in St. Peters, Mo., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2010.　Contract funds in the amount of $55,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity. 　 AIR FORCE 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to McDonnell Douglas Corporation, St. Louis, Mo. for $110,224,001.　This contract action will exercise the Lot 5 Option for Small Diameter Bomb, Increment I Production for munitions, carriages, and technical and logistical support. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated.　681 ARSS/PK, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. is the contracting activity (FA8672-09-C-0047). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a contract to Latrobe Specialty Steel Company, Latrobe, Penn. for $44,126,211.　This action is for the Phase I OSD Title III Program to improve domestic access to multiple grades of low-alloy, iron-based Vacuum Induction Melting Vacuum Arc Re-melting steels.　At this time, $16,606,000 has been obligated.　Detachment 1 AFRL/PKMD, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8650-09-2-5506). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is modifying a contract with Raytheon Company, Tucson, Ariz. for $7,924,403.　　 This action is for the Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile Air Intercept Missile – Greece Offset Administration.　This action is a modification to the Production Lot 21 contract.　At this time the entire amount has been obligated.　695 ARSS, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. is the contracting activity (FA8675-07-C-0055, modification P00020). 　　 ARMY 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 BL Harbert International, Birmingham, Ala., was awarded on Dec 9, 2008 a, $53,848,000 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity firm fixed price contract for Advanced Individual Training, and Basic Training Barracks, as well as Warrior-in-Transition Facilities.　Work will be performed in Fort Jackson, S.C., with an estimated completion date of Dec 8, 2011.　　 Bids solicited were via Phase 2-5 Offerors and bids received were via Phase 2-5 Offerors.　　 US Army Engineer District, Fort Worth, Texas, is the contracting activity (W9126G-09-D-0017). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Shavers- Whittle Construction, LLC, Covington, La., was awarded on Dec. 8, 2008, a $32,010,875 firm fixed price contract for west banks and vicinity, New Orleans, Louisiana Hurricane Protection Project, west of Algiers Canal, Contracts 3b, Hero Pumping Station to Algiers Canal east of Harvey Canal Floodwall, Jefferson and Plaquemines Parishes, Louisiana.　Work will be performed in Jefferson Parrish, La., with an estimated completion date of Feb 2, 2010.　Bids solicited were via FedBizOpps and eight bids were received.　USA Corp of Engineers, New Orleans, La., is the contracting activity (W912P8-09-C-0008). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 RAND Enterprises, Inc, Newport News, Va., was awarded on Dec. 8, 2008 a, $14,964,759 firm fixed price contract for design/build dining facilities, Leonard Wood, Missouri.　The project shall include site work, building, food service equipment and furnishings.　Work will be performed in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., with an estimated completion date of Aug 30, 2010.　Bids solicited were via the FedBizOpps and four bids were received.　USACE Norfolk District, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (W91236-09-D-0014).

Navy to Christen Submarine New Mexico
　　　　　　　　　　　 The Navy will christen its newest attack submarine, New Mexico, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, during a 10 a.m. EST ceremony at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, Newport News, Va. Rep. Heather A. Wilsonof New Mexico will deliver the ceremony's principal address. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Designated SSN 779, New Mexico is named in recognition of the people of the 'Land of Enchantment'. The submarine began construction under a unique teaming arrangement between Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding and General Dynamics Electric Boat in 2004.　The battleship New Mexico (BB-40) (1918-1946), the only other ship named after the 47^th state, earned six battle stars for World War II service, which included providing shore bombardment support for landings in the Gilbert and Marshall Islands, and at Guam, Tinian, Saipan, the Philippines and Okinawa. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The sixth Virginia-class submarine, New Mexico is built to excel in anti-submarine warfare; anti-ship warfare; strike warfare; special operations; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; irregular warfare; battle group support; and mine warfare missions . By doing so, New Mexico will directly enable five of the six Navy Maritime Strategy Core Capabilities – sea control, power projection, forward presence, maritime security, and deterrence. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Cmdr. Mark A. Prokopius, a native of Seven Hills, Ohio, is the prospective commanding officer and will lead a crew of approximately 134 officers and enlisted personnel.

CONTRACTS 　 ARMY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Daimler Trucks North America, Portland, Ore., was awarded on Dec 5, 2008 a $129,424,014 firm fixed price contract for delivery order 0109 adds 603 each, M916A3 Light Equipment Transporters to the original contract.　Work will be performed in Portland, Ore., with an estimated completion date of Sept 18, 2009.　Bids solicited were via the www and two bids were received.　Tacom LCMC, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (DAAE07-00-D-S022). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Aimpoint, Chantilly, Va., was awarded on Dec. 4, 2008, a $22,807,398 firm fixed price contract. Work will be performed in Aimpoint Jagershillgatan, Sweden, with an estimated completion date of July 30, 2009.　Bids solicited were via Website and one bid was received.　Joint Munitions & Lethality Command, Picatinny, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15QKN-06-C-0010). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 General Atomics, San Diego, Calif., was awarded on Dec. 8, 2008 a, $19,946,886 cost plus fixed price contract for research of the primary objective of the Biofuels-Cellulosic and Algal Feedstock program is to develop the technical capability commercial algae production experience, resources, and commitment to demonstrate and ultimately commercialize the affordable production of　JP-8 surrogate fuel from algal feedstock .　Work will be performed in General Atomics, San Diego, Calif ., Scripps Institutions of Oceanography, La Jolla, Calif., Arizona State University, Mesa, Ariz., Blue Sun Biodiesel, Golden, Colo., Martek, Colo., Texas A&M AgriLIFE, College Station, Texas, UOP LLC, Des Plains, Ill., Hawaii Bio Energy, Honolulu, Energy and Environ-metal research Center (Univ of North Dakota), Grand Forks, N. D., and Utah State, Logan, Utah,　with an estimated completion date of Jun. 8, 2010.　Bids solicited were via the Broad Agency Announcement and seventeen bids were received.　Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (HR0011-09-C-0034). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 General Dynamics Land Systems, Inc., Sterling Heights, Mich., was awarded on Dec. 5, 2008 a $8,041,451 cost plus fixed price contract for systems technical support (STS) for the Abrams Tank Program to include rest fielding & deprocessing.　Work will be performed in Sterling Heights, Mich., with an estimated completion date of Dec 31, 2011.　One bid was solicited and one bid was received.　Tacom, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-07-C-0046). 　 AIR FORCE 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract to Alloy Surface Company, Inc., Chester, Penn. for a Maximum of $51, 887,660.　This action will provide spares for the MJU-51 Infrared countermeasure decoy.　At this time the entire amount has been obligated.　784 CBSG/PK, Hill AFB, Utah is the contracting activity (FA8213-09-D-0001). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is modifying a Fixed Price Incentive Firm contract with Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., San Diego, Calif.　not to exceed $18,222,000.　This action will provide additional long lead associated with 5 Global Hawk Air Vehicles, 2 Ground Segments, 2 EISS and 2 ASIP sensor payloads.　At this time the entire amount has been obligated.　303 AESG/PK Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8620-08-C-3001, modification P00005). 　 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Science Application International Corp., Fairfield, N.J., is being awarded a maximum $160,573,654 firm fixed price indefinite quantity contract to support replenishment parts and industrial hardware.　Performance locations are Anniston Army Depot, Anniston, Ala., and Red River Army Depot, Texarkana, Texas, locations directly serving customers worldwide.　Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.　Five proposals were originally solicited with five responses.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The date of performance completion is Fiscal Year 2012.　The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Columbus, Columbus, Ohio (SPM7LX-09-D-9005). 　 NAVY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding – Newport News, Newport News, Va., is being awarded a $12,000,000 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-08-C-2100) for emergent and supplemental work for the accomplishment of the fiscal year 2008 Extended Drydocking Selected Restricted Availability (EDSRA) of USS Enterprise (CVN 65).　The CVN 65 FY08 EDSRA is a ship depot availability of approximately 16-month duration.　EDSRAs are similar to overhauls in that they restore the ship, including all subsystems that affect combat capability and safety, to established performance standards.　Additionally, an EDSRA provides an opportunity to perform hull inspections and recoating, and other maintenance related evolutions below the waterline that cannot be accomplished while the ship is waterborne.　The EDSRA provides sufficient time to perform more extensive propulsion plant repairs and testing than is possible during an Extended Selected Restricted Availability (ESRA).　Work will be performed in Newport News, Va., and is expected to be completed by August 2009.　Contract funds in the amount of $12,000,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-08-C-2100). 　　　　　　　　　 Kongsberg Maritime, Inc., Houston, Texas, is being awarded an $11,000,000 fixed price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract to procure and/or design, develop, and manufacture hardware, logistics support, spares, commercial technical manuals, and associated data related to the manufacture and sustainment of the AMPHIB Low Light Surveillance System Program.　Work will be performed in Aberdeen, Scotland, (80 percent); and Lakehurst, N.J., (20 percent), and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2013.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was not competitively procured.　The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J., is the contracting activity (N68335-09-D-0088). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Briartek, Inc., Alexandria, Va., is being awarded a $7,000,071 firm fixed price blanket purchase agreement contract for manufacture of man overboard indicator components for use on U.S. Navy vessels. 　Work will be performed in Alexandria, Va., and work is expected to be completed by Dec. 2013.　Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was not competitively procured.　The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity (N00104-09-A-ZE01). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Electric Boat Corp., (a General Dynamics Company), Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $6,587,708 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-02-C-4063) for operations and maintenance of the Government Owned Contractor Operated drydock Shippingport (ARDM-4).　The contractor shall provide operational support, perform organizational level maintenance and preserve the vessel during normal operations, maintain operational support during the vessel's service craft overhaul period, and re-certify the vessel upon completion of its overhaul.　Work will be performed in Groton, Conn., (60 percent), and Charleston S.C., (40 percent), and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009.　Contract funds in the amount of $6,587,708 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Shaw Environmental and Infrastructure, Inc., Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a $5,684,296 modification to firm fixed price Task Order FZN1 under previously awarded contract (N62470-08-D-1007) to exercise options 1 and 2 for range clearance at Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Ariz.　The work to be performed provides for all labor, supervision, engineering, materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies and transportation to accomplish the surface clearance of range residue from target areas. 　Work will be performed in Yuma, Ariz., and is expected to be completed by Apr. 2010.　The total task order amount after exercise of these options will be $9,956,042. 　Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a $5,667,089 firm fixed price delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00421-05-G-0001) to provide sustaining engineering support for the Taiwanese Air Force E-2C Program.　Work will be performed in Bethpage, N.Y., and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2009.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

DoD Identifies Army Casualties
　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.　They died from wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device Dec. 4 in Mosul, Iraq. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Killed were: 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Staff Sgt. Solomon T. Sam, 31, of Majuro, Marshall Islands.　He was assigned to the 523rd Engineer Company, 84th Engineer Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Sgt. John J. Savage, 26, of Weatherford, Texas.　He was assigned to the 103rd Engineer Company, 94th Engineer Company, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

CONTRACTS 　 NAVY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $55,605,664 modification to a previously awarded fixed price incentive fee contract (N00019-07-C-0066) to incorporate Engineering Change Proposal #708R2. 　Tasking under this effort includes the production of kits, recurring engineering, and installations for nine Lot 5 MV-22 aircraft to be converted from a Block A to a Block B configuration. 　Work will be performed in Cherry Point, N.C., (65 percent); Amarillo, Texas, (20 percent); Philadelphia, Pa., (10 percent); Oklahoma City, Okla., (3 percent); and Mesa, Ariz., (2 percent) and is expected to be completed in May 2009.　Contract funds in the amount of $47,910,772 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Belonger/Blinderman Joint Venture LLC*, Chicago, Ill., is being awarded a $9,142,101 modification under a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N40083-08-C-0055) to exercise option 0002, which provides for various repairs in Building 3, RTC Great Lakes.　The work to be performed under this option provides for design, construction, repair and renovation within Building three west wing basement, west wing gymnasium, third floor attic space, and central second floor. 　The work shall include mechanical HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, fire alarm, mass notification, electrical, telecommunication and furniture. 　Exercise of Option 0002 brings the total contract amount to $16,360,101.　Work will be performed in Great Lakes, Ill., and is expected to be completed by Apr. 2010.　Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Midwest, Great Lakes, Ill., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Power Dynamics LLC,* Stennis Space Center, Miss., is being awarded a $5,666,580 modification under a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00025-04-C-0003) to exercise option 0005 which provides for the refurbishment of 10 Lighter, Amphibious, Re-Supply, Cargo (LARC) amphibious landing craft.　The work to be performed provides for complete disassembly and removal of most LARC components followed by restoration to include installation of a hydraulic drive system.　Contract N00025-04-C-0003 calls for Service Life Extension Program rebuild of LARCs to be ordered through FY 2009.　The total contract amount after exercise of this option will be $23,270,388.　Work will be performed at Stennis Space Center, Miss., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2010.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year.　The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Headquarters, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity. 　 ARMY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Alliant Techsystems, Inc, Independence, M.O., was awarded on Dec. 4, 2008 a $86,727,031 firm fixed price contract.　This is a Foreign Military Sales Requirement.　This award will result in a firm fixed price contract for $94,614,670 rounds of various nonstandard ammunition for the Afghanistan national Army and Afghanistan National Police. Work will be performed in Independence, M.O., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2009.　Bids solicited were via the Web and fourteen bids were received.　Army Research Sustainment Command, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52P1J-09-C-0007). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Sundt Construction, Tempe, Ariz., was awarded on May18, 2008, a $43,498,326 firm fixed price contract.　This project is required by the Army's Military Construction Transformation initiatives and will provide single solider housing similar to apartment-type housing in the private sector. Rooms shall include but not be limited to private sleeping areas, walk-in closets, shared bathroom and kitchenette.　Work to be determined with each task order with an estimated completion date of May 18, 2010.　Bids solicited were via the Phase 2-6 Offerors and bids were received via the Phase 2-6 Offerors.　US Army Engineer District, Forth Worth, Texas, is the contracting activity (W9126G-09-D-0011). 　 * Small Business

End in Sight for War in Iraq, Bush Says

By Samantha L. Quigley
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2008 - The war in Iraq isn't over, but a successful end is in sight, thanks to hard work between the United States and Iraq, President George W. Bush said in his weekly radio address today.

"Earlier this week, Iraq's Presidency Council approved two landmark agreements that will solidify Iraq's democratic gains, affirm its sovereignty, and put its relations with the United States on a strong and steady footing," he said. "The first agreement that America and Iraq have signed is called a strategic framework agreement."

This pact sets out a common vision for U.S.-Iraqi relations in the years ahead, he said. Under this agreement, the two nations will work together to bring greater stability to Iraq and the region. That will include working to promote stability in the region through trade and investment as well as supporting Iraq's leaders and citizens.

"Only a few years ago, such an agreement was unimaginable," Bush said. "Terrorists were seizing new ground and using violence to divide the Iraqi people along sectarian lines and the nation was nearing the point of political collapse and civil war. Today, violence is down dramatically. The Iraqi military is growing in capability, taking the lead in the fight against the extremists, and working across sectarian lines.

"There is hope in the eyes of young Iraqis for the first time in many years," he added.

The second agreement, a status of forces agreement, has the primary purpose of ensuring the protection of U.S. troops and Defense Department civilians as Iraq begins to exercise greater sovereignty.

"It [also] lays out a framework for the withdrawal of American forces in Iraq," Bush said. "This withdrawal will take place in two stages."

The first stage will occur next year, when Iraqi forces assume the lead for security operations in all major population centers, while U.S. combat forces move out of Iraqi cities and into an overwatch role, Bush said. After this transition has occurred, the drawdown of American forces will continue to the second stage, with all U.S. forces returning home from Iraq by the end of 2011.

Bush acknowledged early differences of opinion about the initial decision to remove Saddam Hussein from power and the subsequent conduct of the war. But as the situation becomes more and more positive, he said, the country has an opportunity to adopt a new perspective.

"Americans should be able to agree that it is in our nation's strategic and moral interests to support the free and democratic Iraq that is emerging in the heart of the Middle East," he said.

The president also acknowledged the sacrifices made to reach this point, including long separations from friends and family, and for many, the ultimate sacrifice.

"Throughout the past eight years, I've seen the tremendous talent and courage of those who wear the uniform," Bush said. "Their efforts have overthrown tyrants, made our nation safer, put terrorists on the run, and opened the door to liberty for more than 50 million people.

"Now, thanks to their work in Iraq and the courage of the Iraqi people, a hopeful new era is dawning for their democracy and ours," he said.

Bush also conveyed his appreciation for the American people's sacrifices.

"The battle in Iraq has required a large amount of time and a large amount of money," he said.

Bush added that he would attend the Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia this afternoon, and said he was looking forward to spending time with "brave men and women of the United States military."

CONTRACTS 　 NAVY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Charles Stark Draper Laboratories, Cambridge, Mass., is being awarded a $157,342,752 cost plus incentive fee, cost plus fixed fee contract for services supporting the TRIDENT II (D-5) weapons system.　The services provided will encompass the following: provide specialized tactical engineering services, logistics services, fleet support services, and guidance repair services to test, repair and maintain guidance subsystems, test equipment, and related support equipment; perform research in the application of technologies to support TRIDENT II (D-5) Guidance and Reentry Systems; perform failure verification, test, repair and re-certification of Inertial Measurement Units P/N 5807000, Electronic Assemblies P/N 6285900, electronic modules and MK 6 Guidance System related components; perform design, analysis and test of service life related upgrades of Inertial Measurement Units P/N 5807000, Electronic Assemblies P/N 6285900, electronic modules and MK 6 Guidance System related components.　Work will be performed in Cambridge, Mass. (72 percent); Pittsfield, Mass. (21 percent); Clearwater, Fla. (3 percent); El Segundo, Calif. (3 percent); and Andover, Mass. (1 percent), and work is expected to be completed Sept. 30, 2009.　Contract funds in the amount of $91,211,276 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was not competitively procured.　Strategic Systems Programs, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (N00030-09-C-0008).　　　　　　　　　　　　　 BAE Systems, Technology Solutions & Services, Rockville, Md., is being awarded an $82,273,890 cost plus incentive fee, cost plus fixed fee contract to provide systems integration support for TRIDENT II (D5) Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program and the SSGN Attack Weapon System (AWS) Program.　Major tasks include: performance of FBM Weapon System Integration; implementing interface control programs; performing special technical investigations; providing Kings Bay and Bangor Supply Support; providing Systems Integration for the SSBN 734 and SSBN 735 Engineered Refueling Overhaul; supporting Shipboard Integration Increment I, Nuclear Weapons Security Systems Integration; US SWSMIN/EWL/AMIN Support and Maintenance; SSGN Attack Weapon System (AWS) Systems Integration; and TRIDENT II Strategic Weapons Systems Logistics Support. The effort will also include options for Tomahawk TLAM-N Support; Advanced Systems Development and Studies; D5 Missile Life Extension Program Systems Integration; and, TRIDENT Submarine Operation and, support for next generation platforms using the existing TRIDENT II missile. 　This contract contains four option years, which is exercised, will bring the contract value to $434,592,259.　Work will be performed in Rockville, Md. (70 percent); Bangor, Wash. (15 percent); Kings Bay, Ga. (10 percent); Mechanicsburg, Pa. (5 percent), and work is expected to be completed September 2009 (Sept. 2013 with options exercised).　Contract funds in the amount of $62,340,858 will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contact was awarded based on a sole source acquisition.　The Strategic Systems Programs, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (N00030-09-C-0003). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Raytheon Co., Integrated Defense Systems, Tewksbury , Mass., is being awarded an $8,976,435 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-05-C-5346) for the non-recurring engineering effort to update selected Zumwalt Class Destroyer Mission Systems Equipment for initial integration efforts at Wallops Island, Va., and follow-on　installation on board Navy's Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS) to mitigate production and integration　risk and conduct at sea testing in support of the Zumwalt TEMP (test and evaluation master plan).　The SDTS test will include the first missile firing with this advanced Mission System from a remote controlled shipagainst the most stressing targets available.　The purpose of this effort is to initiate the non-recurring engineering work required to make the selected Mission System Equipment (Dual Band Radar SPY-3 Array and REX; MK57 Vertical Launch System Electronics Module Controller Unit; Canister Electronic Units, and Total Ship Computing Environment) compatible with the Navy's Self Defense Test Ship.　Work will be performed in Portsmouth R.I. (55 percent), Tewksbury, Mass. (25 percent), Andover, Mass. (20 percent), and is expected to be completed by August 2009.　Contract funds in the amount of $8,976,435 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity. 　 AIR FORCE 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to McDonnell Douglas Corp., St. Louis, Mo. for $106,933,360.　This contract action is for 4,372 Joint Direct Attack Munition Lot 13 Guided Vehicle kits.　At this time, the entire amount has been obligated.　678 ARSS/PK, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. is the contracting activity (FA8681-09-C-0057). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract with Northrop Grumman Missile System, San Jose, Calif. for $24,996,865.　This action will extend the baseline contract to accommodate Global Hawk flight testing.　At this time the entire amount has been obligated.　AFMC, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (F33657-03-C-4318, modification P00065). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz. for 16,298,964.　This action will provide High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile Targeting Systems Contractor Logistics Support for a basic year and two one-year options.　At this time, $2,716,494 has been obligated.　693 ARSS/PK, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. is the contracting activity (FA8675-09-C-0003). 　 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Canadian Commercial Corp., Ottawa, Canada is being awarded a maximum $21,227,240 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for modern burner unit accessories and spare parts.　Other location of performance is Richmond, British Columbia.　Using service is Army.　This proposal was originally solicited as one approved source with 1 response.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The date of performance completion is December 6, 2010.　The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM3SD-09-D-0001). 　 ARMY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Thales Raytheon Systems, Fullerton, Calif., was awarded on Dec 4, 2008 a, $5,586,627 firm fixed price contract.　The work consists of maintenance dredging in Charleston Harbor, upper reaches and Pier PAPA, Coast Guard Pier.　Work will be performed in Charleston Harbor, Charleston County, S.C., with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2009.　Bids solicited were via the Web and two bids were received.　Corp of Engineer/Charleston District, Charleston, S.C., is the contracting activity (W912HN-09-C-0003). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Thales Raytheon Systems, Fullerton, Calif., was awarded on Dec. 4, 2008, a $48,585,028 firm fixed price contract.　Award of a production buy for spare parts to support AN/TPQ-36(V) and AN/TPQ-37(V) FITEFINDER Radar Systems.　Work will be performed in Fullerton, Calif., with an estimated completion date of May 1, 2012. 　Bids solicited were via Sole Source and one bid was received.　CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-06-D-T001). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Duke Realty Corp., Indianapolis, Ind., was awarded on Nov 25, 2008 a, $300,000,000 firm fixed price contract.　This procurement is for the purchase of a complete and usable administrative office complex to be sold to the Army and developed on a turnkey basis by the contractor.　Work will be performed in Alexandria, Va., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 15, 2011.　Bids solicited were via the FedBizOpps and two bids were received.　U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore, Md., is the contracting activity (DACA31-7-09-0067). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Alutiiq International Solutions, LLC, Anchorage, Alaska, was awarded on Dec 3, 2008 a, $14,894,905 firm fixed price contract for design/construct a school age services center (PN60054), Fort Wainwright, Alaska.　Work will be performed in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, with an estimated completion date of May 30, 2010.　Bids solicited were solicited via RFP,8(a) Competitive Set Aside and three bids were received.　USA Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W911KB-09-C-0002).

Obama Taps Shinseki as Next Veterans Affairs Chief

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2008 - President-elect Barack Obama has selected retired Army Chief of Staff Gen. Eric K. Shinseki as his nominee to be secretary of veterans affairs.

"As we seek a new national security strategy that uses all elements of American power, we must also remember those who run the greatest risks and make the greatest sacrifices to implement that strategy – the men and women who wear the uniform of the United States of America," the president-elect said in announcing his choice yesterday.

Obama echoed the words of Abraham Lincoln when he said the nation has a sacred trust to serve those who have borne the cost of battle.

"We must show them and their families the same devotion that they have shown this country," he said.

If confirmed by the Senate, Shinseki will succeed retired Army Lt. Gen. (Dr.) James B. Peake in leading the second-largest federal department, with 240,000 employees. Some 23.4 million veterans are alive today, and the department is their point of contact for compensation and pensions, medical care, education and training, home loans and other benefits. Last year, the VA had a budget of $93.4 billion.

The government must do everything it can to help those veterans who suffer "from the signature injuries of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan – post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury," Obama said in Chicago.

Obama also promised to help those who leave the service to find work.

The United States needs to modernize the VA, cut red tape there and eliminate shortfalls, the president-elect said.

"That is the kind of VA that will serve our veterans as well as they have served us," he said. "And there is no one more distinguished, more determined, or more qualified to build this VA than the leader I am announcing as our next secretary of veterans affairs -- General Eric Shinseki.

"No one will ever doubt that this former Army chief of staff has the courage to stand up for our troops and our veterans," he continued. "No one will ever question whether he will fight hard enough to make sure they have the support they need."

Shinseki retired as chief of staff in 2003 after a four-year term. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., and served two combat tours in Vietnam as a young officer. He lost part of his foot in Vietnam, was awarded three Bronze Star awards and two Purple Hearts.

Shinseki said today's veterans "are a part of an unbroken line of heroes that stretches back to the American Revolution." Still, there are veterans worried about keeping their health care or homes, he said.

"Veterans who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, in particular, are confronting serious, severe wounds - some seen, some unseen – making it difficult for them to get on with their lives in this struggling economy," he said. "They deserve a smooth, error-free, no-fail, benefits-assured transition into our ranks as veterans, and that is our responsibility, not theirs.

"A word to my fellow veterans: If confirmed, I will work each and every day to ensure that we are serving you as well as you have served us," Shinseki continued. "We will pursue a 21st-century VA that serves your needs. We will open ... new doors of opportunity so you can find a good job, support your families when you return to civilian life. And ... we will always honor the sacrifices of those who have worn the uniform, and their loved ones."

CONTRACTS 　 NAVY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Archer Western Contractors, LTD, Atlanta, Ga.; Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc., Vienna, Va.; Hourigan Construction Corp., Virginia Beach, Va.; M.A. Mortenson Co., Minneapolis, Minn.; S. B. Ballard Construction Co., Virginia Beach, Va.; Sauer Inc. d/b/a Sauer Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla.; Tesoro Corp., Virginia Beach, Va.; Virtexco Corp., Norfolk, Va.; W. M. Jordan Company, Inc., Newport News, Va., are each being awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award construction contract for new construction, renovations, alteration, and repair at Navy and Marine Corps installations in the Hampton Roads area, Va.　The maximum dollar value for all nine contracts combined is $400,000,000.　S. B. Ballard Construction Company is being awarded task order #0001 at $12,926,301 for ship maintenance engineering facility modernization at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Va.　Work for this task order is expected to be completed by May 2010.　The task order also contains one option, which if exercised, would increase the cumulative value of the task order to $12,983,301.　The term of the contract is not to exceed 60 months, with an expected completion date of November 2013.　Contract funds for task order #0001 will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online Web site, with 15 proposals received.　These nine contractors may compete for task orders under the terms and conditions of the awarded contract.　The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-09-D-5019/5020/5021/5022/5023/5026/5027/5033/5034).　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Shriver and Holland Associates*, Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a maximum amount $7,500,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity architect/engineering contract with a for preparation of project documents and other related project planning/design services for personnel support and administrative/training facility projects located at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.　The work to be performed provides for development of project documentation, plans, specifications, preparation of Requests for Proposals for design/build and design/bid/build projects, cost estimates, related studies, surveying, soil borings, hazardous materials identification, energy computation, LEED documentation and certification, Life Safety Code Studies, interior space planning/design, other associated engineering services such as shop drawing review, as-built drawing preparation, Quality Assurance Plan preparation, Operation and Maintenance Support Information, construction inspection and engineering consultation services during construction.　Work will be performed at Jacksonville, N.C. (80 percent) and Cherry Point, N.C. (20 percent), and is expected to be completed by December 2013.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online Web site,with eight proposals received.　The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-09-D-3211). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Defense Technologies, Inc.*, Tampa, Fla., is being awarded an $8,314,356 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00421-05-D-0055) to provide additional funds for efforts related to the development of unmanned air systems' components and command and control stations, including flight testing and the achievement of Federal Aviation Administration certification.　Work will be performed in Gastonia, N.C. (70 percent); and Patuxent River, Md. (30 percent), and is expected to be completed in December 2011.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity. 　 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Valley Apparel LLC*, Knoxville, Tenn., is being awarded a maximum $20,934,014 firm fixed price, total set aside contract for supply of Navy Task Force Uniform parkas.　There are no other locations of performance.　Using service is Navy.　This proposal was originally Web solicited with 5 responses.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The date of performance completion is Dec. 4, 2009.　The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM1C1-08-D-1029). 　

CONTRACTS 　 ARMY 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Science Applications International Corp., San Diego, Calif., was awarded on Nov. 25, 2008 a, $97,957,600 firm fixed price contract.　This requirement is for the procurement of fifty Militarized Mobile Gamma-Ray Imaging Systems for non-intrusive inspection of vehicles and cargo as well as maintenance of these systems.　Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 24, 2010.　Number of Offers Solicited via N/A and two bids were received.　US Army Research Development and Engineering Command Acquisition Center, Aberdeen Proving, Md., is the contracting activity (W91CRB-09-F-0003). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Aardvark Tactical, Inc, Azusa, Calif., was awarded on Nov. 24, 2008, a $46,500,000 firm fixed price contract for Nonlethal Capabilities Set Mission Modules.　Maximum quantities are tied to the maximum total dollar value of the contract.　Work will be performed in Azusa, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 24, 2010.　　 One bid was solicited and one bid was received. Army Contracting Command, Joint Munitions & Lethality Contracting Center, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15QKN-07-D-0016). 　 AIR FORCE 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price, cost plus fixed fee contract to McDonnel Douglas Corp., St. Louis, Miss. for $96,000,000.　This action will provide Small Diameter Bomb Aircraft Weapon Systems on various objective aircraft.　At this time no money has been obligated.　681 ARSS/PK, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. is the contracting activity (FA8681-09-D-0062). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to a variety of contractors for $3 Billion.　This contract is primarily for environmental requirements that include completion of a conceptual design, construction, implementation, demolition, repair, and operation and maintenance of installed systems prior to delivery to the government.　At this time $60,000 has been obligated.　AFCEE/ACV, Brooks City-Base Texas is the contracting activity (FA8903-08-R-8348). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is modifying a requirements contract with Mykotronz, Inc. Torrance, Calif. for $9,981,750.　This contract provides for the purchase of a variety of electronic communications security equipment.　At his time no money has been obligated.　HQ Cryptologic Systems Group, San Antonio, Texas is the contracting activity (FA8309-08-D-0001, Modification P00002). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract with Raytheon Co., Missile Systems Tucson, Ariz. for $6,037,264.　This contract will upgrade two guided weapons test Set to AIM-120D Capability, spares, and additional GPS.　At this time, all the money has been obligated.　695ARSS, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida is the contracting activity (FA8675-07-C-0055, Modification P00019). 　 NAVY 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Raytheon Missile Systems Co., D/B/A Raytheon Systems Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $33,934,143 order against a previously awarded firm-fixed-priced indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00019-07-D-0001) for full recertification of up to 165 All-Up-Round (AUR) Tomahawk Missiles for the U. S. Navy (133) and for the Government of the United Kingdom (32).　The order also provides for Systems Engineering Integration Agent support and fixed support for Encanisterization/Decanisterization of MK-14 AUR missiles.　This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy ($27,688,543; 82 percent) and the United Kingdom ($6,245,600; 18 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program.　Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz. (80 percent) and Camden, Ark. (20 percent), and is expected to be completed in April 2010.　Contract funds in the amount of $27,688,543 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, Burlington, Vt., is being awarded a $15,952,000 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00421-05-C-0110) to exercise an option for the procurement of 64 M61A2 20 mm lightweight Gatling Gun System for the F/A-18E/F aircraft for the U.S. Navy (36) and the Government of Australia (28).　Work will be performed in Burlington, Vt. (50 percent) and Saco, Maine (50 percent), and is expected to be completed in May 2011.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This modification combines purchases for the U.S. Navy ($8,973,000; 56 percent) and the Government of Australia ($6,979,000; 44 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. 　The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity. 　 UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND

CONTRACTS 　 NAVY 　　　　　　　　　 McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $66,629,940 fixed price incentive fee contract for advanced acquisition funding to provide for long lead material and associated efforts, required for the Lot 34 Full Rate Production of the F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft.　Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo., and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2009.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-C-0019). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Navistar Defense LLC, Warrenville, Ill., is being awarded a $53,578,907 firm fixed priced modification to delivery order #0004 under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5032) for sustainment items needed to support Category I Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Low Rate Initial Production vehicles in theater.　This order will also be used to support the renewal of Field Service Representative support within the Central Command area of responsibility.　Work will be performed in WestPoint, Miss., and work is expected to be completed Nov. 2009.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured.　The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Engineering Remediation Resources Group, Inc.*, Concord, Calif.; Sealaska Environmental Services LLC*, San Diego, Calif.; and AIS-TN&A JV*, Wilmington, Calif., are each being awarded a firm fixed price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity environmental multiple award contract for environmental remediation services on Navy and Marine Corps installations at various locations within the NAVFAC Southwest area of responsibility (AOR).　The maximum dollar value for all three contracts combined is $50,000,000.　The work to be performed provides for environmental remedial actions; removal actions; remedial design; expedited and emergency response actions; pilot and treatability studies; remedial action systems operation and maintenance; groundwater monitoring and other related activities associated with returning sites to safe and acceptable levels of contamination.　Work under these contracts will be performed at various sites within the NAVFAC Southwest AOR including, but not limited to, Calif., (90 percent), Ariz., (4 percent), Nev., (3 percent), and N.M., (3 percent).　Engineering Remediation Resources Group, Inc., is being awarded the initial task order in the amount of $160,971 for Installation Restoration Program work at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, Calif.　Work for this task order is expected to be completed by May 2010.　The term of the contract is not to exceed five years, with an expected completion date of Dec. 2013.　Contract funds for task order 0001 will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured under the eight (a) Business Development Program via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with 14 proposals received.　These three contractors may compete for task orders under the terms and conditions of the awarded contract.　The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62473-09-D-2608/2609/2610). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, Portsmouth, R.I., is being awarded a $17,136,007 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity long term contract for repair overhaul of various weapons replaceable assemblies used on the Airborne Low Frequency Sonar utilized on the MH-60R helicopter.　Work will be performed in Portsmouth, R.I., (10 percent), and Brest, France, (90 percent).　Work is to be completed by Dec. 2010.　Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was not competitively procured.　The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity (N00383-09-D-009F). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, New Orleans, La., is being awarded a $16,801,209 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-05-C-2217) for Life Cycle Engineering and Support services on the LPD 17 Class Amphibious Transport Dock Ship Program.　Work will be performed in Pascagoula, Miss. (60 percent) and New Orleans, La. (40 percent), and work is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2009.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., McLean, Va., is being awarded a $10,737,434 modification to a previously awarded cost plus fixed fee contract (N00421-06-C-0003) to exercise an option for technical, engineering, professional and management support services for the Special Communications Requirements Division of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division in support of the Department of Defense, Joint Service, and Federal Agencies programs.　The estimated level of effort for this contract is 149,760 man-hours.　Work will be performed in Lexington Park, Md., (50 percent); and St. Inigoes, Md., (50 percent), and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2009.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, St. Inigoes, Md., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Canadian Commercial Corp., General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada, London, Ontario, Canada, is being awarded an $8,420,174 firm fixed priced modification to delivery order #0003 under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5028) for the purchase of Battle Damage Sustainment Kits and associated Non-Recurring Engineering costs. 　Work will be performed in London, Ontario, Canada, and work is expected to be completed no later than 29 July 2009.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The base contract was competitively procured.　The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Guam Industrial Services Inc., Santa Rita, Guam, is being awarded a $7,423,380 firm, fixed price contract for a regular overhaul of Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7).　Rainier is one of four fast combat support ships that provide one-stop shopping to the U.S. Navy's fleet for fuel, ammunition, food and other cargo. 　These ships are especially valuable because of their speed and ability to carry all the essentials to replenish Navy ships at sea.　Work performed will include dry-docking the ship, cleaning and painting the underwater hull, inspecting tanks and conducting numerous inspections and certifications.　The contract includes options that, if exercised, would bring the total contract value to $9,907,055.　Work will be performed in Santa Rita, Guam, and work is expected to be completed within 55 calendar days from award.　Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured with two offers received.　The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Fleet Support Command, a field activity of Military Sealift Command, is the contracting authority (N40442-09-C-2025). 　 AIR FORCE 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract with Lockheed Martin Corp., Fort Worth, Texas for $29,144,714.　This effort is for the incorporation of CCP 0184, F-22 Depot Activation Equipment for fiscal years 2007 and 2008.　At this time, the entire amount has been obligated.　878 SESG/SYK, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8611-08-C-2897, modification P00006). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract with ITT Corp., Patrick AFB, Fla., for $5,819,931.84.　　 This action will modify the contracts to add award fee which was earned by the contractor for Period 8.　　 At this time the entire amount has been obligated.　SMC/LRSW/PK, Los Angeles AFB, Calif., is the contracting activity F04701-01-C-0001, modification P00524). 　 ARMY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 TRAX International Corp., La Vegas, Nev., was awarded on Dec. 2, 2008 a, $222,365,344 cost plus award fee contract for non-personal test upport services in support of the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground Arizona.　Work will be performed in Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz., and Cold Region Test Center, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2013.　Bids solicited were via Solicitation posted on website　and five bids were received.　Mission & Installation contracting Command, Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz., is the contracting activity (W9124R-09-C-0003).

Gates Will Lead New Obama Team at Defense Department

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2008 - While Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates will stay in office in President-elect Barack Obama's administration, other Bush administration political appointees will move on, a Pentagon spokesman said today.

More than 600 political appointees work in the Defense Department, 49 of them in positions requiring Senate confirmation. The Senate confirmed Gates in December 2006, and he does not have to go through that process again.

During a news roundtable yesterday, Gates said the vast majority of political appointees will leave Jan. 20 as planned. Others will remain until their successors are named and confirmed, Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman told reporters today.

"There may be a very small number of folks that are asked to stay beyond that," Whitman added.

Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England announced yesterday that he will leave Jan. 20 or upon confirmation of his replacement. The defense undersecretaries for policy, personnel and readiness, intelligence, comptroller, and acquisition, technology and logistics -- as well as most of the assistant defense secretaries -- are expected to leave then also. "I would expect to see a new team," Whitman said.

Some positions will be "gapped" – meaning that the incumbent will leave the position Jan. 20 and it will be left vacant until the Senate confirms the nominee. Some positions are so important, however, that the secretary may ask the incumbent to remain in place, Whitman said.

"At this point, I am not aware of any that he has asked to do that," Whitman said. "We will see in the days ahead whether that becomes necessary and how quickly the new team gets aligned and is ready to come into position. If there are some positions that the secretary feels he cannot gap and instead [needs to] bridge with somebody, [he will see] if those individuals are willing to do that."

Those bridging the gaps will not have definite dates for departure, and therefore would not be able to make plans with potential new employers, Whitman explained. But he expressed confidence they would remain until their successors are in place if necessary. "The people in these positions have a tremendous sense of duty," he said.

Gates will be involved in the president-elect's DoD staffing process, Whitman said, interviewing the senior people and giving his opinion to the Obama.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty
　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Capt. Robert J. Yllescas, 31, of Lincoln, Neb., died Dec. 1 at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., of wounds suffered Oct. 28 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his unit at Combat Outpost Keating, Afghanistan.　He was assigned to the 6th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

CONTRACTS 　 ARMY 　 ADS North American Defense, Arlington, Va., was awarded on Nov 26, 2008 a, $208,375,756 firm fixed price contract for funding of Program Year 04 of the Army's Light Utility Helicopter contract for thirty-nine Light Utility Helicopters.　Work will be performed in Columbus, Miss., and Grand Prairie, Texas with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2010.　One bid was solicited and one bid was received.　USA Aviation & Missile Command, Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-06-C-0194). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Midwest Research Institute, Kansas City, Mo., was awarded on Nov 26, 2008, a $7,967,779 cost plus fixed fee price contract for Individual Protection Equipment Mannequin System.　The integrated IPE Mannequin, Exposure Chamber, Exposure Chambers Ingress/Egress Support and Control Room are referred to as the IPE Mannequin System.　Work will be performed in Kansas City, Mo., Waltham, Mass., Seattle, Wash., Atlanta, Ga., and Farmington, Utah, with an estimated completion date of Apr. 30, 2011.　Three bids were solicited and two bids were received.　USA Army Research Development & Engineer Command Acquisition Center, Aberdeen, Md., is the contracting activity (W911SR-09-C-0006). 　 AIR FORCE 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract and cost plus fixed fee to Raytheon Missile System Co., Tucson, Ariz. for $15,000,000.　This effort is for a requirements contract for non-routine actions. 　At this time $7,259,004 has been obligated.　657 AESS, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8982-09-D-0070 and FA8982-09-D-0070 DO 01). 　 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Treen Box and Pallet, Bensalem, Pa.*, is being awarded a maximum $5,125,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, total set aside contract for supply of wood pallets.　There is no other location of performance.　Using activities are the Defense Distribution Command Depots throughout the United States.　This proposal was originally solicited to 11 entities with nine responses.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The date of performance completion is Dec. 04, 2009.　The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SP0530-06-D-0004).

Obama Taps Gates to Keep Serving as Defense Secretary

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2008 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates will remain in the Pentagon's top post when President-elect Barack Obama's administration takes office.

Obama, who also announced his other nominees for top national security posts today, cited the necessity of continuity as the United States fights wars in Afghanistan and Iraq as his rationale for asking Gates to stay.

In a statement, Gates said he is "deeply honored" that the president-elect asked him to continue serving.

"Mindful that we are engaged in two wars and face other serious challenges at home and around the world, and with a profound sense of personal responsibility to and for our men and women in uniform and their families, I must do my duty -- as they do theirs," Gates said in his statement.　"How could I do otherwise?

"Serving in this position for nearly two years -- and especially the opportunity to lead our brave and dedicated soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and defense civilians -- has been the most gratifying experience of my life. I am honored to continue to serve them and our country, and I will be honored to serve President-elect Obama," Gates said.　

Obama also announced his intent to nominate the following people to serve in his administration:

-- New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton to be secretary of state;

-- Retired Marine Corps Gen. James L. Jones Jr. to be national security advisor;

-- Eric H. Holder to be attorney general;

-- Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano to be secretary of homeland security; and

-- Susan Rice to hold Cabinet rank as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

Gates will not have to go through the Senate confirmation process. President George W. Bush nominated Gates as defense secretary in November 2006. The Senate approved the nomination, and he was sworn into office in December 2006 to succeed Donald H. Rumsfeld. Gates will be the first Cabinet officer to continue serving in an administration from a different political party.

Clinton has represented New York since her election in 2000 and has served on the Senate Armed Services Committee. She served as the chairwoman of the Task Force on National Health Care Reform in 1993. She has supported military action in Afghanistan, and has opposed recent actions in Iraq. In the Senate, she sponsored legislation to increase the size of the Army and has consistently worked to help military families. If confirmed, she will replace Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

Jones retired in 2007 after serving as NATO's supreme allied commander for Europe and commander of U.S. European Command. Before that assignment, he was the Marine Corps commandant. Jones received his commission through Georgetown University in Washington in 1967 and served in Vietnam. He received the Silver Star for his actions there. As NATO commander, he led the expansion of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. As national security advisor, he will help to coordinate all aspects of U.S. power in the war on terror. He is currently chairman of the Atlantic Council of the United States. If approved, he would replace Stephen Hadley.

Holder served as deputy attorney general in the Clinton administration. He also has served as a judge, a prosecutor and as a front-line lawyer in the Justice Department. A native New Yorker, Holder received his law degree from Columbia University. If confirmed, he would succeed Michael Mukasey.

If confirmed, Napolitano would be responsible for the Coast Guard as part of her portfolio as homeland security secretary. A lawyer, she served as Arizona's attorney general before being elected as governor in 2002. Napolitano would replace Michael B. Chertoff.

Rice served on the National Security Council in the Clinton administration as assistant secretary of state for African affairs. She will replace Zalmay Khalilzad in the U.N. post.

Sailor Missing from WWII is Identified
　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing from World War II, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors.　　　　　　　　　　　　　 He is Ensign Robert G. Tills, U.S. Navy, of Manitowoc, Wis.　He will be buried on March 23, 2009, in Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D.C. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Representatives from the Navy's Mortuary Office met with Tills' next-of-kin to explain the recovery and identification process and to coordinate interment with military honors on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 On Dec. 8, 1941, two PBY-4 Catalina Flying Boats moored in Malalag Bay, in eastern Mindanao, Philippine Commonwealth, were strafed and sunk by Japanese aircraft.　All of the crew on board the PBYs escaped the aircraft with the exception of Tills, who was seen by another crewman to have been hit and killed by machine gun bullets.　Tills was the first Navy officer to be lost in defense of the Philippine Islands.　His body was not recovered. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 In October 2007, the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) was notified by U.S. authorities in the Philippines that aircraft wreckage had been discovered in Malalag Bay.　A fragment of the wreckage bore the markings "PBY-4."　　　　　　　　　　　　　 In November 2007, a JPAC team, along with the Joint U.S. Military Assistance Group-Philippines and the Philippines Coast Guard (PCG), surveyed the site and recovered human remains and non-biological evidence.　Later that month, the PCG recovered additional remains from the site.　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Among other forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from JPAC also used dental comparisons in the identification of Tills' remains.　

DOD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Master Sgt. Anthony Davis, 43, of Deerfield, Fla., died Nov. 24 in Baaj, Iraq, after being shot by an Iraqi Security Force soldier while he was conducting a dismounted humanitarian food drop.　 He was assigned to the Military Transition Team, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. 　 Capt. Warren A. Frank, 26, of Cincinnati, Ohio, died Nov. 25 while supporting combat operations in Ninewa province, Iraq.　He was assigned to the 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liasion Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.

CONTRACTS 　 NAVY 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Lockheed Martin Systems Integration, Owego, N.Y., is being awarded a $500,000,000 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-award-fee contract (N00019-05-C-0030) to provide additional funds for engineering development efforts in support of the System Development and Demonstration (SDD) of the VH-71 Presidential Helicopter.　Work will be performed in Patuxent River, Md. (28 percent); Owego, N.Y. (26 percent); Yeovil, United Kingdom (20 percent); Cascina Costa, Italy (15 percent); Rolling Meadows, Ill. (3 percent); Lynn, Mass (3 percent); Clifton, N.J. (2 percent); Denton, Texas (1 percent); Grand Rapids, Mich. (1 percent); and Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. (1 percent), and is expected to be completed in December 2014.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Air Systems Command is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 BREMCOR (a joint venture), Arlington, Va., is being awarded a $15,054,841 modification under a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N62470-06-D-4611) to exercise Option 2 for Base Support Services at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay.　The total contract amount after exercise of this option will be $154,335,744.　Work will be performed in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and this option period is expected to be completed by November 2009.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Impact Technologies LLC*, Rochester, N.Y., is being awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract not-to-exceed $9,960,000, for a Phase III Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) effort under Topic N02-167 entitled "Intelligent Embedded　Diagnostic System for Future Avionic Systems."　The objective of the project is for the continued development of a "System of Systems" approach to effectively provide a continuous and active systems engineering feedback loop capability by integrating a diagnostic capability at the second or off-aircraft level of repair [(e.g. Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS)/Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD)].　Work will be performed Rochester, N.Y. (96 percent); Patuxent River, Md. (1 percent); San Diego, Calif. (1 percent); Norfolk, Va. (1 percent); and Jacksonville, Fla. (1 percent), and is expected to be completed in November 2013.　Contract funds in the amount of $1,257,361will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured using SBIR program solicitation under Topic N02-167 and 20 offers were received.　The Naval Air Systems Command, Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J., is the contracting activity (N68335-09-D-0001).　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 BAE Systems Technologies, Inc., Rockville, Md., is being awarded a $10,803,087 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N00421-07-C-0019) to exercise an option for engineering and technical products and services in support of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division's Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems.　The estimated level of effort for this option is 130,000 man-hours.　Work will be performed at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, St. Inigoes, Md. (80 percent), San Diego, Calif. (10 percent), and various shipboard locations (10 percent), and is expected to be completed in November 2009.　Contract funds in the amount of $750,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, St. Inigoes, Md., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Northrop Grumman Technical Services, Inc., Herndon, Va., is being awarded a $9,330,592 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, time and materials contract for an estimated 90,720 man-hours of engineering technical services for the maintenance of the E-2C airframe, the EA-6B airframe, and the Common Automated Test Equipment system, as required by the Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Command (NATEC), San Diego, Calif.　Work will be performed at the Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island, Wash. (28 percent); NAS Point Mugu, Calif. (28 percent); Naval Air Facility (NAF) Washington, D.C. (21percent); Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, N.C. (16 percent); and NAS Norfolk, Va. (7 percent), and is expected to be completed in November 2011.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to FAR 6.302-1.　The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, Calif., is the contracting activity (N68936-09-D-0003). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Red Tail Hawk Corp.*, Ithaca, N. Y., is being awarded a not-to-exceed $9,300,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for a Phase III Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Program under Topic N05-095, entitled "Talk Through Audio Technologies for Navy Hearing Protection Devices."　The contractor will provide research and development for a hearing protection system for the Department of Defense.　This system will be used in high noise environments, such as on flight decks, and will provide the user with increased face-to-face communication intelligibility, improved situational awareness, and a system that will monitor daily noise exposure levels.　Work will be performed in Ithaca, N.Y. and is expected to be completed in December 2013.　Contract funds in the amount of $496,572 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured using SBIR Program Solicitation under Topic N05-095 and 20 offers were received.　The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J. is the contracting activity (N68335-09-D-0005). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Coffman Specialties, Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $7,325,000 for firm-fixed price task order #0008 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N68711-04-D-3036) for repair of the Section 300 Ramp, Phases 9 and 11, at Travis Air Force Base.　Work will be performed in Fairfield, Calif., and is expected to be completed by November 2009.　Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　Two proposals were received for this task order.　The Resident Officer in Charge of Construction, Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, Calif., is the contracting activity. 　 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Qatar Fuel (WOQOD), Doha, Qatar, is being awarded a maximum $405,688,867 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for gasoline and diesel fuel. Other locations of performance same.　Using service is Air Force. There was originally one proposal solicited with one response.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The date of performance completion is September 30, 2010.　The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-08-D-1033). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Bethel Industries, Inc.*, Jersey City, N.J., is being awarded a maximum $21,467,505 firm fixed price, total set aside, indefinite quantity contract for Navy Task Force Working/Utility Uniform blouse and trousers.　Other locations of performance are in New Jersey, Mississippi and Florida.　Using service is Navy.　This proposal was originally Web solicited with 15 responses.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract is exercising first option period.　The date of performance completion is November 29, 2010.　The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM1C1-08-D-1028). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Crowley Marine Services, Inc., Anchorage, Alaska, is being awarded a maximum $15,617,903 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel delivery.　Other location of performance is Alaska. Using services are Army, Air Force and Federal Civilian Agencies.　There are an unknown number of proposals originally solicited with six responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is September 30, 2011.　The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-08-D-1009).　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 SNC Telecommunication, LLC**, Comerio, Puerto Rico, is being awarded a maximum $14,968,000 firm fixed price, total set aside contract for duffel bags.　Other location of performance is Cidra, Puerto Rico.　Using services are Army, Navy and Marine Corps.　There was originally one proposal solicited with one response.　Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The date of performance completion is November 26, 2009.　The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM1C1-09-D-0014). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Golden Manufacturing Company, Inc.*, Golden, Miss., is being awarded a maximum $12,625,755 firm fixed price, total set aside, indefinite quantity contract for Navy Task Force Working/Utility Uniform blouse and trousers.　Other locations of performance are in Mississippi and Florida.　Using service is Navy.　This proposal was originally Web solicited with 17 responses.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The date of performance completion is December 3, 2009.　The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM1C1-08-D-1030). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Q.U.I.C.K., Inc.*, Florala, Ala., is being awarded a maximum $7,095,889 firm fixed price, total set aside, indefinite quantity contract for Navy Task Force Working/Utility Uniform blouse and trousers.　Other location of performance is in Taylorsville, Miss.　Using service is Navy.　This proposal was originally Web solicited with 17 responses.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The date of performance completion is December 3, 2009. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM1C1-08-D-1030). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Campbellsville Apparel Co. L.L.C.*, Campbellsville, Ky., is being awarded a maximum $5,700,000 firm fixed price, total set aside contract for men's navy blue undershirts.　There are no other locations of performance.　Using service is Navy.　This proposal was originally Gateway solicited with six responses.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The date of performance completion is November 25, 2009.　The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM1C1-08-D-1026). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 TXU Energy, Irving, Texas is being awarded a maximum $28,176,983 firm fixed price contract for electrical services.　Other locations of performance NASA Johnson Space Center, Texas.　Using services are Federal Civilian Agencies.　There were originally 100 proposals solicited with nine responses.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The date of performance completion is January 31, 2011.　The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-09-D-8010). 　 AIR FORCE 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a firm-fixed contract to Lockheed Martin Corporation, Ft. Worth, Texas for an estimated amount, Not-to-Exceed $180,000,000.　This action will provide for Advance Buy for four (4) Lot 10 F-22 Aircraft with an option for Advance Buy for 16 additional Lot 1- F-22 Aircraft.　At this time, $49,000,000 has been obligated.　478 AESW/PK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8611-09-C-2900). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price Contract to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, San Diego, Calif. Not-to-Exceed $115,158,656.　This effort is for 16 Global War on Terror, MQ-9 Reaper, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.　At this time $52,927,284 has been obligated.　703 AESG/SYK, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, is the contracting activity (FA8620-05-G-3028). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is modifying a Cost-Plus Award Fee contract with Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Sunnyvale, Calif. for $70,086,735.　This contract modification will provide a one-year contract extension for on-orbit operations and support to the Milstar and Defense Satellite Communications System.　At this time, $9,409,096 has been obligated.　MILSATCOM　Joint Program Contracting Office, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA8808-94-C-0012, Modification P00069). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is modifying a Cost-Plus Incentive Fee, Firm Fixed Price contract with Thales-Raytheon Systems Company, Fullerton, Calif. for $58,809,301.　This contract will complete development of The Battle Control System Increment 3.　At this time $10,369,997 has been obligated.　ESC/PK, Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass. is the contracting activity (FA8722-05-C-0003, Modification P00029). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is awarding a firm-fixed price contract to United Technologies Corporation, Pratt and Whitney, East Hartford, Conn.　for an amount not to exceed $7,000,000.　This action will provide for Advance Buy for eight Lot 10 F119-PW-100 engines. 　At this time, $1,000,000 has been obligated.　478 AESW/PK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8611-09-C-2901).

DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. 　 1st Lt. William K. Jernigan, 35, of Doraville, Ga., died Nov. 24 in Baqubah, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident.　 He was assigned to Headquarters Company, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Wainwright, Alaska. 　 The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. 　 Sgt 1^st Class Miguel A. Wilson, 36, of Bonham, Texas, died Nov. 21 in Abu Sayf, Iraq, of injuries sustained during a rescue attempt of another soldier while their unit was conducting a dismounted reconnaissance mission.　He was assigned to the 2^nd Squadron, 3^rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas. 　 The incident remains under investigation.

CONTRACTS 　 NAVY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 United Technologies Corp., Pratt & Whitney, Military Engines, East Hartford, Conn., is being awarded a $98,894,306 modification to a previously awarded cost plus incentive fee contract (N00019-07-C-0098) to exercise an option for the procurement of one Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) propulsion system, one STOVL initial spare module, initial spare parts, and associated sustainment efforts for the U.S. Navy.　In addition, this modification provides for special tooling and test equipment and a low rate initial production proposal and planning effort for the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Navy.　Work will be performed in East Hartford, Conn. (70 percent); Bristol, United Kingdom (19 percent); and Indianapolis, Ind. (11 percent) and is expected to be completed in February 2011.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Honeywell Technology Solutions, Inc., Jacksonville, Fla., being awarded a $52,328,604 modification (#P00124) to previously awarded cost plus award fee contract (M67004-99-C-0002) to incorporate funds for the exercise of an option for the Maritime Prepositioning Ships Program, the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program-Norway, and other logistics support which includes logistics services that cover maintenance, supply support, inventory management, IT support, preservation, packing and packaging, organic support, and shipping and receiving, both in CONUS and OCONUS.　This modification increases the basic value of the contract to a new total of $810,234,260.　Work will be performed in Jacksonville, Fla. (75 percent); various locations in Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan (17 percent); aboard 16 MPS ships (7 percent); in six locations in Norway (1 percent); and work is expected to be completed by July 13, 2009.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The United States Marine Corps, Blount Island Command, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity.　　　

　　　　　　　　　　　 BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a $15,977,851 modification to previously awarded contract N00024-05-C-4403 for the USS Nassau (LHA-4) FY09 planned maintenance availability.　There are 30+ work items that are repair, replace, preserve, install, clean in nature.　In addition, the contractor will perform support services for several alteration installation teams and Norfolk Naval Shipyard work. Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va., and is expected to be completed by February 2009.　Contract funds in the amount of $15,905,566 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.

　　　　　　　　　　　　 Lockheed Martin Services, Inc., Greenville, S.C., is being awarded an $11,822,675 not-to-exceed modification to a previously awarded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for Special Structural Inspection Kit (SSIK) Revision 7 inspection/ installation on five P-3 aircraft.　Work will be performed in Greenville, S.C., and is expected to be completed in June 2010.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-05-D-0013). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded an $11,276,395 modification to previously awarded contract to exercise an option for technical engineering support for the ESSM. 　Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz. (45 percent); Camden, Ark. (2 percent); Andover, Mass. (10 percent); Australia (11 percent); Canada (7 percent); Denmark (1 percent); Greece (1 percent); Germany (8 percent); The Netherlands (6 percent); Norway (5 percent); Spain (3 percent); and Turkey (1 percent), and is expected to be completed by November 2010.　Contract funds in the amount of $349,968 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-07-C-5432). 　 AIR FORCE 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price and cost plus fixed fee contract with Thales-Raytheon Systems, Fullerton, Calif. for $6,604,990.　This contract will provide sector/systems sustainment, engineering support, and materials to support sustainment of the Battle Control System-fixed system, which provides NORAD and PACOM commanders with a viable, interoperable, open architecture air defense and control platform in support of NORAD's Homeland Defense.　At this time, all the money has been obligated.　HQ Electronic Systems Center, Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass. is the contracting activity.　(FA8722-06-C-001, Modification P00017). 　 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Foster-Caviness Company, Inc., Colfax, N.C.* is being awarded a maximum $14,100,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, total set aside contract for fresh fruit and vegetable support.　There are no other locations of performance.　Using services are Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and USDA School Lunch Participants.　This proposal was originally Web solicited with 2 responses.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract is exercising first option period.　The date of performance completion is May 29, 2010.　The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM300-08-D-P002). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Produce Source Partners, Newport News, Va.* is being awarded a maximum $10,350,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, total set aside contract for fresh fruit and vegetable support.　There are no other locations of performance.　Using services are Army, Navy and Marine Corps.　This proposal was originally Web solicited with 3 responses.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract is exercising first option period.　The date of performance completion is May 29, 2010.　The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM300-08-D-P001). 　 ARMY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Summa Technology Inc, Huntsville, Ala., was awarded on Nov 21, 2008 a, $39,999,694 five-year firm fixed price contract for a container Roll In/Out Platform.　The estimated Five Year total was 3,270.　Work will be performed in Cullman, Ala., with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2012.　Bids solicited were via the Web and six bids were received.　US Army TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-06-D-0269). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Thales-Raytheon Systems Co., LLC, Fullerton, Calif., was awarded on Sept 25, 2008, a modification for $22,316,182.00 with the total of %75,510,390.00 firm fixed price contract for 264 Radar Processors and 47 Radar Processors Spare Kits in support of the Firefinder AN/TPQ-36 Radar Processors replacement program.　Work will be performed in Fullerton, Calif., with an estimated completion date of April 30, 2010. This was a sole source contract. Communications-Electronics Command, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-06-C-M207 P00020). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Rolls-Royce Corporation, Indianapolis, Ind., was awarded on Nov 20, 2008 a, $11,050,725 firm fixed price contract, to analyze, test, repair and overhaul of 117 each T63-A-720 Gas Turbine Engines applicable to the OH-58 Kiowa Helicopters.　Work will be performed in Neosho, Mo., and Oakland, Calif., with an estimated completion date of April 30, 2010.　One bid was solicited and one bid was received.　US Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-09-C-0001). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Mississippi Limestone Corp, Friars Point, Miss., was awarded on Nov 20, 2008 a, $9,802,332　firm fixed price contract for flood control, Mississippi River & Tributaries, Articulated Concrete Matter Castings, Delta, La.　Work will be performed in Vidalia, La., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 10, 2009.　Bids solicited were via the FedBizOpps and two bids were received.　Corp of Engineers, Vicksburg Contracting Office, Vicksburg, Miss., is the contracting activity (W912EE-09-C-0001). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 BAE Systems, Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc., Nashua, NH　was awarded on Sept 25, 2008, a fixed price contract for $11,221,000.00 with a not to exceed total of $22,900,000.00 firm for 73 Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasure/Common Missile Warning Systems A-Kits for the CH-47 aircraft. Work will be performed in Nashua, N.H., with an estimated completion date of July 25, 2009.　　 This was a sole source contract. Communications-Electronics Command, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-08-C-T213). 　

　　　　　　　　　　　 T.W. LaQuay Dredging, Inc, Port Lavaca, Texas, was awarded on Nov 20, 2008 a, $10,796,000 firm fixed price contract.　Gulf Intercostals Waterways, Texas in Nueces, Kleberg, Kennedy, Willacy, and Cameron Counties, Texas, Corpus Christi Bay to Port Isabel, Pipeline Dredging.　Work will be performed in Nueces County, Texas, Kleberg County, Texas, Kennedy, Texas, Willacy County, Texas and Cameron County, Texas, with an estimated completion date of April 30, 2009.　Eighteen bids were solicited and two bids were received.　US Army Engineer District, Galveston, Texas, is the contracting activity (W912HY-09-C-0005).

DoD Identifies Army Casualty
　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who
was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

　　　　　　　 Pvt. Charles Yi Barnett, 19, of Bel Air, Maryland, died on Nov. 20 of
injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident in Tallil, Iraq.　
He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 4th
Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

　　　　　　 The incident is under investigation.

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. 　 Gunnery Sgt. Marcelo R. Velasco, 40, of Miami, died Nov. 19 from injuries sustained in a non-hostile incident in Anbar province, Iraq.　He was assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, I MEF, Camp Pendleton, Calif. 　 The incident is currently under investigation.

CONTRACTS 　 UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Military Professional Resources Incorporated, an L3 Communications Co., of Alexandria, Va., was awarded a $75,000,000 maximum order amount increase to its indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for global media development, production and dissemination in support of U.S. Special Operations Command. 　The work will be performed in Tampa, Fla., and other locations and will expire Jun. 12, 2010. 　The ceiling increase will be accomplished by issuing modification P00010 to contract number H92222-05-D-0012 on an other than full and open competition basis. 　 ARMY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 General Dynamics Land Systems Division, Sterling Heights, Mich., was awarded on Nov. 18, 2008, a $63,658,800 firm fixed fee price contract for exercise option for contract funding for the labor to reset180 Abrams M1A2 System Enhanced Package (SEP) v1 to M1A2 SEP v2 tanks.　Work will be performed in Tallahassee, Fla., Anniston, Ala., Scranton, Pa., and Sterling Heights, Mich., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2010.　One bid was solicited and one bid was received.　TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-06-G-0006). 　 NAVY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 L-3 Services, Inc., Unidyne Division, Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a $46,670,682 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, cost plus fixed fee contract for engineering services to operate and maintain the Technology Center for Cables and Connectors (TC3) facility located at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division (NUWC), Newport.　Efforts will include:　TC3 facilities maintenance and operation, parts procurement and logistic services, fabrication services, research and development services, test and evaluation services, reliability maintainability availability services, programmatic support, and in-service engineering activity services in support of sensors and sonar systems.　Work will be performed in Newport, R.I., (50 percent); New London, Conn., (20 percent); and Norfolk, Va., (30 percent), and is expected to be completed by Nov. 2013.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured via Federal Business Opportunities and the NUWC contracts website, with one offer received.　NUWC, Newport, R.I., is the contracting activity (N66604-09-D-0537). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News, Va., is being awarded a $43,819,373 modification under previously awarded contract for planning yard, design, configuration management and logistics support for new construction, operational, conversion and decommissioning submarines, and modernization support for operational submarines to support SSN 688, SEAWOLF, VIRGINIA, SSBN, TRIDENT UK, and SSGN Class submarines. 　Work will be performed in Newport News, Va., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009.　Contract funds in the amount of $26,291,624 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-06-C-2105). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., 85756 is being awarded a $40,000,000 cost plus fixed fee contract for engineering and technical services to support standard Missile Production Programs.　This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $334,400,000.　This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy (64 precent) and the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program countries (36 precent).　Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz.; and is expected to be completed by Nov. 2009.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was not competitively procured.　The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-5303). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 American Security Programs, Inc.,* Dulles, Va., is being awarded $29,737,877 to exercise option 2 under a previously awarded combined firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity regional security services contract (N69450-07-D-1261).　The work includes guard and non-guard services and the work to be performed provides for, but is not limited to, entry control point (ECP) services such as identification checks, fixed vehicle inspections, commercial vehicle inspections, and emergency ECP closures; and roving guard services such as surveillance detection and mobile vehicle inspections.　Work will be performed in the Southeast region at the following installations: NSA Orlando, Fla.; CBC Gulfport, Miss.; NAS Meridian, Miss.; NWS Charleston, S.C.; NSA Athens, Ga.; NAS Atlanta, Ga.; NSA Panama City, Fla.; NAS Whiting Field, Fla.; and NAS Kingsville, Texas.　The work is expected to be completed by Nov. 2009. 　The award of this option brings the total contract value to $60,039,396.　Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity.　　　　　　　　　　　　　 W. M. Jordan Co., Newport News, Va., is being awarded a $27,058,406 firm fixed price contract for the design and construction of a Special Boat Team Operations Facility at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Norfolk, Va.　Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va., and is expected to be completed by May 2010.　The contract also contains two unexercised options, which if exercised, would increase cumulative contract value to $27,606,860.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured via Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with three proposals received.　The Naval Facilities Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-09-C-5025). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Virtual Media Integration, Ltd.,* Pensacola, Fla., is being awarded an $8,319,720 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for the procurement of 5 pre-production　Computed Radiography System units and up to 100 production units. The Computed Radiography System is a portable nondestructive testing technique used for processing radiographic film.　These systems will be used to inspect for defects and perform alignment measurements. Work will be performed in Pensacola, Fla., and is expected to be completed in September 2011. 　Contract funds in the amount of $430,720 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured via electronic request for proposal, and five offers were received.　The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J. is the contracting activity (N68335-09-D-0007). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 BAE Systems, Armament Systems Division, Minneapolis, Minn., is being awarded a $7,500,000 modification to previously awarded contract to exercise an option for engineering services to support operations and capabilities of the MK 45 Naval Gun System, including system engineering and ammunition integration.　Work will be performed in Minneapolis, Minn. (87.1 precent) and Louisville, Ky. (12.9 precent), and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009.　Contract funds in the amount of $600,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-08-C-5407). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Team BOS Sigonella, Joint Venture of Gemmo/Del-Jen, Inc./LA.RA S.r.l., Vicenza, Italy, is being awarded a $6,748,021 firm fixed price contract for Base Operating and Support (BOS) services at Naval Air Station, Sigonella.　The work to be performed provides for all labor, supervision, tools, materials, equipment and transportation necessary to provide BOS Services for the Naval Air Station Sigonella and supported installations.　The contract also contains four unexercised options, which if exercised, would increase cumulative contract value to $46,944,564.　Work will be performed in Sicily, Italy, and is expected to be completed by Nov. 2009 (Nov. 2013 with options).　Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured via the Naval Facilities Engineering Command e-solicitation website, with five proposals received.　The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Europe and Southwest Asia, is the contracting activity (N33191-09-D-0103). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems and Sensors (MS2) – Maritime Security & Ship Systems, Baltimore, Md., is being awarded a $6,275,000modification to previously awarded contract for design agent engineering services to support the MK 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) Program.　Work will be performed in Baltimore, Md., (84 precent) and Ventura, Calif., (16 precent), and is expected to be completed by May 2009.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-04-C-5453).

CONTRACTS 　 NAVY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Baldi Bros. Inc.,* Beaumont, Calif.; Hal Hays Construction, Inc.,* Riverside, Calif.; Pave-Tech, Inc.,* Carlsbad, Calif.; Reyes Construction, Inc., Pomona, Calif.; and Sundt Construction, Inc., Tempe, Ariz., 85282-1903, are each being awarded a firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity multiple award construction contract for airfield paving and heavy duty paving for military operation vehicles at various locations within the Southwest.　The maximum contract amount for all five contracts combined is not to exceed $250,000,000. 　Work will be performed within the Southwest, including but not limited to Arizona, (12 percent), Calif., (80 percent), New Mexico, (1 percent), Nevada, (5 percent), Utah (1 percent), and Colorado, (1 percent), and work is expected to be completed November 2013.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured as an unrestricted two phase best value design build via the Naval Facilities Engineering Command e-solicitation website, with 10 proposals received.　These five contractors may compete for task orders under the terms and conditions of the awarded contract.　The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62473-09-D-1603/1604/1605/1606/1607). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems (GDAIS), Pittsfield, Mass., is being awarded a $52,253,352 modification (#P00013) under previously awarded contract (N00030-08-C-0041) for FY09-FY11 U.S. and U.K. TRIDENT II (D5) fire control system (FCS) and the U.S. SSGN attack weapon control system (AWCS) support.　These efforts include: US/UK weapon control systems (WCS) and weapon control training system (WCTS) operational support, US/UK WCS operational support, US/UK WCS and navigation system repair and return (R&R), FCS software 344 (Mk 6 life extension (LE) development, US/UK Mk 98 Mod 8/9 FCS development, engineered refueling overhaul service, Mk 98 Mod 4, 5, 6 and 7 FCS updates, AWCS training unique, and strategic weapon system training unique.　Work will be performed in Pittsfield, Mass., and work is expected to be completed Apr. 1, 2011.　Contract funds in the amount of $25,799,969 will expire at the end of current fiscal year.　The Navy's Strategic Systems Programs, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　 Canadian Commercial Corp., General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada, Ontario, Canada, is being awarded a $49,504,000 firm fixed priced modification to delivery order #0004 under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5028) for the purchase of technical service representatives and trainers for OCONUS deployment.　Work will be performed in areas of Operation Enduring Freedom, and work is expected to be completed no later than Jan. 2, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured.　The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　 Northrop Grumman Guidance and Electronics Co. Inc., Navigation Systems Div., Woodland Hills, Calif., is being awarded a $16,009,084 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00019-08-C-0004) for the production and delivery of AN/UPX-24(V) interrogator sets for the Navy (2) and the government of Australia (3); 1 AN/UPX-24(V) installation and checkout spare for the government of Australia; and 9 AN/UPX-24(V) retrofit kits for the Navy. 　Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2010.　Contract funds in the amount of $925,734 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This modification combines purchases for the Navy ($8,500,260; 53 percent) and the government of Australia ($7,508,824; 47 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. 　The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 SERCO Inc., Reston, Va., is being awarded an $8,091,185 cost plus fixed fee, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity, firm fixed price contract for technical, analytical, engineering, logistics, and related effort in support of the implementation of the Navy Pricefighter Program.　This contract includes a one-year base period, and four option periods, which if exercised, would bring the total estimated value of the contract to $41,984,118.　Work will be performed at Reston, Va., (75 percent); Mechanicsburg, Pa., (8 percent); Philadelphia, Pa., (7 percent); and Norfolk, Va., (10 percent), and work is expected to be completed by May 2014.　The contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was awarded competitively through Navy Electronic Commerce Online, with one offer received.　The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity (N00189-09-D-Z009). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News, Va., is being awarded a $6,633,757 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-2105) to provide for the engineering, technical, trade, and program management support of industrial type work performed on behalf of operational, decommissioning, and submarines undergoing availabilities conversion.　Work will be performed in Newport News, Va., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity. 　 AIR FORCE 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Boeing Co., St Louis, Mo., is being awarded a Cost plus Fixed Fee contract for $48,999,974.　This action will provide for an automated aerial refueling Phase II integrator.　At this point, $1,150,224 has been obligated. AFRL/PKVC, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8650-09-C-3902). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., Herndon, Va. is being awarded a Cost plus Fixed Fee, Indefinite-Delivery Requirements Contract for $12,560,195.　This action will provide survivability and vulnerability technical analyses for Air Combat Command and combat Air Force missions.　At this point, $744,351 has been obligated.　55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt AFB, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380). 　 MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, Inc., of Canoga Park, Calif., is being awarded a $12,214,532 cost plus fixed fee contract to develop, fabricate, and test a liquid propellant divert and attitude control system.　Award is in response to the Broad Agency Announcement HQ0006-06-MP-BAA.　Work will be performed at Canoga Park, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 2009.　The Missile Defense Agency, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (HQ0006-08-C-0044).　The contract will be incrementally funded by $2,000,000 using Fiscal Year 2008 Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation funds.

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Cpl. Aaron M. Allen, 24, of Buellton, Calif., died Nov. 14 while supporting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq.　He was assigned to 1^st Battalion, 4^th Marines, 1^st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif. 　

CONTRACTS 　 AIR FORCE 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Hawker Beechcraft Corp., Wichita, Kan., is being awarded a firm fixed commercial contract for $171,511,482.　This action will provide 23 Beechcraft King Air 350ER's with an option for 6 additional aircraft.　At this point, the entire amount has been obligated.　645 AESG/SYK, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8620-09-C-3020). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 ITT Corp., Colorado Springs, Colo., is being awarded a fixed price incentive fee contract for $59.4 million.　This action will provide for acquisition of base operating services for Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.　At this point, $31,226,720 has been obligated.　AETC CONS/LGCK, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas is the contracting activity (FA3002-09-C-0001). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Applied Research Associates, Inc., Albuquerque, N.M., is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for $10,883,932.　This action will develop an advanced system that will give each member of a dispersed unit the actionable combat information needed to increase awareness and enable dismounted units to be more effective in a distributed battle space.　At this point, $8,645,412 has been obligated.　AFRL/PKDP, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8650-09-C-7909). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Lockheed Martin Corp., King of Prussia, Penn., is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for $7,051,021.　This action will develop an advanced system that will give each member of a dispersed unit the actionable combat information needed to increase awareness and enable dismounted units to be more efficient in a distributed battle space.　At this point, $5,190,375 has been obligated.　AFRL/PKDB, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8650-09-C-7908). 　 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Hess Corp., Woodbridge, N.J., is being awarded a maximum $7,302,291 firm fixed price contract for electrical services.　Other location of performance is Maryland.　Using services are Army and federal civilian agencies.　There were originally 81 proposals solicited with 16 responses.　Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The date of performance completion is Mar. 31, 2009.　The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-05-G-8030 D.O. 0004). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Lion Vallen Limited Partnership, dba Lion Vallen Industries, Dayton, Ohio is being awarded a maximum $22,100,000 service contract for warehousing, storage, logistics and distribution function.　Other locations of performance are in Virginia and Kentucky.　Using service is federal civilian agencies.　There were originally 50 proposals solicited with 7 responses.　Contract funds will not expie at the end of the current fiscal year.　The date of performance completion is Nov. 15, 2009.　The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SP0100-99-C-0333). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Tennesse Apparel, Tullahoma, Tenn.,* is being awarded a maximum $20,599,675 firm fixed price, total set aside contract for navy uniform parkas.　There are no other locations of performance.　Using service is Navy.　This proposal was originally Web solicited with four responses.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The date of performance completion is Nov. 19, 2009.　The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM1C1-08-D-1017). 　 NAVY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Sauer, Inc., Jacksonville, Fla., is being awarded a $15,519,602 firm fixed price task order #0007 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62477-04-D-0036) for airfield repairs at Patuxent River Naval Air Station and Webster Field.　The work to be performed provides for airfield pavement maintenance and construction and consists of asphalt overlays and concrete construction and repairs, and various isolated repairs to pavements, including runways, taxiways, aprons and blast pavements; installation of airfield runway and taxiway guidance/distance marking signs and taxiway edge and runway threshold lighting; pavement markings; removal and replacement of storm sewer piping and structures; and incidental related work.　Work will be performed in Patuxent River, Md., (65 percent) and St. Inigoes, Md., (35 percent), and is expected to be completed by Feb. 2010.　Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　Three proposals were received for this task order.　The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Canadian Commercial Corp., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, is being awarded an $8,335,171 firm fixed price contract for GRC-45 radios in support of the AN/MRC 142 upgrade program.　Work will be performed in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2009.　Contractfunds in the amount of$8,335,171 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was not competitively awarded.　Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic, Charleston, S.C., is the contracting activity (N65236-09-C-3504).　　 Missile Defense Agency Contract Award 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, Inc., of Canoga Park, Calif., is being awarded a $12,214,532 cost plus fixed fee contract to develop, fabricate, and test a liquid propellant Divert and Attitude Control System.　Award is in response to the Broad Agency Announcement HQ0006-06-MP-BAA.　Work will be performed at Canoga Park, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 2009.　The Missile Defense Agency, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (HQ0006-08-C-0044).　The contract will be incrementally funded by $2,000,000 using Fiscal Year 2008 Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation funds 　 ARMY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Northrop Grumman Space & Mission Systems Corp., San Bernardino, Calif., was awarded on Nov. 14, 2008, a $10,159,791 cost plus fixed fee price contract.　This contract provides for the design, fabrication, integration and test of the Extended Area Protection and Survivability (EAPS) Battle Element (BE) prototype hardware.　Work will be performed in San Bernardino, Calif., Huntsville, Ala., Redondo Beach, Calif., and Linthicum Heights, Md., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2012.　Bids solicited were via the Web and four bids were received.　U.S. Army Contracting Command Aviation and missile Command Contracting Center, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-08-D-0017).

Soldier Missing in Action from Korean War is Identified
　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 He is Cpl. Librado Luna, U.S. Army, of Taylor, Texas.　He will be buried on Nov. 25 in Taylor. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Representatives from the Army's Mortuary Office met with Luna's next-of-kin to explain the recovery and identification process, and to coordinate interment with military honors on behalf of the Secretary of the Army. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 In late November 1950, Luna was assigned to the 8^th Army Ranger Company, 25^th Infantry Division, then attached to B Company, 89^th Medium Tank Battalion as part of Task Force Dolvin.　The 8^th Army Ranger Company was deployed on Hill 205 in Kujang County along the leading edge of the U.S. position.　On November 25, the Chinese Army struck in force in what would become known as the Battle of the Ch'ongch'on River.　Task Force Dolvin, including the 8^th Army Ranger Company, was forced to withdraw to the south.　Of the 91 men from B Company, 89^th Medium Tank Battalion and the 8^th Army Ranger Company, only 22 made it to safety.　Ten men, including Luna, went missing on November 26 near Hill 205.　　　　　　　　　　　　　 In 1998, a joint U.S.-Democratic People's Republic of North Korea (D.P.R.K.) team, led by the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC), excavated a burial site in Kujang County where a girl had uncovered possible American remains on a hill near her school.　The site correlates with the area where members of the 8^th Army Ranger Company fought as part of Task Force Dolvin.　The team recovered human remains and non-biological material evidence. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Among other forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from JPAC and the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory also used mitochondrial DNA in the identification of Luna's remains.　

DoD Identifies Army Casualty
　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.　

　　　　　　　　　　　 Spc. Jonnie L. Stiles, 38, of Highlands Ranch, Colo., died Nov. 13 in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.　 He was assigned to the 927^th Engineer Company (SAPPER), 769^th Engineer Battalion, Louisiana Army National Guard, Baton Rouge, La.

DoD Identifies Army Casualties
　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.　They died Nov. 12 in Mosul, Iraq, when an Iraqi Army soldier wearing a uniform approached them and opened fire. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Killed were: 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Sgt. Jose Regalado, 23, of Los Angeles.　He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Spc. Corey M. Shea, 21, of Mansfield, Mass.　He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty
　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Spc. James M. Clay, 25, of Mountain Home, Ark., died Nov. 13 in Anbar Province, Iraq, of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 153rd Infantry Regiment, 39th Brigade Combat Team, Arkansas Army National Guard, Little Rock, Ark.　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

CONTRACTS 　 ARMY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 DynCorp International, Forth Worth, Texas, was awarded on Nov. 12, 2008, a $11,178,448 firm fixed fee contract.　DynCorp International LLC shall assist the Kuwait Air Force in achieving its aircraft operational rate of 75 precent through the implementation of a Maintenance Augmentation Team (MAT).　The MAT members will be selected by the contractor based upon their technical qualifications and their suitability for effectively working in an overseas assignment to Kuwait.　Work will be performed in Kuwait, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2011.　One bid was solicited and one bid was received.　U.S. Army & Aviation Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-09-C-0060). 　 AIR FORCE 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Design Net Engineering, Lakewood Colo., is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for $10,712,284.　This action will systematically look at each of the spacecraft subsystems and technology development in plug-and-play compatibility and utility, as well as improving robustness to radiation.　At this time $100,000 has been obligated. Det 8 AFRL/RVKS, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., is the contracting activity (FA9453-09-C-0312). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Raytheon Co., McKinney, Texas, is being awarded a firm fixed price contract not to exceed $8,068,000.　This action will provide 4 Multi-Spectral Targeting Systems Model B (MTS-B), whole spares and containers to support GWOT requirements for the Predator/Reaper Program.　At this time $1,315,084 has been obligated.　703rd Aeronautical Systems Group, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8620-06-G-4041). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Libration Systems Management, Albuquerque, N.M., is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for $6,334,438.　This action will advance the state of the air in critical bus components in design, and integration and test of operationally responsive space.　At this time $150,000 has been obligated.　Det 8 AFRL/RVKS, Kirtland N.M., is the contracting activity (FA9453-09-C-0311). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price and time and material contract with Hawker Beechcraft Corp., Wichita, Kan., for $5,789,000.　This action will exercise an option for services to include Program Office Support, sustaining engineering, data updates, material and other direct costs.　At this time no funds have been obligated.　727th ACS

Dunwoody Becomes First Woman Four-Star General

By Fred W. Baker III
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2008 - For the first time in U.S. history, a woman military officer today pinned on the rank of four-star general.

Army Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody was promoted just hours before taking the helm of the Army Materiel Command, a Fortune 100-sized organization with nearly 130,000 servicemembers at 150 locations worldwide charged with equipping, outfitting and arming the service's soldiers.

The emotionally charged promotion ceremony was a veritable "Who's Who" within the Defense Department, as the defense secretary, the Army secretary, the chairman and all of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, two former Army chiefs of staff and other senior military officials attended.

The Pentagon auditorium was standing-room-only, leaving even a three-star general to fend for himself and stand in the back.

"We invited everyone but the fire marshal," Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates quipped as he took the podium.

Speaking briefly, Gates heralded Dunwoody's 33-year career, calling her one of the foremost military logisticians of her generation who's known among senior officials as a proven, albeit humble, leader.

"History will no doubt take note of her achievement in breaking through this final brass ceiling to pin on a fourth star," Gates said. "But she would rather be known and remembered, first and foremost, as a U.S. Army soldier."

Dunwoody's career as a soldier began, Gates pointed out, in the Women's Army Corps and at a time when women were not allowed to attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Her father and brother, both West Point graduates, sat in the front row of her promotion ceremony.

The general's father graduated from the academy in 1943, following in the steps of his father, who graduated in 1905. Dunwoody's great-grandfather graduated from West Point in 1866.

"Now you understand why people think I have olive-drab blood," Dunwoody joked later.

In fact, Dunwoody's father is a combat veteran of three wars and received Purple Heart medals for wounds suffered in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. He wears the Army's Distinguished Service Cross for valor.

In a speech that alternated from tears to laughter, Dunwoody credited her successes to her father's teachings and the family's strong military values.

"I know most of my success is founded in what I learned from you, as a dad, as a patriot and as a soldier," she told her father, choking back tears. "Talk about never quitting. Talk about never accepting defeat. That's my dad, my hero."

Dunwoody said she has been fortunate to live a lifetime of firsts, and that the Army gave her those opportunities. The Army has mentored her, she said, and now she has been given the opportunity to return the favor.

Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. pointed out that, as Dunwoody was receiving her commission, the Army was finishing a study on what those serving thought were appropriate jobs for women in the Army.

The top job appropriate for women, according to officers and enlisted soldiers in 1975, was that of a cook. Dunwoody joined the Army's quartermaster branch.

"That's the Army that Ann Dunwoody entered -- an institution just figuring out how to deal with the full potential of an all-volunteer Army, and not yet ready to leverage the strengths of each individual soldier in its ranks," Casey said. "And Ann's career has mirrored our progress."

In 1970, the Army promoted its first woman officer to brigadier general. Three years after Dunwoody was commissioned, the Army promoted its first woman to major general, and at the same time disbanded the Women's Army Corps, which had its roots steeped in World War II. A year later, Dunwoody took command of a mixed-gender company, a relatively new concept in the Army. The first woman lieutenant general was promoted in 1997.

The Army now has 21 female general officers, and just more than 100 serve within the Defense Department.

Dunwoody first joined the Army intent on serving only two years, she said. Her success, she admitted, comes to her surprise.

"There is no one more surprised than I, except of course my husband. You know what they say -- behind every successful woman, there's an astonished man," she joked.

Her husband, Craig, who sat beside her on stage during the ceremony, is a retired Air Force colonel. They met while attending a military school together.

Dunwoody's jokes seemed to relieve her nervousness and underscored her humility in the moment.

"It's as overwhelming as it is humbling, especially for somebody who thought fifth grade was the best three years of her life," she joked.

The general said at first she didn't appreciate the enormity of the event. She has previously refused all requests for media interviews. Pentagon officials said Dunwoody was uncomfortable with the attention garnered when she was nominated to be the first woman four-star general.

Since then, Dunwoody said, she has received cards, letters, e-mails and encouragement from men and women serving in all branches of the military around the world -- many offering congratulations, others thanking her for her service.

In a briefing at the Pentagon later, Dunwoody said she never grew up believing any limitations were set for her career.

"I never grew up in an environment where I even heard of the words 'glass ceiling,'" she said. "You could always be anything you wanted to be if you worked hard, and so I never felt constrained. I never felt like there were limitations on what I could do."

And, because much of her career has been forged on relatively new paths cut by a handful of women having gone before her, Dunwoody at first saw this latest accomplishment as simply more of the same, she said.

"My whole career was kind of the first of my generation, because women had not been down those roads before," she said. "And so you go, 'Why is this first any different than the other first?' But it is different, because it is a bigger first."

Still, Dunwoody was quick to deflect the attention her accomplishments were receiving.

"While ... I may be the first woman to achieve this honor, I know with certainty that I won't be the last," she said.

Now, at age 55 and with this promotion, Dunwoody said, she has finally realized her purpose.

"Even though I thought I was only coming in the Army for two years, I now know from the day I first donned my uniform, soldiering is all I ever wanted to do," she said.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty
　　　　　　　　　　　 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Spc. Armando A. De La Paz, 21, of Riverside, Calif., died Nov. 13 in Baghdad, of injuries sustained during a vehicle roll-over.　He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

CONTRACTS 　 NAVY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Austal USA, Mobile Ala., is being awarded a $185,433,564 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-08-C-2217) for the firm quantity of one Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV) with options for up to nine additional ships and associated shore-based spares for the Phase II downselect of the JHSV Program.　The JHSV Program will provide high speed, shallow draft transportation capability to support the intra-theater maneuver of personnel, supplies and equipment for the U. S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Army.　Work will be performed in Mobile, Ala., and is expected to be completed by November 2010.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Mid-Atlantic Marine Services*, Dumfries, Va., is being awarded a $59,930,293 multiple award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity cost plus fixed fee contract for engineering and technical shipboard alteration services for maintaining the fleet operational and material readiness of hull, mechanical and electrical systems and equipment on U.S. naval vessels.　Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va. (30 percent); Mayport, Fla. (20 percent); Bremerton, Wash. (13 percent); San Diego, Calif. (12 percent); Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (9 percent); Sasebo, Japan (9 percent); Portsmouth, N.H. (5 percent); and the Persian Gulf (2 percent), and is expected to be completed by November 2013.　Contract funds in the amount of 100,000will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured via Federal Business Opportunities, with seven offers received.　The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (N65540-09-D-0007). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 LPI Technical Services, Inc.*, Chesapeake, Va., is being awarded a　$53,622,935 multiple award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, cost plus fixed fee contract for engineering and technical shipboard alteration services for maintaining the fleet operational and material readiness of hull, mechanical and electrical systems and equipment on U.S. naval vessels.　Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va. (30 percent); Mayport, Fla. (20 percent); Bremerton, Wash. (13 percent); San Diego, Calif. (12 percent); Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (9 percent); Sasebo, Japan (9 percent); Portsmouth, N.H. (5 percent); and the Persian Gulf (2 percent), and is expected to be completed by November 2013.　Contract funds in the amount of $350,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured via Federal Business Opportunities, with seven offers received.　The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (N65540-09-D-0005). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Epsilon Systems Solutions*, Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $51,262,190 multiple award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for engineering and technical shipboard alteration services for maintaining the fleet operational and material readiness of hull, mechanical and electrical systems and equipment on U.S. naval vessels.　Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va. (30 percent); Mayport, Fla. (20 percent); Bremerton, Wash. (13 percent); San Diego, Calif. (12 percent); Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (9 percent); Sasebo, Japan (9 percent); Portsmouth, N.H. (5 percent); and the Persian Gulf (2 percent), and is expected to be completed by November 2013.　Contract funds in the amount of $374,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured via Federal Business Opportunities, with seven offers received.　The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (N65540-09-D-0003). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Chugach Government Services*, Inc., Anchorage, Alaska, is being awarded a $46,416,960 multiple award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, cost plus fixed fee contract for engineering and technical shipboard alteration services for maintaining the fleet operational and material readiness of hull, mechanical and electrical systems and equipment on U.S. naval vessels.　Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va. (30 percent); Mayport, Fla. (20 percent); Bremerton, Wash. (13 percent); San Diego, Calif. (12 percent); Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (9 percent); Sasebo, Japan (9 percent); Portsmouth, N.H. (5 percent); and the Persian Gulf (2 percent), and is expected to be completed by November 2013.　Contract fundsin the amount of $100,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured via Federal Business Opportunities, with seven offers received.　The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (N65540-09-D-0004). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 East Coast Repair & Fabrication*, Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a $42,404,037 multiple award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, cost plus fixed fee contract for engineering and technical shipboard alteration services for maintaining the fleet operational and material readiness of hull, mechanical and electrical systems and equipment on U.S. Naval vessels.　Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va. (30 percent); Mayport, Fla. (20 percent); Bremerton, Wash. (13 percent); San Diego, Calif. (12 percent);Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (9 percent); Sasebo, Japan (9 percent); Portsmouth, N.H. (5 percent); and the Persian Gulf (2 percent), and is expected to be completed by November 2013.　Contract fundswill not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured via Federal Business Opportunities, with seven offers received.　The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (N65540-09-D-0006). 　 AIR FORCE 　　　　　　　　　　　　 United Technologies Corp., Pratt and Whitney, East Hartford, Conn., is being awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite cost, reimbursement contract for a maximum $185 million.　The objective of the VAATE Phase II and III program is to develop revolutionary and innovative technology by the 2017 timeframe that will provide a 10X increase in turbo-propulsion affordable capability when carped to a year 2000 state-of-the-art baseline engine.　At this point, $1,000 has been obligated.　AFRL/PKPB, Bldg 167, 2310 8^th Street, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity. (FA8650-09-D-2923). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 ITT Corp., Colorado Springs, Colo. is being awarded a fixed price incentive fee contract for $59.4 million.　This action will provide for acquisition of base operating services for Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.　At this point, $14,335,304.46 has been obligated. AETC CONS/LGCK, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas is the contracting activity. (FA3002-09-O-0001). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Air Force is modifying a cost reimbursement plus fixed fee contract with Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Integrated Systems Western Region, El Segundo, Calif for $5,820,000.　This action will provide for a Joint STARS modernization risk reduction effort to study feasibility of a Multi-Platform Radar Technology Insertion Radar onto the JSTARS platform.　At this time all funds have been obligated.　ESC/851 ELSG/PK, 75 Vandenberg Drive, Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., is the contracting activity (F19628-00-0100, Modification P00155). 　 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 General Electric Transportation Aircraft Engines, Lynn, Mass. is being awarded a maximum $16,422,249 firm fixed price, sole source, requirements type contract for engine parts.　There are no other locations of performance.　Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.　Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract is for ten years with a two-year base and four two-year options.　The date of performance completion is March 31, 2009.　The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR), Richmond, Va. (SPM400-00-D-9403). 　 US Food Service Baltimore/Washington, Severn, MD, is being awarded a maximum $16,156,250.00 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract to provide food and beverage support to Department of Defense and non-Defense Department customers in the Mid-Atlantic North area.　This proposal was originally Web solicited with three responses.　Date of performance completion is November 13, 2009.　The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP) Philadelphia, Pa.　(SPM300-08-D-3186).　

CONTRACT 　 NAVY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory is being awarded Modification P00006 under contract (N00030-08-C-0010) in the amount of $117,385,862 for Trident II (D5) guidance system repair, guidance system parts and MK6LE.　This modification increases the total contract value to $298,318,107.　Work will be performed in the following locations:　Cambridge, Mass., (43 precent), Pittsfield, Mass., (38 precent), El Segundo, Calif., (12 precent), Clearwater, Fla., (5 precent), and Andover, Mass., (2 precent) and is expected to be completed by 30 Sept. 2011. 　This contract was not competitively procured. 　The Navy's Strategic Systems Programs, Arlington, Va., is the contracting agency. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $65,000,000 estimated value modification to a previously awarded indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract (N00019-08-D-0013) to exercise an option for persistent unmanned aerial system intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance services in support of Global War on Terror, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom sea-based deployments and land-based detachments.　Work will be performed in Bingen, Wash., (65 percent); and St. Louis, Mo., (35 percent), and is expected to be completed in Nov. 2009.　Contract funds in the amount of $6,818,825 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Caddell Construction Co., Inc., Montgomery, Ala., is being awarded a $47,684,000 modification under a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N40085-08-C-1411) to exercise Option 0001 which provides for the design and construction of Bachelor Enlisted Quarters at the Marine Corps Air Station, New River, N.C.　The work to be performed provides for all labor, materials, and equipment for the design and construction of barracks with associated laundry facilities, lounges, administrative offices, housekeeping areas and public restrooms.　Related work includes outdoor recreation facilities/courts, roadway access, and vehicle parking.　The total contract amount after exercise of this option will be $70,305,000.　Work will be performed in Jacksonville, N.C., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2010.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity. 　 Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $12,758,470 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00019-06-C-0086) for logistics services in support of H-1 upgrade effort, to include preparation, validation and delivery of revisions to organizational, intermediate and depot level technical manuals in digital format.　Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas, and is expected to be completed in May 2010.　Contract funds in the amount of $12,758,470 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Shumar Industries, Grindstone, Pa., is being awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, firm fixed price contract with a maximum amount of $6,119,248 for assembly, manufacture, and delivery of turret gunner counter -sniper protection systems.　Work will be performed in Grindstone, Pa., and is expected to be completed by Nov. 2013.　Contract funds in the amount of $47,682 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured with an unspecified number of proposals being solicited via FedBizOpps and the internet, and three offers were received.　The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity (N00164-08-D-JS07). 　 AIR FORCE 　　　　　　　　　　　　 United Technologies Corp., Pratt and Whitney, East Hartford, Conn., is being awarded an indefinite delivery indefinite, cost reimbursement contract for a maximum $185 million.　The objective of the VAATE Phase II and III program is to develop revolutionary and innovative technology by the 2017 timeframe that will provide a 10X increase in turbo-propulsion affordable capability when carped to a year 2000 state-of-the-art baseline engine.　At this point, $1,000 has been obligated.　AFRL/PKPB, Bldg 167, 2310 8^th Street, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8650-09-D-2923). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 ITT Corp., Colorado Springs, Colo., is being awarded a fixed price incentive fee contract for $59.4 million.　This action will provide for acquisition of base operating services for Maxwell AFB, AL.　At this point, $14,335,304 has been obligated.　AETC CONS/LGCK, Randolph AFB, Texas is the contracting activity (FA3002-09-O-0001). 　 ARMY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Lockheed Martin Corp., Missile and Fire Control, Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded on Nov. 7, 2008, a $9,963,709 cost plus fixed fee contract.　This contract provides for the design, fabrication, integration and test of the Extended Area Protection and Survivability Battle Element prototype hardware.　Work will be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, and St Paul, Minn., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2012.　Bids solicited were via the Web and four bids were received.　U.

CONTRACTS 　 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 TW Metals, Inc., Carol Stream, Ill. is being awarded a maximum $45,000,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for various heat-treated and nonheat-treated aluminum sheet, plate, and floor plate.　There are no other locations of performance.　Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies.　The original proposal was Web solicited with 2 responses.　Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract is a five year contract (two-year base with three one-year options) and is exercising the third option year.　The date of performance completion is November 8, 2009.　The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM500-05-D-0146). 　　　　　　　　　　　　 McRae Industries Inc., Mt. Gilead, N.C.* is being awarded a maximum $8,585,171 fixed price with economic price adjustment, total set aside contract for hot weather, steel toe boots.　Other locations of performance are in Chicago, Illinois and Asheboro, North Carolina.　Using services are Army and Air Force.　The original proposal was Web solicited with 2 responses.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The date of performance completion is November 7, 2009.　The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM1C1-09-D-0011). 　　 NAVY 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Navistar Defense LLC, Warrenville, Ill., is being awarded $24,843,500 for two firm-fixed-priced delivery order modifications under previously awarded contract　(M67854-07-D-5032) for the procurement of gunner restraints and for funding costs associated with accelerated Mine Resistant and Ambush Protected (MRAP) Category I production.　Work will be performed in WestPoint, Miss., and work is expected to be completed by the end of June 2009.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured.　The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.　　　　　　　　　　　　　 EG&G Technical Services, is being awarded a $9,550,908 task order, M67854-02-A-9011-0068, to provide professional technical support to the ground transportation and engineer systems, Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle Joint Program Office.　The contractor shall provide expert support directly to the Joint Program Manager and Deputy PMs; Assistant PMs for vehicles including Cougar; RG-33; MAXXPro; RG-31; Caiman; Buffalo and MRAP II; and the following functional managers: integration and government furnished equipment, international programs, acquisition, contracts, production/quality, logistics, engineering (including spiral development) and test & evaluation.　　 Work will be performed in Stafford, VA.　Work is expected to be completed in November 2009.　The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Virginia, is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 Raytheon Co., Integrated Defense Systems, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $7,191,000 modification to previously awarded contract N00024-08-C-5122 to exercise an option for the ship self-defense system pre- and post-certification /life-cycle maintenance support services.　Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif. (90%); Tewksbury, Mass. (2.5%); Portsmouth, R.I. (2.5%); St. Petersburg, Fla. (2.5%); and Tucson, Ariz. (2.5%), and is expected to be completed by September 2009.　Contract funds in the amount of $7,191,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity. 　

CONTRACTS 　 U.S. TRANSPORTATION COMMAND 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 American Auto Logistics, LP of Park Ridge, NJ 07656-1878, is being awarded a $192,080,529.00 firm fixed price modification for an earned award term under a previously awarded contract (DAMT01-03-D-0184) to provide continuing services for the transportation and storage of privately owned vehicles.　Work will be performed at worldwide locations and is expected to be completed Oct 31, 2009.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The contracting activity is United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), Directorate of Acquisition, Scott AFB, IL 62225. 　 NAVY 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 BAE Systems Land & Armaments, Ground Systems Division, York, Pa., is being awarded a $31,682,880firm-fixed-priced modification to previously awarded delivery order #0005 under contract M67854-07-D-5025 for field service representatives and instructors to support Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles.　Work will be performed in York, Pa., and is expected to be completed by the January 2009.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 BAE Systems Land & Armaments, Ground Systems Division, York, Pa., is being awarded an $8,738,992firm-fixed-priced modification to previously awarded delivery order #0004 under contract M67854-07-D-5025 for field service representatives to support Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles.　Work will be performed in York, Pa., and is expected to be completed by the January 2009.　Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity. 　 Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co., Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii, is being awarded $7,385,000 for firm-fixed-price task order #0009 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62742-04-D-1302) for the wharf repairs at Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.　This project includes repairs and preservation to the pier superstructure, fender system, concrete supporting piles and concrete decking.　The project also includes replacement of all mooring hardware and repair of all mechanical, electrical, and communications systems.　Work will be performed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and is expected to be completed by February, 2010.　Contract funds in the amount of $7,385,000 will expire at the end of the fiscal year.　Three proposals were received for this task order.　The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Hawaii, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is the contracting activity. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Precon Marine, Inc.*, Chesapeake, Va., is being awarded a $6,796,845 firm-fixed-price contract for bulkhead repairs at Naval Station, Norfolk, Va.　The work to be performed provides for bulkhead repairs, and includes provision of sheet pile in front of the existing bulkhead with concrete in–fill, provision of a jet-grouted soil curtain wall behind the existing bulkhead, provision of additional fill material with a geo-textile grout matt overlay for sheet pile toe stabilization; seawall repairs, tie rod repairs, repair of existing fender system, and related work behind the existing bulkhead.　Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va., and is expected to be completed by November 2009.　Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.　This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with nine bids received.　The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-09-C-4202).　　 ARMY 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 BAE System Land & Armaments Inc., Minneapolis, M.N., was awarded on Nov. 3, 2008, a $17,177,205 firm/fee/contract.　To procure the vehicle emergency egress windshield kit for the M1151 Up-Armored High Mobility Multi-purpose wheeled vehicle for a quantity of 4,702 kits.　Work will be performed in Minneapolis, M.N., with an estimated completion date of Oct. 22, 2009.　One bid was solicited and one bid was received.　US Army TACOM Contracting Center, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-08-C-0353). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 King Fisher Marine Service LP, Port Lavaca, Texas, was awarded on Nov 3, 2008, a $13,906,620 firm/fix /fee contract.　The work consists of dredging approximately 　2,000,000 cubic yards of new material dredging with a deep draft pipeline dredge.　　 Work will be performed in Galveston County, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2009.　　 Bids were solicited via the Web and three bids were received.　　 USA Engineer District, Galveston, Texas, is the contracting activity (W912HY-09-C-0002). 　 AIR FORCE 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Science Applications International Corp., Technology Services Co., of San Diego, Calif., is being awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for $16,000,000.　This action will provide research and development under BAA entitled "Electro Magnetic Effects Research and Development."　This effort is to search for new opportunities in all aspects of high power EM lethality, as well as to develop new solutions and enhance present capabilities.　Missions such as survivability of DoD assets to high power microwave (HPM) environments, the development of HPM weapons and the refinement of HPM-predictive modeling for inclusion into engagement and campaign-level models will be supported.　The intent is for the contractor to make optimum use of available AFRL/RDH capital assets and to augment or complement AFRL/RDH capabilities.　At this time no funds have been obligated.　Air Force Research Laboratory/RDKP, Det 8 Directorate of Contracting, Kirtland AFB, N.M., is the contracting activity (FA9451-06-D-0222, P00009). 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Cobham Defense/Continental Microwave Division of Exeter, N.H., is being awarded a requirements contract for $13,875,000.　This action will provide for repair of the antenna assembly array board and network pieces in support of the F-16 Aircraft.　At this time no funds have been obligated.　448 SCMG/PKAB, Commodities/Aircraft Branch, Hill AFB, Utah, is the contracting activity (FA8251-09-D-0001).

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Lockheed Martin Simulation, Training and Support, Orlando, Fla., is being awarded a $221,642,000 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to provide performance based logistics maintenance and support services for up to 500 U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps Hybrid, Radio Frequency, Communications Navigation and Instrumentation, and High Power Consolidated Automated Support System stations. Work will be performed in Orlando, Fla. (80 percent) and at various ashore and afloat aviation intermediate maintenance depots, Navy training sites, and Marine Corps airwings (20 percent), and is expected to be completed in November 2015. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via an electronic request for proposals; one offer was received. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J., is the contracting activity (N68335-09-D-0006).

EDO Western Corp., Salt Lake City, Utah, is being awarded a $33,272,851 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for AN/SQS-53C Unit 717 Sonar Tranducer Array Shipsets. The AN/SQS-53C Unit 717 Sonar Tranducer Array is a component of the AN/SQQ-89(V), which is a fully integrated Surface Ship Undersea Warfare combat system with the capability to search, detect, classify, localize, and attack submarine targets. Work will be performed in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is expected to be completed by November 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via Federal Business Opportunities, with twooffers received. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity (N00164-09-D-GP05).

Canadian Commercial Corp., General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada, is being awarded a $22,250,250 firm fixed priced modification to delivery order #0004 under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5028) for the purchase of Authorized Stockage List (ASL) parts to support 673 vehicles. Work will be performed in Durban, South Africa, and work is expected to be completed no later than July 9, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

General Dynamics, Electric Boat, Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $6,290,977 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-4003) for Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department tasks in support of operational nuclear submarines including maintaining and modernizing Government-owned facilities and equipment and providing off-hull support of submarine maintenance. The contractor will provide supervisory personnel as necessary, program management, engineering and planning, training, inspection and nuclear services to accomplish intermediate-level nuclear submarine maintenance, modernization and repairs. The contractor shall accomplish naval nuclear work tasks using approved processes, technical work documents, and equipment. The contractor's efforts shall include program management services such as planning, scheduling, coordination, integration, training, and certification of nuclear work. Work will be performed in New London, Conn., and is expected to be completed by September 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $6,290,977 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

AM General LLC, Mishawaka, Ind. is being awarded a maximum $62,718,847 firm fixed price, sole source, requirements type contract for parts and functional support services. Other locations of performance are Pennsylvania, Texas and Maine. Using service is Army. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract has a one year base and four possible one year options. The date of performance completion is January 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC), Columbus, Ohio

(SPM7LX-09-D-9001).

AIR FORCE

John Bean Technologies, JBT Aero Tech of Orlando, Fla., is being awarded a firm fixed price contract for a maximum $44,553,589.25. This action will provide Halvorsen aircraft cargo loaders: aircraft cargo loaders, 55 each; production support, 55 each; packaging, 55 each; data 1 lot. At this point, $29,201,030 has been obligated. Robins AFB, Ga. is the contracting activity. (FA8519-09-D-0001)

ARMY

Beretta U.S.A. Corp., Accokeek, Md., was awarded on Nov. 7, 2008, a $8,154,800 three year firm fixed price contract for 20,000 Beretta 92FS 9mm pistols. Work will be performed in Accokeek, Md., with an estimated completion date of Oct. 20, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. TACOM Contracting Center, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52H09-09-D-0037).

ECM-GEC JV, Metairie, La., was awarded on Nov. 6, 2008, a $5,680,875 firm fixed price contract to provide four final Geotechnical Soil Reports, final construction plans and specifications for the design of the New Orleans-to-Venice back levees of reaches NOV-6, NOV-7 and NOV-8 Hurricane Protection Project. Work will be performed in New Orleans to Venice, Plaquemines Parish, La., with an estimated completion date of Mar 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. US Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, La., is the contracting activity (W912P8-07-D-0031).

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Timothy H. Walker, 38, of Franklin, Tenn., died Nov. 8 in Baghdad when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Pfc. Theron V. Hobbs, 22, of Albany, Ga., died Nov. 6 in a motor vehicle accident in Kirkuk, Iraq. He was assigned to the 572nd Engineer Company, 20th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. Adam M. Wenger, 27, of Waterford, Mich., died Nov. 5 in Tunnis, Iraq, of injuries sustained during a non-combat incident. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

The incident is under investigation.

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract with General Electric Aircraft Engines of Cincinnati, Ohio, for a maximum of $185,000,000. The Versatile, Affordable, Advanced Turbine Engine Program is a joint DoD/NASA/DOE industry effort to develop revolutionary and innovative technologies by the 2017 timeframe that will permit an order of magnitude increase in turbo-propulsion affordability over the year 2000 state-of the-art technology. This effort focuses mainly on Phase II of the VAATE program with some smaller efforts for Phase III. Phase II and III efforts will focus on technologies that address strike/ persistent engagement, multi-mission mobility, persistent agile combat support, enterprise and platform enablers, responsive space access, agile combat support /enterprise and platform enablers, air superiority/protection. At this time $801,000 has been obligated. Det 1 AFRL/PKPB, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8650-09-D-2922).

Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems of Warner Robbins, Ga., is being awarded a firm fixed price, time and materials contract for an estimated $8,556,400. This action is for exercise option for Lot 4 of the UH-1H upgrade modification to include engine overhaul and installation, both group A & B kits as well as installation, pre-modification aircraft repair and data. At this time all funds have been obligated. 580 ACSG/GFKAB, Robins AFB, Ga., is the contracting activity (F09603-01-D-0207-009839).

The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract with Lockheed Martin Co., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., of Marietta, Ga., for $6,123,675. This action is exercise of option for installation of five C-5 avionics modernization program kits onto the C-5 aircraft. At this time all funds have been obligated. 716^th AESG/PK, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (F33657-98-C-0006, Modification P00215).

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract with Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., of San Diego, Calif., for $5,962,924. This contract action will provide extension of engineering, manufacturing and development activities in support of the Global Hawk program for one month. At this time all funds have been obligated. 303 AESG/SYK, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (F33657-01-C-4600, P00282).

NAVY

Tetra Tech NUS, Inc., Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a not to exceed $14,256,722 cost-plus-award-fee task order modification under a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity architect-engineer contract (N62470-08-D-1001) for comprehensive long-term environmental action. The work to be performed provides for continuing environmental site assessment which includes sampling residences' tap water and soil, and analysis; conduct air sampling activities and laboratory analysis; obtain GPS coordinates for residential properties in Italy, and perform point of entry tap water mitigation study. Work will be performed in Naples, Italy and is expected to be completed by September 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering command, Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.

The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $14,000,000 ceiling-priced delivery order against a previously issued Basic Ordering Agreement (N68335-06-G-0024) for the procurement of 72 F/A-18F peculiar support equipment items for the F/A-18 Royal Australian Air Force fleet under the Foreign Military Sales Program. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo. and is expected to be completed in December 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J. is the contracting activity.

Swiftships Shipbuilders, LLC, Morgan City, La., is being awarded a $13,414,450 firm-fixed price contract for the design and construction of two 28 meter coastal patrol craft for the government of Egypt. The coastal patrol craft is used for coastal surveillance, search and rescue, response to emergency situations, and security assistance. Work will be performed in Morgan City, La., and is expected to completed by May 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-2210).

Solpac Construction, Inc., dba Soltek Pacific Construction Co., San Diego, Calif, , is being awarded $12,269,057 for firm-fixed price task order #0006 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-08-D-8615) for design and construction for repairs to a hangar at Naval Air Station, Lemoore, Calif. The work to be performed provides for repairs and alterations to restore the hangar's functionality and provides fire protection related upgrades in compliance with current Department of Defense standards. The task order also contains one unexercised option, which if exercised would increase cumulative task order value to $12,394,057. Work will be performed in Lemoore, Calif., and is expected to be completed by August 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Three proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $6,480,176 order against a previously issued Basic Ordering Agreement (N00019-05-G-0026) for tasks associated with conducting a structural life assessment program for the T-45 airframe and landing gear. Work will be performed in Hazelwood, Mo., and is expected to be completed in September 2011. Contract funds in the amount of $2,750,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity.

Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding – Newport News, Newport News, Va., is being awarded a $6,457,805 cost-plus-fixed fee, level of effort contract modification to previously awarded contract (N62793-07-C-0001) for continuation of FY09 advance planning efforts to prepare and make ready for the defueling and inactivation of the USS Enterprise and its reactor plants. This effort will provide for all advanced planning, shipchecks, design, documentation, engineering, procurement, fabrication and preliminary shipyard or support facility work. This contract modification also includes options for additional advance planning efforts through FY10-13 of Enterprise, and an option for FY13 advance planning efforts for inactivation of the Surface Ship Support Barge. The total estimated amount if all options are exercised is $282,021,379. Work will be performed in Newport News, Va., and is expected to completed by Sept. 30, 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $6,457,805 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair, Newport News, Va., is the contracting activity.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. Scott J. Metcalf, 36, of Framingham, Mass., died Oct. 29, in Balad, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 32nd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.

The incident is under investigation.

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

1st Lt. Trevor J. Yurista, 32, of Pleasant Valley, N.Y., died Oct. 27 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Oct. 27 in Baghlan, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when a suicide bomber detonated explosives as they were preparing to enter a building.

Killed were:

Sgt. Nicholas A. Casey, 22, of Canton, Ohio, who was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.

Sgt. Kevin D. Grieco, 35, of Bartlett, Ill., who was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 122nd Field Artillery, Illinois Army National Guard, Sycamore, Ill.

CONTRACTS

MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY

Raytheon Missile Systems Co., Arizona, is being awarded a $441,900,000 (maximum) indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract for development and test of the Ballistic Missile Defense System Multiple Kill Vehicle Payload System. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona and is expected to be complete by December 2011. This is a sole source contract award. The contract funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year. The Missile Defense Agency, Huntsville, Ala., is the contracting activity (HQ0147-09-D-0001). The contract will be incrementally funded. The Task Order 0001 negotiated value is $54,013,313 with a period of performance of 1 Nov. 2008 through 1 Nov. 2009. We anticipate funding approximately $24,000,000 at time of award. Both FY09 and FY10 research, development, test and evaluation funds will be used.

NAVY

BAE Systems Technology Solutions and Services, Rockville, Md., is being awarded a $55,000,000 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity contract (N00421-06-D-0038) to exercise an option for engineering, analytical and manufacturing to support aging aircraft. Work will be performed in various locations throughout the United States (80 percent) and Rockville, Md. (20 percent), and is expected to be completed in September 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Lockheed Martin Corp., Maritime Systems & Sensors, Baltimore, Md., is being awarded a $37,500,000 Basic Ordering Agreement for Post-Shakedown Availability (PSA) on the Littoral Combat Ship, USS Freedom (LCS-1). The orders to be issued will encompass services which support the total PSA effort which include, but are not limited to program management, advance planning, engineering, material kitting, liaison, scheduling and participation in PSA planning conferences and design reviews, and preparation of documentation as required by the Contract Data Requirement List. The orders will also encompass material and labor to perform the PSA for LCS 1, all testing, including post repair trials required to verify the accuracy and completion of all shipyard industrial work, non-standard equipment when approved, and technical manuals for non-standard equipment. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif. (53 percent) and Norfolk, Va. (47 percent), and is expected to be completed by January 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-G-2300).

Walton Construction Co., LLC, Harahan, La., is being awarded a $34,020,000 modification under a previously awarded firm-fixed price contract (N69450-08-C-1759) to exercise an option which provides for the design and construction of two barracks at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. The total contract amount after exercise of this option will be $59,280,000. Work will be performed at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., and is expected to be completed by Nov. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity.

LTM, Inc.*, Havelock, N.C., is being awarded a $25,345,721 ceiling priced modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00421-01-D-0101) to exercise an option for approximately 353,600 hours of maintenance planning and design interface technical/management support services for the Fleet Readiness Center(FRC) East, Cherry Point, N.C. These services include evaluating initial designs and proposed design changes, maintenance planning, and sustaining maintenance plans. Work will be performed at FRC East, Cherry Point, N.C. (99 percent), and at various locations across the United States (1 percent), and is expected to be completed in October 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Lejeune Support Services, LLC, Sterling, Va., is being awarded $14,047,049 under a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-deliver/indefinite-quantity contract (N62470-05-D-4192) to exercise option year four for facilities maintenance and repair and heavy equipment repair at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jacksonville, N.C. The work to be performed includes all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision, technical expertise, transportation and management necessary to operate, maintain, and repair the facilities, roads, grounds, equipment, and utilities and perform other specialized functions, such as locksmith services, machinery, sign fabrication, etc. After exercise of this option, the total cumulative contract amount will be $75,704,122. Work will be performed in Jacksonville, N.C., and work is expected to be completed Oct. 31, 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The solicitation was available for full and open competition, and three proposals were received. Award was made to Lejeune Support Services, LLC on Jan. 26, 2005. The Officer in Charge of Construction, Marine Corps Installations East, is the administering contracting activity.

McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $5,841,577 order against a previously issued Basic Ordering Agreement (N00019-05-G-0026) for near and long term requirements to continue the analysis required for an efficient and orderly shutdown of the T-45 production line transition Phase II and the associated post-production support efforts for the T-45 A/C aircraft series. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo. (77 percent) and Warton, Lancashire, UK (23 percent), and is expected to be completed in March 2010. Contract funds in the amount of $1,653,085 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Turbo Combustor Technology, Inc., Stuart, Fla.* is being awarded a maximum $10,640,000 firm fixed price, total set-aside contract for aircraft engine platform equipment. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Air Force. There were originally three proposals solicited with two responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is November 30, 2009. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Richmond, Richmond, Va., (SPM4A7-09-C-0003).

ARMY

AeroVironment Incorporated, Sun Valley, Calif., was awarded Oct. 30, 2008, a $5,810,622 firm/fixed/price contract. This effort is to procure research, development, test & evaluation digital data link effort for the Raven RQ-11B unmanned aircraft System. Work will be performed in Simi Valley, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 31, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. US Army Contracting Command Aviation & Missile Command/AMSCC/AMC/ARA, is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-05-C-0338).

* Small Business

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Pfc. Bradley S. Coleman, 24, of Martinsville, Va., died Oct. 29 at Qayyarah Airfield, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 51st Transportation Company, Mannheim, Germany.

The incident is under investigation.

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract with General Electric Aircraft Engines of Cincinnati, Ohio, for a maximum of $185 million. The VAATE Program is a joint DoD/NASA/DOE Industry effort to develop revolutionary and innovative technologies by the 2017 timeframe that will permit an order of magnitude increase in turbo-propulsion affordability over the year 2000 state-of the-art technology. This effort focuses mainly on Phase II of the VAATE program with some smaller efforts for Phase III. Phase II and III efforts will focus on technologies that address Strike/ Persistent Engagement, Multi-Mission Mobility, Persistent Agile Combat Support./Enterprise and Platform Enablers (ACS/EPE C2ISR (P-C2ISR), Responsive Space Access (RSA), Agile Combat Support /Enterprise and Platform Enablers (ACS/EPE), Air Superiority/Protection. At this time $801,000 has been obligated. Det 1 AFRL/PKPB, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8650-09-D-2922).

Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems of Warner Robbins, Ga., is being awarded a firm fixed price, time and materials contract for an estimated $8,556,400. This action is for exercise option for Lot 4 of the UH-1H Upgrade Modification to include engine overhaul and installation, both Group A & B kits as well as installation, pre-modification aircraft repair and data. At this time all funds have been obligated. 580 ACSG/GFKAB, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., is the contracting activity (F09603-01-D-0207-009839).

The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract with Lockheed Martin Co., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., of Marietta, Ga., for $6,123,675. This action is exercise of option for installation of five C-5 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) Kits onto the C-5 Aircraft. At this time all funds have been obligated. 716^th AESG/PK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (F33657-98-C-0006, Modification P00215).

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract with Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., of San Diego, Calif., for $5,962,924. This contract action will provide extension of engineering, manufacturing and development (EMD) activities in support of the Global Hawk Program for one month. At this time all funds have been obligated. 303 AESG/SYK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (F33657-01-C-4600, P00282).

General Dynamics Information Technology of Fairfax, Va., is being awarded a fixed-price incentive firm target contract for $42,316,801. The Uni-Comm contract provides score communications and Information Technology (Comm/IT) services to AFSPC locations; it also provides remote/IT services in support of AFNETOps at Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), Air Mobility Command (AMC), Air National Guard (ANG) and Pacific Air Force (PACAF) locations. The Uni-Comm contract also provides Land Mobile Radio (LMR) zone controller services that support non-AFSPC owned locations, including locations not under the Department of Defense (DOD). $42,316,801 has been obligated. Schriever Air Force Base, Colo., is the contracting activity. FA2550-09-C-8001.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., of El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded a cost reimbursement with award fee contract modification for $5,822,000. This action provides for Joint Stars Modernization Risk Reduction effort to study feasibility of a Multi-Platform Radar Technology Insertion Radar onto the JSTARS Platform. $5,822,000 has been obligated. Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., is the contracting activity. F19629-00-C-0100 Modification P00153.

SELEX sensors and Airborne Systems Electro-Optics (Overseas) Limited of Basildon, United Kingdom, is being awarded a cost plus award fee and cost plus fixed fee contract modification for $6,590,620. The action will provide 1 Lot Contractor Logistics Support, 1 Lot Over and Above, Contractor Acquired Property and Contractor Furnished Material, 1 Lot Award Fee and 1 Lot Data for the All Low Light Television System Applicable to the AC-130U Gunship. $6,590,620 has been obligated. Robins Air Force Base, Ga., is the contracting activity. F33657-95-C-0072 Modification P00093.

Lockheed Martin Corp., of Lockheed Martin Space System Co., Colo., is being awarded a cost plus award fee contract modification not to exceed $27,500,000. This purpose of this undefinitized contract action (UCA) is to provide launch services and hardware coverage for the AFSPC-2 mission and to protect the current launch schedule under the Evolved Expendable Launch Capabilities (ELC) contract. This UCA will cover the Atlas V Geo-synchronous Orbit (GSO Kit and the ELC Mission Unique portions of the AFSPC-2 Mission. The contract has a required minimum lead time of 24 months to build and deliver a launch vehicle. Delay of this action will adversely impact the launch manifest for a critical national security AFSPC mission and the contractor's ability to meet its lead time requirements. $13,750,000 has been obligated. Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif., is the contracting activity. FA8816-06-C-0002, Modification P00121.

Aerospace Corp., of El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for $797,107,900. This action will provide Acquisition of Scientific, Engineering, and Technical support for the Federally Funded Research and Development Center (Aerospace Corp.) which supports the Air Force and other Department of Defense programs. $27,923,400 has been obligated. Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif., is the contracting activity. F08802-09-C-0001.

ITT Corp., of Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., is being awarded a cost-plus award fee; cost-reimbursable contract modification for $66,961,335.81. This modification provides for the unilateral exercise incremental funding of contract year (Nov. 1, 2008 thru Oct. 31, 2009) sustainment option contract line item numbers (CLINS) for the Space Lift Range System Contract (SLRSC). The action provides for the continued support for the program management, interface management, systems engineering and integration, depot maintenance transition, product acquisitions and modifications, and instrument modernization for operational systems and infrastructure including instrumentation, network and control display. $8,748,182 has been obligated. Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., is the contracting activity. F04701-01-C-0001, Modification P00522.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation of Savannah, Ga., is being awarded a firm fixed price contract modification for $10,018,588.99. This contract modification provides for continued fleet maintenance support for nine Gulfstream aircraft owned by the Egyptian Government. This contract action is exercising option period 1 of 6. $10,018,588.99 has been obligated. Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., is the contracting activity. FA8106-08-C-0001, modification P0001.

Lockheed Martin Corp., of Littleton, Colo., is being awarded a firm fixed price contract modification not to exceed $145,600,000. The purpose of this Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA) is to provide launch services and hardware coverage for the AFSPC-2 mission and to protect the current launch schedule under the Evolved Expendable Launch Services (ELS) contract. This UCA will cover the Launch Service Booster, Flight Hardware Mission Unique, and Solid Rocket Booster Nozzle portions of the AFSPC-2 mission. The contract has a required minimum lead time of 24 months to build and deliver a launch vehicle. Delay of this action will adversely impact the launch impact the launch manifest for a critical national security AFSPC mission and the contractor's ability to meet its lead time requirements. $72,800,000 has been obligated. Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif., is the contracting activity. FA8816-06-C-0004, modification P00012.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Electronic Systems, Defensive Systems Division of Rolling Meadows, Il., is being awarded a firm fixed price contract for $5,514,206. This action is for production phase of the Next Generation Missile Warning System (NexGen MWS). The purpose of NexGen MWS is to improve the existing Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure (LAIRCM) system's probability of declaring threat missiles and to increase probability of detection in high clutter environments. The contract will include system engineering and program management, travel, logistics, studies and analysis, options for field services representatives and interim contractor support. $4,791,890 has been obligated. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is the contracting activity. FA8625-09-C-6454.

ARMY

Chugach Government Services Inc, Anchorage, Alaska, was awarded Oct. 31, 2008, a $113,750,000 construction/firm/fixed/price contract for manufacture, transport and install relocatable buildings, North Fort Polk, Louisiana, in support of Foreign Security Forces, Transition Teams Mission. Work will be performed in North Fort Polk, La., with an estimated completion date of Aug 24, 2009. Bids solicited were via Sole Source (8) Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) and one bid was received. US Army Engineer District, Forth Worth, Texas, is the contracting activity (W9126G-09-C-0002).

DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY

The Defense Commissary Agency is awarding an indefinite delivery, requirements type contract to Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., 800 Stevens Port Drive, North Sioux City, S.D. 57049-5005, on November 3, 2008, to provide fresh beef and frozen coarse ground beef products for resale to DeCA's European Region's Central Meat Processing Plant (CMPP). The estimated award amount is $47,053,640.00. The contractor will deliver fresh beef and frozen coarse ground beef products to the CMPP as the need arises. The contract base period of performance is for two years beginning December 1, 2008, through November 30, 2010. Three one-year option periods are available. If all three option periods are exercised, the contract will be completed November 30, 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Twenty eight firms were solicited and four offers were received. The contracting activity is the Defense Commissary Agency, Resale Contracting Division, Resale Commodities Branch, 1300 E Avenue, Fort Lee, Va., 23801-1800. (HDEC02-09-D-0001)

NAVY

Honeywell International, Inc., Defense and Space Electronic Systems, Albuquerque, N.M., is being awarded a not-to-exceed $65,500,817 undefinitized contract action for the procurement of 90 Block II Micro Air Vehicle (MAV) systems, including associated support equipment, spares, training, and engineering and logistics support. Work will be performed in Alburquerque, N.M., and is expected to be completed in December 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-C-0004).

L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace LLC, Madison, Miss., is being awarded a $19,798,516 firm-fixed-price contract for organizational, selected intermediate and limited depot level maintenance for F-16s, F-18s, H-60s and E-2Cs operated by the adversary squadrons based at Naval Air Station, Fallon, Nev. Work will be performed in Fallon, Nev., and is expected to be completed in October 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $19,798,516 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured through an electronic request for proposals, with four offers received. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-09-D-0007).

General Dynamics Information Technology, Needham, Mass. is being awarded $6,850,624 for hybrid firm fixed price, cost plus fixed fee delivery order #NS07 under previously awarded contract (FA8771-04-D-0007) for production and delivery of Automated Digital Network System Increment III low rate initial production units, including program management; configuration management; logistics; hardware and software updates; design documentation; configuration management support; testing support; and on-site technical support. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to an estimated $10,964,515. Work will be performed in Taunton, Mass., and is expected to be completed by March 31, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command awarded this delivery order on behalf of its organizational partner, the Navy's Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communication, Computers and Intelligence. This delivery order has an exception to the fair opportunity process pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 2304c (b)(3), as implemented by FAR 16.505(b)(2)(iii) and DFARS PGI 216.505-70(2). The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

TXU Energy, Irving, Texas, is being awarded a $57,872,280.84 firm fixed price contract to provide electrical power to Fort Hood, Texas, for 24 months. There were 100 proposals solicited, with 12 responses. The date of performance completion is January 31, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-09-D-8005.).

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND

SRA International, Inc, of Fairfax, VA 22033-4232, is being awarded a $6,098,477.30 fixed price contract modification for Option Year Five for FY09 sustainment of the Defense Personnel Property System (DPS). Work will be performed at Fairfax, Va, 22033-4232, and is expected to be completed September 30, 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contracting activity is United States Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., 62225. (W81GYE-04-C-0035/ P00055)

UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND

AeroGlow of Gillingham, Dorset, United Kingdom, is being awarded an unusual and compelling urgent letter contract not to exceed $9,350,750 for Hatch Lighting Orientation System, HEED Bottle Lights, spares, training, technical reports and data, and services in support of U.S. Special Operations Command. The work will be performed in Gillingham and is expected to be completed by May 2009. This contract was awarded under unusual and compelling urgency, in accordance with 10 U.S.C 2304 (c)(2). The contract number is H92222-09-C-0003.

Navy Commissions Submarine New Hampshire

The Navy's newest attack submarine New Hampshire (SSN 778) will be commissioned Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008, during a 10 a.m. EDT ceremony at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine.

Sen. Judd Gregg will deliver the ceremony's principal address. The ship's sponsor, Cheryl McGuinness of Portsmouth, N.H., is the widow of Lt. Cmdr. Thomas McGuinness, a veteran Navy pilot and co-pilot of American Airlines Flight 11 which was flown into the North Tower of the World Trade Center by terrorists on Sept. 11, 2001. The ceremony will be highlighted by a time-honored Navy tradition when McGuinness gives the order to "man our ship and bring her to life!"

The fifth submarine of the Virginia-class, New Hampshire was delivered eight months early thanks to the Navy's on-going cost-reduction initiatives. This will mark the first time since 1996 that the Navy has commissioned two submarines of the same class in the same year -- USS North Carolina was commissioned in May.

Through their unique capabilities of stealth and endurance, Virginia-class submarines directly enable the Maritime Strategy Core Capabilities of forward presence, deterrence, sea control, power projection, and maritime security. Equally adept at operating in the world's shallow littoral regions and deep waters, New Hampshire will significantly contribute to the mission areas of anti-submarine warfare; anti-surface warfare; special operations forces; strike; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; irregular warfare; and mine warfare.

Cmdr. Mike Stevens, a native of Tacoma, Wash., will become the ship's first commanding officer, leading a crew of approximately 134 officers and enlisted personnel.

The 7,800-ton New Hampshire was built under a unique teaming arrangement between General Dynamics Electric Boat and Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding. New Hampshire is 337 feet in length, has a beam of 34 feet, and can operate at depths greater than 800 feet and at speeds exceeding 25 knots submerged. New Hampshire is also designed with a reactor plant which will not require refueling during the planned life of the ship, reducing lifecycle costs while increasing operational availability.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding - Newport News, Va. is being awarded a $300,705,466 cost plus fixed fee contract for continuation of the refueling complex overhaul advance-planning efforts for the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and its reactor plants. This effort will continue to provide for advanced planning, shipchecks, design, documentation, engineering, procurement, fabrication and preliminary shipyard or support facility work to prepare for and make ready for the refueling, overhaul, modernization and routine work. Work will be performed in Newport News, Va. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-07-C-2117).

Honeywell Technology Solutions, Inc., Columbia, Md., is being awarded an $8,475,973 modification to a previously awarded cost plus fixed fee contract (N00421-05-C-0002) to exercise an option for engineering and logistics services in support of the Light Airborne Multi-purpose System MKIII AN/SRQ-4 data link. The estimated level of effort for this option is 124,000 man-hours. Work will be performed in Lexington Park, Md. (51 percent) and St. Inigoes, Md. (49 percent) and is expected to be completed in October 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, St. Inigoes, Md., is the contracting activity.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

AmeriQual Group, LLC D/B/A AmeriQual Packaging, Evansville, Ind. is being awarded a maximum $174,320,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity contract for delivery of Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) and Humanitarian Daily Ration (HDR). There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. There were originally 3 proposals solicited with 3 responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is December 31, 2009. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM3S1-06-D-Z103).

Sopakco Inc., Mullins, S.C.* is being awarded a maximum $154,257,500 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity contract for delivery of Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) and Humanitarian Daily Ration (HDR). There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. There were originally 3 proposals solicited with 3 responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is December 31, 2009. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM3S1-06-D-Z104).

The Wornick Company, Cincinnati, Ohio is being awarded a maximum $138,012,500 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity contract for delivery of Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) and Humanitarian Daily Ration (HDR). There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. There were originally 3 proposals solicited with 3 responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is December 31, 2009. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM3S1-06-D-Z105).

Jianas Brothers Packaging Company, Kansas City, Mo.** is being awarded a maximum $7,369,320 firm fixed price, total set-aside, indefinite quantity contract for delivery of Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) food components. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. There were originally 7 proposals solicited with 5 responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is November 13, 2009. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM3S1-06-D-Z119).

AIR FORCE

Lockheed Martin Corporation, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics of Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for a maximum of $30 million. The objective of the VAATE Phase II and III program is to develop revolutionary and innovative technology by the 2017 timeframe that will provide a 10X increase in turbo-propulsion affordable capability when carped to a year 2000 state-of-the-art baseline engine. To achieve this goal, the Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) Propulsion Directorate (RZ) has committed resources to the development of an advanced technology base for aero-thermodynamics and innovative structures, the development of advanced components, and the assessment and verification of these components in TRL—6 demonstrator engines. The VAATE Program is structured in three phases to achieve 4X (2009), 6X (2013) and 10X (2017) increases in affordable capability, major U.S. turbine engine and weapon system contractors have planned their future turbine engine and weapon system contractors have planned their future turbo-propulsion research and development consistent with the goals of the VAATE Program. Efforts sought under the announcement were to address turbine engine technologies necessary to meet the VAATE Phase II and/or make progress towards Phase III goals. The technologies proposed may apply to more than one capability area and as such may be considered a pervasive technology. Examples of these technologies are Modeling and Simulation, Emissions and Noise, High Impact Technologies, Manufacturing Technology, Materials, Safety and Readiness and Cost Reduction. There were six areas of research on this effort as follows: Strike/Persistent Engagement, Multi-Mission Mobility, Persistent Agile Combat Support/Enterprise and Platform Enablers (ACS/EPE C2ISR (P-C21SR), Responsive Space Access (RSA), Agile Combat Support/Enterprise and Platform Enablers (ACS/EPE), Air Superiority/Protection. At this time $1,000 has been obligated. AFRL/PKPB, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8650-09-D-2926).

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract by exercising an option with Northrop Grumman Space and Mission Systems Corp of Herndon, Va., for a total estimated cost of $7,600,477.68. This action will provide USSTRATCOM Intelligence Enterprise Support (UIES), for option period two to extend performance period for FY09 (CLIN's 2001 through 2006). The contract is for operations, maintenance, and management of the intelligence information technology networks and intelligence applications through system administration, database management, software maintenance and enhancements, and communications security, etc. At this time $200 has been obligated. 55^th Contracting Squadron, Offutt AFB, Neb., is the contracting activity (FA4600-07-C-0001, Modification No.: P00031).

The Air Force is modifying a Time & Materials contract with Spectrum Communications, Inc., of Hampton, Va., for an estimated $6,353,224. This action will provide Performance Work Statement entitled 'Air Force Distributed Common Ground Station (AF DCGS) Regional Chief Information Assurance Officer, Site Information Assurance, and Developmental Security Manager Support of the AF DCGS Information Assurance Program". At this time $4,375,000 has been obligated. AF ISR Agency, A7KA, San Antonio, Texas, is the contracting activity (GS-35F-0445N, Task Order FA7037-09-F-0021).

Bush Endorses NATO Membership for Albania, Croatia

By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2008 - President Bush kicked off the weekend by signing agreements endorsing Albania and Croatia as NATO members and called on other Balkan and former Soviet countries to join the alliance.

President Bush is joined on stage by Croatian Ambassador to the U.S. Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, left, Albanian Ambassador to the U.S. Aleksander Saliabanda and NATO Secretary General Jaap De Hoop Scheffer, right, as he signs the NATO accession protocols Oct. 24, 2008 in the East Room of the White House, in support of the nations of Albania and Croatia to join the NATO alliance. When all 26 NATO allies have ratified the accession protocols Albania and Croatia will be eligible to join NATO. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Mike Mullen joined the president for the Oct. 24 White House ceremony as he signed the protocols alongside NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer.

"With today's ceremony, we celebrate two young and vigorous democracies seeking to assume new responsibilities in a time of terrorism and a time of war," Bush said. "We strengthen America's partnership with nations that once found themselves in the shackles of communism. We rejoice in taking a major step toward welcoming the people of Albania and Croatia into the greatest alliance for freedom the world has ever known."

NATO voted at its Bucharest summit in April to invite both Albania and Croatia to join NATO, but other member nations must sign the accession protocols before they become official.

"The invitation to join NATO is recognition of the difficult reforms these countries have undertaken on the path to prosperity and peace," Bush said. "In return, NATO membership offers the promise of security and stability. The United States and our NATO allies will stand united in defense of our fellow members."

NATO membership will ensure the people of Albania and Croatia know that "ff any nation threatens their security, every member of our Alliance will be at their side," he said.

The president called their entry into NATO "an historic step for the Balkans," noting that within a decade the region has "transformed itself from a land consumed by war to a contributor to international peace and stability."

"The people of Albania and Croatia are helping move the world closer to a great triumph of history - a Europe that is whole, a Europe that is free and a Europe that is at peace," he said.

Bush reiterated U.S. support for others to join NATO, including Georgia, Ukraine, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro, and Serbia if it chooses. These countries "remember the pain of tyranny," and, as a result, "treasure the blessings of liberty," he said.

NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer called the U.S. signing of the accession protocols particularly significant in light of the U.S. role in NATO.

Albania's and Croatia's membership in NATO "will strengthen our common effort to safeguard and promote security and stability," he said. "Both countries have set an example for others to follow and we will encourage and support all those who aspire that same goal."

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Pfc. Cody J. Eggleston, 21, of Eugene, Ore., died Oct. 24 at the National in Bethesda, Maryland, of wounds suffered on October 16 in Baqubah, Iraq, when he received indirect fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Brian P. Hause, 29, of Stoystown, Pa., died Oct. 23 of non-combat related medical causes at Balad Air Base, Iraq. He was assigned to the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C.

The incident is under investigation.

CONTRACTS

ARMY

Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company Inc, Kansas City, Mo., was awarded Oct. 22, 2008, a $53,504,000 firm fixed price contract. The project consists of construction of a 145,000 square foot office/laboratory building for the Air Force. Work will be performed in Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., with estimated and completion date of July 10, 2010. Ten bids were solicited and four bids were received. US Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque, N. M., is the contracting activity (W912PP-09-C-0001).

Alliant Ammunition and Power Company LLC, Radford, Va., was awarded Oct. 23, 2008, a $18,095,000 firm fixed price contract. This award is in support of the modernization effort at Radford Army Ammunition Plant. Work will be performed in Radford, Va., with estimated and completion date of March 31, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. Headquarter Army Sustainment Command, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (DAAA09-03-E-0001).

AM General LLC, South Bend, Ind., was awarded on Oct. 22, 2008, a $6,878,864 firm fixed price contract for theses kits and kits parts provide for essential improvementof the Frag 5 kit, resulting in overall survivability enhancements from Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). Work will be performed in Mishawaka, Ind., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 20009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. TACOM, Warren, Mich is the contracting activity (DAAE07-01-C-S0001).

Global Fleet Sales Inc, Charlottesville, Va., was awarded Oct. 22, 2008, a $6,540,749 fixed-price contract for 323 quantity for Cargo Transport II trucks. Work will be performed in Laem, Chabang, Sriracha, and Chonburi, Thailand, with estimated and completion date of Feb. 04, 2011. TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-06-D-G002).

NAVY

Atlas Elektronik UK Ltd., Newport Great Britain, is being awarded a $12,864,929 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for services and materials for the development and fabrication of tow cables to support organic airborne mine countermeasures systems. Work will be performed at Atlas' facility in Great Britain, and is expected to be completed by Oct. 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, Panama City, Fla., is the contracting activity (N61331-08-D-0037).

EaglePicher Technologies LLC, Joplin, Mo., is being awarded a $6,000,000 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for battery and manufacturing improvements. This contract will provide the Missile Defense Agency and its prime contractors with improved batteries from EaglePicher Technologies, which is the supplier of many specific oxyhalide and thermal battery designs. These improvements will include updated manufacturing processes, procedures, techniques and demonstrations of these improvements in batteries. Work will be performed in Joplin, Mo., and is expected to be completed by Oct. 2013. Contract funds in the amount of $591,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity (N00164-09-D-GS16).

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Spc. Deon L. Taylor, 30, of Bronx, N.Y., died Oct. 22 in Bela Beluk, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New York Army National Guard, Syracuse, N.Y.

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Stacy A. Dryden, 22, of North Canton, Ohio, died Oct. 19 from injuries sustained in a non-hostile incident in Anbar province, Iraq. She was assigned to 1st Supply Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

The incident is under investigation.

CONTRACTS

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Washington Gas Energy Services, Inc., Herndon, Va. is being awarded a maximum $27,741,396 firm fixed price contract to provide electrical services. Other locations of performance are District of Columbia and Maryland. Using service is Navy. There were originally 100 proposals solicited with 14 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is December 31, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-08-D-8035).

Burlington Apparel Fabrics, Greensboro, N.C. is being awarded a maximum $6,410,240 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery contract to provide wool cloth. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Air Force. There were originally 65 proposals solicited with 2 responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is October 29, 2009. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa.(SP0100-05-D-0516).

ARMY

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, Oak Brook, Ill., was awarded Oct. 21, 2008, a $27,344,101 firm/ fixed price contract for Baltimore District maintenance dredging in Baltimore Harbor and Baltimore Channels waterways. Work will be performed in Maryland, Baltimore area waterways in various locations, with an estimated and completion date of April 30, 2009. Bids solicited were via the Web and three bids were received. USA Corp of Engineers, Baltimore, Md., is the contracting activity (W912DR-09-C-0002).

NAVY

BAE Systems Land & Armaments, Ground Systems Division, York, Pa., is being awarded a $22,932,814firm-fixed-priced modification to previously awarded delivery order #0004 under contract (M67854-07-D-5025) for Field Service Representatives (FSR) and Instructors to support Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. Work will be performed in York, Pa., and is expected to be completed by the January 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Electric Boat Corporation, Groton, Conn. is being awarded a $19,041,627 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-07-C-2103) for reactor plant planning yard services for nuclear-powered submarines and support yard services for the Navy's moored training ships. The contractor will furnish, fabricate, or acquire such materials, supplies and services as may be necessary to perform the functions of the planning yard for reactor plants and associated portions of the propulsion plants for nuclear powered submarines. Work will be performed in Groton, Conn. (95 percent) and Charleston, S.C. (5 percent), and is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $17,198,984 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

CONTRACTS

ARMY

AM General LLC, South Bend, Ind., was awarded Oct. 21, 2008, a $179,586,188 firm/ fixed price contract for High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled vehicles to contract. Work will be performed in Mishawaka, Ind., with an estimated and completion date of Dec. 31, 2009. Bids solicited were via Broad Agency Announcement and nine bids were received. TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (DAAE07-01-C-S-001).

CPP Construction Co., Gaithersburg, Md., was awarded Oct. 17, 2008, a $14,850,000 firm/fixed price contract. Construct facilities at the Dalecarlia and McMillian Water Treatment Plants to replace existing chlorine storage and feed systems with aqueous hypochlorite storage. Work will be performed in Wash., with an estimated and completion date of July 3, 2010. Bids solicited were via the Web and nine bids were received. USA Corp of Engineers, Baltimore, Md., is the contracting activity

(W912DR-09-C-0005).

AIR FORCE

Assurance Technologies of Carlisle, Mass., and Lockheed Martin Space Systems of Denver, Colo., are being awarded cost plus incentive fee/fixed fee contracts for $29 million. This action will provide for Self-Awareness Space Situations Awareness acquisition, which is born out of the Air Force's need to provide threat-warning instruments or sensors for our nation's space-based assets. This two-year developmental project will work towards demonstrating a viable sensing capability, as well as integration, for high-value space assets to include detection, assessment and notification of any attribute interference or attacks from multiple threats. At this time $10 million per contract has been obligated. Space and Missile Systems Center, Space Superiority Systems Wing, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA8819-09-C-0021 (AT) and FA8819-09-C-0023 (Lockheed)).

ATK Mission Research of Santa Barbara, Calif., is being awarded a cost plus incentive fee contract for $26,116,415. The contractor shall accomplish all the effort necessary to design, fabricate, install, and test the Space Threat Assessment Testbed (STAT) System to meet all specification requirements (one lot). The STAT will create a realistic space environment to perform developmental and early operational testing of space hardware for Department of Defense, national Reconnaissance Office, and other agencies against man-made threats and naturally occurring environmental phenomena. STAT will emulate the environmental conditions existing at various orbits and self-induced effects. Additionally, STAT will emulate man-made threats to perform real-time system test and evaluation. Finally, STAT will lay the foundation for near real-time connectivity to a satellite operations center for integrated system testing, training, tactics, techniques, and procedures development. This action is a 54-month effort. At this time $1 million has been obligated. AEDC/PKM, Arnold AFB, Tenn., is the contracting activity (FA9101-09-C-0002).

Missile Defense Agency Contract Award

Alliant Techsystems Inc. of Elkton, Maryland, is being awarded a $8,331,652 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for d esigning, fabricating and testing components as a risk reduction program for future unitary kill vehicle divert and attitude control systems. Award is in response to the Broad Agency Announcement HQ0006-06-MP-BAA. Work will be performed at Elkton, Maryland with an estimated completion date of January 2010. The Missile Defense Agency, Washington, DC, is the contracting activity (HQ0006-08-C-0045). The contract will be incrementally funded by $850,000 using Fiscal Year 2008 Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation funds.

NAVY

Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Newport News, Va. is being awarded a $5,851,025 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-07-C-2104) for planning and design yard functions for Standard Navy Valves in support of Nuclear Powered Submarines. Work will be performed in Newport News, Va. and is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

EDO Communications and Countermeasures Systems, Inc., Thousand Oaks, Calif., is being awarded a $205,802,682 modification to previously awarded contract N00024-07-C-6311 for the production and support of 2,866 JCREW 2.1 Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) Electronic Warfare (CREW) systems to meet urgent Department of Defense (DoD) requirements in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Vehicle-mounted CREW systems are one element of the DoD's Joint Counter RCIED Electronic Warfare program. Spiral 2.1 CREW systems are vehicle mounted electronic jammers designed to prevent the initiation of Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices. This contract is for the urgent procurement and support of CREW systems, to be used by forces in each of the military services of the Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility. The Navy manages the joint CREW program for Office of the Secretary of Defense's Joint IED Defeat Organization. Work will be performed in Thousand Oaks, Calif. and is expected to be completed by April 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., McLean, Va., is being awarded a $17,409,817 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for technical and engineering services for communications-electronics advanced technology systems supporting the special communications requirements division of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Maryland. The estimated level of effort for this option is 150,028 man-hours. Work will be performed in Lexington Park, Md. (70 percent) and St. Inigoes, Md. (30 percent), and is expected to be completed in October 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured by electronic solicitation, with three firms solicited and one offer received. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, St. Inigoes, Md. is the contracting activity (N00421-09-C-0016).

ARMY

Grandis Inc, Milpitas, Calif., was awarded Oct. 17, 2008, a $6,048,181 cost/sharing contract. This program relates to DARPA Spin /Torque/Transfer/Random /Access/Memory technologies program. The goal of this program is to develop materials and processes to fully exploit the spin/torque transfer phenomenon for creating universal memory elements. Work will be performed in Milpitas, Calif., Charlottesville, Va., and Tuscaloosa, Ala., with an estimated and completion date of Oct. 20, 2012. Bids solicited were via broad agency announcement and nine bids were received. Defense advanced research projects agency, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (HR0011-09-C-0023).

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Capt. Robert D. Lindenau, 39, of Camano Island, Wash., died Oct. 20 in Charbagh, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when a rocket-propelled grenade struck his vehicle. He was assigned to the 91st Civil Affairs Battalion, 95th Civil Affairs Brigade (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.

Dod Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Pfc. Heath K. Pickard, 21, of Palestine, Texas, died Oct. 16 in Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when he received indirect fire in Baquaba, Iraq. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Charges Dismissed Against Five Guantanamo Detainees

The Defense Department announced today that the Office of Military Commissions Convening Authority, Judge Susan Crawford, has dismissed without prejudice the pending charges against five detainees who had charges sworn by prosecutors -- Noor Uthman Mohammed, Binyam Mohammed, Sufyiam Barhoumi, Ghassan Abdullah al Sharbi, and Jabran Said Bin al Qahtani.

Dismissed without prejudice, means the government can raise the charges again at a later time. The Chief Prosecutor, Army Col Lawrence Morris, recently appointed new trial teams who will review all available material, coordinate with intelligence agencies and recommend appropriate courses of action in each case.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. Justin A. Saint, 22, of Albertville, Ala., died Oct. 15 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the Special Troops Battalion, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, N.C.

The incident is under investigation.

Airman Missing In Action From Wwii is Identified

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors.

He is 2^nd Lt. Ray D. Packard, U.S. Army Air Forces, of Atwood, Calif. He will be buried on Oct. 22 in Prescott, Ariz.

Representatives from the Army met with Packard's next-of-kin to explain the recovery and identification process and to coordinate interment with military honors on behalf of the Secretary of the Army.

On Aug. 25, 1944, Packard was a pilot in a flight of 22 P-38 Lightning fighter aircraft that left the allied airfield at St. Lambert, France, to attack enemy airfields near Laon-Chambry, France. Enroute to their target, the fighter group was intercepted by more than 80 German fighters near Beauvais, France. During the ensuing dogfight, 11 P-38s were shot down, including Packard's which crashed 15 miles south of Beauvais near the town of Angy. Five of the pilots escaped and evaded enemy capture and two were taken as prisoners of war. Of the four men who were missing in action, three were later recovered and identified, but Packard remained unaccounted-for.

In 1951, a U.S. Army Graves Registration Command team investigated the incident and interviewed a French citizen who said he recovered human remains from a P-38 crash site in Angy. The team also interviewed the mayor of Angy who said that the remains had been buried in a local cemetery, but had later been exhumed and he didn't know what happened after the disinterment. The team went to the crash site, but only found small pieces of aircraft wreckage.

In 2006, a Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) team traveled to Angy to investigate the incident. The team interviewed the son of the French citizen interviewed in 1951. He turned over to the team human remains and other non-biological evidence recovered from the crash site. The team interviewed another French citizen, an aircraft wreckage hunter, who turned over remains and other evidence from an excavation that he conducted at the site.

In 2006 and 2007, JPAC teams conducted two excavations and recovered more human remains, aircraft wreckage, and material evidence including Packard's identification tag.

Among other forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from JPAC used dental comparisons in the identification of Packard's remains.

CONTRACT

ARMY

Thales-Raytheon Systems Company LLC, Fullerton, Calif., was awarded Oct. 17, 2008, a $217,967,106 firm fixed price contract for 60 Reliability Maintainability Improvement production modification kits and 77 power amplifier modules in support of the Firefinder AN/TPQ-37 Reliability Maintainability Improvement Program. Work will be performed in Fullerton, Calif., with an estimated and completion date of May 31, 2013. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contractW15P7T-06-D-T001).

Rush-Peak Three, Titusville, Fla., was awarded Oct. 16, 2008, a $9,243,000 firm fixed fee price contract for construction of a multi-story parking garage within the headquarters of U.S. Special Operations Command compound at MacDill Air force Base, Florida. Work will be performed in MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Fla., with an estimated and completion date of Feb. 27, 2010. Bids solicited were via the FedBizOpps and four bids were received. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, Mobile, Ala., is the contracting activity (W91278-09-C-0003).

Alliant Lake City Small Caliber Ammunitions Co., LLC., was awarded Oct. 17, 2008, a $5, 545,455 firm fixed price contract for M855 green ammunition Phase IIIA which develops a production capability of six million cartridge per month. Work will be performed in Lake City, Independence, Mo., with an estimated and completion date of Sept. 30, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army Sustainment Command, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (DAAA09-99-D-0016).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

SUEZ Energy Resources NA, Inc, Houston, Texas, is being awarded a maximum $49,666,373 fixed price contract to provide electricity to Navy installations in Texas. The installations are JRB Navy Reserves, NS Ingleside, NAS Corpus Christi, and NAS Kingsville. The proposal elicited 12 responses. The date of performance completion is Jan. 31, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Ft. Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-09-D-8003).

TXU Energy, Irving, Texas, is being awarded a $6,573,281.37 fixed price contract to provide electricity to Air Force Space Command, Archer City, Texas, and Army Air Force Exchange Service, Dallas, Texas. The proposal elicited 12 responses. The date of performance completion is Jan. 31, 2011. The contracting activity is the Defense Energy Support Center, Ft. Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-09-D-8005).

NAVY

Science Applications International Corp., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $33,273,342 indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract with a cost plus fixed fee pricing arrangement for emerging technologies and systems for positioning, navigation and timing for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems. The work includes research, investigation, test and evaluation of emerging navigation technologies, sensors and systems with potential for applicability in the areas of air, ground, and shipboard C4ISR system technologies, and position, navigation and timing systems. This contract includes two options and six award terms, which if exercised/awarded, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $94,788,999. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., (89 percent), Robins Air Force Base, Ga., (7 percent), and Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif., (4 percent) and is expected to be completed by Oct. 19, 2017. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with proposals solicited on an unrestricted basis, and one offer was received via the Space and Naval Warfare Systems E-commerce web site. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Pacific, Calif. is the contracting activity (N66001-09-D-0020).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus fixed fee contract with Raytheon Co., Missile Systems, of Tucson, Ariz., for $12,948,761. This action will provide for 436 propulsion sections (baseline rocket motors) to be installed into AIM-120B Air Vehicles. This effort supports foreign military sales to Turkey, Denmark, and Finland. At this time all funds have been obligated. 695ARSS, Eglin AFB, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA8675-08-C-C=0049 P00005).

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Sgt. Federico G. Borjas, 33, of San Diego, Calif., died Oct. 16 in Bermel District Center, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from small arms fire during a dismounted patrol. He was assigned to 416th Civil Affairs Battalion, 351st Civil Affairs Command, San Diego, Calif.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Sgt. John M. Penich, 25, of Beach Park, Ill., died Oct. 16 in Karangol Village, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from indirect fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

The incident is under investigation.

Navy Christens Guided Missile Destroyer Wayne E. Meyer

The Navy will christen the newest Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer, Wayne E. Meyer, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, during an 11 a.m. EDT ceremony at Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine. Designated DDG 108, the new destroyer honors the retired Navy rear admiral who led the development of Aegis, the first fully integrated combat system built to defend against air, surface and subsurface threats.

In 1963, Secretary of the Navy Fred Korth chose Meyer to lead a special task force for surface guided missiles. Meyer's efforts laid the groundwork for a successful prototype Aegis system in 1974. Meyer then served as the Aegis program manager from 1975 to 1983.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead will deliver the ceremony's principal address. Anna Mae Meyer will serve as sponsor of the ship named for her husband. In accordance with Navy tradition, she will break a bottle of champagne across the ship's bow and christen the ship.

Wayne E. Meyer is the 58th of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and carries the 100^th Aegis Combat System built. The ship will be able to conduct a variety of operations, from peacetime presence and crisis management to sea control and power projection. Wayne E. Meyer will be capable of fighting air, surface and subsurface battles simultaneously and contains a myriad of offensive and defensive weapons designed to support maritime warfare in keeping with "A Cooperative Strategy of 21^st Century Seapower," the new maritime strategy that postures the sea services to apply maritime power to protect U.S. vital interests in an increasingly interconnected and uncertain world.

Cmdr. Nick A. Sarap Jr., born in Richmond, Va., and raised in Zanesville, Ohio, is the prospective commanding officer of the ship and will lead the crew of 276 officers and enlisted personnel. The 9,200-ton destroyer is being built by Bath Iron Works, a General Dynamics company. The ship is 509 feet in length, has a waterline beam of 59 feet, and a navigational draft of 31 feet. Four gas turbine engines will power the ship to speeds in excess of 30 knots.

CONTRACTS

ARMY

Bechtel National Inc, San Francisco, Calif., was awarded Oct. 15, 2008, a $563,473,000 cost plus incentive fee contract. This modification is for the balance of construction of the Pueblo Chemical Agent Destruction Pilot Plant. Work will be performed in Pueblo, Colo., with an estimated and completion date of Dec 31, 2023. Bids solicited were via the Web and two bids were received. U.S. Army Sustainment Command, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (DAAA09-02-D-0025).

Evolved Machines Federal Contracting Inc, West Palm Beach, Fla., was awarded Oct. 15, 2008, a $8,884,907 cost contract for model, design and development of a novel sensor inspired by a canine's olfactory system. Work will be performed in Evolved Machines, West Palm Beach, Fla., California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, Calif., Cogniscent, North Grafton, Mass., iSense, Urbana, Ill., Monell, Philadelphia, Pa., Northrop Grumman, Baltimore, Md., Penn State University, State College, Pa., University of Miami, Miami, Fla., Temple University and University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa., with an estimated and completion date of Jan. 14, 2009. Bids solicited were via the Web and one bid was received. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (HR0011-09-C-0013).

BMAR & Associates, Hopkinsville, Ky., was awarded Oct. 11, 2008, a $6,181,140 firm fixed price contract for operations and maintenance services for International Medical Center, Cairo, Egypt. Work will be performed in Egypt, with an estimated and completion date of Aug 17, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Program Center, Winchester, Va., is the contracting activity (W912ER-09-C-0001).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract with Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co., of Littleton, Colo., for $19,865,511. The purpose of this modification is to definitize the Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA). Under Assured Access to Space (AATS) FY08 this action by Lockheed Martin will perform supply chain management and technological improvement task to minimize the risk of launch failure by establishing subcontracts with common suppliers and addressing new capabilities to support the upcoming government launches. These projects include lithium ion battery development for flight safety and development of a replacement resin for solid rocket boosters. Any delay in these projects will have detrimental effects to mission capability and schedule. At this time all funds have been obligated. Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC), Space Launch and Range Systems Material Wing (LR), LA AFB, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA8816-06-C-0002, P00095).

The Air Force is modifying a fixed price with cost reimbursable CLINS contract by exercising an option with DTS Aviation Services, Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas, for $14,045,401. This action will exercise option year six, will provide aircraft backshop maintenance, munitions, and equipment support for the Air Armament Center and for Air Armamanet and Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C41) Systems Testing for a 12-month period. At this time $12,840,255 has been obligated. 96 CONS/MSCB, Eglin AFB, Fla., is the contracting activity (F08651-02-C-0085, Modification P00054).

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus fixed fee contract with Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of McLean, Va., for $9,995,999.88. This action will provide for systems engineering and integration support to the Military Satellite Communications Wing, Space and Missile Systems Center, in support of the Global Broadcast Services Program and the Joint Terminal Engineering Office through 21 Oct. 2009. At this time $1,740,630 has been obligated. Space and Missiles Systems Center, Military Satellite Communications Systems Wing, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA8808-08-F-0003, P00010).

NAVY

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Md., is being awarded a $14,333,113 modification to a previously awarded cost plus fixed fee, research and development contract (N66001-06-C-8005) to develop a modular design, fully functional 22 degree of freedom prosthetic for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency program. This modification will increase the first option period costs to fund additional functionality and clinical transition of prototypes, as well as additional tasking related to FDA Regulatory Requirements. The program's focus is to develop an advanced neurally controlled upper extremity prosthesis capable of restoring full motor and sensory functions, and perform as a native limb to the injured warfighter. The program supports the effort that will ultimately result in a superior prosthetic device for disabled warfighters. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SSC Pacific), Biosciences Division, is responsible for, and tasked with, the daily management of the program. The cumulative value of this contract, including this modification, is $72,452,451. Primary work will be performed in Maryland, and subcontractor facilities as required. The period of performance to complete phase two of the option award, which includes this modification, is from Oct. 17, 2008 through Jan. 30, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was approved under the Broad Agency Announcement for this procurement and was publicized through the Federal Business Opportunities, Government-wide Point of Entry. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

McDonnell Douglas Corp., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $11,243,728 firm fixed price, definite delivery definite quantity modification under a previously awarded delivery order contract (N00383-06-D-001J-0005) for active electronically scanned array (AESA) spares used on the F/A-18/E/F/G APG radar system. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo., (40 percent); and El Segundo, Calif., (60 percent), and work is expected to be completed by May 2011. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity.

DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Oct. 14 in Qazi Bandeh, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Killed were:

Spc. Cory J. Bertrand, 18, of Center, Texas

Spc. Stephen R. Fortunato, 25, of Danvers, Mass.

Sgt. Preston R. Medley, 23, of Baker, Fla.

CONTRACTS

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Columbia Nut & Bolt, LLC, Moonachie, N.J., is being awarded a maximum $19,173,589 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity contract for delivery of bolts, nuts, studs, and retaining rings. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy and Air Force. This proposal was originally Web/Dibbs solicited with 14 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract has a two-year base with three one-year option periods. The date of performance completion is Oct. 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Richmond, Richmond, Va., (SPM5AZ-09-D-0003).

Davis Aircraft Products Co., Inc., Bohemia, N.Y.*, is being awarded a maximum $14,014,151 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity, total set-aside contract for tie down adjusters. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Air Force. There were originally three proposals solicited with seven responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract has a one year base period and four one-year option periods. The date of performance completion is Oct. 15, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Richmond, Richmond, Va., (SPM4A7-09-D-0009).

Spencer Industries Inc., Belleville, N.J.*, is being awarded a maximum $12,123,576 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity, total set-aside contract for tie down adjusters. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Air Force. There were originally three proposals solicited with seven responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract has a one year base period and four one-year option periods. The date of performance completion is Oct. 15, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Richmond, Richmond, Va., (SPM4A7-09-D-0011).

Peck & Hale LLC, W. Sayville, N.Y.*, is being awarded a maximum $11,745,812 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity, total set-aside contract for tie down adjusters. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Air Force. There were originally three proposals solicited with seven responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract has a one year base period and four one-year option periods. The date of performance completion is Oct. 15, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Richmond, Richmond, Va., (SPM4A7-09-D-0010).

Herndon Products, Inc., Maryland Heights, Mo.*, is being awarded a maximum $11,185,994 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity contract for delivery of bolts, nuts, studs, and retaining rings. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy and Air Force. This proposal was originally Web/Dibbs solicited with 14 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract has a two-year base with three one-year option periods. The date of performance completion is Oct. 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Richmond, Richmond, Va., (SPM5AZ-09-D-0004).

NAVY

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $15,161,403 firm fixed price order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-08-G-0010) for the procurement of MH-60S Armed Helicopter Mission Kits, which consist of the Integrated Self Defense Mission Kit (32); Weapons Kit (31); and the B-Kit installation hardware. The ISD Weapons Kit is comprised of the Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) Mission Kit and the External Weapons System (EWS) Wings Mission Kit. Work will be performed in Tallassee, Ala., (76 percent); Coxsackie, N.Y., (17.5 percent); Wichita, Kan., (4 percent); Valencia, Calif., (1 percent); Stratford, Conn., (7 percent); Ronkonkoma, N.Y., (2 percent); and at various locations across the United States, (6 percent) and is expected to be completed in Apr. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Thomas/Wright, Inc.*, Tigard, Ore., is being awarded a firm fixed price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity, architect engineering contract with a maximum amount of $7,500,000 for waterfront facilities projects in the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest area of responsibility. Work will be performed at various Navy and Marine Corps facilities and other government facilities within the NAVFAC Southwest AOR including, but not limited to Calif., (87 percent), Ariz., (5 percent), Nev., (5 percent), Colo., (1 percent), N.M., (1 percent) and Utah, (1 percent), and is expected to be completed by Oct. 2013. Contract funds in the amount of $5,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online websitewith nine proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62473-09-D-1602).

BA Architecture & Interior Design, Inc., – Hankins and Anderson, Inc., a Joint Venture*, Virginia Beach, Va., is being awarded a maximum $7,500,000 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity, architect engineering contract with for architectural design and engineering services throughout Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic's area of responsibility. Task Order #0001 is being awarded at $618,501 for request for proposal packages for Phase II of the Wallace Creek Complex. Work under this task order will be performed at Camp Lejeune, N.C., and is expected to be completed by Jun. 2009. All work will be performed at various Navy and Marine Corps facilities in NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic's AOR including, but not limited to, North Carolina Region, (80 percent), Hampton Roads Region, (15 percent), Northeast Region, (5 percent), and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2013. Contract funds for Task Order #0001 will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the NAVFAC e-solicitation website, with 34 proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-09-D-5000)

ECC International, LLC, Burlingame, Calif., is being awarded a $6,646,477 firm fixed price modification under a previously awarded construction contract (N33191-08-C-0202) for design and construction of three utilities upgrade projects including an electrical power plant, water storage, and a wastewater treatment plant at Camp Lemonier. The total contract amount after award of this modification will be $27,935,573. Work will be performed in Djibouti, Africa, and is expected to be completed by Jan. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Europe and Southwest Asia, Naples, Italy, is the contracting activity.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Pfc. Christopher A. McCraw, 23, of Columbia, Miss., died Oct. 14 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when he encountered small arms fire while on dismounted patrol in Nasar Wa Salam. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa., is being awarded a $200,532,975 cost plus fixed fee modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-07-C-2100) for Naval nuclear propulsion components. Work will be performed in Pittsburgh, Pa., (97 percent) and Schenectady, N.Y., (3 percent). No contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. No completion date or additional information is provided on Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program contracts. The Naval Sea Systems Command is the contracting activity.

KAPL Inc., (Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory), Schenectady, N.Y., is being awarded a $62,242,000 cost plus fixed fee modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-00-C-4011) for Naval nuclear propulsion work during fiscal year 2009. Work will be performed in Schenectady, N.Y. Funding in the amount of $39,114,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured. This action represents funding of the contract's ninth year of performance. No completion date or other additional information is provided regarding Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program contracts. The Naval Sea Systems Command is the Contracting Activity.

Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Ft. Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $39,100,000 not-to-exceed modification to a previously awarded cost plus award fee contract (N00019-02-C-3002). This modification requires Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., to incorporate operating system changes into the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter design. Work will be performed in El Segundo, Calif., (80 percent); Baltimore, Md., (7 percent); Nashua, N.H., (7 percent); Eagan, Minn., (3 percent); and Ft. Worth, Texas, (3 percent), and is expected to be completed in Oct. 2013. Contract funds in the amount of $16,250,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

ARMY

ITT Corp., Fort Wayne, Ind., was awarded Oct. 11, 2008, a $25,862,042 firm fixed price contract. This requirement is necessary to expand the Command & Control (C2) capability for Iraqi signal platoons and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance battalions. Work will be performed in Fort Wayne, Ind., with an estimated and completion date of Jul. 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. Joint Contracting Command-Iraq/Afghanistan, Baghdad, Iraq, is the contracting activity (W91GY0-09-C-0001).

Correction: L-3 Communications, Linkabit Division, San Diego, Calif., was awarded Sept. 30, 2008, a $16,546,100 cost plus fixed price contract for a fourteen-month period of performance to provide technology refresh for the Prophet Block III Spiral I Sensor Vehicle with Satellite Communications on the Move capabilities. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., Melbourne, Fla., Scottsdale, Ariz., Austin, Texas, and Aberdeen, Md., with estimated and completion date of Dec. 1, 2010. Bids solicited were via IBOP and three bids were received. CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (DAAB07-01-C-L539).

Correction: SRC TEC, Inc., Syracuse, N.Y., was awarded Sept. 30, 2008, a $6,601,860 fixed price contract. This is a sole source acquisition for the SR Hawk Mobile Radar ground surveillance systems. Work will be performed in Syracuse, N.Y., and Tunisia, with estimated completion date Sept. 30, 2009. CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-08-C-D295).

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Pfc. Scott G. Dimond, 39, of Franklin, N.H., died Oct. 13 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his vehicle struck an IED and his patrol was engaged in a small arms fire attack. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment (Mountain), New Hampshire Army National Guard, Milford, N.H.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. Michael K. Clark, 24, of Sacramento, Calif., died Oct. 7 in Mosul, Iraq, of wounds suffered when he encountered small arms fire while on dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

                The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

                Spc. Geoffrey G. Johnson, 28, of Lubbock, Texas, died on Oct. 12 of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident in Baghdad, Iraq. He was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Division Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

                The incident is under investigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Cpl. Reuben M. Fernandez III, 22, of Abilene, Texas, died on Oct. 11 of wounds sustained when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in Majar Al Kabir, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa., is being awarded a $348,986,474 cost plus fixed fee contract for Naval nuclear propulsion components. Work will be performed in Pittsburgh, Pa., (77 percent) and Schenectady, N.Y., (23 percent). Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. No completion date or additional information is provided on Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program contracts. The Naval Sea Systems Command is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-2108).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Quality Distributors, Tamuning, Guam* is being awarded a maximum $60,000,000 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity, total set-aside contract for prime vendor full line food distribution. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, federal civilian agencies, Guam Public School System and Child Development Center. This proposal was originally Web solicited with two responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Oct. 23, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM300-08-D-3210).

ARMY

GE Engine Services Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio, was awarded Oct. 9, 2008, a $7,260,400

indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity technical service, firm fixed price contract. This contract is to support additional efforts for the Aircraft Survivability Product Improvement Kit, improvement for the Longbow Apache Program-Aviation & Missile Command. Work will be performed in Cincinnati, Ohio, with estimated and completion date of Dec. 31, 2011. One bid solicited was and one bid was received. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activities (FA8104-05-G-004).

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Cpl. Jason A. Karella, 20, of Anchorage, Alaska, died Oct. 9 while supporting combat operations in Farah province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Cali

ormer POWs Now Eligible for Posthumous Purple Hearts

By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2008 - A policy change to expand eligibility for the Purple Heart award to prisoners of war who died in captivity represents the right decision that recognizes their sacrifice, a senior defense official told American Forces Press Service.

The Pentagon announced the new policy earlier this week that will extend criteria for receiving Purple Hearts to prisoners of war who have died in captivity since the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

"The Purple Heart is an award worn with great pride and recognizes that the servicemember has been wounded or killed as a result of enemy action," said Samuel Reterford, the Pentagon's deputy director of officer personnel management.

The revision maintains the integrity of the award while allowing a reasonable presumption that servicemembers who die in captivity did so as a result of enemy action or complicity, he said.

Reterford noted that the conditions and circumstances of capture and captivity are difficult to document. But unless compelling evidence indicates otherwise, the policy assumes that the death resulted from enemy action or from wounds incurred as a result of enemy action during capture.

The new policy will allow retroactive award of the Purple Heart to qualifying POWs since World War II. This will cover the large number of American POWs who died in captivity during that war, Pentagon spokeswoman Eileen Lainez said.

Extension of the Purple Heart to these POWs does not constitute dual recognition for the same act or service, Lainez emphasized.

"The POW Medal recognizes honorable service for members who endure the trials and tribulations associated with being a POW," she said. "The Purple Heart recognizes servicemembers who are wounded or killed in action with the enemy or as a result of enemy action."

Each military department will publish application procedures for retroactive Purple Heart awards. Family members with questions may contact the services directly: Army, 703-325-8700; Navy, 314-592-1150; Air Force, 800-616-3775; Marine Corps, 703-784-9340.

America Supports You: Support Group Gets 'Newman's Own' Grant

By Sharon Foster
Special to American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2008 - A home-front group of the Defense Department's America Supports You program has received a $2,000 grant from the Newman's Own Foundation.

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, or TAPS, received the grant during a ceremony at the Pentagon last month in which 15 nonprofit groups received a total of $75,000 in grant awards.

This is the second year TAPS has received a Newman's Own grant.

"We are very grateful for the support from Newman's Own," said Ami Neiberger-Miller, TAPS public affairs officer and sister of Army Spc. Christopher Neiberger, who was killed in Iraq last year.

"It is very touching to know that the staff at Newman's Own believes in the work TAPS does with thousands of families who have experienced the loss of a loved one who served in the military," Neiberger-Miller said. "Their support for the families of the fallen is deeply appreciated."

The Newman's Own grant will support the group's 2009 Annual Good Grief Camp and balloon release event during the National Military Survivors Seminar, held Memorial Day weekend near the nation's capital.

For the past 14 years, children attending the Good Grief Camp across the nation have written messages to family members they've lost in wars, attached the messages to balloons and sent them skyward. The messages carry updates on family news, such as learning to ride a bike or getting ready for a school dance. They also can be very personal – a child expressing feelings of loneliness from missing a parent.

"Children need specialized support to deal with their grief," said Bonnie Carroll, TAPS founder and chairman. "When we held our first Good Grief Camp, now almost 15 years ago, we relied on advice from bereavement professionals, who indicated it would be beneficial for child survivors to have a connection point with the people they've lost through a balloon release."

Carroll believes the Good Grief Camp for young survivors provides a safe place for connection and sharing.

"Instead of being the only kid at school who lost a dad in a war, a child becomes part of a peer group of children their own age, who have all experienced similar types of losses," Carroll said.

TAPS officials said they are excited and honored to know that when more than 300 children send balloons carrying notes into the skies next year, the balloon release will be sponsored by Newman's Own, as well as by the Fisher House Foundation and the Military Times Media Group

Pilot Missing In Action From The Vietnam War Is Identified

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors.

He is Col. David H. Zook, Jr., U.S. Air Force, of West Liberty, Ohio. He will be buried Oct. 4 in West Liberty.

On Oct. 4, 1967, Zook was on a psychological warfare operation over Song Be Province, South Vietnam, when his U-10B Super Courier aircraft collided in mid-air with a C-7A Caribou. The C-7 pilot said he saw the other aircraft hit the ground and explode. Several search and rescue attempts failed to locate Zook's remains.

In 1992, a joint U.S./Socialist Republic of Vietnam (S.R.V.) team, led by the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC), investigated the incident in Song Be Province. The team interviewed Vietnamese citizens who witnessed the crash and saw remains amid the wreckage. The team surveyed the site and found evidence consistent with Zook's crash. While later examining the evidence recovered from the site, a small fragment of bone was found.

In 1993, another joint team excavated the crash site and recovered a bone fragment and non-biological material including small pieces of military clothing. In March 2008, a final excavation was conducted and more human remains were recovered.

Among other forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from JPAC and also used dental comparisons in the identification of Zook's remains.

Two U.S. Helicopters Collide at Baghdad Base

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2008 - Two U.S. helicopters collided Oct. 4 as they were landing at a coalition force base near Adhamiyah in northwest Baghdad.

One Iraqi soldier died. Three U.S. soldiers and two Iraqi soldiers were injured.

Hostile fire is not suspected to have caused the crash, officials said. The cause of the accident is under investigation. Officials did not release the make of helicopters involved.

This accident comes on the heels of a crash just two weeks ago that killed seven soldiers when CH-47 Chinook helicopter they were traveling in Sept. 18 went down near Tallil in southern Iraq.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Pfc. Christopher A. Bartkiewicz, 25, of Dunfermline, Ill., died Sept. 30 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds sustained when insurgents attacked his dismounted patrol using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

DoD Contracts for Free YMCA Membership for Deployed Guard and Reserve Families

The Department of Defense announced October 1 that families of deployed members of the National Guard and Reserve, active duty service members on independent duty and their families, and active duty service members and their families assigned to selected bases would be eligible for free family memberships at participating YMCAs in their local community.

The new program, which is effective immediately, was unveiled in a signing ceremony presided by Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness David S.C. Chu. Also signing the document was Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Thomas F. Hall and the Executive Director of the Armed Services YMCA, retired Navy Rear Adm. Frank Gallo.

"We know these programs are key to personal health and well-being, help build strong families, and reduce stress and feelings of isolation," Chu said. "I am extremely pleased to announce our new partnership."

The free YMCA memberships for Guard and Reserve families will be available while the service member is deployed for a minimum of six months. The deploying service member will also be eligible for three months pre- and post-deployment membership to help promote family participation.

Active duty families assigned to independent duty stations, such as recruiting and ROTC assignments and not currently receiving support from the service component will also be eligible for free memberships at participating YMCAs. Single service members are eligible for fitness center memberships up to $50 a month.

Active duty families at selected bases will also be eligible for free YMCA memberships as part of a pilot program. Memberships will be issued on a first come, first served basis with 300 to 450 family memberships available per joint base location.

The selected bases are: Lackland Air Force Base/Randolph AFB/Ft. Sam Houston, Texas; Langley AFB, Va.; McCord Air Force Base/Ft. Lewis, Wash.; Ft. Carson, Colo.; Pearl Harbor/Hickam AFB, Hawaii; Naval Weapons Station, Charleston S.C.; McGuire AFB/Ft. Dix/ Lakehurst Naval Air Engineering Station, N.J.; Anacostia Naval Air Station /Bolling AFB, Washington, D.C.; Ft. Myer/Henderson Hall, Va.; Elmendorf AFB/Ft. Richardson, Alaska; and Andrews AFB/Naval Air Facility D.C., Md.

Additionally, 32 hours a month of free respite child care will be available for families of deployed National Guard and Reserve and geographically dispersed active duty service members in 10 states with YMCA child care programs preapproved by DoD.

Respite Child Care is currently available at participating YMCAs in the following ten states: Indiana, Maryland, Montana, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington. DoD is working with the Armed Services YMCA on ways to expand the number of YMCA child care programs eligible to offer respite care in order to meet this critical need.

Participating YMCAs have agreed to cap their monthly fees and waive all joining fees so there is no cost for service members and their families for membership. Some classes may have fees associated with them and if so, the service member will be responsible for those costs.

"Since the Civil War, the Armed Services YMCA has been committed to supporting our troops and improving their quality of life," said Gallo. "This new initiative will go a long way to help America's military families live healthy lives."

Signing up for the program requires a YMCA/DoD eligibility form, a copy of deployment orders and military ID. The YMCA/DoD eligibility form is available at http://www.miltaryonesource.com/ . A completed eligibility form, a copy of deployment orders (where applicable) and the military ID are all that are needed for the local YMCA to process memberships.

Army Guard Adds to NASCAR Racing Stable

By Army Staff Sgt. Jon Soucy
Special to American Forces Press Service

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 2, 2008 - Many NASCAR fans are accustomed to seeing the National Guard name on Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s No. 88 car in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races.

The Army National Guard will sponsor driver Landon Cassill in the Mountain Dew 250 Fueled by Winn-Dixie NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The sponsorship of Cassill, who drives the No. 81 truck, at Talladega ties in with Guard recruiting and retention events to be held during the race. Photo by Nigel Kinrade

Recently, however, the Guard added another driver and racing series to its roster.

This weekend, driver Landon Cassill will be sponsored by the National Guard in the Mountain Dew 250 Fueled by Winn-Dixie NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at the Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala.

The sponsorship of Cassill, who drives the No. 81 truck, at Talladega ties in with Guard recruiting and retention events to be held during the race, said Army Lt. Col. Joseph Day, chief of Army National Guard marketing programs.

Those events are scheduled to include an appearance by Cassill as well as a performance after the race by the band Three Doors Down, whose song "Citizen/Soldier" honors Army National Guard soldiers. Guard recruiting booths will be set up along the track during the race.

For Cassill, this weekend's race will be his seventh start as part of the 2008 season of the truck series. While this is Cassill's rookie season, he placed in the top 10 at the Lowe's Motor Speedway in May and finished third at the Milwaukee Mile in June.

Those wins, Cassill said, largely have been from the efforts of the team behind the No. 81 truck. He said he hopes that, as well as the Guard sponsorship, will bring him success at Talladega.

"We've got the National Guard on board, and I think it's a perfect combination for my first race at Talladega," he said in a news release.

This isn't Cassill's first time racing for the Guard. He also drives the National Guard-sponsored No. 5 car in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. He took first place in the 2007 Busch Series 250 race.

Saturday may mark Cassill's first race at Talladega in the truck series, but he is scheduled to make the rounds of Talladega's 2.66-mile course the day before behind the wheel of the No. 88 car in the Automobile Racing Club of America's Re/Max series race. That race, he said, will give him experience with drafting that he can build on for the truck race the following day.

"I learned a lot in Daytona this winter about drafting, but I also learned even more about drafting at some of the truck races that I've ran this year at fast tracks," he said. "It's going to take a lot of focus to catch on to the drafting techniques on race weekend, but I think the seat time and experience that I'll get from the ARCA race will be able to transfer right over to the truck."

And perhaps that is something that will translate into a win.

"Obviously, we want to put the National Guard truck in victory lane for [the Guard members], and I feel confident Landon and all the guys on the team can do just that," said Randy Moss, co-owner of Randy Moss Motorsports, which owns the No. 81 truck.

(Army Staff Sgt. Jon Soucy serves at the National Guard Bureau.)

Soldier Missing In Action From WWII Is Identified

He is 2^nd Lt. Ernest E. Martin, U.S. Army, of Hanover, Mont. He will be buried on Oct. 11 in Ellensburg, Wash.

Representatives from the Army met with Martin's next-of-kin to explain the recovery and identification process and to coordinate interment with military honors on behalf of Secretary of the Army.

In November 1944, the 109^th and 112^th Infantry Regiments, 28^th Infantry Division, were attacking east through the Hürtgen Forest in an attempt to capture the German towns of Vossenack and Schmidt. On Nov. 4, the Germans counterattacked in what would become one of the longest running battles in U.S. history. Martin, a member of C Company, 109^th Infantry Regiment, was reported missing in action near Vossenack on Nov. 10.

In 2000, a German construction company found human remains in an unmarked grave while clearing wartime unexploded ordnance from the Hürtgen Forest. The remains, along with military rank and branch insignia were turned over to U.S. officials.

Navy Christens Littoral Combat Ship Independence

The Navy will christen littoral combat ship (LCS) Independence at 10:00 a.m. CDT on Saturday, Oct. 4, during a ceremony at Austal USA Shipyard, Mobile, Ala.

The name Independence recognizes the cornerstone of our nation's foundation that so many Americans have sacrificed to ensure. Five previous ships have also had that name. The first Independence was a 10-gun sloop that served during the War of Independence. The second Independence, the first ship of the line in the Navy, was launched in 1814 as a 74-gun ship, but later refitted to a 54-gun frigate. The third Independence served with the Naval Overseas Transportation Service following the end of World War I. The fourth Independence (CVL 22), a small aircraft carrier commissioned in 1943, earned eight battle stars during World War II. The fifth Independence (CV 62) was an aircraft carrier commissioned in 1959 and decommissioned in 1998.

Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., will deliver the principal address at the ceremony. Doreen Scott, wife of the former Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Terry Scott, will serve as ship's sponsor. The ceremony will be highlighted by Scott breaking a bottle of champagne across the bow to formally christen the ship, which is a time-honored Navy tradition.

Independence is one of two LCS seaframes being produced. LCS 1, Freedom, completed its acceptance trials and was delivered to the Navy on Sept. 18, 2008. Freedom is scheduled for commissioning on Nov. 8, 2008.

The LCS is an innovative combatant designed to operate quickly in shallow water environments to counter challenging threats in coastal regions, specifically mines, submarines and fast surface craft. It is capable of speeds in excess of 40 knots and can operate in water less than 20 feet deep. Independence will address a critical capabilities gap in the littorals. It will serve to enhance maritime security and it is capable of performing the core capabilities that define the Navy. It will deter hostility in troubled waters, maintain a forward presence, and it is capable of projecting power and maintaining sea control.

Under the current shipbuilding plan, the Navy is programmed to purchase 55 Littoral Combat Ships. These 55 ships will improve the Navy's capacity to respond to more globally distributed threats and will help the Navy reach its ultimate fleet goal of at least 313 ships.

The advanced design of Independence will allow it to launch and recover manned and unmanned vehicles. It will support interchangeable mission packages, allowing the ship to be reconfigured for antisubmarine warfare, mine warfare, or surface warfare missions on an as-needed basis. The LCS will be able to swap out mission packages pierside in a matter of a day, adapting as the tactical situation demands. These ships will also feature advanced networking capability to share tactical information with other Navy aircraft, ships, submarines and joint units.

Independence will be manned by one of two rotational crews, blue and gold, similar to the rotational crews assigned to Trident submarines. The crews will be augmented by one of three mission package crews during focused mission assignments. The prospective commanding officer of the blue crew is Cmdr. Curt A. Renshaw, who was born in Louisville, Ky., and raised in nearby New Albany, Ind. The prospective commanding officer of the gold crew is Cmdr. Michael B. Riley, a native of Phoenix, Ariz.

In May 2004, the Department of Defense awarded both Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics separate contract options for final-system design with options for detail design and construction of up to two LCS ships. The future USS Independence (LCS 2) is the General Dynamics' lead hull in that ship design.

In October 2005, the Department of Navy awarded General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works, a contract for detail design and construction of their first LCS. General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works teammates include Austal USA of Mobile, Ala. and General Dynamics – AIS of Pittsfield, Mass. A keel laying ceremony was held Jan. 19, 2006, at Austal USA Shipyard in Mobile, Ala., where the ships is being built.

Defense Contributions Help NASA's 50-Year Legacy

By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2008 - As the National Aeronautics and Space Administration celebrates its 50th anniversary this week, the Defense Department also can take a bow for the key role it has played in lending technology and expertise to NASA's space exploration and research mission.

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Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, an Air Force fighter pilot who was lunar module pilot for NASA's Apollo 11, makes an historic moon walk, July 20, 1969, with fellow astronaut Neil Armstrong. NASA photo

NASA began operations on Oct. 1, 1958, just a few days short of the one-year anniversary of the Soviet Union's successful Sputnik I launch. Concerned about the race for technological superiority in space, U.S. officials debated long and hard over whether the space program should be placed under military or civilian control, historical documents show.

Ultimately, NASA was established as a new civilian agency that borrowed heavily from the Defense Department and other government organizations as it built its own capabilities.

One doesn't have to look hard to see the deep connection between NASA and DoD, beginning with the astronaut program. In fact, President Dwight D. Eisenhower almost assured that connection when he decreed that all astronaut candidates be test pilots with college degrees.

All seven original astronauts – known as "The Mercury 7" because they were chosen for Project Mercury, the nation's first manned space flight program -- came from the military. Alan Shepard, Walter Schirra and Scott Carpenter were Navy aviators; Virgil "Gus" Grissom, Gordon Cooper and Donald "Deke" Slayton were Air Force pilots; and John Glenn flew in the Marine Corps.

The long list of military members who became "firsts" at NASA didn't stop there. Glenn, who flew 59 combat missions during World War II and another 63 during the Korean War before joining the Naval Air Test Center, made history at NASA as the first American to orbit Earth on Feb. 20, 1962.

Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon, got his initial flight training at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., in 1949 and 1950, then went on to fly 78 missions over Korea during the Korean War. His words as he stepped from the Apollo 11 lunar module on July 20, 1969-- "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" -- are an indelible mark in NASA's history.

Armstrong's fellow Apollo 11 crewmembers had deep military roots, too. Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, the second person to walk on the moon, graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., in 1951, before serving as an Air Force fighter pilot during the Korean War.

Michael Collins, who orbited the moon as Armstrong and Aldrin walked on its surface, also got his commission at West Point before joining the Air Force and receiving flight training at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.

Thirty years later, Eileen Collins – no relation to the Apollo 11 astronaut -- made NASA history in 1999 as the first woman to command a space shuttle aboard the Columbia. Collins, an Air Force colonel, graduated from Air Force undergraduate pilot training in 1979. She was attending Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., when NASA selected her for its astronaut program.

Military members have participated in NASA's great triumphs as well as its deep tragedies, including the Challenger and Columbia space shuttle disasters.

Four servicemembers were among the seven Challenger crewmembers killed when a fuel tank exploded 73 seconds after launch on Jan. 28, 1986. Michael J. Smith, the pilot, was a Navy captain; Francis Richard "Dick" Scobee and Ellison Onizuka were Air Force lieutenant colonels; and Gregory Jarvis was an Air Force captain.

Again, five U.S. military officers, as well as an Israeli officer, died when Columbia disintegrated over Texas as it re-entered Earth's atmosphere on Feb. 1, 2003. That incident killed Navy Cmdr. William C. McCool, the pilot; Air Force Col. Rick D. Husband; Air Force Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson; Navy Capt. David M. Brown and Navy Capt. Laurel Clark. Israeli Air Force Col. Ilan Ramon and Kalpana Chawla, the only civilian on the mission, also died.

But the connection between the military and NASA goes far beyond the astronaut program.

From its inception, NASA looked to the Defense Department and other interagency, academic, industry and international partners to build its capability, Roger D. Launius, curator for the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum, noted in an article written for NASA's 50th anniversary magazine.

The military had been looking to space and the development of rocket technology and expertise since the closing days of World War II, Air Force Space Command officials noted. NASA was anxious to tap into this expertise, and quickly absorbed several ongoing military efforts into its organization. These included the space science group of the Naval Research Laboratory in Maryland that would form the core of the new Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. NASA also incorporated the Jet Propulsion Laboratory managed for the Army by the California Institute of Technology, and the Army Ballistic Missile Agency in Huntsville, Ala., where Wernher von Baun's engineering team was developing large rockets.

Shortly after its formal organization, NASA took over management of space exploration projects from other federal agencies, including the Air Force.

"These activities relied fully on the expertise and resources of the U.S. Air Force in seeing them to fruition," Launius wrote.

One of NASA's earliest borrowings from the military came in the form of launch vehicles originally developed to deliver nuclear weapons.

"Most of the launchers used by NASA during its formative years originated as military ballistic missiles," Launius wrote. "It was, and remains, the fundamental technology necessary for civil space exploration, and it came largely from the military."

Meanwhile, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency – another organization Eisenhower created in response to the Sputnik launch – has provided critical expertise that has benefitted NASA throughout its 50-year history.

The Defense Department stood up DARPA to find and quickly develop advanced technology for the military so the United States would never again suffer a technological surprise by another nation.
Initially, DARPA scientists and engineers concentrated on the first surveillance satellites that ensured U.S. presidents had accurate intelligence information on Russian missile program activities, historical records show. But DARPA advanced other space projects as well, developing the Saturn V rocket that ultimately enabled the United States to launch the Apollo missions to the moon.

As it observes its 50th anniversary, NASA can look back on its many accomplishments that have brought mankind a better understanding of the solar system and universe. As it advanced this research, NASA, like the military services and DARPA, has pushed the technological envelope in everything from weather forecasting to navigation to global communications.

Speaking last week at NASA's 50th anniversary gala, Neil Armstong looked back on the agency's history and its future.

"The goal is far more than just going faster, higher and further," he said. "Our goal, indeed our responsibility, is to develop new options for future generations -- options for expanding human knowledge, exploration, human settlement and resource development in the universe around us."

Click photo for screen-resolution image Air Force Col. Eileen Collins made NASA history in 1999 as the first woman to command the space shuttle. Collins was attending Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., when NASA selected her for its astronaut program. NASA photo

Click photo for screen-resolution image Neil A. Armstrong, a Navy fighter pilot who went on to become NASA's Apollo 11 mission commander, makes man's historic first step on the moon, July 20, 1969. NASA photo

The seven original Mercury astronauts, posing next to an Air Force F-106B jet, were military fighter pilots before joining NASA's astronaut program. From left to right: M. Scott Carpenter, L. Gordon Cooper, John H. Glenn Jr., Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom Jr., Walter M. Schirra Jr., Alan B. Shepard Jr. and Donald K. "Deke" Slayton. NASA photo

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Sgt. William E. Hasenflu, 38, of Bradenton, Fla., died Sept. 28 in the Jaji District, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered when his unit was ambushed by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

The incident is under investigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Pfc. Jamel A. Bryant, 22, of Belleville, Ill., died Sept. 27 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident while on patrol in Wahida, Iraq. He was assigned to the 40th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

The incident is under investigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Capt. Michael J. Medders, 25, of Ohio, died Sept. 24 in Jisr Naft, Iraq, of wounds suffered when a suicide bomber detonated a vest during operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Ronald Phillips Jr., 33, of Conway, S.C., died Sept. 25 in Bahbahani, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

VT Halter Marine, Inc., Pascagoula, Miss., is being awarded a $393,722,502 firm fixed price not-to-exceed modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-2212) for the detail, design and construction of three Fast Missile Crafts for the Egyptian Navy. The mission of the Fast Missile Craft is to conduct independent and joint operations primarily against surface shipping and armed surface adversaries in the littoral by fulfilling the role of coastal patrol, surveillance, interdiction, surface strike, and naval battle group support for the Egyptian Navy for the 21st century. Work will be performed at Pascagoula, Miss., (23 percent); Manassas, Va., (12 percent); Detroit, Mich., (11 percent); Baltimore, Md., (8 percent); Pittsburgh, Pa., (1 percent); Philadelphia, Pa., (2 percent); Camden, N.J., (1 percent); New Orleans, La., (3 percent); Thibodaux, La., (3 percent); Boca Raton, Fla., (2 percent); and other sites (34 percent), and work is expected to be completed Apr. 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Nova Group, Incorporated - Underground Construction Co., Incorporated, a joint venture, Napa, Calif., is being awarded a $139,142,212 firm fixed price contract for the construction to replace the Defense Fuel Storage Facility tanks at Defense Fuel Support Point, Naval Base Point Loma. The work to be performed for provides for six new 125,000 barrel above ground fuel storage tanks for 750,000 barrels of fuel storage capacity. The project supporting facilities include pump house, distribution piping, dispensing system, and fuel oil reclamation for a complete and usable facility. The project also demolishes or closes existing aboveground and underground storage tanks and provides extensive remediation of contaminated soil. The contract is incrementally funded with the first increment of $52,443,176 being allocated at the time of award. Future increments will be funded in FY 09 at $3,973,949, in FY 10 at $78,845,337, in FY 11 at $2,304,750 and in FY 12 at $1,575,000. The contract also contains eight options, which if exercised, would increase cumulative contract value to $167,531,234. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Jul. 2012. Contract funds in the amount of $1,846,513) will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with two proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62473-08-C-7501).

Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors, Moorestown, N.J., is being awarded a $117,080,058 cost plus award fee fixed fee contract for Aegis Combat Systems Engineering to support the Government of Spain under the Foreign Military Sales Program. The Government of Spain selected the U.S. Navy/Lockheed Martin Aegis Combat System (ACS) for its F-100 Class Flight II Shipbuilding Program. These requirements include the necessary combat systems engineering, computer program development, ship integration and test, logistics technical services and staging support to deliver a variant of the U.S. Navy Aegis Weapon System Cruiser Modernization Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Refresh 2 (CGM CR2) Computer Program and equipment to support the construction of the Spanish F-105 Frigate. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $125,039,679. Work will be performed in Moorestown, N.J., (92 percent), and the Government of Spain, (8 percent), and is expected to be completed by Jul. 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-08-C-5100).

Armag Corp., Bardstown, Ky., is being awarded a $49,900,000 indefinite delivery indefinite quantity, firm fixed price contract for procurement of wood-lined steel armories, freight, and accessories for portable weapon storage capability. This acquisition is for the procurement of wood-lined steel armories that provides the means to transport weapons and ancillary equipment for deployment, or as a means for secure weapon storage outside as a stand-alone facility. Work will be performed in Bardstown, Ky., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2013. Contract funds in the amount of $8,294,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via Federal Business Opportunities, Navy Electronic Commerce Online and the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane website, with four offers received. NSWC, Crane Division, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity (N00164-08-D-GQ10).

Glover Contacting Company, Inc.*, Pleasant Hill, N.C., is being awarded a $48,556,500 firm fixed price contract for construction of the Municipal Solid Waste Landfill at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The work to be performed provides for the construction of three new composite, line, sanitary landfill cells comprising 12 acres of additional waste disposal area and extension of existing leachate collection and electrical systems for the existing landfill cells. Work will be performed in Jacksonville, N.C., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2008. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website with one proposal received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-08-C-1413).

URS-IAP, LLC, Austin, Texas, is being awarded a $46,984,493 cost reimbursement task order #0008 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62470-06-D-6009) for design and construction of facility improvements at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti. The work to be performed provides for design and construction of new taxiways, water production facility, fuel farm, dining facility, and network infrastructure expansion. Work will be performed in Djibouti, Africa, and is expected to be completed by Oct. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Three proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.

BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a $32,716,160 modification to previously awarded contract N00024-05-C-4403 for fuel oil compensation, ship alterations, and related work items for the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) FY09 Docking Phased Maintenance Availability (DPMA). The following work items will be accomplished: fuel oil compensation stability improvement modifications, production trade supervision and support, crane, rigging, and forklift service. Work will be performed in Portsmouth, Va., and is expected to be completed by Oct. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $32,716,160 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.

McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $26,295,379 cost plus fixed fee order against a previously awarded indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract (N00019-08-D-0004) for engineering technical services required to identify the solution to an in-production emergent obsolescence issue in the Type 3 Advanced Mission Computer for the F/A-18E/F/G Super Hornet. Work will be performed in Minneapolis, Minn., (50 percent) St. Louis, Mo., (25 percent) and Albuquerque, N.M., (25 percent), and is expected to be completed in Oct. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Night Vision Systems LLC (NVS), Allentown, Pa., is being awarded a $26,141,540 firm fixed price, indefinite-delivery indefinite quantity contract for Multipurpose Thermal Sights (MTS). The MTS is a thermal image device that can be used as either a hand-held detector or a weapon mounted detector. Work will be performed in Allentown, Pa., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2013. Contract funds in the amount of $1,039,492 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This action was competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunities website, with three offers received. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity.

Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., is being awarded a $22,924,909 fixed price delivery order #0062 under a previously awarded indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract (M67854-04-D-5016) for the purchase of an additional 199 reducible height armor protection kits and 211 fuel fire protection kits for Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement vehicles. Work will be performed in Israel, (63 percent) and Oshkosh, Wis.,(37 percent), and work is expected to be completed by Mar. 31, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Soltek Pacific Construction Co., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $21,385,000 for firm fixed price task order #0007 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-08-D-8609) for design and construction of a Marine Logistics Group operations center and armory at the Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton. The contract also contains two options, which if exercised, would increase cumulative contract value to $24,885,000. Work will be performed in Oceanside, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Five proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

Chugach Industries, * Anchorage, Ala., is being awarded $16,734,180 to exercise the third option period under a combination firm fixed price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract (N44255-05-D-7100) with award options for base operations support services in the Navy Region Northwest, North Sound area. The work to be performed provides for, but is not limited to, all management and administration, public safety, supply, housing, facilities support (excluding grounds and janitorial services), utilities, base support vehicles and equipment, and environmental services to provide base operations and support services. The cumulative total contract amount after exercise of this option will be $112,408,376. Work will be performed at various installations in the Navy Region Northwest area of responsibility, and work is expected to be completed Sept. 30, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Northwest, Silverdale, Wash., is the contracting activity.

McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $13,554,527 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00019-04-C-0014) for incorporation of Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) 6318 "Incorporation of upgraded Solid State Recorder (USSR)" to provide high fidelity recording of the 14 F/A-18E, 9 F/A-18F, and 22 EA-18G 8 x 10 display that retains and expands on the current Solid state Recorder capabilities. This modification/order combines purchases for the U.S. Navy ($7,554,527; 56 percent) and the Governments of Switzerland $3,000,000 (22 percent) and Finland ($3,000,000; 22 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo., and is expected to be completed in Nov. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Advanced Ceramics Research*, Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $13,366,035 cost plus fixed fee contract for services in support of the development and integration of Electro-Optical, Radio-Frequency, and acoustic sensors on various unmanned aerial vehicles. Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., (85 percent); Kuwait, (10 percent), and Patuxent River, Md., (5 percent), and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2013. Contract funds in the amount of $100,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via a Broad Agency Announcement. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J., is the contracting activity (N68335-08-C-0474).

Alloy Surfaces, Co., Aston, Pa., is being awarded a firm fixed price contract in the amount of $13,158,485 for infrared countermeasures in support of the 84th Combat Sustainment Wing, Ogden, Utah. This contract includes a base period and one potential option period, which if exercised, would bring the total estimated value of the contract to $34,370,328. Work will be performed at Aston, Pa., and work is expected to be completed by Dec. 2009. The contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity.

McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $12,634,999 order against a previously issued Basic Ordering Agreement (N00019-05-G-0026) for the upgrade of one AV-8B Day Attack configured aircraft to a modified Night Attack configuration for use as a single seat trainer in the Fleet Readiness Squadron (FRS). Work will be performed at the Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, N.C., and is expected to be completed in Mar. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Old Dominion University Research Foundation, Norfolk, Va., is being awarded an $11,107,627 indefinite delivery indefinite quantity with cost reimbursement and fixed price ordering provisions contract for student, faculty and fellows engineering and technical support services in support of the U.S. Joint forces Command. This contract includes two two year option periods which, if exercised, bring the total estimated value of the contract to $35,630,918. Work will be performed in Suffolk, Va., (70 percent) and Norfolk, Va., (30 percent), and work is expected to be completed by Sept. 2010. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was awarded through full and open competition. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk Contracting Department, Philadelphia Division is the contracting activity.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a $10,736,496 modification to a previously awarded cost plus incentive fee contract (N00019-03-C-0057) for procurement of Aircraft Change Directives in support of the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (AHE) Pilot Production Aircraft, under the E-2D AHE System Development and Demonstration Program. Work will be performed in Bethpage, N.Y., (71.2 percent); and St. Augustine, Fla., (28.8 percent) and is expected to be completed in Jun. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Soltek Pacific Construction Co., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $10,298,600 for firm fixed price task order #0010 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-08-D-8609) for design and construction of a new administrative facility for the 1st Marine Regiment and the 5th Marine Regiment to serve as battalion headquarters at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The task order also contains three options, which if exercised, would increase the cumulative task order value to $11,460,600. Work will be performed in Oceanside, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Four proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $10,187,507 firm fixed price order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-05-G-0026) for the procurement of 703 F/A-18 Cockpit Pressure Warning System kits for the U.S. Navy, (590) and the Governments of Finland, (66), Kuwait, (39) and Malaysia, (8). This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy, ($7,929,654; 77.8 percent) and the Governments of Finland, ($994,999; 9.8 percent); Kuwait, ($863,000; 8.5 percent); and Malaysia ($399,854; 3.9 percent); under the Foreign Military Sales Program. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo., (85 percent) and Mesa, Ariz., (15 percent), and is expected to be completed in Oct. 2012. Contract funds in the amount of $3,851,100 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

ACG Systems, Inc., Annapolis, Md., is being awarded a $10,000,000 indefinite delivery indefinite quantity, firm fixed price contract for procurement of Motorola branded repeaters, radios and accessories in support of the Shipwide Integrated Wireless Communication System (SIWCS). This acquisition is for the procurement of Motorola Portable Radios and fixed radio equipment in support of the Shipboard Physical Security Program, SIWCS, AN/SRC-59. Work will be performed in Annapolis, Md., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2013. Contract funds in the amount of $54,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with four offers being received via the FEDBIZOPS, NECO and the NSWC Crane website. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity.

HITT Contracting, Inc., North Charleston, S.C., is being awarded a $9,780,000 firm fixed price contract for design and construction of a Child Development Center at Charleston Air Force Base, Charleston. Project also includes playground and food service equipment, comprehensive interior design, and demolition of pavement. The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, engineering, materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies and transportation to perform all work described in the request for proposal. Work will be performed in Charleston, S.C., and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website with six proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (N69450-08-C-1775).

UBC, Inc.*, Tampa, Fla., is being awarded a $9,752,561 firm fixed price, time and material, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for 112 Steerable Antenna Systems (SAS) units and four AST-9 Couplers. This contract will also include engineering and technical support and repair services for the SAS units. Work will be performed in Tampa, Fla., and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2010. Contract funds in the amount of $482,670 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured by an electronic request for proposals with one offer received. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Point Mugu, Calif., is the contracting activity (N68936-08-D-0024).

Hamilton Sundstrand Corp., Windsor Locks, Conn., is being awarded a $9,159,980 cost plus fixed fee, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for the furnishing of services in support of the Oxygen Generating Plant Gas Management System, Electrolytic Chlorine Generator Central Atmospheric Monitoring System Integrated Low Pressure Electrolyzer installed on the SSN-21, SSN-774, SSN-688 and SSN-726 Class Submarines. Work will be performed in Bremerton, Wash., (10 percent); New London, Conn., (10 percent); Philadelphia, Pa.,(10 percent); San Diego, Calif., (10 percent); Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, (10 percent); Groton, Conn., (10 percent); Pomona, Calif., (10 percent); Windsor Locks, Conn., (10 percent); Norfolk, Va., (10 percent); and Bangor, Maine, (10 percent), and is expected to be completed by Jan. 2011. Contract funds in the amount of $30,723 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Ship Systems Engineering Station, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (N65540-08-D-0022).

Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $9,124,902 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-04-C-2100) for the procurement of vendor services to provide three complete main propulsion shafts to be used as rotatable pool spares. The main propulsion shafts will be used to support the SSN775, SSN777, and SSN778 Extended Dry-docking Selected Restricted Availability. Work will be performed in Erie, Pa., and is expected to be completed by Apr. 2013. Contract funds in the amount of $9,124,902 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Supervisor of Shipbuilding Conversion and Repair, Groton, Conn., is the contracting activity.

Solpac Construction, Inc., dba Soltek Pacific Construction Co., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $8,770,000 for firm fixed price task order #0008 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-08-D-8609) to renovate galley, Building 300 at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. The work to be performed provides for design and renovation of the Enlisted Dining Facility. This project will repair deteriorating floors, walls, ceiling, interior and exterior doors and windows. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Apr. 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Two proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

Walton Construction Co., LLC, Dallas, Texas, is being awarded $7,685,000 for firm fixed price task order #0010 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62467-05-D-0184) for construction to Hangar 1048. The work to be performed provides for hangar addition, seat shop addition and supporting facilities. The project will modify an existing/functioning fighter squadron hangar into a hangar capable of housing a cargo/passenger plane. The main bay will have to be extended onto the existing apron with a new hangar door. Work involves cutting a new storm water trench drain and modifying the existing apron for hangar maintenance work. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas, and is expected to be completed by Jan. 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Three proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity.

Marshall Communications Corp.*, Ashburn, Va., is being awarded a $7,676,268 indefinite delivery indefinite quantity, firm fixed price contract for digital video broadcast-return channel via satellite user subscriber suites, production subscriber suites, and associated spare parts. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to an estimated $23,593,937. The work for the contract will be performed in Ashburn, Va., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009 (Sept. 2011 with options exercised). Contract funds in the amount of $121,500 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Charleston, S.C., is the contracting activity (N65236-08-D-5159).

Solpac Construction, Inc., dba Soltek Pacific Construction Co., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $7,163,100 for firm fixed price task order #0009 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-08-D-8609) to construct a new Navy Criminal Investigative Services (NCIS) security building at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The task order also contains three options, which if exercised would increase cumulative contract value to $9,472,170. Work will be performed in Oceanside, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Apr. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Three proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

Bell Helicopter Textron, Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a firm fixed price delivery order contract in the amount of $6,383,699 for spares for the H-1 aircraft. Work will be performed at Fort Worth, Texas, and work is expected to be completed by Dec. 2011. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity.

Pro Construction, Inc.*, Jacksonville, N.C., is being awarded $6,361,000 for firm fixed price task order #0035 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contact (N40085-07-D-1911) for major interior exterior repairs to Bachelor Enlisted Quarters HP275 and HP285 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Work will be performed in Jacksonville, N.C., and is expected to be completed by Feb. 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via Navy Electronic Online website with four proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.

Engineering/Remediation Resources Group, Inc.*, Concord, Calif., is being awarded a $6,197,136 firm fixed price contract for vertical and lateral expansion of landfill at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. The work to be performed provides for design and construction of an eight acre lateral expansion to the existing municipal solid waste landfill. The project consists of landfill design, environmental permitting, excavation, and construction of geosynthetic liner, leachate and methane collection systems, and a support building. Work will be performed in Twentynine Palms, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website with two proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62473-08-C-2203).

Knik Construction Co., Inc., Seattle, Wash., is being awarded $6,179,817 for firm fixed price task order #0002 under a previously awarded indefinite-delivery indefinite quantity paving and resurfacing construction contract (N69450-08-D-1272) at U.S. Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay. The work to be performed provides for base wide road repairs. Work will be performed in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and is expected to be completed by Apr. 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast, Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is the contracting activity.

BAE Systems Technology Solutions and Services, Fort Walton Beach, Fla., is being awarded a $5,906,479 firm fixed price contract modification under previously awarded contract (N00604-06-C-0018) for ammunition handling and management services for Navy Munitions Command, East Asia Division Detachment Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Work will be performed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and work is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. The contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured through Navy Electronic Commerce Online, with two offers received. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Pearl Harbor, Hawaii is the contracting activity.

Armor Group North America, Inc., McLean, Va., is being awarded a $5,874,156 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity modification under a previously awarded contract (N33191-07-D-1357) to exercise an option for provision of security guard services at Naval Support Activity Bahrain. The work to be performed provides for all managerial, supervision, labor, tools, materials, equipment and transportation necessary to provide security guards and administrative support. The total contract amount after exercise of this option will be $11,355,049. Work will be performed in Manama, Bahrain, and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Facilities Engineering Acquisition Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Europe and Southwest Asia, Manama, Bahrain, is the contracting activity.

Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., is being awarded a $5,188,708 fixed price delivery order #0061 under previously awarded indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract (M67854-04-D-5016) for the purchase of 161 engines, 161 engine containers, and preservation & packaging for each engine for Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) vehicles. Work will be performed in Mossville, Ill., and work is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

ARMY

AM General LLC, South Ben, Ind., was awarded on Sept. 24, 2008, a $734,983,443 firm fixed price contract for 4,853 High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicles to contract. Work will be performed in Mishawaka, Mich., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (DAAE07-01-C-S001).

Raytheon- Integrated Defense Systems, Andover, Mass., was awarded on Sept. 24, 2008, a $77, 529, 675 firm fixed fee price contract for Patriot "Pure Fleet" Tactical Assets. Work will be performed in Andover, Mass., with an estimated completion date of Apr. 30, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. US Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-07-C-0151).

J. Kokolakis Contracting Inc, Rocky Point, N.Y., was awarded on Sept. 24, 2008, a $62,803,500 firm fixed fee price contract to construct an Armed Forces Reserve Center, 25 Baiting Place Road, Farmingdale, N.Y., 200,000 square feet vehicle maintenance facility, 2 -level Concrete Parking Deck. Work will be performed in Farmingdale, N. Y., with an estimated completion date of Oct. 1, 2010. Twenty bids were solicited and four bids were received. National Guard Bureau, Latham, N.Y., is the contracting activity (W912PQ-08-C-0021).

Bristol Construction Services LLC, Anchorage, Ala., was awarded on Sept. 24, 2008, a

$29,989,024 firm fixed fee price construction contract to provide labor, materials and equipment to repair/upgrade the access rail line and on-post rail system (increasing turning radiuses and track gauges)at the Military Ocean Terminal, Sunny point (MOTSU), Southport, N.C. Work will be performed in Military Ocean Terminal at Southport, N.C., with an estimated completion date of Jul. 31, 2010. One was solicited and one bid was received. TACOM-LCMC is the contracting activity (W912HN-08-C-0072).

BAE Systems, York, Pa., was awarded on Sept. 24, 2008, a $18,774,179 firm fixed price contract. This effort is for an Undefinitized Contract Action for 476 Bradley Heat Abatement Vehicles. Work will be performed in York, Pa., with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-05-G-0005).

J.F. Brennan, Lacrosse, Wis., was awarded on Sept. 24, 2008, a $8,538,506 firm fixed price contract for repair and replacement of roller and trainer gate chains, installation of new pocket wheels, remove and replace 1 tainter gate trunnion pins and bushing removal of timber bridge planking and installation of steel grating, storage yard fencing, operating houses architectural repairs, miscellaneous mechanical and electrical work. Work will be performed in Dubuque, Iowa, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 24, 2009. Bids solicited were via the www.fbo.gov and three bids were received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W912EK-08-C-0208).

The Wormick Company, Cincinnati, Ohio is being awarded a maximum $123,767,718 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for subsistence. Other location of performance is in Hamilton, Ohio. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. There were originally nine proposals solicited with nine responses. This contract is exercising the second option period. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Sept. 30, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM300-04-D-Z217).

Ameriqual Group, LLC, Evansville, Ind.*, is being awarded a maximum $84,810,460 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for subsistence. Other location of performance is in same. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. There were originally nine proposals solicited with nine responses. This contract is exercising the second option period. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Sept. 30, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM300-04-D-Z214).

Labatt Food Co., San Antonio, Texas* is being awarded a maximum $43,622,907 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for subsistence. Other location of performance is in Dallas, Texas. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. There were originally nine proposals solicited with nine responses. This contract is exercising the second option period. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Sept. 30, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM300-04-D-Z216).

Cytyc Corp., Marlborough, Mass., is being awarded a maximum $7,000,000 firm fixed price, sole source, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for medical supplies. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, and Air Force. This proposal was originally Web solicited with one response. The original contract has a one-year base and four one-year option periods and is currently exercising the fourth option period. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Sept. 30, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM200-05-D-7201).

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND

Federal Express Corp., of El Segundo Ca., 90245-4318, is being awarded an estimated $58,710,291 indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity, fixed price contract with a minimum guarantee of $2,500.00. The contract is for time definite, door-to-door transportation service for full pallet, less than full pallet, and outsized/oversized cargo shipments weighing 1-300 lbs (non WWX eligible) and other general, refrigerated, and HAZMAT cargo 300 lbs and above. Work will be performed internationally and the performance period is from 1 October 2008 to 30 September 2012. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Electronic proposals were solicited and eight proposals received. The contracting activity is United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Ill 62225, (HTC711-08-D-5025).

Miami Air International, Inc., of Miami FL, 33142-3225 is being awarded an estimated $54,638,798 indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity, fixed price contract with a minimum guarantee of $2,500. The contract is for time definite, door-to-door transportation service for full pallet, less than full pallet, and outsized/oversized cargo shipments weighing 1-300 lbs (non WWX eligible) and other general, refrigerated, and HAZMAT cargo 300 lbs and above. Work will be performed internationally and the performance period is from 1 Oct. 2008 to 30 Sept. 2012. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Electronic proposals were solicited and eight proposals received. The contracting activity is United States Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Ill 62225, (HTC711-08-D-5026).

National Air Cargo, Inc. dba Murray Air, of Ypsilanti, MI 48198-899 is being awarded an estimated $54,300,723 indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity, fixed price contract with a minimum guarantee of $2,500. The contract is for time definite, door-to-door transportation service for full pallet, less than full pallet, and outsized/oversized cargo shipments weighing 1-300 lbs (non WWX eligible) and other general, refrigerated, and HAZMAT cargo 300 lbs and above. Work will be performed internationally and the performance period is from 1 Oct. 2008 to 30 Sept. 2012. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Electronic proposals were solicited and eight proposals received. The contracting activity is United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Ill 62225, (HTC711-08-D-5027).

US Airways, of Phoenix AZ, 85281-2880 is being awarded an estimated $45,764,631 indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity, fixed price contract with a minimum guarantee of $2,500. The contract is for time definite, door-to-door transportation service for full pallet, less than full pallet, and outsized/oversized cargo shipments weighing 1-300 lbs (non WWX eligible) and other general, refrigerated, and HAZMAT cargo 300 lbs and above. Work will be performed internationally and the performance period is from 1 Oct. 2008 to 30 Sept. 2012. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Electronic proposals were solicited and eight proposals received. The contracting activity is United States Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Ill 62225, (HTC711-08-D-5028).

Air Transport International, of Little Rock Ar., 72202-2046 is being awarded an estimated $50,091,251 indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity, fixed price contract with a minimum guarantee of $2,500. The contract is for time definite, door-to-door transportation service for full pallet, less than full pallet, and outsized/oversized cargo shipments weighing 1-300 lbs (non WWX eligible) and other general, refrigerated, and HAZMAT cargo 300 lbs and above. Work will be performed internationally and the performance period is from 1 Oct. 2008 to 30 Sept. 2012. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Electronic proposals were solicited and eight proposals received. The contracting activity is United States Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., 62225, (HTC711-08-D-5021).

Atlas Air, Inc. of Purchase NY, 10577-2543 is being awarded an estimated $9,860,202 indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity, fixed price contract with a minimum guarantee of $2,500. The contract is for time definite, door-to-door transportation service for full pallet, less than full pallet, and outsized/oversized cargo shipments weighing 1-300 lbs (non WWX eligible) and other general, refrigerated, and HAZMAT cargo 300 lbs and above. Work will be performed internationally and the performance period is from 1 Oct. 2008 to 30 Sept. 2012. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Electronic proposals were solicited and eight proposals received. The contracting activity is United States Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Ill 62225, (HTC711-08-D-5022).

Continental Airlines Inc., of Houston, Texas, 77002-7362 is being awarded an estimated $57,565,780 indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity, fixed price contract with a minimum guarantee of $2,500. The contract is for time definite, door-to-door transportation service for full pallet, less than full pallet, and outsized/oversized cargo shipments weighing 1-300 lbs (non WWX eligible) and other general, refrigerated, and HAZMAT cargo 300 lbs and above. Work will be performed internationally and the performance period is from 1 Oct. 2008 to 30 Sept. 2012. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Electronic proposals were solicited and eight proposals received. The contracting activity is United States Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., 62225, (HTC711-08-D-5023).

Evergreen International Airlines, of McMinnville of OR, 97128-8940 is being awarded an estimated $57,328,577 indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity, fixed price contract with a minimum guarantee of $2,500. The contract is for time definite, door-to-door transportation service for full pallet, less than full pallet, and outsized/oversized cargo shipments weighing 1-300 lbs (non WWX eligible) and other general, refrigerated, and HAZMAT cargo 300 lbs and above. Work will be performed internationally and the performance period is from 1 Oct. 2008 to 30 Sept. 2012. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Electronic proposals were solicited and eight proposals received. The contracting activity is United States Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Ill 62225, (HTC711-08-D-5024).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract by exercising an option with Lear Siegler Services Inc. of Gaithersburg, Md., for $46,459,000. This action is to exercise option year two of the contract for contractor logistics support for the C-26B aircraft for the Army National Guard and the RC-26B aircraft for the Air National Guard, consisting of maintenance, repair, and support functions for the period of 1 Oct. 2008 through 30 Sept. 2009. At this time no funds have been obligated. Oklahoma City Air Logistic Center, 727 ACSG/PKC, Tinker AFB, Okla., is the contracting activity (FA8106-07-C-0004-P00037).

Moog Aircraft Group of East Aurora, N.Y., is being awarded a firm fixed price supply contract for $34,144,616. This action provides for C-5 Leading Edge Slat Actuator Shop Replacement Units. A modification will be issued to incorporate negotiated prices for option I. At this time $24,509,071 has been obligated. AFGLSC, 448 SCMG/PKHEA, Robins AFB, Ga., is the contracting activity (FA8524-07-D-0009-0002).

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. of Norwalk, Conn., is being awarded a firm fixed price contract for $33,412,727. This action provides for 40 sets of Group B applicable to the AN/APN 241 Radar on the C-130 aircraft, and various C-130J Replenishment Spares. At this time all funds have been obligated. 330 ACSG/GFKA, Robins AFB, Ga., is the contracting activity (FA8504-08-C-0003).

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus fixed fee contract with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics of Fort Worth, Texas, for $28,518,789. This action will provide additional sustainment activities including the replenishment of Readiness Spares packages (RSPs) one, two, and three, and additional Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP) projects. At this time all funds have been obligated. 478 AESW/PK, WPAFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8611-08-C-2897 P0005).

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of Herndon, Va., is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for $24,966,612. This action will provide Survivability/Vulnerability Strategic Planning, Research and Analysis for the Intelligence, Operations, and Synchronization for United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Center for Special Operations (CSO). At this time $4,830,918 has been obligated. 55^th Contracting Squadron, 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt AFB, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380, DO: 0288).

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of Herndon, Va., is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for $18,356,261. This action will provide Non-Kinetic Operations Intelligences Analysis to US Network Warfare and Critical Infrastructure Protection. At this time $289,866 has been obligated. 55^th Contracting Squadron, 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt AFB, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380, DO: 0286).

Northrop Grumman System Corporation Electronics Systems Section of Linthicum Heights, Md., is being awarded a time and materials, requirement type contract for an estimated $16,121,521. This action will provide for catastrophic level repair services for Programmable Signal processors (PSP) in support of the F-16 APG-68 Radar System. At this time no funds have been obligated. Department of the Air Force, 448 SCMS PKAB, Hill AFB, Utah is the contracting activity (FA8212-08-D-0005).

MW Clearing and Grading, Inc., of Blacksburg, S.C., is being awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for a maximum of $10 million. This action will provide the road paving projects to support Charleston AFB Civil Engineering. At this time no funds have been obligated. 437^th Contracting Squadron. LGCB, Charleston AFB, S.C., is the contracting activity (FA4418-08-D-0001).

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of Herndon, Va., is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for $7,702,092. The action will provide Homeland Security mission blueprint implementation, technical operations and incident management analysis, and contingency planning to the Department of Homeland Security Office of Operations Coordination and Planning. At this time $1 million has been obligated. 55^th Contracting Squadron, 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt AFB, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380, DO: 0293).

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of Herndon, Va., is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for $7,249,134. This action will provide Information Operations (IO) support to Joint Information Operations Warfare Command (JIOWC). At this time $386,473 has been obligated. 55^th Contracting Squadron, 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt AFB, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380, DO: 0290).

The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract with Ahntech, Inc., of San Diego, Calif., for $6,115,872. This action provides for Air Combat Training Systems (ACTS). At this time all funds have been obligated. AETC CONS/LGCU, Randolph AFB, Texas, is the contracting activity (F41689-02-D-0044, P00043).

MAPCO, Inc., of San Antonio, Texas, is being awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for $5,928,777. This action will provide a construction project at Laughlin AFB, Texas, to repair the airfields rows Y and CC. At this time all funds have been obligated. AFRL/PKSR, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8650-08-D-1465 (IDIQ)).

Missile Defense Agency Contract Award

BAE Systems Technical Solutions & Services, Inc. of Rockville, Md., is being awarded a $73,109,229 (maximum) indefinite- elivery, indefinite quantity fixed price contract for specialized technical and programmatic, advisory and assistance services. Work will be performed at BAE Systems Technical Solutions & Services, Inc., Huntsville, Al., and is expected to be complete by September 30, 2009. This is a sole source contract award. The contract funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year. The Missile Defense Agency, Huntsville, Al., is the contracting activity (HQ0147-08-D-0002). Fiscal Year 2008 research and development funds will be used. The contract will be incrementally funded, and will obligate $4,444,898 FY-08 research and development funds on the first Task Order.

DMD, L.L.C. of Huntsville, AL, is being awarded a $40,306,960 (maximum) indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, fixed price contract for specialized technical and programmatic, advisory and assistance services. Work will be performed at Huntsville, AL and is expected to be complete by September 30, 2009. This is a sole source contract award. The contract funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year. The Missile Defense Agency, Huntsville, AL is the contracting activity (HQ0147-08-D-0004). Fiscal Year 2008 research and development funds will be used. The contract will be incrementally funded, and will obligate $244,000 FY-08 research and development funds on the first Task Order.

Teledyne Solutions Inc. of Huntsville, Al., is being awarded a $155,628,079 (maximum) indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity fixed price contract for specialized technical and programmatic, advisory and assistance services. Work will be performed at Huntsville, Al., and is expected to be complete by Sept. 30, 2009. This is a sole source contract award. The contract funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year. The Missile Defense Agency, Huntsville, Al., is the contracting activity (HQ0147-08-D-0006). Fiscal Year 2008 research and development funds will be used. The contract will be incrementally funded, and will obligate $1,583,747 FY-08 research and development funds on the first Task Order. L-3 Communication Corp., L-3 System Co., of Camden, N.J., is being awarded a $19,377,606 (maximum) indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, sole source contract for specialized technical and programmatic, advisory and assistance services. Work will be performed at L-3 Communications, Huntsville, Al., and is expected to be complete by September 30, 2009. This is a sole source contract award. The contract funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year. The Missile Defense Agency, Huntsville, Al., is the contracting activity (HQ0147-08-D-0005). Fiscal Year 2008 research and development funds will be used. The contract will be incrementally funded, and will obligate $350,000 FY-08 research and development funds on the first Task Order.

TRICARE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY

United Concordia Co., Inc., Harrisburg, Pa., has been awarded a fixed price contract for the TRICARE Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP) effective Sept. 26, 2008, with dental healthcare services beginning Aug. 1, 2009. The contract provides dental coverage for Active Duty Service Members referred from military Dental Treatment Facilities for civilian care, and dental coverage for ADSMs under the Remote Active Duty Dental Program. The performance period includes a base year and five one-year option periods. The phase-in base period is Sept. 26, 2008 through Jul. 31, 2009. The options provide five full years of service. The contract includes associated administrative services such as customer service, provider reimbursement, and education. The value of the awarded phase-in base period is $7,062,033. The total estimated contract value for the base period and all unexercised options is $667,698,420. This contract was competitively procured via the TRICARE Management Activity e-solicitation Web site with three offers received. The Department of Defense, TRICARE Management Activity, is the contracting activity. The contract number is H94002-08-C-0004.

Special Ops Command Europe Showcases Professionalism, Capability

By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

STUTTGART, Germany, Sept. 26, 2008 - Civilian professionals traveling with the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference looked on today as special operators negotiated a military urban operations training site with realistic gunfire and smoke that duplicated the kind of real-world missions they've performed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The 47 conference participants spent several hours today with Green Berets of the Army's 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group, and Naval Special Warfare Unit 2 SEALS. These units, along with the 352nd Special Operations Group at RAF Mildenhall in England, represent the maritime, ground and air components of Special Operations Command Europe.

Air Force Maj. Gen Frank J. Kisner, who took command of Special Operations Command Europe in May, described the host of missions that range from direct action, as demonstrated today, to non-combatant evacuation operations, to advising foreign militaries to help them build capacity.

U.S. European Command's special operators have deployed routinely since the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States, first pulling forward into Afghanistan, then into Iraq as well, Kisner said.

"A lot of folks have just come off of combat deployments, and they will tell you it is tremendous capability that they have," said Kisner. "But more importantly, it is tremendous capability that they are willing to share, not only as they bring new team members on, but also as we are working with other nations' forces both in Europe and in Afghanistan and Iraq."

1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group's Company C demonstrated some of that capability today during a mock deliberate assault operation on two buildings suspected of housing targets of interest.

"We have three principles for direct action: speed, surprise and violence of actions," said Army Maj. Pat Lange, company commander.

Special Forces A teams, with embedded Navy explosive ordnance elements, moved with silent precision toward the buildings before launching an all-out attack. "We try to go as quietly as we can for as long as we can," said Company C Sgt. Maj. Bob Irby. "I can't tell you how many people we get out of bed who never knew we were there."

As they sought out their targets, the special operators made split-second decisions, negotiating through buildings reconfigured regularly to keep them off-guard. "They're problem-solving at a high rate of speed, and normally in the middle of the night. They have to adjust to the unknown at a rapid pace," Lange said. "If it sounds confusing, it is."

"We manhunt for high-value targets," explained an armorer on the Special Forces A team who asked that his name not be used. "You can think of us as a scalpel. Sometimes you need a sledgehammer, and that's not us. We provide precision application of discriminatory fire."

The civilian leaders got some hands-on experience, live-firing some of the weapons special operators use: the MP5 9 mm machine gun, enhanced battle rifle, M14 7.62 mm rifle, P226 and P239 pistols, Mark 46 and 48 machine guns and an AK-47 assault rifle.

They also walked through a static display, where SEALS explained the diving, medical and communications equipment they use in their operations.

Kisner encouraged the civilians to chat with the troops about the operations they conduct and what motivates them to serve.

"They have phenomenal stories, some they will tell you and some they won't," he said. "They are from America, from the towns where you live, the states that you live in. And I consider them a phenomenal national treasure for having the courage and determination to go out and do what they do."

A Special Forces armorer who asked that his name not be used explained that every member of his unit is a four-time volunteer. All volunteered to join the Army, to go to Airborne School, to become Special Forces qualified, then to become part of EuCom's elite, quick strike force that serves as the EuCom commander's action arms in the most extreme circumstances.

Despite repeated separations from his family and the dangerous missions he's regularly called on to carry out, the armorer feels a deep-down sense of duty. "I think you see less and less people standing up for what they think is right," he said. "I do this because it's something I believe in.

"Someone has to do it. It has to be done. I am able, so it's my turn. One day it will be my son's turn, then after that, it will be his son's turn."

"My eyes are wide open, and I am in awe," Sally Prouty, president and CEO of The Corps Network, which oversees the nation's 113 Service and Conservation Corps, said after today's visit. "Seeing what I have seen today gives me a profound sense of pride and gratification."

JCOC is designed to familiarize civilian business, education and civic leaders with the military. The participants are wrapping up a week-long visit through EuCom visiting military installations and spending time with soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen.

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Air Force Disciplines 15 Senior Officers in Nuclear Nose Cone Fiasco

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2008 - The Air Force has disciplined 15 senior officers, including six generals, in connection with the errant shipping of nuclear missile nose cones to Taiwan in 2006, officials announced today.

Acting Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, right, and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz hold a press conference at the Pentagon, Sept. 25, 2008, to announce they have taken administrative actions against 15 officers found to have been negligent in the erroneous shipment, of four intercontinental ballistic missile nose-cone fuse assemblies to Taiwan in August, 2006. DoD photo by R. D. Ward
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The service took administrative actions against two lieutenant generals, two major generals, two brigadier generals and nine colonels, Acting Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley said. He and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz made the announcements at a Pentagon news conference.

In March 2008, the Air Force revealed that the U.S. military had regained control of four nuclear nose cone assemblies, which did not contain nuclear material, for a Minuteman missile mistakenly sent to Taiwan in 2006. After a review of the error, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates asked for the resignations of then-Air Force Secretary Michael W. Wynne and then-Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley.

"It has been an Air Force priority that airmen at all levels hold themselves to the highest standards of performance and that all airmen, therefore, remain accountable for their areas of responsibilities and the successful execution of their assigned missions," Donley said.

The acting secretary said no mission in the Air Force is more important than the service's central role in maintaining America's nuclear deterrent. The punishments he and Schwartz made grew out of recommendations from a report submitted by Navy Adm. Kirkwood Donald, the chief of the Navy's office of nuclear propulsion.

"These actions are administrative in nature but can carry with them substantial consequences for the careers of these officers, including their potential to command, to be promoted or to retire in their current grade," Donley said. "We recognize the years of dedicated service that these officers have given, but we cannot ignore the breaches of trust that have occurred on their watch."

Schwartz echoed the acting secretary in his comments about accountability. "The standards to which we must adhere are high, and that is for very good reason," the chief of staff said. "We are entrusted with the defense of the nation. In no area is that imperative greater than in the stewardship of our nation's nuclear enterprise. The very nature of the mission demands adherence to the highest standards of precision and reliability.

"Today we are taking action in response to a breakdown in adherence to those standards," he continued. "These officers are good people with otherwise distinguished careers spent in faithful service to the nation. They are not accused of intentional wrongdoing, but they did not do enough to carry out their leadership responsibilities for nuclear oversight. For that, they must be held accountable."

The officers involved received letters of reprimand, admonishment or counseling. The most serious is a letter of reprimand.

Lt. Gen. Kevin J. Sullivan received a letter of reprimand for not adequately addressing logistics policy deficiencies and for failing to correct previously identified systemic issues in Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, or ICBM, logistics. He also was cited for not exercising effective command oversight to recognize and correct deficiencies in ICBM depot maintenance and materiel control at the Ogden Air Logistics Center, Utah. Sullivan has requested retirement.

Lt. Gen. Michael A. Hamel received a letter of admonishment for not effectively exercising responsibility for ICBM system sustainment matters and for not effectively correcting deficiencies in engineering support of ICBM components while serving as commander of the Space and Missile Systems Center and Air Force Program Executive Officer for Space. Hamel had previously requested retirement.

Maj. Gen. Roger W. Burg received a letter of admonishment for not exercising effective command oversight of ICBM sustainment-related activities. He also did not identify and correct deficiencies in shipping and receiving sensitive components at ICBM bases in his current position as commander of 20th Air Force. Donley and Schwartz have determined that Burg is needed to restore effective stewardship of the ICBM force, and he will remain in command to continue corrective actions he has initiated.

Maj. Gen. Kathleen D. Close received a letter of admonishment for not exercising effective command oversight of depot maintenance, engineering activities and materiel control of sensitive components. She was cited for not recognizing weaknesses in the sensitive component supply chain, and for not correcting materiel control and maintenance deficiencies at Ogden Air Logistics Center. Donley and Schwartz determined that Close is needed to restore Air Force stewardship of the ICBM force, and she will remain in command to continue corrective actions she has initiated.

Brig. Gen. Francis M. Bruno was admonished for not exercising proper oversight to identify and correct weaknesses in logistics management and maintenance support for ICBM components, and for not taking adequate action to correct previously identified deficiencies at air logistics centers in his position as logistics director for Air Force Materiel Command. Bruno previously requested retirement.

Brig. Gen. Arthur B. Cameron III was admonished for not identifying and correcting deficiencies in depot maintenance operations involving sensitive components, for not ensuring proper materiel control of sensitive components when in the custody of maintenance personnel and for not taking adequate action to correct previously identified discrepancies in materiel control and maintenance while he served as a maintenance wing commander.

Five of the colonels received letters of reprimand, three letters of admonishment and one a letter of counseling.

"All who serve in uniform understand our obligation to the mission, to personal accountability and to order and discipline in our organizations," Schwartz said. "We will sustain our high standards, because the nature of our work depends on it. And our client, the American people, expect it."

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CONTRACTS

NAVY

McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $206,656,390 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00019-07-C-0035) for the procurement of 18 EA-18G low-rate initial production II Airborne Electronic Attack Kits, 3 EA-18G FY 08 supplemental AEA Kits, and associated non-recurring engineering. Work will be performed in Baltimore, Md. (45 percent); Bethpage, N.Y. (22 percent); St. Louis, Mo. (13.5 percent); Melbourne, Fla. (5 percent); Fort Wayne, Ind. (4.7 percent); Thousand Oaks Calif. (4.2 percent); Wallingford, Conn. (2.5 percent); Nashua, N.H. (2.4 percent); and Westminster, Colo. (.7 percent), and is expected to be completed in November 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Forward Slope, Inc.,* San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $139,212,052 cost reimbursement and firm fixed price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract to provide maritime surveillance systems and enhanced maritime security capability support for various foreign nations. This effort will provide the host nations' armed forces with situational awareness through sensor fusion, target detection and classification capabilities. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command awarded the contract on behalf of its organizational partner, the Navy's Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence Systems. This contract includes one two-year ordering option period which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of the contract to an estimated $237,079,290. Work will be performed both at the contractor's site in San Diego, Calif. (60 percent) and in the specific host nation (40 percent), and orders can be awarded through September 2011 (through September 2013 with options). Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured as a small business set-aside via the Federal Business Opportunities web site and the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command E-commerce web site, with an unlimited number of proposals solicited from small businesses and five offers received. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, San Diego is the contracting activity (N00039-08-D-0012).

Sikorsky Support Services, Inc., Pensacola, Fla., is being awarded a $132,887,585 modification to a previously awarded indefinite delivery requirements contract (N00019-06-D-0017) to exercise an option for contractor logistics support services for the T-34, T-44, and T-6 aircraft. Services to be provided include labor, services, facilities, equipment, tools, and direct and indirect materials. In addition, this option provides for organizational maintenance at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola for the T-6 aircraft, as well as organizational and limited intermediate maintenance at NAS Whiting Field. Work will be performed at the NAS Corpus Christi, Texas (40 percent); NAS Whiting Field, Fla. (39.74 percent); NAS Pensacola, Fla. (12.10 percent); NAS Lemoore, Calif. (1.84 percent); NAS Oceana, Va. (1.58 percent); Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar, Calif. (.79 percent); Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md. (.79 percent); Aviation Technical Test Center , Fort Rucker, Ala. (.79 percent); Naval Air Facility, El Centro, Calif. (.53 percent); Pope Air Force Base, Fayetteville, N.C. (.53 percent); NAS Jacksonville, Fla. (.53 percent); National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. (.26 percent); NASA Cleveland, Ohio (.26 percent); and Fort Eustis, Va. (.26 percent), and is expected to be completed in September 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity.

Cambridge Communication Systems, Inc., Alexandria, Va., is being awarded a $132,868,336 cost reimbursement and firm fixed price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract to provide maritime surveillance systems and enhanced maritime security capability support for various foreign nations. This effort will provide the host nations' armed forces with situational awareness through sensor fusion, target detection and classification capabilities. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command awarded the contract on behalf of its organizational partner, the Navy's Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence Systems. This contract includes one two-year ordering option period which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of the contract to an estimated $225,467,778. Work will be performed both at the contractor's site in Alexandria, Va. (60 percent) and in the specific host nation (40 percent) and orders can be awarded through September 2011 ( through September 2013 with options). Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured as a small business set-aside via the Federal Business Opportunities web site and the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command E-commerce web site, with an unlimited number of proposals solicited from small businesses and five offers received. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, San Diego is the contracting activity (N00039-08-D-0011).

Global Technical Systems, Virginia Beach, Va., is being awarded a $132,172,053 cost reimbursement and firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract to provide maritime surveillance systems and enhanced maritime security capability support for various foreign nations. This effort will provide the host nations' armed forces with situational awareness through sensor fusion, target detection and classification capabilities. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command awarded the contract on behalf of its organizational partner, the Navy's Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence Systems. This contract includes one two-year ordering option period which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of the contract to an estimated $224,097,264. Work will be performed both at the contractor's site in Virginia Beach, Va., (60 percent) and in the specific host nation (40 percent) and orders can be awarded through September 2011 (through September 2013 with options). Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured as a small business set-aside via the Federal Business Opportunities web site and the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command E-commerce web site, with an unlimited number of proposals solicited from small businesses and five offers received. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, San Diego is the contracting activity (N00039-08-D-0013).

C4 Planning Solutions, LLC,* Blythe, Ga., is being awarded a $117,576,413 cost reimbursement and firm-fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract to provide maritime surveillance systems and enhanced maritime security capability support for various foreign nations. This effort will provide the host nations' armed forces with situational awareness through sensor fusion, target detection and classification capabilities. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command awarded the contract on behalf of its organizational partner, the Navy's Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence Systems. This contract includes one two-year ordering option period which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of the contract to an estimated $199,089,235. Work will be performed both at the contractor's site in Blythe, Ga., (60 percent) and in the specific host nation (40 percent), and orders can be awarded through September 2011 (through September 2013 with options). Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured as a small business set-aside via the Federal Business Opportunities web site and the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command E-commerce web site, with an unlimited number of proposals solicited from small businesses and five offers received. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, San Diego is the contracting activity (N00039-08-D-0010).

L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace LLC, Madison, Miss., is being awarded a $42,573,942 modification to a previously awarded indefinite delivery requirements contract (N00019-05-D-0023) to exercise an option for logistics support for 123 TH-57B/TH-57C aircraft. Work will be performed at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whiting Field, Milton, Fla. (99 percent) and NAS Patuxent River, Md. (1 percent), and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Harper Construction Co., Inc.*, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $41,314,465 firm fixed price contract for design and construction of two Multi-Battalion Operations Centers at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. The work to be performed provides for administration offices, medical aid stations, communication rooms, and other support functions for two Marine Battalions and their Company Headquarters. The contract also contains two options, which if exercised, would increase cumulative contract value to $48,147,265. Work will be performed in Twentynine Palms, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Oct. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with seven proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62473-08-C-2201).

EDO Communications and Countermeasures Systems, Inc., Thousand Oaks, Calif., is being awarded a $40,311,555 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-07-C-6311) for the production and support of 555 JCREW 2.1 Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) Electronic Warfare (CREW) systems to meet urgent Department of Defense (DoD) requirements in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Vehicle Mounted CREW systems are one element of the DoD's Joint Counter RCIED Electronic Warfare program. Spiral 2.1 CREW systems are vehicle mounted electronic jammers designed to prevent the initiation of RCIEDs. This contract is for the urgent procurement and support of CREW systems, to be used by forces in each of the military services of the Central Command Area of Responsibility. The Navy manages the joint CREW program for Office of the Secretary of Defense's Joint IED Defeat Organization. Work will be performed in Thousand Oaks, Calif., and is expected to be completed by March 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $2,131,584 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace LLC, Madison, Miss., is being awarded a $38,813,890 modification to a previously awarded indefinite delivery requirements contract (N00019-04-D-0131) to exercise an option for contractor logistics support services for, H-60, T-39, and H-3 aircraft. Work will be performed in Pensacola, Fla. (99 percent) and Corpus Christi, Texas (1 percent), and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity.

BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems, Inc., Greenlawn, N.Y., is being awarded a $28,256,559 firm fixed priced contract for the production and delivery of Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), Common Digital Transponder hardware and associated platform integration and testing consisting of 3 RT-1835 AN/APX-117(V) Common Digital Transponders for the Government of Thailand; 663 RT-1836(C) AN/APX-118 Common Digital Transponders for the U.S. Navy (131), and the U.S. Army (532); 197 RT-1912 AN/APX-123 Common Digital Transponders for the U.S. Navy (19), U.S. Coast Guard (3), and U.S. Army (175); 6 C-12664 Mode 4 Remote Control Units (RCU) for the U.S. Navy; 304 C-12720 Mode 5 RCU for U.S. Navy (1), U.S. Coast Guard (3), and U.S. Army (300); 170 MT-7221 APX Mounts for the U.S. Navy (152), U.S. Army (15), and the Government of Thailand (3); 9 Receiver/Transmitters for the U.S. Army; 276 Power Supplies for the U.S. Army; 2 Cryptographic units for the Government of Japan; 201 Mode 5 Kits for the U.S. Army; associated platform integration/testing for the U.S. Navy; and 3 battery packs for the U.S. Army. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy ($4,556,957; 16.1 percent); U.S. Army ($23,585,613; 83.5 percent); the U.S. Coast Guard ($39,034; .1 percent); and the Governments of Thailand ($71,193; .25 percent) and Japan ($3,762; .01 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. Work will be performed in Greenlawn, N.Y., and is expected to be completed in October 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-08-C-0061).

McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $20,084,960 modification to a previously awarded indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract (N00019-04-D-0015) for the procurement of cockpit display suites in support of the Swiss F/A-18 and Finland F-18 aircraft.. These suites will be used as lab assets for the design and development of a new cockpit display associated with both countries' upgrade programs. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo. and is expected to be completed in December 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command is the contracting activity.

John C. Grimberg Co., Inc., Rockville, Md., is being awarded $17,256,000 for firm fixed price task order #0025 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62477-04-D-0012) for the renovation of the Marine Security Group Battalion Headquarters and Bachelor Enlisted Quarters, Marine Corps Base Quantico. The project will construct a brick faced, cast stone detailed, Georgian style bachelor enlisted quarters with 188 rooms. The rooms will be configured in the standard 2+0 room configuration with semi-private bathrooms and walk-in closets. Work will be performed in Quantico, Va., and is expected to be completed by April 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Three proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Washington, Wash., D.C. is the contracting activity.

Nomad Aviation*, Ormond Beach, Fla., is being awarded a $15,267,751 modification to a previously awarded indefinite delivery requirements contract (N00019-07-D-0018) to exercise an option for the procurement of 10 each "A" and "B" kits, 12 kit installations, 12 wing rewires, spare parts, conditional maintenance, engineering support and technical data. This procurement is in support of avionics upgrade of 45 T-44 Pegasus aircraft and incorporation of Airframe Change (AFC) 021 in the entire T-44 fleet. AFC-21 directs the complete replacement of all existing wing wiring from source to destination due to aging wiring beneath the leading edge of the wings. Work will be performed in Sanford, Fla., and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Alliant Techsystems, Inc., Integrated Systems Division, Clearwater, Fla., is being awarded a $14,815,909 cost plus fixed fee, firm fixed price delivery order against a previously issued Basic Ordering Agreement (N00019-06-G-0014) for Logistics Support for the AAR-47 B(V)2 and the material spares procurement for the AAR-47 V(2)/A(V)2 and B(V)2. This delivery order will include enhancements to the AAR-47 Data Acquisition Computer (DAC) and Depot Level Test Set (DLTS) modifications and AAR-47 Computer processors and PDx Retrofit Integrated Optical Sensor Converter (IOSC) spares. Work will be performed in Clearwater, Fla. (75 percent); Austin, Texas (20 percent); and Natanya, Israel (5 percent); and is expected to be completed in August 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity.

Terex Corporation, Stafford, Va., is being awarded $13,442,442 for firm fixed price delivery order #0014 under previously awarded contract (M67854-05-D-5145) for 20 Cranes and associated items. Work will be performed in Germany, and work is expected to be completed by March 2010. Contract funds will not expire by the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

L-3 Electro Optics Systems, Garland, Texas, is being awarded an $11,177,092 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for AN/PVS-15 and AN/PVS-18A spare parts. The AN/PVS-15 is a binocular goggle and the AN/PVS-18A is a monocular goggle. Both have night detection capabilities. Work will be performed in Garland, Texas, and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2012. Contract funds in the amount of $925,773 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity (N00164-08-D-JQ14).

Computing Technologies, Inc., Fairfax, Va., is being awarded an $11,107,628 firm fixed price contract to provide the College of Continuing Education (CCE) with essential personnel and services to support a network of regional campuses. It will also provide program management and other services including, but not limited to, instructional services, administrative services, Subject Matter Expert (SME) services, editorial services, multimedia expertise, instructional technology, engineering services and student support services. Additionally, this effort will provide Training and Education Command (TECOM) range/training area and cultural/language support that includes but is not limited to SME, management and administrative services in support of TECOM's Range and Training Area Management (RTAM) Division and the Center for Advanced Operational and Cultural Learning (CAOCL). This contract contains options, which if exercised, would bring the total cumulative contract to a maximum value of $71,883,456. Work will be performed in Camp Lejeune, N.C.; Pensacola, Fla.; Miramar, Calif.; Camp Pendleton, Calif.; Fort Worth, Texas; Quantico, Va.; Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii; Camp Butler, Okinawa, and work is expected to be completed Sept. 2009 (Sept 2013 with options). Contract funds in the amount of $4,161,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This effort was competed as a full and open competition procurement, with two offers received to the solicitation. The Marine Corps Systems Command (PMTRASYS), Orlando, Fla., is the contracting activity (M67854-08-C-8009).

Tetra Tech EC Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $10,320,731 for cost plus award fee task order #0016 under a previously awarded Remedial Action Contract (N62473-07-D-3211) for Installation Restoration Sites 5 and 10 Operable Unit 2C Buildings 5 and 400 Storm Drain and Sewer Line Time Critical Removal Action at Alameda Point. The work to be performed provides for additional research and investigation as necessary of previous storm and sewer line investigations and removal work at Operable Unit 2C, Installation Restoration Sites 5 and 10. Complete the Time Critical Removal Action field activities, including removal of the storm and sewer lines. Work will be performed in Alameda, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities engineering Command Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

Tesoro Corp.*, Virginia Beach, Va., is being awarded $10,320,560 for firm fixed price task order #0030 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62470-05-D-6831) for design and construction of a Child Development Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The task order also contains one option, which if exercised would increase cumulative task order value to $10,470,560. Work will be performed in Jacksonville, N.C., and is expected to be completed by April 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Three proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.

Digital Consulting Services, Newbury Park, Calif., is being awarded a time and materials indefinite delivery contract in the amount of $9,989,776 for instructional, administrative, and academic program support services for the Naval Postgraduate School. This contract includes a base period and two one-year option periods, which if exercised, would bring the total estimated value of the contract to $30,880,556. Work will be performed at Monterey, Calif. (75 percent) and Newbury Park, Calif. (25 percent), and work is expected to be completed by September 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $825,000 will expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was awarded competitively through Navy Electronic Commerce Online and is a 100 percent total small business set-aside. Two offers were received. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center San Diego, Calif. is the contracting activity.

Adara Networks, Inc.,* San Jose, Calif., is being awarded a $9,944,793 cost plus fixed fee contract for mesh networking technologies research. Work will be performed in San Jose, Calif., and is expected to be completed by March 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunities website and the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command E-commerce website. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Charleston, S.C., is the contracting activity (N65236-08-C-5155).

T.B. Penick & Sons, Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $9,659,051 for firm fixed price task order #0002 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-08-D-8618) for design and construction of a 2-Story Global Support Squadron Command and Operations Facility at Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield. The task order also contains one option, which if exercised would increase cumulative task order value to $11,538,551. Work will be performed in Fairfield, Calif., and is expected to be completed by March 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Three proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

Sauer, Inc., Jacksonville, Fla., is being awarded $9,335,052 for firm fixed price task order #0006 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62477-04-D-0036) for design and construction of the Advanced Energetics Laboratory at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head. The work to be performed provides for a building that will consist of a laboratory that connects to Building 1864 via a covered walkway. The building will accommodate explosive materials. Laboratory space is configured to accommodate analytical research, laser spectroscopy, microscopy, and other research and development activities. The contractor will provide all project management, labor, supervision, tools, materials, equipment and transportation necessary to perform the requirements. Work will be performed in Indian Head, Md., and is expected to be completed by May 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Three proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Washington, Wash., D.C., is the contracting activity.

Sierra Nevada Corp., Sparks, Nev., is being awarded an $8,218,800 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for the procurement of 380 AN/APN-245 Radio Beacon sets in support of the AN/SPN—46 Automatic Carrier Landing System capability and the F/A-18-E/F/G series aircraft. Work will be performed in Sparks, Nev., and is expected to be completed in March 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured, pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, St. Inigoes, Md., is the contracting activity (N00421-08-D-0032).

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Orlando, Fla., is being awarded a firm fixed price, cost plus fixed fee, fixed price prospective price redetermination indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a maximum value of $8,062,302 for the development, testing, and production of the Improved Mechanical Remote Fuze Disassembly kit. Work will be performed in Orlando, Fla., and is expected to be completed by December 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with two proposals solicited and one offer received via the Federal Business Opportunities website. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, Indian Head, Md., is the contracting activity (N00174-08-D-0023).

McDonnell Douglas Corp., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded an $8,010,880 cost plus fixed fee delivery order #0004 under previously awarded contract (N00383-06-D-001J) for repair of the F/A-18 AN/APG-79 (AESA) radar. Work will be performed at El Segundo, Calif. (90 percent) and St. Louis, Mo. (10 percent), and work is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity.

Micro Systems, Inc.*, Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., is being awarded a $7,733,010 firm fixed price contract for the procurement of 22 Ground Radio Frequency Units (GRFU) for the U.S. Navy (USN); 12 Airborne Relays for the USN; 16 Portable Universal Test Sets for the USN; miscellaneous hardware items in support of the System for Naval Target Control (SNTC); and 406 Transponders and Installation Kits for the USN (291), the Government of Japan (55), the Government of Canada (42), the Government of Norway (10), and the Government of France (8). This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy ($6,102,310; 79 percent); and the Governments of Japan ($779,900; 10 percent); Canada ($595,560; 7.7 percent); Norway ($141,800; 1.8 percent); and France ($113,440; 1.5 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. Work will be performed in Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2010. Contract funds in the amount of $85,080 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-08-C-0073).

Soltek Pacific Construction Co., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $7,672,165 for firm fixed price task order #0004 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-08-D-8615) for the repair and renovation of various Wing Units and construction of an administration building at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. The work to be performed provides for repair and renovation of three existing buildings: 6008, 6009, and 6028, and the construction of a new administration building. Four units of the 4th Marine Air Wing will be relocated from their present facilities into these newer and more efficient facilities. The task order also contains three options, which if exercised, would increase cumulative task order value to $10,563,296. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed by March 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Three proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

ViaSat, Carlsbad, Calif., is being awarded a $7,054,523 firm fixed price delivery order modification for Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume Terminals (MIDS-LVTs). The MIDS-LVT provides secure, high capacity, jam resistant, digital data and voice communications capability for U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army platforms. The terminals purchased under this delivery order are for U.S. platforms. Contractfunds in the amount of $2,172,243will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Work will be performed in Carlsbad, Calif., (30 percent), in various other sites worldwide (70 percent), and is expected to be completed by April 2010. This delivery order modification is a follow-on procurement to a delivery order that was competitively procured with two proposals solicited and two offers received via the SPAWAR E-commerce web site. The synopsis was released via the Federal Business Opportunities web site. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N00039-00-D-2101).

Rockwell Collins Government Systems, Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded a $6,776,819 firm-fixed-priced order against a previously issued Basic Ordering Agreement (N00019-08-G-0016) for services in support of the FY 2008 ARC-210 Radio software changes to evolve the Ultra High Frequency Satellite Communication (SATCOM) waveform capability in the Next Generation Tactical Networking Radio, RT-1939(C) radio system. Tasking includes program management, system engineering, hardware design, and data deliverables. Work will be performed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity.

McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $6,668,619 modification to a previously awarded cost plus award fee contract (N00019-04-C-0005) for 13 EA-18G trade studies to delineate technical solutions for improved EA-18G functionality and/or correction of identified deficiencies. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo. (60 percent); Bethpage, N.Y. (30 percent); and Baltimore, Md. (10 percent), and is expected to be completed in September 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity.

Rome Research Corp., Rome, N.Y., is being awarded a $6,593,440 firm fixed price with cost reimbursable line items contract for operation and maintenance support for facilities operating under Naval Computer & Telecommunications Station Guam. Work will be performed in Guam, and work is expected to be completed by September 2011. Contract funds in the amount of $489,176 will expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was awarded competitively through Navy Electronic Commerce Online and Federal Business Opportunities, with three offers received. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Pearl Harbor, Hawaii is the contracting activity.

Arriba Corporation*, Norfolk, Va., is being awarded $6,553,997 for firm fixed price task order #0001 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N40085-06-6007) for heating ventilation and air conditioning replacement at Building 41, Northwest Annex. The work to be performed provides for a new system which will consist of source heat pumps with separate outside air units and all incidental work. Work will be performed in Chesapeake, Va., and is expected to be completed by April 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Two proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.

URS-IAP, LLC, Austin, Texas, is being awarded at $5,629,189 for a cost reimbursement task order #0007 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62470-06-D-6009) for design and construction of a temporary Marine Corps Information Operation Center, Marine Corps Base, Quantico. The facility includes a sensitive compartmented information facility space (SCIF), secure equipment storage, and accommodates military and civilian personnel. Work will be performed in Quantico, Va., and is expected to be completed by March 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Two proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.

USSOCOM

AT&T Government Services of Vienna, Va., is being awarded a $75,000,000 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity basic contract and delivery order one for the Consolidated Rapid Integration Facility (CRIF) capability in support of U.S. Special Operations Command, Program Executive Officer, Special Programs. The work will be performed primarily in Raleigh, N.C., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 25, 2013.

Raytheon Co., in Fort Wayne, Ind., will be awarded delivery order 0001 in the amount of $274,626 and delivery order 0002 in the amount of $10,824,975 under a three-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with a ceiling of $54,000,000 for the procurement of the Multiband Multimission Radio (MBMMR) System in support of the RG-31 & RG-33 SOF vehicles for U.S. Special Operations Command. The system will be produced in Fort Wayne and Largo, Fla. The contract number is H92222-08-D-0003.

Raytheon Co., in Fort Wayne, Ind., will be awarded delivery order 0003-Integrated Waveform Phase II, in the amount of $10,498,219 under a 26-month delivery order with a completion date of November 2010, utilizing the IDIQ contract with a ceiling of $54,000,000 for the procurement of the Multiband Multimission Radio (MBMMR) System in support of the RG-31 & RG-33 SOF vehicles for U.S. Special Operations Command. The contract number is H92222-08-D-0003.

AIR FORCE

Wyle Laboratories, Inc., of Huntsville, Ala., is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for $48,312,309. The Reliability Information Analysis Center will research, test develop, and deliver data analysis, evaluation, and standardization assessments; systems and training interoperability and evaluation; reliability centered maintenance; reliability and maintenance engineering and testing; logistic management and planning tools; data and management analysis; systems engineering; acquisition systems and planning; and financial life cycle cost analysis for DoD, DHS, and affiliated DoD laboratories and programs. At this time $9,076,599 has been obligated. 55^th Contracting Squadron, 55 CONS/LGCD, HC1047-05-D-4005, DO: 0079).

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Integrated Systems Air Combat Systems, of San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a cost plus award fee contract for $39,253,732. This contract will provide Engineering Flight Test Support, Supplier Software Maintenance and additional effort associated with increased flight tempo for the EMD Flight Test Program. At this time $4,654,969 has been obligated. 303 AESG/SYK, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (F33657-01-C-4600).

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of Herndon, Va., is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for $38,291,675. This action will provide Survivability and Vulnerability Technical Analysis for Joint Forces command (J2 and Joint Transformation Command-Intelligence (JTC-1) for Intelligence Operations, Training and Transformation). At this time $4,945,279 has been obligated. 55^th Contracting Squadron, 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt AFB, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380, DO: 0282).

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract with Integral Systems, Inc., of Lanham, Md., for an estimated $7,502,992. This contract change modifies the Command and Control System-Consolidated (CCS-C) effort to support the Wideband Gapfiller Satellite (WGS) Program Operations Readiness, add training, and incorporate changes to the System/Subsystem Specification (SSS) to clarify development requirements for the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite program. The CCS-C program provides an upgraded capability to command and control eh Air Force's communication satellites, including the Defense Satellite Communication System, Milstar, Advanced Extremely High Frequency, and Wideband Gapfiller Satellites. At this time $6,600,862 has been obligated. Space & Missile Systems Center (SMC), military Satellite Communication Systems Wing (MCSW), El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (F04701-01-C-0012, P00140).

Wyle Laboratories, Inc., of Huntsville, Ala., is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for an estimated $5,796,638. This contract action is for the Reliability Information Analysis Center and will perform Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) program for support equipment and vehicles. 55^th Contracting Squadron, 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt AFB, Neb., is the contracting activity (HC1047-05-D-4005, DO: 0075).

ARMY

BAE Systems Land & Armaments, Anniston, Ala., was awarded on Sept. 24, 2008, a $45,280,484 firm/fixed/price contract for various Mine Resistant ambush Protected (MRAP) sustainment spare parts. Work will be performed in Clinton Township, Ore., Clackamas, Mich., Anniston, Ala., and Oshkosh, Wis ., with an estimated completion date of April 30, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. US Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-08-C-0552).

Sikorsky Aircraft Co., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on Sept. 24, 2008, a

$34,975,856 firm fixed fee price contract for three UH-60M Helicopters for the Army Systems Engineering, Environmental Program and Corrosion Prevention Program. Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2012. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. US Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-0003).

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Inc, St. Petersburg, Fla., was awarded on Sept. 24, 2008, a $ 33,636,268 firm fixed fee price contract. This award is made under the terms of the existing Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for the Small Caliber Ammunition second Source Prime Contractor (GD-OTS) for the award of additional quantities of 5.56mm, 7.62mm, and Caliber .50 small arms ammunition. Work will be performed in St. Petersburg, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 23, 2010. Bids were solicited via the Web and two bids were received. US Army Field Support Command, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52P1-J-05-G-0002).

Tompkins Builders Inc, Wash., was awarded on Sept. 23, 2008, a $15,500,000 firm fixed fee price contract to construct Army National Guard Readiness Center expansion at Arlington Hall, Arlington, Va. Work will be performed in Arlington, Va., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 20, 2010. Fifteen bids were solicited, and three bids were received. National Guard Bureau, Selfridge, ANG Base, Mich., is the contracting activity (W90FYQ-08-C-0003).

Raytheon Co., McKinney, Texas, was awarded on Sept. 23, 2008, a $12,996,076 firm fixed fee price contract for supply of spares and components for the Commander's Independent Viewer System of the M2A3 and M3A3 versions of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Work will be performed in McKinney, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2012. One was solicited and one bid was received. TACOM-LCMC is the contracting activity (W52H09-08-D-0265).

Thales-Raytheon Systems Company LLC, Fullerton, Ga., was awarded on Sept. 24, 2008, a $11,711,382 firm fixed price contract for 59 Power Amplifier Modules (PAMs) in support of the AN/TPQ-37 Reliability Maintainability Improvement Program. Work will be performed in Fullerton, Ga., with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2010. One bid solicited was Sole Source and one bid was received. CECOM

Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-06-D-T001).

Army Armaments Inc., (AAI), Hunt Valley, Md., was awarded on Sept. 24, 2009, a $10,747,478 firm fixed price contract. This modification exercises options for engineering services for Re-Wing and Aviation Technical test center (ATTC) Counter Rockets & Mortars (C-RAM) in support of the Shadow 200 Unmanned Aircraft System. Work will be performed in Hunt Valley, Md., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. US Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ill., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-0033).

Midland Supply Inc, Attleboro, Mass., was awarded on Sept. 24, 2008, a $10,500,000 firm fixed price contract for BII M1114 series up-armored High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle Tool Kit. Work will be performed in Attleboro, Mass., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2013. Eleven bids were solicited and three bids were received. TACOM, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52H09-06-D-0152).

GAP Solutions Inc, Reston, Va., was awarded on Sept. 23, 2008, a $10,485,171 firm fixed price contract. The contractor will assist in executing Solider and Family wellbeing and benefit coordination responsibilities at the state/territory level throughout the three (3) phase of the deployment cycle: Before, During and After. Work will be distributed among 54 States and Territories, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 23, 2013. Fifty bids were solicited and seven bids were received. National Guard Bureau, Arlington, Ala., is the contracting activity (W9133L-08-F-0279).

Concord General Contracting, Tucson, Ariz., was awarded on Sept. 23, 2008, a

$10,478,000 firm fixed price contract for construction of a 30,500 square foot dining facility for an Advanced Individual Training Complex (AIT), Fort Huachuca, Ariz. Work will be performed in Ft. Huachuca, Ariz., with an estimated completion date of March 17, 2010. Bids solicited via the World Wide Wide and CSD, and five bids were received. US Army Engineer District, Los Angeles, Calif., is the contracting activity (W912PL-08-C-0014).

Chenega Security & Protection Services LLC, Ashburn, Va., was awarded on Sept. 23, 2013, a $10,331,910 firm fixed price contract to provide security services for the forward based X-Band Transportable (AN/TPY-2) Radar System at the Shariki Communications Site, Aomori Prefecture, Northern Honshu, Japan. Work will be performed in Shariki Communications Site, Japan, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2013. One bid was sole-source solicited and one bid was received. US Army Space & Missile Defense Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., is the contracting activity (W91260-08-C-0006).

BAE Systems, York, Pa., was awarded on Sept. 23, 2008, a $ 8,923,724 firm fixed price contract for 452 BUSK kits (M2 and M3 BASS), Hot Box, and Fire Suppression Modification Kits; 328 Kits on Basic and 124 Kits on Option. Work will be performed in York, Pa., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 21, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. US Army-TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-05-G-0005).

Oregon Iron Works Inc, Clackamas, Ore., was awarded on Sept. 23, 2008, a $8,800,000 firm fixed price contract for the fabrication and delivery of two Miter Gates (4 Leafs) for the 1200 Foot Chamber at the Markland Locks and Dam. Work will be performed in Clackamas, Ore., with an estimated completion date of May 30, 2009. Bids were solicited via posting on Web and four bids were received. Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, Ky., is the contracting activity (W912QR-08-C-0040).

Weeks Marine Inc, Covington, La., was awarded on Sept. 24, 2008, a $7,470,000 firm fixed price contract for beach nourishment, Delaware Coast from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island, Dewey Beach, Delaware with options for Rehoboth and Bethany and South Bethany Beaches. Work will be performed in Dewey, Del., and Bethany, Del., with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2009. Ten bids were solicited and two bids were received. US Army Engineer District, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (W912BU-08-C-0042).

Lakeshore Engineering Services Inc, Detroit, Mich., was awarded on Sept. 24, 2008, a $7,204,742 firm fixed price contract for construction of a child development center, Bliss Elementary location, Ft. Bliss, Texas, as a task order of an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity design build services contract for the Southwestern Region for Child Development Center/Youth Activity Center. Work will be performed in Southwestern Region, Ft. Bliss, and El Pasco, Texas with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2010. Bids were solicited via the World Wide Web and seven bids were received. US Army Engineer District, Little Rock, Ill., is the contracting activity (W9127S-07-D-6002).

J & J/BMAR LLP, Austin, Texas, was awarded on Sept. 24, 2008, a $ 6,927,996 firm fixed price contract for base operations and maintenance services, including minor construction and incidentals materials. Work will be performed in Warren, Mich., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2009. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web and eight bids were received. US Army TACOM-LCMC, Acquisition Center, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W912CH-08-C-A525).

Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Enterprise, Lake Park, Ga., was awarded on Sept. 23, 2008, a $ 6,684,243 firm fixed price contract. Project provides a new commercial vehicle access at the south end of Moody Air Force Base. Work will be performed in Moody Air Force Base, Ga., with an estimated completion date of March 23, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. US Army Engineer District, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-08-C-0067).

Suulutaaq Inc, Anchorage, Alaska, was awarded on Sept. 23, 2008, a $6,246,018 firm fixed price contract for Napa Valley Wine Train relocation project, consisting of relocating existing railway facilities. Work will be performed in Napa, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 3, 2011. Bids were solicited via sole source and one bid was received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Sacramento, Calif., is the contracting activity (W91238-08-C-0022).

Alliant Lake City Small Caliber Ammunition Company LLC, Independence, Mo., was awarded on Sept. 23, 2008, a $5,721,989 firm fixed price contract for execution of economic price adjustment for Cooper & Total Plant volume discount. Work will be performed in Independence, Mo., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2009. U.S. Army Sustainment Command, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (DAAA09-99-D-0016).

Critical Mission Support Services, Saucier, Miss., was awarded on Sept. 23, 2008, a $5,381,750 firm fixed price contract for relocation modular buildings of varying configurations to be used as occupancy housing in support of Afghanistan theater operations. Work will be performed in Afghanistan, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 19, 2012. Bids were solicited via the Web and eighteen bids were received. Joint Contracting Command, Bagram, Afghanistan, is the contracting activity (W91B4N-08-D-0011).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Pepco Energy Services, Inc., Arlington, Va. is being awarded a maximum $25,288,447 firm fixed price contract for electricity services. Other location of performance is in Washington, D.C. Using service is Air Force. There were originally 100 proposals solicited with 14 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is December 31, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va.

(SP0600-08-D-8034).

Washington Gas Energy Services, Inc., Herndon, Va. is being awarded a maximum $24,303,290 firm fixed price contract for electricity services. Other locations of performance are in Washington, D.C. Using service is Army, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. There were originally 100 proposals solicited with 14 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is December 31, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-08-D-8035).

World Fuels Services dba Trans TEC, Greenwich, Conn. is being awarded a maximum $16,757,255 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for marine gas oil. Other location of performance is Texas. Using services are Army, Navy, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. There were originally 55 proposals solicited with 18 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is April 30, 2011. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-08-D-0369).

Caterpillar Inc., Moseville, Ind. is being awarded a maximum $14,651,199 firm fixed price delivery order on long term contract for front end loader. Other location of performance is Illinois. Using service is Multi-National Forces Command Iraq. There were originally 5 proposals solicited with 2 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is May 15, 2009. the contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM500-01-D-0059-0224).

* Small Business

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

1st Lt. Thomas J. Brown, 26, of Burke, Va., died Sept. 23 in Salman Park, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his patrol came under small arms fire during dismounted operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Barnhart, Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $54,191,991 firm fixed price contract for the design and construction of a weapons and armament technology center, to serve the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division at the Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake. The work to be performed provides for technical and management support offices, general engineering laboratories and Secure Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) spaces and conference facilities. The contract contains options, which if exercised, would increase cumulative contract value to $61,642,262. Work will be performed in China Lake, Calif., and is expected to be completed by July 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Naval Facilities Engineering Command e-solicitation website with three proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62473-08-C-2210).

Shock Tube Systems, Inc.*, Sterling, Conn., is being awarded a firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with a maximum value of $44,896,786 for MK 150, MK 151, MK 152, MK 153, MK 154 and MK 155 MOD 0 Delay Detonators with an in-line initiator. The MK 150 – MK 155 MOD 0 Delay Detonators will be used by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units, Navy SEALS and Marines as initiating agents for a variety of blasting applications. These units are used in weapon systems for general demolition, disposal of unexploded ordnance and/or breeching operations. Work will be performed in Sterling, Conn., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2013. Contract funds in the amount of $545,817 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the World Wide Web, with two offers received. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity (N000164-08-D-JN28).

Force Protection Industries, Inc., Ladson, S.C., is being awarded a $41,790,575 firm fixed priced modification to delivery order #0003 under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5031) for the purchase of 90-day consumables; Prescribed Load List (PLL); labor support and Authorized Stockage List (ASL). Work will be performed in, Ladson, S.C., and work is expected to be completed no later than Oct. 29, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Federal Cartridge Company, Anoka, Minn., is being awarded a maximum value $39,155,975 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for 7.62 mm special long range ammunition. This procurement is for 7.62mm special long range ammunition, which will be used by the United States Navy as operational and training rounds. Work will be performed in Anoka, Minn., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2013. Contract funds in the amount of $819,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with three offers received via the World-Wide Web. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity (N000164-08-D-JM15).

EJB Facilities Services, Arlington, Va., is being awarded $38,895,798 which provides for exercise of the third option period under a previously awarded combination firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (N44255-05-D-5103) with award options for Base Operations Support (BOS) services in the Navy Region Northwest, West Sound area. The work to be performed provides for, but is not limited to, all management and administration, public safety, supply, housing, facilities support (excluding grounds and janitorial services), utilities, base support vehicles and equipment, and environmental services to provide base operations and support services. The current total contract amount after exercise of this option will be $223,842,047. Work will be performed at various installations in the Navy Region Northwest area of responsibility, and work is expected to be completed Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Northwest, Silverdale, Wash., is the contracting activity.

Watts Constructors, LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii, is being awarded a $32,680,286 firm fixed price contract for the USS Arizona Memorial replacement. The work to be performed provides for the construction of new buildings to support security, restroom, sale, education, offices, exhibits, and resting areas. Renovation of the existing theater and demolition of the existing facility shall follow after the majority of these buildings are completed. The work includes pile foundations, reinforced concrete floor slabs, steel joist, steel decking, flashing and sheet metal work, concrete masonry unit and exterior walls, exterior insulation and finish system, doors, photo-voltaic panels, shade structure, roofing, windows, architectural finishes, plumbing, air conditioning and ventilation, fire protection, access control system, electrical work, and incidental related work. Supporting facilities include landscaping, asphalt concrete pavements, connecting utilities, electrical and communication ducts, fencing, and site improvements. Work will be performed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and is expected to be completed by September 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website,with seven proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Pacific, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is the contracting activity (N62742-08-C-1325).

Walton Construction Co., LLC, Harahan, La., is being awarded a $25,260,000 firm fixed price contract for design and construction of a barracks complex at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. The work to be performed provides for one barrack, a headquarters building, and utility infrastructure. The contract also contains two options, which if exercised would increase cumulative contract value to $77,980,000. Work will be performed in Beaufort, S.C., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website with four proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (N69450-08-C-1759).

ITT Corporation, Systems Division, Colorado Springs, Colo., is being awarded a $13,084,214 firm fixed price, cost plus fixed fee contract for continuation of range operations support and base operations support services at Pacific Missle Range Facility, Island of Kauai, Hawaii. Work will be performed at Kauai, Hawaii, and work is expected to be completed by December 2008. The contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is the contracting activity.

Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio, is being awarded $12,603,692 for firm fixed price task order #0004 under a previously awarded indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity environmental multiple award contract (N62473-08-D-8824) for remedial action sediment removal at Installation Restoration Site 17, Seaplane Lagoon at Alameda Point. The work to be performed provides for the preparation of the draft and final remedial action work plan and finalizing miscellaneous planning documents; project management; project meetings; laboratory support; remedial action fieldwork; data evaluation, and preparation of a remedial action closeout report. Work also includes excavation and disposal of sediment containing contaminants that exceed the remedial action cleanup goals. The task order also contains one unexercised option, which if exercised would increase cumulative task order value to $14,575,671. Work will be performed in Alameda, Calif., and is expected to be completed by September 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Four (4) proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities engineering Command Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

Nammo-Talley, Inc., Mesa, Ariz., is being awarded a maximum value $11,500,000 firm fixed-price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for the acquisition of shoulder-fired, Lightweight Assault Weapon (LAW) in two combat configurations, M72A7 and M72A9, along with training support items. Training items procured under this contract include the M72AS Training Launchers and the M72AS Training Rockets. The M72 LAW is a 66mm man-portable, lightweight, direct shoulder fired weapon that consists of an in-tube burning, free flight rocket prepackaged in a disposable launcher. The launcher is a lightweight, telescoping, single shot, throw away item consisting of an aluminum inner tube, an outer tube, a tube detonation device, a mechanical sight system, a firing mechanism, safety interlocks, an integral rear cover and shoulder rest and carry sling with front cover. The main difference between the two tactical configurations to be procured is the warhead. Work will be performed in Mesa, Ariz., and is expected to be completed by September 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity (N000164-08-D-JN03).

Pro Construction, Inc., Jacksonville, N.C., is being awarded $9,740,981 for firm fixed price task order #0032 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N40085-07-D-1911) for construction of squadron facilities at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. The work to be performed provides for site improvements and foundations for eight modular buildings for administrative space and an addition to an existing pre-engineered building for warehouse use and shop/supply support for the Marine Tactical Air Control Group; site improvements and foundations for a modular building and one pre-engineered building to support multiple vehicles and communication gear for the Marine Wing Communication Squadron including one (government furnished) pre-engineered building, two 50,000 gallon water storage tanks and fire pump house; site improvements and a brick veneer building to include a motor transport area with three equipment service bays for the Marine Air Control Squadron including an operational pad for airfield operations adjacent to Runway 23R and incidental related work. Work will be performed in Cherry Point, N.C., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Two proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.

Broadmoor LLC., Metairie, La., is being awarded $9,699,786 for firm fixed price task order #0001 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract for design and construction of a special operations forces riverine and combatant craft operations facility, at Stennis Space Center. The work to be performed provides for all design and construction work for the operations building, boat maintenance building, and boat storage building. The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, engineering, materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies and transportation to perform all work described in the request to proposal. The task order also contains eight options, which if exercised would increase cumulative task order value to $12,390,734. Work will be performed in Stennis, Miss., and is expected to be completed by April 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Five proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (N62467-05-D-0096).

The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded an $8,820,000 not-to-exceed modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price delivery order contract (N00383-06-D-001J) for in-service engineering and logistics services in support of the Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F aircraft. In addition, this modification provides for the design, development, fabrication, qualification, and delivery of the Logistics Support Analysis Records (LSAR) and the Automated Maintenance Environment (AME). Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo. (75 percent); Amberley, Australia (10 percent); Brisbane, Australia (10 percent); and Patuxent River, Md. (5 percent), and is expected to be completed in September 2010. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity.

Soltek Pacific Construction Company, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $8,445,856 for firm fixed task order #0002 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-06-D-1058) for repair of Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) Building 14031 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The work to be performed provides for the repair and renovation of the existing four-story BEQ and associated site work in the 14 Area, Mainside Headquarters. The task order also contains one option, which if exercised would increase cumulative contract value to $9,963,575. Work will be performed in Oceanside, Calif., and is expected to be completed by April 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Three proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

Straub Construction, Inc., Bonsall, Calif., is being awarded $7,627,000 for firm fixed price task order #0002 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-08-D-8616) for design and construction of Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) Battle Courses at the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms. The work to be performed provides for the design and construction of Battle Courses. This project will provide counter Improvised Explosive Device (IED) training facilities by additions to the training areas and ranges. The project will include training lanes, a range support facility, information systems, electrical utilities, paving and site improvements, site preparations, a mock pedestrian overpass, tunnel, and range safety features. The contract also contains one unexercised option, which if exercised would increase cumulative contract value to $8,069,800. Work will be performed in Twentynine Palms, Calif., and is expected to be completed by August 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Four proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

Notkin Mechanical Engineers, Inc.*, Seattle Wash., is being awarded a maximum amount $7,500,000 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity architect/engineering contract for mechanical/electrical projects in the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Northwest area of responsibility (AOR). The work to be performed provides for new designs, evaluations, studies for maintenance, construction, equipment installation, repair and replacement of a wide range of facilities and structures, with an emphasis on aircraft runways and facilities, air traffic control towers, aircraft runway projects including combat loading area, direct refueling facilities, runway lighting, and structural designs for new and existing facilities. Work will be performed at various Navy and Marine Corps facilities and other government facilities within the NAVFAC Northwest AOR including, but not limited to Wash. (92 percent); Ore. (2 percent); Idaho (2 percent); Alaska (2 percent); Mont. (1 percent); Wyo. (1 percent), and is expected to be completed by September 2011. Contract funds in the amount of $10,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the NAVFAC e-solicitation website with four proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest, Silverdale, Wash., is the contracting activity (N44255-08-D-3009).

General Dynamics C4 Systems, Scottsdale, Ariz., is being awarded a $7,498,742 cost plus fixed fee, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for operations, management and maintenance of assigned DOD satellites and network systems. This contract consists of one base year, and six one-year options, which if exercised, bring the total estimated value of the contract to $56,981,670. Work will be performed at Point Mugu, Calif. Work is to be completed by Sept. 2014. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured, with two offers received. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center San Diego, Calif. is the contracting activity.

Bell Boeing Tiltrotor Team, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $6,500,744 ceiling priced order contract for spare components for the MV-22 aircraft. Work will be performed at Hurst, Texas, and work is expected to be completed by July 2011. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract not was competitively procured. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity.

Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $6,369,901 cost plus incentive fee delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-07-G-0008) for the continued development for a Comprehensive Automated Maintenance Environment (CAMEO) technical capabilities system for the V-22 Osprey. The CAMEO will provide an adaptable joint service technical capability that supports continuous integration of technical data and automation of operational, maintenance and logistical processes to improve aircraft readiness and reduce sustainment costs for the war fighter community. Work will be performed in Ridley Park, Pa. (50 percent); Fort Worth, Texas (45 percent); and San Diego, Calif. (5 percent), and is expected to be completed in June 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Raytheon Company, McKinney, Texas, is being awarded a $6,100,000 firm fixed price job order against basic ordering agreement (N00164-08-G-WT32) for spares to the SeaVue System. SeaVue is a high-performance maritime and overland radar system that provides cost-effective surveillance for fixed-wing, helicopter, ship and land-based applications. This contract will expedite repairs to the SeaVue System. Work will be performed in McKinney, Texas, and is expected to be completed by Jan. 2010. Contract funds in the amount of $6,100,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity.

SatCon Applied Technology, Inc., Boston Mass., is being awarded a $5,985,574 cost plus fixed fee contract for development of a 500kW prototype subset of a large Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for the USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) Class of Ships. Under this effort SatCon Applied Technology will design, develop, build and test a large UPS that when used in total can support the shipboard distribution system at 2.5 MW for 10 minutes. This contract contains an option, which if exercised, would bring the value of the contract to $6,352,707. Work will be performed in Linthicum Md (56 percent); Plano, Texas (31 percent); Wilmington, Del. (8 percent); and Thorofare, N.J. (5 percent), and work is expected to be completed Sept 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured under ONR Broad Agency Announcement BAA 107-029. Office of Naval Research, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (N00014-08-C-0609).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract by exercising an option with Space Coast launch Services (SCLS) of Patrick AFB, Fla., for $40,169,397. This action provides for launch operations support. The mission of the launch operations support program is to provide operations maintenance and engineering support to critical launch, spacecraft and ordnance facilities and support systems owned by the 45^th Space Wing. These facilities and systems are vital to the support of Department of Defense, civil and commercial space launch processing at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. The launch operations support contractor (LOSC) is responsible for planning and executing all preventive and corrective maintenance and performing configuration changes to LOSC facilities and systems necessary to achieve the greatest operational availability for mission support. This action awards the FY08 option for launch support, the third of ten contract options. At this time no funds have been obligated. 45^th Contracting Squadron (LGCZL), Patrick AFB, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA2521-05-C-0008, Modification P00063).

Reliance Steel and Aluminum Co. of Salt Lake City, Utah; TW Metals of Carol Stream, Ill.; and Western States Metals of Salt Lake City, Utah, are being awarded a firm fixed price contract for a maximum of $15 million. The Metals Strategic Sourcing contract will support quarterly forecasts buys, the just-in-time busing workloads, local manufacture support, and other metal needs to the 309^th MXW. Each delivery order will specify the metal types and quantities needed. At this time $39.651.84 has been obligated. OO-ALC/PKESA, Hill AFB, Utah, is the contracting activity (FA8224-08-D-0014-0001, FA8224-08-D-0015-0001, FA8224-08-D-0016-0001).

ARMY

Kinsley Construction Company Inc, York, Pa., was awarded on Sept. 22, 2008, a $26,757,786 firm/fixed/price contract for a followon Project167^th Airlift Wing Base conversion from C-130 to C-5 Aircrafts. Work will be performed in Martinsburg, W.Va., with an estimated completion date of April, 2010. Proposals solicited were two-phase design build source selections, and three proposals were received. National Guard Bureau, Buckhannon, W. Va., is the contracting activity (W912L8-08-C-0016).

R. C. Construction Company Inc, Greenwood, Miss., was awarded on Sept. 23, 2008, a $21,555,595 firm/fixed/fee price contract to construct a permanent general purpose warehouse approximately 165,000 square feet, with 20-foot clear stacking height, weather sealed truck doors, loading/unloading docks with dock levelers, connection to all utilities and paved roadways and hard stand aprons. Work will be performed in Robins Air force Base, Ga., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 20, 2010. Proposals solicited were sixty-two and five proposals were received. US Army Engineer District, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-08-C-0058).

L-3 services Inc, Reston, Va., was awarded on Sept. 21, 2008, a $15,986,165 labor/hour contract. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to provide the Joint Staff with It systems integration services in order to support its current transformation to a network-centric environment on the Secure Internet Protocol Network (SIPRNET) infrastructure. Work will be performed in Wash ., with an estimated completion date of April 30, 2009. Bids were solicited via FedBizOpps Synopsis and Sol and one bid was received. W91WAW Contracting center of Excellence is the contracting activity (W91WAW-08-C-0102).

Tunista Inc, Anchorage, Alaska, was awarded on Sept. 22, 2008, a $11,969,314 firm fixed fee price contract for design /construct unit operations facilities (PN68853) Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Work will be performed in Fort Wainwright, Alaska with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2010. Bids were solicited via the Web and two bids were received. US Army Engineer District, Elmendorf, Alaska, is the contracting activity (W911KB-08-C-0025).

General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products Inc, Burlington, Vt., was awarded on Sept. 23, 2008, a $9,952,145 firm fixed fee price contract for procuring 829 each M2 machine guns. Work will be performed in Saco, Maine, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2009. One was solicited and one bid was received. TACOM LCMC, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52H09-07-C-0125).

Cycle Construction, Kenner, La., was awarded on Sept. 22, 2008, a $9,737,000 firm fixed price contract for SCADA-Remote Automation of 2 new pump stations and 5 existing pump stations at various locations in the New Orleans vicinity. Work will be performed in Jefferson and other parishes, Louisiana, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 15, 2009. Bids were solicited via Matoc-Hubzone Small Business Firm and three bids were received. US Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, La., is the contracting activity (W912P8-08-D-0065).

ECC International LLC, Burlingame, Calif., was awarded on Sept. 20, 2009, a $9,130,978 firm fixed price contract for design and construction of facilities to support the Counter Narcotic Police Headquarters Compound, Kabul, Afghanistan. Work will be performed in Kabul, Afghanistan, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 20, 2009. Bids were solicited via the Web and three bids were received. US Army Engineer District, Afghanistan, is the contracting activity (W917PM-07-D-0015).

OCCI Inc, Fulton, Mo., was awarded on Sept. 22, 2008, a $7,996,741 firm fixed price contract. The work consists of the rehabilitation of sector gates for the Colorado River Locks, East and West Locks. Work will be performed in Matagorda County, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2009. Bids were solicited via Unrestricted Procurement and two bids were received. USA Engineer District, Galveston, Texas, is the contracting activity (W912HY-08-C-0032).

General Dynamics Land Systems Inc, Sterling Heights, Mich., was awarded on Sept. 23, 2008, a $6,500,000 firm fixed price contract for system technical support (STS) for the Abrams tank program to include support to previously produced vehicles, specifically, conversion of M1A1 technical manuals and backlog data to two-level maintenance. Work will be performed in Sterling Heights, Mich., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-07-C-0046).

LUHR Bros., Inc, Columbia, Ill., was awarded on Sept. 19, 2008, a $6,220,000 firm fixed price contract. The work consists of dredging approximately 2,000,000 cubic yards of material to be used for placement area levee rehabilitation and construction. Work will be performed in Galveston County, Texas with an estimated completion date of Sept. 15, 2009. Bids were solicited via Unrestricted Procurement and six bids were received. US Engineer District, Galveston, Texas, is the contracting activity (W912H-08-C-0029).

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Historians Piece Puzzle Together in Search for Missing Troops

By Fred W. Baker III
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2008 - Before any American recovery team sets foot on foreign soil in search of missing servicemembers' remains, historians at the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command must painstakingly piece together the servicemembers' final moments in the hopes of pinpointing their location.

Christopher McDermott, a historian for the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command's Central Identification Lab, shows the filing system for cases under investigation. Historians piece together information from databases, tips that come in from around the world and information in case files to determine first if the site is likely to yield the remains of missing servicemembers. Defense Dept. photo by Fred W. Baker III
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It's a process that can take months or years, as bits of information filter into the command from varying sources. JPAC is one of a handful of Defense Department offices charged with recovering missing servicemembers.

The historians at the command's Hawaii headquarters are the starting point for the cases, and tips come in from all around the world, either through the JPAC's Web site or by referral, said Christopher McDermott, a historian for JPAC's Central Identification Lab.

"Every bit of new information that comes into the command finds its way to us, and our job is to determine if it is a valid lead," McDermott said.

The tip can start with a farmer finding military airplane wreckage in his field as it is plowed. Sometimes they contact local history enthusiasts, or call police or other government officials, McDermott said. The information is filtered through embassies, military channels or other contacts who know of the JPAC's mission. Sometimes, people look up the JPAC site and submit information there, he added.

The four JPAC historians work on hundreds of cases each, all at varying stages in the investigation. Many times, information that comes in relates to an open case, but sometimes it's information that opens a new case.

Rarely does one piece of information come in that provides all of the details that lead to a recovery and identification, McDermott said. Instead, all of the information is pieced together like a puzzle by the historians to make a complete picture of the details of the death and location of the servicemember.

Historians pore through databases of historical information and servicemembers' official records. They search online for documents, maps, reports and newspaper articles. They work with foreign governments for access to their official documents.

The challenge, McDermott said, is that any one source seldom has an abundance of information. The reason the servicemember is missing, after all, is that not enough information was available at the time he or she went missing, he noted. If there was, he said, the servicemember likely would already have been recovered.

"There's a large number cited for the number of people still missing after World War II, but what that belies is the massive [recovery] effort that was undertaken after the war," McDermott said.

The JPAC lists nearly 80,000 servicemembers still missing from World War II. After the war in Europe was over in 1946, the American Graves Registration Command -- in charge of the post-war search for missing servicemembers -- conducted 325,000 field investigations in Europe alone.

"The individuals that are still missing, typically ... they were not able to put all those pieces together," McDermott said.

Large, massed formations of troop attacks, massive areas of operations and poor navigational and other technologies all led to many U.S. troops scattered about the regions of past wars with little or no information as to their final resting places. That, combined with relocated or dead witnesses, poorly drawn maps, the changing of town names and other significant data, make McDermott's job no easy task.

"What we're really trying to do is identify which cases make the most practical sense for our command and that have a high likelihood of yielding evidence that will be identifiable," McDermott said.

The historians serve as the hub of information as a case moves through the recovery and identification process. They work with research teams as they go into the field to investigate a promising recovery site. Witness reports are gathered from local citizens, if available. Historians survey local newspapers, libraries, courts, museums and government agencies to get as many details as they can.

"We're taking advantage of sources that are very far-flung from what traditional historians will look at," McDermott said. "For all these cases where somebody is still missing, that usually means there was some discrepancy, some omission along the way. So we're always trying to plug that gap, and it's hard to predict what source will provide that."

If the case shows merit, it moves forward, and the historians work with the operations teams to start the process of sending out a recovery team. They later work with the lab scientists, if a recovery is made, to help identify unit insignia, badges and other personal effects if any are found. If there is not yet enough information to send out a recovery team, the case is stored in JPAC's massive archives, in hopes that a later piece of information might provide the missing piece of the puzzle.

Despite the volume of cases and the mounds of information each represents, the servicemembers' stories become more personal as information is sorted, and what starts as a case number begins to take on a face with a family and a life, McDermott said.

"It's very hard not to stay connected to the cases in a strong way when you sit and you read that letter from a mother 60 years ago experiencing such a terrible pain over the loss," he said.

And, McDermott said, the emotion resonates even with later generations who did not know the servicemember directly.

"They'll remember that their grandmother still cried and kept that picture of her boy who never came back from the war on the wall until the day she died," McDermott said. "And that's still a very powerful marker in their own life."

To date, JPAC has identified more than 1,400 Americans who had been listed as missing. The lab identifies, on average, about six individuals a month. Its research and recovery teams deploy on about 70 missions a year around the world.

About 88,000 servicemembers still are listed as missing. Some of them no longer lie on the battlefield or at sea. They are recovered, but their unidentified remains are interred in rows of white boxes at the JPAC, alphabetized, categorized, and waiting.

And historians keep searching for a new clue, a new find, a new piece of information or a new technology that will move that case forward toward an identification, and a return to their waiting family members.

"What it comes down to is ... that individual deserves to be back home with their families," McDermott said.

That's what keeps the historians working with a dogged determination, sifting through tons of data and plowing through bureaucracies both foreign and domestic, piecing together information that by itself offers nothing, but when combined with a box full of other evidence, makes up the life and the death of a U.S. servicemember.

"That's what keeps you doing it," McDermott said. "That's what keeps you trying to make sure these cases don't get lost sight of, and that they continue to move forward toward some kind of resolution."

(This is the third in a series of AFPS articles on the Defense Department's efforts to account for missing servicemembers. AFPS reporter Fred W. Baker III talked with the leaders of the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office in Crystal City, Va., and the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, and others involved in the quest to bring closure to the families of those lost in the line of duty. Baker then traveled to Germany to the site of an excavation where a JPAC recovery team searched for the remains of a downed World War II fighter pilot.)

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Chaplain (Col.) Sidney J. Marceaux Jr., 69, of Beaumont, Texas, died Sept 14 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., from a non-combat related illness. Following evacuation from Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, he was assigned to the Warrior Transition Brigade, Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Capt. Bruno G. Desolenni, 32, of Crescent City, Calif., died Sept. 20 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the Joint Forces Headquarters, Element Training Team, Oregon Army National Guard.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

United Technologies Corp., Pratt & Whitney, Military Engines, East Hartford, Conn., is being awarded a $332,102,095 modification to a previously awarded cost plus incentive fee contract (N00019-07-C-0098) to establish the final price and provide full funding for the procurement of seven U.S. Air Force conventional take off and landing propulsion systems, one initial spare module, initial spare parts, and six U.S. Navy Short Take Off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) propulsion systems, and associated special tooling and special test equipment, program management, and financial and technical data. Additionally, this modification establishes an option for one spare Navy STOVL propulsion system; one STOVL initial spare module; STOVL initial spare parts and associated sustainment effort; future LRIP proposal and planning effort; and United Kingdom site activation effort. Work will be performed East Hartford, Conn., (73 percent); Bristol, United Kingdom, (17 percent); and Indianapolis, Ind., (10 percent), and is expected to be completed in Feb. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity.

Harper Construction Co., Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $114,580,321 firm fixed price contract for the design and construction of five Bachelor Enlisted Quarters at Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton. This contract also contains eleven unexercised options, which if exercised will increase the cumulative contract value to $125,777,265. Work will be performed in Oceanside, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Nov. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the NAVFAC e-solicitation website with six proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62473-08-C-8654).

Harris Corp., Melborne, Fla., is being awarded a $37,000,000 contract modification to a previously awarded firm fixed pricecontract (N00039-00-D-3210) to increase the ceiling value and to increase the ordering period for an additional 17 months from Oct. 1, 2008, through Mar. 6, 2010. This effort is for additional AN/WSC-6 Super High Frequency (SHF) Satellite Communications (SATCOM) terminals and additional data in accordance with CDRL, DD Form 1423. This contract modification would bring the cumulative value of this contract to an estimated $172,498,000. Work will be performed in Melborne, Fla., and work is expected to be completed Mar. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract wascompetitively procured in FY 2000 and this modification announcement was synopsized via the Commerce Business Daily's Federal Business Opportunities website, and the SPAWAR e-Commerce Central website on May 23, 2007. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

Science Application International Corp., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a maximum $30,000,000 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity architect/engineering contract for preparation of Navy and Marine Corps environmental planning documentation in the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest area of responsibility. The work to be performed provides for National Environmental Policy Act documents such as Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements. Environmental studies and documents include, but are not limited to, historical, cultural, archaeological, traffic, acoustic (e.g., sound in water and on land), geotechnical, air quality and biological assessments for threatened and endangered species, and protected species under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, wetlands surveys and Section 404 permitting, and agency consultation and permitting documentation for the California Coastal Commission, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Marine Fisheries Service and other miscellaneous environmental studies, and cost estimates and sketches for the preparation of Architect-Engineer (A-E) Documents and reports for the NAVFAC Southwest, and its customer commands. Work will be performed at various Navy and Marine Corps facilities and other government facilities within the NAVFAC Southwest AOR including, but not limited to Calif., (87 percent), Ariz., (5 percent), Nev., (5 percent), Colo., (1 percent), N.M., (1 percent) and Utah, (1 percent), and is expected to be completed by Aug. 2013. Contract funds in the amount of $5,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website,with three proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62473-08-D-8807).

REDCOM Laboratories, Victor, N.Y., is being awarded a ceiling $28,000,000 firm fixed priced, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract resulting from Request for Proposal No. M67854-07-R-7038 for software upgrades to existing tactical switching equipment. Work will be performed in Victor, N.Y., and work is expected to be completed in Sept. 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was a sole-source procurement utilizing the procedures contained in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15. No other suppliers were identified that could satisfy the Agency requirements. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-08-D-7062).

Lockheed Martin Corp., Simulation, Training and Support Division, Orlando, Fla., is being awarded an $11,075,000 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed priced contract (N00019-00-C-0480) to exercise an option for the F/A-18 Operational Test Program Set Production effort. Work will be performed in Orlando, Fla., and is expected to be completed in Jan. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

The Krempp Lumber Co.*, Jasper, Ind., is being awarded firm fixed price task order #0007 at $10,816,600 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N40083-06-D-4018) for design and construction of the Secured Electronic Warfare Systems Engineering Facility at Naval Support Activity, Crane. The work to be performed provides for a two-story permanent addition to the electronics/communications engineering complex, B3330. Functional areas include high security engineering laboratory areas capable of supporting multiple projects requiring secure communications media, and supporting secure office areas. The addition will have conference rooms, break rooms, communications, electrical, and mechanical rooms. Paving and site improvements include vehicle parking areas and roadways, sidewalks, landscaping, and grading. The project will also include the demolition of an existing laboratory building. Work will be performed in Crane, Ind., and is expected to be completed by Feb. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Four proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Midwest, Great Lakes, Ill., is the contracting activity.

Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., is being awarded $10,765,906 for delivery order #0060 under previously awarded indefinite-delivery indefinite quantity contract (M67854-04-D-5016) for the purchase of an additional 48 ready-to-accept Armor Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement cargo trucks. Work will be performed in Oshkosh, Wis., and work is expected to be completed by Mar. 15, 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Bell Boeing Tiltrotor, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $9,971,572 ceiling priced delivery order #0296 under previously awarded contract (N00383-03-G-001B) for spare components for the CV-22 aircraft. Work will be performed at Hurst, Texas, and work is expected to be completed by Dec. 2011. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity.

Epsilon Systems Solutions Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a potential $9,263,686 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, award term contract with a cost plus fixed fee pricing arrangement for engineering and technical support services for Tactical Data Link Systems, such as LINK 11 and 16, Joint Tactical Information Distribution System, Command and Control Processor Subsystem, Tactical Digital Data Information Link and Common Data Link Management System, in support of a range of Navy projects. This contract will provide systems engineering, systems integration, test support, fleet support, software engineering, training, integrated logistics support, configuration management, and project management support. This one-year contract includes two, one-year options and four, six-month award terms, which if exercised, would bring the potential, cumulative value of this contract to $46,100,339. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and work is expected to be completion Sept. 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via publication on the SPAWAR e-Commerce web site and the Federal Business Opportunities web site. Three offers were received and two awards were made. Both awardees will compete for task orders during the ordering period. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N66001-08-D-0074).

Solpac Construction Inc., dba Soltek Pacific Construction Co., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $9,235,123 modification under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-08-D-8615) firm fixed price task order to exercise option 0001 which provides for the design and construction of a Weapons and Survivability Complex at the Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake. The work to be performed under this option provides for design and construction of: (1) an elevated test pad with depressed gun trench below the test pad for shooting test articles from below; (2) a protected room underneath the test pad accessible from the gun pad for instrumentation; (3) three fragment protected (barricaded) utility buildings; 4) a wastewater collection system for wastewater/fuel generated from tests; and (5) electrical power, instrumentation and compressed air utilities. The total task order amount after exercise of this option will be $17,308,647. Work will be performed in China Lake, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity

Science Applications International Corp., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $9,097,260 indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity award term contract with a cost plus fixed fee pricing arrangement for engineering and technical support services for Tactical Data Link Systems, such as LINK 11 and 16, Joint Tactical Information Distribution System, Command and Control Processor Subsystem, Tactical Digital Data Information Link and Common Data Link Management System, in support of various Navy projects. This contract will provide systems engineering, systems integration, test support, fleet support, software engineering, training, integrated logistics support, configuration management, and project management support. This one-year contract includes two, one-year options and four, six-month award terms, which if exercised, would bring the potential, cumulative value of this contract to $46,563,786. Work will be performed San Diego, Calif., and work is expected to be completed Sept.2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via publication on the SPAWAR e-Commerce web site and the Federal Business Opportunities web site. Three offers were received and two awards were made. Both awardees will compete for task orders during the ordering period. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N66001-08-D-0152).

Stronghold Engineering, Inc., Riverside, Calif., is being awarded $8,129,100 for firm fixed price task order #0001 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-06-D-1057) for the repair and renovation of Bachelor Enlisted Quarters, Building 41404 at Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton. This task order also contains one option, which if exercised, would increase cumulative contract value to $9,335,100. Work will be performed in Oceanside, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Apr. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Four proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $7,200,000 modification (P0021) under previously awarded cost plus fixed fee, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract (N00244-05-D-0045) for acquisition, engineering, technical, training, installation, repair, and program support for Southwest Regional Maintenance Center, San Diego, Calif. Work will be performed at San Diego, Calif., (85 percent), Japan, (10 percent), and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, (5 percent), and work is expected to be completed by May 2009. The contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was awarded competitively through Navy Electronic Commerce Online and Federal Business Opportunities website. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, San Diego, Calif. is the contracting activity.

Rockwell Collins Government Systems, Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded a $6,900,000 firm fixed priced order against a previously issued Basic Ordering Agreement (N00019-08-G-0016) for services in support of the FY 2008 ARC-210 Radio software changes to evolve the Ultra High Frequency Satellite Communication waveform capability in the next generation Tactical Networking Radio, RT-1939(C) radio system. Tasking includes program management, system engineering, and data deliverables. Work will be performed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and is expected to be completed in Feb. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a $6,196,459 modification to a previously awarded cost plus incentive fee contract (N00019-03-C-0057) for support equipment for three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Pilot Production Aircraft, 1 Lot. Work will be performed in Bethpage, N.Y., (69.1 percent); Menlo Park, Calif., (Menlo Park, Calif., (5.7 percent); New Port Richey, Fla., (5.3 percent) Islip, N.Y., (3.2 percent); Dover, N.J., (3.1 percent); Holbrook, N.Y., (2.2 percent); and other various locations within the United States, (11.4 percent), and is expected to be completed in Jun. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Correction: Contract awarded to Solpac Construction Inc. dba Soltek Pacific Construction Co., San Diego, Calif., on Sept. 19, 2008 -- sentence should have read: for design and construction of Joint Improvised Explosive Device Organization Battle Courses at....

AIR FORCE

Northrop Grumman Information Technology, Defense Enterprise Solutions, of McLean, Va., is being awarded an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for $19.6 million. The Air Force Research Laboratory's Directed Energy Bioeffects Division is unique in the Department of Defense because it brings together in one organization the physical, biological, behavioral, science and engineering disciplines with specialized facilities to address all aspects of the human interface with optical sources in Air Force combat operations. Due to the laboratory's focus on man as an intrinsic part of the weapon systems, the laboratory is often tasked from other customers to evaluate the human aspects of their systems. AFRLL must respond with technical solutions and programs that address the customer's technical requirements. Optical radiation technologies, with potentially seriously hazards to aircrews, are being incorporated in many operational systems. Beyond today's target designator, rangefinders, and beam rider systems are dedicated laser systems capable of jamming and damaging both eyes and sensors. These systems have potentially serious consequences for air missions, special forces operations, and security of high-value targets in both U.S. and allied countries. In turn, similar systems can be utilized to enhance the warfighter's/peacekeeper flexibility by allowing them to respond with non-lethal methods. At this time $43,550 has been obligated. AFRL/PKHA, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8650-08-D-6930; Task Order 0002).

The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract by exercising an option with Doss Aviation, Incorporated, of Colorado Springs, Colo., for an estimated $19,101,691. This action is for flight screening for USAF pilot candidates. At this time all funds have been obligated. AETC CONS/LGCU, Randolph AFB, Texas, is the contracting activity (FA3002-06-D-0010, Modification P00014).

Battelle Memorial Institute of Columbus, Ohio, is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for an estimated $14,168,363. The objective of this contract is to research and develop point of care and high-through put influenza diagnostic and surveillance test. At this time $2,415,459 has been obligated. 55^th Contracting Squadron, 55 CONS.LGCD, Offutt AFB, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-00-D-3180, Delivery Order: 0556).

The Air Force is modifying a fixed price with prospective price redetermination contract with Colorado Springs utilities of Colorado Springs, Colo., for $9 million. This action will provide safe, dependable and reliable natural gas and electronic services. At this time all funds have been obligated. 10 MSG/LGCA, USAF Academy, Colo., is the contracting activity (GS-00P-06-BSD-0399, Task Order FA7000-08-F-0001, Modification P00001).

Alion Science and Technology Corp., of Chicago, Ill., is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for an estimated $8,695,652. This action will provide the Air Force Material Command (AFMC) with technical analysis and research for electronic warfare capability planning and development analysis. This research will enable AFMC to make key decisions regarding new system starts and modifications of electronic warfare operations and capabilities. At this time $144,928 has been obligated. 55^th Contracting Squadron, 55 CONS.LGCD, Offutt AFB, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-99-D-0301, Delivery Order: 0164).

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract with Aerospace Testing Alliance (ATA) of Tullahoma, Tenn., for $8,282,316. This action is a modification for the operation, maintenance, information managements, and support of the Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) for additional workload in FY08. This increase results from changes to the workload in the test facilities and increased maintenance, investment, and mission support requirements. At this time no funds have been obligated. AEDC/PK, Arnold AFB, Tenn., is the contracting activity (F40600-03-C-0001, Modification P00149).

ARMY

Advanced Technology Institute, North Charleston, S.C., was awarded on Sept. 22, 2008, a $40,000,000 cost/plus/fixed/price contract for individuals task orders will be issued on a cost plus fixed fee basis. Work will be performed in North Charleston, S.C., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 16, 2013. Bid was solicited and a bid was received. U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, Acquisition Center, Adelphi, Md., is the contracting activity (W911QX-08-D-0008).

Harris Corp., Rochester, N.Y., was awarded on Sept. 21, 2008, a $31,648,787 firm fixed fee price contract. This requirement is for parts necessary to perform maintenance on non-mission capable armored personnel carriers within the Iraqi Security Forces. Work will be performed in Rochester, N.Y., Wokingham, Berkshire and United Kingdom, with an estimated completion date of May 16, 2008. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. Joint Contracting Command Iraqi, Afghanistan, Baghdad, Iraq, is the contracting activity (W91GY0-08-C-0056).

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on Sept. 22, 2008, a $31,214,840 firm fixed fee price contract for spare parts for the Blackhawk UH60M. Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2008. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, Acquisition Center, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-0271).

Whiting-Turner Contracting Co., Baltimore, Md., was awarded on Sept. 22, 2008, a $25,993,504 firm fixed fee price contract design and construct barracks facilities (250) approximately 97,000 square feet. Work will be performed in Fort Benning, Ga., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 31, 2010. Proposals solicited were four and two proposals were received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-07-D-0049).

Hensel Phelps Construction Co., Chantilly, Va., 801-08was awarded on Sept. 20, 2008, a $21,500,000 firm fixed fee price contract for design and construction of the US Army Reserve Center Command Headquarters at Fort Bragg. Work will be performed in Fort Bragg, N.C., with an estimated completion date of Jun. 30, 2011. Proposals solicited were six and four proposals were received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-08-C-0061).

General Dynamics Land System, Sterling Heights, Mich., was awarded on Oct. 31, 2008, a $13,046,844 firm fixed price contract for award program Year One INCR 3 of multi-year contract for a quantity of 5 Abrams M1A2 SEPv2 upgrade vehicles. Work will be performed in Lima, Ohio, Tallahassee, Fla., Anniston, Ala., Scranton, Pa., and Sterling Heights, Mich., with an estimated completion date of Oct. 31, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-06-G-0006).

Argon ST Radix Inc, Mountain View, Calif., was awarded on Sept. 22, 2008, a $5,837,957 T&M firm fixed price contract for undefinitized contractual action for Integrated TOS (the Other Signal) airborne development system quick reaction capability. Work will be performed in the Iraq and Mountain View, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 3, 2010. Bids solicited were one Sole Source and one bid was received. CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-08-C-T209).

American Mechanical Inc, Fairbanks, Ala., was awarded on Sept. 19, 2008, a $5,857,965 firm fixed price contract for design and construct upgrades to Kodiak Street Arctic Utilidors, Eielson Air force Base, Ala. Work will be performed in Eielson Air Force Base, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 15, 2009. Two bids were solicited and two bids were received. U.S. Army Engineers District, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Ala., is the contracting activity (W911KB-05-D-0012).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

General Electric Transportation Aircraft Engines, Lynn, Mass., is being awarded a maximum $15,149,847 firm fixed price, sole source, requirements type contract for aircraft engine parts. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. There was originally one proposal solicited with one response. This contract is for ten years with a two-year base and four two-year options. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Mar. 31, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Richmond, Richmond, Va., (SPM400-00-D-9403).

* Small Business

DoD Identifies Navy Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Cryptologic Technician Third Class Petty Officer Matthew J. O'Bryant, 22, of Duluth, Ga., died September 20 in the bombing of the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan. O'Bryant was assigned to the Navy Information Operations Command Maryland, Fort Meade, Md.

Soldier Missing From The Vietnam War Is Identified

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing from the Vietnam War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors.

He is Sgt. Timothy J. Jacobsen, U.S. Army, of Oakland, Calif. He will be buried on Oct. 4 in Ferndale, Calif.

Representatives from the Army met with Jacobsen's next-of-kin to explain the recovery and identification process, and to coordinate interment with military honors on behalf of the Secretary of the Army.

On May 16, 1971, Jacobsen was one of four U.S. soldiers and an unknown number of Republic of Vietnam (R.V.N.) Marines who were aboard a UH-1H Iroquois helicopter. The crew was on a combat assault mission near Hue, South Vietnam when they came under heavy enemy ground fire as their aircraft touched down at the landing zone. The pilot tried to lift off, but the damaged aircraft struck a tree line and exploded. A few days later, a search and rescue team recovered the remains of some of the Vietnamese Marines, but there were remains still trapped under the helicopter wreckage. No remains for the U.S. soldiers were recovered.

In 1994, a joint U.S./Socialist Republic of Vietnam (S.R.V.) team, led by the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC), investigated the incident. The team surveyed the crash site and found wreckage consistent with a UH-1. The next year, another joint team excavated the site and recovered human remains, but they were not those of the U.S. soldiers.

In 2002, a joint team traveled to Hue and interviewed two Vietnamese citizens who showed the team two re-burial sites associated with this incident. In 2006, another team excavated the two sites and recovered human remains from one of them.

Among other forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from JPAC also used dental comparisons in the identification of Jacobsen's remains, which were recovered in 2006. The other U.S. soldiers associated with this incident are still unaccounted-for.

DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Sept. 20 in the Korengal Valley, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Killed were:

Staff Sgt. Nathan M. Cox, 32, of Walcott, Iowa

Pvt. Joseph F. Gonzales, 18, of Tucson, Ariz.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Taylor, 25, of Charleston, S.C., died Sept. 21 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when he received small arms fire during dismounted operations. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), located at Fort Polk, La.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Patricia I. Romero Inc. dba Pacific West Builders*, San Diego, Calif., Allen Engineering Contractor, Inc.*, San Bernardino, Calif., RMA Land Construction, Inc.*, Brea, Calif., Hal Hays Construction, Inc.*, Riverside, Calif., Souza Construction, Inc.*, Farmersville, Calif., and I.E.-Pacific, Inc.*, San Diego, Calif., are each being awarded an eight(a) set-aside firm fixed price, indefinite delivery indefinite-quantity multiple award construction contract for new construction and renovation of general building construction at various locations within the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southwest area of responsibility (AOR). The maximum dollar value for all six contracts combined is $100,000,000. Work will be performed at various Navy and Marine Corps installations within the NAVFAC Southwest AOR including, but not limited to, California, (82 percent), Nevada, (14 percent), Utah, (2 percent), and Colorado, (2 percent). The terms of the contracts are not to exceed 60 months, with an expected completion date of Sept. 2013. Contract funds in the amount of $30,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured as a set-aside for eight (a) small businesses via the NAVFAC e-solicitation website, with 21 proposals received. These six contractors may compete for task orders under the terms and conditions of the awarded contract. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62473-08-D-8655/8657/8658/8659/8660/8661).

Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc., (TEA), San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $64,180,020 indefinite delivery indefinite quantity, cost plus fixed fee contract to provide engineering support for on base and shipboard Testing, Analysis, Prototype and Evaluation (TAPE) development for Tactical Data Link (TDL) equipment, software, and waveforms for various programs supported through the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center San Diego (SSC San Diego), Tactical Systems Integration and Interoperability Division. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and work is expected to be completed Sept. 21, 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured as a 100 precent small business set-aside via publication on the Federal Business Opportunities web site, and posting to the SPAWAR e-Commerce Central web site, with two offers received. SSC San Diego is the contracting activity (N66001-08-D-0055).

L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace LLC, Madison, Miss., is being awarded a $58,616,881 estimated value modification to a previously awarded firm fixed priced, cost reimbursable requirements contract (N00019-00-D-0272) to exercise an option to provide for the total aircraft maintenance and logistics life cycle support for 55 Navy and 11 Marine Corps C-12 aircraft. Work will be performed at the Naval Air Station (NAS), Corpus Christi, Texas, (38 percent); Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., (8 percent); Naval Air Facility, (NAF) AF Atsugi, Japan, (6 percent); NAS Norfolk, Va., (5 percent); Naval Support Activity, Bahrain, (5 percent); NAF Kadena, Japan, (5 percent); Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, (5 percent); NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, (3 percent); MCAS New River, N.C., (3 percent); MCAS Yuma, Ariz., (3 percent); NAS New Orleans, La., (3 percent); NAF Andrews, Md., (3 percent); NAS North Island, Calif., (3 percent); MCAS Beaufort, S.C., (2 percent); NAS Dallas, Texas, (2 percent); NAF Misawa, Japan, (1 percent); NAS Miramar, Calif., (1 percent); MCAS Futenma, Japan, (1 percent); NAS Atlanta, Ga., (1 percent); NAS Willow Grove, Pa., (1 percent); Manassas, Va., (1 percent), and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Neany, Inc.*, Hollywood, Md., is being awarded a $48,418,617 cost plus fixed fee contract to provide for the engineering, low-rate production and operational support of special surveillance sensors and systems, to support special missions for the U.S. Navy. Work will be performed in Yuma, Ariz., (36 percent); Hollywood, Md., (32 percent); Iraq, (13 percent); Patuxent River, Md., (12 percent); and Alexandria, Va., (7 percent), and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2013. Contract funds in the amount of $938,598 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured as an 8(a) set-aside competition via electronic request for proposals, and one offer was received. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J., is the contracting activity (N68335-08-C-0479).

BAE Systems Land & Armaments, Ground Systems Division, York, Pa., is being awarded a $43,919,494 firm fixed priced modification 03 to delivery order #0007 under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5025) for sustainment items needed to support Category II and Heavy Armored Ground Ambulance Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Low Rate Initial Production vehicles in theater. Work will be performed in York, Pa., and the period of performance is expected to be completed by the end of Apr. 2009. Contract fund will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

R. A. Burch Construction Co., Inc.*, Ramona, Calif., is being awarded $20,800,000 for firm fixed price task order #0004 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-08-D-8607) for design and construction of Marine Logistic Group and Battalion Operations Center and Military Police Co., at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The work to be performed provides for two military construction projects for 1^st Marine Logistic Group, including a new Group and Battalion Operations Center, and Military Police Co., Facility. The Operations Center project includes several facilities for subordinate commands, including headquarters for Combat Logistics Regimen One, a headquarters for 7^th Engineering Service Battalion, and a Combat Skills Training facility. Work shall include construction of four multi- and single-story buildings. Site work will include new parking for personnel vehicles, fenced parking/staging areas for Government vehicles, and associated walks and landscaping. The task order also contains two unexercised options, which if exercised, would increase cumulative contract value to $24,700,000. Work will be performed in Oceanside, Calif., and is expected to be completed by October 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Five proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded an $11,961,738 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus incentive fee contract (N00019-03-C-0057) for non-recurring productionization efforts associated with the manufacture of T-56-A-427A engines for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Pilot Production Aircraft, one Lot. Work will be performed in Indianapolis, Ind., (87 percent) and Bethpage, N.Y., (13 percent), and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Soltek Pacific Construction Co., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $11,660,000 for firm fixed price task order #0005 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-08-D-8609) for design and construction of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Operations Facility at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The work to be performed provides for facility space for administrative, instructional, meeting and briefing areas, as well as training and field equipment storage. The project also includes an open storage/staging area. Demolition of existing Building 1296 is included in this project. This task order also contains one unexercised option, which if exercised would increase cumulative contract value to $12,860,000. Work will be performed in Oceanside, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Four proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity).

The Hana Group Inc.*, Honolulu, Hawaii, is being awarded an $11,435,380 modification under a previously awarded firm fixed price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract (N62478-07-D-2311) to exercise Option one for regional security services at Commander Naval Region Hawaii, Pearl Harbor; Naval Station Pearl Harbor; Naval Magazine Lualualei; and Naval Communications Telecommunications Area Master Station Wahiawa. The work to be performed provides for, but is not limited to, entry control point services such as identification checks, fixed vehicle inspections, commercial vehicle inspections, and emergency ECP closures; and roving guard services such as surveillance detection and mobile vehicle inspections. The total contract amount after exercise of this option will be $22,868,310. Work will be performed in Oahu, Hawaii, and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was a sole source negotiated procurement under the U.S. Small Business Administration's 8(a) program. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Hawaii, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is the contracting activity.

BAE Systems Land & Armaments, Ground Systems Division, York, Pa., is being awarded an $11,032,302.00 firm fixed priced modification 05 to delivery order #0006 under contract (M67854-07-D-5025) for sustainment items needed to support Category II Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) low rate initial production vehicles in theater. Work will be performed in York, Pa., and work is expected to be completed Apr. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $31,275,210 modification to previously awarded contract N00024-07-C-5437 to exercise an option for engineeringand technical services in support of the MK15 Phalanx Close-In-Weapon System (CIWS). The Phalanx CIWS is a fast reaction terminal defense against low and high flying, high-speed maneuvering anti-ship missile threats that have penetrated all other ships' defenses. The CIWS is an integral element of the Fleet Defense In-Depth concept and the Ship Self-Defense Program. Operating either autonomously or integrated with a combat system, it is an automatic terminal defense weapon system designed to detect, track, engage, and destroy anti-ship missile threats penetrating other defense envelopes. Phalanx CIWS is currently installed on approximately 187 USN ships and is in use in 20 foreign navies. This modification combines support for the Navy, Army and the Governments of Egypt, Portugal and Australia under the Foreign Military Sales Program. Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $1,658,500 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Hood Technology Corp.*, Hood River, Ore., is being awarded a not to exceed $9,999,794 indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for a Phase III Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Program under Topic No. N97-029, entitled "Gas Turbine Engine High Cycle Fatigue Detection, Measurement and Control" and Topic No. N06-022 entitled "Non-Intrusive Stress Measurement System (NSMS) Sensors with Standoff Capability," to include services and material for engineering tasks including research and development of this NSMS technology. Work will be performed in Hood River, Ore., and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2013. Contract funds in the amount of $336,326 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured using the SBIR Program Solicitation under Topics Nos. N97-029 and N06-022. The Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J., is the contracting activity (N68335-08-D-0020).

Soltek Pacific Construction Co., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $8,076,000 for firm fixed price task order #0006 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-08-D-8609) for design and construction of Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) Battle Training Courses at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The work to be performed provides for the design and construction of a counter-IED training facility. This facility will construct pedestrian and vehicle lanes for training on individual and unit (mounted/dismounted) IED awareness and reaction, route clearing operations, search tactics, techniques and procedures. This project will include a road overpass, range safety flags, enclosed tower for support of range operations and enclosed bleacher facilities. Work will be performed in Oceanside, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Jul. 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Two proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems, El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded a $7,868,087 firm fixed ceiling priced, definite delivery definite quantity delivery order contract for spare items in support of the F/A-18 advanced targeting forward infrared (ATFLIR) system. Work will be performed at El Segundo, Calif., and work is expected to be completed by Sept. 2010. The contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity.

Earl Industries, LLC, Portsmouth, Va., is being awarded a $7,326,182 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-4403) for the FY08 CNO availability for maintenance and repair of USS Ashland (LSD-48). Work will be performed in Portsmouth, Va., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2008. Contract funds in the amount of $7,102,767 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., Mclean, Va., is being awarded a $6,085,589 modification to a previously awarded cost plus fixed fee contract (N00421-06-C-0002) to exercise an option for systems engineering and support services in support of the Identification Systems Division. The estimated level of effort for this option is 105,840 man-hours. Work will be performed in St. Inigoes, Md., and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, St. Inigoes, Md., is the contracting activity.

Tuckman-Barbee Construction Co., Inc.*, Upper Marlboro, Md., is being awarded $5,899,350 for firm fixed price task order #0024 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62477-04-D-0168) for the renovation of the Marine Corps Reserve Center, Baltimore. The work to be performed provides for a design/build renovation of two separate facilities. The renovation will consist of the complete demolition of all interior features and systems except those items of a structural nature. The new spaces shall be reconfigured to more efficiently utilize the space within the existing building envelopes to perform the mission of the Marine Corps Reserve Center and provide a complete and usable facility in accordance with the technical specifications, drawings and six amendments. The contractor will provide all project management, labor, supervision, tools, materials, equipment and transportation necessary to perform the requirements. Work will be performed in Baltimore, Md., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Four proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Washington, Public Works Department, Annapolis, Md., is the contracting activity.

ARMY

Allison Transmission, Indianapolis, Ind., was awarded on Sept. 19, 2008, a $256,136,908 firm fixed price contract for the delivery orders stated above are funded with the following type of appropriations and amounts. Work will be performed in Indianapolis, Ind., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 18, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-08-D-0159).

Xceedium Inc, Jersey City, N.J., was awarded on Sept. 19, 2008, a $32,785,000 firm fixed fee price contract for Xceedium Gatekeeper Appliance, XG-50i, with 50 node license and extended warranties – with a base quantity of 200, and an optional quantity of 800. Work will be performed in Fort Detrick, Md., with an estimated completion date of Oct 29, 2008. Bids were solicited via Army Single Face to Industry and Federal Business Opportunity website and four bids were received. Department of the Army, Alexandria, Va., is the contracting activity (W91QUZ-08-C-0041).

Crown Roofing Services Inc., Kenner, La., was awarded on Sept. 18, 2008, a $25,000,000 construction firm fixed fee price contract for Hurricane Ike blue roofing mission. Work will be performed in Galveston, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Oct 16, 2008. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army Engineer District Fort Worth, Texas, is the contracting activity (W91278-06-D-0031).

AAI Corp., Hunt Valley, Md., was awarded on Sept. 18, 2008, a $23,975,664 firm fixed fee price contract for the added 202 EA High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) to contract. Work will be performed in Mishawaka, Ind., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (DAAE07-01-C-S001).

Alutiiq International Solutions LLC, Dallas, Texas was awarded on Sept. 19, 2008, a $19,499,371 firm fixed price contract for construction of a Physical Fitness Center, and Brigade Combat Team Community Center, Fort Bliss, Texas. Work will be performed in Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Jan. 22, 2010. Bids were solicited via the Web and three bids were received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Little Rock, Ark., is the contracting activity (W9127S-08-C-6005).

Pyramid Services, Asheboro, N.C., was awarded on Sept. 19, 2008, a $16,964,449 cost plus award fee price contract for non-personal installation support services in support of the Public Works Directorate at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz. Work will be performed in Yuma, Ariz., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2010. Bids were solicited via the Web and five bids were received. US Army Yuma Proving Grounds, Yuma, Ariz., is the contracting activity (W912R-06-C-0101).

Crown Roofing Services Inc, Kenner, La., was awarded on Sept. 19, 2008, a $8,000,000 firm fixed price contract. The St. Paul District US Army Corps of Engineers is utilizing the Mobile District contract W91278-06-D-0028 in support of emergency relief due to Hurricane Gustav. Work will be performed in the state of Louisiana includes Jefferson, La Fourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. James , St. John the Baptist, Tettebonne, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington and St. Mary, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2008. Bids solicited were fifty-two and four bids were received. St. Paul District US Army Corps of Engineers is the contracting activity (W9178-06-D-0028).

S & M and Associates, Inc, Pascagoula, Miss., was awarded on Sept. 19, 2008, a $7,999,999 firm fixed price contract to assist the Louisiana resident with temporary blue roofs. Work will be performed in the state of Louisiana includes parishes of Assumption, Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana, Acadia, Allen, Beauregard, Cameron, Evangeline, Lafayette, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, St. Laundry, St. Martin, Vermillion, Avoyelles, Rapides, Sabine, and Vernon , with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2008. Bids solicited were forty-two and four bids were received. St. Paul District US Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul, Minn., is the contracting activity (W91278-06-D-0047).

American Infrastructure-MD, d/b/a American Infrastructure, Fallston, Md., was awarded on Sept. 19, 2008, a $7,977,777 firm fixed price contract for construction of an Automotive Technology Evaluation Facility, Aberdeen Proving Ground, and Harford County, Md. Work will be performed in Aberdeen Proving Ground Md., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 25, 2010. Bids solicited were forty-three and fifteen bids were received. US Army Engineer District, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (W912BU-08-C-0041).

Arnold Defense & Electronics, Arnold, Md., was awarded on Sept. 18, 2008, a $7,742,571 firm fixed price contract. The proposed action is for the award of three hundred and fifty SUU-25 F/A Flare Dispensers, NSN: 1370-01-158-5322, purchased at a unit price of $20,300 for a total dollar amount of $7,742,571. Work will be performed in Arnold, Md., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2009. Bids were solicited via the Web and one bid was received. U.S. Army Sustainment Command, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52P1J-08-D-0071).

Raytheon Co., Marlborough, Mass., was awarded on Sept. 19, 2008, a $7,545,924 firm fixed price contract for Air Traffic Navigation, Integration and Coordination System and AN/FPN-67 Fixed Base Precision Approach Radar. Work will be performed in Marlborough, Mass., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 9, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-06-G-B601).

Zeitgeist Expression Inc, San Antonio, Texas, was awarded on Sept. 18, 2008, a $7,498,250 firm fixed fee price with T&M Travel & ODC contract. The purpose of this contract is to coordinate counseling and/or oversee mental health services to National Guard members located throughout the United States including the Pacific Island, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, wherever Army or Air National Guard members and their families are located. Work will be performed among 54 States and territories (approximately one person each), with an estimated completion date of Sept, 13, 2013. Bids solicited were 50 and four bids were received. National Guard Bureau, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (W9133L-08F-0272).

Aleut Facilities Support Services, LLC, Aurora, Colo., was awarded on Sept. 19, 2008, a $6,676,000 firm fixed fee price contract for. This contract is for the construction of a Squadron Operations Facility at Buckley Air Force base, Aurora, Colo., for the 140^th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard. Work will be performed in Buckley Air Force base, Aurora, Colo., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2009. Bids were solicited via the Web and five bids were received. National Guard Bureau, Buckley Air Force base, Aurora, Colo., is the contracting activity (W912LC-08-C-0002).

AQuate Corp., Huntsville, Ala., was awarded on Sept. 17, 2008, a $5,648,098 firm fixed price contract for Technical rescue seven decontamination trailers with chemical personal protection equipment, trailer parts, chemical monitors and alarms. Work will be performed in Huntsville, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 17, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Simulation Instruction and Training Acquisition Center, Orlando, Fl., is the contracting activity (W900KK-08-C-0049).

AIR FORCE

Chiliad Publishing Inc., of Amerherst, Mass., is being awarded an indefinite delivery indefinite quantify contract for a maximum of $49.9 million. This action will provide a focused but flexible contracting vehicle under Public Law 106-544 SBIR Phase III authorization to enable the U.S. Air Force and other Government Customers to receive the benefits of Multi-Level Secure Guard technology developed by the contractor under the auspices of the Small Business Innovation Research Program. This ISE created will provide a complete cross domain, multi level secure collaboration capability with knowledge management and information discovery tools. At this time $200,000 has been obligated. Air Force Research Laboratory/RIKE, Rome, N.Y., is the contracting activity (FA8750-08-D-0225).

ITT Corp., Advanced Engineering and Services, of Rome, N.Y., is being awarded an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for a maximum of $49.9 million. This action will provide a focused but flexible contracting vehicle under Public Law 106-544 SBIR Phase III authorization to enable the U.S. Air Force and other Government Customers to receive the benefits of multi-level Secure Guard technology developed by the contractor under the auspices of the Small Business Innovation Research Program. This ISE created will provide a complete cross domain, multi level secure (MLS) collaboration capability with knowledge management and information discovery tools. At this time $200,000 has been obligated. Air Force Research Laboratory/RIKE, Rome, N.Y., is the contracting activity (FA8750-08-D-0224).

Raytheon Company of McKinney, Texas, is being awarded a firm fixed price contract not to exceed $58,493,000. This action will provide 29 Multi-Spectral Targeting Systems Model B (MTS-B), and Containers to support GWOT requirements for the Reaper Program. At this time $9,534,359 has been obligated. 703d Aeronautical Systems Group, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8620-06-G-4041 000801).

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) of San Diego, Calif., is being awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for a maximum ceiling of $45,614,000. The Electro-Optical (EO) Warfare Analysis Effort (EOWTS) II program is to conduct infrared countermeasures (IRCM) research and development (R&D) and perform testing using the Dynamic Infrared Missile Evaluation (DIME) Facility and its capabilities. The program effort will include operation and performance improvements of all the facilities (including their instructions, control and data processing equipment) and the analysis and vulnerability assessment of missile, sensor and spacecraft systems within the DIME Facility. Other efforts include periodic verification of simulator performance, demonstration of modified equipment operation, and design and development of electronic and EO hardware and associated software for unique test situations. At this time $258,000 has been obligated. AFRL/PKSE, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8650-08-D-1327 and Task Order 0001).

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of Herndon, Va., is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for $24,462,300. The action will provide U.S. Special Operations Command Center for Knowledge and Future Research, Analysis, Strategic Planning, and Wargaming. At this time $5,349,566 has been obligated. 55^th Contracting Squadron, 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt ABC, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380, DO: 0283).

The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract by exercising and option with L3 Communications Vertex Aerospace LLC of Madison, Mo., for $11,753,392. This action will provide for Trainer Maintenance at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas and satellite site at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla. This action is to exercise option period five, 24 September 2008 through 23 September 2009.

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of Herndon, Va., is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for $8,933,033. This contract action will provide Aeronautical Systems Survivability Development Analysis and Planning. At this time $97,585 has been obligated. 55^th Contracting Squadron, 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt AFB, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380, DO: 0287).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

U.S. Foods International, Gardena, Calif.*, is being awarded a maximum $62,000,000 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity, prime vendor contract for full line food distribution. Other location of performance is La Miranda, Calif. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Child Development Center. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This action represents invocation of the 4th option year. There were 15 proposals originally solicited with two responses. The date of performance completion is Sept. 21, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM300-08-D-3084).

M&S Foods, Ltd., Co., Newberry, Fla.*, is being awarded a maximum $11,531,708 fixed price with economic price adjustment, total set-aside contract for delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables for troops and school support in the San Antonio Zone. Other locations of performance are in Texas. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and USDA Schools. This proposal was originally DIBBS solicited with two responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Mar. 21, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM300-08-D-P024).

USSOCOM

Revenge Advanced Composites, LLC, of Clearwater, Fla., is being awarded a fixed price incentive contract with a total contract price ceiling of $6,120,210 for an advanced carbon fiber composite special operations craft in support of U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill AFB, Fla. The work will be performed in Clearwater and is expected to be completed on or before Mar. 2, 2009. This contract was awarded in accordance with Public Law 98-369 (98 stat, 1175 et seq) under a Broad Agency Announcement. The contract number is H92222-08-C-0039.

* Small Business

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Sgt. Jerome C. Bell Jr., 29, of Auburn, N.Y., died Sept. 19 while supporting combat operations in Farah province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

DoD Identifies Army Casualities

The Department of Defense announced today the death of four soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Sept. 17 in Gerdia Seria, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.

Killed were:

Sgt. Joshua W. Harris, 21, of Romeoville, Ill., who was assigned to the 2nd Battalion 122nd Field Artillery, Illinois Army National Guard, Robbins, Ill.

Capt. Bruce E. Hays, 42, of Cheyenne, Wyo., who was assigned to the Wyoming Joint Forces Headquarters, Wyoming Army National Guard, Cheyenne, Wyo.

1st Lt. Mohsin A. Naqvi, 26, of Newburgh, N.Y., who was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry, Fort Benning, Ga.

Staff Sgt. Jason A. Vazquez, 24, of Chicago, Ill., who was assigned to the 2nd Battalion 122nd Field Artillery, Illinois Army National Guard, Sycamore, Ill.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Brandon W. Farley, 30, of Haworth, Okla., died Sept. 18 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, of wounds sustained Sept. 17 when his mounted patrol was attacked by enemy forces using small arms and rocket-propelled grenades in Able Monti, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas

DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Maj. Rodolfo I. Rodriguez, 34, of El Paso, Texas, died Sept. 20 in Islamabad, Pakistan, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 86th Construction & Training Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of seven soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Sept. 18 when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter they were in went down in the vicinity of Tallil, Iraq.

Killed were:

Chief Warrant Officer Corry A. Edwards, 38, of Kennedale, Texas, who was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, Texas Army National Guard, Grand Prairie, Texas.

Sgt. Daniel M. Eshbaugh, 43, of Norman, Okla., who was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, Oklahoma National Guard, Lexington, Okla.

Sgt. Anthony L. Mason, 37, of Springtown, Texas, who was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, Texas Army National Guard, Grand Prairie, Texas.

1st Sgt. Julio C. Ordonez, 54, of San Antonio, who was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, Texas Army National Guard, Grand Prairie, Texas.

Chief Warrant Officer Brady J. Rudolf, 37, of Oklahoma City, who was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, Oklahoma National Guard, Lexington, Okla.

Cpl. Michael E. Thompson, 23, of Harrah, Okla., who was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, Oklahoma National Guard, Lexington, Okla.

1st Lt. Robert Vallejo II, 28, of Richland Hills, Texas, who was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation, 36th Combat Aviation Brigade, Texas Army National Guard, Grand Prairie, Texas.

The incident is under investigation.

POW/MIA Recognition Day Announced

Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. James E. Cartwright, U.S. Marine Corps, will host the Pentagon ceremony for National POW/MIA Recognition Day at the River Entrance Parade Field on Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, at 11 a.m. EDT. Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Congressman Ike Skelton will be the guest speaker.

Observances of National POW/MIA Recognition Day are held across the country on military installations, ships at sea, state capitols, schools and veterans' facilities. This observance is one of six days throughout the year that Congress has mandated the flying of the POW/MIA flag. The others are Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day. The flag is to be flown at major military installations, national cemeteries, all post offices, VA medical facilities, the WWII Veterans Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the official offices of the secretaries of state, defense and veterans affairs, the director of the selective service system and the White House.

Friday's Pentagon ceremony will feature troops from each of the military services.

Members of the media without a Pentagon building pass will be picked up at the North Parking Entrance only. Plan to arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the event; have proof of affiliation and two forms of photo identification. Media interested in coverage of this event may contact Terry Mitchell at (703) 695-0169.

CONTRACTS

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

SupplyCore, Inc., Rockford, Ill. is being awarded a maximum $525,000,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for Maintenance, Repair and Operation for Supplies. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, federal civilian agencies and Defense Logistics Agency. This proposal was originally Web solicited with 11 responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Sept. 18, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM500-02-D-0122).

Valero Marketing & Supply Co., San Antonio, Texas is being awarded a maximum $381,048,496 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for aviation fuel. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. There were originally 69 proposals solicited with 16 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Oct. 30, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-08-D-0502).

Tesoro Hawaii Corp., Kapolei, Hawaii is being awarded a maximum $198,914,133 fixed price with economic price adjustment, partial set-aside, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for aviation fuel. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. This proposal was originally Web solicited with 16 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Oct. 30, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-08-D-0512).

Petro Star Inc., Anchorage, Ala., is being awarded a maximum $158,669,053 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity for aviation fuel. Other location of performance is Valdez, Ala. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. There were originally 69 proposals solicited with 16 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Oct. 30, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-08-D-0507).

U.S. Oil Trading LLC, Tacoma, Wash., is being awarded a maximum $103,462,873 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for aviation fuel. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. There were originally 69 proposals solicited with 16 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Oct. 30, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-08-D-0501).

Chevron Global Aviation, Houston, Texas is being awarded a maximum $87,998,492 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for aviation fuel. Other location of performance is Salt Lake City, Utah. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. There were originally 69 proposals solicited with 16 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Oct. 30, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-08-D-0505).

Sinclair Oil Corp., Salt Lake City, Utah is being awarded a maximum $59,710,349 fixed price with economic price adjustment, partial set-aside, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for jet fuel. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. This proposal was originally Web solicited with 16 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Oct. 31, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-08-D-0511).

Sargent & Greenleaf, Inc., Nicholasville, Ky., is being awarded a maximum $25,000,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity contract for high security padlocks. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. This proposal was originally Web solicited with one response. This contract has two year base period and three one-year option periods. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Sept. 17, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM5L5-08-D-0264).

ConocoPhillips, Bartlesville, Okla., is being awarded a maximum $7,121,381 fixed price with economic price adjustment, partial set-aside, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for jet fuel. Other location of performance is Commerce City, Colo. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. This proposal was originally Web solicited with 16 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Oct. 30, 2008. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-08-D-0509).

Caterpillar Inc., Mossville, Ind., is being awarded a maximum $6,681,190 firm fixed price contract for backhoe loaders. Other location of performance is N.C. Using service is Marine Corps. There were originally four proposals solicited with three responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal years. The date of performance completion is Apr. 24, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM500-01-D-0059-0215).

AIR FORCE

AAR Manufacturing, Inc., DBA AAR Mobility Systems, of Cadillac, Mich., is being awarded a firm fixed price contract for a maximum of $137,959,200. This action will provide depot-level repair of 463L pallets. A maximum quantity for 120,000 each for the two year basic plus three option years with a maximum quantity of 60,000 each per year. At this time no funds have been obligated. 642 CBSG/GBKBA, Robins AFB, Ga., is the contracting activity (FA8519-08-D-0008).

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract with Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co., of Littleton, Colo., not to exceed $30.7 million. The purpose of this modification is to provide a program for the development and implementation of a Global Position System metric tracking to include a detailed program acquisition/execution plan and Integration Master Schedule supporting a Sept. 2011 IOC (Atlas configurations) and 2012 (Delta configuration) availability. Identified milestones will be evaluated at the time the individual Statements of work are resubmitted. This is an initial study that will lay the foundation for the actual development of the launch requirements. At this time $17,320,801 has been obligated. Space and Missile Systems Center, Space Launch and Range Systems Material Wing, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA8816-06-C-0002, P00097).

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus fixed fee contract with Boeing Launch Services of Huntington Beach, Calif., for $6,279,686. Launch Services for NASA Kepler mission. This contractor will plan, organize, control, integrate, and execute the Medium Launch Vehicle (MLV) III program to meet the requirements, as defined in the MLV III Statement of Work and Kepler SOW. At this time all funds have been obligated. Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC), Launch and Range Systems Wing, Los Angeles AFB, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (F04701-93-C-0004, P00377).

Wyle Laboratories, Inc., of Huntsville, Ala., is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for an estimated $38,647,319. This contract action is for the Reliability Information Analysis Center to research, develop, review, and evaluate data lists and technical data packages as well as develop specialized prototypes of integrated avionics, Integrated Weapon Systems, and aircraft platform systems/subsystems. At this time $289,855 has been obligated. 55^th Contracting Squadron, 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt AFB, Neb., is the contracting activity (HC1047-05-D-4005, DO: 0080).

The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract with the Boeing Co., Integrated Defense System, of Wichita, Kan., for an estimated $35,660,000. This modification is to provide additional contract funding in support of the fourth year of a five-year Contractor Logistics Support contract for the VC-25A aircraft. 727 ACSG/PKB, Tinker AFB, Okla., is the contracting activity (FA8106-04-C-0006 / P00086).

Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc., of Colorado Springs, Colo., is being awarded a firm fixed price contract for $29,772,521. This delivery order will procure the Transportable Remote Tracking Station, part of the Satellite Contact Network. The Transportable will be designed to operate in three scenarios: 1) a stand-alone satellite tracking station that can completely replace a fixed site tracking station; 2) a stand-alone antenna subsystem that can replace a fixed site's antenna (only); and 3) a stand-alone computer electronics subsystem that can replace a fixed site's computer electronics suite (only). This ability to split the Transportable into separate stand-alone parts will give the Air Force the flexibility to fix specific problems at specific satellite tracking sites simultaneously. The Transportable will also be used to provide extra satellite communications support in "hot spots" around the world without having to build costly permanent satellite tracking sites. At this time $16,375,782 has been obligated. Space and Missile Systems Center Satellite Control Network Group/PK, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (F04701-02-D-0006; DO: 0127).S

NAVY

Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corp., San Francisco, Calif., is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for Naval Nuclear Propulsion work. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to an estimated $9,723,700,000. Work will be performed in Schenectady, N.Y. (30 percent); Idaho Falls, Idaho, (15 percent); and Pittsburgh, Pa., (55 percent). Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with three offers received via the U.S. Department of Energy's Industry Interactive Procurement System. No work completion date or additional information is provided on Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program contracts. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-08-C-2103).

Parsons Infrastructure & Technology Group, Inc., Pasadena, Calif., is being awarded $59,923,547 for firm-fixed price task order #WE01 under a previously awarded multiple award Seaport-e contract for engineering and program support for Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Mid-Atlantic. The work to be performed provides for technical, project management and data management support services to the Capital Improvements Business Line Government workforce at NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic. Work will be performed in Va., (70 percent) and N.C., (30 percent), and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Five proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N00178-05-D-4487).

DCK Pacific Guam, LLC, Barrigada, Guam, is being awarded a $15,399,603 firm fixed price contract for repair and alteration of existing facilities to administrative offices for the Joint Region Marianas Headquarters at Nimitz Hill. The work to be performed provides for the repair and alteration of existing reinforced concrete facilities to administrative offices for the Joint Region Marianas Headquarters. Work includes repair and alteration of administrative buildings and a generator building. The facilities will include administrative spaces, operations center, and conference rooms for approximately 300 personnel. The contract also contains one option, which if exercised, would increase cumulative contract value to $18,649,630. Work will be performed in Nimitz Hill, Guam, and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with three proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Marianas, Guam, is the contracting activity (N40192-08-C-1316).

McDonnell Douglas Corp., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $14,580,005 ceiling-priced delivery order contract for spares in support of the E/A-18 G Growler aircraft. Work will be performed at St. Louis, Mo., and work is expected to be completed by Mar. 2011. The contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity.

McDonnell Douglas Corp., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $13,000,000 ceiling priced modification to delivery order #0004 under previously awarded contract (N00383-06-D-001J) for support equipment and engineering support for the E/A-18 G Growler aircraft. Work will be performed at St. Louis, Mo., and work is expected to be completed by Apr. 2010. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity.

Northrop Grumman Corp., Integrated Systems Western Region, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $12,629,951 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus fixed fee contract (N00019-05-C-0057) for operations and maintenance support for the Global Hawk Maritime Demonstration (GHMD), including operation and sustainment, logistics support and sustaining engineering throughout the demonstration. Work will be performed in Patuxent River, Md., (90 percent) and San Diego, Calif., (10 percent), and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $12,629,951 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

J. Kokolakis Contracting, Inc., Rocky Point, N.Y., is being awarded an $11,412,000 firm-fixed-price construction contract for renovations at U. S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point. The work to be performed provides for the renovation of Murphy Hall, a three-story dormitory, and includes demolition and replacement of all interior finishes, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, intercommunication and fire protection systems. The work will be performed in Nassau County, N.Y., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website with three proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-08-C-2103).

Goodrich ISR Systems (formally Recon/Optical Inc.) Barrington, Ill., is being awarded a $10,350,998 firm-fixed-price contract for seven CA-247 cameras to be deployed in Iraq. The existing camera system, CA-247 is currently being tested and is scheduled to transition to the Marine Corps in Sept. 2008. The development of the CA-247 camera was to develop special optics, special housings, and special software in support of adapting their current line of barrel sensors to the sensor with appropriate imaging capabilities and an appropriately large field of view to be capable of wide area persistent surveillance. Work will be performed in Barrington, Ill., and work is expected to be completed in Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was procured under an other than full and open competition. The Naval Research Laboratory, Washington D.C., is the contracting activity (N00173-08-C-2134).

JKT/PCL, A Tribal 8(A) Joint Venture*, Bellevue, Wash., is being awarded a $10,281,916 firm fixed price contract for design and construction of a new Fleet Region Readiness Center at Naval Station Everett. The work to be performed provides for construction of a new facility, renovation of administrative support spaces in building 2000, and a new parking lot. The new facility will include instructor offices, classrooms, laboratories, and support spaces. Work will be performed in Everett, Wash., and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured, limited to eligible eight (a) firms located in Small Business Administration Region X, via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with four proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Northwest, Silverdale, Wash., is the contracting activity (N44255-08-C-6008).

Databuoy, LLC*, Vienna, Va., is being awarded a $10,000,000 ceiling amount, indefinite delivery indefinite-quantity contract for a Phase III Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) contract under Small Business Technology Transfer Topic N06-T004 for Embedded Systems Command and Control (EC2) low-power, self-exploiting, netted sensor capability utilizing a collaborative network of sensor components. Work will be performed in Vienna, Va., and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2013. Contract funds in the amount of $4,344,970 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This SBIR Phase III contract was not competitively procured, pursuant to FAR 6.302-5. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00421-08-D-0012).

Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $9,751,814 not-to-exceed modification to a previously awarded cost plus incentive fee contract (N00019-03-C-0067) to exercise an option for interim contractor support for the CV-22 operational flight at Hurlburt Field, Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., and potential deployed locations. This modification also provides for operational training support at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. Work will be performed at Hurlburt Air Force Base, Fort Walton Beach, Fla., (60 percent) and Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, N.M., (40 percent), and is expected to be completed in Jan. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Miss., is being awarded an $8,571,775 modification on a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-08-C-0019), to exercise an option for the Phase II study and analysis to develop innovative solutions to be used in mission requirements for the Affordable Weapons System (AWS). This weapon system is being designed to fill a sea-based land attack and strike mission, to operate from ships, with potential for a sea-based Navy and Marine Corps aircraft launch capability. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Miss., and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Furniture By Thurston *, Grass Valley, Calif., is being awarded a $6,353,483 firm fixed price supply contract for furnishing and installing furniture under the Whole Room Furniture Concept in nine barracks located throughout Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Work will be performed in Camp Pendleton, Calif., and work is expected to be completed Jan 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Request For Quote was sent to the contractors listed under the Fleet Industrial Supply Center, Norfolk, Va., Blanket Purchase Agreement for Barracks Furniture. USMC Regional Contracting Office Southwest, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, Calif., is the contracting activity (N00189-07-A-0058) (NG-01).

Digital Sandbox Inc.,* McLean, Va., is being awarded a $5,707,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price contract for systems architecture, model refinement, data gathering, analysis and processing validation and verification. Work will be performed in Washington, D.C., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. Contractfunds in the amount of$1,400,000willexpire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively awarded. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Charleston, S.C., is the contracting activity (N65236-08-D-6019).

Sauer Incorporated, Jacksonville, Fla., is being awarded $5,622,420 for firm-fixed price task order #0005 to build a new conference center at the Naval Air Station, Patuxent River. The work to be performed provides for a full service restaurant and three ballrooms each with projection systems, pull down screens, internet connectivity and video teleconference capabilities. Work will be performed at Patuxent River, and is expected to be completed by September 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Four proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Washington, Public Works Department, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N62477-04-D-0036).

ARMY

BAE Systems National Security Solutions, Burlington, Mass., was awarded on Sept. 16, 2008, a $7,165,136 cost plus fixed fee price contract. The objective of this work is to develop an analyst exploitation tool to rapidly search through video archives based on content. Work will be performed in Burlington, Mass., Cambridge, Mass., and Los Angeles, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 16, 2010. Bids were solicited via Broad Agency Announcement and twenty bids were received. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (HR0011-08-C-0134).

General Atomics Aeronautical System, San Diego, Calif., was awarded on Sept. 17, 2008, a $37,158,705 cost plus incentive fee price contract for incremental funding for systems development and demonstration (including integration of the Hellfire Missile) for the extended range multi-purpose unmanned aerial vehicle. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., Adelanto, Calif., Palmdale, Calif., Salt Lake City, Utah, Hunt Valley, Md., and Huntsville, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2009. One hundred and twenty bids were solicited and three bids were received. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Arsenal Redstone, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-05-C-0069).

Cazador, Anchorage, Ala., was awarded on Sept. 17, 2008, $11,768,865 firm fixed fee price contract. The project provides for purchase and installation of furniture in the Sustainability Centers of Excellence, Fort Lee, Va. Work will be performed in Fort Lee, Va., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 30, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army Engineering District, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (W91236-08-C-0063).

ECC International LLA, (ECCI), Burlingame Calif., was awarded on Sept. 17, 2008, a $7,950,041 firm fixed price contract. The project consists of the design & construction of the Counter Narcotics Police of Afghanistan Forwarding Operating Base. Work will be performed in Heart, Afghanistan, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 30, 2009. Bids were solicited via the Web and three bids were received. U.S. Army Engineering District, Afghanistan, is the contracting activity (W917PM-07-D-0015).

American Science & Engineering, Billerica, Mass., was awarded on Sept. 16, 2008, a $22,123,830 firm fixed price contract for maintenance and sustainment for vehicle and Cargo Inspection Systems located in Southwest Asia. Work will be performed in Southwest Asia, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 27, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. TACOM-Rock Island, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52H09-08D-0393).

Whiting Turner, Baltimore, Md., was awarded on Sept. 17, 2008, $19,773,000 firm fixed fee price contract Co., Operations Facility (COF), Fort Eustis, Va., Design & Construct a standard unit operations facility. The project includes a (COF), classrooms, arms vault, nuclear, biological and chemical equipment storage. Work will be performed in Fort Lee, Va., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 1, 2011. Three bids were solicited and two bids were received. U.S. Army Engineering District, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (W91236-08-D-0069).

CONTRACTS

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Shell Oil Prod., U.S. Martinez, Houston, Texas is being awarded a maximum $338,356,504 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for aviation fuel. Other location of performance is Martinez, California. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. There were originally 69 proposals solicited with 16 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Oct. 30, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-08-R-0161).

Western Refining Co., L.P., El Paso, Texas is being awarded a maximum $177,749,226 fixed price with economic price adjustment, partial set-aside, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for jet fuel. Other location of performance is El Paso, Texas. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. There were originally 69 proposals solicited with 16 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Oct. 30, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-08-D-0504).

Science Applications International Corp. Fairfield, N.J., is being awarded a maximum $105,000,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for maintenance, repair and operations supplies. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Federal Civilian Agencies. The proposal was originally Web solicited with 11 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising the 4th one-year option. The date of performance completion is Sept. 17, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM500-02-D-0121).

Navajo Refining Co., LLC, Dallas, Texas*, is being awarded a maximum $32,620,478 fixed price with economic price adjustment, partial set-aside, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for aviation fuel. Other location of performance is New Mexico. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. There were originally 69 proposals solicited with 16 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Oct. 30, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-08-D-0503).

Friction Products Co., Medina, Ohio is being awarded a maximum $5,394,800 firm fixed price contract for HMMWV Brake shoe sets. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Army. There were originally three proposals solicited with three responses. Contract funs will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Jan. 17, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Columbus, Columbus, Ohio (SPM7L3-08-M-2241).

NAVY

Sundt – Williams Scotsman, a joint venture, Tempe, Ariz., is being awarded a $37,771,939 firm fixed price contract for site preparation and interim facilities at Marine Corps Base and Marine Corps Air Station, Camp Pendleton. The work to be performed provides for design and construction of site improvements and utility infrastructure to support interim administration, billeting, armory, storage, and maintenance facilities over ten areas. The contract also contains ten unexercised options, which if all were exercised would increase cumulative contract value to $127,524,838. Work will be performed in Oceanside, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with nine proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62473-08-C-3511).

Lockheed Martin, Maritime Systems & Sensors, Mitchel Field, N.Y., is being awarded a $35,035,920 modification to a previously awarded cost plus incentive fee, cost plus fixed fee contract (N00030-08-C-0002) to exercise options to provide U.S., and U.K., Trident II (D5) Navigation Subsystem Engineering Support services requirements and Engineering Refueling Overhaul Support. The options increase the contract value to $112,088,003. Work will be performed in Mitchel Field, N.Y., and work is expected to be completed Sept. 2011. Contract funds will not expire by the end of the current fiscal year. The Navy's Strategic Systems Programs, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity

Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $23,035,546 fixed-price-incentive-fee delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-07-G-0008) for non-recurring engineering effort for ECP-762 Pre-Block A to Block B Retrofit in support of the MV-22 Osprey aircraft. Work will be performed in Amarillo, Texas, (60 percent) and Philadelphia, Pa., (40 percent), and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $15,000,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., Fairfax, Va., is being awarded a $13,609,708 modification to a previously awarded cost plus fixed fee, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract (N68936-00-D-0061) to exercise an option for 270,400 hours of Maintenance Planning and Design Interface support services for the Naval Aviation Depot, North Island in San Diego, Calif. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, Calif., is the contracting activity.

General Dynamics Information Technology, Fairfax, Va., is being awarded a $12,720,050 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00421-00-D-0328) to exercise an option for maintenance planning and design interface technical/management support services for the In-Service Support Center and Fleet Readiness Center Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla. These services include evaluating initial designs, evaluating proposed design changes, maintenance planning and sustaining maintenance plans. Work will be performed in Jacksonville, Fla., (90 percent), and Oklahoma City, Okla., (10 percent), and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Navmar Applied Sciences Corp.,* Warminster, Pa., is being awarded a $9,968,424 cost plus fixed fee contract for a Phase III Small Business Innovative Research contract under topics N92-170 and N94-178 for near term and far term advanced surveillance, reconnaissance, and force protection systems. Work will be performed in Patuxent River, Md., (39 percent); Warminster, Pa., (24 percent); Yuma, Ariz., (16 percent); Afghanistan, (14 percent); and Iraq, (7 percent), and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2010. Contract funds in the amount of $1,530,406 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This SBIR Phase III contract was not competitively procured, under FAR 6.302-5. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J., is the contracting activity (N68335-08-D-0470).

Lockheed Martin Corp., MS2, Syracuse, N.Y., is being awarded a $8,904,451 firm fixed price contract for spare parts in support of the AN/TPS-59(V) three radar system. Work will be performed in Syracuse, N.Y., and is expected to be completed by Jul. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This procurement was not competitively procured with one proposal solicited and one offer received via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website. The Marine Corps Logistics Command, Contracting Department, Albany, Ga., is the contracting activity (M67004-08-C-0024).

Group 70 International, Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii, is being awarded a maximum $7,500,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity architect/engineer (A/E) contract for facilities and land use planning studies, environmental impact documents, cultural resources management plans, natural resources management plans, and environmental studies and documents in the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Pacific area of responsibility (AOR). Work will be performed at various locations under the NAVFAC Pacific AOR, and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2012. Contract funds in the amount of $10,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the NAVFAC e-solicitation website, with six offers received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Pacific, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is the contracting activity (N62742-08-D-0200).

Moffatt & Nichol-Blaylock, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a maximum $7,500,000 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity architect/engineering contract for Waterfront Facilities Projects in the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southwest area of responsibility (AOR). The work to be performed provides for preparation of fully designed plans and specifications; design-build request for proposal packages; and other engineering designs, studies, inspections, surveys, planning documents (DD 1391), reports, cost estimates, evaluations, and construction support services for projects involving waterfront construction and repair. Work will be performed at various Navy and Marine Corps facilities and other government facilities within the NAVFAC Southwest AOR including, but not limited to Calif., (87 percent), Ariz., (5 percent), Nev., (5 percent), Colo., (1 percent), N.M., (1 percent) and Utah, (1 percent), and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2013. Contract funds in the amount of $5,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website,with four offers received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62473-08-D-8619).

Jacobs Technology Inc., Fort Walton Beach, Fla., is being awarded a $7,400,000 task order #0018 under previously awarded contract (M67854-02-A-9017) to provide support of the transition from the NMCI environment to the next generation USMC IT environment. This includes financial planning, programming, budgeting and execution of the USMC enterprise budget throughout the Future Year Defense Plan; acquisition management supporting the next generation IT environment; program management activities; USMC representation and coordination with Navy Next Generation Enterprise Network office, the Secure Operational Network Infrastructure Capability, Program of Record activities as well as providing expertise in all other forums related to the delivery of this new IT environment. Work will be performed in Quantico, Va., and work is expected to be completed in Sept. 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

J Squared, Incorporated, (dba: University Loft Co.), Greenfield, Ind., is being awarded a $5,776,800 firm fixed price contract for the Whole Room Concept Program barracks support, located at Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C., Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., and Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C. Included in the contract cost is the installation of the procured furniture. Work will be performed in Camp Lejeune, N.C., (85 percent); Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., (10 percent) and Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., (5 percent) and work is expected to be completed Feb. 28, 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via an unrestricted Request For Quote being forwarded to12 Federal Supply Schedule Holders. Seven offers were received in response to the RFQ. The Marine Corps Installations East, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C., is the contracting activity (M67001-08-F-0060).

ARMY

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, was awarded on Sept. 16, 2008, a $9,262,639 firm fixed price contract. The university will establish a data and coordinating center that provides the necessary infrastructure for conducting a collaborative trial to identify the optimal blood component resuscitation ratios for patients receiving massive transfusions. Work will be performed in Houston, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 15, 2010. Nine bids were solicited and four bids were received. USA Medical Research Acquisitions Activity, Frederick, Md., is the contracting activity (W81XWH-08-C-0712).

Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., McLean, Va., was awarded on Sept. 12, 2008, a $7,772,624 firm fixed price contract. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform business intelligence services. Work will be performed in Raleigh, N.C., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 15, 2011. Seventeen bids were solicited and three bids were received. National Guard Bureau, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (W91QUZ-06-D-0019).

Science Applications International Corp., San Diego, Calif., was awarded on Sept. 15, 2008, $6,734,338 cost plus fixed fee contract. The primary objective of the Advanced Night Vision System program is to develop core technologies for improving our night vision capability in urban operations. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., Elk River, Minn., Bull Shoals, Ariz., Palo Alto, Calif., Watertown, Mass., and Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., with an estimated completion date of Mar., 15, 2010. Bids were solicited via the Broad Agency Announcement and three bids were received. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (HR0011-08-C-0144).

MWH Americas Inc, Anchorage, Ala., was awarded on Sept. 15, 2008, a $9,417,100 firm/fixed/price contract. IDIQ design and contract upgrades to Arctic Utilidors, Phase IX (PH9), Eielson Air Force Base, Ala. Work will be performed in Eielson Air Force Base, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Oct. 15, 2010. Two bids were solicited and two bids were received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Ala., is the contracting activity (W911KB-05-D-0013).

Guard Wades Into Indiana Flooding

By Army Spc. Thaddeus Harrington
Special to American Forces Press Service

ARLINGTON, Va. , Sept. 17, 2008 - About 180 Indiana National Guard soldiers and airmen are supporting relief missions during massive flooding in northern Indiana.

Army Staff Sgt. Travis Hackett with the Indiana National Guard's 738th Medical Company of Monticello, Ind., navigates a dark and slippery stairwell of a flooded nursing home, assisted by a member of the Munster Fire Department. Guardsmen helped to evacuate more than 150 patients from the Munster Medical Inn. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael B. Krieg, Indiana National Guard

Rain began to fall for 48 hours Sept. 11, caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ike as it passed through the Midwest. Ike's leftovers moved through Indiana carrying winds of 50 mph. Six to eight inches of heavy rain and high winds downed many power lines, reportedly leaving more than 87,000 people without electricity.

So far, Guard members have evacuated more than 5,000 people.

Initially, 40 Guardsmen were activated on Sept. 14 to assist the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Led by Army Lt. Col. Paul South, commander of the 113th Engineer Battalion, Indiana Guard personnel have been placing sandbags, providing security, conducting search-and-rescue missions and assisting local authorities. They also have provided equipment such as generators, aircraft, sandbag machines and high-water vehicles.

"The biggest task we have is getting hold of the incident planner at the location and determining their immediate needs," South said today. "Then we're looking into the near future and setting ourselves up to meet the follow-on needs before it really becomes a need."

The Guardsmen come from several units, including Joint Forces Headquarters, the 81st Troop Command, the 38th Infantry Division, the 219th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade and the 738th Medical Company.

During the evacuation of the Munster Medical Inn, a nursing facility 30 miles from Chicago, Guardsmen from the 81st Troop Command helped the local fire department evacuate 150 people from the five-story building. The soldiers assisted wheelchair-bound patients down several flights of stairs during the evacuation.

The Indiana National Guard will continue its search-and-rescue missions, power generation, sandbagging and evacuation operations. Guardsmen also are helping to make the interstate highways passable.

"It's been a good experience for my guys, and a good experience for the Guard," South said. "We love doing this stuff, and we're glad we're here." But he looks forward to the mission being complete, he added.

"I'd like to see these guys get dry and get home in northwest Indiana," he said.

(Army Spc. Thaddeus Harrington serves at the National Guard Bureau.)

CONTRACTS

ARMY

BAE Systems/Ordnance Systems Inc, Kingsport, Tenn., was awarded on Sept.15, 2008, a $33,231,000 fixed price contract to support various modernization projects at Holston Army Ammunition Plant. Work will be performed in Kingsport, Tenn., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2010. Bids were solicited via the web and two bids were received. U.S. Army Sustainment Command, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (DAAA09-98-E-0006).

Mil Mar Century Corp, Miamisburg Ohio, was awarded on Sept. 15, 2008, a $27,489,878 firm fixed price contract for a 470 Hippo Water System. Work will be performed in Miamisburg, Ohio, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-06-D-0165).

Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., was awarded on Sept. 12, 2008, a $18,250,790 four year firm fixed price contract for the reset of vehicles, including forty one M1074PLS, sixteen M1075 PLS with 2^nd Fuel tanks, and missing parts for 57 reset vehicles. Work will be performed in Oshkosh, Wisc., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 23, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. TACOM LCMC, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W586HZV-04-D-0322).

General Dynamics, Marion, Ill., was awarded on Sept.15, 2008, a $9,210,836 firm fixed price contract for 81mm M1220 propelling charges (quantity: 1,299,864). Work will be performed in Marion, Ill., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 31, 2010. Six bids were solicited and six bids were received. Joint Munitions & Lethality Life Cycle Management Command, is the contracting activity (W15KN-05-C-1167).

Lapeer Industries Inc, Lapeer, Mich., was awarded on Sept. 12, 2008, a $8,092,216 firm fixed price contract. The purpose of this modification P00004 is to contract W56HZV-07-C-07047 is to purchase 197 armor ready modification kits and provide transportation cost for the kits. Work will be performed in Lapeer, Mich., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. US Army TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-07-C-0747).

CSI Armstrong Inc, Miami, Fla., was awarded on Sept. 14, 2008, $7, 358,250 firm fixed price contract. This requirement is for parts necessary to perform maintenance on non-mission capable armored personnel carriers within the Iraq Security Forces. Work will be performed in Miami, Fla., Chula Vista, Calif., Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with an estimated completion date of June, 9, 2009. Bids were solicited Posted via the FedBizOps and twenty bids were received. Joint Contracting Command, Iraq/Afghanistan, Baghdad, Iraq, is the contracting activity (W91GY0-08-M-0384).

CAS Inc, Huntsville, Ala., was awarded on Sept. 15, 2008, a $5,623,538 cost plus firm fixed price contract for mission and sustainment support for the Rapid Aerostat Initial Deployment Product Office. Work will be performed in Huntsville, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Jun. 2,, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Contracting and Acquisition Management Office is the contracting activity (W9113M-05-C-0134).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

General Electric Co., Cincinnati, Ohio is being awarded a maximum $26,013,177 firm fixed price, sole source contract for aircraft engine parts. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Air Force. There was originally one proposal solicited with one response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contracting activity is Defense Distribution Center Okla., Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. (FA8104-05-G-0003-UN06).

NAVY

Raytheon Co., El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded a $15,795,680 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00019-06-C-0310) for non-recurring engineering required to incorporate F/A-18E/F ATFLIR Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) 0035, entitled "EO Daylight Operations – Step 1". ATFLIR ECP 0035 Step 1 modifies the ATFLIRs but does not incorporate them into F/A-18s at this point. Work will be performed in El Segundo, Calif. (60 percent) and McKinney, Texas, (40 percent), and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2010. Contract funds in the amount of $965,947 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Protective Products International, Sunrise, Fla., is being awarded a $15,632,161 delivery order #0004 under firm fixed price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract (M67854-07-D-3065) for Medium Tactical Vehicle (MTV) consumable spare and repair parts to sustain currently fielded MTVs. Work will be performed in Granite Falls, N.C. (60 percent) and in Sunrise, Fla. (40 percent), and work is expected to be completed Nov. 30, 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $15,632,161 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was a sole source award. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Raytheon Co., El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded an $11,621,821 delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-06-G-0008) for non-recurring engineering and recurring engineering required to incorporate ATFLIR Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) 0038, entitled "Stray Light" into the F/A-18E/F aircraft. ATFLIR ECP 0038 will be incorporated into the production of ATFLIR, as well as retrofit existing ATFLIR Pods currently on F/A-18E/F. Work will be performed in El Segundo, Calif., (60 percent) and McKinney, Texas, (40 percent), and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2011. Contract funds in the amount of $11,621,821 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $9,226,503 firm fixed price/cost plus fixed fee contract for the Standard Missile II depot-level maintenance facility tasks. This contract provides for the repair and maintenance of, or preparation, upgrade and installation of guidance and autopilot sections of the Standard Missile 2. In addition, the contract provides for maintenance of the missile tracking data base and performance of special maintenance tasks as authorized by Technical Instructions. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $73,893,041. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy, (59.8 percent) and the governments of Australia, (2.3 percent), Canada, (10.0 percent), Germany, (2.3 percent), Japan, (14.0 percent), The Netherlands, (2.3 percent), Spain, (2.3 percent), South Korea, (2.3 percent), and Taiwan, (4.7 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., and is expected to be completed by Jan. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $6,434,087 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-08-C-5377).

Cascade General, Inc.*, Portland, Ore., is being awarded a $6,617,366 firm fixed price contract for a regular overhaul of Military Sealift Command ammunition ship USNS Flint (T-AE 32). The ship's primary mission is to provide ammunition and stores to U.S. Navy ships at sea. The contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the total contract value to $9,167,628. Work will be performed in Portland, Ore., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 1, 2008. Contract funds will expire at the end of the fiscal year. This contract was solicited as a small business set-aside, with two offers received. The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Fleet Support Command, a field activity of Military Sealift Command, is the contracting activity (N40442-08-C-2003).

RQ Construction, Inc., Carlsbad, Calif., is being awarded $6,440,000 for firm fixed price task order #0004 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-06-D-1060) for repair and renovation of an existing 3-story Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ), Building 33531 at Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton. Work shall also be required in the existing mechanical boiler room in adjacent Building 33532. Work will be performed in Oceanside, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Five proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

Tetra Tech, Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $6,012,221 for cost plus award fee price task order #KR03 under a previously awarded indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for non-time critical removal action for munitions clearance at Navy/DRI Site (former Lowry Training Annex). The work to be performed provides for all the necessary work to perform efforts necessary to plan, document and execute. Work will be performed in Aurora, Colo., and is expected to be completed by Feb. 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Northwest, Silverdale, Wash., is the contracting activity (N62473-07-D-3211).

AIR FORCE

Terma North America Inc. of Warner Robins, Ga., is being awarded a firm fixed price contract for $12,309,896. This requirement is for the foreign military sales of the ALQ-213 Electronic Warfare Management System for the countries of Belgium and Norway. This Electronic Warfare system will be used on the F-16 Aircraft. At this time all funds have been obligated. WR-AL C/542 CBSG/PKT, Robins AFB, Ga., is the contracting activity (FA8523-08-C-0014).

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus fixed fee contract with Honeywell International Incorporated of Clearwater, Fla., for $7,675,180. This action will provide research and development for "Strategic Resonating Beam Accelerometer." Add within scope work to the Advanced Ballistic Missile Technologies Program. At this time no funds have been obligated. Det8 AFRL/RVKV is the contracting activity (FA9453-06-C-0241, P00020.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

                Caddell Yates Joint Venture, Montgomery, Ala., is being awarded a $181,882,000 firm-fixed-price contract for design and construction of the Wallace Creek Regimental Complex at the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The work to be performed provides for a new, four battalion Regimental Complex in conjunction with the Grow the Force initiative. Procurement consists of the construction of the necessary administration/headquarters, operation, and maintenance and mission support, training and housing facilities to support approximately 3,000 Marines. The contract also contains two options, which if exercised, would bring the cumulative contract value to $192,171,000. Work will be performed in Jacksonville, N.C., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2011. Contract funds in the amount of $103,437,286 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with three proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-08-C-1404).

                Detyens Shipyard, Inc., North Charleston, S.C., is being awarded a $34,881,277 firm-fixed-price contract for accomplishing the Service Craft Overhaul (SCO) of the Shippingport (ARDM-4). Shippingport is a floating drydock. The SCO will enable the dock to continue its mission of drydocking submarines. There is a strengthening mod in the package that will upgrade the dock to enable it to drydock submarines of the Va., class. The work will include alterations and improvements, preservation, structural repairs, preservation, miscellaneous repairs, and drydocking. Work will be performed in North Charleston, S.C., and is expected to be completed by Jun. 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Mid Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40025-08-C-8007).

                P & S Construction*, Lowell, Mass., is being awarded an $11,973,197 firm-fixed-price construction contract for demolition and renovations of various buildings at Naval Submarine Base New London and Mitchell Field Long Island. Work will be performed in Groton, Conn., (90 percent) and Garden City, N.Y., (10 percent), and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with three proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-08-C-2130).

                Northrop Grumman Corp., Rolling Meadows, Ill., is being awarded a $7,597,672 modification to definitize the previously awarded letter contract (N00019-07-C-0039) for non-recurring engineering for the design and development of the Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures System for the CH-46E helicopters, including developmental and operational testing, support equipment, computer based training and long-lead items. Work will be performed in Melbourne, Fla., and is expected to be completed in July 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

                Helber Hastert & Fee Planners, Inc.*, Honolulu, Hawaii, is being awarded a maximum amount $7,500,000 firm-fixed price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity architect/engineer contract for facilities and land use planning studies, environmental impact documents, cultural resources management plans, natural resources management plans, environmental studies and documents. Work will be performed in the areas under the cognizance of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Pacific (NAVFAC Pacific), including various locations worldwide and may include the military service for which NAVFAC Pacific is tasked to provide planning assistance. The term of the contract is not to exceed four years with an expected completion date of Sept. 2012. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the NAVFAC e-solicitation website, with five offers received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Pacific, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is the contracting activity (N62742-08-D-0201).

                MAN Diesel LTD, 1600-A Brittmoore, Houston, Texas, is being awarded a $7,185,138 firm-fixed-price, definite-delivery/definite-quantity contract for Valenta engines used on the Cyclone class patrol vessel. This contract includes one base period and one option period that, if exercised, bring the total estimated value of the contract to $14,370,276. Work will be performed at Colchester, England, and work is expected to be completed by Sept. 2011. The contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity.

                BearingPoint, Inc., McLean, Va., is being awarded a $6,311,520 firm-fixed-price contract for the Marine Corps Systems Command requirement for the acquisition of an Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution and the subsequent systems integration as part of the Marine Corps Enterprise Information Technology Services (MCEITS) program of record. The IAM solution shall provide a MCEITS service that will be available for other systems and organizations across the Marine Corps enterprise.   This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $15,592,093. Work will be performed primarily at the contractor facility in McLean, Va., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via posting to the Navy Electronic Commerce Online, with 14 offers received.   The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-08- C-4946).

                Contingency Response Services, LLC, Irving, Texas, is being awarded a $5,625,194 cost-plus-award-fee modification to task order #EJ02 under the previously awarded global contingency service contract (N62742-06-D-1113) for Trans-Sahara ground support services in up to six Trans-Saharan countries. The work to be performed provides scalable services including vehicle and equipment support including maintenance and recovery, airfield cargo handling, material line haul transport and tracking, and translator services. Work will be performed in Mauritania, Mali, Nigeria, Chad, Niger, and Burkina Faso, and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $4,071,411 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Europe and Southwest Asia, Naples, Italy, is the contracting activity.

                NAVFAC contract with Caddell Yates Joint Venture, for $181,882,000 NAVSEA contract with Detyens Shipyard, Inc., for $34,881,277 NAVFAC contract with P & S Construction, for $11,973,197 NAVAIR contract with Northrop Grumman Corp., for $7,597,672 NAVFAC contract with Helber Hastert & Fee Planners, Inc., for $7,500,000 NAVSUP contract with MAN Diesel LTD, for $7,185,138 MARCORSYSCOM contract with BearingPoint, Inc., for $6,311,520 NAVFAC contract with Contingency Response Services, LLC, for $5,625,194

ARMY

                EADS North American Defense, Arlington, Va., was awarded on Sept. 12, 2008, a $24,751,530 firm/fixed/price contract for the purchase of five Light Utility Helicopter aircraft for the US Navy Test Pilot School. Work will be performed in Columbus, Miss., with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2016. Bids were solicited via the Web and five bids were received. US Army and Aviation Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-06-C-0194).

                ICON Consulting Group, Inc., Ogden, Utah, was awarded on Sept. 12, 2008, a $7,332,426 firm/fixed price contract for design/build of a new single story, pre-engineered and repair facility. Work will be performed in Hill Air Force Base, Utah, with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2010. Bids were solicited via the web and four bids were received. US Army Engineer District, Sacramento, Calif., is the contracting activity (DAAE07-01-C-S001).

                J & J Contractors/BBIX Joint Venture, Lowell, Mass., was awarded on Sept. 12, 2008,

$11,087,000 firm/fixed price contract, to construct an acquisition management facility, Building 1604 to include all required construction. The facility scope is 39,719 square feet in size. Work will be performed in Hanscom Air Force Base, Bedford, Mass., with an estimated completion date of Apr. 2010. Four bids were solicited and three bids were received. U.S. Corps of Engineers-New England District, Concord, Mass., is the contracting activity (W912BU-06-D-0008).

                BBL Carlton, Inc., Charleston, W. Va., was awarded on Sept. 12, 2008, a $16,432,000 firm/fixed/price contract. This contract is for Project LYBH009131 Replace Maintenance Hanger and Shops, at 130^th Airlift Wing, Yeager Airport, and Charleston, W.Va. Work will be performed in Charleston, W.Va., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 30, 2010. Bids were solicited via the web and four bids were received. National Guard Bureau USPFO, Buckhannon, W.Va., is the contracting activity (W912L8-08-C-0014).

                Mabey Bridge & Shore, Inc., Elkridge, Md., was awarded on Sept. 12, 2008, a

$6,073,650 firm/fixed/price contract for procuring 27 Mabey Johnson Logistic Support Bridge ramp sets. Work will be performed in Lydney Industrial Estates, UK, with an estimated completion date of Jan. 15, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity

(W56HZV-08-C-0666).

                Production Products Manufacturing and Sales Company Inc, St. Louis, Mo., was awarded on Sept.12, 2008, a $16, 273, 283 fixed/price contract. The M20 simplified collective protection equipment provides a radioactive particle, chemical and / or biological, containment- free work and rest area for up to 10 personnel, eliminating the need to wear individual protective equipment. Work will be performed in St Louis, Mo., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2012. Bids were solicited via the web and two bids were received. US Army TACOM, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52H09-08-D-0402).

                Caterpillar Inc., Defense and Federal Products, Peoria, Ill., was awarded on Sept.12, 2008, a $20, 307,131 firm/fixed/price contract for 92 heavy loader Type II with A-kit and 10 C-kit containers. Work will be performed in Montgomery, Ill., with an estimated completion date of Apr. 30, 2010. Bids were solicited via the web and five bids were received. U.S. Army TACOM, Montgomery, Ill., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-05-DL-424).

                Sambe Construction Company Inc., Pennsauken, N.J., was awarded on Sept.10, 2008, a $9,890,000 firm/fixed/price contract for a construction contract to replace aircraft maintenance hangar located at the Delaware Air National Guard Base, New Castle Del. Work will be performed in New Castle, Del., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 14, 2010. Seven bids were solicited and seven bids were received. National Guard Bureau, New Castle, Del, is the contracting activity (W912L5-08-C-0011).

                Scott Alliance Inc, Chicago, Ill., was awarded on Sept.12, 2008, a $7,196,700 firm/fixed/price contract to a construction of a child development center at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Work will be performed in Scott Air Force Base, Ill., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 31, 2010. Bids were solicited via the Web and four bids were received. Corps of Engineers, Louisville, Ky., is the contracting activity (W912QR-08-C-0033).

                Kitware Inc., Clifton Park, N.Y., was awarded on Sept.11, 2008, a $6,735,503 firm/fixed/price contract. The primary objective of the program is to develop, evaluate and deploy an operational prototype for video content-based retrieval. Work will be performed in Clifton Park, N.Y., Golden Valley, Minn., Ypsilanti, N.Y., College Park, Md., N.Y., Austin, Texas, Berkeley, Calif., Pittsburgh, Pa., Troy, N.Y., and Pasadena, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 11, 2010. Bids were solicited via the Broad Agency Band and twenty bids were received. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (HR0011-08-C-0135).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

                IsoBunkers, LLC, Norfolk, Va.*, is being awarded a maximum $29,743,441 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for marine gas oil. Other locations of performance are in Louisiana and Florida. Using services are Army, Navy, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. There were originally 55 proposals solicited with 18 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-08-D-0358).

                World Fuels Americas dbs Trans-TEC, Greenwich, Conn. is being awarded a maximum $16,177,920 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel. Other location of performance is Tacoma, Washington. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. There were originally 55 proposals solicited with three responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Aug. 31, 2011. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-06-D-0364).

AIR FORCE

                Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Aeronautics Co., of Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for $139 million. This action will provide the Air Vehicle Integration and Technology Research Program to conduct research to develop, demonstrate, integrate, and transition new air vehicle technologies and prototypes that will provide affordable, revolutionary capabilities to the warfighter. The technology developments will provide for cost effective, survivable air vehicle platforms capable of accurate delivery of weapons and cargo worldwide.   At this time $25,000 has been obligated. AFRL/PKVC, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8650-08-D-3858 0001).

                Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Integrated Systems Sector, of El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for $139 million. This action will provide the Air Vehicle Integration and Technology Research Program (AVIATR) to conduct research to develop, demonstrate, integrate, and transition new air vehicle technologies and prototypes that will provide affordable, revolutionary capabilities to the warfighter. The technology developments will provide for cost effective, survivable air vehicle platforms capable of accurate delivery of weapons and cargo worldwide. At this time $25,000 has been obligated. AFRL/PKVC, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8650-08-D-3859 0001).

                The Air Force is modifying a firm price incentive firm target with award fee contract by exercising an option with CSC Applied Technologies LLC of Fort Worth, Texas, for an estimated $70,963,687.This action provides for base operation support and aircraft maintenance for Vance Air Force Base, OK, in support of T-38C/T-38C IFF/T-1A/T-6 undergraduate pilot training for the first option year, Oct. 1, 2008 through Sept. 30, 2009. At this time no funds have been obligated. AETC CONS/LGCK, Randolph AFB, Texas, is the contracting activity (FA3002-08-C-0007 P00007).

                Raytheon Co., of McKinney, Texas, is being awarded a firm fixed price contract not to exceed $52,013,000. This action will provide 33 multi-spectral targeting systems mode 1, 4 multi-spectral targeting systems, and associated shop replaceable unit spares and containers to support the Predator/Reaper program. At this time $8,748,119 has been obligated. 703rd Aeronautical Systems Group, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8620-06-G-4041 Delivery Order 0008).

The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract by exercising an option with ARCTEC Ala., of Elmendorf AFB, Ala., for $34,846,583. This action provides for operation and maintenance of the Alaska Radar System consisting of 15 remote sites for a twelve-month period. At this time all funds have been obligated. 3^rd Contracting Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, Ark., is the contracting activity (FA50000-04-C-0011).

                The Air Force is modifying a cost plus fixed fee contract with Alion Science and Technology Corp., of Chicago, Ill., for an estimated $6,478,430. This action will provide a prototype modeling and simulation financial system that establishes an architectural foundation for an advanced integrating methodology and system known as SmartMoves. SmartMoves will integrate financial capability and system information form existing systems. The research and development data/information derived from this effort will be available to the DoD Community through the Defense Technical Information Center Library. 55^th Contracting Squadron, 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt AFB, Neb., is the contracting activity (N61339-03-D-0300, Deliver Order: 0198).

USSOCOM

                Sealevel Systems, Inc., in Liberty, S.C., was awarded delivery order 0002 in the amount of $3,999,425 under a five-year, IDIQ contract with a ceiling of $11,496,263, for the procurement of the Personal Data Assistant-184 Universal Serial Bus to synchronous serial adapter radio interface cable systems (parts number 9065-DB25, 9065-PRC-117F, 9065-PRC-148 and 9065-PRC-150) in support of the MBMMR, for U.S. Special Operations Command. The company was awarded delivery order 0001 in the amount of $2,114,819 Sept. 5. The parts will be produced in Liberty, S.C. and the five year ordering period will be completed in Sept. 2013. The contract number is H92222-08-D-0005.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Lt. Col. James L. Wiley, 46, of North Bend, Ore., died Sept. 18 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 27th Brigade Combat Team, New York Army National Guard, Syracuse, N.Y.

The incident is under investigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Capt. Darrick D. Wright, 37, of Nashville, Tenn., died Sept. 17 in Baghdad, Iraq, of a non-combat related illness. He was assigned to the 926th Engineer Brigade, Montgomery, Ala.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Pfc. Leonard J. Gulczynski I, 19, of Carol Stream, Ill., died Sept. 17 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sustained when his vehicle was involved in an accident. He was assigned to the 610th Engineer Support Company, 14th Engineer Battalion, 555th Engineer Brigade, Fort Lewis, Wash.

The incident is under investigation.

DoD Identifies Navy Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Hospital Corpsman 3^rd Class Eichmann A. Strickland, 23, of Arlington, Wash., died Sept. 9 from injuries suffered when the vehicle he was driving hit an improvised explosive device in Afghanya Valley, Afghanistan.

Strickland was assigned to Combat Service Support Det. 36, Iwakuni, Japan. He was a member of a US Marine embedded Training Team deployed to Afghan Regional Security Integration Command Central.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Pvt. Michael W. Murdock, 22, of Chocowinity, N.C., died Sept. 11 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered at Combat Outpost Lybert, Afghanistan, when he was struck by enemy fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lt. Col. Ralph J. Marino, 46, of Houston, Pa., died Sept 14 at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, from a non-combat related illness. He was assigned to U.S. Army Central Command, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.

DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Sept. 14 in Tunnis, Iraq, of wounds sustained in a non-hostile incident.

The soldiers were assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Killed were:

Staff Sgt. Darris J. Dawson, 24, of Pensacola, Fla.

Sgt. Wesley R. Durbin, 26, of Hurst, Texas.

The incident is under investigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Chief Warrant Officer Michael Slebodnik, 39, of Gibsonia, Pa., died Sept. 11 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered near Forward Operating Base Nagil, Afghanistan, when the aircraft he was piloting received enemy fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. 1st Class Daniel R. Sexton, 53, of Wentzville, Mo., died Sept. 10 at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 164th Military Police Company, Fort Richardson, Alaska.

The incident is under investigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Spc. Marques I. Knight, 24, of San Juan Capistrano, Calif., died Sept. 6 in Aliabad, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when he received small arms fire while on dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

U.S. Military Vows to Find Missing Servicemembers

By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2008 - The U.S. military never stops searching for servicemembers reported as captured or missing during the global war on terrorism or those missing from past wars.
"The combatant commanders that are out in the field today are working to find any servicemembers who are missing in the current conflicts" in Iraq and Afghanistan, said Air Force Capt. Mary R. Olsen, a public affairs officer for the Pentagon's POW/MIA Office in Arlington, Va.

No U.S. servicemembers, she said, are now listed as missing or captured during operations in Afghanistan. One U.S. soldier is currently listed as missing-captured in Iraq. The search continues for Army Spc. Ahmed Altaei, who was reported as being captured in Iraq on Oct. 23, 2006.

The remains of three other U.S. soldiers who had been reported as missing-captured in Iraq were recovered and identified earlier this year, Olsen said.

Army Spc. Alex Jimenez, of Lawrence, Mass., and Army Pvt. Byron Fouty, of Waterford, Mich., were captured in Iraq on May 12, 2007. On July 10, the Armed Forces Medical Examiner positively identified their remains. Army Staff Sgt. Matt Maupin, captured April 9, 2004, was identified March 20.

Jimenez and Fouty were part of a patrol that was ambushed by enemy forces south of Baghdad on May 12, 2007. They were assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Iraqi police found the remains of a third soldier who was first reported as missing in the ambush -- Pfc. Joseph J. Anzack Jr., 20, of Torrance, Calif. -- on May 23, 2007.

U.S. commanders in Iraq had conducted intense searches for the missing soldiers who were identified this year, Olsen said. The discovery of the remains of the missing soldiers, she said, helped "to bring some closure to their families."

Jimenez and Fouty were part of a patrol of seven Americans and an Iraqi army interpreter when they were attacked by insurgents. At the time, the area in and around Mahmudiyah was a stronghold of al-Qaida in Iraq. A quick-reaction force dispatched to the scene found five soldiers killed in action and three missing.

Maupin, an Army reservist, was among two soldiers and seven contract employees reported missing after insurgents attacked their fuel convoy west of Baghdad on April 9, 2004. Maupin was later reported as the only missing soldier. The Army announced March 20, 2008, that it had found and identified Maupin's remains through DNA.

Modern satellite-enabled communications devices and advanced forensics greatly assist today's recovery and identification operations, Olsen said, so that "servicemembers don't go [on] missing."

Additionally, Olsen's agency and the Joint POW-MIA Accounting Command are involved in ongoing efforts to find servicemembers reported missing from conflicts conducted decades ago.

"We are showing today's servicemembers and the families of today's servicemembers that these people that we send in harm's way will not be forgotten, if, God forbid, something should happen," Olsen said. "We will do everything in our power to bring them home and that we will remember their sacrifices."

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates recognized the four then-missing soldiers at last year's POW/MIA Day ceremony held at the Pentagon Sept. 21, 2007.

"They may not be well known to the public, but within the brotherhood of arms, they will never be forgotten or left behind," Gates said of the then-missing soldiers Maupin, Jimenez and Fouty, and the still-missing Altaei.

"These men are the latest additions to the ranks of tens of thousands who remain missing from previous conflicts," the defense secretary said of the missing soldiers. "And they are the latest additions to the ranks of those we remember today."

A Pentagon ceremony tomorrow for this year's National POW/MIA Recognition Day will feature troops from each of the military services. The president will issue a proclamation commemorating the observances and reminding the nation of those Americans who have sacrificed so much for their country.

CONTRACTS

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

BP West Coast Products LLC, La Palma, Calif. Is being awarded a maximum $1,130,287,795 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for aviation fuel. Other location of performance is Ferndale, Washington. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. There were originally 29 proposals solicited with 16 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Oct. 30, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-08-D-0508).

Montana Refining Co., Inc., Great Falls, Mont.*, is being awarded a maximum $24,856,825 fixed price with economic price adjustment, partial set-aside, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for jet fuel. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Defense Energy Support Center. This proposal was originally Web solicited with 16 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Oct. 31, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-08-D-0510).

Excel Manufacturing, El Paso, Texas,* is being awarded a maximum $8,375,220 firm fixed price, total set-aside contract for coats. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Air Force. This proposal was originally Web solicited with 13 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract represents option year one. The date of performance completion is Sept. 24 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM1C1-07-D-1501).

NAVY

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a not-to-exceed $220,509,647 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-07-C-5444) for MK15 Phalanx Close-In-Weapon System Block 1B upgrades and conversions, system overhauls, and associated hardware. The Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) is an automatic terminal defense weapon system designed to detect, track, engage, and destroy anti-ship missile threats penetrating other defense envelopes. The Phalanx Block 1B CIWS weapon systems are also being installed on low-boy trailers with self contained diesel electric power and cooling water. This configuration of the Phalanx CIWS is the MK 15 MOD 29 land-based Phalanx Weapon system and has been deployed to Iraq. Work will be performed in Louisville, Ky., (30 percent); Andover, Mass., (19 percent); Tucson, Ariz., (16 percent); Syracuse, N.Y., (7 percent); Long Beach, Calif., (6 percent); Radford, Va., (6 percent); Burlington, Vt., (6 percent); Palm Bay, Fla., (2 percent); Pittsburg, Pa., (2 percent); Bloomington, Minn.; (2 percent), Salt Lake City, Utah, (2 percent); Norcross, Ga., (1 percent); and New Albany, Ind., (1 percent), and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2012. Contract funds in the amount of $19,904,529 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

ITT Industries Avionics Div., Clifton, N. J., is being awarded a $55,744,000 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00019-05-C-0054) to exercise an option for the procurement of 32 AN/ALQ-214 On-Board Jammer Systems for the F/A-18 E/F aircraft for the U.S. Navy, (13) and the Government of Australia, (19). Work will be performed at various locations for all other vendors throughout the United States, (43.5 percent); Clifton, N.J., (34.4 percent); East Syracuse, N.Y., (8.8 percent); San Diego, Calif., (8.3 percent); and Rancho Cordova, Calif., (5 percent), and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This option combines purchases for the U.S. Navy, ($22,646,000; 41 percent), and the Government of Australia, ($33,098,000; 59 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co., Space and Strategic Missiles, Sunnyvale, Calif., is being awarded $54,131,262 for modification #P00017 under a previously awarded contract (N00030-06-C-0100) for low-cost test missile kit production. This modification increases the total contract value to $854,612,333. Work will be performed in Pennsylvania, (Lancaster, Bristol) (65 percent); California, (Camarillo, Hollister, Sunnyvale, San Diego, Simi Valley, Santa Ana, Los Angeles) (24 percent); Missouri, (Joplin) (3 percent); Virgina, (Fairfax) (1 percent); New York, (Depew) (1 percent); Massachusetts, (Walpole) (1 percent); and other (5 percent). The expected date of completion is through Dec. 31, 2011. Contract fund will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Navy's Strategic Systems Programs, Arlington, Va., is the contracting agency.

Baldi Bros. Inc.*, Beaumont, Calif., is being awarded a $44,288,213 firm fixed price contract for repairs to Runway 21L-03R and assault landing zone lighting at Travis Air Force Base. The contract also contains three unexercised options, which if exercised would increase cumulative contract value to $57,008,804. Work will be performed in Fairfield, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2010. Contract funds in the amount of $44,288,213 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Naval Facilities Engineering Command e-solicitation website, with six proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62473-08-C-2206).

McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $31,617,706 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00019-03-C-0055) to exercise an option for the manufacture, test and delivery of 23 Reconfigurable Transportable Consolidated Automated Support System for the U.S. Navy, (21); U.S. Air Force, (1); and the Government of Finland, (1) and 13 Self -Maintenance and Test/Calibration Interface Devices (SMAT/CAL ID) for the U.S. Navy, (11); the U.S. Air Force (1); and the Government of Finland, (1). Work will be performed in North Reading, Mass., (60 percent) and St. Louis, Mo., (40 percent), and is expected to be completed in Aug. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy, ($28,786,790; 91.04 percent); the U.S. Air Force, ($1,415,458; 4.48 percent); and the Government of Finland, ($1,415,458; 4.48 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

ESY Co.*, Everett, Wash., was awarded an $8,955,694 firm fixed price contract on Sept. 17, 2008, for the construction and installation of dry dock Caisson #3. The contractor shall construct, test, and deliver dry dock Caisson #3. This caisson will replace the existing caisson and will be a reversible, ship-type, floating caisson having super flood-through capability constructed of steel. Work will be performed in Everett, Wash., and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2010. Contract funds in the amount of $8,955,694 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with six proposals solicited and two offers received via Navy Electronic Commerce Online. The Northwest Regional Maintenance Center, Bremerton, Wash., is the contracting activity (N4523A-08-C-0308).

Advanced Technology Construction*, Renton, Wash., is being awarded $7,926,790 for firm-fixed price task order #0002 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N44255-08-D-3015) for emergency power repair and upgrades at Naval Hospital Bremerton. Work will be performed in Bremerton, Wash., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Two proposals received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Northwest, Silverdale, Wash., is the contracting activity.

Barling Bay, LLC,* Anchorage, Ala., was awarded a $7,352,515 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-plus fixed fee, performance-based contract on Sept, 17, 2008, to provide services in the full range of hardware, software, and network engineering, information technology (IT), and information assurance (IA) disciplines. This contract includes options, which if exercised, would bring the total cumulative value of the contract to an estimated amount of $47,652,820. Work will be performed in Washington, D.C., (80 percent) and Charleston, S.C., (20 percent), and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009 (Sept. 2013 with options exercised). Contract funds in the amount of $50,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively awarded. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Charleston, S.C., is the contracting activity (N65236-08-D-6810).

Force Protection Industries, Inc., Ladson, S.C., is being awarded a $6,824,720 firm fixed priced modification to previously awarded delivery order #0006 under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5031) for the purchase of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle OCONUS Field Service Representative (FSR) Site Lead, OCONUS Welders and definitizing the cost for Battle Damage Assessment Repair (BDAR) Kits and Deprocessing Kits. Work will be performed in Ladson, S.C., and in OIF/OEF Area's of responsibilities, and work is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Adaptive Technologies, Inc.*, Blacksburg, Va., is being awarded a $6,174,521 cost plus fix fee, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to research and develop a noise dosimetry for personnel noise exposure assessments which include digital noise-cancelling microphone, pilot active noise reduction earplug, active noise reduction impulse control, and noise monitor. Work will be performed in Blacksburg, Va., and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via a Broad Agency Announcement with one offer received. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity. (N00421-08-D-0022).

Solpac Construction Inc., dba Soltek Pacific Construction Co., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $5,890,000 for firm fixed price task order #0003 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-08-D-8615) for design and construction of Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Office (JIEDDO) battle courses at the Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake. The work to be performed provides for the design and construction of battle courses, three training lanes, an observational tower, and a range support facility. The contract also contains one unexercised option, which if exercised would increase cumulative contract value to $6,543,000. Work will be performed in China Lake, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Nov. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Two proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

ARMY

AAI Corporation, Hunt Valley, Md., was awarded on Sept. 18, 2008, a $66,334,705 cost plus fee price contract for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System, Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) IV Technology Refreshment. Work will be performed in Hunt Valley, Md., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-0016).

Basic Marine Inc, Escanaba, Mich., was awarded on Sept. 18, 2008, a $25,102,510 firm fixed fee price contract for 14 deck barges. Work will be performed in Escanaba, Mich., with an estimated completion date of Oct 31, 2009. Bids were solicited via the Web and two bids were received. U.S. Army Engineer District Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (W912BU-08-C-0037).

Korte Construction Co., St. Louis, Mo., was awarded on Sept. 18, 2008, a $17,496,964 firm fixed fee price contract for fiscal year 2008, construction of medical and dental clinics at Fort Lewis, Wash. Work will be performed in Fort Lewis, Wash., with an estimated completion date of Feb. 18, 2010. Bids were solicited via the Web and four bids were received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle, Wash., is the contracting activity (W912DW-08-C-0018).

Sauers Incorporated d/b/a Sauer Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., was awarded on Sept. 17, 2008, a $17,376,400 firm fixed fee price contract for design and construction of a new ammunition storage facility. Work will be performed in Fort Benning, Ga., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 26, 2010. Four bids were solicited and three bids were received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-07-D-0061)

Northrop Grumman Technical Services, Sierra Vista (Garden Canon), Ariz., was awarded on Sept. 18, 2008, a $16,900,000 cost plus fixed fee price contract for over and above effort for reset of hunter hardware for interoperability verification. Work will be performed in Sierra Vista, (Garden Canon), Ariz., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 17, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-0025).

M.C. Dean Inc, Dulles, Va., was awarded on Sept. 18, 2008, a $16,206,929 firm fixed fee price contract for construction of electrical systems upgrade at the Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Atlanta, Ga., (Del Kalb County), Ga. Construct new electrical penthouse on the second floor of the main hospital, install new normal power distribution switchboards and connect to existing power ring bus. Work will be performed in Atlanta, Ga., with an estimated completion date of Oct. 1, 2010. Bids were solicited via the FedBizOps and one bid was received. Corps of Engineers Mobile District, Mobile, Ala., is the contracting activity (W9127-08-C-0056).

Nicholson Construction Company, Cuddy, Pa., was awarded on Sept. 18, 2008, a $10,415,194 firm fixed fee price contract for Phase I of auxiliary spillway channel excavation, Canton Lake Dam, and Canton Lake, Okla. Work will be performed in Canton, Okla., with an estimated completion date of Sept, 30, 2010. Bids were solicited via the FedBizOps were solicited and two bids was received. U.S. Army Engineer District Tulsa, Tulsa, Okla., is the contracting activity (W912BV-08C-1010).

Leupold & Stevens Inc, Beaverton, Ore., was awarded on Sept. 18, 2008, a $9,498,475 five year IDIQ firm fixed price contract. This award is for various sight scopes from Leupold & Stevens Inc. Work will be performed in Beaverton, Ore., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 19, 2013. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. TACOM LCMMC, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52H09-08-D-0445).

Texas Sterling Construction Co., San Antonio, Texas, was awarded on Sept. 18, 2008, a $6,449,071 firm fixed price contract. This work includes design and construction of a new bridge structure over Salado Creek, extending from Nursery Road to W.W. White Road and includes approach roadways and a three-way intersection at Nursery Road, utilities, drainage structures and area lighting. Work will be performed in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2009. Bids were solicited via the Web and two bids were received. US Army Engineer District, Fort Worth, Texas, is the contracting activity (W9126G-08-C-0050).

AIR FORCE

Wyle Laboratories, Inc., of Huntsville, Ala., is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for an estimated $19,323,667. This contract action is for the Reliability Information Analysis Center and will perform Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division research, and development and testing of the Exodus Data Warehouse program. At this time $1,515,589 has been obligated. 55^th Contracting Squadron, 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt AFB, Neb., is the contracting activity (HC1047-05-D-4005, DO: 0072).

Battelle Memorial Institute of Columbus, Ohio, is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for an estimated $15,865,585. The objective is to investigate and analyze current and anticipated health, medical, veterinary, and agricultural related chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear and weapons of mass destruction issues and requirements; develop plans for modernization; and conduct senior leader workshops. 55^th Contracting Squadron, 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt AFB, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-00-D-3180, DO: 0557).

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract with LinQuest Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif., for $10,597,239. This contract modification will provide system engineering and integration support to the Military Satellite Communications Wing through FY09. At this time $8,032,327 has been obligated. Space and Missile Systems Center, Military Satellite Communications Systems Wing, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA8808-06-C-0002, P00045).

Cardinal Maintenance Service of Grand Rapid, Mich., is being awarded an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for a maximum of $9.6 million. This action will provide grounds maintenance requirement for Hill Air Force Base, Utah. At this time $1,219,343 has been obligated. 75 CONS/PKB, Hill AFB, Utah, is the contracting activity (FA8201-08-D-0019).

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Integrated System Sector, of El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for $8,000,005. The INVENT program will design, develop and ground test an integrated suite of energy, power, and thermal advanced technologies based on the INVENT consensus architecture. This effort will consist of critical subsystems and vehicle system technology integrations and demonstrations that ameliorate the risks identified by the INVENT consensus architecture studies. Component technology and subsystem development work will be done outside of this effort. The three critical INVENT subsystem demonstrations identified are defined as 1) Adaptive Power and Thermal Management System, 2) Robust Electrical Power System, and 3) High Performance Electric Actuation System. Integrated designs shall be developed using high fidelity modeling and simulation techniques at an air system level to validate the approach achieves the expected benefits identified by the INVENT consensus architecture study. At this time $10,000 has been obligated. AFRL/PKPA, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8650-08-2935).

ITT Corp., of Clifton, N.J., is being awarded a time and material, cost reimbursement no fee contract for $7,527,936. This action will provide AN/ALQ-172 (V) Software Block Cycle Support. At this time all funds have been obligated. 542 CBSSS/PKS, Robins AFB, Ga., is the contracting activity (FA8523-05-G-0002-0014).

Battelle Memorial Institute of Columbus, Ohio, is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee, indefinite delivery, and requirements contract for an estimated $5,924,814. This contract action will conduct development of the DoD's chemical and biological equipment database, develop Chemical and Biological (CB) defense analytic tools, and perform research and analysis on CB defense initiatives. At this time $347,826 has been obligated. 55^th Contracting Squadron, 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt AFB, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-00-D-3180, DO: 0565).

DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY

Agarigen Inc.*, Durham, N.C., is being awarded a $9,360,477 modification to a previously awarded other transaction for prototypes agreement for phase II of the Accelerated Manufacture of Pharmaceuticals program. Work will be performed in Durham, N.C., (96 percent), Coatsville, Pa., (1 percent), University Park, Pa., (3 percent), and is expected to be completed Dec. 2010. Funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This is a follow on to a competitive award based on a solicitation issued in Federal Business Opportunities on May 11, 2006, for which over 10 proposals were received. The contracting activity is the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., (HR0011-07-9-0004, P00006).

BAE Systems National Security Solutions, Burlington, Mass., was awarded on Sept. 12, 2008, a $7,177,621 cost plus fixed fee contract for the video and image retrieval and Analysis Tool program. Work will be performed in Burlington, Mass., (70 percent), Cambridge, Mass., (21 percent), and Los Angeles, (9 percent), and is expected to be completed in Mar. 2010. Funds being obligated at time of award ($1,803,138) will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. DARPA issued a solicitation in Federal Business Opportunities on Mar. 3, 2008, and 20 proposals were received. The contracting activity is the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., (HR0011-08-C-0134).

U.S., Czechs Sign Ballistic Defense Treaties

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

LONDON, Sept. 19, 2008 - The United States and the Czech Republic signed agreements today that will allow the United States to build a limited ballistic missile defense system to protect Europe from missiles fired from Iran or other rogue nations.

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Czech Defense Minister Vlasta Parkanova signed the status of forces agreement that will allow basing of U.S. forces in the Czech Republic and a declaration on strategic defense cooperation between the two nations.

Gates is here for a NATO defense ministers meeting.

The Czech Republic will host a U.S.-built radar that will protect most of Europe from a limited ballistic missile attack. The radar – along with missiles based in Poland – will be able to shoot down a small number of missiles launched by rogue states.

"[The two agreements] will finalize the framework for stationing U.S. personnel in the Czech Republic in connection with the missile defense radar site," Gates said. "This is a culmination of a process that will draw our nations closer and will help protect Europe from limited missile attacks."

Gates praised the Czech Republic for taking the lead against future Euro-Atlantic threats and thanked the minister and her people for their support. He specifically thanked the Czech people for their sacrifices in Iraq and Afghanistan.

"The agreement ... will be a significant contribution to the security of own country, to the security of the Euro-Atlantic region and ... also a significant contribution to the Atlantic Alliance," Parkanova said through a translator. "It may seem that we have taken a lot of time to sign the two documents, ... but this is indicative and proof of one fact: that the negotiations were tough, but fair, and that both parties can carry through their collective requirements."

The radar site will be built in the Brdy Military Training Area. A study U.S. experts will conduct in November will give a better idea when the facility will be finished. Under the agreement, no more than 250 American personnel can be based at the facility.

Gates spoke about the NATO meeting after the signing.

"This meeting was about transformation of the alliance," Gates said. "I think there was general agreement that the kinds of measures that we discussed and the actions the ministers have mandated are aimed at improving NATO's capabilities across the board. If we are able to follow through on the initiatives that we have discussed, NATO's ability to meet all its commitments will be significantly enhanced."

Gates also said the ministers discussed funding for doubling the size of the Afghan National Army. "There was discussion of the expansion of the Afghan National Army and the added costs that will be involved," he said. "On the margins of the conference, I let a number of my colleagues know that we would be in touch in terms of sharing the cost."

Improving the capabilities of the Afghan army is NATO's long-term exit strategy from Afghanistan.

"Good governance, civic development are equally important [in Afghanistan], but turning security responsibilities to the Afghans themselves at some future date is really the goal we all have in mind," Gates said. "We need to be prepared the share the cost to make that happen

National Guard Begins Hurricane Ike Recovery Phase

By Air Force Lt. Col. Ellen Krenke
Special to American Forces Press Service

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 15, 2008 - After two days of intense search-and-rescue missions, National Guard personnel in Texas and Louisiana are moving on to recovery operations today.

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff discusses military coordination with Texas Air National Guard and Texas Coast Guard commanders. Hurricane Ike slammed Texas with more than 110 mph winds, creating a path of destruction from Galveston through Houston and points farther north. National Guard photo
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More than 14,000 National Guard members remain on duty in both states to clean up the debris, set up distribution points for food, water and ice and provide medical support, shelter and security to evacuated areas. They also will continue damage assessments and help with the restoration of services.

"The most dangerous period of the storm is what occurs after the storm has moved on," Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said during a Sept. 13 news conference. He warned residents of Texas and Louisiana about fallen trees and debris, downed power lines and other hazards.

"People should exercise extreme caution as they get out and about, so we don't have injuries and loss of life going forward from this point on," he said.

State officials still are urging displaced people not to return to their homes until local authorities announce the areas are safe.

More than 200 shelters have been opened in 11 cities throughout Texas and are prepared to take in displaced citizens. The shelters are in Beaumont, Port Arthur, Matagorda, Houston, Pasadena, San Antonio, Weslaco, Orange, Temple, Carthage and Lufkin.

"For those who are displaced, we hope to provide a level of comfort during their shelter stay, and for those cleaning up after the storm, we will help to get your community back on its feet," said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Gonda Moncada, spokeswoman for the Texas National Guard.

On Sept. 13, President Bush declared 29 counties in Texas as major disaster areas, which Chertoff said clears the way for federal funding for debris removal. Chertoff said this will help local and state authorities move forward with recovery operations.

Today in Louisiana, National Guard members have begun several recovery missions. They're conducting roving patrols in the southwest parishes; providing food, water and ice at 17 distribution points and 38 food stamp distribution sites; and manning 26 shelters with more than 3,500 occupants.

In coordination with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, the Louisiana Guard also conducted aerial drops of hay for livestock. "We will drop hay into areas where livestock are inaccessible due to flooding," said Army Capt. Taysha Deaton, a spokeswoman for the Louisiana National Guard.

Also, 28 Guard engineering teams are clearing roads in devastated parishes. "Our efforts to date total over 4,300 miles of cleared roadways, and the removal of over 19,000 cubic yards of debris," Deaton said.

In Texas, the National Guard will establish 20 distribution points for water, food and ice. More than 100 sites are expected to be set up around the state.

"Very simple commodities like ice and clean water quickly become essentials during a natural disaster," Moncada said. "When the power fails and the food runs out, our soldiers and airmen will be there to provide the basics and aid in the recovery efforts."

Texas National Guard officials are planning for the possibility of long-term support of recovery operations in the state.

"Our force is one that adapts, focuses on the objective at hand but never loses sight of its priority: our neighbors in need," Moncada said.

(Air Force Lt. Col. Ellen Krenke serves at the National Guard Bureau.)

Navy to Christen USNS Carl Brashear

The Navy will launch and christen dry cargo/ammunition ship the USNS Carl Brashear at a 10 a.m. PDT ceremony on Sept. 18, 2008. The christening ceremony for the newest ship in the Lewis and Clark (T-AKE) class of underway replenishment ships will be held at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, Calif.

Designated as T-AKE 7, the new ship honors Master Chief Boatswain's Mate (Master Diver) Carl M. Brashear (1931-2006), who joined the U.S. Navy in 1948. He was a pioneer in the Navy as one of the first African-Americans to graduate from the Navy Diving School and was designated a Navy salvage diver. He was the first African-American to qualify and serve as a master diver while on active duty and the first U.S. Navy diver to be restored to full active duty as an amputee, the result of a leg injury he sustained during a salvage operation. After 31 years of service, Brashear officially retired from the U.S. Navy on April 1, 1979. Brashear was the subject of the 2000 movie "Men of Honor" starring Cuba Gooding Jr.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead will speak at the christening ceremony and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Joe R. Campa Jr. will deliver the ceremony's principal address. Serving as ship's sponsor, Lauren Brashear will christen the ship in honor of her grandfather. The launching ceremony will include the time-honored Navy tradition when the sponsor breaks a bottle of champagne across the bow to formally christen the ship "USNS Carl Brashear."

USNS Carl Brashear is the seventh ship of the Navy's T-AKE 1 class. The T-AKE program calls for up to 14 ships, the first 11 of which will serve as combat logistics force ships and the last three of which are expected to be part of the Maritime Prepositioning Force (Future). As a combat logistics force ship, USNS Carl Brashear will directly contribute to the ability of the Navy to maintain a worldwide forward presence by delivering ammunition, food, fuel, and other dry cargo to U.S. and allied ships at sea. The ship is designed to operate independently for extended periods at sea and can carry and support two helicopters to conduct vertical replenishment.

As part of Military Sealift Command's (MSC) Naval Fleet Auxiliary Force, the USNS Carl Brashear is designated as a United States Naval Ship (USNS) and will be crewed by 124 civil service mariners working for MSC. The ship will also have a military detachment of 11 U.S. Navy Sailors to provide supply coordination and, when needed, can carry a helicopter detachment of up to 36.

DoD Identifies Navy Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Chief Petty Officer (select) Jason Richard Freiwald, 30, of Armada, Mich., died Sept. 12 from injuries sustained while conducting combat operations in Afghanistan Sept. 11. Freiwald was temporarily forward deployed from his assignment at Naval Special Warfare Development Group, Dam Neck, Va.

DoD Identifies Navy Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Senior Chief Petty Officer John Wayne Marcum, 34, of Flushing, Mich., died Sept. 12 from injuries sustained while conducting combat operations in Afghanistan Sept. 11. Marcum was temporarily forward deployed from his assignment at Naval Special Warfare Development Group, Dam Neck, Va

DoD Identifies Navy Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Chief Petty Officer (select) Jason Richard Friewald, 30, of Armada, Mich., died Sept. 12 from injuries sustained while conducting combat operations in Afghanistan Sept. 11. Friewald was temporarily forward deployed from his assignment at Naval Special Warfare Development Group, Dam Neck, Va.

DoD Identifies Navy Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Senior Chief Petty Officer Wayne Marcum, 34, of Flushing, Mich., died Sept. 12 from injuries sustained while conducting combat operations in Afghanistan Sept. 11. Marcum was temporarily forward deployed from his assignment at Naval Special Warfare Development Group, Dam Neck, Va.

Pentagon Memorial's Public Opening Stirs Solemn Memories

By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2008 - As daylight faded and night closed on the Pentagon, the memorial located next to where a hijacked airliner crashed into the building seven years ago opened to the public.

Many of the first sets of eyes to view the two-acre Pentagon Memorial tonight welled up with tears. Some clutched tissues to their face as they walked along rows of cantilevered benches, each rising over a small illuminated pool and engraved with the name of one of the 184 victims killed here.

"I remember it very vividly," visitor Sam Lloyd said of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. "I just feel a kind of a peaceful energy here from way the park's set up and the people that are here tonight. I think it's going to be a great place for people to come and reflect for years."

Patriotic songs played by the U.S. Navy Band hung in the air as the first memorial dedicated to the nearly 3,000 victims who perished seven years ago became part of the canon of monuments in the nation's capital that are accessible to the general public.

Tonight's guests represented people of all ages, races and colors, all linked by a common solemnity as they walked the grounds of a memorial park meant to preserve the memory of a group of victims that reflected a similar diversity. When hijackers barreled American Airlines Flight 77 into the western wall of the U.S. military's top headquarters, old died beside young, servicemembers beside civilians and men beside women.

Architecturally, the park reflects the distinctions of those who perished. Each bench is arranged according to ages, from 3-year-old Dana Falkenberg to 71-year-old John D. Yamnicky. Those representing the 59 lives lost aboard the flight are positioned so visitors face the sky while reading the victim's name. When standing at one of the 125 memorial units dedicated to those who perished inside, the visitor sees the engraving and the Pentagon in the same view.

"This seems a very serene, very appropriate memorial," said Stewart Baker, who works for the Department of Homeland Security. "It's hard to capture in words [upon] first seeing it."

During a dedication ceremony this morning, President Bush said the attacks in New York, at the Pentagon and the thwarted hijacking of United Flight 93, which crashed in Pennsylvania, are events that "changed our world forever."

"Each year on this day, our thoughts return to this place," he said. "Here we remember those who died, and here, on this solemn anniversary, we dedicate a memorial that will enshrine their memory for all time."

The president said the memorial will be a place of remembrance, and a place where those who lost family and friends can find solace. This message rang true for employees at the Pentagon, who were permitted view to the memorial this afternoon ahead of its public opening, which culminated more than two years of construction.

"It's just really humbling to be here, really peaceful," said Justin Roderick, defense contractor employee who works at the Pentagon. "I've been walking outside it for like a year and a half, wanting to come here."

But for some employees who visited the site, it stirred more difficult reactions.

"I think it was very well done, very tasteful," said Lynn Mentzer, an employee in the Defense Department's office of policy. "But on a day like today, it does drudge up a lot of emotions."

Joining Mentzer was her co-worker Victoria Foster, who knelt beside a bench bearing the name of Odessa V. Morris.

"It was Odessa's 25th wedding anniversary on that day," she said. "I went to her wedding back in 1976."

Foster said she was moved to tears as she watched this morning's dedication ceremony, remembering two former colleagues who died in the attack.

"I'm very please with what we, as a whole, have done for them all," she said, "those I didn't know, and those I knew."

Mississippi Guard Responds to Coastal Flooding

American Forces Press Service

JACKSON, Miss., Sept. 11, 2008 - About 100 Mississippi Army National Guard soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 155th Combined Arms Battalion, left yesterday for Gulfport, Miss., to assist local authorities as they deal with rising flood waters and additional flooding in Harrison and Hancock Counties.

Using 10 high-wheeled vehicles and 20 Humvees, the soldiers will conduct search-and-rescue missions and presence patrols in low-lying areas that are still partially flooded following Hurricane Gustav earlier this month. They also will conduct checkpoints to secure neighborhoods and businesses until the flood waters recede.

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour authorized Army Maj. Gen. William L. Freeman Jr., the state's adjutant general, to activate soldiers of the Mississippi Army National Guard for flood support operations as Hurricane Ike moves through the Gulf of Mexico.

"I know we can always depend on the National Guard to safeguard our citizens during emergencies like these," Barbour said. "They did an excellent job just weeks ago during Hurricane Gustav, and I have full confidence they will again."

Freeman promised the guard troops will continue to deliver excellence in their hurricane response.

"Our soldiers are vigilant and can get to work right away assisting our fellow Mississippians," he said. "They know where to go and what to do, and they will be at the right place at the right time."

Nearly 2,000 soldiers were on the Mississippi Gulf Coast during Hurricane Gustav, supporting local authorities with search and rescue, presence patrols, checkpoints, and by manning distribution points for ice, water and food. More than 19,000 citizens were given these life-sustaining items following Gustav.

The Mississippi National Guard has about 8,000 soldiers and airmen available for emergency operations if needed, officials said.

(From a Mississippi National Guard news release.)

Pentagon 9/11 Memorial Ensures a Nation Will Not Forget

By Fred W. Baker III
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2008 - As the bands played and the flags waved at the Pentagon here this morning, an airplane flew by.

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The official party and audience sing "God Bless America" at the Pentagon Memorial Dedication Ceremony, Sept. 11, 2008. The national memorial is the first to be dedicated to those killed at the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001. The site contains 184 inscribed memorial units honoring the 59 people aboard American Airlines Flight 77 and the 125 in the building who lost their lives that day. Defense Dept. photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Adam M. Stump

As names were read and prayers were said, an airplane flew by.

As leaders spoke and children squirmed, an airplane flew by.

And as more than a dozen airplanes flew by, one-by-one, to land at Reagan National Airport nearby, a nation remembered the morning when one did not simply pass by. Instead, at the hands of terrorists, the commercial jetliner slammed its body into the walls of the nation's symbol of military might killing 59 people on board and 125 in the Pentagon.

At the Pentagon 9/11 memorial dedication this morning, more than 16,000 people gathered to remember that morning and the friends and family members they lost. They came in uniforms and business suits, t-shirts and jeans, sun dresses and flip-flops.

The havoc wreaked at 9:37 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001, by American Airlines flight 77, was not discriminatory. Old died beside young, servicemembers beside civilians and men beside women. The ceremony today marked the culmination of more than two years of building and five years of fundraising toward one goal for those behind its inception.
"We want people to remember," said James J. Laychak, the president and chairman of the Pentagon Memorial Fund. Laychak's brother, David, was killed at the Pentagon.

Each of the memorial fund's board members lost family in the attacks.

Laychak said that the memorial was a call to remember not only the attacks, and the people who died, but also the swell of patriotism that swept the country in the following months.

But, it seemed, that the memorial evoked memories as individual their perspectives.

All of those speaking at the ceremony today offered up what they would remember, and what America should not forget.

The president said it simply.

"Here we remember those who died," Bush said. "Parents will come here to remember children ... husbands and wives will come here to remember spouses ... people from across our nation will come here to remember friends and loved ones."

Former Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, who was the top official in the Pentagon at the time, said he will not forget how the huge building shook.

He will not forget the colleagues and friends who were killed.

And he called on America to never forget "those who fell first" in the war on terror.

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said the memorial binds those who died and those who survived with the rest of America.

In fact, the world will never view the Pentagon the same, he said. It is now more than a symbol of military power.

"It will also be a place of remembrance," he said.

And for those who will not smell the smoke, or feel the heat, or know the horror, Gates promised one truth.

"The truth that survives the ashes, is this -- the 184 are not forgotten," Gates said.

And the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen called the memorial a "vision place of souls."

He said the vision of that day leads our troops into battle now.

"We will never forget, for the vision has passed into the souls of our servicemen and women. I see it in their eyes ..." Mullen said.

"It is that resolve that will never allow us to forget what happened here," Mullen said.

Former Army Sgt. Jeff Layne said he will always remember carrying a huge, heavy American flag up a ladder to the roof of the Pentagon. It was Sept. 12 and the symbol of Layne along with about dozen first responders unfurling the flag down the side of the building was soon a worldwide symbol of U.S. resilience.

"I don't think any of us understood the significance of that moment," Layne said. "It was later that we realized, Wow, we were part of history."

Layne joined most of the original crew back on top of the Pentagon again today for the ceremony, and again unfurled the flag.

Even though Layne has left the military, he won't forget that day, he said.

"I think America as a society ... they forget too quickly of the sacrifices that the men and women in uniform make," Layne said. "We should never forget. Never forget."

Mario Ornedo, whose brother Ruben was on the airplane, said he already knows some young children who do not remember the attacks.

"There's some younger children who are starting to forget. Parents are not telling them about it. They don't want to discuss it," Ornedo said. "With this memorial, hopefully, when they bring their children, they will remember what really happened here."

On the back corner of Marcellia Potler's shoulder is a tattooed reminder of the day her father died. An inked outline of the Pentagon surrounds the date 9-11-01, and is topped with the name of her father, retired Col. Ronald F. Golinski.

Seven of his children were there to remember him.

Potler sat on the bench and put her feet in the pool of water beneath.

"That's typical of me. I thought of him when I sat there, just talking to him in my head," Potler said.

Because her father's remains were never recovered, Potler said she feels closure at the memorial. She knows he is there, Potler said.

In seeing his picture, in hearing his name, she remembers her father here, Potler said.

Steve Cochran wanted to remember his notes today. A bagpiper of nearly three decades, he walked through the memorial during the ceremony playing "Amazing Graze."

Yesterday, during practice, he made it only halfway through, Cochran said. He "bobbled the tune" because it was overwhelming," he said.

Today, as he was waiting to start, the playing of "Taps" got to him. He fought to keep his emotions under control, Cochran said.

"I was out there all by myself and it was like 'I'm not by myself," Cochran said of his walk through the benches.

Cochran could not hold back his tears.

"This probably one of the most moving events I've worked," Cochran said.

A retired reserve Coast Guard command master chief petty officer and a retired full-time firefighter, Cochran said simply that the memorial serves as a reminder that "freedom is not free."

"It's expensive," Cochran said. "We need to keep that in mind, and if we ever forget that we are vulnerable ... and that there are those out there who want to hit us, then all you need to do is look over there to that field and then you'll understand why people work in this building."

	Former Army Sgt. Jeff Layne said he will always remember carrying a huge, heavy American flag up a ladder to the roof of the Pentagon. It was Sept. 12 and the symbol of Layne along with about dozen first responders unfurling the flag down the side of the building was soon a worldwide symbol of U.S. resilience. Layne and most of the original crew repeated the unfurling again today at the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial dedication ceremony. Defense Dept. photo by Fred W. Baker III
	Marcellia Potler's shoulder is a tattooed reminder of the day her father, retired Col. Ronald F. Golinski, died. Seven of his children were there to remember him. Because her father's remains were never recovered, Potler said she feels closure at the memorial. Defense Dept. photo by Fred W. Baker III
	Steve Cochran, a bagpiper of nearly three decades, walked through the memorial during the ceremony playing "Amazing Graze." A retired reserve Coast Guard command master chief petty officer and a retired full-time firefighter, Cochran said the memorial serves as a reminder that "freedom is not free." Defense Dept. photo by Fred W. Baker III

CONTRACTS

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Lockheed Martin Corp., Moorestown, N.J., is being awarded a maximum $5,600,000,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity contract for tactical and non-tactical wheeled vehicle fleet support. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. There were originally 4 proposals solicited with 10 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This FASI-G contract is for a 4-year base period and includes three, two-year option periods. The date of performance completion is Sept. 8, 2012. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Columbus, Columbus, Ohio, (SPM7LX-08-D-9021).

Freeman Holdings, LLC DBA Million Air Topeka, Topeka, Kan., is being awarded a maximum $14,476,090 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel. Other location of performance is Forbes Field, Topeka, Kansas. Using service is Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Federal Civilian Agencies. There was originally one proposal solicited with one response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Sept. 30, 2012. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va.

NAVY

East Miss., Electric Power Association, Meridian, Miss., is being awarded the conveyance of the electrical distribution system at Naval Air Station Meridian, and at its outlying field (OLF), OLF Joe Williams. They are also being awarded a $52,433,846 fixed-price with prospective price redetermination contract for distribution services to include maintenance and repair of the electrical distribution system. The work to be performed provides for initial system modifications required to bring the system up to industry standards, maintenance and repair of the system, as well as renewal and replacement of the various components over the term of the contract. Sale of Department of Defense utility systems under utility privatization procedures was authorized by 10 U.S.C. 2688 and will be conveyed to EMEPA via a bill-of-sale. Work will be performed in Meridian, Miss., and is expected to continue for 50 years-expected completion date Sept. 2058. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via a synopsis in the Commerce Business Daily (CBD) and letters sent to the local service providers inquiring about their interest in the project and directing them to the CBD notice. One proposal was received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (N69450-08-C-0053).

DCK Pacific, LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii,is being awarded a $33,150,728 firm-fixed price contract for the design and construction of a fitness center at Naval Base Guam. The work to be performed provides for the design and construction of a new consolidated indoor fitness facility, an outdoor 50-meter 10-lane swimming pool with change house, a lighted outdoor synthetic playing field, and an outdoor running/jogging track. The fitness facility will include a lobby/reception area; basketball/volleyball courts with spectator seating; fitness equipment spaces/group exercise areas; locker rooms; support spaces to include laundry, storage, and bathrooms; administrative spaces; and activity spaces to include snack/vending machines and a multipurpose room. Work will be performed in Guam, and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with 41 offers solicited and four proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Pacific, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is the contracting activity (N62742-08-C-1308).

Nova Group, Inc., Napa, Calif., is being awarded $25,540,000 for firm-fixed-price task order #0012 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62742-04-D-1301) for the design and construction of Drydocks one and two, ship support services at Naval Station Pearl Harbor. Ship support services include installation of a chilled water plant with chilled water pumps, air cooled chillers, high pressure air compressors, nitrogen tanks, air receivers, space for portable emergency generators, electrical switchgear and transformer equipment. Install piping distribution system for chilled water, high pressure air, nitrogen, oxygen and propane. Install exterior electrical and telecommunication/data services infrastructure. The contract also contains one unexercised option, which if exercised would increase cumulative contract value to $25,840,000. Work will be performed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and is expected to be completed by Oct. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year. Three proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Pacific, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is the contracting activity.

Robertson Aviation LLC, Tempe, Ariz., is being awarded an $11,061,753 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract (N00019-08-D-0009) to exercise an option for the procurement of V-22 mission auxiliary tank systems and related hardware for the V-22 aircraft for the U.S. Marine Corps and Air Force. Work will be performed in Tempe, Ariz., and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $1,948,152 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense,* Simsbury, Conn., is being awarded a $5,507,750firm-fixed-price delivery order under previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (M67854-06-D-1021) for 350 Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System (APOBS) units, and 50 Inert APOBS Trainers. APOBS are self-contained, one-shot, expendable linear demolition charge, transported by a two-person team, used to clear footpath through antipersonnel mines and wire obstacles. This contract involves foreign military sales to Israel (100 precent). Work will be performed in Graham, Ky., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The basic contract was competitively procured via Navy Electronic Commerce Online, with three proposals solicited and three offers received. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

ARMY

General Electric Co., General Electric Aircraft Engines, Lynn, Mass., was awarded on Sept. 8, 2008, a $96,193,715 five year firm fixed price contract. This requirement is for the procurement of the T700 series engines for the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and foreign military sales, for the UH-60 aircraft. Work will be performed in Lynn, Mass., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2014. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile command (AMCOM), Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-04-D-0037).

Northrop Grumman Guidance & Electronics, Apopka, Fla., was awarded on Sept. 9, 2008, a $122,976,600 firm fixed price contract. This contract is for the purchase of various different quantities of Lightweight Laser Designator Rangefinder (LLDR) components. Work will be performed in Apopka, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 27, 2008. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W91CRB-05-D-0033).

Textron Marine & Land Systems Division of Textron Inc, New Orleans, La., was awarded on Sept. 10, 2008, a $56,864,730 firm fixed price contract. U.S. Army TACOM LCMC is exercising the option to purchase 78 each armored security vehicles (AVS) from Textron Marine & Land Systems. Work will be performed in New Orleans, La., with an estimated completion date of Jun. 30, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army TACOM LCMC, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-05-C-0470).

NDG Constructors, Golden Colo., was awarded on Mar. 25, 2010, a $5,506,425 firm fixed price contract for sewer utility upgrade at Fort Carson, Colo. Work will be performed in Fort Carson, Colo., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 25, 2010. Two bids were solicited and two bids were received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha, Neb., is the contracting activity (W9128F-06-D-0012).

FN Manufacturing Inc, Columbia, S.C., was awarded on Sept. 10, 2008, a $16,228,500 firm fixed price contract for M16A4 rifles to support Iraq. Work will be performed in Columbia, S.C., with an estimated completion date of Apr. 22, 2010. Bids solicited were via web and two bids were received. U.S. Army TACOM-LCMC, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52H09-08-D-0121).

Koniag Services, Inc., Chantilly, Va., was awarded on Sept.10, 2008, a $6,518,643 firm fixed price contract for consulting services to create a culture of value for the U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) at Fort Knox, Ky., during a period of Sept. 10, 2008 through September 9, 2009. Work will be performed in Chantilly, Va., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 9, 2009. One offer was solicited and one offer was received. Department of The Army, Mission and Installation Contracting Command Center, Fort Knox, Ky., is the contracting activity (W9124D-08-C-0050).

AIR FORCE

The Boeing Co., Engineering, Operations and Technology of Huntington Beach, Calif., is being awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for $139 million. This action will provide the Air Vehicle Integration and Technology Research Program to conduct research to develop, demonstrate, integrate and transition new air vehicle technologies and prototypes that will provide affordable, revolutionary capabilities to the warfighter. The technology developments will provide for cost effective, survivable air vehicle platforms capable of accurate delivery of weapons and cargo worldwide. At this time $25,000 has been obligated. FRL/PKVC, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio is the contracting activity (FA8650-08-D-3857 0001).

CONTRACTS

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

American Water Operations and Maintenance, Inc., Voorhees, N.J., is being awarded a maximum $329,710,455 fixed price, prospective price redetermination contract for assumption of ownership, operation and maintenance of the potable water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Other location of performance is Fort Hood, Texas. Using service is Army. There were originally 340 proposals Web-solicited, with two responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is 2059. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-08-C-8250).

NAVY

Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding – Newport News, Newport News, Va., a sector of the Northrop Grumman Corp., is being awarded a $5,114,500,788 cost-plus-incentive-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-plus-award-fee contract for the detail design and construction of USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78). The contract will include engineering; integration; related development efforts including drawing and work package development; advanced planning; design weight estimate; lifecycle support products and related logistics data; production planning; test and evaluation; further definition of initiatives to reduce CVN 78 class total ownership costs; and other data necessary to support construction of CVN 78. This contract includes one option which, if exercised, would bring the total contract value to $5,144,500,788. Work will be performed in Newport News, Va., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2015. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-08-C-2110).

The Boeing Co., Seattle, Wash., is being awarded a $278,030,886 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-award-fee contract (N00019-04-C-3146) to exercise an option for two P-8A Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft (MMA) air vehicles, with mission systems in support of the System Development and Demonstration Phase of the MMA. Work will be performed in Seattle, Wash., (90 percent), and Wichita, Kan., (10 percent), and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River Md., is the contracting activity.

General Dynamics Information Technology, Fairfax, Va., is being awarded a $182,923,117 cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for approximately 1,934,590 hours of integrated logistics services (ILS) in support of technical analysis and investigations of Foreign Military Sales Programs. This work will be performed in Patuxent River, Md., (56 percent); Annandale, Va., (9 percent); Philadelphia, Pa., (7 percent), Jacksonville, Fla., (6 percent); the Philippines, (6 percent); Arlington, Va., (4 percent); and at various locations inside and outside the U.S. (12 percent); and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via an electronic request for proposals; one offer was received. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00421-08-D-0013).

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Integrated Systems Sector, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $32,903,698 not-to-exceed modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-07-C-0041) for the procurement of three low rate initial production Vertical Takeoff and Landing Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle air vehicle units. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed in Oct. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

BAE Systems, Armament Systems, Minneapolis, Minn., is being awarded a $19,718,151 firm-fixed-price definitive contract for the procurement of 5,082 57mm Mk 295 MOD 0 Pre-Fragmented, Programmable, Proximity (3P) cartridges. The procurement of these rounds includes 82 first article units and 5,000 production units in support of the 57mm Gun Ammunition Program. Work will be performed in Karlskoga, Sweden, (60 percent); Raufoss, Norway, (23 percent); and Lindesberg, Sweden, (17 percent), and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity (N00164-08-C-JM21).

Progeny Systems Corp.*, Manassas, Va., is being awarded a $13,268,390 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for engineering and technical services involving technology assessments, system design, software development, and hardware/software integration for undersea weapons and related undersea warfare combat and submarine platform systems. The concept for this SBIR is for development of a process to introduce commercially available components into existing systems. This process will provide the framework and methodologies for introducing upgrade and/or replacement components for obsolete items as well as for upgrades to the system to provide additional capability. This procurement will use the prototype products, processes and methodologies developed by Progeny Systems Corporation under the SBIR Phase I and II efforts. The processes and prototype products developed will apply to weapon systems used aboard submarines, surface ships, surveillance and air platforms. Progeny will design, prototype, demonstrate, and deliver a 112-element array, integrated fully into a torpedo system. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $45,545,198. Work will be performed in Charleroi, Pa., (50 percent), Manassas, Va., (23 percent), Middletown, R.I., (22 percent), and Salt Lake City, Utah, (5 percent), and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. This effort is being awarded under a program for Small Business Innovative Research and is titled Topic No. N96-278, "Technology Infusion Methodology for Commercial-Off-the-Shelf Based Systems." The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-08-C-6272).

Detyens Shipyards, Inc., Charleston, S.C., is being awarded a $7,438,196 firm- fixed-price contract for a post-shipyard availability of Military Sealift Fleet Support Command dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5). This shipyard availability is primarily for ship alterations, including lube-oil-tank, second-deck-cargo and galley modifications; cargo hold overhead insulation; and deck air compressor and radar installation. Naval Sea Systems Command (PMS 325) provided funding to accomplish approved alterations during the post-shipyard availability. USNS Robert E. Peary's primary mission is to deliver ammunition, provisions, stores, spare parts, potable water and petroleum to the Navy's carrier strike groups and other naval forces at sea. The contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the total contract value to $9,117,061. Work will be performed in Charleston, S.C., and is expected to be completed within 75 calendar days. Contract funds will expire at the end of the fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via Military Sealift Command, Navy Electronic Commerce Online and Federal Business Opportunities websites, with two offers received. The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Fleet Support Command, a field activity of Military Sealift Command, is the contracting activity (N40442-08-C-3011).

Bath Iron Works (BIW) Corp., a General Dynamics Co., Bath, Maine, is being awarded a $7,365,000 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-2307) to exercise an option for lead yard class services for the DDG 51 Class AEGIS Destroyer Program. This work will provide technical assistance to the follow yard in the interpretation and application of the detailed design developed by BIW Corp., the lead yard contractor. DDG 51 Class services include: liaison for follow ship construction, general class services, class logistic services, class design agent services and class change design services for follow ships. Work will be performed in Bath, Maine, and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Inc.*, Hauppauge, N.Y., is being awarded a $7,022,551 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for program and configuration management, systems engineering, algorithm development, hardware and software development and testing, installation, deployment, recovery, and analysis in support of maritime and littoral area Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (C4ISR) and Anti-Submarine Warfare surveillance technologies. Work will be performed on a task order basis at the following possible locations: Hauppauge, N.Y.; King George, Va.; Bremerton, Wash.; Corpus Christi, Texas; San Diego, Calif.; Columbia, Md.; Virginia Beach, Va.; Middletown, R.I.; Lemont Furnace, Pa.; and Bozeman, Mont., and work is expected to be completed Sept. 9, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This is a Small Business Innovation Research Phase III sole source contract in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-5 as required by statute. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, San Diego is the contracting activity (N66001-08-D-0116).

ARMY

General Dynamics C4 Systems, Scottsdale, Ariz., was awarded on Sept. 5, 2008, a $34,244,205 firm fixed price contract. This is a 12-month effort to procure Land Warrior Systems, spares, and services in support of the 5^th Brigade 2nd Infantry Division Stryker Brigade Combat Team (5/2 SBCT). Work will be performed in Scottsdale, Ariz., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 5, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. CECOM Acquisitions Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-08-C-A-011).

Crown Roofing Services Inc, Kenner, La., was awarded on Sept. 7, 2008, a $9,000,000 firm fixed price contract. The St. Paul District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is utilizing the Mobile District contract W91278-06-D-0028 in support of emergency relief due to Hurricane Gustav. Work will be performed in the following Louisiana parishes: Assumption, Iberville, LaFourches, Saint Charles, Saint James, Saint John the Baptist, East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Saint Martin, Saint Mary, Terrebonne, Ascension, and Livingston, with an estimated completion of Nov 30, 2008. Bids were solicited via the Web and multiple bids were received. St Paul District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St Paul, Minn., is the contracting activity (W91278-06-D-0028).

S&M and Associates Inc, Pascagoula, Miss., was awarded on Sept. 7, 2008, a $8,999,999 firm/fixed price contract. The St. Paul District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is utilizing the Mobile District contract W91278-06-D-0047 in support of emergency relief due to Hurricane Gustav. Work will be performed in the following Louisiana parishes: Assumption, Iberville, LaFourches, Saint Charles, Saint James, Saint John the Baptist, East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Saint Martin, Saint Mary, Terrebonne, Ascension, and Livingston, with an estimated completion of Nov 30, 2008. Bids were solicited via the Web and multiple bids were received. St Paul District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St Paul, Minn., is the contracting activity (W91278-06-D-0047).

BAE Systems Tactical Vehicle Systems, Limited Partnership, Sealy, Texas was awarded on Sept. 8, 2008, a $10,586,177 firm/fixed price contract for undefinitized contract action for 57 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launcher chassis in order to support the HIMARS production program. Work will be performed in Sealy, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2009. Two bids were solicited and two bids were received. U.S. Army TACOM LCMC, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (DAAE07-03-C-S023).

Olsson Industrial Electric, Springfield, Ore., was awarded on Sept. 5, 2008, a $14,216,293 firm/fixed price contract for upgrade of station services (electrical system) for the Dalles Dam in Dallesport, Wash. Work will be performed in Dallesport, Wash., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2010. Bids were solicited via the Web and three bids were received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Portland District, Portland, Ore., is the contracting activity (W9127N-08-C-0023).

Technologist Inc, Arlington, Va., was awarded on Sept. 4, 2008, a $11,605,697 firm/fixed price contract for construction of facilities to support the ANCOP Patrol Unit and Urban Unit in Adraskan, Herat, and Afghanistan. Work will be performed in Adraskan, Herat, and Afghanistan with an estimated completion date of Aug. 16, 2009. Bids were solicited and two bids were received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Afghanistan, is the contracting activity (W917PM-07-D-0016).

Senate Builders & Construction Managers Inc., Plymouth Meeting, Pa., was awarded on Sept. 9, 2008, a $8, 586,136 firm/fixed price contract for construction of 12 new magazines, small arms warehouse and administrative building with parking. Work will be performed in Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville Pa., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 5, 2009. Nine bids were solicited and two bids were received. U.S. Property and Fiscal Office for Pennsylvania, National Guard Bureau, Annville Pa., is the contracting activity (W912KC-05-D-0003).

Raytheon Co., Andover, Mass., was awarded on Sept. 9, 2008, a $29,215,727 cost/plus/award/fee contract. This effort provides mission support and system sustainment for various configurations of Rapid Aerostat Initial Deployment (RAID) tower system. Work will be performed in Andover, Mass., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, Contracting and Acquisition Management Office, Huntsville, Ala., is the contracting activity (W9113M-08-C-0153).

AIR FORCE

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of Woodland Park, Va., is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for $9,536,128. This contact action will provide Technical Survivability and Vulnerability Analysis for Fourteenth Air Force Intelligence Directorate (14 AF/A2). At this time $400,000 has been obligated. 55^th Contracting Squadron, 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt AFB, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380, Delivery Order: 0280).

Raytheon Co., Missile Systems, of Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for $7,388,454. This action will provide Advanced Medium Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) Air Intercept Missile (AIM)-120C-3 through AIM 120C-7 Counter Advanced Electronic Attack (EA) Risk Reduction/Concept Refinement (RR/CR). At this time all funds have been obligated. 328^th Armament Systems Group, Eglin AFB, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA8675-08-C-0247).

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CONTRACTS

ARMY

Harris Corp., Government Communications Systems, Div, Melbourne, Fla., was awarded on Aug. 28, 2008, a $7,494,831 indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for applied IT solutions to support unclassified web portal and related efforts. Work will be performed in Melbourne, Fla., Chantilly, Va., Washington, D.C., St. Louis, Mo., Los Cruzes, N.M., and Bethesda, Md., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2013. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. National Geospatial Intelligence Agency/ACI is the contracting activity (HM1571-08-D-0007).

DRS Sustainment Systems Inc., St Louis, Mo., was awarded on Sept. 5, 2008, a $8,694,734 letter contract will be firm fixed price contract. This contract is for the production effort of six (6) M1000 Heavy Equipment Transporter System (HET) trailers, including field service representatives support for the M1000 throughout HETS testing, system support package and parts support throughout HETS testing and a logistics package update. Work will be performed in West Plains, Mo., with an estimated completion of Jun. 5, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army TACOM LCMC, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-08-C-0626).

Don Jon Marine Co., Inc., Hillside, N.J., was awarded on Sept. 5, 2008, a $7,128,260 firm fixed price contract for maintenance dredging in Newark Bay, N.J. Work will be performed in Newark Bay, N.J., with an estimated completion date of June 17, 2008. Twenty-three bids were solicited and three bids were received. Corps of Engineers, New York City, N.Y., is the contracting activity (W912DS-08-C-0024).

Golden Rule Construction Company Inc, Sioux Falls, S.D., was awarded on Sept. 5, 2008, a $7,464,073 firm fixed price contract for construction services for project number LUXC 001390 to replace the base civil engineer maintenance complex at 114th Fighter Wing, Sioux Falls, S.D. Work will be performed in Sioux Falls, S.D., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2009. Bids solicited via the Web and six bids were received. National Guard Bureau S.D., is the contracting activity (W912MM-08-C-0003).

Advanced Semiconductors, Inc., North Hollywood, Calif., was awarded on Sept. 8, 2008, a $8,714,475 firm fixed price contract. This acquisition is a sole source country directed action for cables, boxes and auxiliary equipment. Work will be performed in Fort Monmouth, N.J., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 9, 2010. Bids solicited one Sole Source and one bid was received. CECOM Acquisition Center Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-08-C-D281).

General Dynamics Network Systems, Needham, Mass., was awarded on Sept. 2, 2008,

a $6,000,000 firm/fixed price contract. This modification is for continuing efforts to survey, plan, design, install, and implement the Information Technology Systems and Infrastructure (ITS&I) for wedges-2-5 tenants as part of an ongoing modernization of the Pentagon IT infrastructure. Work will be performed in Arlington, Va., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. Pentagon Renovation & Construction Program Office, Arlington Va., is the contracting activity (MDA947-98-C-2002).

FLIR Systems, Inc, Wilsonville, Ore., was awarded on Sept. 8, 2008, a $96,625,080 firm/fixed price contract for Starfire III sensors and, related cables and hardware, for the Rapid Aerostat initial deployment sensor components. Work will be performed in Wilsonville, Ore., with an estimated completion date of Jul. 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army Space & Missile Defense Command, Huntsville, Ala., is the contracting activity (W9113M-07-D-0004).

The Ginn Group Inc, Peachtree City, Ga., was awarded on Sept. 8, 2008, a $13,359,452 cost/plus/award/fee contract for facilities maintenance services at Fort Knox, Ky., during the period Dec 1, 2006, through Sept. 30, 2007 with four one-year option periods through Sept. 30, 20011. Subject to the availability work will be performed in Fort Knox, Ky., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2011. Bids were solicited via Website Single Face to Industry Army and thirteen bids were received. Mission and Installation Contracting Command Center, Fort Knox, Ky., is the contracting activity (W9124D-06-C-0040).

NAVY

PAE Government Services, Inc., Los Angeles, Calif., is being awarded a not to exceed $10,000,000 modification under a previously awarded indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract (N33191-07-D-1503) to exercise option one for a job order contract at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti. The work to be performed provides for all managerial, supervision, labor, engineering services, tools, materials, equipment and transportation necessary to accomplish a broad range of design/build, repair, renovation and minor construction work on real property. After exercise of this option, the total cumulative contract value will not exceed $20,000,000. Work will be performed in Djibouti, Africa, and expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Europe and Southwest Asia, Naples, Italy, is the contracting activity.

Reid Middleton, Inc., Everett Wash., is being awarded a maximum $7,500,000 firm-fixed price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity architect/engineering contract for civil/structural projects in the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Northwest area of responsibility. The work to be performed provides for new designs, evaluations, studies for maintenance, construction, equipment installation, repair and replacement of a wide range of facilities and structures, with an emphasis on aircraft runways and facilities, air traffic control towers, aircraft runway projects including combat loading area, direct refueling facilities, runway lighting, and structural designs for new and existing facilities. Work will be performed at various Navy and Marine Corps facilities and other government facilities within the NAVFAC Northwest AOR including, but not limited to Washington, (87 percent), Oregon, (2 percent), Idaho, (2 percent), Alaska, (2 percent), Montana, (1 percent), Colorado, (1 percent), Nevada, (1 percent), Wyoming, (1 percent), North Dakota (1 percent), South Dakota, (1 percent), and Utah, (1 percent), and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the NAVFAC e-solicitation website with five proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest, Silverdale, Wash., is the contracting activity (N44255-08-D-3012).

PC QUINN LLC* (mentor-protege agreement between PC Mechanical Inc., the protege and Quinn Co., the mentor), Santa Maria, Calif., is being awarded a $7,000,000 firm fixed price contract modification to increase the maximum dollar value of an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for the repair/overhaul and preventative maintenance and service of automotive vehicles, motorized and non-motorized construction equipment, material/weight handling equipment and International Standard Organization shipping containers for the Naval Facilities Expeditionary Logistics Center Mobile. After award of this modification the total cumulative contract amount will be $30,870,692. Work will be performed in Santa Maria, Calif., and Gulfport, Miss., and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Specialty Center Acquisitions, Port Hueneme, Calif., is the contracting activity (N47408-04-D-8516).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

BAE Systems Survivability Systems, LLC, Fairfield, Ohio is being awarded a maximum $9,849,246 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity, sole-source, un-definitized bilateral contract modification for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Replacement (MRAP) spare parts. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army and Marine Corps. There was originally one proposal solicited with one response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Feb. 10, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Columbus, Columbus, Ohio (SPM750-05-D-7426).

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UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND

Alliance Contractor Team of Leesburg, Va., 20175-2718 is being awarded an estimated $1,351,414,857 firm fixed-price contract for international airlift services with a minimum guarantee of $206,407,957. Team members include: American Airlines, Inc., of Ft. Worth, Texas, Arrow Air, Inc., of Miami, Fla., ASTAR Air Cargo, Inc., of Miami, Fla., Delta Air Lines, Inc., of Atlanta, Ga., Evergreen International Airlines, Inc., of McMinnville, Ore., North American Airlines, Inc., of Jamaica, N.Y., United Airlines, Inc., of Elk Grove Village, Ill., U.S. Airways, Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz., and World Airways, Inc., of Peachtree City, Ga. Work will be performed at worldwide locations, and is expected to be completed Sept. 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Electronic proposals were solicited and 30 proposals received. The contracting activity is U.S. Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott AFB Ill., 62225, (HTC711-08-D-5000).

Continental Airlines, Inc., of Houston, Texas 77002-7315, is being awarded an estimated $20,501,650 firm fixed-price contract for international airlift services with a minimum guarantee of $501,650. Work will be performed at worldwide locations, and is expected to be completed Sept. 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Electronic proposals were solicited and 30 proposals received. The contracting activity is U.S. Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott AFB Ill., 62225, (HTC711-08-D-5003).

Federal Express Charter Programs Team Arrangement of Memphis, Tenn., 38118-1516, is being awarded an estimated $1,374,735,872 firm fixed-price contract for international airlift services with a minimum guarantee of $150,730,792. Team members include: Air Transport International LLC of, Little Rock Ark., Atlas Air, Inc., of Purchase, N.Y., Federal Express Corp., of Memphis, Tenn., Northwest Airlines, Inc., of St Paul, Mo., Omni Air International, Inc., of Tulsa, Okla., Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, Inc., of Purchase, N.Y., and Tradewinds Airlines, Inc., of Greensboro, N.C. Work will be performed at worldwide locations, and is expected to be completed Sept. 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Electronic proposals were solicited and 30 proposals received. The contracting activity is U.S. Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott AFB, Ill., 62225, (HTC711-08-D-5001).

Lynden Air Cargo LLC of Anchorage, Ark., 99502-1809, is being awarded an estimated $77,669,745 firm fixed-price contract for International airlift services with a minimum guarantee of $57,766,305. Work will be performed at worldwide locations, and is expected to be completed Sept. 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Electronic proposals were solicited and 30 proposals received. The contracting activity is U.S., Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott AFB, Ill., 62225, (HTC711-08-D-5006).

Miami Air International, Inc., of Miami, Fla., 33266-0880, is being awarded an estimated $34,291,788 firm fixed-price contract for international airlift services with a minimum guarantee of $3,288,688. Work will be performed at worldwide locations, and is expected to be completed Sept., 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Electronic proposals were solicited and 30 proposals received. The contracting activity is U.S. Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott AFB, Ill., 62225, (HTC711-08-D-5007).

The UPS Contractor Team of Louisville, Ky. 40213-3101, is being awarded an estimated $189,263,283 firm fixed-price contract for international airlift services with a minimum guarantee of $36,457,553. Team members include: ABX Air, Inc., of Wilmington, Ohio, ALA Airlines, Inc., of Seattle, Wash., Kalitta Air LLC of Ypsilanti, Mich., National Air Cargo Group, Inc. d/b/a Murray Air of Ypsilanti, Mich., Ryan International Airlines, Inc., of Rockford, Ill., Southern Air, Inc., of Norwalk, Conn., and United Parcel Service Co., of Louisville, Ky. Work will be performed at worldwide locations, and is expected to be completed Sept. 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Electronic proposals were solicited and 30 proposals received. The contracting activity is U.S. Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott AFB, Ill., 62225, (HTC711-08-D-5002).

NAVY

Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $358,694,214 modification to a previously awarded fixed-price-incentive-fee multi-year contract (N00019-07-C-0001) for five additional CV-22 Tiltrotor aircraft to the current multi-year V-22 production contract. Pursuant to the Variation in Quantity clause, this procurement will bring the number of CV-22 aircraft on this contract from 26 to 31. Work will be performed in Ridley Park, Pa., (50 percent); Fort Worth, Texas, (35 percent); and Amarillo, Texas, (15 percent), and is expected to be completed in Oct. 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

General Electric Co., Aircraft Engines Business Group, Lynn, Mass., is being awarded a $120,188,430 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-06-C-0088) for the Fiscal Year 2008 Full Rate Production of 30 F/A-18E/F, F414 GE-400 Engines, 24 device kits; and 19 various modules in support of the Royal Australian Air Force under the Foreign Military Sales Program. Work will be performed in Lynn, Mass., (50 percent); Madisonville, Ky., (22 percent); Hooksett, N.H., (13 percent); Albuquerque, N.M., (6 percent); Rutland, Vt., (5 percent); Dayton, Ohio, (2 percent); Evandale, Ohio, (1 percent); and Bromont, Canada, (1 percent), and is expected to be completed in Jan. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity.

RQ Construction, Inc., Bonsall, Calif., is being awarded $30,449,827 for firm-fixed price task order #0003 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-06-D-1060) for design and construction of a bachelor enlisted quarters at Marine Corps Air and Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms. The work to be performed provides for the design, construction, procurement, and installation services for a 192 room, 2+0 configuration BEQ, including a multi-level parking structure and site improvements. This contract contains one option, which if exercised would increase the cumulative contract value to $32,449,827. Work will be performed in Twentynine Palms, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Four proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

BAE Systems Tactical Vehicle Systems LLP (BAE-TVS), Sealy, Texas, was awarded a $27,871,299 firm-fixed-priced modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (M67854-07-D-5030) delivery order #0003 on Sept. 5, 2008, for the purchase of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Overarching Parts Allocation Board (OPAB) Parts List, and MRAP University and New Equipment Training (NET) development for the 668 vehicles included in the order. Work will be performed at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Yuma Test Center, and the final deliveries associated with this delivery order are expected to be completed by Mar. 31, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

General Electric Co., Aircraft Engines Business Group, Lynn, Mass., is being awarded a $21,556,116 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-06-C-0088) to exercise an option for the Fiscal Year 2008 procurement of 7 F414-GE-400 Engine Fan Modules, 13 F414-GE-400 Engine HPC Modules, and 11 F414-GE-400 Engine LPT Modules. The F414-GE-400 engine powers the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet aircraft. Work will be performed in Lynn, Mass., (50 percent); Madisonville, Ky., (22 percent); Hooksett, N.H., (13 percent); Albuquerque, N.M., (6 percent); Rutland, Vt., (5 percent); Dayton, Ohio, (2 percent); Evandale, Ohio, (1 percent); and Bromont, Canada, (1 percent), and is expected to be completed in April 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

SEDNA Digital Solutions*, LLC, Fairfax, Va., is being awarded a $13,613,414 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for engineering and technical services for high fidelity simulation and common processing systems. The delivered product is utilized as a tool by the Navy in the test and development of new acoustic processors such as the Advanced Processor Build (APB) or other similar build processes. This software will minimize the requirement for At-Sea testing by allowing simulation of at-sea conditions in the lab. Work will be performed in Fairfax, Va., (69 percent); Manassas, Va. (12 percent); Millersville, Md. (6 percent); Mystic, Conn. (6 percent); Red Lodge, Mont., (4 percent); and Middletown, R.I., (3 percent), and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-08-C-6203).

Electronic Data Systems, Corp., Herndon, Va., is being awarded $11,243,141 for firm-fixed-price task order NSL7 under a previously awarded firm-fixed-price multi-year services contract (N00024-00-D-6000) to deploy, operate, and maintain an intrusion prevention system within the NMCI (Navy Marine Corps Intranet) network and to deploy the Unclassified System Administrator Alternate Logon Token (SysAdmin ALT) Capability. Work will be performed at various Navy locations, and is expected to be completed by Oct. 31, 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Space Warfare Systems Command, PMW-200, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair, Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $9,131,511 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-08-C-2300) to exercise an option for the Post Shakedown Availability (PSA) of the USS Sterett (DDG 104). Specific efforts include: engineering and management in support of the PSA; labor and procurement of material to correct government responsible deficiencies and accomplish system upgrades; perform specified PSA work items inclusive of tests and post repair sea trials; task additional manhours and material in order to complete emergent repairs. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Jun. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

L. C. Gaskins Construction Co., Inc.*, Jacksonville, Fla., is being awarded $8,336,061 for firm-fixed price task order #0006under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N69272-03-D-0004) for the design and construction of a new single-story engineering services facility for the Naval Ordnance Test Unit at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, including asphalt parking lot and site improvements. Work will be performed in Cape Canaveral, Fla., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the currentfiscal year. Three (3) proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity.

Moog Aircraft Group, Salt Lake Operations, Salt Lake City, Utah, is being awarded a $7,358,482 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-08-C-0037) to exercise an option for the procurement of 23 man-portable Tactical Air Navigation Units. Work will be performed in Salt Lake City, Utah and is expected to be completed in September 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command is the contracting activity.

Electronic Data Systems, Corp., Herndon, Va., is being awarded $7,014,114 for firm-fixed-price task order NSL8 under a previously awarded firm-fixed-price multi-year services contract (N00024-00-D-6000) to deploy, operate, and maintain an intrusion prevention system and security information manager solution within the classified SIPRNet (Secret Internet Protocol Router Network) NMCI (Navy Marine Corps Intranet)network. Work will be performed at various Navy locations, and is expected to be completed by Sept, 30, 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Space Warfare Systems Command, PMW-200, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

AIR FORCE

Aurora Flight Sciences Corp., of Manassas, Va., is being awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for $139 million. This action will provide the Air Vehicle Integration and Technology Research program research to develop, demonstrate, integrate, and transition new air vehicle technologies and prototypes that will provide affordable, revolutionary capabilities to the warfighter. The technology developments will provide cost effective, survivable air vehicle platforms capable of accurate delivery of weapons and cargo worldwide. At this time $99,186 has been obligated. AFRL/PKVC, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8650-08-D-3856 0001).

The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract with Lear Siegler Services Inc., of Austin, Texas, for $34,333,376. This action will provide for aircraft maintenance and related services in support of Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training; maintaining T-37, T-38A, T-6, and T-38C aircraft at Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, Texas. At this time all funds have been obligated. 82 CONS/LGCA, Sheppard AFB, Texas, is the contracting activity (F41689-01-C-0029, P00130).

Battelle Memorial Institute of Columbus, Ohio, is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for an estimated $28,376,290. This contract action will provide chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defense assessment at multiple locations worldwide to identify current assets and liabilities; develop risk-based decision tools; and identify methods for improving Commander Navy Installations Command Operations Directorate's (N3) current CBRN capabilities. At this time $96,618 has been obligated. 55^th Contracting Squadron, 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt AFB, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-00-D-3180, Delivery Order: 0571).

ARMY

The Pike Co., Inc., New York, N.Y., was awarded on Sept. 4, 2008, a $55,998,000 firm/fixed price contract for design and construction of the Fort Hamilton, Armed Forces Reserve Center Brooklyn, N.Y. Work will be performed in Brooklyn, N.Y., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 21, 2011. Bids were solicited via Web and six bids were received. Corps of Engineers, Louisville, Ky., is the contracting activity (W912QR-08-C-0030).

Rockwell Collins Simulation & Training, Sterling, Va., was awarded on Sept. 4, 2008, a $10,325,469 firm/fixed price contract for procurement of three transportable Blackhawk operations simulators utilizing a Undefinitized Contractual Action Letter Contract. Work will be performed in Sterling, Va., with an estimated completion of Sept. 30, 2008. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-0257).

Aztec/Butt Joint Venture, Dayton, Ohio, was awarded on Sept. 4, 2008, a $18,539,000 firm/fixed price contract for alterations to the Acquisitions Management and Materials Laboratory Facilities at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Work will be performed on Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, with an estimated completion date of Jul. 29, 2010. Forty bids were solicited and one bid was received. Corps of Engineers, Louisville, Ky., is the contracting activity (W912QR-08-C-0028).

MW Builders of Texas Inc, Temple, Texas, was awarded on Sept. 5, 2008, a $23,748,000 firm/fixed price contract for facilities construction. Work will be performed on Fort Riley, Kan., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 11, 2010. Bids solicited and received were Phase 2-5 Offerors. U.S. Army Engineering District, Fort Worth, Texas, is the contracting activity (W9126G-08-D-0047).

Caddell Construction Co., Inc, Montgomery, Ala., was awarded on Sept. 5, 2008, a $6,006,053 firm/fixed price contract for construction of a brigade and/or battalion headquarters at Fort Bliss, El Pasco, Texas. Work will be performed in Fort Bliss, El Pasco, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Jul. 23, 2010. Bids were solicited Sole Source and one bid was received. U.S. Army Corp Engineering District, Sacramento, Calif., is the contracting activity (W91238-06-D-0032).

P&S Construction Inc, Lowell, Mass. was awarded on Sept. 5, 2008, a $6,774,000 firm/fixed price contract for construction to replace operations & training facility located at Pease Air National Guard Base. Work will be performed in Newington, N.H., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 31, 2010. Bid solicited were via Web and five bids were received. National Guard Bureau, Concord, N.H., is the contracting activity (W9128TF-08-C-0005).

BAE System Land & Armaments, Anniston, Ala., was awarded on Sept. 5, 2008, a $15,956,952 firm/fixed price contract for the axle, vehicular. Work will be performed in Clinton Township, Mich., Charlotte, Mich., Anniston, Ala., and Oshkosh, Wis., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 29, 2008. Bids solicited and received were Sole Source. Tank Automotive Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-08C-0624-07-D-0001).

Daimier Trucks North America, LLC. Portland, Ore., was awarded on Sept. 5, 2008, a $70,812,033 firm/fixed price contract for delivery order of 0104 adds 34 each, M1915A3 Truck Tractor, 304 each, M916A3 Light Equipment Transporters and 12 each M917A2 Dump Trucks to the contract. Work will be performed in Portland, Ore., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 6, 2009. Bids were solicited by the Web and two bids were received. TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (DAAE-07-00-D-S022). 0001).

SCS, LLC., Oklahoma City, Okla., was awarded on Sept. 5, 2008, a $11,872,442 firm/fixed price contract for building a combat aviation brigade complex and enlisted personnel dining facility for Brigade Combat Team 3. Work will be performed in El Paso, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 1, 2009. Bid solicited were by the Web and eight bids were received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Little Rock, Ark., is the contracting activity (W9127S-06-D-6000).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Grove U.S. LLC, Shady Grove, Pa., is being awarded a maximum $5,063,058 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for rough terrain cranes. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Army. There were originally seven proposals solicited with two responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Oct. 23, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM500-01-D-0101-0023).

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CONTRACTS

ARMY

AM General, LLC, South Bend, Ind., was awarded on Sept. 3, 2008, a

$76,029,475 firm/fixed price contract for the purchase 560 each M1152A1B2 High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles. Work will be performed in Mishawaka, Ind., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. TACOM Warren, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (DAAE07-01-C-S001).

Army Armaments Incorporated, Hunt Valley, Md., was awarded on Sept. 3, 2008, a $242,090,132 firm/fixed price contract for the purchase of 17 Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle systems and associated support equipment. Work will be performed in Hunt Valley, Md., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 15, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58GRGZ-08-C-0023).

Navistar Defense LLC, Warrenville, Ill., was awarded on Sept. 3, 2008, a $ 70,040,677 firm/fixed price contract for 10-ton general transport truck and spare parts to support the general transport trucks. Work will be performed in New Carlisle, Ohio, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2009. Bids were solicited via Sole Source and one bid was received. TACOM, AMSTA-AQ-ADBA, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-08-C-0489).

Navistar Defense, Warrenville, Ill., was awarded on Sept. 2, 2008, a $21,722,937 firm/fixed price contract for 120, 6x4 trucks and 35 ton trailer combinations with corresponding spare parts. Work will be performed in Warrenville, Ill., with an estimated completion date of Jun. 1, 2010. Bids were solicited Foreign Military Sales sole source designated and one bid was received. TACOM, AMSTA-AQ-ADBA Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-08-Z137).

Army Armaments Incorporated, Hunt Valley, Md., was awarded on Sept. 4, 2008, a $6,100,145 cost/plus/fixed fee contract. This modification exercises options for engineering services for tactical communications data link and airborne control equipment II health & usage monitoring in support of the Shadow 200 unmanned aircraft system. Work will be performed in Hunt Valley, Md., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 28, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-0033).

John Bowman Inc, Colorado Springs, Colo. was awarded on Sept. 4, 2008, a $13,383,966 firm/fixed price contract to upgrade academic facility, Phase 4B, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. Work will be performed in Omaha, Neb., with an estimated completion date of Feb. 10, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army Corp of Engineering, Omaha, Neb., is the contracting activity (W9128F-07-D-0001).

DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY

Rockwell Collins, San Jose, Calif., is being awarded a $8,396,116 cost plus fixed fee contract to develop and demonstrate a new generation of emissive micro-displays with high brightness, long lifetime, good electrical efficiency, and low cost. Work will be performed in San Jose, Calif., (27 percent), Carlsbad, Calif., (48 percent), Goleta, Calif., (20 percent), Austin, Texas, (3 percent), and Santa Clara, Calif., (2 percent), and is expected to be completed Dec. 2009. Funds being obligated at award ($4,570,613) will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. DARPA issued a solicitation in Federal Business Opportunities on Oct. 11, 2007, and four proposals were received. The contracting activity is the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., (HR0011-08-C-0140).

AIR FORCE

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of Herndon, Va., is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for $5,797,046. This action will provide arms, ammunition, and Explosive and Science & Technology Analysis, Assessments, Studies, and Strategic Planning. At this time $48,309 has been obligated. 55^th Contracting Squadron, 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt AFB, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380, Delivery Order: 0275).

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Navistar Defense LLC, Warrenville, Ill., is being awarded a $752,042,549 firm-fixed-priced delivery order #0009 under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5032) for the procurement of Category I (CAT I) Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) low rate initial production vehicles with engineering change proposal upgrades for enhanced maneuverability and associated non-recurring engineering costs. This order will also be used to support the procurement of additional CAT I MRAP vehicles to provide protection of U.S. military personnel supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Work will be performed in WestPoint, Miss., and work is expected to be completed Feb. 2009. Contract funds will not expire by the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Canadian Commercial Corp., General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada, London, Ontario Canada, is being awarded a $7,723,145 firm-fixed-priced delivery order #0005 under a previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5028) for the purchase of five test vehicles with engineering change proposal upgrades for enhanced maneuverability and associated non-recurring engineering costs. Work will be performed in Durban, South Africa, (80 percent), and London, Ontario, Canada, (20 percent), and work is expected to be completed no later than Jan. 31, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Force Protection Industries, Inc., Ladson, S.C., is being awarded $7,230,897 for firm-fixed-priced delivery order #0013 under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5031) for the purchase of five test vehicles with engineering change proposal upgrades for enhanced maneuverability and associated non-recurring engineering costs. Work will be performed in, Ladson, S.C., and work is expected to be completed no later than Jan. 31, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

IMPACT Science & Technology, Nashua, N.H., is being awarded a $28,447,410 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-07-C-6319) for the production and support of 550 JCREW 2.1 Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) electronic warfare systems to meet urgent DoD requirements in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Vehicle mounted CREW systems are one element of the DoD's Joint Counter RCIED electronic warfare program. Spiral 2.1 CREW systems are vehicle mounted electronic jammers designed to prevent the initiation of radio-controlled Improvised Explosive Devices. This contract is for the urgent procurement and support of CREW systems, to be used by forces in each of the military services of the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The Navy manages the joint CREW program for Office of the Secretary of Defense Joint IED Defeat Organization. Work will be performed in Nashua, N.H., (86 percent) and Dover, N.H., (14 percent), and is expected to be completed by Jan. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Tetra Tech EC, Inc., Santa Ana, Calif., is being awarded $6,343,703 for firm-fixed-price task order #0002 under a previously awarded environmental multiple award contract (N62473-08-D-8823) for Fisher and Spear Avenues sanitary and storm drain removal at Hunters Point Shipyard. The work to be performed provides for continuing the base-wide sewer sanitary system and storm drain time-critical removal action in Work Areas 15 and 26 (Fisher and Spear Avenues). The contractor will remove the sewer and storm drain lines depicted by the Design Plan. Both Spear and Fisher Avenues are part of the main utility and transportation corridor through the shipyard. Coordination efforts will be required to control access to the radiological work area and reroute transportation and utilities during this removal action. Work will be performed in San Francisco, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Three proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

AIR FORCE

Science Applications International Corp., of San Diego, Calif., is being awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for a maximum of $49 million. This action will provide research and development under BAA entitled "High Energy Research and Application (HERA)," Call 0001 entitled HERA/High power microwave technologies. This effort will advance the state-of-art and scientific knowledge in directed energy technology such as high power electromagnetic source development, pulsed power and pulsed power systems, and prime power systems. At this time $550,000 has been obligated. Air Force Research Laboratory/RDKP, Det 8 Directorate of Contracting, Kirtland AFB, N.M., is the contracting activity (FA9451-08-D-0170).

The Air Force is modifying cost plus award fee contract with the Boeing Co., of Anaheim, Calif., for $16,707,177. This action will provide survivable communications for U.S. Armed Forces, the Advanced Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T) must update new platform requirements and Advanced EHF (AEHF) system interface. At this time $6,997,080 has been obligated. Electronic Systems Center, Air Force Materiel Command, USAF, 653d ELSG/PK, Hancom AFB, Mass., is the contracting activity (F19628-02-C-0048, P00146).

Battelle Memorial Institute of Columbus, Ohio, is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for an estimated $9,567,490. This contract action will develop effective and valid methods for measuring chemical agents, and toxic industrial chemicals and materials and their metabolites in biological fluids, assure the quality of these methods, transfer these methods to other public health organizations, and apply these methods to incidents of suspected exposure. 55^th Contracting Squadron, 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt AFB, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-00-D-3180, Delivery Order: 0559).

Battelle Memorial Institute of Columbus, Ohio, is being awarded a cost plus fixed-fee contract for an estimated $7,021,916. This action will provide research and develop laboratory, dosimetric, and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) procedures, emergency response training, and advanced techniques for CBRN risk characterization, risk assessment, risk mitigation, and risk management. At this time $503,382 has been obligated. 55^th Contracting Squadron, 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt AFB, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-00-D-3180, Delivery Order: 0563).

ARMY

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., El Segundo, Calif., was awarded on Sept. 2, 2008, a $7,532,649 cost/plus/fixed fee contract to develop and demonstrate the ability of the Rapid Eye program to rapidly deliver a persistent Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capability anywhere on the globe through the use of a launch system and the ability to remain on-station until relieved or the mission is completed. Work will be performed in Frederica, Del., Elsinore, Calif., Tustin, Calif., Glenbrook, Nev., Torrance, Calif., Ronkonkoma, N.Y., El Segundo, Calif., San Diego, Calif., and Palmdale, Calif., with an estimated date of completion Feb. 11, 2011. Bids were solicited Broad Agency Announcement and five bids were received. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (HR011-08-C-0108).

Watts-Weitz, Novato, Calif., was awarded on Aug. 29, 2008 a $51,301,000 construction/firm/fixed price contract for the construction of a combat support brigade at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Work will be performed in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., with an estimated completion date of Feb. 11, 2011. Bids were solicited via web and two bids were received. US Army Corp of Engineers, Kansas City, Mo., is the contracting activity (W912DQ-08-D-0057).

Protective Apparel Corp of America, Jacksboro, Tenn., was awarded on Sept. 3, 2008, a $ 8,246,400 firm/fixed price contract to provide body armor for Iraq Ministry of Interior security forces. Work will be performed in Jacksboro, Tenn., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 31, 2009. Bids were solicited via web and eleven bids were received. Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq/Joint Contracting Command-Iraq (MNSTC-1/JCC-1), Baghdad, Iraq, is the contracting activity (GS-07F-9075G).

Oshkosh Truck Corporation, Oshkosh, Wis., was awarded on Sept. 3, 2008 a, $82,652,531 firm/fixed price contract. This modification is for the RECAP of 292 HEMMT A4 vehicles. Work will be performed in Oshkosh, Wis., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2008. One bid was solicited and one was received. TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV07-C-0248).

Honeywell International Inc, Albuquerque, N.M., was awarded on Sept. 3, 2008, a $11,000,000 cost/plus/fixed fee contract for the design, development, integration, testing and qualification, delivery and support for the upgrade of the OH-Kiowa Warrior aircraft Control Display System four (CDS4) Improved Master Processor Unit (IMCPU) to the CDS IMCPU configuration. Work will be performed in Albuquerque, N.M., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, AMSAM-AC-AR-B, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-0024).

Sampson Construction Co., Inc, Lincoln, Neb., was awarded on Sept. 3, 2008 a, $13,386,147 firm/fixed price contract for the construction of a base civil engineering administration facility, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. Work will be performed at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S. D., with an estimated completion date of May 24, 2010. Bids were solicited via web and four bids were received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha, Neb., is the contracting activity (W9128F-08-C-0022).

DRS Sensors & Targeting Systems, Optronics Division, Palm Bay, Fla., was awarded on Sept. 3, 2008, a $ 40,842,948 firm/fixed price new work modification under the authority of unusual and compelling urgency for 4,229 Driver's Vision Enhancer (DVE) B-Kits (sensor assembly, display control module, and cabling) for the Mine Resident Ambush Protected (MRAP) Program. Work will be performed in Melbourne, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2008. Bids were solicited via web and three bids were received. CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-04-C-J202).

Correction: Simmonds Precision Products Inc, Vergennes, Vt., was awarded Aug 27, 2008, a $31,706,454 five- year- firm- fixed- price indefinite -quantity contract for the procurement of integrated vehicle health management system kits, ground support equipment kits and deployment spares in support for the UH-60 aircraft. Work will be performed in Vergennes, Vt., with an estimated completion date of Jul. 31, 2013. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM), is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-D-0224).

Pentagon Memorial Dedication Recalls 9/11 Sacrifices

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2008 - On the seventh anniversary of the day a hijacked airliner slammed into the Pentagon, President Bush today dedicated a memorial near the crash site, calling it not only a place of remembrance, but also a reminder of the resilience of the American spirit.

The attacks in New York and at the Pentagon and the thwarted hijacking of United Flight 93, which crashed in Pennsylvania, are events that "changed our world forever," President Bush during his remarks at the dedication ceremony.

"The years that followed have seen justice delivered to evil men and battles fought in distant lands," the president said. "But each year on this day, our thoughts return to this place. Here we remember those who died, and here, on this solemn anniversary, we dedicate a memorial that will enshrine their memory for all time."

The president said the memorial will be a place of remembrance, and a place where those who lost family and friends can find solace. But it is more, he said.

"For all our citizens, this memorial will be a reminder of the resilience of the American spirit," Bush told the audience. "As we walk among the benches, we will remember there could have been many more lives lost."

The memorial also will remind Americans that "when buildings fell, heroes rose," Bush said. In the Pentagon, employees ran into smoke-filled corridors to guide co-workers to safety. In New York, firefighters and police rushed up the stairs of the World Trade Center as the towers neared collapse. "Passengers aboard Flight 93 charged the cockpit and laid down their lives to spare countless others," he said. "One of the worst days in America's history saw some of the bravest acts in America's history."

The events of Sept. 11 still sear Americans, said Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

"Even for all the pain, it heals us to come back here and reflect on the suffering and the sacrifice of that day," he said.

American servicemembers serving around the world in harm's way remember that sacrifice, and are dedicated to the memory of the innocents who died in the attacks. They are resolved that it doesn't happen again, the chairman said.

"I see it in their eyes -- the eyes of every one of our soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen who, at this very moment, stand watch anywhere, any time, ready to do their duty," Mullen said. "The enduring resolve to take the fight to our enemies – those who brought the fight here – burns strong within each and every one of our servicemen and women. It is that resolve that will always return us here to this spot -- this 'vision-place of souls.'"

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said the memorial consecrates the Pentagon.

"With this memorial we pay our respects to 184 souls; to the many who were injured; and to the families who still grieve," the secretary said. "While no public display can make up for the injustice, or lessen the pain of these losses, the one that we dedicate today binds all of America to the dead and their survivors. Your suffering and your solace, so personal to you, become the nation's as well.

"From now on, the Pentagon is more than a symbol of government, more than the seat of military affairs," he continued. "It is also a place of remembrance."

The president also honored Americans who decided to defend the nation in a time of war.

"When our enemies attacked the Pentagon, they pierced the rings of this building, but they could not break the resolve of the United States armed forces," he said. "Since 9/11, our troops have taken the fight to the terrorists abroad, so we do not have to face them here at home. Thanks to the brave men and women and all those who work to keep us safe, there has not been another attack on our soil in 2,557 days."

Donald H. Rumsfeld, the defense secretary on the day of the attacks, also spoke at the dedication. The former secretary – who ran to the site of the attack and helped triage the victims – said Americans will not forget what the attack meant to the United States.

"In the sinister logic of its perpetrators and in the suffering of its victims, Sept. 11 was among the darkest days for Americans," he said. "But it was also a day when, it can be said, America rediscovered its special grace: the American people's capacity for courage, for goodwill and for sacrifice."

Rumsfeld said the dedication of the memorial was a day to "renew our vows to never forget how this long struggle began, and to never forget those who fell first."

Today's dedication is the culmination of an effort so Americans remember what happened when terrorists flew American Airlines Flight 77 into the Pentagon Sept. 11, 2001, Jim Laychak, president of the Pentagon Memorial Fund, said.

Laychak lost his brother, David, aboard Flight 77. He helped to raise more than $15 million in private funds to make the memorial a reality.

"We want people to remember what happened here," he said in his remarks at the dedication ceremony. "We want people to remember our loved ones. We want people to remember the feeling that swept through our country after 9/11 – that feeling of taking care of all those who were in such pain."

As part of the dedication of the Pentagon Memorial, announcers read the names of all those killed aboard the flight and in the building. From Paul Ambrose to Yuguang Zheng, the names went on. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Defense Department civilians, passengers and crew, several sets of husbands and wives and a whole family: 184 innocent lives lost at 9:36 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001.

As the announcers read the names, pictures of those killed – smiling at the camera or in official military photos – put faces to names. A sailor rang a ship's bell after each name was read.

The memorial opens to the public today at 7 p.m. and will remain open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Louisiana Guard Prepares for Hurricane Ike

American Forces Press Service

BATON ROUGE, La., Sept. 11, 2008 - With parts of Louisiana still recovering from the damage of Hurricane Gustav and National Guardsmen continuing to provide assistance, Gov. Bobby Jindal has directed troops to relocate, stage and prepare for possible landfall of Hurricane Ike at a moment's notice.

"Our governor has called upon us once again, and our Guardsmen are prepared to help our communities," Army Maj. Gen. Bennett C. Landreneau, Louisiana's adjutant general, said. "Our Guardsmen are mobilized and ready to support the citizens of Southwest Louisiana."

About 3,000 troops are moving to staging areas outside of Hurricane Ike's potential impact area to conduct response efforts for Southwest Louisiana. These efforts include evacuations, security and preparations for possible search-and-rescue missions after landfall, officials said.

Calcasieu Parish authorities expect the arrival of 300 troops this morning to support evacuations, with 40 troops reporting to Cameron, La., and 40 troops to the Lake Charles Convention Center in Lake Charles, La. Fifty National Guard boat teams will be staged in the Calcasieu area. Liaison and satellite communication teams will be stationed in parish emergency operation centers.

A C-130 cargo plane, capable of moving 30 patients at a time and making as many trips as needed, will stage in Lake Charles to assist with the evacuation of medical patients.

At 8 a.m. EDT today, Ike was about 575 miles east of Brownsville, Texas, moving west-northwest at 9 mph. Maximum sustained winds near the center of the storm are 100 mph. Movement is now toward the west-northwest at about 10 mph. Forecasters expect Ike to strengthen and become a major hurricane today or tomorrow.

The National Weather Service has issued a hurricane watch from Cameron, La., westward to Port Mansfield, Texas, with hurricane conditions possible in the watch area by late tomorrow. A tropical storm warning is in effect from the Mississippi-Alabama border westward to Cameron, La., with tropical storm conditions expected in the watch area into tomorrow.

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Capt. Jesse Melton III, 29, of Randallstown, Md., died Sept. 9 while supporting combat operations in Parwan province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Headquarters Battery, 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

1st Lt. Nicholas A. Madrazo, 25, of Bothell, Wash., died Sept. 9 while supporting combat operations in Parwan province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.

exas Guard Begins Evacuating Patients Before Hurricane Ike Hits

By Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cheryl Hackley
Special to American Forces Press Service

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 10, 2008 - The Texas National Guard began evacuating special-needs patients from the Corpus Christi area this morning in preparation for Hurricane Ike, expected to make landfall in Texas on Sept. 13.

Nine Air National Guard C-130 transport aircraft from three states are configured for medical air evacuation and performing the operation, evacuating people in at-risk areas from coastal winds and storm surges associated with hurricanes, state officials said.

"We're evacuating ... special-needs patients from Corpus Christi area hospitals and transporting them to Bryan-College Station," said Air Force Lt. Col. Greg Perry, deputy commander of the 136th Airlift Wing based in Fort Worth, Texas.

Special-needs patients include those requiring others for routine care, people with physical or developmental disabilities such as blindness or hearing impairment, and those require assistance with mental health disorders, officials said.

Six National Guard medical crews are supporting the mission, including three from the 109th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron in Fort Worth, two from the 142nd AES in New Castle, Del., and one from the 137th AES in Oklahoma City. The aircraft, if configured for litters, can hold up to 72 patients and six air evacuation crew members.

One aircraft each from the 166th Airlift Wing from Delaware, 145th AW in Charlotte, N.C., and one from the 109th AW in Scotia, N.Y., are in Texas for the evacuation efforts in addition to the six from the 136th Airlift Wing, Perry said.

Crews are expected to fly these missions for the next 36 hours, and the flight one way is about an hour and 25 minutes long.

President Bush announced an emergency declaration today and ordered federal aid for 25 counties in south Texas to supplement state and local response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Ike as of Sept. 7.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry authorized the call-up of up to 7,500 Texas National Guard soldiers and airmen to support local, state and federal emergency management officials earlier this week.

At 5 p.m. EDT today, Ike's center was about 720 miles east of Brownsville, Texas, moving northwest at 8 mph. Maximum sustained winds near the center were 100 mph.

"Strengthening is forecasted, and Ike may become a major hurricane in the central Gulf of Mexico," said Al Mongeon, a meteorologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. After Ike makes landfall, the National Guard is ready to provide life-sustaining assistance to the affected areas, said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Gonda Moncada, a spokeswoman for the Texas National Guard. This may include establishing points of distribution, search and rescue operations and debris mitigation, she explained.

The National Guard search-and-rescue response package on alert consists of 60 high-profile vehicles, 10 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and five OH-58 Kiowa helicopters.

Less than two weeks ago, the Army and Air National Guard evacuated nearly 17,000 Gulf Coast residents by land and air, including 325 special-needs patients, before Hurricane Gustav made landfall.

The 142nd AES was part of that support effort and had only a short break at home before heading back to Texas to help set up the mobile aeromedical staging facility at the Corpus International Airport.

(Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cheryl Hackley serves at the National Guard Bureau.

Gates Cancels Air-Refueling Solicitation

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2008 - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has cancelled the competition for the $35 billion Air Force tanker contract.

Gates told the House Armed Services Committee today that he decided the contract cannot be awarded by January, and that rather than award a contract that will be contested, the better idea is to let the next administration make its decision.

"It has now become clear that the solicitation and award process cannot be accomplished by January," he said. "Thus, I believe that rather than hand the next administration an incomplete and possibly contested process, we should cleanly defer this procurement to the next team."

The Air Force had awarded the contract for what's known as the KC-X to the Northrop-Grumman/EADS/Airbus consortium, which prompted a protest from rival bidder Boeing. The General Accountability Office found irregularities in the awarding of the contract, and Gates determined to re-open the bidding process on July 9.

Gates told the representatives that the department has been trying for seven years to find the proper way to replace the current fleet of KC-135 tankers. Over that time, the process has become most complex and emotional, Gates said, partly because of Defense Department mistakes.

"It is my judgment that in the time remaining to us, we cannot complete a competition that will be viewed as fair and competitive in this highly-charged environment," the secretary said. "I believe the resulting cooling-off period will allow the next administration to view objectively the military requirements and craft a new acquisition strategy for the KC-X as it sees fit."

Gates said he's been assured that the current KC-135 fleet can be adequately maintained to satisfy Air Force missions for the near future, and sufficient funds will be recommended in the fiscal 2009 and follow-on budgets to maintain the KC-135 at high mission-capable rates.

USS Kearsarge Delivers International Aid in Haiti

American Forces Press Service

ABOARD USS KEARSARGE AT SEA, Sept. 10, 2008 - Aerial delivery of relief supplies to Haiti began from USS Kearsarge Sept. 8, as three helicopters launched from the flight deck to transport food and water to areas suffering from the after-effects of tropical storms Fay, Gustav and Hanna and Hurricane Ike.

U.S. Southern Command directed the U.S. 4th Fleet to divert the amphibious ship from its humanitarian and civic assistance mission in Colombia to assist the U.S. Agency for International Development in mitigating human suffering and loss of life, officials said.

Helicopter crews and ground support personnel directed distribution and loaded relief supplies. On the first day of operations, pilots from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 flew two relief missions to Jeremie, delivering 12 metric tons of pre-packaged food such as flour, beans, rice and high-energy biscuits from the World Food Program.

Kearsarge sailors went ashore at the distribution center and integrated with other agencies in Port au Prince to assist with the palletizing and loading of supplies on to the helicopters. Pilots also conducted site surveys for Gonavies, but severe weather conditions prevented surveys of Jacmel and Les Cayes for at least another day.

"The circumstances that bring us here are unfortunate, but it is fortunate we are here," Navy Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds said after taking an aerial tour and witnessing some of the devastation of the areas firsthand. "The unique capabilities that Kearsarge brings with it will ensure that help and aid reaches people quickly."

Three storms in three weeks have left hundreds of thousands in desperate need of food, clean water and shelter. The town of Gonaives was the hardest-hit by the tropical storms, leaving much of the city under water.

Three landing-craft vessels were sent to retrieve supplies from Port au Prince for early distribution the next day to Gonavies.

"Delivering the supplies from the World Food Program gave me a sense that we are restoring hope, that hopefully wasn't completely swept away by the storms," said Navy Ensign Chris Loper, who assisted with the delivery of supplies to Jeremie.

The objective of delivering emergency relief supplies, which included vegetable oil, beans and rice, much of which was provided by Canada to the World Food Program and USAID's Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance, is to help local governments and relief organizations achieve self-sufficiency as they rebuild from the destruction, officials said.

Kearsarge is in the Caribbean supporting Phase 2 of Continuing Promise 2008, a humanitarian assistance mission that includes helping partner nations affected by natural disasters and other emergencies.

Any U.S. military assistance to a foreign nation must be requested by the host nation through the U.S. ambassador, officials explained. Then, as the lead federal agent, USAID's Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance fields the request and asks the Defense Department for military assistance, if needed.

Pentagon Memorial Opens To The Public

The Pentagon Memorial will be open to the public on Sept. 11, 2008, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. EDT. The opening will include a musical tribute featuring the Navy Band and the Sea Chanters Chorus, the official chorus of the U.S. Navy. Recognized as "The World's Finest," the Band features some of the nation's top musicians and performs a wide variety of music.

This will be the first opportunity for the general public to view the memorial in remembrance of the lives lost on Sept. 11 at the Pentagon and on American Airlines Flight 77. The Pentagon Memorial contains 184 memorial units, each of which is dedicated to an individual victim by its unique placement within the collective field. The field is organized as a timeline of the victims' ages, moving from the youngest, three-year-old Dana Falkenberg to the oldest, John D. Yamnicky, 71.

Each memorial unit is specifically positioned in order to distinguish victims on board American Airlines Flight 77 from victims within the Pentagon. The memorial units representing the 59 lives lost on American Airlines Flight 77 are positioned so that a visitor to the park will face the sky when reading the name of the victim to whom that unit is dedicated. When standing at a memorial unit dedicated to a victim who was inside the Pentagon, the visitor sees the victim's name and the Pentagon in the same view for the 125 victims who lost their lives in the building.

Missing WWII Soldier Is Identified

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and are being returned to his family for burial with full military honors.

He is Pvt. James W. Turner, U.S. Army, of Altus, Okla. He will be buried on Sept. 11 in Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D.C.

Representatives from the Army met with Turner's next-of-kin to explain the recovery and identification process and to coordinate interment with military honors on behalf of the Secretary of the Army.

In November 1944, the 112^th Infantry Regiment, 28^th Infantry Division was attacking east through the Hürtgen Forest in an attempt to capture the German towns of Vossenack and Schmidt. On Nov. 4, the Germans counterattacked in what would become one of the longest running battles in U.S. history. Turner, a member of G Company, 112^th Infantry Regiment, was reported missing in action near Vossenack on Nov. 9.

In 2005, a German citizen who was searching for wartime relics in the Hürtgen Forest, near Vossenack, found human remains and other items, including Turner's military identification tag. The remains and items were turned over to the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) for further analysis.

Among other forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from JPAC also used dental comparisons in the identification of Turner's remains.

U.S. to Review Military Aid to Georgia

By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2008 - The Pentagon will send an assessment team to Georgia to determine what role the U.S. should play as the nation's military rebuilds after clashes with Russia, a Defense Department official said today.

"The Department of Defense is sending an assessment team to Tbilisi later this week to help us begin to consider carefully Georgia's legitimate needs and our response," Eric S. Edelman, undersecretary of defense for policy, told members of the Senate Armed Services Committee.

After the assessment, officials will review how the United States will be able to support the reconstruction of Georgia, including armed forces aid, Edelman told the lawmakers.

Officials in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi reportedly are eager to rebuild a Georgian military that folded as Russian forces invaded the breakaway province of South Ossetia early last month after an attack by Georgian forces. Russian troops reportedly remain in the former Soviet republic in defiance of a cease-fire deal reached Aug. 13.

President Bush last week pledged to provide $1 billion in nonmilitary aid to Georgia, which supplements the more than 2 million pounds of humanitarian supplies the United States military has delivered over previous weeks. But Edelman's statements today mark the first time a defense policy official's public endorsement of U.S. aid to Georgia has included a military reconstruction component.

"Georgia, like any sovereign country, should have the ability to defend itself and deter renewed aggression," he said. "There should not be any question about whether Georgia is entitled to military assistance from the United States or, indeed, from NATO or any of the NATO allies."

Edelman said the United States has played a significant role for several years in preparing Georgian forces to conduct counterterrorism missions, but offered no indication of what type of military aid the United States might provide in the future.

A separate assessment team currently in Georgia is sizing up the losses sustained by the military, Edelman said.

"They're looking at various aspects of this, trying to assess first the damage to the Georgian military forces, understand what has been lost in terms of equipment and facilities, and get some sense of the scope of what it would take to just rebuild that capability," he said of the assessment team in Georgia now.

Edelman urged that the United States be "measured and calibrated" in its response. He added that the United States "does not seek a new Cold War."

"It requires, first, understanding the situation in terms of capability that exists, capability that might need to be built and reaching some understanding with Georgia about what capabilities it thinks it needs and how they might be employed," he said of the sequenced response.

NATO, which created an ad hoc group Aug. 19 to oversee the alliance's relationship with Georgia, will send an additional assessment team to help shape the organization's response, Edelman said.

"NATO has also decided to assist Georgia in assessing the damage caused by Russian military action, including to the Georgian armed forces, and to help restore critical services necessary for normal public life and economic activity," he said.

VA Clarifies Voter Registration Regulations

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2008 - The Veterans Affairs Department has clarified its policy on assisting veterans' voter registration activities, with particular focus on inpatients and residents of VA community living centers and patients with limited access to community voter-registration resources.

State and local election officials and nonpartisan groups will be able to help officials register voters at VA hospitals and outpatient clinics as long as the visits are coordinated in advance to avoid disruptions to patient care.

"VA has always been committed to helping veterans exercise their constitutional right to vote, which they defended for all Americans while serving their nation," Veterans Affairs Secretary Dr. James B. Peake said. "We've now established a uniform approach to helping those of our patients who need assistance to register and to vote."

The policy requires that information about the right of VA patients to register and vote, and other patients' rights, be posted in every VA hospital, and that all VA patients be provided a copy of these rights when they are admitted to a VA facility.

Every VA hospital now is also required to publish a written policy on voter assistance, allowing patients to leave the hospital to register and vote, subject to the opinions of their health-care providers. Hospital officials must help patients unable to leave the facility to register and to vote by absentee ballot.

VA hospitals must establish in writing the criteria they will use to evaluate requests from outside agencies to register voters, and to determine where, when, and how such registration activities will be conducted. They also must develop procedures to coordinate offers of assistance from state and local governments and from nonpartisan organizations, and how to work with VA's Regional Counsel offices to determine whether groups offering registration help are nonpartisan, as required by law.

Voluntary service program managers at each of VA's 153 hospitals will be responsible for implementing the new policy, and for providing timely and accurate voting information to veterans cared for at their facilities, officials said. They also will obtain and maintain materials that are needed to assist veterans with voter registration requirements.

(From a Department of Veterans Affairs news release.)

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Pvt. Michael R. Dinterman, 18, of Littlestown, Pa., died Sept. 6 at Outpost Restrepo, Kunar Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when he received enemy fire while on dismounted patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Pvt. Vincent C. Winston Jr., 22, of St. Louis, Mo., died Sept. 4 in Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Pvt. Jordan P. P. Thibeault, 22, of South Jordan, Utah, died Sept. 5 at Forward Operating Base Hammer, Iraq, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

The incident is under investigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualities

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. They died Sept. 4 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

Killed were:

Sgt. Kenneth W. Mayne, 29, of Fort Benning, Ga.

Pfc. Bryan R. Thomas, 22, of Battle Creek, Mich.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Sgt. 1^st Class Gregory A. Rodriguez, 35, of Weidman, Mich., died Sept. 2 of wounds suffered in Ana Kalay, Afghanistan, when his mounted patrol came under small arms fire. He was assigned to the K-9 unit of the 527th Military Police Company, 709th Military Police Battalion, 18th MP Brigade, Ansbach, Germany.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Pfc. Patrick W. May, 22, of Jamestown, N.Y., died Sept. 2 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries sufferedfrom a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the Division Special Troops Battalion, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.

The incident is under investigation.

Three Missing WWII Sailors Are Identified

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of three U.S. servicemen, missing from World War II, have been identified and will be returned to their families for burial with full military honors.

They are Ensign Irvin A.R. Thompson, of Hudson County, N.J.; Ensign Eldon P. Wyman, of Portland, Ore.; and Fireman 2^nd Class Lawrence A. Boxrucker, of Dorchester, Wis.; all U.S. Navy. Boxrucker will be buried on Sept. 6 in Dorchester, and the funerals for Thompson and Wyman are being set by their families.

When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941, the battleship USS Oklahoma suffered multiple torpedo hits and capsized. As a result, 429 sailors and Marines died. Following the attack, 36 of these servicemen were identified and the remaining 393 were buried as unknowns in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii.

In 2003, an independent researcher contacted the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) with information he believed indicated that one of the USS Oklahoma casualties who was buried as an unknown could be positively identified. After reviewing the case, JPAC exhumed the casket, and discovered that it contained what is believed to be the remains of at least 28 other men in addition to the three identified.

Among other forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from JPAC and the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory also used mitochondrial DNA and dental comparisons in the identification of remains for Thompson, Wyman and Boxrucker. Additional remains that could not be attributed to these servicemen will undergo further analysis.

oint Chiefs Chairman Cites Pentagon Memorial's Importance

By Army Staff Sgt. Michael J. Carden
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4, 2008 - With the official opening of the Pentagon Memorial a week away, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff reflected on the events of nearly seven years ago that inspired the memorial's creation.

Navy Adm. Mike Mullen said his life as an American and as a servicemember changed forever on Sept. 11, 2001. The surprise attack not only took the lives of more than 3,000 people that day, but also revealed the capabilities and threat of terrorism and set the stage for current military operations in the Middle East.

"It was a brand new world. ... [The 9/11 attacks] were unexpected. It was a surprise, and it was also recognition we had an extremely serious threat, a terrorist threat, an extremist threat," he said during an interview at the memorial with the Pentagon Channel.

That day at the Pentagon, 184 people lost their lives when the hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the building. The memorial in their honor is just outside the crash site, and each victim is represented with his or her name inscribed on one of 184 sculptural elements illuminated by lighted reflection pools below.

"It's an incredibly important memorial to remember those who've sacrificed," Mullen said. "[The memorial] is a representation of so many special people, so many special thoughts, but most importantly, it's a representation of those who were lost and their families who sacrificed so much."

Remembering those who lost their lives on Sept. 11 and since then in Iraq and Afghanistan is one of the biggest concerns expressed by grieving family members. They fear that one day future generations will forget their loved ones' sacrifice, the admiral said.

"For those who are young, I would tell them how special [the memorial] is and how special those people are who we lost," he said, "and what it means to be an American and sacrifice, which is at the heart of who were as Americans since we've been a country."

The 9/11 attacks led to immediate action against al-Qaida in Afghanistan, and in March 2003 U.S. military offensives were launched in Iraq. Today, more than 4,500 U.S. military members have been killed fighting terrorism in the two countries and are very much connected to the 3,000 people killed on 9/11, he said.

"[The memorial] also serves as a very visible reminder of the renewal that took place that day," Mullen said, "the resilience that we have as a country and a people and the commitment we have to defeat this threat and to never let it happen again."

The memorial is scheduled to open to the public at 7 p.m. on the attack's seventh anniversary. More than 5,000 people are expected to attend, Pentagon officials said.

Air Guard Assists Thousands Displaced by Gustav

By Air Force Master Sgt. Mike R. Smith
Special to American Forces Press Service

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 2, 2008 - With tens of thousands of Gulf Coast residents in the potential path of Hurricane Gustav during the Labor Day weekend, Air National Guard members put aside their last-minute school shopping and backyard picnics to bring their states' Guard airpower to the displaced.

Litter patients are carried from a Texas Air National Guard C-130 Hercules on Aug. 31, 2008, to ambulances at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio following their aeromedical flight from Beaumont, Texas. In the potential path of Hurricane Gustav's landfall, a multi-state aeromedical Air Guard team from Texas, Delaware, West Virginia, Oklahoma and Tennessee helped airlift at least 247 patients to safety. Texas Air National Guard photo
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Taking to the skies Aug. 30 and 31 were Air Guard aeromedical evacuation squadrons from at least four states. They deployed their aircrews, aircraft and medical specialists to a mobile air staging facility in Carswell, Texas. In total, the team air evacuated more than 473 patients. At least seven other states prepared aeromedical teams to respond to calls for emergency assistance.

In all, the National Guard's soldiers and airmen helped evacuate nearly 17,000 Gulf Coast residents via the skies and roadways, including 325 special-needs patients, from New Orleans before the storm's arrival yesterday.

A medical team of Air Guard members including five C-130 Hercules aircraft and a Delaware Air Guard C-130 and airmen from West Virginia, Oklahoma and Tennessee helped airlift at least 247 patients from Beaumont, Texas. The patients were medically assessed, monitored and flown out of the storm's path to Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. The highly trained flight medics then boarded their aircraft and flew to Belle Chasse Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base outside New Orleans to assist in the Guard's continued Gustav relief missions.

"The Air National Guard medical community is honored and humbled to bring our medical talent and compassion to communities in times of need," said Air Force Col. (Dr.) Constance McNabb, Texas Military Forces joint surgeon, in a state news release. "Helping other people is why Guard medics serve."

On the receiving end, more than 160 Kentucky Air Guard members in Louisville assisted thousands of displaced people who were flown out of New Orleans on commercial aircraft to the Kentucky Air National Guard Base there. They were then taken by bus to Red Cross shelters at the Louisville fairgrounds and in Lexington.

"Kentucky is a reception state to displaced persons being evacuated from New Orleans via commercial airlines," Air Force Capt. Dale Greer, Kentucky Guard spokesman, said. He reported that the hurricane evacuation was a multi-agency effort calling on the resources of federal, state and local governments, as well as the American Red Cross.

Other Air Guard members at McGee Tyson Air Guard Base in Knoxville, Tenn., and in Nashville and Memphis, received similar evacuee missions at their bases.

Still other Air Guard units positioned their states' assets around the nation to better support potential storm-damaged states after Gustav's landfall.

In West Virginia, Air Guard aircrews and their C-130s from the 130th Airlift Wing in Charleston transported a special joint National Guard communications support team with their radio, telephone, video and satellite equipment to Little Rock, Ark., Aug. 31.

A Mississippi C-17 Globemaster III transport jet and aircrew of the 172nd Airlift Wing – which flies the nation's aeromedical evacuation missions from Balad Air Base, Iraq – flew to Anchorage, Alaska, and delivered two Army Guard HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to Jackson, Miss.

In Sioux City, Iowa, an aircrew from the 185th Air Refueling Wing flew their KC-135 Stratotanker and transported 50 Army Guard members and equipment from the state to Alexandria, La.

In all, Guard officials said nearly 14,000 National Guard airmen and soldiers were positioned with their equipment over the holiday weekend.

The Kansas Air Guard's 190th Air Refueling Wing, which flew the state's 35th Infantry Division advance-party soldiers to Alexandria, La. -- Two Nevada Air Guard aircrews and C-130s from the 152nd Airlift Wing flew to the Gulf Coast area to prepare for airlift missions.

The New York Air Guard deployed 15 aeromedical airmen from the 109th Airlift Wing, as well as two HH-60 Pave Hawk rescue helicopters and 16 airmen from the 106th Rescue Wing. In Mississippi, the 186th Air Refueling Wing in Meridian was on full alert with an RC-26 reconnaissance aircraft and aircrew to assist in hurricane response missions. The California Air Guard deployed 19 airmen, including pararescuemen and two HH-60s, and was planning to deploy additional Airmen, aircraft and pararescue equipment to the Gulf Coast.

(Air Force Master Sgt. Mike R. Smith serves at the National Guard Bureau.)

DoD Identifies Navy Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Petty Officer 1st Class Joshua Harris, 36,of Lexington, N.C., died Aug. 30 from injuries sustained while conducting combat operations in Afghanistan. Harris was temporarily forward deployed from his assignment at Naval Special Warfare Development Group, Dam Neck, Va.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. Steven J. Fitzmorris, 26, of Columbia, Mo., died on Aug. 25 of wounds suffered from enemy fire while on a dismounted patrol in Adhamiyah, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. Jorge L. Feliz Nieve, 26, of Queens Village, N.Y., died on Aug. 28 of injuries sustained from a vehicle incident in Mosul, Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas.

The incident is under investigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. 1st Class George Stanciel, 40, of Greenwood, Miss., died Aug. 19 at Forward Operating Base Gary Owen, Iraq, of wounds suffered when the base came under mortar attack. He was assigned to the 370th Engineer Company, 54th Engineer Battalion, 18th Engineer Brigade, Bamberg, Germany.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. Carlo E. Alfonso, 23, of Spokane, Wash., died on Aug. 26 of injuries sustained when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in Sadr City, Iraq. He was assigned to the 40th Engineer Battalion, 2d Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Baumholder, Germany.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. Michael L. Gonzalez, 20, of Spotswood, N.J., died Aug. 28 in Baghdad, of wounds suffered by an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 340th Military Police Company, Fort Totten, N.Y.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Sgt. 1st Class David J. Todd Jr., 36, of Marrero, La., died Aug. 20 in Bala Morghab, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using small arms fire. He was assigned to the Afghan Regional Security Integration Command-West, Herat, Afghanistan

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. Nickolas Lee Hopper, 27, of Montrose, Ill., died Sept. 8, 2007 from wounds received while supporting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq, on June 20, 2005. Hopper's final autopsyconcludedhis death was a result of wounds received in Iraq; however, Hopper was not previously identified as an OIF casualty. He was assigned to the 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group-28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Cherry Point, N.C.

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Staff Sgt. David L. Paquet, 26, of Rising Sun, Md., died Aug. 20 at Combat Outpost Vegas, Afghanistan, of undetermined causes while conduting a patrol. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Pvt. Tan Q. Ngo, 20, of Beaverton, Ore., died Aug. 27 in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered in Zabul Province, Afghanistan, when his mounted patrol received small arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, Hohenfels, Germany.

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is exercising an option with Computer Sciences Raytheon, of Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., for $78,134,869. The Eastern Range Technical Services will provide operations, maintenance, and sustainment of critical range and launch processing systems that support the launch processing mission of the 45th Space Wing and its launch customers at Cape Canaveral Air Station. The scope of this acquisition will include all critical range systems and associated support system. Services include downrange facilities support, base and range local area network/metropolitan area network services, and other minor technical supports required for successful range mission accomplishment. The location of performance is Computer Sciences Raytheon, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. No money has been obligated at this time. Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA2521-07-C-0011).

The Air Force is modifying a contract with United Technologies Corp., Pratt and Whitney, of East Hartford, Conn., for $30,042,543. This contract will exercise an option for three combined test force engines. The location of performance is United Technologies Corp., Pratt and Whitney, East Hartford, Conn. At this time $30,042,543 has been obligated. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8611-06-C-2900).

The Air Force is modifying a time and materials contract with Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics of Fort Worth, Texas, for $7,290,485. This action will increase the T&M ceilings on the over and above contract line items 0313 and 0318 to allow the continued authorization of over and above work until the end of the calendar year. The location of performance is Lockheed Martin Corporation, Fort Worth, Texas. At this time $7,290,485 has been obligated. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity. (FA8611-08-C-2897)

The Air Force is exercising an option with Tybrin Corp., Fort Walton Beach, Fla., for $52,849,939. The Air Force is exercising option year six for software engineering support of guided weapons systems evaluations, simulations, and other services supporting research and development for the principals and customers of the Air Armament Center. The location of performance is Air Armament Center, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. No money has been obligated at this time. Fort Walton Beach, Fla., is the contracting activity (F08635-02-C-0034).

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of Herndon, Va., for $9,539,622. This contract action will provide Joint Functional Component Command for space J2 survivability and vulnerability analysis. The location of performance is Santa Maria, Calif., and Vandenberg AFB, Calif. At this time, $439,614 has been obligated. Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380).

The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of Herndon, Va., for $21,520,038. The action will provide U.S. Marine Corps Mission Assurance Program Development with technical analysis and operation integration. The location of performance is Booz Allen Hamilton, McLean, Va. At this time, $4,554,591 has been obligated. Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity. (SP0700-03-D-1380)

The Air Force is awarding a contract to Booz-Allen and Hamilton, of McLean, Va., for $7,246,345. This action provides for financial sector resilience studies, analysis, and exercise. The location of performance is McLean, Va., and Washington, D.C. At this time $2,415,459 has been obligated. Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380).

NAVY

United Technologies Corp., Pratt & Whitney, Military Engines, East Hartford, Conn., is being awarded an advance acquisition contract with an estimated value of $78,065,000 for long lead components, parts and materials associated with the lot three low rate initial production of 8 Joint Strike Fighter Short Take Off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) propulsion systems for the U.S. Navy, 10 Conventional Take Off and Landing (CTOL) propulsion systems for the U.S. Air Force, 2 CTOL propulsion systems for the Royal Netherlands Air Force, and three STOVL propulsion systems for the United Kingdom Royal Navy. Work will be performed in East Hartford, Conn.,(70 percent), and Bristol, United Kingdom, (30 percent), and is expected to be completed in Jan. 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy ($37,800,000; 48.4 percent); the U.S. Air Force ($26,900,000; 34.5 percent); the Governments of the Netherlands, ($2,025,000; 2.6 percent); and the United Kingdom, ($11,340,000; 14.5 percent). The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-08-C-0033).

Knik Construction Co., Inc., Seattle, Wash., is being awarded a maximum $50,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for paving and resurfacing projects at the Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. Task Order 0001 is being awarded at $4,138,785 for paving and resurfacing in the Guantanamo Bay, Housing at the time of award. Work for this task order is expected to be completed by Aug. 2009. All work on this contract will be performed in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2013. Contract funds for Task Order 0001 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website with one proposal received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (N69450-08-D-1272).

ILSC Holdings LC, dba Katmai Research*, Van Nuys, Calif., is being awarded a ceiling $45,673,958 modification to previously awarded delivery order contract (M67854-08-D-2007). to perform post-deployment software support and system software support facility (SSSF) support and sustainment of the AN/TYQ-23, Tactical Air Operations Module. This contract modification will provide increased support for the design, development and implementation of Interface Change Proposals and Problem Change Requests of tactical software for the AN/TYQ-23 version four ((V)4). No funds are associated with the base contract award requirements will be identified in individual delivery orders issued under this contract. Work will be performed in Van Nuys, Calif., and is expected to be completed in May 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity

Basile Baumann Prost Cole & Associates, Inc., Annapolis, Md., is being awarded a maximum $40,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity time and materials contract for professional services in support of the Department of the Navy public-private ventures and other special programs located within the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Atlantic area of responsibility. The work to be performed consists of providing research and analysis for all aspects of special venture acquisitions, including family and unaccompanied housing public private ventures, enhanced use leasing, portfolio management, program development, financial analysis, and other public-private venture opportunities. Work will be performed primarily in Va., (50 percent) and Md., (50 percent), and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2013. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with six proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N62470-08-D-2006).

Webco Roofing and Waterproofing*, Ventura, Calif., is being awarded $6,538,679 for firm-fixed-price task order #0020 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-06-D-1010) for various roofing projects at Naval Base Ventura County. The work to be performed provides for labor, materials, equipment, supervision and transportation necessary to complete roofing projects. Work will be performed in Ventura County, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Aug. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Three proposals were received for this task order. The Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division, Naval Base Ventura County, Calif., is the contracting activity.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

BOH Environmental, LLC, New Orleans, La., is being awarded a maximum $100,000,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, sole source contract for specialized shipping and storage containers with accessories. Other locations of performance are in Texas and Penn. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. There was originally one proposal solicited with one response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Aug. 28, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM8ED-08-D-0251).

ARMY

C.W. Roberts Construction, Inc., Tallahassee, Fla., was awarded on Aug. 28, 2008, a $42,439,910 firm/fixed price contract to provide 8.5 linear miles of roadway shoulder sheet piling for shoulder and roadway protection against erosion and scour, caused from hurricane storm surge. Work will be performed in Elgin Air Force Base, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Feb. 26, 2010. Bids solicited were FEDBIZOPS and nine bids were received Corps of Engineers Mobile, Mobile Ala., is the contracting activity (W91278-08-C-0048).

BAE Systems, Ground Systems Division, York, Pa., was awarded on Aug. 29, 2008, a $11,638,114 firm/fixed price contract. This contract requirement is for the incorporation of the approved engineering change proposal on the Bradley automated fire extinguishing system (AFES) for 419. Work will be performed in York, Pa., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 29, 2009. Aug. 31, 2009. One was bid solicited and one bid was received. US Army TACOM LCMC Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-05-G-0005).

Raytheon Co., Integrated Defense Co., Bedford, Mass., was awarded on Aug. 28, 2008, a $6,239,038 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract fiscal year 2008 engineering services contract option award for 11,195 man–hours of effort. Work will be performed in Burlington, Mass., Huntsville, Ala., Andover, Mass., Tewksbury, Mass., El Paso, Texas, and Norfolk, Va., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. US Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-04-C-0020).

Sheets T.A. Mechanical Contractors, Inc., Norfolk, Va., was awarded on Aug. 28, 2008, a $5,664,000 firm/fixed price contract design and construction of fiscal year 2008 permanent party chapel complex at Fort Lee, Petersburg, Va. Work will be performed in Fort Lee, Va., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 29, 2010. Bids were solicited via Internet and one bid was received. US Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha, Neb., is the contracting activity (W9128F-08-C-0019).

CONTRACTS

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

ExxonMobil Fuels marketing Co., Fairfax, Va., is being awarded a maximum $84,669,874 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel oil, diesel fuel and gasoline. Using service is Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and US/NATO personnel. There were originally seven proposals solicited with two responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Sept. 30, 2011. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-08-D-9410).

Eni S.P.A. Refining & Marketing Division, Rome Italy is being awarded a maximum $83,994,105 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel oil, diesel fuel and gasoline. Using service is Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and US/NATO personnel. There were originally seven proposals solicited with two responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Sept. 30, 2011. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-08-D-9411).

Mabanaft Deutschland GMBH, Kassel, Germany*, is being awarded a maximum $25,051,905 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel. Other locations of performance are in Germany. Using service is Army. The original proposal was web-solicited with six responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Sept. 30, 2011. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va.,(SP0600-08-D-9405).

Valentin Gas W. Oel GMBH & Co., KG, Mainz*, is being awarded a maximum $8,010,833 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel. Other locations of performance are in Germany. Using service is Army. The original proposal was web-solicited with six responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Sept. 30, 2011. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va.,(SP0600-08-D-9407).

Georg Schart, Amberg, Germany*, is being awarded a maximum $6,134,798 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel oil, diesel and gasoline. Other locations of

performance are in Germany. Using service is Army. The original proposal was web-solicited

with six responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Sept. 30, 2011. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-08-D-9406).

World Fuels Americas dba Trans-Tec, Greenwich, Conn., is being awarded a maximum $47,378,119 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuels. Other locations of performance are in Va., Fla., Texas and La. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Federal Civilian Agencies. There were originally 55 proposals solicited with 18 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Apr. 30, 2011. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va.

AIR FORCE

Dell Marketing L.P., of Round Rock, Texas, is being awarded a contract for $5,599,256. The objective of this award is to procure Symantec Software licenses and original equipment manufacture consulting support. The Combat Information Transport System program office deployment of Block 30 network management/network defense systems includes deploying the Symantec Mail Security, Netback up, and Command Central Storage licenses at Air Force locations worldwide. The location of performance is Dell Marketing L.P., Round Rock, Texas. At this time $5,599,256 has been obligated. Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., is the contracting activity (FA8771-05-A-0301).

Battelle Memorial Institute, of Columbus, Ohio, is being awarded a contract for $9,984,489. This contract action will provide an extensive chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear knowledge base is required to identify and analyze chemical and biological defense archival information and make it available to the entire Chemical Biological Defense community. The location of performance is Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio. At this time $1,062,802 has been obligated. Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-00-D-3180).

Today the Air Force is a exercising an option with Call Henry, Incorporated, of Titusville, Fla., for $6,922,868. The action is a launch operations support contract. This contract provides management, modification, and modernization for aging facility, property and western range support equipment to ensure successful performance during tests, operations and launch. The LOSC program will satisfy the requirement for radi, reliable, economical and secure maintenance and operation service. These services include periodic maintenance, operation, and repair of various infrastructure, and mandatory certification, maintenance, operation, and repair of various infrastructure, and mandatory certification, maintenance, and operations of facility property and equipment (e.g. alarms, cranes and hoists, elevators, generators, mechanical, pressure vessels, structural, towers, utilities) which support critical mission requirements. This is the fourth option to be exercised out of five. The location of performance is Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.; California Coastal Sites, (Pillar Point, Anderson Peak, and Santa Barbara); and the following Hawaii locations; Wheeler Army Base, Ewa Beach, Kaena Point and Molokai, Hawaii. At this time money has not been obligated. Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., is the contracting activity. (F04610-04-C-0004).

NAVY

Harris Corp., Government Communications Systems Div., Melbourne, Fla., is being awarded a $53,061,171 cost-plus-incentive-fee modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-04-C-0130) for the procurement of 11 AN/ARQ-58 Aircraft Terminal Equipment (ATE) sets and 3 AN/ARQ-58 spare ATE sets for the MH-60R helicopter program, and 5 AN/SRQ-4 (ku) radio shipboard terminal sets for surface combatant ship classes CG-47, DDG-51, and FFG-7. Work will be performed in Melbourne, Fla., (63 percent) and Wayne, N.J., (37 percent), and is expected to be completed in Aug. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

L-3 Services, Inc., Marlton, N.J., is being awarded a $43,387,937 cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for engineering, technical and programmatic support for maintaining and updating simulations and intelligence data bases for the EA-6B and EA-18G aircraft. In addition, this contract provides support for the transition of the EA-6B mission to the EA-18G. Work will be performed in Camarillo, Calif., (67 percent); at the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Pt. Mugu, Calif., (37 percent); and Virginia Beach, Va., (2 percent), and is expected to be completed in Aug. 2013. Contract funds in the amount of $129,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, Calif., is the contracting activity (N68936-08-D-0027).

General Dynamics C4 Systems, Scottsdale, Ariz., is being awarded a $40,712,276 modification under previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (M67854-02-C-2052) for CapSet II add/delete components and procure nine Combat Operations Center (COC) systems including 18 common ,modules and 36 Capability Set IIs. The CapSet II, COC system is an integrated, mobile, command and control center consisting of shelter, power, cabling, processing systems, and trailers. Work will be performed in Scottsdale, Ariz., and work is expected to be completed Jul. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas, is being awarded a $25,660,046 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with provisions for the issuance of cost-plus-fixed-fee (level of effort and completion) task/delivery orders to provide specialized technical and engineering support services for Navy's identity management development and operations capability and other anti-terrorism/force protection programs. Work will be performed in San Antonio, Texas, and is expected to be completed by Aug. 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured; it is a sole source procurement. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Dahlgren, Va., is the contracting activity (N00178-08-D-3007).

Bell Helicopter Textron, Fort Worth, Texas, was awarded on Aug. 28, 2008, a $24,836,648 firm-fixed-price delivery order under a previously awarded contract (W58RGZ-06-G-0003) in for spares used on the H-1 aircraft. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas, and work is expected to be completed by Dec. 2011. Contract funds will expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity.

General Dynamics, Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded an $18,500,000 modification to the previously awarded contract (N00024-96-C-2100) for the execution of the USS Hawaii (SSN 776) post shakedown availability. Work will be performed in Groton, Conn., (99 percent) and Quonset Point, R.I., (1 percent), and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Supervisor of Shipbuilding Conversion and Repair, Groton, Conn., is the contracting activity.

Kalman & Co., Inc., Virginia Beach, Va., is being awarded $14,125,627 for task order #0016 under a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (M67854-03-A5158). The scope of this effort is to provide business and analytical support to the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical and Biological Defense systems. Objectives of this initiative include risk analyses supporting enterprise-wide efforts and current programs of record, leading to concise business case analyses that identify cost and performance projections, schedule impacts, and sustainment/ lifecycle considerations. Work will be performed in Falls Church, Va., and work is expected to be completed in Sept. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $4,800,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Marshall Co., Ltd.*, Corpus Christi, Texas, is being awarded $12,562,000 for firm-fixed-price task order #0002 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62467-04-D-0078) for construction of a T-45 flightline re-capitalization at Naval Air Station, Kingsville. The work to be performed provides for the design, renovation and repair of three buildings – Buildings 760, 2713, and 3786. Overall, this project will renovate existing building space, demolish substandard space and construct new warehouse/shop space. Work will be performed in Kingsville, Texas, and is expected to be completed by Feb. 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Two proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity.

L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace LLC, Madison, Miss., is being awarded a $10,400,000 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity delivery order contract (N68936-06-D-0024) to provide specialized technical services in support of Depot Level Maintenance (DLM) work performed at the Fleet Readiness Center, Southwest (FRC-SW) on aircraft and rework of associated components and materials. Services to be provided include modifications, in-service repairs, and all other categories of service associated with aircraft DLM and its planning. The estimated level of effort for this modification is 346,666 man-hours. Work will be performed at FRC-SW, San Diego, Calif., (78 percent); the Marine Corps Air Station, (MCAS), Camp Pendleton, Calif., (9 percent); the Naval Air Station, (NAS) Lemoore, Calif., (4 percent); the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Pt. Mugu, Calif., (2 percent); NAS Whidbey Island, Bremerton, Wash., (2 percent); MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, (2 percent); MCAS Yuma, Ariz., (2 percent); and MCAS Miramar, Calif., (1 percent), and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2008. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, Calif., is the contracting activity.

CACI, Chantilly, Va., is being awarded a $7,961,512 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for education/training products and support services managed by the Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center, Pensacola, Fla., for the Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education Enterprise. This contract includes one base period and four one-year options that, if exercised, bring the total estimated value of the contract to $42,146,213. Work will be performed at Chantilly, Va., (95 percent), and Pensacola, Fla., (5 percent), and work is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was awarded through full and open competition via Navy Electronic Commerce Online, with 18 offers received. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk, Detachment Philadelphia, is the contracting activity.

Oceaneering International, Inc., Chesapeake, Va., is being awarded a $5,711,065 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-6269) for Dry Dock Shelter (DDS) Planning Yard, field change, and maintenance support. The contract modification will augment and supplement internal capabilities and provide for fleet-funded maintenance of DDS assets and procures material to support the alteration, modernization, and fit-up of DDS Program assets. Work will be performed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, (60 percent); Norfolk, Va., (30 percent); and Diego Garcia, (10 percent), and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

ARMY

Concurrent Technologies Corp., Johnstown, Pa., was awarded on Aug. 21, 2008,

a $14,604,152 cost/plus fixed fee price contract with Concurrent Technologies Corp., to provide operations and sustainment support for the Consolidated Analytic Spatial Initiative program. Work will be performed in Johnstown, Pa., and Bethesda, Md., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Bethesda, Md., is the contracting activity (HM157-08-C-0003).

Alliant Ammunition and power Co., LLC, Radford, Va., was awarded on

Aug. 28, 2008, a $31,409,100 firm/fixed price contract. This award is in support of the modernization effort at Radford Army Ammunition Plant. Work will be performed in Radford, Va., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 31, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. HQ, Army Sustainment Command Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (DAAA-09-03-E-0001).

The Logistics Co., Inc., Fayetteville, N.C., was awarded on Aug. 28, 2008, a $16,306,687 cost-plus-price contract for logistics services at Fort Knox, Ky., during the period Oct. 1, 2006 through 30 Sept. 30, 2007 with four one year option periods through Sept. 30, 2001. Work will be performed in Fort Knox, Ky., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2011. Bids were solicited via Internet and eight bids were received. Mission & Installation Contracting Command Fort Knox, Ky., is the contracting activity (W9124D-06-C-0030).

General Dynamics Land Systems Division, Sterling Heights, Ill., was awarded on

Aug. 28, 2008, a $33,890,476 firm/fixed price contract. The purpose of this contract is thirty M1A1 Abrams integrated management vehicles with an option for an additional thirty vehicles. Work will be performed in Lima, Ohio, Scranton, Pa., Tallahassee, Fla., and Anniston, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. TACOM LCMC, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-06-G-0006).

MPRI A Division of L-3 Services, Inc., Alexandria, Va., was awarded on Aug.27, 2008, a $9,904,051 contract, to perform a broad range of technical financial and operational analysis in support of the Department of the Army. Contract support shall include all activities relating to the overall force development of the Army. Work will be performed in Arlington, Va., and Fort Huachuca, Ariz., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2011. Bids were solicited via Internet and two bids were received. Contracting Center of Excellence, Washington, is the contracting activity (W91WAW-08-F-0129).

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., Oak Brook, Ill., was awarded on Aug. 27, 2008, a

$9,145,424 firm fixed price contract. The work consists of beach renourishment in Tybee Island, Ga. Work will be performed in Tybee Island, Ga., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 31, 2008. Bids were solicited via Internet and three bids were received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-08-C-0046).

Hill Brothers Construction Co., Inc, Falkner, Miss., was awarded on Aug. 27, 2008, a

$58,826,055 firm fixed fee contract. The work consist of excavation, driving sheet pilling, driving timber pilling, driving steel pipe pilling, utility relocations, concrete box culvert construction, asphalt road work, fertilizing and seed, backfilling, and other incidental work. Work will be performed in New Orleans, La., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 13, 2012. Bids were solicited via FedTeds and four proposals were received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineer, New Orleans, La., is the contracting activity (W912P8-08-C-0093).

General Dynamics Lands Systems Division, Sterling Heights, Mich., was awarded on

Aug. 28, 2008, a $30,780,300 cost reimbursable contract to procure long lead material required to support 129 Third Armored Cavalry Regiment Abrams M1A2 system enhancement package. Work will be performed in Lima, Ohio, Tallahassee, Fla., Anniston, Ala., Scranton, Pa., and Sterling Heights, Mich., with an estimated completion date of Oct. 31, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. TACOM LCMC, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-06-G-0006).

Telford Aviation Inc., (TAI), Bangor, Maine, was awarded on Aug. 27, 2008, a $36,612,252 time /and material contract. The award of an undefinitized contract action will be made to Telford Aviation Inc for the procurement of components of the Multi Sensor Airborne Reconnaissance Surveillance System. Work will be performed in Hagerstown, Md., with an estimated completion date of Jun. 6, 2009. Bids were solicited sole source and one bid was received. CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-07-C-W009).

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

Science Applications International Corp., of San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a contract for $9,500,000. The purpose of this contract is to advance the technology and/or increase knowledge and understanding of chemical, biological and radiological threats to personnel, equipment, operations based on various environmental factors and develop capabilities to effectively communicate CBR impacts and issues including response and consequence management topics to a wide range of planning and decision-making levels. The location of performance is Science Applications International Corporation, San Diego, Calif. At this time $999,844 has been obligated. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8650-08-D-6918).

The Air Force is modifying a contract with SRI International of Menlo Park, Calif. This action will provide Desert Owl Phase Two. The contractor will complete turn-key effort to deploy the PenRad 7 radar systems and modified King Air 200T aircraft for a 90-day deployment. The location of performance is Iraq. The contract modification is not to exceed $6,999,875. At this time, $3,429,939 has been obligated. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8620-08-C-3008).

Utah State University Research Foundation, Space Dynamics Laboratory, of Logan, Utah, is being awarded a contract for $9,998,094. The contract provides for the development and demonstration of new and innovative technologies that provide tactical assets for the battlefield using affordable plug-and-play components. The assets will be designed to provide key actionable intelligence and battlefield situational awareness using information collected from ground, air and space systems. The location of performance is Utah State University, Logan, Utah. At this time $1,391,027 has been obligated. Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., is the contracting activity (FA9453-08-C-0244).

Goodrich Corp., of Chelmsford, Mass., is being awarded a contract for $87,940,000. The purpose of this contract is for the delivery of four reconnaissance pods, one mobile ground station, one fixed ground station, two mission planners, in-country technical representatives, technical manuals, and test and integration support. This effort supports foreign military sales to Morocco. The location of performance is Goodrich Corp. Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems, Chelmsford, Mass. At this time $37,814,200 has been obligated. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8620-08-C-3013).

The Air Force is modifying a contract with Lockheed Martin Space Systems, of Sunnyvale Calif., for $96,991,206. This is a contract modification to the existing Space Base Infrared System high component engineering, manufacturing, and development contract. This contract will exercise two options that provide for Fiscal Year 2009 continued sustainment of the contractor logistics support and legacy sustainment effort. Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company will provide personnel and infrastructure including supplies and services, to specifically perform space and ground software maintenance, depot maintenance, training, communications maintenance, increment "2" tactical intelligence off-line processing and integrated training suite operations. The location of performance is Lockheed Integrated Systems and Solutions, Boulder, Colo. Money has not been obligated at this time. Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif., is the contracting activity (F04701-95-C-0017).

Wyle Information Systems LLC (formerly RS Information Systems, Inc.) of McLean, Va., is being awarded a contract for $18,491,900. The purpose of this contract provides services to operate, maintain, and support the Space Innovation and Development Center located at Schriever AFB CO. The SIDC is also the Air Staff executive agent for the Air Force's Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities program. The contract is directed toward examining, assessing, and developing the means to integrate national system and DoD space systems support to enhance combat, and research and development capabilities within the Air Force. This includes and /or involves integrating existing and advanced technology weapons, platforms, and special test facilities; as well as the technical expertise (e.g., knowledge of emerging space-based technologies and systems such as space -based radar, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, microsats, space control, lasers, high power microwaves, communications, etc.) to assist SIDC related activities. Option VII will start Oct. 1, 2008. The location of performance is Space innovation and Development Center, Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. Money has not been obligated at this time. Schriever Air Force Base, Colo., is the contracting activity (FA2550-01-D-0003).

Sonalysts, Inc., of Waterford, Conn., is being awarded a contract for $10,141,173. The purpose of this contract is to provide Small Business Innovative Research Phase III effort procures commercial off-the-shelf hardware and operating systems, and one common training system architecture which will launch system specific simulations developed to execute space operations training for a number of different satellite systems. The first mission specific application is Defense Satellite Communications System trainer with a follow-on option for a Military Strategic and Tactical Relay trainer. The location of performance is Sonalysts, Inc., Waterford, Conn., and Lockheed Martin (subcontractor) of Orlando, Fla. At this time $445,000 has been obligated. Space and Missile Systems Center, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA8806-08-C-0001).

Wyle Laboratories, Inc., of Huntsville, Ala., is being awarded a contract for $9,661,835. The purpose of this contract is for the Reliability Information Analysis Center will perform NAWCAD test aviation research and development. The location of performance Wyle Aerospace Group, Camarillo, Calif., a division of Wyle Laboratories, Inc., in Hunstville, Ala. At this time $266,667 has been obligated. Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (HC1047-05-D-4005).

Air Force is modifying a contract with DTS Aviation Services, Incorporated, Fort Worth, Texas, for $40,723,558. This action will exercise option year for maintenance of T-38C, T-6, and T1A aircraft at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The location of performance is Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Money has not been obligated at this time. Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., is the contracting activity (FA3002-05-C-0016).

Air Force is modifying a contract with Northrop Grumman Integrated Systems, Air Combat Systems, San Diego, Calif., for $7,139,331. This effort is for the operation of the Global Hawk System in forward theaters of operation, for a classified length of time. The contractor shall also provide mission support plans, identify support equipment necessary to support operations at contingency locations and procure deployment spares critical for sustained flight operations for the period of time specified on any deployment order. The location of performance is Northrop Grumman Integrated Systems, Air Combat Systems, San Diego, Calif. At this time $7,139,331has been obligated. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8620-08-G-3005).

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., Herndon, Va., is being awarded a contract for $5,918,448. This action will provide the U.S. Army Energetics, Warhead and Environmental Technology Directorate with studies and analysis. The location of performance is Booz Allen Hamilton, McLean, Va. At this time $120,773 has been obligated. Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380).

ARMY

Textron Marine & Land System, Division of Textron Inc., New Orleans, La., was awarded Aug. 26, 2008, a $6,560,000 firm-fixed- price contract. U.S. Army Tank-Automotive Command life cycle management is exercising the option to purchase 10 armored security vehicles from Textron Marine & Land Systems. Work will be performed in New Orleans, La., with an estimated completion date of Jun. 30, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army Tank Automotive Command Life Cycle Management Command, Warren, Mich., is the contract activity (W56HZV-05-C-0470).

Defense Technologies Corp., of America, Casper, Wyo., was awarded

Aug. 27, 2008, a $5,004,237 firm- fixed- price contract. The purpose of this contract is to obtain M1029 non- lethal 40mm cartridges. Work will be performed in Casper, Wyo., with estimated completion date of Apr. 30, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army Joint Munitions and Lethality Life Cycle Command Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15QKN-06-C-0169).

Xcavators, Inc., Ripley, Miss., was awarded on Aug. 27, 2008, a $6,847, 228

firm-fixed- price contract. The purpose of this contract is for flooding control of Mississippi River & tributaries, west bank Mississippi River levees, Reid Bedford King, La., levee enlargement and berms, item 424-R. Work will be performed in Madison Parrish, La., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2009. Bids proposal were solicited under FedBizOps. Thirteen bids proposal were received. U.S.A. Corp of Engineer, Vicksburg District, Vicksburg Contracting Office, Vicksburg, Miss, is the contracting activity (W912EE-08-C-0024).

Simmonds Precision Products Inc., Vergennes, Vt., was awarded Aug. 27, 2008, a

$31,706,454 five- year- firm- fixed- price indefinite -quantity contract. This requirement is for the procurement of the crashworthy external fuel system, the internal auxiliary fuel tank system, and related spares support for the UH-60 aircraft. Work will be performed in Vergennes, Vt., with an estimated completion date of Jul. 31, 2013. One bid were solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-D-0224).

Bell Helicopter Textron Inc, Hurst, Texas, was awarded on Aug. 27, 2008, a

$ 6,220,267, firm- fixed- price contract. This contract is to add three items to the

long term contract, including 30 cowl assemblies, each with Mod Fin assembly 126 blades, for the O58D Kiowa Program, establishing FY08 pricing for a potential award of $7,119,296.

Work will be performed in Hurst, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Mar. 31, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command Redstone Arsenal, Al., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-04-D-0110).

Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co., Inc., Mobile, Ala., was awarded Aug. 24, 2008, a

$6,988,277 service contract, for berthage, drydocking and services for the dredge wheeler. Work will be performed in Mobile, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 13, 2008. Bids solicited FedBizOps and two bids were received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, La., is the contracting activity (W912P8-08-H-0001)

Ciber Incorporated, Colo., was awarded Aug. 27, 2008, a $6,772, 552 cost plus award fee contract. Perform labor and material to perform DOIM (Directorate of Information Management) services at Carlisle Barracks, Pa., as a result of an A76 solicitation. Work will be performed in Carlisle, Pa., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2009. Bids were solicited via Internet and three bids were received. Mission and Installation Contracting Command -DOC Carlisle Barracks, Pa., is the contracting activity (DABT-60-02-C-006).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Alfona Hauer Gambri & Co., KG.*, Weiden, Germany, is being awarded a maximum $6,672,615 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel oil, diesel fuel and gasoline. Using service is Army. This proposal was originally web-solicited with six responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Sept. 30, 2011. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SPO600-08-D-9404).

Science Applications International Corp., Fairfield, N.J., is being awarded a maximum $500,000,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite delivery/quantity contract for maintenance, repair, and operations supplies contract. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and other federal civilian agencies. Contract is exercising option year three. The original proposal was Web-solicited with six responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Aug. 30, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM500-04-D-BP24).

NAVY

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a $125,566,777 firm-fixed-price contract for the full rate production (Lot IV) of nine AN/ALQ-218 Tactical Jamming System Receivers (TJSR), a component of the EA-6B Airborne Electronic Attack Aircraft. In addition, this contract provides for a display lab asset and spares in support of the EA-6B. Work will be performed in Baltimore, Md., (57 percent), Bethpage, N.Y., (30 percent); Nashua, N.H., (8 percent), and San Diego, Calif., (5 percent), and is expected to be completed in Oct. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity (N00019-08-C-0067).

L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace LLC, Madison, Miss., is being awarded an $111,426,635 indefinite-delivery, requirements type contract to provide all logistics services and materials for organizational, intermediate, and depot level maintenance required to support 71 T-45A and 108 T-45C aircraft based at Naval Air Station Meridian, Miss., NAS Kingsville, Texas; and NAS Pensacola, Fla. This requirement also includes the organizational level maintenance for the engine. Work will be performed in Kingsville, Texas (58 percent); Meridian, Miss., (36 percent); and Pensacola, Fla., (6 percent), and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via electronic request for proposal and two offers were received. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-08-D-0014).

Sensor and Antenna Systems, Lansdale, Inc., Lansdale, Pa., is being awarded a $36,743,000 not-to-exceed modification to a previously awarded undefinitized contract action (N00019-08-C-0046) to procure 27 low band transmitters; 25 V-Pol antennas; 27 H-Pol antennas; and 18 Band 2 adapter interface assemblies for the AN/ALQ-99 Low Band Transmitter Antenna Group in support of the EA-6B aircraft. In addition, this modification will include 3 RF Test Stations, 5 antenna test stations, 4 transmitter test stations, 3 lots of special tooling/test equipment, non-recurring engineering (NRE) for the IO#1 circuit card assembly re-design, and technical requirements documentation (TRD) to support test equipment at the depot level. Work will be performed in Lansdale, Pa., and is expected to be completed in Nov. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command is the contracting activity.

Data Link Solutions LLC, Wayne, N.J., is being awarded a $32,109,772 firm-fixed-price, cost reimbursement contract to provide Multi-Functional Information Distribution System (MIDS) On Ship (MOS) and associated Link-16 systems. MOS provides high power Link 16 shipboard systems by integrating the MIDS Low Volume Terminal into the Shipboard Tactical Data Link environment. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWARSYSCOM) awarded the contract on behalf of its organizational partner, the Navy's Program Executive Office (PEO) for Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) Systems. This contract includes four one-year option periods which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of the contract to an estimated $160,643,603. Work will be performed in Wayne, N.J., (80 percent) and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, (20 percent), and is expected to be completed by Aug. 2009 (Aug. 2013 with options). Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunities website and the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command E-commerce website, with an unlimited number of proposals solicited and one offer received. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command is the contracting activity (N00039-08-D-0007).

Hedgecock Electric, Inc., Pensacola, Fla., is being awarded an $11,681,000 firm-fixed-price contract for Airfield Lighting repairs and replacement of airfield lighting on the north and south airfield runways at Naval Air Station Whiting Field. Work will be performed in Milton, Fla., and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website with three proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (N69450-08-C-0770).

Atlantic Marine Mayport, Inc., Jacksonville, Fla., is being awarded a $9,772,647 firm-fixed-price contract for the Dry-Dock Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA) of the USS Simpson (FFG 56) to include drydock and topside maintenance repair work. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $13,575,754. Work will be performed in Jacksonville, Fla., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2008. Contract funds in the amount of $30,000 willexpire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunities website, with 10 proposals solicited and two offers received. The Southeast Regional Maintenance Center, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (N40027-08-C-0091).

British Aerospace (BAE) Systems & Armaments, L.P., Armament Systems Division, Minneapolis, Minn., is being awarded an $8,141,770 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-04-C-5464) to exercise an option for procurement of additional FY08 MK 14 MOD 2 Canisters, including packaging, handling, storage, transportation equipment, and for additional FY08 reconfigurable coding plug assemblies. MK 14 canisters for the MK 41 Vertical Launching System, store, transport in safety, and enable loading of Tomahawk missiles into MK 41 Vertical Launching Systems aboard DDG-51 Class and CG-47 Class ships. Work will be performed in Aberdeen, S.D., and is expected to be completed by Jul. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Lambda Research, Inc.*, Cincinnati, Ohio, is being awarded a not-to-exceed $7,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for a Phase III Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Program under topic N01-024 entitled "Innovative Gas Turbine Engine Propulsion." The contractor will provide services and materials for engineering tasks, including research and development, and testing of the low plasticity burnishing system. Work will be performed in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is expected to be completed in Aug. 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This SBIR Phase III contract was competitively procured using SBIR Program Solicitation under Topic N01-024 and 29 offers were received. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J., is the contracting activity (N68335-08-D-0019).

MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY CONTRACT AWARD

Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation, Anchorage Alaska, is being awarded a $48,968,854 (maximum) indefinite-delivery, indefinite quantity, sole source contract to provide launch services and logistical support at the Kodiak Launch Complex for MDA flight tests. The place of performance is Kodiak, Alaska. The contract base period and one option are expected to be complete by Aug. 2011. The contract funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year. The Missile Defense Agency, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (HQ0006-08-D-0004).

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity, cost plus award fee and cost reimbursement contract by exercising and option with Jacobs Technology Incorporated, of Tullahoma, Tenn., for a maximum of $92,827,671. This action provides for technical, engineering and acquisition support at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, and various other tenant organizations. AAC/PKES, Eglin AFB, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA9200-07-C-0006, P00014).

NAVY

General Dynamics Information Technology, Fairfax, Va., is being awarded a $33,604,027 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00421-07-D-0024) to exercise an option for information technology/information management department support services. This modification provides for a wide range of services and products, including information engineering; business process improvement relative to automation; analytical and technical support for Enterprise Resource Planning; consultation; hardware and software evaluation and selection; systems analysis; systems and applications sustainment, including configuration and maintenance of web sites and servers; integration of systems and applications; database administration; production support; information assurance; network support; firewall support; and imaging services. Work will be performed in Patuxent River, Md., and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Base-X, Fairfield, Va., is being awarded a $17,573,144 firm-fixed-price delivery order against Federal Supply Schedule Contract GS-07F-0173J for Ultra Light Camouflage Net System (ULCANS) in both Desert Marpat and Woodland patterns. ULCANS will aid in the concealment of military ground equipments when tactically deployed. It will also provide visual, electro-optical, radar, and infrared signature reduction characteristics. It is a Type IV system for general purpose radar scattering concealment and Type III system for general purpose radar transparency. Work will be performed in Fairfield, Va., and delivery is expected to be complete in April 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $17,573,144 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is awarded as a result of a full and open competitive unrestrictive solicitation. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-08-F-3045).

Canadian Commercial Corp., General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada, London, Ontario, is being awarded a $17,538,140 firm-fixed-priced modification to delivery order #004 under a previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5028) for the purchase of Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) upgrades and associated Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) costs. Work will be performed in Durban, South Africa, (57 percent), and Anniston, Ala., (43 percent), and word is expected to be completed Apr. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Northrop Grumman Ship Systems (a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Corp.), Pascagoula, Miss., is being awarded a $10,784,358 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-07-C-2302) for accomplishment of the follow yard class services for the DDG 51 Class AEGIS Destroyer Program and will provide expert design, planning, and material support services for both DDG 51 ship construction and modernization. Work will be performed in Pascagoula, Miss., and is expected to be completed by Aug. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

RQ Construction, Carlsbad, Calif., is being awarded $9,780,398 for task order #0007 under a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award construction contract (N68711-03-D-7057) to exercise option item #003 for P-135 upgrade magnetic silencing facility at Naval Base Point Loma. The work to be performed provides for the design and installation of the magnetometers and cables to utilize underwater mate-able connectors; and the replacement of magnetometer tubes and cabling. After exercise of this option, the total cumulative task order amount will be $18,237,165. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Oct. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Two proposals were received for the task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

Universal Propulsion Co., Fairfield, Calif., is being awarded an $8,562,248 firm-fixed-price contract for digital recovery sequencers in support of the Cartridge Actuated Device/Propellant Actuated Device (CAD/PAD) Joint Program Office, NSWC-Indian Head Division. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Air Force, (43 percent) and the countries of Turkey, (11 percent); Egypt, (8 percent); Republic of Serbia, (8 percent); Korea, (6 percent); United Arab Emirates, (5 percent); Norway, (4 percent); Pakistan, (3 percent); Belgium, (2 percent); Denmark, (2 percent); Bahrain, (1 percent); Chile, (1 percent); Greece, (1 percent); Indonesia, (1 percent); Italy, (1 percent); Oman, (1 percent); Netherlands, (1 percent); and Taiwan, (1 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. Work will be performed at Fairfield, Calif., and work is expected to be completed by Apr. 2010. The contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not awarded competitively. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity (N00104-08-C-K109).

Pole Zero Corp.*, West Chester, Ohio, is being awarded an $8,121,920 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00421-06-D-0036) to exercise an option for the procurement of Co-Site UHF SATCOM filters and interface adapters in support of the Remote Radio Secure Voice System Program. Work will be performed in West Chester, Ohio, and is expected to be completed in Aug. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, St. Inigoes, Md., is the contracting activity.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Engineered Fabrics Corp., Rockmart, Ga.*, is being awarded a maximum $41,526,797 firm fixed price, requirements type contract for delivery of aircraft fuel cells. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Air Force. There was one proposal originally solicited with 1 response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Aug. 31, 2013. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Richmond, Richmond, Va., (FA8103-08-D-0036-UN01).

Patriot Petroleum, Inc., Newburyport, Mass.**, is being awarded a maximum $7,870,722 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for intermediate fuel oil. Other location of performance is Jacksonville, Fla. Using services are Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Federal Civilian Agencies. There were 55 proposals originally solicited with 18 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Apr. 30, 2011. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-08-D-0363).

National Fuel, Inc., Kabul, Afghanistan is being awarded a maximum $7,425,732 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for diesel and gasoline fuels. Other location of performance is U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan. Using service is federal civilian agencies. This proposal was originally Web solicited with 10 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is September 30, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-08-D-1021).

Space Computer Corporation of Los Angeles, Calif., is being awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for a maximum of $17 million. The Spectral Processing for Real-Time Improved Target Detection and Exploitation program is for the development, test and demonstration of algorithms and processing applicable and common to multiple systems from several sponsoring agencies (such as NASIC, 659^th AESS and DIA). The contractor shall accomplish real-time target detection and cueing using data collected by hyperspectral remote sensors such as SPIRITT, HyCas, ACES Hy and other hyperspectral sensor systems. AFRL/PKSE, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8650-08-D-1374 and Task Order 0001).

The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price, cost reimbursable, cost plus fixed fee, and fixed price incentive fee contract with BAE Systems Technical Services of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., for and estimated $7,557,147. The action is exercising an option. The Instrumentation Radar Support Program (IRSP) provides serviceable radar components and subsystems and technical field support for instrumentation radar of the C and X band families located on 25 ranges in the United States and in five foreign countries (United Kingdom, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Germany, and Australia). The contractor augments the maintenance capabilities of using agencies with one-of-a-kind parts and supplies, on-site overhauls and emergency technical support. 45 CONS/LGCZR, Patrick AFB, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA2521-07-C-0009, P00068).

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND

Air Greenland A/S of Nuuk Greenland 3900, is being awarded a $30,493,650 fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for airlift services to transport passengers and cargo between Copenhagen, Denmark and Thule AB, Greenland. The contract is expected to be completed Sept. 2013. Orders placed against this contract will be funded at the time of award. This contract was a competitive acquisition with two bids received. The contracting activity is United States Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225, (HTC711-08-D-0022).

ARMY

GeneraL Dynamics Land Systems, Inc., Sterling Heights, Mich., was awarded on Aug. 20, 2008, a $12,657,975 cost plus fixed fee contract for system technical support for the Abrams Tank Program to include engineering in support of production, unique identification, Crew Vehicle Receiver Jammer (CVRJ) & Tank Urban Survivability Kit Weilding Support. Work will be performed in Sterling Heights, Mich., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid received. The Tank and Automotive Command (TACOM), Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-07-C-0046).

SOS International LTD, Reston, Va., was awarded on Aug. 20, 2008, a $10,484,357 firm fixed price contract for linguist/interpretor services for European theater to include eastern and western Europe, Africa and Russia. U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) Area of Responsibility (AOR). Estimated completion date is Aug. 31, 2012. 15 bids were solicited with four received. The U.S. Army Europe, Wiesbaden Contracting Center, Wiesbaden, Germany, is the contracting activity (W912CM-08-D-0018).

AM GENERAL, LLC, South Bend, Ind., was awarded on Aug. 19, 2008, a $89,232,795 firm fixed price contract to add 585 each High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV). Work is to be performed in Mishawaka, Ind., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2009. One bid was solicited with one bid received. The Tank and Automotive Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (DAAE07-01-C-S001).

DRS Sensors & Targeting Systems, Optronics Division, Palm Bay, Fla., was awarded on Aug. 7, 2008, a $17,512,077 firm fixed price contract for definitization of an unusual and compelling urgency for 7,991 Driver's Vision Enhancer (DVE) B-Kits (sensor assembly, display control module, and cabling) and associated spares for the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Program. Work is to be performed in Melbourne, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 29, 2008. Bids were solicited via the Web with three bids received. CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-04-C-J202).

CONTRACTS

ARMY

Nakaya Construction, L.L.C., Bountiful, Utah, was awarded on Aug. 20, 2008, a $10,779,567 firm fixed price contract for renovation of the Baker Laboratory facility at the U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground installation where the work will be performed. The estimated completion date is May 1, 2010. 16 bids were solicited with four bids received. Mission & Installation Contracting Command, Dugway Proving Ground Directorate of Contracting, Dugway, Utah is the contracting activity (W911S6-08-C-0006).

ALLIANT AMMUNITION AND POWDER COMPANY LLC, Radford, Va., was awarded on Aug. 14, 2008, a $63,000,000 cost plus fixed fee contract for nitric acid concentrator / sulfuric acid concentrator balance of design, construction, and prove out. Work with be performed at the Radford Army Ammunication Plant, Radford, Va., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 31, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Headquarters, Army Sustainment Command, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (DAAA09-03-E-0001).

Phil Howry Co., Austin, Texas, was awarded on Aug. 21, 2008, a $8,118,209 firm fixed price contract for the construction of a one-story facility with reinforced concrete foundation and floor slabs, masonry walls and standing seam metal roof. The facility consists of a 60 ft. x 60 ft. x 60 ft. simulator bay, briefing rooms, conference room, mass briefing area and computer room. The project also includes site preparation, seismic requirements, fire protection, communications support, generator and all supporting utilities. Work will be performed at the Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, with an estimated completion date of Mar. 1, 2010. 10 bids were solicited and seven bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the contracting activity (W912PP-08-C-0019).

BAE SYSTEMS ORDNANCE SYSTEMS INC. (OSI), Kingsport, Tenn., was awarded on Aug. 21, 2008, a $5, 691,704.74 firm-fixed price – requirements contract for production and supply of 354,182 pounds of composition C-4, class 3 (tagged) to support the M112 demo charge production at Milan Army Ammunition Plant. Work will be performed at Holston Army Ammunition Plant, Kingsport, Tenn., with an estimated completion date of May 30, 2009. One bid solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Sustainment Command, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (DAAA09-03-D-0007).

NAVY

Alliant Techsystems, Inc., Woodland Hills, Calif., is being awarded a $96,820,977 cost-plus-incentive-fee contract for the design, development, integration, and test of the Multi-Stage Supersonic Target (MSST). The MSST will represent a two-stage anti-ship cruise missile, consisting of a two-stage unmanned aerial target, a launcher, and associated support equipment. A total of two engineering evaluation units and seven engineering development models will be built as part of the effort. The MSST will provide threat representation for the developmental and operational testing of a major weapon system. Work will be performed in Sacramento, Calif., (38.9 percent); Woodland Hills, Calif., (32 percent); Plymouth, Minn., (19.2 percent); Elkton, Md., (5.1 percent); and Wichita, Kan., (4.8 percent), and is expected to be completed in Sept. 2012. Contract funds in the amount of $10,000,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via electronic request for proposal and three offers were received. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-08-C-0058).

Nammo Talley, Inc., Mesa Ariz., is being awarded a maximum $51,764,684 (base and options) cost-plus-fixed-fee with fixed-price incentive (firm target) line items contract for the System Development and Demonstration (SDD) and Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) of the Shoulder-launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW II) launchers and Fire From Enclosure (FFE) assault rounds and associated data rights. The SDD phase will consist of 18 Launchers and 165 FFE assault rounds; the LRIP phase will consist of 130 launchers and 750 FFE assault rounds; the data rights consists of associated Government Purpose Rights. Work will be performed in Mesa, Ariz., and the expected date of completion is Feb. 2011 (Feb. 2012 with options exercised). Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-08-C-1123).

Raytheon Co., Goleta, Calif., is being awarded a $13,704,876 firm-fixed-price delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-05-G-0008). This delivery order is for the procurement of 174 AN/ALR-67(V)3 Enhanced Integrated Antenna Detector Radar Warning Receivers and 173 AN/ALR-67(V)3 Enhanced Antenna Detector Radar Warning Receiver Systems in support of the Canadian Forces for the F/A-18 aircraft; and 6 Integrated Microwave Integrated Circuits in support of the Swiss Army Armasuisse for the F/A-18 aircraft. This contract combines purchases for the Government of Canada ($13,590,350; 99 percent) and the Government of Switzerland, ($114,526; 1 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. Work will be performed in Lansdale, Pa., (75 percent) and El Segundo, Calif., (25 percent), and is expected to be completed in Mar. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

EG&G Technical Services Inc., Gaithersburg, Md.; General Dynamics Information Technology, Fairfax, Va.; Lockheed Martin Services Inc., Cherry Hill, N.J.; Technical Software Services Inc., Pensacola, Fla.; Raytheon Technical Services Co., Reston, Va.; Carley Corp., Orlando, Fla.; are each being awarded indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts for education/training products and support services managed by the Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center (NETPDTC) Pensacola, Fla., for the Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education (MPT&E) Enterprise. EG&G Technical Services is being awarded $7,804,540 and the contracts estimated value if all options are exercised is $41,548,586. General Dynamics Information Technology is being awarded $8,779,415 and the contracts estimated value if all options are exercised is $46,382,282. Lockheed Martin Services, Inc. is being awarded $7,055,205 and the contracts estimated value if all options are exercised is $36,740,443. Technical Software Services Inc. is being awarded $8,103,248 and the contracts estimated value if all options are exercised is $43,160,222. Raytheon Technical Services Co. is being awarded $8,464,798 and the contracts estimated value if all options are exercised is $42,688,034. Carley Corp. is being awarded $8,659,388 and the contracts estimated value if all options are exercised is $45,982,559. Work is to be performed in Gaithersburg, Md.; Fairfax, Va.; Cherry Hill, N.J.; Pensacola, Fla.; Reston, Va.; and Orlando, Fla., and work is expected to be complete Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year. This requirement was competitively procured and solicited through Navy Electronic Commerce Online, with 18 offers received. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk, Contracting Department Philadelphia Division, is the contracting activity. (EG&G Technical Services Inc., N00189-08-D-Z033; General Dynamics Information Technology, N00189-08-D-Z034; Lockheed Martin Services Inc., N00189-08-D-Z035; Technical Software Services Inc., N00189-08-D-Z036; Raytheon Technical Services Co., N00189-08-D-Z038; Carley Corp., N00189-08-D-Z040)

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Exide Technologies Inc., Alpharetta, Ga., is being awarded a maximum $26,704,667 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity contract for storage batteries. Other location of performance is Manchester, Iowa. Using services are Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. There were four proposals originally solicited with two responses. This contract has a base period of one year and four one-year option periods. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Aug. 21, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Richmond (DESR), Richmond, Va., (SPM4L1-08-D-0023).

Air BP, Warrenville, Ill. is being awarded a maximum $12,446,821 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for jet fuel. Other location of performance is Grand Junction, Colorado. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, federal civilian agencies and National Guard. There was 1 proposal originally solicited with one response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Sept. 30, 2012. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-08-D-0053).

CONTRACTS

NAVY

McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $149,801,176 firm-fixed-priced contract for the procurement of nine Standoff Land Attack Missile-Expanded Response (SLAM-ER) exercise missiles retrofitted and certified from SLAMs to SLAM-ERs for the U.S. Navy. This contract also provides for the procurement of 60 Harpoon Air Launch (Tactical) All-Up-Rounds (AURs) and associated hardware for the Government of Taiwan; nine Air Launch (Tactical) AUR Missiles and associated hardware and 1 missile exercise section with associated hardware for the Government of Korea; four Tactical Block II Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) TARTER AURs and associated hardware for the Government of Turkey; four Exercise Block II Grade B canister AURs for the Government of Canada; and one Harpoon Exercise Section and associated hardware for the Government of Japan. Work will be performed in St. Charles, Mo., (55.32 percent); McKinney, Texas, (10.71 percent); various locations across the United States, (9.10 percent); Toledo, Ohio, (6.28 percent); Huntsville, Ala., (4.58 percent); Lititz, Pa., (3.76 percent); Middletown, Conn., (2.68 percent); Grove, Okla., (2.25 percent); Galena, Kan., (1.55 percent); Minneapolis, Minn., (1.52 percent) the United Kingdom, (1.17 percent); and Elkton, Md., (1.08 percent); and is expected to be completed in Jun. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy, ($9,225,234; 6 percent) and the Governments of Taiwan, ($89,792,266; 59.7 percent); Turkey, ($30,428,714; 20 percent); Korea, ($11,515,499; 8 percent); Canada, ($8,407,360; 6 percent); and Japan, ($432,103; .3 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-08-C-0042).

Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems, El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded a $22,000,000 delivery order #0006 under previously awarded firm-fixed ceiling priced, definite-delivery/definite-quantity contract (N00383-04-G-200H) for repair of various line items for the F/A-18 Advanced Targeting Forward InfraRed (ATFLIR) system components. Work will be performed at McKinney, Texas, (50 percent) and El Segundo, Calif,. (50 percent), and work is expected to be completed by Dec. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This offer was not competitively awarded. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity.

Resource Management Concepts, Inc.*, Lexington Park, Md., is being awarded an $18,188,217 cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide program management support to the anti-terrorism and physical security programs at the Army National Guard (ANRG) Readiness Center. The ARNG Operations Division is responsible for establishing and maintaining an overarching Force Protection Program that encompasses multiple sub-programs. These programs are stand-alone in nature and support ARNG, National Guard Bureau, Department of the Army, and U.S. Northern Command policies and requirements. Work will be performed in Lexington Park, Md., and is expected to be completed by Aug. 2013. Contract funds in the amount of $10,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via Federal Business Opportunities, with seven offers received. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, Indian Head, Md., is the contracting activity (N00174-08-D-0020).

King Nutronics, Inc., Woodland Hills, Calif., is being awarded a $7,251,120 firm-fixed-price requirements contract to manufacture pressure calibrators to support the general purpose electronic test equipment weapons system. Work will be performed at Woodland Hills, Calif., and work is expected to be completed by Aug. 2013. Contract funds will expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This offer was not competitively procured. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity.

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus incentive fee/award fee contract with InDync Inc. of Reston, Va., for $51,917,700. This contract provides single contractor for range operations, communications and information services required to support the 30^th Space Wing Mission. This contract provides for the Western Range operations and maintenance support services; training; command; control; communications; information and computer systems services; testing, modifying and installing communications, electronic and security systems at launch facilities, launch control centers and test facilities. This is the fifth option to be exercised out seven option periods in the contract. At this time no funds have been obligated. Air Force Space Command, 30^th Contracting Squadron, 30 CONS/LGCZG, Vandenberg AFB, Calif., is the contracting activity (F04684-03-C-0050; Modification P00211).

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee with base fee contract/cost reimbursement no-fee contract with United Paradyne Corp. of Santa Maria, Calif., for $6,759,808. This contract is an aerospace support services contract and consolidates of three vital logistical aerospace support services (unconventional propellant support, precision measurement equipment laboratory services, aerospace ground equipment maintenance and transient aircraft maintenance services) into one comprehensive operation and maintenance contract for the 30^th Space Wing. The aerospace support services contract provides an integrated management entity, the "Aerospace Maintenance Operations Center," a single point of contact that interfaces, controls, schedules, coordinates, operates, maintains, and provides support to the 30^th Space Wing community. This contract supports operational programs, including local airfield operations, U.S. Space Lift programs, the Expeditionary Aerospace Force, and future Aerospace Plane and Space Operational Vehicle activities. Additionally, it provides mission support of test aerospace platforms from domestic and foreign Government agencies (NASA, DoD, NRO, etc), as well as private corporations. This contract encompasses all authorized mission support requirements for programs utilizing the "Western Range and Major Range Test Facility Base" support and Commercial Space activities. At this time no funds have been obligated. Air Force Space Command, 30^th Contracting Squadron, 30 CONS/LGCZ, Vandenberg AFB, Calif., is the contracting activity (F04684-02-C-0008, Modification P00149).

Data Link Solutions of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded a firm fixed price contract for $6,203,324. This action will provide Spares for the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS): 2 high power amplifiers; 14 receiver transmitters; 2 each control, interface; 13 chassis, electrical. At this time all funds have been obligated. 448 Supply Chain Management Wing, 448SCMG/PKHCA, Robins AFB, Ga., is the contracting activity (FA8539-08-C-0012).

ARMY

Harris Corp., Rochester, N.Y., was awarded on Aug 21, 2008, a $10,000,000 firm fixed priced indefinite quantity contract, for various SATCOM components, to include radios, amplifiers, shock mounts and other communication assemblies. Work will be performed in Rochester, N.Y., with an estimated completion date of Jan 18, 2011. One bid was solicited and one bid received. Aviation Applied Technology Directorate, Fort Eustis, Va., is the contracting activity (W911W6-04-D-0009).

Carapace Armor Technology, LLC, North Andover, Mass., was awarded on Aug 20, 2008, a $12,947,520 firm fixed price indefinite quantity contract. This contract is for the procurement of up to 750 transparent armor kits and up to 200 ballistics glass replacements for Stryker vehicles. Work will be performed in North Andover, Mass., with an estimated completion date of Aug 20, 2010. Offers solicited on the web and one bid received. US Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Aberdeen, Md., are the contracting activity (W91CRB-08-D-0052).

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Co., Simsbury, Conn., was awarded on Aug 22, 2008, a $64,268,939 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity type contract. The MIN BUY, 990 XM32 Abrams reactive armor title sets blocks two with two out year buys of quantity ranges from 126- 1180 vehicle sets. Work will be performed in Graham, Ky., with an estimated completion date of Jun. 30, 2010. Four bids were solicited and two received. The USA Joint Munitions & Lethality Life Cycle Command, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15QKN-08-D-0453).

MW Builders Inc., Temple, Texas, was awarded on Aug. 22, 2008, a $23,599,000 indefinite delivery indefinite quantity, (MATOC), firm fixed price contract. This project is required by the Army's Military Construction Transformation initiatives and will provide single solider housing is similar to apartment type housing in the private sector, rooms shall include but not limited to private sleeping area, walk-in closets, shared bathroom and kitchenette. Work will be performed in Fort Lewis, Wash., with an estimated completion date of Aug 21, 2013. Bids solicited: phase two – six offerors. Bid received: phase two – six offerors. The US Army Engineer District, Fort Worth, Texas, is the contracting activity (W9126G-08-D-0044)

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Alfab Inc.,*, Enterprise, Ala., is being awarded a maximum $8,279,842 fixed price with economic price adjustment indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to perform facilities maintenance, Class IV pallet and mat assembly (F44) configuration. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Air Force. Contract is exercising option year two. This proposal was originally FedBiz solicited with two responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Date of performance completion is Aug. 24, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM500-05-D-0349).

Conax Florida Corp., St. Petersburg, Fla., is being awarded a maximum $34,267,694 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite quantity contract for life support equipment. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. This proposal was originally DIBBS solicited with one response. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Aug. 24, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR), Richmond, Va., (SPM4A7-08-D-0338).

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Marietta, Ga., is being awarded a $129,259,000 not-to-exceed undefinitized contract action (UCA) for the fabrication and delivery of 13 P-3 Outer Wing Assembly (OWA) kits in support of the P-3 recovery plan. Work will be performed in Marietta, Ga., and is expected to be completed in December 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity (N00019-08-C-0066).

C. Pyramid Enterprises, Inc.,* Robbinsville, N.J., is being awarded a $48,375,200 firm-fixed-price construction contract for design and construction of fixed-wing aircraft hanger at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J. The work to be performed provides for a new aircraft maintenance hangar with administrative and maintenance support space. The new facility will include high-bay Navy fixed-wing aircraft hangar area, aircraft maintenance shops and crew equipment areas, maintenance administrative and unit operations support space, plus Squadron Operations administrative space, POV parking and roadways. The contract is incrementally funded with the first increment of $24,133,400 being allocated at the time of award. The second increment will be funded in FY09 at $24,241,800. The contract contains two unexercised options, which if exercised, would increase cumulative contract value to $51,898,900. Work will be performed in Burlington County, N.J., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with two proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-08-C-2100).

URS Group, Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a maximum $40,000,000 (base and options - with a guaranteed minimum of $25,000) firm-fixed price, indefinite-delivery-indefinite-quantity architect/engineering contract for preparation of Navy and Marine Corps facilities planning and environmental documentation in the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southwest area of responsibility. The work to be performed provides for plans, studies, events, project planning documents, geo-spatial information and service, GPSservices and National Environmental Policy Act planning. Work will be performed at various Navy and Marine Corps facilities and other government facilities within the NAVFAC Southwest AOR including, but not limited to Calif. (87 percent); Ariz. (5 percent), Nev. (5 percent), Colo. (1 percent), N.M. (1 percent) and Utah (1 percent), and work is expected to be completed Aug. 2009 (Aug. 2013 with options exercised). Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the NAVFAC e-solicitation website, with seven offers received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62473-08-D-8603).

Sikorsky Support Services, Inc., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $10,514,121 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-01-C-0109) for additional organizational, selected intermediate, and limited depot-level maintenance for 44 F-5 aircraft operated by the adversary squadrons based at Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West, Fla.; NAS, Fallon, Nev.; and Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Ariz. Work will be performed in Key West, Fla. (40 percent); Fallon, Nev. (30 percent); and Yuma, Ariz. (30 percent), and work is expected to be completed in December 2008. Contract funds in the amount of $2,996,871 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity.

Robertson Aviation LLC, Tempe, Ariz., is being awarded a $10,485,067 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00019-08-D-0009) to exercise an option for the procurement of V-22 Mission Auxiliary Tank Systems and related hardware for the V-22 aircraft for the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force. Work will be performed in Tempe, Ariz., and is expected to be completed in August 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $6,666,955 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Daniels & Daniels Construction Co., Inc.,* Goldsboro, N.C., is being awarded a $9,069,500 firm-fixed-price contract for interim facilities for counter battery radar platoon, artillery battery, and civil affairs at Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune. These interim facilities consist of trailers and pre-engineered buildings. Work will be performed in Jacksonville, N.C., and is expected to be completed by August 2009. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (contract number N40085-08-C-8461).

Blue Rock Structures, Inc.,* Pollocksville, N.C., is being awarded a $9,066,505 firm-fixed-price contract for military police interim facilities at Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune. The work to be performed provides site work and interim facilities for military police. These interim facilities consist of trailers and pre-engineered buildings Work will be performed in Jacksonville, N.C., and is expected to be completed by August 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via Federal Business Opportunities website with, eight offers received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va.,) is the contracting activity (N40085-08-C-8460).

Boeing Aerospace Operations, Oklahoma City, Okla., is being awarded a $7,341,248 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-priced contract (N00019-01-C-0110) for additional organizational, selected intermediate, and limited depot-level maintenance for 23 F-18, 4 H-60, 2 E-2C and 14 F-16 aircraft operated by the adversary squadrons based at the Naval Air Station, Fallon, Nev. Work will be performed in Fallon, Nev., and is expected to be completed in December 2008. Contract funds in the amount of $2,000,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

AIR FORCE

Strong Enterprise, Inc., of Orlando, Fla., is being awarded an indefinite delivery/ indefinite quantity contract for a minimum of $45, 000,000. This action will provide Guardian Angel Advanced Parachute System (GAAPS). The GAAPS system will consist of three different parachute systems (GAAPS – freefall, GAAPS static line, and GAAPS tandem). The procurement includes the necessary development and integration effort, procurement of the systems, initial spares, training and sustainment. At this time $655,154 has been obligated. 670 AESS/PK, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8629-08-D-2354).

Lockheed Martin Co. of King of Prussia, Penn., is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract not to exceed $12, 2000,000. This action will design, fabricate, and test the Payload Delivery Vehicle for the calendar year 2010 flight demonstration of the conventional prompt Global Strike capability. At this time $5,600,000 has been obligated. SMC/XRC, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA8814-08-C-0003).

ARMY

Christopher Chadbourne & Associates, Boston, Mass., was awarded on Aug 22, 2008, a $7,160,973 firm fixed price contract for a professional services contract for the development of exhibits for the National Museum of the United States Army. Work will be performed in Boston, Mass., with an estimated completion date Aug 22, 2013. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web and two bids were received. Corps of Engineers- New England District, Concord, Mass., is the contracting activity (W912WJ-08-D-006).

Alliant Lake City Small Caliber Ammunition Co., Llc, Independence, Mo, was awarded on Aug 22, 2008, a $6,817,136 firm fixed price contract. The award of the following small caliber ammunition: cartridge 5.6mm, ball LFS, M855, AA45. Work will be performed in Independence, Mo., with an estimated completion date of Sept 30, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid received. US Army Sustainment, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (DAAA09-99-D-0016).

Hellfire Systems L.L.C., Orlando, Fla., was awarded on Aug 21, 2008, a $9,256,594 firm fixed price. The contract is for 14 missile spares to support various Hellfire II missile systems. Work will be performed in Orlando, Fla., with an estimated completion date June 30, 2012. One bid solicited and one bid received. US Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contract activity (W31P4Q-05-C-0021).

DynCorp International LLC, Falls Church, Va., was awarded on Aug 17, 2008, a $18,122,155 firm fixed price contract. The contract is for site improvement and construction of facilities to support the ANCOP Patrol Unit and Urban Unit in Garmser, Partika, Afghanistan. Work will be performed in Garmser, Partika, Afghanistan, with an estimated completion date Aug 15, 2009. Bids solicited Web and one bid received. US Army Engineer District, Afghanistan, is the contracting activity (W917PM-07-D-0014).

Northrop Grumman Technical Services Sierra Vista (Garden Canon), Ariz., was awarded on Aug 25, 2008, a $6,490,931 cost plus fixed fee contract for increased operational tempo for Green Dart deployment to operation Iraqi Freedom. Work will be performed in Sierra Vista (Garden Canon), Ariz., with an estimated completion date Aug 24, 2008. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. US Army Aviation and Missile Command, AMSAM-AC-AR-A, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-0025). At this time $5,600,000 has been obligated. SMC/XRC, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA8814-08-C-0003).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Caterpillar Inc., Mossville, Ind. is being awarded a maximum $5,806,314 firm fixed price, long term contract for bulldozer services. Other location of performance is East Peoria, Illinois. Using service is Multi National Security Command, Iraq. There were originally 4 proposals solicited with 2 responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is October 10, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM500-01-D-0059-0215).

CONTRACTS

ARMY

Sterling Medical Associates, Inc, Cincinnati, Ohio, was awarded on Aug. 25, 2008, a $11,326,360 firm fixed price contract. The purpose of this contract is to obtain the personal and non – personal services of traumatic brain injury health providers for the military treatment facilities located throughout Germany and Vicenza, Italy. Work will be performed in Landstuhl, Germany with an estimated completion date of Sept 18, 2013. Ten bids were solicited and five were received. US Army Medical Command Europe Regional Contracting Office, Landstuhl – Kirchberg, Germany, is the contracting activity (W911F4F-08-C-0020).

Inglett and Stubbs, International, Smyrna, Ga., was awarded on Aug 26, 2008, a $8,900,000 firm fixed price contract. This award is for electrical inspection and repair services. Work will be performed in Combined Operation Joint Area, Iraq, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 26, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. USA Engineer District, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity

(W912BU-08-C-0039).

B.L. Harbert International, Birmingham, Ala., was awarded on Aug 26, 2008, a $23,660,000 indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) (MATOC), firm fixed price contract. This project is required by the Army's Military Construction Transformation initiatives and will provide single solider housing is similar to apartment type housing in the private sector, room shall include but not limited to private sleeping areas, walk-in closets, shared bathroom and kitchenette. Contractors will compete for the contract capacity of $225,000.00 for the IDIQ MATOC contracts. Work will be performed in Fort Campbell, Ky., with an estimated completion date of Aug 26, 2013. Bids solicited phase two, six offers and bid received phase two, six offers received. US Army Engineer District, Fort Worth, Texas, is the contracting activity (W9126G-08-D-0041).

The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pa., was awarded on Aug 26, 2008, a $722,713,876 firm fixed price contract. CH-47 multiyear contract for five years, 109 each CH-47F new build aircraft, 72 each CH-47F remanufacture aircraft, priced options for 34 each CH-47F new build aircraft. Work will be performed in Ridley Park, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Sept 30, 2013. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. US Army aviation & missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-0098).

NAVY

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded an $87,441,266 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-04-C-0569) for the procurement of 103 Tomahawk Block IV All-Up-Round (AUR) missiles. The Tomahawk Block IV missile is capable of launch from surface ships equipped with the Vertical Launch System (VLS), submarines equipped with the Capsule Launch System (CLS), and submarines equipped with the Torpedo Tube Launch (TTL) System. This effort will include 71 VLS missiles, 32 CLS missiles, and 32 Composite CLS capsules. Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., (32 percent); Walled Lake, Mich., (9 percent); Camden, Ark., (8 percent); Anniston, Ala., (5 percent); Huntsville, Ala., (4 percent); Glenrothes, Scotland, (5 percent); Ft. Wayne, Ind., (4 percent); Minneapolis, Minn., (4 percent); Ontario, Calif., (3 percent); Spanish Fork, Utah, (3 percent); Westminster, Colo., (2 percent); El Segundo, Calif., (2 percent); Middletown, Conn., (2 percent); Largo, Fla., (2 percent); Vergennes, Vt., (2 percent); Ontario, Canada, (1.4 percent) and various locations within the United States, (11.6 percent), and is expected to be completed in Jul. 2010. Contract funds in the amount of $725,578 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Analex Corporation, Fairfax, Va., is being awarded a potential $63,291,724 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for lifecycle support services in support of the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center San Diego (SSC San Diego), Command and Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Programs Office in Philadelphia. Specific efforts include logistics planning, post-development assembly and testing, world-wide system maintenance, development of user documentation and training courses, delivery of training to users and maintainers, 7/24 help desk support, installation and fielding of systems at user sites, site installation plans, and site configuration management. Support efforts will also address supportability, maintainability and sustainability issues during system development and throughout the system's life and retirement or recapitalization of the systems. This contract is one of two contracts awarded: both awardees will compete for task orders during the ordering period. This three-year contract includes one optional two-year award term and one three-year award term, which, if awarded, will bring the potential, cumulative value of the contract to $206,393,978. All work will be performed in Philadelphia, Pa., and is expected to be completed Aug. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via publication on the Federal Business Opportunities website and posting to the Space and Naval Warfare e-Commerce Central website, with two offers received. SSC San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N66001-08-D-0149).

Lockheed Martin Services, Inc., Gaithersburg, Md., is being awarded a potential $59,255,670, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for lifecycle support services in support of the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center San Diego (SSC San Diego), Command and Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Programs Office in Philadelphia. Specific efforts include logistics planning, post-development assembly and testing, world-wide system maintenance, development of user documentation and training courses, delivery of training to users and maintainers, 7/24 help desk support, installation and fielding of systems at user sites, site installation plans, and site configuration management. Support efforts will also address supportability, maintainability and sustainability issues during system development and throughout the system's life and retirement or recapitalization of the systems. This contract is one of two contracts awarded: both awardees will compete for task orders during the ordering period. This three-year contract includes one optional two-year award term and one three-year award term, which, if awarded, will bring the potential, cumulative value of the contract to $189,482,372. Work will be performed in Philadelphia, Pa., and work is expected to be completed Aug. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via publication on the Federal Business Opportunities website and posting to the Space and Naval Warfare e-Commerce Central website, with two offers received. SSC San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N66001-08-D-0014).

Vericor Power Systems, LLC, Alpharetta, Ga., is being awarded a $20,541,344 firm-fixed-price contract for the manufacture, testing and delivery of 16 ETF40B marine gas turbine engines for the fiscal year 2008 (FY 2008) Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) requirements. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $57,779,224. Work will be performed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and is expected to be completed by Oct. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The solicitation was posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-08-C-4117).

Tetra-Tech, Inc. Falls Church, Va., is being awarded a maximum $50,000,000, guaranteed minimum of $10,000 (base period), firm-fixed price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide natural resource management services, including biological resources studies, evaluations, and assessments for projects located within the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Atlantic area of responsibility. Work will be performed primarily in Va.,(12 percent); N.C.,(15 percent); Maine, (5 percent); D.C., (3 percent); Fla., (12 percent); Texas, (3 percent); N.J., (7 percent), N.Y.,(2 percent); N.H.,(2 percent); Conn., (2 percent); Pa., (2 percent); W.V., (3 percent); Md., (4 percent); Calif., (10 percent), and overseas and other states (18 percent), and is expected to be completed by Aug. 2013. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with six offers received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N62470-08-D-1008).

DTC Engineers and Constructors, LLC, North Haven, Conn., is being awarded $9,918,135 for firm-fixed-price Task Order #0004 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N40085-06-D-4008) for design and construction of main gate and physical security upgrades at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The work to be performed provides for construction of a gatehouse, visitors center, and canopies with supporting anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) facilities at the main entry gate; and construction of a gatehouse, canopy, and commercial inspection enclosure with supporting AT/FP facilities for a truck inspection gate at Piney Green. Work will be performed in Jacksonville, N.C., and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Three proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.

Amplifier Research Corp.*, Souderton Pa., is being awarded a $5,688,581 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for high power radio frequency amplifier systems in support of Expeditionary Electronic Warfare Systems. The high power radio frequency amplifiers required are portable, self-contained, broadband, solid-state amplifiers designed for instantaneous bandwidth, high gain and linearity and range from 30 watts to 500 watts. Work will be performed in Souderton, Pa., and is expected to be completed by Aug. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity (N00164-08-D-WQ03).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Wolverine World Wide, Inc., Rockford, Mich., is being awarded a maximum $9,100,079 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for safety boots. Other locations of performance are Jonesboro, Ark.; Big Rapids and Cedar Springs, Mich. Using service is Navy. Contract is exercising option year one. Proposals were originally bidders list solicited with three responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. T he date of performance completion is Aug. 31, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SP0100-06-D-0352).

Graybar Electric Co., Inc., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a maximum $400,000,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment indefinite delivery/quantity contract for maintenance, repair and operations for the Northeast Region. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and federal civilian agencies. Contract is exercising option year three. Proposals were originally Web-solicited with seven responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Aug. 30, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM500-04-D-BP25).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Bremen-Bowdon Investment Co., Bowden, Ga.*, is being awarded a maximum $8,910,828 firm fixed price, total set aside contract for men's coats. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Army. This proposal was originally DIBBS solicited with three responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Dec. 31, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM1C1-08-D-1101).

Army Marksman Wins Gold in Skeet

By Tim Hipps
Special to American Forces Press Service

BEIJING, Aug. 19, 2008 -
(Tim Hipps works in the U.S. Army Family and Moral, Welfare and Recreation Command Public Affairs Office.)

U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit shotgun shooter Pfc. Vincent Hancock set two Olympic records and prevailed in a four-target shoot-off against Norway's Tore Brovold to win the gold medal in men's skeet on the Beijing Shooting Range.

"Hooah," Hancock said after receiving several congratulatory hugs from coaches and teammates after the Aug. 16 event. "This is the best feeling in the world. It's awesome."

Hancock, 19, of Eatonton, Ga., shot an Olympic record 121 of a possible 125 targets in five qualification rounds and took a one-target lead into the final.

During the final, Hancock missed his 20th shot and finished regulation tied at 145 with Brovold, who shot a perfect round to force the shoot-off.

"It made me more determined," Hancock said of missing the low target flying out of the sixth station. "Sometimes I need something to boost my determination to get to that next level, and that's what happened. I would have liked to have shot 25 and won the gold outright, but I couldn't have asked for a better shoot-off."

Brovold drew from a hat to determine who would shoot first in the extra session and aligned the stars for Hancock.

"I actually like going last," said Hancock, who got his wish. "I was hoping that he was going to draw first in the shoot-off. I like shooting second just so I can have the pressure on myself and not have to put the pressure on anybody else. I like to deal with the pressure, and this time it paid off."

Both of the co-world record-holders hit their first two targets in the extra session, but Brovold missed one of his next pair.

Hancock then stepped up and knocked down two targets to clinch the gold with a final score of 145 (+4). Brovold finished at 145 (+3) to win the silver medal.

"I was hoping that he wouldn't miss because Tore and I are really good friends, but when it comes down to it, I'm glad I got the gold medal," Hancock said. "I wasn't expecting him to miss that soon. It just panned out for me. I saw the targets really well those two pairs, and I crushed them."

Hancock said he couldn't have asked "to shoot against a better shooter."

"He's right there among the best in the world. It was just which one of us had the better day today, and it turned out to be me," Hancock said.

Likewise, Brovold tipped his cap to Hancock.

"It was a very close final," Brovold said. "I knew that if I was going to have a chance for the gold, I needed to hit 25, maybe 26. Vincent is a great shooter and a great friend, but I don't see the silver as a failure. I won the silver."

France's Anthony Terras 144 (+3) prevailed in a shoot-off against Cyprus' Antonis Nikolaidis 144 (+2) to win the bronze.

Hancock stayed poised on the mission throughout the two-day event.

"I was trying to keep everything out of my mind, actually," he said. "I was just trying to keep it focused on the gold medal and seeing myself up on the podium in the first place. Just visualizing perfection – and I almost had it. I missed the low six again, but it doesn't matter, I still won.

"I could feel the nervousness building up inside of me so I hoped it wasn't taking too much longer," added Hancock, who couldn't wait to celebrate with his wife, mother and father, who all made the trip to China. "I'm obviously a very nervous person. I can't sit still very often. I pace around when I'm shooting. That helps me calm down. I try to take the anxiousness and nervousness and turn it around into energy that I can focus on my shooting."

In skeet, shooters move through a semicircular range featuring eight shooting stations. At each station, targets are thrown at least 65 meters from the high (10 feet) or low (3 feet) house on either side of the range at 55 miles per hour. Competitors hold their 12-gauge shotguns at hip level until the target appears and can fire only one shot per target.

"My game plan was just to break every target," he said. "I can't ask for anything more than perfection. I try to be a perfectionist as much as possible because my motto is, 'If you're perfect, nobody can beat you,' so perfection rules.

"It's swirling around in my head right now still. It won't sink in for a couple of days probably, but once it does, it's going to be awesome."

Hancock was born in Port Charlotte, Fla., and began shooting at age 8. Before his 11th birthday, he was shooting competitively. At age 16, he began rewriting the skeet record books.

Before graduating in 2006 from Gatewood High School in Georgia, Hancock joined the Army and completed Basic Training at Fort Sill, Okla. Later that year, he was named International Sports Federation Shooter of the Year and Shooter of the Year by USA Shooting, the sport's governing body in the United States.

Hancock, who was assigned to the USAMU in November of 2007, established the skeet world record with a perfect score of 150 at a World Cup event in Lonato, Italy, on June 14, 2007. He also won the bronze medal at the 2007 World Championships and was named Shotgun Shooter of the Year by USA Shooting.

"This is a dream come true," Hancock said. "All those things were just stepping stones to this point right now."

Brovold equaled Hancock's world record last month at a World Cup event in Nicosia, Cyprus. Hancock saluted the USAMU for preparing him to compete with the world's best skeet shooters.

"I couldn't have done it without the Army Marksmanship Unit," Hancock said. "They help me define my abilities and my training methods by allowing me to train with the best in the United States. I couldn't ask for anything better. They provide me with everything I need: shells, targets and time. They've really let me move along in my game."

USAMU soldiers conduct train-the-trainer events at Fort Benning, Ga., where they train sergeants and noncommissioned officers to better prepare their units for deployments.

"We're helping save American lives by teaching the soldiers what to do in situations that they may need experience with," said Hancock, who has no intention of resting on his Olympic laurels.

"I'll just go back home and start training again," he said. "I've got a few more matches left this year. I'll try to come out on top of those and hit it back hard training for next season. It's not over. I want more medals.

"I love shooting and I just want to keep competing. Being out here shooting with my friends from all the different countries, you can't beat that. With the camaraderie of all the people that shoot here, it's one of the best sports in the world."

Hancock also saluted deployed servicemen and women everywhere.

"To all the soldiers around the world doing their job, I hope that I can just keep doing mine, and do it to the best of my ability," he said.

(Tim Hipps works in the U.S. Army Family and Moral, Welfare and Recreation Command Public Affairs Office.)

DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 15 in Wardak Province, Afghanistan, when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device and then received small arms and rocket-propelled grenade fire.

Killed were:

1st Lt. Donald C. Carwile, 29, of Oxford, Va., and

Pfc. Paul E. Conlon Jr., 21, of Somerville, Mass.

The soldiers were assigned to the 1^st Battalion, 506^th Infantry Regiment, 4^th Brigade Combat Team, 101^st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Pvt. Janelle F. King, 23, of Merced, Calif., died Aug. 14 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered in a non-combat related incident. She was assigned to the 115th Combat Support Hospital, Fort Polk, La.

The incident is under investigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Kristopher D. Rodgers, 29, of Sturgis, Mich., died Aug. 16 in Korengal, Afghanistan, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas

CONTRACTS

NAVY

L-3 Communications Integrated Systems L.P., Waco, Texas, is being awarded a $60,630,244 not-to-exceed undefinitized contract action for the fabrication and delivery of four P-3 Outer Wing Assembly kits in support of the P-3 recovery plan. Work will be performed in South Korea, (51 percent) and Waco, Texas, (49 percent), and is expected to be completed in Jun. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-08-C-0065).

BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a $13,990,687 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-05-C-4404) to exercise an option for alterations and repairs for the USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79) FY08 docking selected restricted availability. The modification provides the following major alterations and repairs: repairs to underwater hull, repairs to propeller shafts and struts, repairs to sonar dome, and bow-strengthening alteration. Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va., and is expected to be completed by Nov. 2008. Contract funds in the amount of $12,266,074 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.

AGVIQ-CH2M Hill Joint Venture III, Anchorage, Ala., is being awarded a $9,322,161 modification 01 to contract task order JM04 under previously awarded cost-plus-award-fee contract (N62470-08-D-1006). The work to be performed is for corrective remedial actions of various sites, including Solid Waste Management Units 7/8, 54 and 55 at the U.S. Naval Activity. Work will be performed primarily in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, and work is expected to be completed Nov. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity.

TAOS Industries, Inc., Madison, Ala., is being awarded a $5,786,059 firm-fixed priced, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The preponderance of the contract is firm-fixed-priced for recurring services. Less than one percent of the contract value is for annual indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract line item numbers. The contract is for the Consolidated Storage Program, which consists of: program management support and facilities operation (encompassing individual and organizational bulk issue, recovery, warehousing, organizational maintenance, asset management including visibility, accountability, automated shelf-life management, replenishment and replacement for the Marine Corps families of individual combat equipment; chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense equipment; special training allowance pool (cold, hot, wet weather clothing and equipment, humanitarian effort assets, and any other specialty clothing and equipment item); and shelters & camouflage netting. This contract includes six option years, which if exercised, would bring the potential cumulative value of the contract to $140,000,000. Work will be performed in Jacksonville, N.C., (21.5 percent); Okinawa, Japan, (20.5 percent); Oceanside, Calif., (18.0 percent); Madison, Ala., (10.0 percent); San Diego, Calif. (05.0 percent); Yuma, Ariz. (05.0 percent); Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, (05.0 percent); Awaken, Japan, (05.0 percent); Barstow, Calif., (02.5 percent); Bridgeport, Calif., (02.5 percent); Havelock, N.C., (02.5 percent); Beaufort, S.C., (02.5.0 percent), and work is expected to be completed Aug. 2009 (Aug. 2015 with exercised options). Contract funds in the amount of $5,786,059 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with 31 proposals solicited and six offers received. Marine Corps Logistics Command, Albany, Ga., is the contracting activity (M67004-08-D-0018).

ARMY

General Atomics, San Diego, Ca., was awarded on Aug. 18, 2008, a $11,449,606 time & materials contract for modification to extend the period of performance for support services to Highlighter operations in Iraq. Work will be performed in Iraq with an estimated completion date of Dec. 21, 2008. One bid was solicited and one bid received. CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-08-C-T205).

I.L. Fleming, Inc., Midway, Ga., was awarded on Aug. 18, 2008, a $15,580,056 firm-fixed price contract to construct a 120 person multi-story 3,958 square meter facility with reinforced concrete foundation and floor slabs, insulated maintenance free exterior walls and exterior stairs, standing seam metal roof, force protection system, utilities, parking, access road and site improvements. Facility includes room-bath-room modules, kitchens, fan-coil units with individually controlled thermostats, communication, fire suppression, elevator, lounge, laundries, storage areas and all other support necessary to provide a complete and usable facility. Project will comply with all DoD force protection standards. Work will be performed at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 20, 2009. 100 proposals were solicited with four bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-08-C-0033).

General Atomics Aeronautical System, San Diego, Ca., was awarded on Aug. 15, 2008, a $7,896,513 cost plus fixed fee contract to acquire three extended-range multi-purpose Block 0 Unmanned Aircraft in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Work will be performed in San Diego, Ca., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 31, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid received. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-06-C-0208).

Alcan General, Anchorage, Ala., was awarded on Aug. 15, 2008, a $54,178,881 firm-fixed price contract to design and build a battalion complex at Fort Richardson, Ala., (FTR195 & FTR 197). Work will be performed at Fort Richardson, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 10, 2010. Bids were solicited via the Web with two bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District Ala., Elmendorf Air Force Base, Ala., is the contracting activity (W911KB-08-C-0014).

AIR FORCE

CPI Aerostructures, Inc., of Edgewood, N.Y.; GSE Dynamics Inc. of Hauppauge, N.Y.; and Top Flight Aerostructures, Inc., of Marietta, Ga., are being awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for a maximum of $40 million. This action will provide 108 aircraft spare parts included in the scope of the contract and applicable to multiple platforms including the C-5 Galaxy, A-10, H-53 helicopter, C-135, B-52, B-1, A-10, and T-38. Quantities will be negotiated as requirements generate. At this time $12,116 has been obligated to CPI Aerostructures; $353,316 has been obligated to GSE Dynamics Inc.; and $53,980 has been obligated to Top Flight Aerostructures. 603 SCMS/GUBA, Robins AFB, Ga., is the contracting activity (FA8537-08-D-0001, FA8537-08-D-0003, FA8537-

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense today announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Pfc. Jonathan L. Luscher, 20, of Scranton, Pa., died Aug. 17 at Forward Operating Base Mehtar Lam, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 109th Infantry, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Scranton, Pa.

The incident is under investigation.

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Travis M. Stottlemyer, 20, of Hatfield, Pa., died Aug. 17 as a result of a non-hostile incident in Manama, Bahrain. He was assigned to the 3^rd Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team Company, Marine Corps Security Forces, Norfolk, Va.

The incident is currently under investigation.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Core Tech International Corp., Tamuning, Guam, is being awarded a $41,956,600 firm-fixed-price contract to replace housing units at Old Apra, Phase 2, Naval Base, Guam. This is a design-build project with performance and prescriptive requirements provided by the Government. The family units will consist of single and duplex family housing units. As housing units are also typhoon shelters with special construction criteria for reinforced concrete structures, exterior doors, windows and storm shutters that will meet the provisions for withstanding typhoon wind speed of 170 mph, Exposure D and Zone 4 seismic loading. The contract contains one option at $7,633,400 which may be exercised within 180 calendar days, bringing the total cumulative value to $49,590,000. Work will be performed in Guam, and is expected to be complete by Sept. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with 68 offers solicited and four proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Pacific, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is the contracting activity (N62742-08-C-1310).

Solpac Construction Inc., dba Soltek Pacific Construction Co., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $19,567,500 firm-fixed-price task order 0004 under previously awarded contract (N62473-08-D-8609) for modifications to Hangar 6, Building 9670 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. Modification will provide for Hangar 6 to accommodate two squadrons of MV-22 aircraft. The modifications will include a building extension onto the existing aircraft parking with sufficient internal plan area and clear height to accommodate the MV-22 when it is in airplane or helicopter configurations. The interior improvements will include installation of four new built-in cranes, electrical improvements, ventilation additions, compressed air, and installation of additional Aqueous Film Forming-Foam (AFFF) suppression system. Exterior improvements include new airfield surface pavement from the increased building foundation. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Feb. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This task order was competitively procured with five proposals received under a multiple award construction contract. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

Force Protection Industries, Inc., Ladson, S.C., is being awarded a $17,949,701 firm fixed priced modification to previously awarded delivery order #0006 under and existing contract (M67854-07-D-5031) for the purchase of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle integrated logistic support sustainment parts, training equipment, training material, tool sets, outside the continental United States (OCONUS) FSRs, continental United States, and OCONUS admin tech. Work will be performed in Ladson, S.C.; Camp Lejeune, N.C.; Camp Pendleton, Calif.; Twenty-nine Palms, Calif.; Gulfport, Miss.; Port Hueneme, Calif.; Fort Story, Va.; Texarakana, Texas, and in OIF/OEF Area's of responsibilities, and work is expected to be completed December 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Phoenix International, Inc., Largo, Md., is being awarded a $13,813,728 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-4204) to exercise an option for services to manage, maintain, mobilize and operate the Submarine Rescue Diving and Recompression System (SRDRS), including associated facilities and equipment. SRDRS is a highly portable and mobile submarine rescue and recompression system capable of transferring personnel from a disabled submarine, under pressure, from depths up to 2,000 feet. The contractor is tasked to operate and maintain the SRDRS and be capable of carrying out an end-to-end rescue operation and maintaining a high level of readiness for a worldwide deployment on a 24-hour-per-day, 7-day-per-week basis. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., (80 percent) and Largo, Md., (20 percent), and work is scheduled to be completed by Aug. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $3,367,830 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Koam Engineering Services, Inc.,* San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $12,868,413 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity award term contract with a cost-plus-fixed fee pricing arrangement for systems engineering, software development, integration and testing, technical services, and cost engineering in support of various Navy projects. This contract includes one option and three award terms, which if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $33,550,763. All work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed Aug.2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with proposalssolicited as an eight (a) competition, and five offers were received via the Space and Naval Warfare Systems E-commerce web site. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N66001-08-D-0134).

Actionet, Inc.,* Fairfax, Va., is being awarded a $12,127,255 indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity award term contract with a cost-plus-fixed fee pricing arrangement for systems engineering, software development, integration and testing, technical services, and cost engineering in support of various Navy projects. This contract includes one option and three award terms, which if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $31,957,490. All work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed Aug.2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with proposalssolicited as an eight (a) competition, and five offers were received via the Space and Naval Warfare Systems E-commerce web site. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N66001-08-D-0063).

Conexus, LLC,* San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $11,813,002 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity award term contract with a cost-plus-fixed fee pricing arrangement for systems engineering, software development, integration and testing, technical services, and cost engineering in support of various Navy projects. This contract includes one option and three award terms, which if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $30,567,520. All work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed Aug.2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with proposalssolicited as an eight (a) competition, and five offers were received via the Space and Naval Warfare Systems E-commerce web site. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N66001-08-D-0135).

ITT Corp., Aerospace Communications Division, Fort Wayne, Ind., is being awarded an $11,198,413 cost-plus-incentive-fee modification to a previously awarded contract for Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW). The SRW software application will operate on Joint Tactical Radio (JTR) sets to provide voice, data, and video tactical communications services in support of network-centric operations. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to an estimated $116,947,363. Work will be performed in Clifton, N.J., (90 percent) and Fort Wayne, Ind., (10 percent), and work is expected to be completed by Jan. 2010 (Jul. 2010 with options exercised). Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively awarded. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Charleston, S.C., is the contracting activity (N65236-07-C-5876).

Vector Planning and Service, Inc.,* Chantilly, Va., is being awarded a $10,933,976 indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity award term contract with a cost-plus-fixed fee pricing arrangement for systems engineering, software development, integration and testing, technical services, and cost engineering in support of various Navy projects. This contract includes one option and three award terms, which if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $28,501,423. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed Aug. 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with proposalssolicited as an 8(a) competition, and five offers were received via the Space and Naval Warfare Systems E-commerce web site. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N66001-08-D-0132).

S4 Inc.*, Bellevue, Neb., is being awarded a $10,432,967 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity award term contract with a cost-plus-fixed fee pricing arrangement for systems engineering, software development, integration and testing, technical services, and cost engineering in support of various Navy projects. This contract includes one option and three award terms, which if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $28,307,413. All work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed Aug.2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with proposalssolicited as an eight (a) competition, and five offers were received via the Space and Naval Warfare Systems E-commerce web site. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N66001-08-D-0133).

TSM Corp., Bartlett, Tenn., is being awarded an $8,210,420 cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for professional support services in the areas of program management, engineering, logistics and financial management to the Commander, Naval Reserve Forces Command New Orleans, La. This contract includes a one-year base period, and four one-year options, which if exercised, bring the total estimated value of the contract to $43,197,928. Work will be performed in New Orleans, La., (60 percent); and various CONUS locations (40 percent), and work is expected to be completed by Aug. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This offer was awarded through full and open competition, with 12 offers received. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk Philadelphia Office is the contracting activity (N00189-08-D-Z049)

AIR FORCE

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of McLean, Va.; Shafer Corp., of Chelmsford, Mass.; and Systems Research and Application Corporation of Fairfax, Va., are being awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for a maximum of $95 million. This action will provide professional defense science, engineering, and technical non-personal advisory and assistance support services. At this time no funds have been obligated. Air Force District of Washington/A7KI, Anacostia Annex, D.C., is the contracting activity (FA7014-08-D-0008 – Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.; FA7014-08-D-0009 – Schafer Corp.; FA7014-08-D-0010 – SRA).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Point Blank Body Armor Inc., Pompano Beach, Fla., is being awarded a maximum $22,151,750 firm fixed price and fixed quantity contract for outer tactical camouflage vests. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. There were four proposals originally solicited with four responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Jan. 15, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM1C1-08-F-C005).

Sysco Food Services of Seattle, Kent, Wash., is being awarded a maximum $5,800,000 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity contract for full line food distribution service. Other location of performance is Anchorage, Ala. Using services are Army, Air Force and Job Corps. This proposal was originally web solicited with three responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This is the third option year of a five-year contract which includes four one-year option periods. The date of performance completion is Aug. 26, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPm300-08-D-3160).

ARMY

Science Applications International Corp., Newton, Mass., was awarded on Aug. 19, 2008, a $8,622,630 cost plus fixed fee contract for the procurement of research and development for enhanced air purification media and system performance. Work will be performed in Newton, Mass., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 19, 2013. Bids were solicited via a Broad Agency Announcement with one bid received. U.S. Army Research and Development Command, Edgewood Branch, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W911SR-08-C-0052).

W.M. Jordan/Versar, Newport News, Va., was awarded on Aug. 19, 2008, a $27,500,000 firm-fixed price contract to construct standard-design barracks for 419 soldiers. Work includes living/sleeping rooms, private baths, walk-in closets, storage, mailroom, activity room, mudroom, visitor area, and centeral restroom/vending/payphone area. Work is to be performed at Fort Lee, Va., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2011. Three bids were solicited with two bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (W91236-08-D-0056).

Foulger-Pratt Contracting, LLC, Rockville, Md., was awarded on Aug. 18, 2008, a $33,094,000 fixed-price construction contract for two phase design-build headquarters command center, Missile Defense Agency. Work is to be performed at Fort Belvoir, Va., with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2010. Bids were solicited via the Web with 11 bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, Baltimore, Md., is the contracting activity (W912DR-08-C-0039).

Raytheon Co., Andover, Mass., was awarded on Aug. 18, 2008, a $27,609,057 cost plus fixed fee contract modification to support incremental funding to support the requirement for 100 additional base expeditionary targeting and surveillance system-combined, rapid aerostat initial deployment systems. Work is to be performed at Andover, Md., with an estimated completion date of May 1, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, Contracting and Acquisition Management Office, Huntsville, Ala., is the contracting activity (W9113M-08-C-0171).

AMEC EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., Plymouth Meeting, Pa., was awarded on Aug. 18, 2008, a $6,722,979 firm fixed price contract to supply the expertise, materials, labor and equipment necessary to design and construct helicopter parking ramp extensions, pre-engineered / expedient construction buildings, munitions storage area, and communications facilities. Work is to be performed at the Taji National Depot, Iraq with and estimated completion date of Aug. 19, 2009. Four bids were solicited with three bids received. Gulf Region Division, Central District, Camp Liberty, Baghdad, Iraq is the contracting activity (w917bg-07-d-0010).

* Small Business

CONTRACTS

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Suez Energy Resources NA, Inc., Houston, Texas is being awarded a maximum $646,007,724 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for electrical services. Other locations of performance are in Maryland, and New Jersey. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and federal civilian agencies. There were originally 195 proposals solicited with 11 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Dec. 31, 2013. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Supply Center, Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-08-D-8027).

Red Star Enterprises, Limited, Gibraltar is being awarded a maximum $308,257,762 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for jet fuel. Other location of performance is in Bagram, Afghanistan. Using service is Army. This proposal was originally solicited on FedBizOps with 14 responses. This contract represents a two year period with a one year option. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Aug.31, 2011. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Supply Center, Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-08-D-1017).

Supreme Site Services, Dubia, U.A.E. is being awarded a maximum $104,743,071 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for jet fuel. Other location of performance is in Bagram, Afghanistan. Using service is Army. This proposal was originally solicited on FedBizOps with 14 responses. This contract represents a two year period with a one year option. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Aug.31, 2011. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Supply Center, Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-08-D-1018).

National Fuel, Inc., Kabul, Afghanistan is being awarded a maximum $44,854,500 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for diesel fuel. Other location of performance is in Bagram, Afghanistan. Using service is Army. This proposal was originally solicited on FedBizOps with 14 responses. This contract represents a two year period with a one year option. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Aug. 31, 2011. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Supply Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-08-D-1019).

Afghan National Petroleum Co., Ltd, Jalaluddin St., Mazar-Esharif, Afghanistan is being awarded a maximum $4,526,400 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for gasoline fuel. Other location of performance is in Bagram, Afghanistan. Using service is Army. This proposal was originally solicited on FedBizOps with 14 responses. This contract represents a two year period with a one year option. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Aug. 31, 2011. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Supply Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-08-D-1020).

Graybar Electric Company, Inc., St. Louis, Mo. is being awarded a maximum $250,000,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity, prime vendor contract for maintenance, repair, and operations services. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. The original proposal was web solicited with seven responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising third one-year option. The date of performance completion is Aug. 17, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM500-04-D-BP14).

Science Application International Corp., Fairfield, N.J. is being awarded a maximum $250,000,000 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for maintenance, repair, and operations services. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Federal Civilian Agencies. The original proposal was Web solicited with five responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising third one-year option. The date of performance completion is Aug. 17, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM500-04-D-BP15).

ARMY

Hellfire Systems Limited Liability Co., Orlando, Fla., was awarded on Aug. 15, 2008, a $356,665,089 firm-fixed price contract for Hellfire II High-Energy Anti-Tank missiles. Work will be performed in Orlando, Fla., and is expected to be completed by Oct. 31, 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Oct. 22, 2007. U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-08-C-0361).

BAE Systems Land & Armaments, Inc., York, Pa., was awarded on Aug. 15, 2008, a $11,160,117 cost-plus fixed fee contract for Bradley M2/M3 improved explosive device mine armor kits and mine armor kits. Work will be performed in York, Penn., and is expected to be completed by Mar. 31, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Dec. 17, 2007. U.S. Army TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-05-G-0005).

GE Engine Services, Inc., Cincinatti, Ohio, was awarded on Aug. 14, 2008, a $9,999,400 firm-fixed price contract for maintenance and overhaul of 10 conversion / recapitalization T701C to T701D engines. Work will be performed in Arkansas City, Kan., and is expected to be completed by Aug. 31, 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Three bids were solicited on Jan. 17, 2008, and three bids were received. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-D-0226).

L-3 Communications System West, Salt Lake City, Utah, was awarded on Aug. 14, 2008, a $7,195,110 firm-fixed price contract for E-ROVER systems. Work will be performed in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is expected to be completed by Oct. 31, 2008. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Jun. 4, 2008. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contract activity (W58RGZ-07-C-0209).

Taylor Brothers Construction Co., Inc., was awarded on Aug. 12, 2008, a $6,024,699 firm-fixed price contract for rehab project of five buildings. Work will be performed in Butlerville, Ind., and is expected to be completed by Aug. 7, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Seven bids were solicited on Jun. 10, 2008, and two bids were received. USPFO, Indianapolis, Ind., is the contract activity (W912L9-07-D-0004).

NAVY

DRS Technical Services, Inc., Herndon, Va., is being awarded a $15,733,333 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price contract for satellite communications equipment and training. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of the contract to an estimated $47,200,000. Work will be performed in Herndon, Va., and is expected to be completed by Aug. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunities web site and the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command E-commerce website, with seven offers received. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Charleston, S.C., is the contracting activity (N65236-08-D-5152).

ERAPSCO, Columbia City, Ind., is being awarded an $11,496,960 firm-fixed-price contract for AN/SSQ-101 sonobuoys and associated data. The AN/SSQ-101 sonobuoys are dropped from various airborne platforms and utilized for search and detection of submerged submarines. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $17,245,440. Work will be performed in DeLeon Springs, Fla., (66 percent) and Columbia City, Ind., (34 percent), and is expected to be completed by Aug. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity (N00164-08-C-GP03).

Conquistador Dorado JV,* Sanford, Fla., is being awarded an $11,195,000 firm-fixed-price contract for the Airfield Vegetation Conversion Project at Naval Air Station Key West, Fla. This project is for the design and construction of drainage and conveyance systems within the airfield area, removal of vegetation, clearing and grubbing of existing vegetation. This contract contains an option, which when exercised within 365 days, will bring the contract value to $21,769,000. Work will be performed in Key West, Fla., and is expected to be completed Aug. 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with four offers received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (N69450-08-C-1267).

* Small Business - Disabled Veteran Owned

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Jacob J. Toves, 27, of Grover Beach, Calif., died Aug. 14 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.

Florida National Guard Prepares for Tropical Storm Fay

By John Myatt
Special to American Forces Press Service

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 18, 2008 - The Florida National Guard activated about 125 soldiers and airmen for its planning cells and alerted other units in preparation for Tropical Storm Fay as the storm approached Cuba over the weekend.

Members of the Florida National Guard prepare for a shift change at the Joint Emergency Operations Center in St. Augustine. The center has been supporting operations in advance of Tropical Storm Fay since Florida Gov. Charlie Crist signed an executive order Aug. 16. National Guard photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michelle Thomas

The Joint Emergency Operations Center was activated in St. Augustine, unit planning cells were established across the state, and senior leaders were moved to the State Emergency Operations Center here as Florida Gov. Charlie Crist signed an executive order Aug. 16 to support operations in advance of Tropical Storm Fay.

The executive order placed the Florida National Guard under control of the state coordinating officer and allows the Florida adjutant general to preposition Guard units prior to the storm making landfall.

Earlier today, the National Hurricane Center issued an advisory for Tropical Storm Fay, which was located 70 miles south of Key West, Fla. The center of the storm is expected to be near the Florida Keys this afternoon and near the southwestern coast of Florida's peninsula tomorrow. Maximum sustained winds are reported near 60 mph, with higher gusts.

Fay is forecast to become a hurricane as it nears the southwestern Florida coast tomorrow. The Florida Keys and portions of southern Florida could receive up to 10 inches of rain over the next 24 hours, according to the center.

While activated for state duty, the Florida National Guard will serve in support of the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

"It's important for the people of Florida to know the citizen-soldiers and -airmen of the Florida National Guard are prepared to respond to Tropical Storm Fay as assigned by the Florida Division of Emergency Management," Army Maj. Gen. Douglas Burnett, the adjutant general of Florida, said. "The National Guard is poised to provide humanitarian aid, security, equipment, debris removal and search and rescue assistance."

The Florida National Guard has more than 9,000 soldiers and airmen available who can respond to various and simultaneous emergencies in Florida, including efforts to deter terrorist-related activities.

"The Guard has continuous contact and coordination in effect with the Florida Division of Emergency Management in Tallahassee and has established planning cells to ensure a rapid build-up of personnel and equipment if needed," said Air Force Lt. Col. Ron Tittle, the Florida Guard's chief spokesman. "We have much experience in responding to emergencies and we will continue to rise to the occasion."

Florida National Guard soldiers and airmen are trained and equipped for a wide range of life support, security and public safety missions, he added.

If needed, the Florida National Guard can request additional personnel and resources from other states through the National Guard Bureau, as part of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, Tittle said.

(John Myatt works for the Florida National Guard.)

Rice Expects Russian Troops to Withdraw From Georgia

By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2008 - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said today she expects Russia, which reportedly signed a cease-fire deal with Georgia, will begin to its forces "expeditiously" from the former Soviet republic.
Russian President Dmitriy Medvedev today signed a French-brokered peace deal, a day after Georgia's President Mikheil Saakashvili endorsed the agreement, which includes a drawdown of troops to levels that existed before Russia invaded its neighbor last week, according to news reports.

"Now that President Medvedev has reportedly signed the cease-fire agreement, I assume that Russian forces are going to begin to withdraw expeditiously," Rice told reporters today in Crawford, Texas, where she met with President Bush.

The agreement includes a limited mandate for Russian peacekeepers to maintain the same level of security presence it had in the breakaway Georgian regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia prior to the outbreak of hostilities. Sanctioned Russian peacekeepers in Georgia will be allowed to have limited patrols in a prescribed area within the zone of conflict. But they are barred from Georgian urban areas and highways, Rice said.

Bush today characterized the agreement as "an important development."

"President Medvedev of Russia has now signed on to the terms of this agreement. And that's an important development; it's a hopeful step," he told reporters this morning in Crawford.

Rice soon will travel to Brussels, Belgium, where she will meet with the foreign ministers of America's NATO allies and European Union officials to "continue to rally the free world in the defense of a free Georgia," the president said.

Fighting that began in South Ossetia last week broadened to include Russian attacks on other parts of the country, including Abkhazia, another heavily separatist region. Russia contends that the heavily pro-Moscow breakaway regions may not belong within Georgia's borders in the future, a stance that Bush characterized as "a major issue."

Echoing remarks by the president, Rice emphasized that Georgia's territorial integrity must be respected. "These regions ... are within the internationally recognized boundaries of Georgia," she said. "And there will have to be a negotiated solution on that basis."

The situation already was tense when Russian tanks and troops on Aug. 8 crossed the border into South Ossetia, where they were aided by regional separatists. Clashes escalated a day later in and around Tskhinvali, South Ossetia's capital, as Russian aircraft were reported to have bombed that city and mounted attacks later in Abkhazia and other Georgian areas, fueling fears that Moscow would attempt to depose the democratically elected government in Tblisi.

"We do want to send a strong message of support for Georgia," Rice said. "Georgia is going to emerge from this, and ... its infrastructure will be rebuilt

Military Humanitarian Mission in Georgia to Continue, Bush Says

By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2008 - The U.S. military flights that have delivered humanitarian assistance to Georgia this week will continue in the days ahead, President Bush said today.
American C-17 aircraft began delivering aid to Georgia Aug. 14 in the wake of attacks by Russian forces in two breakaway Georgian regions and other parts of the former Soviet republic.

"In recent days, U.S. cargo planes carrying humanitarian supplies have arrived in Georgia. In the days ahead, we will continue using U.S. aircraft and other assets as needed to deliver more humanitarian and medical supplies," Bush said today in his weekly radio address.

As the humanitarian mission proceeds, Russia must honor its commitment to keep open all lines of communication and transport, including seaports, airports, roads, and airspace for civilian transit and the delivery of humanitarian assistance, the president added.

Bush, at his family ranch in Crawford, Texas, received briefings today from both Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, who is overseeing the humanitarian mission, and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Rice traveled to Crawford to discuss her recent diplomatic jaunt to the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, where she met with President Mikheil Saakashvili and his team.

During Rice's trip, Saakashvili and Russian President Dmitriy Medvedev signed a six-point peace plan, which, in separate remarks there this morning, Bush hailed as an important development and a hopeful step.

"Now Russia needs to honor the agreement and withdraw its forces and, of course, end military operations," he said in Crawford.

Rice soon will travel to Brussels, Belgium, where she will meet with the foreign ministers of America's NATO allies and European Union officials to "continue to rally the free world in the defense of a free Georgia," the president said.

Fighting that began in the breakaway Georgian region of South Ossetia last week broadened to include Russian attacks on other parts of the country, including Abkhazia, another heavily separatist region. Russia contends that the heavily pro-Moscow breakaway regions may not belong within Georgia's borders in the future, a stance that Bush characterized as "a major issue."

"These regions are a part of Georgia, and the international community has repeatedly made clear that they will remain so," Bush said. "Georgia is a member of the United Nations, and South Ossetia and Abkhazia lie within its internationally recognized borders.

"Georgia's borders should command the same respect as every other nation's," he said.

The situation already was tense when Russian tanks and troops on Aug. 8 crossed the border into South Ossetia, where they were aided by regional separatists. Clashes escalated a day later in and around Tskhinvali, South Ossetia's capital, as Russian aircraft were reported to have bombed that city and mounted attacks later in Abkhazia and other Georgian areas, fueling fears that Moscow would attempt to depose the democratically elected government in Tblisi.

"We will continue to stand behind Georgia's democracy," Bush said. "We will continue to insist that Georgia's sovereignty and independence and territorial integrity be respected."

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Pfc. Daniel A. C. McGuire, 19, of Mashpee, Mass., died Aug. 14 while supporting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3^rd Battalion, 6^th Marine Regiment, 2^nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Cease-Fire Accord Specifies Russian Troop Withdrawal from Georgia

By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2008 - A cease-fire agreement signed today by the president of the former Soviet republic of Georgia calls for Russian troops to immediately leave his country, America's senior diplomat said in the Georgian capital today.
"And now, with the signature of the Georgian president on this cease-fire accord, all Russian troops and any irregular and paramilitary forces that entered with them must leave immediately," U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said during a news conference in Tbilisi with Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili at her side.

President Bush dispatched Rice to Europe to assist in resolving a now week-long international crisis involving Georgia and Russia. On Aug. 8, Russian tanks and troops crossed the border into the contested northern Georgian provinces of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, after Georgian military forces had clashed with separatists in South Ossetia the day before.

The Russian troops caused Georgian forces to retreat south. Since then, the Russians have lodged themselves in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, as well as in some Georgian municipalities farther south.

Rice was in Tbilisi today, she said, to demonstrate "the solidarity of the United States with Georgia and its people in this moment of crisis."

The United States, she said, supports Georgia's independence, its territorial integrity and its democratically elected government.

"That is America's position, and in my discussions with my European colleagues, it is the position of the Europeans, as well," Rice said.

Rice was in France yesterday to consult with French President Nicolas Sarkozy. France and the United States worked together to craft the cease-fire agreement.

"The Russian attack on Georgia had profound implications and will have profound implications for Russia's relations with its neighbors and with the world," Rice said in Tbilisi. "But, our most-urgent task today is the immediate and orderly withdrawal of Russian armed forces and the return of those forces to Russia."

With today's cease-fire agreement, what's needed in Georgia now "are international observers on the scene -- fast," Rice said in Tbilisi. Finnish authorities have indicated that regional security monitors affiliated with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe could be sent to Georgia in a matter of days, she said. Finland's Foreign Minister Alexander Stubb is the organization's chairman for 2008.

"And, eventually, we need a more robust and impartial peacekeeping international force that would follow those monitors," Rice added.

The Georgian president accused Russia of conducting a premeditated invasion of his country.

"We are under [a] Russian invasion and Russian occupation right now," Saakashvili declared. "And, we want to end [this] Russian invasion and occupation."

The United States and other nations are providing humanitarian assistance to the Georgian people, Rice said.

"Access must be immediate and unimpeded for those humanitarian efforts," Rice said. "When the security situation in Georgia is stabilized, we will turn immediately to reconstruction."

Rice urged that Georgians who were displaced from their homes during the fighting be allowed to return.

The Defense Department-enabled U.S. humanitarian relief mission to Georgia continues, Rice said. U.S. military transport planes already have delivered millions of dollars worth of humanitarian supplies to Georgians rendered homeless by the fighting.

"That mission will be vigorous and ongoing," Rice said.

Meanwhile, the United States is working with the Georgian government, the G-7 world economic organization and the International Monetary Fund "to rapidly develop an economic support package for the Georgian economy to build on its demonstrated track record and to resume its rapid growth," Rice said.

The economic package, Rice said, is designed to "restore Georgia's economy and reinforce investor confidence as Georgia returns to its position as the leading economy in the region."

Rice said it is imperative that "Russian forces leave Georgia at once." The world, she said, needs to help Georgia maintain its sovereignty, its territorial integrity and its independence.

"This is no longer 1968 and the invasion of Czechoslovakia, when a great power invaded a small neighbor and overthrew its government," Rice said, in recalling the Soviet Union's invasion of that European nation. "The free world will now have to wrestle with the profound implications of this Russian attack on its neighbor for security in the region and beyond."
A cease-fire agreement signed today by the president of the former Soviet republic of Georgia calls for Russian troops to immediately leave his country, America's senior diplomat said in the Georgian capital today.

"And now, with the signature of the Georgian president on this cease-fire accord, all Russian troops and any irregular and paramilitary forces that entered with them must leave immediately," U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said during a news conference in Tbilisi with Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili at her side.

President Bush dispatched Rice to Europe to assist in resolving a now week-long international crisis involving Georgia and Russia. On Aug. 8, Russian tanks and troops crossed the border into the contested northern Georgian provinces of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, after Georgian military forces had clashed with separatists in South Ossetia the day before.

The Russian troops caused Georgian forces to retreat south. Since then, the Russians have lodged themselves in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, as well as in some Georgian municipalities farther south.

Rice was in Tbilisi today, she said, to demonstrate "the solidarity of the United States with Georgia and its people in this moment of crisis."

The United States, she said, supports Georgia's independence, its territorial integrity and its democratically elected government.

"That is America's position, and in my discussions with my European colleagues, it is the position of the Europeans, as well," Rice said.

Rice was in France yesterday to consult with French President Nicolas Sarkozy. France and the United States worked together to craft the cease-fire agreement.

"The Russian attack on Georgia had profound implications and will have profound implications for Russia's relations with its neighbors and with the world," Rice said in Tbilisi. "But, our most-urgent task today is the immediate and orderly withdrawal of Russian armed forces and the return of those forces to Russia."

With today's cease-fire agreement, what's needed in Georgia now "are international observers on the scene -- fast," Rice said in Tbilisi. Finnish authorities have indicated that regional security monitors affiliated with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe could be sent to Georgia in a matter of days, she said. Finland's Foreign Minister Alexander Stubb is the organization's chairman for 2008.

"And, eventually, we need a more robust and impartial peacekeeping international force that would follow those monitors," Rice added.

The Georgian president accused Russia of conducting a premeditated invasion of his country.

"We are under [a] Russian invasion and Russian occupation right now," Saakashvili declared. "And, we want to end [this] Russian invasion and occupation."

The United States and other nations are providing humanitarian assistance to the Georgian people, Rice said.

"Access must be immediate and unimpeded for those humanitarian efforts," Rice said. "When the security situation in Georgia is stabilized, we will turn immediately to reconstruction."

Rice urged that Georgians who were displaced from their homes during the fighting be allowed to return.

The Defense Department-enabled U.S. humanitarian relief mission to Georgia continues, Rice said. U.S. military transport planes already have delivered millions of dollars worth of humanitarian supplies to Georgians rendered homeless by the fighting.

"That mission will be vigorous and ongoing," Rice said.

Meanwhile, the United States is working with the Georgian government, the G-7 world economic organization and the International Monetary Fund "to rapidly develop an economic support package for the Georgian economy to build on its demonstrated track record and to resume its rapid growth," Rice said.

The economic package, Rice said, is designed to "restore Georgia's economy and reinforce investor confidence as Georgia returns to its position as the leading economy in the region."

Rice said it is imperative that "Russian forces leave Georgia at once." The world, she said, needs to help Georgia maintain its sovereignty, its territorial integrity and its independence.

"This is no longer 1968 and the invasion of Czechoslovakia, when a great power invaded a small neighbor and overthrew its government," Rice said, in recalling the Soviet Union's invasion of that European nation. "The free world will now have to wrestle with the profound implications of this Russian attack on its neighbor for security in the region and beyond."

Humanitarian Assistance for Georgia Continues

By Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dana M. Clark
Special to American Forces Press Service

STUTTGART, Germany, Aug. 15, 2008 - Humanitarian aid to the former Soviet republic of Georgia continued today, as two U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules transport aircraft arrived in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, carrying pallets of cargo, including emergency shelter items and medical supplies.
Military forces throughout U.S. European Command's area of responsibility are contributing to the effort.

An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport arrived in Tbilisi with the first planeload of U.S. aid Aug. 13, carrying blankets, cots, sleeping bags and medical supplies. A second C-17 arrived yesterday and carried additional supplies, as well as 104,000 doses of antibiotics requested by the Georgian Health Ministry.

The supplies are being distributed and coordinated by five nongovernmental organizations: Counterpart International, A Call to Serve -- Georgia, International Relief and Development, Hellenicare, and the United Methodist Committee on Relief.

All humanitarian assistance efforts have been closely coordinated with the Georgian government and international organizations, EuCom officials said.

(Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dana M. Clark serves in the U.S. European Command Public Affairs Office.)

Sailor to Pursue Gold Medals in Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games

By Navy Lt. Jennifer Cragg
Special to American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2008 - Four years after he became the first active-duty servicemember to compete for the United States at the Paralympic Games, a sailor assigned to Naval Medical Center San Diego will compete again next month for gold in track and field.
Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Casey Tibbs, an interpretive cryptologic technician, competed in Athens, Greece, in 2004 and soon will be heading to Beijing for this year's Paralympic Games.

"I'm just ready to go there and have fun, and that's what I'm going to do, Tibbs said during an Aug. 13 teleconference with bloggers. "And, I really can't wait to go out there and represent the United States, ... the United States Navy, as well, and the whole military."

Tibbs -- who lost his right leg in a 2001 motorcycle accident -- will compete in the track and field pentathlon, 200-meter race, 400-meter race, and long jump. To prepare for the 2008 Paralympic Games, Tibbs said, he has spent an average of 30 to 35 hours per week training at the San Diego Olympic Center near his duty station.

Sitting in the medical center's prosthetics lab during the teleconference, Tibbs explained that, as a peer mentor there, he advises wounded servicemembers to take one day at a time, cautions them not to overdo their rehabilitation in the beginning, and helps them realize that things are going to get better.

"And that's what I tell them at the beginning, because sometimes ... they can hear it from a doctor, they can hear it from their family, but when they hear it from somebody who has actually sat in a hospital bed and gone from a hospital bed to an Olympic podium, it gives them a lot more hope," Tibbs said.

Tibbs had been in the Navy for nearly two years before he lost his leg. Just two and a half months later, he ran 400 meters in two and a half minutes, he said.

"I remember doing it, and it was probably the hardest run I've ever done in my life," he admitted. "But after that day, I was able to progress a lot more. And now I can run 400 meters in 53 seconds."

Three years later, his hard work and training paid off, earning him a trip to compete in Athens.

"I stayed on active duty [and] went to the games in 2004. I won a gold medal and a silver medal -- a gold medal in the 4 x 100 relay, and a silver in the men's pentathlon, setting a new American record," Tibbs said. "[I] then went to 2006 world championships. I ... won my first gold medal in the individual pentathlon, and now I've qualified for the 2008 games, where I'm going to be competing in the pentathlon, the 200 meters, the long jump and the 400 meters, and, hopefully, the relay again."

Tibbs said that before he lost his leg, he never imagined he would participate in the Olympics.

"The whole Olympic ... dream really didn't start until after I lost my leg," he said. "I was 22 years old, or 23, when I started thinking, 'Hey, I could go to the Paralympic Games.' That's really when my dream started."

As Tibbs prepares for his departure for the 2008 Paralympics he reflected on the hero who helped him attain his Olympic dream: his coach, Joaquim Cruz, an Olympian from Brazil. Cruz won the gold medal in 1984 in the 800 meters as his country's only gold medalist in track and field.

"He ran 1:41 in the 800 meters, and he's one of three people to ever do that in history of all sports, period," Tibbs noted. "And he's definitely an inspiration to me, so he's definitely one of my Olympic heroes."

Tibbs added that competing in the 2008 Paralympics is not about winning a gold medal or being the first-place finisher. "It's about just getting back to your life and competing in sports and just playing sports," he said. "It's a huge part of rehabilitation."

The opening ceremonies for the 2008 Paralympic Games are scheduled for Sept. 6, with competition officially starting Sept. 9.

(Navy Lt. Jennifer Cragg works in the New Media Directorate of the Defense Media Activity.)

U.S., Allies 'Stand With People of Georgia,' Bush Says

By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2008 - President Bush today pledged that the United States will support the former Soviet republic of Georgia in its time of need, as Russian troops still occupy parts of the country.
"The United States and our allies stand with the people of Georgia and their democratically elected government," Bush said at the White House. "Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected. Moscow must honor its commitment to withdraw its invading forces from all Georgian territory."

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is now conferring with Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili in Tbilisi, the country's capital city, Bush said. Rice is in Georgia to express "America's wholehearted support for Georgia's democracy," Bush said.

Bush said Rice will later travel to his ranch in Crawford, Texas, to update him on the situation in Georgia. Bush also said Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates is keeping him briefed on the ongoing humanitarian mission in Georgia.

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

Securiguard, Incorporated of McLean,Virginia is being awarded a firm-fixed price contract for $95,382,517. The purpose of this contract is to provide a comprehensive security force to effectively execute and manage security operations on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS) and its associated Florida Annexes (Jonathan Dickinson Missile Tracking Annex, Cocoa Beach Tracking Annex, Fort Pierce Microwave Relay Annex, Malabar Transmitter Annex, Melbourne Beach Optical Tracking Annex, Stuart Microwave Relay Annex, Port Canaveral Cable Terminal Annex, Wabasso Microwave Relay Annex). The contractor will be required to provide a fully trained, armed, and uniformed security force whose capability and quality meets Air Force standards in accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 31-101 and AFI 31-20. Performance requirements include: Protect the capability to launch; protection of National, DoD, and commercial space-lift resources; provide command and control of security forces; provide dedicated response to protection level 1-4 resources; provide installation and restricted area entry control; maintain law and order; provide law enforcement patrols and traffic enforcement; provide security for launch and hazardous operations; manage and operate Security Force Control Center; monitor and survey installation electronic security systems; provide marine security operations; develop installation security plans and procedures; provide resource protection; Pass & ID services; perform services during crisis and contingency. At this time no funds have been obligated. Patrick AFB, Fl is the contracting activity (FA2521-08-C-0011)

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of Herndon, VA, is being awarded a contract for $34,500,105. The action will provide survivability research and development analysis to European Security Operations Center and the 66^th Military Intelligence Group. The location of performance is Booz Allen Hamilton, McLean, Va. At this time $1,856,358 has been obligated. Offutt AFB, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380).

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of Herndon, VA, is being awarded a contract for $18,941,252. The action will provide U.S. Marine Corps logistics chain survivability analysis. The location of performance is McLean, Va. At this time $454,000 has been obligated. Offutt AFB, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380).

Henry M. Jackson Foundation of Rockville, Md., is being awarded a contract for $20,992,931. The objective of this effort is to provide research and research support for the Biosciences and Protection Division of the Air Force Research Laboratory. The Biosciences and Protection Division has four key technology mission areas: 1) biotechnology, 2) bio-behavioral performance, 3) biomechanics, and 4) counterproliferation. This effort will develop innovative science and technology to advance the state-of-art in each of these mission areas. This effort will provide for an integrated administrative and management test-bed venue focused on innovative technology concepts required to capitalize on advances in the biosciences and to provide radically new Air Force capabilities. These capabilities will improve warfighter performance and combat effectiveness, as well as provide a general public benefit through appropriate civilian applications. The location of performance is Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and Brooks City Base, Texas. At this time $700,000 has been obligated. Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8650-05-2-6518).

L-3 Communications of Pittsburgh, Penn., is being awarded a contract for $6,128,869. This action will provide design and development of two, 1 meter primary, on axis Cassegrain, azimuth/elevation mount telescopes for use in laser propagation and turbulence sensing experiments at the Starfire Optical Range at Kirtland AFB, N.M. At this time $1,500,000 has been obligated. Kirtland AFB, N.M., is the contracting activity (FA9451-08-C-0262).

Survival Innovations, Inc of Arden North Carolina is being awarded a contract for $5,999,044. The objective of this effort if to tailor development, integration and testing of a head and neck restraint system to provide improved head and neck injury protection within acceptable limits for the smaller anthropometric population range of fighter aircraft, thereby optimizing warfighter injury tolerance and protection during emergency escape. This research will potentially benefit all aircraft ejection systems. At this time $5,999,044 has been obligated. Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8650-08-C-6925).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Huguenot Energy LLC., Charleston, S.C.* is being awarded a maximum $53,153,997 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel. Other locations of performance are in Charleston, South Carolina. Using services are Army, Navy, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. There were originally 55 proposals solicited with 18 responses. The date of performance completion is April 30, 2011. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-08-D-0357).

US Foodservice/Joseph Webb Division, Vista, Calif. is being awarded a maximum $34,585,000 firm fixed price, prime vendor contract for full line food distribution services. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. There are no other locations of performance. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is exercising second option year. This proposal was originally Web solicited with 3 responses. The date of performance completion is August 17, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM300-08-D-3206).

Midstream Fuel Service LLC., Houston, Texas* is being awarded a maximum $6,064,080 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel. Other locations of performance are Carrabelle, Florida and Beaumont, Texas. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. There were originally 55 proposals solicited with 18 responses. The date of performance completion is April 30, 2011. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-08-D-0362).

ARMY

Caddell Construction Co., Montgomery, Ala., was awarded on Aug. 13, 2008, a $48,463,000 firm-fixed price contract for the design and construction of three simulation training facilities with a gross square footage of 240,043 for non-motion based and motion based simulations. Work will be performed in Fort Benning, Ga., and is expected to be completed by March 2, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Four bids were solicited on May 2, 2008, and two bids were received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-07-D-0056).

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Stratford, Conn., was awarded on Aug. 13, 2008, an $8,904,288 firm-fixed price contract for procurement of spares and ground support equipment for the Bahrain Defense Force. Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Oct. 20, 2005. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-0003).

Ttec-Tesoro, Norcross, Ga., was awarded on Aug. 12, 2008, a $8,716,000 firm-fixed price contract for the design and construction of company operations facilities. Work will be performed at Fort Bragg, N.C., and is expected to be completed by Jan. 11, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Four bids were solicited on June 23, 2008, and two bids were received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-07-D-0058).

Navy

McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $17,394,620 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, cost plus fixed fee contract (N00383-06-D-001J) to incorporate post production and performance based logistics support requirements necessary for the continued safe and effective operations of fielded F/A-18 A-D aircraft. This modification provides support for the Navy, Marine Corps; and the governments of Australia, Canada, Spain, Finland, Switzerland, Kuwait, and Malaysia. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo. (76 percent); El Segundo, Calif. (21 percent); Warner Robins, Ga. (2 percent); and Santa Clarita, Calif. (1 percent), and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2008. Contract funds in the amount of $903,305 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy ($12,574,529; 72 percent) and the Governments of Canada ($1,461,918; 8 percent); Spain ($1,016,986; 6 percent); Australia ($794,520; 5 percent); Finland ($677,991; 4 percent); Kuwait ($423,744; 2 percent); Switzerland ($360,183; 2 percent); and Malaysia, ($84,749; 1 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity.

American Electronic Warfare Assoc., California, Md., is being awarded a $14,777,791 cost-plus-fixed-fee bridge contract for the continuation of engineering and ground test support services at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Atlantic Ranges and Facilities Department, Integrated Combat Environments Division and Modeling and Simulation Division. Work will be performed in Patuxent River, Md. and is expected to be completed in Feb. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $2,463,347 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00421-08-C-0074).

Nan, Inc. dba Ocean House Builders, Honolulu, Hawaii, is being awarded $11,432,000 for firm-fixed-price task order #0002 under a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity design-build multiple award construction contract (N62478-08-D-4009) for all design, construction and incidental related work to construct a new 1-story facility which combines a fleet store and MWR outdoor gear facility into one building. Work will be performed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and work is expected to be completed by May 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The basic contract was competitively procured with 41 offers solicited, 12 proposals received and award made on Feb. 28, 2008. The total contract amount is not to exceed $100,000,000, which includes the base period and four option years. The multiple contractors (five in number) may compete for task order under the terms and conditions of the existing contract. Four proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Pacific, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii is the contracting activity.

Cameron Bell Corporation, Government Solutions Group,* Charleston, S.C., is being awarded a potential maximum $9,980,891 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (delivery order), cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to provide technical and engineering services in support of the Cyber Asset Reduction Security (CARS) program at the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center San Diego, Information Technology Enterprise networking environment. Support includes: knowledge management, content management, systems mapping, architectural integration, analysis, planning, design and implementation of new systems, subsystems and critical items to support requirements. Work will be performed at selected Space and Naval Warfare Systems activities within the United States, including: San Diego, Calif.; Seattle, Wash.; Norfolk, Va.; New Orleans, La.; and Charleston, S.C., and work is expected to be completed Aug. 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was negotiated as a sole source agreement in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source (FAR Subpart 6.302-1). There is only one source, Government Solutions Group, qualified and capable of performing the work at a reasonable price to the Government. The use of any other contractor would involve a substantial duplication of costs not expected to be recovered through competition. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N66001-08-D-0078).

Rockwell Collins Government Systems, Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded a $5,598,148 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-priced contract (N00019-05-C-0050) to exercise an option for the FY 2008 production of AN/ARC-210(V) Electronic Protection Radio System for the Air Force F-16 aircraft. This modification includes 74 RT-1851A(C) ARC-210 receiver-transmitter radios; 59 MT-6567 mounting bases; 62 C-12719 controls; and 59 RF filter diplexers. Work will be performed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2008. Contract funds in the amount of $1,773,551 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity.

Georgian Invasion Sends Message to World, Gates Says

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14, 2008 - With their invasion of Georgia, the Russians are sending a message not only to neighbors, but also to the world, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here today.
Georgia, a nation of 5 million in the Caucasus region, has allied itself with the West and is seeking membership in NATO. Abkhazia and South Ossetia are provinces that are seeking to break away from Georgia and ally with Russia.

Gates noted that, like clockwork, there have been exchanges of gunfire between Georgian and South Ossetian troops every August. "And this year, it escalated very quickly," he said. "The Russians were prepared to take advantage of an opportunity."

The Russian air, land and sea attacks against Georgia went far beyond asserting the Russian view of the autonomy of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. The Russians, Gates said, wanted "to punish Georgia for daring to try to integrate with the West economically and politically and in security arrangements."

The Russian military action was directed against Georgia, but Kremlin leaders wanted nations in all parts of the former Soviet Union to understand the dangers of integrating with the West, Gates said. "I think that they had an opportunity to make some very broad points [to these nations] and, I think, [the Russians] seized that opportunity," he said. Gates holds a doctorate in Russian and Soviet history from Georgetown University.

The message has been received by the nations of the world, Gates said.

"My guess is that everyone is going to be looking at Russia through a different set of lenses as ... we look ahead," the secretary said. "I think Russia's got some serious work to do to try and work its way back into the family of nations that are trying to work together and build democracy and build ... their economies, working together."

Gates said he does not want to repeat the Cold War, and that he certainly does not want to see U.S. and Russian troops in a hot war.

"The United States spent 45 years working very hard to avoid a military confrontation with Russia," he said. "I see no reason to change that approach today."

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. Michael H. Ferschke Jr., 22, of Maryville, Tenn., died Aug. 10 while supporting combat operations in Salah ad Din province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3^rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3^rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Okinawa, Japan.

Soldiers Missing From The Vietnam War Are Identified

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of two U.S. servicemen, missing from the Vietnam War, have been identified and will be returned to their families for burial with full military honors.

They are Chief Warrant Officer Bobby L. McKain, of Garden City, Kan.; and Warrant Officer Arthur F. Chaney, of Vienna, Va., both U.S. Army. McKain will be buried on Aug. 11 in Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D.C., and Chaney will be buried Sept. 16 in Arlington.

Representatives from the Army met with the next-of-kin of these men to explain the recovery and identification process, and to coordinate interment with military honors on behalf of the secretary of the Army.

On May 3, 1968, these men flew an AH-1G Cobra gunship on an armed escort mission to support a reconnaissance team operating west of Khe Sanh, in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam. Their helicopter was hit by enemy anti-aircraft fire, exploded in mid-air and crashed west of Khe Sanh near the Laos-Vietnam border. The crew of other U.S. aircraft flying over the area immediately after the crash reported no survivors, and heavy enemy activity prevented attempts to recover the men's bodies.

In 1985, an American citizen with ties to Southeast Asian refugees turned over to U.S. officials human remains supposedly recovered from an AC-130 aircraft crash in Laos. While subsequent laboratory analysis disproved the association of the remains to the AC-130 crash, some of the remains were those of McKain and Chaney.

Between 1989 and 2003, Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) investigative teams working in Laos and Vietnam made five attempts to locate the crew's crash site, but could not confirm the location.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

1st Lt. Nick A. Dewhirst, 25, of Onalaska, Wis., died July 20 in the Qalandar District of the Khost Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his convoy came under attack by individuals using rocket propelled grenades and small arms fire. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

CONTRACTS

ARMY

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on Jul. 18, 2008, a $110,591,666 firm-fixed price contract for the incorporation of the requirement to convert the production configuration of 26 UH-60 M aircraft. Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Oct. 20, 2005, U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-0003).

Environmental Systems Research Institute, Redlands, Calif., was awarded on Jul. 18, 2008, a $7,914,778 cost-plus-fixed fee contract for the development of a prototype to address data fusion within a geospatial environment. Work will be performed in Redlands, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Jul. 18, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Dec. 6, 2007. The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Reston, Va., is the contracting activity (HM1582-08-C-0001).

Dultra Dredging Co., San Rafael, Calif., was awarded on Jul. 17, 2008, a $7,486,000 firm-fixed price contract for navigation improvements and construction of a rock breakwater, along with dredging, artificial reefs, and a boat launch ramp. Work will be performed in Unalaska, Ala., and is expected to be completed by Feb. 28, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on May 6, 2008, and three bids were received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Ala., is the contracting activity (W911KB-08-C-0017).

Raytheon Co., McKinney, Texas, was awarded on Jul. 18, 2008, a $7,028,791 firm-fixed price contract for long lead items for improved thermal sight systems, replaceable units and spares. Work will be performed in McKinney, Texas, and is expected to be completed by Jun. 30, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Apr. 7, 2008. TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (DAAE07-02-C-M001).

WRS Infrastructure and Environment, Inc., Tampa, Fla., was awarded on Jul. 18, 2008, a $7,000,000 firm-fixed price contract for the construction of a water resource area and irrigation reservoir levees, canals, pumping stations, control structures, siphon, access roadways, and associated work. Work will be performed in Highlands and Okeechobee Counties, Fla., and is expected to be completed by Nov. 30, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Sixty-five bids were solicited on Apr. 2, 2008, and 19 bids were received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (W912EP-08-C-0013).

NAVY

Clark/Balfour Beatty, A Joint Venture, Bethesda, Md., is being awarded a $85,170,526 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed price contract (N40080-08-C-0007) to add funding for design/build of a medical center addition/alteration for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This action is in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7007, Limitation of Government's Obligation (May 2006) which established an incremental funding schedule for this contract. Work will be performed in Bethesda, Md., and work is expected to be completed Jul. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Washington, Wash., D.C., is the contracting activity.

Raytheon Network Centric Systems, St. Petersburg, Fla., is being awarded a $29,437,812 firm-fixed-price contract for Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) System Production. The contract provides for production of CEC systems and ancillary support for the Navy, Marines and Army. CEC is a sensor netting system that significantly improves battle force Anti-Air Warfare capability by extracting and distributing sensor-derived information and making the data available to all participating CEC units. CEC also improves battle force effectiveness by improving overall situational awareness and by enabling longer range, cooperative, multiple, or layered engagement strategies. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $135,945,903. Work will be performed in Largo, Fla., (47 percent), St. Petersburg, Fla., (20 percent), Dallas, Texas, (18 percent), and McKinney, Texas, (15 percent); and work is expected to be completed by Mar. of 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-08-C-5203).

Missile Defense Agency Contract Award

Orbital Sciences Corp., of Chandler, Ariz., is being awarded a $15,000,000 (not-to-exceed) firm fixed price, sole source contract to manufacture one (1) medium range target missile with an option for one (1) additional medium range target missile. This is a foreign military sales contract for Japan. The principal place of performance is Chandler, Ariz. Work on the basic contract and option is expected to be complete by Jan. 2010. The contract funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year. The Missile Defense Agency, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity. FMS funds will be used. The undefinitized contract action will be funded with a limitation of Government liability of $7.5M.

DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY

ViaSat Inc. - Carlsbad, California 92009-1699 was awarded a modification to firm fixed-price contract HC1047-07-C-0013, in the amount of $9,318,382.00 for Integrated Waveform (IW) Phase II effort on July 21, 2008. The period of performance is July 21, 2008 through November 20, 2010 and includes a base period of 16 months and an option period of 12 months. Performance will be at ViaSat's facility in Carlsbad, California. The solicitation was issued as an "only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements" justification and approval process pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. ViaSat Inc. - Carlsbad, California is a large business. The Defense Information Technology Contracting Office - National Capital Region (DITCO-NCR) is the contracting activity. Contracting point of contact is Kevin Williams (703) 681-0922. (HC1047-07-C-0013)

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Danny P. Dupre, 28, of Lockport, La., died July 15 from wounds sustained while supporting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C

DoD Identifies Navy Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Aviation Boatswain Mate Third Class Petty officer Daniel R. Verbeke, 25, of Exton, Penn., died July 14 in Paoli, Penn. of complications from injuries he suffered in a flight deck accident in December 2005 while serving aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt, CVN-71.

National Guard Unveils New Lakota Helicopters at Fort Indiantown Gap

By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa., July 18, 2008 - Officials at the National Guard's Eastern Aviation Training Site here yesterday unveiled the new UH-72A Lakota light utility helicopter, for which they will become the military's sole trainers.

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The new UH-72A Lakota light utility helicopter sits on the tarmac at the National Guard's Eastern Aviation Training Site at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. The facility will provide all aviator and aircrew training on the new aircraft. Photo by Army Pfc. Coltin Heller

This central Pennsylvania post will be the only Army training site for the military's newest light utility helicopter, which entered service in 2006 for homeland security and other non-combat missions, said Army Spc. Matt Jones, a full-time National Guard employee at the site.

Ultimately, the Lakota will replace UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to be transferred for operational missions, as well as the last of the Vietnam-vintage UH-1 Huey helicopters that remain in the military arsenal, Jones said.

The Lakota is the military version of the Eurocopter EC-145 commercial aircraft, designed to fly light general support operations such as civil search and rescue, personnel recovery, evacuation, counter-drug and limited civil command and control operations for the Department of Homeland Security. It carries up to 11 people.

Pilots who fly the twin-turbine aircraft reported it's a powerful aircraft that handles well in all weather conditions, including storms that most aviators avoid. The Lakota also burns significantly less fuel than the Black Hawk or other similar aircraft, Jones said.

But unlike the Black Hawk, the Lakota is not designed to operate in combat environments and is considered non-deployable, Jones said.

Army Gen. Richard A. Cody, Army vice chief of staff, accepted the Army's first Lakota helicopter during a December 2006 ceremony in Columbus, Miss. Cody said the Lakota "is not only serving as a catalyst for change across the Army, it is also accelerating the speed of Army aviation modernization and integration with other services and government agencies."

The Army National Guard is slated to receive most of the 322 Lakota aircraft to enter the inventory.

The Fort Indiantown Gap training site received its first Lakota aircraft last month and its second about two weeks ago. Army Col. Timothy Hilty, who commands the site, said two more Lakotas are due by the year's end, with another four arriving by 2012.

Instructors from the Army Aviation Center at Fort Rucker, Ala., and Fort Indiantown Gap are already leading the first training course. A high-tech simulator at the training site and a cockpit trainer with a wrap-around screen provide realistic training conditions, Jones said.

Pennsylvania's Adjutant General, Army Maj. Gen. Jessica L. Wright, said the Eastern Army National Guard Aviation Training Site has a history of providing excellent training and promised those trained here will receive "the best training possible."

The aircraft will also be available to respond to emergencies, as needed, she said.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

The Boeing Co., Huntington Beach, Calif., is being awarded a $153,511,595 cost-plus-fixed fee completion contract for High Integrity GPS (Global Positioning System) Technology Concept demonstration. The GPS is a local GPS enhancement that leverages the Iridium Low Earth Orbit satellite, constellation which offers significantly improved performance over stand alone GPS today. The program will investigate technologies and design solutions for objective performance of short time to first fix under dynamic user equipment conditions. Work will be performed in Huntington Beach, Calif. (34.3 percent); Philadelphia, Pa. (17.3 percent); St. Louis, Mo. (1.5 percent); El Segundo, Calif. (12.6 percent); Cedar Raids, IA (12.3 percent); Bethesda, Md. (15.3 percent); Washington, D.C. (5.4 percent); Ithaca, N.Y. (.5 percent); Chicago, Ill. (.3 percent) Burlingame, Calif. (.5 percent), and work is expected to be completed January 2011. Contract funds in the amount of $27,778,538 will expire at end of current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured under Naval Research Laboratory Broad Agency Announcement 68-07-01. The Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N000173-08-C-2074).

Suntiva, LLC,* Falls Church, Va., is being awarded a $51,918,053 firm-fixed-priced, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award contract to provide pre-award acquisition planning, document preparation, contract administration, contract close-out, procurement tracking and policy and analysis support. Work will be performed in Quantico, Va., and work is expected to be completed in July 2012. This contract was competitively procured under 8(a), with 17 offers received. The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-08-D-0521).

Davis-Paige Management Systems, LLC,* Springfield, Va., is being awarded a $49,691,858 firm-fixed-priced, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award contract to provide pre-award acquisition planning, document preparation, contract administration, contract close-out, procurement tracking and policy and analysis support. Work will be performed in Quantico, Va., and work is expected to be completed in July 2012. This contract was competitively procured under 8(a), with 17 offers received. The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-08-D-0520).

Stratecon LLC,* Washington, D.C., is being awarded a $45,559,951 firm-fixed-priced, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award contract to provide pre-award acquisition planning, document preparation, contract administration, contract close-out, procurement tracking and policy and analysis support. Work will be performed in Quantico, Va., and work is expected to be completed in July 2012. This contract was competitively procured under 8(a), with 17 offers received. The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-08-D-0500).

American Bridge Co., Tampa, Fla., is being awarded a $19,328,600 firm-fixed-price contract for repairs to wharf delta bulkhead at Naval Station Mayport, Fla. The work demolishes portions of the existing steel sheet pile bulkhead, tie-back wale system, concrete pile cap, asphalt/concrete pavement and removes the pneumatic fender system and mooring hardware. Project constructs a new bulkhead with new concrete pile encapsulation and cathodic protection system, backfills behind the new bulkhead, provides new asphalt and concrete wharf pavement and reinstalls the pneumatic fender system and mooring hardware. Work will be performed in Mayport, Fla., and is expected to be completed by February 2011. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with nine offers received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (N69450-08-C-1258; Project number RM001-06).

AOC Support Services LLC*, Chantilly, Va., is being awarded a $8,902,895 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-quantity contract for base operating support services at the Naval Air Facility, El Centro. The contract contains options, which if exercised, will bring the not-to-exceed total contract value to $105,986,469. Work will be performed in El Centro, Calif., and work is expected to be completed September 2009 (September 2018 with options exercised). Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured as a set-aside for small business concerns via the Naval Facilities Engineering Command e-solicitation website with four proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, Public Works, El Centro, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62473-08-D-2307).

Aero Thermo Technology Inc., Huntsville, Ala., is being awarded a $5,898,712 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to provide technical, analytical, and program research and development services to support the TRIDENT I and TRIDENT II Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) program and the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) guidance system requirement. This contract contains options, which if exercised, will bring the total contract value to $32,500,000. Work will be performed in Huntsville, Ala. (59 percent); Nashville, Tenn. (20 percent); Honolulu, Hawaii (18 percent); Colorado Springs, Colo. (3 percent), and work is expected to be completed December 2008 (December 2012 with options). Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. Strategic Systems Programs, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (N00030-08-C-0030).

ARMY

General Construction Co., Poulsbo, Wash., was awarded on July 16, 2008, a $45,356,900 firm-fixed price construction contract for the construction of a bay spill-wall at the Dailies Dam. Work will be performed in Dallesport, Wash., and is expected to be completed by March 20, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on April 30, 2008, and four bids were received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland, Ore., is the contracting activity (W9127N-08-C-0016).

Jacobs-Tetra Tech EC was awarded on July 17, 2008, a $16,438,169 cost-reimbursable contract for mobilization, demobilization, dredging, treatment and transportation and disposal at Pierce Mill Cove. Work will be performed in New Bedford, Mass., and is expected to be completed by May 26, 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on Aug. 29, 2002, and five bids were received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Concord, Mass., is the contracting activity (DACW33-03-D-0006).

Alliant Techsystems, Inc., Minneapolis, Minn., was awarded on July 17, 2008, a $7,608,465 firm-fixed price contract for production of the M1028 canister cartridge. Work will be performed primarily in Jonesborough, Tenn., as well as other locations across the United States. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on Feb. 21, 2008, and two bids were received. The Joint Munitions and Lethality LCMC, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15QKN-08-C-0473).

CNI Administration Service, LLC, Albuquerque, N.M., was awarded on July 16, 2008, a $7,470,448 firm-fixed price contract for the design and construction of the Arnold Data Center expansion. Work will be performed in Arnold, Mo., and is expected to be completed by March 31, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on April 14, 2008, and bids were received on April 14, 2008. The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Arnold, Mo., is the contracting activity (HM1575-07-C-0001).

Weeks Marine, Inc., Covington, La., was awarded on July 16, 2008, a $6,802,000 firm-fixed price construction contract for the maintenance dredging of Manteo Bay Oregon Inlet Bridge vicinity. Work will be performed in Dare County, N.C., and is expected to be completed by Nov. 30, 2008. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Fourteen bids were solicited on June 3, 2008, and three bids were received. Savannah Regional Contracting Center, Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington, N.C., is the contracting activity (W912HN-08-C-0037).

I.L. Fleming, Midway, Ga., was awarded on July 16, 2008, a $6,728,000 firm-fixed price contract for a 30,000 square-foot permanent centralized intermediate repair facility for maintenance of jet engines as required in Base Realignment and Closure directed bed-down of 48 assigned A-10 fighter aircraft. Work will be performed at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., and is expected to be completed by Jan. 30, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One hundred bids were solicited on April 8, 2008, and six bids were received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-08-C-0038).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Constellation New Energy Gas Division, Louisville, Ky., is being awarded a maximum $18,655,843.34 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for direct supply natural gas delivery. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are federal civilian agencies in the central regions of the United States. There were originally 166 proposals solicited with 37 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance is September 30, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-08-D-7518).

Colorado Jet Center Inc., Colorado Springs, Colo.* is being awarded a maximum $7,690,249.69 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel. Other locations of performance are in Colorado. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, federal civilian agencies and National Guard. There were originally 3 proposals solicited with 3 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance is September 30, 2012. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-08-D-0019).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract with Northrop Grumman System Corp., of San Diego, Calif., for $5,619,379. This action will provide communication systems upgrades for the Global Hawk Unmanned Aerial System. At this time $5,331,503.57 has been obligated. 303 AESG/PK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (F33657-01-C-4600, P00260).

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

1st Lt. Jason D. Mann, 29, of Woodlynne, N.J., died July 17 from a non-hostile incident in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Canadian Commercial Corp., General Dynamics Land Systems, Canada, Ontario, Canada, is being awarded $552,081,274 for delivery order #0004 under previously awarded firm-fixed-priced, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (M67854-07-D-5028) for the purchase of 773 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles with Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) upgrades and associated Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) costs. Work will be performed in South Africa (57 percent); Lansing, Mich. (22 percent) and Anniston, Ala. (21 percent), and work is expected to be completed no later than Dec. 2009. Contract funds will not expire by the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with nine offers received via Navy Electronic Commerce Office. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

Raytheon Co., Fullerton, Calif., is being awarded a cost-plus-incentive-fee contract with award fee provisions for a total estimated value of $232,767,343 for the System Development and Demonstration of the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS), including the delivery of eight fully functional Ship System Engineering Development Models and four Aircraft System Test Avionics Sets. Work will be performed in Fullerton, Calif., (45 percent); Cedar Rapids, Iowa, (38 percent); Indianapolis, Ind., (7 percent); Long Beach, Calif., (5 percent); Richardson, Texas, (3 percent); Woodland Hills, Calif., (1.8 percent); and Virginia Beach, Va. (0.2 percent), and work is expected to be completed in Sept. 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via an electronic request for proposals, with two offers received. The Naval Air Systems Command is the contracting activity (N00019-08-C-0034).

BRDC a Joint Venture, Large, Pa., Islands Mechanical Contractor, Inc., Middleburg, Fla., PAE Government Services, Inc., Los Angeles, Calif., Ratcliff Construction, Inc., Orange Park, Fla., TolTest, Inc., Maumee, Ohio, are each being awarded an indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity multiple award design-build construction contract for general building type projects at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay. The work to be performed is for general building projects including new construction, renovation, alteration, and repair of facilities and infrastructure, roofing, demolition, and routine renovation. Each contract consists of a base year and four option years for a maximum of 60 months or a maximum value of $100,000,000 for all contracts, whichever comes first with a guaranteed minimum of $10,000 for each contract. The aggregate of $100,000,000 will potentially be shared among all four contractors. BRDC a Joint Venture is being awarded the initial task order in the amount of $632,646 (including the minimum guarantee) for the design and construction of a new Temporary J6 Admin Facility with a gross building area of approximately 4900 square feet at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. Work for this task order is expected to be completed by Jun. 2009. The remaining four contractors are being awarded the minimum guarantee of $10,000. Work will be performed in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and work is expected to be completed Jul 2009 (Jul. 2013 with options). Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The basic contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website with seven proposals received. These five contractors may compete for task orders under the terms and conditions of the awarded contract. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (contract numbers N69450-08-D-1279/1280/1281/1282/1283).

BAE Systems Land & Armaments, LP. Ground Systems Division, York, Pa., is being awarded $60,252,370 for delivery order #0009 under previously awarded firms-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (M67854-07-D-5025) for the purchase of 36 United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Category I vehicles including technical insertion engineering change proposals (ECPs), two RG33 MRAP Category II vehicles including technical insertion ECPs and two RG33 MRAP Category II Ambulance vehicles including technical insertion ECPs. Work will be performed in York, Pa., and is expected to be completed Mar. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with nine offers received via Navy Electronic Commerce Office. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

I Garcia Construction, Inc.*, Fresno, Calif., is being awarded $6,789,000 for firm-fixed price Task Order #0005 under a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award construction contract (N62473-07-D-2009) for the design and construction of the renovation of the Marine Corps Reserve Center (MCRC) San Bruno, Calif. The work to be performed provides for life safety, antiterrorism/force protection, and security improvements to the Center. Work will be performed in San Bruno, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Jul. 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The original contract was competitively procured via the Naval Facilities Engineering Command e-solicitation website with 12 proposals received and award made on Dec. 21, 2006. The total combined maximum for all contracts awarded is $100,000,000. The multiple contractors (five in number) may compete for task orders under the terms and conditions of the existing contract. Three proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee, cost plus fixed fee, cost plus incentive fee, firm fixed price contract with Lockheed Martin Space Systems Corp., of Sunnyvale, Calif., not to exceed $119,160,000. This action will provide Advanced Extremely High Frequency Satellite Communications System, which provides secure, survivable communications to the U.S. war-fighters during all levels of conflict and is the protected backbone of the Department of Defense Military Satellite Communications architecture. This contract action is for the advance procurement of long-lead parts of the AEHF Satellite Vehicle 4 in FY08. Advance procurement ensures that parts with significant lead times will be in place to begin SV4 full production on schedule. This action is an in-scope modification and will be awarded as an undefinitized contract action. At this time $59,580,000 has been obligated. MCSW/PK, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (F04701-02-C-0002, P00315).

Battelle Memorial Institute of Columbus, Ohio, is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for an estimated $12,693,336. This contract action will provide operational test and evaluation, of Chemical Biological Radiology Nuclear Defense secure battle space management information and warning and reporting systems, and related contamination avoidance, collective and individual protection, decontamination, and medical and health services materials, equipment, and systems, and validate their performance against published Chemical Biological Defense operational requirements. At this time $217,392 has been obligated. 55^th Contracting Squadron, 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt AFB, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-00-D-3180, DO: 0561).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Sage Energy Trading, LLC, Tulsa, Okla.*, is being awarded a maximum $81,664,374.89 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for direct supply natural gas delivery. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Federal Civilian Agencies. This proposal was originally Web solicited with 37 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance is Sept. 30, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-08-D-7501).

ARMY

EBV Explosives Environmental Co., Joplin, Mo., was awarded on Jul. 15, 2008, a $15,301,687 firm-fixed price contract for demilitarization of multiple launch rocket system M26 basic rocket and/or compounds. Work will be performed in Joplin, Mo., and is expected to be completed by Nov. 30, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Seven bids were solicited on Dec. 21, 2007, and three bids were received. U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-08-C-0398).

ILC Dover, Inc., Frederica, Del., was awarded on Jul. 16, 2008, an $11,645,635 firm-fixed price contract for faceblanks, nosecups, eye lens retainer rings, front voicemitters and external drink tubes. Work will be performed in Frederica, Del., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 30, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Jun. 17, 2008. U.S. Army TACOM, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52H09-08-C-0139).

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DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Jeffery S. Stevenson, 20, of Newton, N.J., died July 13 from a non-hostile incident in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to the 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

The incident is currently under investigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Staff Sgt. David W. Textor, 27, of Roanoke, Va., died Jul 15 in Mosul, Iraq, of injuries suffered from a vehicle incident. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Lewis, Wash.

The incident is under investigation.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Jeremy D. Vrooman, 28, of Sioux Falls, S.D., died Jul 15 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device detonated while his unit was conducting combat operations in Knâ€™an, Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Vilseck, Germany.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Guam Shipyard, Santa Rita, Guam, is being awarded a $11,503,941 firm-fixed-price contract for a 55-calendar-day regular overhaul of Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194). Ericsson is one of Military Sealift Command's 14 fleet replenishment oilers that provide underway replenishment of fuel to Navy combat ships at sea. The contract includes options that, if exercised, would bring the total value to $14,070,253. Work will be performed in Santa Rita, Guam, and is expected to be completed by October 15, 2008. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was a sole source procurement. The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Fleet Support Command, Ship Support Unit Guam, a field activity of Military Sealift Command, is the contracting authority (N40446-08-C-0001).

HDR Architecture, Inc., Chicago, Ill., is being awarded a $10,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for architectural and engineering service in Great Lakes, Ill. The work to be performed provides for partial design packages; total design packages; design-build RFP packages; repairs and alterations to existing facilities, collateral equipment lists; project preliminary hazard analysis; obtaining permits and regulatory approvals; surveys (topographic and boundary); soil investigations, comprehensive interior design; contractor submittal review; construction inspection, observation and consultation; Operations & Maintenance Support Information (OMSI); environmental assessments; fire protection; anti-terrorism/force protection evaluation and design; designs for phased construction; and as-built drawing preparation. Some projects will require design in the metric system. Firms must be able to accept project-related work that requires comprehensive asbestos/lead paint surveying and provide a design that will support the removal, demolition, and disposal of these and other hazardous materials in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This contract contains four option years which, if exercised, will bring the total contract value to $50,000,000. Work will be performed in Naval Station Great Lakes, Great Lakes, Ill., and work is expected to be completed July 2009. The seed project is for a storm sewer evaluation survey. The firm fixed price task order is being awarded for $883,392 and is expected to be completed by July, 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website,with eight proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Midwest, Great Lakes, Ill., is the contracting activity (N40083-08-C-0065).

ViaSat, Carlsbad, Calif., is being awarded a $9,786,000 firm-fixed-price order for Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS JTRS) Pre-Production Terminals. The MIDS JTRS terminal is a Software Communications Architecture (SCA) compliant upgrade to the MIDS-Low Volume Terminal (MIDS-LVT) that supports legacy and advanced networking JTRS compliant waveforms enabling integrated navigation, identification, voice and data communications, information security, networking and networking applications to meet Department of Defense (DoD) software defined radio initiatives and requirements. Work will be performed in Carlsbad, Calif., (35 percent), in various other sites within the U.S. (65 percent), and is expected to be completed by September 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This order was competitively procured with two proposals solicited and two offers received. The synopsis was released via the Federal Business Opportunities web site. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N00039-00-D-2101).

Aviation Systems Engineering Co., Inc., Lexington Park, Md., is being awarded a $7,967,540 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for aircraft equipment demonstration support to test cutting edge Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) systems during flight demonstrations and Fleet exercises, including state-of-the-art passive and active non-acoustic ASW sensors. Work will be performed in Richmond, Va., and is expected to be completed in July 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via an electronic request for proposal; five offers were received. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00421-08-D-0017).

ARMY

Ttec and Tesero, Norcross, Ga., were awarded on Jul. 15, 2008, a $64,746,000 firm-fixed price contract for the design and construction of a vehicle maintenance instruction facility, library and oil storage buildings. Work will be performed at Fort Benning, Ga., and is expected to be completed by Jan. 11, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Four bids were solicited on Feb. 21, 2008, and four bids were received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Savannah, Ga., is he contracting activity (W912HN-07-D-0058).

Boh Bros. Contruction Co., LLC, New Orleans, La., was awarded on Jul. 14, 2008, a $62,281,391 firm-fixed price contract for Hero Pump Station fronting protection as a part of the Hurrican Protection Project. Work will be performed in Jefferson Parish, La., and is expected to be completed by Aug. 20, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on May 2, 2008, and five bids were received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, La., is the contracting activity (W912P8-08-C-0070).

Kennell and Associates, Inc., Falls Church, Va., was awarded on Jul. 15, 2008, a $26,628,683 cost-plus award fee contract for policy and statistical analysis services. Work will be performed in Falls Church, Va., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on Apr. 21, 2008, and one bid was received. U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, Fort Detrick, Md. is the contracting activity (W81XWH-08-C-0096).

Technologists Inc., Arlington, Va., was awarded on July 13, 2008, a $13,308,991 firm-fixed price contract for the design and construction of the Afghan National Army Class II IV VIII Logistics Depot, Kabul, Afghanistan. Work will be performed in Kabul, Afghanistan, and is expected to be completed by Oct. 10, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on April 14, 2008, and 30 bids were received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Afghanistan, is the contracting activity (W917PM-08-C-0069).

Remington Arms Co., Ilion, N.Y., was awarded on Jul. 15, 2008, a $12,087,430 firm-fixed price contract for M24 sniper weapon system and contractor support kits. Work will be performed in Ilion, N.Y., and is expected to be completed by Feb. 27, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Mar. 13, 2008. Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52H09-08-C-0115).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

General Petroleum, Rancho Dominguez, Calif. is being awarded a maximum $33,874,800.00 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for deliveries of marine gas oil. Other locations of performance are in Eureka and Oxnard, Calif. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Federal Civilian Agencies and Coast Guard. There were originally 13 proposals solicited with two responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance is Aug. 31, 2011. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-06-D-0358).

DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of nine soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died of wounds suffered when their outpost was attacked by small arms fire and rocket propelled grenades from enemy forces in Wanat, Afghanistan, on July 13. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503d Infantry Regiment (Airborne), 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Vicenza, Italy.

Killed were:

1st Lt. Jonathan P. Brostrom, 24, of Hawaii.

Sgt. Israel Garcia, 24, of Long Beach, Calif.

Cpl. Jonathan R. Ayers, 24, of Snellville, Ga.

Cpl. Jason M. Bogar, 25, of Seattle, Wash.

Cpl. Jason D. Hovater, 24, of Clinton, Tenn.

Cpl. Matthew B. Phillips, 27, of Jasper, Ga.

Cpl. Pruitt A. Rainey, 22, of Haw River, N.C.

Cpl. Gunnar W. Zwilling, 20, of Florissant, Mo.

Pfc. Sergio S. Abad, 21, of Morganfield, Ky.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Pfc. Willington M. Rhoads, 23, of Las Vegas, Nev., died July 16 in Bagram, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 173rd Brigade Support Battalion (Airborne), Vicenza, Italy.

The incident is under investigation.

Guard Unit Fights Fires One Day, Conducts Rescue at Sea the Next

By Air Force Capt. Alyson Teeter
Special to American Forces Press Service

MOFFETT FEDERAL AIRFIELD, Calif., July 18, 2008 - Air National Guardsmen from 129th Rescue Wing launched a search-and rescue-mission from here the afternoon of July 16 to save a fisherman experiencing a medical emergency aboard a Canadian fishing boat off the coast of California.

Responding to a call from the Coast Guard District 11 Alameda, an MC-130P Combat Shadow tanker met the 85-foot Ocean Marauder fishing boat about 500 miles from Eureka, Calif.

During this initial phase of the rescue operation, four specially trained pararescuemen parachuted from the MC-130P to provide emergency medical treatment to stabilize the patient. The four pararescuemen remained with the patient overnight, while the MC-130P returned to Moffett.

At 10 a.m. yesterday, the 129th launched the second phase of the rescue operation. Two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters and two MC-130P tankers departed here to pick up the patient and pararescuemen from the Ocean Marauder. After locating the fishing boat, the HH-60Gs hovered over the vessel to allow the pararescuemen and patient to be hoisted safely into the helicopters.

The two HH-60G helicopters and crews were recalled yesterday from firefighting operations in Chico and Ukiah. The 129th maintainers worked diligently to convert the aircraft from firefighting to rescue-ready.

While also being on search-and-rescue alert, helicopter crews performed water-bucket suppression operations in Northern California, dropping more than 150,000 gallons of water since July 3. The 129th Rescue Wing is the only rescue unit in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard qualified to fight fires.

"The 129th is the 'go-to' unit due to its specialized capabilities in a wide range of environments, such as fires, floods, earthquakes, combat, and civilian search and rescue," said Air Force Lt. Col. Steve Butow, 129th Operations Group deputy commander. "Seamlessly transitioning from firefighting duty yesterday to the search-and-rescue mission today demonstrates our keen ability to adapt, respond and save lives."

The rescue helicopter landed at the Regional Medical Center of San Jose's heliport at about 5:20 p.m. yesterday. The 129th personnel then transferred the patient to awaiting hospital staff.

This rescue brings the total number of people saved by 129th Rescue Wing to 560.

The unit's primary mission is to train and be prepared to perform its federal mission of combat search and rescue anywhere in the world. In addition, the unit also works closely with the Coast Guard and various civil agencies on state missions.

"The crews of the 129th Rescue Wing have done an outstanding job," said Rear Adm. Craig Bone, commander of 11th Coast Guard District in Alameda.

"When our rescue coordination center asked them to fly this mission, the response was immediate and, as usual, effective. Amid an already busy operational tempo supporting wildfire fighting and other operations the 129th mounted a complex rescue operation extending hundreds of miles offshore."

(Air Force Capt. Alyson Teeter serves with the California National Guard.)

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Iranian Threat Justifies Missile Defense, General Says

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, July 15, 2008 - Iran's launch of a missile with a 2,000-kilometer range last week is a concrete example of the threat the world faces from missile proliferation, the chief of the Missile Defense Agency said here today.
Air Force Lt. Gen. Henry A. "Trey" Obering, said the United States is concerned specifically about the threat posed by developments North Korea and Iran are making in their missile programs.

"Iran is working on an extended-range version of the Shahab-3 and a new 2,000-kilometer medium-range ballistic missile, which they term the Ashura," the general said at a news conference.

Iran also claimed that it had successfully launched an exploratory space vehicle in February, which, analysts concluded, also was a Shahab-3.

Last week, Iran launched several short- and medium-range ballistic missiles capable of striking Israel and the U.S. bases in the Middle East. Longer-ranged missiles are capable of striking Europe.

The U.S. concern with the spread of the technology was such that the current and previous administrations invested in fielding the missile defense program. "We needed to protect the United States and then to expand that protection for our deployed forces and our allies and friends in the European theater," Obering said.

The layered missile defense strategy melds boost-phase defense, mid-course defense and terminal-stage defense together. Various systems from ground-based interceptors, to airborne lasers to sea-based platforms provide protection against a rogue regime trying to launch one or two missiles at the United States or its allies.

U.S. officials are making great progress in integrating the missile defense systems with NATO programs, the general said. Obering discussed some of the systems' successes.

"In the boost phase, we've had great success with the airborne laser," he said. The laser is mounted in a Boeing 747 and fires through the nose of the aircraft to destroy missiles just launching.

"We have generated the power that we needed on the ground in a 747 fuselage mock-up, and we've also flown the aircraft," he said. "We've demonstrated the tracking laser performance and an atmospheric compensation laser performance. All that goes together to show that we can shoot down a boosting missile. And we're on track to do that next year in a flight test."

Thirty interceptor missiles at bases in Alaska and California make up the only defense the United States has against long-range missiles, Obering said.

As time goes on, the general said, U.S. defense planners are concerned where countries like Iran and North Korea will go. They worry that the missile proliferators will develop more and more complex countermeasures to go along with their missiles. The agency is working to counter those moves, the general said.

Terminal-phase defense soon will receive another arrow in the quiver, as the agency prepares to deploy the Terminal High Altitude Air Defense system. The THAAD, which will come on line in the next year, shoots down missiles just inside and outside the atmosphere.

Other agency projects include the launch of two space-tracking and surveillance system satellites and a test of missile interceptors scheduled July 18, Obering said.

Tests have indicated the systems are working.

"Overall, since 2001, we have now conducted 35 of 43 successful hit-to-kill intercepts," Obering said.

CONTRACTS

NAVY

BAE Systems, Inc., Austin, Texas is being awarded a $49,952,872 firm-fixed price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for procurement of Driver's Ground Mobility Visual Augmentation System (DR-GMVAS) and associated data. The DR-GMVAS is a vehicle mounted thermal imaging system that enhances visual range and image detection on the road ahead and road behind in all light and weather conditions. The system fuses infrared and low-light images and transmits the enhanced images to a monitor inside the vehicle. Work will be performed in Austin, Texas, and is expected to be completed by Jul. 2013. Contract funds in the amount of $1,394,050 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with nine proposals solicited and one offer was received via FedBizOpps. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity (N00164-08-D-JQ02).

Raytheon Corp., McKinney, Texas, is being awarded $34,078,711 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price long term requirements contract (N00383-03-D-006A) to exercise a three year option period for Performance Based Logistics support for repair of H-60 AAS-44 forward looking infrared radar units. Work will be performed at McKinney, Texas, and work is expected to be completed by Sep. 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This offer was not awarded competitively. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity.

The Applied Research Laboratory at the University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, is being awarded a $26,193,985 cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for approximately 232,200 staff hours of research and development and specialized engineering services in core competency areas: ocean environmental effects, astronomical research, advanced electro optical systems, laser, (Light Detection and Ranging) and remote sensing detection systems, and research in various engineering programs to support sensors, communications, and information technology. These capabilities have been established and maintained at the Applied Research Laboratory, University of Hawaii and are determined to be essential to the Navy's needs essential to support numerous specific programs managed by different technical sponsor organizations. Work will be performed in Honolulu, Hawaii, and is expected to be completed by Oct. 2008. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-08-D-6323).

W. M. Schlosser Co., Inc., Hyattsville, Md., is being awarded an $11,977,000 firm-fixed price contract for design and construction of a Turbo Prop Jet Engine Test Facility at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C. The facility will include four turboshaft engine test cell enclosures for testing four turbo shaft engine types: T58, T64, T400 and T700. Work will be performed in Jacksonville, N.C., and is expected to be completed by Jan. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Naval Facilities Engineering Command e-solicitation website with four proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-08-C-1410).

Compass Systems, Inc.*, Lexington Park, Md., is being awarded a $9,020,396 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N00421-07-C-0011) to exercise an option for research and development for various Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (C4ISR&T) programs, sensors, mission and targeting systems, communication suites, and small aircraft vehicle systems. These efforts are in support of the Roll-On Roll-Off Sensor System for the Contingency Airborne Response Program. Work will be performed in Yuma, Ariz., (45 percent), Washington, D.C., (25 percent), Reston, Va., (25 percent), and Patuxent River, Md., (5 percent), and is expected to be completed in Jul. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $1,832,144 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

MKI Systems Inc., Woodbridge, Va., is being awarded $6,068,278 for task order #0068 under previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (M67854-02-A-9008) to provide professional support to the Joint Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Program. The Contractor shall provide expert support directly to the Joint Program Manager (JPM) and Deputy PMs; Assistant PMs for vehicles including Cougar; RG-33; MAXXPro; RG-31; Caiman; Buffalo and MRAP II; and the following functional managers: Integration and Government Furnished Equipment, International Programs, Acquisition, Contracts, Production/Quality, Logistics, Engineering (including Spiral Development) and Test & Evaluation. Work will be performed in Stafford, Va., and work is expected to be completed in Jan. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $6,068,278.00 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps System Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Saft America Inc., Valdese, N.C., is being awarded a maximum $64,892,611.68 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity contract for batteries. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. There were originally four proposals solicited with two responses. This contract has a base period of two years and three one-year options. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance is Jul. 16, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Richmond, Richmond, Va., (SPM4LG-08-D-0013).

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus fixed fee with performance incentives contract with McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Boeing Co., of St. Louis, Mo., not to exceed $6.8 million. This contract action will identify, define, design, and test a solution common to the Small Diameter Bomb, Increment I (SDB I) Guided Test Vehicle and tactical weapon in accordance with findings and recommendations for the fusing system failure investigation. The solution shall be verified to ensure that SDB I system performance is not degraded and complies with the SDB I System Performance Specification (SPS) while complying with current safety requirements. At this time $3.4 million has been obligated. 918 ARSG/PK, Eglin, Air Force Base, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA8681-06-C-0210, P00036).

Navy Names Two Virginia Class Submarines

The Navy announced today that the next two Virginia-class attack submarines will be named the USS Minnesota and the USS North Dakota.

The selection of Minnesota, designated SSN 783, honors the state's citizens and their continued support to our nation's military. Minnesota has a long tradition of honoring its veterans of wars past and present. The state is proud to be home to 46 Medal of Honor recipients that span from the Civil War to the Vietnam War.

This will be the third ship to bear the state name. The first USS Minnesota, a sailing steam frigate, was commissioned in 1857 and served during the Civil War, remaining in service until her decommissioning in 1898. The second Minnesota was commissioned in 1907. On December 16, 1907 she departed Hampton Roads as one of the 16 battleships of the Great White Fleet sent by President Theodore Roosevelt on a voyage around the world. She continued her service through World War I, and was decommissioned in 1921.

The selection of the North Dakota, designated SSN 784, honors the state's citizens and veterans and their strong military support and heritage from the Frontier Wars through the Cold War and currently the Global War on Terrorism. Seventeen North Dakotans have received the Medal of Honor for actions in combat,including Master Sgt. Woodrow W. Keeble who posthumously received the Medal of Honor during a White House ceremony on March 3, 2008. This is the second ship to bear the name North Dakota. The first ship, the Delaware-class battleship USS North Dakota , was in service from 1910 through 1923.

These next-generation attack submarines will provide the Navy with the capabilities required to maintain the nation's undersea supremacy well into the 21st century. They will have improved stealth, sophisticated surveillance capabilities and special warfare enhancements that will enable them to meet the Navy's multi-mission requirements.

North Dakota and Minnesota will have the capability to attack targets ashore with highly accurate Tomahawk cruise missiles and conduct covert long-term surveillance of land areas, littoral waters or other sea-based forces. Other missions include anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare; special forces delivery and support; and mine delivery and minefield mapping.

The Virginia-class is 7,800-tons and 377 feet in length, has a beam of 34 feet, and can operate at more than 25 knots submerged. It is designed with a reactor plant that will not require refueling during the planned life of the ship – reducing lifecycle costs while increasing underway time.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was

supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Master Sgt. Mitchell W. Young, 39, of Jonesboro, Ga., died on Jul 13 of wounds sustained when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in Kajaki

Sofla, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group

(Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Master Sgt. Mitchell W. Young, 39, of Jonesboro, Ga., died on July 13 of wounds suffered when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in Kajaki Sofla, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

AECOM Government Services (AGS) of Fort Worth, Texas; Computer Support Services (CS); Defense Support Services (DS2) of Greenville, S.C.; DynCorp International, LLC of Fort Worth, Texas; L3 Communications, Integrated Systems, Vertex Aerospace of Madison, Miss.; Lear Siegler Services, Inc. of Austin, Texas; Northrop Grumman Technical Services (NGTS) of Linthicum, Md.; and Kent Construction Company, Incorporated of Smyrna, Del., are being awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for a maximum of $10.12 billion. The Contract Field Teams (CFT) Program accomplishes depot and organizational level inspection, maintenance, modification and repair at operational Government locations worldwide. The program supports Air Force requirements at each of the Air Logistics Centers (ALCs), Air Combat Command (ACC), Air Mobility Command (AMC), Air Force Reserves (AFRES) and Air National Guard (ANG). CFT contracts are also used to support requirements generated by the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other Federal agencies. The CFT program provides a rapid deployment capability to field necessary skilled technicians on site anywhere in the free world to support the Government's war readiness and posture planning needs. Quantity of the services required is determined at the time the requirement is generated and will be cited on each order. At this time $280,000 has been obligated. (AGS – FA8108-08-D-0002; CSS – FA8108-08-D0001; DSS – FA8108-08-D0003; DynCorp International, LLC -- FA8108-08-D0004; L3 Communications -- FA8108-08-D0005; LSI -- FA8108-08-D0006; NGTS -- FA8108-08-D0007)

Kay and Associates (KAI) of Buffalo Grove, Ill.; MA Support Services of Denton, Texas; MacAulay Brown, Inc., of Dayton, Ohio; and CSE Corporation of Alexandria Va., are being awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for a maximum of $10.12 billion. The Contract Field Teams (CFT) Program accomplishes depot and organizational level inspection, maintenance, modification and repair at operational Government locations worldwide. The program supports Air Force requirements at each of the Air Logistics Centers (ALCs), Air Combat Command (ACC), Air Mobility Command (AMC), Air Force Reserves (AFRES) and Air National Guard (ANG). CFT contracts are also used to support requirements generated by the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other Federal Agencies. The CFT program provides a rapid deployment capability to field necessary skilled technicians on site anywhere in the free world to support the Government's war readiness and posture planning needs. Quantity of the services required is determined at the time the requirement is generated and will be cited on each order. 327 ASW/FT; Tinker AFB; Midwest City, Okla., is the contracting activity (Kay and Associates – FA8108-08-D-0008; M1 Support Services -- FA8108-08-D-0009; MacAulay Brown, Inc. -- FA8108-08-D-0010; VSE Corporation -- FA8108-08-D-0011).

ARMY

David Boland, Inc., Titusville, Fla., was awarded on July 9, 2008, a $28,357,000.00 firm fixed price contract for construction of an aviation support facility at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Work is expected to be completed by Jan. 23, 2010. Bids were solicited via the Web with six bids received. National Guard Bureau Missouri, Jefferson City, Mo., is the contracting activity (W912NS-08-C-0001).

Rentenbach Constructors Inc., Knoxville, Tenn., was awarded on July 11, 2008, a $13,208,000.00 firm fixed price contract for design and construction of a new 32,400 square foot troop medical/dental clinic (17,000 sf Medical and 15,400 sf Dental), at Harmony Church, Fort Benning, Ga. This project will provide medical and dental support of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) 2005 troop movement efforts of the Armor School from Fort Knox, Ky. Three bids were solicited and three bids were received. Work will be performed at Fort Benning, Ga., with an expected completion date of Jan. 22, 2010. U.S. Army Engineer District, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-08-C-0036).

Giant Squids Land at Dover Air Force Base

By Air Force Master Sgt. Veronica A. Aceveda and Airman 1st Class Shen-Chia Chu
Special to American Forces Press Service

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del., July 14, 2008 - A 326th Airlift Squadron aircrew landed at Dover Air Force Base, Del., July 11 with two giant squids in its cargo compartment.

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(Left to right) Air Force Senior Airman Michael Goicoechea, Master Sgts. Eric Weinmann and Phillip Vickery, and Airman 1st Class James Manier handle a container containing two giant squid specimens aboard an Air Force C-17 Globemaster III at Dover Air Force Base, Del., July 11, 2008. Flown from Europe by a Dover crew, the squids were bound for display at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik

The two sea creatures were transported in a C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft from Europe and will be delivered to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. The female preserved specimen, which will become the largest on display in the United States, measures 24 and a half feet long. The male is 9 feet long.

"My daughter is going to think I am the coolest dad ever," said Air Force Master Sgt. Phillip Vicker, a 326th AS loadmaster whose mission was to load and balance all of the cargo, including the squids, onto the aircraft.

Even though none of the aircrew or passengers could physically see the squids, Vicker said, everyone could still see the long box labeled with 'giant squids' stickers.

"They were really pumped up about it; they kept asking, 'Are those really squids in there?'" he said. "Even we didn't believe it when we first saw it on the cargo manifest."

The shipping container for the pair of squids was not as long as the actual bodies inside. The project manager at the Smithsonian, Elizabeth Musteen, said this was because the specimens' arms and tentacles were folded over the top of their mantles. However, when on display, the female will be fully expanded horizontally, and the male will be encased in a vertical state, she added.

"These specimens, brought up in deep-sea fishing nets off the coast of northern Spain, are expected to be a main attraction," Musteen said.

The giant squids will make their public debut Sept. 27, when the Smithsonian opens its new Sant Ocean Hall, an exhibition area designed to support ocean education.

"I can't wait to take the family to the display," said Air Force Maj. Mark Chagaris, one of the C-17 pilots who brought the deep ocean dwellers to the United States. "I can say, 'Your daddy helped bring that over here.'"

After unloading the squids from the C-17, four 436th Aerial Port Squadron airmen prepared the squids for transport to the Smithsonian by truck.

"There's nothing we can't handle," said Air Force Airman 1st Class David Strong, one of the four ramp services specialists who moved the 10-tentacled creatures. "If there's anything that needs to be shipped, we take care of it."

Dover's porters work for the world's largest aerial port, and are trained to load or unload cargo weighing 5 to 2 million pounds, and many have experience moving odd objects.

Air Force Senior Airman Michael Goicoechea, a ramp services specialist who helped to move the giant squids, said he has moved cargo ranging from submarines and Stryker vehicles to helicopters and Humvees.

"I was stationed previously at Kadena Air Base, Japan," he said. "But, I've moved more cargo working at Dover Air Force Base in five months than my two years in Kadena, and this is my first squid!"

While not trained to receive every single package, aerial port airmen here deal with all kinds of unexpected cargo.

"That is why our job is never boring," said Tech. Sgt. Steven Braddick, ramp services specialist shift supervisor, who has seen Air Force jets transport dolphins and parts for the space shuttle. "We're always learning and training throughout our career field, because who knows what else we'll be loading?"

(Air Force Master Sgt. Veronica A. Aceveda serves with the 512th Airlift Wing, and Air Force Airman 1st Class Shen-Chia Chu serves with the 436th Airlift Wing.)

Army Captain Receives Silver Star in Afghanistan

By Army Pfc. Christina Sinders
Special to American Forces Press Service

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, July 14, 2008 - A soldier from 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team was awarded a Silver Star Medal in a ceremony here July 12.

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Army Capt. William G. Cromie receives the Silver Star Medal from Army Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Schloesser, Combined Joint Task Force 101 commander, at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 12, 2008. Cromie was recognized for his valor and leadership abilities in a combat operation on Nov. 16, 2007. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Christina Sinders, Combined Joint Task Force 101
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Army Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Schloesser, Combined Joint Task Force 101 commander, presented Army Capt. William G. Cromie with the decoration and praised him for his valor.

Cromie's platoon was called out to perform route clearance on a portion of the Korengal Road on Nov. 16, 2007, after receiving a tip that an improvised explosive device may have been placed there.

"While travelling down the road, our first vehicle struck an IED," Cromie said. "Immediately, we were ambushed on three sides by heavily armed militants."

Two of Cromie's soldiers managed to maneuver into a better position that allowed them to cover the platoon, but they were soon pinned down and running dangerously low on ammunition. Grabbing more ammunition, Cromie took off through the small-arms crossfire to resupply his two soldiers.

The platoon called for close-air support and mounted a counterattack that pushed the militants back to a fortified compound. The platoon then cleared the compound and killed the militants.

"I really would like to thank the squad leaders -- they really acted professionally even under a stressful situation like that -- and the guys in 3rd Platoon for their bravery," Cromie said.

(Army Pfc. Christina Sinders serves in the Combined Joint Task Force 101 Public Affairs Office.)

DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

They died July 10 in Babo Kheyl, Afghanistan, from wounds suffered when their vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to 1st Battalion, 294th Infantry Regiment, Guam Army National Guard, Barrigada, Guam.

Killed were:

Spc. Brian S. Leon Guerrero, 34, of Hagatna, Guam.

Spc. Samson A. Mora, 28, of Dededo, Guam.

DoD Announces Change In Status Of Army Soldiers

The Department of Defense today announced the deaths of two soldiers previously listed as "Missing-Captured" while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

On July 10, the Armed Forces Medical Examiner positively identified human remains recovered in Iraq July 9 to be those of two soldiers who had been previously listed as "Missing-Captured."

Killed were:

Sgt. Alex R. Jimenez, 25 at the time of his capture, of Lawrence, Mass.

Pfc. Byron J. Fouty, 19 at the time of his capture, of Waterford, Mich.

Jimenez and Fouty were part of a patrol that was ambushed by enemy forces south of Baghdad on May 12, 2007. They were assigned to the 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y. Previously announced by the Department of Defense was Pfc. Joseph J. Anzack, Jr., 20, of Torrance, Calif., who was also killed in the attack.

The incident is under investigation.

Motorcycle, Vehicle Accidents Dominate Off-Duty Summer Fatalities

By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2008 - Midway through the "101 Critical Days of Summer," 50 servicemembers have died in off-duty accidents, three-quarters of them in motor vehicles and half on motorcycles, defense officials reported.
The 101 Critical Days of Summer refers to the period between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day that typically sees a spike in vehicle and recreational accidents. "It's the time when more people get outside and enjoy off-duty activities and more people are traveling," said John Seibert, the Defense Department's assistant for safety, health and fire. "But unfortunately, it's also a time when we see more accidents."

Motor vehicles remain the No. 1 cause of off-duty military deaths, and despite broad safety awareness efforts militarywide, that trend shows no sign of diminishing this summer. Thirty-seven servicemembers have died in motor vehicles since May 23.

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates noted in a safety message to the field sent just before Memorial Day that 77 servicemen and –women were killed in private motor accidents during last year's 101 Critical Days of Summer.

Officials say they're particularly concerned about the incidence of motorcycle deaths – 25 militarywide since Memorial Day weekend. Citing high fuel prices and cash accumulated during deployments that are driving up motorcycles' popularity within the force, officials say they fear these numbers will only go up.

Eighteen of the Army's 23 off-duty fatalities since Memorial Day have involved privately owned vehicles. Of those, 12 soldiers were killed riding motorcycles and one, an all-terrain vehicle, reported J.T. Coleman from the Army's Combat Readiness and Safety Center at Fort Rucker, Ala.

Similarly, 10 of the 12 sailors who died in off-duty accidents since May 23 were involved in vehicle accidents, according to April Phillips from the Naval Safety Center in Norfolk, Va. Eight of the Navy fatalities involved motorcycles.

The Marine Corps reported eight off-duty losses since the 101 critical days of summer campaign launched. Six of the eight Marines died in vehicle accidents, with three killed on motorcycles, said Marine Lt. Col. Mike Miller, who heads up the Corps' ground safety branch in Washington.

The Air Force, experiencing one of its safest summers in a decade, reported seven off-duty deaths since the Memorial Day weekend. Of those, one involved a four-wheeled vehicle and two involved motorcycles, said Jewell Hicks from the Air Force Safety Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.

That's a significant improvement from last year, when 19 airmen died during the 101 critical days. Fifteen of those deaths resulted from vehicle accidents, and seven of the airmen were riding motorcycles.

Air Force Chief of Safety Maj. Gen. Wendell Griffin blamed speeding, loss of control and improper techniques while rounding curves as the leading causes behind the motorcycle deaths. He noted in a videotaped message to the Air Force launching this year's 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign that failure to wear a helmet and mixing alcohol with riding contributed to some of these crashes.

But Miller cited the growing popularity of sport bikes as another factor driving up motorcycle accidents. These high-performance motorcycles travel at extremely high speeds and can be difficult to control.

"It truly is like trading in your Dodge minivan for a Ferrari," Miller said. "You don't so much ride one of these as hang on for dear life."

It's little surprise that young servicemembers, attracted by the adrenaline rush sports bikes promise and their relatively low cost, are lining up to buy them. And while disturbing, officials say, it's also not surprising that they're contributing to more military deaths.

For example, 19 of the 21 motorcycle fatalities so far this fiscal year occurred on sport bikes, Phillips reported. Nine of the Army's 12 off-duty motorcycle deaths since the Memorial Day weekend involved sports bikes, Coleman said.

Miller said that while he doesn't yet have statistics to back up his hunch, he's sure they're driving up Marine Corps fatalities, too. He noted that the Marine Corps lost 19 Marines to motorcycle deaths during fiscal 2007. With almost a full quarter of fiscal 2008 ahead, that number hit 18 on July 10.

Intent on bucking this trend, the military is taking action. In addition to the basic motorcycle safety course all military riders must take, the services now promote specialized training for those who ride high-performance motorcycles.

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Military Sport Bike Course is now mandatory for all sailors who ride sport bikes, Phillips said. The course also is being offered to soldiers at a growing number of Army bases.

Meanwhile, the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force at Fort Lejeune, N.C., which is leading the Marine Corps' sport bike safety effort, is contracting with a professional motorcycle school and expanding the training to several Marine Corps sites, Miller said.

The Air Force's Air Mobility Command developed a sport bike safety class that's mandatory for all its airmen. It provides the training materials on request to all other Air Force installations, explained Frank Kelly at the Air Force Safety Center.

Meanwhile, as the 101 critical days of summer continue, military leaders are urging vigilance and a focus on safety.

Gates emphasized in his safety message to the field each servicemember's responsibility in promoting motor vehicle safety. "Know that the choices you make at sporting events, barbecues and other summer activities can impair your judgment and reaction times, all of which are necessary for safe driving," he said.

He reminded servicemembers that most vehicle accidents involve alcohol, fatigue or excessive speed, and most are preventable. "Don't put your life or the lives of others in danger by making poor decisions," he said. "Your safety and the safety of those around you is in your hands."

Army Brig. Gen. William Forrester, commander of the Army Combat Readiness and Safety Center, cited the 2008 July 4 holiday as the first in decades with no fatal off-duty accidents within the Army. "To put this into perspective, this is the first recorded fatality-free Fourth of July holiday period the Army has experienced since the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center began keeping records in 1974," he said.

Forrester noted, however, that three reserve-component soldiers who were not in a duty status were killed in motorcycle accidents during the holiday weekend.

The Air Force and Navy also reported fatality-free July 4 weekends in terms of off-duty accidents.

The Marine Corps suffered two off-duty fatalities during the holiday weekend. A corporal died July 5 after his motorcycle hit a curb and threw him onto the street, officials said. A staff sergeant was killed July 6 when his motorcycle veered off the road, struck a curb, then ran into a tree.

Rear Adm. Arthur J. Johnson, commander of the Naval Safety Center, reminded the fleet this week it's not too late to begin a summer safety campaign. "Now that we're back from the Fourth of July holiday, it's time to take a hard look at the job we've done managing risk to far this summer," he said. That, he said, includes reinforcing behaviors and attitudes that can make the all-important difference between life and death.

Militarywide, officials emphasized the importance of leadership in promoting safety awareness and preventing off-duty accidents.

Forrester said engaged leadership lays the foundation for the cultural shift needed for troops to take personal responsibility for their own safety. This, he said, will help drive down accidental losses. Griffin said in his 101 Critical Days of Summer video that every day offers an opportunity for servicemembers to help identify unsafe practices that can save a comrade's or buddies' life.

Ultimately, safety boils down to a readiness issue, because the military needs every single member to carry out its mission, Griffin said. "As we continue to wage the global war on terror, we can't afford to lose a single one of our most precious resources," he said, the men and women in uniform "who make the mission happen every day."

Remains Found in Iraq Identified as Missing Soldiers

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2008 - The Armed Forces Institute of Pathology has identified human remains found in Iraq as those of two 10th Mountain Division soldiers who had been missing since a May 2007 ambush.

Army Sgt. Alex R. Jimenez, 25, and Pfc. Byron W. Fouty, 19, were listed as "missing/captured" during operations in Mahmudiyah, Iraq, on May 12, 2007. The two men were soldiers with the 10th Mountain Division's 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, based at Fort Drum, N.Y.

Jimenez and Fouty were part of a patrol of seven Americans and an Iraqi army interpreter when they were attacked by insurgents. At the time, the area in and around Mahmudiyah was a stronghold of al-Qaida in Iraq. A quick-reaction force dispatched to the scene found five soldiers killed in action and three missing.

Coalition forces launched a massive search of the area. Thousands of U.S. and Iraqi servicemembers participated in the initial search, and U.S. servicemembers never stopped trying to find the men.

Iraqi police found the remains of a third soldier missing in the ambush – Pfc. Joseph J. Anzack Jr. – on May 23, 2007.

The search for Jimenez and Fouty continued until 10 days ago, when coalition special operations forces captured an individual suspected of knowing where the soldiers were buried. The suspect's information led investigators to the soldiers' remains July 8. U.S. medical examiners made the identification July 9.

"Every combat death is a tragedy, but this has been especially difficult for the families of these two 10th Mountain soldiers because of our not knowing for over a year of their whereabouts," said Army Maj. Gen. Michael L. Oates, commander of Multinational Division Center and the 10th Mountain Division. "We take solace in the fact that they are finally home."

Army Lt. Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, Multinational Corps Iraq commander, called it a difficult and sad day for the families and the Army. "It is also a time in which each of these courageous families can finally bring to closure the loss of their loved ones."

CONTRACTS

NAVY

W. M. Jordan, Newport News, Va., is being awarded $95,886,010 for design-build P899 Special Operations Forces (SOF) Operations Facility and P789 SOF Operational Training Facility, Naval Air Station Oceana, Dam Neck Annex, Virginia Beach, Va. The contract provides for the design and construction of a two-story SOF operations facility, a single-story addition to the second floor of Building 368, a one-story SOF operational training facility and a single-story addition to Building 310. This project provides consolidated and efficiently configured command operations facilities required to perform unified command and control. This contract contains options, which if exercised, will bring the total value of the contract amount to $101,629,010. Work will be performed in Virginia Beach, Va., and is expected to be completed by July 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with six offers received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-08-C-9684).

General Dynamics C4 Systems, Scottsdale, Ariz., is being awarded a $23,592,207 firm-fixed-price contract for 41 Digital Modular Radios (DMR) and other ancillary hardware. DMR is a software definable radio that operates UHF SATCOM, Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS), Line of Sight (LOS) and HF waveforms on Navy surface and subsurface platforms. The contract includes CLINs (contract line item numbers) for potential DMR procurements in FY09 and FY10. Work will be performed in Scottsdale, Ariz., and is expected to be completed by November 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured but was synopsized on the Commerce Business Daily's website, Federal Business Opportunities website, with one offer received. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N00039-08-C-0082).

Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Sunnyvale, Calif., is being awarded a $16,709,000 unpriced modification #PH0015 to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N00030-07-C-0100) to provide support to the Prompt Global Strike Medium Lift Reentry Body development effort. The work will be performed in Sunnyvale, Calif., and various other locations yet to be determined, and work is expected to be completed in June 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Strategic Systems Programs, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity.

R.A. Burch Construction Company Inc.,* Ramona, Calif., is being awarded $10,498,088 for firm-fixed-price task order #0003 under an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, multiple award construction contract (N62473-08-D-8607) for design-build of the operational storage facilities at Naval Base Coronado, San Diego. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed by February 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Five proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $9,356,751 cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-06-G-0001) for non-recurring engineering (NRE) services to improve run dry capabilities of the UH-1Y and AH-1Z helicopters, main rotor gearbox for increased survivability. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas, and is expected to be completed in December 2012. Contract funds in the amount of $5,640,361 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

CACI-CMS Information Systems, Inc., Arlington, Va., is being awarded a $7,922,421 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for Professional Business Information Technology Support Services to the Military Sealift Command (MSC). The contract includes support and training for MSC's Financial Management System, Human Resource Management System, Standard Procurement System, Budget Preparation System and global help desk tier II support. A $500,000 minimum for the entire contract period is obligated at the time of contract award. Additional funding will be added to the contract upon the issuance of task orders. The contract includes four one-year options that, if exercised, would bring the total contract value to $41,840,831. Work will be performed in Washington, D.C. (50 percent); Arlington, Va. (25 percent); other MSC locations - Norfolk, Va.; San Diego, Calif.; Yokohama, Japan, Naples, Italy; Guam; Pusan, Korea; Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; Singapore; Bahrain (23 percent); Defense Finance and Accounting Systems sites (1 percent) and United States Transportation Command, Scott AFB Ill. (1 percent), and the work is expected to be completed in July 2009 (July 2013 with options exercised). Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Military Sealift Command, the Navy Electronic Commerce Online, and Federal Business Opportunities web pages, with more than 100 proposals solicited with two offers received. The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00033-08-D-6507).

Tower Solutions**, Pine City, Minn.; Floatograph Technologies**, Marion, Ind.; and US Tower Corp**., Woodlake, Calif., are being awarded modifications to previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price contract (N00164-08-D-6613) for various commercial and modified commercial mast systems including but not limited to pneumatic, manual and electrically driven systems of a locking and non-locking type in support of multiple expeditionary systems engineering programs including, but not limited to, sponsors such as Special Operations Command, US Marine Corps, Army, Navy, and Air Force. Specific requirements will be identified with each delivery order. These three contractors are being awarded Multiple Award Fair Opportunity Contracts IAW FAR 16.5, and are added to the original contract awarded to Will-Burt Company in Orrville, Ohio, in December 2007 using a "Rolling Admissions" clause. The maximum estimated total value of all four contracts will be $15,000,000. Work will be performed Pine City, Minn.; Marion, Ind.; and Woodlake, Calif., and work will be complete in December 2012. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity.

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

GearyEnergy, LLC., Tulsa, Okla.* is being awarded a maximum $51,075,425 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for delivery of direct supply natural gas. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Air Force and federal civilian agencies. There were originally 166 proposals solicited with 37 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is September 30, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-08-D-7520).

AIR FORCE

Trident Systems Incorporated, Trident Technology Solutions, of Fairfax, Va., is being awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for a maximum of $49.9 million. This action will provide for the multi level security environment proposed seeks to design and develop a multifaceted collaboration capability that encompasses all aspects of information sharing including file sharing text chat, audio and video teleconferencing, blogs, and wikis. The function is to meet the Air Force, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) requirement for an Information Sharing Environment (ISE). At this time $868,281 has been obligated. Air Force Research Laboratory/RIKF, Rome, NY, is the contracting activity (FA8750-08-D-0206).

Zel Technologies, L.L.C., of Hampton, Va., is being awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for a maximum of $49.9 million. This action will provide a focused but flexible contracting vehicle under Public Law 106-544 SBIR Phase III Authorization to enable the United State Air Force and other government customers to receive the benefits of Predictive Battlespace Awareness (PBA)/Intelligence Preparation of the (IPB) developed by the contractor uner the auspices for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. The multi level security (MLS) Information Sharing Environment (ISE) proposed seeks to design and develop a multifaceted collaboration capability that encompasses all aspects of information sharing including Predictive Battlespace Awareness (PBA)/Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace (IPB), Automated Course of Action Modeling (ACAM), Knowledge Management, and Ontology Generation. At this time $99,536.00 has been obligated. Air Force Research Laboratory/RIKF, Rome, NY, is the contracting activity (FA8750-08-D-0210).

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of Herndon, Va., is being awarded a cost plus fixed fee contract for an estimated $9,455,370. The action will provide U.S. Pacific Command with operations and transformation analysis. At this time all funds have been obligated. 55^th Contracting Squadron, 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt AFB, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380, DO 0257).

Universal Understanding, LLC, of Jacksonville, Fla., is being awarded a firm fixed price contract for $7,641,203. This action will is for 2008 SMART II network optimization and software support for United States Air Force Central. This provides technical support (software appliance warranty) of all of Cisco equipment installed within the United States Air Forces Central network. This includes all software upgrades and parts replacement to maintain security compliance. SMARTnet II provides: 1) Access to technical assistance personnel for diagnosis and resolution of problems 24 hours/7 days a week/365 days a year. This is accomplished online, e-mail or telephone: 2) Unlimited operating system upgrades, patches. 3) Updates where available; 4) Advance part replacement of defective network equipment. Next Business Day for all equipment except Meeting Place equipment that is covered under SMARTnet II On-Site Next Business Day, 5) Access to online resources, tools, knowledge based, troubleshooting tools, and technology. At this time all funds have been obligated. 20^th Contracting Squadron, Shaw AFB, S.C., is the contracting activity (FA4803-08-C-0016).

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract with Lockheed Martin-Integrated Systems and Solutions for $6,716,614 . This modification definitizes the previously issued undefinitized contract action to complete the NORAD/USNORTHCOM Command Center (N2C2) Upgrade Program tasks required to provide upgrade program tasks required to provide the NORAD/USNORTHCOM (N/NC) Commander with a single integrated Command Center and to provide a collaborative environment to support existing and newly assigned missions. This project includes renovation and improvement of USNORTHCOM HQ facilities located on Peterson AFB and the deployment of modernized information systems (audio/video). This project shall provide Combatant Commanders' Integrated Command and Control System (CCIC2S) interactive connectively for N/NC duty positions and senior battle staff personnel. At this time $3,095,149 has been obligated. 850 ELSG/PK, Peterson AFB, Colo., is the contracting activity (F19628-00-C-0019, Modification No. P00135).

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee contract with Northrop Grumman Mission Systems of San Jose, Calif., for $6,265,665. The purpose of this action was to settle ASIP U-2 Flight Test REA. At this time $5,768,665 has been obligated. USAF/AFMC, Reconnaissance Systems Wing (ASC) is the contracting activity (F33657-03-C-4318, Modification No. P00059).

ARMY

Jaynes Corporation of California, San Diego, Calif., was awarded on July 9, 2008, an $18,277,623 firm-fixed price contract for construction of an Army Reserve Center. Work will be performed in Garden Grove, Calif., and is expected to be completed by May 31, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on April 29, 2008, and eight bids were received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville, Ky., is the contracting activity (W912QR-08-C-0023).

California Air Guard Unit Hosts Fire Retardant Reloading Station

By Air Force Staff Sgt. Jill Jamgochian
Special to American Forces Press Service

CHANNEL ISLANDS AIR NATIONAL GUARD STATION, Calif., July 11, 2008 - The 146th Airlift Wing at this station in Port Hueneme isn't equipped to drop fire retardant, but the California Air National Guard unit has found another mission that will keep them involved in the effort to battle wildfires.

Air Force Capt. Amy Horton, 302nd Airlift Wing maintenance group executive officer, based out of Colorado Springs, Colo., rinses an Air Force Reserve C-130H of sticky fire retardant following a 3,000-gallon retardant drop over the West Basin wildfire in California. Every C-130 equipped with the modular airborne fire fighting system in the military's arsenal has been activated to assist in Northern California's firefighting efforts. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jill Jamgochian, California National Guard

The wing has performed fire retardant reload operations for C-130H aircraft equipped with modular airborne firefighting systems, or MAFFS, for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection since July 5.

"The additional reloading station allows the entire state of California to be more readily protected," said Air Force Maj. Bryan Allen, the wing's command post chief. "It allows at least twice as much retardant to be dropped in nearly half the time each day."

The 146th reload operation, which has two reloading pits, is an additional location to the primary operation at McClellan Air Park, about 400 miles north of Port Hueneme.

"The aircraft take off out of McClellan for their first launch, drop their first load, and fly here to reload retardant and refuel," said Air Force Lt. Col. Greg Ervin, the 146th Airlift Wing mission commander for reload operations. "The aircraft are dropping retardant down here on the Gap and Piute fires."

The 146th has eight new C-130 "J" models, which are currently unable to support the current MAFFS 1 system, Allen said. The "J" models are 15 feet longer than the older "H" models, so MAFFS 1 does not fit into the new aircraft.

"Even though we're not dropping retardant, the 146th is providing support by transporting portable reloading facilities, maintenance equipment and personnel," Allen said. "Any time the other MAFFS wings are unable to transport equipment, we'll support their efforts with our C-130Js."

The 146th also has logistical support personnel at McClellan Air Park and support staff at the Air Expeditionary Group in Boise, Idaho, assisting with ground operations, intelligence and command support, Allen said.

The wing's J-model C-130s are awaiting the MAFFS 2, an updated version of the 30-year-old MAFFS 1, which boasts a fully self-contained system that employs an on-board compressor system replacing the ground support equipment requirements of the original MAFFS. A self-contained compressor eliminates the necessity of ground support compressors.

"This wing has been at the forefront of the MAFFS mission since its inception, and to continue in this support role is vital to serving the state in this time of need," Air Force Lt. Col. Marilyn Rios, 146th Airlift Wing vice commander. "The final stages of certifying MAFFS 2 are imminent, and we hope to be able to utilize this state-of-the-art equipment in conjunction with the technology of the new C-130 J-model aircraft as soon as possible."

The current MAFFS mission for the California wildfires is near a historical 1 million gallons of retardant dropped since the four MAFFS units from the Air Guard and Air Force Reserve were activated in late June.

(Air Force Staff Sgt. Jill Jamgochian serves with the California National Guard.)

Soldier Missing In Action From the Korean War Is Identified

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors.

He is Sgt. John H. White, U.S. Army, of Long Island, Ala. He will be buried on Saturday in Bryant, Ala.

Representatives from the Army met with White's next-of-kin to explain the recovery and identification process, and to coordinate interment with military honors on behalf of the secretary of the Army.

In November 1950, White was a member of H Company, 2^nd Battalion, 8^th Cavalry Regiment, 1^st Cavalry Division then occupying a defensive position near Unsan, North Korea, north of a bend in the Kuryong River known as the Camel's Head. On Nov. 1, elements of two Chinese Communist divisions struck the 1^st Cavalry Division's lines, collapsing the perimeter and forcing a withdrawal. White was reported missing on Nov. 2, 1950, and was one of the more than 350 servicemen unaccounted-for from the battle at Unsan.

In April 2007, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (D.P.R.K.), acting through the intermediary of New Mexico Governor. Bill Richardson and former U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony Principi, repatriated to the United States six boxes of human remains believed to be those of U.S. soldiers. One box also included two military identification tags with White's name on them. The D.P.R.K. reported that the remains were excavated in November 2006 near Unsan in North Pyongan Province.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. 1st Class Steven J. Chevalier, 35, of Flint, Mich., died July 9 in Balad, Iraq, of wounds suffered in Samarra, Iraq, when his patrol vehicle was struck by a grenade. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Sgt. Douglas J. Bull, 29, of Wilkes Barre, Pa., died July 8 at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered in Chow Kay Valley, Afghanistan, when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device during a mounted patrol. He was assigned to the Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Spc. William L. McMillan III, 22, of Lexington, Ky., died July 8 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his patrol was struck by an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

Senate Confirms Petraeus, Odierno

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, July 10, 2008 - The Senate has confirmed Army Gen. David H. Petraeus as commander of U.S. Central Command and Army Lt. Gen. Raymond T. Odierno to receive his fourth star and succeed Petraeus as commander of Multinational Force Iraq.

The full Senate confirmed Petraeus by a vote of 95-2 and Odierno by a 96-1 margin. Odierno is the Army's 3rd Corps commander and served as commander of Multinational Corps Iraq for 14 months.

The changes put Petraeus -- who implemented the U.S. surge into Iraq -- in charge of U.S. military forces in a dangerous part of the world. The command stretches from Pakistan to Egypt and from Kazakhstan to the Saudi Arabian peninsula. It includes the war in Afghanistan and, until Oct. 1, also includes control of Joint Task Force Horn of Africa based in Djibouti.

Petraeus will take over CentCom after giving his assessment on the post-surge conditions in Iraq. The last surge brigade will leave Iraq at the end of this month.

Petraeus called for -- and Defense Department leaders agreed to -- a pause before bringing the U.S. force in Iraq down any further. The decision on further withdrawals probably will not come until mid-September, and Petraeus will not leave the Iraq command until that is complete, officials said.

In another general officer announcement today, the White House has officially nominated Gen. Norton A. Schwartz to be Air Force chief of staff and Air Force Gen. Duncan J. McNabb to succeed Schwartz as commander of U.S. Transportation Command, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Senate officials could not say when the confirmation hearings for the men would be.

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a fixed price incentive firm contract not to exceed $324,600,000 with Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Integrated Systems Air Combat Systems of San Diego, Calif. This contract will provide 2 RQ-4B Block 301 Global Hawk air vehicles, 3 RQ-4B Block 40 air vehicles with MP-RTIP sensor, 1 mission element, 1 launch and recovery element, and associated equipment; option for 4 EISS sensor payloads. At this time $180,351,181 has been obligated. 303 AESG/PK, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8620-07-C-4015 P00008).

NAVY

Hawker Beechcraft Corp., Wichita, Kan.., is being awarded an estimated $48,800,000 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of six C-12 replacement aircraft for the Navy. Work will be performed in Wichita, Kan., and is expected to be completed in February 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via electronic request for proposal. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-08-C-0057).

ARMY

BAE Systems Tactical Vehicle Systems, LP, Sealy, Texas, was awarded on July 8, 2008, a $16,231,327 firm-fixed price contract for low-signature armored cab upgrade kits. Work will be performed in Sealy, Texas, and is expected to be completed by Feb. 31, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Feb. 28, 2007. U.S. Army TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-07-C-A500).

Penn Detroit Diesel Allison, LLC, York Haven, Pa., was awarded on July 9, 2008, a $7,345,000 firm-fixed price contract for dressed transmissions for the family of medium tactical vehicles. Work will be performed in York Haven, Pa., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on Jan. 7, 2007, and seven bids were received. U.S. Army TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-08-C-0464).

Hensel Phelps Construction Co., Chantilly, Va., was awarded on July 9, 2008, a $6,703,557 fixed-price incentive with award fee contract for a modification to incorporate in-scope changes to the Pentagon renovation. Work will be performed in Arlington, Va., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 30, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Jan. 19, 2001. Pentagon Renovation & Construction Program Office, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (MDA947-01-C-2001).

Mercar USA, Marshall, Texas, was awarded on July 8, 2008, a $6,364,000 firm-fixed price contract for non-standard ammunition. Work will be performed in Marshall, Texas, and is expected to be completed by March 31, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on Jan. 22, 2008, and three bids were received. Headquarters, Army Sustainment Command, Rock Island Arsenal, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52P1J-08-C-0027).

SAIC, McLean, Va., was awarded on July 9, 2008, a $6,200,000 time and materials contract for professional support services for the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology). Work will be performed in the National Capitol Region, primarily, and is expected to be completed by July 6, 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Six bids were solicited on May 16, 2008, and two bids were received. Army Contracting Activity, Alexandria, Va., is the contracting activity (GS-23F-0107J).

Bering Straits Information Technology, LLC, Anchorage, Alaska* is being awarded a maximum $5,860,413 firm fixed price, total set aside, 8(a) Alaskan Native sole-source contract to provide all labor and staff o provide backorder reduction, post-award workload and management of National Stock Number assistance to Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR). Other location of performance is in Richmond. Using service is Defense Logistics Agency. There was originally 1 proposal solicited with 1 response. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is July 31, 2011. The contracting activity is DSCR, Richmond, Va. (SP4703-08-C-0013).

President Thanks Nation's 'Brave Defenders' on Independence Day

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, July 5, 2008 - In his weekly radio, President Bush thanked America's men and women in uniform, past and present, for defending freedom from Bunker Hill to Iraq and Afghanistan.

He said preserving the nation's independence "has required brave defenders, and every generation of Americans has produced them. From the soldiers who fought for independence at Bunker Hill and Yorktown, to the Americans who broke the chains of slavery, liberated Europe and Asia from tyranny, and brought down an evil empire, the people of this great land have always risen to freedom's defense."

"Today, the men and women of America's Armed Forces continue this proud tradition of defending liberty," he said. "In places like Afghanistan and Iraq, many risk their lives every day to protect America and uphold the principle that human freedom is the birthright of all people and a gift from the Almighty."

"These brave Americans make it possible for America to endure as a free society," Bush concluded. "So on this Fourth of July, we owe all those who wear the uniform of the United States a special debt of gratitude. And we thank their families for supporting them in this crucial time for our Nation."

Pilot Missing In Action From The Korean War Is Identified

He is Capt. William K. Mauldin, U.S. Air Force, of Pickens, S.C. He will be buried on July 18 in Easley, S.C.

On Feb. 21, 1952, Mauldin departed Kimpo Air Base, South Korea, on an aerial reconnaissance mission of enemy targets in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (D.P.R.K.). While over Odong-ni, Mauldin's RF-51 Mustang was hit by enemy fire and crashed near Sinan-ri, Hoeyang County, D.P.R.K. An aerial search of the crash site was conducted that day and the next, but found no evidence that Mauldin escaped the aircraft before it crashed.

Between 1991-94, North Korea turned over to the U.S. 208 boxes of remains believed to contain the remains of 200-400 U.S. servicemen. One set of remains turned over in 1993 included fragments of aircrew life-support equipment, and were reported to be those of an American pilot recovered near Sinan-ri.

New Cluster Bomb Policy Aims to Reduce Collateral Damage

By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, July 9, 2008 - The Defense Department today announced new standards for cluster bombs to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure from the unintended consequences of unexploded munitions.

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates signed the policy that aims to reduce collateral effects of cluster munitions used to pursue legitimate military objectives.

The new policy is designed to eliminate the number of bomblets dispersed by cluster bombs that don't explode on impact, explained Air Force Lt. Col. Almarah Belk, a Pentagon spokeswoman. It sets new safety standards that, by 2018, would require 99 percent of all bomblets to explode on contact.

The military will begin reducing its inventory of cluster bombs that don't meet that standard as soon as possible, and will stop using them altogether by 2018, the policy notes.

The new policy is designed to eliminate the chance that the bombs could remain active and pose a potential threat to civilians on the ground after the hostilities, Belk said.

A State Department white paper attributed fewer than 400 casualties to cluster bombs in 2006. Intent on reducing these numbers, the Defense Department launched a year-long review of its previous cluster munitions policy, Belk said.

The new policy strikes a critical balance between operational requirements and safety concerns, she said. "The United States believes that the new cluster munitions policy will provide better protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure following a conflict, while allowing the retention of a legitimate and useful weapon," she said.

Belk noted that cluster bombs offer distinct advantages against a range of targets while reducing risks to U.S. forces and saving U.S. lives.

Defense Department officials view the new policy as a viable alternative to a complete ban on cluster bombs, as proposed last month by the Oslo Process in Dublin, Ireland, she said. With no alternative to cluster munitions, she said, eliminating them altogether would create a critical capability gap.

"This would make the wholesale elimination of cluster munitions unacceptable," Belk said.

Future adversaries are likely to use civilian shields for military targets — for example, by placing a military target on the roof of an occupied building, she noted. Under circumstances like that, she said, cluster bombs would cause fewer civilian casualties and damage than other, far more destructive weapons.

The United States will use the policy in its negotiations toward an international agreement at the U.N. Convention of Conventional Weapons that began July 7. The United States hopes to see a new cluster bomb policy completed by the year's end.

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U.S. Officials React to Iranian Missile Test

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, July 9, 2008 - Iran's test of short- and medium-range missiles is a disturbing development and points to the need for a European missile defense system, Pentagon officials said here today.

Iran tested at least seven missiles yesterday, according to news reports, capable of hitting Israel and parts of Europe.

"Iran's development of ballistic missiles is a violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions and completely inconsistent with Iran's obligations to the world," White House spokesman Gordon Johndroe said to reporters traveling with President Bush in Japan. "The Iranians should stop the development of ballistic missiles, which could be used as a delivery vehicle for a potential nuclear weapon, immediately."

The test "addresses the doubts raised by the Russians that the Iranians won't have a longer-range ballistic missile for 10 to 20 years," Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said during a Pentagon news conference today. "The fact is, they just tested a pretty extended-range [missile].

The situation demonstrates the emerging missile threat from the Middle East, Pentagon officials said, and the need for a missile defense in Europe. Yesterday, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice signed an agreement with the Czech Republic to emplace a missile-defense radar in that country. The United States continues talks with Poland to emplace the missiles.

"We face with the Iranians -- and so do our allies and friends -- a growing missile threat that is getting ever longer and ever deeper, and where the Iranian appetite for nuclear technology to this point is still unchecked," Rice said in Prague yesterday.

"I think that the reality is that there is a lot of signaling going on [among Iran, Israel and the United States]. I think everybody recognizes what the consequences of any kind of a conflict would be," Gates said. "This government is working hard to make sure that the diplomatic and economic approach to dealing with Iran, and trying to get the Iranian government to change its policies, is the strategy and approach that continues to dominate."

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Cluster Munitions Policy Released

Today the Department of Defense released a newly approved U.S. cluster munitions policy. The United States believes that the new policy will provide better protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure following a conflict, while allowing for the retention of a legitimate and useful weapon.

Recognizing the need to minimize the unintended harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure associated with unexploded ordnance from cluster munitions, the secretary of defense has approved a new policy on cluster munitions intended to reduce the collateral effects resulting from the use of cluster munitions in pursuit of legitimate military objectives. The new policy is the result of a year-long Department of Defense review of cluster munitions.

Cluster munitions are legitimate weapons with clear military utility in combat. They provide distinct advantages against a range of targets, where their use reduces risks to U.S. forces and can save U.S. lives. These weapons can also reduce unintended harm to civilians during combat, by producing less collateral damage to civilians and civilian infrastructure than unitary weapons. Because future adversaries will likely use civilian shields for military targets – for example by locating a military target on the roof of an occupied building – use of unitary weapons could result in more civilian casualties and damage than cluster munitions. Blanket elimination of cluster munitions is therefore unacceptable due not only to negative military consequences but also due to potential negative consequences for civilians.

Post-combat, the impact of cluster munitions is limited in scope, scale and duration compared to other explosive remnants of war (ERW). According to the Feb. 15, 2008, State Department white paper ("Putting the Impact of Cluster Munitions in Context with the Effects of All Explosive Remnants of War"), in 2006 fewer than 400 casualties were attributable to cluster munitions out of a global total of 5,759 reported for all ERW.

A key facet of the DoD policy establishes a new U.S. technical norm for cluster munitions, requiring that by the end of 2018, DoD will no longer use cluster munitions which, after arming, result in more than one percent unexploded ordnance across the range of intended operational environments. Additionally, cluster munitions sold or transferred by DoD after 2018 must meet this standard. Any munitions in the current inventory that do not meet this standard will be unavailable for use after 2018. As soon as possible, military departments will initiate removal from active inventory cluster munitions that exceed operational planning requirements or for which there are no operational planning requirements. These excess munitions will be demilitarized as soon as practicable within available funding and industrial capacity. Effective immediately through 2018, any U.S. use of cluster munitions that do not meet the one percent unexploded ordnance standard must be approved by the applicable combatant commander. Previous DoD policy required military departments to design and procure "future" (after 2005) submunitions to a 99 percent reliability rate, but did not address use and removal of current munitions.

The new policy is viewed as a viable alternative to a complete ban proposal generated by the Oslo Process in Dublin, Ireland, last month. The new policy serves as the basis for the U.S. position in negotiations toward an international agreement at the U.N. Convention of Conventional Weapons (CCW) that began on July 7. The United States has called for the completion of a new cluster munitions protocol by the end of the year. The CCW, unlike the Oslo process, includes all of the nations that produce and use cluster munitions, making any agreement reached there much more practically effective.

Pentagon Reopens Bidding on Tanker Contract

By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, July 9, 2008 - The Defense Department has reopened the bidding process for a multibillion-dollar midair refueling tanker contract, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today.

The announcement comes after the Government Accountability Office last month found improper practices related to the $35 billion contract awarded in February to the Northrop-Grumman/EADS/Airbus consortium, which prompted a protest from rival bidder Boeing Company.

"Industry, Congress and the American people all must have confidence in the integrity of this acquisition process," Gates said at a Pentagon news conference. "I believe the revised process will result in the best tanker for the Air Force at the best price for the American taxpayer."

Replacing the Air Force as the "source selection authority" is John J. Young Jr., undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics. He is tasked with appointing an advisory committee to oversee the selection of a bidder to supply the modified commercial aircraft fleet that will phase out the current KC-135 tankers, which are 47 years old, on average.

The Defense Department has ordered Northrop-Grumman to stop work on its contract, and a modified request for proposal could be issued as early as this month. The tanker request will remain in "open competition" until a new contract is awarded, which Gates said he expects will happen before year's end.

"It is important to remember that this decision does not represent a return to the first step of a process that has already gone on far too long," the secretary said, referring to the tanker contract as one of the department's most "time-critical."

The Boeing protest filed early this year alleged more than 100 violations of proper contracting practices, eight of which were sustained by the Government Accountability Office, the investigative arm of Congress.

After reviewing the GAO's decision, Michael B. Donley, acting secretary of the Air Force, said he concluded that the Air Force's acquisition system is not "fatally flawed."

"However, the GAO did sustain the protest in eight areas, and this has been sufficient to cast doubt on the Air Force's management of the overall process," he said.

While re-bidding the contract will add months to the process, Donley said, it offers "the most direct route to complete the competition, achieve a final decision and field the tanker that represent the best value for the warfighter and the taxpayer."

Donley, who joined Gates at today's briefing, became the Air Force's acting secretary last month following a shakeup at the top levels of the service branch. The 67-page GAO report that cited "significant errors" in Air Force recruiting practices became public nine days into his tenure.

Donley's predecessor, Michael W. Wynne, and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley resigned in the wake of a report detailing the accidental shipment of four non-nuclear missile trigger components rather than the intended helicopter batteries to Taiwan in August 2006. The erroneous delivery came on the heels of another Air Force incident in which a B-52 bomber flew across the United States carrying six armed nuclear cruise missiles.

"The Air Force needs to rapidly apply the lessons learned from this experience and move forward," Donley said of the tanker contract, pressing the need to rebuild confidence in the Defense Department acquisition process. "Other Air Force acquisition decisions are on the horizon.

"GAO's conclusions show that even in a large, complex procurement with considerable staff resources and oversight, work accomplished by our contracting personnel, our warfighters and our engineers is not always adequately prepared to withstand the detailed audits and the legal challenges that we can now expect," he said.

Asked how the Defense Department will mitigate the chance of a future protest, Gates said the department will carry out the new process with transparency, open communication, clear expectations and fairness.

"My hope would be that when we reach the end of this process we will have a solution, will be able to reward a contract and get moving with the contract," he said.

Young, who will head up the source selection committee, entertained the possibility that new proposals from industry bidders could come with a smaller price tag than their original offers.

"We'll see what the industry teams propose," he told reporters here. "I think that would probably be the only silver lining in this, is the possibility that both teams decide to sharpen their pencils and offer the taxpayer and the warfighter an even better deal."

Biographies:
Robert M. Gates
John J. Young Jr.
Michael B. Donley

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

ITT Systems Division of Colorado Springs, Colo., is being awarded a fixed price, cost plus award fee with const reimbursable line items contract for $33,697,369. The Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS) is a counterdrug program funded by the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Counter Narcotics, Counter Proliferation, and Global Threats. It provides a radar surveillance capability able to detect low-level targets in the United States – Mexico border, the Florida Straits, and southwest Puerto Rico regions in support of USNROTHCOMs and USSOUTHCOM's Counterdrug/Counter-Narco Terrorism (CD/CNT) missions. In addition to the CD/CNT mission, TARS surveillance data also supports North American Aerospace Defense Command's (NORAD) air sovereignty mission for the Continental United States (CONUS). This contract requires operating, maintaining, and supporting eight operational TARS sites 24 hours a day/seven days per week (24/7). Additionally, a key element of this contract is for the contractor to provide life-cycle management (cradle-to-grave) support for the entire TARS network. At this time $1.5 million has been obligated. ACC AMIC/PKC SunTrust Building, Newport News, Va., is the contracting activity (FA4890-08-C-0005).

NAVY

MEC Earth & Environmental, Inc.*, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $13,727,945 for firm-fixed price Task Order #0002 under an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity environmental multiple award contract (N62473-08-D-8816) for remedial design and remedial action at Installation Restoration Site One at Alameda Point. The work to be performed provides for architect-engineer environmental services for Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and Underground Storage Tanks Programs. The contract contains ten options totaling $7,106,256 which may be exercise within 696 calendar days, bringing the total contract amount to $20,834,201. Work will be performed in Alameda, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Four proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities engineering Command Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

Massa Products Corp. Hingham, Mass., is being awarded a $12,066,819 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with firm-fixed-price provisions for procurement of DT-574 Hydrophones. Twelve First Article units and up to 2,500 DT-574 Hydrophones (with 25 ft. and 50 ft. pigtails) and up to 600 DT-574 Hydrophones (with 100 ft. pigtail) per year could be procured. Work will be performed in Hingham, Mass., and is expected to be completed by Jul. 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured, with proposals solicited via Federal Business Opportunities, with two offers received. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, R. I., is the contracting activity (N66604-08-D-0513).

Tesoro Corp., Beaufort, N.C., is being awarded a $5,663,496 firm-fixed-price contract for construction of armories and interim facilities for Marine Aviation Support Squadron 1 (MASS-1), Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, N.C. The work includes foundations for and erection of two pre-engineered buildings, utilities and site improvements for the MASS-1, foundations for and assembling of modular armory units, utilities and site improvements for the interim armory compound; and incidental related work. Work will be performed in Cherry Point, N.C., and is expected to be completed Apr. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the General Multiple Award Construction Contract for the N.C. area with six proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-07-D-1912-0027).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

General Electric Co., Lynn, Mass., is being awarded a maximum $18,447,224.32 fixed price with economic price adjustment, sole source contract for combustion chamber frame. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Air Force. There was originally one proposal solicited with one response from a qualified source only. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is May 31, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Richmond, Richmond, Va. (FA8104-05-G-0004-UN01).

Texican Natural Gas Co., Charlotte, N.C.*, is being awarded a maximum $41,457,901.54 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for natural gas. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army and Federal Civilian Agencies. There were originally 166 proposals solicited with 37 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Sep. 30, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-08-D-7511).

* Small Business

Soldier Missing In Action From Korean War Is Identified

He is Cpl. Steven Lucas, U.S. Army, of Johnson City, N.Y. He will be buried July 11 in Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D.C.

Representatives from the Army met with Lucas' next-of-kin to explain the recovery and identification process, and to coordinate interment with military honors on behalf of the Secretary of the Army.

In late November 1950, Lucas was assigned to the Heavy Mortar Company, 31^st Infantry Regiment making up part of the 31^st Regimental Combat Team (RCT), then engaging enemy forces east of the Chosin Reservoir near Kaljon-ri, South Hamgyong Province, North Korea. On Nov. 29, remnants of the RCT began a fighting withdrawal to more defensible positions near Hagaru-ri, south of the reservoir. Lucas never made it to the lines at Hagaru-ri and was last seen on Nov. 30.

Between 1991-94, North Korea turned over to the U.S. 208 boxes of remains believed to contain the remains of 200-400 U.S. servicemen. North Korean documents turned over with one of several boxes in 1993 indicated that the remains from that box were exhumed near Kaljon-ri. This location correlates with Lucas' last known location.

America Supports You: Fund Assists Severely Injured Veterans

By Meghan Vittrup
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, July 9, 2008 - An organization that focuses on helping severely injured veterans channels its efforts toward providing the kinds of assistance they don't otherwise get.

The Independence Fund provides "the tools, therapies and guidance that they are otherwise not receiving," said Steve Danyluk, the organization's president.

The Independence Fund, he explained, is built upon three pillars of support. These pillars, according to the Independence Fund Web site, include providing specialized tools and therapies to troops and veterans, promoting the overall well-being of severely injured veterans through physical and leisure activity, and providing advocacy and guidance through veterans and family members who have experienced similar events and injuries.

For example, the Independence Fund provides assistance such as iBot wheelchairs and sports equipment that has been modified so disabled veterans can take part in athletic pursuits or leisure sports.

The fund also provides two different types of therapies to injured troops.

"Sports and art therapy are the two big programs we champion," Danyluk said. "Some of the art has become part of our traveling art exhibit, which is steadily growing and been displayed, most recently at the Indianapolis [Veterans Affairs] hospital, and next at the Arlington Art Center in Virginia."

Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans can apply for funding through the Independence Fund's Web site, where a downloadable document also is available, Danyluk said.

Once an application is accepted, an Independence Fund case director conducts an interview, and a grant funding board then reviews the application to determine whether the candidate receives a grant, Danyluk explained. The funding for grants distributed through the Independence Fund comes mostly in the form of donations, he added.

The Independence Fund is a supporter of America Supports You, a Defense Department program connecting servicemembers and their families serving at home and abroad.

Related Sites:
Independence Fund
America Supports You

CONTRACTS

ARMY

Navistar Defense, LLC, Warrenville, Ill., was awarded on Jul. 3, 2008, a $27,705,422 firm-fixed price contract for Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected sustainment spare parts. Work will be performed primarily in Springfield, Ohio, and Springfield, Mo., as well as locations across the U.S., and is expected to be completed by Jan. 29, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Jun. 26, 2008. TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-08-C-0522).

TCI Architects/Engineers/Contractors, La Crosse, Wis., was awarded on Jul. 3, 2008, a $23,256,980 firm-fixed price contract for the design and construction of a U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Center. Work will be performed in Niagara Falls, N.Y., and is expected to be completed by Jul. 3, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on Sep. 25, 2007, and four bids were received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville, Ky., is the contracting activity (W912QR-08-C-0015).

LECON, Inc., Houston, Texas, was awarded on Jul. 3, 2008, a $22,626,579 firm-fixed price contract for channel rectification in Sims Bayou. Work will be performed in Houston, Texas, and is expected to be completed by Feb. 28, 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on May 5, 2008, and one bid was received. USA Engineer District, Galveston, Texas, is the contract activity (W912HY-08-C-0023).

Tug Hill Construction, Watertown, N.Y., was awarded on Jul. 7, 2008, a $15,000,000 firm-fixed price contract for materials, equipment and labor for the construction of the Combat Aviation Brigade infrastructure. Work will be performed in Fort Bliss, Texas, and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Five bids were solicited on Feb. 22, 2008, and three bids were received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Fort Worth, Texas, is the contracting activity (W9126G-06-D-0032).

Teng Construction, L.L.C., Chicago, Ill., was awarded on Jul. 3, 2008, an $8,552,000 firm-fixed price contract for the construction of an addition/alteration to the Winder Health Clinic and a 7,000 square-foot addition to the Salomon Dental Clinic. Work will be performed at Fort Benning, Ga., and is expected to be completed by Jul. 15, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Four bids were solicited on Mar. 10, 2008, and three bids were received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-07-D-0053).

The Davis Group, Inc., Sanford, Fla., was awarded on Jul. 7, 2008, a $7,431,550 firm-fixed price contract for the design and construction of a co., operations facility. Work will be performed in Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., and is expected to be completed by Apr. 30, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Eight bids were solicited on Sep. 15, 2007, and five bids were received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-08-D-0037).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

MedImmune Vaccines, Inc., Gaithersburg, Md., is being awarded a maximum $28,379,470.00 firm fixed price contract for influenza vaccine packages. Other location of performance is in Penn. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Federal Civilian Agencies. There were originally 4 proposals solicited with one response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Jun. 30, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM2DP-08-D-0005).

NAVY

General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Inc., Fairfax, Va., is being awarded a not-to-exceed ceiling $13,578,000 cost reimbursement letter contract for engineering services in support of the Maritime Integrated Air and Missile Defense Planning System (MIPS). MIPS will provide the Joint Forces Maritime Component Commander a tool to allocate resources and assess risks in a timely manner to mitigate the threat. The MIPS capability optimizes the use of force at the operational level, through warfighter knowledge and judgment, by providing a tool to rapidly and effectively solve complex air defense asset allocation issues. Work will be performed in Virginia Beach, Va., (90 percent) and Fairfax, Va., (10 percent), and is expected to be completed by Jul. 2010. Contract funds in the amount of $6,789,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-08-C-5215).

AIR FORCE

The Boeing Co., of St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a modified firm fixed price contract for $8,183,281. This tail cone assembly is applicable to the KC-135 aircraft. It is comprised of the rear most structural component of the air refueling boom. It provides support for the fuel dump mechanism and several lights. It is primarily a single shell type construction technique that supports the structural load using the external skin of the aircraft, a quantity of 85 units. At this time no funds have been obligated. 448 SCMG/PKBF, Tinker AFB, Okla., is the contracting activity (FA8103-05-G-0002-0124).

CONTRACTS

ARMY

Navistar Defense LLC, Warrenville, Ill., was awarded on Jul. 3, 2008, a $56,857,635 firm-fixed price contract for an assortment of automotive parts, including wheels, axles, air conditioners, engines, compressors, generators, and transmissions. Work will be performed primarily in Springfield, Ohio, with limited production in various cities across the nation, and is expected to be completed by May 4, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Apr. 2, 2008. TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-08-C-0494).

Navistar Defense LLC, Warrenville, Ill., was awarded on Jul. 3, 2008, a $21,420,480 firm-fixed price contract for wheels and pneumatic tires. Work will be performed in Trenton, N.J., and is expected to be completed by Jan. 30, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Jun. 25, 2008. TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-08-C-0520).

Lockheed Martin Corp., Fairfax, Va., was awarded on Jul. 3, 2008, an $18,370,444 firm-fixed price contract for support to the National Geospatial-Intelligence agency's human development directorate by providing employees with mission-essential technical skill training, systems training and leadership and intelligence professional education. Work will be performed at Fort Belvoir, Va., Bethesda, Md., and St. Louis, Mo., and is expected to be completed by May 31, 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Ten bids were solicited on Nov. 1, 2005, and one bid was received. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Bethesda, Md., is the contracting activity (HM1576-06-C-0007).

General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, Charlotte, N.C., was awarded on Jul. 2, 2008, a $15,678,590 fixed-price incentive fee contract for full production of the Joint Service Lightweight Standoff Chemical Agent Detector increment one systems and spares. Work will be performed in Charlotte, N.C., and is expected to be completed by Jun. 30, 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on May 24, 2007. U.S. Army Research and Development Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W911SR-08-D-0022).

ECI Construction, LLC, Dillsburg, Pa., was awarded on Jul. 3, 2008, a $5,636,800 firm-fixed price construction contract for the construction of a physical fitness facility. Work will be performed at the Defense Distribution Depot, New Cumberland, Pa., and is expected to be completed by Nov. 30, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Twenty-six bids were solicited on Apr. 29, 2008, and seven bids were received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore, Md., is the contracting activity (W912DR-08-C-0034).

NAVY

CSC Applied Technologies, LLC, Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $12,774,553 modification to previously awarded contract (N66604-05-C-1277) for reimbursable food services and material purchases to support increased operations at the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC). AUTEC is a major range and test facility base providing both deep and shallow water test and training environments. Efforts for this modification support increased test range operations with the procurement of equipment, food services, consumables and other items needed to support this effort. This modification is a retroactive equitable adjustment to the contract. Work was performed at Andros Island, The Bahamas (81 percent); West Palm Beach, Fla., (18 percent); and Cape Canaveral, Fla., (1 percent), and the work was completed in Mar. 2008. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, Newport, R.I., is the contracting activity.

Compass Systems, Inc.*, Lexington Park, Md., is being awarded a $10,065,612 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to provide engineering aide for the design, manufacture and sustainment of avionic systems for the Navy Special Projects Program. Work will be performed in Lexington Park, Md., and is expected to be completed in Jul. 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J., is the contracting activity (N68335-08-C-0319).

Earl Industries, Portsmouth, Va., is being awarded a $9,117,440 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-4403) for FY08 CNO availability for maintenance, repair, and alterations of USS Fort McHenry (LSD-43). The modification increases the total contract value to $189,966,878. Work will be performed in Portsmouth, Va., and is expected to be completed by Oct. 2008. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a fixed price economic price adjustment contract not to exceed $17.4 million with Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems, of Marietta, Ga. This contract modification is an Undefinitized Contract Action for CCP 553 for Readiness Spares Package for the C-5M Reliability Enhancements and Re-engining Program (RERP). At this time $8.7 million has been obligated. 716 AESG/PK, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8625-07-C-6471, P00005).

* Small Business

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

1st Lt. Daniel Farkas, 42, of Brooklyn, N.Y., died on July 4 of injuries suffered from a non-hostile incident in Kabul, Afghanistan (Camp Phoenix). He was assigned to the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Syracuse, N.Y.

The incident is under investigation.

Air Guard Rescue Unit Certifies in Firefighting Technique

By Air Force Capt. Alyson M. Teeter
Special to American Forces Press Service

MATHER AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif., July 7, 2008 - Crews from the California Air National Guard's 129th Rescue Wing are now certified to perform water bucket operations, making the 129th the only rescue unit in the Air Force and Air National Guard qualified to fight fires.

An HH-60G Pave Hawk from 129th Rescue Wing, of the California Air National Guard, hovers over a pond near Sacramento, Calif., July 2, 2008. The aircrews were training with water buckets, becoming the only crews certified for fire-suppression duty in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Barbara Apkarian

The certification coincides with an early start to the fire season in northern California, which is where the 129th RQW is based.

The aircrews and their Pave Hawk helicopters have been on temporary duty here in support of Operation Lightning Strike, the California National Guard's firefighting support mission. While the equipment modifications and required training were being accomplished, the unit has maintained a continuous alert posture for search-and-rescue and high-risk medical-evacuation missions.

The 129th Rescue Wing is the lead wing for HH-60G Pave Hawk water bucket certification efforts, Air Force Lt. Col. Steve Butow, 129th Operations Group director, said. The training, equipment modifications and certification process lay the groundwork for other combat search-and-rescue wings to obtain water bucket certification.

"Joint firefighting operations are analogous to the joint combat search-and-rescue operating environment our crews will experience in combat environments," Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel Lapostole, 129th Rescue Squadron commander, said. "The training value is unmatched."

The training the aircrews received is in accordance with the California Interagency Military Helicopter Firefighting Program and was provided by certified California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection instructors.

The Air National Guardsmen and their aircraft now are certified to use the 660-gallon water bucket. The bucket is rigged for use with the helicopter's cargo hook, and water is released by a contact switch.

Once the crew receives orders to perform fire duty, maintainers must remove the internal auxiliary tank, install a radio and release switches, and then paint the aircraft with required markings. The water bucket is attached once the helicopter arrives for a firefighting mission. Simultaneously, the crews maintain airborne search-and-rescue alert.

The HH-60Gs also have an aerial-refueling capability that allows airmen to perform long rescue and firefighting-support missions. The aerial refueling is accomplished by the 129th RQW's MC-130P Combat Shadow tankers.

"Airmen from the 129th are motivated and ready to assist their neighbors in fighting the fires here in California," said Air Force Col. Amos Bagdasarian, 129th Rescue Wing commander. "Our search-and-rescue mission, coupled with the fire bucket certification, adds to the state's broad range of fire fighting capabilities."

(Air Force Capt. Alyson M. Teeter serves with 129th Rescue Wing Public Affairs.)

Related Sites:
California Air National Guard
HH-60G Pave Hawk

Air Force Senior Airman Sean Pellaton, an HH-60G flight engineer from 129th Rescue Wing, of the California Air National Guard, pulls a water bucket hoist. The aircrews were training with water buckets, becoming the only crews certified for fire-suppression duty in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Barbara Apkarian

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Sgt. 1st Class Anthony L. Woodham, 37, of Rogers, Ark., died on July 5 of injuries suffered in a non-combat incident at Camp Adder, Tallil, Iraq. He was assigned to the 39th Brigade Support Battalion, 39^th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Arkansas Army National Guard, Heber Springs, Ark.

The incident is under investigation.

Face of Defense: Soldier's Music Carries Positive Messages

By Army Staff Sgt. Michel Sauret
Special to American Forces Press Service

CAMP VICTORY, Iraq, July 7, 2008 - He has the fast-flowing lips of a rap artist whose lyrics don't stumble. His songs tell stories instead of just describing hanging emotions. He rhymes with passion and recites his own words as if he were creating them on the spot.

Army Master Sgt. Isaac Alexis of Houston performs "We Gotta Go," a song about soldiers leaving their homes to serve in Iraq, during an open-mic night at Camp Liberty, Iraq, June 8, 2008. U.S. Army photo by Michel Sauret, Multinational Division Center
available.

"You know, I like to tell stories with my music, that's the thing," Army Master Sgt. Isaac Alexis, a Houston native, said. "Stories will capture people. ... Songs work best when there's something that falls in a role that people can see in, something that people can relate to, ... because then they know somebody went through what they went through."

On stage, Alexis goes by Abcd, pronounced "Absidy." The letters stand for Ambitious Behavior, Confident and Disciplined -- characteristics Alexis said he values and shows when performing his music.

Around Camp Victory and Camp Liberty, Alexis attends and even hosts open-mic events and contests at Morale, Welfare and Recreation centers. His main goal through music, he said, is to tell stories that make people want to rethink and improve their lives. He said he understands that rap music often evokes values that aren't constructive, but that he wants his lyrics to evoke more than fame, sex or violence.

"If you really want to get something across to people, music is the way to make it happen," he said. "A lot of my songs are positive, ... trying to make change in someone's life."

His music promotes ideas such as taking care of one's spouse, maintaining a commitment to service, discouraging youth from joining gangs and becoming involved in the church, among others.

His first album is titled, "Soldier for Life." He said he's served in the Army for 18 years and feels as if his whole life revolves around being a soldier. He served as a drill sergeant in Fort Knox, Ky., as an instructor at the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, as a gunner and as a team leader. He has been stationed in Hawaii and South Korea, and at Fort Campbell, Ky., Fort Benning, Ga., and Fort Drum, N.Y.

Now is on his third deployment, Alexis leads troops as the noncommissioned officer in charge of Team Hunter under Task Force Vigilant, a unit that conducts presence patrols around Camp Victory. His team also secures and manages an entry control point with Ugandan soldiers.

"Here, you see soldiers who work hard all the time," Alexis said. "It's the reason why we're here."

Alexis has been writing music since he was a private in the early 1990s, he said, but it was during his second deployment, from 2004 to 2005, that he realized his music touched people. After his performances at MWR events, Alexis had audience members come to him and tell him how much his lyrics touched them. He's even seen people cry during his performance of "We Gotta Go," a song about soldiers leaving their homes to serve in Iraq.

"That's an emotional song for people," he said. "When I performed that song, [other musicians] moved closer to the stage, and when I got done, there was a whole line of performers up there who hugged me on the way out."

Those types of reactions, Alexis said, make him realize his music has more than volume; it has impact.

Following his second deployment, Alexis taught at the New Mexico Military Institute and would visit local middle schools to give inspirational speeches and perform songs to kids in danger of being swallowed up by gangs. With a song titled "Think on Your Own," he encouraged the youth to rethink their commitment to violence. There, he saw former gang members attend the church where Alexis worshiped with his wife, Darla, who sings gospel music.

"Definitely powerful," he said about the experience. "I'm not going to give myself credit for that. You know, it was the Lord, since he pretty much guided me to do everything I did. To see them actually get out of the gang and get a job and try to live right, ... that's great. And that's what I wanted to see."

Since then, Alexis wrote songs and performed for special events such as boxing matches and redeployment ceremonies. He organized concerts, performed for cadets at the military institute, sang at a city council meeting, helped his church reach out to his community, opened for rap artist Lil' Flip, and organized other music events. He said he's even sold more than 3,000 CDs on his own, out of the back of his truck.

During this deployment, he said, he hopes to revise about 30 of his songs and compile at least one more CD. He also has shifted some of his music toward gospel singing because of rap music's image. Most importantly, he's made a commitment to writing clean lyrics to keep his messages pure.

"It's definitely for people's entertainment, but at the same time, [audiences] are getting messages that can have an influence on their life."

(Army Staff Sgt. Michel Sauret serves in the Multinational Division Center Public Affairs Office.)

Related Sites:
Multinational Corps Iraq
Multinational Force Iraq

U.S. Troops in Afghanistan Celebrate Independence Day

By Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Shawn D. Graham
American Forces Press Service

KABUL, Afghanistan, July 6, 2008 - U.S. servicemembers assigned to the Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan celebrated America's 232nd Independence Day in the traditional way, but in a non-traditional setting.

A soldier prepares to shoot a jump shot during the three-on-three basketball tournament held at Camp Eggers in Kabul, AfghanistanJuly 4, 2008. Servicemembers participated in a myriad of traditional Fourth of July events including a horseshoe tournament, dunk tank and a pie-eating contest. Defense Dept. photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Shawn Graham, USN

Serving thousands of miles away from home in a warzone, servicemembers took time off to recharge and partake in the things that make the Fourth of July a special holiday.

Camp Eggers' Morale, Welfare and Recreation organized the event, providing a taste of home for all soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and U.S. civilians here.

CSTC-A MWR officer, Air Force Maj. Regina Rockel praised all volunteers who assisted in planning and the setup.

"I'm so pleased it turned out well. The garrison commander and all the NCO's (noncommissioned officers) did an outstanding job in making this a fun time for everyone on Camp Eggers."

Kicking off the day's events were opening remarks and a cake-cutting ceremony led by Army Maj. Gen. Robert Cone, CSTC-A commanding general.

"Today, we see our flag displayed in Blackhawks and Humvees, on aircraft carriers and fighter jets, in tactical operations centers and combat outposts. We wear the flag on our uniforms and bear it in our hearts. We salute it, we serve under it, and we fight for it," Cone said.

During the celebration, servicemembers relaxed and enjoyed a myriad of traditional Fourth of July events including a basketball tournament, horse shoes, pie-eating contest and barbeque.

Adding to the festive atmosphere was Camp Eggers' own Freedom Band. The Freedom Band, made up of servicemembers from Camp Eggers, played patriotic tunes throughout the day.

"We formed just for this occasion," said the Freedom Band's leader and guitarist, Air Force Master Sgt. Donnell Woodard of Chicago, Ill. "This is how we celebrate when we're home too. Good music, family and friends. We have that here as well."

For most servicemembers, the celebration was a reminder of home, with many activities being identical to those held stateside. Many servicemembers reflected on what their families were doing to celebrate America's independence.

"At home we would be going to the beach and having a big cookout," said Navy Lt. Kevin Davis, a Jacksonville, Fla., native. "We make the entire day one to remember."

(Petty Officer 1st Class Shawn D. Graham, USN, is assigned to Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan)

Related Sites:
Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Spc. Estell L. Turner, 43, of Sioux Falls, S.D., died July 2 at the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., of wounds suffered on June 28 in Malikheyl, Afghanistan, when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

CONTRACTS

ARMY

Point Blank Body Armor, Inc., Pompano Beach, Fla., was awarded on Jul. 2, 2008, an $86,184,060 firm-fixed price contract for improved outer tactical vests. Work will be performed in Pompano Beach, Fla., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2008. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Two bids were solicited on Mar. 18, 2008, and two bids were received. U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W91CRB-07-C-0085).

Global Fleet Sales, Inc., Charlottesville, Va., was awarded on Jul. 1, 2008, a $10,390,250 firm-fixed price contract for mobile maintenance vehicles. Work will be performed in Thailand and is expected to be completed by Feb. 4, 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on May 18, 2006, and nine bids were received. TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (WHZV-06-D-G002).

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on Jul. 2, 2008, a $9,800,000 firm-fixed price contract for UH-60M upgrade long lead parts. Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Oct. 20, 2005. U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-0003).

McTech Corp., North Kansas City, Mo., was awarded on Jul. 1, 2008, a $7,950,730 firm-fixed price contract for construction of a child development center. Work will be performed at Fort Riley, Kan., and is expected to be completed by Sep. 16, 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Four bids were solicited on Apr.l 3, 2008, and two bids were received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City, Mo., is the contracting activity (W912DQ-08-D-0030).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Valero Marketing & Supply Co., San Antonio, Texas is being awarded a maximum $45,978,408.00 fixed price with economic price adjustment, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity contract for fuel. Other locations of performance are in Pasadena, Texas. Using service is the Government of Israel. This proposal was originally Web solicited with one response. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Aug. 13, 2008. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-08-D-0495).

Isobunkers, LLC., Norfolk, Va.*, is being awarded a maximum $20,620,737.57 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel. Other locations of performance are in Puerto Rico, Ky. and Fla. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Federal Civilian Agencies. There were originally 55 proposals solicited with 18 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Apr. 30, 2011. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-08-D-0358).

Midstream Fuel Service LLC., Houston, Texas *, is being awarded a maximum $5,787,527.11 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel. Other locations of performance are in Ala., Fla., and Mis. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Federal Civilian Agencies. There were originally 55 proposals solicited with 18 responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Apr. 30, 2011. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va. (SP0600-08-D-0362).

NAVY

United Technologies Corp., Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Group, East Hartford, Conn., is being awarded $19,739,625 for a 15 month extension of order #0002 under previously awarded Basic Ordering Agreement (N00383-07-G-003M) for repair of 11 line items used on the J-52 engine, powering the EA-6B aircraft. Additionally, Pratt & Whitney will provide manufacturing, engineering, and technical support to the Fleet Readiness Center Southeast with a goal of improving monthly output. Work will be performed in Jacksonville, Fla., and work is expected to be completed Jun. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This is a sole-source requirement. The Naval Inventory Control Point, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity.

Bell-Boeing Tiltrotor Team, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $14,288,800 for ceiling priced delivery order #0275 under previously awarded contract (N00383-03-G-001B) for repairable spare components of the CV-22 aircraft such as blade assemblies and pendulum assemblies. The work will be performed in Hurst, Texas, and work is expected to be completed Dec. 2011. Contract funds will not expire by the end of the current fiscal year. One company was solicited for this non-competitive requirement and one offer was received. The Naval Inventory Control Point, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity.

DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY

Textron Defense Systems, Wilmington, Mass., is being awarded a $3,170,000 increment of a $21,303,000 other transaction for prototypes agreement for phase two of the High Energy Liquid Laser Area Defense System. Work will be performed in Wilmington, Mass., (66 percent), Cambridge, Mass., (13 percent), Vienna, Va., (9 percent), Bridgeton, Mo., (9 percent), Albuquerque, N.M., (1 percent), and Charlestown, Mass., (less than 1 percent), and is expected to be completed in Aug. 2009. Funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This is a sole source award. The contracting activity is the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., (HR0011-08-9-0006).

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ARMY

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

NAVY

DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY

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AT&T National Kicks Off With Military Salute

By Samantha L. Quigley
American Forces Press Service

BETHESDA, Md., July 2, 2008 - They may not be on the pro tour yet, but two military children got a taste of the big time when they helped pro golfer Fred Couples kick off the second AT&T National at Congressional Country Club here today.

Jeffrey Dahl, 9, of New Jersey, left, professional golfer Fred Couples, and Margaret Rollins, 13, of Virginia hit the ceremonial first shot to open the second AT&T National golf tournament July 2, 2008, at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. Both children's fathers are servicemembers, serving in Pakistan and California, respectively. Defense Dept. photo by Samantha L. Quigley
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Jeffrey Dahl, 9, of New Jersey and Margaret Rollins, 13, of Virginia, teed up with Couples to hit the ceremonial "shot from around the world" to conclude the opening ceremonies and officially start the week's tournament-related events.

The two were excited about the opportunity as they waited for their 15 minutes of fame. Jeffrey, whose father, New Jersey Air National Guardsman Maj. Thomas Jeffery Dahl, is serving in Pakistan, had even set a goal for the day.

"I want to hit it straight and far," Jeffrey said. "Probably my best drive is about 135 yards."

Their waiting ended when the golf balls they were about to send into the wild blue yonder arrived from the very same place. Five members of the 101st Airborne Division's Screaming Eagle Parachute Demonstration Team carried the golf balls with them as they jumped onto the course.

Nike Golf had shipped drivers and golf balls to military installations in Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, Iraq, Afghanistan and the USS Harry S. Truman. A servicemember on each installation and the ship took a swing and sent the balls back to the tournament, where Jeffrey, Margaret and Couples sent them flying once more.

For Margaret, whose father, Army Sgt. Tyrone M. Rollins, is deployed to California, that was the highlight of her experience at Congressional, which is saying something considering her first impressions.

"When I first got here I loved it. I just fell in love with it. I was like, 'Oh, my gosh! This is not like the local golf club,'" she said. "It's not every day you get to play here."

Jeffrey and Margaret were just two of the 20 military kids representing the "Our Military Kids" organization who were honored during the event. Each has a parent deployed or who recently returned from deployment.

Our Military Kids provides support to the children of deployed and severely injured National Guard and military reserve personnel through grants for enrichment activities and tutoring.

"The children are having a wonderful time," said Linda Davidson, Our Military Kids co-founder. "They're very excited about the opportunity to be here, and I think it's a great way to recognize them."

In fact, they seemed to be having the time of their lives when they met the members of the Screaming Eagles and got to climb into the team's 1974-model UH-1H helicopter.

The children weren't the only honorees enjoying themselves. The Wounded Warriors Project hosted several injured servicemembers recovering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center here.

One of those soaking up the ambiance said the day was a blast for all of them.

"They're just ecstatic to be out here," said Dan Nevins, a former soldier. "[For] a lot of the guys, this is the furthest they've been away from the hospital since they've been hurt. They're just out here to enjoy the weather, enjoy the game, enjoy the golf, enjoy the hospitality."

He knows of what he speaks, too. Nevins, who now works for the PGA Tour, deployed to Iraq in January 2004 with his National Guard unit. The soldier was injured Nov. 10 that year when a homemade bomb exploded under his vehicle as his unit was heading out on a mission.

"It got my legs," he said. "The other three guys in the truck, they got their bell rung pretty good, but they were fine."

This is the kind of sacrifice the AT&T National honors, he said. Tiger Woods, who grew up in a military family, hosts the tournament.

The military honors will continue as each day of the tournament is dedicated to a branch of the armed forces. Today the recognition went to the Coast Guard. Tomorrow, the honors go to the Air Force, with the Navy, Marine Corps and Army following on consecutive days.

Our Military Kids and the Wounded Warrior Project are supporters of America Supports You, a Defense Department program connecting citizens and companies with servicemembers and their families serving at home and abroad. AT&T is a corporate sponsor of the Defense Department program.

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America Supports You

A member of the 101st Airborne Division's Screaming Eagles Parachute Demonstration Team, carrying the America Supports You flag, jumps onto the course at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., July 2, 2008. The team, out of Fort Campbell, Ky., delivered the golf balls for the ceremonial first shot to open the second AT&T National golf tournament. Defense Dept. photo by Samantha L. Quigley

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

Ball Aerospace and Technologies Corp., of Boulder, Colo., and CACI Technologies of Chantilly, Va., are being awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for a maximum of $15,900,00 (Ball Aerospace) and a maximum of $9,000,000 (CACI). This action will provide for the Systems of Systems Integrated Capability Effectiveness Research program (SICER) will provide rapid response effectiveness assessments (qualitative/quantitative) of integrated layered sensing technologies/concepts through Integrated Demonstrations and Applications Laboratory (IDAL) multi-spectral synthetic battle space simulation. The program will conduct applications effectiveness research through man/hardware-in-the-loop simulation to develop/evolve integrated layered sensing technologies, concepts and systems. This program will integrate system of systems technologies through real-time simulation that demonstrates the technical benefits/issues that result from the utilization of layered sensing concepts. This program will develop real-time layered sensing composite mission simulation technology and demonstrate integrated mission performance in IDAL generated multi-spectral synthetic battle spaces. This program will conduct collaborative partnership research to evolve integrated system of systems technologies/concepts for layered sensing. At this time $292,860 (Ball Aerospace) and $150,000 (CACI) has been obligated. AFRL/PKDA, Bldg. 167, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8650-08-D-7827, FA8650-08-D-7834).

MacAulay-Brown, Incorp., of Dayton, Ohio, and Defense Research Associates of Beavercreek, Ohio, are being awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for a maximum of $17,450,000 (MacAulay Brown) and a maximum of $7,450,000 (Defense Research Associates). This action will support and conduct Eletro-Optical threat warning research at the Air Force Research Laboratory in the area of laser sensor technology, missile warning, and space protection sensors. This may include electro-optical situational awareness and intelligence collection. In addition, support and operation of the hanger 4B laboratory facilities is required, which is incidental to the research efforts of this program. This contract support includes the operation and maintenance of the laboratory facilities, associated equipment, and any performance upgrades as needed to conduct specific test or research. At this time $350,000 (MacAulay Brown) and $12,500 (Defense Research Associates) has been obligated. AFRL/PKDA, Bldg. 167, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8650-08-D-7826, FA8650-08-D-7833).

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee/cost plus fixed fee contract not to exceed $14 million with Raytheon Systems Co., of El Segundo, Calif. This action will provide anti-tamper protection for the Multi Platform-Radar Technology Insertion Program. At this time all funds have been obligated. Electronic Systems Center, Directorate of Contracting, Multi-Sensor Command and Control Aircraft Program Office, Hanscom AFB, Mass., is the contracting activity (F19628-00-C-0100 P00143).

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus award fee/cost plus fixed fee contract not to exceed $9.4 million with Lockheed Martin Space Systems Corp., of Sunnyvale, Calif. This contract will primarily improve the system reliability for Flight 19 and 20 of the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program, as part of the Service Life Extension Program II (SLEP II). The SLEP II tasks consist of the following: Flight 19 and Flight 20 hardness modifications to improve system reliability; Upgrade Telemetry Real-Time Analysis and Display System (TRADS) for Flight 19 processing; Procure Vertical Transport Enclosure (VTE), procure Star Tracker (ST) ground support equipment, update spacecraft thermal model; Swamp Operational Line Scan (OLS)on Flight 19 and install new Operational Line Scan cable on Flight 19 and Flight 20; Develop and execute Flight 19 Glare Suppression Subsystem-B (GSSBs) Sun Shade certification test plan; install connector backshells on Flight 19 and Flight 20; perform System Engineering (SE) analysis and trending of spacecraft data for Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) modification and parts obsolescence/aging impacts. At this time $1,633,744 has been obligated. Space and Missiles Systems Center/Defense Meteorological Satellite Program, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (F04701-02-C-0003, P00116).

The Air Force is modifying an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for a maximum of $3,100,000,000 ($850,000,000 increase in total ceiling amount) with General Dynamics Network Systems, Incorporated of Needham, Mass. The Intelligence Information, Command and Control, Equipment and Enhancements (ICE2) contract provides worldwide information technology (IT) sustainment and technical support. The contractor provides computer equipment support consisting of preventive and remedial maintenance of hardware and inventory management. The option period of the contract expires 30 Jun. 2008. This increase will allow task orders to continue to June 2010. At this time no funds have been obligated. Warner-Robins Air Logistics Center, 330 Aircraft Sustainment Wing, 560 Aircraft Sustainment Group, Contracting Division, Robins AFB, Ga., is the contracting activity (F09603-03-D-0095-P00008).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

LB&B Associates, Inc., Columbia, Md., is being awarded a minimum $10,003,632.00 firm fixed price contract for fuel services at government-owned, contractor operated facilities. Other location of performance is in Texas. Using service is Navy. The original proposal was Web solicited with six responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Jun. 30, 2016. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-08-C-5816).

CAM International USA, Inc., Flowery Branch, Ga., is being awarded a minimum $14,455,378 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel. Other locations of performance are in various DoD locations in Colombia, South America. Using services are Army and Air Force. There were originally nine proposals solicited with nine responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Jul. 31, 2011. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-08-D-1255).

S&H Air Land Fuels Co., Inc., Bogota, Colombia, South America is being awarded a minimum $13,035,020 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel. Other locations of performance are in various DoD locations in Colombia, South America. Using services are Army and Air Force. There were originally nine proposals solicited with nine responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Jul. 31, 2011. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-08-R-0022).

Theodor Wille Intertrade, Bischofisheim, Germany is being awarded a maximum $39,553,245 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity, prime vendor contract for supply and distribution of food and non-food products. Other locations of performance are in Georgia and New Jersey. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, and hospitals and child development Centers. There was originally one sole-source proposal solicited with one response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Mar. 2, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM300-08-D-2985).

Ebrex Food Services Sarl, Geneve, Switzerland is being awarded a maximum $33,431,184 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity, prime vendor contract for supply and distribution of food and non-food products. Other locations of performance are in N.J. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and other approved military customers in the Southern Europe zone. There was originally one sole-source proposal solicited with one response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Mar. 2, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM300-08-D-3059).

ArmorWorks Enterprises, Chandler, Ariz.*, is being awarded a maximum $13,226,250 firm fixed price, total set aside contract for enhanced side ballistic insert. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. The original proposal was Web solicited with six responses. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Jul. 2, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM1C1-08-D-1083).

Belleville Shoe Mfg., Co., Belleville, Ill. is being awarded a maximum $23,885,722 fixed price with economic price adjustment; indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity, partial set aside contract for hot weather combat boots. Other locations of performance are in Ark. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. The original proposal was Web solicited with nine responses. This contract is exercising first option period. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Jul. 9, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM1C1-07-D-1518).

Altama Footwear, Atlanta, Ga., is being awarded a maximum $19,011,724 fixed price with economic price adjustment; indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity, partial set aside contract for hot weather combat boots. Other locations of performance are in Puerto Rico and Tenn. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. The original proposal was Web solicited with nine responses. This contract is exercising first option period. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Jul. 9, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM1C1-07-D-1519).

Wellco Enterprises, Inc., Waynesville, N.C., is being awarded a maximum $14,251,934 fixed price with economic price adjustment; indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity, partial set aside contract for hot weather combat boots. Other location of performance is Puerto Rico. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. The original proposal was Web solicited with nine responses. This contract is exercising first option period. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Jul. 9, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM1C1-07-D-1522).

Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc., Nelsonville, Ohio is being awarded a maximum $6,005,001 fixed price with economic price adjustment; indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity, partial set aside contract for hot weather combat boots. Other location of performance is Puerto Rico. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. The original proposal was Web solicited with nine responses. This contract is exercising first option period. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Jul. 9, 2009. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM1C1-07-D-1523).

NAVY

Donovan Commercial Industries, Inc *, Nortonville, Ky., is being awarded an $8,881,800 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the Low Hazard Flexible Linear Shaped Charge. This is a V-shaped charge, enclosed in foam, to produce a linear shaped cutting action. The charges come in five lengths and various grains per foot. The explosive cutting tape is designed to produce linear shaped cutting action without producing shrapnel. This is important where remote, fast, and reliable cutting of obstacles is needed. Work will be performed in Nortonville, Ky., and is expected to be completed by Jun. 2013. Contract funds in the amount of $67,523 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured, with proposals solicited via Federal Business Opportunities, with one offer received. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity (N00164-08-D-JM11).

ARMY

Raytheon/Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint Venture, Tucson, Ariz., was awarded on Jun. 30, 2008, a $101,434,463 firm-fixed price contract for an award of foreign military sales for missile rounds, command launch units, enhanced producibility basic skills trainer, battery coolant units and 1 C-size authorized stockage list spare. Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., and Orlando, Fla., and is expected to be completed by May 15, 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Jul. 31, 2007. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-04-C-0136).

Textron Systems Corp., Wilmington, Mass., and Alliant Techsystems, Plymouth, Minn., were awarded on Jun. 30, 2008, a $38,500,031 cost-plus-incentive fee and firm-fixed price contract for intelligent munitions system ammo reload sets for the SPIDER XM-7 networked munition. Work will be performed in Plymouth, Minn., and Wilmington, Mass., and is expected to be completed by Nov. 30, 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Oct. 22, 2007. Joint Munitions & Lethality, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15QKN-06-C-0154).

Hensel Phelps Construction Co., Inc. was awarded on Jun. 30, 2008, a $30,078,815 firm-fixed price contract for design and construction of an engineering co. operations facility and military policy company operations facility and sitework. Work will be performed in Fort Carson, Colo., and is expected to be completed by Mar. 15, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on Feb. 1, 2008, and two bids were received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha, Neb., is the contracting activity (W912DQ-08-D-0056).

McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co., IDS Support Systems, Mesa, Ariz., was awarded on Jun. 30, 2008, a $16,757,229 firm-fixed price contract for apache longbow crew trainer image generator upgrade. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo., and is expected to be completed by May 31, 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Nov. 7, 2007. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-05-G-0005).

Fite Building Co., Inc., Decatur, Ala., was awarded on Jun. 30, 2008, a $17,538,449 firm-fixed price contract for design and construction of a second-phase Systems Software Engineering Annex. Work will be performed at Redstone Arsenal, Ala., and is expected to be completed by Nov. 15, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on Feb. 28, 2008, and four bids were received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile, Ala., is the contracting activity (W91278-08-C-0039).

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on Jun. 30, 2008, a $14,493,233 firm-fixed price contract for a modification of the low-rate initial production sustainment spares for the UH-60M aircraft. Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2008. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on May 3, 2007. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (DAAH23-02-C-0006).

First Choice Armor & Equipment, Inc., Braintree, Mass., was awarded on Jun. 27, 2008, a $12,319,065 firm-fixed price contract for body armor. Work will be performed in Braintree, Mass., and is expected to be completed by Jun. 3, 2008. Contract funds will not expire at the end o the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on Jun. 3, 2008, and fifteen were received. Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq/Joint Contracting Command, Baghdad, Iraq, is the contracting activity (GS-07F-9495G).

Pease Construction, Inc., Lakewood, Wash., was awarded on Jun. 30, 2008, a $11,844,343 firm-fixed price construction contract for the construction of a railroad upgrade and locomotive maintenance facility. Work will be performed in Fort Lewis, Wash., and is expected to be completed by Jul. 6, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on Apr. 17, 2008, and six bids were received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle, Wash., is the contracting activity (W912DW-08-C-0010).

Raytheon Co., McKinney, Texas, was awarded on Jun. 30, 2008, a $7,028,805 firm-fixed price contract for thermal sight systems and various line replaceable unit spares. Work will be performed in McKinney, Texas, and is expected to be completed by Jun. 30, 2009. One bid was solicited on Apr. 7, 2008. TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (DAAE07-02-C-M001).

VT Griffin Services, Inc., Alpharetta, Ga., was awarded on Jul. 1, 2008, a $5,590,300 firm-fixed price contract for buildings and ground maintenance and repair, vehicle and equipment maintenance, supply support, facility issue, transportation, solid waste management, energy management, environmental support, mobilization management, engineering design, real property management and master planning. Work will be performed at Fort McCoy, Wis., and is expected to be completed by Oct. 5, 2008. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on Jun. 29, 2001, and one bid was received. Army Contracting Command, Fort McCoy, Wis., is the contracting activity (DAKF61-02-C-0016).

Bush, Mullen Send Independence Day Greetings

By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, July 2, 2008 - President Bush and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff today issued messages to servicemembers and the American public ahead of the Independence Day holiday.

Bush and Navy Adm. Mike Mullen paid tribute to servicemembers past and present who have answered their nation's call to duty.

"On this occasion, we pay special tribute to the men and women of our Armed Forces," Bush said, "who have answered freedom's call and defended the values that make America the greatest country on earth."

The president cited the bold and courageous visionaries of two centuries ago for signing the Declaration of Independence.

"Guided by ancient and eternal truths, our forefathers proclaimed to the world that liberty was the natural right of all mankind and in doing so began one of the greatest chapters in human history," he said. "On the Fourth of July, our country commemorates the great achievements of these heroes and reaffirms its unwavering confidence in the power of freedom."

Bush credited desire for freedom as the inspiration of America's founding fathers, and said "belief in the universality of freedom" guides the United States today.

Echoing the president's praise of military members, Mullen offered gratitude to servicemembers on behalf of himself and the Joint Chiefs. He said examples are rare in U.S. history when the upcoming anniversary has fallen at so critical and dangerous a time.

"Al-Qaida has been beaten back in Iraq, but it is not defeated. The Taliban still claws for power in Afghanistan," he said. "Extremists of all kinds all over the world still plot against us, our fellow citizens, and our allies and friends.

"And yet still you serve," he continued. "Still you sacrifice."

Mullen said that as Americans everywhere celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks and parades, they will do so grateful for service and sacrifice of U.S. military members.

"Wherever you are, whatever you are doing," he said, addressing servicemembers, "thank you for your service -- and that of your families -- at this critical time. Thank you for the gift of our freedom."

America Supports You: 'Army Wives' Grace Red Carpet at Walter Reed

By Meghan Vittrup
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, July 2, 2008 - The cast of the Lifetime cable network drama "Army Wives" graced the red carpet at Walter Reed Army Medical Center here yesterday to help kick off the July Fourth week and salute servicemembers' often-forgotten spouses.

Actress Sally Pressman talks with one of her youngest fans, Mark Crate, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, in Washington D.C., on July 1, 2008. Pressman, who plays Roxy LeBlanc on Lifetime cable network's hit program "Army Wives," was in Washington for a red-carpet screening of an upcoming episode, part of a celebration of the July Fourth holiday and the nation's military families. Mark's father, Army Lt. Col. Christopher Crate, is stationed in the Netherlands. Defense Department photo by Samantha L. Quigley

"We wanted to hold a screening at Walter Reed because we feel so strongly about honoring the strength and sacrifice of the real military families who inspire our show 'Army Wives' and our nation," Maria Grasso, senior vice president of series for Lifetime Networks, said in a news release.

The United Service Organizations, the Army and other organizations organized the red-carpet event, where cast members Sally Pressman and Brigid Brannagh, and Tanya Biank -- author of "Army Wives: The Unwritten Code of Military Marriage," the book upon which the series is based -- joined dozens of real military spouses in a tribute to their everyday roles in military life.

"I'm here because it means a ton," said Brannagh, who plays Pamela Moran in the series.

"It just means a lot to be here," she said. "All the soldiers, and the Army families and military families, what they do on our behalf is just so unbelievable." She added that it's an honor to be able to bring more attention to military spouses.

Also strolling across the red carpet were Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. and his wife. Although the general confessed he hasn't seen the show, his wife, Sheila, said she hasn't missed an episode.

"Right prior to its debut, I traveled around talking to Army families," Mrs. Casey said. "They were peppering me with questions about this, because there's great concern about how we would be depicted. And so I did start to watch from the beginning, because I knew I was going to be asked questions."

Military spouses and families had the opportunity to have their pictures taken with the stars and to talk with them and share their stories.

"I don't go through a day without an Army wife coming up to me and really opening up and telling me a story -- like an intimate story -- about their life, about their day-to-day," said Pressman, who plays Roxy LeBlanc on the show. "And I'm speechless and so unbelievably honored and so grateful."

Mitja Ng-Baumhackl, husband of a Navy officer, also attended the red carpet event. "It's actually been a real adventure," Ng-Baumhackl said of being a military spouse. "And there certainly have been a lot of challenges. The 'Army Wives' show actually is so great because it's very authentic at raising those challenges."

Ng-Baumhackl said some of his challenges as a husband have been a little different from those a wife faces. But, he added that he still faces the same challenges that military wives have faced for years, such as finding steady employment and packing up and moving across the country, all the while making sure the kids have an easy transition as well.

After the red carpet arrivals had concluded, the crowd joined Deborah Spera, "Army Wives" executive producer, and Lee Woodruff, wife of ABC News anchor Bob Woodruff, who was injured in Iraq, for a panel discussion. The Woodruffs are co-authors of a book titled "In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing."

Lee Woodruff described her experience as an "army wife." Although she is not the spouse of a servicemember, she said, she has experienced some of the same things military spouses experience, especially after her husband was seriously injured by a roadside bomb while he was embedded with troops in Iraq.

"I want to honor all of you," she said to the military spouses in the audience. "You are my heroes, all of you. I didn't know a lot about the military before Bob got injured, but I do know some of what you go through."

Woodruff spoke about her experience when her husband was in Iraq, hoping she would not get the dreaded phone call learning of an attack that either injured or killed her husband. Indeed, on June 29, 2006, a roadside bomb nearly took his life.

Bob Woodruff spent weeks in the hospital suffering from traumatic brain injuries. During his recovery, the Woodruff family created the Bob Woodruff Family Foundation. The foundation helps ensure that servicemembers with combat-related injuries receive quality long-term treatment.

Lifetime also launched a postcard drive during last night's event. Network officials are encouraging fans to write and send postcards showing their support not only for servicemembers, but also for the families that allow their husbands, wives and children to serve for their country.

Operation Homefront, a nonprofit group that tries to bring a better quality of life to military families, will distribute the postcards to military families. Operation Homefront is a supporter of the Defense Department's America Supports you program. America Supports You connects citizens and companies with servicemembers and their families serving at home and abroad.

An advance screening of "The Hero Returns" -- the "Army Wives" episode that will air July 6 at 10 p.m. Eastern Time on Lifetime -- capped off the evening at Walter Reed.

"I really think what all the Army wives go through -- and military wives in general -- is so much bigger, so much more than what anyone goes through in a marriage anyway," Brannagh said. "But I would still say that the same skill set that works in a marriage works with the Army and works with your husband -- or your wife."

Biographies:
Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr.

	Jordan Pardon (center) and her husband, Army Cpl. Jason Pardun, pause on the red carpet with Brigid Brannagh (left), Tanya Biank (second from left) and Sally Pressman during a reception and screening of an episode of Lifetime cable network's "Army Wives" at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, in Washington D.C., on July 1, 2008. Brannagh and Pressman portray Army wives on the Lifetime series based on Biank's book, "Army Wives: The Unwritten Code of Military Marriage." Defense Department photo by Samantha L. Quigley
	Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. talks with guests attending a red-carpet screening of an upcoming "Army Wives" episode at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, in Washington D.C., on July 1, 2008. The Lifetime network program portrays the lives of four Army wives and one husband as they navigate life married to the military. Defense Department photo by Samantha L. Quigley
	Hundreds gather at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, in Washington D.C., on July 1, 2008, for a red-carpet screening of Lifetime cable network's "Army Wives." Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. joined cast members Sally Pressman and Brigid Brannagh at the event. Defense Department photo by Samantha L. Quigley

DoD Standardizes Waiver Process

The Department of Defense announced changes today to improve the enlistment screening process by standardizing enlistment criteria and generating uniform reporting of waiver types across all services.

This week DoD and the nation celebrated the 35th Anniversary of the All Volunteer Force (AVF). Since its inception, our volunteer military has upheld the traditions of strong and selfless service to the nation. Presently, more than 1.4 million men and women choose to serve on active duty, along with nearly 1.1 million members of the National Guard and Reserves.

"Waivers have long been a part of the enlistment process, allowing communities a greater voice in identifying young persons who, despite factors such as youthful misconduct, are judged trustworthy and capable, and found fully qualified for service in the armed forces," said Bill Carr, deputy under secretary for military personnel policy.

The most noticeable change to the policy is in the area of conduct waivers. Previously, each service categorized offenses differently, making it impossible to provide reliable comparisons across services, over time.

"Under the new policy all conduct offenses will be classified into one of four different categories. The most severe offenses will be classified as "major misconduct," while less severe offenses will be considered "misconduct," "non-traffic," or "traffic" offenses. Also new is a coding system allowing services to track the level of the misconduct and the specific offense in question," said Carr.

Recent research suggests patterns of smaller offenses such as underage drinking and curfew violations are often more problematic over a career than a single major youthful offense such as burglary, which is the most common offense in the "major misconduct" category.

About one in five recruits receives exceptional admission to the military by means of a waiver. About one third are for medical waivers– most frequently for high body fat – and nearly two thirds involve youthful misconduct waivers.

The standardization of data will allow the department to better analyze the relationship between offenses or categories of offense on the one hand, and attrition or performance concerns on the other.

This new policy, will go into effect on Oct. 1, 2008, does not prohibit further changes in the management of the military's screening for service in the armed forces, but it does represent another affirmative step in sustaining the pattern of success that has come to characterize AVF.

Today's AVF is highly educated with nearly 95 percent of recruits holding a high school diploma, compared to about 75 percent of contemporary youth. Moreover, two thirds are drawn from the top half of American youth in math and verbal aptitude.

Tiger Woods Foundation and AT&T National Golf Tournament Celebrates Nation's Birthday Weekend with U. S. Servicemembers

The Department of Defense announced today that the Tiger Woods Foundation and the AT&T National Golf Tournament have distributed more than 30,000 free tickets to active duty and retired service members. The tickets were distributed through local morale, welfare and recreation offices for the second annual AT&T National Golf Tournament, hosted by Tiger Woods, at the Congressional Country Club in Potomac, Md., July 2-6, 2008.

The AT&T National golf tournament will pay tribute to the five military branches each day of play by highlighting one service per day. Kicking off the tournament will be a ceremonial first shot during the opening ceremony July 2. Golf pro Fred Couples will accompany 24 children of deployed service members to the first tee for the shot. The children are part of 'Our Military Kids,' a group that provides educational and extracurricular scholarships to children of deployed military men and women.

In addition, the opening ceremony will feature the Screaming Eagles of the 101st Airborne Aerial Demonstration Team. The Screaming Eagles will present the children with six signed golf balls from six military installations world-wide, to hit the tournament's ceremonial first shot. The signed golf balls were provided by Nike and AT&T National to service members, who participated in what is being called, "the first shot from around the world." The footage of the military golfers hitting the golf balls from Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany; Lakenheath Air Force Base, England; Baghdad, Iraq; Bagram Air Force Base, Afghanistan; Yokota Air Force Base, Japan; and aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln will be shown during the opening ceremony.

The Tiger Woods Foundation will also provide spectators the opportunity to write notes of thanks and support to military on special postcards. Ninety-thousand postcards, each with a letter of thanks from Tiger Woods, will be distributed on site.

Service days at the tournament are - July 2: U.S. Coast Guard; July 3: U.S. Air Force; July 4: U.S. Navy; July 5: U.S. Marine Corps; July 6: U.S. Army.

The Tiger Woods Foundation and AT&T are 'America Supports You' corporate-supporters. Our Military Kids is an 'America Supports You' homefront organization.

CONTRACTS

ARMY

Kiewit Building Group, Inc., Omaha, Neb., was awarded on Jun. 30, 2008, a $60,836,828 firm fixed price contract for a new medical and dental clinic. Work will be performed at Fort Carson, Colo., and is expected to be completed by Jan. 26, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on Oct. 17, 2007, and six bids were received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha, Neb., is the contracting activity (W9128F-08-C-0012).

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co, LLC, Oak Brook, Ill., was awarded on Jun. 27, 2008, a $52,438,000 firm fixed price contract for Kill Van Kull channels in N.Y. and N.J. Harbor and channels navigation improvement. Work will be performed in Kill Van Kull Channel, N.Y. and N.J. Harbor. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on Mar. 3, 2008, and three bids were received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, N.Y., N.Y., is the contracting activity (W912DS-08-C-0016).

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on Jun. 30, 2008, a $46,310,832 firm fixed price contract for four UH-60M helicopters, material inspection and installation of auxiliary power unit kits. Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn., and is expected to be completed on Dec. 31, 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Oct. 20, 2005. U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-0003).

General Atomics Aeronautical System, San Diego, Calif., was awarded on Jun. 27, 2008, a $33,619,359 cost plus fixed fee contract for logistics support for I-GNAT, Warrior Alpha and Sky Warrior Unmanned Aircraft systems at multiple locations. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Jan. 31, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Dec. 14, 2007. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-0082).

Roebbelen Contracting, Inc., El Dorado Hills, Calif., was awarded on Jun. 30, 2008, a $27,031,600 firm fixed price contract for construction of a multi-story general instruction building. Work will be performed in Monterey County, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Jul. 23, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on Mar. 3, 2008, and four bids were received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Sacramento, Calif., is the contracting activity (W91238-08-C-0010).

Comstock Construction, Inc., Wahpeton, N.D., was awarded on Jun. 27, 2008, a $16,672,700 firm fixed price contract for construction of a dormitory. Work will be performed in Minot Air Force Base, N.D., and is expected to be completed by Jan. 4, 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on Jan. 23, 2008, and four bids were received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha, Neb., is the contracting activity (W9128F-08-C-0011).

Bristol Design Build Services, LLC, Anchorage, Ala., was awarded on Jun. 30, 2008, a $12,677,928 firm fixed price contract for construction of the Army Growth Complex 2 – a standard small tactical maintenance shop and a standard medium tactical equipment maintenance shop. Work will be performed at Fort Lewis, Wash., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 26, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Six bids were solicited on Sept. 27, 2007, and four bids were received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-08-D-0027).

Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Tustin, Calif., was awarded on Jun. 30, 2008, a $22,336,307 cost plus fixed fee contract for research on anti-phosphatidylserine antibodies. Work will be performed in locations across the nation, as well as the United Kingdom, and is expected to be completed by Jun. 29, 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on Dec. 1, 2006, and 50 bids were received. Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Fort Belvoir, Va., is the contracting activity (HDTRA1-08-C-0003).

Dawson Environet JV LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii was awarded on Jun. 27, 2008, a $9,467,466 firm fixed price contract for commercial environmental remediation service, munitions and explosives of concern removal action. Work will be performed at the former Waikoloa area, Waimea, Big Island, Hawaii, and is expected to be completed by Aug. 16, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Web bids were solicited on Apr. 24, 2008, and one bid was received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Fort Shafter, Hawaii, is the contracting activity (W9128A-08-C-0012).

Lockheed Martin Systems Integration, Owego, N.Y., was awarded on Jun. 30, 2008, a $6,569, 712 cost plus fixed fee contract for redesign of the light armored vehicle and command and control upgrade configuration. Work will be performed in Owego, N.Y., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Feb. 20, 2008. U.S. Army TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (WHZV-05-C-0383).

Better Built Construction Services, Inc., Middletown, Ohio, was awarded on Jun. 30, 2008, a $6,103,006 firm fixed price contract for infrastructure upgrades to gates 22 and 24. Work will be performed at Aberdeen, Md., and is expected to be completed by Jul. 15, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Forty-one bids were solicited and 11 were received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (W912BU-08-C-0026).

USSOCOM

AeroVironment, Inc., has been awarded a Not to Exceed $200,000,000.00, one year (four option year periods), indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for all environment capable variant small unmanned aircraft systems in support of the U.S. Special Operations Command Program Executive Office – Fixed Wing. The work will be performed in Simi Valley, Calif., and is for one year from date of contract award. This contract was awarded through full and open competition. This contract number is H92222-08-D-0048.

NAVY

Force Protection Industries, Inc., Ladson, S.C., is being awarded a $43,028,803 modification to previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5031 Delivery Order 0006) for the purchase of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Integrated Logistic Support sustainment parts, Training Equipment, Training Material, Tool Sets, Outside the Continental United States Instructors and Field Service Representatives. Work will be performed in Ladson, S.C., and in the OIF/OEF Area's of responsibilities, and work is expected to be completed Dec. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

General Electric Aviation, Lynn, Mass., is being awarded a $30,750,000 three month extension of a previously awarded requirements contract (N00383-03-D-011M) for repair or replacement components and program support for the F404 engine used on the F/A-18 A-D aircraft. This award combines an effort between the U.S. Navy (90 percent) and the Governments of Spain (1 percent); Canada (1 percent); Australia (1 percent); Kuwait (1 percent); and Switzerland (1 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. Work will be performed in Jacksonville, Fla., (90 percent) and Lynn, Mass., (10 percent), and work is expected to be completed by Sep. 2008. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Inventory Control Point is the contracting activity.

Bath Iron Works Corp., (a General Dynamics Company), Bath, Maine is being awarded a $20,753,902 modification under previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-2307) to exercise an option for 233,426 man-hours for Lead Yard Class Services for the DDG 51 Class AEGIS Destroyer Program. This work will provide technical assistance to the Follow Yard in the interpretation and application of the detailed design developed by BIW Corp., the Lead Yard contractor. DDG 51 Class services include: liaison for follow ship construction, general class services, class logistic services, class design agent services and class change design services for follow ships. Work will be performed in Bath, Maine, and is expected to be completed by Jul. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.

The W. F. Magann Corp., Portsmouth, Va., was awarded a $12,760,000 firm fixed price contract on Jun 30, 2008, for repairs to Berth 20 wharf structure at Norfolk Naval Shipyard to safely support anticipated loads due to waterfront activities. Work will be performed in Portsmouth, Va., and is expected to be completed by Jun. 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website with three proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-08-C-9683).

The Kollmorgen Corp., Northampton, Mass. is being awarded an $8,883,526 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-05-C-4310) for 4 MK 20 Electro-Optical Sensor Systems (EOSS) for the Navy's CG 47 Class Cruiser Modernization Program (CMP), 2 EOSS's for the U.S. Coast Guard WMSL 750 Class Cutters, and 1 EOSS for the Surface Warfare Engineering Facility at NSWC Port Hueneme, Calif. The MK 20 Electro-Optical Sensor System (EOSS) is an element of the MK 34 Gun Weapon System. The EOSS interfaces with the MK 160 Mod 11 Gun Computer System and is operated from a Gun Weapon System Q-70 Control & Display Console to perform safety checksighting of gunnery fire, to aid with identification of surface/air contacts, and to provide quality track data for surface gun engagements. Work will be performed in Northampton, Mass., and is expected to be completed in Jun. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. is the contracting activity.

Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine, Charlottesville, Va., is being awarded a $6,998,383 firm fixed price contract for three Integrated Bridge and Navigation System (IBN) shipsets for the DDG-51 modernization efforts. The IBNS is a Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) upgrade and part of a comprehensive plan to modernize the DDG-51 Class to ensure the ships remain combat relevant and affordable throughout their life. The focus of the IBNS upgrade is to automate many manual functions to reduce manning levels and watch stander requirements. This contract includes options and engineering services which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $34,539,279. Work will be performed in Charlottesville, Va., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract wascompetitively procured via Federal Business Opportunities, with two offers received. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-08-C-4215).

Terex Corp., Stafford, Va., is being awarded a $6,503,949 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed priced contract (N68335-06-C-0459) to exercise an option for 20 heavy maintenance crane production units, to include Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Analysis for each of the units in support of the AV-8, C-130, CH-53, V-22, E-6, P-3 and H-46 aircrafts. Work will be performed in Waverly, Iowa, and is expected to be completed in September 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J. is the contracting activity.

TEC, Inc., Charlottesville, Va., is being awarded a $6,449,487 firm fixed price, indefinite-quantity contract for environmental planning and engineering services for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Executive Order (EO) 12114, Environmental Effects Abroad of Major Federal Actions. This contract contains options which if exercised would bring the contract to a not-to-exceed value of $10,000,000. Work will be performed in the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic area of responsibility Northeast Region including, but not limited to, N.C., (45 percent); Maine, (15 percent); Va., (10 percent); N.H., (5 percent); Conn., (5 percent); N.Y., (5 percent); N.J., (5 percent); Mass., (2 percent); Pa., (2 percent); R.I., (2); Del. (2 percent); and Vt., (2 percent). Tasks could also be assigned anywhere in the Continental U. S. The term of this contract is not to exceed 60 months, with an expected completion date of Jun. 2009 (Jun. 2013 with options exercised). Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract was competitively procured via the NAVFAC e-solicitation website with 12 proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-08-D-1403).

Burns & Roe Services Corp., Virginia Beach, Va., was awarded a $5,571,729 modification on Jun. 30, 2008, under a previously awarded firm fixed price, indefinite-quantity contract (N62470-06-D-4614) to exercise Option 2 for utilities and maintenance services at U.S. Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. After exercise of this option, the total cumulative contract amount will be $28,407,003. This contract contains seven additional one-year option periods which if exercised, will bring the total contract value to a not to exceed amount of $66,915,462. Work will be performed at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and is expected to be completed by Jun. 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba is the contracting activity.

Correction: Contract awarded Jun. 30, 2008, to Harry Pepper & Associates, Inc., Jacksonville, Fla., (N69450-08-C-0759) for $13,985,658 should have stated that the expected completion date is Jan. 2010.

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price contract with Raytheon Co., Missile Systems of Tucson, Ariz., for $87,604,532. This action will provide 130 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) Foreign Military Sales Air Intercept Missile 120-C7s- Greece and six Non-Developmental Item Airborne Instrumentation Units (NDI-AIUs) – Germany. This effort support foreign military sales to Greece and Germany. This action is a modification to the AMRAAM Production Lot 21 contract. At this time all funds have been obligated. 695 ARSS, Eglin AFB, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA8675-07-C-0055 P00011).

Signal Engineering Inc. of San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a firm fixed price contract for an estimated $17,596,323. This action provides for personnel locator beacons: 36 each Configuration A, and 18 each Configuration B. The Optional CLINs to be awarded on a case-by-case basis. At this time $615,200 has been obligated. 77 AESG/PSK, Brooks City-Base, Texas, is the contracting activity (FA8902-08-C-1003).

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus fixed fee contract with Raytheon Co. of Tucson, Ariz., for $13,186,604. The Processort Replacement Program, Phase I, begins the effort to replace data processor module common to the AMRAAM and Standard Missile 6 (SM-6). Two microelectronics parts, the AMRAAM Data Processor (ADP) and the Input-Output (IO) application specific integrated circutes (ASIC), in the guidance section electronics are no longer manufactured. The purpose of the Processor Replacement Program is to replace these obsolete parts within the guidance section data Processor module and modify the supporting missile hardware and software architecture as required to continue production of the AMRAAM and SM-6. This effort supports foreign military sales to Greece and Taiwan. At this time all funds have been obligated. 695 ARSS, Eglin AFB, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA8675-07-C-0055, P00012).

The Air Force is modifying a firm fixed price, cost plus fixed fee contract with Lockheed Martin Systems Integration of Owego, N.Y. for $8,806,875. This contract action will provide Preprocessor Avionics Control Unit Replacement Computer Production for the AN/ALQ-161A System. At this time all fund have been obligated. 542 CBSG/PKS, Robins AFB, Ga., is the contracting activity (FA8523-07-C-0007-P00001).

IndyCar Zooms National Guard Into New Racing Dimension

By Army Staff Sgt. Jim Greenhill
Special to American Forces Press Service

ARLINGTON, Va., July 2, 2008 - A new relationship with IndyCar promises to propel National Guard recruiting forward and give citizen-soldiers and –airmen a more personal interest in another sport.

Driver Vitor Meira; Maj. Gen. Ray Carpenter, special assistant to the director of the Army National Guard; and Panther Racing team owner John Barnes unveil the new 230-mph, No. 4 National Guard IndyCar at the Army National Guard Readiness Center, at Arlington Hall in Arlington, Va., June 25, 2008. The National Guard is participating in the Indy Racing League for the first time. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jim Greenhill, National Guard Bureau
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The new 230-mph, No. 4 National Guard IndyCar was unveiled at the Army National Guard Readiness Center at Arlington Hall here last week.

"We've been involved with NASCAR for a number of years," said Maj. Gen. Ray Carpenter, special assistant to the director of the Army National Guard. "This is the next step in racing for us. It's a great, great opportunity for us to showcase our National Guard capability in a different forum. It's a great, great step forward.

"The benefit for us is that it provides another venue for us to tell the National Guard story and reach out to a target population."

Driven by Vitor Meira for Panther Racing team owner John Barnes, the Dallara IR car has a 3.5-liter Honda Indy V-8 engine and runs on ethanol.

Meira said a visit to wounded Guard members at Brooke Army Medical Center, in San Antonio, was the moment he truly understood what the National Guard stands for.

"I'm gaining so much from every soldier I meet," he said. "It's something very different than other sponsors. We pass the message on -- a message of honor, a message to be proud and stand for the great things this country stands for. I'm really honored to drive the National Guard car. The soldiers influence me. If I drove as good as they perform their duty every day, I would be in the winner's circle every time."

Meira sees common ground between the training he must do and the training soldiers do. "Training is everything in life," he said. "Soldiers and the Guard are a statement of that. The amount that they train and how well they perform their duty is a statement that training is everything."

Adrenaline and the spirit of competition are among Meira's driving forces. "It's my way of life," he said. "It's not work. It's something I was doing as a kid – something I would pay to do and now get paid to do."

The National Guard was the car's primary sponsor at Richmond International Raceway on June 28 and is also scheduled to be on July 6 at Watkins Glen International in New York, on Aug. 9 at the Kentucky Speedway and on Sept. 7 at the Chicagoland Speedway.

Panther Racing hosts up to 200 Guard members at each race. Owner John Barnes is in his 42nd year of racing, and he said he's come full circle: The racing driver who was his father's best friend and best man and who inspired Barnes to enter the world of the track himself was a National Guardsman.

"Now to have the National Guard support my team is unbelievable," he said, "something I never dreamed of."

Sometimes race car drivers are called heroes, Barnes said.

"The true heroes work in this building, and they work at the Guard units across the country, whether it's taking care of floods or tornadoes or whatever," Barnes said. "Every day, 17 governors call the Guard to activate them for something or other, and to know that we have that support as American citizens is just incredible. It's the framework of our country, and it's an honor to be a part of that."

Barnes's car has 18 races scheduled in the 2008 IndyCar series, including appearances in Australia, Canada and Japan.

"Initiatives like this have contributed to the Army National Guard going from 330,000 end strength in June of 2005 to 358,000-plus today," Carpenter said. "There's not been any single silver bullet here. It's taken a collection of NASCAR racing, of what we're doing here with Indy racing and all of the rest of the things we've got out there -- the Guard Recruiting Assistance Program [and] Active First -- have all come together and made this happen."

(Army Staff Sgt. Jim Greenhill serves with the National Guard Bureau.)

Army Releases Account of First 18 Months of Iraq Occupation

By Kristen Noel
Special to American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, July 1, 2008 - A new book released by the Army examines the challenging period of transition from conventional combined-arms operations to full-spectrum and counterinsurgency operations in Iraq after the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime in April 2003.

On Point II was written to provide a historical account for future Army leaders on the decisive 18 months following the overthrow of Saddam's regime, Army Col. Timothy Reese, an armor officer and one of the book's authors, told online journalists and bloggers in a teleconference yesterday.

"We tried to capture the improvisation and ingenuity of the average American soldier as they ... work through the challenges of detainee operations and working without enough linguists and trying to figure out how to oversee or supervise reconstruction operations," On Point II co-author Donald Wright added.

Reese explained that a period of uncertainty followed the regime's collapse, when the message wasn't clear on how U.S. and coalition forces would handle the turnover of power in Iraq.

"Was it an immediate turnover of power to ... some sort of Iraqi governing body, or was it going to be a multiyear process of allied occupation leading to a constitution and elections?" he asked.

"That [message] was certainly missing, and it was a message that changed radically in the course of 30 days, so that hurt," Reese said.

"You can imagine that, in that chaos, where assumptions are changing every day, it would have been very difficult for the military to sort of form this overall command message to the population about exactly where the coalition hoped to take Iraq and its citizens," Wright said.

As a result, Reese said, U.S. Army and coalition forces throughout Iraq had to initiate programs without the presence of psychological operations and civil affairs assets and without guidance from centralized leadership.

"So, in places around the country, units kind of take up the slack and develop their own messages and programs," Reese said, "and they filter up towards the higher headquarters, rather than from the higher headquarters down."

Wright said that these challenges at the tactical level in the first 18 months after the collapse of the Saddam's regime are the focus of most chapters in On Point II.

"Most of the chapters of the book are really at the tactical level," Wright said. "How are the soldiers trying to deal with the guidance that they get from above, as well as the challenges they face in the [areas of responsibility]?

"And they're all very different," he continued. "The 1st Armored Division is facing a much different situation in Baghdad than is the 101st [Airborne Division] up in the Mosul area."

Reese cited some examples of locally developed initiatives -- "everything from simple stuff like rules of the road when driving and how to pick up trash in your neighborhood, to how we're going to form a local advisory council in your town or your province to help establish some self-government."

"We try to describe that transition and show the incredible ... ingenuity and initiative of units around the spectrum," Reese added.

Regarding the apparent lack of central leadership during the period the book covers, Reese said he hopes readers won't walk away thinking senior leaders in the U.S. government and armed forces were unprepared.

"The magnitude of the tasks in [front of] them were so immense and the time so short that it ... would have been very, very difficult, no matter how good that planning was and how good the team structure was in these organizations," he said.

"Even if that planning had been a bit more robust and had ... happened earlier on in the process," Reese added, "a lot of the assumptions on which that planning was done turned out to be incorrect once the coalition got to Baghdad."

Reese explained that On Point II is part of a series of books on military history being published by the Combat Studies Institute at Fort Leavenworth, Kan.

"This book should be seen in the context of the Army as a learning organization, ... where the Army tries to learn as best it can from its operations -- good, bad or otherwise," he said.

(Kristen Noel works for the New Media branch of the Defense Media Agency.)

DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died June 29 in Khosrow-E Sofla, Afghanistan, from injuries sustained when their vehicle rolled into a canal. They were assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.

Killed were:

Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey M. Radamorales, 32, of Naranjito, Puerto Rico.

Master Sgt. Shawn E. Simmons, 39, of Ashland, Mass.

Sgt. James M. Treber, 24, of Imperial Beach, Calif.

The incident is under investigation.

CONTRACTS

AIR FORCE

The Air Force is modifying an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for a maximum of $3,100,000,000 ($850,000,000 increase in total ceiling amount) with General Dynamics Network Systems, Incorporated of Needham, Mass. The Intelligence Information, Command and Control, Equipment and Enhancements (ICE2) contract provides worldwide information technology (IT) sustainment and technical support. The contractor provides computer equipment support consisting of preventive and remedial maintenance of hardware and inventory management. The option period of the contract expires 30 Jun. 2008. This increase will allow task orders to continue to Jun. 2008. At this time no funds have been obligated. Warner-Robins Air Logistics Center, 330 Aircraft Sustainment Wing, 560 Aircraft Sustainment Group, Contracting Division, Robins AFB, Ga., is the contracting activity (F09603-03-D-0095-P00008).

Lockheed Martin Corp., Missiles and Fire Control of Orlando, Fla., is being awarded a firm fixed price contract for $80,000,000. The contract action will provide Gunship Multi-Spectral System 2 for the AC-130 Gunship. The purchase will include the 12 production units, 3 readiness spares packages kits, depot level spares, technical orders and data. At this time all funds have been obligated. 667^th AESS/PK, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8629-08-C-2402).

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Electronic Systems of Linthicum Heights, Md., is being awarded a cost plus fix fee contract for $20,842,119. This action will develop and mature critical technologies required to enable airborne stand-off electronic attack. These technologies include low band, high-power transmitting phased arrays, mid band high-power transmitting phased arrays, and advanced exciters. At this time $3,073,000 has been obligated. AFRL/PKSE, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8650-08-C-1397).

Vangent, Inc. of Arlington, Va., is being awarded a firm fixed price contract for $13,590,654. The Royal Saudi Air Force Web Based E-Learning System Modernization Program includes the procurement, installation, configuration, test and delivery of the School of Command, Control, and Communication (C3) E-Learning systems, its supporting equipment and IT Infrastructure. The system includes the conversion, configuration, installation and test of approximately 1,405 converted CBT modules, equipment, and capabilities, and the modernization of a conference room, and classrooms. The objective of this program is to deliver to the RSAF DAT SC3 a state-of the art WBES that meets the requirements while RSAF continues with the current training capabilities of the School of C3. At this time $11,000,008 has been obligated. 350^th Electronic Systems Group, Hanscom AFB, Mass., is the contracting activity (FA8706-08-C-0009).

BMC Software Distribution, Inc. of Houston, Texas, is being awarded a firm fixed price contract for $9,681,350. This new contract award serves to procure BMC software products, support, maintenance, deployment services, and training for the Combat Information Transport System Program Office. At this time all funds have been obligated. 667^th Electronic Systems Center, 653d Electronic Systems Wing, 753d Electronic Systems Group, Contracting Division, Hanscom AFB, Mass., is the contracting activity (FA8731-08-F-8053).

The Boeing Co., Integrated Defense Systems, of Wichita, Kan., is being awarded a firm fixed price contract for a maximum of $7,793,273. This will provide the Evolutionary Data Link Phase III contract support and delivery of complete Production Kits (Group A and B), Upgrade Kits (partial kits to upgrade aircraft already flying with EDLPII, and 1553 Bus Interface Equipment. EDLPIII replaces existing (obsolete) laptops with newer laptops, replace existing (obsolete) remote display monitors and incorporates operational/maintenance enhancements to existing Group A (installation hardware) equipment: A-Kits -56 each; B-Kits 30 each; Upgrade Kits-20 each; Data-NSP; Program Support one Lot; Extended Monthly Operations-0 Lots; 1553 PCMICA Card – 30 each; 153 Bus S/V Module – 90 each. At this time $7,535,702 has been obligated. Department of the Air Force, 327^th Aircraft Sustainment Group Contracting Division, Tinker AFB, Okla., is the contracting activity (FA8107-08-D-0002 (First Order: FA8107-08-D-0002-0001 contains funds of obligation)).

Eaton Aerospace LLC of Jackson, Miss., is being awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract for a maximum of $7,801,000. This action will provide B1B aircraft, quantity of 83 Axial Piston Pumps. At this time $2,407 has been obligated. DSCR-ZBAD, Tinker AFB, Okla., is the contracting activity (SPRTA1-08-D-0001).

The Air Force is modifying a cost plus incentive fee/fixed price award fee contract not to exceed $6,125,000 with McDonnell Douglas Corp., A Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of the Boeing Co., of Long Beach, Calif. This contract modification is a foreign military sales (FMS) requirement for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-17 Globemaster III Sustainment Partnership (GSP) program. This action incorporates the FY08 Quarter IV Option Exercise for site activation and material for RAAF aircraft sustainment. At this time no funds have been obligated. AFMC/516 AESW/516 AESG/SYK, Area B, Bldg 558, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8614094-C-2004 P00254).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

SNCT, dba SNC Manufacturing, Orocovis, Puerto Rico* *,is being awarded a maximum $51,155,550 firm fixed price, total set aside, eight(a) sole source contract for universal camouflage trousers and coveralls. Other locations of performance are also in Puerto Rico. Using service is Army. There was originally 1 proposal solicited with one response. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is January 15, 2010. The contracting activity is Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa. (SPM1C1-08-D-1087).

Maytag Aircraft Corp., Colorado Springs, Colo., is being awarded a maximum $14,706,100.00 firm fixed price contract for operation and maintenance services of bulk fuel facilities. Other locations of performance are N.J., Del., Va., N.C., S.C., and Ga. Using service is Air Force. The original proposal was Web solicited with 12 responses. This is a five-year multiyear contract. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Aug. 1, 2013. The contracting activity is Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va. (SPO600-08-C-5827).

NAVY

FLIR Systems Inc., North Billerica, Mass., is being awarded a maximum value $49,767,994 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity contract for Short Range - Ground Mobility Visual Augmentation Systems (SR-GMVAS). The SR-GMVAS will be installed on military ground vehicles of various types and will provide short-range surveillance, identification, detection and limited tracking capabilities in all light and weather conditions. Work will be performed in North Billerica, Mass., and is expected to be completed by Jun. 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via Federal Business Opportunities website, with five offers received. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Ind., is the contracting activity (N00164-08-D-JQ03).

Sensor and Antenna Systems, Lansdale, Inc., Lansdale, Pa., is being awarded a $39,988,000 not-to-exceed contract to procure 24 Low Band Transmitters; 22 V-Pol Antennas; 24 H-Pol antennas; 16 Band 2 Adapter interface Assemblies; and spare and repair parts for the AN/ALQ-99 Low Band Transmitter Antenna Group in support of the EA-6B aircraft. Work will be performed in Lansdale, Pa., and is expected to be completed in Jan. 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Systems Command is the contracting activity (N00019-08-C-0046).

The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $22,000,000 ceiling-priced delivery order against a previously issued Basic Ordering Agreement (N68335-06-G-0024) for the procurement of 449 F/A-18F Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) items for the F/A-18 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) fleet under the Foreign Military Sales Program. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo. and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J. is the contracting activity.

Lockheed Martin Corp., Marietta, Ga., is being awarded a $7,891,675 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00019-04-D-0001) for contractor logistics support and technical engineering support services for the KC-130J, F/R/T Series Aircraft, and C-130J variant aircraft with similar components and/or systems. Work will be performed in Marietta, Ga., and is expected to be completed in Dec. 2008. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

BE&K Government Group, LLC, Birmingham, Ala., is being awarded a $16,755,000 firm-fixed price contract for expansion/renovation of Navy Exchange, Building CD13 at Naval Station Norfolk. Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va., and is expected to be completed by Jun. 2010. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website with four proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-08-C-9604).

Bay Electric Co., Inc.*, Newport News, Va., is being awarded $5,858,305 for firm-fixed-price task order #0002 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N40085-06-D-6006) for design and construction of a Marine Special Operations Complex fire station at Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune. Work will be performed in Jacksonville, N.C., and is expected to be completed by Nov. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Three proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.

T. B. Penick & Sons, Inc., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded $6,589,000 for firm-fixed price Task Order #0002 under a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award construction contract for design and construction of a child development center at Chollas Heights. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Five proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62473-08-D-8612).

Harry Pepper & Associates, Inc., Jacksonville, Fla., is being awarded a $13,985,658 firm-fixed-price contract for renovation and repair of Dock 146 at Naval Support Activity, Panama City. The work to be performed provides for construction work for restoration and modernization of the dock. The contract contains three options totaling $970,000, which may be exercised within 120 calendar days, bringing the total contract amount to $14,955,658. Work will be performed in Panama City, Fla., and is expected to be completed by Nov. 2009. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website with three proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (N69450-08-C-0759).

Butt Construction Co., Inc.*, Dayton, Ohio, is being awarded a $9,411,000 firm-fixed price contract for design and construction of the Marine Corps Reserve Center at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. The work to be performed provides for the design and construction of two buildings located close to the new MCRC administration facility -- an administration facility and a vehicle maintenance facility. Work will be performed in Dayton, Ohio, and is expected to be completed by Mar. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively negotiated via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online Website with five proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Midwest, Great Lakes, Ill., is the contracting activity (n40083-08-c-0054).

Korte Construction Co., DBA the Korte Co., highland, Ill., is being awarded $7,943,536 for firm-fixed price task order #0002 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N40083-06-d-4021) for design and construction of the special weapons assessment facility at Naval Support Activity, Crane, Ind. The work to be performed provides for the design and construction of a two-story firing building and an adjacent three cell earth covered operation and storage building, and two remote site type e box magazines. The work also includes the demolition of the existing firing building and 12 magazines as well as wetlands mitigation, new target emplacements and firing points, backstops, a ballistic protection screen wall, as well as down range power, fiber and data lines to all target emplacements and firing points. Work will be performed in Crane, Ind., and is expected to be completed by Feb. 2010. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Four proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Midwest, Public Works Department, Crane, Ind., is the contracting activity.

ARMY

Luhr Bros., Inc., Columbia, Ill., was awarded on Jun. 27, 2008, a $7,033,445.00 firm fixed price, construction contract for Stone Dike Construction at various locations in the Mississippi River between miles 783.0 to 650.0. Westover Bendway Weirs: The work consists of furnishing all plant, labor and materials for constructing the Westover Bendway Weirs No. 1 thru 5 by placing Graded Stone A and incidental related work will be rquired. Riprap paving will be placed on the bank location at each weir. Plum Point Dikes: The work consists of furnishing all plant, labor and materials for constructing Plum Point Dikes 3,3 Trail and 4 by placing Graded Stone A and incidental related work will be required. Riprap paving will be placed on bank location at each dike. Norfolk Star Dikes: The work consists of furnishing all plant, labor and materials for constructing Norfolk Star Dikes 1, 2, 3 and 4 by placing Graded Stone A and incidental related work will be required. Riprap paving will be placed on bank location at each dike. Work will be performed at the aforementioned locations with an estimated completion date of Dec. 30, 2008. Twelve bids were solicited with one bid received. U.S. Army Engineer District Memphis, Memphis, Tenn., is the contracting activity (W912EQ-08-C-0021).

Caddell Construction Co., Montgomery, Ala., was awarded on Jun. 27, 2008, a $44,417,850.00 firm fixed price contract for design and construction of a Reception Station

Processing Center, general purpose storage building and a lighted multi-purpose athletic field with a running track and associated physical training areas. Supporting facilities include site preparation; water, sanitary sewer, and natural gas connections and underground electrical distribution, grading, paving, walks, curbs and gutters, and wetland mitigation. Also, complete the design of and construction for the conversion of existing building numbers 3020 and 3021 to a Training Support Center. Supporting facilities include Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) parking relocation due to antiterrorism protection criteria and site improvements. Work is to be performed at Fort Benning, Ga., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 30, 2010. Four bids were solicited with three bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-07-D-0056).

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., LLC, Oak Brook, Ill., was awarded on Jun. 27, 2008, a $5,376,200.00 firm fixed price, construction contract for dredging of the Miss. River, harbors, and new construction of Northwest Tenn. Harbor. Performance will take place at various harbors on the Mississippi River with work estimated to be completed by Dec. 31, 2008. U.S. Army Engineer District Memphis, Memphis, Tenn., is the contracting activity (W912EQ-08-D-0005).

Hutchinson Industries, Trenton, NJ, was awarded on June 27, 2008, a $55,734,937.20 firm fixed price contract for 56,520 Wheel and Tire Assemblies. Performance will take place in Trenton, N.J., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 31, 2009. Bids were solicited via the Web with one bid received. Tank & Automotive Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-08-C-0482).

AM General LLC, South Bend, Ind., was awarded on Jun. 26, 2008, a $128,504,465 firm-fixed price contract for frag seven kits via the undefinitized contractual action needed to improve overhead protection for up-armored high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles. Work will be performed in Mishawaka, Ind., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Mar. 17, 2006. TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (DAAE07-01-C-S001).

JLG Industries, Inc., was awarded on Jun. 26, 2008, a $14,539,042 firm-fixed price contract for the All Terrain Lifter Army System rough terrain forklift. Work will be performed in McConnellsburg, Pa., and is expected to be completed by Jun. 30, 2009. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One bid was solicited on Feb. 18, 2005, and one bid was received. TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-05-C-0229).

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems, Scranton, Pa., was awarded on Jun. 26, 2008, a $13,865,374 firm-fixed price contract for projectile metal parts and burster casings. Work will be performed in Scranton, Pa., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. National Technology Industrial Base bids were accepted on Mar. 13, 2008, and two were received. Headquarters, Army Sustainment Command, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52P1J-08-D-0061).

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Edgar A. Heredia, 28, of Houston died June 26 while supporting combat operations in Farah province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2^nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command.

DoD Establishes New Physical Disability Board

The Defense Department announced today the establishment of a new Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) to review disability ratings of wounded warriors and provide another avenue of administrative recourse for our wounded veterans. The Air Force has been designated as lead DoD component for operation and management of the PDBR.

"The PDBR has no greater obligation to our wounded, ill, and injured service members and former service members than to offer fair and equitable recommendations pertaining to the assignment of disability ratings," said Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness David S.C. Chu.

The PDBR will reassess the accuracy and fairness of the combined disability ratings assigned to service members who were discharged as unfit for continued military service by the military departments with a combined disability rating of 20 percent or less, and were not found to be eligible for retirement. The PDBR will not review the military departments' determinations of fitness for continued military service. Instead, the PDBR will review the combined disability ratings assigned to the specific conditions that resulted in a member being declared unfit for continued military service, acted upon by the military department Physical Evaluation Boards.

Any service member may have his or her case reviewed by the PDBR if he or she meets certain conditions. The member must have been separated from the Armed Forces between Sept. 11, 2001, and Dec. 31, 2009, due to unfitness for continued military service resulting from a physical disability under chapter 61 of title 10, U.S. Code. Additionally, the member must have received a combined disability rating of 20 percent or less, and have been found not eligible for retirement. By law, once adopted by the service secretary, a PDBR recommendation is final, and removes the service member's option to pursue subsequent review through the respective military department's Board for the Correction of Military Records.

Service members may request the PDBR review their case if these conditions are met. Alternatively, the PDBR may itself decide to review an individual's case, pending consent of the service member. Generally, individuals will apply for PDBR review through their respective military department, however more specific guidance will be provided by the Air Force.

Bush Signs $162 Billion Supplemental War Funding Bill

By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2008 - President Bush today signed a $162 billion supplemental bill that principally will fund U.S. military operations abroad.

Bush thanked congressional leaders of both parties for agreeing to provide what he described as "vital funds" to men and women in uniform serving in harm's way.

"I appreciate that Republicans and Democrats in Congress agreed to provide these vital funds without tying the hands of our commanders and without an artificial timetable of withdrawal from Iraq," he said.

The bill takes shape as Iraq experiences the lowest levels of violence since March 2004. The legislation also comes to fruition as the last of the five Army brigades to deploy with the "troop surge" in Iraq prepares to return next month.

Bush announced the temporary 33,000-troop surge in January 2007 to tamp down violence in Iraq and help prepare Iraq's national security forces to maintain security. The first surge brigade returned home in March, and the final redeployment next month will reduce the number of brigades in Iraq to 15.

"We welcome them home," Bush said, referring to redeploying troops. "And with this legislation, we send a clear message to all that are serving on the front line that our nation continues to support them."

The funding also provides servicemembers a more generous education package, which for the first time could be passed to family members if troops opt not to use it themselves. Bush said transferability of GI Bill education benefits helps fulfill a debt of gratitude the nation owes military families.

"They endure sleepless nights and the daily struggle of caring for children while a loved one is serving far from home," he said. "We have a responsibility to provide for them, so I'm pleased that the bill I signed today includes an expansion of the GI Bill.

"It will help us to meet our responsibilities to those who support our troops every day, America's great military families," he added.

Other items in the legislation include a $465 million initiative that partners the United States with Mexico and other Central American nations in an effort to crack down on violent drug-trafficking gangs. It provides nearly $2.7 billion in relief for states that experience disasters, such as the recent flooding and tornadoes in the American Midwest. The bill also expands unemployment insurance benefits.

The president praised the legislation as an example of successful bipartisan support for members of the U.S. military.

"This bill shows the American people that even in an election year, Republicans and Democrats can come together to stand behind our troops and their families," he said.

DoD Identifies Army Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Travis K. Hunsberger, 24, of Goshen, Ind., died on June 27 of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device while on combat patrol near Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C.

DoD Identifies Army Casualties

The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died from wounds suffered June 26 near Forward Operating Base Shank, Afghanistan, when their convoy encountered improvised explosive devices, small arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades.

Killed were:

Sgt. 1st Class Matthew L. Hilton, 37, of Livonia, Mich., who was assigned to the 425th Infantry Regiment, Michigan Army National Guard, Selfridge, Mich.

Sgt. 1st Class Joseph A. McKay, 51, of Brooklyn, N.Y., who was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition), New York Army National Guard, Jamestown, N.Y.

Spc. Mark C. Palmateer, 38, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., who was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition), New York Army National Guard, Jamestown, N.Y.

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	Air Force Col. Eileen Collins made NASA history in 1999 as the first woman to command the space shuttle. Collins was attending Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., when NASA selected her for its astronaut program. NASA photo
	Neil A. Armstrong, a Navy fighter pilot who went on to become NASA's Apollo 11 mission commander, makes man's historic first step on the moon, July 20, 1969. NASA photo
	The seven original Mercury astronauts, posing next to an Air Force F-106B jet, were military fighter pilots before joining NASA's astronaut program. From left to right: M. Scott Carpenter, L. Gordon Cooper, John H. Glenn Jr., Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom Jr., Walter M. Schirra Jr., Alan B. Shepard Jr. and Donald K. "Deke" Slayton. NASA photo