High Speed Vessel Swift Departs Liberia after First APS West Engagement

By Ensign Joe Keiley, Speed Vessel Swift Public Affairs

HIGH SPEED VESSEL SWIFT, At Sea (NNS) -- Military Sealift Command-chartered High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) departed Monrovia, Liberia Aug. 11 after concluding a port visit in support of Africa Partnership Station (APS) West 2012.

Swift spent eight days engaging with the people and military of Liberia as the ship docked in Freeport.

An embarked team of medical professionals, both from the U.S. Navy and the non-governmental organization Project Hope spent three days providing medical care for more than 2,000 people, providing eyeglasses, basic medications, and referrals for continued care after building relationships with medical leaders from local agencies.

Three separate groups of subject matter experts, from Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Marines from Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force 12.2, Security Cooperation Team 6, as well as a Mobile Training Team from Maritime Civil Affairs and Security Training Command provided information exchanges during the week on topics ranging from port security, to non-lethal combat skills and instructor training.

"I've been able to get out and see every event this week, and the biggest stand-out in my mind is the ability to see the true exchange that does occur, not just through our subject matter experts conveying their message, but what comes back to us from the host nation," said Lt. Cmdr. Brad Fillius, Swift's military detachment officer-in-charge. "The Liberian people, their military, we leave here learning a lot about their country, and got to see them display true professionalism."

The ship hosted a reception for more than 100 distinguished visitors who learned more about Swift and its mission. During the reception, Swift's leadership spoke about the partnership building that is central to the APS mission.

"It's really an important part of this ship's mission to be able to support humanitarian missions and these partnership stops and to quickly adapt to either situation," said Capt. Rhett Mann, Swift's civilian master. "It's great to have a night to show the ship off to visitors and put the civilian and military partnership on display."

The reception wrapped up with comments from the U.S. ambassador to Liberia crediting the ship's crew for building relationships that will last into the future.

"All of this activity serves to underscore our ongoing commitment to helping the Armed Forces [of] Liberia develop as a genuine 'force for good,' capable of carrying out its duties in a professional manner, and rendering true service to the people of Liberia," said Michael Arietti, U.S. ambassador to Liberia.

Swift's crew also took time to play a soccer match with members of the Liberian Coast Guard.

During the visit the ship was able to offload more than 2,000 pounds of donated supplies to local organizations as part of Project Handclasp. The majority of the cargo was comprised of eyeglasses and water filters.

"We have a lot of people who have poor sight in Liberia, these will be given to them freely and they will be very grateful. A pair of glasses is very expensive, and we pray that this won't be our last time working together and that we'll always have communication," said Victoria Tomah, director, Liberian Annual Conference/United Methodist Church.

This was also a first stop in Africa for the ship's Gold Crew who turned over in Italy last month.

"For this being the first visit with this crew, I thought everything went really well and we have some good plans in place now and a good building block for future visits," said Fillius.

APS is about developing solutions to global problems and building upon long-standing relationships. Through events like the ones held in Liberia and in future ports, it helps to create partnerships among a number of organizations who have not traditionally worked with each other in the past to achieve common goals through collaboration.

#SAAM: Navy's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Team Visits Pensacola

By Steve Vanderwerff, Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs

PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- A team from the Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (DoN SAPRO) visited Pensacola July 10-12, to meet with key stake holders, get their impressions, and discuss what works and what doesn't.

While in Pensacola Dr. Paul Garst, deputy director, DoN SAPRO and his team met with Rear Adm. Don Quinn, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), visited several of NETC's training centers, Marine Aviation and Training Support Group 21 (MATSG-21); Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola's Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) sexual assault response coordinators (SARC); and local Judge Advocate General and Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) members.

"I've come to visit Pensacola to learn more about the place and hear first-hand from key people here," said Garst. "Our challenge from the secretary of the Navy is to explore strategies and opportunities to combat sexual assault department-wide; that is to reduce the total of both reported and unreported sexual assaults involving Sailors and Marines. One of the things we've learned from surveys and site visits is that young Sailors and Marines just out of boot camp may be most at risk, and a large number of them are concentrated in schools right here.

"Don't get me wrong, sexual assault is absolutely a Navy-wide issue, but the unique population at Pensacola makes it a good place to learn more from senior leaders, sexual assault program mangers, and individual Sailors and Marines. What we're discovering is that it's a unique place. I don't have a preconception of what the right strategies are going to be. I am however, finding myself super impressed with what the local commands are already doing," said Garst.

They also took time to hold round table discussions with junior and senior personnel.

During a discussion with Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) and Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola's Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) chapter members Garst asked how Sailors about the program, why CSADD is good for junior Sailors, how effective the program is and why it works so well in Pensacola.

"The discussion with Dr. Garst and his team was an excellent opportunity for us to learn how CSADD and junior Sailors can help the SAPR program, and get more involved," said Airman Kevin Montgomery, NATTC's CSADD chapter president. "I wanted them to know we can help and get more involved through the CSADD program."

CSADD is a peer mentoring program for active and Reserve Sailors, Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) candidates, and Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) cadets aimed at promoting good decision-making and leadership development at the most junior levels. It encourages positive influence and behavior while at the same time bringing together on-line and in-person networking with peer interaction. Sea and shore commands are encouraged to promote the program which practices informed decision making and reinforces the idea of shipmates helping shipmates.

DoN SAPRO is responsible for oversight of the DoN's sexual assault policy. SAPRO works hand-in-hand with the services and the civilian community to develop and implement prevention and response programs.

"Sexual assault is a crime, and it will not be tolerated," said Capt. Chris Plummer, commanding officer, NAS Pensacola. "It is against everything the Navy stands for, diametrically opposed to our core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment, and is detrimental to readiness, retention, and morale. Our greatest weapon against this crime is an engaged leadership. Our CO's, XO's and Chief's Mess must set a consistent tone and establish an environment of trust and respect."

During his discussion with Pensacola's senior enlisted leadership the discussion was frank and open; with both sides providing insight about what has worked in the past and what is currently working to eliminate sexual assault among the ranks.

"Dr. Garst provided excellent insight into the hurdles we face eliminating sexual assault," said Naval Education and Training Command's Force Master Chief April Beldo. "I hope our input helps develop new or revisit past programs. We definitely have to adjust our tolerance for this type of criminal behavior. Our Sailors need to watch out for each other whether they're on duty or off.

"It's all about changing our culture. Pre-assault intervention and ensuring the safety of each other is key to the success of our Sailors and Marines, their unit, command, and to the Navy and Marine Corps," Beldo said.

The DoN's SAPR program reflects a Department of Defense (DoD)-wide initiative to prevent sexual assaults. In April 2011, the DoD launched its Safe Helpline where service members can "click, call or text" to receive help after a sexual assault. The DoD Safe Helpline is free, anonymous and confidential, and provides military members a live, sexual assault support professional that can offer advice and guidance.

The helpline can be accessed by military members 24/7 by visiting http://www.SafeHelpline.org or by calling 877-995-5247. Another way victims can report sexual assault is to text 55247 inside the U.S., or 202-470-5546 outside of the U.S. to receive an automated response including contact information for the local SARC.

Navy Weeds Out Users of Designer Drugs

From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- Navy's implementation of synthetic drug testing for synthetic chemical compounds like "Spice" and "Bath Salts" is helping the service close ranks on Sailors who use these prohibited and dangerous substances, officials said July 2.

"Navy has zero tolerance for drug abuse. Drug abuse, including use of designer drugs and synthetic compounds, by members of the Navy is incompatible with high standards of performance, military discipline, and readiness as embodied by of 21st Century Sailors and Marines," said Rear Adm. Tony Kurta, director, military personnel plans and policy.

Navy reviews its testing of synthetic compounds continuously, and also continually responds to production of new controlled and synthetic compounds, changing testing procedures and pacing the changes being made by producers.

Navy has analyzed more than 3,300 urine samples for synthetic chemical compounds since testing began in March, with 101 samples testing positive. Authorized testing under the synthetic drug testing program is conducted under member consent, command directed, unit and/or subunit sweep.

NCIS will be notified of every positive sample for possible further investigation with a view towards potential disciplinary or adverse administrative action by the service member's command.

Spice is a synthetic chemical compound that is sold as herbal incense and mimics the effects of the drug marijuana. A ban was placed on five synthetic cannabis compounds commonly found in the designer drug Spice, but also sold under different names.

Some of the short-term effects include auditory and visual hallucinations, painless head pressure, panic attacks, time distortion and delirium. Long-term effects from the designer drug can include permanent physical impairment, mental illness or death.

Another synthetic chemical compound, bath salts are sold under the common names: Vanilla Sky, Ivory Wave, Pure Ivory, Purple Wave, Charge+, Ocean Burst, and Sextacy. Bath salts are a potentially addictive powdered substance that is snorted, smoked or injected. They can have an adverse effect on the heart, circulation, nervous system, similar to ecstasy or cocaine, and result in lethal overdose.

The unlawful possession or use by Department of the Navy personnel of controlled substance analogues (designer drugs), natural substances, chemicals wrongfully used as inhalants, propellants, prescribed or over-the-counter medication or pharmaceutical compound with the intent to induce intoxication, excitement or stupefaction of the central nervous system is prohibited via SECNAVINST 5300.28D. Violators are subject to punitive action under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Article 92.

Navy's Synthetic Drug Testing Operating Guide is posted on the Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Office (NADAP) website and contains procedures for commands to request synthetic drug testing and synthetic drug testing information.

The Navy's zero-tolerance policy towards drug use is a key contributor to the readiness area of the 21st Century Sailor and Marine. To view the guide or for more news from NADAP, visit www.nadap.navy.mil.

Who Will Stand Your Watch

From Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (AW) LaTunya Howard, Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- 'Who Will Stand Your Watch' is a new substance abuse prevention campaign recently launched by the Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (NADAP) office officials said Feb 28.

The focus of the campaign is to educate Sailors on the negative impact substance abuse can have on their careers, family and shipmates.

"Sailors have a personal responsibility to consider the effect their absence will have on their unit and their shipmates if he or she is removed from duty as a result of a substance abuse incident," said Dorice Favorite, NADAP director.

NADAP is using television public service announcements, posters and pamphlets to heighten awareness of how poor decision making by Sailors in abusing drugs or alcohol diminishes command readiness.

"A Sailor's decision to use drugs has a bad impact on the workforce," said Yeoman 1st Class (SW/AW) Latashia Graham, Navy Personnel Command (NPC) secretariat office. "Now you put Sailors that work for you or work with you in the position of having to do your job and theirs which makes it more stressful for everyone."

According to Favorite, the number of alcohol incidents and Sailors testing positive for illicit drugs has decreased over the years, but substance abuse continues to put lives and missions at risk. For that reason, it benefits everyone to prevent substance abuse from occurring rather than dealing with its consequences. Prevention requires responsibility and accountability at all levels.

"The campaign is a pro-active approach to substance abuse," said Favorite. "It forces Sailors to ask themselves who will stand my watch when I lose my career or even my life due to drug or alcohol abuse."

Even with the emergence of new designer drugs the Navy maintains a zero tolerance policy for illegal drug use, reinforced by the separation of 1,515 Sailors in fiscal year 2011. The Armed Forces Medical Examiner Services currently tests for designer drug compounds for Navy Criminal Investigative Services (NCIS) cases.

If a Sailor needs help with substance abuse, they can contact the command drug and alcohol program advisor (DAPA), contact Military-One Source for a confidential assessment and counseling at no cost to the Sailor, speak with their chain-of-command or their medical care provider.

For more information on the 'Who Will Stand Your Watch' campaign, visit the NPC Webpage at www.npc.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/usnavy, www.twitter.com/usnavy, contact the NPC customer service center at 1-866-U-ASK-NPC or email at CSCMailbox@navy.mil.

Multiple Guilty Pleas Entered in Portsmouth Naval Medical Center Corruption Probe

May 5, 2010 - NORFOLK, VA—Wendy Walters, 47 of Portsmouth, Va.; Bryan Fox, 34, of Chesapeake, Va.; and Todd Jenkins, 48, of Virginia Beach, Va., today pled guilty in Norfolk federal court to bribery charges.

Neil H. MacBride, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, made the announcement and commended the joint effort of the agencies involved in this multi-agency public corruption investigation.

“Bribery isn’t just the cost of doing business—it’s a serious crime that threatens the public’s confidence in our government,” said U.S. Attorney MacBride. “Our office has renewed its focus on public corruption, and we’re aggressively investigating allegations on all levels of government.”

Senior U.S. District Judge Henry Coke Morgan, Jr. accepted Walter’s plea; U.S. Magistrate Judge Tommy E. Miller accepted Fox’s plea; and Senior U.S. District Judge Robert G. Doumar accepted Jenkins’ plea. Walters will be sentenced on November 1, 2010; Fox will be sentenced August 6, 2010; and Jenkins will be sentenced on August 30, 2010. Each faces a maximum of 15 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, full restitution, forfeiture, and at least three years of supervised release.

According to court records, Walters, an employee at the Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, accepted bribes in her official capacity from January 2006 until December 2009. Walters received approximately $20,000 in cash and other items, in exchange for placing $450,000 in orders with local medical supply vendors on behalf of the Portsmouth Naval Medical Center.

Fox, an E-5 Supply Petty Officer at the Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, accepted bribes from July 2007 through June 2009. The bribes amounted to approximately $26,000 in cash and other items in exchange for placing $625,000 in orders with local medical supply vendors on behalf of the Portsmouth Naval Medical Center.

Jenkins was a co-owner of a medical supply company. According to court records, Jenkins paid bribes in the approximate amount of $50,000 in cash and other items in exchange for receiving approximately $500,000 in orders placed with his companies by the Portsmouth Naval Medical Center.

Two more individuals, Joseph Cafiero, 63, of Virginia Beach, Va. and Thomas Michael Mullen, 30, of Chesapeake, Va., have also been charged and have scheduled change of plea hearings on May 14, 2010.

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Defense Criminal Investigative Service, the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, and the Naval Audit Service. Assistant United States Attorneys Robert J. Seidel, Jr. and Kevin Comstock are prosecuting the case on behalf of the United States.

MILITARY CONTRACTS October 3, 2008

Navy

John C. Grimberg Co., Inc., Rockville, Md.; The Haskell Co., Jacksonville, Fla.; Hourigan Construction Corp., Richmond, Va.; Archer Western, Chicago, Ill.; and M.A., Mortenson, Minneapolis, Minn., were each awarded an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity multiple award construction contract on Sept, 30, 2008, for administrative construction type projects at Navy and Marine Corps installations within the NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic area of responsibility, including Maine, N.H., N.Y., N.J., Pa., R.I., Conn., Mass., Vt., Del., N.C., Va., and W.Va. The work to be performed provides for new construction, demolition, alteration repair, for administrative buildings, systems and infrastructure and may include Civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and communication systems. The maximum dollar value for all five contracts combined is $450,000,000. John C. Grimberg is being awarded task order #0001 at $7,950,000 for interior/exterior repairs to Building 705 and 706 at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Va. Work for this task order is expected to be completed by Dec. 2009. The task order also contains one unexercised option, which if exercised would increase the cumulative value of the task order to $8,350,000. All work on this contract will be performed at various Navy and Marine Corps facilities in the Hampton Roads area (80 percent), North East area (10 percent), and N.C., area (10 percent). The term of the contract is not to exceed 60 months, with an expected completion date of Sept. 2013. Contract funds for task order #0001 will not expire at the end of Fiscal Year 2008. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with 17 proposals received. These five 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 (N40085-08-D-9736/9737/9738/9739/9740).

Pacific Program-Design Management Services J/V, Pasadena, Calif., was awarded a firm fixed price, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity architect/engineer contract with a maximum amount of $100,000,000 for Program Support Services for various projects covered by the Defense Policy Review Initiative and other projects in the NAVFAC Pacific area of responsibility. The work to be performed provides for program management support services, design management support services and other support services including, but not limited to, planning support, Geographical Information System support, surveying support, real estate support and environmental support. Task Order #0001 at $5,285,840 to provide support to NAVFAC Pacific in managing the DPRI program and other projects under the cognizance of NAVFAC Pacific at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was awarded. Work for this task order is expected to be completed by Sept. 2009. Contract funds in the amount of $5,285,840 expired at the end of Fiscal Year 2008. The primary project locations for work on this contract are in Guam, (80 percent), Hawaii, (10 percent), and may include work in the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, (7 percent), and locations anywhere in the Pacific and Indian Oceans (NAVFAC Pacific's AOR) (3 percent), and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2013. 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 (N62742-08-D-0009).

orrester Construction Co., Rockville, Md., was awarded a $63,046,000 firm fixed price contract on Sept. 30, 2009, for the modernization of Building W200 at the Washington Navy Yard. The work to be performed provides for the full building renovation and modernization of Building W200 including programming, design, base building renovations, and fit out of all tenant spaces, relocating the Naval Criminal Investigative Service to temporary swing space, demolishing elevated crosswalk to Building 219, and the addition of 240 parking spaces to Garage 405. The existing building consists of 21,461 gross square meters of primarily office space, teaching spaces, and storage spaces. The total area for this facility at the conclusion of renovations will provide 25,983 gross square meters in Building W200 of primarily office space. The contractor will provide all project management, labor, supervision, tools, materials, equipment and transportation necessary to perform the requirements. Work will be performed in Wash., D.C., and is expected to be completed by Oct. 2010. Contract funds in the amount of $17,120,940 will expire at the end of Fiscal Year 2008. 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 (N40080-08-C-0029).

Correction: Contract awarded Sept. 30, 2008, to Kira, Inc., Miami, Fla., should have indicated that they are a small business.

Army

Northrop Grumman Technical Services, Sierra Vista Garden Cannon, Ariz., was awarded Oct. 1, 2008, a $47,530,000 cost plus fixed price contract for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance surge requirement. Work will be performed in Sierra Vista Garden Cannon, Ariz., with estimated and completion date of Apr. 30, 2015. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-0025).

TtecEC-Tesoro Join Venture, Norcross, Ga., was awarded on Sept. 30, 2008, a $34,273,000 firm fixed price contract. The purpose of this project is to completely renovate, restore and modernize the late 1960's era barracks at Fort Gordon, Georgia Buildings to present day barracks standards. Work will be performed in Fort Gordon, Ga., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 25, 2010. Four bids were solicited and three bids were received. US Army Engineer District, Fort Gordon, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-07-D-0058).

Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Fla., was awarded Sept. 30, 2008, a $31,351,426 firm-fixed-price contract to award of US Army/Air Force and Un-manned Aerial Systems M299 Launchers Electronic Assemblies (LEAs) and associated spares. Work will be performed in Orlando, Fla., with estimated and completion date of April 30, 2015. The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity. (W31P4Q-07-C-0154).

Kellogg, Brown & Root Services Inc, Houston Texas, was awarded Oct. 1, 2008, a $29,408,968 firm fixed price contract for Fiscal Year 2008 Task order 0016, Kosovo Support Services. Work will be performed in Heidelberg, Germany, Houston, Texas, Kosovo, Romania and Bulgaria, with estimated and completion date of Jul. 31, 2011. Sixty-six bids were solicited and three bids were received. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Programs Center, Winchester, Va., is the contracting activity (W912ER-05-D-0003).

The Davis Group Inc, Sanford, Fla., was awarded Sept. 30, 2008, a $28,000,000
Indefinite delivery Indefinite Quantity firm fixed price contract for construction of administrative facilities in southwest region such as (Ariz., Ark., Calif., La., N.M., N.V., Okla., and Texas). Work will be determined with each task order southwest region such as (Ariz., Ark., Calif., La., N.M., N.V., Okla., and Texas), with estimated and completion date of Sept. 29, 2008. Bids were solicited Phase 2-5 offerors and Bids were received phase 2-5 offerors. U.S. Army Engineers District, Fort Worth, Texas, is the contracting activity (W9126G-08D-0078).

Sauer Inc, Jacksonville, Fla., was awarded on Sept. 30, 2008, a $20,993,600 firm/fixed/price contract for design and construct barracks complex consisting of four barracks building totaling 70,272 square feet for 192 Soldiers assigned to the Echelon Above Brigade stationed at Fort Stewart, Ga. Work will be performed in Fort Stewart, Ga., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 2, 2010. Four bids were solicited and two bids were received. U.S. Army Engineer, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-07-D-0061).

AAI Corp., Hunt Valley, Md., was awarded on Oct. 2, 2008, a $15,490,745 firm fixed fee price contract for engineering change proposals. Work will be performed in Hunt Valley, Md., with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2010. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-06-C-0190).

Atherton Construction Inc, Las Vegas, Nev., was awarded on Sept. 29, 2008, a $15,000,744 firm fixed fee price contract for Whole House Remodel, Wayne Manor Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Work will be performed in Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 29, 2010. Bids were solicited via the Web and one bid was received. Corp of Engineer, Kansas City, Mo., is the contracting activity (W912DQ-08-C-0060).

TtecEC-Tesoro Join Venture, Norcross, Ga., was awarded on Sept. 30, 2008, a $14,747,900 firm fixed price contract. To replace all existing deteriorated and failed components such as fire alarm system to meet current life and safety standards. Work will be performed in Fort Gordon, Ga., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 28, 2010. Four bids were solicited and two bids were received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Fort Gordon, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-07-D-0058).

Kidde Technologies Inc, Goleta, Calif., was awarded on Oct. 1, 2008, a $13,474,144 firm fixed price contract. This action is to procure 2,360 each Stryker Tire Fire Suppression Kit. This contract is also to cover some miscellaneous spares and support items for the Stryker Tire Suppression Kits. Work will be performed in Goleta, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2009. One bid was solicited and one bid was received. TACOM, Warren, Mich., Norfolk is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-C-B001).

Kjaer Group Inc, Arlington, Va., was awarded on Sept. 29, 2008, a $9,604,582 firm fixed price contract for the four lots of spares in support of Mobile Maintenance and Light Tactical Vehicles for Afghanistan work will be performed in Arlington, Va., with an estimated completion date of Feb. 23, 2009. Bids were solicited via the Web and two bids were received. TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-08-C-0703).

IBM Corporation, Fairfax, Va., was awarded on Oct. 1, 2008, a $8,539,154 firm fixed price contract for the hardware/software Maintenance and Technical Support Services for U.S. Army Information Technology Agency, Data Center Services Directorate. This delivery order is subject to availability of funds. Work will be performed in Washington, DC, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2013. Bids were solicited via the Web and one bid was received. Contracting Center of Excellence, The Pentagon, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (W912QUZ-06D-0010).

QSS Group Inc, Lanham, Md., was awarded on Sept. 28, 2008, a $9,077,923 time material contract for IT Application Support Services to execute Logistics, Acquisition, Research & Development, and Information Management Tech (IM&T). Work will be performed in Warren, Mich., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 28, 2011. Five bids were solicited and three bids were received. TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W912CH-06-A-L001).

Lockheed Martin Corp., Missile and Fire Control, Orlando, Fla., was awarded on Oct. 1, 2008, a $5,533,887 cost plus fixed fee contract. The Lockheed martin led team will develop and demonstrate a Video and Image Retrieval and analysis tool system for video data exploitation that enables an analyst to rapidly find video content of intrest fro archives containing thousands of hours of video data, and to provide alerts to the analysts of events of interest during live operations. Work will be performed in Cherry Hill, N.J., Orlando, Fla., Philadelphia, Pa., Pittsburgh, Pa., and Littleton, Colo., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 29, 2010. Bids were solicited via the Web and twenty bids were received. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (HR0011-09-C-0027).

Air Force

L3 Communications Vertex Aerospace of Madison, Miss., is having an option exercised on a current contract for $23,620,000. This action is for the exercise option IX under the contract for Contractor Logistics Support for the C-12 Aircraft for Pacific Air Force, Air Force Material Command, Defense Intelligence Agency and Defense Security Corporation Agency, consisting of maintenance, repair and support functions for the 2009 fiscal year (1 Oct. 08 through 30 Sept. 09). Tinker AFB, OK, is the contracting activity F34601-00-C-0111-P00462.

Civil Air Patrol, Inc., of Maxwell Air Force Base Ala., is being awarded a cooperative agreement modification to a current contract for $6,100,500. This modification will increase funding for FY 2009 Civil Air Patrol operation and maintenance and counter-drug activities, drug demand reduction program, support to CAP-USAF State Directors, and support to the AFROTC/CAP flying orientation program for all AFROTC detachments as authorized by 10 U.S.C. 9442(b), 10 U.S.C. 9444(a), and 10 U.S.C. 9444(b). $6,100,500.02 has been obligated. Maxwell AFB, AL is the contracting activity F41689-00-2-0001-A00206.

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Integrated Systems Sector of San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a contract modification for $23,187,000. This action will provide for Long Lead associated with 5 Global Hawk Air Vehicles. At this time $23,187,000 has been obligated. Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, is the contracting activity FA8620-08-C-3001.

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND

CAV International Inc., of Colorado Springs, CO 80920-4162, is being awarded a $15,509,395 fixed price modification. This contract modification will exercise option year three to provide continuing Air Terminal and Ground Handling Services on behalf of the Air Mobility Command in support of the Department of Defense Airlift System at Kuwait International Airport Abdullah Al Mubarak Airbase, Kuwait and will be completed Sept. 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 AFB, Ill., 62225 (FA4428-06-C-0005).