By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jennifer Hunt, USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Public Affairs
PORT DE PAIX, Haiti (NNS) -- USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) departed Haiti Aug. 3 after delivering humanitarian aid for the first phase of Continuing Promise 2010.
Service members, along with members of nongovernment organizations (NGO), provided medical assistance for local Haitians and renovated key structures in various communities.
A large portion of the mission relied heavily on both the ship and embarked medical staff. Two medical sites were arranged on shore and serviced 4,054 patients, while 34 patients came aboard Iwo for surgical care. The embarked veterinary staff also rendered a total 1,212 services.
"We did everything from providing primary and surgical care to preventative medical care and health education," said Capt. Michael Hopkins, Iwo Jima senior medical officer. "It's really about the small things that leave lasting effects. Just giving reading glasses to someone, removing cataracts and restoring the gift of sight, and also trying to improve their quality of life, that's why we were there."
Naval Construction Forces Seabees from Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit (CBMU) 202 of Norfolk helped to restore the Northwest Christian Mission building and Immaculate Conception Hospital. A total of 30 Seabees a day, with the help of various community relations project participants and Haitian workers, facilitated structural repairs, roof restorations, bathroom installations and constructed a pavilion over the hospital's outdoor washing area.
"The Mission serves roughly 250 orphans, so it's a huge impact to improve the sanitation within that facility. Building bathrooms right next to the operating room in the hospital allows them to clean and provide facilities for all of the patients," said Lt. j.g. Kelly Stevens, CBMU 202 officer-in-charge. "This is a different world for us, a different mission."
Three community relations projects (COMRELs), with a total of 103 service member volunteers, took place during the Haitian humanitarian assistance in addition to the medical and engineering portions of the mission. Volunteers visited each engineering site to help with beautification projects as well as boosting the morale of nearby locals. During the first COMREL, Lt. Cmdr. John Sears, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF) chaplain, and his volunteers even made balloon animals for children at the Northwest Christian Mission.
"There is so much work to be done," said Iwo Jima Chaplain Cmdr. Timothy Oswald. "We're helping them get something accomplished that would be difficult to complete themselves, but the larger benefit is the interaction with the community. The locals see something run down one day, and they come back the next to see it fixed and freshly painted. It really changes their outlook on everything, and they see that we're here to help. It's that human connection that really makes this worthwhile."
Iwo Jima was harbored in Port De Paix, Haiti, from July 24 to Aug. 3 and will continue on to Covenas, Colombia.
The assigned medical and engineering staff embarked aboard Iwo Jima will work with partner nation teams to provide medical, dental, veterinary and engineering assistance in eight nations.
Sunday, August 08, 2010
Army Strives to Reduce Suicide, Mental-health Issues
By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
Aug. 8, 2010 - The Army is striving to reduce soldier suicides and mental-health problems by giving troops more dwell time between deployments, identifying tell-tale symptoms more quickly and eliminating the stigma of seeking help, the Army vice chief of staff said today.
Army Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli recapped findings of a task force he commissioned to reduce soldier suicides and mental-health problems during an interview with Christiane Amanpour on ABC's "This Week."
The task force offered 250 recommendations, including establishing health promotion councils at each installation, expanding behavioral health screenings and recruiting additional behavioral health counselors.
"We have a force that has been stressed after almost a decade of war," Chiarelli said today, with many that have been home for just 12 to 16 months between 12- to 15-month deployments.
In some cases, this stress has led to problems with alcohol and drug abuse, legal troubles, mental-health issues and, in the most extreme cases, suicide.
The first step in reducing that stress level, Chiarelli said, is to provide soldiers 24 months before year-long deployments, and ultimately, three months at home for every month deployed.
"We know when that happens many of the problems that we've seen will in fact meliorate themselves," Chiarelli said.
Meanwhile, the Army is bolstering its behavioral health staff and encouraging more soldiers to take advantage of their services, he said.
It's an effort Chiarelli said starts at the top. "If you want to get at stigma, you start with the brigade commander [and] brigade command sergeant major and work right down the chain of command so every soldier sees his leader going through the same checks that the soldier's going to go through," he said.
"Leaders need to lead, to know their soldiers, to look for those signs that they see that Pfc. Chiarelli has changed. Pfc. Chiarelli is going out and maybe drinking a little bit too much, showing up for work late, whatever it might be," he said.
Part of the problem, he conceded, is that too many soldiers recognize that they need help, but put off getting it because they feel such a personal responsibility to their units and battle buddies.
"That's one of the issues that we have to get through is we try to break down stigma -- to get soldiers to understand that these hidden wounds of war are things that they've got to seek help for when they have problems," Chiarelli said.
The Army also is exploring innovative approaches to identify troops grappling with the emotional stresses of combat and get them the care they need.
"We're looking for new ways to be able to deliver behavior health, such as virtual behavior health where we literally bring up a network using the Internet, using the network of doctors, say 200, from all over the United States who can, in fact, provide a good, good look at our soldiers when they return," Chiarelli said.
American Forces Press Service
Aug. 8, 2010 - The Army is striving to reduce soldier suicides and mental-health problems by giving troops more dwell time between deployments, identifying tell-tale symptoms more quickly and eliminating the stigma of seeking help, the Army vice chief of staff said today.
Army Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli recapped findings of a task force he commissioned to reduce soldier suicides and mental-health problems during an interview with Christiane Amanpour on ABC's "This Week."
The task force offered 250 recommendations, including establishing health promotion councils at each installation, expanding behavioral health screenings and recruiting additional behavioral health counselors.
"We have a force that has been stressed after almost a decade of war," Chiarelli said today, with many that have been home for just 12 to 16 months between 12- to 15-month deployments.
In some cases, this stress has led to problems with alcohol and drug abuse, legal troubles, mental-health issues and, in the most extreme cases, suicide.
The first step in reducing that stress level, Chiarelli said, is to provide soldiers 24 months before year-long deployments, and ultimately, three months at home for every month deployed.
"We know when that happens many of the problems that we've seen will in fact meliorate themselves," Chiarelli said.
Meanwhile, the Army is bolstering its behavioral health staff and encouraging more soldiers to take advantage of their services, he said.
It's an effort Chiarelli said starts at the top. "If you want to get at stigma, you start with the brigade commander [and] brigade command sergeant major and work right down the chain of command so every soldier sees his leader going through the same checks that the soldier's going to go through," he said.
"Leaders need to lead, to know their soldiers, to look for those signs that they see that Pfc. Chiarelli has changed. Pfc. Chiarelli is going out and maybe drinking a little bit too much, showing up for work late, whatever it might be," he said.
Part of the problem, he conceded, is that too many soldiers recognize that they need help, but put off getting it because they feel such a personal responsibility to their units and battle buddies.
"That's one of the issues that we have to get through is we try to break down stigma -- to get soldiers to understand that these hidden wounds of war are things that they've got to seek help for when they have problems," Chiarelli said.
The Army also is exploring innovative approaches to identify troops grappling with the emotional stresses of combat and get them the care they need.
"We're looking for new ways to be able to deliver behavior health, such as virtual behavior health where we literally bring up a network using the Internet, using the network of doctors, say 200, from all over the United States who can, in fact, provide a good, good look at our soldiers when they return," Chiarelli said.
Saturday, August 07, 2010
USS Georgia Returns from Maiden Deployment
KINGS BAY, Ga. (NNS) -- The fourth of the four guided-missile submarines (SSGNs) returns home from its maiden operational deployment as a newly converted SSGN to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Ga., August 7.
USS Georgia (SSGN 729) (Gold), commanded by Capt. Mike Brown, returns to its homeport after a 12-month deployment in the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.
"These Sailors transformed the ship from a shipyard environment to completing its first deployment, conducting the full spectrum of submarine operations," said Brown.
Georgia has two crews, Blue and Gold, which alternated manning the submarines while on deployment. Each crew completed two deployment periods, swapping crews in Diego Garcia.
"As two crews, team Georgia achieved great success in a myriad of mission areas, demonstrating the SSGNs full capacity to support the combatant commander in forward deployed operations," said Brown.
Georgia's deployment accomplishments include three mission periods supporting national and theater tasking and multiple Tomahawk strike exercises in the European Command and Central Command areas of responsibility. The Kings Bay Trident Refit Facility conducted four voyage repair periods in Diego Garcia to maintain the high operational tempo of Georgia.
"The ship operated for over a year away from home, traversing thousands of miles, piloting many straits, including two liberty ports of call in Souda Bay, Crete, and Manama, Bahrain," said Brown.
Georgia has been homeported in the state of Georgia since December 2007 and is one of two U.S. Navy vessels named after their namesake states that are currently homeported in their namesake state.
"Now it is time for Georgia's Sailors to spend some much deserved time with their family and friends," said Brown. "We sincerely appreciate the continued support of our families, the Kings Bay community, and the citizens fro the great state of Georgia as we prepare for Georgia's next deployment."
Georgia completed its conversion from a ballistic missile submarine to a guided-missile submarine and returned to service March 28, 2008.
Seattle Mariners Host Navy Appreciation Night During Seafair
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Thomas Brennan, Navy Public Affairs Support Element-West, Det. Northwest
SEATTLE (NNS) -- The Seattle Mariners hosted a Navy appreciation night at Safeco Field Aug. 6 as part of Seattle Seafair Fleet Week.
Hundreds of Sailors & Marines from the three visiting ships, USS Green Bay (LPD 20), USS Port Royal (CG 73) and USS Kidd (DDG 100), and from around the Puget Sound attended the baseball game as the Mariners played against the Kansas City Royals.
Service members received early admission to the ball park to watch the teams warm up prior to the start of the game and had countless pieces of memorabilia signed by several of the major league players.
The Naval Hospital Bremerton color guard paraded the colors, and Navy Northwest Band performed the national anthem, beginning the ceremony. The band also had a concert just prior to the game on the 3rd level of the stadium.
Seattle Mariner outfielder Lee Tinsley made a point of signing for every service member waiting in line for autographs before the game.
"It boils down to taking the time to show my appreciation for the dedication these servicemen and women display while they protect our country, especially when you consider how few games these Sailors actually get to attend," Tinsley said.
It was the least he could do to show his appreciation, Tinsley added.
Along with discounted tickets to the game, service members and their families also received a complimentary party sponsored by the United Service Organization consisting of food, drinks and entertainment.
Service members said they were enjoying their time during the game and Seafair.
"I have been having a great time so far, and I got to do almost everything in town for free," said Atlanta native Gas Turbine System Technician Mechanical 3rd Class Jeremy Hammock, who is stationed aboard USS Port Royal (CG 73).
Another Sailor from USS Green Bay (LPD 20), Boatswain's Mate 1st Class(SW) Munira Ferah said people have been very friendly.
Before the game began 50 new recruits from the Seattle Navy recruiting office took their oaths.
Seafair is a month-long event sponsored by the city of Seattle. During the last week of Seafair, the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and Canadian navy participate in the event. Visiting ships are available for tours, allowing the public get an up close look at the life of a Sailor. Service members, their families and the general public also have the opportunity to attend an air show featuring the Blue Angels performing over Lake Washington, as well as hydroplane races.
SEATTLE (NNS) -- The Seattle Mariners hosted a Navy appreciation night at Safeco Field Aug. 6 as part of Seattle Seafair Fleet Week.
Hundreds of Sailors & Marines from the three visiting ships, USS Green Bay (LPD 20), USS Port Royal (CG 73) and USS Kidd (DDG 100), and from around the Puget Sound attended the baseball game as the Mariners played against the Kansas City Royals.
Service members received early admission to the ball park to watch the teams warm up prior to the start of the game and had countless pieces of memorabilia signed by several of the major league players.
The Naval Hospital Bremerton color guard paraded the colors, and Navy Northwest Band performed the national anthem, beginning the ceremony. The band also had a concert just prior to the game on the 3rd level of the stadium.
Seattle Mariner outfielder Lee Tinsley made a point of signing for every service member waiting in line for autographs before the game.
"It boils down to taking the time to show my appreciation for the dedication these servicemen and women display while they protect our country, especially when you consider how few games these Sailors actually get to attend," Tinsley said.
It was the least he could do to show his appreciation, Tinsley added.
Along with discounted tickets to the game, service members and their families also received a complimentary party sponsored by the United Service Organization consisting of food, drinks and entertainment.
Service members said they were enjoying their time during the game and Seafair.
"I have been having a great time so far, and I got to do almost everything in town for free," said Atlanta native Gas Turbine System Technician Mechanical 3rd Class Jeremy Hammock, who is stationed aboard USS Port Royal (CG 73).
Another Sailor from USS Green Bay (LPD 20), Boatswain's Mate 1st Class(SW) Munira Ferah said people have been very friendly.
Before the game began 50 new recruits from the Seattle Navy recruiting office took their oaths.
Seafair is a month-long event sponsored by the city of Seattle. During the last week of Seafair, the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and Canadian navy participate in the event. Visiting ships are available for tours, allowing the public get an up close look at the life of a Sailor. Service members, their families and the general public also have the opportunity to attend an air show featuring the Blue Angels performing over Lake Washington, as well as hydroplane races.
MCPON Visits USS Kearsarge
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mike Lenart, USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Public Affairs
NORFOLK (NNS) -- The master chief petty officer of the Navy (MCPON) visited the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to meet and speak with chief petty officers and crew Aug. 5.
MCPON (SS/SW) Rick D. West came aboard Kearsarge to not only meet with the crew, but to field their questions and address their concerns.
His visit began in the chief's mess, where West spoke about the exceptional level at which Kearsarge has performed during its preparation for its fall 2010 deployment.
"This ship and its crew are ready to support our 15,000 Sailors on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan," said West. "I can't wait to come out to Kearsarge while you are in the 5th Fleet area of operation to see Sailors doing what the deckplate leadership has prepared them for."
On his way through the hangar bay to the flight deck to address the crew, West witnessed some of the hard work he spoke of as Sailors were busy moving supplies and stores aboard in preparation for their certification exercise scheduled for the week of Aug. 9.
"It's the hard work and dedication of every Sailor that makes this ship and our Navy the force it is today," said West.
Keeping those hard-working Sailors in the Navy is one of the many areas West talked about with the crew as they gathered around the Navy's highest enlisted leader on the flight deck.
"Right now the Navy has a very high retention rate and a very low attrition rate," said West. "There is a year-long wait just to get into the Navy. About four times a week I get a Facebook message from Sailors who got out of the Navy wanting to know how to get back in. If you make the decision to leave the Navy, it needs to be carefully thought out because coming back may not be easy."
As if to emphasize his point that the Navy is holding on to its best and brightest, West took a moment to frock Chief Air Traffic Controller David Buehner to the rank of senior chief, an honor that Buehner said meant the world to him.
"How many people can say the MCPON promoted them?" said Buehner. "This was a thrilling experience, and I am honored he took the time to recognize me and my family."
West also spoke about important programs in the Navy, such as perform to serve (PTS), individual augmentees (IA) and warfare qualifications.
"Warfare qualifications couldn't be any more important," said West. "When a Sailor earns a surface warfare pin, it's telling everyone that they know what they need to do to fight the ship in case of a casualty."
For Quartermaster Seaman Ashley DeArmitt, the MCPON's stressing of the importance of warfare qualifications has given her the motivation to complete the program.
"He put everything in perspective when it comes to earning your pin," said DeArmitt. "It's something I've always known I had to do, but now I want to do it for me and the ship. You never know when you may need to use the knowledge you acquire on the way to earning your pin."
West also took time to pose for photos and speak one-on-one with Sailors, something that DeArmitt said she will remember for some time to come.
"I feel honored that out of all of the ships on the waterfront, he came to Kearsarge," said DeArmitt. "I have a lot of respect for him. He has reached the pinnacle of the enlisted Sailor, but he started as a quartermaster seaman, just like me."
West is the 12th Sailor to hold the Navy's highest enlisted rank and serve as the enlisted advisor to the chief of naval operations.
NORFOLK (NNS) -- The master chief petty officer of the Navy (MCPON) visited the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to meet and speak with chief petty officers and crew Aug. 5.
MCPON (SS/SW) Rick D. West came aboard Kearsarge to not only meet with the crew, but to field their questions and address their concerns.
His visit began in the chief's mess, where West spoke about the exceptional level at which Kearsarge has performed during its preparation for its fall 2010 deployment.
"This ship and its crew are ready to support our 15,000 Sailors on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan," said West. "I can't wait to come out to Kearsarge while you are in the 5th Fleet area of operation to see Sailors doing what the deckplate leadership has prepared them for."
On his way through the hangar bay to the flight deck to address the crew, West witnessed some of the hard work he spoke of as Sailors were busy moving supplies and stores aboard in preparation for their certification exercise scheduled for the week of Aug. 9.
"It's the hard work and dedication of every Sailor that makes this ship and our Navy the force it is today," said West.
Keeping those hard-working Sailors in the Navy is one of the many areas West talked about with the crew as they gathered around the Navy's highest enlisted leader on the flight deck.
"Right now the Navy has a very high retention rate and a very low attrition rate," said West. "There is a year-long wait just to get into the Navy. About four times a week I get a Facebook message from Sailors who got out of the Navy wanting to know how to get back in. If you make the decision to leave the Navy, it needs to be carefully thought out because coming back may not be easy."
As if to emphasize his point that the Navy is holding on to its best and brightest, West took a moment to frock Chief Air Traffic Controller David Buehner to the rank of senior chief, an honor that Buehner said meant the world to him.
"How many people can say the MCPON promoted them?" said Buehner. "This was a thrilling experience, and I am honored he took the time to recognize me and my family."
West also spoke about important programs in the Navy, such as perform to serve (PTS), individual augmentees (IA) and warfare qualifications.
"Warfare qualifications couldn't be any more important," said West. "When a Sailor earns a surface warfare pin, it's telling everyone that they know what they need to do to fight the ship in case of a casualty."
For Quartermaster Seaman Ashley DeArmitt, the MCPON's stressing of the importance of warfare qualifications has given her the motivation to complete the program.
"He put everything in perspective when it comes to earning your pin," said DeArmitt. "It's something I've always known I had to do, but now I want to do it for me and the ship. You never know when you may need to use the knowledge you acquire on the way to earning your pin."
West also took time to pose for photos and speak one-on-one with Sailors, something that DeArmitt said she will remember for some time to come.
"I feel honored that out of all of the ships on the waterfront, he came to Kearsarge," said DeArmitt. "I have a lot of respect for him. He has reached the pinnacle of the enlisted Sailor, but he started as a quartermaster seaman, just like me."
West is the 12th Sailor to hold the Navy's highest enlisted rank and serve as the enlisted advisor to the chief of naval operations.
Marking 20 Years Since Operation Desert Shield
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
Aug. 7, 2010 - When Iraqi forces began pouring over the border into neighboring Kuwait, most Americans would have had a hard time finding the country on a map.
Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein ordered his troops to occupy Kuwait on Aug. 2, 1990 – calling the oil-rich nation Iraq's "19th province."
At the top of the Persian Gulf, Kuwait is a strategic country. It is a prominent member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. It has one of the highest standards of living in the world. Controlling Kuwait meant that Iraq would significantly increase its share of the world's oil reserves.
The world was shocked by the Iraqi move, and neighboring Saudi Arabia was alarmed. No one was sure whether Iraq would stop at the border with Saudi Arabia or move forces into some of the most productive oil fields in the world.
A total of 140,000 Iraqi soldiers, supported by 850 tanks, entered Kuwait on Aug. 2. While tensions with Iraq were high, Kuwait had not alerted its forces. Iraqi aircraft bombed Kuwait City and the air bases in the country. Kuwaiti army units launched attacks against the invading forces, but they were far outnumbered, and the ruling family barely was able to escape to Saudi Arabia before Iraqi forces ringed Kuwait City.
Kuwait turned to the United Nations, and the Security Council passed a resolution calling for Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait and asking member nations to work together toward that goal.
President George H.W. Bush ordered American air, sea and ground forces to Saudi Arabia, beginning Operation Desert Shield on Aug. 7, 1990. That day, the Air Force sent 48 F-15 fighters of the 1st Fighter Wing from Langley Air Force Base, Va., to Saudi Arabia, where they immediately began patrolling the Saudi-Kuwait-Iraq border areas. The Navy sent the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and USS Independence carrier battle groups to the region. The Army and Marine Corps mobilized to send ground forces to Saudi Arabia, with the leading edge of the Army's 82nd and 101st airborne divisions arriving Aug. 8.
Defense Secretary Dick Cheney and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Colin L. Powell began a schedule of near-constant traveling to meet with counterparts around the world.
Those other nations hurried troops, ships and aircraft to the area, where they fell in on the American and Saudi forces and what was left of the Kuwaiti military. The coalition that eventually formed was broad-based, and included 34 nations from Argentina to Bangladesh. Iraqi neighbors Qatar, Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt also participated to roll back the aggression.
The troops landed in Saudi Arabia during the hottest time of the year. Anyone who can afford to tries to leave Saudi Arabia in August; the temperatures regularly rise to more than 130 degrees, and the prevailing winds from the Persian Gulf bring humidity. The media were full of pictures of American servicemembers slamming down bottles of water as sweat stained their "chocolate chip" desert camouflage uniforms.
In the United States, Desert Shield necessitated the first major call-up of reserve component forces since the war in Korea. Under an order Bush signed on Aug. 22, National Guard and other reserve-component forces reported for duty.
The coalition commander they reported to was Army Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf. The media called him "Stormin' Norman." A West Point graduate who had served in Vietnam, Schwarzkopf had been the commander of U.S. Central Command since 1988. One of the plans on Centcom's shelf was the defense of the oil fields against an Iraqi invasion.
At the time, the Iraqi army was the fourth-largest in the world. American planners stressed the force was battle tested and had a large percentage of combat veterans from the Iran-Iraq War in its ranks. That war – the first launched by Saddam Hussein – lasted from 1980 to 1988, and Iraq held its own against a country three times larger. Centcom officials expected a battle to drive Iraq out of Kuwait would be long and costly.
At the beginning of August, there was little that would halt any Iraqi offensive into Saudi Arabia. By the middle of the month, air, sea and ground assets had grown. By the end of August, Desert Shield had grown to be able to defeat any attack into Saudi Arabia.
Now the question was: What next?
American Forces Press Service
Aug. 7, 2010 - When Iraqi forces began pouring over the border into neighboring Kuwait, most Americans would have had a hard time finding the country on a map.
Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein ordered his troops to occupy Kuwait on Aug. 2, 1990 – calling the oil-rich nation Iraq's "19th province."
At the top of the Persian Gulf, Kuwait is a strategic country. It is a prominent member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. It has one of the highest standards of living in the world. Controlling Kuwait meant that Iraq would significantly increase its share of the world's oil reserves.
The world was shocked by the Iraqi move, and neighboring Saudi Arabia was alarmed. No one was sure whether Iraq would stop at the border with Saudi Arabia or move forces into some of the most productive oil fields in the world.
A total of 140,000 Iraqi soldiers, supported by 850 tanks, entered Kuwait on Aug. 2. While tensions with Iraq were high, Kuwait had not alerted its forces. Iraqi aircraft bombed Kuwait City and the air bases in the country. Kuwaiti army units launched attacks against the invading forces, but they were far outnumbered, and the ruling family barely was able to escape to Saudi Arabia before Iraqi forces ringed Kuwait City.
Kuwait turned to the United Nations, and the Security Council passed a resolution calling for Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait and asking member nations to work together toward that goal.
President George H.W. Bush ordered American air, sea and ground forces to Saudi Arabia, beginning Operation Desert Shield on Aug. 7, 1990. That day, the Air Force sent 48 F-15 fighters of the 1st Fighter Wing from Langley Air Force Base, Va., to Saudi Arabia, where they immediately began patrolling the Saudi-Kuwait-Iraq border areas. The Navy sent the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and USS Independence carrier battle groups to the region. The Army and Marine Corps mobilized to send ground forces to Saudi Arabia, with the leading edge of the Army's 82nd and 101st airborne divisions arriving Aug. 8.
Defense Secretary Dick Cheney and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Colin L. Powell began a schedule of near-constant traveling to meet with counterparts around the world.
Those other nations hurried troops, ships and aircraft to the area, where they fell in on the American and Saudi forces and what was left of the Kuwaiti military. The coalition that eventually formed was broad-based, and included 34 nations from Argentina to Bangladesh. Iraqi neighbors Qatar, Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt also participated to roll back the aggression.
The troops landed in Saudi Arabia during the hottest time of the year. Anyone who can afford to tries to leave Saudi Arabia in August; the temperatures regularly rise to more than 130 degrees, and the prevailing winds from the Persian Gulf bring humidity. The media were full of pictures of American servicemembers slamming down bottles of water as sweat stained their "chocolate chip" desert camouflage uniforms.
In the United States, Desert Shield necessitated the first major call-up of reserve component forces since the war in Korea. Under an order Bush signed on Aug. 22, National Guard and other reserve-component forces reported for duty.
The coalition commander they reported to was Army Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf. The media called him "Stormin' Norman." A West Point graduate who had served in Vietnam, Schwarzkopf had been the commander of U.S. Central Command since 1988. One of the plans on Centcom's shelf was the defense of the oil fields against an Iraqi invasion.
At the time, the Iraqi army was the fourth-largest in the world. American planners stressed the force was battle tested and had a large percentage of combat veterans from the Iran-Iraq War in its ranks. That war – the first launched by Saddam Hussein – lasted from 1980 to 1988, and Iraq held its own against a country three times larger. Centcom officials expected a battle to drive Iraq out of Kuwait would be long and costly.
At the beginning of August, there was little that would halt any Iraqi offensive into Saudi Arabia. By the middle of the month, air, sea and ground assets had grown. By the end of August, Desert Shield had grown to be able to defeat any attack into Saudi Arabia.
Now the question was: What next?
Father, Daughter Share Aircraft Heritage
27th Special Operations Wing
Aug. 6, 2010 - While many daughters may share similar interests with their fathers, one noncommissioned officer here relates the challenges of her job with an understanding dad. He's been there and done that.
When retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer 3 William Seibt learned that his daughter, Jennifer, was going to be promoted from technical sergeant to master sergeant July 30, he made the trip here from Hillsboro, Ore., to share the event with her. As a retired avionics officer for a Coast Guard C-130, he got the opportunity to revisit his old airframe, albeit a 73rd Special Operations Squadron MC-130W Dragon Spear, courtesy of his loadmaster daughter.
"We had a different philosophy in the Coast Guard," he said as he looked at the electronic panels of the aircraft. "I fixed the equipment on the ground and was a navigator in the air."
He recognized most of the electronic panels as if 20 years had not passed since he retired, pointing his finger at various components. "That's the same, and that's the same, but over there, that's different," he said. He then tapped the frame holding the electronic components and said, "This used to be all mine."
After he had satisfied himself with a personal self-inspection, his daughter steered him through the rest of the aircraft, explaining its various configurations and capabilities. When she approached the back of the plane, she waved her hand over the neatly stacked pallets of equipment and announced, "This is all mine."
Sergeant Seibt grew up in a military environment. She was with her dad as he served three tours in Alaska: two in Kodiak, and one in Sitka. She lived in Astoria, Ore., and Elizabeth City, N.C. When her time came to serve, she joined the Air Force. Initially she worked in vehicle operations at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, but has been a loadmaster for the last seven years.
"When I was at Ramstein in vehicle ops, I was told that my personality might be better suited for that of a loadmaster," she said. "I took this as an incentive to crosstrain. I'm glad I did."
She said that perhaps the family tie to flying in airplanes was genetic. Her grandfather was a member of one of the first Army Air Forces units that became today's Air Force.
"He would tell me the stories about when he was a loadmaster during the Berlin Blockade," she said.
Although the two served in different services, their common bond with the venerable C-130 airframe has made their personal relationship grow stronger over the years, the Seibts said.
Friday, August 06, 2010
VA obligates $1.8 billion to help veterans
WASHINGTON (AFRNS) -- The Department of Veterans Affairs committed the last of its $1.8 billion in Recovery Act funds July 31, one of the first federal agencies to achieve that milestone. Projects at more than 1,200 sites in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico will increase access to health care and services to veterans, while creating jobs and stimulating the economy.
"Veterans across the nation are benefiting from these Recovery Act funds," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. "Recovery Act projects are improving medical care, speeding claims processing, enhancing our national cemeteries, advancing our energy efficiency, and generating jobs for Americans."
VA rapidly put American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to work to improve its medical facilities, revitalize its national cemeteries, hire claims processors, upgrade technology systems and assist states in acquiring, building or remodeling state nursing homes and domiciliary facilities for veterans.
Using Recovery Act funds, VA entered into 1,521 contracts with 696 contractors. Three-quarters of the contractors are veteran-owned businesses, either service-disabled veteran-owned businesses or veteran-owned small businesses.
Health Care Services Enhanced
VA obligated $1 billion to improve VA medical care facilities across the country through building renovations, roadway and walkway repairs, and high-cost equipment replacement. Other upgrades include security improvements, new construction, replacement of steam lines and boiler plants, upgrades in emergency power distribution, and purchases of additional emergency generators among others.
To help veterans access care, Recovery Act projects in VA medical facilities will add or improve more than 26,000 parking spaces, and 39 elevator banks are being built or upgraded. VA will upgrade nearly 14,000 inpatient bed spaces, while 16 pharmacy renovation projects will help veterans get medicines quicker and more efficiently. More than 14,400 clinical improvement projects, some with multiple exam rooms, will be undertaken.
Funds are also helping ensure VA health care facilities function more efficiently (by reducing annual recurring maintenance and upkeep cost) and are equipped to provide world-class care to veterans.
Specific projects include:
-- Bedford, Mass., VA Medical Center mental health unit renovation, $7.165 million;
-- Philadelphia VAMC emergency room renovations, $4.74 million;
-- Cleveland VAMC surgical suite refurbishment, $8.5 million;
-- New Haven, Conn., VAMC private and semi-private inpatient units, $7.743 million;
-- Hines, Ill., VAMC electrical distribution infrastructure upgrade, $8 million.
VA serves 5.5 million veterans annually in its hospitals, outpatient clinics and rural health programs.
Energy Conservation
VA is promoting energy conservation and reducing its environmental footprint by investing $200 million in Recovery Act funds for renewable energy generation technologies, metering systems, and energy conservation and water-saving measures. In total, the renewable energy systems awarded represent more than 9 megawatts of planned power generating capacity from solar, wind, and cogeneration technologies.
Two national cemeteries, in Bourne, Mass., and San Joaquin, Calif., anticipate producing enough electricity to supply nearly all of their energy needs.
VA is installing solar photovoltaic systems at facilities in Albuquerque, N.M.; Tucson, Ariz.; Dublin, Ga.; Calverton, N.Y.; San Joaquin, Calif., and Riverside, Calif.
VA is erecting a wind turbine in Bourne, Mass., and is constructing a geothermal system at its medical center in St. Cloud, Minn.
In addition, VA is building renewably fueled cogeneration systems at five medical facilities: Togus, Maine; White River Junction, Vt.; Chillicothe, Ohio; Loma Linda, Calif.; and Canandaigua, N.Y.
VA is installing metering systems at all VA-owned facilities to monitor energy utilities, including electricity, water, chilled water, steam, and natural gas consumption.
VA is also investing $197 million in energy and water infrastructure improvements. VA facilities across the country are upgrading their facilities to reduce energy consumption and water usage and better manage related costs.
Claims Processing Improvements
VA is working to improve the systems for processing claims to more quickly and efficiently deliver benefits to veterans. VA has obligated $150 million to hire, train and equip new employees to improve claims processing and speed the delivery of benefits to veterans. VA has hired approximately 2,700 temporary and permanent employees to assist with processing veterans' claims for VA benefits.
National Cemeteries Revitalized
Throughout VA's system of 131 national cemeteries, 391 improvement projects are underway using $50 million in Recovery Act funding. VA is restoring and preserving 49 historic monuments and memorials, becoming more energy efficient by investing in renewable energy sources (solar and wind), moving forward on nine energy conservation projects, and improving access and visitor safety with 49 road, paving and grounds improvement projects.
Recovery Act funds are also being used to raise, realign, and clean approximately 200,000 headstones and markers, repair sunken graves, and renovate turf at 22 VA national cemeteries.
One-time Benefit Payments
The Recovery Act provided one-time $250 economic recovery payments to eligible veterans, their survivors, and dependents to help mitigate the effects of the current economy. Although $7.1 million were intended for administrative support of the one-time benefit payments, VA was able to successfully administer the program with a savings of approximately $6.1 million, and may return the remaining funds to the U.S. Treasury. (Courtesy of VA News)
"Veterans across the nation are benefiting from these Recovery Act funds," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. "Recovery Act projects are improving medical care, speeding claims processing, enhancing our national cemeteries, advancing our energy efficiency, and generating jobs for Americans."
VA rapidly put American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to work to improve its medical facilities, revitalize its national cemeteries, hire claims processors, upgrade technology systems and assist states in acquiring, building or remodeling state nursing homes and domiciliary facilities for veterans.
Using Recovery Act funds, VA entered into 1,521 contracts with 696 contractors. Three-quarters of the contractors are veteran-owned businesses, either service-disabled veteran-owned businesses or veteran-owned small businesses.
Health Care Services Enhanced
VA obligated $1 billion to improve VA medical care facilities across the country through building renovations, roadway and walkway repairs, and high-cost equipment replacement. Other upgrades include security improvements, new construction, replacement of steam lines and boiler plants, upgrades in emergency power distribution, and purchases of additional emergency generators among others.
To help veterans access care, Recovery Act projects in VA medical facilities will add or improve more than 26,000 parking spaces, and 39 elevator banks are being built or upgraded. VA will upgrade nearly 14,000 inpatient bed spaces, while 16 pharmacy renovation projects will help veterans get medicines quicker and more efficiently. More than 14,400 clinical improvement projects, some with multiple exam rooms, will be undertaken.
Funds are also helping ensure VA health care facilities function more efficiently (by reducing annual recurring maintenance and upkeep cost) and are equipped to provide world-class care to veterans.
Specific projects include:
-- Bedford, Mass., VA Medical Center mental health unit renovation, $7.165 million;
-- Philadelphia VAMC emergency room renovations, $4.74 million;
-- Cleveland VAMC surgical suite refurbishment, $8.5 million;
-- New Haven, Conn., VAMC private and semi-private inpatient units, $7.743 million;
-- Hines, Ill., VAMC electrical distribution infrastructure upgrade, $8 million.
VA serves 5.5 million veterans annually in its hospitals, outpatient clinics and rural health programs.
Energy Conservation
VA is promoting energy conservation and reducing its environmental footprint by investing $200 million in Recovery Act funds for renewable energy generation technologies, metering systems, and energy conservation and water-saving measures. In total, the renewable energy systems awarded represent more than 9 megawatts of planned power generating capacity from solar, wind, and cogeneration technologies.
Two national cemeteries, in Bourne, Mass., and San Joaquin, Calif., anticipate producing enough electricity to supply nearly all of their energy needs.
VA is installing solar photovoltaic systems at facilities in Albuquerque, N.M.; Tucson, Ariz.; Dublin, Ga.; Calverton, N.Y.; San Joaquin, Calif., and Riverside, Calif.
VA is erecting a wind turbine in Bourne, Mass., and is constructing a geothermal system at its medical center in St. Cloud, Minn.
In addition, VA is building renewably fueled cogeneration systems at five medical facilities: Togus, Maine; White River Junction, Vt.; Chillicothe, Ohio; Loma Linda, Calif.; and Canandaigua, N.Y.
VA is installing metering systems at all VA-owned facilities to monitor energy utilities, including electricity, water, chilled water, steam, and natural gas consumption.
VA is also investing $197 million in energy and water infrastructure improvements. VA facilities across the country are upgrading their facilities to reduce energy consumption and water usage and better manage related costs.
Claims Processing Improvements
VA is working to improve the systems for processing claims to more quickly and efficiently deliver benefits to veterans. VA has obligated $150 million to hire, train and equip new employees to improve claims processing and speed the delivery of benefits to veterans. VA has hired approximately 2,700 temporary and permanent employees to assist with processing veterans' claims for VA benefits.
National Cemeteries Revitalized
Throughout VA's system of 131 national cemeteries, 391 improvement projects are underway using $50 million in Recovery Act funding. VA is restoring and preserving 49 historic monuments and memorials, becoming more energy efficient by investing in renewable energy sources (solar and wind), moving forward on nine energy conservation projects, and improving access and visitor safety with 49 road, paving and grounds improvement projects.
Recovery Act funds are also being used to raise, realign, and clean approximately 200,000 headstones and markers, repair sunken graves, and renovate turf at 22 VA national cemeteries.
One-time Benefit Payments
The Recovery Act provided one-time $250 economic recovery payments to eligible veterans, their survivors, and dependents to help mitigate the effects of the current economy. Although $7.1 million were intended for administrative support of the one-time benefit payments, VA was able to successfully administer the program with a savings of approximately $6.1 million, and may return the remaining funds to the U.S. Treasury. (Courtesy of VA News)
okosuka Sailors Prepare for Future with Career Counselor Symposium
By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Andrew Ryan Smith, Navy Public Affairs Support Element West, Det. Japan
YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- Sailors at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) attended the Career Counselor Symposium to better prepare themselves and those they advise for the competitive environment of the modern Navy Aug. 5-6 in Yokosuka, Japan.
More than 75 Sailors from commands throughout Naval Region Japan attended the mini-conference, which covered force shaping tools, detailing, career development tools and education opportunities.
"Events like this are important for getting career information out to our Sailors, so they have the most current information available to them," said CFAY Command Master Chief Gregory Vidaurri.
Many of the symposium attendees were not rated Navy counselors, but command appointed collateral duty counselors who work to help out fellow Sailors by answering their career-related questions and in some cases, pointing them in the right direction.
"A lot of junior Sailors do not take the time to take their career in their own hands because of all the work and knowledge required to do so; that is why career counselors are so important," said Fire Controlman 2nd Class Foushee Roosevelt, a divisional counselor assigned to USS Shiloh (CG 67). "The presentation today gave me a better perspective of what should go on an evaluation. They broke everything down and laid out what you need for success."
The objective of presenters was to educate Sailors about career options and the benefits of staying active duty.
"The Navy is always changing and in order to keep up with these changes, Sailors need to be aware of new regulations and different programs that are available that could effect their careers. This symposium is going to help drive them in the right direction," said Vidaurri.
YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- Sailors at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) attended the Career Counselor Symposium to better prepare themselves and those they advise for the competitive environment of the modern Navy Aug. 5-6 in Yokosuka, Japan.
More than 75 Sailors from commands throughout Naval Region Japan attended the mini-conference, which covered force shaping tools, detailing, career development tools and education opportunities.
"Events like this are important for getting career information out to our Sailors, so they have the most current information available to them," said CFAY Command Master Chief Gregory Vidaurri.
Many of the symposium attendees were not rated Navy counselors, but command appointed collateral duty counselors who work to help out fellow Sailors by answering their career-related questions and in some cases, pointing them in the right direction.
"A lot of junior Sailors do not take the time to take their career in their own hands because of all the work and knowledge required to do so; that is why career counselors are so important," said Fire Controlman 2nd Class Foushee Roosevelt, a divisional counselor assigned to USS Shiloh (CG 67). "The presentation today gave me a better perspective of what should go on an evaluation. They broke everything down and laid out what you need for success."
The objective of presenters was to educate Sailors about career options and the benefits of staying active duty.
"The Navy is always changing and in order to keep up with these changes, Sailors need to be aware of new regulations and different programs that are available that could effect their careers. This symposium is going to help drive them in the right direction," said Vidaurri.
U.S. Continues Aid to Pakistan Flood Victims
By Elaine Wilson
American Forces Press Service
Aug. 6, 2010 - The United States is continuing to aid flood victims in Pakistan while working with the Pakistani government to see if additional U.S. military support is required, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said yesterday.
U.S. officials also are looking into the need to begin posturing forces to help, Morrell said.
The floods in the northwestern part of the nation have killed more than 1,500 people so far, he said. The floods, caused by heavy monsoon rains, have affected an estimated 1.5 million people, and the rain continues in the region.
Six U.S. helicopters – including four Army CH-47 Chinooks and two Army UH-60 Black Hawks -- are in Pakistan supporting relief operations, Morrell said. As of today, the aircraft have flown 18 sorties, he said, and evacuated about 800 people from flood-affected areas. They also have transported 66,000 pounds of relief supplies, he added, and, as of yesterday, delivered nearly 440,000packaged meals that conform with Muslim law.
Meanwhile, the Defense Department is ensuring it strikes a balance between the needs of Pakistan and operations in Afghanistan. The U.S. assets that have been deployed there have been taken from Afghanistan, Morrell explained.
"We can do that for some period of time, but ultimately they are required in the theater of combat," he said. However, the United States will go to "extraordinary measures" to help the flood victims, he added.
"We are looking at how to ... meet the demand in Pakistan without adversely impacting operations in Afghanistan," he said. "We will find a way if we are needed to balance both needs."
American Forces Press Service
Aug. 6, 2010 - The United States is continuing to aid flood victims in Pakistan while working with the Pakistani government to see if additional U.S. military support is required, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said yesterday.
U.S. officials also are looking into the need to begin posturing forces to help, Morrell said.
The floods in the northwestern part of the nation have killed more than 1,500 people so far, he said. The floods, caused by heavy monsoon rains, have affected an estimated 1.5 million people, and the rain continues in the region.
Six U.S. helicopters – including four Army CH-47 Chinooks and two Army UH-60 Black Hawks -- are in Pakistan supporting relief operations, Morrell said. As of today, the aircraft have flown 18 sorties, he said, and evacuated about 800 people from flood-affected areas. They also have transported 66,000 pounds of relief supplies, he added, and, as of yesterday, delivered nearly 440,000packaged meals that conform with Muslim law.
Meanwhile, the Defense Department is ensuring it strikes a balance between the needs of Pakistan and operations in Afghanistan. The U.S. assets that have been deployed there have been taken from Afghanistan, Morrell explained.
"We can do that for some period of time, but ultimately they are required in the theater of combat," he said. However, the United States will go to "extraordinary measures" to help the flood victims, he added.
"We are looking at how to ... meet the demand in Pakistan without adversely impacting operations in Afghanistan," he said. "We will find a way if we are needed to balance both needs."
Alaska Guard prepares for training in Mongolia
Guardsmen from the Alaska Army National Guard's 38th Troop Command and individuals from the Alaska Air National Guard's 176th Medical Group will depart this week to join 220 members of the Mongolian Armed Forces and 60 members of the U.S. military.
"One of the biggest benefits for Alaska Soldiers participating in this exercise is the opportunity to experience and interact with a multitude of soldiers from different countries," said Command Sgt. Maj. Pamela Harrington, senior leader observer for the Alaska National Guard. "Our Soldiers participating in this exercise will also be able to break the language and culture barrier."
The exercise is co-sponsored by the Mongolian Armed Forces and the U.S.
Pacific Command.
Mongolian, multinational and U.S. forces will conduct a command post exercise, a humanitarian civic activity and medical readiness training exercise.
The purpose of Khaan Quest is to develop participating military forces' ability to contribute to UN and coalition peacekeeping operations, particularly multinational efforts involving peacekeeping challenges like insurgency, terrorism, crime and ethnic conflict. The exercise aims to cultivate the readiness and interoperability that translate success in such conflicts.
"The Khaan Quest Exercise is important because it helps build the relationship between the Mongolian Army and the Alaska Army National Guard and better prepares both elements, not only for this mission but other missions involving joint operations and military forces from various supporting nations," said Harrington.
Airman Missing in Action from WWII 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 Sgt. John P. Bonnassiolle, U.S. Army, of Oakland, Calif. He will be buried Tuesday in San Francisco.
On April 29, 1944, he was aboard a B-24J Liberator with nine other crewmen. They failed to return following a bombing mission over Berlin. German documents captured after the war established the aircraft had crashed near the town of East Meitze, Germany, north of Hannover. German forces removed the remains of three crewmen from the site and buried them in a cemetery in Hannover.
In 1946, The U.S. Army's Graves Registration Command located the remains of the men buried in Hannover and reburied them at the U.S. Military Cemetery at Neuville-en-Condroz, Belgium, after confirming the identities of two of the three.
In 2003, a German citizen began excavating the East Meitze crash site and turned over human remains to U.S. officials. A Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command team traveled to excavate the crash site in 2005 and 2007, recovering additional remains and crew-related equipment -- including identification tags for Bonnassiolle and three other crew members.
Among other forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from JPAC and the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory used mitochondrial DNA -- which matched that of Bonnassiolle's sister -- in the identification of his remains.
More than 400,000 of the 16 million Americans who served in World War II died. At the end of the war, the U.S. government was unable to recover, identify and bury approximately 79,000 as known persons. Today, more than 72,000 Americans remain unaccounted-for from the conflict.
For additional information on the Defense Department's mission to account for missing Americans, visit the DPMO Web site at http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo or call 703-699-1169.
He is Sgt. John P. Bonnassiolle, U.S. Army, of Oakland, Calif. He will be buried Tuesday in San Francisco.
On April 29, 1944, he was aboard a B-24J Liberator with nine other crewmen. They failed to return following a bombing mission over Berlin. German documents captured after the war established the aircraft had crashed near the town of East Meitze, Germany, north of Hannover. German forces removed the remains of three crewmen from the site and buried them in a cemetery in Hannover.
In 1946, The U.S. Army's Graves Registration Command located the remains of the men buried in Hannover and reburied them at the U.S. Military Cemetery at Neuville-en-Condroz, Belgium, after confirming the identities of two of the three.
In 2003, a German citizen began excavating the East Meitze crash site and turned over human remains to U.S. officials. A Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command team traveled to excavate the crash site in 2005 and 2007, recovering additional remains and crew-related equipment -- including identification tags for Bonnassiolle and three other crew members.
Among other forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from JPAC and the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory used mitochondrial DNA -- which matched that of Bonnassiolle's sister -- in the identification of his remains.
More than 400,000 of the 16 million Americans who served in World War II died. At the end of the war, the U.S. government was unable to recover, identify and bury approximately 79,000 as known persons. Today, more than 72,000 Americans remain unaccounted-for from the conflict.
For additional information on the Defense Department's mission to account for missing Americans, visit the DPMO Web site at http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo or call 703-699-1169.
Air Force Announces F-16 Training Mission
WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The secretary and chief of staff of the Air Force announced today the transition of Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., to the F-16 training mission.
The Air Force determined that Holloman has the capacity to accept two F-16 training squadrons and offers ability to synergize training activities with MQ-1/9 training occurring on the same base.
Transitioning Holloman to F-16 training stabilizes an enduring training mission and capitalizes on the existing airspace and range complex.
Implementation of this action is subject to completion of appropriate environmental analysis.
The Air Force determined that Holloman has the capacity to accept two F-16 training squadrons and offers ability to synergize training activities with MQ-1/9 training occurring on the same base.
Transitioning Holloman to F-16 training stabilizes an enduring training mission and capitalizes on the existing airspace and range complex.
Implementation of this action is subject to completion of appropriate environmental analysis.
CNO Visits San Francisco
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Kyle P. Malloy, Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs
SAN FRANCISCO (NNS) -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead was the keynote speaker at the World Affairs Council in San Francisco Aug. 5.
CNO spoke at the World Affairs Council of Northern California to address the U.S. Navy's global influence and the emerging security environment.
"Suffice it to say that our Navy is on every continent and in every ocean, reassuring, strengthening, developing old and new emerging partners to support the stable world order," said Roughead.
CNO went on to address how the Navy is doing its part to contribute to an ever-changing global environment with an increasing demand for naval influence both domestically and abroad.
He also spoke about how the current Navy faces much different challenges than those of the past but is able to embrace them because of the extraordinarily high standard from which it operates.
"This time is different for all of us," said Roughead. "But what is not different is the need for a Navy, and I'm very proud of what that Navy does every day in every ocean."
Roughead also visited Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, Calif., during his trip to San Francisco and received a first hand look at different scientific and technological systems being researched in order to improve national security.
SAN FRANCISCO (NNS) -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead was the keynote speaker at the World Affairs Council in San Francisco Aug. 5.
CNO spoke at the World Affairs Council of Northern California to address the U.S. Navy's global influence and the emerging security environment.
"Suffice it to say that our Navy is on every continent and in every ocean, reassuring, strengthening, developing old and new emerging partners to support the stable world order," said Roughead.
CNO went on to address how the Navy is doing its part to contribute to an ever-changing global environment with an increasing demand for naval influence both domestically and abroad.
He also spoke about how the current Navy faces much different challenges than those of the past but is able to embrace them because of the extraordinarily high standard from which it operates.
"This time is different for all of us," said Roughead. "But what is not different is the need for a Navy, and I'm very proud of what that Navy does every day in every ocean."
Roughead also visited Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, Calif., during his trip to San Francisco and received a first hand look at different scientific and technological systems being researched in order to improve national security.
Seabees, Marines Rebuild Haitian Hospital Roof
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bryan Weyers, Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet Public Affairs
PORT DE PAIX, Haiti (NNS) -- Seabees and Marines deployed aboard the Continuing Promise 2010 flagship, USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), spent five days reconstructing a hospital in Port de Paix, Haiti, July 27 to 31.
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 7, Construction
Battalion Mobile Unit (CBMU) 202 and Marine Logistical
Command Element (LCE) built a new roof on the hospital, washed and bleached all the walls and floors, painted the walls inside and outside the facility and constructed a shelter over a well behind the hospital where locals wash their clothing.
"We've been tasked to refurbish this hospital and make it a usable facility for the Haitian people," said Builder 2nd Class Thomas J. Camara, CBMU 202 project supervisor.
The medical facility is the only hospital in Port de Paix that is supported by the local government.
"The community has been really receptive to what we are doing here," said Camara. "They have actually come out to watch us work everyday."
During their lunch breaks, Seabees and Marines had the opportunity to sit and visit with the locals and enjoy a few laughs while they were in Haiti.
"This was a fulfilling mission and a beautiful province to work in," said Gunnery Sgt. George J. Fowler, from the LCE.
The Haitian government shut down the hospital one month prior to the arrival of the Seabees and Marines and moved all the patients out to another facility.
"As a joint task operation for multiple units, we've come together really well at this time to help the Haitian people and really push forward thru this project," said Camara.
PORT DE PAIX, Haiti (NNS) -- Seabees and Marines deployed aboard the Continuing Promise 2010 flagship, USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), spent five days reconstructing a hospital in Port de Paix, Haiti, July 27 to 31.
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 7, Construction
Battalion Mobile Unit (CBMU) 202 and Marine Logistical
Command Element (LCE) built a new roof on the hospital, washed and bleached all the walls and floors, painted the walls inside and outside the facility and constructed a shelter over a well behind the hospital where locals wash their clothing.
"We've been tasked to refurbish this hospital and make it a usable facility for the Haitian people," said Builder 2nd Class Thomas J. Camara, CBMU 202 project supervisor.
The medical facility is the only hospital in Port de Paix that is supported by the local government.
"The community has been really receptive to what we are doing here," said Camara. "They have actually come out to watch us work everyday."
During their lunch breaks, Seabees and Marines had the opportunity to sit and visit with the locals and enjoy a few laughs while they were in Haiti.
"This was a fulfilling mission and a beautiful province to work in," said Gunnery Sgt. George J. Fowler, from the LCE.
The Haitian government shut down the hospital one month prior to the arrival of the Seabees and Marines and moved all the patients out to another facility.
"As a joint task operation for multiple units, we've come together really well at this time to help the Haitian people and really push forward thru this project," said Camara.
USS Iwo Jima Makes GTMO Port Call
By Terence R. Peck, Naval Station Guantanamo Bay Public Affairs
GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (NNS) -- USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) made a port visit to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (GTMO), Cuba Aug. 4-6.
The ship made the port call to bring aboard supplies and to provide the crew a few days of rest and relaxation following its 10-day stop in Haiti.
During the two days in GTMO, the ship received 11,520 Meals-Ready-to-Eat and 140 pallets of food, including 35,000 pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables, 30,240 bottles of water, 115,000 gallons of J-5 jet fuel and 800,000 gallons of F-76 diesel.
Once the resupply was complete, Iwo Jima resumed its participation in Continue Promise 2010, providing humanitarian civic assistance throughout the Caribbean and Latin American regions.
The ship's next visit will be to Colombia.
During the four-month annual humanitarian civic assistance operation, the crew of 1,600 Sailors and Marines will provide assistance to Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Nicaragua, Panama and Suriname.
Continuing Promise is part of the Navy's Maritime Strategy, which seeks to build on relationships during times of calm and mitigating human suffering though interagency and multinational efforts.
The operation is supported by U.S. and international military medical personnel, U.S. government agencies, regional health ministries, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions.
The recent operation is the fifth conducted in the region since 2007.
After departing July 12 from their homeport of Norfolk, Iwo Jima made its first humanitarian assistance stop in the country of Haiti.
While in Haiti, Iwo Jima provided medical support, conducting approximately 25 surgeries. The surgeries included removing hernias, cataracts and cysts.
Medical doctors provided the Haitians classes on properly disposing of waste to help reduce the mosquito population and disease.
Military veterinarians provided care for animals, while engineers helped rebuild a roof on a hospital and install bathrooms in other buildings.
"I feel proud that I did something for someone else," said Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class (AW) Sherry Killough. "I'm hoping that they gain the knowledge that someone else does care and that we are doing what we can."
GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (NNS) -- USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) made a port visit to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (GTMO), Cuba Aug. 4-6.
The ship made the port call to bring aboard supplies and to provide the crew a few days of rest and relaxation following its 10-day stop in Haiti.
During the two days in GTMO, the ship received 11,520 Meals-Ready-to-Eat and 140 pallets of food, including 35,000 pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables, 30,240 bottles of water, 115,000 gallons of J-5 jet fuel and 800,000 gallons of F-76 diesel.
Once the resupply was complete, Iwo Jima resumed its participation in Continue Promise 2010, providing humanitarian civic assistance throughout the Caribbean and Latin American regions.
The ship's next visit will be to Colombia.
During the four-month annual humanitarian civic assistance operation, the crew of 1,600 Sailors and Marines will provide assistance to Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Nicaragua, Panama and Suriname.
Continuing Promise is part of the Navy's Maritime Strategy, which seeks to build on relationships during times of calm and mitigating human suffering though interagency and multinational efforts.
The operation is supported by U.S. and international military medical personnel, U.S. government agencies, regional health ministries, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions.
The recent operation is the fifth conducted in the region since 2007.
After departing July 12 from their homeport of Norfolk, Iwo Jima made its first humanitarian assistance stop in the country of Haiti.
While in Haiti, Iwo Jima provided medical support, conducting approximately 25 surgeries. The surgeries included removing hernias, cataracts and cysts.
Medical doctors provided the Haitians classes on properly disposing of waste to help reduce the mosquito population and disease.
Military veterinarians provided care for animals, while engineers helped rebuild a roof on a hospital and install bathrooms in other buildings.
"I feel proud that I did something for someone else," said Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class (AW) Sherry Killough. "I'm hoping that they gain the knowledge that someone else does care and that we are doing what we can."
Deputy CNO for Fleet Readiness, Logistics Visits Training Commands
From Submarine Learning Center Public Affairs
GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- The deputy chief of naval operations for Fleet Readiness and Logistics visited training commands in Groton, Conn., July 30 to familiarize himself with the Submarine Learning Center's capabilities and to observe the blended learning used to teach Sailors at the Naval Submarine School.
Vice Adm. William R. Burke spent the morning at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, R.I., seeing how Sailors get hands-on training in the submarine bridge trainer engineering design module. He then spent the afternoon touring the Naval Submarine School, talking with students and instructors.
While observing students in the submarine piloting and navigation trainer, Burke asked instructor Chief Electronics Technician (Submarines) Jeremy Peterson to explain how they train Sailors in paperless navigation.
Peterson highlighted the importance of recent training improvements, including the Voyage Management System (VMS) that augments paper charts, citing enhancements in the time required for data acquisition and dissemination as well as improvements in the speed of distribution of critical information.
Burke's visit is part of an ongoing process designed to strengthen the quality of training through a variety of means, including providing Navy leadership with the opportunity to see training in action, as well as direct fleet feedback and participation in the training development process.
GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- The deputy chief of naval operations for Fleet Readiness and Logistics visited training commands in Groton, Conn., July 30 to familiarize himself with the Submarine Learning Center's capabilities and to observe the blended learning used to teach Sailors at the Naval Submarine School.
Vice Adm. William R. Burke spent the morning at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, R.I., seeing how Sailors get hands-on training in the submarine bridge trainer engineering design module. He then spent the afternoon touring the Naval Submarine School, talking with students and instructors.
While observing students in the submarine piloting and navigation trainer, Burke asked instructor Chief Electronics Technician (Submarines) Jeremy Peterson to explain how they train Sailors in paperless navigation.
Peterson highlighted the importance of recent training improvements, including the Voyage Management System (VMS) that augments paper charts, citing enhancements in the time required for data acquisition and dissemination as well as improvements in the speed of distribution of critical information.
Burke's visit is part of an ongoing process designed to strengthen the quality of training through a variety of means, including providing Navy leadership with the opportunity to see training in action, as well as direct fleet feedback and participation in the training development process.
US Pacific Fleet Launches New Warfighting Assessment Federation
By Troy Clarke, Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona Public Affairs
NORCO, Calif. (NNS) -- U.S. Pacific Fleet Command (COMPACFLT) established, for the first time ever, a new warfighting assessment federation Aug. 3 to strengthen the Navy's analysis efforts across the warfighting assessment community.
The federation's inauguration coincided with a planning session for exercise Valiant Shield 2010 hosted Aug. 4-5 by Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corona, and brought together Sailors and Navy civilians from the training, operational and acquisition communities.
"I wanted to bring a group of professionals from the various assessment groups to work collaboratively across organizational boundaries so all participating organizations benefit," said Dave Yoshihara, director, COMPACFLT Warfighting Assessment and Readiness. "We all see different parts of the big picture and a collaborative federation is the best way to leverage all our individual viewpoints so we can merge those perspectives into a single, integrated picture."
Yoshihara, the Pacific fleet's key official for warfighting assessment and readiness, said this group will help take gauging warfighting capability to a new level.
Yoshihara asked Corona to host the inaugural meeting since it is the Navy's warfighting assessment data analysis center, using its Joint Warfighting Assessment Lab and Daugherty Memorial Assessment Center to process, analyze and distribute performance data around the world during naval operations.
"We're honored to host this historic meeting for the Warfighting Assessment Federation," said NSWC Corona Commanding Officer Capt. Jay Kadowaki. "As the Navy's independent assessment agent, we have the right analytical talent, right assessment tools, right facilities to help the Navy gauge our warfighting capability and support the federation concept."
Yoshihara expects the federation to inform operational and strategic planning, training, doctrine and force-structure development through a data-driven process coming from wargames, modeling and simulation, synthetic and at-sea training exercises, and real-world operations, as well as the assessment of tactical and operational performance.
"The fleet will benefit from robust operational assessments, and participating organizations will gain insight from the real-world data access and exposure to current fleet challenges, and participation in operational events," said Yoshihara.
Initial membership includes Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, Chief Systems Engineer; Center for Naval Analysis; systems commands; program offices; Surface Warfare Group; Naval Sea Systems Command warfare centers; university affiliated research centers and others.
Yoshihara expects federation membership to expand in the future to include warfare centers of excellence, the type commands, and other navy labs, and that team makeup for each event will vary depending on each participating organization's tasking, funding and availability.
The first exercise for the warfighting assessment federation will be Valiant Shield 2010, being held in late 2010, which focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. Armed Forces.
"We're eager to test the federation concept and continue developing its role to enhance our fleet's performance," said Yoshihara. "It comes down to building the right team, sharing our collective knowledge and expertise to increase capability and performance. This is uncharted territory, and we're really excited about the possibilities."
COMPACFLT, the world's largest fleet command, encompasses more than half the earth's surface, covering 100 million square miles from the West Coast of the United States into the Indian Ocean. It includes approximately 180 ships, nearly 2,000 aircraft and 125,000 Sailors, Marines and civilians, as well as type commands for surface ships, submarines and aircraft, and the operational commands of 3rd Fleet in the Eastern Pacific and 7th Fleet in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean.
NSWC Corona is the Navy's premiere independent assessment agent and the newest federal lab responsible for gauging the warfighting capability of weapons and integrated combat systems, through assessment of systems' performance, readiness, quality, supportability and the adequacy of training. The base is home to three premiere national laboratories and assessment centers: the Joint Warfare Assessment Lab; the Measurement Science and Technology Lab; and Daugherty Memorial Assessment Center.
NORCO, Calif. (NNS) -- U.S. Pacific Fleet Command (COMPACFLT) established, for the first time ever, a new warfighting assessment federation Aug. 3 to strengthen the Navy's analysis efforts across the warfighting assessment community.
The federation's inauguration coincided with a planning session for exercise Valiant Shield 2010 hosted Aug. 4-5 by Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corona, and brought together Sailors and Navy civilians from the training, operational and acquisition communities.
"I wanted to bring a group of professionals from the various assessment groups to work collaboratively across organizational boundaries so all participating organizations benefit," said Dave Yoshihara, director, COMPACFLT Warfighting Assessment and Readiness. "We all see different parts of the big picture and a collaborative federation is the best way to leverage all our individual viewpoints so we can merge those perspectives into a single, integrated picture."
Yoshihara, the Pacific fleet's key official for warfighting assessment and readiness, said this group will help take gauging warfighting capability to a new level.
Yoshihara asked Corona to host the inaugural meeting since it is the Navy's warfighting assessment data analysis center, using its Joint Warfighting Assessment Lab and Daugherty Memorial Assessment Center to process, analyze and distribute performance data around the world during naval operations.
"We're honored to host this historic meeting for the Warfighting Assessment Federation," said NSWC Corona Commanding Officer Capt. Jay Kadowaki. "As the Navy's independent assessment agent, we have the right analytical talent, right assessment tools, right facilities to help the Navy gauge our warfighting capability and support the federation concept."
Yoshihara expects the federation to inform operational and strategic planning, training, doctrine and force-structure development through a data-driven process coming from wargames, modeling and simulation, synthetic and at-sea training exercises, and real-world operations, as well as the assessment of tactical and operational performance.
"The fleet will benefit from robust operational assessments, and participating organizations will gain insight from the real-world data access and exposure to current fleet challenges, and participation in operational events," said Yoshihara.
Initial membership includes Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, Chief Systems Engineer; Center for Naval Analysis; systems commands; program offices; Surface Warfare Group; Naval Sea Systems Command warfare centers; university affiliated research centers and others.
Yoshihara expects federation membership to expand in the future to include warfare centers of excellence, the type commands, and other navy labs, and that team makeup for each event will vary depending on each participating organization's tasking, funding and availability.
The first exercise for the warfighting assessment federation will be Valiant Shield 2010, being held in late 2010, which focuses on integrated joint training among U.S. Armed Forces.
"We're eager to test the federation concept and continue developing its role to enhance our fleet's performance," said Yoshihara. "It comes down to building the right team, sharing our collective knowledge and expertise to increase capability and performance. This is uncharted territory, and we're really excited about the possibilities."
COMPACFLT, the world's largest fleet command, encompasses more than half the earth's surface, covering 100 million square miles from the West Coast of the United States into the Indian Ocean. It includes approximately 180 ships, nearly 2,000 aircraft and 125,000 Sailors, Marines and civilians, as well as type commands for surface ships, submarines and aircraft, and the operational commands of 3rd Fleet in the Eastern Pacific and 7th Fleet in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean.
NSWC Corona is the Navy's premiere independent assessment agent and the newest federal lab responsible for gauging the warfighting capability of weapons and integrated combat systems, through assessment of systems' performance, readiness, quality, supportability and the adequacy of training. The base is home to three premiere national laboratories and assessment centers: the Joint Warfare Assessment Lab; the Measurement Science and Technology Lab; and Daugherty Memorial Assessment Center.
Army Sustainability Report Highlights Energy and Environmental Achievements
The Department of the Army announced today that it has released its second Annual Sustainability Report highlighting energy and environmental achievements and milestones supporting the Army's sustainability concept and goals.
The annual sustainability report informs primary stakeholders, partners, the American people, and other interested parties on the Army's progress to embody the principles of sustainability in its operations and installation management.
"Army leadership has come to understand the potential for sustainability to strengthen national security. What had previously yielded benefit through environmental initiatives is emerging as an important tool for countering the destabilizing effects of emerging challenges from competition over limited and diminishing resources, as well as population movements, pandemics and other climate change-related events," said Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal, who serves as both the Army's senior sustainability official and chief management officer.
Throughout the Army, efforts are underway to further recognize sustainability as an organizing principle. Army sustainability results from aligning the Army's mission with environmental stewardship and community well being, plus the economic benefit accrued from reduced waste and increased efficiency.
Twenty-eight Army installations have undergone integrated strategic and sustainability planning which requires long-term sustainability plans and goals to meet future mission and community needs. All new Army construction since fiscal 2008 has been required to be designed to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver minimum standard. Further, efforts are underway to ensure that all new Army acquisition programs include the fully burdened cost of energy in the selection process to maximize the productivity of energy needed to meet our operational capabilities.
"The Army is currently in the midst of its eighth year of protracted conflict. With an eye toward rebalancing the force, sustainability has proven an effective tool for meeting operational requirements, while sustaining facilities and ranges, improving quality of life and reducing the burden on the natural and manmade systems on which we depend," said Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, vice chief of staff of the Army.
Tad Davis, deputy assistant secretary of the Army for environment, safety and occupational health said, "The results we are now seeing from the Army's sustainability programs and initiatives directly support our mission and the well-being of our soldiers, civilians, families and communities."
The report and other information on Army sustainability programs and initiatives are available online to download at http://www.aepi.army.mil .
Media may contact Dave Foster, 703-697-5344 or Dave.Foster1@us.army.mil.
The annual sustainability report informs primary stakeholders, partners, the American people, and other interested parties on the Army's progress to embody the principles of sustainability in its operations and installation management.
"Army leadership has come to understand the potential for sustainability to strengthen national security. What had previously yielded benefit through environmental initiatives is emerging as an important tool for countering the destabilizing effects of emerging challenges from competition over limited and diminishing resources, as well as population movements, pandemics and other climate change-related events," said Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal, who serves as both the Army's senior sustainability official and chief management officer.
Throughout the Army, efforts are underway to further recognize sustainability as an organizing principle. Army sustainability results from aligning the Army's mission with environmental stewardship and community well being, plus the economic benefit accrued from reduced waste and increased efficiency.
Twenty-eight Army installations have undergone integrated strategic and sustainability planning which requires long-term sustainability plans and goals to meet future mission and community needs. All new Army construction since fiscal 2008 has been required to be designed to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver minimum standard. Further, efforts are underway to ensure that all new Army acquisition programs include the fully burdened cost of energy in the selection process to maximize the productivity of energy needed to meet our operational capabilities.
"The Army is currently in the midst of its eighth year of protracted conflict. With an eye toward rebalancing the force, sustainability has proven an effective tool for meeting operational requirements, while sustaining facilities and ranges, improving quality of life and reducing the burden on the natural and manmade systems on which we depend," said Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, vice chief of staff of the Army.
Tad Davis, deputy assistant secretary of the Army for environment, safety and occupational health said, "The results we are now seeing from the Army's sustainability programs and initiatives directly support our mission and the well-being of our soldiers, civilians, families and communities."
The report and other information on Army sustainability programs and initiatives are available online to download at http://www.aepi.army.mil .
Media may contact Dave Foster, 703-697-5344 or Dave.Foster1@us.army.mil.
MILITARY CONTRACTS August 6, 2010
AIR FORCE
Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Ariz., was awarded a $492,440,683 contract which will provide: 132 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) Air Intercept Missile (AIM)-120D All-up-Round (AUR) missiles; 12 AIM-120D Air Vehicles Instrumented (AAVI); 87 AIM-120D Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM); 273 AIM-120C7 AURs for Foreign Military Sales customers; warranty for 85 AIM-120D AURs for the U.S. Air Force; warranty for 10 AAVIs for the Air Force; warranty for 87 CATMs for the Air Force and Navy; warranty for 58 AIM-120C7 AURs for Foreign Military Sales customers Chile (13) and Jordan (45); 192 non-developmental item-airborne instrumentation units; test equipment; AIM 120D guidance section and rear data link for the Air Force; HIF/Spike life time buy; and contractor logistics support. This includes foreign military sales to Morocco, Jordan, Kuwait, Turkey, Singapore, Canada, Korea, Chile, Finland, United Kingdom (44 percent). At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. AAC/EBAC, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA8675-10-C-0014).
Booz Allen Hamilton, Herndon, Va., was awarded a $23,086,466 contract which will provide Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center analysis of ground vehicle survivability and vulnerability protection technology. At this time, $1,300,136 has been obligated. 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380; Delivery Order 360).
Booz Allen Hamilton, Herndon, Va., was awarded a $22,817,103 contract which will provide counterterrorism analysis for the U.S. Central Command Interagency Action Group. At this time, $2,562,474 has been obligated. 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380; Delivery Order 358).
United Technologies Corp., Pratt and Whitney , East Hartford, Conn., was awarded a $9,859,994 contract modification which will support repair, overhaul and remanufacture of stators and shrouds to support the F100-PA-100/200/220/220B engine. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 448 SCMG/PKBCB, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., is the contracting activity (FA8121-10-C-0009-P00002).
ITT Systems Corp., Colorado Springs, Colo., was awarded a $7,350,628 contract modification which will provide system engineering integration and sustainment of ground-based missile warning, missile defense, and space surveillance sensors. At this time, $6,563,061 has been obligated. ESC/HSIK, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., is the contracting activity (F19628-02-C-0010; P00260).
ARMY
IAP Worldwide Services, Panama City, Fla., was awarded on Aug. 2 a $51,196,358 firm-fixed-price contract. This purpose of this project is to design, procure, construct and commission two 10MW diesel generator power plants in Kandahar city. The two 10MW plants will be located in Kandahar city at the New Industrial Park, and Russian silo sites. Work is to be performed in Kandahar, Afghanistan, with an estimated completion date of May 27, 2011. Bids were solicited on the Web with one bid received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Afghanistan Engineering District South, Afghanistan, is the contracting activity (W5J9LE-10-C-0025).
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on Aug. 3 a $35,252,210 firm-fixed-price contract for three UH-60M aircraft for the Mexico Navy and three auxiliary power units inlet barrier filter kits for the UH-60M. Work is to be performed in Stratford, Conn., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2012. One bid was solicited with one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, AMCOM Contracting Center, CCAM-GH-A, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-0003).
Armtec Defense Products Co., Coachella, Calif., was awarded on July 28 a $29,200,558 firm-fixed-price contract. The contractor shall provide 155mm M232A1 modular artillery charge systems combustible cases. Work is to be performed in Coachella, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2013. One bid was solicited with one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Joint Munitions & Lethality Contracting Center, CCJM-CA, Combat Ammo Center, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15QKN-08-C-0437).
Federal Contracting, Inc., Colorado Springs, Colo., was awarded on Aug. 3 a $28,586,634 firm-fixed-price contract to design and construct "47th SOF Battalion Operations Complex, RFP No. W9128F-10-R-0010, Fort Carson, Colo." Work is to be performed in Fort Carson, Colo., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 15, 2012. Unrestricted bids were solicited with 18 bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha, Neb., is the contracting activity (W9128F-10-C-0061).
Honeywell International Aerospace, Tempe, Ariz., was awarded in July 29 a $28,129,263 firm-fixed-price contract. This contract is for "UH-60 Blackhawk Valve, Solenoid Spares, National Stock Number 4810-01-102-2473, Part Number 32138590301, Five Year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity, Minimum Quantity 1300/Maximum Quantity 7800." Work is to be performed in Tempe, Ariz., with an estimated completion date of May 12, 2016. Two bids were solicited with one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aviation and Missile Center, CCAM-AR-A, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-10-D-0187
Cajun Construction, Baton Rouge, La., was awarded on July 29 a $26,874,844 firm-fixed-price contract for the construction of "Floodwall in Lake Pontchartrain & Vicinity, West Return Floodwall, South Segment (South of I-10), Jefferson Parish, La., (LPV 3.2A)." Work is to be performed in Jefferson Parish, La., with an estimated completion date of May 28, 2011. Bids were solicited on the Web with 10 bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, New Orleans, La., is the contracting activity (W912P8-10-C-0105).
Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc., Virginia Beach, Va., was awarded on July 29 a $25,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for 20,000 fire resistant environmental ensemble systems with MultiCam print. Work is to be performed in Virginia Beach, Va., with an estimated completion date of April 30, 2011. One bid was solicited with one bid received. Research Development & Engineering Command Contracting Center, Aberdeen Contracting Division, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W912CRB-07-D-0033).
General Dynamics Armaments and Technical Products, Burlington, Vt., was awarded on July 30 a $24,851,751 firm-fixed-price, undefinitized contract action contract. This contract is for 130 each of MK47, 40MM, advanced light weight grenade launchers system with lightweight video sight, air burst barrels, and ancillary equipment with spare and repair parts. Work is to be performed in Saco, Maine, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2012. One bid was solicited with one bid received. U.S. Army TACOM Contacting Center, CCTA-AR-VB, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-10-C-0408).
AM General, LLC, South Bend, Ind., was awarded in Aug. 3 a $20,549,874 firm-fixed-price contract. The purpose of the contract is to purchase 22 armored personnel troop carriers. Work is to be performed in Mishawaka, Ind., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2010. One bid was solicited with one bid received. TACOM, Warren, CCTA-ATA-A, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (DAAE07-01-C-S001).
Versar, Inc., Springfield, Va., was awarded on Aug. 3 a $17,107,957 firm-fixed-price contract for electrical repairs and inspection in various locations throughout Iraq. Work is to be performed in Iraq, with an estimated completion date of June 3, 2012. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with six bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Programs Center, CETAC-CT-U, Winchester, Va., is the contracting activity (W912ER-10-C-0042).
Camber Corp., Huntsville, Ala., was awarded on July 29 a $16,631,058 firm-fixed-price contract. This procurement is for the acquisition of services to update Army technical manuals. Work is to be performed in Huntsville, Ala., with an estimated completion date of July 31, 2011. Three bids were solicited with two bids received. TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-06-A-0004).
Thales Raytheon Systems, LLC, Fullerton, Calif., was awarded on Aug. 4 a $15,616,857 firm-fixed-price contract. The U.S. government intends to procure mini-depot capability for the government of India for the sustainment of the FireFinder AN/TPQ-37A(v)3 radar set. Work is to be performed in Fullerton, Calif. (34 percent), and El Segundo, Calif. (66 percent), with an estimated completion date of Aug. 1, 2015. One sole-source bid was solicited with one bid received. CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-06-D-T001).
Suffolk Construction Co., Inc., Sarasota, Fla., was awarded on Aug. 4 a $14,927,000 firm-fixed-price contract. This contract is to design and construct the new Irwin Intermediate School, Fort Bragg, N.C. The purpose of the project is to construct a new intermediate school to serve 725 students, grades five and six. The school will be reinforced concrete and/or steel framing and will include general purpose classrooms; area classroom; music classroom; computer lab; gymnasium; multi-purpose room with stage and kitchen; specialist rooms; information center; administrative offices; teacher workrooms,; and supply/storage rooms. The school will incorporate advanced communication systems to support technology programs requirements, as well as general communications. The project scope will also include utilities; parking; bus loading/unloading area; playground; sports facilities; signage; fencing; landscaping; and security lighting. Work is to be performed in Fort Bragg, N.C., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 28, 2011. Bids were solicited on the Web with 17 bids received. U.S. Army Engineering District, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-10-C-0053).
DRS Defense Solutions, LLC, Bethesda, Md., was awarded on July 30 a $12,827,997 firm-fixed-price contract to perform information technology support services for U.S. forces located on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Work is to be performed in Afghanistan, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 14, 2012. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with seven bids received. Bagram Regional Contracting Center, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, is the contracting activity (W91B4N-10-C-5017).
BAE Systems National Security Solutions, Inc., San Diego, Calif., was awarded on July 30 a $12,642,384 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price contract. This contract is for a Global Geospatial Intelligence date products in support of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Work is to be performed in Mount Laurel, N.J. (50 percent); McLean, Va. (2 percent); Huntsville, Ala. (24 percent); Mission, Kan. (12 percent); and Bowie, Md. (12 percent), with an estimated completion date of July 29, 2011. One bid was solicited with one bid received. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, AMSM, St. Louis, Mo., is the contracting activity (NMA302-03-D-0004).
Bristol Design Build Services, LLC, Anchorage, Alaska, was awarded on July 30 a $12,151,093 firm-fixed-price contract. This contract is for "the design/build FY10 Project Number 72665 Theater High Altitude Air Defense Battery I Project, D/B PN69307 Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants Truck Company Unit Maintenance Facilities, main Cantonment, Company Operations Facility, Fort Bliss, Texas." Work is to be performed in Fort Bliss, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 15, 2011. Four bids were solicited with two bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, CESPA-CT, Albuquerque, N.M., is the contracting activity (W912HN-08-D-0025).
Alessi-Keyes Construction, Little Rock, Ark., was awarded on July 28 a $11,008,931 firm-fixed-price contract. This contract will be a firm-price contract, 100-percent Small Business Set-Aside competition. Selection of the successful contractor is based on the "Low-Priced, Technical Acceptable, IAW FAR 15.101-2," using evaluation criteria that was established in the request for proposal. A design-bid-build contract will be awarded for the construction of the security forces operations facilities at Little Rock Air Force Base in Pulaski County, Ark. The facility shall provide adequate space for administration; mobility storage; control center; emergency response; armory; detention; equipment lockers; and training, as well as other spaces. This contract shall include all management, supervision, labor, material and equipment necessary to provide a complete and functional facility; and provide all site improvements and utilities necessary to support the new building facility. The contract shall include construction of the primary facility as well as site work, including: site utilities; parking; service drive; staging yard; site grading and drainage; sidewalks; curbs; gutters; demolition; landscaping; anti-terrorism and force protection measures; fencing; and outdoor activity areas. The "NACIS" code is "236220/$33.5 M"; the "Standard Industrial Classification" code for this procurement is "Subsector 236, Construction of Buildings." The small business size standard is $33,500,000. Work is to be performed in Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 26, 2010. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with four bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Little Rock, Ark., is the contracting activity (W9127S-10-C-6013).
Science Applications International Corp., Huntsville, Ala., was awarded on July 28 a $10,843,432 firm-fixed-price contract. This contract is to procure rapid deployment integrated systems, combat outpost surveillance, and force protection systems to provide early warning force protection. Work is to be performed in Huntsville, Ala. (53.72 percent); Stillwater, Okla. (34.57 percent); and Arab, Ala. (11.71 percent), with an estimated completion date of Jan. 25, 2010. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with two bids received. U.S. Army Research Development & Engineering Command-Contracting Center, Natick Contracting Division, Natick Contracting Division, Orlando, Fla., is the contracting activity (W911QY-10-F-0188).
GM GDLS Defense Group, LLC, Sterling Heights, Mich., was awarded on July 30 a $9,817,799 firm-fixed-price contract. This contract action revises the obligated amount for the production cut-in of the revised Stryker performance specifications - which incorporated a modified hull design - into 281 vehicles. The Double-V hull is an integrated solution that provides improved protection levels to support operations in the Operation Enduring Freedom area of responsibility. Work is to be performed in Sterling Heights, Mich. (30 percent), and London, Canada (70 percent), with an estimated completion date of Feb. 16, 2012. One bid was solicited with one bid received. TACOM, CCTA-AIP, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-07-D-M112).
World Technical Services, Inc., Anchorage, Alaska, was awarded on July 22 a $9,542,253 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for logistics support services. Work is to be performed in Fort Sill, Okla., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2010. One sole-source bid was solicited with one bid received. Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Fort Sill, Okla., is the contracting activity (W9124L-10-C-0004).
Cheoah Construction Co., Inc., Robbinsville, N.C., was awarded on Aug. 3 a $9,201,295 firm-fixed-price contract. This project is for the repair of approximately 25 miles of gravel tank trails and approximately three miles of asphalt roads for the Fort Benning tank trail system. The project requires supporting facilities to include pavement markings; clearing and grubbing; borrow materials; storm water system; seeding and sodding; and erosion control measures. Work is to be performed in Fort Benning, Ga., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 1, 2011. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with three bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-10-C-0046).
Eagle Applied Science, LLC, San Antonio, Texas, was awarded on July 29 a $8,954,490 time-and-material contract. This contract is for the Army Warrior in Transition program and Soldier Transfer and Regulation Tracking Center program, non-personal services by contract services providers to assist soldiers and their families with medical, travel and any other issue. Work is to be performed in various U.S. cities with an estimated completion date of Aug. 7, 2011. One bid was solicited with one bid received. U.S. Army Medical Command, Center for Health Care Contracting, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, is the contracting activity (W81K04-07-D-0018).
Service Source, Alexandria, Va., was awarded on July 29 an $8,647,391 firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. This contract is to provide a facility attendant service at Fort Carson, Colo. Work is to be performed in Fort Carson, Colo., with an estimated completion date of July 31, 2011. One bid was solicited with one bid received. Directorate of Contracting, Fort Carson, Colo., is the contracting activity (W911RZ-10-D-0005).
Security Signals, Cordova, Tenn., was awarded on July 29 a $8,542,858 firm-fixed-price supply contract. The item to be procured is the A/P-25S-5B personnel distress kit for use by the Air Force, Army and Foreign Military Sales. Base quantity to be awarded is 97,200. Work is to be performed in Cordova, Tenn., with an estimated completion date of July 31, 2016. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with one bid received. Army Contracting Center, Rock Island Contracting Command, Rock Island., Ill., is the contracting activity (W52P1J-10-D-0065).
Infinite-Wyatt, Coosada, Ala., was awarded on Aug. 3 a $8,411,005 firm-fixed-price contract for the construction of a chapel complex located at Fort Campbell, Ky. Work is to be performed in Fort Campbell, Ky., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 3, 2012. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with eight bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, Louisville, Ky., is the contracting activity (W912QR-10-C-0068).
BAE Systems National Security Solutions, Inc., San Diego, Calif., was awarded on July 29 a $8,392,718 firm-fixed-price contract. This contract is for the subject matter expert services for "National Ground Intelligence Center NGA Support Team, The Office of Counter proliferation, The Office of Counterterrorism, and The Office of Asia Pacific" . Work is to be performed in Bethesda, Md. (14 percent); the District of Columbia (34 percent); St. Louis, Mo. (29 percent); and Charlottesville, Va., (23 percent), with an estimated completion date of Sept. 15, 2011. One bid was solicited with one bid received. National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Arnold, Mo., is the contracting activity (NMA302-03-D-0004).
Andritz Hydro Corp., Charlotte, N.C., was awarded on July 30 a $8,296,516 fixed-price contract. The "Lower Monumental, Little Goose, and Lower Granite Exciter Replacement" is for the replacement of the excitation systems at Lower Monumental, Little Goose, and Lower Granite dams. Work is to be performed in Kahlotus, Wash. (50 percent); Pomeroy, Wash. (25.29 percent); and Dayton, Wash. (24.71 percent), with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2013. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with seven bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, Walla Walla, Wash., is the contracting activity (W912EF-10-C-0037).
Night Optics USA, Inc., Huntington Beach, Calif., was awarded on Aug. 3 an $8,226,325 firm-fixed-price contract. The U.S. government is procuring the following: 110 Night Optics/Binocular Night Vision Device-15 (NO/BNVD-15) night vision goggles; 136 Night Optics/Passive Vision-14 (NO/PV-14) advanced multi-purpose scopes; 100 of NO/PVS-14-3w/5x; three NO/BNVD-15 purge adaptors; 145 Passive Vision Sigh-14 (PVS-14) maintenance spares kits; operator spares; and training for the NO/BNVD-15. Work is to be performed in Huntington Beach, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2019. One bid was solicited with one bid received. CECOM Contracting Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-10-P-D239).
Key Construction, Wichita, Kan., was awarded on Aug. 4 an $8,222,900 firm-fixed-price contract. It is a construction remodeling project of Buildings 37 and 49 for the 184th Intelligence Wing, Air National Guard, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Work is to be performed in Wichita, Kan., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 2, 2011. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with 10 bids received. National Guard Bureau, USPFO for Kansas, Topeka, Kan., is the contracting activity (W912JC-10-C-0004).
G & G Steel, Inc., Russellville, Ala., was awarded on Aug. 3 an $8,166,111 firm-fixed-price contract. This contract is to fabricate and install "Main lock Miter Gate for lock Miter Gate for Lock 27, Granite City Illinois." The work consists of fabricating, delivering and installing a replacement main lock for meter gate. Work is to be performed in Russellville, Ala. (W912P9-10-C-0427).
Tetra Tech Nus, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa., was awarded on July 30 n $8,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract to provide environment support to military, civil, and federal agencies for the mobile U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Work is to be performed in Mobile, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 8, 2015. Bids were solicited via the Federal Business Opportunities website with 28 bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, Mobile, Ala., is the contracting activity (W91278-10-D-0096).
Alliant Techsystems, Inc., Mesa, Ariz., was awarded in July a $7,382,925 firm-fixed-price contract for 213,750 20mm MK244 multi-purpose traced with self destruct cartridges, "NSN: 1305-01-484-9674." Work is to be performed in Anoka, Minn. (15 percent); Independence, Mo. (35 percent); and Mesa, Ariz. (50 percent), with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2014. Two bids were solicited with two bids received. HQ, Army Sustainment Command, AMSAS-ACA-F, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52P1J-09-C-0022).
EOD Technology, Lenoir, Tenn., was awarded on Aug. 4 a $6,951,496 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-quantity contract. This contract is for armed security guard for Camp Duffman, located on Forward Operating Base Fenty, Afghanistan. Work is to be performed in Afghanistan, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 29, 2012. One bid was solicited with received. Fenty Regional Contracting Center, Airfield, Afghanistan, is the contracting activity (W91B4K-09-D-0001-0005).
Luhr Bros, Inc., Columbia, Ill., was awarded on July 29 a $6,686,324 construction contract for stone dike construction at "Below Belle Island, MS and Marshall Brown Point. (Flood Control, Mississippi River and Tributaries, Mississippi River, Stone Dike Construction, Below Belle Island, Miss., RM 457.6-L, AHP and Marshall Brown Point, Miss, 444.6-L, AHP)." Work is to be performed in Warren County, Miss., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 30, 2011. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with two bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg Contracting Office, Vicksburg, Miss., is the contracting activity (W912EQ-10-D-0006).
James Talcott Construction, Great Falls, Mont., was awarded on July 30 a $6,176,500 firm-fixed-price contract for supervision, plant, labor, equipment, appliance, materials, expertise and incidentals for performing all work in strict accordance with the specifications and drawings for the Great Falls Armed Forces Reserve Center addition/alteration. This is a Base Closure and Realignment "05" project. Work is to be performed in Great Falls, Mont., with an estimated completion date of June 16, 2011. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with three bids received. National Guard Bureau, USPFO for Montana, Fort Harrison, Mont., is the contracting activity (W9124V-07-D-0002).
GM GDLS Defense Group, LLC, Sterling Heights, Mich., was awarded on July 29 a $6,100,848 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of 36 Stryker Gun System Gen II air conditioning kits. Work is to be performed in Sterling Heights, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-07-D-M1112).
Dutra Dredging Co., San Rafael, Calif., was awarded on Aug. 3 a $6,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for rental of Hopper dredge with attendant plant and operators for maintenance dredging of mobile harbor channel, Mobile, Ala. Work is to be performed in Mobile, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Oct. 30, 2011. Bids were solicited via the Federal Business Opportunities website with one bid received. U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, Mobile, Ala., is the contracting activity (W91278-10-D-0099).
Lee Grover Construction Co., St. Joseph, Mo., was awarded on Aug. 4 a $5,709,080 firm-fixed-price contract. This contract is to construct 16,859 square feet to Phase I structure of the fire crash/rescue station. Phase II consists of four vehicle bays with drive through capabilities; storage and maintenance rooms; bedrooms; kitchens and day room; shower/locker and restroom; station alarm room; and mechanical and electrical rooms. Work is to be performed in St. Joseph, Mo., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 20, 2011. Nineteen bids were solicited with four bids received. National Guard Bureau Missouri, Jefferson City, Mo., is the contracting activity (W912NS-08-D-0010).
The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pa., was awarded on Aug. 3 a $5,672,833 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. The purpose of this delivery order modification is to perform 27,310 hours of engineering services support of CH-47F unique items identification candidates, non-recurring engineering. Work is to be performed in Ridley Park, Pa., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 31, 2012. One bid was solicited with one bid relieved. U.S. Army Contracting Command, CCAM-CH-A, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-04-G-0023).
Science Application International Corp., Chantilly, Va., was awarded on Aug. 2 a $5,483,145 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price contract. This contract is for the Global Geospatial Intelligence data products in support of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Work is to be performed in St. Louis, Mo. (50 percent), and Chantilly, Va. (50 percent), with an estimated completion date of July 29, 2010. One bid was solicited with one bid received. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, ACSM, St, Lois, Mo., is the contracting activity (NMA302-03-D-0007).
Southern Dredging Co., North Charleston, S.C., was awarded on Aug. 2 a $5,470,790 firm-fixed-price contract. The work consist of maintenance dredging: "approximately 2,211,000 cubic yards of unclassified material from Upper Charleston Harbor and TC Dock, Charleston and Berkeley Countries, South Carolina shall be deposited in the Clouter Creek Disposal Area, Middle and North Cells." Work is to be performed in Charleston, S.C., with an estimated completion data of Aug. 2, 2011. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with two bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/Charleston District/Contracting Division, Charleston, S.C., is the contracting activity (W912HN-10-C-0052).
HydroGeoLogic, Inc., Reston, Va., was awarded on July 28 a $5,222,952 firm-fixed-price contract for strategic environmental research and development and environmental security technology certification program support services. The estimated completion date of the work is Aug. 5, 2015. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with one bid received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, HECSA Contracting, Alexandria, Va., is the contracting activity (W912HQ-10-D-0008).
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FASCAN International, Inc., Baltimore, Md., is being awarded a $6,341,529 firm-fixed-price requirements contract for the procurement of 62 Interrogation Arms and associated equipment, hardware, spare and repair parts, and logistics data development and documentation. The Interrogation Arm is a vehicle-mounted, Fassi crane arm with a boom, R-Vision camera, and a digging implement for digging and investigating suspected improvised explosive devices. Work will be performed in Baltimore, Md., and in Afghanistan. Work is expected to be completed Aug. 5, 2011. Contract funds in the amount of $3,170,764 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is a sole-source procurement. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-10-C-5099).
Halbert Construction Co., Inc.*, El Cajon, Calif., is being awarded $5,938,320 for firm-fixed-price task order #0007 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-09-D-1615) for consolidation of public works shops at Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego, Calif. The work to be performed provides for the removal/demolition of 29 deteriorated, obsolete, energy-consuming buildings, and to consolidate the relevant public works functions into a new centralized building. This is a design-build project. The project also includes three unexercised options which, if exercised, would increase the cumulative task order value to $7,199,895. The work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed by February 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, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.
Northrop Grumman, Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a $5,865,828 ceiling priced delivery order #0012 under previously awarded contract (N00383-06-G-006B) for repairable support for advanced electronic attack components of the EA-18G aircraft. Work will be performed in Baltimore, Md. (84 percent); Bethpage, N.Y. (8 percent); Whidbey Island, Wash. (3 percent); Melbourne, Fla. (2 percent); St. Augustine, Fla. (2 percent); and Fort Wayne, Ind. (1 percent). Work is expected to be completed by January 2011. Contract funds will not expire by the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Inventory Control Point, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity.
Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Ariz., was awarded a $492,440,683 contract which will provide: 132 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) Air Intercept Missile (AIM)-120D All-up-Round (AUR) missiles; 12 AIM-120D Air Vehicles Instrumented (AAVI); 87 AIM-120D Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM); 273 AIM-120C7 AURs for Foreign Military Sales customers; warranty for 85 AIM-120D AURs for the U.S. Air Force; warranty for 10 AAVIs for the Air Force; warranty for 87 CATMs for the Air Force and Navy; warranty for 58 AIM-120C7 AURs for Foreign Military Sales customers Chile (13) and Jordan (45); 192 non-developmental item-airborne instrumentation units; test equipment; AIM 120D guidance section and rear data link for the Air Force; HIF/Spike life time buy; and contractor logistics support. This includes foreign military sales to Morocco, Jordan, Kuwait, Turkey, Singapore, Canada, Korea, Chile, Finland, United Kingdom (44 percent). At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. AAC/EBAC, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA8675-10-C-0014).
Booz Allen Hamilton, Herndon, Va., was awarded a $23,086,466 contract which will provide Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center analysis of ground vehicle survivability and vulnerability protection technology. At this time, $1,300,136 has been obligated. 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380; Delivery Order 360).
Booz Allen Hamilton, Herndon, Va., was awarded a $22,817,103 contract which will provide counterterrorism analysis for the U.S. Central Command Interagency Action Group. At this time, $2,562,474 has been obligated. 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380; Delivery Order 358).
United Technologies Corp., Pratt and Whitney , East Hartford, Conn., was awarded a $9,859,994 contract modification which will support repair, overhaul and remanufacture of stators and shrouds to support the F100-PA-100/200/220/220B engine. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 448 SCMG/PKBCB, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., is the contracting activity (FA8121-10-C-0009-P00002).
ITT Systems Corp., Colorado Springs, Colo., was awarded a $7,350,628 contract modification which will provide system engineering integration and sustainment of ground-based missile warning, missile defense, and space surveillance sensors. At this time, $6,563,061 has been obligated. ESC/HSIK, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., is the contracting activity (F19628-02-C-0010; P00260).
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IAP Worldwide Services, Panama City, Fla., was awarded on Aug. 2 a $51,196,358 firm-fixed-price contract. This purpose of this project is to design, procure, construct and commission two 10MW diesel generator power plants in Kandahar city. The two 10MW plants will be located in Kandahar city at the New Industrial Park, and Russian silo sites. Work is to be performed in Kandahar, Afghanistan, with an estimated completion date of May 27, 2011. Bids were solicited on the Web with one bid received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Afghanistan Engineering District South, Afghanistan, is the contracting activity (W5J9LE-10-C-0025).
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on Aug. 3 a $35,252,210 firm-fixed-price contract for three UH-60M aircraft for the Mexico Navy and three auxiliary power units inlet barrier filter kits for the UH-60M. Work is to be performed in Stratford, Conn., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2012. One bid was solicited with one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, AMCOM Contracting Center, CCAM-GH-A, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-0003).
Armtec Defense Products Co., Coachella, Calif., was awarded on July 28 a $29,200,558 firm-fixed-price contract. The contractor shall provide 155mm M232A1 modular artillery charge systems combustible cases. Work is to be performed in Coachella, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2013. One bid was solicited with one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Joint Munitions & Lethality Contracting Center, CCJM-CA, Combat Ammo Center, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15QKN-08-C-0437).
Federal Contracting, Inc., Colorado Springs, Colo., was awarded on Aug. 3 a $28,586,634 firm-fixed-price contract to design and construct "47th SOF Battalion Operations Complex, RFP No. W9128F-10-R-0010, Fort Carson, Colo." Work is to be performed in Fort Carson, Colo., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 15, 2012. Unrestricted bids were solicited with 18 bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha, Neb., is the contracting activity (W9128F-10-C-0061).
Honeywell International Aerospace, Tempe, Ariz., was awarded in July 29 a $28,129,263 firm-fixed-price contract. This contract is for "UH-60 Blackhawk Valve, Solenoid Spares, National Stock Number 4810-01-102-2473, Part Number 32138590301, Five Year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity, Minimum Quantity 1300/Maximum Quantity 7800." Work is to be performed in Tempe, Ariz., with an estimated completion date of May 12, 2016. Two bids were solicited with one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aviation and Missile Center, CCAM-AR-A, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-10-D-0187
Cajun Construction, Baton Rouge, La., was awarded on July 29 a $26,874,844 firm-fixed-price contract for the construction of "Floodwall in Lake Pontchartrain & Vicinity, West Return Floodwall, South Segment (South of I-10), Jefferson Parish, La., (LPV 3.2A)." Work is to be performed in Jefferson Parish, La., with an estimated completion date of May 28, 2011. Bids were solicited on the Web with 10 bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, New Orleans, La., is the contracting activity (W912P8-10-C-0105).
Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc., Virginia Beach, Va., was awarded on July 29 a $25,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for 20,000 fire resistant environmental ensemble systems with MultiCam print. Work is to be performed in Virginia Beach, Va., with an estimated completion date of April 30, 2011. One bid was solicited with one bid received. Research Development & Engineering Command Contracting Center, Aberdeen Contracting Division, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W912CRB-07-D-0033).
General Dynamics Armaments and Technical Products, Burlington, Vt., was awarded on July 30 a $24,851,751 firm-fixed-price, undefinitized contract action contract. This contract is for 130 each of MK47, 40MM, advanced light weight grenade launchers system with lightweight video sight, air burst barrels, and ancillary equipment with spare and repair parts. Work is to be performed in Saco, Maine, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 31, 2012. One bid was solicited with one bid received. U.S. Army TACOM Contacting Center, CCTA-AR-VB, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-10-C-0408).
AM General, LLC, South Bend, Ind., was awarded in Aug. 3 a $20,549,874 firm-fixed-price contract. The purpose of the contract is to purchase 22 armored personnel troop carriers. Work is to be performed in Mishawaka, Ind., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2010. One bid was solicited with one bid received. TACOM, Warren, CCTA-ATA-A, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (DAAE07-01-C-S001).
Versar, Inc., Springfield, Va., was awarded on Aug. 3 a $17,107,957 firm-fixed-price contract for electrical repairs and inspection in various locations throughout Iraq. Work is to be performed in Iraq, with an estimated completion date of June 3, 2012. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with six bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Programs Center, CETAC-CT-U, Winchester, Va., is the contracting activity (W912ER-10-C-0042).
Camber Corp., Huntsville, Ala., was awarded on July 29 a $16,631,058 firm-fixed-price contract. This procurement is for the acquisition of services to update Army technical manuals. Work is to be performed in Huntsville, Ala., with an estimated completion date of July 31, 2011. Three bids were solicited with two bids received. TACOM, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-06-A-0004).
Thales Raytheon Systems, LLC, Fullerton, Calif., was awarded on Aug. 4 a $15,616,857 firm-fixed-price contract. The U.S. government intends to procure mini-depot capability for the government of India for the sustainment of the FireFinder AN/TPQ-37A(v)3 radar set. Work is to be performed in Fullerton, Calif. (34 percent), and El Segundo, Calif. (66 percent), with an estimated completion date of Aug. 1, 2015. One sole-source bid was solicited with one bid received. CECOM Acquisition Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-06-D-T001).
Suffolk Construction Co., Inc., Sarasota, Fla., was awarded on Aug. 4 a $14,927,000 firm-fixed-price contract. This contract is to design and construct the new Irwin Intermediate School, Fort Bragg, N.C. The purpose of the project is to construct a new intermediate school to serve 725 students, grades five and six. The school will be reinforced concrete and/or steel framing and will include general purpose classrooms; area classroom; music classroom; computer lab; gymnasium; multi-purpose room with stage and kitchen; specialist rooms; information center; administrative offices; teacher workrooms,; and supply/storage rooms. The school will incorporate advanced communication systems to support technology programs requirements, as well as general communications. The project scope will also include utilities; parking; bus loading/unloading area; playground; sports facilities; signage; fencing; landscaping; and security lighting. Work is to be performed in Fort Bragg, N.C., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 28, 2011. Bids were solicited on the Web with 17 bids received. U.S. Army Engineering District, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-10-C-0053).
DRS Defense Solutions, LLC, Bethesda, Md., was awarded on July 30 a $12,827,997 firm-fixed-price contract to perform information technology support services for U.S. forces located on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Work is to be performed in Afghanistan, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 14, 2012. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with seven bids received. Bagram Regional Contracting Center, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, is the contracting activity (W91B4N-10-C-5017).
BAE Systems National Security Solutions, Inc., San Diego, Calif., was awarded on July 30 a $12,642,384 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price contract. This contract is for a Global Geospatial Intelligence date products in support of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Work is to be performed in Mount Laurel, N.J. (50 percent); McLean, Va. (2 percent); Huntsville, Ala. (24 percent); Mission, Kan. (12 percent); and Bowie, Md. (12 percent), with an estimated completion date of July 29, 2011. One bid was solicited with one bid received. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, AMSM, St. Louis, Mo., is the contracting activity (NMA302-03-D-0004).
Bristol Design Build Services, LLC, Anchorage, Alaska, was awarded on July 30 a $12,151,093 firm-fixed-price contract. This contract is for "the design/build FY10 Project Number 72665 Theater High Altitude Air Defense Battery I Project, D/B PN69307 Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants Truck Company Unit Maintenance Facilities, main Cantonment, Company Operations Facility, Fort Bliss, Texas." Work is to be performed in Fort Bliss, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 15, 2011. Four bids were solicited with two bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, CESPA-CT, Albuquerque, N.M., is the contracting activity (W912HN-08-D-0025).
Alessi-Keyes Construction, Little Rock, Ark., was awarded on July 28 a $11,008,931 firm-fixed-price contract. This contract will be a firm-price contract, 100-percent Small Business Set-Aside competition. Selection of the successful contractor is based on the "Low-Priced, Technical Acceptable, IAW FAR 15.101-2," using evaluation criteria that was established in the request for proposal. A design-bid-build contract will be awarded for the construction of the security forces operations facilities at Little Rock Air Force Base in Pulaski County, Ark. The facility shall provide adequate space for administration; mobility storage; control center; emergency response; armory; detention; equipment lockers; and training, as well as other spaces. This contract shall include all management, supervision, labor, material and equipment necessary to provide a complete and functional facility; and provide all site improvements and utilities necessary to support the new building facility. The contract shall include construction of the primary facility as well as site work, including: site utilities; parking; service drive; staging yard; site grading and drainage; sidewalks; curbs; gutters; demolition; landscaping; anti-terrorism and force protection measures; fencing; and outdoor activity areas. The "NACIS" code is "236220/$33.5 M"; the "Standard Industrial Classification" code for this procurement is "Subsector 236, Construction of Buildings." The small business size standard is $33,500,000. Work is to be performed in Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 26, 2010. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with four bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Little Rock, Ark., is the contracting activity (W9127S-10-C-6013).
Science Applications International Corp., Huntsville, Ala., was awarded on July 28 a $10,843,432 firm-fixed-price contract. This contract is to procure rapid deployment integrated systems, combat outpost surveillance, and force protection systems to provide early warning force protection. Work is to be performed in Huntsville, Ala. (53.72 percent); Stillwater, Okla. (34.57 percent); and Arab, Ala. (11.71 percent), with an estimated completion date of Jan. 25, 2010. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with two bids received. U.S. Army Research Development & Engineering Command-Contracting Center, Natick Contracting Division, Natick Contracting Division, Orlando, Fla., is the contracting activity (W911QY-10-F-0188).
GM GDLS Defense Group, LLC, Sterling Heights, Mich., was awarded on July 30 a $9,817,799 firm-fixed-price contract. This contract action revises the obligated amount for the production cut-in of the revised Stryker performance specifications - which incorporated a modified hull design - into 281 vehicles. The Double-V hull is an integrated solution that provides improved protection levels to support operations in the Operation Enduring Freedom area of responsibility. Work is to be performed in Sterling Heights, Mich. (30 percent), and London, Canada (70 percent), with an estimated completion date of Feb. 16, 2012. One bid was solicited with one bid received. TACOM, CCTA-AIP, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-07-D-M112).
World Technical Services, Inc., Anchorage, Alaska, was awarded on July 22 a $9,542,253 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for logistics support services. Work is to be performed in Fort Sill, Okla., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2010. One sole-source bid was solicited with one bid received. Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Fort Sill, Okla., is the contracting activity (W9124L-10-C-0004).
Cheoah Construction Co., Inc., Robbinsville, N.C., was awarded on Aug. 3 a $9,201,295 firm-fixed-price contract. This project is for the repair of approximately 25 miles of gravel tank trails and approximately three miles of asphalt roads for the Fort Benning tank trail system. The project requires supporting facilities to include pavement markings; clearing and grubbing; borrow materials; storm water system; seeding and sodding; and erosion control measures. Work is to be performed in Fort Benning, Ga., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 1, 2011. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with three bids received. U.S. Army Engineer District, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-10-C-0046).
Eagle Applied Science, LLC, San Antonio, Texas, was awarded on July 29 a $8,954,490 time-and-material contract. This contract is for the Army Warrior in Transition program and Soldier Transfer and Regulation Tracking Center program, non-personal services by contract services providers to assist soldiers and their families with medical, travel and any other issue. Work is to be performed in various U.S. cities with an estimated completion date of Aug. 7, 2011. One bid was solicited with one bid received. U.S. Army Medical Command, Center for Health Care Contracting, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, is the contracting activity (W81K04-07-D-0018).
Service Source, Alexandria, Va., was awarded on July 29 an $8,647,391 firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. This contract is to provide a facility attendant service at Fort Carson, Colo. Work is to be performed in Fort Carson, Colo., with an estimated completion date of July 31, 2011. One bid was solicited with one bid received. Directorate of Contracting, Fort Carson, Colo., is the contracting activity (W911RZ-10-D-0005).
Security Signals, Cordova, Tenn., was awarded on July 29 a $8,542,858 firm-fixed-price supply contract. The item to be procured is the A/P-25S-5B personnel distress kit for use by the Air Force, Army and Foreign Military Sales. Base quantity to be awarded is 97,200. Work is to be performed in Cordova, Tenn., with an estimated completion date of July 31, 2016. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with one bid received. Army Contracting Center, Rock Island Contracting Command, Rock Island., Ill., is the contracting activity (W52P1J-10-D-0065).
Infinite-Wyatt, Coosada, Ala., was awarded on Aug. 3 a $8,411,005 firm-fixed-price contract for the construction of a chapel complex located at Fort Campbell, Ky. Work is to be performed in Fort Campbell, Ky., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 3, 2012. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with eight bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, Louisville, Ky., is the contracting activity (W912QR-10-C-0068).
BAE Systems National Security Solutions, Inc., San Diego, Calif., was awarded on July 29 a $8,392,718 firm-fixed-price contract. This contract is for the subject matter expert services for "National Ground Intelligence Center NGA Support Team, The Office of Counter proliferation, The Office of Counterterrorism, and The Office of Asia Pacific" . Work is to be performed in Bethesda, Md. (14 percent); the District of Columbia (34 percent); St. Louis, Mo. (29 percent); and Charlottesville, Va., (23 percent), with an estimated completion date of Sept. 15, 2011. One bid was solicited with one bid received. National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Arnold, Mo., is the contracting activity (NMA302-03-D-0004).
Andritz Hydro Corp., Charlotte, N.C., was awarded on July 30 a $8,296,516 fixed-price contract. The "Lower Monumental, Little Goose, and Lower Granite Exciter Replacement" is for the replacement of the excitation systems at Lower Monumental, Little Goose, and Lower Granite dams. Work is to be performed in Kahlotus, Wash. (50 percent); Pomeroy, Wash. (25.29 percent); and Dayton, Wash. (24.71 percent), with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2013. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with seven bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, Walla Walla, Wash., is the contracting activity (W912EF-10-C-0037).
Night Optics USA, Inc., Huntington Beach, Calif., was awarded on Aug. 3 an $8,226,325 firm-fixed-price contract. The U.S. government is procuring the following: 110 Night Optics/Binocular Night Vision Device-15 (NO/BNVD-15) night vision goggles; 136 Night Optics/Passive Vision-14 (NO/PV-14) advanced multi-purpose scopes; 100 of NO/PVS-14-3w/5x; three NO/BNVD-15 purge adaptors; 145 Passive Vision Sigh-14 (PVS-14) maintenance spares kits; operator spares; and training for the NO/BNVD-15. Work is to be performed in Huntington Beach, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2019. One bid was solicited with one bid received. CECOM Contracting Center, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-10-P-D239).
Key Construction, Wichita, Kan., was awarded on Aug. 4 an $8,222,900 firm-fixed-price contract. It is a construction remodeling project of Buildings 37 and 49 for the 184th Intelligence Wing, Air National Guard, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Work is to be performed in Wichita, Kan., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 2, 2011. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with 10 bids received. National Guard Bureau, USPFO for Kansas, Topeka, Kan., is the contracting activity (W912JC-10-C-0004).
G & G Steel, Inc., Russellville, Ala., was awarded on Aug. 3 an $8,166,111 firm-fixed-price contract. This contract is to fabricate and install "Main lock Miter Gate for lock Miter Gate for Lock 27, Granite City Illinois." The work consists of fabricating, delivering and installing a replacement main lock for meter gate. Work is to be performed in Russellville, Ala. (W912P9-10-C-0427).
Tetra Tech Nus, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa., was awarded on July 30 n $8,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract to provide environment support to military, civil, and federal agencies for the mobile U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Work is to be performed in Mobile, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Aug. 8, 2015. Bids were solicited via the Federal Business Opportunities website with 28 bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, Mobile, Ala., is the contracting activity (W91278-10-D-0096).
Alliant Techsystems, Inc., Mesa, Ariz., was awarded in July a $7,382,925 firm-fixed-price contract for 213,750 20mm MK244 multi-purpose traced with self destruct cartridges, "NSN: 1305-01-484-9674." Work is to be performed in Anoka, Minn. (15 percent); Independence, Mo. (35 percent); and Mesa, Ariz. (50 percent), with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2014. Two bids were solicited with two bids received. HQ, Army Sustainment Command, AMSAS-ACA-F, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52P1J-09-C-0022).
EOD Technology, Lenoir, Tenn., was awarded on Aug. 4 a $6,951,496 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-quantity contract. This contract is for armed security guard for Camp Duffman, located on Forward Operating Base Fenty, Afghanistan. Work is to be performed in Afghanistan, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 29, 2012. One bid was solicited with received. Fenty Regional Contracting Center, Airfield, Afghanistan, is the contracting activity (W91B4K-09-D-0001-0005).
Luhr Bros, Inc., Columbia, Ill., was awarded on July 29 a $6,686,324 construction contract for stone dike construction at "Below Belle Island, MS and Marshall Brown Point. (Flood Control, Mississippi River and Tributaries, Mississippi River, Stone Dike Construction, Below Belle Island, Miss., RM 457.6-L, AHP and Marshall Brown Point, Miss, 444.6-L, AHP)." Work is to be performed in Warren County, Miss., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 30, 2011. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with two bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg Contracting Office, Vicksburg, Miss., is the contracting activity (W912EQ-10-D-0006).
James Talcott Construction, Great Falls, Mont., was awarded on July 30 a $6,176,500 firm-fixed-price contract for supervision, plant, labor, equipment, appliance, materials, expertise and incidentals for performing all work in strict accordance with the specifications and drawings for the Great Falls Armed Forces Reserve Center addition/alteration. This is a Base Closure and Realignment "05" project. Work is to be performed in Great Falls, Mont., with an estimated completion date of June 16, 2011. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with three bids received. National Guard Bureau, USPFO for Montana, Fort Harrison, Mont., is the contracting activity (W9124V-07-D-0002).
GM GDLS Defense Group, LLC, Sterling Heights, Mich., was awarded on July 29 a $6,100,848 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of 36 Stryker Gun System Gen II air conditioning kits. Work is to be performed in Sterling Heights, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-07-D-M1112).
Dutra Dredging Co., San Rafael, Calif., was awarded on Aug. 3 a $6,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for rental of Hopper dredge with attendant plant and operators for maintenance dredging of mobile harbor channel, Mobile, Ala. Work is to be performed in Mobile, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Oct. 30, 2011. Bids were solicited via the Federal Business Opportunities website with one bid received. U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, Mobile, Ala., is the contracting activity (W91278-10-D-0099).
Lee Grover Construction Co., St. Joseph, Mo., was awarded on Aug. 4 a $5,709,080 firm-fixed-price contract. This contract is to construct 16,859 square feet to Phase I structure of the fire crash/rescue station. Phase II consists of four vehicle bays with drive through capabilities; storage and maintenance rooms; bedrooms; kitchens and day room; shower/locker and restroom; station alarm room; and mechanical and electrical rooms. Work is to be performed in St. Joseph, Mo., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 20, 2011. Nineteen bids were solicited with four bids received. National Guard Bureau Missouri, Jefferson City, Mo., is the contracting activity (W912NS-08-D-0010).
The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pa., was awarded on Aug. 3 a $5,672,833 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. The purpose of this delivery order modification is to perform 27,310 hours of engineering services support of CH-47F unique items identification candidates, non-recurring engineering. Work is to be performed in Ridley Park, Pa., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 31, 2012. One bid was solicited with one bid relieved. U.S. Army Contracting Command, CCAM-CH-A, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-04-G-0023).
Science Application International Corp., Chantilly, Va., was awarded on Aug. 2 a $5,483,145 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price contract. This contract is for the Global Geospatial Intelligence data products in support of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Work is to be performed in St. Louis, Mo. (50 percent), and Chantilly, Va. (50 percent), with an estimated completion date of July 29, 2010. One bid was solicited with one bid received. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, ACSM, St, Lois, Mo., is the contracting activity (NMA302-03-D-0007).
Southern Dredging Co., North Charleston, S.C., was awarded on Aug. 2 a $5,470,790 firm-fixed-price contract. The work consist of maintenance dredging: "approximately 2,211,000 cubic yards of unclassified material from Upper Charleston Harbor and TC Dock, Charleston and Berkeley Countries, South Carolina shall be deposited in the Clouter Creek Disposal Area, Middle and North Cells." Work is to be performed in Charleston, S.C., with an estimated completion data of Aug. 2, 2011. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with two bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/Charleston District/Contracting Division, Charleston, S.C., is the contracting activity (W912HN-10-C-0052).
HydroGeoLogic, Inc., Reston, Va., was awarded on July 28 a $5,222,952 firm-fixed-price contract for strategic environmental research and development and environmental security technology certification program support services. The estimated completion date of the work is Aug. 5, 2015. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with one bid received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, HECSA Contracting, Alexandria, Va., is the contracting activity (W912HQ-10-D-0008).
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FASCAN International, Inc., Baltimore, Md., is being awarded a $6,341,529 firm-fixed-price requirements contract for the procurement of 62 Interrogation Arms and associated equipment, hardware, spare and repair parts, and logistics data development and documentation. The Interrogation Arm is a vehicle-mounted, Fassi crane arm with a boom, R-Vision camera, and a digging implement for digging and investigating suspected improvised explosive devices. Work will be performed in Baltimore, Md., and in Afghanistan. Work is expected to be completed Aug. 5, 2011. Contract funds in the amount of $3,170,764 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract is a sole-source procurement. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-10-C-5099).
Halbert Construction Co., Inc.*, El Cajon, Calif., is being awarded $5,938,320 for firm-fixed-price task order #0007 under a previously awarded multiple award construction contract (N62473-09-D-1615) for consolidation of public works shops at Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego, Calif. The work to be performed provides for the removal/demolition of 29 deteriorated, obsolete, energy-consuming buildings, and to consolidate the relevant public works functions into a new centralized building. This is a design-build project. The project also includes three unexercised options which, if exercised, would increase the cumulative task order value to $7,199,895. The work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed by February 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, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.
Northrop Grumman, Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a $5,865,828 ceiling priced delivery order #0012 under previously awarded contract (N00383-06-G-006B) for repairable support for advanced electronic attack components of the EA-18G aircraft. Work will be performed in Baltimore, Md. (84 percent); Bethpage, N.Y. (8 percent); Whidbey Island, Wash. (3 percent); Melbourne, Fla. (2 percent); St. Augustine, Fla. (2 percent); and Fort Wayne, Ind. (1 percent). Work is expected to be completed by January 2011. Contract funds will not expire by the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Inventory Control Point, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity.
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