Thursday, June 30, 2011

DTN News - FORCE PROTECTION DEFENSE NEWS: Force Protection Receives $71.3 Million In Awards For Additional Buffalo Vehicles And Field Service

Asian Defense News: DTN News - FORCE PROTECTION DEFENSE NEWS: Force Protection Receives $71.3 Million In Awards For Additional Buffalo Vehicles And Field Service
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - June 30, 2011: Force Protection Industries, Inc., a FORCE PROTECTION, INC. (NASDAQ:FRPT) group company, today announced it has received two awards totaling $71.3 million.

The first award is a firm fixed price modification under contract W56HZV-08-C-0028 totaling $63.8 million from U.S. Army Contracting Command for delivery of 56 Buffalo Mine Protected Clearance Vehicles. Work will be performed in Ladson and is expected to begin in January 2012 and be completed by July 31, 2012.

The second award is a $7.5 million firm-fixed-price modification under previously awarded contract M67854-07-D-5031 for a six-month renewal of 55 Field Service Representatives (FSRs) to conduct general maintenance and upgrade operations on Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. Work will be performed in overseas theaters of operation, and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2011.

Randy Hutcherson, Chief Operating Officer of Force Protection, said, “The Buffalo remains the cornerstone of the U.S. Army’s route clearance operations. It has performed exceptionally well since going into initial service in 2003 and saved countless lives. Complementing our vehicle design, development and manufacturing efforts, we are also supporting the U.S. military with exceptional service and support of our vehicles. Today's announcement of the U.S. Marine Corps' extension of FSR support is another clear indicator of the key role of our vehicles in combat operations. We take pride in working closely with our customers and will continue to ensure they have the critical resources to promote operational success in the current conflict and beyond.”

About Force Protection, Inc.

Force Protection, Inc. is a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of survivability solutions, including blast- and ballistic-protected wheeled vehicles currently deployed by the U.S. military and its allies to support armed forces and security personnel in conflict zones. The Company’s specialty vehicles, including the Buffalo, Cougar, Ocelot and related variants, are designed specifically for reconnaissance and urban operations and to protect their occupants from landmines, hostile fire, and improvised explosive devices (commonly referred to as roadside bombs). Complementing these efforts, the Company is designing, developing and marketing the JAMMA, a new vehicle platform that provides increased modularity, transportability, speed and mobility. The Company also develops, manufactures, tests, delivers and supports products and services aimed at further enhancing the survivability of users against additional threats. In addition, the Company provides long-term life cycle support services of its vehicles that involve development of technical data packages, supply of spares, field and depot maintenance activities, assignment of skilled field service representatives, and advanced driver and maintenance training programs. For more information on Force Protection and its products and services, visit our website.


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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated June 29, 2011

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(NSI News Source Info) WASHINGTON - June 29, 2011: U.S. Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) Contracts issued June 29, 2011 are undermentioned;

CONTRACTS

ARMY

Smiths Detection, Edgewood, Md., was awarded a $248,512,500 firm-fixed-price multiple award task order contract, between seven contractors, for the procurement of non-intrusive inspection systems and hardware to provide the capability to scan personnel, vehicles, and cargo containers. These systems are to be primarily used in Afghanistan with limited numbers for training in the United States. Work will be performed in Edgewood, Md., with an expected completion date of Aug. 31, 2014. Bids were solicited through the Internet with seven bids received. U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground, Natick Contracting Division, Orlando, Fla., is the contracting activity (W911QY-11-D-0015).

Raytheon Co., McKinney, Texas, was awarded a $248,512,500 firm-fixed-price multiple award task order contract, between seven contractors, for the procurement of non-intrusive inspection systems and hardware to provide the capability to scan personnel, vehicles, and cargo containers. These systems are to be primarily used in Afghanistan with limited numbers for training in the United States. Work will be performed in McKinney, Texas, with an expected completion date of Aug. 31, 2014. Bids were solicited through the Internet with seven bids received. U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground, Natick Contracting Division, Orlando, Fla., is the contracting activity (W911QY-11-D-0016).

Alutiiq 3sg, LLC, Anchorage, Alaska, was awarded a $248,512,500 firm-fixed-price multiple award task order contract, between seven contractors, for the procurement of non-intrusive inspection systems and hardware to provide the capability to scan personnel, vehicles, and cargo containers. These systems are to be primarily used in Afghanistan with limited numbers for training in the United States. Work will be performed in Anchorage, Alaska, with an expected completion date of Aug. 31, 2014. Bids were solicited through the Internet with seven bids received. U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground, Natick Contracting Division, Orlando, Fla., is the contracting activity (W911QY-11-D-0017).

Rapiscan Systems, Inc., Arlington, Va., was awarded a $248,512,500 firm-fixed-price multiple award task order contract, between seven contractors, for the procurement of non-intrusive inspection systems and hardware to provide the capability to scan personnel, vehicles, and cargo containers. These systems are to be primarily used in Afghanistan with limited numbers for training in the United States. Work will be performed in Arlington, Va., with an expected completion date of Aug. 31, 2014. Bids were solicited through the Internet with seven bids received. U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground, Natick Contracting Division, Orlando, Fla., is the contracting activity (W911QY-11-D-0018).

American Science and Engineering, Billerica, Mass., was awarded a $248,512,500 firm-fixed-price multiple award task order contract, between seven contractors, for the procurement of non-intrusive inspection systems and hardware to provide the capability to scan personnel, vehicles, and cargo containers. These systems are to be primarily used in Afghanistan with limited numbers for training in the United States. Work will be performed in Billerica, Mass., with an expected completion date of Aug. 31, 2014. Bids were solicited through the Internet with seven bids received. U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground, Natick Contracting Division, Orlando, Fla., is the contracting activity (W911QY-11-D-0019).

Bering Straits Information Technology, LLC, Anchorage, Alaska, was awarded a $248,512,500 firm-fixed-price multiple award task order contract, between seven contractors, for the procurement of non-intrusive inspection systems and hardware to provide the capability to scan personnel, vehicles, and cargo containers. These systems are to be primarily used in Afghanistan with limited numbers for training in the United States. Work will be performed in Anchorage, Alaska, with an expected completion date of Aug. 31, 2014. Bids were solicited through the Internet with seven bids received. U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground, Natick Contracting Division, Orlando, Fla., is the contracting activity (W911QY-11-D-0020).

Kazi Investment Group, LLC, Irvine, Calif., was awarded a $248,512,500 firm-fixed-price multiple award task order contract, between seven contractors, for the procurement of non-intrusive inspection systems and hardware to provide the capability to scan personnel, vehicles, and cargo containers. These systems are to be primarily used in Afghanistan with limited numbers for training in the United States. Work will be performed in Irvine, Calif., with an expected completion date of Aug. 31, 2014. Bids were solicited through the Internet with seven bids received. U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground, Natick Contracting Division, Orlando, Fla., is the contracting activity (W911QY-11-D-0021).

Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., was awarded a $218,685,646 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of 400 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle with underbody improvement kits. Work will be performed in Oshkosh, Wis., with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2012. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-D-0111).

The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pa., was awarded a $174,104,000 firm-fixed-price contract. The purpose of this contract modification is to award the CH-47F multiyear contract for the fourth year production lot nine option of eight CH-47F new build cargo helicopters. Work will be performed in Ridley Park, Pa., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 30, 2013. One bid was solicited with one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Contracting Center Aviation and Missile, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-0098).

Honeywell International, Phoenix, Ariz., was awarded a $72,764,288 firm-fixed-price contract. This award will provide for the Total Integrated Engine Revitalization Program Year 5 performance period extension to provide parts and services for the overhaul of 74 additional automotive gas turbine engines or equivalents. Work will be performed in Anniston, Ala.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Greer, S.C.; and Rocky Mount, N.C., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2011. One bid was solicited with one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting authority (W56HZV-06-C-0173).

Spectra Technologies, LLC, Camden, Ariz., was awarded a $68,831,800 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of M18A1 Claymore mines and M68 inert Claymore trainers. The work locations will be determined with each task order with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2016. Bids were solicited through the Internet with three bids received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island, Ill is the contracting activity (W52P1J-11-D-0077).

Force Protection Industries, Inc., Ladson, S.C., was awarded a $63,830,337 firm-fixed-price contract for 56 Buffalo A2 vehicles and 56 bar armor kits. Work will be performed in Ladson, S.C., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 1, 2012. One bid was solicited with one bid received. U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-08-C-0028).

Raytheon Co., McKinney, Texas, was awarded a $53,681,450 firm-fixed-price contract. This award will provide for for 78 units of the Improved Target Acquisition System, which is a part of the targeting system on the light armored vehicle anti-tank variant, with an option quantity of 12 units for the Saudi Arabian National Guard, and an option quantity of 25 units for the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense and Aviation. Work will be performed in McKinney, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 30, 2013. One bid was solicited with one bid received. Project Management Office Light Armored Vehicle, U.S. Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-11-C-0274).

Mainstream Engineering Corp., Rockledge, Fla., was awarded a $40,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of TriCon Refrigerated Container Systems, which is designed to support the standard Force Provider 550 Man Base Camp. Work will be performed in Rockledge, Fla., with an estimated completion date of June 23, 2016. Bids were solicited through the Internet with 5 bids received. U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground, Natick Contracting Division, Natick, Mass., is the contracting activity (W58P05-11-D-0005).

Capstone Corp., Alexandria, Va., was awarded a $27,814,014 firm-fixed-price contract. This award will provide for services to sort, clean, and prepare personal effects of deceased and wounded civilian and military members in contingency operations. Work will be performed at Dover Air Force Base, Del., with an estimated completion date of Jun. 30, 2016. Bids were solicited through the Federal Business Opportunities website with five bids received. U.S. Army Mission and Installation Command Center, Fort Knox, Ky., is the contracting activity (W9124D-11-C-0009).

Defense Support Services, LLC, Marlton, N.J., was awarded a $19,960,827 cost-plus-award-fee contract. This award will provide for rotary wing aircraft maintenance; operation of central issue facility with tent and textile repair; and operation of the ammunition supply point. Work will be performed at Fort Hood, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2011. Bids were solicited through the Federal Business Opportunities website with one bid received. U.S. Army Mission and Installation Command, Fort Hood, Texas, is the contracting activity (W91151-06-D-0004).

Case New Holland America, LLC, Racine, Wis., was awarded a $15,924,810 firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide reset services on up to 260 vehicles. The reset effort will consist of repairing vehicles to fully mission capable standards. Work will be performed in Fort McCoy, Wis., with an estimated completion date of June 24, 2014. One bid was solicited with one bid received. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-11-D-0118).

Jacobs Government Services Co., Pasadena, Calif., was awarded a $12,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract. This is an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity architectural engineer hazardous toxic radiological waste services contract. Work will be performed in Anchorage, Alaska, with an estimated completion date of June 20, 2016. Bids were solicited through the Federal Business Opportunities website with 13 bids received. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska, is the contracting activity (W911KB-11-D-0005).

AAR Mobility Systems, Cadillac, Mich., was awarded a $9,949,075 firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the procurement of petroleum quality analysis system shelters. The work locations will be determined with each delivery order with an estimated completion date of June 24, 2014. Bids were solicited through the Internet with one bid received. Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W9098S-11-D-0042).

National Sourcing, Inc., Tampa, Fla., was awarded an $8,095,432 firm-fixed-price contract. This award will provide for casualty support services to include, but not limited to, preparation of casualty information to be sent to casualty assistance centers for reporting next of kin/primary next of kin, and training and support provided to casualty and mortuary affairs personnel using the Defense Casualty Information Processing System. Work will be performed at Fort Knox, Ky., with an estimated completion date of June 20, 2016. U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command Center, Fort Knox, Ky., is the contracting activity (W9124D-11-C-0010).

NAVY

The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $129,996,000 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-09-C-0086) for the procurement of 12 EA-18G Lot 35 full rate production airborne electronic attack kits and the associated non-recurring engineering. Work will be performed in Baltimore, Md. (43.3 percent); St. Louis, Mo. (33.3 percent); Bethpage, N.Y. (17.8 percent); and Fort Wayne, Ind. (5.6 percent). Work is expected to be completed in July 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Turner Universal, Brentwood, Tenn., is being awarded a $92,581,000 firm-fixed-price contract for design and construction of 2nd Intelligence Battalion complex and 2nd Anglico Battalion complex at the North Wallace Creek area, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The work to be performed provides design and construction for seven new structures totaling approximately 252,000 square feet to support the 2nd Intelligence Battalion complex and the 2nd Anglico Battalion complex. The sitework construction includes clearing, roads, sidewalks, surface pavements for POV and tactical vehicle parking, washpads, oil-water separator(s), security fencing and gates, turf, landscaping and other site improvements; grading and drainage, utilities and site lighting. Utilities include potable water, sanitary sewer, natural gas, electrical power and telecommunications. Demolition of Building 445 at a separate site will be accomplished as a part of this project. The contract also contains two unexercised options, which, if exercised, would increase cumulative contract value to $103,054,710. Work will be performed in Jacksonville, N.C., and is expected to be completed by July 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with 36 proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-11-C-4000).

RQ/Brasfield Gorrie, JV, Carlsbad, Calif., is being awarded a $79,462,833 firm-fixed-price contract for design and construction of bachelor enlisted quarters (BEQ) complex at Wallace Creek North, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. This project includes a multi-story, multi-wing BEQ complex of 402-room modules, a 650-vehicle, multi-story parking garage. Ancillary structures at the BEQ include recreational and drying shelters, equipment cleaning areas as well as athletic courts and landscaped courtyards. The parking garage shall include a high-efficiency photovoltaic array for generation of electricity for use by the facilities constructed under this contract. Site work construction includes clearing, improvements to Parachute Tower Road, driveways, sidewalks, surface pavements for privately owned vehicle parking, security fencing and gates, turf, landscaping and other site improvements; grading and drainage, utilities and site lighting. Utilities include potable water, sanitary sewer, natural gas, electrical power and telecommunications. There is minimal facility demolition associated with this project. The contract also contains three unexercised options, which, if exercised, would increase cumulative contract value to $89,179,448. Work will be performed in Jacksonville, N.C., and is expected to be completed by July 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with 34 proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N40085-11-C-4001).

DynCorp International, LLC, Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $37,434,785 modification under a previously awarded cost-plus-award-fee contract (N62742-08-C-1115) to exercise the fourth option period to provide services for Philippines operations support in the Republic of the Philippines for the Joint Special Operations Task Force Philippines. The work to be performed provides for all labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, equipment, facilities, transportation, incidental engineering, and other items necessary to provide support services. After award of this option, the total cumulative contract value will be $172,586,729. Work will be performed in the Republic of the Philippines; work for this option period is expected to be completed June 30, 2012. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Pacific, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is the contracting activity.

Lockheed Martin Corp., MS2, Integrated Defense Technologies, Baltimore, Md., is being awarded a $13,070,102 modification under previously awarded contract (N00024-11-C-5302) for MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) ordnance alteration kits, production support material, interim support parts, and equipment in support of DDG 51-class new construction, and Aegis modernization programs. The MK 41 VLS provides a missile launching system for CG 47- and DDG 51-class surface combatants of the U.S. Navy, surface combatants of allied navies, and Aegis Ashore requirements for Missile Defense Agency’s Ground Ballistic Missile Defense Program. It is the primary missile launching system aboard Navy combatants used to store, safe, inventory and launch missiles of various types. Work will be performed in Baltimore, Md. (29.5 percent); Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. (18.8 percent); Moorestown, N.J. (11.6 percent); Lewisburg, Tenn. (10.1 percent); Johnstown, Pa. (9.2 percent); Owego, N.Y. (9.0 percent); Simpsonville, S.C. (5.5 percent); Clearwater, Fla. (3.2 percent); and Sterling Heights, Mich. (3.1 percent). Work is expected to be completed by June 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

The Raytheon Co., McKinney, Texas, is being awarded a $10,426,709 modification under a previously awarded contract (N0000-19-05-G-0008) to exercise an option to procure supplies and services for 38 lasers and laser electronic units and an additional 28 Elector optical sensing unit kits. These kits support the Advanced Target Forward Looking Infrared marker retrofit effort. Work will be performed in El Segundo, Calif. (52 percent), and McKinney, Texas (48 percent), and is expected to be completed in December 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

CER, Inc., Baltimore, Md., is being awarded a $9,052,500 firm-fixed-price task order #0007 under a previously multiple award construction contract (N40080-10-D-0302) for design and construction for renovations to the Lejeune Hall pool at the U.S. Naval Academy. The work to be performed provides for the replacement of Lejeune Hall’s air-handling units and heating water supply, installation of roof-mounted exhaust fans, heating and ventilating unit, high-temp water heat exchangers, new chilled water piping and microprocessor-based DDC system for HVAC control and monitoring, new water supply system, drainage system and pumps, deck for the 50-meter and dive pools, all electrical, fire-protection, architectural and structural upgrades to support the work and incidental related work. The task order also contains two unexercised options, which, if exercised, would increase cumulative task order value to $9,253,500. Work will be performed in Annapolis, Md., and is expected to be completed by August 2012. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Five proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Washington/Public Works Department Annapolis, Md., is the contracting activity.

Burns & Roe Services Corp., Virginia Beach, Va., is being awarded an $8,635,614 modification under a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N62470-06-D-4614) to exercise option five for utilities and maintenance services at U.S. Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The work to be performed provides for, but is not limited to, managerial, supervision, labor, engineering services, tools, materials, equipment and transportation necessary for the utilities systems operation and maintenance, including: seawater desalinization; potable water treatment, storage, and distribution; water quality testing and control; electrical power production and distribution; cathodic protection systems operation and maintenance; airfield lighting systems maintenance and repair; maintenance and repair of street, recreational, perimeter, and security lighting; operation and maintenance of satellite boilers, air compressors, incinerators, swimming pools; and miscellaneous other mechanical equipment. The total contract amount after exercise of this option will be $64,157,029. Work will be performed at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and is expected to be completed by June 2012. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba is the contracting activity.

AIR FORCE

BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services, Inc., Rockville, Md., is being awarded a $23,467,965 firm-fixed-price contract to acquire the form, fit, function replacement mission computer, system integration, trial installation, test, kit proof, and kit manufacture on the Special Operations Forces MC-130H and AC-130U aircraft. WR-ALC/GRUKA, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., is the contracting activity (FA8509-11-C-0005).

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Electronics Systems Section, Linthicum Heights, Md., is being awarded a $17,502,065 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to advance the state of the art in laser detection and ranging technology in detecting and characterizing potential targets. This will be accomplished via high altitude flight testing and new data processing algorithms that improve upon a previously developed system. The location of performance is Linthicum Heights, Md. AFRL/PKDB, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8650-11-C-7124).

Raytheon BBN Technologies Corp., Cambridge, Mass., is being awarded a $16,766,890 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract modification to design, test, and develop new and innovated technologies for use with the Wireless Network After Next Program. Deliverables will include hardware and software. The location of performance is Cambridge, Mass. The Air Force Research Laboratory/RKID, Rome, N.Y., is the contracting activity (FA8750-11-C-0201 PO0001).

Raytheon Co., Missile Systems Division, is being awarded a $10,573,352 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract modification for the Processor Replacement Program Foreign Military Sales software extension probability of weapon effectiveness. The location of performance is Tucson, Ariz. AAC/EBAC, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA8675-09-C-0052 PO0032).

Aerojet General Corp., Rancho Cordova, Calif., is being awarded a $7,502,212 firm-fixed-price contract modification to develop a set of modeling and simulation tools for closed expander hydrogen fueled engines that will allow attainment of increase in the specific impulse and in the thrust/weight over the baseline and that applicability to other engine cycles. This modification puts on contract the next generation engine and the upper-stage technology options. This work supports the integrated high payoff rocket propulsion technology in the boost and orbit transfer mission area for the upper stage engine. The location of performance is Rancho Cordova, Calif. AFPTC/PKTA, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA9300-04-C-0008 PO0057).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Sanofi Pasteur, Swiftwater, Pa. was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract with a maximum $15,770,543 for flu vaccines. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. The date of performance completion is Nov. 30, 2011. The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (SPM2DP-11-D-0007).

Merck & Co., Inc., West Point, Pa., was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract with a maximum $8,980,363 for flu vaccines. Other location of performance is Victoria, Australia. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. The date of performance completion is Sept. 30, 2011. The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (SPM2DP-11-D-0006).


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Monday, June 27, 2011

DTN News - UAE DEFENSE NEWS: UAE Looks To Purchase Five UH-60M Blackhawk Helicopters

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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - June 27, 2011: The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified the US Congress last week of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of five UH-60M Blackhawk VIP helicopters and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $217 million.


The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has requested a possible sale of five UH-60M Blackhawk VIP helicopters, 12 T700-GE-701D engines (10 installed and two spares), six AN/APR-39A(V)4 Radar Signal Detecting Sets, 80 AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Devices, six Star Safire III Forward Looking Infrared Radar Systems, six AAR-57(V)3 Common Missile Warning Systems, six AN/AVR-2B Laser Warning Sets, C406 Electronic Locator Transmitters, Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems and Weather Radars, Aviation Mission Planning Station, government furnished equipment, ferry support, spare and repair parts, publications and technical documentation.

The request also includes support equipment, personnel training and training equipment, ground support, communications equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services, tools and test equipment, and other related elements of logistics support.

This proposed sale is seen as contributing to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by meeting the legitimate security and defense needs of a partner nation that has been - and continues to be - an important force for peace, political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.

The UAE will use these helicopters for intra-country transportation of UAE officials to militarily critical training and operation sites. The UH-60M Blackhawk helicopters will enhance the safety of key UAE personnel by providing for the detection and avoidance of rocket/missile attacks by indigenous or foreign terrorist elements. The UAE will have no difficulty absorbing these helicopters into its armed forces.

It is thought that the proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region and that there will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. The notice of a potential sale is required by law and does not mean the sale has been concluded.

The principal contractors will be: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation of Stratford, Connecticut, and General Electric Aircraft Company of Lynn, Massachusetts. The purchaser has requested offsets; however, at this time, agreements are undetermined and will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and contractor.

Implementation of this proposed sale will require the deployment of a minimum of two Contractor Field Service representatives to the United Arab Emirates for approximately two years after initial fielding to assist in the delivery and deployment of the helicopters.


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DTN News - ASIA DEFENSE NEWS: Vietnam And China Pledge To Peacefully Resolve Maritime Dispute

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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - June 27, 2011:
China and Vietnam pledged Sunday to resolve their maritime dispute in the South China Sea through peaceful dialogue.


Chinese media says Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo and Vietnamese Vice Foreign Minister Ho Xuan Son met in Beijing Saturday and agreed to address the dispute through negotiations and peaceful, friendly consultations.

However, no details on specific plans or timing were given.


Meanwhile, about 100 Vietnamese rallied in the capital of Hanoi Sunday for the fourth consecutive weekend to protest against China's role in the escalating dispute.


The crowd grew as it marched through Hanoi's streets, chanting and singing patriotic songs. The demonstrators were outnumbered by police, who let the peaceful protest continue.

The rare demonstrations are in response to rising tensions in the diplomatic dispute over competing claims to the Spratly and Paracel island chains and other maritime territories.

Last month, Vietnam complained that a Chinese patrol ship severed an exploration cable trailing from an oil survey ship operating in waters inside Vietnam's exclusive economic zone. The Philippines also has complained of Chinese patrol boats interfering with oil exploration off its western coast.

In each case, China insisted its ships were operating appropriately in waters under Beijing's administration.


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