Sunday, December 25, 2011

DTN News: Pakistan Top Stories/ Headlines News Dated December 25, 2011

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DTN News - PAKISTAN NEWS: Taliban Suicide Bomber Killed Soldier In Bannu City Of  Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province Of Pakistan
*4 security men die in Bannu attack
BANNU, Dec 24: Four security personnel were killed and 18 others injured when a suicide bomber rammed a car filled with explosives into a paramilitary camp here on Saturday.

This was the second major terrorist attack in two days in the restive region.

Official sources said the suicide bomber rammed the explosive-laden double-cabin Surf vehicle into the rear portion of the boundary wall of the Tochi Scouts headquarters in Bannu at around 5:30am.

(AFP quoted police sources as saying six security men died in the attack.

Local intelligence officials feared the death toll could rise.

Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility for the attack on the camp, which is a base for Frontier Corps troops, also known as the Tochi Scouts, before and after deployment in North Waziristan.

“We claim responsibility for the attack, which was launched to avenge the killing of one of our commanders Taj Gul in a US drone strike in South Waziristan last month,” TTP spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan said.)

The injured, four of them critical, were taken to the Bannu CMH.

The dead were identified as Lance Naiks Ghaffar Ali, Alamgir, head clerk Aslam Khan and gardener Sharmatullah.

The injured were identified as Khial Saif, Osman Ali, Masub Khan, Rozwanullah, Kamal Khan, Luqman Zeb, Saeed Khan, Fateh Haider, Abdul Wahid, Aslam Gul, Jamal Hussain, Basharat Hussain, Osman Ghani, Tehsildar Khan, Zahid Hussain, Altaf Hussain, Noor Saeed Khan and a passer-by Ihsanul Haq.

The blast damaged the windowpanes and doors of several nearby buildings and shops. Cracks also developed in nearby buildings.

According to bomb disposal squad, about 500kg of explosives were used in the attack.

Police recovered parts of the damaged vehicles. Security personnel cordoned off the area and arrested 13 suspects during the search operation.

They were shifted to an undisclosed location for interrogation.


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Saturday, December 24, 2011

DTN News: Aerospace/Defense Headlines - News Dated December 23, 2011

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DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated December 23, 2011

Asian Defense News: DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated December 23, 2011
(NSI News Source Info) WASHINGTON - December 24, 2011: U.S. Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) Contracts issued December 23, 2011 are undermentioned;

CONTRACTS
MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY
            The Missile Defense Agency is announcing the award of a sole-source, incentive-based, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to Lockheed Martin Corp., Information Systems & Global Solutions, Gaithersburg, Md. (HQ0147-12-D-0003), with an estimated value of $980,000,000.  Under this follow-on contract, the contractor will develop, model, fabricate, integrate, test, verify, evaluate, validate, document, deliver, field, train, operate, sustain, and support updates and new capabilities to the command and control, battle management and communications element.  The work will be performed in Arlington, Va.  The ordering period is from Jan. 1, 2012 through Dec. 31, 2016.  Fiscal 2012 research, development, test and evaluation funds will be used to incrementally fund the initial orders.  This is not a Foreign Military Sales acquisition.  The Missile Defense Agency, Huntsville, Ala., is the contracting activity.

ARMY
            EADS North America, Inc., Arlington, Va., was awarded a $212,703,701 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure 39 production aircraft in support of the Army’s Light Utility Helicopter Program.  Work will be performed in Columbus, Miss., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2013.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-06-C-0194).

            Lockheed Martin Integrated System, Inc., Ellicott City, Md., was awarded a $53,360,078 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract.  The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract in support of Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization.  Work will be performed in Afghanistan and Ellicott City, Md., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 8, 2013.  Four bids were solicited, with two bids received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W91CRB-08-D-0024).

            General Dynamics Lands Systems & Armaments, Sterling Heights, Mich., was awarded a $59,886,502 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure Abrams M1A2 System enhancement packages and commander remote operated weapon stations.  Work will be performed in Lima, Ohio; Tallahassee, Fla.; Anniston, Ala.; Scranton, Pa.; and Sterling Heights, Mich., with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2013.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-06-G-0006).

            Agentase, L.L.C., Pittsburgh, Pa., was awarded a $49,221,451 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the procurement of enzyme-based kits in order to detect low-volatility chemical threats.  Work will be performed in Pittsburgh, Pa., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 12, 2016.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with 45 bids received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Durham, N.C., is the contracting activity (W911NF-12-D-0001).

            King Aerospace, Inc., Addison, Texas, was awarded a $28,162,091 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the life cycle contract support for the Airborne Reconnaissance Low DeHavilland Dash-7 aircraft fleet.  Work will be performed in El Paso, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2014.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with three bids received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-05-C-0302).

            M7 Aerospace, L.P., San Antonio, Texas, was awarded a $27,480,658 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the procurement of C-23 Sherpa life cycle contractor support.  Work will be performed in San Antonio, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2014.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with three bids received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-05-C-0124).

            Lockheed Martin Mission System & Sensors, Akron, Ohio, was awarded a $25,480,000 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the procurement of 24 sets of persistent threat detection site spares and 22 MX-20 lite sensor spares.  Work will be performed in Akron, Ohio, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 13, 2012.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-12-C-C001).

            Lockheed Martin Corp., Mission Systems and Sensors, Owego, N.Y., was awarded a $23,864,671 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the procurement of four modernized radar frequency interferometer for Apache AH-64 helicopter.  Work will be performed in Owego, N.Y., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2013.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-12-C-0035).

            Brain Trauma Foundation, Inc., New York, N.Y., was awarded a $20,515,588 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the research and development services for the EyeTrac Advance.  Work will be performed in New York, N.Y., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 5, 2014.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Natick, Mass., is the contracting activity (W911QY-12-C-0005).

            General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., Poway, Calif., was awarded a $17,979,376 cost-plus-incentive-fee contract.  The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to allow for incremental funding of previous change order.  Work will be performed in Poway, Calif.; Hunt Valley, Md.; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Lake Forest, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2011.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-05-C-0069).

            SRCTec, Inc., Syracuse, N.Y., was awarded a $15,404,277 firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract.  The award will provide for the procurement of contractor logistics support for overseas contingency operations in Afghanistan.  Work will be performed in North Syracuse, N.Y., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 26, 2012.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-12-C-C002).

            Longbow, L.L.C., Orlando, Fla., was awarded a $13,726,041 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract in support of supply and repairs for the Apache AH-64D helicopters.  Work will be performed in Orlando, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2012 . One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-10-C-0126).

            Raytheon Co., Andover, Mass., was awarded a $13,588,696 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract.  The award will provide for the training services for the Patriot.  Work will be performed in Andover, Mass., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 15, 2013.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-12-C-0102).

            M7 Aerospace, L.P., San Antonio, Texas, was awarded an $11,791,664 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the procurement of life cycle contractor support services for the Army fleet of C-26 Metroliner aircraft.  Work will be performed in San Antonio, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2014.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with two bids received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-09-C-0207).

            Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense, Simsbury, Conn., was awarded a $10,773,000 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the procurement of 3,000 Man Portable Line Charge Systems and 206 Inert Training Systems.  Work will be performed in Graham, Ky.; Simsbury, Conn.; and Sterling, Conn., with an estimated completion date of April 8, 2012.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W91CRB-12-C-0012).

            Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., was awarded a $10,259,367 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure 465 Rocket Propelled Grenade Net Delta kits for the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle.  Work will be performed in Oshkosh, Wis., with an estimated completion date of April 29, 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).

            AAI Corp., Hunt Valley, Md., was awarded a $10,099,792 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract.  The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to option for weapons integration for the Shadow 200 unmanned aircraft system.  Work will be performed in Hunt Valley, Md., with an estimated completion date of Dec.12, 2012.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-11-C-0103).

            Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., Oak Brook, Ill., was awarded a $9,698,000 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the maintenance and dredging services for the Wilmington Harbor outer ocean bar and mid-river.  Work will be performed in New Hanover, N.C., and Brunswick, N.C., with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2012.  There were 21 bids solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington, N.C., is the contracting activity (W912PM-12-C-0001).


            CH2M Hill, Inc., Atlanta, Ga., was awarded an $8,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the architectural and engineering services for the Mobile District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  Work will be performed in Mobile, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 4, 2016.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with 26 bids received.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile, Ala., is the contracting activity (W9178-12-D-0005).

            BrainScope Co., Inc., Bethesda, Md., was awarded a $7,258,510 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the research and development services for the assessment of head injuries and the validation of technology.  Work will be performed in Bethesda, Md., with an estimated completion date of June 7, 2013.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Natick, Mass., is the contracting activity (W911QY-12-C-0004).

            CACI-WGI, Inc., Vienna, Va., was awarded a $7,045,717 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract.  The award will provide for the year-two option of analytical support team expertise to the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization.  Work will be performed in Vienna, Va., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 14, 2014.  Four bids were solicited, with two bids received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W91CRB-09-D-0057).

            Bristol General Contractors, L.L.C., Anchorage, Alaska, was awarded a $6,751,319 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the repair services for the community center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.  Work will be performed in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 27, 2012.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with five bids received.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle, Wash., is the contracting activity (W912DW-12-C-0006).

            DRS Technical Services, Inc., Herndon, Va., was awarded a $6,300,000 time-and-materials contract.  The award will provide for the engineering and installation support to command and control information technology infrastructure capabilities.  Work will be performed in Qatar, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Korea, Germany, Israel and various countries in South America, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 8, 2012.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52P1J-12-C-0004).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
            BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration, Inc., Nashua, N.H., was awarded a firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract with a maximum $40,794,293 for receivers and data modules.  There are no other locations of performance.  Using service is Army.  Type of appropriation is fiscal 2010/2011 Army procurement appropriations.  The date of performance completion is Feb. 28, 2014.  The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (SPM4AX-11-D-9402-ZB01).

            Raytheon Co., Andover, Mass., was a firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract with a maximum $8,937,404 for circuit card assemblies and electrical components.  There are no other locations of performance.  Using service is Army.  Type of appropriation is fiscal 2012 Army working capital funds.  The date of performance completion is Dec. 31, 2015.  The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (SPRRA2-12-D-0005).

            Randolph Engineering, Inc.*, Randolph, Mass., was issued a modification exercising the first option year on contract SPM2DE-10-D-7544/P00003.  The award is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a maximum $38,662,664 for various optical frames.  There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies.  There were five solicitations made with three responses.  Type of appropriation is fiscal 2011 Defense Working Capital Funds.  The date of performance completion is Jan. 21, 2012.  The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity.

            Dispensers Optical Service Corp.*, Louisville, Ky., was issued a modification exercising the first option year on contract SPM2DE-11-D-7548/P00004.  The award is a fixed-price with economic price adjustment, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a maximum $21,935,882 for various optical frames.  There are no other locations of performance.  Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies.  There were five solicitations made with three responses.  Type of appropriation is fiscal 2011 Defense Working Capital Funds.  The date of performance completion is Jan. 12, 2012.  The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity.

AIR FORCE
            Lockheed Martin Corp., Marietta, Ga., is being awarded a $38,415,000 firm-fixed-price contract for the government’s intent to award a contract modification to support the C-130J India FMS Program to Lockheed Martin.  The modification includes a weapon systems trainer (WST) project to include Phase I and II configuration, administration costs associated with the WST, on-site training, a visual display system, spares and support equipment to support the WST, and air shipment of WST.  The locations of the performance are Marietta, Ga., Orlando, Fla., and Tampa, Fla.  Work is expected to be completed by Dec. 19, 2012.  ASC/WLNNC, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8625-06-6456/P00289).

            Lockheed Martin Corp., Endicott, N.Y., is being awarded an $8,510,044 firm-fixed-price contract for the purchase of IBM software maintenance renewal and new licenses to support the development and integration environment of Global Combat Support System-Air Force.  The location of the performance is Endicott, N.Y.  Work is expected to be completed by Dec. 30, 2012.  ESC/HIIK, Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex, Ala., is the contracting activity (FA8771-12-C-1000).
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