Monday, November 04, 2013

DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated November 4, 2013

DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated November 4, 2013
Source: K. V. Seth - DTN News + U.S. DoD issued No. 770-13 November 4, 2013
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - November 4, 2013: U.S. Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) Contracts issued  November 4, 2013  are undermentioned;

CONTRACTS
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Pacific Unlimited Inc., Barrigada, Guam, has been awarded a maximum $262,500,000 fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for prime vendor subsistence support. This is a sixty-four month base contract with no option periods. This contract is a competitive acquisition, and three offers were received. Location of performance is Guam with a March 3, 2019 performance completion date. Using military services are Navy, Air Force, and federal civilian agencies. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2014 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM300-14-D-3735).

Labatt Food Service, San Antonio, Texas, has been awarded a maximum $18,000,000 fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment, indefinite-quantity contract for prime vendor full line food distribution. This is a one-year base contract. This contract is a sole-source acquisition. Location of performance is Texas with a Nov. 8, 2014, performance completion date. Using military services are Army, Air Force, and federal civilian agencies. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2014 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM300-14-D-3715).

Government Services Corp.,* Moscow, Idaho, has been awarded a maximum $13,830,840 fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment contract for winter grade ultra-low sulfur diesel. This is a two-year base contract with no option periods. This contract is a competitive acquisition, and four offers were received. Location of performance is Idaho with an Oct., 31, 2016 performance completion date. Using military service is Army. Type of appropriation is fiscal year 2014 through fiscal year 2016 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Fort Belvoir, Va., (SP0600-14-D-8501).

NAVY
BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. - Electronic Solutions, Wayne, N.J., is being awarded a $48,000,000 modification with cost-plus-incentive-fee pricing under a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00039-10-D-0060) for systems engineering and integration of the Multifunctional Information Distribution System Low Volume Terminals (MIDS-LVTs). Corresponding delivery order 0015 shall procure MIDS-LVT Block Upgrade 2 software and test equipment on behalf of the United States, France, Italy, Germany and Spain. Work will be performed in Wayne, N.J., and is expected to be completed by March 2017. Fiscal 2013 research, development, test and evaluation contract funds in the amount of $1,651,000 will be obligated at the time of award, and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to FAR 6.302-4 International Agreement, 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(4). The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

ViaSat, Carlsbad, Calif., is being awarded a $39,182,647 modification with cost-plus-incentive-fee pricing under a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00039-10-D-0032) for Block Upgrade 2 (BU2) development and retrofits. The existing contract is for Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume Terminal (MIDS-LVT) production and engineering services. Corresponding delivery order 0035 shall procure MIDS-LVT BU2 design and development on behalf of the United States. Work will be performed in Carlsbad, Calif., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2016. Fiscal 2013 research, development, test and evaluation contract funds in the amount of $1,318,017 will be obligated at the time of award, and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to FAR 6.302-1 - only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

Data Link Solutions LLC, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded a $32,874,867 contract modification with cost-plus-incentive-fee pricing under a previously indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00039-10-D-0031) for Block Upgrade 2 (BU2) development and retrofits of Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume Terminal (MIDS-LVT) production and engineering services. Corresponding delivery order 0043 shall procure MIDS-LVT BU2 design and development on behalf of the United States. Work will be performed in Wayne, N.J. (50 percent), and Cedar Rapids, Iowa (50 percent), and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2016. Fiscal 2013 research, development, test and evaluation contract funds in the amount of $1,500,000 will be obligated at the time of award, and these funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to FAR 6.302-1 and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity.

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded an $18,195,519 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-12-C-2100) for reactor plant planning yard services for nuclear-powered submarines and support yard services for the Navy’s moored training ships. The contractor will furnish, fabricate, or acquire such materials, supplies and services as may be necessary to perform the functions of the planning yard for reactor plants and associated portions of the propulsion plants for nuclear powered submarines. Work will be performed in Groton, Conn. (95 percent), and Charleston, S.C. (5 percent), and is expected to be completed by September 2014. Fiscal 2014 operations and maintenance, Navy funds in the amount of $17,964,812 will be obligated at time of award and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) - only one or limited number of sources and no other suppliers will satisfy the requirements. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Thales Communication Inc., Clarksburg, Md., is being awarded $8,815,933 for firm-fixed-price delivery order 7002 against previously awarded contract (N00383-13-G-003F) for the repair of six items for the airborne low frequency sonar system for the H-60 helicopter. Work will be performed at Clarksburg, Md. (28 percent); Brest, France (54 percent); and Johnstown, Pa. (18 percent), and work is expected to be completed Nov. 1, 2015. Fiscal 2014 Navy working capital funds in the amount of $6,611,949 will be obligated at the time of award, and will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Contracting Department, Philadelphia Office, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity.

Rockwell Collins Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded a $6,539,431 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-priced contract (N00019-09-C-0069) to exercise an option for the procurement of AN/ARC-210(V) electronic radios and ancillary equipment for a variety of aircraft. Equipment being procured includes 63 MT-6567/ARC, four RT-1990(C)/ARC, and 70 RT-1990(C)/ARC. Work will be performed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and is expected to be completed in October 2014. Fiscal 2013 aircraft procurement Navy contract funds in the amount of $6,539,431 will be obligated at time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

ARMY
Navistar Defense LLC, Lisle, Ill., was awarded a $7,260,077 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for engineering, logistic and travel support for the acquisition of the contract data requirements list and program and logistics support management for the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected MaxxPro M1235A3 Dash with MaxxPro Survivability Upgrade (MSU). The contractor shall include MSU content as well as variation in vehicle content for both the objective gunner protection kit and common remotely operated weapon system. Work will be performed in Lisle, Ill., with an expected completion date of December 2014. Fiscal 2013 procurement funds in the amount of $7,260,077 are being obligated at the time of the award. One bid was solicited and one received. Army Contracting Command, Tank and Automotive, Warren, Mich., is the contracting agency (W56HZV-10-C-0011).

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DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Bangladeshi Police Officers on Red Alert During Nationwide Strike

DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Bangladeshi Police Officers on Red Alert During Nationwide Strike
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(NSI News Source Info) KOTTAKKAL, Kerala, India - November 4, 2013: Police officers stand guard during the first day of a nationwide strike in Dhaka, Bangladesh.


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DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Italian Air Force Aerobatic Team Flying High on National Unity And Armed Forces Day

DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Italian Air Force Aerobatic Team Flying High on National Unity And Armed Forces Day
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(NSI News Source Info) KOTTAKKAL, Kerala, India - November 4, 2013: The Italian air force aerobatic team, Frecce Tricolori, spreads smoke in the colours of the Italian flag over Rome to mark National Unity and Armed Forces Day. 


Photograph: Filippo Monteforte/AFP/Getty Images

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DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Participant to Mark National Unity Day in Moscow Detains By Police

DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Participant to Mark National Unity Day in Moscow Detains By Police
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(NSI News Source Info) KOTTAKKAL, Kerala, India - November 4, 2013: A riot policeman detains a participant during a march to mark National Unity Day in Moscow, Russia.


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DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Royal British Legion's Field of Remembrance Being Organized By Service Personnel

DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Royal British Legion's Field of Remembrance Being Organized By Service Personnel
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(NSI News Source Info) KOTTAKKAL, Kerala, India - November 4, 2013: Service personnel place remembrance crosses outside Westminster Abbey ahead of the official opening of the Royal British Legion's Field of Remembrance in London. 


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DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Indian Special Police Winning Trophy During State Formation

DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Indian Special Police Winning Trophy During State Formation
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(NSI News Source Info) KOTTAKKAL, Kerala, India - November 4, 2013: Indian special police celebrate with a trophy during state formation day celebrations in Hyderabad.


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DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Democratic Republic of Congo in Turmoil

DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Democratic Republic of Congo in Turmoil
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(NSI News Source Info) KOTTAKKAL, Kerala, India - November 4, 2013: FARDC governmental troops patrol in the city of Bunagana, near the border with Uganda.


Democratic Republic of Congo troops are aiming to rout the remaining pockets of the M23 rebel movement, after seizing their last stronghold in a push to finally break the back of the insurgency. Photograph: Junior D Kannah/AFP/Getty Images

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DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Historical Military Parade By Russian Servicemen At Red Square, Moscow

DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Historical Military Parade By Russian Servicemen At Red Square, Moscow
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(NSI News Source Info) KOTTAKKAL, Kerala, India - November 4, 2013: Russian servicemen, dressed in historical uniforms, take part in a military parade rehearsal in Red Square, with the St Basil's Cathedral seen in the background. 


The parade will be held on November 7 to mark the anniversary of the 1941 march through Red Square towards the front lines at World War Two. 

Photograph: Maxim Shemetov/Reuters

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DTN News - INDIA DEFENSE NEWS: Laser Weapons Among Futuristic MBDA Products

DTN News - INDIA DEFENSE NEWS: Laser Weapons Among Futuristic MBDA Products
Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by K. V. Seth from reliable sources Y. Mallikarjun   The Hindu 
(NSI News Source Info) KOTTAKKAL, Kerala, India - November 3, 2013: High energy laser weapons, light weight shoulder-launch missiles and scalable warheads through dial-a-yield technology are among the hi-tech futuristic products for military applications being developed by the MBDA group, a consortium of European missile manufacturers.

During a recent visit to the missile production and integration facilities of MBDA Germany at Schrobenhausen, 90 km from Munich, and MBDA U.K. at Lostock, near Manchester, a group of Indian journalists were briefed on the wide range of advanced missiles and warheads being produced by the two entities.

Vice-president Operations of MBDA Germany Walter Stammler said a very light weight missile with a 2-km range that could be fired by an infantry soldier from his shoulder was tested in demonstration firings. The low cost, high-precision weapon with all the elements of a missile weighed just 6-7 kg.

The future generation-flexible response warheads using scalable technology would provide armed forces with a unique option of pre-selecting the detonation of only a part of the explosive and thereby reducing the degree of lethality. These warheads would provide high operational flexibility and could be used effectively in avoiding collateral damage during Military Operations in Urban Terrain.

TDW, a subsidiary of MBDA, has a license agreement with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for producing warheads for anti-tank guided Milan missiles. Under the agreement signed in 2007, it had transferred the know-how to BDL to produce warheads for Milan.

Meanwhile, with MBDA awaiting India’s response for its offer of air-to-ground PARS 3 LR missile, Dr. Stammler claimed that during field evaluation trials of the weapon in Sweden in 2012 for the Indian Army and HAL officials, all requirements were fulfilled. The missile is planned to be mounted on ALH Dhruv combat helicopters.

Dr. Stammler said that to meet Indian requirements for the PARS 3 LR missile, a twin-engine launcher was designed and developed in collaboration with an Indian company. Four launchers, each carrying two missiles, would be mounted on the helicopter. The prototype of the twin launcher was seen by HAL officials soon after the field trials.

The project manager of PARS 3LR Munition, Walter Mackrodt, said PARS 3 LR was a high-precision fire-and-forget weapon that could be fired in salvo mode from the helicopter, and four missiles could be launched in 10 seconds to engage as many targets.

Keywords: MBDA group, hi-tech futuristic products, laser weapons, shoulder-launch missiles, dial-a-yield technology, scalable technology.


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