DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated July 15, 2013

DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated July 15, 2013
Source: U.S. DoD issued No.  513-13 July 15, 2013
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - July 15, 2013: U.S. Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) Contracts issued  July 15, 2013  are undermentioned;

Contracts

Air Force

            Exelis Systems Corp., Systems Division, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., has been awarded a $26,656,675 modification (P00894) on a contract (F04701-01-C-0001) for Launch and Test Range System support functions to the Eastern and Western Range: range sustainment, and external user support, projects and engineering services.  The total cumulative face value of this contract action is $26,656,675.  This modification exercises the contract option with a maximum period of performance of three months (Aug. 1 -- Oct. 31, 2013).  Work will be performed at Patrick AFB, Fla., and is expected to be completed by Oct. 31, 2013.  The Space and Missile Systems Center/PKL, Peterson AFB, Colo., is the contracting activity. 

Navy

            Design West Technologies Inc.,* Tustin, Calif., is being awarded a $20,878,535 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-reimbursement contract for production, assembly, testing, and packaging of Communication Transponder Family of Systems communication assemblies composed of printed circuit boards, electronic components, and external enclosures.  Work will be performed in Tustin, Calif., and work is expected to be completed July 14, 2018.  Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  Procurement Defense Agency funds will be obligated at the task order level.  This contract was competitively procured via solicitation N66001-13-R-0062 and published on the Federal Business Opportunities website.  The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N66001-13-D-0077). 

            Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Hurst, Texas, is being awarded a $17,907,086 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for systems engineering and program management services in support of the H-1 upgrade program.  This contract includes the manufacturing, testing and delivery of one H-1 main rotor gearbox test stand and one H-1 tail rotor/intermediate gearbox test stand, including the equipment, logistics support, maintenance efforts, follow-on support, technical and operational manuals, calibration, installation support, and associated data to facilitate depot level maintenance of these H-1 aircraft rotor assemblies.  Work will be performed in Hurst, Texas, and is expected to be completed in March 2017.  Fiscal 2011 Aircraft Procurement Navy contract funds in the amount of $17,907,086 are being obligated on this award, all of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to FAR 6.302-1.  The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J., is the contracting activity (N68335-13-C-0302). 

            Systems Engineering Support Company Inc.,* San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $15,189,906 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-reimbursement contract for production, assembly, testing, and packaging of Communication Transponder Family of Systems communication assemblies composed of printed circuit boards, electronic components, and external enclosures.  Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and work is expected to be completed July 14, 2018.  Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  Procurement Defense Agency funds will be obligated at the task order level.  This contract was competitively procured via solicitation N66001-13-R-0062 and published on the Federal Business Opportunities website.  The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N66001-13-D-0078). 

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DTN News: Canada Top Stories / Headlines News Dated July 15, 2013

DTN News: Canada Top Stories / Headlines News Dated July 15, 2013

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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - July 15, 2013: Comprehensive daily news related to Canada Top Stories - Headlines News for the world of TODAY.



*Comprehensive daily news related to Canada Top Stories - Headlines News for the world of TODAY

• Review of deaths involving Ontario's air ambulance service to be released today The Canadian Press - 1 hour 51 minutes ago
  

  TORONTO - Ontario's chief coroner will announce the findings Monday of a review of the deaths of patients who were transported by the province's troubled air ambulance … More »
• Coroner's report on Ornge air ambulance examines deaths CBC - 4 hours ago
  

  Ontario's chief coroner will release a report today into the deaths of people who were transported by Ornge, the province's air ambulance service. More »
• 

  6 generations of same family living in Ontario CBC - 15 hours ago
  

  Six generations of the same family are living in Ontario, following the birth of a baby boy on the weekend. More »
• Vehicle sought after cyclist struck north of Toronto CBC - 19 hours ago
  

  York Regional Police are looking for a vehicle involved in a serious hit-and-run collision that has left a cyclist in critical condition in Georgina, Ont., about an hour's … More »
• Ford credits Scarborough for fuelling subway push CBC - 19 hours ago
  

  Toronto Mayor Rob Ford suggested to a radio audience Sunday that he believes a deal is coming together to extend the subway in Scarborough, crediting residents for the … More »
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  Owner of doomed northern Ontario mall and son set to testify at inquiryThe Canadian Press - 22 hours ago
  

  ELLIOT LAKE, Ont. - The inquiry into why a northern Ontario mall collapsed last summer killing two women and injuring dozens of others enters its final phase Monday, … More »
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  TTC streetcars still diverting after 4-alarm fire CBC - 23 hours ago
  

  A handful of TTC streetcar routes continue to be affected by the four-alarm fire that ripped through a market at the corner of Broadview Avenue and Gerrard Street East … More »
• 3 suspects sought in St. Clair street festival stabbing CBC - Sun, 14 Jul, 2013
  

  Toronto police say they are looking for three male suspects in connection with a stabbing incident at a weekend street festival. More »
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  Flaherty won't commit to subway dollar figure CBC - Sat, 13 Jul, 2013
  

  Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says there is money available for subways in Toronto — he just won't say how much. More »
• Woman dies in North York fire CBC - Sat, 13 Jul, 2013
  

  An elderly woman has died after being pulled from a fire in North York. More »
• Arrest made in Toronto homicide CBC - Sat, 13 Jul, 2013
• Fire destroys building at Broadview and Gerrard CBC - Sat, 13 Jul, 2013
• Ford says he'll raise taxes to pay for Scarborough subway CBC - Fri, 12 Jul, 2013
• Stag party shooting victims were from Toronto CBC - Fri, 12 Jul, 2013
• Unlicensed daycare complaints reviewed after child's death CBC - Fri, 12 Jul, 2013
• Human-powered hover bike wins coveted $250K prize CBC - Thu, 11 Jul, 2013
• High E. coli counts make most Toronto beaches unsafe to swim CBC - Thu, 11 Jul, 2013
• East Toronto residents targeted by bylaw complaints CBC - Thu, 11 Jul, 2013
• Man charged after body found in Toronto park CBC - Thu, 11 Jul, 2013
• Minister 'not fussed' if Scarborough gets light rail or subway CBC - Thu, 11 Jul, 2013

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DTN News - AUTOS NEWS: Nissan Launches Reimagined Datsun in India After shelving Famous Brand 3 Decades Ago

DTN News - AUTOS NEWS: Nissan Launches Reimagined Datsun in India After shelving Famous Brand 3 Decades Ago

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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - July 15, 2013: (NEW DELHI)  Nissan launched a new Datsun in India on Monday, three decades after shelving the brand that helped win Western acceptance of Japanese autos.

The company hopes that bringing back the brand that built its U.S. business will fuel growth in emerging markets with a new generation of car buyers.

The reimagined Datsun — a five-seat hatchback — will go on sale in India next year for under 400,000 rupees (about $6,670). It will also be sold in Indonesia and Russia, with the company saying its offerings will be tailored to each market in terms of price and size.

In India, the English-language promotional website for the car describes it as the "badge of the risers," an appeal to aspirational first-time auto buyers.

"The drivetrain is designed specifically to suit the local environment, eliminating any stress or complexity for the risers to go forth," the website says.

Nissan Motor Co. is hoping the comeback of one of its defining brands will herald the same rapid expansion that the Datsun provided when it hit American showrooms more than 50 years ago.

The Datsun was discontinued globally starting in 1981 to unify the model lineup under the Nissan brand. Nissan also makes Infiniti luxury models.

Faced with stagnating sales in established markets such as Japan and Europe, most global automakers have their eyes on fast-growing developing countries that also include China, Mexico and Brazil.

Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn said Monday in New Delhi that first-time car buyers in places like India want the best car they can get at a price within their reach.

"We are responding to that with the return of Datsun," Ghosn said.

India's population of 1.2 billion is a lure for automakers hoping to ring up big sales numbers, albeit with cheaper prices and lower profit margins.

But the Datsun enters the Indian market at a tough time. Sales of passenger cars fell by 10 per cent in the April-June quarter from the previous year, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers.

Indian consumer spending has been hit by an economic slowdown and high interest rates that make car loans less affordable.

Plus, it's unclear whether the Datsun brand — which still retains wide name recognition in Western markets — will translate to emerging markets' younger consumers. Nissan officials have acknowledged that downside but said the brand still stands for good styling, durability and safety.

Ghosn said in 2012 that the Datsun name is part of Nissan's heritage and retains recognition, even in new markets.

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DTN News - INDONESIA DEFENSE: East Kalimantan Border Defense Gets Boost

DTN News - INDONESIA DEFENSE: East Kalimantan Border Defense Gets Boost

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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - July 15, 2013: (Bandung) The East Kalimantan government has purchased a helicopter from Indonesian aircraft manufacturer Dirgantara Indonesia to monitor the province’s border with Malaysia, which is often used to move illegal logs from the country.

The Rp 120 billion ($12 million) Bell 412 EP helicopter is jointly produced by Bandung-based DI and US-based Bell Helicopter.

East Kalimantan Governor Awang Faroek Ishak said the helicopter will be used by the Indonesian military (TNI), which is tasked with patrolling the border. “This is a symbol of support to the TNI to help in protecting our border,” the governor said.

Awang also pledged to expand the runways of three airports allowing military planes to guard the province’s 1,038-kilometer border with Malaysia. The province will also allocate land for the construction of two military training centers, a Scorpion tank base, an infantry housing facility and other defense infrastructure.

Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said the recently purchased helicopter will be used by a tactical squadron based in Berau district.

“This is an extraordinary helicopter. It has infra-red [cameras], radar and is able to lift heavy [military] equipment,” he said.

DI president director Budi Santoso said the helicopter can also be used for non-military purposes like disaster relief and search and rescue.

Maj. Gen. Dicky Usman, of the Mulawarman Military Command based in East Kalimantan, said his unit only had one helicopter, used to deliver supplies to military outposts along the border

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DTN News - CHINA'S AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR WITH ITS NEIGHBORS OVER TERRITORIAL DISPUTES: Japan Says Faces Increasing threats From China, North Korea

DTN News - CHINA'S AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR WITH ITS NEIGHBORS OVER TERRITORIAL DISPUTES: Japan Says Faces Increasing threats From China, North Korea

Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources By Kiyoshi Takenaka - Reuters
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - July 9, 2013:  Japan faces increasingly serious threats to its security from an assertive China and an unpredictable North Korea, the defense ministry said in its first annual report since hawkish Prime Minister Shinzo Abe took office.

The report was harshly critical of China's actions in waters near East China Sea islets claimed by both countries, and prompted a sharp response from Beijing, where a foreign ministry spokeswoman said Japan was exaggerating the threat to "artificially create regional tension and confrontation."

Sino-Japanese relations have been strained by the territorial row as well as remarks from Abe suggesting he wants to cast Tokyo's wartime history in a less apologetic tone.

"There are various issues and destabilizing factors in the security environment surrounding Japan, some of which are becoming increasingly tangible, acute and serious," said the defense white paper, issued as ruling party politicians call for the Japanese military to beef up its ability to respond.

The general commanding a Japanese airborne brigade whose paratroopers would be among the first troops to respond to an attack on a far-flung island, told Reuters his unit could benefit from better intelligence gathering tools, including drones.

"For any island operation, intelligence is crucial," Tadao Maeda, commanding general of the 1st Airborne Brigade, said in an interview. At present, his unit relies on intelligence from ground or maritime forces. Japan has allocated funds in this year's budget to look into possible acquisition of drones.

The defense ministry report said: "China has attempted to change the status quo by force based on its own assertion, which is incompatible with the existing order of international law," echoing recent comments by Abe and his cabinet.

"China should accept and stick to the international norms."

The row over rival claims to tiny East China Sea islets flared up last September after Japan nationalized the isles, known as the Senkaku in Japan and the Diaoyu in China.

Patrol ships from both countries routinely shadow each other near the islands, raising concerns that an unintended collision or other incident could lead to a broader clash.

"Some of China's activities involve its intrusion into Japan's territorial waters, its violation of Japan's territorial airspace and even dangerous actions that could cause a contingency, and are extremely regrettable," the paper said.

Japan said in February that a Chinese naval vessel had locked its fire control radar on a Japanese destroyer, a step that can be considered a step away from actual firing.

China denied the warship had locked its radar on the Japanese vessel. But the white paper said Beijing's assertion was "inconsistent with the facts".

Commenting on the defense report, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said it contained "false criticisms" and followed growing calls in Japan to strengthen the military.

"The international community cannot but be concerned by Japan's real intentions and its future development," she said. "We hope that Japan can correct its attitude."

BOLSTERING DEFENCE

Abe returned to power for a rare second term after his ruling bloc won a general election late last year, promising to revive the economy and strengthen Japan's defenses. He also wants to revise the post-World War Two pacifist constitution to legitimize the military, although winning support for contentious revisions is likely to take time.

Japan is already bolstering defense of the disputed islands and this year raised its defense budget for the first time in 11 years.

The military is conducting joint drills with the United States, its main security ally, and fortifying defenses against missile attacks, while the government is reviewing its mid-term defense policy.

Japan plans to draw up a new defense plan by December, and Abe's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) submitted recommendations to the government last month that included looking into acquiring the capability to attack enemy targets.

Japan has long maintained that it has the right to strike enemy targets when an intention to attack Japan is clear, the threat is imminent and there are no other options.

But any sign that Japan is moving to obtain such capabilities could upset China and South Korea, where resentment against Japan's wartime aggression and colonization runs deep.

"The balance of power will be lost if we don't start considering striking back when attacked," said Osaka University professor Kazuya Sakamoto, who sits on a panel advising Abe on security policies.

The LDP has also recommended that the military should set up an amphibious Marines division equipped with tilt-rotor aircraft like the V-22 Osprey to boost the defense of remote islands.

Maeda backed the proposal to acquire the U.S. aircraft, whose deployment to Japan's Okinawa island has prompted local opposition because of concerns about its safety.

"For the airborne, the Osprey is a very attractive piece of hardware," he told Reuters. Japan has set aside about $80,000 in this year's defense budget to research the possible acquisition.

Abe, whose LDP is expected to cement its grip on power in this month's upper house election, also wants to revise an interpretation of the constitution that bans using the right of collective self-defense, or aiding an ally under attack.

A panel set up during Abe's first 2006-7 term recommended that the ban be lifted in certain cases, such as intercepting ballistic missiles bound for the United States. A new committee of advisers is expected to reach similar conclusions.

North Korea launched a missile in December, stepping up the threat that the isolated, impoverished state poses to rivals. In February, it conducted a third nuclear test, which moved Pyongyang closer to developing long-range nuclear missiles.

"The launch of a missile ... showed that North Korea has advanced its technologies to extend the range and improve the accuracy of ballistic missiles," the white paper said.

(This story corrects the name of the Chinese spokeswoman in the 14th paragraph)

(Additional reporting by Ben Blanchard in BEIJING; Editing by Linda Sieg and Raju Gopalakrishnan)

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DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated July 8, 2013

DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated July 8, 2013
Source: U.S. DoD issued No.  496-13 July 8, 2013
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Contracts

Navy

            Raytheon Co., El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded a $279,400,000 cost-plus-incentive-fee contract for developmental efforts in support of the Technology Development (TD) Phase of the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) Program, which will replace the aging ALQ-99 tactical jamming system for integration on the EA-18G tactical aircraft.  Developmental efforts will include maturation and demonstration of critical technologies, completion of the system architecture and the requirements derivation and decomposition to subsystems.  The objective of the NGJ TD phase is to develop a cost effective electronic attack system that will provide significantly improved airborne electronic attack capabilities against advanced threats through enhanced agility and precision within jamming assignments, increased interoperability, and expanded broadband capability for greater threat coverage against a wide variety of radio frequency emitters.  Work will be performed in El Segundo, Calif. (55.99 percent); Ft. Wayne, Ind. (13.36 percent); Dallas, Texas (11.12 percent); Torrance, Calif. (9.94 percent); Clearfield, Utah (2.72 percent), McKinney, Texas (2.36 percent); Tucson, Ariz. (1.56 percent); Marion, Va. (2.37 percent); Goleta, Calif. (0.02 percent); Forest, Miss. (0.18 percent); and Andover, Mass. (0.38 percent) and is expected to be completed in May 2015.  Fiscal 2013 Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Navy contract funds in the amount of $50,030,189 are being obligated at the time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  This contract was competitively procured via an electronic request for proposals and three offers were received.  The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-13-C-0128). 

            L-3 Communications, Link Simulation & Training Div., Arlington, Texas, is being awarded a $33,174,360 modification to a firm-fixed-price delivery order issued previously against Basic Ordering Agreement N61340-12-G-0001.  This provides for the procurement of 12 tactical operational flight trainer (TOFT) high definition (HD) visual system kits for Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, NAS Lemoore and NAS Whidbey Island; purchase and delivery of HD projectors and mirrors for the six TOFTs at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar; delivery of four TOFT HD visual systems to NAS Whidbey Island; purchase and delivery of uninterrupted power sources for four TOFTs to support the HD visual systems at NAS Oceana; and purchase and delivery of spares kit(s).  In addition, this order provides for the procurement of HD visual systems for two Australian F/A-18E/F Super Hornets TOFTs for the Royal Australian Air Force under the foreign military sales (FMS) program, which includes installation and acceptance testing of four HD9 modification kits, drawing and manual updates, initial spares kits, operator and maintenance training, and overseas crating.  Work will be performed in Arlington, Texas (44 percent); Whidbey, Wash. (16 percent); Oceana, Va. (14 percent); Lemoore, Calif. (13 percent); Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia (6 percent); Miramar, Calif. (5 percent); and Atsugi, Japan (2 percent); and is expected to be completed in May 2016.  Fiscal 2012 and 2013 Aircraft Procurement Navy and FMS contract funds in the amount of $33,174,360 will be obligated at the time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy ($26,357,419; 80 percent) and the Government of Australia ($6,819,941; 20 percent).  The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division, Orlando, Fla., is the contracting activity. 

            AQUATE Corp., Huntsville, Ala., is being awarded a $15,313,067 modification to previously awarded contract (N00174-11-C-0037) to exercise option year two to provide engineering and testing; performing modeling and simulation; conducting situational awareness; implementing new equipment and sustainment training; fielding equipment, sustainment, and providing dedicated logistics support to joint program offices and other federal agency customers dependent on critical chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high yield explosives equipment in support of their missions.  Work will be performed in Quantico, Va. (25 percent); Williamsburg, Va. (20 percent); San Diego, Calif. (15 percent); Edgewater, Md. (15 percent); Suffolk, Va. (15 percent); and Aberdeen, Md. (10 percent), and is expected to be completed by July 2014.  Fiscal 2013 Operation and Maintenance, Navy funding in the amount of $606,700 will be obligated at the time of award, and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  The Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division, Indian Head, Md., is the contracting activity. 

            CACI Inc.-Federal, Chantilly, Va., is being awarded a $9,366,730 modification under a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00033-09-D-6503) with firm-fixed-price and/or firm-fixed-price level-of-effort task orders for systems development support services in support of Military Sealift Command’s Command, Control, Communications, and Computer Systems directorate.  Work will be performed in Chantilly, Va. (80 percent); Arlington, Va. (2 percent); Norfolk, Va. (2 percent); Ledyard, Conn. (12 percent), San Diego, Calif. (2 percent) and overseas worldwide (2 percent), and is expected to be completed by July 2014.  Fiscal 2013 Working Capital Funds in the amounts of $9,366,730 will be obligated on individual task orders as they are issued, and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  The Military Sealift Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00033-09-D-6503). 

Air Force

            Champion Energy Services LLC, Houston, Texas, has been awarded a $729,167 firm-fixed-price modification (D406-08) for a contract (FA3002-08-D-0026) for retail electric service.  The total cumulative face value of the contract is $8,750,000 and it is a multiyear contract.  Work will be performed at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, and is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2013.  Fiscal 2013 Operations and Maintenance funds in the amount of $8,750,000 are being obligated on this award.  The 82nd Contracting Squadron/LGCB, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, is the contracting activity.

Defense Logistics Agency

            Moog Inc., East Aurora, N.Y., has been awarded a maximum $7,674,650 firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract (SPM4AX-07-D-9412 THA1).  The contract is for V-22 aircraft swashplate actuators.  Location of performance is New York with a September 2014 completion date.  Using military service is Navy.  Type of appropriation is fiscal 2013 Navy Working Capital funds.  The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Strategic Acquisitions, Philadelphia, Pa.

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DTN News: Boeing Top Stories / Headlines News Dated July 8, 2013

DTN News: Boeing Top Stories / Headlines News Dated July 8, 2013
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