Monday, January 27, 2014

DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated January 27, 2014

DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated January 27, 2014
Source: K. V. Seth - DTN News + U.S. DoD issued No. CR-016-14 January 27, 2014
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - January 27, 2014: U.S. Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) Contracts issued January 27, 2014 are undermentioned;

CONTRACTS
 
AIR FORCE
 
Rolls Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Ind., has been awarded an $182,658,644 firm-fixed-price, requirements contract modification (P00023) for an existing contract (FA8504-07-D-0001) for C-130J propulsion system sustainment.  The contract modification provides for the exercise of the seventh annual option, a one-year ordering period for sustainment services including logistics support, program management support, engineering services, spares, and technical data in support of the C-130J propulsion system.  Work will be performed at Indianapolis, Ind., and is expected to be completed by Jan. 31, 2015.  No funds will be obligated at time of award.  Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/WLKCA, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., is the contracting activity.
 
Azimuth Corp., Dayton, Ohio, has been awarded a $23,734,700 cost-reimbursable, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity modification (P00006) to an existing contract (FA8650-09-D-5434) to advance research and development efforts for the Hardened Materials Research and Survivability Studies Program.  The contract modification is to transition and advance the state-of-the-art in materials technologies, hardening concepts, and survivability applications associated with the protection and sustainability of Air Force aircrews and systems from a host of threats associated with photonic light and electromagnetic energy sources.  Key technical areas in the program include optical materials and processing, hardening materials and processing, electro-optic/infrared sensor protection, warfighter protection, structural protection, optical technology, computational and theoretical studies on functional materials, proactive threat defeat, and high energy laser source materials.  Work will be performed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and is expected to be completed by Dec. 21, 2015.  Fiscal 2014 and 2015 research and development and operations and maintenance funds will be used upon availability.  Air Force Research Laboratory/RQKMA, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity. 
 
General Dynamics Information Technology Inc., Dayton, Ohio, has been awarded a $23,734,700 cost-reimbursable, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity modification (P00006) to an existing contract (FA8650-09-D-5430) to advance research and development efforts for the Hardened Materials Research and Survivability Studies Program.  The contract modification is to transition and advance the state-of-the-art in materials technologies, hardening concepts, and survivability applications associated with the protection and sustainability of Air Force aircrews and systems from a host of threats associated with photonic light and electromagnetic energy sources.  Key technical areas in the program include optical materials and processing, hardening materials and processing, electro-optic/infrared sensor protection, warfighter protection, structural protection, optical technology, computational and theoretical studies on functional materials, proactive threat defeat, and high energy laser source materials.  Work will be performed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and is expected to be completed by Jan. 21, 2016.  Fiscal 2014 and 2015 research and development and operations and maintenance funds will be used upon availability.  Air Force Research Laboratory/RQKMA, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity.
 
ARMY
 
Four Thirteen Inc.*, Texarkana, Texas (W911RQ-14-D-0004); Blackhawk Milcon LLC, San Antonio, Texas (W911RQ-14-D-0005); Altec Inc., Texarkana, Texas (W911RQ-14-D-0006); PentaCon LLC, Catoosa, Okla. (W911RQ-14-D-0007); American Contractor and Technology Inc., Scott, La. (W911RQ-14-D-0008); Abba Construction Inc., Jacksonville , Fla. (W911RQ-14-D-0009); Jireh Group LLC doing business as Blackwood Services, Texarkana, Texas (W911RQ-14-D-0010); LeeTex Construction LLC, Dallas, Texas (W911RQ-14-D-0011); Heritage Constructors Inc., Texarkana, Texas (W911RQ-14-D-0016); JAM-MAP Joint Venture, San Antonio, Texas (W911RQ-14-D-0017); and Bering Straits Technical Services, LLC, Anchorage, Alaska (W911RQ-14-D-0018) were awarded a $48,000,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the construction, alteration, repair, and rehabilitation of buildings, highways and other real property on the Red River Army Depot.  Funding and work location will be determined with each order.  Estimated completion date is Jan. 26, 2019.  Bids were solicited via the Internet with 24 received.  Army Contracting Command, Red River Army Depot, Texarkana, Texas, is the contracting activity.
 
CV International, Inc.*, Bend, Ore., was awarded a $15,916,531 firm-fixed-price contract for a modernized maintenance platform for CH-47, UH-60, AH-64, and OH-58 helicopters and for Unmanned Aerial System aircraft.  Funding and work location will be determined with each order.  Estimated completion date is Jan. 27, 2019.  Bids were solicited via the Internet with four received.  Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-14-D-0047).
 
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
 
Thermo PAC LLC, Stone Mountain, Ga., has been awarded a maximum $20,428,312 fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment, indefinite-quantity contract for various food items.  This contract is a sole-source acquisition.  This is a one-year base contract with four one-year option periods.  Location of performance is Georgia with a Jan. 26, 2015 performance completion date.  Using military services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, 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., (SPM3S1-12-D-Z122).
 
NAVY
 
L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace LLC, Madison, Miss., is being awarded a $13,764,771 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-09-D-0007) to exercise an option for organizational, selected intermediate and limited depot level maintenance for F-16, F-18, H-60 and E-2C aircraft operated by the adversary squadrons based at Naval Air Station, Fallon, Nev.  Work will be performed in Fallon, Nev., and is expected to be completed in October 2014.  Fiscal 2014 operations and maintenance, Navy Reserve funds in the amount of $13,764,771 are being obligated at time of award, all of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.
 
Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., McLean, Va., is being awarded $12,502,113 for task order NS27 under a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee, six-month bridge contract (N00178-04-D-4024) for program management office support for the Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems, Naval Enterprise Networks (NEN) office.  Services being acquired are program management, financial management and administrative services in support of the NEN program office.  Work will be performed in Washington, D.C. (98 percent) and San Diego, Calif. (2 percent) and is expected to be completed by July 2014.  Fiscal 2014 operations and maintenance, Navy funding in the amount of $12,502,113 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  This contract was not competitively procured and is issued on a sole source basis in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1).  The Space and Naval Warfare System Command, San Diego, Calif., awarded the contract on behalf of its organizational partner, Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems, and is the contracting activity (N00039-14-C-0036).
 
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Sunday, January 19, 2014

DTN News: Chinese Navy, Army & Air Force Top Stories / Headlines News Dated January 18, 2013

DTN News: Chinese Navy, Army & Air Force Top Stories / Headlines News Dated January 18, 2013
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - January 18, 2013: Comprehensive daily news related to Chinese Navy, Army & Air Force Top Stories / Headlines News and associates respectively.
*Comprehensive daily news related to Chinese Navy, Army & Air Force Top Stories / Headlines News and associates respectively.



  • Top Chinese Military Official Accused of Amassing Illegal Wealth

    Voice of America-Jan 17, 2014
    Chinese media are reporting on a rare publicized case of corruption in the army leadership. A Chinese general in charge of army logistics ...
  • China media: Military strength

    BBC News-Jan 15, 2014Share
    Chinese media play down "fears" over Beijing's growing militarycapabilities, amid reports of a test-flight of a hypersonic missile delivery vehicle ...
  • PACOM Chief Says US Losing Military Dominance to Chinain Asian ...

    Newsmax.com-Jan 17, 2014
    The U.S. commander in the Pacific is warning that the United States is losing its military air and sea dominance to China in the Asia-Pacific ...
  • Chinese army banned from foreign cars

    The Guardian-Jan 13, 2014
    President Xi Jinping has ordered China's military to buy domestic car brands rather than foreign as part of a broad effort to reduce costs and ...
  • Chinese Defense Ministry Confirms Hypersonic Missile Test

    Washington Free Beacon-Jan 15, 2014
    China military affairs analysts said the hypersonic vehicle test represents a major milestone in China's military buildup of weapons it calls ...
  • Ukraine's role in China's military technology

    WantChinaTimes-3 hours ago
    China and Ukraine have a long history of exchanging military technology. Much of the technology used by the People's Liberation Army was ...
  • China Confirms Hypersonic Missile Test

    the Diplomat-by Zachary Keck-Jan 16, 2014
    As my colleague Ankit wrote earlier this week, “Last week, the Chinese military successfully concluded the first test flight of a hypersonic missile ...
  • China's military presence is growing. Does a superpower collision ...

    The Guardian-Jan 1, 2014
    China's military presence is growing. Does a superpower collision loom? Who holds the key to the future of East Asia? As US influence recedes ...
  • Chinese military reacts angrily to Japan swelling defence force

    The Guardian-Dec 21, 2013
    Japanese naval ships, pictured in 2008. China slammed Tokyo's plan to beef up its military presence in the region. Photograph: Junji ...
  • US, China tensions risk accidental war

    New Straits Times-Jan 12, 2014
    On Nov 23, the Chinese government announced the creation of an Air ...Chinese military spending has kept pace with its fast-growing wealth.

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    Saturday, January 18, 2014

    DTN News: North Korea Top Stories / Headlines News Dated January 18, 2014

    DTN News: North Korea Top Stories / Headlines News Dated January 18, 2014
    (NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - January 18, 2014: Comprehensive daily news related to North Korea for the world of TODAY.
    *Comprehensive daily news related to North Korea Top Stories / Headlines News for the world of TODAY.



    Results

    1. North Korea is no place for tourists

      Ottawa Citizen-20 hours ago
      The truth is that travelling to North Korea was a dream come true. Having long had an interest in the history of the Korean Peninsula and the ...
    2. North Korea's Controversial Ski Resort Now Open For Business

      Huffington Post-by Hunter Stuart-Jan 17, 2014Share
      The Masik Pass ski area, located in Kangwon province in southeasternNorth Korea, opened its doors to the public on Jan. 1, according to CNN ...
    3. New Video Of North Korea Has Just Been Released. And It Shows a ...

      PolicyMic-20 hours ago
      The United States got a rare look into North Korea on Tuesday night, thanks to a new PBS Frontline documentary titled Secret State of North ...
    4. Panama: North Korea to pay fine for release of ship found with ...

      CNN-Jan 17, 2014
      (CNN) -- North Korea will pay a fine of more than half a million dollars next week for the release of a ship that last year tried to cross the ...
    5. South Korea rejects North Korea's conciliatory offer

      Fox News-Jan 17, 2014
      SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea rejected North Korea's offer to take a series of steps to ease tension that included canceling Seoul's ...
    6. William Pesek: Can North Korea save the South?

      Business Standard-9 hours ago
      The South needs a big bang if it's going to match Japan and stay ahead of China. Pooling energy and resources across the peninsula could ...
    7. North Korea's Rare Earths Could be Game Changer

      Voice of America-Jan 17, 2014
      SEOUL — A recent geological study indicates North Korea could hold some 216 million tons of rare earths, minerals used in electronics such ...
    8. North Korea opens new ski resort, hopes it will bring boost in tourism

      Globalnews.ca-Jan 17, 2014
      The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) welcomed the first group of international guests to its newly completed Masik Pass ski ...
    9. How Dennis Rodman Got To North Korea

      BuzzFeed-Jan 17, 2014
      In February 2013, he watched from afar as Dennis Rodman went to North Korea with the Harlem Globetrotters for a documentary by Vice, the ...
    10. North Korea attempts to woo defectors home

      Christian Science Monitor-Jan 16, 2014
      On North Korean TV last month a middle-aged woman told viewers that she was happy to be back home in the North from South Korea, which ...

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    DTN News - MIDEAST NEWS: A Palestinian Protester Being Arrested By Israeli Security Forces / Middle East Peace Talks In Deadlock Over Core Issue

    DTN News - MIDEAST NEWS: A Palestinian Protester Being Arrested By Israeli Security Forces /  Middle East Peace Talks In Deadlock Over Core Issue
    *US working on proposals to allow Israeli-Palestinian talks to go beyond deadline after about 20 meetings
    Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by K. V. Seth from reliable sources Irish Times & Reuters
    (NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - January 18, 2014: When Israel and the Palestinians agreed, under intense pressure from Washington, to relaunch direct bilateral negotiations last July, US secretary of state John Kerry set an extremely ambitious, some would say naive, nine- month deadline for the sides to clinch an elusive peace deal.

    That deadline is fast approaching and although the sides have met about 20 times, in strict secrecy, there is no indication to date that the parties have been able to significantly narrow the gaps on any of the core issues.

    In what appears to be an effort in diplomatic damage control, Kerry is now working on bridging proposals, a framework agreement to be endorsed by the sides, that would enable the talks to continue beyond the April deadline.

    An indication of the deadlock’s depth came this week when the Israeli newspaper Yediot Aharonot leaked off- the-record statements made by Israeli defence minister Moshe Ya’alon.

    He confirmed comments made by senior Palestinian officials over recent weeks to the effect that direct peace talks have not taken place for weeks and both sides were in effect negotiating separately with the Americans.

    He also made a scathing personal attack on Kerry, for which he later apologised, describing him as “messianic” and “obsessive,” saying sarcastically that he should just claim his Nobel peace prize and leave Israel alone.

    Ya’alon also dismissed the American plan for West Bank security arrangements, drafted by Kerry in an effort to break the impasse in the talks, as “not worth the paper it’s written on”.

    According to an anonymous official in the ruling Likud party, quoted in the Israeli media this week, the defence minister merely said out loud what prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu really thinks but could never say, so as not to pinpoint Israel as the obstacle to peace.

    Over recent weeks senior Palestinian officials led by President Mahmoud Abbas have made a number of hardline speeches that left little room for optimism that an historic compromise was close.
    So what are the contentious issues?

    Borders 
    The Palestinians seek an independent state in the entire West Bank and Gaza. Israel wants to maintain control over four West Bank settlement blocs (about 13 per cent of the West Bank), home to more than 80 percent of settlers; and in return would be prepared to cede some Israeli territory to the Palestinians.

    Gaza
    Gaza has always been considered an integral part of a future Palestinian state but is currently controlled by the Islamic Hamas, bitter opponents of Fatah, headed by President Abbas, which controls the West Bank. Hamas opposes the peace talks with Israel and insists Abbas has no mandate to negotiate on its behalf.

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