WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Defense Logistics Agency troop support unit issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon on April 17, 2024. ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC., Santa Clara, California, was awarded a maximum $117,140,796 fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (SPE2DE-24-D-0015) for cardiovascular procedural packages and supplies. This was a sole-source acquisition using justification 10 U.S. Code 2304 (c)(2), as stated in Federal Acquisition R more CTR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon on April 18, 2024: AIRBORNE TACTICAL ADVANTAGE CO., Newport News, Virginia (N0042119D0058), was awarded a $124,475,454 modification to previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts. This modification exercises options on each contract to extend the current period of performance through April 2029 to provide continued air support services to i more ST

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: Ms. Anne Marie Schumann was sworn-in today as the Department of the Navy (DON) Principal Cyber Advisor (PCA). In her new role, Schuman will advise the SECNAV, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), and Commandant of the Marine Corps on all cyber matters. DON PCA works in close coordination with the DON Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Department of Defense (DoD) PCA, and the DoD CIO. In addition, Schumann will also be respo more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Defense Logistics Agency aviation unit issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon on April 18, 2024. THE BELL BOEING JOINT PROJECT OFFICE, California, Maryland, was awarded a maximum $11,395,042 modification to a one-year base contract (SPRPA1-17-D-009U) with four one-year option periods for V-22 spare consumable and depot level repairable parts. This is a firm-fixed-price requirements contract. Locations of performance are Texas and Pen more CTR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Defense Logistics Agency troop support unit issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon on April 18, 2024. BERNARD CAP LLC, Hialeah, Florida, was awarded a maximum $35,147,686 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (SPE1C1-24-D-0048) for men's short sleeve khaki shirts. This was a competitive acquisition with eleven responses received. Using military service is Navy. The contracting activity is the Defense Logi more CTR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: "The Army Corps of Engineers has had one primary mission since the tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26: clear a channel to resume shipping operations. The results have been profound and faster than expected. I want to congratulate the Army Corps for its leadership and expert work, along with the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy, the remarkable salvage contractors from across the na more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 23 -- Brown University issued the following news: A technology leader with an extensive track record of success in Brown's IT department, Keith will lead innovative technology, data and digital solutions to support education, research and business operations. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Christopher Keith, a technology leader with a long track record of success managing IT projects and initiatives at Brown University, has been appointed Brown's vice pr more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon on April 18, 2024: COASTAL DEFENSE INC., Mill Hall, Pennsylvania (N0042119D0059), was awarded a $124,475,454 modification to previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts. This modification exercises options on each contract to extend the current period of performance through April 2029 to provide continued air support services to include reg more ST

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon on April 22, 2024. COFFIN TURBO PUMPS INC., Englewood, New Jersey, was awarded a $13,928,262 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N64498-24-D-0003) for the procurement of turbine driven main feed pumps with tools and spare parts for Navy LHD class ships. Work will be performed at the contractor's facilities in Englewood, New Jersey. Fiscal 2024 other proc more CTR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon on April 17, 2024: D-J ENGINEERING INC., Augusta, Kansas (N0016424DWS74), was awarded a combined $30,000,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award contract for machine shop requirements for supplies related to EA-18G and P-8A aircraft components and related platforms/requirements for Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane. Each awardee will be awarded  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon on April 22, 2024. DCODE GROUP INC., Washington, D.C., was awarded $10,605,490 for a firm-fixed-priced task order (N00189-24-F-R037) under previously awarded basic ordering agreement (N00189-24-G-R001) to provide deployment, sustainment, maintenance, and enhancement support services for the Naval Autonomous Data Collection System, in support of Naval Supply Systems Command. The contrac more CTR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon on April 18, 2024. DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP, Arlington, Virginia, was awarded a $99,779,000 indefinite-delivery-indefinite-quantity other transaction production agreement (N66001-24-9-0016) for enterprise-wide digital manufacturing data vault (DMDV) and advanced manufacturing support. This agreement will transition sufficiently matured prototypes and associated advanced manufacturing pr more CTR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following statement by Chair Suzan DelBene: * * * "In Congress, Chris Deluzio has been the fighter Western Pennsylvania deserves. He's the real deal, and whether it's holding big corporations accountable for dishonorable behavior or securing vital infrastructure investments, he has consistently put the interests of his community first. Chris is not afraid to take on MAGA extremists and is a staunch defender of v more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon on April 22, 2024. DESIGN WEST TECHNOLOGIES INC., Tustin, California, was awarded a $17,813,945 firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded contract (N6339422C0008) to exercise options for the manufacture, assembly, test, and delivery of a vertical launching system motor control panel, status panel, associated maintenance assistance module kit, onboard repair part kit, instal more CTR

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, April 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: By Beth Reece The common thread in all Defense Department missions, from combat to humanitarian assistance and installation operations, is the need for energy sources, the Defense Logistics Agency's vice director said April 22 at the DLA Energy Worldwide Energy Conference at National Harbor, Maryland. "Whether it's response to hurricanes, whether it's to fight and win our n more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: The Department of Defense announced the Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards winners for 2024, April 22. The awards recognize installations, teams and individuals for their exceptional achievements in effective environmental management strategies that enhance installation resilience and mission readiness. "Understanding that installations built, and natural environments strongly impact service members' quality of life more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Education has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on April 23, 2024, entitled "Applications for New Awards; Comprehensive Literacy State Development." The notice was issued by Adam Schott, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Delegated the Authority to Perform the Functions and Duties of the Assistant Secretary, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The Department of Education (Departmen more ST

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon on April 18, 2024: DRAKEN INTERNATIONAL INC., Lakeland, Florida (N00042119D0060), was awarded a $124,475,454 modification to previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts. This modification exercises options on each contract to extend the current period of performance through April 2029 to provide continued air support services to include reg more ST

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, April 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City, Philippines - Exercise Balikatan 2024, the largest annual bilateral exercise conducted between the Philippines and the U.S., commenced with an opening ceremony at Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) General Headquarters today. This year's exercise marks the 39th iteration of the annual event, showcasing the ironclad Alliance and end more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: Click HERE to watch and HERE to download. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on Defense, delivered remarks on the Senate floor today ahead of the Senate's procedural votes on the national security supplemental package. Senator Collins is managing the legislation on the Senate floor, which reflects the bipartisan bill she negotiated with Chair Patty M more PR

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, April 24 -- The Commander of the Hawaii Navy Region issued the following news release: By MC1 Shayla Hamilton, NSA Bahrain Public Affairs Service members and civilians assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain and Public Works Department (PWD) Bahrain dedicated time, participating in events highlighting Earth Day, April 22-23. Earth Day is celebrated worldwide each year, aiming to raise awareness, inspire change, and foster a deeper connection with nature. Earth D more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Navy Installations Command issued the following news: By Ninoshka Basantes Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Support Center has expanded its services by offering remote clinical counseling to individuals, couples, and families. This new initiative aims to provide accessible support to active-duty service members and their families, ensuring they receive the necessary assistance regardless of their location or circumstances. "Remote counseling was added to F more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon on April 18, 2024. HPI FEDERAL LLC, Washington, D.C., was awarded $25,008,543 firm-fixed-price contract delivery order (M67854-24-F-4008) with $13,873,347 in options. The delivery order will provide for procurement of general-purpose laptops with warranties and docking stations. Supplies will be delivered within the continental U.S. Fiscal 2024 procurement (Marine Corps) funds in the a more CTR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon on April 18, 2024. HUNTINGTON INGALLS, INC., Newport News, Virginia, was awarded a $120,300,000 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-16-C-2116) to establish a quality-of-service improvements incentive. This special incentive will support the improved Quality of Life for Navy sailors stationed at Newport News Shipbuilding. Work will be performed in Newport News, Virginia. more CTR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: GREEN BAY, WI - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) was in Green Bay to highlight her work standing up to China and supporting U.S. shipbuilding jobs. Alongside the United Steelworkers (USW), Alliance for American Manufacturing, and other labor leaders, Senator Baldwin discussed her work to successfully push the Biden Administration to investigate the People's Republic of China's (PRC) unfair trade  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- INTELLIPOWER, Orange, California, won a federal contract award for $258,207 from the U.S. Navy, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, for uninterruptible power supplies. Contract Award Number: N0010424PYB06; ueiSAM: F8K8TCHU5G19; Product Service Code (PSC): 6130; Solicitation Number: N0010424QUC18 more CTR

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, April 24 -- The Kentucky Air National Guard issued the following news on April 22, 2024: Spectators lined the banks of the Ohio River here April 20 for the annual Thunder Over Louisville air show, made possible with support from the Kentucky Air National Guard. This year's event featured more than two-dozen rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft, including appearances by the U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper Demo Team, A-10 Thunderbolt II, B-52 Stratofortress and C-17 Globemaster III; t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon on April 18, 2024. LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP., LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICS CO., Fort Worth, Texas was awarded a $30,719,215 cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price modification to order (N0001923F0002) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001919G0008). This modification exercises an option and adds scope for the procurement of material modification kits, special test/toolin more CTR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- LOCKHEED MARTIN, Owego, New York, won an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity federal contract award valued at up to $86,872,607 from the U.S. Navy, Patuxent River, Maryland, for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. Contract Award Number: N0001924D0106; ueiSAM: HJP4JZG1FUL9; NAICS Code: 54171 ; Product Service Code (PSC): K016; Solicitation Number: N00019-23-RFPREQ-APM299-0550 more CTR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon on April 17, 2024: LOUGHMILLER MACHINE TOOL & DESIGN, INC., Loogootee, Indiana (N0016424DWS75), was awarded a combined $30,000,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award contract for machine shop requirements for supplies related to EA-18G and P-8A aircraft components and related platforms/requirements for Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane. Each aw more ST

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon on April 17, 2024. MICRO SYSTEMS INC., Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was awarded a $23,971,170 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N0001924D0004) to produce, test, and deliver a maximum quantity of 375 airborne transponders; 150 ground radio frequency units; 75 airborne relay and 15 test sets. This contract also includes the testing, t more CTR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon on April 17, 2024: MIDDLETOWN COMPOSITES INC., Berea, Kentucky (N0016424DWS76), was awarded a combined $30,000,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award contract for machine shop requirements for supplies related to EA-18G and P-8A aircraft components and related platforms/requirements for Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane. Each awardee will be aw more ST

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure Expresses Gratitude for Seabees' Contributions to State, Nation & World All members of the Mississippi congressional delegation have cosponsored a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing the 82nd anniversary of the United States Naval Construction Force, known as the Seabees, and thanking them for their service to our country. The introduction of the resolution ( more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon on April 18, 2024. NORTH STAR SCIENTIFIC CORP., Kapolei, Hawaii, was awarded a $15,259,543 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001924F1007) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001924G0014). This order provides for advanced concept production and delivery of software and hardware products including components required to support mountain top testing of hig more CTR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon on April 22, 2024. NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP., Baltimore, Maryland, was awarded a $167,113,948 modification to previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (M67854-19-C-0043), in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1. This modification provides for the exercise of Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) full rate production Lot Six options to procure four full rate more CTR

ANDERSEN AFB, Guam, April 24 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: By Capt. Alexandra Buckley More than 20 distinguished visitors, including Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, gained insight and exposure to the activities of the 3rd Air Expeditionary Wing at Andersen Air Force Base and forward operating stations known as spokes at Northwest Field, Andersen AFB, Guam, as well as Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands, April 12, 2024. Other attendees included U.S. more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon on April 22, 2024. RAYTHEON MISSILES & DEFENSE, Tewksbury, Massachusetts, was awarded a $212,514,179 cost-plus-incentive-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee, and cost-only modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-22-C-5522) for an option exercise of combat system engineering, miscellaneous material, and travel supporting combat system installation, integration, development, testing,  more CTR

LONDON, England, April 24 -- The British Royal Navy issued the following news: The sixth of the Royal Navy's leading-edge Astute-class hunter-killer submarines has been formally named - a key milestone on the road to front-line operations. HMS Agamemnon will act as both sword and protector - able to strike at foes on land courtesy of her Tomahawk cruise missile - and fend off threats on and beneath the waves with Spearfish torpedoes. Nearly 11 years after the first steel was cut on the 7,000- more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following commentary on April 22, 2024 to The Hill: * * * President's Budget is Blind to the New Cold War President Biden likes to share an expression from his father: "Don't tell me what you value. Show me your budget, and I'll tell you what you value." Let's follow that logic. Last month, Biden released a budget proposal that calls into serious question how much he values our national security. The United States has ente more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on Defense, delivered remarks on the Senate floor today ahead of the Senate's procedural votes on the national security supplemental package. Senator Collins is managing the legislation on the Senate floor, which reflects the bipartisan bill sh more PR

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., the highest-ranking Republican on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, published an op-ed in The Hill highlighting the Biden administration's inadequate proposed fiscal year 2025 defense budget. In the op-ed, Senator Wicker calls for significantly increased funding for America's national defense budget. He also notes that although President Biden signed into law spen more PR

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon on April 17, 2024: STARWIN INDUSTRIES INC., Dayton, Ohio (N0016424DWS77), was awarded a combined $30,000,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award contract for machine shop requirements for supplies related to EA-18G and P-8A aircraft components and related platforms/requirements for Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane. Each awardee will be awarded  more ST

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon on April 18, 2024: TACTICAL AIR SUPPORT INC., Reno, Nevada (N00042119D0061), was awarded a $124,475,454 modification to previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts. This modification exercises options on each contract to extend the current period of performance through April 2029 to provide continued air support services to include regional more ST

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard has released the following public communication dated April 18, 2024: * * * To: Admiral Linda L. Fagan Commandant United States Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE Washington, DC 20593 Re: Shipping Safety Fairways Along the Atlantic Coast (USCG-2019-0279-0032) Dear Admiral Fagan: The Port of Virginia applauds the US Coast Guard's proposal to establish shipping safety fairways along the Atlantic Co more ST

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, ahead of the Senate taking the first votes on the national security supplemental bill, Arizona Senator and Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly emphasized the urgency to act in the face of threats to the United States and our allies from Russia, Iran and its proxies, and China. Kelly also highlighted the bipartisan approach in the House and the Senate that will ultimately deliver assistance to Ukraine, Israe more PR

WEST POINT, New York, April 24 -- The Military Academy issued the following news release: The public is invited to join the West Point community and enjoy some of the exciting events planned this weekend. Friday, April 26 All-Day Sandhurst Military Skills Competition Hosted by West Point since 1967, 48 teams, including 17 international teams, 16 ROTC teams, ten U.S. Military Academy company teams, and five U.S. service academy teams, will compete in a rigorous 36-hour course to test warrior more PR

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) and U.S. Representative Mike Ezell (R-MS-04) led a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing the 82nd anniversary of the establishment of the United States Naval Construction Force, known as the "Seabees," and thanking them for their service to our country. The lead Democratic sponsors are U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and U.S. Representative Julia Brownley (D- more PR