$32,500 Federal Contract Awarded to Edwards Lifesciences
CORALVILLE, Iowa, Oct. 21 -- Edwards Lifesciences LLC, Irvine, California, won a $32,500 federal contract from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for aortic valves for the Iowa City VA Medical Center. more
$18,313 Federal Contract Awarded to Kariba Systems
STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Mississippi, Oct. 21 -- Kariba Systems Inc., Meridian, Idaho, won an $18,313 federal contract set aside for small business from NASA Shared Services Center for coaxial connectors and cables. more
$20 Million Federal Contract Awarded to GEO Reentry
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- GEO Reentry Inc., Boca Raton, Florida, won a $19,991,082 federal contract from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Prisons for residential reentry center and home confinement services in Los Angeles, California. more
$3.52 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Ground Services International
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Ground Services International, Orlando, Florida, won a $3,523,042 federal contract from the U.S. Postal Service for support to the terminal handling of international inbound ePacket mail at a supplier-provided annex facility at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in order to alleviate congestion at the JFK International Service Center caused by the increasing inbound volume. more
$818,448 Federal Contract Awarded to B&B Marketing
ELIZABETH CITY, North Carolina, Oct. 20 -- B&B Marketing, Deerfield Beach, Florida, won an $818,448 federal contract from the U.S. Coast Guard's Aviation Logistics Center for MH65 aircraft spares. more
$814,528 Federal Contract Awarded to Incircle Management
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 20 -- Incircle Management Inc., Colleyville, Texas, won an $814,528 federal contract set aside for small business from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for maintenance services at the Lake Sonoma Warm Springs Dam Recreation Area. The place of performance will be in Geyserville, California. more
$100,000 Federal Contract Awarded to Senstar
OAKDALE, Louisiana, Oct. 20 -- Senstar Inc., Herndon, Virginia, won a $100,000 federal contract set aside for small business from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Prisons for perimeter detection systems for the Federal Correctional Complex in Oakdale. more
$87,600 Federal Contract Awarded to Allison-Sierra
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 20 -- Allison-Sierra Inc., Mariposa, California, won an $87,600 federal contract from the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service for the repair of sewer lines at White Wolf area at the Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County. more
$86,230 Federal Contract Awarded to T&T Drilling
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Oct. 20 -- T&T Drilling LLC, Mills, Wyoming, won an $86,230 federal contract from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management for drilling for a water well in Casper, Wyoming. more
$38,300 Federal Contract Awarded to Multi Media Marketing Associates
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Multi Media Marketing Associates Inc., Pembroke Pines, Florida, won a $38,300 federal contract from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for mobile interpretive exhibits. more
$36,542 Federal Contract Awarded to Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 20 -- Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions Inc., Jacksonville, Florida, won a $36,542 federal contract from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for spinal implants for the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit. more
Share of $120 Million Federal Contract Awarded to IBM
HERNDON, Virginia, Oct. 19 -- IBM Corp., Bethesda, Maryland, won a share of a $120 million federal contract set aside for small business from the U.S. Department of the Interior for Oracle Federal Financial system support for the Financial Management Line of Business, which is a federal, financial, shared service provider Interior Business Center. more
$3.31 Million Federal Contract Awarded to X-Ray/Dental Staffing Techs
HINES, Illinois, Oct. 19 -- X-Ray/Dental Staffing Techs Inc., Tucson, Arizona, won a $3,309,760 federal contract from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for professional and allied healthcare staffing services for the VA National Acquisition Center. more
$799,879 Federal Contract Awarded to Vazquez Commercial Contracting
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 19 -- Vazquez Commercial Contracting LLC, Kansas City, Missouri, won a $799,879 federal contract from the General Services Administration's Public Buildings Service for the removal of carpeting, wallcovering, ceramic tile and rolling lateral filing systems and installation of tile and broadloom carpeting, ceramic tile and repainting at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center. The place of performance will be in Battle Creek, Michigan. more
$422,944 Federal Contract Awarded to Jensen Hughes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Jensen Hughes Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, won a $422,944 federal contract from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration for fire safety research for the Volpe Center. more
$278,640 Federal Contract Awarded to Synapse Neuromonitoring
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 19 -- Synapse Neuromonitoring Inc., Beech Grove, Indiana, won a $278,640 federal contract from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for neuromonitoring services at the Lexington VA Medical Center, Kentucky. more
$276,235 Federal Contract Awarded to Keller-Bliesner Engineering
GALLUP, New Mexico, Oct. 19 -- Keller-Bliesner Engineering LLC, Logan, Utah, won a $276,235 federal contract from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs for technical support services at the Navajo Indian Irrigation Project Environmental Compliance in San Juan River. more
$189,200 Federal Contract Awarded to RSOtoGO
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- RSOtoGO, Modesto, California, won a $189,200 federal contract set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small business from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for the lease of mobile magnetic resonance imaging and computerized tomography units for the Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 Facilities. more
$78,535 Federal Contract Awarded to Binding Site
AMARILLO, Texas, Oct. 19 -- Binding Site Inc., San Diego, California, won a $78,535 federal contract from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for an automated chemistry analyzer to provide freelite kappa and lambda analysis to be used for the diagnosis of abnormal protein of patient specimens at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System. more
$40,366 Federal Contract Awarded to Medtronic
CORALVILLE, Iowa, Oct. 19 -- Medtronic Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, won a $40,366 federal contract from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for surgical appliance and supplies for the Iowa City VA Medical Center. more
$32,400 Federal Contract Awarded to Medtronic
CORALVILLE, Iowa, Oct. 19 -- Medtronic Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, won a $32,400 federal contract from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for medical and dental equipment and supplies for the Iowa City VA Medical Center. more
$25,000 Federal Contract Awarded to Buettner Construction
LAKEWOOD, Colorado, Oct. 19 -- Buettner Construction Co., Hay Springs, Nebraska, won a $25,000 federal contract from the U.S. Forest Service for the repair of emergency underground water lines at Pine Ridge Job Corps Center in Chadron, Nebraska. more
$249,642 Federal Contract Awarded to Pavemetrics Systems
QUEBEC, Canada, Oct. 19 -- Pavemetrics Systems Inc., Washington, won a $249,642 sole source federal contract from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration for software development and field testing of automated change detection technology to revenue track segments to ensure the safe and efficient operation of railroads. more
$7.48 Million Federal Contract Awarded to CCP/MS SSIII Denver
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 18 -- CCP/MS SSIII, Denver, Colorado, won a $7,483,924 federal contract from the General Services Administration's Public Buildings Service for the lease of up to 13,500 sq. ft. of office and parking space. more
$624,856 Federal Contract Awarded to Southern California Advanced Builders
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 18 -- Southern California Advanced Builders Inc., Banning, California, won a $624,856 federal contract from the U.S. Geological Survey for the construction of a site infrastructure for up to 58 seismic stations to be used as part of the earthquake early warning system in Northern and Central California. more
$35,302 Federal Contract Awarded to Medivators
LONG BEACH, California, Oct. 17 -- Medivators Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, won a $35,302 federal contract from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for preventive maintenance for medical equipment at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. more
$28,865 Federal Contract Awarded to Medtronic
CORALVILLE, Iowa, Oct. 17 -- Medtronic Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, won a $28,865 federal contract from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for medical and dental equipment and supplies for the Iowa City VA Medical Center. more
$28,050 Federal Contract Awarded to Co-Op Creamery
SANDSTONE, Minnesota, Oct. 17 -- Co-Op Creamery Co., Hastings, Minnesota, won a $28,050 federal contract set aside for small business from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Prisons for dairy products for the Federal Correctional Institution-Sandstone. more
Tipoffs -- Federal Contract Solicitations: Opportunities
Army Seeks Inspection of Borvig Triple Chair Lift, Adjacent Multi-Star Handle Tow
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command has issued a solicitation (W911SD19R0002) for the inspection of the Borvig brand triple chair lift and adjacent multi-star handle tow at the Victor Constant Ski Slope, West Point, New York.
Response Date: Nov. 6, 2018; Set Aside: Total Small Business; Classification Code: H - Quality control, testing & inspection services; NAICS Code: 541 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services/541330 - Engineering Services. For more informatio more
Army Seeks Asphalt Maintenance, Repairs in Fort Drum, New York
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command has issued a sources sought notice (W911S2-19-B-8000) for asphalt maintenance and repairs in Fort Drum and Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield, New York.
Response Date: Oct. 29, 2018; Set Aside: Competitive 8(a); Classification Code: Y - Construction of structures and facilities; NAICS Code: 237 - Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction/237310 - Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mod more
Army Seeks Roofing Services in Watervliet Arsenal, New York
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command has issued a pre-solicitation (W911PT18Q0091) for roofing services at Watervliet Arsenal, New York.
Response Date: Nov. 8, 2018; Set Aside: Total Small Business; Classification Code: H - Quality control, testing & inspection services; NAICS Code: 238 - Specialty Trade Contractors/238160 - Roofing Contractors. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=1155476de7016b4f3cb5e3bb93a567a3&tab=core&_cview=0 more
Army Seeks to Repair Parking Lots in Okmulgee, Oklahoma
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command has issued a pre-solicitation (W911SA-18-B-2031) to repair and expand two parking lots with LED lighting; re-work the fencing to encompass the new expansion and loading dock; and add a trench drain for storm water runoff at the George D. Swanson Army Reserve Center in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. The project magnitude is from $1 million to $5 million.
Set Aside: HUBZone; Classification Code: Y - Construction of structures and facilities; NAICS Cod more
DOD Seeks Special Operations Forces Planning, Rehearsal, Execution Services
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Special Operations Command has issued a sources sought notice (USSOCOM_SOFPREP) for special operations forces planning, rehearsal and execution services for Geospatial Intelligence at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.
The notice states: "The purpose of this document is to identify the functional requirements needed to sustain and enhance Special Operations Forces Planning, Rehearsal, and Execution Preparation (SOFPREP) system capabilities for GEOINT collection, pr more
NAVSUP Seeks Cable Assemblies in Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command has issued a sources sought notice (SPRMM1-19-R-HA07) for cable assemblies in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
The notice states: "DLA Mechanicsburg is planning to solicit a requirement for the following: Part Number: 1155130-115, NSN: 5995 014816257, Nomenclature: Cable Assembly, Quantity: 38."
Response Date: Oct. 26, 2018; Classification Code: 59 - Electrical and electronic equipment components; NAICS Code: 335 - Electrical Equipment, more
NAVSUP Seeks Centrifugal Pump Units in Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command has issued a sources sought notice (SPRMM1-18-Q-YG83) for centrifugal pump units at the DLA, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
The notice states: "DLA Mechanicsburg is planning to solicit a requirement for the following: Part Number: D-08N-0-98-025, NSN: 4320 012835842, Nomenclature: Centrifugal Pump Unit, Quantity: 12."
Response Date: Oct. 29, 2018; Classification Code: 43 - Pumps & compressors; NAICS Code: 333 - Machinery Manufacturing/ more
USAF Seeks Aircraft Avionics Upgrades in Florida
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Materiel Command has issued a solicitation (FA2823-18-Q-3051) for aircraft avionics upgrades for six airplanes at Eglin Air Force Base Aero Club, Florida.
Response Date: Oct. 29, 2018; Set Aside: Total Small Business; Classification Code: 16 - Aircraft components & accessories; NAICS Code: 336 - Transportation Equipment Manufacturing/336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportu more
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on the Department of Defense's document services. The report (GAO-19-71) is titled "Document Services: DOD Should Take Actions to Achieve Further Efficiencies".
The report was sent to Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Oklahoma, chairman, Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, chairman, and Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House A more
Sen. McConnell Issues Statement on Economy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on Oct. 10, on the economy:
Mr. President, one final matter. While the Senate was focused on Justice Kavanaugh's confirmation last Friday, our economy reached a major milestone. According to the latest Department of Labor report, unemployment in the United States of America has now fallen to 3.7 percent. That is the lowest unemployment rate since 1969. It is n more
72 Congressmembers Condemn Transfer of Migrant Children to Tent City in Letter to HHS and DHS Secretaries
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-California, issued the following news release:
Congresswomen Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), the co-chairs of the Women's Working Group on Immigration Reform, and Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-19) recently led a group of 72 members of Congress in sending a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar condemning the Trump Administration's transfer of more than 1,600 children in the dead more
Cassidy, McCaskill Introduce Transparency Legislation Targeting Opioid Manufacturers' Payments to Advocacy Groups
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The office of Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), and Claire McCaskill (D-MO) today introduced the Opioid Advocacy Transparency Act, bipartisan legislation requiring opioid manufacturers to disclose payments made to patient and consumer organizations involved in opioid-related advocacy--similar to existing disclosure requirements governing payments to physicians.
The senators' bipartisan legislation more
Gillibrand, Blumenthal Lead Group of 11 Senators Demanding Respect for Female Servicemembers and Commitment to Pentagon's Ongoing Combat Integration Efforts
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The office of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Following comments by Defense Secretary James N. Mattis that "the jury is out" on whether women can be successful in military combat roles, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote a letter to Secretary Mattis outlining the Defense Department's own hard-fought progress in opening all combat roles to women and urging him not to stand in the way of contin more
Hill Awards Golden Fleece to VA for $10 Million in Wasteful Spending
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following statement after the passing of Arkansas's 'Hidden Figure', Raye Montague.
Congressman French Hill (R-AR) named the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as the latest winner of the Golden Fleece Award for wasting over $10 million on 'unwarranted medical reexaminations for disability benefits.'
"Giving unnecessary, redundant examinations is not only a waste of taxpayer dollars, but it also takes away resources from th more
On Senate Floor, Portman Discusses Opioid Epidemic's Impact on the Growing Economy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The office of Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
On the Senate floor today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) discussed the positive results happening across the country as a result of tax-reform and regulatory relief--and the benefits he has seen for workers, families, and businesses across Ohio. Portman has held a dozen roundtables with small businesses and visited 22 Ohio businesses that have reinvested in their operations or their workers--and more
Pa Democrats Release Report on the Administration's Threat to Pennsylvanians With Pre-Existing Conditions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Conor Lamb, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Doyle (PA-14), Robert Brady (PA-01), Matt Cartwright (PA-17), Brendan Boyle (PA-13), Dwight Evans (PA-02), and Conor Lamb (PA-18) released a report detailing how people in Pennsylvania would be hurt by the Trump Administration's action to invalidate protections for people with pre-existing conditions that were guaranteed by the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
"More than 5 mill more
Ranking Member Grijalva, Leading Committee Democrats Urge Repeal of DOI 'Secret Science' Order, Recommitment to Scientific Integrity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Arizona, ranking Democratic member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release:
Ranking Member Raul M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and leading Democratic Committee members sent a letter (http://bit.ly/2pNWKep) today to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke urging him to rescind a recent Secretarial Order that threatens to further politicize how science is used across the Department of the Interior (DOI). The "Promoting Open Science" more
Rep. Davis Condemns Transfer of Migrant Children to Tent City in Dark of Night in Letter to HHS and DHS Secretaries
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
I have joined with 71 other members of Congress in sending a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar condemning the Trump Administration's transfer of more than 1,600 children in the dead of night to an Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) tent city in Tornillo, Texas. The letter also expresses concern that sponsors for these children may face increased enforcement acti more
Rep. Jackson Lee Issues Statement on Violence Against Women Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, ranking member of the House Judiciary subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations and senior member of the House Judiciary, Homeland Security and Budget Committees, issued the following statement on the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act:
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations, and senior member more
Report Rebuts President's Claims of Helping 'Forgotten Men and Women' of Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Michael F. Doyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
US Representatives Mike Doyle (PA-14), Brendan Boyle (PA-13) and Dwight Evans (PA-02) held a press call with reporters this morning to "pre-but" President Trump's stump speech this evening in Erie.
"Before the President comes to Pennsylvania and tries to convince everybody what a bang-up job Republicans have done over the last year and a half, we wanted to take a look at the how most Pennsylvanians more
Reps. Roybal-Allard, DeLauro Request Briefing From HHS Secretary Azar and DHS Secretary Nielsen on Prolonged Detention of Unaccompanied Children
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-California, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar and Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen requ more
Sen. Brown Issues Statement at Hearing on Cryptocurrency, Blockchain
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following opening statement at a hearing entitled "Exploring the Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Ecosystem":
"Thank you, Chairman Crapo, for holding this hearing. And thank you to Mr. Van Valkenburgh and Dr. Roubini for your testimony.
"Today's hearing happens to fall just shy of the tenth anniversary of bitcoin and the blockchain being introduced to the world more
Sen. Carper Highlights EPA's Irresponsible, Short-Sighted Move to Dismantle Clean Power Plan
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Tom Carper, D-Delaware, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release:
Today, Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), top Democrat on the Environment and Public Works Committee, submitted a statement for the record for Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control's (DNREC) meeting to solicit public comment on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to replace the Clean Po more
Sen. Durbin Calls on President Trump and Republicans to Get Tough on Combating Climate Change
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The office of Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
Following the release of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (UN IPCC) report on Monday, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today called on President Trump and Congressional Republicans to take immediate action to limit human-induced global warming. In a speech on the Senate floor, Durbin also urged President Trump to rethink his decision to leave the Paris Climate more
Sen. Flake Issues Remarks on Free Press
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The office of Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Arizona, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following floor remarks in defense of a free press:
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With the disappearance and apparent brutal murder of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Flake again cautioned against the use of language that empowers authoritarian governments and oppressive regimes:
"We in this body had best be very clear about who the enemies of the people are and who they are not. more
Sen. Gardner Signs Letter Triggering Global Magnitsky Investigation Into Disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The office of Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) signed on to a bipartisan letter sent to President Donald TrumpWednesday by U.S. Senators Bob Corker (R-TN), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) that triggered an investigation and Global Magnitsky sanctions determination regarding the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi journalist and columnist for The Washington Post. Khashog more
Sen. Heinrich Cosponsors Bill to Grow Workforce in Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The office of Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) is an original cosponsor of the Invest in America Act, legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) to create competitive grant programs to expand the workforce, modernize training tools, and promote job creation-especially in rural communities. The bill would establish two complementary grant programs through the Department of Labor to more
Sen. Markey: Preliminary Report on Columbia Gas Disaster Contains More Questions Than Answers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The office of Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass) today responded to the preliminary report released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in its investigation of the Merrimack Valley over-pressurization disaster.
While this report provides some additional context on the timeline of events leading up to and directly following the incident--which left one person dead, more than 20 injur more
Sen. Murray Pushes Surgeon General to Address Rising STD Rates
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news release:
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, sent a letter to Surgeon General Jerome Adams pressing him to take steps to address the rising number of sexually transmitted disease (STD) cases. The Senator also stressed the disproportio more
Sen. Portman on Bloomberg: The Economy is on a Good Trajectory Right Now
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The office of Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
In an interview with Bloomberg's Daybreak this morning, Senator Portman discussed the economy, the equity markets, and trade relations with China. He voiced concern about China's unfair trade practices and the need to create a more level playing field on trade with China. Portman also highlighted the importance of independence of the Federal Reserve and the current strength of the U.S. economy.
E more
Senate Energy Committee Issues Testimony From FERC on Blackstart
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by David Ortiz, acting director of the Office of Electric Reliability of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, at a hearing to examine blackstart and other system restoration plans in the electric utility industry:
"Chairman Murkowski, Ranking Member Cantwell, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is David Ortiz. I am the Acting Director of more
Senate Energy Committee Issues Testimony From National Renewable Energy Laboratory
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Juan Torres, associate laboratory director for energy systems integration at the Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory, at a hearing to examine blackstart and other system restoration plans in the electric utility industry:
"Chairman Murkowski, Ranking Member Cantwell, members of the Committee, thank you for this opportunity to discuss the importance of blackstart and more
Senate Energy Committee Issues Testimony From PJM Interconnection
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Andrew Ott, president and CEO of PJM Interconnection, at a hearing to examine blackstart and other system restoration plans in the electric utility industry:
"Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I am Andrew Ott and serve as President and CEO of PJM Interconnection. PJM is the regional transmission organization responsible for the reliable operation of the bulk electric power gr more
Senate Energy Committee Issues Testimony From Utilities Technology Council
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following testimony by Joy Ditto, president and CEO of the Utilities Technology Council, at a hearing to examine blackstart and other system restoration plans in the electric utility industry:
"Chairman Murkowski, Ranking Member Cantwell, and Members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee:
"Thank you for the invitation to testify on examining blackstart--the process of returning energy to the powe more
Senate Transportation Subcommittee Issues Testimony From GAO Director on Coast Guard, NOAA
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries and the Coast Guard issued the following testimony by Marie A. Mak, director of contracting and national security acquisitions at the Government Accountability Office, at a hearing entitled "Future of the Fleets: Coast Guard and NOAA Ship Recapitalization":
"Chairman Sullivan, Ranking Member Baldwin, and Members of the Subcommittee:
"I am pleased to be here today to discuss key more
Sens. Cardin, Klobuchar, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Mandate Transparency for Election Security Systems
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The office of Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Amy Klobuchar, Ranking Member of the Senate Rules Committee (D-Minn.), and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) have introduced legislation to bring greater transparency to America's election systems in an effort to protect our country from foreign interference, as occurred in the 2016 presidential election. The "Election Systems Integrity Act," (S. 3572) would require more
Sens. Collins, Van Hollen, Cardin Introduce Protect Our Elections Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The office of Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
Today U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) introduced the Protect Our Elections Act, which would prohibit foreign adversaries from owning and controlling the companies supporting American elections. Our intelligence chiefs have made it clear that hostile foreign actors continue to work to disrupt our democratic process by any means possible. more
Sens. Markey, Cortez Masto, Brown Demand Answers From Administration Over Reports of Chinese Manipulation of U.S. Technology
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The office of Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Ranking Member of its East Asia Subcommittee, led a letter with fellow Senate Democrats Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), calling on the Trump administration to look into reports of Chinese government efforts to secretly manipulate U.S. technology. According to a Octobe more
Sens. Van Hollen, Collins, Cardin Introduce Protect Our Elections Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The office of Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
Today U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) introduced the Protect Our Elections Act, which would prohibit foreign adversaries from owning and controlling the companies supporting American elections. Our intelligence chiefs have made it clear that hostile foreign actors continue to work to disrupt our democratic process by any means possibl more
Van Hollen, Cardin, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Mandate Transparency for Election Security Systems
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The office of Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) have introduced legislation to bring greater transparency to America's election systems in an effort to protect our country from foreign interference, as occurred in the 2016 presidential election. The "Election Systems Integrity Act," (S. 3572) would require disclosure of foreign ownership of election serv more
Del. Norton to Host Community Meeting on Louisiana Avenue Bike Lane, Oct. 24
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) will host a community meeting on the construction of a protected bike lane between Union Station and the U.S. Capitol Grounds on Louisiana Avenue on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., in HVC-201 (U.S. Capitol Visitor Center). Norton got report language in the fiscal year 2017 omnibus appropriations bill supporting the construction of the more
PA Democrats Release Report on the Administration's Threat to Pennsylvanians With Pre-Existing Conditions
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Rep. Michael F. Doyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
U.S. Representatives Mike Doyle (PA-14), Robert Brady (PA-01), Matt Cartwright (PA-17), Brendan Boyle (PA-13), Dwight Evans (PA-02), and Conor Lamb (PA-18) released a report detailing how people in Pennsylvania would be hurt by the Trump Administration's action to invalidate protections for people with pre-existing conditions that were guaranteed by the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
"More than 5 milli more
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From GAO Director on Air Force Readiness
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Senate Armed Services subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support issued the following testimony by John H. Pendleton, director of defense capabilities and management at the Government Accountability Office, at a hearing to examine Air Force readiness:
"Chairman Sullivan, Ranking Member Kaine, and Members of the Subcommittee:
"Thank you for the opportunity to be here today to discuss issues related to Air Force readiness.
"In June 2017, we issued a report highl more
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee Issues Testimony From USAF Secretary Wilson
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Senate Armed Services subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support issued the following testimony by Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson at a hearing to examine Air Force readiness:
"Chairman Sullivan, Ranking Member Kaine, distinguished members of this committee; I appreciate the opportunity to testify on Air Force readiness. I am joined by our Vice Chief of Staff, General Wilson.
"This is my second year as Secretary of the Air Force. On behalf of the 670,000 Tot more
Tipoffs -- Journalism
Alfred University Trustee Named to NYC 40 Under 40 List
ALFRED, New York, Oct. 11 -- Alfred University issued the following news release:
Matthew Washington, a 2004 Alfred University graduate and member of the University's Board of Trustees, has been named to the City & State NYC 40 Under 40 list.
City & State is a political journalism organization based in New York City. The company publishes a weekly magazine covering politics and government in New York City and New York State that is distributed to New York State legislators, county executives, more
Biggest Night in News to Be Hosted by Industry's Finest
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The Radio Television Digital News Association issued the following news release:
The Radio Television Digital News Association has announced the first group of presenters for the 2018 Edward R. Murrow Awards Gala, to be held Monday, October 22 at Gotham Hall in New York City. More than 450 news leaders will gather for the annual black-tie event to honor the world's finest broadcast and digital journalists.
These 2018 presenters, along with three others to be announced th more
Ecuador: UN Expert Welcomes Moves to Protect and Promote Freedom of Expression, Urges Concrete Measures
QUITO, Ecuador, Oct. 11 -- The United Nations Human Rights Committee issued the following news release:
A UN human rights expert has welcomed and strongly encouraged the ongoing legal and policy changes initiated by the Ecuador Government to promote and protect the rights to freedom of opinion and expression.
David Kaye, the Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, said he had visited Ecuador at the invitation of the Government following promises made by President Lenin Moreno more
India's Media Implicated in Second #MeToo Wave
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 11 -- The International Federation of Journalists issued the following news release:
Indian journalists speaking out against sexual harassment have reignited India's #MeToo movement. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliates the Indian Journalists Union (IJU) and the National Union of Journalists, India (NUJI) in expressing solidarity with any journalists subjected to harassment in India's media and calls on media companies to conduct urgent more
Journalist Jorge Ramos Receives UCLA Medal
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 11 -- The University of California campus issued the following news release:
In recognition of his journalistic accomplishments and his leadership on social issues, Jorge Ramos, the longtime host of Univision Noticias' evening news and its Sunday newsmagazine "Al Punto," has been awarded the UCLA Medal.
Presenting the university's highest honor to Ramos on Oct. 9 was UCLA Chancellor Gene Block.
"Jorge Ramos is more than a great journalist who happens to read and more
McKnight Joins Marshall Health Communications Team
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Oct. 11 -- Marshall University issued the following news release:
Michele McKnight has been named community and media relations coordinator for Marshall Health, the faculty practice plan of the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. She will also provide media relations and community outreach to the Marshall University School of Pharmacy.
"Michele's writing and organizational skills as well as her experience in media relations are an asset to Marshal more
National Defense Magazine Nets Three Defence Media Awards
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- The National Defense Industrial Association issued the following news release:
Three National Defense magazine writers are among the winners of the 2018 Defence Media Awards, earning the publication of the National Defense Industrial Association the most awards presented Sunday, Oct. 7, at the National Press Club in Washington.
Honored for their work are Senior Editor Yasmin Tadjdeh for best cybersecurity story, Managing Editor Jon Harper for best naval systems more
Penn Vet, Penn Medicine, and CHOP to Host Fifth Annual Microbiome Symposium Featuring New York Times Columnist and Science Writer Carl Zimmer
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 11 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news release:
Microbes are a critical component of human health. Scientists recognize that an imbalance in our bodies' vast community of life-sustaining microbes can lead to heart disease, diabetes, auto-immune disease, and cancer. Methods for studying microbes have greatly improved in recent years. Researchers now understand the tremendous potential in managing microbe popul more
Society of Professional Journalists, Coalition of 29 Other Groups, Call for Full Investigation Into Saudi Arabian Journalist's Whereabouts
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 11 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news:
The Society of Professional Journalists today, along with 29 other journalism and press freedom organizations, urge the Saudi Arabia ambassador to the U.S. to launch a full investigation into the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
The coalition sent the following letter to Ambassador Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz today:
Oct. 11, 2018
The Embassy of The Kingdom of Saudi Arab more
Tali Israeli Joins Americans United As Director of Strategic Communications
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Americans United for Separation of Church and State issued the following news release:
Americans United for Separation of Church and State today announced the hiring of a new director of strategic communications.
Tali Israeli, a veteran of several Washington, D.C. nonprofits and Capitol Hill offices, is AU's new strategic communications director. In this position, Israeli will shape an aggressive communications strategy to boost AU's visibility as the nation's leading or more
Tech to Host Speech and Debate Tournament This Weekend
COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 11 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release:
Hot on the heels of winning nearly 40 awards at the first competition of the season, the Tennessee Tech Speech and Debate Team is looking forward to hosting its first tournament.
The International Public Debate Association will hold the Golden Eagle Speak Up Swing Tournament this weekend, Oct. 12-14, in the Roaden University Center.
"The nice thing is that we'll be sleeping in our own beds, more
URI Engineering Students Win Award of Excellence, Regional Silver Award in Computer Engineering Competition
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Oct. 11 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news:
University of Rhode Island graduates Daniel Williams, of North Smithfield, James Kiessling, of East Providence, Christian D'Ovidio of Cranston won the Award of Excellence in the Global Grand Final Competition at the 2018 Innovate FPGA (field-programmable gate array) Global Design Contest. The team also won the contest's Silver Award in Americas regional award.
The Innovate FPGA Global Design Contest is more
Howard University Alumna Vita M. Harris to Receive Missouri Honor Medal From the Missouri School of Journalism on October 16
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Howard University issued the following news release:
Howard University alumna and Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of Foote, Cone, Belding (FCB) Global, Vita M. Harris, will be honored by the Missouri School of Journalism on October 16 for her superior achievement work in the advertising field. The proud two-time alumna of the School of Business is staunchly committed to advancing diversity-and-inclusion efforts, as well as guiding and mentoring young w more
Army Seeks Security, Access Control System Replacement in Florida
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command has issued a sources sought notice (W912PX-19-N-0001) to replace the security and access control system at the Joint Interagency Task Force Compound, Key West, Florida.
The notice states: "JIATF South is seeking an all in one Security and Access Control System of an open architecture nature. System must be FIPS 201-1 and NIST 800 compliant with documentation. System must be capable of expansion to support multiple facility areas such as f . . .
Corps of Engineers Seeks Maintenance Dredging Services in Florida
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued a sources sought notice (W912EP19Z0006) for maintenance dredging services at the Jupiter intercoastal waterway and the Okeechobee waterway in Palm Beach and Martin City, Florida.
The notice states: "The work include approximately 100,000 cubic yards of beach quality material within the Jupiter and Crossroads reaches of the IWW that will be dredged with a pipeline dredge and then placed on Palm Beach and Martin County beaches. A . . .
USCG Seeks Mobile Boat Hoist Replacement in Miami Beach, Florida
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a solicitation (70Z080-18-Q-3IE02000) for mobile boat hoist replacement in Miami Beach, Florida.
The notice states: "The manufacturer shall furnish, deliver and assemble one Mobile Boat Hoist (MBH). The hoist should be constructed and sized to accommodate several U.S. Coast Guard small boats which include but not limited to; 26, 33, 45' RBM, 47' MLB, and 55' ANB. The MBH must have a capacity of 35 Metric Tons. It shall hoist assets whose hu . . .
APHIS Seeks Janitorial Services in Davie, Florida
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued a solicitation (12639519Q0017) for janitorial services in Davie, Florida.
Response Date: Nov. 6, 2018; Set Aside: Small Business; Classification Code: S - Utilities and housekeeping services; NAICS Code: 561 - Administrative and Support Services/561720 - Janitorial Services. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=57a77913434556dcaf45b2b1d41115a5&tab=co . . .
DLA Seeks Installation of Welding Bay Booth, Relocation of Vacuum Furnace
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency has issued a solicitation (SPE4A8-17-Q-0059) for the installation of welding bay booth and relocation of an Ipsen vacuum furnace at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida.
Response Date: Nov. 2, 2018; Classification Code: 34 - Metalworking machinery; NAICS Code: 333 - Machinery Manufacturing/333992 - Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=589026f0c6b482cfc72080 . . .
