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Veteran, Maryland Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army Visits U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command, Detachment 7 Soldiers
ABERDEEN, Maryland, Nov. 30 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground issued the following news:
By Lt. Col. Cara J. Reinhart, U.S. Army Reserves public affairs officer of the U.S. Army Communications-Electronic Command, AMC-ARE, Det 7
Mr. Guy Filippelli, a U.S. Army veteran appointed Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for Maryland, visited the Soldiers of the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command, Detachment 7, Nov. 17, 2023.
Filippelli started his military career at the United States Army Military Academy at West Point. He received many acceptance letters from potential colleges but chose
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ABERDEEN, Maryland, Nov. 30 -- Aberdeen Proving Ground issued the following news:
By Lt. Col. Cara J. Reinhart, U.S. Army Reserves public affairs officer of the U.S. Army Communications-Electronic Command, AMC-ARE, Det 7
Mr. Guy Filippelli, a U.S. Army veteran appointed Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for Maryland, visited the Soldiers of the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command, Detachment 7, Nov. 17, 2023.
Filippelli started his military career at the United States Army Military Academy at West Point. He received many acceptance letters from potential colleges but choseWest Point after his father's excitement and inspiration convinced him it was the right thing to do.
Filippelli's father and grandfather both served honorably in the U.S. Army.
"One of my favorite memories is when I called my father on financial advice", Filippelli said. "My father who never took financial risks, told me to take risks to use my saved money to travel."
After graduating from West Point as a military intelligence officer, he was attached to the 2nd Infantry Division as a ground surveillance platoon leader in South Korea. After a year, he transferred to Germany, where he soon volunteered on a project to rebuild the Army's software systems.
In Washington, D.C., Filippelli continued to work on the Army's new network database systems and tested them in Iraq and Afghanistan.
"Serving the Army is a life commitment, and we, all who have served, decided to sign a contract up to and payable to their lives," Filippelli said.
His experiences overseas and the connections he made allowed him to work at the National Security Agency under the Director of the NSA, Keith Alexander.
While working at the NSA, Filippelli found an opportunity to advance communication cryptological systems to provide real-time intelligence information from the NSA to the soldiers on foreign grounds in combat zones such as operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
"Information transmission was not effective, estimating over 30 hours of turn-around-time to get Soldiers the information they need to do their job [overseas] from the [United States]," stated Filippelli.
Filippelli used the information from NSA decision-makers he called "cynics" and asked them how to change 30 hours of electronic transmission to 30 seconds. Filippelli took the information he received of what they said couldn't be done and rebuilt the NSA software database systems from the bottom up.
Filippelli's efforts to establish a new NSA software database system enabled intelligence information to be shared instantaneously, which enhanced operational reach and ultimately saved Soldiers' lives.
In 2008, he received the National Intelligence Medallion, the highest award given civilian personnel supporting the U.S. intelligence community for his work on transforming the NSA's communication systems.
Currently, Filippelli is the Chairman of the COMMIT Foundation, a non-profit organization that assists veterans in military career transition to a compatible civilian career. In addition to his interest, he leads and manages "start-up" firms through partnerships at Squadra Ventures.
"One of our partners, known as 'Instant Teams,' focuses on hiring military spouses in remote jobs, which has been an ongoing challenge for highly educated military spouses," Filippelli said. "Military spouses do not have adequate job opportunities since they are limited to what is offered at military duty locations."
Filippelli stressed that Soldiers transitioning from military to civilian careers need to rethink their skill sets.
"Listing 'leadership skills' on your resume is not what an employer is looking for," Filippelli stated. "Focusing on the company's mission and how your background can help them achieve their goals will land you the job."
"Mr. Filipelli's insight about knowing your value and skillset while transitioning is important for setting expectations," said Maj. Justin Liberatore, a military intelligence officer with CECOM Det 7.
As a Maryland CASA, he mentioned that the Army, through the "Soldier for Life" program, is here to help Soldiers transition. Filippelli is currently working with legislative officials to make changes to help the Army with recruitment and other issues that are important to him.
"I accepted the position as a CASA for Maryland to bridge the gap and be the connection between the Army's needs and Maryland's decision-makers," he continued.
Filippelli mentioned networking builds trust and strong ties. However, it is hard work.
He continued to say that building trust takes time, and the networking process shows you care for someone and are willing to give back.
"I honor all veterans, if a veteran needs help in the military transition, I am here to help with that process," Filippelli said.
"Mr. Filipelli is inspiring," says 1st Lt. Colin Breads, a military police officer with CECOM Det 7. "His ambition, drive, and success motivate me to take risks in opportunities and think outside the box."
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Original text here: https://www.army.mil/article/272006
Va. U.S. Attorney: Pair Sentenced for Roles in Lee County Heroin Conspiracy
ABINGDON, Virginia, Nov. 30 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, Christopher R. Kavanaugh, issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2023:
A pair of out-of-state men, one from Tennessee and another from Michigan, who conspired with others to traffic heroin into Lee County, Virginia, were sentenced yesterday in federal court.
David Edward Farmer, 57, of Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, previously pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to distribute and possession with the intent to distribute heroin and one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking
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ABINGDON, Virginia, Nov. 30 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, Christopher R. Kavanaugh, issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2023:
A pair of out-of-state men, one from Tennessee and another from Michigan, who conspired with others to traffic heroin into Lee County, Virginia, were sentenced yesterday in federal court.
David Edward Farmer, 57, of Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, previously pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to distribute and possession with the intent to distribute heroin and one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug traffickingcrime. Farmer was sentenced to yesterday to eight years in federal prison.
Robert Lee Jenkins, 26, of Detroit, Michigan, previously pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to distribute and possession with the intent to distribute 1,000 grams or more of heroin. Jenkins was sentenced yesterday to 12 months and one day in prison.
According to court documents, beginning in September 2021, Jenkins, Farmer, and others, including John Joel Foster, Ray Anthony McSwain, Garrett Lee Teffeteller, Darin Thomas, and Robert Warr, conspired to sell heroin in and around Lee County, Virginia.
During the relevant time periods, Farmer sold heroin to co-conspirator Darin Thomas and others, some of which was then resold. Farmer also was widely known to trade heroin in exchange for firearms.
Jenkins often drove his co-conspirator and half-brother, Robert Warr, around the Knoxville, Tennessee area to distribute heroin to other members of the conspiracy. Although Warr handled most of the supplying of the drugs, Jenkins was aware he was driving Warr around for the purpose of trafficking heroin. In addition, Jenkins handled money from the drug transactions and, at one point, rented a hotel room for Warr and other co-conspirators in order to sell their heroin.
Warr pleaded guilty and will be sentenced later this year.
United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh and Special Agent in Charge Craig B. Kailimai of the Washington Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives made the announcement.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Virginia State Police, and the Lee County Sheriff's Office investigated the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Lena L. Busscher prosecuted the case.
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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdva/pr/pair-sentenced-roles-lee-county-heroin-conspiracy
U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts: Leader of Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Organization With Ties to Mexican Cartel Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2023:
A coordinator for a large-scale international fentanyl trafficking and money laundering conspiracy, operating on behalf of the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico, was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston.
Fermin Castillo, 43, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge William G. Young to 25 years in prison and five years of supervised release. In May 2023, Castillo was convicted along with co-defendant Andre Heraux Martinez of conspiracy
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2023:
A coordinator for a large-scale international fentanyl trafficking and money laundering conspiracy, operating on behalf of the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico, was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston.
Fermin Castillo, 43, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge William G. Young to 25 years in prison and five years of supervised release. In May 2023, Castillo was convicted along with co-defendant Andre Heraux Martinez of conspiracyto distribute over 400 grams of fentanyl and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Martinez is scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 11, 2023.
"The flow of deadly fentanyl from Mexico to Massachusetts is directly tied to the devastation this drug has had on our communities. Castillo was close to the apex of a large-scale drug distribution network that was tied to the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico. This organization pumped cheap, deadly fentanyl onto the streets of dozens of Massachusetts cities and towns. This sentence of 25 years reflects the gravity of his drug dealing and money laundering," said Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy.
"DEA is committed to investigating and dismantling Drug Trafficking Organizations and individuals like Mr. Castillo who are responsible for distributing lethal drugs like fentanyl to the citizens of Massachusetts," said Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration, New England Field Division. "This substantial sentence not only holds Mr. Castillo accountable for his crimes but serves as a warning to those traffickers who are fueling the opioid epidemic with deadly drugs in order to profit and destroy people's lives. DEA's top priority is combatting the opioid epidemic by working with our local, county, state and federal partners to bring to justice anyone who distributes this poison."
"This investigation, initiated by Massachusetts State Troopers assigned to the DEA Boston Strike Force made a significant impact on the safety of our communities in the Commonwealth. The investigation interdicted dangerous drugs from being delivered and distributed to the streets of Massachusetts. The dismantling of the DTO, resulted in the conviction of dangerous, predatory drug dealers who prey on, for profit, persons struggling with addiction. I want to recognize the tireless work and also acknowledge the challenges considering this investigation began during the COVID pandemic. This joint effort is an outstanding example of what can be accomplished when law enforcement partners work together cooperatively," said John E. Mawn Jr., Interim Colonel of the Massachusetts State Police.
In July 2020, an investigation began into a drug trafficking and money laundering organization distributing large quantities of fentanyl and laundering drug proceeds. Intercepted communications identified Castillo as the leader of the organization who coordinated fentanyl shipments into Massachusetts on behalf of a Mexico-based drug trafficking organization and coordinated the laundering of hundreds of thousands of dollars in drug proceeds.
Although Castillo resided in Mexico, he was in constant contact with co-conspirators in Massachusetts via encrypted messaging about fentanyl shipments to Massachusetts. Additionally, on a number of occasions, Castillo personally came to Massachusetts to oversee the delivery of fentanyl shipments and to launder drug proceeds before returning to Mexico.
In total, Castillo organized the drop-off of $966,030 in fentanyl proceeds for the purposes of money laundering. Additionally, evidence presented at trial established that Castillo was accountable for conspiring to distribute nearly 20 kilograms of fentanyl.
Acting U.S. Attorney Levy, DEA SAC Boyle and MSP Interim Colonel Mawn made the announcement. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Leah B. Foley and Stephen W. Hassink of the Narcotics & Money Laundering Unit prosecuted the case.
This case is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Strike Force Initiative, which provides for the establishment of permanent multi-agency task force teams that work side-by-side in the same location. This co-located model enables agents from different agencies to collaborate on intelligence-driven, multi-jurisdictional operations to disrupt and dismantle the most significant drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, and transnational criminal organizations. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach. Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF.
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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/leader-drug-trafficking-and-money-laundering-organization-ties-mexican-cartel-sentenced
N.Y. U.S. Attorney: Schenectady Man Sentenced to 240 Months for Drug and Firearm Crimes
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 30 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York, Carla B. Freedman, issued the following news release on Nov. 28, 2023:
Ramel Gulley, age 28, of Schenectady, New York, was sentenced yesterday to 240 months (20 years) in prison, to be followed by 15 years of supervised release, for possessing and intending to distribute 400 grams or more of a substance containing fentanyl and to possessing multiple firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field
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ALBANY, New York, Nov. 30 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York, Carla B. Freedman, issued the following news release on Nov. 28, 2023:
Ramel Gulley, age 28, of Schenectady, New York, was sentenced yesterday to 240 months (20 years) in prison, to be followed by 15 years of supervised release, for possessing and intending to distribute 400 grams or more of a substance containing fentanyl and to possessing multiple firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany FieldOffice of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), made the announcement.
As part of his previous guilty plea in June 2023, Gulley admitted that on February 28, 2022, he possessed heroin-fentanyl mixtures weighing a total of 2,035 grams that he intended to distribute. Gulley also admitted that he possessed four firearms in order to protect the drugs, $12,625 in drug proceeds, and his drug trafficking business.
This case was investigated by the FBI's Capital District Safe Streets Gang Task Force, which includes FBI Special Agents and members of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Assistant U.S. Attorney Dustin C. Segovia prosecuted the case.
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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndny/pr/schenectady-man-sentenced-240-months-drug-and-firearm-crimes
HUD: FHA Proposes Enhancements to Make Home Rehabilitation Program More Effective for Homebuyers and Homeowners
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Housing Administration issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2023:
Today, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) posted proposed changes to its 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program for industry feedback. The 203(k) program is designed to help borrowers purchase a home or refinance an existing mortgage and include the cost of repairs or rehabilitation into one new mortgage. The proposed changes would update key provisions of the program and are designed to make it more useful for today's market,
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Housing Administration issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2023:
Today, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) posted proposed changes to its 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program for industry feedback. The 203(k) program is designed to help borrowers purchase a home or refinance an existing mortgage and include the cost of repairs or rehabilitation into one new mortgage. The proposed changes would update key provisions of the program and are designed to make it more useful for today's market,increase flexibility for borrowers, and decrease operational burdens for lenders, 203(k) Consultants, and other program participants.
"At HUD, we are focused on ensuring Americans can make the repairs necessary to keep their homes safe and energy efficient," said HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. "Thanks to the enhancements we proposed today, home rehabilitation will be more accessible for millions of homebuyers and homeowners through the Federal Housing Administration."
FHA's Standard 203(k) program can be used for both remodeling and rehabilitation, including structural repairs such as repairing a foundation, and requires the use of an FHA-approved 203(k) Consultant. The Limited 203(k) program may only be used for minor renovation and non-structural repairs, such as installing energy saving improvements, and does not require the use of a 203(k) Consultant.
"We are committed to making this program work well for the nation's homebuyers and homeowners," said Assistant Secretary for Housing and Federal Housing Commissioner Julia Gordon. "Our proposed changes to the 203(k) program add to our larger goals of increasing both housing supply and affordability through FHA's offerings."
The proposals announced today reflect input FHA received from its Request for Information published in the Federal Register on February 14, 2023, and include:
* Increasing the maximum allowable rehabilitation costs for the Limited 203(k) program from $35,000 to $50,000 ($75,000 in high-cost areas) to address increased costs associated with repairs.
* Allowing 203(k) Consultant Fees to be included in the financed mortgage amount for the Limited 203(k) program, as is currently permissible in the Standard 203(k) program.
* Increasing the allowable rehabilitation period for the Standard 203(k) program from six months to 10 months, and for the Limited 203(k) program from six months to seven months, to account for longer repair and rehabilitation timeframes common for more complex projects.
* Increasing the allowable initial draw amount to include up to 75 percent of material costs, versus the 50 percent permitted under the existing policy, so the borrower can make payment to a supplier or manufacturer.
* Updating the 203(k) Consultant Fee schedule, including a streamlining of and substantial increases for, allowable fees for preparation of work write-ups and architectural exhibit reviews. FHA is also proposing increases to the maximum amount for other allowable fees, including the Draw Inspection Fee and the Change Order Request Fee. Proposed fee increases are designed to appropriately compensate Consultants for their role and incent more Consultants to participate in the program.
"The thoughtful responses we received from the industry through our February request for help in identifying barriers to program use were instrumental in the development of these proposed policy updates," said Deputy Assistant Secretary for Single Family Housing Sarah Edelman. "We are looking forward to receiving feedback on the draft Mortgagee Letter so that we can move forward to final policy updates."
FHA is accepting feedback on its proposed 203(k) program updates, using the instructions posted on its Single Family Drafting Table web page (https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/SFH_policy_drafts), through January 5, 2024.
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Original text here: https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_23_266
Corps Awards Contract for Bank Stabilization Near Diamond Bluff, Wisconsin
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Nov. 30 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $374,400 contract to LS Marine, Inc., out of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, Nov. 16, for bank stabilization at Corps Island, near Diamond Bluff, Wisconsin in Pool 3 of the Mississippi River. Corps Island is a temporary dredged material, or river sand, storage site.
The Corps' contractor will modify the site and install riprap vanes to prevent further erosion. The work will occur in the fall of 2024 with the potential
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ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Nov. 30 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release:
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $374,400 contract to LS Marine, Inc., out of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, Nov. 16, for bank stabilization at Corps Island, near Diamond Bluff, Wisconsin in Pool 3 of the Mississippi River. Corps Island is a temporary dredged material, or river sand, storage site.
The Corps' contractor will modify the site and install riprap vanes to prevent further erosion. The work will occur in the fall of 2024 with the potentialfor establishing vegetation, such as willow cuttings, in the spring of 2025.
This project is funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, commonly known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The St. Paul District navigation program provides a safe, reliable, cost-effective and environmentally sustainable waterborne transportation system on the Upper Mississippi River for the movement of commercial goods and for national security needs.
To do this, the district maintains a 9-foot navigation channel and 13 locks and dams from Minneapolis to Guttenberg, Iowa. Keeping this system open is vital to the nation's economy. Nearly 13 million tons of commodities passed through Lock and Dam 10 in 2021.
This included nearly 8.5 million tons of farm products such as corn and soybeans. The industries making these shipments saved approximately $430 million by using the inland waterways instead of overland shipping methods.
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Original text here: https://www.mvp.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/3601192/corps-awards-contract-for-bank-stabilization-near-diamond-bluff-wisconsin/
Army Contracting Command-Rock Island Provides Support to U.S. Army Central Command Through Heavy Lift 9 Program
ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Illinois, Nov. 30 -- The U.S. Army Materiel Command issued the following news:
By Elizabeth Urbaniak
A team from Army Contracting Command-Rock Island's Power Projection & Base Readiness Directorate has provided support to the 1st Theater Sustainment Command and U.S. Army Central Command, through the Heavy Lift 9 program.
The Heavy Lift 9 contract provides heavy lift, line haul, and personnel transportation services throughout the Army Central Command area of responsibility.
Additionally, Heavy Lift 9 augments the U.S. government logistical capabilities within the Army Central
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ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Illinois, Nov. 30 -- The U.S. Army Materiel Command issued the following news:
By Elizabeth Urbaniak
A team from Army Contracting Command-Rock Island's Power Projection & Base Readiness Directorate has provided support to the 1st Theater Sustainment Command and U.S. Army Central Command, through the Heavy Lift 9 program.
The Heavy Lift 9 contract provides heavy lift, line haul, and personnel transportation services throughout the Army Central Command area of responsibility.
Additionally, Heavy Lift 9 augments the U.S. government logistical capabilities within the Army CentralCommand area of responsibility. It allows the U.S. government to utilize contracted vendors assets such as material handling equipment and various truck systems to move equipment throughout the area of responsibility. Heavy Lift is often involved in deployment/redeployment of unit equipment within theater, as well as moving unit equipment to training exercises within the area of operations.
The requirement was solicited on a full and open competitive basis and awarded to the responsible offerors who provided the best value to the government, based on a tradeoff between price and performance.
Anthony Ruggles, contract specialist, stated that some of the challenges they faced in this requirement was balancing this heavy workload during a busy time with other contracts that they were working on.
* "This was obviously our top priority, but we had to maintain our other contracts as well during this process," said Ruggles. "One other challenge we faced was trying to communicate at efficient times with all parties of this process. With some parties of this process in Kuwait, Iraq, and many other areas, we had to make sure we were sending correspondence at times where we can receive responses or be able to work together most efficiently."
David Fields, procuring contracting officer, states that during the pre-award phase, a challenge that he faced was ensuring that the requirement package was accurate, complete, and of high quality.
"Before the requirement could be routed by the customer (U.S. Army Central Command) for approval, the documents had to be vetted, which is a shared responsibility between contracting and the customer," said Fields. "To better address this challenge, an integrated product team was setup with established milestones as well as times for regular online meetings. This allowed the team to work together to achieve the completion of the requirements package in a high quality and timely fashion."
Fields believed that another challenge during the post-award phase was ensuring that all five awardees were in full compliance with all host nation laws, including labor laws, rules, and regulations, as well as all U.S. laws and regulations.
"Before a Heavy Lift 9 vendor can begin working in Iraq, the prime contractor and all subcontractors must receive approval from the Joint Operations Command-Iraq, which can take up to 60-90 days," said Fields. "This is a big challenge for contracting because proper planning must be conducted to allow the Iraq task order to be awarded 90 days in advance of the required start date."
Ruggles stated that some of the successes for him on the Heavy Lift 9 requirement was all the learning experiences and good questions that he got out of working on this with David Fields and Maria Vital-Smith.
"I came in to this midway through and had never worked anything like this," said Ruggles. "So, for me to hop on and be able to learn as I went with their help, was my biggest success."
Fields explained that the award occurred on time as Heavy Lift 9 had to be awarded no later than June 30, which allowed for a 90-day mandatory mobilization period prior to full task order performance.
* "This was a big success considering that the contracting team was dealing with a $240 million competitive requirement, as well as award of an indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity multiple award task order contract versus a single award type contract," said Fields. "The fact that this was a multiple award task order contract ultimately resulted in award to five contractors, which means five times the work for all awards, modifications, and future contract actions."
Fields also explained that four different contract specialists contributed to the success of ensuring that award occurred on time, which he thought was quite impressive.
"Change is inevitable, and I am very proud of how the contracting team was able to leverage their abilities and embrace the change," said Fields.
The Heavy Lift 9 solicitation was issued in February, and closed in March, with a total of nine proposals received. The contracting team awarded base contracts to five vendors on June 30, with an overall not to exceed ceiling of $248 million over four ordering periods, through Dec. 29, 2026.
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Original text here: https://www.army.mil/article/271951/acc_rock_island_provides_support_to_u_s_army_central_command_through_heavy_lift_9_program
