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KM Navy - everything Newsletter for Friday April 12, 2024 ( 60 items )  

4D SYSTEMS Wins $17,592 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- 4D SYSTEMS, Flint, Michigan, won a federal contract award for $17,592 from the U.S. Navy, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The document states about the contract: software. Contract Award Number: M6700124P1044; ueiSAM: WN9CA7WV64Z5; NAICS Code: 513210 ; Product Service Code (PSC): 7e20; Solicitation Number: M6700124P1044; SBA - Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)  more

As a deaf employee, Shop 51 work lead Brandon Salley understands the importance of good communication
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: BREMERTON, Wash. - Before becoming the new work lead for Shop 51, Electricians, Brandon Salley spent the previous eight years perfecting his skills as an electrician at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility, while also helping the men and women working around him perfect theirs. As work lead, Salley must maintain constant communication with his fellow electricians as the  more

Association of Health Care Journalists Issues Commentary: Study Reveals Who Veterans Trust the Most on Safe Gun Storage
COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 11 (TNSres) -- The Association of Health Care Journalists issued the following commentary on April 10, 2024: * * * Study Reveals Who Veterans Trust the Most on Safe Gun Storage By Kaitlin Washburn A new study determined who military service members and veterans see as the most credible messengers for discussing safe gun storage with -- a key insight for preventing firearm suicide, a leading cause of death for both groups. Researchers with the American Association   more

BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION & ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION Wins $129,857 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION & ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION, Greenlawn, New York, won a federal contract award for $129,857 from the U.S. Navy, Patuxent River, Maryland, for common identification, friend or foe digital transponder (cxp) systems. Contract Award Number: N0001923RFPREQAPM2740065; ueiSAM: WMKXMDJFSXA7; NAICS Code: 334511; Product Service Code (PSC): 5826; Solicitation Number: N00019-23-RFPREQ-APM274-0065  more

British Royal Navy's New Frigate HMS Venturer Welcomes Sponsor The Princess Royal for First Time
LONDON, England, April 12 -- The British Royal Navy issued the following news: As Sponsor of the Royal Navy's newest frigate, The Princess Royal has visited HMS Venturer in Rosyth. Her Royal Highness met those responsible for constructing the UK's first Type 31 warship, as well as the sailors charged with breathing life into the 455ft vessel and turning her into a working warship ready to serve around the globe. Venturer is the latest Royal Navy warship sponsored by The Princess Royal - who i  more

Brown Pushes Administration to Investigate Unfair Chinese Trade Practices in Shipbuilding
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown joined colleagues in calling on the Biden Administration to investigate China's unfair trade practices in commercial shipbuilding that undermine American workers and jeopardize our national security. Brown is supporting the United Steelworkers (USW) petition under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to call on United States Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai to initia  more

CALIFORNIA MARINE CLEANING Wins $19,000 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- CALIFORNIA MARINE CLEANING, San Diego, California, won a federal contract award for $19,000 from the U.S. Navy, San Diego, California, for ship building and repairing. The document states about the contract: tank & bilge cleaning. Contract Award Number: N5523624P0066; ueiSAM: DHGJVCVAFYE3; NAICS Code: 336611; Product Service Code (PSC): J999; Solicitation Number: N5523624Q0088; SBA - Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)  more

CENTERRA CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS Wins $54,574,945 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- CENTERRA CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, Herndon, Virginia, won a federal contract award for $54,574,945 from the U.S. Navy, Jbphh, Hawaii, for singapore base operations support (bos) services contract. Contract Award Number: N6274224D3601; ueiSAM: W521T7JZV6L7; NAICS Code: 561210; Product Service Code (PSC): S216; Solicitation Number: N6274223R3601  more

CHAND Wins $26,158 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- CHAND, Mathews, Louisiana, won a federal contract award for $26,158 from the U.S. Navy, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The document states about the contract: electro-magnet brake. Contract Award Number: N0010424PJB47; ueiSAM: J8ATNVMEGLK1; Solicitation Number: N0010424PJB47  more

CROWLEY HOLDINGS Wins $21,362 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- CROWLEY HOLDINGS, New Orleans, Louisiana, won a federal contract award for $21,362 from the U.S. Navy, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, for all other miscellaneous nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing. The document states about the contract: limestone aggregate base course (abc) rock. Contract Award Number: M6700124P1023; ueiSAM: JHJ7FMJJ8PM9; NAICS Code: 327999; Product Service Code (PSC): 5610; Solicitation Number: M6700124P1023; HZC - Historically Underutilized Busi  more

CTG FEDERAL Wins $255,312 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- CTG FEDERAL, Reston, Virginia, won a federal contract award for $255,312 from the U.S. Navy, Patuxent River, Maryland, for fy24 gitlab subscription renewal. Contract Award Number: N0042124P0202; NAICS Code: 513210 ; Product Service Code (PSC): Dh10; Solicitation Number: N0042124P0202; SBA - Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)  more

Department of Defense: Australia-UK-U.S. Partners Focus on Indo-Pacific Security in Shaping Joint Capabilities
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news on April 10, 2024: By Joseph Clark, DOD News Maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific serves as the key factor driving the selection of advanced capabilities to pursue as part of the AUKUS security partnership between the U.S., U.K. and Australia, senior officials said yesterday. Justin McFarlin, deputy assistant secretary of defense for international and industry engagement, detailed the top criteria  more

DYNALEC Wins $260,337 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- DYNALEC, Sodus, New York, won a federal contract award for $260,337 from the U.S. Navy, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, for course, in repair/modification of indicator. Contract Award Number: N0010424PUC29; ueiSAM: SKKACASET588; Product Service Code (PSC): 6605; Solicitation Number: N0010424QUD07  more

ENCOMPASS IT SECURITY SOLUTIONS Wins $412,617 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- ENCOMPASS IT SECURITY SOLUTIONS, Lanham, Maryland, won a federal contract award for $412,617 from the U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginia, for award notice - on-site shredded material containment and removal. Contract Award Number: N0018924PZ205; ueiSAM: CLU4WD957XE1; NAICS Code: 561990; Product Service Code (PSC): R614; Solicitation Number: N0018924QZ044; WOSB - SBA Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15)  more

FAIRBANKS MORSE Wins $1,953,278 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- FAIRBANKS MORSE, Beloit, Wisconsin, won a federal contract award for $1,953,278 from the U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginia, for main propulsion diesel engine parts. Contract Award Number: N5005424P0064; ueiSAM: TJ2MWNHN22G8; NAICS Code: 333618; Product Service Code (PSC): 2815; Solicitation Number: 412-24-023  more

FAIRBANKS MORSE Wins $59,530 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- FAIRBANKS MORSE, Beloit, Wisconsin, won a federal contract award for $59,530 from the U.S. Navy, Jacksonville, Florida, for engine spare parts. Contract Award Number: N6883624P0049; ueiSAM: TJ2MWNHN22G8; NAICS Code: 333618; Product Service Code (PSC): 2895; Solicitation Number: N6883624P0049  more

GENERAL ELECTRIC Wins $8,411,893 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- GENERAL ELECTRIC, Niskayuna, New York, won a federal contract award for $8,411,893 from the U.S. Navy, North Charleston, South Carolina, for darpa bpl program. Contract Award Number: N6523624C8011; ueiSAM: M2FYKG7HP723; NAICS Code: 541715; Product Service Code (PSC): Ac13; Solicitation Number: HR001123S0033  more

GENERAL MICRO SYSTEMS Wins $4,365,218 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- GENERAL MICRO SYSTEMS, Rancho Cucamonga, California, won a federal contract award for $4,365,218 from the U.S. Navy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for video recording and reproducing equipment. Contract Award Number: N0038324CT006; ueiSAM: LJCSMLKU1MR5; Product Service Code (PSC): 5836; Solicitation Number: N0038324RT190  more

HARTECH GROUP Wins $126,055 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- HARTECH GROUP, Tampa, Florida, won a federal contract award for $126,055 from the U.S. Navy, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, for evaluation and repair sip pi-5 tilt rotary table. Contract Award Number: M6700124P1038; ueiSAM: GMQRXC2EHJ43; NAICS Code: 811210 ; Product Service Code (PSC): J036; Solicitation Number: M6700124P1038; SBA - Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)  more

HGL-APTIM TECHNOLOGIES JV Wins $240,000,000 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- HGL-APTIM TECHNOLOGIES JV, Reston, Virginia, won a federal contract award for $240,000,000 from the U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginia, for environmental remediation services. Contract Award Number: N6247024D0011; ueiSAM: EJYEU4H68Y28; NAICS Code: 562910; Product Service Code (PSC): Z2qa; Solicitation Number: N6247024D0011; SBA - Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)  more

House Passes Rep. Kiggans Bill to Increase Access to National Parks for Disabled Veterans
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: The MVP Act aims to improve disabled veterans' physical and mental health by increasing their access to outdoor recreation activities in National Parks and on federal lands. Specifically, the legislation would direct the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and National Park Service (NPS) to develop adaptive trails and campgrounds in the regions they manage - as well as accessible hunting, f  more

IMMIXTECHNOLOGY Wins $47,764 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- IMMIXTECHNOLOGY, McLean, Virginia, won a federal contract award for $47,764 from the U.S. Navy, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, for ptc creo software support. Contract Award Number: M6700124F1011; ueiSAM: L6REMB5VKLL9; NAICS Code: 513210 ; Product Service Code (PSC): De10; Solicitation Number: M6700124F1011  more

ITA SERVICES Wins $392,812 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- ITA SERVICES, Westminster, Maryland, won a federal contract award for $392,812 from the U.S. Navy, Patuxent River, Maryland, for award notice with ita services for usntps flight hours in the md-500 aircraft. Contract Award Number: N0042124P0175; ueiSAM: CM29HMCHBBG6; NAICS Code: 611512; Product Service Code (PSC): 6610; Solicitation Number: N0042124P0175  more

JACOBS TECHNOLOGY Wins $3,334,913 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- JACOBS TECHNOLOGY, Columbia, Maryland, won a federal contract award for $3,334,913 from the U.S. Navy for technical, engineering and scientific expertise for the development of advanced space precision navigation and timing systems. Contract Award Number: N00173-24-C-2012; ueiSAM: GL7BQUY8ZJ79; NAICS Code: 541715; Product Service Code (PSC): Aj13; Solicitation Number: N00173-24-C-2012  more

JFL CONSULTING Wins $36,922,121 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- JFL CONSULTING, Edgewater, Maryland, won a federal contract award for $36,922,121 from the U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginia, for transport systems. Contract Award Number: N0018924C0007; ueiSAM: WCJNHKJEK4F3; NAICS Code: 334112; Product Service Code (PSC): 7b22; Solicitation Number: N0018924C0007  more

JOHNSON CONTROLS BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS Wins $667,384 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- JOHNSON CONTROLS BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS, Rockville, Maryland, won a federal contract award for $667,384 from the U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginia, for uss emory s. land ac compressor repair parts. Contract Award Number: N3220524P0131; ueiSAM: G15SWMLGAX81; NAICS Code: 333415; Product Service Code (PSC): 4130; Solicitation Number: N3220524P0131  more

Kelly and Cotton Introduce Legislation to Study Cancer Impacts Among Current and Former Military Aviators
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced the Aviator Cancers Examination Study (ACES) Act, bipartisan legislation to address cancer rates among Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps aircrew members. A bipartisan House companion bill was introduced by Representatives August Pfluger (R-TX-11) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19) last year. The ACES Act would direct the Veterans Administrati  more

L3 TECHNOLOGIES Wins $1,697,187 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- L3 TECHNOLOGIES, Rochester, New York, won a federal contract award for $1,697,187 from the U.S. Navy, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, for hoist cylinder. Contract Award Number: N0010424CZA24; ueiSAM: HA3UFSU8FN75; Product Service Code (PSC): 3120; Solicitation Number: N0010423RZA74  more

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Was It an Alien Spacecraft--Or a Delivery Truck?
NEW YORK, April 12 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * A Harvard astronomer says a meteor came from beyond our solar system. A new study questions whether his data includes a more obvious explanation. * * * By Kevin Krajick On Jan. 8, 2014, a meteor raced through Earth's atmosphere off Papua New Guinea, exploded into a fireball over the ocean, and disappeared. That would have been the end of it. Except for Harvard astronomer Ab  more

Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority Bolsters Leadership Team: Introducing New Appointments and Promotions
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 12 -- The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority issued the following news release: The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) is delighted to communicate the noteworthy accomplishments of several individuals, showcasing their well-deserved promotions, as well as additions to the leadership team at Nashville International Airport(R) (BNA(R)) and John C. Tune Airport (R) (JWN(R)). "I am thrilled to welcome aboard exceptional talent and congratulate those w  more

Naval Research Laboratory Recognizes Researchers During Centennial Innovation Awards Ceremony for Major Impacts on National Security
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news release on April 8, 2024: By Nicholas E. M. Pasquini, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Corporate Communications U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) recognized Centennial Innovation awardees during a ceremony on Apr. 8 held at the Gaylord Convention Center in National Harbor, Md., for major impacts on national security. The Centennial Innovation Awards honor 28 of the most creative and impactful accomplishments  more

NAVSEA Remembers Crew of USS Thresher
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) hosted a Apr. 10 ceremony honoring 129 crewmembers -- 16 officers, 96 enlisted Sailors, and 17 civilian technicians -- who lost their lives onboard USS Thresher (SSN 593) 61 years prior. NAVSEA staff reflected on the tragedy as well as programs and procedures since established to prevent future casualty. Built to hunt and destroy hostile enemy submarines, Thresher was the world'  more

NSWC Crane awarded nationally and regionally for technology transfer excellence
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: CRANE, Ind. - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) was recognized with two awards by the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) for technology transfer (T2) contributions. These awards were distributed during a FLC national meeting in Dallas, Texas on April 10. Jenna Dix, the Director of Engagement for NSWC Crane, was awarded the Harold Metcalf Award for FLC Service, which cele  more

OCEMT Wins $37,300 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- OCEMT, Lake Forest, California, won a federal contract award for $37,300 from the U.S. Navy for other technical and trade schools. The document states about the contract: fire & emergency services paramedic education program. Contract Award Number: N6824624P0077; ueiSAM: L2UBLHG8CR74; NAICS Code: 611519; Product Service Code (PSC): U009; Solicitation Number: N6824624P0077; SBA - Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)  more

Office of Naval Research: Secretary Del Toro Releases Science and Technology Strategy, Offers Path for Sustained Innovation
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 11 -- The U.S. Navy's Office of Naval Research issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: By Warren Duffie Jr. To empower U.S. Sailors and Marines to operate amid today's security, economic and geopolitical challenges, Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro released the 2024 Naval Science and Technology (S&T) Strategy. Secretary Del Toro made the announcement April 9 at Sea-Air-Space 2024, a three-day maritime exposition in National Harbor, Maryland. The n  more

PALOMAR PRODUCTS Wins $904,650 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- PALOMAR PRODUCTS, Rancho Santa Margarita, California, won a federal contract award for $904,650 from the U.S. Navy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The document states about the contract: mission audio panel. Contract Award Number: N0038324FX608; ueiSAM: JDNZNGBLW8A9; Product Service Code (PSC): 5831; Solicitation Number: N0038323QT398  more

PHILLIPS Wins $17,700 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- PHILLIPS, Hanover, Maryland, won a federal contract award for $17,700 from the U.S. Navy, Jacksonville, Florida, for omax water jet 1 year preventative maintenance. Contract Award Number: N6883624P0060; ueiSAM: YFJ5M3N6EKY8; NAICS Code: 811310; Product Service Code (PSC): J034; Solicitation Number: N6883624P0060  more

PHILLIPS Wins $43,807 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- PHILLIPS, Hanover, Maryland, won a federal contract award for $43,807 from the U.S. Navy, Jacksonville, Florida, for omax repair parts for a-jet maxiem 2. Contract Award Number: N6883624P0063; ueiSAM: YFJ5M3N6EKY8; NAICS Code: 333515; Product Service Code (PSC): 3456; Solicitation Number: N6883624P0063  more

RDA Wins $1,979,368 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- RDA, New Orleans, Louisiana, won a federal contract award for $1,979,368 from the U.S. Navy, Arlington, Virginia, for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology). Contract Award Number: N0001424C2206; ueiSAM: MCW6XX5ENZP5; NAICS Code: 541715; Product Service Code (PSC): Ac12; Solicitation Number: N0001423SB001  more

Rep. Kiggans Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Military Health Benefits
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news on April 11, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act of 2024 which would allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard who are employed by the federal government to choose between military and civilian healthcare plans. Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) joined the Congresswoman in this important effort in the House and Senator Blumenthal (CT) has intro  more

SARGENT AEROSPACE & DEFENSE Wins $260,000 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- SARGENT AEROSPACE & DEFENSE, Tucson, Arizona, won a federal contract award for $260,000 from the U.S. Navy, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, for non-powered valves. Contract Award Number: N0010424FZ902; ueiSAM: F8M5LJA6LJL4; Product Service Code (PSC): 4820; Solicitation Number: N0010424QZA41  more

Secretary of the Navy Del Toro Delivers Keynote at Sea Air Space Luncheon
NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland, April 11 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following keynote on April 9, 2024, by Secretary Carlos Del Toro: * * * Good afternoon, everyone! I want to begin by thanking the Navy League for putting together this fantastic event and for offering me the opportunity to speak to all of you today. Thank you, Mike, and thank you to your team for all of your hard work, not just to put on this year's Sea Air Space Symposium, but for your advocacy on the issues we face as a mariti  more

Senator Collins Secures Key Wins for BIW in FY24 Appropriations Bills
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on Defense, secured several funding provisions for Bath Iron Works (BIW) in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 appropriations package. Senator Collins played a key role in negotiating the FY 2024 spending bills, which passed Congress with overwhelming support and were signed into law by the President. "As the Chinese navy r  more

Senator Murray Applauds First-Ever National Standard on PFAS Pollution in Drinking Water, Announces $17.3 Million in New Funding for Washington State to Address PFAS
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: At least 45% of U.S. tap water is estimated to be contaminated with PFAS chemicals, according to U.S. Geological Survey research At 4 parts per trillion, EPA's standard is stricter than Washington state's--meaning hundreds of additional drinking-water sources across WA will need to be addressed Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, applauded the Biden-Ha  more

SEVENSON-USA ENVIRONMENTAL JOINT VENTURE III Wins $240,000,000 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- SEVENSON-USA ENVIRONMENTAL JOINT VENTURE III, Niagara Falls, New York, won a federal contract award for $240,000,000 from the U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginia, for environmental remediation services. Contract Award Number: N6247024D0012; ueiSAM: U7HREVLBJ1L9; NAICS Code: 562910; Product Service Code (PSC): Z2qa; Solicitation Number: N6247024D0012; SBA - Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)  more

Sherrill Praises New Measures to Close the Gun Show Loophole
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released a statement today praising the Biden administration's new actions to close the gun show loophole. These are safety measures that Sherrill has long advocated for, and she voted to enact them as part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act she helped pass when House Democrats were in the majority. "Background checks save lives. For too long, people have bee  more

Sherrill Underscores Urgency of Ukraine Aid in House Armed Services Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Watch Rep. Sherrill's questioning here Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Navy Veteran, former Russian Policy Officer, and member of the House Armed Services Committee, pressed Department of Defense leadership on the critical need to deliver additional funding to Ukraine in order to protect both American national security interests and the future of democracy worldwide. "Ukraine is running low on  more

SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT Wins $310,657 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT, Stratford, Connecticut, won a federal contract award for $310,657 from the U.S. Navy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for aircraft accessories and components. Contract Award Number: N0038324FX91H; ueiSAM: UTJWTSLMFNG4; Product Service Code (PSC): 1680; Solicitation Number: N0038322QF794  more

SIMMEC TRAINING SOLUTIONS Wins $109,995 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- SIMMEC TRAINING SOLUTIONS, Virginia Beach, Virginia, won a federal contract award for $109,995 from the U.S. Navy, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, for advanced medical training. Contract Award Number: M6700124P1037; ueiSAM: MENJFWCZ7V26; NAICS Code: 611699; Product Service Code (PSC): U099; Solicitation Number: M6700124P1037; SDVOSBC - Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)  more

SIMMONDS PRECISION PRODUCTS Wins $1,040,000 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- SIMMONDS PRECISION PRODUCTS, Vergennes, Connecticut, won a federal contract award for $1,040,000 from the U.S. Navy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for aircraft accessories and components. Contract Award Number: N0038324FXC05; ueiSAM: SYALZ4FMVK93; Product Service Code (PSC): 1680; Solicitation Number: N0038323RN149  more

SNVA Wins $99,817 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- SNVA, Waldorf, Maryland, won a federal contract award for $99,817 from the U.S. Navy, Newport, Rhode Island, for tableau training in newport, ri. Contract Award Number: N6660424P0273; ueiSAM: V8FLM2DSNLJ9; NAICS Code: 611430; Product Service Code (PSC): U099; Solicitation Number: N6660424Q0273; SBA - Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)  more

Statement on the Passing of Gil Navarro
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, issued the following news release: Gil Navarro believed in service to others and lived his life by that credo. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a community leader, but he will be best known for his tireless advocacy to students. At his core, he believed that every student--regardless of their background--deserved a first-rate education. The Inland Empire is lesser without his forceful leadership, and my thoughts are with his family and frien  more

STRUCT ONE ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION Wins $4,500,000 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- STRUCT ONE ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION, Morro Bay, California, won a federal contract award for $4,500,000 from the U.S. Navy, San Diego, California, for all other specialty trade contractors.  Contract Award Number: N6247324D2401; ueiSAM: HTT4K28MDTU4; NAICS Code: 238990; Product Service Code (PSC): Z2jz; Solicitation Number: N6247324D2401; 8AN - 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)  more

Sullivan: "Put Iranian Spy Ships at the Bottom of the Ocean" to Re-establish Deterrence in the Middle East
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC),emphasized the urgent need to re-establish deterrence with regard to Iran and their terrorist proxies in an interview onThe Hugh Hewitt Radio Show this morning. Sen. Sullivan has repeatedly called for a stronger response to Iranian aggression in the Middle East, urging the Biden administration to take action against Irani  more

U. S. Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Richard M. McCool Jr.
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: The U.S. Navy accepted delivery of the future San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29) from HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding, April 11. San Antonio-class ships, including the future USS Richard M. McCool Jr., are foundational to enabling the USMC to conduct amphibious operations essential for national defense and global security. These vessels serve as the backbone of expeditionary   more

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in California (April 11)
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 11 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in California. *** Graph Alignment Techniques for Dimensioning Drawings Automatically ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 9 -- AUTODESK, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 11954820 B2, initially filed July 13, 2021) developed by seven inventors Thomas Ryan Davies, Toronto, Canada; Alexander Ray Carlson, Portland, Oregon; Aditya Sanghi, Toronto, Canada; Tarkeshwar Kumar Shah, Pune, Indi  more

U.S.-Japan Joint Leaders' Statement
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The White House issued the following joint statement on April 10, 2024, by President Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio: * * * Global Partners for the Future Over the course of the last three years, the U.S.-Japan Alliance has reached unprecedented heights. We arrived at this historic moment because our nations, individually and together, took courageous steps to strengthen our collective capacity in ways that would have seemed impossible just a few years   more

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ Wins $609,814 Federal Contract
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ, Santa Cruz, California, won a federal contract award for $609,814 from the U.S. Navy, Port Hueneme, California, for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology).  Contract Award Number: N3943024C2007; ueiSAM: VXUFPE4MCZH5; NAICS Code: 541715; Product Service Code (PSC): Ah52; Solicitation Number: N3943024R0011  more

USS Carney - DDG 64 Continues Deployment in 6th Fleet AOR/Straits of Messina/Palermo Port Visit
PALERMO, Italy, April 11 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news on April 10, 2024: After a safe Suez Canal transit, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG 64) transited the Straits of Messina and arrived in Palermo, Italy, for a regularly scheduled port visit, April 9, 2024. "Navigating the Strait of Messina has historical significance as a mariner, as the uniqueness of the transit has been highlighted in myths and legends, with the mo  more

VIDEO: Senator Peters Highlights Michigan Defense Assets with Defense Secretary and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Senator Gary Peters (MI), a former Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, highlighted the importance of Michigan's defense installations during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Q. Brown Jr. During the hearing, Peters emphasized the significance of refueling capabilities for the U.S.   more