by Joe Katzman | Sep 21, 2006 | Contracts - Modifications, General Dynamics, IT - Networks & Bandwidth, R&D - Contracted, Satellites & Sensors, Sensors & Guidance, USA
NFIRE General Dynamics C4 Systems, Inc. of Gilbert, AZ received a cost-plus-award fixed-fee contract modification to equitably adjust the contract for the Government-caused delay to the Near Field Infrared Experiment (NFIRE) launch delay effort. The total estimated...
by Joe Katzman | Sep 21, 2006 | Contracts - Awards, Design Innovations, Electronics - General, Engines & Propulsion - Naval, IT - Software & Integration, Materials Innovations, New Systems Tech, R&D - Contracted, Small Business, USA
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, NJ has just given small business qualifier MagCanica, Inc. of San Diego, CA a not-to-exceed $5 million Phase III Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Program contract for Topic N01-024: “Innovative...
by Joe Katzman | Sep 20, 2006 | Contracts - Awards, Other Corporation, Power Projection, Transport & Utility, USA
Sometimes, a specific area just seems to flood the zone. With C-17 buys and controversies all aswirl, US Air Mobility Command at Scott Air Force Base, IL has just issued a slew of indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price contracts for...
by Joe Katzman | Sep 20, 2006 | Lockheed Martin
David Axe of Defense Tech has a story about 12-year Lockheed Martin veteran engineer Mike DeKort, who made waves last month when he posted a video on YouTube alleging serious contractor failures on a Coast Guard patrol boat project. His beef with Lockheed is broader,...
by Joe Katzman | Sep 20, 2006 | Australia & S. Pacific, Bases & Infrastructure, Contracts - Intent, Helicopters & Rotary, Simulation & Training, Support & Maintenance
NH-90 on deck(click to view full) The Australian Army’s 5th Aviation Regiment based at RAAF Townsville has received parliamentary approval for $20 million in new facilities for one of the key bases supporting its expanded NH90 helicopter fleet. The first NH90s...