ATK and NASA to Perform Final Ground Test for the Space Shuttle Program — Press Release
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ATK and NASA to Perform Final Ground Test for the Space Shuttle Program
Test will Ensure Safety for Four Remaining Shuttle Flights
PROMONTORY, Utah, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Alliant Techsystems (NYSE:ATK) and NASA will conduct the last ground test for the Space Shuttle program on February 25, marking the closure of a program that has spanned more than three decades and ushering in the era of the next generation of space exploration.
What: Horizontal ground test firing of a four-segment solid
rocket motor
When: Thursday, February 25, 2010
Time: 11:55 a.m. MST
Where: ATK Space Systems facility in Promontory, Utah
Test Objectives/Background:
— A total of 43 design objectives will be measured through 258
instrument channels
— This final test will be the 52nd test conducted for NASA’s Space
Shuttle Program
— The ground test will be conducted to ensure the safe fly-out of the
remaining four missions
— The first test was conducted on July 18, 1977
— The cases have previously flown on the space shuttle, collectively
launching 38 missions
Media Contacts:
Trina Patterson George Torres
Cell: 801-699-0943 Cell: 801-699-2637
E-mail: trina.patterson@atk.com E-mail: george.torres@atk.com
F-35 Completes Aeriel Refueling Test
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Department of Defense, Events, Lockheed Martin, Military Aviation, Services, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, development program, production program
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Short Take Off/Vertical Landing (STOVL) version completed a refueling mission form a KC-130. This was a successful first using the hose and drogue method of refueling aircraft in air. The Lockheed Martin press release is available here.
The JSF continues to make strides in its development program and is moving forward as its rapid procurement has become the focus of the Obama Administration’s attempts to modernize America’s fighter fleet.
Army Buys Cargo Parachutes
Filed under: BRS, Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Events, Services, U.S. Army, logistics, production program
The U.S. Army awarded Ballistic Recovery Systems (BRS) a contract to manufacture twelve hundred cargo parachutes. The $4.1 million contract has an option to for a further fifteen hundred which would make the contract value over $9 million. MSNBC has the press release from the company. BRS has invested recently in staff to help it win such contracts. A few weeks ago they won one from the Air Force. This contract will also allow them to increase the staff at their manufacturing plant in North Carolina. The Army still has the ability to deliver the troops of the 82nd Airborne Division and supporting supplies and equipment by parachute and seems like it will continue to invest in this capability.
Defense Security Service Invests in Technology with ATS for Faster Clearances
Filed under: ATS Corporation, Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Events, IT, Services, logistics
After successful testing in 2008 the Defense Security System (DSS) contracted with ATS Corporation for an electronic system of fingerprinting. TradingMarkets.com has the press release here that discusses this $6 million contract for the Secure Web Fingerprint Transmission (SWFT) system that is being purchased. This system images the fingerprints and then directly transmits them to the Office of Personal Management (OPM) as part of the clearance process. In the past fingerprints were taken with ink on a standard form and then mailed in. This electronic system should be quicker and more accurate then the previous one. The SWFT will begin deployment in 2009 under this contract.
U.S. Procures Anthrax Treatment
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Contract Awards, Events, HGS, Services, development program, logistics, medicine
Human Genome Sciences delivered the first batch of human monoclonal antibody drug ABthrax to the Federal government for storage in case of an out break of anthrax. PRNewswire.com hosts the press release. This is the first contract under the Project BioShield program to deliver a product since 9/11. ABthrax attacks the anthrax toxins in the users blood stream so it can be used post attack and may be more effective then antibiotics. The U.S. government has put a lot of time and effort into developing counters to possible WMD biological weapons, and since anthrax has been used once is one of their focus areas.
Menlo Worldwide Government Services Uses One Network Product for Defense Material Movement
Filed under: Business Line, Companies, Department of Defense, Events, IT, Menlo Worldwide, One Network, logistics
One Network announced that their product, Transportation and Logistics Network, is being utilized by Menlo Worldwide to support their efforts with the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) to manage movement of material via commercial means in the United States. Fox Business News has the press release here. Menlo Worldwide through its use of this software has been able to meet or exceed USTRANSCOM’s goals for this program.
RAAF Buys FLIR Systems for Patrol Aircraft
Filed under: Australia, Business Line, Contract Additions, FLIR, production program
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) exercised an option with FLIR Systems to procure more FLIRs for their P-3 maritime patrol aircraft. CNNMoney.com has the press release. The contract option is the first option exercised under an original contract signed last year. The original contract had a value of over $13 million U.S. and no value for the option was released. The contract will upgrade existing FLIR Systems products to HD standard.
US Awards DE Technologies Contract to Develop Warheads
Filed under: Business Line, Contract Awards, DE Technologies, Events, Pennsylvia, U.S. Navy, development program
The U.S. Navy awarded DE Technologies of Pennsylvania a contract worth up to almost $7 million to work on small shaped charge warheads. The press release is at Your Industry News. The research will aid in the development of larger warheads for use in the Compact Rapid Attack Weapon system. This is a lightweight torpedo type system that would be launched by a ship or submarine and may also have defensive missions. See this at Navy.mil for more.
Indian Offset Policy Leads to Israeli Contract
Filed under: Astra Microwave, Contract Awards, ELTA Systems, IT, India, Israel, Military Aviation, production program
Israeli company ELTA Systems placed a contract with Astra Microwave worth about $11 M for components. This is due to the offset provisions in Indian law for foreign firms winning contracts. MarketWatch.com has the press release. Israeli companies won a major contract to provide airborne radar and surveillance aircraft from India recently and this award may be an offset for that contract. Read more
Harris to Develop Light Weight Communication Satellite System
Filed under: Contract Awards, Harris Corporation, S&T, Satellites, U.S. Air Force, development program, space
The US Air Force awarded Harris Corporation a contract to study the development of a light weight (under 400 kilos) communications system that is capable of being deployed aboard satellites. The SunHearald.com website has the press release. The award is part of the Air Force’s Operationally Responsive Space Office (ORSO) programs. There was no value given for the award. Read more
Kuwait Buys AH-64 CLS
Filed under: Contract Awards, Dyncorp, FMS, Kuwait, Military Aviation, U.S. Army, logistics
The US Army awarded DynCorp a contract to support the AH-64 Apache attack helicopters operated by Kuwait. MarketWatch has the press release here. The CLS contract is worth $11 M in the first year. Kuwait purchased a small number of these advanced aircraft through the US Army. DynCorp has other contracts with both the US and Kuwait governments to perform this type of work on other aircraft. Use of CLS, especially for non-combat systems, has been growing in the US and UK as it is considered cheaper as you do not have the associated personnel and training costs of using service personnel. Of course, CLS in support of FMS systems is also common as it is the simplest way for the nations to get the support they need for advanced weapons.
Does the Punishment Fit the Crime? Former DoD Worker Sentenced for Fraud
Filed under: Contract Awards, DLA, Editorial, Federal Budget Process, IT, Press Releases, crime, logistics
A Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) worker, Constance Walton, was sentenced to two years probation and a $10 K fine. Ms. Walton directed contracts be given to companies that she either had a financial role in or owned outright. She also failed to report income from these ventures. MarketWatch.com has the press release from the US Department of Justice on her case. To top it off the companies she directed work to never did any and were still paid. Read more
BAE Subs Out Weapon Part Production
Filed under: Contract Awards, Federal Budget Process, TTM Technologies, production program
As with any large contract the prime contractor, here BAE Systems, has to find companies to make the piece parts and award sub-contracts. In this press release at MarketWatch.com; TTM Technologies announces that they have won a contract from BAE to provide circuit boards and assemblies for use in thermal sights. The contract is wroth $65 M over the next few years. All across the US are many small companies making individual parts and sub-assemblies that are fit together by larger companies to make the actual delivery hardware for the customer. Read more
Companies to develop contract management software
Filed under: CACI, Department of Defense, Federal Budget Process, IT, Oracle, development program
CACI and Oracle announced today that they would work together to build a software solution to manage government contracts. The software would be for the total life cycle of the contract through development, award and execution. The program will utilize an existing Oracle product with CACI providing the expertise on understanding Federal rules and regulations and the actual conduct of contracting. Contract management within the Department of Defense is a laborious process requiring a great deal of manpower. This software will help agencies carry out this function in a more accurate, timely fashion.
See the press release at MarketWatch.com.
Cross posted at BNET.
USAF awards satellite support contract
Filed under: Contract Awards, Northrop Grumman Corp., Satellites, U.S. Air Force, missile defense, space
The US Air Force awarded Northrop Grumman a contract worth over $200 M to support the DSP constellation of satellites. Northrop-Grumman will make sure the satellites are working and provide analysis of the data they collect. The company manufactured the infra-red sensors installed on them. DSP primary mission is to detect the launch of missiles and rockets. They have been used for over thirty years and will eventually be replaced by the SBIRS system.
See the press release at MarketWatch.com.
Australian health care system awards IBM contract
Filed under: Australia, Contract Additions, Contract Awards, IT, logistics, medicine
IBM was awarded a contract to extend their services in support of the Australian health care system. The $70 M (Australian) effort will provide internet transactions in support of all aspects of the system by connecting doctors, patients, hospitals and pharmacies. IBM provides the mainframe and support services necessary for the system to process the transactions. This is yet another illustration that IT support and services are a big part of all government and defense spending.
See the press release at Networkworld.com.
US Navy orders torpedoes
Filed under: Contract Awards, FMS, Raytheon, U.S. Navy, production program
The US Navy contracted with Raytheon to procure ship, submarine and aviation based torpedoes. The $165 M contract is for both Mk 48 and Mk 54 torpedoes. Some of them will be used to fulfill FMS orders as well. The Mk 48 are larger and equip submarines. The Mk 54 light weight torpedo can be dropped by aircraft or fired from surface ships.
See the press release at Forbes.
FCC to upgrade financial management software
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) awarded CGI a $25 M contract to upgrade their financial systems. The contract will last ten years and CGI plans to replace the legacy financial management system with one of their products. CGI has worked with the FCC previously and provides several parts of the Federal government with similar services.
See the press release at SOA World Magazine.
NASA awards International Space Station completion contract
Filed under: Boeing, Contract Awards, NASA, development program, space
Boeing was awarded a $650 M contract by NASA to support the completion of the International Space Station (ISS). Boeing will provide engineering and software support as well as subsystems needed to complete the station. The contract is for two years. This contract will complete the station by 2010. Not addressed is the coming gap when NASA will be dependent on Russian assets for launch as the Space Shuttle retires.
See the press release at International Business Times.
Wearable power competition proceeds
Filed under: DARPA, Department of Defense, development program, logistics
The US Department of Defense said that 20 teams have qualified for the Wearable Power competition that will be carried out over the next four days. The $1 M prize will be awarded to the team that best meets the requirements of providing 20 watts of power per hour for 96 hours and weighs less then 4 kilograms. The twenty teams were chosen after a review of their concepts for safety and to see if they could be attached to a standard vest. DoD is trying to develop an alternative to all the AA batteries soldiers are forced to carry to work their advanced electronics.
See the press release at DefenseLink.mil.
National Cancer Institue contracts for basic research
Filed under: Contract Awards, S&T, SAIC, development program, medicine
The National Cancer Institute contracted with SAIC to run the Federal Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) in Frederick, MD. The 3 year contract will allow SAIC to conduct basic research on cancer and HIV cures and treatments. While SAIC is known primarily for supporting the US military they have been doing this work for over 10 years.
See the press release at IT News Online.
EADS expands to China
Filed under: EADS, commercial aviation, production program
EADS opened its Airbus assembly facility in China. This is to build A320 passenger aircraft. EADS is finishing these aircraft in China for two main reasons – market growth and costs. The aircraft will be used by Chinese airlines to serve the rapidly growing domestic market. Costs will be lowered by reducing shipping costs as many parts of the aircraft will be made in China. It is also probably due to the lower costs of making parts in China directly. It is also another example of the growth of globalization in the aerospace industry.
See the press release at DW-World.de.
Navy buys WMD defenses
Filed under: Contract Awards, Gryphon Technologies, SETA, U.S. Army, logistics
The US Navy awarded Gryphon Technologies a contract to develop systems to protect against Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). The contract is worth over $35 M and is to provide engineering services and support of defensive equipment for WMD attacks. While the US Navy has designed chemical and nuclear protection into their ships, such as washdown systems designed to remove radioactive fallout and chemical systems, these defensive systems are probably more in support of personnel.
See the press release at Wall Street Journal MarketWatch.com.
Tanker decision fallout
Filed under: Boeing, Contract Awards, Department of Defense, EADS, Military Aviation, Proposal, Protest, U.S. Air Force, commercial aviation, development program, logistics, production program
A fallout from Secretary Gates’ decision to postpone the KC-45 RFP is that EADS now is discussing whether they will bid on the contract next year. Boeing had threatened to not compete, feeling the terms where not in their favor and now EADS is upset that the recompete cannot go forward. Without two competitors it will be hard to have a competition. Unfortunately unless you want a Russian aircraft proposed their are only two companies capable of bidding – Boeing and EADS. McDonnel Douglas, who actually won the last tanker contract with the KC-10, is now part of Boeing.
See the press release at TheEarthTimes.
Gates gives up
Filed under: Boeing, Contract Awards, Department of Defense, EADS, Federal Budget Process, GAO, Military Aviation, Northrop Grumman Corp., Proposal, Protest, U.S. Air Force, commercial aviation, development program, logistics, production program
The Secretary of Defense today canceled the KC-45 re-proposal. He decided that there was not enough time to do this before the end of President Bush’s second term. The announcement was made via a press release this afternoon. Secretary Gates stated that ““It has now become clear that the solicitation and award process cannot be accomplished by January,” he said. “Thus, I believe that rather than hand the next administration an incomplete and possibly contested process, we should cleanly defer this procurement to the next team.”
This decision ends temporarily a seven year saga that started with Boeing being given a lease for 767 tankers, through a proper competition that was thrown out by the GAO, and what was expected to be a quick recompete starting this month.
See the actual release at DefenseLink.mil.
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