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  • Northrop Secures Contract Funds for E-2D Aircraft Delivery to Japan - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Northrop Secures Contract Funds for E-2D Aircraft Delivery to Japan

    Northrop Grumman‘s military aircraft systems business has received an $11.1 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to obtain long-lead time materials, components, parts and other services that will support the delivery of an E–2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft to Japan. The Defense Department said Thursday the Navy will obligate the full amount of the modification from foreign military sales funds […] More

  • Former DHS Intell & Analysis Official Francis Taylor Named Principal at Cambridge Global Advisors - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Former DHS Intell & Analysis Official Francis Taylor Named Principal at Cambridge Global Advisors

    Francis Taylor, formerly undersecretary for intelligence and analysis at the Department of Homeland Security, has joined Cambridge Global Advisors as a principal and senior adviser. The strategic advisory services firm said Thursday Taylor will work with clients in government, nonprofits, non-government organizations and corporate establishments concerning national security and global affairs. “He brings a depth of […] More

  • VSE Unit to Overhaul Engines of State Dept's UH-1H Fleet - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    VSE Unit to Overhaul Engines of State Dept’s UH-1H Fleet

    A business unit of VSE has received a potential five-year, $16.6 million contract to overhaul, modify and repair engines in the State Department‘s fleet of 85 UH-1H “Huey” helicopters. Prime Turbines will perform work on T53-L-703 engines in support of the aviation office at DoS’ Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, the company said Tuesday. Paul Goffredi, president and chief operating officer of VSE’s aviation […] More

  • MIL Corp to Continue State Dept Financial Support Services Under Recompete Contract - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    MIL Corp to Continue State Dept Financial Support Services Under Recompete Contract

    MIL Corp. will extend its financial support services to the State Department under a recompete contract awarded through a blanket purchase agreement. The company said Monday it will continue to help the department manage applications, from the planning phase through the implementation of accounting, payroll and reporting systems. MIL will also analyze the department’s financial, budgeting and compensation systems as well as […] More

  • Norway to Buy 5 Boeing P-8A Aircraft Under FMS Deal With US - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Norway to Buy 5 Boeing P-8A Aircraft Under FMS Deal With US

    Norway’s defense equipment authority has inked a deal to purchase five Boeing-built P-8A Poseidon from the U.S. for use in maritime surveillance operations of the Norwegian military, Naval Technology reported Friday. Naval Technology quoted Ine Eriksen Soreide, Norway’s defense minister, as saying the contract also covers the procurement of modern sensors, monitoring and support systems as well as anti-submarine weapons. The State […] More

  • Laurel Strategies Names Former State Dept Official Tony Blinken to Advisory Board - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Laurel Strategies Names Former State Dept Official Tony Blinken to Advisory Board

    Tony Blinken, a former deputy secretary of state and deputy national security adviser, has joined the board of advisers of Washington, D.C.-based business advisory and strategic communications firm Laurel Strategies. Laurel CEO Alan Fleischmann said in a statement released Wednesday that Blinken brings experience and insights into geopolitical challenges to the company’s advisory board. Blinken has […] More

  • State Dept Approves $66M Mortar Round Sale to Singapore - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    State Dept Approves $66M Mortar Round Sale to Singapore

    The State Department has cleared a potential $66 million foreign military sale of mortar rounds, associated equipment and support services to Singapore. Orbital ATK will be the prime contractor for the deal that covers 2,000 XM395 Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative rounds as well as U.S. government and contractor services, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Tuesday. DSCA added the proposed […] More

  • State Dept Issues RFI on Mobile Biometric & Biographic Data Collection Tech - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    State Dept Issues RFI on Mobile Biometric & Biographic Data Collection Tech

    The State Department has posted a request for information on mobile data collection devices that work to obtain biometric and biographic information. The office of the chief technology officer within the State Department’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security seeks devices that weigh three pounds or less; can communicate wirelessly through a virtual private network; and can function in outdoor environments, according to a […] More

  • Iraqi Governor Recognizes Janus Global for Demining Efforts in Anbar Province - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Iraqi Governor Recognizes Janus Global for Demining Efforts in Anbar Province

    Gov. Sohaib Alrawi of Anbar Province in Iraq has acknowledged Janus Global Operations’ mine clearing efforts in the province through a Twitter post. Alrawi also recognized through the social media post the training support the company has provided to Iraqis to help deal with mines and other improvised explosive devices left by the Islamic State militant organization, […] More

  • Report: Industry Group Wants Trump to Continue Weapons Export Control Reform - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Report: Industry Group Wants Trump to Continue Weapons Export Control Reform

    The Aerospace Industries Association expects President Donald Trump to continue the Obama administration’s efforts to accelerate the approval process for weapons exports, Defense News reported Friday. Valerie Insinna writes the previous administration worked to transfer defense items from the State Department‘s control under the U.S. Munitions List to the Commerce Department‘s Commerce Control List to streamline transactions. The State […] More

  • State Dept OKs Boeing-Built Munitions Tail Kit Sale to Kuwait - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    State Dept OKs Boeing-Built Munitions Tail Kit Sale to Kuwait

    The State Department has given Kuwait the go-ahead to purchase 750 Joint Direct Attack Munitions tail kits and related components from the U.S. government under a potential $37 million foreign military sales agreement. Boeing will serve as the sole-source contractor for the FMS transaction that also covers spares of JDAM load build trainers, support tools, repair and return […] More

  • State Dept OKs AN/SPS-77 Air Search Radar Sale to Philippines - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    State Dept OKs AN/SPS-77 Air Search Radar Sale to Philippines

    The State Department has approved a potential $25 million foreign military sale of AN/SPS-77 Sea Giraffe three-dimensional air search radars and related equipment to the Philippines. Saab and VSE will serve as the principal contractors for the sale that covers two AN/SPS-77 radars and installation, operator training, system operational testing and documentation support services, the Defense Security […] More