Wednesday, February 25, 2015

DTN News: IDEX 2015 Abu Dhabi Top Stories / Headlines News Dated February 25, 2015 - Part 2

DTN News: IDEX 2015 Abu Dhabi Top Stories / Headlines News Dated February 25, 2015 - Part 2
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - February 25, 2015: Comprehensive news on Defense Technology For the Future related to IDEX 2015 from 22 - 26 February 2015 in Abu Dhabi UAE.
*News related to IDEX 2015 from 22 - 26 February 2015 in Abu Dhabi UAE;

  1. www.idexuae.ae/page.cfm/link=40   Cached
    In 2015, attention from the world’s defence and homeland security industry will be in Abu Dhabi as it stages the 12th anniversary edition of IDEX. to
  2. www.cae.com/IDEX2015_EN
    Date : dimanche 22 février 2015 - jeudi 26 février 2015 . Location : Abu Dhabi. Civil Aviation Ab initio Pilot Training; Commercial Aviation
  3. www.janes.com/exhibition-news/idex-2015   Cached
    The Estonian Army is currently undertaking familiarisation training with the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle and Leopard 1 armoured engineering vehicle (AEV) ahead of ...
  4. www.armyrecognition.com/idex_2015_news_official_online_show_daily...   Cached
    IDEX 2015 Official Online Show Daily News - Coverage - Report; IDEX 2015 Pictures - Video - Web TV
  5. www.armyrecognition.com/idex_2015_news_official_online_show_daily...   Cached
    IDEX 2015 key event for international defense and security industry to show latest military products. His Excellency Major General Dr. Obaid Al Ketbi, Chairman of the ...
  6. www.idexcorp.com   Cached
    IDEX is a global fluidics leader serving high growth specialized markets. We are best known for our expertise in highly engineered fluidics systems and components, as ...
  7. www.idexdefenceconferences.ae   Cached
    Deadline for registrations is 12 February 2015 : The IDEX Defence Conferences, the official conferences of IDEX, are held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh ...
  1. www.theissentraining.com/index.php?id=58&no_cache=1&tx_ttnews[tt...   Cached
    The most strategically important tri-service defence exhibition in the world. IDEX is the only international defence exhibition and conference in Middle East & North ...
  2. www.janes.com/article/48459/idex-2015   Cached
    22 to 26 February 2015, Abu Dhabi. Welcome to the IHS Jane's IDEX 2015 show site. The 12 th International Defence Exhibition and Conference will take place from ...
  3. www.codanradio.com/events/idex-2013   Cached
    IDEX is the only tri-service exhibition in the Middle East and North Africa, held in Abu Dhabi, UAE from 23rd – 26th February 2015. Codan Radio Communications will ...
  4. www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/idex-2015-uae-defence...   Cached
    The UAE is set to become a regional power with the development of a larger defence industrial base. Speaking at the IDEX Conference in Abu Dhabi, Homaid Al Shemmari ...
  5. www.ultra-tcs.ca/news-events/events/idex-2015   Cached
    IDEX is the only international defence exhibition and conference in the MENA region demonstrating the latest technology across land, sea and air sectors of defence.
  6. www.ausa.org/meetings/International/Pages/IDEX.aspx   Cached
    IDEX 2015 Date: 2/22/2015 - 2/26/2015 City/State: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) Location: Abu ... http://ausameetings.org/idex/ ...
  7. www.jobs.cae.com/IDEX2015_EN   Cached
    CAE is a global leader in modelling, simulation and training for civil aviation and defence.

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DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated February 25, 2015

DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated February 25, 2015
Source: K. V. Seth - DTN News + U.S. DoD issued No. CR-036-15 February 25, 2015
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - February 25, 2015U.S. Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) Contracts issued February 25, 2015 are undermentioned;

CONTRACTS
NAVY
AMEC Environmental & Infrastructure Inc., Blue Bell, Pennsylvania (N39430-15-D-1629); Bristol Engineering Services Corp.,* Anchorage, Alaska (N39430-15-D-1630); Cape-Burns & McDonnell JV, Kansas City, Missouri (N39430-15-D-1631); CB&I Federal Services, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (N39430-15-D-1632); Dawson-Pond Joint Venture LLC,* San Antonio, Texas (N39430-15-D-1633); Gilbane Federal, Walnut Creek, California (N39430-15-D-1634); Truston Technologies Inc.,* Annapolis, Maryland (N39430-15-D-1635); and Weston Solutions Inc., West Chester, Pennsylvania (N39430-15-D-1636), are each being awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity global petroleum, oil and lubricant multiple award construction contract to provide sustainment, restoration and modernization and clean, inspect and repair for petroleum, oil and lubricant (POL) systems at various locations worldwide.  The maximum dollar value including the base period and four option years for all eight contracts combined is $800,000,000.  These eight contractors may compete for task orders under the terms and conditions of the awarded contract.  AMEC Environmental & Infrastructure Inc. is being awarded task order 0001 at $3,107,222 for the cleaning, inspecting and repair of POL facilities at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida.  Work for this task order is expected to be completed by December 2017.  All work on this contract will be performed worldwide, dependent upon needs of the Navy and direction of the Defense Logistics Agency.  Based on current trends, work will be distributed to the Far East (35 percent), Continental United States (CONUS) (35 percent), Hawaii (15 percent), Europe (10 percent) and Marianas (5 percent).  For the CONUS estimate the 35 percent is estimated to be distributed to California (10.5 percent), Virginia (10.5 percent), Florida (5.25 percent), Washington (5.25 percent), Texas (1.75 percent), Georgia (0.35 percent), Louisiana (0.35 percent), Maryland (0.35 percent), Nevada (0.35 percent) and North Carolina (0.35 percent).  The term of the contract is not to exceed 60 months, with an expected completion date of February 2020.  Fiscal 2015 defense working capital funds in the amount of $3,282,222 are being obligated on this award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  This contract was competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunities website, with 16 proposals received.  The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Expeditionary Warfare Center, Port Hueneme, California, is the contracting activity.
Hornbeck Offshore Services LLC, Covington, Louisiana, is being awarded an $114,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for the purchase of three blocking vessels.  This contract includes an option for the purchase of a fourth blocking vessel, which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $152,000,000.  Work will be performed primarily into and out of the ports of Kings Bay, Georgia and Bangor, Washington, and the work is expected to be completed Sept. 30, 2015.  If all options are exercised, work will continue through Feb. 27, 2025.  Fiscal 2015 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $114,000,000 are being obligated at the time of award, and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  This contract was awarded under other than full and open basis in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 - only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.   The Navy’s Military Sealift Command, Washington, District of Columbia, is the contracting activity (N62387-15-C-2502).
Leidos Inc., Reston, Virginia, is being awarded a $33,940,895 modification under a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N39430-13-C-1201) to exercise option period two for anti-terrorism/force protection global sustainment at Navy regions worldwide.  The work to be performed provides for preventative and corrective maintenance, repair and replacement, service calls and systems/software upgrades for anti-terrorism/force protection ashore equipment.  The total contract amount after exercise of this option will be $95,341,813.  Work will be performed worldwide and work is expected to be completed March 2016.  Fiscal 2015 operation and maintenance (Navy) contract funds in the amount of $33,940,895 are obligated on this award and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  The Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center, Port Hueneme, California, is the contracting activity.
Hornbeck Offshore Operators LLC, Covington, Louisiana, is being awarded an $18,106,860 firm-fixed-price contract for the operation and maintenance of three blocking vessels and the charter of a fourth blocking vessel.  This contract includes nine 12-month option periods and one 150-day option period, which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $346,795,380.  Work will be performed at sea worldwide and is expected to be completed September 2015.  If all options are exercised, work will continue through Feb. 27, 2025.  Fiscal 2015 working capital funds in the amount of $18,106,860 are obligated for fiscal 2015, and will not expire at the end of the fiscal year.  This contract was awarded under other than full and open basis in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 - only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.  The Navy’s Military Sealift Command, Washington, District of Columbia, is the contracting activity (N62387-15-C-2507).
AIR FORCE
United Technologies Corp. (Pratt &Whitney), East Hartford, Connecticut, has been awarded a $407,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for engine component improvement program. Contractor will provide design improvement, life management/analysis, repair development and test of engines produced by Pratt & Whitney. Work will be performed at East Hartford, Connecticut, and is expected to be complete by Dec. 31, 2021. This contract involves foreign military sales. This award is the result of a sole-source acquisition. Fiscal year 2015 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $5,000,000 are being obligated at the time of award for task order 0001. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8626-15-D-0015).
ARMY
TRAX International Corp., Las Vegas, Nevada, was awarded a $41,730,133 modification (P00143) to contract W9124R-09-C-0003 for non-personal test support services for the Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, through July 31, 2015.  Fiscal 2015 research, development, testing and evaluation funds in the amount of $41,730,133 were obligated at the time of the award.  Estimated completion date is July, 31, 2015.  Work will be performed in Yuma, Arizona and at Ft. Greely, Alaska.  Army Contracting Command, Yuma, Arizona, is the contracting activity.

Fidelity Technologies Corp.,* Reading, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $14,437,761 modification (P00018) to contract W56HZV-13-C-0052 for Armor B-Kits for the following: 202 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck, 36 Palletized Load System, 30 TAM, and 38 M915A5 Line Haul. Fiscal 2015 other procurement funds in the amount of $14,437,761 were obligated at the time of the award.  Estimated completion date is Dec. 31, 2016.  Work will be performed in Reading, Pennsylvania.  Army Contracting Command, Warren, Michigan, is the contracting activity.
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
3M Unitek Corp., Monrovia, California, has been awarded a maximum $32,500,000 fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for variety of dental supplies.  This contract was a competitive acquisition and two offers were received.  This is a one-year base contract with four one-year option periods.  Location of performance is California, with a Feb. 24, 2016 performance completion date.  Using military services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies.  Type of appropriation is fiscal year 2015 defense working capital funds.  The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE2DE-15-D-0011).
Truman Arnold Companies doing business as TAC Air, Amarillo, Texas (SP0600-15-D-0027), $16,709,017; Truman Arnold Companies doing business as TAC Air, Fort Smith, Arizona (SP0600-15-D-0023), $13,806,639, have both been awarded a fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment contract for jet fuel.  These contracts were sole-source acquisitions.  These are four-year base contracts with no option periods.  Locations of performance are Texas and Arizona, with a March 31, 2019 performance completion date.  Using military services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies.  Type of appropriation is fiscal year 2015 defense working capital funds.  The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
Tennier Industries,** Boca Raton, Florida, has been awarded a maximum $15,609,600 modification (P00011) exercising the second one-year option period of a one-year base contract (SPM1C1-13-D-1028) with two one-year option periods for extreme cold wet weather trousers.  This is a firm-fixed-price contract.  Locations of performance are Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Georgia and Pennsylvania, with a Feb. 28, 2016 performance completion date.  Using military service is Army.  Type of appropriation is fiscal year 2015 defense working capital funds.  The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Capps Shoe Co.,* Lynchburg, Virginia, has been awarded a maximum $7,192,659 modification (P00103) exercising the third one-year option period of a one-year base contract (SPM1C1-12-D-1030) with three one-year option periods for men’s poromeric shoes.  This is a firm-fixed-price contract.  Location of performance is Virginia, with a Feb. 27, 2016 performance completion date.  Using military services are Army and Marine Corps.  Type of appropriation is fiscal year 2015 defense working capital funds.  The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICE
CACI Inc., Chantilly, Virginia, is being awarded a modification (P00002) to previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (HC1028-08-D-2016) to provide support for mission application development, hosting and maintenance, information technology portfolio management, design and installation, lifecycle maintenance for hardware, operating systems and application software.  Work will be performed in Alexandria, Virginia, with an expected completion date of Feb. 28, 2019.  Fiscal Year 2015 operations and maintenance funds in the amount of $6,683,512 are being obligated on this award and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  This contract was competitively procured, with two proposals received. Washington Headquarters Services, Arlington, Virginia, is the contracting activity.
*Small business
**Veteran-owned small business

*Link for This article compiled by K. V. Seth + U.S. DoD issued No. CR-036-15 February 25, 2015 
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*This article is being posted from Toronto, Canada By DTN News ~ Defense-Technology News Contact:dtnnews@ymail.com 
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DTN News: IDEX 2015 Abu Dhabi Top Stories / Headlines News Dated February 25, 2015

DTN News: IDEX 2015 Abu Dhabi Top Stories / Headlines News Dated February 25, 2015
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - February 25, 2015: Comprehensive news on Defense Technology For the Future related to IDEX 2015 from 22 - 26 February 2015 in Abu Dhabi UAE.
*News related to IDEX 2015 from 22 - 26 February 2015 in Abu Dhabi UAE;

  1. Idex 2015 in Abu Dhabi, day three – in pictures | The National

    www.thenational.ae/.../idex-2015-in-abu-dhabi-day-three--in-pictures
     
    2 days ago - Take a look at the latest military and defence wares, including fighter jets, drones and guns, on show at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition ...
  2. IDEX 2015 establishes Abu Dhabi's position in global ...

    www.fananews.com/en/economic-report/247539/
     
    8 mins ago - ABU DHABI, February, 2015 (WAM) — The International Defence Exhibition and Conference, IDEX 2015, is the most strategically important ...
  3. Roketsan отрицает заключение контракта с Порошенко ...

    ria.ru/world/20150225/1049515594.html
     
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    21 hours ago - Порошенко во вторник посетил военную выставку IDEX-2015 в Абу-Даби. По его словам, на выставке произошли важные переговоры.
  4. IDEX 2015 News Official Online Show Daily Coverage

    www.armyrecognition.com/idex_2015_news_official.../index.php
     
    IDEX 2015 Defense Exhibition Official Online Show Daily News - Report - Coverage.IDEX 2015 pictures Web TV Television video photos images International ...
  5. IDEX 2015 | Dyneema® - DSM

    www.dsm.com/products/dyneema/en_GB/...2015/idex-2015.html
     
    DSM Dyneema will be showcasing Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology for personal armor and vehicle armor at this year's IDEX 2015 exhibition, February ...
  6. IDEX 2015 | Ultra TCS

    https://www.ultra-tcs.com/news-events/events/idex-2015/
     
    IDEX is the only international defence exhibition and conference in the MENA region demonstrating the latest technology across land, sea and air sectors of ...
  7. IDEX 2015 | Morgan Advanced Materials

    www.morganadvancedmaterials.com/idex-2015
     
    Abu Dhabi International Convention Centre, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Date. Sunday, February 22, 2015 to Thursday, February 26, 2015. Website. IDEX ...
  8. Россия на выставке вооружений и техники IDEX-2015 ...

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    1 day ago - Являясь одним из крупнейших в мире подобных мероприятий, выставкаIDEX-2015 имеет весьма примечательные показатели. В этом ...
  9. bmpd - Танк Т-90СМ на IDEX-2015

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    2 days ago - На проходящей в ОАЭ с 22 по 26 февраля 2015 года международной оборонной выставке IDEX-2015 ОАО "Научно-производственная ...
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    www.swissdrones.com/newsletterreader/idex-2015.html
     
    SwissDrones Operating will be at the IDEX in Abu Dhabi from 22-26 February 2015. It takes place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. IDEX is the only ...
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    2. Idex 2015 in Abu Dhabi, day three – in pictures
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    4. Idex 2015: Big deals for UAE companies at defence show ...

      www.thenational.ae/.../idex-2015-big-deals-for-uae-companies-at-defenc...
       
      3 days ago - February 23, 2015 Updated: February 23, 2015 08:38 PM. inShare0. Related. Idex 2015: UAE companies snag big contracts at defence show ...
    5. International Defence Exhibition & Conference ( IDEX 2015)

      www.adnec.ae/.../international-defence-exhibition-conference-(-idex-20...
       
      The International Defence Exhibition and Conference, IDEX, is the most strategically important tri-service defence exhibition in the world. IDEX is the only ...
    6. IDEX 2015: Nash-Shab Quad remote weapon station ...

      www.janes.com/.../idex-2015-nash-shab-quad-remote-weapon-station-un...
       
      2 days ago - The Jordanian company Jadara unveiled at the IDEX show in Abu Dhabi a remote weapon station that can launch four of its Nash-Shab ...
    7. UPDATE: IDEX 2015: Blue Arrow 9 further expands Chinese ...

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      22 hours ago - The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation's AR-1 missile for UAVs on display at IDEX 2015 next to a model of the CH-4 UAV.
    8. IDEX 2015: Beretta takes the wraps off its striker-fired APX ...

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      2 days ago - Beretta unveiled its first striker-fired pistol at the IDEX 2015 show in Abu Dhabi, saying it incorporates the latest developments in tactical ...

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*Photograph: IPF (International Pool of Friends) + DTN News / otherwise source stated
*This article is being posted from Toronto, Canada By DTN News ~ Defense-Technology News Contact:dtnnews@ymail.com 
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