US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Friday, May 19:
Rep. Schwarz Introduces Science, Mathematics Education for Competitiveness Act
May 19, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. John Schwarz, R-Michigan, has introduced the Science and Mathematics Education for Competitiveness Act (H.R. 5358), legislation that would "authorize programs relating to science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education at the National Science ...
Rep. Barton Introduces Bill to Amend Automobile Fuel Economy Provisions of U.S.
May 19, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, has introduced a bill (H.R. 5359) to "amend the automobile fuel economy provisions of title 49, U.S. Code, to authorize the Transportation Secretary to set fuel economy standards for passenger automobiles based on one or more vehicle ...
Rep. Saxton Introduces National Fish Hatchery System Volunteer Act
May 19, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Jim Saxton, R-New Jersey, has introduced the National Fish Hatchery System Volunteer Act of 2006 (H.R. 5381), legislation that would "National Fish Hatchery System Volunteer Act of 2006." The bill, introduced on May 11, is being co-sponsored by Rep. Ron Kind, ...
Rep. Musgrave Introduces Bill Regarding Expansion of Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site
May 19, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Marilyn Musgrave, R-Colorado, has introduced a bill (H.R. 5379) to "authorize the Army Secretary to acquire land for expansion of Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, subject to certain conditions." The bill, introduced on May 11, was referred to the House Armed ...
Rep. Smith Introduces Central Asia Democracy, Human Rights Promotion Act
May 19, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, has introduced the Central Asia Democracy and Human Rights Promotion Act of 2006 (H.R. 5382), legislation that would "promote the development of democratic institutions and full respect for human rights in the countries of Central ...
Power Paragon Wins $33,600 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... MECHANICSBURG, Pa., May 19 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $33,600 contract to Power Paragon Inc., Anaheim, Calif., for the repair and modification of guide fault locators. The contract was awarded by the Naval Inventory Control Point, Mechanicsburg, Pa. For more ...
SureFire Wins $33,500 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... MECHANICSBURG, Pa., May 19 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $33,500 contract to SureFire LLC, Fountain Valley, Calif., for infrared illuminators. The contract was awarded by the Naval Inventory Control Point, Mechanicsburg, Pa. For more information about US ...
W&O Supply Wins $200,583 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... MECHANICSBURG, Pa., May 19 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $200,583 contract to W&O Supply Inc., Folcroft, Pa., for valve rebuild kits.The contract was awarded by the Naval Inventory Control Point, Mechanicsburg, Pa. For more information about US ...
Dlux Movers & Storage Wins $223,515 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 19 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a contract valued at up to $223,515 to Dlux Movers & Storage Inc., Grand Prairie, Texas, for household goods pack & crate (outbound) services. The contract was awarded by the Naval Supply Systems Command's Fleet & ...
S. Main Wins $54,542 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... BREMERTON, Wash., May 19 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $54,542 contract to S. Main Co. LLC, Wixom, Mich., for reboiler tube support plates. The contract was awarded by the Naval Supply Systems Command's Fleet & Industrial Supply Center Puget Sound, Bremerton, Wash. For more ...
AMSEC Wins $642,247 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... PORTSMOUTH, Va., May 19 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $642,247 contract to AMSEC LLC, Virginia Beach, Va., for maintenance, repair and rebuilding of equipment. The contract was awarded by the Naval Sea Systems Command, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion & Repair, ...
ICI Wins $39,969 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 19 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $39,969 contract to ICI LLC, Dumfries, Va., for ships, small craft, pontoons and floating docks. The contract was awarded by the Naval Sea Systems Command's Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion & Repair, Jacksonville, ...
Anteon Awarded Navy Contract
May 19, 2006 ... JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 19 -- Anteon Corp., Fairfax, Va., has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Navy's Naval Sea Systems Command, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion & Repair, Jacksonville, Fla., for the decommissioning availability for the USS Robin (MHC 54) and USS Osprey (MHC 51) ....
Wing Inflatables Wins $138,773 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... PANAMA CITY, Fla., May 19 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $138,773 contract to Wing Inflatables, Arcata, Calif., for portside and starboard side sponsons. The contract was awarded by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City, Fla. For more information ...
AIM Wins $56,750 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... INDIAN HEAD, Md., May 19 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $56,750 contract to AIM Inc., Parkton, Md., for support traps. The contract was awarded by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head, Md. For more information ...
TEC Wins $56,000 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, May 19 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $56,000 contract to TEC Inc., Charlottesville, Va., for architect-engineer services for environmental planning to support strategic forward basing initiatives and related technical services for projects and activities at various ...
ATK Thiokol Wins $37,942 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... CHINA LAKE, Calif., May 19 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $37,942 contract to ATK Thiokol Inc., Brigham City, Utah, for synthetic methods and synthesis scale-up of azido end capped energetic oligomers. The contract was awarded by the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China ...
Sea Systems Wins $1 Million Contract
May 19, 2006 ... MOBILE, Ala., May 19 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a contract valued at up to $1 million to Sea Systems Corp., Pompano Beach, Fla., for architect and engineering services for surveying and mapping services. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Engineer District, Mobile, ...
David Armster General Contractor
May 19, 2006 ... MOBILE, Ala., May 19 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a contract valued at up to $6 million to David Armster General Contractor, Montgomery, Ala., for the rental of construction equipment with operators for disposal area maintenance and associated activities for the mobile district, Alabama, Florida ...
Arrow-Tech Wins $82,500 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... FORT MONMOUTH, N.J., May 19 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $82,500 contract to Arrow-Tech Inc., Rolla, N.D., for hazard-detecting instruments and apparatus. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command, Fort Monmouth, N.J. For more information ...
Stone Engineering Wins $484,516 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala., May 19 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $484,516 contract to Stone Engineering Co., Huntsville, Ala., for the research and development work.The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala. For more information ...
Charles River Analytics Wins $363,469 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala., May 19 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $363,469 contract to Charles River Analytics Inc., Cambridge, Mass., for the research and development work.The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala. For more ...
M/A-Com Wins $52,584 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala., May 19 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $52,584 contract to M/A-Com Inc., Lowell, Mass., for cable, cord and wire assemblies. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala. For more information about US Fed News ...
Quality Network Wins $37,802 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala., May 19 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $37,802 contract to Quality Network Inc., Wetumpka, Ala., for cable, cord and wire assemblies.The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala. For more information about US ...
D.C. ENERGY OFFICE AWARDS $296,000 TO 21 D.C. RESIDENTS, UNIVERSITY OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS
May 19, 2006 ... The District of Columbia Energy Office issued the following news release: The DC Energy Office (DCEO) awarded $296,000 to 21 DC residents and the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) to assist with 50 percent of the cost to purchase and install renewable energy generation ...
Southern Computer Warehouse Wins $47,824 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala., May 19 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $47,824 contract to Southern Computer Warehouse Inc., Marietta, Ga., for miscellaneous electrical and electronic components.The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, ...
USAF Awards $2.28 Million Contract to AIM Infrarot-Module
May 19, 2006 ... WARNER ROBINS, Ga., May 19 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a contract valued at up to $2.28 million to AIM Infrarot-Module GmbH, Heilbronn, Germany, for cryogenic coolers. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Materiel Command's Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, Warner Robins, ...
Sciaky Wins $225,889 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla., May 19 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $225,889 contract to Sciaky Inc., Chicago, for preventive and remedial maintenance of the Accuweld systems and associated components at the Tinker Air Force Base. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Materiel ...
SPX Wins $26,550 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah, May 19 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $26,550 contract to SPX Corp., Owatonna, Minn., for engine test stands. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Materiel Command's Ogden Air Logistics Center, Hill Air Force Base, Utah. For more ...
Argtec Wins $749,945 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... ROME, N.Y., May 19 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $749,945 contract to Argtec Inc., Columbia, Md., for the research and development work. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome, N.Y. For more information about US Fed News contract awards please ...
SRI International Wins $149,963 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... ARLINGTON, Va., May 19 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $149,963 contract to SRI International, Menlo Park, Calif., for the research and development work. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Arlington, ...
Coherent Systems International Wins $1.02 Million Contract
May 19, 2006 ... EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., May 19 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $1.02 million contract to Coherent Systems International Corp., Lexington Park, Md., for ground mobile gateway addition of shelters and high-mobility, multi-purpose wheeled vehicles. The contract was awarded by ...
Raytheon Wins $21.81 Million Contract
May 19, 2006 ... EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., May 19 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $21.81 million contract to Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., for guided missiles. The contract was awarded by USAF's Air Armament Center, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. For more information ...
Transource Computers Wins $136,944 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., May 19 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $136,944 contract to Transource Services Corp., operating as Transource Computers, Phoenix, for network infrastructure hardware. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Materiel Command, Eglin Air Force Base, ...
PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CHANGES NAME
May 19, 2006 ... Southern Illinois University at Carbondale issued the following news release: Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Physical Education Department has a new name. It is now the Department of Kinesiology. Kinesiology is the study of human movement. "The term kinesiology is a ...
SECRETARY OF STATE CARNAHAN: IT'S YOUR TURN, BE POLL WORKER
May 19, 2006 ... The Missouri Secretary of State issued the following news release: Secretary of State Robin Carnahan is asking Missourians to sign up to serve as poll workers for this year's upcoming elections in August and November. Carnahan's office today unveiled Missouri's first statewide initiative ...
SOCIAL WORKERS HONOR WSIU PRODUCER
May 19, 2006 ... Southern Illinois University at Carbondale issued the following news release: A producer at WSIU Public Television at Southern Illinois University Carbondale received a top public service award from a social service agency. The Southern Illinois chapter of the National ...
Atlantic Microwave Wins $49 Million Contract
May 19, 2006 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 19 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a contract valued at up to $49 million to Atlantic Microwave Corp., Bolton, Mass., for antennas for the Army. The contract was awarded by the agency's ...
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair Wins $27.95 Million Contract
May 19, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $27.95 million contract to BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Norfolk, Va., for dry-docking selected restricted availabilities and selected restricted availabilities for CG 47 Class ships homeported and visiting ...
Northrop Grumman Systems Wins $22.13 Million Delivery Order
May 19, 2006 ... PATUXENT RIVER, Md., May 19 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $22.13 million delivery order to Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., to produce spares for the AN/ALQ-218 tactical jamming systems receivers in support of the EA-6B aircraft.The contract was awarded by the Naval ...
BAE Systems Applied Technologies Wins $17.27 Million Contract Modification
May 19, 2006 ... ST. INIGOES, Md., May 19 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a contract modification valued at up to $17.27 million to BAE Systems Applied Technologies Inc., Rockville, Md., to exercise an option for engineering, technical and logistics services for the production, lifetime support engineering and ...
Advanced Engineering & Sciences Wins $13.19 Million Contract
May 19, 2006 ... INDIAN HEAD, Md., May 19 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a contract valued at up to $13.19 million contract to Advanced Engineering & Sciences, Annapolis Junction, Md., for the maintenance of current counter-radio-controlled improvised explosive device electronic warfare systems and minor ...
EPSILON Systems Solutions Wins $5.7 Million Contract
May 19, 2006 ... SAN DIEGO, May 19 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $5.7 million contract to EPSILON Systems Solutions, Inc., San Diego, for services to repair and upgrade naval berthing barges. The contract was awarded by the Navy's Fleet & Industrial Supply Center San Diego. Work will be performed in ...
Northrop Grumman Information Technology Wins $7.22 Million Contract Modification
May 19, 2006 ... LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., May 19 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $7.22 million contract modification to Northrop Grumman Information Technology Inc., Azusa, Calif., for the Defense Support Program spacecraft post-production support.The contract was ...
GK Paper Wins a $20,445 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... MINNEAPOLIS, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $20,445 contract to GK Paper Co., Lincoln, Neb., for corrugated cardboard sheets. The contract was awarded by USDA's Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service, Minneapolis. Work will be performed in ...
Hardrock Tunnel Contractors Wins $157,750 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $157,750 contract to Hardrock Tunnel Contractors, Las Vegas, for Hiawatha tunnel scaling and rock bolting. The contract was awarded by USDA's Forest Service, R-1 Idaho Panhandle National Forest, ...
Thomas Refuse Service Wins $48,870 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... CLOVIS, Calif., May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $48,870 contract to Thomas Refuse Service, Lake Isabella, Calif., for toilet pumping services. The contract was awarded by USDA's Forest Service, R-5 Southern Sierra Province, Clovis, Calif. Work will be performed ...
Cutting Edge Forestry Wins $238,605 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... BAKER CITY, Ore., May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $238,605 contract to Cutting Edge Forestry, Medford, Ore., for stices, McCully pre-commercial thinning and hand-piling. The contract was awarded by USDA's Forest Service, R-6 Blue Mountain Area, Wallowa-Whitman ...
Penobscot Island Air Awarded USDA Contract
May 19, 2006 ... MILWAUKEE, May 19 -- Waters Aero-Marine Inc, operating as Penobscot Island Air, South Thomaston, Maine, has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, R-9 Eastern Region, Milwaukee, for call when needed fixed wing aircraft services. No contract amount was ...
Wisconsin Aviation Awarded USDA Contract
May 19, 2006 ... MILWAUKEE, May 19 -- Wisconsin Aviation Inc., Watertown, Wis., has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, R-9 Eastern Region, Milwaukee, for call when needed fixed wing aircraft services. No contract amount was specified ($0). For ...
Ashland Construction Wins $82,088 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... RHINELANDER, Wis., May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded an $82,088 contract to Ashland Construction Co., Ashland, Wis., for the maintenance, repair and alteration of real property. The contract was awarded by USDA's Forest Service, R-9 Lake States Acquisition Team, ...
Blackmon Wins $91,749 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... TEMPLE, Texas, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $91,749 contract to Blackmon Co. Inc., Pearl River, La., for debris removal under the Emergency Watershed Protection program for Newton County, Texas. The contract was awarded by USDA's Natural Resources ...
Storm Reconstruction Services Wins $249,700 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... TEMPLE, Texas, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $249,700 contract to Storm Reconstruction Services Inc., Tuscaloosa, Ala., for debris removal under the Emergency Watershed Protection program for Newton County, Texas. The contract was awarded by USDA's Natural ...
Storm Reconstruction Services Wins $52,200 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... TEMPLE, Texas, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $52,200 contract to Storm Reconstruction Services Inc., Tuscaloosa, Ala., for debris removal under the Emergency Watershed Protection program for Newton County, Texas. The contract was awarded by USDA's Natural ...
Caryl Luckett Wins $15,475 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... BILLINGS, Mont., May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has awarded a $15,475 contract to Caryl Luckett, Chinook, Mont., for medical services. The contract was awarded by HHS' Indian Health Service, Billings, Mont. For more ...
Banner Health Wins $15,475 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... PHOENIX, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has awarded a contract valued at up to $200,000 to Banner Health, Phoenix, for general medical and surgical hospitals. The contract was awarded by HHS' Indian Health Service, Phoenix. Work will be performed in Arizona, ...
University of Minnesota Wins $327,951 Contract
May 19, 2006 ... BETHESDA, Md., May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has awarded a $327,951 contract to University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, for liver tissue procurement and distribution systems. The contract was awarded by HHS' National Institutes of Health, National Institute ...
IRS Final Rule on Statutory Mergers and Consolidations Sent to House
May 19, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The House Ways and Means Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Internal Revenue Service. The Chief of the IRS's Publications and Regulations Branch has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Service's final rule ...
FAA Final Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. EMB-135s Sent to House
May 19, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
DOT Final Rule on Modification of Class E Airspace at Scott City Municipal Airport Sent to House
May 19, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
DOT Final Rule on Establishment of Class E Enroute Domestic Airspace Area Sent to House
May 19, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
IRS Final Rule on Weighted Average Interest Rate Update Sent to House
May 19, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The House Ways and Means Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Internal Revenue Service. The Chief of the IRS's Publications and Regulations Branch has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Service's final ...
IRS Final Rule on Application of Section 338 to Insurance Companies Sent to House
May 19, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The House Ways and Means Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Internal Revenue Service. The Chief of the IRS's Publications and Regulations Branch has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Service's final rule on ...
DOT Final Rule on Modification of Class E Airspace at Gothenburg, Quinn Field Sent to House
May 19, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
Homeland Security Final Rule on Safety Zone at Missouri River Mile Marker 28.2 to Mile Marker 28.8 Sent to House
May 19, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...