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- Job Postings and Internships
- Contracts Awarded By The U.S. Defense
- NCMA-LASB Original Articles
- Industry News (Articles and Videos)
- FAR and DFAR News
Job Postings and Internships
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Contracts Awarded By The U.S. Defense Of Defense (DOD) For The Month Of January 2025
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As each month passes contracts are awarded to various companies by the Department Of Defense (DOD).
Members who wish to see their companies appear when contracts are assigned can email me at...
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Welcome to 2025. This will be an exciting time for Department Of Defense contract awards. Daily contracts awarded in the past averaged 3 or more up to about 10 daily with hundreds of millions awarded. In the first few days of January 2025 only 1 or 2 were awarded. Then January 8 came and that is when I took a double take and counted several times. 18 contracts in all awarded on just this day.
One contract for over a billion dollars was awarded to companies throughout 48 states by the Navy (see below). Looks like the DOD is kicking tires and lighting fires. I'll highlight the biggest for each day for those in California, but know that many, many more are listed and are accessible by clicking on the dates. Lots of contracts were for companies in California so click on that date to see if your company is listed.
** Highlights of Contracts Awarded for the month of January 2025
Contracts For January 2, 2025 -2 Contracts Awarded
Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc., Monroeville, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $175,647,555 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to previously awarded contract N00024-24-C-2112 for Naval Nuclear Propulsion Components. Work will be performed in Monroeville, Pennsylvania (93%); and Schenectady, New York (7%), and is expected to be completed by September 2033. Fiscal 2025 other procurement (Navy) $168,829,269 (96%); and fiscal 2025 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) $6,818,286 (4%) funding, will be obligated at time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.
Contracts For January 3, 2025 -1 Contract Awarded
Adams & Associates LLC,* Fort Collins, Colorado (W9128F-25-D-0005); RHA LLC,* Glendale, Arizona (W9128F-24-D-0006); Strategic Value Solutions,* Lee Summit, Missouri (W9128F-25-D-0007); and Value Management Strategies,* Escondido, California (W9128F-25-D-0008); will compete for each order of the $20,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for architect-engineer services. Bids were solicited via the internet with seven received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Jan. 2, 2032. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha, Nebraska, is the contracting activity.
Contracts For January 6, 2025 -1 Contract Awarded
The Boeing Corp., St. Louis, Missouri, was awarded a ceiling $615,760,630 fixed-price incentive (firm-target), cost-plus-fixed-fee, and cost-reimbursable contract for the F-15 Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System full rate production. This contract provides for procurement of Group A and Group B kits, system engineering program management, and interim contractor support lay-in material. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Missouri; and Nashua, New Hampshire, and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2030. This contract was a sole source acquisition. Fiscal 2023 procurement funds in the amount of $17,693,983; fiscal 2024 procurement funds in the amount of $87,057,897; and fiscal 2025 procurement funds in the amount of $157,466,347, are being obligated at time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8634-25-C-B002).
Contracts For January 7, 2025 -1 Contract Awarded
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense Inc., Arlington, Virginia, was awarded a $315,043,393 modification (P00171) to contract W58RGZ-22-C-0022 for UH-72 Lakota contractor logistics support and engineering services. Work will be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2025. Fiscal 2025 operation and maintenance, Army funds in the amount of $85,621,324 were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity. (Awarded Dec. 30, 2024)
Contracts For January 8, 2025 -18 Contracts Awarded !
The Navy has awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award contract to 1,023 businesses in multiple locations across 43 of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for future competition of support service requirements to be solicited by Department of the Navy activities under Rolling Admissions of the SeaPort Next Generation (SeaPort-NxG) multiple-award contract vehicle. All work under the contracts will fall under two categories (engineering support services and program management support services), which are further divided into 23 functional areas. The government estimates approximately $5,000,000,000 of services will be procured per year via orders issued under the SeaPort-NxG multiple award contracts. These contracts have a four-year period of performance and were competitively procured via Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOps), with 1,106 offers received. No contract funds will be obligated on the basic awards. Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Dahlgren, Virginia, is the contracting activity (N00178-24-R-7000). (Awarded Jan. 2, 2025).
If your interested in the contracts for December of 2024, just click on one of the dates below.
Contracts For Dec. 31, 2024 Contracts For Dec. 30, 2024
Contracts For Dec. 27, 2024. Contracts For Dec. 26, 2024
Contracts For Dec. 23, 2024 Contracts For Dec. 20, 2024
Contracts For Dec. 19, 2024 Contracts For Dec. 18, 2024
Contracts For Dec. 17, 2024 Contracts For Dec. 16, 2024
Contracts For Dec. 13, 2024 Contracts For Dec. 12, 2024
Contracts For Dec. 11, 2024 Contracts For Dec. 10, 2024
Contracts For Dec. 9, 2024 Contracts For Dec. 6, 2024
Contracts For Dec. 5, 2024 Contracts For Dec. 4, 2024
Contracts For Dec. 3, 2024 Contracts For Dec. 2, 2024
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NCMA-LASB Original Articles
Networking in a Competitive Job Market
By Harold Salas
Why is the NCMA so important at this time?
Unemployment is on the rise and yet job opportunities are increasing in places unknown. Networking is an essential aspect of career success.
According to LinkedIn, 80% of professionals consider networking vital to career success. Networking is not only useful during a job search, but it also goes far beyond finding your next job opportunity. In today's job market, most jobs are not advertised, and it is estimated that between 70 and 80 percent of jobs are not published. Networking can help you get your foot in the door with people already working in your desired field or company. It can also help you get referrals for jobs, which can be a tremendous asset in making an impression on a potential employer. To read more and to learn about our resources click Here
Contract managers working with Artificial Intelligence
By Harold Salas
Contract managers are critical to any industry. Working with Artificial Intelligence adds further value and here is why this will be the case.
Contract managers are responsible for ensuring that government regulations are enforced within their companies operation. Confidentiality associated with proprietary technologies need to be protected and procedures have to be followed.
For an explanation with examples of how AI could be used to benefit the user and the company, click here
AI and Contract Management
By Harold Salas
The future of contract management (as a field of work) in defense, aerospace, and commercial industries is expected to grow and quickly evolve because of new technologies and capabilities.
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and other advanced technologies are also expected to give companies an edge in defense, aerospace, and commercial industries. These technologies can help companies improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance decision-making capabilities. Want to learn more?
Click here.
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Networking in a Competitive Job Market
By Harold Salas
Why is the NCMA so important at this time?
Unemployment is on the rise and yet job opportunities are increasing in places unknown. Networking is an essential aspect of career success.
According to LinkedIn, 80% of professionals consider networking vital to career success. Networking is not only useful during a job search, but it also goes far beyond finding your next job opportunity. In today's job market, most jobs are not advertised, and it is estimated that between 70 and 80 percent of jobs are not published. Networking can help you get your foot in the door with people already working in your desired field or company. It can also help you get referrals for jobs, which can be a tremendous asset in making an impression on a potential employer. To read more and to learn about our resources click Here
Contract managers working with Artificial Intelligence
By Harold Salas
Contract managers are critical to any industry. Working with Artificial Intelligence adds further value and here is why this will be the case.
Contract managers are responsible for ensuring that government regulations are enforced within their companies operation. Confidentiality associated with proprietary technologies need to be protected and procedures have to be followed.
For an explanation with examples of how AI could be used to benefit the user and the company, click here
AI and Contract Management
By Harold Salas
The future of contract management (as a field of work) in defense, aerospace, and commercial industries is expected to grow and quickly evolve because of new technologies and capabilities.
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and other advanced technologies are also expected to give companies an edge in defense, aerospace, and commercial industries. These technologies can help companies improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance decision-making capabilities. Want to learn more?
Click here.
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Industry News-Click the headlines for the full articles
U.S., Japan Military-to-Military Relationship Reaches New Heights
APRIL 12, 2024 – Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met at the White House with President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan yesterday to participate in discussions related to strengthening the U.S. and Japan relationship.
“Our defense and security ties with Japan form the core of our alliances and are the cornerstone of regional peace and security in the Indo-Pacific,” Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said during a briefing today at the Pentagon.
DOD Official: Defense Industrial Strategy Already Making Headway in Maritime Space
April 11, 2024 | By C. Todd Lopez, DOD News
In January, the DOD released for the first time a National Defense Industrial Strategy, which, among other things, spells out how the department plans to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base. Already, priorities outlined in that plan are having a positive impact on the nation's maritime space, the assistant secretary of defense for industrial base policy said...
SPACE SYMPOSIUM NEWS: Pentagon Makes Progress on Space Data Overclassification
4/10/2024 | By Josh Luckenbaugh
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado — The Defense Department has made major progress on reforming its classification policy for space activities, but it needs the intelligence community to make changes as well to solve information sharing issues, the department’s outgoing assistant secretary for space policy said.
Overclassification is a major hindrance to building effective space capabilities, said John Plumb, assistant secretary of defense for space policy, who is stepping down from the role in May.
“Our ability to work closely with allies and partners in the space domain and our ability to use those space capabilities to protect and defend the Joint Force requires the right information getting to the warfighter at operationally relevant speeds,” Plumb said during a keynote speech at the Space Foundation’s Space Symposium April 10...
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U.S., Japan Military-to-Military Relationship Reaches New Heights
APRIL 12, 2024 – Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met at the White House with President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan yesterday to participate in discussions related to strengthening the U.S. and Japan relationship.
“Our defense and security ties with Japan form the core of our alliances and are the cornerstone of regional peace and security in the Indo-Pacific,” Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said during a briefing today at the Pentagon.
DOD Official: Defense Industrial Strategy Already Making Headway in Maritime Space
April 11, 2024 | By C. Todd Lopez, DOD News
In January, the DOD released for the first time a National Defense Industrial Strategy, which, among other things, spells out how the department plans to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base. Already, priorities outlined in that plan are having a positive impact on the nation's maritime space, the assistant secretary of defense for industrial base policy said...
SPACE SYMPOSIUM NEWS: Pentagon Makes Progress on Space Data Overclassification
4/10/2024 | By Josh Luckenbaugh
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado — The Defense Department has made major progress on reforming its classification policy for space activities, but it needs the intelligence community to make changes as well to solve information sharing issues, the department’s outgoing assistant secretary for space policy said.
Overclassification is a major hindrance to building effective space capabilities, said John Plumb, assistant secretary of defense for space policy, who is stepping down from the role in May.
“Our ability to work closely with allies and partners in the space domain and our ability to use those space capabilities to protect and defend the Joint Force requires the right information getting to the warfighter at operationally relevant speeds,” Plumb said during a keynote speech at the Space Foundation’s Space Symposium April 10...
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FAR and DFAR News
Publication of FAC 2024-04 Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-04 was published in the Federal Register today, April 1, 2024.
This circular contains important updates and changes to the FAR.
The list of documents included in this FAC are as follows:
* Introduction;
* FAR Case 2022-010, Establishing Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 40, Final Rule, Effective: May 1, 2024;
* Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG)
How to Acquire Excess Property
Oct. 27, 2023
Did you know you can potentially save time and money by acquiring excess property in lieu of a new procurement? Regulations require that agencies make positive efforts to satisfy requirements using excess property before initiating a contract action (see FAR Subpart 8.1). Acquiring excess property to fulfill mission requirements has saved agencies and taxpayers billions of dollars over the years and $1.5 Billion in FY2023 alone. In a time of shrinking budgets and increasingly complex contracts, there has never been a better time to use excess property.
FAR Rules Published and Open for Comment
October 3, 2023
The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Proposed Rules were published in the Federal Register recently:
*. FAR Case 2020–016, Rerepresentation of Size and Socioeconomic Status, published on September 30, 2023, is open for comment until November 28, 2023.
* FAR Case 2021–019, Standardizing Cybersecurity Requirements for Unclassified Federal Information Systems, published on October 3, 2023, is open for comment until December 4, 2023.
* FAR Case 2021–009, Protests of Orders Set Aside for Small Business, published on October 3, 2023, is open for comment until December 4, 2023.
* FAR Case 2021–017, Cyber Threat and Incident Reporting and Information Sharing, published on October 3, 2023, is open for comment until December 4, 2023.
For more information on FAR Rules that are open for public comment click on the title.
Preview Planned Changes for Agency Forecasts of Procurement Opportunities
September 20, 2023In an upcoming crowdsourcing campaign, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) will preview planned changes for agency forecasts of procurement opportunities to ensure they are useful and align with the practical needs of businesses, federal agencies, and other stakeholders. The preview will offer early insights into plans to improve the quality, timeliness, and access to agency forecasts of procurement opportunities. Register here for updates about this and future campaigns.
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Publication of FAC 2024-04 Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-04 was published in the Federal Register today, April 1, 2024.
This circular contains important updates and changes to the FAR.
The list of documents included in this FAC are as follows:
* Introduction;
* FAR Case 2022-010, Establishing Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 40, Final Rule, Effective: May 1, 2024;
* Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG)
How to Acquire Excess Property
Oct. 27, 2023
Did you know you can potentially save time and money by acquiring excess property in lieu of a new procurement? Regulations require that agencies make positive efforts to satisfy requirements using excess property before initiating a contract action (see FAR Subpart 8.1). Acquiring excess property to fulfill mission requirements has saved agencies and taxpayers billions of dollars over the years and $1.5 Billion in FY2023 alone. In a time of shrinking budgets and increasingly complex contracts, there has never been a better time to use excess property.
FAR Rules Published and Open for Comment
October 3, 2023
The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Proposed Rules were published in the Federal Register recently:
*. FAR Case 2020–016, Rerepresentation of Size and Socioeconomic Status, published on September 30, 2023, is open for comment until November 28, 2023.
* FAR Case 2021–019, Standardizing Cybersecurity Requirements for Unclassified Federal Information Systems, published on October 3, 2023, is open for comment until December 4, 2023.
* FAR Case 2021–009, Protests of Orders Set Aside for Small Business, published on October 3, 2023, is open for comment until December 4, 2023.
* FAR Case 2021–017, Cyber Threat and Incident Reporting and Information Sharing, published on October 3, 2023, is open for comment until December 4, 2023.
For more information on FAR Rules that are open for public comment click on the title.
Preview Planned Changes for Agency Forecasts of Procurement Opportunities
September 20, 2023In an upcoming crowdsourcing campaign, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) will preview planned changes for agency forecasts of procurement opportunities to ensure they are useful and align with the practical needs of businesses, federal agencies, and other stakeholders. The preview will offer early insights into plans to improve the quality, timeliness, and access to agency forecasts of procurement opportunities. Register here for updates about this and future campaigns.
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