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Wednesday, November 20th, 2013

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Air Force Issues Pre-solicitation for Force Protection Site Security Systems The Air Force has released its pre-solicitation for the Force Protection Site Security Systems (FPS3), which calls for acquisition, upgrade and sustainment of a family of Integrated Base Defense Security Systems (IBDSS). The planned contract, which has a small business set aside component, is for five years and multiple awardees. The IBDSS will include fixed-site intrusion detection systems, tactical security systems such as the Tactical Automated Security System, and delay/denial…

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Hegseth Pushes For Reconciliation With At Least $350 Billion For Defense ‘Regardless’ Of Midterms Outcome

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Congress

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Congress

Rep. Himes Signals Increased Contractor Oversight, if Democrats Win House

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Congress

CBO Estimates Loss of One-Half to Two-Thirds of U.S. Missile Interceptors Since June Last Year

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