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Contract Awards

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

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DHS Selects 30 Firms to Compete for $3 Billion in Public Safety Work The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has selected 30 companies to compete for task orders under a potential five-year, $3 billion contract to supply the department and its components a wide range of tactical communications products, infrastructure and services to support public safety communications for first responders. The Tactical Communications Equipment and Services (TacCom) contract allows certain companies to compete for work in five functional categories including…

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Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

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Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]

Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

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Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]