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Homeland Security

DNDO Releases RFP for Mobile Maritime Gamma/Neutron Rad Detection

DDN

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

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The Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking commercial available radiation detection systems that can do gamma and neutron detection and isotope identification for an upcoming test campaign focusing on performance in a maritime environment. DNDO plans to award no more than eight Blanket Purchase Agreements for the evaluation. The estimated ceiling value of each BPA is $400,000. Testing will occur in harbor and open ocean conditions in San Diego, Calif. Three scenarios will…

Army

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

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has sent a letter asking the Pentagon for a briefing on the potential industrial base impacts as a result of the Army’s planned cuts […]

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

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

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 […]