Professional~Level Hiring Expected To Increase in First Quarter ~ Shortage of Skilled Professionals
MENLO PARK, CA /PRNewswire/ ~ Employers expect to increase hiring for professional-level positions in the first quarter, but they have concerns about finding qualified candidates for these roles, a new Robert Half survey shows. A net 10 percent of executives interviewed for the Robert Half Professional Employment Report plan to add full-time staff in the first three months of the year, up three points from the fourth-quarter forecast. However, the number of respondents who report recruiting challenges also is on the rise: 67 percent of executives said it is at least somewhat challenging to find skilled employees today, up from 59 percent last quarter and 42 percent in the third quarter.
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Eighty-seven percent of respondents said they are at least somewhat confident in their organizations’ ability to grow in the first quarter.
The Robert Half Professional Employment Report is based on telephone interviews with more than 4,000 C-level executives and other leaders from a variety of fields throughout the United States who are asked about their hiring plans and general level of optimism for the upcoming quarter. Survey respondents include more than 1,400 chief financial officers (CFOs); 1,400 chief information officers (CIOs); 500 senior human resources managers; 100 lawyers at law firms and 100 corporate lawyers; and 125 advertising executives and 375 marketing executives, all of whom have hiring authority. The Robert Half Professional Employment Report is the first quarterly executive survey of its size and scope to concentrate exclusively on professional-level hiring.
Key Findings
~ A net 19 percent of respondents in the transportation sector said they expect to make staff additions.
~ Businesses in the West North Central[1] states will be hiring most actively, with a net 15 percent of executives planning to add professional-level staff in the first quarter, research shows.
~ The legal field is expected to see the strongest hiring activity, with a net 27 percent of lawyers planning to increase staff levels. The information technology (IT) and finance fields showed the largest net gains in projected hiring activity from the prior quarter.
~ Sixty-seven percent of survey respondents( )said they are having recruiting challenges, up eight points from the fourth quarter.
~ Sixteen percent of respondents anticipate hiring professional-level staff and 6 percent expect reductions in personnel. The resulting net 10 percent increase is up three points from the fourth-quarter forecast.
Hiring Expectations: By Profession Increase //Decrease//Net Increase ======== ======== ============
Total 16% 6% 10% ~~- ~- ~- ~- Accounting and finance 20% 11% 9% ~~~~~~~~~~~ ~- ~- ~- Advertising and marketing 18% 4% 14% ~~~~~~~~~~~~- ~- ~- ~- Human resources 11% 3% 8% ~~~~~~~- ~- ~- ~- Information technology 20% 10% 10% ~~~~~~~~~~~ ~- ~- ~- Legal 31% 4% 27% ~~- ~- ~- ~- Sales and business development 15% 4% 11% ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~- ~- ~-
Executives Reporting Recruiting Challenges: All Professions ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~- Quarter Executives Citing Recruiting Challenges ~-
1Q12 67% ~~ ~- 4Q11 59% ~~ ~- 3Q11 42% ~~ ~- 2Q11 37% ~~ ~- 1Q11 29% ~~ ~-
“The U.S. unemployment rate for college-educated workers is roughly half the overall rate, and for many professional specialties it is even lower,” said Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half International. Messmer pointed out that in the third quarter of 2011, the unemployment rates for financial analysts and computer network architects were less than 1 percent, according to the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Brett Good, a senior district president with Robert Half International, added, “The common wisdom is that jobs are simple to fill in this market, but many employers are struggling to find the talent they need. Professionals with highly specialized skills are in short supply ~ particularly in the information technology and finance fields.”
Professional-Level Hiring ~ By Region
Respondents in the West North Central states anticipate the strongest hiring activity in the first quarter, with a net 15 percent of executives planning to add staff. “Healthcare, manufacturing and financial services firms are responsible for much of the hiring activity in the West North Central region,” Messmer noted. “Businesses in these fields seek accounting operations professionals, customer service representatives, web developers and IT systems administrators, among other roles.”
Professional-Level Hiring ~ By Industry
First-quarter professional-level hiring is anticipated to be strongest in the transportation sector, where a net 19 percent of respondents said they expect to make staff additions. A net 14 percent of executives in both the wholesale and construction industries also indicated they will hire during the quarter.
Professional-Level Hiring ~ By Profession
While the legal profession maintained its top spot in the survey with a net 27 percent of lawyers planning to hire, IT and finance showed the largest sequential gains, each yielding net increases in hiring activity that are up four points from the fourth-quarter survey.
The IT and finance fields also reported the greatest difficulty in finding skilled professionals, at 73 percent and 68 percent, respectively.
About Robert Half International
Founded in 1948, Robert Half International, the world’s first and largest specialized staffing firm, is a recognized leader in professional staffing services. The company’s specialized staffing divisions include Accountemps, Robert Half Finance & Accounting and Robert Half Management Resources, for temporary, full-time and senior-level project professionals, respectively, in the fields of accounting and finance; OfficeTeam, for highly skilled temporary administrative support personnel; Robert Half Technology, for information technology professionals; Robert Half Legal, for legal personnel; and The Creative Group, for interactive, design, marketing, advertising and public relations professionals. Robert Half International has staffing and consulting operations in more than 400 locations worldwide. Find more information at www.roberthalf.com, and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/roberthalf.
[1] IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD
SOURCE Robert Half International
CONTACT: Michael Weiss, michael.weiss@rhi.com
Web Site: http://www.roberthalf.com
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Impact Health and Fitness and Opportunity Services Announce Partnership, Florida
TALLAHASSEE, FL /PRNewswire/ ~ Impact Health and Fitness and Opportunity Services have joined forces to provide employment assistance opportunities for Tallahassee residents with disabilities.
This is a collaborative partnership between business and community members who wish to gain access to jobs within the community but need support in reaching their employment goals. Opportunity Services pays for the new employee to work at the employer for a specified period of time. At the end of the specified period of time the employer makes a determination whether to hire the employee on a permanent basis.
“This is an excellent way to build a bridge between business and community to provide employment opportunities for those who are having a challenging time in securing work,” said Matt Stager, Owner of Impact Health and Fitness and President of Health Impact Partners, Inc. “We are pleased to provide opportunities to members of our community who are facing barriers to steady employment. Thus far, we have had great success with new employees coming through Opportunity Services.”
“We are very excited to be able to work with employers like Impact Health and Fitness who understand the importance of our work,” said Allyson Ostwalt, Employment Specialist at Opportunity Services. “Their willingness provides important opportunities for our clients. By opening up their business they help put people to work by offering a welcoming and nurturing environment. It truly is a win-win situation.”
About Impact Health and Fitness
Impact Health and Fitness is Tallahassee’s full-service holistic health and fitness facility. Under 26,000 square feet, Impact provides extensive cardiovascular and strength training equipment; 50+ Group Fitness Classes each week including yoga, pilates, Zumba and Ballroom Dancesport; access to chiropractic care and physical therapy services, massage therapy: childcare, tanning, towel service, pro shop; and a comprehensive personal training program which includes the Navy Seal developed TRX suspension training system. Impact is an active community participant and a member of the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce
About Opportunity Services
Opportunity Services is a non-profit organization that assists adults with disabilities in finding and maintaining employment in the community. They work closely with Vocational Rehabilitation to match individual skills and abilities with the needs and goals of the business. Opportunity Services has highly trained employment specialists prepare consumers for the work-place and offer training and on-going support so clients learn assigned job duties and become independent on the job. The organization serves a variety of job-seekers and has built professional relationships with many businesses throughout the Tallahassee area.
Contact:
Matthew J. Stager Health Impact Partners, Inc. http://www.impacthealthandfitnessnow.com m.stager@snet.net http://twitter.com/impacthf
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SAIC seeks Military Professionals to join it
SAIC Military Careers
SAIC is a FORTUNE 500® scientific, engineering and technology applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world, in national security, energy & environment, health and cybersecurity. We know your transition from the military to a career in the private sector marks a new chapter in your professional journey.
Learn More About SAIC
With well over 10,000 veterans currently calling SAIC home, we want you to know that SAIC has proven expertise in supporting veterans through this transition. We invite you to search for jobs by military branch below. To learn about some of our OCONUS opportunities in locations such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait and Qatar, click here.
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The 3 Smartest Things You Can Do to Find a Job
Networking and Resume Tips from Jobfox
MCLEAN, VA /PRNewswire/ — Whether you are looking to start fresh in the New Year, or have been unemployed for any length of time, now is your chance to breathe life into your tired job search. Jobfox, one of the nation’s fastest growing online job sites, has a few suggestions for you.
Fine Tune your Resume
First and foremost, your resume must meet the standards of today’s hiring processes before applying to jobs online or posting your resume publicly. The current job market demands more than just impeccable grammar and a readable font. Keyword optimization, for example, is crucial to getting your resume the attention it deserves. Keywords can either be found in your target job descriptions, or specifically researched and tailored by professional resume writers. Including these details will assure that your resume comes up in recruiter’s searches. Along these same lines, resumes and cover letters should also be specifically targeted to each individual job’s requirements. Customization and personal touches distinguish you from the seas of typical resumes, helping you land interviews and get the job you desire.
Additionally, when describing your previous positions, be sure to showcase your accomplishments. Recruiters are not interested in reading through a catalog of tasks and duties–they want to know what you have achieved. Sell yourself through your resume by highlighting milestones and accomplishments that correlate directly with a potential employer’s objectives. “You could be the best performer at your job, but without documenting your measurable achievements, awards, or relevant new experiences on the job, you can’t provide proof when asked. As the years go by, the likelihood of remembering details of every accomplishment will more difficult. In 2012, jot down what you’ve achieved at your job – it will serve a useful purpose in optimizing your resume, and in the end, your chances of landing the job of your dreams,” suggests Alex Soto, CEO of ResumeLance and Soto Marketing Communications.
Take Advantage of Social Media
Job seekers should maintain an active, relevant presence in all social media platforms. LinkedIn and Facebook profiles need to be updated, professional and personalized, and you should make as many connections as possible. Merge these contacts on sites like Jobfox.com and Indeed.com in order to receive notifications about possible connections within the companies you’d like to work. If you do not know these potential contacts directly, ask someone you do know to recommend you or to make a direct introduction. Don’t be shy–applicants with referrals such as these are at least 5 times as likely to get an interview.
“Here is the real one/two punch: Target your resume to the job you want and get that resume into the hands of the hiring manager through a reference. Your chances of landing that job just skyrocketed past your competition,” says Peggy Padalino, VP of Sales and Client Services at Jobfox.
Network
Follow through with all leads, both online and in person, no matter how small. Research shows that lengthy periods of unemployment are directly linked to passive approaches to job searching. Regardless of how well-crafted your resume or impressive your career, an expansive network is essential to bolstering your search for the perfect job. Reach out to colleagues and friends, and proactively foster second and third degree connections. Moreover, networking is about establishing a rapport; it is extremely important that traditional courtesies and etiquette not be overlooked, even in the era of the social media. Experts recommend sending a thank you letter following an interview. Not only will it set you apart from other applicants for the job in question, but this simple act of decorum will also help establish a lasting connection within the company.
About Jobfox
Founded in 2005 in McLean, Virginia, Jobfox is a leading job search and career-networking site designed to find candidates the right jobs at the best companies. Through a comprehensive skills-based matching system, Jobfox connects thousands of employers to the most qualified individuals, as well as linking job seekers to relevant job opportunities in their fields. With over 1 Million resumes improved, Jobfox is also the largest provider of professionally written resumes online. For more information, visit http://www.jobfox.com
SOURCE Jobfox
CONTACT: Leigh Burke of Jobfox, lburke@jobfox.com
Web Site: http://www.jobfox.com
Risk of Unemployment Varies by College Major – Unemployment Level for High School Graduates Without Degree is 22.9%
WASHINGTON, DC /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Unemployment figures show the jobless rate for recent college graduates with Bachelor’s Degrees has been running at an unacceptable 8.9 percent. But, a new study from the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce finds that unemployment among job seekers with no better than a high school diploma is a catastrophic 22.9 percent – and an almost unthinkable 31.5 percent among high school dropouts.
So, is college still worth it? A major conclusion of the new report is that it all depends on your major. And while a college degree gives job seekers a formidable advantage over those without, the study points out, not all degrees are created equal, and there are a number of factors that prospective students should consider before sending off their college applications.
Choice of major determines unemployment. Risk of unemployment for recent graduates varies considerably depending on their major. The highest rate, the study found, is among Architecture graduates (13.9 percent) due to the collapse of the construction and home-building industries in the recession. Unemployment is generally higher for non-technical majors, such as the Arts (11.1 percent) or Social Sciences (8.9 percent).
What employed college graduates make also depends on what they take. Median earnings among recent college graduates vary from $55,000 among Engineering majors to $30,000 in the Arts, as well as Psychology and Social Work.
People who make technology are better off than people who use technology. For recent graduates in Math and Computing, unemployment is low for specialists who can write software and invent new applications (6%), but still comparatively high (11.2 percent) for those who use software to manipulate, mine and disseminate information.
Unemployment is lowest where the ties between majors and occupations are highest. Unemployment rates are relatively low (5.4 percent) for recent graduates in Engineering, the Sciences, Education, or Healthcare related majors because they are tied to stable or growing industry sectors and occupations. Psychology and Social Work graduates also have relatively low rates (7.3 percent), because almost half of them work in the Healthcare or Education sectors.
At the same time, majors that are closely aligned with occupations and industries in low demand can misfire. For example, unemployment rates for recent college graduates who majored in Architecture start high at 13.9 percent and due to its strong alignment with the collapse in construction and housing, unemployment remains high even for experienced college graduates at 9.2 percent.
Consider a graduate degree. The overall unemployment rate for people with graduate degrees is just 3 percent. With the exception of Arts and Education, where pay traditionally has been low, workers with graduate degrees average between $60,000 and $100,000 per year, compared to a range of $48,000 and $62,000 for workers with Bachelor’s Degrees.
Not all graduate degrees outperform all BA’s on employment. Forexample, experienced college graduates in a healthcare field have lower unemployment rates than people with graduate degrees in every other field except the life and physical sciences.
The full report: Hard Times, College Majors, Unemployment and Earnings: Not All College Degrees Are Created Equal is available online at http://cew.georgetown.edu/unemployment.
The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce is an independent, nonprofit research and policy institute that studies the link between individual goals, education and training curricula, and career pathways.
CONTACT: Andrea Porter, cewgeorgetown.media@gmail.com
SOURCE Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce
Web Site: http://cew.georgetown.edu/
Georgetown University,
Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) Enters Voluntary Education Partnership With U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
TAMPA, FL /PRNewswire/ ~ Recognized by G.I. Jobs as a Military Friendly School®, Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) has been approved for participation in the Department of Defense (DoD) Voluntary Education Program. Under the terms of this program, eligible service members may apply military tuition assistance benefits toward UMA’s online healthcare degrees.
UMA is committed to providing education opportunities for Armed Forces personnel and has implemented numerous military-friendly policies. While servicemembers have been able to use military tuition assistance benefits at UMA since January 2011, recent policy changes to the DoD Voluntary Education Programs now require educational institutions to have a Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on file with the DoD. The signed agreement between UMA and the DoD Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness means that UMA is officially recognized as a participating institution under the Voluntary Education Partnership.
As stated in the Voluntary Education Partnership MoU, the DoD regards military tuition benefits as a “strategic investment” that helps service members accomplish their mission within the Armed Forces and successfully return to civilian life afterward*. Under the DoD Joint Uniform Tuition Assistance program, eligible service members may receive up to $4,500 per fiscal year – at a rate of $250 per semester hour or $166.67 per quarter hour – toward the cost of tuition.
Brian Braggs, Director of Military and Veteran Affairs at Ultimate Medical Academy, reaffirmed the school’s enduring commitment to military students. “UMA has a long history of providing quality healthcare education programs to the men and women of the Armed Forces. By entering into a Voluntary Education Partnership with the Department of Defense, we have ensured our ongoing ability to serve these students, as we will be able to continue accepting their military tuition assistance benefits when the DoD policy changes take effect in 2012,” he explained.
“Tuition assistance plays a key role in helping to make post secondary education affordable for military students, while UMA’s online healthcare degree programs help make their education goals attainable – no matter where they’re stationed or living,” remarked Braggs. “We’re proud to support service members in their pursuit of associate degrees and healthcare certification, and our faculty and staff remain dedicated to preparing them for employment in the allied health field.”
In addition to accepting military tuition assistance, UMA offers a number of other benefits that have contributed to its recognition as a Military Friendly School. These advantages include:
~ Special tuition pricing for active-duty servicemembers, guard, reserves and veterans, as well as spouses and qualifying dependents of active-duty military
~ Waived registration fee
~ Patriot Grant to cover the cost of books
~ Credit transfers for eligible military experience
Military students can choose from a variety of UMA healthcare training and degree programs online. Options include Associate of Science degrees in Medical Billing and Coding, Health Information Technology, Healthcare Management and Spa Management, as well as a Health Sciences associate degree with a choice of concentrations: Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Office and Billing Specialist, and Pharmacy Technician.
For more information on UMA’s healthcare degree programs and military-friendly policies, visit http://www.ultimatemedical.edu.
About Ultimate Medical Academy
Founded in 1994 and located in Florida, Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) offers dynamic healthcare training and degree programs that empower students to enter and advance within the growing allied health field. UMA is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) and dedicated to providing a superior education in a supportive, professional and ethical environment. With locations in Tampa and Clearwater as well as online healthcare programs, UMA has helped thousands of students launch healthcare careers in Florida and beyond.
For information on student graduation rates, retention and placement rates, and student financial obligations, visit www.ultimatemedical.edu/consumerinfo.
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* Department of Defense. Instruction: Voluntary Education Programs. “Appendix to Enclosure 3: Figure 1.” http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/132225p.pdf
Media Inquiries:
Tricia Wong Director of Marketing Ultimate Medical Academy
SOURCE Ultimate Medical Academy
Web Site: http://www.ultimatemedical.edu
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Bill Cook Memorial Charity Golf Tournament for Veterans
Bill Cook Memorial Charity Golf Tournament
Clerbrook Golf and RV Resort, Clermont, Florida
2005 US 27 N Clermont, Fl
Saturday, January 28th 2012
1pm Shotgun Scramble Putting Contest 12 noon
Proceeds to Benefit Homeless Veterans
About 11% of our population are veterans, sadly, VA statistics indicate nearly 25% of all vets are homeless – that number is increasing as veterans are returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan. This charity golf tournament is intended to help raise funds for a shelter for homeless veterans that receive referrals from veterans as far away as Puerto Rico. Consider a foursome from your club to participate or a generous donation to help a veteran procure housing during these extreme cold temperatures.
To make reservations or offer a sponsorship to help a deserving veteran call 352-394-6165 or 352-272-9317
$40 includes cart, dinner and prizes
Baked Ziti Dinner Compliments of Little Anthony’s and Prizes will be Awarded
“None of us would be here today if it wasn’t for the sacrifices made by the American Soldier. It’s time to give back”. God Bless You, America and the American Soldier
For Veterans, God and Country,
Connie Blaney
P.O. Box 274081; Tampa, Florida 33688
813-900-9422 Fax 813-269-1511
www.LibertyManor.org
Business of the Year Finalist Chamber of Commerce 2011
Florida State Senate Proclamation 2011
Hillsborough County Veterans Council Award 2011
Member VFW, American Legion, VFW
Brandon Aerie Fraternal Order of the Eagles #3566
Veterans Advocacy Council, Veterans Affairs Council
Cambridge Who’s Who Among Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs
Tampa Bay Buccaneer Community Quarterback Award 2008
Arthur Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist INC. Magazine
Who’s Who in Executives and Businesses and Who’s Who of American Women
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FYI Tidbits // Defense Budget Cuts ~ Secretary Panetta to Offer Strategy for Cutting Military Budget
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta will disclose his strategy that will guide the Pentagon in cutting hundreds of billions of dollars from its budget while also sustaining the United States’ needs to meet the 21st century threats. Panetta plans to carefully shrink the military, but keep it large enough to fight and win one major conflict, not two, like the past decade or so. Currently, Pentagon officials are discussing potential cuts to every aspect of military spending to include nuclear arsenal, salaries, retirement and health benefits.
Read more/learn more: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/03/us/pentagon-to-present-vision-of-reduced-military.html
New defense industry contracts valued at $6.5 million or more as of December 30th, 2011.
New defense industry contracts valued at $6.5 million or more as of December 30th, 2011.
MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY
The Missile Defense Agency is announcing the award of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Development and Sustainment Contract (DSC) to The Boeing Co., Missile Defense Systems, Huntsville, Ala. The total value of this contract is $3,480,000,000. This contract was competitively awarded following the receipt of two proposals. The scope of work under this contract includes, but is not limited to: future development; fielding; test; systems engineering, integration and configuration management; equipment manufacturing and refurbishment; training; and operations and sustainment support for the GMD Weapon System and associated support facilities. Work will be performed at multiple locations, including: Huntsville, Ala.; Fort Greely, Alaska; Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.; Schriever Air Force Base, Peterson Air Force Base, Cheyenne Mountain Air Station, and Colorado Springs, Colo.; Tucson, Ariz.; other government designated sites and other contractor designated prime, subcontractor, and supplier operating locations. The DSC period of performance is seven years; December 2011 through December 2018. Fiscal 2012 research, development, test and evaluation funds will be used to initially fund efforts under the DSC. The Missile Defense Agency, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (HQ0147-12-C-0004).
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co., Sunnyvale, Calif., is being awarded a sole-source letter contract at a total not-to-exceed price of $1,960,000,000 to supply two Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Weapon Systems and provide support services under a Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates. Work will be managed in Sunnyvale, Calif., with final assembly performed in Troy, Ala. Performance extends from Dec. 30, 2011 through June 30, 2016. The Missile Defense Agency, Huntsville, Ala., is the contracting activity.
Raytheon Co., Integrated Defense Systems, Woburn, Mass., is being awarded a sole-source letter contract, with a not-to-exceed value of $582,516,377, as an undefinitized contract action (UCA) to provide two AN/TPY-2 radars for a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Work will be performed in Woburn, Mass. The period of performance is Dec. 30, 2011 through Sept. 30, 2018. UAE FMS funds in the amount of $582,516,377 will be used to fund this effort. Definitization of the UCA is anticipated in June 2012. The Missile Defense Agency, Huntsville, Ala., is the contracting activity (HQ0147-12-C-0005).
Raytheon Co., Integrated Defense Systems, Woburn, Mass., is being awarded a sole-source letter contract, with a not-to-exceed value of $363,900,000, as an undefinitized contract action to provide two AN/TPY-2 radars. Work will be performed in Woburn, Mass. The period of performance is Dec. 30, 2011 through March 30, 2015. Procurement funds in the amount of $363,900,000 will be used to fund this effort. The Missile Defense Agency, Huntsville, Ala., is the contracting activity (HQ0147-12-C-0006).
ARMY
Lockheed Martin Corp., Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a $605,998,104 firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. The award will provide for the 2012 Patriot advanced capability production requirement, which includes missiles, launchers, and ground support, for Taiwan. Work will be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas; Camden, Ark.; Lufkin, Texas; Chelmsford, Mass. and Ocala, Fla., with an estimated completion date of July 30, 2015. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-12-C-0002).
Avon Protection Systems, Inc., Cadillac, Mich., was awarded a $176,364,534 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the production of M61 filter canisters for Joint Service general purpose mask. Work will be performed in Cadillac, Mich., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 22, 2016. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with six bids received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W911SR-12-D-0001).
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded an $81,168,138 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to convert UH-60M aircraft to the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces unique configuration. Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2012. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-0003).
Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc., Monroeville, Pa., was awarded an $80,000,000 firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursable contract. The award will provide for the emergency response services for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Work location will be determined with each task order, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 30, 2016. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with three bids received. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha, Neb., is the contracting activity (W9128F-12-D-0003).
Longbow Limited Liability Corp., Orlando, Fla., was awarded a $64,332,047 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to definitize radar electronic unit and unmanned aerial vehicle tactical common data link low rate initial production for Taiwan. Work will be performed in Orlando, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2015. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-10-C-0005).
AAI Corp., Hunt Valley, Md., was awarded a $54,795,517 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure laser designator retrofit kits for the Shadow unmanned aircraft system. Work will be performed in Hunt Valley, Md., with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2014. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-0023).
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, St. Petersburg, Fla., was awarded a $43,824,598 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of 120mm insensitive munitions high explosive tracer cartridges to the Arab Republic of Egypt. Work will be performed in several cities across the United States, as well as Norway and Canada, with an estimated completion date of July 30, 2015. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15QKN-12-C-0002).
Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, Andover, Mass., was awarded a $34,285,600 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of three Patriot fire units and training equipment for Taiwan. Work will be performed in several locations within Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Washington, Italy, Greece, and Canada, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2016. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-12-C-0069).
Technologists, Inc., Arlington, Va., was awarded a $30,633,335 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the construction services for projects in Afghanistan. Work will be performed in Kabul, Afghanistan, with an estimated completion date of March 27, 2013. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with six bids received. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City, Miss., is the contracting activity (W912DQ-12-C-4000).
Cox Construction Co., Vista, Calif., was awarded an $18,710,400 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the construction services at the Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, Calif. Work will be performed in Los Alamitos, Calif., with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2013. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with 11 bids received. The National Guard Bureau, San Luis Obispo, Calif., is the contracting activity (W912LA-12-C-0001).
Rolls-Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Ind., was awarded an $18,185,434 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of an additional six months logistics support. Work will be performed in Indianapolis, Ind., with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2012. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-06-D-0072).
Dragados USA, Inc., New York, N.Y., was awarded a $15,284,720 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the services in support of the Portugues Dam and Bucana River Project. Work will be performed in Ponce, Puerto Rico, with an estimated completion date of March 13, 2013. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with two bids received. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (W912EP-08-C-0011).
Raytheon Co., Missile Systems, Tucson, Ariz., was awarded a $13,918,946 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure 92H Block-1 Stinger missiles and air-to-air launchers for Taiwan. Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2016. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-09-C-0520).
Scola, McClelland, Iowa, was awarded a $13,335,756 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the language broadcast cable service for multiple locations with the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center. Work will be performed in Monterey, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 25, 2012. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with two bids received. The U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Fort Dix, N.J., is the contracting activity (W91LV2-11-C-0009).
Manson Construction Co., Seattle, Wash., was awarded a $12,608,500 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the maintenance dredging services for areas located in Savannah, Ga. Work will be performed in Savannah and Brunswick, Ga., with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2012. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with two bids received. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-12-C-0001).
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., Poway, Calif., was awarded a $12,000,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. The award will provide for the support services for Warrior A/Block 0 unmanned aircraft systems. Work will be performed in Poway, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 17, 2013. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-12-C-0001).
Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., was awarded an $11,685,735 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure heavy expanded mobility tactical truck light equipment transporter vehicles. Work will be performed in Oshkosh, Wis., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2013. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-D-0024).
Seneca Construction, L.L.C./J2 Engineering, J.V., Irving, N.Y., was awarded an $8,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for full-range support services to customers of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Work location will be determined with each task order, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 16, 2016. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile, Ala., is the contracting activity (W91278-12-D-0008).
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Orlando, Fla., was awarded a $7,789,759 firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. The award will provide for the procurement of Modernized Laser Range Finder Designator Lot 1 kits and associated spares. Work will be performed in Orlando, Fla., with an estimated completion date of April 30, 2014. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-11-C-0120).
Strategic Resources, Inc., McLean, Va., was awarded a $7,724,490 firm-fixed-price, labor-hour contract. The award will provide for the services necessary to support Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s mobilization mission. Work will be performed in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., with an estimated completion date of June 27, 2012. Six bids were solicited, with six bids received. The Mission Contracting Office, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., is the contracting activity (W9124D-11-C-9000).
Certified Slings, Inc., Casselberry, Fla., was awarded a $7,643,262 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the 5,000 aerial delivery cargo slings. Work will be performed in Casselberry, Fla., with an estimated completion date of June 1, 2014. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-12-C-0070).
AIR FORCE
Sierra Nevada Corp., Sparks, Nev., is being awarded a firm-fixed price delivery order 0001 contract in the amount of $355,126,541 for the Light Air Support (LAS) aircraft and associated support. The delivery order is being issued under the simultaneously awarded basic contract FA8637-12-D-6001, an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. This is a non-developmental aircraft procured for conducting advanced flight training, surveillance, air interdiction, and close air support. The LAS aircraft is a single-engine turboprop fixed-wing aircraft with tricycle, retractable landing gear, and tandem two-place pressurized cockpit with ejection seats, capable of operating from semi-prepared air fields. Ground training devices support pilot training. Interim contractor support is required for all maintenance and supply requirements for the aircraft and associated support equipment, consisting of the following: 20 LAS aircraft; one lot interim contractor support long lead in the continental United States; one lot interim contractor support base activation outside the continental United States; six mission planning stations; six mission debrief systems; one computer based trainer ground training device; one flight training device ground training device; one lot LAS flight certification to United States Air Force Military Training Center standards. Locations of performance are Sparks, Nev. (55 percent), and Jacksonville, Fla. (45 percent). Delivery order 0001 is expected to be completed Apr. 30, 2014. The basic contract has an ordering period of 60 months. ASC/WWYAC, Wright-Patterson, Ohio, is the contracting activity.
Raytheon Co., Waltham, Mass., is being awarded a $38,472,002 cost-plus-award-fee and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. This contract modification is for the modernized user equipment completion effort. This effort corrects modernized user equipment receiver card deficiencies that were identified during functional qualification testing, in order for the receiver cards to comply with contract requirements. The location of performance is El Segundo, Calif. Work is expected to be completed November 2012. SMC/GPK, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA8807-06-C-0004, P00073).
Integral Systems, Inc., Columbia, Md., is being awarded a $15,698,435 cost-plus-award-fee contract for modification exercises option contract line item number 1006-calendar year 2012 sustainment in support of the Command and Control System Consolidated program. The support includes program management, hardware and software maintenance, core and satellite vehicle-specific software maintenance, database maintenance, and operations support for Satellite Operations Center Block at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. The two locations for the performance are Colorado Springs. Colo. (50 percent), and Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. (35 percent). Work is to be completed by Dec. 31, 2012. SMC/MSCSD, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA4701-01-C-0012, P00199).
Boeing Satellite Systems, Inc., El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded a $9,497,495 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. This contract modification of the Wideband Global SATCOM Block II follow-on contract is for spacecraft modernization initiative digital channelizer upgrade study. The location of performance is El Segundo, Calif. Work is expected to be completed Jan. 1, 2012. SMC/PKJW, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA8808-10-C-0001, P00021).
Raytheon Co., Network Centric Systems, Marlborough, Mass., is being awarded a $9,443,490 cost-plus-award-fee, firm-fixed-price, time-and-materials and cost reimbursement contract. This action will continue to provide survivable communications for United States strategic nuclear forces; the Minuteman Minimum Essential Emergency Communications Network Program must be upgraded to support communications via the Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellite constellations. The location of performance is Marlborough, Mass. Work is expected to be completed 12 months after receipt of order. ESC/HNSK, Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., is the contracting activity (FA8726-08-C-004, P00080).
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
CSD, Inc.*, New Conroe, Texas, was awarded a fixed-price with economic price adjustment contract with a maximum $11,832,260 for fuel system icing inhibitor. No other location of performance. Using service is Defense Logistics Agency Energy. There were three responses to the solicitation. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2012 Defense Capital Working Funds. The date of performance completion is Jan. 30, 2013. The Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Fort Belvoir, Va., is the contracting activity (SP0600-12-D-0760).
Grimes Aerospace Co., Urbana, Ohio, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract with a maximum $9,570,000 for searchlights. No other location of performance. Using service is Army. There was one response to the solicitation. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2012 capital working funds. The date of performance completion is December 2014. The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (SPRRA1-12-D-0049).
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