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Navy readies solicitations for future enterprise network

The Navy will issue up to five requests for proposals over the next 12 months as it begins the transition from the massive Navy-Marine Corps Intranet to the successor program.

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Navy, CACI team to improve ordnance tracking worldwide

The contract will provide program management and technical support for the Naval Operational Logistics Support Center's Ordnance Information System.

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Navy on course for smarter shipboard networks

Capt. D.J. LeGoff, program manager of the Navy's Tactical Networks Program Office, discusses critical elements of the Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services program, including integration of existing systems and contract milestones.

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Mobile relay system takes air combat training to sea

New mobile technology for the Navy and Marine Corps makes the TCTS air combat training system "rangeless," allowing for advanced training over water.

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Wind power blows military in different directions

The Army is working on a wind-power project, while elsewhere wind turbines cause havoc with radar.

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Drone helicopter violates DC airspace

The Navy admits it lost control of a drone helicopter for half an hour in restricted airspace in Washington, D.C.

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Pentagon project seeks to streamline human-resource process

Defense Department officials are testing a new project on hiring and managing employees to change the process-oriented structure of personnel management.

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The making of a stealth UAV

The next-generation of unmanned aerial vehicles will have stealth attributes and other capabilities that would give them a higher chance of survivability against ground and air threats on long-range strike missions, reports Colin Clark at DOD Buzz.

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Navy briefs industry on enterprise network RFP

"Speed dating" event draws potential subcontractors lining up for a piece of the Navy's massive NGEN contract.

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Naval Surface Warfare Center awards tech support deal

Science Applications International Corp. has been awarded a five-year task order that could be worth more than $35 million to assist the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division with technical, training and armory management support.

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Navy picks provider for software and program support

Stanley Inc. will provide support for Navy programs under two contracts totaling $11 million.

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Navy sets sights on workers with strong business skills

The Navy is seeking professionals who understand business fundamentals and collaborate well at all levels.

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Navy picks contractor to upgrade Osprey avionics

Raytheon Co. will provide information technology support for Navy V-22 Osprey aircraft under a five-year, $250 million indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract.

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Navy adds 556 contractors to SeaPort-e program

The Navy has qualified 556 additional contractors to compete for task orders under the SeaPort Enhanced acquisition program.

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Navy tightens cybersecurity training rules

The Navy secretary has issued a directive requiring the Navy and Marine Corps to ensure that their cybersecurity workforce complies with information assurance requirements.

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Navy division schedules communications support

BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc. will provide a broad range of technology services to the Navy under a $31 million modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract.

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Navy aircraft to get digital mapping upgrade

Harris Corp. wins another contract to enhance the mapping capabilities of Navy aircraft, including helicopters and jet fighters.

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Marines order infrared warning systems for choppers

Northrop Grumman Corp. will provide infrared missile warning systems to the Navy under an $80 million contract.

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Navy plans seamless transition to NGEN

HP Enterprise Services LLC will support the transition from the Navy/Marine Corps Intranet to a next-generation program under a contract potentially worth $3.4 billion over five years.

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Navy combat command gets program management support

Alion Science and Technology Corp. will support the Navy with program management and other services under a three-year task order worth $3.2 million.