Prime - November 2013

November 2013

PRIME GOVERNMENT Contractor Monthly

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AFG Group

AFG Group Earns NYC Proclamation and Notable Construction Industry Ranking November 21, 2013

NEW YORK – AFG Group, Inc. received a Mayoral Proclamation by the City of New York as a "Top Building & Construction" industry leader.

Awarded last month at the Javits Center, the proclamation recognizes the program and construction management firm for its significant recent involvement in the NYC construction market. A women's business enterprise (WBE), AFG has grown significantly within the region over the past year. In July the firm was named as a top ranked contractor in the tri-state area by ENR New York.

AFG played a substantial role in the Sandy recovery efforts under the NYC Rapid Repairs program.

Within a few days of the worst storm to hit the region, AFG assembled 22 professionals to provide construction oversight on Staten Island and within three months had closed out over 3,000 residential projects—about 15 percent of the city's Rapid Repairs—providing homeowners with emergency heat, power and water.

"We were given the task of documenting and verifying a workforce consisting of two large prime contractors and 50 sub-contractors with a total workforce of more than 1,000 workers daily," said Lew Ayers, AFG's Rapid Repairs Project Director.

Project Manager Martin Garcia said, "It was challenging on many levels. We had to mobilize quickly and work fast, but we had to be patient, too. People wanted to talk about the two-foot waves that came crashing through their windows."

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Northrop Northrop Grumman Grumman

Northrop Grumman's BACN Completes Provides Critical Communication to Warfighters November November 21, 21, 2013 2013

SAN DIEGO –– The Battlefield Airborne SAN DIEGO The Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN), developed by Northrop Communications Node (BACN), developed by Northrop Grumman Grumman Corporation Corporation (NYSE: (NYSE: NOC) NOC) for for the the U.S. U.S. Air Air Force, has completed 5,000 combat missions connecting Force, has completed 5,000 combat missions connecting warfighters warfighters in in the the air air and and on on the the ground. ground.

BACN BACN is is aa high-altitude, high-altitude, airborne airborne gateway gateway that that translates translates and distributes voice communications, video, and distributes voice communications, video, imagery imagery and other battlespace information from numerous and other battlespace information from numerous sources. sources. Using Using aa suite suite of of computers computers and and radio radio systems, systems, BACN bridges and extends communications BACN bridges and extends communications among among disparate users and different datalink networks to provide disparate users and different datalink networks to provide situational situational awareness awareness and and enable enable better better command command and and control coordination between warfighters and control coordination between warfighters and commanders. commanders.

The The BACN BACN fleet fleet comprises comprises four four E-11A E-11A manned manned systems systems and and three three Northrop Northrop Grumman Grumman EQ-4B EQ-4B Block Block 20 20 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft systems.

BACN supports missions executed by the 430th Expeditionary Global Hawk unmanned aircraft systems. BACN supports missions executed by the 430th Expeditionary Electronic Electronic Combat Combat Squadron Squadron at at Kandahar Kandahar Airfield Airfield in in Afghanistan, Afghanistan, and and by by the the 380th 380th Air Air Expeditionary Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia.

Together, the 430th and the 380th reached the 5,000 combat Wing in Southwest Asia. Together, the 430th and the 380th reached the 5,000 combat mission mission milestone Nov. 9, 2013. milestone Nov. 9, 2013.

The The persistent persistent connectivity connectivity BACN BACN provides provides is is used used to to successfully successfully execute execute aa number number of of missions, missions, including airdrops and overall air operations.

The system's beyond-line-of-sight capability has including airdrops and overall air operations. The system's beyond-line-of-sight capability has been been particularly useful overcoming the communications limitations posed by Afghanistan's rugged terrain. particularly useful overcoming the communications limitations posed by Afghanistan's rugged terrain.

BACN BACN achieved achieved another another major major milestone milestone on on Aug. Aug. 11, 11, 2013, 2013, completing completing 50,000 50,000 combat combat flight flight hours hours of of service. service.

Northrop Northrop Grumman Grumman isis the the prime prime contractor contractor for for developing, developing, deploying, deploying, operating operating and and sustaining sustaining BACN BACN in in support of U.S. Central Command.

Northrop Grumman maintains the BACN E-11A aircraft platforms; the support of U.S. Central Command. Northrop Grumman maintains the BACN E-11A aircraft platforms; the U.S. U.S. Air Air Force Force maintains maintains the the EQ-4B EQ-4B Global Global Hawk Hawk platforms. platforms.

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GSA Creates Redevelopment Contract for Southwest Washington November 21, 21, 2013 2013 November

Orlando, FL FL –– The The General General Services Services Administration Administration Orlando, (GSA) is is expecting expecting to to create create aa contract contract which which will will be be (GSA) responsible to to design design the the changes changes to to the the GSA GSA responsible Headquarters in in Washington Washington as as well well as as the the Cotton Cotton Annex Annex Headquarters for the the Energy Energy Department.

Department. GSA GSA Head Head Administrator Administrator for Dan Tangherlini Tangherlini stated stated that that itit is is only only the the first first two two Dan projects in in aa full full effort effort to to redesign redesign older older buildings buildings in in that that projects area of of southwest southwest Washington.

Washington. Once Once the the contract contract is is area released itit will will hit hit the the bidding bidding floor floor onFedBizOpps. onFedBizOpps. Once Once released on FedBizOpps, FedBizOpps, only only contractors contractors that that are are properly properly on registered in in System System for for Award Award Management Management (SAM) (SAM) will will registered be allowed allowed to to bid bid on on the the solicitation. solicitation. be GovernmentContractingTips.com has has been been assisting assisting registered registered small small business business contractors contractors with with all all of of their their GovernmentContractingTips.com questions regarding regarding the the Government-Wide Government-Wide Acquisition Acquisition contracts contracts (GWACs).

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Accenture and ServiceSource Join Forces to Improve Recurring Revenues Generated By Technology Companies November 19, 19, 2013 2013 November

SAN FRANCISCO FRANCISCO –– Addressing Addressing aa long-standing long-standing SAN industry challenge, challenge, Accenture Accenture (NYSE: (NYSE: ACN) ACN) and and industry ServiceSource® (NASDAQ: (NASDAQ: SREV) SREV) have have formed formed ServiceSource® global alliance alliance to to make make itit easier easier and and faster faster for for aa global companies, such such as as manufacturers manufacturers of of computer computer companies, software and and equipment equipment and and medical medical technology technology software devices, to to generate generate and and retain retain more more recurring recurring devices, revenues from from their their customers. customers. These These revenue revenue revenues streams flow flow from from various various types types of of agreements agreements such such streams as hardware hardware and and software software maintenance maintenance and and support support as contracts, subscriptions subscriptions offered offered by by software-as-asoftware-as-acontracts, service providers, providers, and and warranties warranties for for health health and and life life service science equipment. equipment. science These types types of of agreements agreements are are sold sold initially initially by by the the original original sales sales teams, teams, but but then then must must be be renewed renewed These periodically to to ensure ensure that that companies companies continue continue to to deliver deliver the the service service and and collect collect the the revenue. revenue. For For the the past past periodically two decades, decades, however, however, renewal renewal processes processes and and related related data data have have become become overly overly complex, complex, disaggregated, disaggregated, two and time-consuming time-consuming to to navigate. navigate. As As aa result, result, companies companies often often have have not not invested invested the the time time needed needed to to pursue pursue and these ongoing ongoing revenue revenue opportunities opportunities with with existing existing customers, customers, and and when when they they have, have, the the results results have have these generally been been poor. poor. generally “Accenture and and ServiceSource ServiceSource recognize recognize the the challenges challenges associated associated with with the the recurring recurring revenue revenue sales sales “Accenture process and and see see aa big big opportunity opportunity for for technology technology companies companies to to drive drive more more recurring recurring revenue revenue –– potentially potentially process $30 billion billion per per year year according according to to ServiceSource ServiceSource analysis analysis –– ifif they they can can transform transform this this increasingly increasingly strategic strategic $30 piece of of their their business,” business,” said said Mike Mike Smerklo, Smerklo, chairman chairman and and CEO CEO of of ServiceSource.

ServiceSource. “Most “Most companies companies piece incorporate aa significant significant recurring recurring revenue revenue component component for for much much of of what what they they sell sell including including renewals renewals for for incorporate hardware, software, software, Software Software as as aa Service Service and and other other subscription subscription services. services. In In fact, fact, these these renewals renewals often often hardware, account for 30-40 percent of a technology company’s revenues and as much as 50 percent of its profits.” account for 30-40 percent of a technology company’s revenues and as much as 50 percent of its profits.”

Working together, together, the the two two companies companies will will combine combine leading leading technology, technology, services services and and best best practices practices to to Working drive clients’ clients’ top-line top-line results results around around existing existing and and emerging emerging recurring recurring revenue revenue streams. streams. Accenture Accenture will will drive deliver capabilities capabilities in in systems systems integration, integration, consulting, consulting, business business transformation, transformation, and and predictive predictive analytics. analytics. deliver

NCI, NCI,Inc. Inc.

NCI NCIAwarded Awarded$7.9 $7.9Million MillionC4i/IT C4i/ITServices ServicesContract Contract November November19, 19,2013 2013

RESTON, RESTON, Va. Va. –– NCI, NCI, Inc. Inc. (NASDAQ:NCIT), a leading (NASDAQ:NCIT), a leading provider ofof information provider information technology (IT) and technology (IT) and professional services and professional services and solutions to U.S. Federal solutions to U.S. Federal Government agencies, Government agencies, announced today that announced today that itit was was awarded a task order under awarded a task order under TEIS TEIS IIIIII for for ITIT services services inin support supportofofCommand, Command,Control, Control, Communications, Computers Communications, Computers&& Intelligence/Information Intelligence/Information Technology Technology (C4I/IT) (C4I/IT) for for the the 780th Military Intelligence (MI) 780th Military Intelligence (MI) Brigade Brigade Headquarters, Headquarters, Fort Fort Meade, MD. Meade, MD. Under Underthis thiscontract, contract,NCI NCIwill willprovide provideallallimplementation implementationservices servicesfor forthe theentire entireC4I/IT C4I/ITinfrastructure infrastructurefor for the 780th MI Brigade’s new headquarters facility.

NCI will design, procure, install, and test multiple the 780th MI Brigade’s new headquarters facility. NCI will design, procure, install, and test multiple Gigabit GigabitPassive PassiveOptical OpticalNetworks Networks(GPONs) (GPONs)asaswell wellasasaudiovisual, audiovisual,data datacenter, center,and andvoice voicesystems. systems.

“NCI “NCIisispleased pleasedtotosupport supportthe thebuild buildout outand andimplementation implementationofofthis thiscritical criticalC4I/IT C4I/ITfacility facilityinfrastructure infrastructure and, in particular, to have the opportunity to leverage our expanding capability in the design, and, in particular, to have the opportunity to leverage our expanding capability in the design,installation, installation, and support of GPON technology,” said Brian Clark, NCI’s President. and support of GPON technology,” said Brian Clark, NCI’s President.

About AboutNCI, NCI,Inc.: Inc.: NCI is a worldwide NCI is a worldwideprovider providerofofleading-edge leading-edgeenterprise enterpriseservices servicesand andsolutions solutionstotoDefense, Defense,Intelligence, Intelligence, Healthcare, and Civilian Government agencies.

Inspired by its customers’ missions and driven Healthcare, and Civilian Government agencies. Inspired by its customers’ missions and drivenby bytheir their challenges, NCI helps them achieve higher levels of performance by utilizing innovative, cutting-edge challenges, NCI helps them achieve higher levels of performance by utilizing innovative, cutting-edge technologies technologiesand andmethodologies methodologiesininthe thefollowing followingcapability capabilityareas: areas:Cloud CloudComputing Computingand andITITInfrastructure Infrastructure Optimization; Cybersecurity and Information Assurance; Engineering and Logistics Support; Optimization; Cybersecurity and Information Assurance; Engineering and Logistics Support;Enterprise Enterprise Information Management and Advanced Analytics; Health IT and Medical Support; IT Information Management and Advanced Analytics; Health IT and Medical Support; IT Service Service Management; Modeling, Simulation, and Training; and Software and Systems Development/Integration.

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PARC PARC

Department of Energy Selects PARC to Develop Harsh Environment Adaptable Thermionic Sensor Novel Novel Sensor Sensor to to Monitor Monitor High High Temperature Temperature Systems Systems such such as as Power Power Plants, Plants, Propulsion Propulsion Engines, Engines, and and Aerospace Aerospace Structures Structures November November 19, 19, 2013 2013

PALO PALO ALTO, ALTO, Calif.

Calif. — — PARC, PARC, A A Xerox Xerox Company, Company, today today announced announced itit has has signed signed aa $1.8 $1.8 million million contract contract with with the the U.S. U.S. Department Department of of Energy Energy (DOE) (DOE) to to develop develop and demonstrate PARC’s Harsh and demonstrate PARC’s Harsh Environment Environment Adaptable Adaptable Thermionic Thermionic (HEAT) (HEAT) sensor sensor monitoring monitoring platform platform for for long-term long-term operation operation in in environments environments with with 750°C 750°C –– 1600°C 1600°C temperatures, temperatures, pressures pressures up up to to 1000 1000 psi, psi, and and gaseous gaseous environments environments consisting consisting of of hydrocarbons, hydrocarbons, oxygen, oxygen, water water vapor, vapor, carbon carbon dioxide, dioxide, carbon carbon monoxide, monoxide, SOx, SOx, and and NOx. NOx. The The DOE’s DOE’s National National Energy Energy Technology Technology Laboratory Laboratory set set out out to to find find innovative innovative research research and and development development of of novel novel sensor sensor and and control control systems systems for for use use in in advanced advanced power power generation generation environments. environments. New New sensor sensor and and control control technology technology will will facilitate facilitate the the attainment attainment of of the the goals goals of of high high efficiency, efficiency, near near zero zero emissions, emissions, and and effective effective carbon carbon capture capture for for next-generation next-generation power power generation generation technologies. technologies.

“When “When looking looking to to gain gain insight insight into into high high temperature, temperature, high high pressure, pressure, and and potentially potentially combustible combustible environments, environments, such such as as gasifiers, gasifiers, it’s it’s very very difficult difficult to to find find the the right right combination combination of of materials materials and and wiring wiring that that won’t won’t perish perish or or compromise compromise the the safety safety and and integrity integrity of of the the system,” system,” said said Robie Robie Lewis, Lewis, Federal Federal Project Project Manager Manager at at the the Crosscutting Crosscutting Research Research Division Division of of National National Energy Energy Technology Technology Laboratory, Laboratory, aa DOE DOE laboratory laboratory funding funding and and managing managing this this project. project. “Given “Given its its long long history history and and experience experience in in developing developing gridgridless less field field sensors, sensors, along along with with its its fabrication fabrication facilities, facilities, design design expertise, expertise, and and test test capabilities, capabilities, we we believe believe PARC PARC isis well well suited suited to to carry carry out out this this important important project.” project.”

PARC PARC isis developing developing the the HEAT HEAT sensor sensor platform platform that that works works in in harsh harsh environments environments with with the the capability capability to to harvest harvest its its own own energy, energy, leverage leverage embedded embedded high high temperature temperature electronics, electronics, and and emit emit wireless wireless signals, signals, so so the the actual actual conditions conditions of of these these environments environments can can be be regularly regularly monitored monitored in in real real time. time.

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IMRI Awarded Prime Contract to Support FirstNet’s Nationwide Telecommunication Program November November 18, 18, 2013 2013

Service-Disabled Service-Disabled Veteran, Veteran, Minority, Minority, and and Economically Economically Disadvantaged Disadvantaged WomanWomanOwned Owned Small Small Business Business ranked ranked by

by Inc. Inc. Magazine Magazine as as one one of of the the fastest fastest growing growing privately privately held held businesses businesses provides provides IT, IT, cyber cyber security, security, and and engineering engineering services services to to federal federal and and commercial commercial clients clients Aliso Aliso Viejo, Viejo, CA CA –– Information Information Management Management Resources, Resources, Inc. Inc. (IMRI) (IMRI) is is pleased pleased to to announce announce that that itit was was one one of of three three Service-Disabled Service-Disabled Veteran Veteran Owned Owned Small Small Businesses Businesses (SDVOSBs) (SDVOSBs) awarded awarded aa Blanket Blanket Purchase Purchase Agreement Agreement with with aa potential potential value value of of up up to to $67.2 $67.2 million million by

by D D epartment epartment of of Commerce Commerce to to support support the the FirstNet FirstNet Responder Responder Network Network Authority Authority (FirstNet).

(FirstNet). The The Middle Middle Class Class Tax Tax Relief Relief and and Job Job Creation Creation Act Act of of 2012 2012 created created FirstNet FirstNet as as an an independent independent authority authority within within National National Telecommunication Telecommunication and and Information Information Administration Administration (NTIA) (NTIA) to to provide provide emergency emergency responders responders with with the the first first high-speed, high-speed, nationwide nationwide network network dedicated dedicated solely solely to to police, police, firefighters, firefighters, emergency emergency medical medical service service professionals professionals and and other other public public safety safety officials. officials.

IMRI’s IMRI’s team team of of professionals professionals will will serve serve as as trusted trusted advisors advisors to to the the FirstNet FirstNet leadership leadership team team by by providing providing wireless wireless public public safety safety expertise expertise and and professional professional services services support support in in aa wide wide range range of of technical, technical, business, business, financial, financial, strategic strategic and and operational operational areas. areas. “I “I am am truly truly honored honored that that IMRI IMRI will will play play aa pivotal pivotal role role in in the the success success of of FirstNet FirstNet in in achieving achieving its its critical critical mission mission of of saving saving lives lives and and developing developing aa new new interoperable interoperable broadband broadband network. network. Given Given that that this this nationwide nationwide wireless wireless broadband broadband network network for for public public safety safety is is one one of of our our nation’s nation’s critical critical infrastructure infrastructure developments, developments, II am am so so proud proud that that IMRI IMRI was was selected selected to to participate participate in in this this history history making making program. program. Additionally, Additionally, II am am extremely extremely pleased pleased with with the the Department Department of of Commerce Commerce for for awarding awarding this this contract contract to to small small Service Service Disabled Disabled Veteran Veteran Owned Owned Businesses Businesses with with proven proven qualifications qualifications in in technology technology and and safety,” safety,” says says Martha Martha Daniel, Daniel, IMRI’s IMRI’s President President and and CEO CEO and and President President of of Elite Elite ServiceServiceDisabled Disabled Veteran Veteran Owned Owned Business Business (SDVOB) (SDVOB) Network, Network, Orange Orange County.

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IMRI IMRI isis currently currently seeking seeking candidates candidates who who are are national national experts experts in in public public safety safety and and wireless wireless telecommunications telecommunications to to support support FirstNet’s FirstNet’s exciting exciting mission. mission. Positions Positions are are nationwide. nationwide. IMRI IMRI offers offers competitive competitive compensation, compensation, benefits, benefits, and and other other incentives incentives to to its its personnel. personnel. If If interested interested in in being being considered considered for for positions, positions, please please visit visit IMRI’s IMRI’s FirstNet FirstNet page page athttp://www.imri.com/firstnet. athttp://www.imri.com/firstnet.

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DISA Deliberates Over Canceling ESSII Cloud Storage Service Contract November November 18, 18, 2013 2013

Orlando, Orlando, FL FL –– Almost Almost aa month month later later after after its its release, release, the the Defense Defense Information Information Systems Systems Agency Agency (DISA) (DISA) announces announces they they are are considering considering canceling canceling their their ESSII ESSII Cloud Cloud Storage Storage Contract.

Contract. The The ESSII ESSII had had aa contract contract ceiling ceiling worth worth between between $427 $427 to to $450 $450 billion billion with with aa base base project project length length of of four four years. years. The The DISA DISA states states in in their their RFP RFP for for the the ESSII ESSII that that they they are are looking looking for for ‘state-of-the-art’ ‘state-of-the-art’ storage storage capacity capacity to to help help meet meet new new and and existing existing customer customer requirements. requirements. However, However, the the DISA DISA has has not not seen seen the the response response that that they they have have been been looking looking for for in in this this massive massive contract contract on on FedBizOpps, FedBizOpps, the the federal federal government’s government’s online online bid bid board. board.

According According to to Federal Federal Times Times on on November November 12th, 12th, 2013, 2013, the the DISA DISA released released aa notice notice that that stated, stated, “Initial “Initial indications indications are are the the demand demand will will not not require require aa contract contract with with the the ceiling ceiling estimated estimated in in this this draft draft solicitation. solicitation.

We We are are currently currently revising revising our our acquisition acquisition strategy strategy for for satisfying satisfying requirements requirements for for hosting hosting public public nonnonsensitive sensitive data data in in commercial commercial cloud cloud environments.” environments.” The The DISA DISA will will start start to to revise revise the the cloud cloud storage storage contract contract and and continue continue roaming roaming bids bids on on the the available available RFP RFP on on FedBizOpps.

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Wisconsin Wisconsin Awards Awards HP HP $221 $221 Million Million Medicaid Medicaid Contract Contract Extension Extension HP will build on 36-year relationship to help Badger State HP will build on 36-year relationship to help Badger State continue its healthcare transformation continue its healthcare transformation November 18, 2013 November 18, 2013

PALO ALTO, Calif. — HP Enterprise Services today announced the PALO ALTO, Calif. — HP Enterprise Services today announced the Wisconsin Department of Health Services has signed a $221 million Wisconsin Department of Health Services has signed a $221 million agreement for HP to continue its 36-year relationship as the state’s agreement for HP to continue its 36-year relationship as the state’s Medicaid fiscal agent.

Medicaid fiscal agent.

Under the terms of the five-year agreement, HP will help Wisconsin Under the terms of the five-year agreement, HP will help Wisconsin continue to meet federal Medicaid requirements and prepare for future continue to meet federal Medicaid requirements and prepare for future healthcare transformation developments while helping to reduce costs, healthcare transformation developments while helping to reduce costs, improve service and maintain program stability for healthcare providers improve service and maintain program stability for healthcare providers and beneficiaries. and beneficiaries.

As Wisconsin’s fiscal agent, HP will continue providing all systems work and management of a decision As Wisconsin’s fiscal agent, HP will continue providing all systems work and management of a decision support system and data warehouse, which handles the analysis of more than 4 terabytes of Medicaid data support system and data warehouse, which handles the analysis of more than 4 terabytes of Medicaid data used to drive program decisions. HP also manages the Wisconsin immunization registry program, which used to drive program decisions. HP also manages the Wisconsin immunization registry program, which has been shared with 19 other states. Under the contract, HP also will manage a local call center, financial has been shared with 19 other states. Under the contract, HP also will manage a local call center, financial and federal reporting, and support for the state’s drug rebate and estate recovery programs. and federal reporting, and support for the state’s drug rebate and estate recovery programs.

As part of this contract, HP will complete a system-wide technology refresh with HP Superdome 2 As part of this contract, HP will complete a system-wide technology refresh with HP Superdome 2 servers, helping the agency address its most demanding workload cost effectively. Designed to scale from servers, helping the agency address its most demanding workload cost effectively. Designed to scale from eight to 256 cores, the servers deliver a highly resilient, mission-critical consolidation platform that will eight to 256 cores, the servers deliver a highly resilient, mission-critical consolidation platform that will help the department accommodate growth with maximum uptime, ensuring consistent services. help the department accommodate growth with maximum uptime, ensuring consistent services.

Wisconsin’s interChange Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS), developed and Wisconsin’s interChange Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS), developed and implemented by HP, has become the model for solutions sought by a number of other states. The HP implemented by HP, has become the model for solutions sought by a number of other states. The HP interChange MMIS is a multipayer system and has been successfully implemented and federally certified interChange MMIS is a multipayer system and has been successfully implemented and federally certified in 13 states over the past decade. The system offers the state flexibility and speed to make changes to in 13 states over the past decade. The system offers the state flexibility and speed to make changes to provider payment policies or eligibility rules in minutes rather than months as required for mainframe provider payment policies or eligibility rules in minutes rather than months as required for mainframe systems. systems.

MacAulay-Brown MacAulay-Brown

MacB Awarded $18.5M USAF C4ISR Contract MacAulay-Brown, MacAulay-Brown, Inc. Inc. Awarded Awarded $18.5 $18.5 Million Million Contract Contract by by the the United United States States Air Air Force Force to Support Critical C4ISR Programs to Support Critical C4ISR Programs November November 18, 18, 2013 2013

DAYTON, DAYTON, Ohio Ohio –– MacAulay-Brown, MacAulay-Brown, Inc. (MacB), a leading Inc. (MacB), a leading National National Security company providing innovative Security company providing innovative engineering engineering and and technical technical solutions solutions to to Defense, Intelligence, Homeland Defense, Intelligence, Homeland Security and Federal Security and Federal agencies, agencies, announced today that the United announced today that the United States States Air Force Life Cycle Mana gement Air Force Life Cycle Mana gement Center Center (AFLCMC) (AFLCMC) has has awarded awarded the the company a three-year, $18.5 million company a three-year, $18.5 million contract contract to to increase increase the the USAF’s USAF’s Command, Control, Communication, Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Computers, Intelligence, Intelligence, Surveillance Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) technology capabilities. technology capabilities.

Under Under the the terms terms of of the the contract, contract, MacB MacB will will provide provide scientific scientific research, research, analysis, analysis, development, development, prototyping prototyping and experimentation for the transition and sustainment support of future systems for the USAF and experimentation for the transition and sustainment support of future systems for the USAF and and Joint Joint C4ISR communities.

In addition, the company will work with AFLCMC personnel to increase Command C4ISR communities. In addition, the company will work with AFLCMC personnel to increase Command and and Control Control (C2) (C2) requirements requirements in in areas areas critical critical to to national national security. security. These These areas areas include: include: Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity, Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), Agile Combat Support (ACS), Air-Sea Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), Agile Combat Support (ACS), Air-Sea Battle, Battle, Dynamic Dynamic Aerial Networks, Non-traditional Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (NTISR), Airspace Aerial Networks, Non-traditional Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (NTISR), Airspace Management Management and and Next Next Generation Generation Fighter Fighter Interoperability.

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“The “The Emerging Emerging Joint Joint C4ISR C4ISR Technology Technology program program supports supports the the AFLCMC’s AFLCMC’s mission mission to to acquire acquire and and support war-winning capabilities,” said Fred Norman, Senior Vice President and General Manager support war-winning capabilities,” said Fred Norman, Senior Vice President and General Manager of of MacB’s Mission Systems Group.

“MacB has been instrumental in providing C4ISR development and MacB’s Mission Systems Group. “MacB has been instrumental in providing C4ISR development and sustainment sustainment support support to to the the Special Special Operations Operations Forces Forces (SOF), (SOF), Intelligence, Intelligence, Homeland Homeland Security Security and and Defense Defense communities.

We look forward to extending that support to AFLCMC to increase the Nation’s C2 and communities. We look forward to extending that support to AFLCMC to increase the Nation’s C2 and ISR ISR capabilities.” capabilities.”

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CMS Awards Lantana Consulting Group Contract: $800 Million Program to Promote Healthcare November 12, 12, 2013 2013 November

Lantana Consulting Consulting Group Group was was awarded awarded an an indefinite indefinite delivery/indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity quantity (IDIQ) (IDIQ) contract contract to to Lantana support the the Centers Centers for for Medicare Medicare & & Medicaid Medicaid Services Services (CMS) (CMS) “Measure “Measure and and Instrument Instrument Development Development and and support Support” (MIDS) (MIDS) program. program. With With the the announcement, announcement, CMS CMS indicated indicated an an expanded expanded contract contract award award from from Support” $500 million million to to $800 $800 million. million. The The contract contract will will fund fund aa variety variety of of initiatives initiatives to to promote promote quality quality of of $500 healthcare in in the the United United States States over over the the next next five five years. years. Lantana Lantana isis one one of of two two small small businesses businesses out out of of the the healthcare 18 contractors contractors that that received received aa prime prime MIDS MIDS IDIQ IDIQ award. award.

18 “This isis aa great great moment moment for for Lantana,” Lantana,” said said Liora Liora Alschuler, Alschuler, Lantana Lantana CEO. CEO. “It “It reflects reflects CMS’s CMS’s confidence confidence “This in our our maturity maturity as as aa consulting consulting firm firm and and recognizes recognizes our our role role and and mission—to mission—to transform transform healthcare healthcare through through in health information.” information.” health

Contract will will fund fund aa variety variety of of Contract initiatives to promote quality of healthcare in in the the United United States States over over healthcare the next next five five years. years. the The CMS CMS MIDS MIDS program program evaluates evaluates care care by by developing, developing, testing, testing, implementing, implementing, and and reporting reporting healthcare healthcare The quality measures, measures, providing providing the the basis basis for for on-going on-going improvement. improvement. quality “We’ve been been working working with with CMS CMS to to define define electronic electronic quality quality measurement measurement since since the the inception inception of of the the “We’ve field,” said said Bob Bob Dolin, Dolin, MD, MD, Lantana Lantana president president and and chief chief medical medical officer. officer. “Through “Through our our collaboration collaboration with with field,” CMS we we have have developed developed national national standards standards for for quality quality reporting; reporting; developed developed and and maintained maintained dozens dozens of of CMS electronic clinical clinical quality quality measures; measures; and and created created tools tools to to test, test, validate, validate, and and disseminate disseminate the the measures. measures. As As electronic Lord Kelvin Kelvin said said over over 100 100 years years ago, ago, ifif you you can’t can’t measure measure it, it, you you can’t can’t improve improve it. it. Today Today we we add add that that ifif Lord you can’t can’t standardize standardize it, it, you you can’t can’t measure measure it.” it.” you The Lantana Lantana MIDS MIDS IDIQ IDIQ contract contract recognizes recognizes 10 10 subcontractors: subcontractors: Abt Abt Associates, Associates, Clinovations, Clinovations, Edaptive, Edaptive, The Health Services Services Advisory Advisory Group Group (HSAG), (HSAG), Mathematica Mathematica Policy Policy Research, Research, the the National National Committee Committee for for Health Quality Assurance Assurance (NCQA), (NCQA), NORC NORC at at the the University University of of Chicago, Chicago, Qualidigm, Qualidigm, Telligen, Telligen, and and The The Joint Joint Quality Commission. In In addition addition to to its its role role as as aa prime prime contractor contractor on on the the MIDS MIDS IDIQ, IDIQ, Lantana Lantana isis subcontractor subcontractor to to Commission. four prime prime contractors: contractors: Abt Abt Associates, Associates, Florida Florida Medical Medical Quality Quality Assurance, Assurance, Inc. Inc. (FMQAI), (FMQAI), Mathematica Mathematica four Policy Research, Research, and and RTI RTI International.

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General Dynamics Awarded $25 M to Modernize U.S. Air Force Network Security Globally General Dynamics Dynamics Information Information General Technology to to deliver deliver cyber cyber security security and and Technology network defense defense to to all all U.S. U.S. Air Air Force Force and and network Air National National Guard Guard bases. bases.

Air November 12, 12, 2013 2013 November

FAIRFAX, Va. Va. –– General General Dynamics Dynamics Information Information FAIRFAX, Technology has has been been awarded awarded aa task task order order to to Technology provide modernized modernized base-level base-level network network security security provide boundary support support to to the the U.S. U.S. Air Air Force Force Life Life Cycle Cycle boundary Management Center Center at at all all active active Air Air Force Force and and Air Air National National Guard Guard bases bases worldwide. worldwide. The The task task order order was was Management awarded under under the the Network-Centric Network-Centric Solutions Solutions (NETCENTS) (NETCENTS) contract contract and and has has aa potential potential value value of of $25.3 $25.3 awarded million over over two two years years ifif all all options options are are exercised. exercised. million Under this this award, award, General General Dynamics Dynamics will will support support the the Enclave Enclave Non-classified Non-classified Internet Internet Protocol Protocol Router Router Under Network Firewall Firewall and and Automated Automated Security Security Incident Incident Management Management Sustainment Sustainment (ENFAAS) (ENFAAS) program. program. This This Network includes network network management management upgrades upgrades at at the the Air Air Force Force Integrated Integrated Network Network Operations Operations and and Security Security includes Centers and and Air Air Force Force Computer Computer Emergency Emergency Response Response Team Team locations. locations. The The company company also also will will support support Centers Air Force Force Network Network (AFNet) (AFNet) security security requirements requirements and and increase increase visibility visibility into into network network traffic traffic across across the the Air Air Force Force Non-classified Non-classified Internet Internet Protocol Protocol Router Router Network Network (NIPRNet).

(NIPRNet). Work Work will will be be performed performed at at Air General Dynamics Dynamics facilities facilities in in Needham, Needham, Mass., Mass., and and Oklahoma Oklahoma City, City, Okla., Okla., as as well well as as various various Air Air Force Force General locations worldwide. worldwide. locations "General Dynamics Dynamics will will leverage leverage more more than than 20 20 years years of of experience experience designing designing and and integrating integrating cyber cyber "General systems and and networks networks for for all all components components of of the the Department Department of of Defense Defense to to offer offer the the Air Air Force Force aa costcostsystems effective, reliable reliable approach approach to to meet meet the the needs needs of of this this top top priority priority cyber cyber program," program," said said Charlie Charlie Plummer, Plummer, effective, vice president president and and general general manager manager of of General General Dynamics Dynamics Information Information Technology's Technology's IT IT Solutions Solutions sector. sector. vice "We look look forward forward to to continuing continuing our our trusted trusted partnership partnership with with the the Air Air Force Force and and supporting supporting Air Air Force Force cyber cyber "We mission objectives objectives worldwide." worldwide." mission General Dynamics Dynamics is is the the systems systems integrator integrator for for the the Air Air Force Force NIPRNet NIPRNet Gateway Gateway Program, Program, as as well well as as General prime contractor contractor for for seven seven Base Base Information Information Transport Transport Infrastructure Infrastructure contracts contracts and and the the Host Host Based Based prime Security System System Modernization Modernization and and Sustainment Sustainment contract. contract.

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Contracting Opportunities Start to Rise Almost a Month After Government Shutdown November November 11, 11, 2013 2013

Orlando, Orlando, FL FL –– Almost Almost every every government government contractor contractor felt felt some some sort sort of of effect effect from from the the recent recent government government shutdown that ran its course from October 1st to the 16th.

However, despite the shutdown shutdown that ran its course from October 1st to the 16th. However, despite the shutdown and and the the furlough of non-essential federal employees, government contractors were still hard at work during that furlough of non-essential federal employees, government contractors were still hard at work during that time. time. Even Even the the government’s government’s primary primary contracting contracting bid bid board board FedBizOpps FedBizOpps was was still still pumping pumping out out solicitation solicitation after solicitation.

Now almost a full month after the government shutdown, FedBizOpps is starting after solicitation. Now almost a full month after the government shutdown, FedBizOpps is starting to to take take on new heights adding even more contracts to its database. on new heights adding even more contracts to its database.

Currently Currently there there is is over over 27,000 27,000 available available government government contracts contracts on on FedBizOpps FedBizOpps for for properly properly registered registered government contractors.

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IBM, City of Fort Lauderdale Collaborate to Bolster Anti-Crime Resources First-of-a-kind project project to to use use First-of-a-kind advanced data data analysis analysis to to advanced enhance operations operations and and optimize optimize enhance resource allocation allocation for for maximum maximum resource impact impact October 31, 31, 2013 2013 October

FORT LAUDERDALE, LAUDERDALE, Florida Florida — — FORT IBM (NYSE: (NYSE: IBM) IBM) and and the the City City of of Fort Fort IBM Lauderdale, today today announced announced aa first-offirst-ofLauderdale, a-kind research research and and development development a-kind relationship that that will will enable enable the the City City to to relationship be aa leader leader in in crime crime prevention prevention and and aa be national role role model model for for other other national communities through through the the use use of of communities innovative police police operations operations planning. planning. innovative IBM researchers researchers are are collaborating collaborating with with Fort Fort Lauderdal Lauderdal ee to to create create aa solution solution to to take take advantage advantage of of new new and and IBM advanced data data and and analytics analytics tools tools that that will will assist assist in in optimizing optimizing resources. resources. Initially, Initially, the the project project will will focus focus advanced on increasing increasing the the likelihood likelihood of of deterring deterring crime. crime. Specifically, Specifically, the the Fort Fort Lauderdale Lauderdale Police Police Department Department will will on utilize the the new new capabilities capabilities to to better better identify identify where where to to deploy deploy its its resources resources for for maximum maximum impact. impact. utilize The project project will will analyze analyze aa variety variety of of complex complex sources sources of of Big Big Data Data including including 911 911 call call records, records, crime crime The records, specials specials events events information, information, public public transportation transportation routes, routes, code code enforcement enforcement and and building building permit permit records, activity. Data Data will will be be analyzed analyzed using using aa combination combination of of advanced advanced analytics analytics technologies, technologies, including including pattern pattern activity. recognition/discovery, factor/causality factor/causality analysis analysis and and anomaly anomaly detection. detection. recognition/discovery, “Nine out out of of ten ten City City residents residents feel feel safe safe in in our our neighborhoods neighborhoods and and at at our our special special events,” events,” said said Fort Fort “Nine Lauderdale Mayor Mayor John John P. P. “Jack” “Jack” Seiler, Seiler, citing citing data data from from aa recent recent Neighbor Neighbor Survey.

Survey. "While "While these these are are Lauderdale excellent results, results, our our efforts efforts to to prevent prevent crime crime remain remain aa high high priority, priority, and and our our ability ability to to continue continue to to ensure ensure excellent the safety safety and and welfare welfare of of our our residents residents and and visitors visitors remains remains essential essential to to preserving preserving our our outstanding outstanding quality quality the of life. life. Our Our work work with with IBM IBM will will better better position position us us to to evolve evolve from from aa City City that that responds responds to to crime, crime, to to one one of that has has the the skills skills and and operational operational resources resources to to prevent prevent crime crime before before itit happens.” happens.” that

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Abt Abt Associates Associates

Abt Associates to Provide Leadership Development Program for Behavioral Health Providers October October 30, 30, 2013 2013

BETHESDA, BETHESDA, MD MD –– Abt Abt Associates Associates will will provide provide behavioral behavioral health leader s with the tools they need to navigate the health leader s with the tools they need to navigate the changing changing health care landscape under a new contract with the Substance health care landscape under a new contract with the Substance Abuse Abuse and and Mental Mental Health Health Services Services Administration Administration (SAMHSA).

(SAMHSA).

New New demands, demands, as as well well as as opportunities, opportunities, confront confront behavioral behavioral health leadership, with approximately 27 million individuals health leadership, with approximately 27 million individuals with with mental mental and and substance substance use use conditions conditions gaining gaining benefits benefits under under the Affordable Care Act. SAMHSA’s Project Leadership the Affordable Care Act. SAMHSA’s Project Leadership Initiatives Initiatives for for Tomorrow Tomorrow (Project (Project LIFT) LIFT) is is designed designed to to address address the policy and leadership needs of behavioral health the policy and leadership needs of behavioral health service service providers in this changing health care environment. providers in this changing health care environment.

Under Under the the contract, contract, Abt Abt will will design design and and implement implement aa comprehensive comprehensive Behavioral Behavioral Health Health Leadership Leadership Development Program (BHLDP) for Project LIFT participants and stakeholders.

Through the Development Program (BHLDP) for Project LIFT participants and stakeholders. Through the BHLDP, BHLDP, project participants will enhance their leadership competencies and will be kept informed of developments project participants will enhance their leadership competencies and will be kept informed of developments in in behavioral behavioral health health care, care, general general health health care, care, and and health health information information technology. technology.

In In addition, addition, Project Project LIFT LIFT will will support support aa real-world real-world pilot pilot test test of of the the Data Data Segmentation Segmentation for for Privacy Privacy (DS4P) (DS4P) tool, which allows patients to select components related to drug and alcohol use and treatment in tool, which allows patients to select components related to drug and alcohol use and treatment in their their medical records they wish to share and with whom.

The award has an estimated total value medical records they wish to share and with whom. The award has an estimated total value of of approximately $5 million over five years. approximately $5 million over five years.

“Project “Project LIFT LIFT comes comes at at an an opportune opportune and and exciting exciting time. time. As As the the Patient Patient Protection Protection and and Affordable Affordable Care Care Act is implemented, behavioral health providers will need to master a variety of new skills,” said Dr. Gail Act is implemented, behavioral health providers will need to master a variety of new skills,” said Dr. Gail Robinson, Robinson, who who directs directs Abt’s Abt’s Behavioral Behavioral Health Health Practice.

Practice. “This “This project project –– while while highlighting highlighting Abt’s Abt’s values values of collaboration, commitment to excellence, and passion to improve people’s lives – will help SAMHSA of collaboration, commitment to excellence, and passion to improve people’s lives – will help SAMHSA prepare prepare and and strengthen strengthen the the behavioral behavioral health health workforce.” workforce.”

Melanie Melanie Whitter Whitter of of Abt Abt Associates Associates will will serve serve as as project project director. director. Subcontractors Subcontractors include include FEi FEi Systems, Systems, Graduate School USA, and the Legal Action Center.

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CSC Acquires Enterprise Cloud Management Company ServiceMesh Purchase Purchase Furthers Furthers CSC’s CSC’s Transformation Transformation into into aa Next-Generation Next-Generation IT IT Company Company October October 30, 30, 2013 2013

CSC CSC (NYSE: (NYSE: CSC) CSC) has has signed signed aa definitive definitive agreement agreement to to acquire acquire ServiceMesh, an enterprise cloud management company.

ServiceMesh, an enterprise cloud management company. This This strategic acquisition enables CSC to continue its transformation strategic acquisition enables CSC to continue its transformation into into aa next-generation next-generation IT IT company company that that helps helps its its clients clients migrate migrate their a pplications into cloud computing environments. their a pplications into cloud computing environments.

“The “The future future of of next-generation next-generation IT IT infrastructure infrastructure will will involve involve aa set set of multiple clouds utilized simultaneously by enterprises,” of multiple clouds utilized simultaneously by enterprises,” explained explained CSC CSC President President and and Chief Chief Executive Executive Officer Officer Mike Mike Lawrie.

“ServiceMesh allows us to catalogue enterprise Lawrie. “ServiceMesh allows us to catalogue enterprise applications applications and and orchestrate orchestrate those those applications applications dynamically dynamically to to run run in in different different clouds clouds based based on on the the characteristics of the applications.

From our unique position as an independent global technology characteristics of the applications. From our unique position as an independent global technology company, company, we we will will integrate integrate those those workloads workloads for for our our clients clients through through our our portfolio portfolio of of services services and and technologies.” technologies.”

Santa Santa Monica, Monica, Calif.-based Calif.-based ServiceMesh ServiceMesh provides provides ServiceMesh ServiceMesh Agility Agility Platform, Platform, an an enterprise enterprise cloud cloud management platform, to automate the deployment and management of enterprise applications management platform, to automate the deployment and management of enterprise applications and and platforms across private, public and hybrid cloud environments.

The ServiceMesh Agility Platform is platforms across private, public and hybrid cloud environments. The ServiceMesh Agility Platform is aa single, single, policy-driven, policy-driven, integrated integrated control control point point for for governance, governance, compliance compliance and and security security across across cloud cloud applications and environments, empowering employees with fully governed, self-service access applications and environments, empowering employees with fully governed, self-service access to to applications, platforms and services.

ServiceMesh counts among its customers some of the world’s largest applications, platforms and services. ServiceMesh counts among its customers some of the world’s largest enterprises enterprises in in financial financial services, services, healthcare healthcare and and other other highly highly regulated regulated industries. industries.

“As “As an an agent agent for for cloud cloud management, management, ServiceMesh ServiceMesh isis right right at at the the point point of of consumerization consumerization for for nextnextgeneration enterprise applications,” noted CSC Chief Technology Officer Dan Hushon.

“With generation enterprise applications,” noted CSC Chief Technology Officer Dan Hushon. “With ServiceMesh, ServiceMesh, we we will will empower empower an an ecosystem ecosystem of of enterprise enterprise software software providers providers by by lowering lowering the the friction friction for for companies to execute a multi-vendor hybrid cloud strategy while maintaining central governance, policy companies to execute a multi-vendor hybrid cloud strategy while maintaining central governance, policy and and administration.” administration.”

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Northrop Grumman Receives Two 2013 Nunn-Perry Awards for Superb Performance in the DOD Mentor-Protege Program October October 30, 30, 2013 2013

FALLS FALLS CHURCH, CHURCH, Va. Va. –– Northrop Northrop Grumman Grumman Corporation Corporation (NYSE: (NYSE: NOC) NOC) has has received received two two 2013 2013 DOD DOD Nunn-Perry Nunn-Perry Awards Awards honoring honoring teams teams who who have have excelled excelled in in quality, quality, technical technical assistance, assistance, return return on on investment investment and and protege protege development. development. Northrop Northrop Grumman's Grumman's partnership partnership with with MVLE MVLE Inc., Inc., aa nonprofit nonprofit organization organization that that encourages encourages professional professional growth growth for for people people living living with with disabilities disabilities through through employment employment and and support support services, services, represents represents the the first first time time aa prime prime contractor contractor has has entered entered into into aa Mentor-Protege Mentor-Protege ® ® agreement services provider. provider. Northrop Northrop agreement with with an an AbilityOne AbilityOne services Grumman Grumman Information Information Systems Systems also also received received aa Nunn-Perry Nunn-Perry award award for for its its mentor mentor protege protege progr progr am am with with Kimmich Kimmich Software Software Systems, Systems, Inc., Inc., which which provides provides engineering engineering services services to to the the intelligence intelligence community. community.

The The DOD DOD Mentor Mentor Protege Protege program program encourages encourages major major DOD DOD prime prime contractors contractors to to develop develop the the technical technical and and business business capabilities capabilities of of small small disadvantaged disadvantaged businesses, businesses, qualifying qualifying organizations organizations employing employing the the severely severely disabled, disabled, women-owned women-owned small small businesses, businesses, service-disabled service-disabled veteran-owned veteran-owned small small businesses, businesses, or or businesses businesses located located in in historically historically underutilized underutilized business business zones. zones.

The The Nunn-Perry Nunn-Perry Award Award is is named named in in honor honor of of retired retired U.S. U.S. Senator Senator Sam Sam Nunn, Nunn, who who sponsored sponsored legislation legislation to to enact enact the the Mentor-Protege Mentor-Protege Program Program in in 1991, 1991, and and former former Secretary Secretary of of Defense Defense William William Perry.

Perry. Nunn-Perry Nunn-Perry awards awards are are the the highest highest honor honor companies companies can can receive receive in in the the program. program. Northrop Northrop Grumman Grumman received received two two of of the the seven seven awards awards given given this this year. year.

Northrop Northrop Grumman Grumman has has 13 13 current current mentor mentor protege protege agreements agreements and and has has worked worked with with more more than than 110 110 proteges proteges over over the the life life of of the the program. program. The The company company has has received received 22 22 DOD DOD Nunn-Perry Nunn-Perry Awards Awards for for participation participation in in the the DOD DOD Mentor-Protege Mentor-Protege program, program, more more than than any any other other company company in in the the program. program.

More More than than 35 35 percent percent of of Northrop Northrop Grumman Grumman procurement procurement spending spending goes goes to to small, small, women women or or minorityminorityowned owned firms. firms. The The company company has has met met and and exceeded exceeded the the 23 23 percent percent small small business business statutory statutory goal goal for for more more than than 10 10 consecutive consecutive years years and and has has received received numerous numerous awards awards and and recognition recognition for for support support of of sociosocioeconomic economic business business programs. programs.

Lockheed Lockheed Martin Martin

Lockheed Martin Receives $113 Million Contract for U.S. Air Force Helicopter Search and Rescue Training Simulators October October 29, 29, 2013 2013

LEXINGTON, LEXINGTON, Ky. Ky. –– Lockheed Lockheed Martin Martin [NYSE: [NYSE: LMT] LMT] received received aa $113 $113 million million contract contract from from the the U.S. U.S. Air Air Force Force to to design, design, develop, develop, field field and and sustain sustain aircrew aircrew training training devices devices for for HH-60G HH-60G Pave Pave Hawk Hawk search search and and rescue rescue helicopters. helicopters.

Under Under the the contract, contract, Lockheed Lockheed Martin Martin will will deliver deliver eight eight HH-60G HH-60G training training simulators, simulators, spares spares and and logistics logistics support support to to the the U.S. U.S. Air Air Force Force as as part part of of the the Pave Pave Hawk Hawk Equivalent Equivalent Distributive Distributive Repeatable Repeatable Operative Operative Simulators Simulators (PEDROS) (PEDROS) trainer trainer program. program. The The simulators simulators will will be be used used to to prepare prepare aircrews aircrews for for the the full full spectrum spectrum of of personnel personnel recovery, recovery, including including combat combat search search and and rescue rescue missions missions in in multiple multiple environments. environments.

“PEDROS “PEDROS brings brings aa unique unique deployable deployable training training and and simulation simulation capability capability directly directly to to the the aviation aviation warfighter,” warfighter,” said said Monty Monty Watson, Watson, director director of of aviation aviation programs programs at at Lockheed Lockheed Martin Martin Missiles Missiles and and Fire Fire Control.

Control. “We “We are are leveraging leveraging manufacturing manufacturing and and logistics logistics support support from from our our Missiles Missiles and and Fire Fire Control Control business, business, as as well well as as design design expertise expertise from from our our Mission Mission Systems Systems and and Training Training business, business, to to support support the the PEDROS PEDROS training training program.” program.”

The The HH-60G HH-60G PEDROS PEDROS simulator simulator will will be be embedded embedded with with aircrew aircrew squadrons, squadrons, giving giving them them increased increased access access to to training training and and simulation simulation scenarios, scenarios, improving improving aircrew aircrew readiness readiness and and eliminating eliminating the the need need to to travel travel to to training training facilities. facilities. The The simulator simulator reduces reduces aircraft aircraft maintenance maintenance costs, costs, saves saves flight flight hours hours and and includes includes software software upgrades upgrades and and enhancements enhancements that that increase increase speed speed and and capability. capability. ItIt is is also also re-locatable re-locatable to to support support long-term long-term deployments. deployments.

“Lockheed “Lockheed Martin Martin has has aa legacy legacy of of delivering delivering mission mission simulation simulation and and training training systems systems for for H-60 H-60 aircraft, aircraft, including including U.S. U.S. Army Army and and U.S. U.S. Air Air Force Force special special operations operations helicopters helicopters and and Air Air Force Force combat combat rescue rescue helicopters,” helicopters,” said said Vic Vic Torla, Torla, business business development development director director for for training training solutions solutions at at Lockheed Lockheed Martin Martin Mission Mission Systems Systems and and Training.

Training. “The “The new new HH-60G HH-60G PEDROS PEDROS simulators simulators will will provide provide affordable, affordable, on-site on-site training training options options to to keep keep aircrews aircrews certified certified and and aircraft aircraft available available for for missions.” missions.”

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GE GE Energy Energy

California’s Discovery Science Center Selects GE Energy Storage System for SoCal Edison Project 10-20 10-20 Percent Percent of of Center’s Center’s Daily Daily Electrical Electrical Consumption Consumption to to be be Shifted Shifted to to off-Peak off-Peak Hours Hours October October 29, 29, 2013 2013

SCHENECTADY, SCHENECTADY, N.Y.—GE N.Y.—GE Energy Energy Storage Storage (NYSE: (NYSE: GE) GE) today today announced announced that that itit will will participate participate in in aa load-shifting load-shifting project project at at Discovery Discovery Science Science Center Center in in Santa Santa Ana, Ana, Calif., Calif., aa non-profit non-profit education education organization. organization. The The 500-kilowatt-hour 500-kilowatt-hour GE GE storage storage and and Princeton Princeton Power Power Systems Systems (PPS) (PPS) inverter inverter control control system system isis engineered engineered to to shift shift 10-20 10-20 percent percent of of the the ss cience cience center’s center’s daily daily electrical electrical load load from from peak peak hours hours to to less less expensive expensive off-peak off-peak time time periods. periods. The The system system also also will will provide provide backup backup power power in in the the event event of of power power outages. outages.

Discovery Discovery Science Science Center Center expects expects to to see see an an immediate immediate reduction reduction in in its its electrical electrical bill. bill. “As “As aa dynamic dynamic science science center, center, we we are are eager eager to to demonstrate demonstrate technologies technologies that that can can reduce reduce our our energy energy cost cost while while adding adding to to the the reliability reliability of of the the electric electric grid,” grid,” said said Kellee Kellee Preston, Preston, vice vice president president of of operations, operations, Discovery Discovery Science Science Center.

Center. “We’ll “We’ll be be able able to to use use the the system system to to increase increase outreach outreach on on energy energy issues issues and and better better explain explain the the benefits benefits that that storage storage can can bring bring to to the the electric electric grid grid system.” system.”

The The project project isis part part of of California’s California’s “Permanent “Permanent Load Load Shift” Shift” program, program, aa statewide statewide effort effort to to reduce reduce peak peak demand demand on on the the California California electrical electrical grid. grid. Southern Southern California California Edison Edison will will manage manage the the project project for for the the science science center. center. The The winning winning GE GE Energy Energy Storage Storage and and PPS PPS proposal proposal focused focused on on the the cost-effectiveness cost-effectiveness of of pairing pairing aa Durathon* Durathon* Energy Energy Storage Storage System System with with PPS’s PPS’s advanced advanced inverter inverter and and control control system. system.

“We “We have have worked worked with with Southern Southern California California Edison Edison on on past past projects. projects. In In working working on on this this RFP RFP with with GE GE Energy Energy Storage, Storage, we we have have confidence confidence knowing knowing our our hardware/software hardware/software solution solution and and GE’s GE’s energy energy storage storage system system perform perform well well in in this this type type of of load-shifting load-shifting application,” application,” said said Ken Ken McCauley, McCauley, CEO, CEO, PPS. PPS. “The “The system’s system’s reliability reliability and and multifaceted multifaceted safety safety features features also also were were an an important important factor.” factor.”

Dell Dell

Dell Completes Go-Private Transaction October 29, 29, 2013 2013 October

Round Rock, Rock, Texas Texas –– Dell Dell today today Round announced the the completion completion of of its its announced acquisition by

by Michael Michael Dell, Dell, Dell’s Dell’s acquisition Founder, Chairman Chairman and and CEO, CEO, and and Founder, Silver Lake Lake Partners, Partners, aa leading leading Silver global technology technology investment investment firm. firm. global Under the the terms terms of of the the merger merger Under agreement, Dell Dell stockholders stockholders will will agreement, receive $13.75 $13.75 in in cash cash for for each each share share receive of Dell Dell common common stock stock they they hold, hold, plus plus of payment of of aa special special cash cash dividend dividend of of payment $0.13 per per share share to to stockholders stockholders of of $0.13 record as as of of the the close close of of business business on on record Oct. 28, 28, 2013, 2013, for for total total consideration consideration Oct. of $13.88 $13.88 per per share share in in cash. cash. The The total total of transaction is valued at transaction is valued at approximately $24.9 $24.9 billion. billion. approximately The transaction transaction was was approved approved by

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2013. Trading Trading in in Dell’s Dell’s common common stock stock will will conclude conclude at at the the end end of of business business today, today, and and the the company company 12, has commenced commenced the the process process to to delist delist its its common common shares shares from from the the NASDAQ NASDAQ Stock Stock Market.

Market. has “Today, Dell Dell enters enters an an exciting exciting new new chapter chapter as as aa private private enterprise,” enterprise,” said said Mr. Mr. Dell.

Dell. “Our “Our 110,000 110,000 team team “Today, members worldwide worldwide are are 100 100 percent percent focused focused on on our our customers customers and and aggressively aggressively executing executing our our long-term long-term members strategy for for their their benefit.” benefit.” strategy About Dell Dell About Dell Inc. Inc. listens listens to to customers customers and and delivers delivers worldwide worldwide innovative innovative technology, technology, business business solutions solutions and and Dell services that that give give them them the the power power to to do do more. more. For For more more information, information, visit visit www.dell.com. www.dell.com. services

Oracle Oracle

Mythics Awarded BPA by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for Oracle Products October 28, 28, 2013 2013 October

Virginia Beach, Beach, VA VA -- Mythics, Mythics, Inc. Inc. an an award award Virginia winning Oracle Oracle systems systems integrator, integrator, consulting consulting winning firm and and elite elite Oracle Oracle Platinum Platinum resale resale partner partner firm (GSA# GS-35F-0153M), GS-35F-0153M), today today announced announced itit (GSA# has been been awarded awarded aa Blanket Blanket Purchase Purchase has Agreement (BPA) (BPA) by by the the U.S. U.S. Department Department of of Agreement Homeland Security Security (DHS) (DHS) for for Oracle Oracle products products Homeland and services. services. The The BPA BPA provides provides DHS DHS aa cost cost and effective streamlined streamlined procurement procurement mechanism mechanism effective for all all Oracle Oracle products. products. for The contract contract provides provides access access to to Oracle Oracle The products for for all all of of the the DHS DHS components components products including: including: Citizenship and and Immigration Immigration Services Services (CIS) (CIS) Citizenship U.S. Customs Customs and and Border Border Protection Protection (CBP) (CBP) U.S. Federal Emergency Emergency Management Management Agency Agency (FEMA) (FEMA) Federal Federal Law Law Enforcement Enforcement Training Training Center Center (FLETC) (FLETC) Federal Immigration and and Customs Customs Enforcement Enforcement (ICE) (ICE) Immigration National Protection Protection and and Programs Programs Directorate Directorate National (NPPD) (NPPD) Office of of Inspector Inspector General General (OIG) (OIG)  Office      

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Lockheed Martin Receives $33 Million Production Contract for U.S. Marine Corps Targeting System October 28, 28, 2013 2013 October

Orlando, Fla. Fla. –– Lockheed Lockheed Martin Martin [NYSE: [NYSE: Orlando, LMT] received received aa $33.9 $33.9 million million follow-on follow-on LMT] production contract contract from from the the Naval Naval Surface Surface production Warfare Center Center (NSWC), (NSWC), Crane Crane Division, Division, for for Warfare the Target Target Sight Sight System System (TSS), (TSS), the the fire fire control control the system for for the the U.S. U.S. Marine Marine Corps’ Corps’ AH-1Z AH-1Z system Cobra attack attack helicopter. helicopter.

Cobra TSS’ advanced advanced sensors sensors provide provide pilots pilots with with TSS’ enhanced capabilities capabilities to to acquire, acquire, track track and and enhanced designate targets. targets. TSS TSS Lot Lot 10 10 deliveries deliveries will will be be designate complete in in December December 2015.

2015. complete “This contract contract allows allows our our TSS TSS team team to to move move seamlessly seamlessly into into an an accelerated accelerated delivery delivery schedule schedule ensuring ensuring the the “This system is is available available to to warfighters warfighters during during critical critical missions,” missions,” said said Brad Brad Partain, Partain, senior senior program program manager manager of of system airborne systems systems at at Lockheed Lockheed Martin Martin Missiles Missiles and and Fire Fire Control.

Control. “The “The system system enables enables pilots pilots to to see see farther, farther, airborne engage threats threats with with increased increased confidence confidence and and safely safely return return to to base.” base.” engage NSWC Crane Crane awarded awarded the the initial initial TSS TSS production production contract contract in in March March 2008, 2008, followed followed by by additional additional NSWC production contracts contracts in in June June 2010, 2010, August August 2011 2011 and and May May 2012.

2012. Lockheed Lockheed Martin Martin delivered delivered the the first first TSS TSS production in June June 2009, 2009, and and recently recently began began early early delivery delivery of of production production units units to to support support Lot Lot 88 AH-1Z AH-1Z aircraft. aircraft. TSS TSS in is produced produced at at Lockheed Lockheed Martin Martin facilities facilities in in Ocala Ocala and and Orlando, Orlando, Fla. Fla. is The highly highly stabilized stabilized sensor sensor suite suite includes includes aa laser laser designator, designator, color color video video display display and and aa third-generation, third-generation, The mid-wave, forward-looking forward-looking infrared infrared sensor sensor with with advanced advanced image image processing. processing. In In 2011, 2011, the the AH-1Z AH-1Z mid-wave, deployed operationally operationally with with TSS. TSS. deployed TSS is is one one of of several several high-performance high-performance stabilized stabilized targeting targeting systems systems designed, designed, manufactured, manufactured, tested tested and and TSS supported by

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Boeing & Lockheed Martin

Boeing, Lockheed Martin Team for US Air Force Bomber Program October 25, 2013

ST. LOUIS – The Boeing Company and Lockheed Martin Corporation are teaming to compete for the United States Air Force's Long-Range Strike Bomber program, with Boeing acting as the prime contractor and Lockheed Martin as the primary teammate.

To this critical mission, the team brings together nearly two centuries of combined experience designing, developing and testing aircraft for defense customers around the world. The companies also bring expertise in integrating proven technologies, and their skilled workforces and critical infrastructure and scale, to meet the U.S. Air Force's cost and schedule requirements.

"Boeing and Lockheed Martin are bringing together the best of the two enterprises, and the rest of industry, in support of the Long-Range Strike Bomber program, and we are honored to support our U.S. Air Force customer and this important national priority," said President and Chief Executive Officer Dennis Muilenburg, Boeing Defense, Space & Security. "Stable planning, along with efficient and affordable development and production approaches, enables our team to reduce development risk by leveraging mature technologies and integrating existing systems."

Separately the companies are developing two of the Air Force's top priorities, the KC-46 tanker and F-35 Lightning II, respectively, and they partnered on the F-22 Raptor stealth fighter. Each has delivered key Air Force capabilities including the B-1B bomber, F-15E strike fighter, and F-117 and F-16 fighters. The team will be able to produce unique and affordable solutions that could not be achieved without partnering.

"Building on decades of manned and unmanned weapon systems experience, we're proud to bring our collection of technologies, capabilities and resources to affordably design, develop, produce and sustain the bomber program," said Orlando Carvalho, Executive Vice President of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

Hewlett-Packard

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Awards HP Information Technology Support Contract October 23, 2013

PALO ALTO, Calif. — HP today announced it has been selected as one of 15 prime contractors to deliver information technology (IT) support services under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading Edge Solutions II (EAGLE II) contract.

The EAGLE II program was created to establish the next generation of the EAGLE suite of indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts and is designed to offer a broad range of services, solutions and contract types to fulfill DHS IT needs. As IT support services represent a significant portion of the DHS technology budget, this program will enable DHS business and program offices to accomplish key mission objectives.

The IDIQ contract has a five-year base period and one two-year option period. Under the IDIQ, HP will compete for task orders in the Unrestricted Track of Functional Category 1 (FC1), Service Delivery, intended to provide DHS components with System Design, Development, Implementation and Integration; Software Design and Development; and Operations and Maintenance services.

HP brings extensive commercial and government IT experience to the contract and will build on the mission-critical IT services delivered under DHS EAGLE, including operation of Enterprise Data Center 2, private cloud offerings, and applications modernization and hosting for several DHS components.

“It is imperative that DHS components gain access to the most efficient and effective IT systems and services to support their mission objectives,” said Marilyn Crouther, senior vice president and general manager, U.S. Public Sector, HP Enterprise Services. “Utilizing our experience and lessons learned from the original EAGLE contract, we will provide valuable and successful solutions to DHS and its components starting on day one.”

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The Annual Computer Security Applications Conference (ACSAC) is an internationally recognized forum where practitioners, researchers, and developers in information and system security meet to learn and to exchange practical ideas and experiences. Here are highlights planned for our event this December.

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Biometrics Big Data Symposium December 12-13, 2013: Washington D.C.

The proliferation of new collection devices, a range of new developments in recognition technologies, innovative approaches to sensor and data fusion, and the emergence of powerful analytic tools give defense, intelligence, homeland security, and law enforcement officials important new capabilities to carry out their missions.

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Defense Intelligence Agency Technology Expo December 17, 2013: Washington, D.C

The DIA Technology Expo will take place on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 in the Missile and Tighe Lobbies of the DIA Headquarters Building.

This is an opportunity for the organizations structured within the DIA to see the latest in emerging technologies, network with industry experts, and share ideas and future goals.

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CMO Summit 2013 January 14-15: New York City, New York

Explore Future Trends in Retail Marketing with C-Suite Marketers The CMO Summit is the premier gathering of retail CMOs and senior marketing and advertising executives. This annual event is designed to facilitate meaningful retail marketing exploration and industry networking.

The CMO Summit is set apart by its riveting and thought-provoking speakers. The 2-day event will focus on emerging retail consumer trends, futuristic marketing technologies, the changing role of senior marketing executives in retail organizations and more. CMO Summit attendees will also have access to selected programming at Retail's BIG Show.

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World B2B Chief Marketing Congress 2014 January 15-17, 2014: Shanghai, China

Success in Real Time, Right Time and Big Data for Engagement, OnDemand and Inbound New Marketing Initiatives.

Don't miss your opportunity to attend the upcoming World B2B Marketing Chief Congress 2014 - which will be held in January 15/16/17. 2014, Shanghai organized by Global ConsignIndex. Leading marketing leaders with both national and international experiences are coming here to share in-depth know-how and diversified vertical cases. You can't afford to miss learning from best-in-class professionals on the evolving, expanding role of B2B marketers.

It wouldn’t be B2B marketing without best practices cases, nor would it be 2014 without World B2B Marketing Chief Congress 2014.

For more info, visit: http://consignindex.com/b2bmarketer_cc2014/be_EventOutline.html Event Outline 300+ Senior B2B Marketers 60+ Featured Speakers 50+ Plenary Sessions 10+ Prominent Keynotes 8 Concurrent Tracks Highlights Track A:Big Data Track B:Demand Generation Track C:Branding Communication Track D:OnDemand Strategy Track E:Traditional Marketing Track F:Public Relationship Track G:Marketing Automation Track H:Digital Marketing

New Orleans, Louisiana

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Getting to New Orleans via Airplane: The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has 10 airlines serving eight million people, making it easy to get in and out of since this is still considered a mid-size airport. It’s located just 15 miles to downtown and since New Orleans is only a city of about 400,000 people in the city proper, it’s a convenient drive.

Ground Transportation: Taxicabs from the airport costs $33.00 from the airport to the Central Business District (CBD) for one or two persons and taxis are required to offer a credit card payment option. There is also the value Airport Shuttle service available from the airport to the hotels in the CBD for $20 per person, one-way or $38 round-trip.

Getting Around New Orleans: Unless you're planning extensive or far-flung explorations outside the major tourist zones, you really don't need to rent a car during your stay in New Orleans. Not only is the town made for walking, as it's flat and super picturesque, but most places you want to go are also easily accessible on foot or by some form of the largely excellent public transportation system. NORTA, as it’s called, uses busses and street cars with fares at only $1.25, so it’s a fast, quick and inexpensive way to make it through the city.

If you want to drive, odds are you're not used to New Orl eans driving, with roads as narrow, bumpy, and oddly laid out. Many of the streets here were originally intended for horses and buggies and the water table is so close to the surface of the streets that it's impossible to repave the roads every time the pavement cracks. It's called "The Crescent City" because it's laid out on the curve of the river. Outside the Quarter, the blocks are rarely squared off, so driving can become a cumbersome exercise.

Weather: The best time to visit New Orleans is from February to May when the weather is comfortably cool. If you're not interested in Mardi Gras mania, plan to visit in December or January, when the city is calm and you don't have to worry about making reservations a year in advance. Summer and fall are known for their stifling heat and humidity, not to mention the threat of hurricanes. February, July and August see the most rain. Winter hits a high in the low-60s and a low of 45, while spring mimics fall with upper 70s and lows in the 50s. It is summer which peaks out at 60 and lows only in the 70s, so dress lightly.

New Orleans, Louisiana

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Off the Clock: Preservation Hall: Located on alcohol-soaked St. Peter Street in the heart of the French Quarter, this is the spot for true Dixieland Jazz.

There is no bar, very few seats (the benches and floor make do with room for 100, but only 40 of those have seats) and it gets cramped inside. Preservation Hall has been serving up the best of old-style New Orleans Jazz for generations and though the digs are less pretentious than anything, it’s worth it to see some of the best and perhaps most obscure musicians. There are three shows nightly and each one runs 45 minutes. There is no food or beverage service at Preservation Hall, however, you can bring in your own beverages, but only in a plastic container. Children are welcome.

Admission: $15 – CASH ONLY

The National WWII Museum is the single most visited attraction in New Orleans. The mission of this museum focuses on the remembrance and celebration of the American spirit, teamwork, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who serve d during World War II. It can be somber but also uplifting as you uncover the sacrifices made by those who have gone before us. A variety of exhibits, theatres and lectures provide an in-depth examination of a multitude of aspects of the war. Facts are mixed in with personal accounts from people who lived the war using multimedia so the pace keeps moving Large in scope and size, this series of buildings has movies (narrated by Tom Hanks), a canteen (food by renown Chef John Besh, and musical entertainment of the period), and even a kids corner, making this an entertaining and educational visit for everyone. Admission: $22

New Orleans, Louisiana

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Dining in New Orleans: Recommendations for a Business Meeting

Annunciation: Intimate and stylish this new trendy spot feels like a bistro inside and out.

Handsome canvas awnings shade the old stone building while crisp white tablecloths and bistro chairs give the place an inviting open and modern feel. Chef Steve Manning, who spent several years at the locally beloved Clancy's restaurant, turns out a seasonally changing menu that stays true to its Creole and Cajun intentions.

When Louisiana crabs are in season, there are fried soft-shell crab with crab meat meunière sauce, lobster and shrimp risotto, or spaghettini bordelaise with fried oysters. For the off-beat, but nonetheless Southern, there is jalapeno pork shoulder with onion grits and cantaloupe with jalapeño syrup and fresh mint, or go further afield with turtle soup, and sweetbreads. The best ending to any meal is the chocolate pot de crème. The wine list complements the menu and you’ll have a true Southern meal, with a modern twist.

Root: A funky, intimate bistro with open rafter ceilings, an exposed brick wall, rustic wood beams and vivid green tangled root patterned chairs, all emit an organic, natural aura. The nonconventional, frequently changing menu is divided into categories of Socials, Beginnings, Principals and Endings. Designed for the adventurous diner, where sharing is e ncouraged. Root brings to life modern cuisine rooted in traditional flavors and techniques, but then they are twisted, mangled, and stretched into culinary art forms. Every dish plays with textures, flavors, and artfully prepared, bordering on architecture to the peculiar, like the oysters in a cigar box, it’s like theatre here. But the food, including upscale Po- Boys, bahn mi, and exotic things like rosemary cured guanciale (cheek bacon), and Moroccan Spiced Pork will provide you with a dining adventure.

New Orleans, Louisiana

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Cheap (but good) Eats:

Pontchartrain Po Boys is a great local restaurant that promises constancy, large portions and reasonable prices. Tucked inside a strip mall, it’s pretty basic inside and the lunch crowds come fast and furious. Best to call ahead if you can. They are not open on weekends, much to the dismay of locals. They have plenty of lunch items, but it is the Po Boys that draw people - grilled catfish, fried oyster, eggplant, roast beef, and many more choices. They come in six inch or 12 and either way, it’s plenty of food. There’s also terrific crab and corn bisque soup, fries and gravy, and killer meatloaf at this very local hideaway.

Per Diem Rates for 2014: The following rates apply for New Orleans, LA Primary Destination*

County

New Orleans

Orleans, St. Bernard, Jefferson and Plaquemine Parishes

Max Lodging by Month (Excludes Taxes) for 2014 Jan

Mar

Jun

Sep

151

151

151

108

Meals & Inc. Exp. ** 71

* NOTE: Traveler reimbursement is based on the location of the work activities and not the accommodations, unless lodging is not available at the work activity, then the agency may authorize the rate where lodging is obtained. ** Meals and Incidental Expenses, see Breakdown of M&IE Expenses for important information on first and last days

New York, New York

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Getting to New York via Airplane: There are three choices related to Manhattan. Located in Queens, John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) is 15 miles from midtown Manhattan. Over 29 million passengers pass through JFK annually. Located in New Jersey, Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) is 16 miles from midtown Manhattan. Over 30 million passengers pass through Newark Airport annually. Located in Queens, LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is eight miles from midtown Manhattan and handles 1,000 takeoffs and landings daily, making it smaller and sometimes easier to get in and out of.

Ground Transportation: Take the quick and easy subway. $2.50 subway fares one-way to any Manhattan location is the cheapest way to go, but it can be crowded and you’ll need to switch trains to get to your destination. The MetroCard is $2.50 one-way, or $30 for the seven day unlimited card.

Taxis are the typical way to get around town. Taxis are available outside of every terminal and there is typically a taxi stand where you will be directed to a taxi. Taxis from any of the airports to any Manhattan location will run approximately $50-$75.

Weather: Fall, September, October and November is some of the most pleasant months in New York. The air is crisp and clear, and the sun shines often. Pack light slacks and long sleeve tops.

Highs typically are 65, and fall lows are about 50. Winter gets very cold and very windy.

Snow can also make walking slippery and your clothes may get wet. Pack heavy, warm and waterproof clothing and shoes. Average high is about 40 while the low reaches 33. Spring is often quite pleasant with highs in the low-60s, and lows hovering around 40. Summer brings stifling heat and humidity and even at night, temperatures may remain in the 80s. Typically the highs are 80, and the lows get to 65-ish.

New York, New York

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Off the Clock: Get up early and get out, this is New York! There’s more to do here than almost any place else.

Though it seems perhaps a little touristy, the Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises are the best way to see most of the city. People tend to forget that Manhattan is an island, and it’s tough to see everything. In fact, it’s nearly impossible.

These cruises take in over 101 city sights by water, including the Intrepid, Yankee Stadium, the Cloisters, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building (admittedly from a distance), Ellis Island, and magnificent views of the world’s premier skyline. They offer a number of different cruises, some which go all the way around the island and others which run the lower part of the island. They offer the Liberty Cruise (the fastest and best way to see the Statue of Liberty), the Harbor Lights Cruise for something a bit more romantic sailing in the evening, and the Beast Speedboat Ride where it’s less about views and more about how fast you can go on the East River.

Admission: $39 The Guggenheim: It doesn’t really matter what fantastic artwork is hanging on the walls, what matters is that you stand dead center of this Frank Lloyd Wright designed space and look up, then feel the space as it was intended. Completed in 1959 the museum is artwork all by itself. This art gallery was designed by Wright all backwards: it was intended to start at the top and work your way down on ramps that curve at a leisurely pace on the gentle slope of a continuous ramp. The galleries are divided into selfcontained yet interdependent sections. The open rotunda affords viewers the unique possibility of seeing several bays of work on different levels simultaneously. The spiral design recalls a nautilus shell, with continuous spaces flowing freely one into another. Sure there’s always something new being shown here, but the tremendously creative building itself is worth the admission price! Admission: $22

New York, New York Recommendations for a Business Meeting

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Dining in N.Y.C.

Landmark Tavern: Opened in 1868 the refurbished space is antiquarian in style; inlaid tile floor, tin ceilings, beveled mirrors, carved mahogany paneling, and a tremendous bar made from one piece of wood. There is a private upstairs dining room with its soft green walls but it is the beautifully restored wood, brass and brick of the original tavern which is the calling card and a true piece of New York history.

The food is “American and global eclectic” with choices like Egyptian Dukka-crusted halibut, and seafood tapas including lobster ravioli. Of course the more traditional Irish pub fare remains a perennial favorite like Shepherd's pie, Scotch eggs, potato and leek soup, bangers and mash, and corned beef and cabbage. There are a few dozen singlemalt whiskeys. The service is quick and focused. Every Monday night there is traditional Irish music.

Esca is the creation of chef/television icon/restaurant baron Mario Batali. Esca is fundamentally a fish restaurant focused on coastal Italian-style preparation. The culinary theme extends to the wine list which is exclusively Italian. And the constantly changing menu includes crudo (Italian for raw fish) which is available for whole-table tastings of two flights per person, and the one-pound lobster is irresistible. If you’re adventurous, the whole fish for two roasted in a sea-salt crust that's cracked tableside is a riveting pe rformance worthy of this theater-district location. If you’re a non-fish diner there is always the gnocchi with wild mushrooms, ravioli with braised baby lamb, or the roasted local wild duck with lentils and balsamic cippoline and pastas like spaghetti with fresh chiles and mint. The soft autumnal tones make this a classy but not stuffy environment. They also offer a five course tasting menu if you can’t decide. The staff is excellent and contentious and this spot is always crowded. .

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New York, New York

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Quick Eats on a Budget Daisy May’s BBQ: Any place that gets a four-year run of “best BBQ in the city” by Zagat is clearly doing something right. Daisy May’s BBQ is a favorite of locals and visitors who want authentic barbeque.

Smoky beef ribs, chicken Kansas City style pulled Pork, Cream corn with New York Cheddar cheese, bourbon peaches, mashers with red eye gravy, it’s all here and you can even get a whole pig if you and everyone you know are really hungry.

The chef/owner has published two barbeque cookbooks. They even offer a vegetarian friendly list of these items.

Per Diem Rates as of 2013: The following rates apply for New York, NY Primary Destination* Manhattan

County Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Staten Island

Max Lodging by Month (Excludes Taxes) Jan Mar Jun Sep 204

204

241

295

Meals & Inc. Exp. ** 71

* NOTE: Traveler reimbursement is based on the location of the work activities and not the accommodations, unless lodging is not available at the work activity, then the agency may authorize the rate where lodging is obtained. ** Meals and Incidental Expenses, see Breakdown of M&IE Expenses for important information on first and last days of travel.

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