NAVFAC MIDLANT awards contract for repairs, improvements to Bachelor Enlisted Quarters, Building 4310 at MCAS Cherry Point

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NORFOLK, Va Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic (NAVFAC MIDLANT) awarded Military & Federal Construction Company Inc., Jacksonville,NorthCarolina,a$14,570,382firmfixed-price task order (N4008523F4749) undermultipleawardconstructioncontract

(N40085-21-D-0102) for the renovation of Bachelor Enlisted Quarters, Building 4310, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NorthCarolina.

Work will be performed in Havelock, North Carolina, and is expected to be completedbySeptember2024

Fiscal year 2023 operation and maintenance (Marine Corps) funding will be obligatedattimeofawardandwillexpireatthe endofthecurrentfiscalyear

Thiscontractwascompetitivelyprocured via the System for Award Management website,withthreeoffersreceived.NAVFAC MIDLANTisthecontractingactivity

NAVFAC MIDLANT provides facilities engineering publicworksandenvironmental products and services across an area of responsibility that spans from South Carolina to Maine, and as far west as Michigan, anddowntoIndiana.Asanintegralmember of the Commander, Navy Region Mid-At- lantic team, NAVFAC MIDLANT provides leadership through the Regional Engineer organizationtoensuretheregion’sfacilities and infrastructure are managed efficiently andeffectively

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ByKristiRBritt

Norfolk Naval Shipyard

Every quarter Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) celebrates a department whose actions protect critical and unclassified information through operations security (OPSEC). Through teamwork and with leadershipfromtheirdepartmentalOPSEC coordinator, the winning group showcases how to properly store and dispose of information so it doesn’t fall into the wrong hands Inaddition,theyinspiretheirfellow teammates at America’s Shipyard showcasingwhatrightlookslike.

“Thisawardisgiventothecodethattruly exemplifies the principles of OPSEC and work daily through the five-step process identifying critical information, analyzingthethreat,analyzingthevulnerabilities, assessing the risks, and applying countermeasures to ensure that information does not fall into the wrong hands,” said InformationandIndustrialSecurityBranchHead RayFisher

The Nuclear Engineering and Planning Department (NEPD - Code 2300) was recently recognized as the Fourth Quarter of2022ExcellenceinOPSECAwardwinner duringaceremonyheldFeb.2,theirfirstwin sinceNNSYinstatedtheawards Code2300 received the OPSEC flag and pennant as wellasthePurpleDragontrophytodisplay in their area for the quarter In addition, Code 2300 Department OPSEC Coordinator Katee Waydula received a Certificate of Achievement for her efforts in leading the OPSECcharge.

“OPSEC has always been a huge priority tomethatsteamsbackfrommyArmydays,” saidWaydula.“Mostimportantly,IamgratefultohavethesupportofMr Largey,NEPD leadership, and my C2301.4 team to be able to get NEPD where it is today in regards to how we implement OPSEC Having their supporthasmademyjobsomucheasierand managementinthisdepartmenttrulyleads by example when it comes to what right looks like in that regard. C1120 has been super supportive in my efforts for compliancethelasttwoyearssinceItookoverthis position and has always been available for guidanceandexpertiseforthemostrandom things our department throws at them. My OPSEC program manager, Teresa Coon, and the Departmental Security CoordinatorProgramManager,SeanLoury,havebeen great mentors to me through my develop- ment in this position. Lastly my husband, Chris, who often times gets off the waterfront and into our house just to hear more aboutOPSECandsecuritycompliancestandards IjusttellhimthatOPSECdoesn’tstop at the gate NEPD has come a long way in justtwoyearsandIamhappytohavehelped themachievethisawardforthefirsttime.

NEPD Director Jeremy Largey said, “I appreciate Katee’s strong leadership and aggressivefocustogetuswhereweneedto be in OPSEC as a department and this win isduetotheeffortsofherandtheteamthat have put in that time and attention in our program.

“Since we’ve had Katee instilled as the Code 2300 OPSEC Coordinator, it’s been a significant improvement in the way NEPD does business in protecting our information from checking work stations to ensuring everyone has the tools they need tosucceed,”saidOPSECProgramManager TeresaCoon.“She’ssomeonethatalotofour coordinators across the shipyard reach out to just because she’s always willing to help and helps inspires others to succeed. The hardworkofKateeandtheentiretyofCode 2300 has really built a lasting improvement ontheprogramandIcongratulateallofyou onyoureffortstoprotectAmerica’sShipyard andthefleet.”

TheNNSYOPSECmissionistoprovidea comprehensive process denying the adversaryaccess to critical informationconcerning the planning processes, practices and operations of NNSY Through awareness, resources, assessments, guidance and support training that promotes an understanding of OPSEC among all Shipyard employees

“When I think of OPSEC I think of need-to-know andhow wewillcontinueto outpacethethreatsoutthere, saidShipyard CommanderCapt.DiannaWolfson.“Ittakes peopletogodothatandbeconsciousandbe inthefighteverysingledaytoguardagainst thatthreat Ireallyappreciateourworkforce taking the time to protect that information thestrongerwebecome,themorewe’llbe abletodojustthat.”

To learn more about the OPSEC purple dragon, check out this story on DVIDS: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/379440/ opsec-history-purple-dragon.

Seeking Marine Engineer for R/V HughR.Sharp UniversityofDelaware

Agreat opportunity for amid-level licensed engineer or atransitioning engineer from the Armed Services or Federal Research Fleets. Advancement potential to Chief Engineer.

Research Vessels have flexibility and can support you obtaining your U.S. Coast GuardMerchant Mariner Credential.

Be akey part of exciting oceanographic operations at sea!

Sail in and out of the same port most of the time and enjoy ample time off! Join our great team in the beautiful resort town of Lewes, Delaware.

The SHARP is a146’ oceanographic research vessel with z-drives and other advanced engineering systems. Engineers operate and maintain propulsion, power,and auxiliary equipment. Engineers also operate winches and frames to deploy and recover scientific equipment. Work as an Assistant Engineer and sail in the rotation as Chief Engineer

Missions aretypically near-coastal along the Atlantic coast and 10-18 days long. Ship maintenance is performed alongside Monday –Friday during the offseason.

Candidates should hold or be working towarda Designated Duty Engineer (DDE- 4000 HP) or higher endorsement from the U.S. Coast Guard.

This is afull-time position providing outstanding benefits (vacation, health insurance, retirement plan contributions). The SHARP is part of the U.S. Academic Research Fleet and the University National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) conducting federal agency and academic cutting-edge research at sea. The University of Delawareisanequal opportunity employer

For moreinformation, please contact the Director, Marine Operations: jswallow@udel.edu

An American hero turns 100

WhenArt Nicholas,one ofthe first naval commandos responsible forthe formation ofNaval SpecialWarfarewas born,the U.S. presidentwasWarren Harding and the Ottoman Empire hadyet to fall.

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JOINTBASE PEARLHARBOR-HICKAM (Feb 28 2023)The official partysalutes during a change ofcommand ceremonyfortheVirginia-class attacksubmarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam,Hawaii,Feb.28 2023.Missouri is the seventhVirginia-class submarine and the fourth U.S.Navyship