Army Simulation & Training: The new cash cow

In one fell swoop, the United States Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) awarded over 140 contracts valued at $17.5 billion late last month.

The Simulation and Training Omnibus Contract (STOC II) is meant to serve as contracting vehicle with a life of ten years to quickly procure S&T technology for U.S. and coalition service members. “The overall purpose of STOC II is to have highly-qualified contractors on-hand to rapidly satisfy the needs of our nation’s Warfighters,” explained Brian Murphy, the PEO STRI contracting officer responsible for STOC II in a statement.

DARPA’s BioFuels program contracts for jet fuel alternative

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) announced yesterday a $25 million contract from the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) to develop alternative sources for jet fuel. DARPA has charged SAIC with the task of fining affordable alternatives to Petroleum-Derived Jet Fuel by using Agricultural and Aquacultural Feedstock as part of DARPA’s BioFuels program.

The New Year is in full swing for DOD contractors

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) CACI International Inc. and Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) have all announced contract wins this morning. SAIC was awarded a contract to provide engineering and technical support for the Radio Frequency (RF) Communications division of the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SSC Pacific). According to the company, the award could be worth $98 million if all options are taken.