NIGMS Awards Contract To Expand Human Genetic Cell Repository

By Alisa Machalek

(NIH, January 25, 2010) The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) has awarded a $27 million, five-year contract to the Coriell Institute for Medical Research in Camden, N.J., to continue and expand operation of the NIGMS Human Genetic Cell Repository (HGCR). Under the new contract, the HGCR plans to enhance its collection of carefully maintained human cell lines by adding induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells that carry disease gene mutations.  “The addition of iPS cells will make the repository an even more valuable resource,” said Jeremy M. Berg, Ph.D., director of NIGMS. “In addition to teaching important lessons about biology, these cells hold great promise for studying — and maybe one day treating — a wide range of diseases.” Read more

DOD Contracts Over $5 Million—January 27, 2010 Through February 2, 2010

No. 071-10  January 27, 2010

NAVY

Arriba Corp., Norfolk, Va.* (N40080-10-D-0495); Allen & Shariff Corp., Columbia, Md.* (N40080-10-D-0496); Corinthian Contractors, Inc., Arlington, Va.* (N40080-10-D-0497); and G-W Management Services, LLC, Rockville, Md.* (N40080-10-D-0498), are each being awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity small multiple-award construction contract for various large dollar construction projects within the Naval Facilities Engineering Command  (NAVFAC) Washington’s area of responsibility (AOR). The maximum dollar value, including the base period and four option years, for all four contracts combined is $500,000,000. The work to be performed provides for construction services. The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, engineering, materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies and transportation to perform all work described in the specifications. All work on this contract will be performed within NAVFAC Washington’s AOR, to include Maryland (55 percent); Virginia (30 percent); and Washington, D.C. (15 percent).  Read more

Virginia Projects Get Biomass Energy Grants

(Associated Press, January 15, 2010) Martinsville, VA – Fifteen biomass and waste-to-energy projects in Virginia are sharing $10 million in grants as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act State Energy Program. Governor Tim Kaine announced the grants Thursday (January 14, 2010) in Martinsville. The governor’s office says the money will support $110 million in private investments statewide. Click here to read more…

USDA Awards More Than $4 Million In Weedy And Invasive Species Research

(USDA, January 21, 2010) Davis, California- Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan announced today that USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is awarding $4.6 million to 13 universities for research to develop ecologically and economically rational strategies for management, control or elimination of weedy or invasive species. Of the amount, Merrigan said that nearly $500,000 is for a University of California, Davis Laboratory. Read more

USDA Awarding $310 Million For Broadband Projects

By Joelle Tessler

(ABC News, January 25, 2010) The Agriculture Department is handing out nearly $310 million in stimulus money to bring high-speed Internet connections to 14 rural communities around the country. The awards being announced Monday amount to the largest round of government funding for broadband since Congress included $7.2 billion for high-speed networks and adoption programs in last year’s stimulus bill. Read more

Commerce Awards Recovery Act Broadband Expansion Grants Totaling $63 Million: Funds Will Expand Broadband Infrastructure And Access In Massachusetts, Michigan And North Carolina

(Department of Commerce, January 20, 2010)—The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today announced grants totaling $63 million to expand broadband access and adoption in Massachusetts, Michigan and North Carolina. Funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, NTIA’s Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) provides grants to support the deployment of broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas, enhance and expand public computer centers, and encourage sustainable adoption of broadband service. These investments will help bridge the technological divide, boost economic growth and create jobs. Read more

NASA Technology To Enhance ‘Green’ Building’s Efficiency

(NASA, January 14, 2010)  Moffet Field, CA– NASA today announced that it is collaborating with Integrated Building Solutions (IBS), Inc. to develop a next-generation intelligent, automated, and integrated environmental monitoring and management capability for office buildings and research environments.  The building control systems being developed jointly by NASA’s Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif., and IBS signal a new era in the evolution of ‘green,’ sustainable buildings. They will enhance energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and maximize worker performance and comfort. ‘Sustainability Base,’ the environmentally friendly building that is being constructed at NASA’s Ames, is expected to be completed in late 2010 and will be a testbed for these new ’smart’ systems. Read more

DOD Contracts Over $5 Million—January 20, 2010 Through January 26, 2010

No. 043-10  January 20, 2010

AIR FORCE

Lockheed Martin Corp., of Orlando, Fla., was awarded a $245,000,000 contract, which will provide for lot 8 production contract for approximately 160 missiles comprised of both baseline and extended range missiles to support the Air Force and Foreign Military Sales customers.  308 ARSG/PK is the contracting activity (FA8682-10-C-0016).

The Boeing Co., was awarded a $6, 449,135 contract which will incorporate AN/AAR-47AV(2) (Missile Warning System) changes to the C-130 Avionic Modernization Program. At this time the entire amount has been obligated. 656 AESS, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio is the contracting activity (F33657-01-C-0047, P00173). Read more

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