Hundreds of thousands of servicemen were exposed to asbestos over decades, especially during the period from 1940 to 1980. Asbestos was used in construction of naval vessels as well as shore facilities. All branches of the military used asbestos, which was also widely used in civilian applications. Asbestos can cause mesothelioma. Because this cancer has a particularly long latency period, many servicemen who were exposed years ago are now developing this disease.
- Mesothelioma Patient & Family Resources: Mesotheliomahelp is provided by Belluck & Fox, LLP as a comprehensive resource for mesothelioma victims and their families. The site provides up-to-date information on the latest news and treatment options as well as an easy to use search feature to find local mesothelioma doctors and health care clinics.
We fight for veterans harmed by asbestos: Veterans with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer should know they have options: the opportunity to bring a suit against manufacturers and sellers of the asbestos that caused their illness. If you were harmed by asbestos exposure, for example, in ships or military housing, contact Weitz & Luxenberg to get a free case review.
Important Information for Veterans: Asbestos products were often used on military ships and within military housing, and Veterans may have been exposed. Previous exposure to asbestos is the only known cause of mesothelioma, a fatal cancer that has no cure and affects countless Veterans and loved ones. For more information regarding military asbestos exposure visit Mesothelioma.com
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News: U.S. Department of Defense Announces Latest Contract Awards
Posted on November 05, 2009 by mikeleon
No. 865-09 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTRACTS: NAVY
BAE Systems Technology Solutions and Services, Inc., Rockville, Md., is being awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee, performance-based contract for $23,685,864 to provide production engineering, integration, testing, inspection and delivery of an integrated system, or other equipment for installation on shore sites and maritime/tactical platforms and vehicles. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of the contract to $233,657,727. Work will be performed in Charleston, S.C., and is expected to be completed by November 2010. If all options are exercised, work could continue until November 2017. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunities web site and the SPAWAR E-commerce web site, with an unlimited number of proposals solicited and four offers received. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic is the contracting activity (N65236-10-C-2841).DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY
KeyLogic Systems Inc., Morgantown, W. Va.*, was awarded a $24,222,031.76, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract consisting of one one-year base period and four one-year option periods. The solicitation was issued as a 100 percent small business set-aside. One solicitation was issued and posted on FedBizOps with three offers submitted in response to the posting. Performance will be at the Defense Information Systems Agency facilities within the National Capital Region and is for business operations support services. The Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization, National Capital Region is the contracting activity (HC1047-09-C-4025).
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
US Foods International, Gardena, Calif.*, is being awarded a maximum $21,113,003 firm fixed price, indefinite quantity, prime vendor contract for full line food distribution. Other location of performance is La Miranda, Calif. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and child development center. There were originally fifteen proposals solicited with five responses. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Nov. 22, 2010. The contracting activity is the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa., (SPM300-09-D-3310).
AIR FORCE
ITT Corp., Systems Division of Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., was awarded a $5,847,128 contract which will provide the Eastern and Western Range architecture and requirements option of an additional year. At this time, $768,784 has been obligated. SMC/LRSW/PK, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (F04701-01-C-0001).
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By Woman Veteran Vbusiness Enterprise on 2009-11-05 16:57:37
I would like to know how many of these contracts have minority woman veteran participation goals met? I am a minority woman and veteran business enterprise. I would like to participate in strategic partnerships with some of these large corporations who have won contracts with the federal government. PLeasecall me at 215.834.3756 or email me at sjinnovative07@yahoo.com. I am the President & CEO of Obama EduVision with a focus on education and training, staff development, professional development, speaker engagements, nutritional culinary arts, meal preparation & healthcare/ medical records and yellow Ribbon / GI Bill/ service connected disabilities programs. You may email me at sjinnovative07@yahoo.com. Minority and Woman veteran served the country also. We need to be included on these billion dollar contracts. I want to develop the ultimate financial stimulus package.
I am an Army medic who was wounded in Vietnam. As a service disabled veteran owned business for 30 years,we have made money every year. I have never received a penny of city,state, or federal business. I have spent tens of thousands of dollars marketing my firm to those agencies mentioned. We filled out endless Diversity forms on dozens of websites.
I was amazed to see my company competing for American tax dollars against Asian owned,Asian Indian owned,and African owned AND OTHER DESIGNATED businesses.
There is no advantage for a veteran owned company or a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business. WE ARE VETERAN BUSINESSES BECAUSE OF OUR SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES.WE GAVE THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES .
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