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U. S. Joint Forces Command, SPAWAR to host industry outreach session

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:33:13 GMT

USJFCOM's Business Management Office will hold briefings on market research, industry engagement, and the command's contracts and agreements at the Norfolk Airport Hilton Oct. 21.

Command releases briefings from joint training industry meeting

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:59:42 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command has released briefings command officials presented to industry during a recent meeting.

Joint experimentation contracts awarded

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:01:23 GMT

Multiple awards to four different companies will support U.S. Joint Forces Command's joint concept development and experimentation efforts.

Command to hold information sharing day for industry

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:15:23 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command's Joint Warfighting Center will hold an industry information exchange day June 13, 2009.

Command announces booth speaker schedule

Fri, 01 May 2009 18:32:28 GMT

During the upcoming Joint Warfighting Conference May 12-14, U.S. Joint Forces Command's leaders will be sharing how the organization is supporting the Joint Operational Environment and the Capstone Concept for Joint Operations.

Military, industry leaders speaker slate announced for Joint Warfighting Conference

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:25:16 GMT

Leaders from across the Department of Defense and industry will be on hand to speak as USJFCOM partners with the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, the U.S. Naval Institute and the National Defense Industrial Association to host the Joint Warfighting Conference 2009.

USJFCOM release joint doctrine request for information

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:49:24 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) and the contracting office that supports the command will seek input from industry on the work statement of an upcoming contract regarding joint doctrine and education.

Contract conference announced

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:03:24 GMT

Working through Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk, Contracting Department, Philadelphia Office (FISC-P), U.S. Joint Forces Command has posted a notice on the Federal Business Opportunities (FEDBIZOPS) Web site to notify industry of a conference later this month which will provide an overview of a major upcoming effort to procure engineering, technical and analytical services to support the command's Joint Systems Integration Command.

Requests for proposal released

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:14:10 GMT

Two requests for proposal to support U.S. Joint Forces Command's joint concept development and experimentation efforts have been released.

Contracting officer releases synopses for contracts

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:27:09 GMT

U.S Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) and Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk, Contracting Department, Philadelphia Office (FISC-P) have released pre-solicitation notices in Federal Business Opportunities (FEDBIZOPS) for upcoming contract competitions.

Command announces solicitation dates

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:49:28 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command officials have announced when the process for requests for proposal for two major command support contracts will begin.

Command provides contract pre-solicitation information to industry

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:30:45 GMT

Representatives from more than 140 companies received information about an upcoming U.S. Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) contract recompetition during a conference in Norfolk, Va.

Command posts contract conference details notice

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:58:39 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command posted a notice on the Federal Business Opportunities (FEDBIZOPS) Web site to notify industry of a conference later this month which will provide an overview of a major upcoming joint concept development and experimentation contract recompete.

Command seeks assistance in developing collaborative staffing tool

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:53:42 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command is seeking industry’s input on a collaborative staffing tool that facilitates its ability to provide forces to joint commanders.

Command support services contract awarded

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:20:01 GMT

A new U.S. Joint Forces Command contract possibly worth up to as much $36 million with Old Dominion University Research Foundation will provide a variety of services to the Norfolk-based command.

USJFCOM to hold re-compete for joint concept development and experimentation

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:21:35 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command will hold a re-competition for the command’s Joint Concept Development and Experimentation Directorate contract.

Command awards admin support services contract

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 01:33:01 GMT

A recently-awarded U.S. Joint Forces Command contract possibly worth up to as much as $21 million with a Vienna, Va.-based firm will provide administrative support services.

USJFCOM partners with Army's Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:32:01 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command signed a memorandum of agreement with the Army's Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation in Orlando, Fla. recently to enhance interoperability of training and modeling and simulation technologies used by the warfighter.

Liveblogging: Joint Warfighting 2008

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:35:41 GMT

The U.S. Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) Public Affairs Staff will blog live from the three-day Joint Warfighting 2008. The command is sponsoring the event with National Defense Industrial Association, Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association and the U.S. Naval Institute. USJFCOM’s leadership as well as other distinguished military leaders will speak over the course of the event designed to raise industry and academia's awareness of joint warfighting challenges and solutions. This liveblog will provide up-to-the-minute coverage of the presentations going on in the command's booth.

Speaker slate for command leaders released

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:13:01 GMT

Command leaders will be on hand to engage with members of the joint force and industry as the U.S. Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) partners with the National Defense Industrial Association, Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association and the U.S. Naval Institute to host Joint Warfighting 2008. USJFCOM will also use a new technology to ensure people receive up-to-the-minute updates as the conference unfolds June 17-19.

USJFCOM, Microsoft Corp. extend agreement for one year

Wed, 28 May 2008 14:05:59 GMT

After achieving successes in the first year, U. S. Joint Forces Command recently extended a cooperative research and development agreement with Microsoft Corp. to pursue more research to support a database of the latest enemy tactics, techniques and procedures which answers questions and provide training materials warfighters need.

USJFCOM signs agreement with Old Dominion University Research Foundation

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:10:49 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command signed a cooperative research and development agreement with the Old Dominion University Research Foundation in Norfolk, Va. to utilize emerging technologies to support joint training and experimentation using modeling and simulation.

Industry symposium to raise awareness of 21st century capabilities

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:05:01 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command will partner with the National Defense Industrial Association, Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association and the U.S. Naval Institute to host the Joint Warfighter Conference 2008 with a theme of "DoD Capabilities in the 21st Century: Dominant-Relevant-Ready?" to focus industry on joint warfighting challenges and solutions.

Command begins contract pre-solicitation process

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:47:42 GMT

Fleet Industrial Supply Center Norfolk, Detachment Philadelphia has began soliciting quotations for administrative support to the U.S. Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM).

U.S. Joint Forces Command, IBM sign new cooperative research and development agreement

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:40:30 GMT

USJFCOM has signed a new agreement with IBM which aims to enhance security for joint communications and improve information technology service oriented architectures.

Command begins contract pre-solicitation process

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:42:52 GMT

Fleet Industrial Supply Center Norfolk, Detachment Philadelphia will soon solicit quotations for administrative support to the U.S. Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM).

Command profiles modeling and simulation usage at MODSIM World Conference and Expo 2007

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:41:47 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command helped lead a panel on homeland defense and modeling and simulation as the Virginia Beach Convention Center hosted the MODSIM World Conference and Expo 2007. The event features the latest in modeling and simulation technology and discussions about the future of modeling and simulation for use in homeland defense.

Command announces information technology contract

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 21:39:11 GMT

Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Services of Seabrook, Md., has been awarded a contract to support U.S. Joint Forces Command's information systems support services requirements.

Command seeks proposals from industry to support National Guard training

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:18:34 GMT

Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk, Contracting Department, Philadelphia Office is seeking proposals from industry to U.S. Joint Forces Command’s requirement to provide a comprehensive training package for the National Guard Bureau to use to train the CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) teams across the country.

Command issues request for proposals for technical services

Fri, 04 May 2007 12:07:33 GMT

Proposals are being sought for a contract to support U.S. Joint Forces Command's information systems services program.

Command seeking market research from industry and academia on integrated, Web-based capability

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:11:26 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command is performing market research among industry and academia on the ability to provide an integrated, Web-based capability that joint, service and other DoD agencies will use to support scenario generation.

Command seeks to solicit contract for technical services

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:58:47 GMT

Process begun to seek technical services to support U.S. Joint Forces Command’s information systems services program.

USJFCOM to co-host 2007 industry symposium

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 20:57:27 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command will partner with the National Defense Industrial Association to host the "Hampton Roads... Supporting Joint Force Operations" 2007 symposium to raise industry and academia's awareness of joint warfighting challenges and solutions.

USJFCOM signs cooperative research and development agreement with Northrop Grumman

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 16:07:49 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command signed a cooperative research and development agreement with Northrop Grumman focused on improving intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

USJFCOM seeks to pass Joint Force Projection ACTD's final exam

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 16:07:33 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command signed a cooperative research and development agreement with Northrop Grumman focused on improving intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

USJFCOM signs cooperative research and development agreement with L-3 Communications

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 18:23:16 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command signed a cooperative research and development agreement with L-3 Communications - Interstate Electronics Corporation today to improve personal navigation capabilities for the warfighter.

USJFCOM signs cooperative research and development agreement with Alion

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 20:15:33 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command signed a cooperative research and development agreement with Alion Science and Technology Corporation to improve joint interoperability for modeling and simulation tools.

Force provision scheduling tool contract announced

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:17:02 GMT

An Andover, Mass.-based company will support U.S. Joint Forces Command's work on a system designed to provide automated event management, force management, scheduling, and coordination of joint events.

2006 -- The Year in Review

Fri, 29 Dec 2006 18:46:21 GMT

During 2006, U.S. Joint Forces Command’s made great strides, working with governmental and nongovernmental agencies and other nations to develop better ways of supporting each other, forging new partnerships with industry and academia, and supporting the warfighter around the world. The command conducted experiments that investigated how the U.S. military and its allies and partners will train and operate together in the future, and its efforts in analyzing lessons learned in the Global War on Terrorism yielded a groundbreaking report on Saddam Hussein’s regime.

USJFCOM signs cooperative research and development agreement with Raytheon

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 12:56:54 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command signed a cooperative research and development agreement with Raytheon to collaborate and conduct basic, applied and advanced research to address some of the challenges joint warfighters face in the urban environment.

Command seeking information from industry on access management

Tue, 26 Sep 2006 21:58:36 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command posted a notice on the Federal Business Opportunities (FEDBIZOPS) Web site seeking information from industry on developing a federated access management solution.

Joint fires contract goes to SAIC

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 10:55:31 GMT

A contract to support U.S. Joint Forces Command's Joint Fires Integration and Interoperability Team worth possibly $59 million over five years has been awarded to Scientific Applications International Corporation (SAIC).

Command begins contract pre-solicitation process

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 10:55:12 GMT

Fleet Industrial Supply Center Norfolk, Detachment Philadelphia will soon solicit quotations for the delivery of fully prepared meals to the U.S. Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) Joint Warfighting Center in Suffolk, Va.

Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstration to emphasize new solutions for warfighters

Mon, 15 May 2006 14:07:18 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command has started the search for items for consideration for next year's Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstration which focuses on developing technologies capable of transitioning to an operational environment within twelve months.

Wood addresses transformation of joint forces at industry conference

Thu, 11 May 2006 15:29:46 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command's deputy commander spoke with the defense electronics industry on May 10 regarding the importance of transforming the joint forces at the 2006 Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association's Transformation TechNet conference.

Command hosts third advisory group meeting

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:48:08 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command's leaders met with the command's Transformation Advisory Group to discuss a wide range of topics, all focused on improving U.S. military capabilities.

Command seeks proposals for non-personal services contract

Mon, 06 Mar 2006 18:22:15 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command is seeking proposals from industry for a contract to provide non-personal special studies and assessments, engineering and professional services for the command and its subordinate joint activities.

2006 Industry Symposium registration opens

Tue, 28 Feb 2006 11:38:01 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command and the Hampton Roads chapter of NDIA have opened registration for this year's two-day industry symposium, which focuses on situational awareness and understanding in joint, coalition, and interagency operational environments.

Command reaching beyond big business

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 11:47:21 GMT

A surprisingly large number of first-time attendees from small-business and non-profit organizations attended U.S. Joint Forces Command's industry outreach program on database integration.

Congressman calls command catalyst for modeling and simulation

Wed, 08 Feb 2006 14:33:25 GMT

During recent remarks, the Congressional Modeling & Simulations Training Caucus chairman touted U.S. Joint Forces Command as a catalyst for the modeling and simulation industry.

USJFCOM, HP reach first milestone in ongoing Cooperative Research and Development Agreement

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 14:14:37 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command and the Hewlett-Packard Company recently reached a milestone in their ongoing cooperative research and development agreement to research high performance computer provisioning to support the command's modeling and simulation efforts.

Command to share database integration challenges with industry

Tue, 17 Jan 2006 11:38:02 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command will invite industry, academia, government, and other interested organizations to a forum focused on database integration challenges that joint warfighters face.

Command seeks to solicit contract for technical services

Fri, 13 Jan 2006 21:28:36 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command seeks non-personal technical services to support U.S. Joint Forces Command’s Joint Warfighting Center joint training, exercise and rehearsal program.

Command seeks vendors for Joint Mobilization Processing System

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 18:51:02 GMT

Industry will have the opportunity to help U.S. Joint Forces Command develop the Joint Mobilization Processing System.

U.S. Joint Forces Command wants more advanced warfighting visualization technologies

Mon, 19 Dec 2005 12:12:43 GMT

To facilitate rapid situational awareness, U.S. Joint Forces Command recently requested the help of industry and academia in delivering sophisticated visualization technologies to the joint warfighting community.

Command to share visualization technology challenges with industry

Tue, 22 Nov 2005 19:58:47 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command invites industry, academia, and other interested organizations to a forum focused on improving the command’s visualization technology capabilities.

USJFCOM to participate in I/ITSEC

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 11:49:31 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command will showcase its modeling and simulation efforts supporting the joint warfighter when the command participates in the 2005 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference in Orlando, Fla. in late November.

Experimentation chief nominated for deputy commander slot

Tue, 15 Nov 2005 11:43:30 GMT

President George W. Bush has nominated Army Maj. Gen. John R. Wood to become the next deputy commander of U.S. Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM). Wood currently serves as USJFCOM's director for joint experimentation.

USJFCOM signs Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with Lockheed Martin Corporation

Mon, 31 Oct 2005 17:28:12 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command and Lockheed Martin Corporation have agreed to enter into a cooperative effort to research and develop Joint Command-Future capabilities.

USJFCOM, HP sign Cooperative Research and Development Agreement

Fri, 14 Oct 2005 17:42:57 GMT

USJFCOM and Hewlett-Packard have agreed to create a cooperative effort to research high performance computer provisioning to support the command's modeling and simulation efforts.

Command garners coveted award for wireless local area network efforts

Mon, 22 Aug 2005 14:28:17 GMT

The U.S. Joint Forces Command’s Joint Experimentation Directorate has been showered with accolades for achieving a phenomenal feat—a wireless local area network that provides voice over internet protocol capabilities and a soon to be realized remote access capability. The directorate is also assisting in creating a fully mobile and deployable wireless capability for warfighters with the Deployable Experimentation Suite, which will provide high resolution streaming video capabilities and changing the way the military, industry and others envision future wireless networks.

USJFCOM requests industry's involvement in creating capabilities for joint warfighters

Wed, 13 Jul 2005 21:53:31 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command's chief of staff and other command officials asked industry and academic leaders to deliver integrated capabilities for joint urban operations requirements.

Command seeking information technology capabilities

Fri, 08 Jul 2005 11:50:32 GMT

Using an announcement in the Federal Business Opportunities register, U.S. Joint Forces Command has sought assistance from industry to find the full spectrum of new information technology that will help provide a comprehensive inventory of Department of Defense force capabilities.

Command to share joint urban operations challenges with industry

Wed, 22 Jun 2005 12:21:02 GMT

U.S. Joint Forces Command invites industry, academia, and other interested organizations to a focused forum on joint urban operations.

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory opens USJFCOM field office

Wed, 22 Jun 2005 12:20:40 GMT

One of the nation’s leading research and development laboratories established a new field office in Norfolk, Va., to enhance its working relationship with U.S. Joint Forces Command.

Command seeking translation technology

Wed, 22 Jun 2005 12:20:04 GMT

Command seeking translation technology

U.S. Joint Forces Command has issued a request for information announcement looking for technology to support speech translation in the field.