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USFWS and NFWF Announce $7.4 Million in New Grants to Restore and Protect Habitats in Chesapeake Bay Watershed

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Monday, November 13, 2023

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Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced 25 grants totaling $7.4 million to support wildlife habitat, climate resilience, community conservation partnerships and equitable access to nature in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

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Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced 25 grants totaling $7.4 million to support wildlife habitat, climate resilience, community conservation partnerships and equitable access to nature in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
This year’s slate of grants will advance the goals of the Chesapeake Watershed Investments in Landscape Defense ( Chesapeake WILD ) Program and leverage more than $12 million in grantee matching funds, for a total conservation impact of $19.4 million.
Nearly one million waterfowl winter on and near the bay each year — approximately one-third of the Atlantic Coast’s migratory population.
More than 18 million people live and work in the Chesapeake Bay region, many depending on industries tied to the health of the watershed, like outdoor recreation, farming and fishing.

American States Water Company Announces New Privatization Contract Award at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

American States Water Company (AWR: NYSE) announced today that its contracted services subsidiary, American States Utility Services, Inc. (“ASUS”), has been awarded a 50-year contract by the U.S. government to operate, maintain and provide construction management services for the water distribution and wastewater collection facilities at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, a United States Navy air station located in Maryland.

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American States Water Company (AWR: NYSE) announced today that its contracted services subsidiary, American States Utility Services, Inc. (“ASUS”), has been awarded a 50-year contract by the U.S. government to operate, maintain and provide construction management services for the water distribution and wastewater collection facilities at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, a United States Navy air station located in Maryland.
The initial value of the contract is estimated at approximately $349 million over a 50-year period and is subject to annual economic price adjustment.
ASUS will also have the opportunity to generate additional revenues under this contract for new construction projects provided through contract modifications with the U.S. government.
Under the contract, there is a 6-month transition period to ensure seamless operations are established and inventory assets are fully accounted for in the contract.

Integrated Logistics Support Services Contract for PMA-205 Naval Aviation Training Systems Award to Synectic Solutions, Inc.

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

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SSI, which is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned company (SDVOSB) with 25 years of experience supporting Navy weapons and combat systems, has been awarded the Integrated Logistics Support Services Contract supporting multiple functional leads within PMA-205 Naval Aviation Training Systems located in Patuxent River, MD.

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SSI, which is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned company (SDVOSB) with 25 years of experience supporting Navy weapons and combat systems, has been awarded the Integrated Logistics Support Services Contract supporting multiple functional leads within PMA-205 Naval Aviation Training Systems located in Patuxent River, MD.
Through this award, SSI will provide PMA-205 Integrated Logistics Product Support services for the acquisition, sustainment, and lifecycle support of specified Tactical Training Range (TTR) programs, including Ocean Systems (to include Portable Underwater Training Range (PUTR II); Undersea Warfare Training Range (USWTR); Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) and Electronic Warfare), Tactical Combat Training System Increments I (TCTS I), and Tactical Combat Training System (TCTS II) System of Systems (SoS).
This award will allow SSI to continue to provide the resources necessary to plan, manage, and integrate the design, development, acquisition, delivery, and sustainment of naval aviation training systems, training ranges, and products for PMA-205.
These products include the training systems, support equipment, and the product support packages to meet the Warfighters' required availability at optimal lifecycle costs.

Bluestone Investment Partners Announces Investment in Precise Systems, Inc.

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

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LEXINGTON PARK, Md. and MCLEAN, Va., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Precise Systems, Inc. has received a strategic investment by Bluestone Investment Partners, a McLean, Virginia-based private equity firm, to accelerate the growth of its business. Founded in 1990, Precise Systems is a Lexington Park, Maryland-based provider of mission readiness and software development services to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force. In addition to its headquarters office adjacent to Naval Air Systems Command Headquarters at Patuxent River, Precise Systems maintains offices at Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division in Indiana, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport in Rhode Island, Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division in California, and a software development group based in Brentwood, Tennessee. Precise Systems employs over 800 dedicated staff supporting customers at locations in over 30 states across the country.

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and MCLEAN, Va., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Precise Systems, Inc. has received a strategic investment by Bluestone Investment Partners, a McLean, Virginia-based private equity firm, to accelerate the growth of its business.
Precise Systems employs over 800 dedicated staff supporting customers at locations in over 30 states across the country.
As part of the transaction, Mr. Pfister and former Chief Executive Officer, Tom Curtis, will join Precise Systems' board of directors.
Before joining Precise Systems, Mr. Pfister served on active duty in the United States Marine Corps for over 11 years.

Maryland Students, Navy Pilots to Hear from NASA Astronauts in Space

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Monday, October 24, 2022

Naval Test Pilot School in Patuxent River, Maryland, and students across southern Maryland will have an opportunity this week to hear from NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

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Naval Test Pilot School in Patuxent River, Maryland, and students across southern Maryland will have an opportunity this week to hear from NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
The space-to-Earth call will air live at 11:35 a.m. EDT Thursday, Oct. 27, on NASA Television, the NASA app , and the agency's website .
NASA astronauts Josh Cassada , Nicole Mann , and Frank Rubio will answer prerecorded questions from aviators and local K-12 students.
Naval Test Pilot School, more than 90 graduates of which have gone on to become NASA astronauts.

Vertex begins work on $850 million U.S. Navy maintenance contract

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

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Vertex previously announced the contract, which is for the maintenance of test aircraft for the U.S Navy, in April 2022.

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Vertex previously announced the contract, which is for the maintenance of test aircraft for the U.S Navy, in April 2022.
Vertex will provide aircraft maintenance to the Naval Test Wing Atlantic, known as NTWL, which has five squadrons comprising of a range of fixed-wing, rotary and unmanned aircraft.
The aircraft supported by this contract perform a variety of test and evaluation missions and the operate at the U.S.
Vertex is growing our skilled team which will work closely with the Navy to maintain the aircraft used to test and evaluate emerging capabilities, said Ed Boyington, President and CEO of The Vertex Company.

Aery Aviation, LLC is Awarded PSMI NAWCAD MAC Contract

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aery Aviation, LLC ("Aery") was awarded a contract for the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Product Support Management/Integration (PSMI) Multiple Award Contract (MAC).

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., May 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aery Aviation, LLC ("Aery") was awarded a contract for the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Product Support Management/Integration (PSMI) Multiple Award Contract (MAC).
The contract is a cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price, cost reimbursable, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with an estimated aggregate ceiling of $346,526,131.
Aery is among 18 awardees, with each having an opportunity to compete for individual orders.
For additional information about this contract and Aery, please contact Heather McAfee at [email protected]

Vertex wins U.S. Navy contract valued up to $850 million

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Monday, April 11, 2022

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MADISON, Miss., April 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Vertex Company was awarded a U.S. Navy contract valued up to $850 million to support test aircraft for the U.S Navy.

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MADISON, Miss., April 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Vertex Company was awarded a U.S. Navy contract valued up to $850 million to support test aircraft for the U.S Navy.
Vertex will provide aircraft maintenance to the Naval Test Wing Atlantic, known as NTWL, which has five squadrons comprising of a range of fixed-wing, rotary and unmanned aircraft.
The aircraft supported by this contract perform a variety of test and evaluation missions and the U.S.
Under the new contract, The Vertex Company will provide organizational level, known as O-level, maintenance to rapidly repair and maintain aircraft to meet testing needs.

MPT’s 18th annual Chesapeake Bay Week® starts April 17

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Owings Mills, MD, April 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maryland Public Television (MPT) celebrates the Chesapeake Bay region once again in April with its 18th annual Chesapeake Bay Week , a slate of more than 35 documentaries and public affairs programs highlighting the beauty, importance, and fragility of the nations largest estuary.

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Owings Mills, MD, April 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maryland Public Television (MPT) celebrates the Chesapeake Bay region once again in April with its 18th annual Chesapeake Bay Week , a slate of more than 35 documentaries and public affairs programs highlighting the beauty, importance, and fragility of the nations largest estuary.
This years program block includes nine programs that viewers will see on MPT as part of Chesapeake Bay Week for the first time.
Chesapeake Bay Week content will be available to view on MPT-HD, the stations livestream at mpt.org/livestream , MPTs online video player , and the PBS Video App .
MPTs commitment to educators, parents, caregivers, and learners of all ages is delivered through instructional events and Thinkport.org .

Elevating Innovation: Elevator World Awards Project of the Year to Hill Hiker, Inc.

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Thursday, January 24, 2019

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ORONO, Minn., Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Elevator World has announced their annual Project of the Year awards and has named Hill Hiker's Patuxent River Park Observation Tower renovation it's inclined elevator Project of the Year.

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ORONO, Minn., Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Elevator World has announced their annual Project of the Year awards and has named Hill Hiker's Patuxent River Park Observation Tower renovation it's inclined elevator Project of the Year.
Voted on by experienced industry professionals and experts, The Elevator WorldProject of the Year awards are the most prestigious honors in the elevator industry.
Based on the criteria, it was easy to see why Hill Hiker's Patuxent River Park project was honored.
Founded in 1997 by Bill and Laurel MacLachlan, Hill Hiker, Inc. is a family owned inclined elevator manufacturer specializing in outdoor elevation systems.