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Homeland Security

HHS Releases Draft RFP for rPA Anthrax Vaccine

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Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a Draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for the purchase of 25 million doses of a recombinant protective antigen (rPA) anthrax vaccine that would be delivered in the Strategic National Stockpile. Acceptance of the rPA anthrax vaccine into the stockpile will be contingent upon the contractor providing sufficient safety, immunogenicity, efficacy, stability, manufacturing and any other data and information as determined by the Food and Drug Administration for potential use of…

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]

Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) used a counter small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) flyaway kit (FAK) in the early hours of the strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, according to Air […]