The document summarizes the mission, organization, projects, and contracts of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic (NAVFAC MIDLANT). NAVFAC MIDLANT is responsible for delivering and maintaining facilities across various states on the east coast. It oversees over $1 billion in military construction projects in North Carolina, including barracks and hangar projects at Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point. The command also manages large environmental restoration contracts and aims to employ a variety of acquisition strategies for facilities and services.
Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse (President & CEO) presented at the NovaGold SGM re: NovaCopper spin-out. Over 99% of the votes cast were in favour of the spin-out.
June 26, 2020 -- PEC seeks to secure contracted professional engineering services to complete (1) a Geotechnical Report and (2) a Final Design for fish-friendly and flood-resilient structures to replace culverts at ONLY the Piney River (VA Rt. 653) pilot project site in Rappahannock County, VA.
Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse (President & CEO) presented at the NovaGold SGM re: NovaCopper spin-out. Over 99% of the votes cast were in favour of the spin-out.
June 26, 2020 -- PEC seeks to secure contracted professional engineering services to complete (1) a Geotechnical Report and (2) a Final Design for fish-friendly and flood-resilient structures to replace culverts at ONLY the Piney River (VA Rt. 653) pilot project site in Rappahannock County, VA.
Lakeland Resources Inc. (TSXv: LK) provides an exploration update for its Phase 1 drill program at the Gibbons Creek / Star Properties in the Athabasca Basin in northern Saskatchewan.
Rabbit Branch at Collingham Drive Stream Restoration Information Meeting - Ju...Fairfax County
The goal of the stream restoration project is to build an ecologically sound restoration that balances water quality benefits with riparian function and park user experience.
Accotink Tributary at Oakford Drive Stream RestorationFairfax County
The Accotink Tributary at Oakford Drive Stream Restoration project included restoration of approximately 1,538 linear feet of stream using natural channel design for restoration, enhancing and stabilizing the degraded stream channel, bed and bank to stabilize, enhance and provide water quality benefits, aesthetics, and prevent further erosion.
This presentation was given at the Catchment Management Network meeting on February 24th 2017. The Catchment Management Network consists of the EPA, all of Ireland's Local Authorities, and other public bodies involved in looking after Ireland's catchments, sub-catchments and water bodies. For more information about this work see www.catchments.ie
Lessons Learned on CO2 Storage from the Midwest Regional Carbon Sequestration...Global CCS Institute
Completing field tests that demonstrate that geologic storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) can be conducted safely and commercially is one step towards developing robust strategies for mitigating large point source CO2 emissions.
The Midwest Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership Program (MRCSP) large volume CO2 injection test is providing data for improving capacity estimates and demonstrating storage capacity within a regionally significant resource. MRCSP is also evaluating CO2 storage potential in Ohio and other areas of the Midwest and the East Coast through regional mapping and exploratory site characterization. Lessons learned from pressure data analysis, modeling, monitoring technologies assessment, accounting, regional mapping and exploration enable technology advancements needed to help carbon capture and storage reach a commercial stage.
This webinar presented an update of the progress made to date and key findings from the MRCSP large volume CO2 injection test and regional exploration work. The topics that were covered include:
Background
- About the MRCSP
- Research objectives
Large Volume CO2 Injection Test, Approaches and Results:
- Description/Overview
- Data Uses
- Pressure Data Analysis and Modelling
- Monitoring Technology Assessment
- Accounting
Regional Mapping and Characterization of Storage Resources
- Known Sources and Sinks
- Studies of Reservoirs and Seals Underway
Project schedule, estimate, schedule of values, submittles, purchase orders, sub-contract agreement... Coastal Education Center at Fort Macon State Park
Lakeland Resources Inc. (TSXv: LK) provides an exploration update for its Phase 1 drill program at the Gibbons Creek / Star Properties in the Athabasca Basin in northern Saskatchewan.
Rabbit Branch at Collingham Drive Stream Restoration Information Meeting - Ju...Fairfax County
The goal of the stream restoration project is to build an ecologically sound restoration that balances water quality benefits with riparian function and park user experience.
Accotink Tributary at Oakford Drive Stream RestorationFairfax County
The Accotink Tributary at Oakford Drive Stream Restoration project included restoration of approximately 1,538 linear feet of stream using natural channel design for restoration, enhancing and stabilizing the degraded stream channel, bed and bank to stabilize, enhance and provide water quality benefits, aesthetics, and prevent further erosion.
This presentation was given at the Catchment Management Network meeting on February 24th 2017. The Catchment Management Network consists of the EPA, all of Ireland's Local Authorities, and other public bodies involved in looking after Ireland's catchments, sub-catchments and water bodies. For more information about this work see www.catchments.ie
Lessons Learned on CO2 Storage from the Midwest Regional Carbon Sequestration...Global CCS Institute
Completing field tests that demonstrate that geologic storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) can be conducted safely and commercially is one step towards developing robust strategies for mitigating large point source CO2 emissions.
The Midwest Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnership Program (MRCSP) large volume CO2 injection test is providing data for improving capacity estimates and demonstrating storage capacity within a regionally significant resource. MRCSP is also evaluating CO2 storage potential in Ohio and other areas of the Midwest and the East Coast through regional mapping and exploratory site characterization. Lessons learned from pressure data analysis, modeling, monitoring technologies assessment, accounting, regional mapping and exploration enable technology advancements needed to help carbon capture and storage reach a commercial stage.
This webinar presented an update of the progress made to date and key findings from the MRCSP large volume CO2 injection test and regional exploration work. The topics that were covered include:
Background
- About the MRCSP
- Research objectives
Large Volume CO2 Injection Test, Approaches and Results:
- Description/Overview
- Data Uses
- Pressure Data Analysis and Modelling
- Monitoring Technology Assessment
- Accounting
Regional Mapping and Characterization of Storage Resources
- Known Sources and Sinks
- Studies of Reservoirs and Seals Underway
Project schedule, estimate, schedule of values, submittles, purchase orders, sub-contract agreement... Coastal Education Center at Fort Macon State Park
Building Blocks for Climate Change:
Tools for Assessment & Planning
Sea Level Rise Exposure Assessment Update
North Kingstown Community Center September 19, 2013
Teresa Crean, AICP
URI Coastal Resources Center / RI Sea Grant
Difficult Run at Brittenford Drive Information Meeting May 17, 2017Fairfax County
This project will mitigate flooding, reduce erosion, and protect public and private property. Approximately 3,000 feet of the main channel and 1,500 feet of tributaries will be restored.
The Art of the Pitch: WordPress Relationships and SalesLaura Byrne
Clients don’t know what they don’t know. What web solutions are right for them? How does WordPress come into the picture? How do you make sure you understand scope and timeline? What do you do if sometime changes?
All these questions and more will be explored as we talk about matching clients’ needs with what your agency offers without pulling teeth or pulling your hair out. Practical tips, and strategies for successful relationship building that leads to closing the deal.
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
Accelerate your Kubernetes clusters with Varnish CachingThijs Feryn
A presentation about the usage and availability of Varnish on Kubernetes. This talk explores the capabilities of Varnish caching and shows how to use the Varnish Helm chart to deploy it to Kubernetes.
This presentation was delivered at K8SUG Singapore. See https://feryn.eu/presentations/accelerate-your-kubernetes-clusters-with-varnish-caching-k8sug-singapore-28-2024 for more details.
zkStudyClub - Reef: Fast Succinct Non-Interactive Zero-Knowledge Regex ProofsAlex Pruden
This paper presents Reef, a system for generating publicly verifiable succinct non-interactive zero-knowledge proofs that a committed document matches or does not match a regular expression. We describe applications such as proving the strength of passwords, the provenance of email despite redactions, the validity of oblivious DNS queries, and the existence of mutations in DNA. Reef supports the Perl Compatible Regular Expression syntax, including wildcards, alternation, ranges, capture groups, Kleene star, negations, and lookarounds. Reef introduces a new type of automata, Skipping Alternating Finite Automata (SAFA), that skips irrelevant parts of a document when producing proofs without undermining soundness, and instantiates SAFA with a lookup argument. Our experimental evaluation confirms that Reef can generate proofs for documents with 32M characters; the proofs are small and cheap to verify (under a second).
Paper: https://eprint.iacr.org/2023/1886
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
Pushing the limits of ePRTC: 100ns holdover for 100 daysAdtran
At WSTS 2024, Alon Stern explored the topic of parametric holdover and explained how recent research findings can be implemented in real-world PNT networks to achieve 100 nanoseconds of accuracy for up to 100 days.
Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024Albert Hoitingh
In this session I delve into the encryption technology used in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview. Including the concepts of Customer Key and Double Key Encryption.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
Welcome, I appreciate your attendance and interest in doing business with the Navy. My presentation today identifies work opportunities throughout MIDLANT’s area of responsibility from North Carolina to Maine. I will go over our programs which are covered in your Industry Forum handouts. One of my top priorities is project execution and private industry is pivotal in that accomplishment. So, we look forward in doing business with you in the future. For specific information about our command, programs and work opportunities – much of this information is in our websites listed in your handouts.
LANT provided the Mission and Vision statements for consistency among FEC presentations.
MIDLANT has: Staff of over 3,500 people Field Offices are established at every major installation in this AOR Installations governed by Navy/Commander Navy Installations Command are shown as PWDs Installations governed by USMC are shown as OICC/ROICC The staffing numbers are low for Midlant in NC because the MC performs the Facilities Management functions (PW shops and utilities, planning, EV, etc..) CO Delao at the OICC MCI East Office CDR Juntunen at our ROICC CHPT Office IPTs are Integrated Product Teams which facilitate the awards of our larger MILCON projects for their respective areas. CDR Richard Anderson leads - NC IPT out of Norfolk CDR John Anderson leads – HR IPT CDR Nick Merry lead – NR IPT
NAVFAC is matrixed organization. 1) Vertical components (Field Offices and IPTs) “execute” our products/services for supported commanders. 2) Horizontal (business & support lines ) focus on standardized processes for our global organization (and process impv), manage resources, community management, etc. Capital Improvements (Design and Construction) Public Works (includes Facilities Support Contracts) Environmental (cleanups, monitoring and testing) Asset Management Base Development (A/E master planning, planning studies, GIS) Real Estate (leasing, easements, encroachment, etc.)
This slide shows our standard toolbox of AQ approaches to contracting for different requirements within MIDLANT. The contractors who have bid our contracts will have noted our push to increase the emphasis on truly “Best Value” source selections. In response to Industry, NAVFAC has developed a standard Past Performance Questionnaire. Whenever PPQs are requested as part of a source selection, this standard form will be used. Contractors will now be able to have their clients complete these forms just once, and it will be the Contractor’s responsibility to retain this form and submit direct with the proposal. We have received (limited, to date) concerns that some previous clients (PPQ evaluators) do not want to return the forms directly to their former contractors (our offerors). Please see "FLASH..." e-mail for background and sample form.
Since 2006, the Military Construction Program at our NC Marine Corps bases has increased dramatically to support multiple, significant new mission requirements, to include: FY2006 MARSOC standup Marine Corps BEQ program - alleviate deficit and recapitalization FY07/08 GWOT program “ Grow the Force” (GTF) & 202K Jan 2007 – Marine Corps end strength to increase by 27,000 for a total of 202,000 by FY2011. Impact to NC approximately 10,000 additional military/civilian personnel. Facilities and infrastructure to support these missions have resulted in unprecedented growth of the Military Construction program in NC. FY11 projects were held awaiting funds . 21 projects were awarded by 30 June (today). 7 additional projects will be awarded by the end of September 2011. 9 FY 12 Projects in RFP development.
Here is the breakdown of project types in terms of acquisition methods. ** Larger proportion of DBB than in the past due to several huge infrastructure projects and increased emphasis on maintaining in house design capability. ** Packaging strategies were more limited due to size and locations of projects. ** Maximize support to small business. You have also noticed and responded to recent changes we have implemented in our BVSS acquisitions: Technical significantly higher than price Solicitation of contractor proposed betterments The majority of our 13 recently awarded projects, and all of our remaining FY11 DB projects incorporate these changes. My staff and I remain dedicated to building relationships and removing obstacles whenever possible to allow us as a team to deliver facilities and infrastructure to enhance the War Fighter’s readiness and capabilities. In addition to the build-up associated with GTF, the Marine Corps’ BEQ Deficit Reduction and Re-capitalizing Program is greatly increasing the number of Barrack’s renovation and new construction projects
In addition to the build-up associated with GTF, the Marine Corps’ BEQ Deficit Reduction and Re-capitalizing Program is greatly increasing the number of Barrack’s renovation and new construction projects . Concurrently, we have been working closely with Marine Corps to develop and implement “Best of Breed” features in all new BEQs. Standard room module (48SM), interior corridors, CMU interior wall construction, and standing seam metal roofs. Upgraded interior finishes and furnishings Larger community gathering areas Additional exterior amenities Incorporating contractor proposed betterments “ Best of Breed” can best be described as an ongoing iterative process to enhance the living environment of our enlisted Marines, while maintaining durability, sustainability, and energy efficiency.
The MCAS New River area of Camp Lejeune is the site of one of our largest FY11 acquisitions, recently awarded on 3 June 2011. This contract includes construction of an aircraft parking apron to support additional requirements created by the introduction of the MV-22 aircraft and the relocation of additional operational squadrons to Marine Corps Air Station New River, and the construction of an asphalt taxiway with connections to Runway 1/19, Alpha taxiway, and Delta taxiway, providing egress from runways to existing and proposed apron areas. The work to be performed also provides for the design and construction of two multi-story modified Type II aircraft maintenance hangars to provide hangar bay, shop space, flight line operations, two aircraft wash racks, and maintenance functions.
Prior to FY2007, the Wallace Creek area of Camp Lejeune was a forested, undeveloped area. To support GTF and the BEQ program, the phased development of a new major contonement area of the base was necessitated. Upon completion, the Wallace Creek facilities will support the missions of II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Headquarters Group (MHG) units (2nd ANGLICO, 2nd Intelligence Battalion, 2nd Radio Battalion and 8th Communication Battalion and Military Police Support Company). Imagine a small college campus, of approximately forty buildings and the associated support facilities, sited in a virgin pine forest and you begin to picture the scale of the effort. Phase 1 and Phase 2 are currently under construction. The FY11 acquisitions are well underway for both Wallace Creek North and Anglico/Intel, both slated for award late Q3 or early Q4. A chance here to talk about the BEQ program: BEQs are being built that have an exterior community feel, no longer the “prison type” facilities, and an interior that has a Multi Purpose Room that is user friendly, offers gaming areas, Laundry, theater, vending, areas for groups to sit and talk, quiet areas for reading or studying, computer areas , etc. The exterior offers basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, picnic areas, patios, etc. Our goal is to help our military personnel returning from an extended tour in war conditions to feel more at home and to have an opportunity to interact with others, make friends and have fun. They deserve it. As our construction contractors, you are a big part of supporting our military personnel by building these terrific BEQs and we thank you for your great designs and appreciate the time and effort you have spent in providing these great designs.
These are the products and services we provide from our Environmental Business Line. We contract out permit application preparation and studies such as stormwater management plans in the environmental compliance arena and Environmental Assessments and cultural resources studies in the Environmental Planning. The bulk of our contract work, however, is in the Restoration product line. We spend over $50M per year for site investigations and remedial actions across our region.
Most of our work in the restoration product line is ordered off large CLEAN and RAC contracts maintained by NAVFAC Atlantic. We do, however, hire several small business and disadvantaged small business contractors to do work for the Marine Corps in North Carolina. In FY10, over $10 Million dollars were awarded to small businesses.
We are planning to award a Cultural Resources contract in FY13 to focus on inventories and testing and evaluation of potential archaeological sites on all of our installations. The final small business contract listed here is for underground and aboveground tank compliance requirements at our Hampton Roads and Northeast installations.
MIDLANT continues to have a significant construction program, especially enhanced by Marine Corps growth and BRAC. Our acquisition strategies and business processes continue to evolve & improve: Use of MACC’s & Small Business Design / Build - now more 100% Design where appropriate Horizontal type work Time critical (due to early FY authorization for design) Contract to Budget Staying within budgeted saves time and money (KTR bid rewrites) and enables Gov’t to make award If unable to construct for budgeted amount – submit an RFI. Gov’t reviews scopes – will add/delete. These are great forums to obtain feedback. Issues addressed during last year’s forum: Solicitation advance notice – All requirements are announced through in FEDBIZOPPS. Clear direction in RFPs – We make every effort to ensure we properly articulate the requirements, saves time/$$. Get DB KTR involved early, at the concept stage and keep him involved all the way through – must meet FAR reqmts but considering ways to make RFPs less prescriptive, and get D/B KTR on-board at earlier stage of concept design. Limit number of candidates that move to Phase II – We normally do try; however, competition is increasing. This makes it hard to distinguish among the firms. Not that we are protest adverse, but we want to ensure the integrity of process is upheld to the highest level. We generally take 3 to 6 (occasionally slightly more - not very often). NAVFAC desire to leverage private sector expertise continue to find best value facilities solutions for the Navy