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THE HAGUE, Netherlands12 July 2023The Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Ambassador Fernando Arias, and Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security of the United States (U.S.), Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins, met on 10 July 2023 at the Organisations Headquarters in The Hague.

The United States completed the destruction of our chemical weapons stockpile in accordance with our obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention. Its a historic moment not only for the United States but also for the global community. As we mark this moment, we must also acknowledge that our job, as a global community, is not done. The threat of chemical weapons development, use and possession still exists and the job of the OPCW is as important as ever. With our active engagement and significant financial support, the United States will continue to support the OPCW, Ambassador Jenkins said.

I congratulate the United States on completing the destruction of its declared chemical weapons stockpile on 7 July. This is a moment of historic importance for the United States and the international community, the Director-General said during the meeting. I commend the United States responsible work and long-standing commitment to fulfil its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention.

During the meeting, U.S. voluntary contributions to two OPCW trust funds were formalised in a signing ceremony. The amount of 183,400 will be allocated to the Trust Fund for Syria Missions. This contribution will be used towards the full elimination of the Syrian Chemical Weapons Programme as well as establishing facts surrounding the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria, in accordance with the Chemical Weapons Convention and relevant decisions of the policy-making organs of the OPCW and resolutions of the United Nations Security Council.

The amount of 124,000 will be allocated to the OPCW Trust Fund for Junior Professional Officers (JPO) and will be used to support a JPO from a developing country in an underrepresented region to get experience working at the Technical Secretariat.

The end of destruction of all chemical weapons stockpiles represents a historic success of multilateralism in the field of disarmament, and the work of a generation of diplomats and experts over the past 26 years. Yet, more challenges lie ahead of us. Addressing the use and threats of use of toxic chemicals as weapons will remain a priority for the Organisation, the Director-General said. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the United States for its continuous financial and political support to the OPCWs mission to permanently eradicate chemical weapons.

The United States was the last possessor State and completed the destruction of its declared chemical weapons stockpile on 7 July 2023. The OPCW observed the destruction of the chemical weapons stockpiles declared by all State Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention and confirmed on 7 July 2023 that all declared chemical weapons stockpiles are verified as irreversibly destroyed.

The OPCW will continue to monitor the closure of the last two destruction facilities at Pueblo and Blue Grass in the U.S., including the disposal of waste resulting from the destruction process.

As the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention, the OPCW, with its 193 Member States, oversees the global endeavour to permanently eliminate chemical weapons. Since the Conventions entry into force in 1997, it is the most successful disarmament treaty eliminating an entire class of weapons of mass destruction.

Since the Convention entered into force in 1997, the OPCW has verified the destruction of 72,304.34 metric tonnes of stockpiled chemical weapons, declared by countries around the world. For its extensive efforts in eliminating chemical weapons, the OPCW received the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize.

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U.S. TRANSPORTATION COMMAND

Maersk Line Ltd., Norfolk, Virginia, (HTC71119DW026) was awarded a contract modification of $182,133,244 to exercise the economic adjustment option to the International Ocean Transportation and Intermodal Distribution Services contract (HTC71119DW). This modification provides continuation of world-wide performance, as specified on individual orders. The modification begins Sept. 1, 2023, with a completion date of Aug. 31, 2024. Performance of work is worldwide, as specified on individual orders. Working capital funds (Transportation) fiscal 2023 and 2024 will be obligated at the individual task order level. The U.S. Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, is the contracting activity.

American President Lines LLC, Arlington, Virginia, (HTC71119DW014) was awarded a contract modification of $150,220,308 to exercise the economic adjustment option to the International Ocean Transportation and Intermodal Distribution Services contract (HTC71119DW). This modification provides continuation of world-wide performance, as specified on individual orders. The modification begins Sept. 1, 2023, with a completion date of Aug. 31, 2024. Performance of work is worldwide, as specified on individual orders. Working capital funds (Transportation) fiscal 2023 and 2024 will be obligated at the individual task order level. The U.S. Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, is the contracting activity.

American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier LLC, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, (HTC71119DW015) was awarded a contract modification of $89,928,175 to exercise the economic adjustment option to the International Ocean Transportation and Intermodal Distribution Services contract (HTC71119DW). This modification provides continuation of world-wide performance, as specified on individual orders. The modification begins Sept. 1, 2023, with a completion date of Aug. 31, 2024. Performance of work is worldwide, as specified on individual orders. Working capital funds (Transportation) fiscal 2023 and 2024 will be obligated at the individual task order level. The U.S. Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, is the contracting activity.

Matson Navigation Co. Inc., Oakland, California, (HTC71119DW027) was awarded a contract modification of $76,248,601 to exercise the economic adjustment option to the International Ocean Transportation and Intermodal Distribution Services contract (HTC71119DW). This modification provides continuation of world-wide performance, as specified on individual orders. The modification begins Sept. 1, 2023, with a completion date of Aug. 31, 2024. Performance of work is worldwide, as specified on individual orders. Working capital funds (Transportation) fiscal 2023 and 2024 will be obligated at the individual task order level. The U.S. Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, is the contracting activity.

Liberty Global Logistics LLC, Lake Success, New York, (HTC71119DW025) was awarded a contract modification of $73,182,385 to exercise the economic adjustment option to the International Ocean Transportation and Intermodal Distribution Services contract (HTC71119DW). This modification provides continuation of world-wide performance, as specified on individual orders. The modification begins Sept. 1, 2023, with a completion date of Aug. 31, 2024. Performance of work is worldwide, as specified on individual orders. Working capital funds (Transportation) fiscal 2023 and 2024 will be obligated at the individual task order level. The U.S. Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, is the contracting activity.

Farrell Lines Inc., Norfolk, Virginia, (HTC71119DW021) was awarded a contract modification of $66,333,490 to exercise the economic adjustment option to the International Ocean Transportation and Intermodal Distribution Services contract (HTC71119DW). This modification provides continuation of world-wide performance, as specified on individual orders. The modification begins Sept. 1, 2023, with a completion date of Aug. 31, 2024. Performance of work is worldwide, as specified on individual orders. Working capital funds (Transportation) fiscal 2023 and 2024 will be obligated at the individual task order level. The U.S. Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, is the contracting activity.

Hapag-Lloyd USA LLC, Atlanta, Georgia, (HTC71119DW023) was awarded a contract modification of $59,854,969 to exercise the economic adjustment option to the International Ocean Transportation and Intermodal Distribution Services contract (HTC71119DW). This modification provides continuation of world-wide performance, as specified on individual orders. The modification begins Sept. 1, 2023, with a completion date of Aug. 31, 2024. Performance of work is worldwide, as specified on individual orders. Working capital funds (Transportation) fiscal 2023 and 2024 will be obligated at the individual task order level. The U.S. Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, is the contracting activity.

Waterman Transport Inc., Mobile, Alabama, (HTC71119DW016) was awarded a contract modification of $36,399,933 to exercise the economic adjustment option to the International Ocean Transportation and Intermodal Distribution Services contract (HTC71119DW). This modification provides continuation of world-wide performance, as specified on individual orders. The modification begins Sept. 1, 2023, with a completion date of Aug. 31, 2024. Performance of work is worldwide, as specified on individual orders. Working capital funds (Transportation) fiscal 2023 and 2024 will be obligated at the individual task order level. The U.S. Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, is the contracting activity.

TOTE Maritime Alaska LLC, Tacoma, Washington, (HTC71119DW036) was awarded a contract modification of $20,825,983 to exercise the economic adjustment option to the International Ocean Transportation and Intermodal Distribution Services contract (HTC71119DW). This modification provides continuation of world-wide performance, as specified on individual orders. The modification begins Sept. 1, 2023, with a completion date of Aug. 31, 2024. Performance of work is worldwide, as specified on individual orders. Working capital funds (Transportation) fiscal 2023 and 2024 will be obligated at the individual task order level. The U.S. Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, is the contracting activity.

TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico LLC, Jacksonville, Florida, (HTC71119DW037) was awarded a contract modification of $14,991,065 to exercise the economic adjustment option to the International Ocean Transportation and Intermodal Distribution Services contract (HTC71119DW). This modification provides continuation of world-wide performance, as specified on individual orders. The modification begins Sept. 1, 2023, with a completion date of Aug. 31, 2024. Performance of work is worldwide, as specified on individual orders. Working capital funds (Transportation) fiscal 2023 and 2024 will be obligated at the individual task order level. The U.S. Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, is the contracting activity.

Schuyler Line Navigation Co. LLC, Annapolis, Maryland, (HTC71119DW031) was awarded a contract modification of $13,035,973 to exercise the economic adjustment option to the International Ocean Transportation and Intermodal Distribution Services contract (HTC71119DW). This modification provides continuation of world-wide performance, as specified on individual orders. The modification begins Sept. 1, 2023, with a completion date of Aug. 31, 2024. Performance of work is worldwide, as specified on individual orders. Working capital funds (Transportation) fiscal 2023 and 2024 will be obligated at the individual task order level. The U.S. Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, is the contracting activity.

Young Brothers Ltd., Honolulu, Hawaii, (HTC71119DW040) was awarded a contract modification of $7,808,226 to exercise the economic adjustment option to the International Ocean Transportation and Intermodal Distribution Services contract (HTC71119DW). This modification provides continuation of world-wide performance, as specified on individual orders. The modification begins Sept. 1, 2023, with a completion date of Aug. 31, 2024. Performance of work is worldwide, as specified on individual orders. Working capital funds (Transportation) fiscal 2023 and 2024 will be obligated at the individual task order level. The U.S. Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, is the contracting activity.

NAVY

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, Manassas, Virginia, is awarded a $100,040,324 cost-plus-incentive fee, fixed-priced incentive, and cost-only modification to previously awarded contract N00024-18-C-5218 to exercise the option and provide funding for Hypervisor Technology Zero AN/SQQ-89A (V) 15 Surface Ship Undersea Warfare Combat Systems and spares in support of the continued AN/SQQ-89A (V) 15 development, integration, manufacture, production, and testing. Work will be performed in Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania (47%); Manassas, Virginia (18%); Clearwater, Florida (18%); Syracuse, New York (15%); and Owego, New York (2%), and is expected to be completed by November 2025. Fiscal 2023 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $51,404,650 (51%); fiscal 2023 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $42,954,870 (41%); fiscal 2021 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $3,153,127 (3%); fiscal 2023 research, development, test, and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $1,686,920 (2%); fiscal 2020 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $596,703 (1%); fiscal 2021 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $119,384 (1%); fiscal 2022 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $88,202 (1%); and fiscal 2022 research, development, test, and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $36,468 (1%) will be obligated at the time of award and funds in the amount of $155,852 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a $99,528,620 firm-priced-incentive-firm-target undefinitized modification (P00001) to a previously awarded advanced acquisition contract (N0001923C0003). This modification procures long lead time materials, parts, components, and efforts in support of maintaining on-time production and delivery of 147 Lot 18 F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft for the Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers, and non-U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) participants. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas (59%); El Segundo, California (14%); Warton, United Kingdom (9%); Cameri, Italy (4%); Orlando, Florida (4%); Nashua, New Hampshire (3%); Baltimore, Maryland (3%); San Diego, California (2%); and various locations outside the U.S. (2%), and is expected to be completed in January 2027. Fiscal 2023 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $24,912,660; fiscal 2023 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $6,415,960; and FMS customer funds in the amount of $68,200,000 will be obligated at time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity

Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Tucson, Arizona, was awarded a $35,656,995 cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost reimbursable indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. This contract provides for design and development, as well as for studies and technology demonstrations in support of developing and applying new technology to various original equipment manufacturer missile and weapons systems that are both in development and already developed for the Navy. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona, and is expected to be completed in July 2028. No funds will be obligated at the time of award; funds will be obligated on individual orders as they are issued. This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, California, is the contracting activity (N6893623D0042). (Awarded July 11, 2023)

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, Moorestown, New Jersey, is awarded a $16,428,727 cost-plus-fixed-fee and cost-only modification to previously awarded contract N00024-20-C-5392 to exercise options for the engineering, design, and technical support for the MK 41 Vertical Launching System electronic systems and computer programs. Work will be performed in Moorestown, New Jersey (53%); Seattle, Washington (18%); San Diego, California (18%); and Ventura, California (11%), and is expected to be completed by July 2024. Fiscal 2021 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $4,499,771 (78%); Fiscal 2022 weapons procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $620,000; Fiscal 2023 research, development, test, and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $485,821 (8%); and Fiscal 2022 research, development, test, and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $147,890 (3%) will be obligated at time of award, of which $147,890 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

General Dynamics Mission Systems Inc., Pittsfield, Massachusetts, is awarded a $14,490,844 cost-plus-fixed-fee term modification to previously awarded contract N6339421C0007 to exercise an option for design agent services in support of the Independence variant Littoral Combat Ship. The Independence Variant Combat System consists of the Integrated Combat Management System and its interfaces, command, control, communications, computers, combat systems, and intelligence elements. Work will be performed in San Diego, California, and is expected to be completed by July 2024. Fiscal 2023 operation and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $903,455 (64%); fiscal 2023 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $428,800 (30%); and fiscal 2022 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $79,338 (6%) will be obligated at the time of award and $903,455 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division, Port Hueneme, California, is the contracting activity.

MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY

Lockheed Martin Corp., Sunnyvale, California, is being awarded a $34,507,957 modification (P00033) to previously awarded HQ0147-19-C-5001 contract under a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case to the United Arab Emirates. The value of this contract increased from $471,973,629.96 to $506,481,586.96. Under this contract modification, the contractor will procure and deliver outside the contiguous U.S. contractor logistics support training, technical manuals, spare parts, software, engineering, and technical services. The work will be performed in Huntsville, Alabama. The performance period is from July 13, 2023 through Sept. 30, 2026. Foreign Military Sales (United Arab Emirates) funding in the amount of $34,507,957 will be used to fund this effort. The Missile Defense Agency, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity (HQ0147-17-C-5001).

ARMY

Tompco Inc.,* Seabeck, Washington, was awarded an $8,979,449 firm-fixed-price contract for wharf repair. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work will be performed in Concord, California, with an estimated completion date of July 23, 2024. Fiscal 2023 military construction, Army funds in the amount of $8,979,449 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento, California, is the contracting activity (W91238-23-C-0022).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

UPDATE: DataPath Inc.,* Duluth, Georgia, (SPRBL1-23-D-0013, $3.2 billion) has been added as an awardee to the multiple award contract for supplies and services in support of the Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Gateway to Sustainment contract, issued against solicitation SPRBL1-21-R-0013. (Awarded April 6, 2023)

*Small business

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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is forecasting heavy rainfall this evening through to Thursday morning, with rainfall amounts of 30-50 mm and isolated amounts of up to 100 mm. ECCC has issued a Special Weather Statement for London, Middlesex County, and Oxford County.

The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) says the ground is already saturated from previous rainfall and may not absorb much more water. As a result,localized flooding is possible in areas that receive heavier and higher rain amounts. If the higher rainfall amounts are widespread, flooding is possible in low lying areas that typically flood in the spring.

Parents are reminded to keep children and pets away from all watercourses. Banks adjacent to rivers, creeks, and ditches may be slippery and, when combined with fast-moving water, pose a serious hazard. Standing water can also present dangers.

It is not safe to take shelter along riverbanks or in low lying areas that are prone to flooding.

In addition to the rain forecast for this evening into tomorrow, smaller amounts of rain are forecast for the next five days, including possible thundershowers.

The UTRCAs flood control reservoirs at Fanshawe, Wildwood, and Pittock Conservation Areas will be operated to reduce downstream flooding.

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ARLINGTON, Va. -- ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --

Department of the Air Force senior executives signed a memorandum of agreement continuing the development of U.S. Space Force uniforms to accommodate all genders, life events and weather conditions July 11.

Wade Yamada, deputy director of staff, Office of the Chief of Space Operations, and Lea Kirkwood, program executive officer and director, Air Force Life Cycle Management Centers Agile Combat Support Directorate, signed the MOAextending an agreementsigned May 16, 2022. The memo of understanding signed last year formally established the USSF Uniform production process and outlined responsibilities related to the design, development and sustainment of U.S. Space Force uniforms and streamlined communication between the newest military service and the directorate.

The MOA signifies the continual commitment between the U.S. Space Force and the Air Force Uniform Office to deliver the highest quality Guardian uniforms, Yamada said. This partnership enables us to continue developing the service dress while simultaneously designing prototypes for maternity, outerwear, and the mess dress.

The Change Management Team, within the Office of the CSO, and the Air Force Uniform Office, within the ACS Human Systems Division, have worked side by side to design, develop, modify and field new Space Force uniforms to include physical training gear and the service dress.

As we embark on the next phase of uniform development, we are excited to continue our partnership with Space Force meeting their uniform requirements, Kirkwood added. We are honored to have the chance to contribute to the establishment of this new and extraordinary identity for our Guardians.

The Space Force is leveraging the Uniform Office program designated by the MOA to develop the maternity service dress, outerwear coat, sweater and headgear. The Uniform Office is continuing to develop the Space Force mess dress uniform in conjunction with the CMT uniform team. Both offices are working diligently to ensure a timely uniform delivery for all Guardians.

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