Comments on: LOGCAP IV Myth or Legend? http://mssparky.com/2009/10/logcap-iv-myth-or-legend/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:17:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: bert http://mssparky.com/2009/10/logcap-iv-myth-or-legend/comment-page-1/#comment-11953 bert Sat, 19 Jun 2010 12:53:37 +0000 http://mssparky.com/?p=4634#comment-11953 hey foreman, hows the hvac gig over there? any young guys in there mid 20's? im a mechanical engineer/ hvac designer. what kind of work do you guys do? hey foreman, hows the hvac gig over there? any young guys in there mid 20′s? im a mechanical engineer/ hvac designer. what kind of work do you guys do?

]]> By: Baboo remembers http://mssparky.com/2009/10/logcap-iv-myth-or-legend/comment-page-1/#comment-5329 Baboo remembers Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:23:50 +0000 http://mssparky.com/?p=4634#comment-5329 I would say they are challenging the Afghanistan award. Any news of this nature would be indeed be considered a “newsworthy item.” KBR management smartly would not authorize any media communication to the press until after the contract was awarded to KBR. This strategy would keep KBR out of the media regarding current and or past performance issues and in combination with pending litigation. Selected Republicans and Democrats would know the facts, but if look at the amount of new KBR postings for Afghanistan I would yes they are re-bidding the Afghanistan. I would say they are challenging the Afghanistan award.

Any news of this nature would be indeed be considered a “newsworthy item.” KBR management smartly would not authorize any media communication to the press until after the contract was awarded to KBR.

This strategy would keep KBR out of the media regarding current and or past performance issues and in combination with pending litigation.

Selected Republicans and Democrats would know the facts, but if look at the amount of new KBR postings for Afghanistan I would yes they are re-bidding the Afghanistan.

]]> By: Curious http://mssparky.com/2009/10/logcap-iv-myth-or-legend/comment-page-1/#comment-5328 Curious Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:44:49 +0000 http://mssparky.com/?p=4634#comment-5328 Baboo, I didn't see where they were rebidding Afghanistan and how did that happen? They (KBR) said they weren't going to challenge the award. I did find this on their website: Currently we are providing life and logistical support for U.S, forces in Afghanistan, The Republic of Georgia, Kuwait and Iraq; with support operations in Dubai, UAE. We offer a wide range of opportunities. The challenges are great, but so are the rewards – great pay, excellent benefits, paid vacations and much more. Plus respect for a job well done. LOGCAP is not for everybody, but you’re not everybody. Find out how you can make a difference in your career, your life and the world. Baboo,
I didn’t see where they were rebidding Afghanistan and how did that happen? They (KBR) said they weren’t going to challenge the award. I did find this on their website:

Currently we are providing life and logistical support for U.S, forces in Afghanistan, The Republic of Georgia, Kuwait and Iraq; with support operations in Dubai, UAE.

We offer a wide range of opportunities. The challenges are great, but so are the rewards – great pay, excellent benefits, paid vacations and much more. Plus respect for a job well done. LOGCAP is not for everybody, but you’re not everybody. Find out how you can make a difference in your career, your life and the world.

]]> By: Baboo remembers http://mssparky.com/2009/10/logcap-iv-myth-or-legend/comment-page-1/#comment-5323 Baboo remembers Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:37:59 +0000 http://mssparky.com/?p=4634#comment-5323 DynCorp and Engineering affiliate has not received the Call Forward list from the client “DynCorp” regarding Afghanistan. KBR is also re-bidding Afghanistan work. DynCorp and KBR web employment sites reflect this statement. DynCorp and Engineering affiliate has not received the Call Forward list from the client “DynCorp” regarding Afghanistan. KBR is also re-bidding Afghanistan work. DynCorp and KBR web employment sites reflect this statement.

]]> By: Ksniper http://mssparky.com/2009/10/logcap-iv-myth-or-legend/comment-page-1/#comment-5312 Ksniper Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:54:46 +0000 http://mssparky.com/?p=4634#comment-5312 Reason i asked because there was poster that was saying since they had a signed contract they could not be kicked to the curb. Well according to the LC 4 rules and regs they have another contractor that monitors if you are doing your part. If not they can reccommend it be put up for bid among the other contractors. Dyncorp has already been the recipent of a LVEL 4 CAR but got reduced. I guess since they have not deployed there people and a lot of folks have left there jobs to go to Afghanistan if the rumor is true are stuck in Limbo or what. Come on Sparkie give up the info :) Reason i asked because there was poster that was saying since they had a signed contract they could not be kicked to the curb. Well according to the LC 4 rules and regs they have another contractor that monitors if you are doing your part. If not they can reccommend it be put up for bid among the other contractors. Dyncorp has already been the recipent of a LVEL 4 CAR but got reduced. I guess since they have not deployed there people and a lot of folks have left there jobs to go to Afghanistan if the rumor is true are stuck in Limbo or what. Come on Sparkie give up the info :)

]]> By: Baboo remembers http://mssparky.com/2009/10/logcap-iv-myth-or-legend/comment-page-1/#comment-5302 Baboo remembers Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:35:01 +0000 http://mssparky.com/?p=4634#comment-5302 This would mean everyone who has applied with DynCorp and it’s affiliates for positions in Afghanistan will continue to wait even longer. This would mean everyone who has applied with DynCorp and it’s affiliates for positions in Afghanistan will continue to wait even longer.

]]> By: Ksniper http://mssparky.com/2009/10/logcap-iv-myth-or-legend/comment-page-1/#comment-5292 Ksniper Sat, 17 Oct 2009 07:54:12 +0000 http://mssparky.com/?p=4634#comment-5292 Sparky i heard a wild rumor concerning Dyncorp in Afghanistan, i was told that they gave the O&M portion that was originally awarded to Dyncorp back to fluor have you heard anything about that? <strong>Ms Sparky's Response:</strong> Wow!!! That is wild!!! I will check it out. Any Dyncorp or Fluor readers who can confirm or deny! Sparky i heard a wild rumor concerning Dyncorp in Afghanistan, i was told that they gave the O&M portion that was originally awarded to Dyncorp back to fluor have you heard anything about that?

Ms Sparky’s Response:
Wow!!! That is wild!!! I will check it out. Any Dyncorp or Fluor readers who can confirm or deny!

]]> By: Baboo remembers http://mssparky.com/2009/10/logcap-iv-myth-or-legend/comment-page-1/#comment-5037 Baboo remembers Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:23:25 +0000 http://mssparky.com/?p=4634#comment-5037 Good luck at BAF or KAF. I spent 2 1/2 years years there for different contractors. Might go back the first of the year to oversee runway expansion in Bagram. Watching the Afghanis pour concrete. Good luck at BAF or KAF. I spent 2 1/2 years years there for different contractors. Might go back the first of the year to oversee runway expansion in Bagram. Watching the Afghanis pour concrete.

]]> By: Fluor Foreman http://mssparky.com/2009/10/logcap-iv-myth-or-legend/comment-page-1/#comment-5024 Fluor Foreman Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:23:26 +0000 http://mssparky.com/?p=4634#comment-5024 Site Manager - Joint Base Balad Anaconda Contingent upon Proposal award KBR is bidding and Fluor might be doubling their work in Iraq Site Manager – Joint Base Balad Anaconda

Contingent upon Proposal award

KBR is bidding and
Fluor might be doubling their work in Iraq

]]> By: Fluor Foreman http://mssparky.com/2009/10/logcap-iv-myth-or-legend/comment-page-1/#comment-5000 Fluor Foreman Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:06:36 +0000 http://mssparky.com/?p=4634#comment-5000 tell me about it we meaning fluor have people been here for 3 to 6 months waiting to get there because KB sinking R is dragging their feet oh wait i am Afghanistan bound Friday Fluor Operations Manager tell me about it we meaning fluor have people been here for 3 to 6 months waiting to get there because KB sinking R is dragging their feet

oh wait i am Afghanistan bound Friday
Fluor Operations Manager

]]> By: Baboo Remembers http://mssparky.com/2009/10/logcap-iv-myth-or-legend/comment-page-1/#comment-4998 Baboo Remembers Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:54:05 +0000 http://mssparky.com/?p=4634#comment-4998 KBR is dragging it's feet to rebid task orders they lost due to the problems they created in the first place. KBR is dragging it’s feet to rebid task orders they lost due to the problems they created in the first place.

]]> By: Fluor Foreman http://mssparky.com/2009/10/logcap-iv-myth-or-legend/comment-page-1/#comment-4987 Fluor Foreman Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:24:28 +0000 http://mssparky.com/?p=4634#comment-4987 update The Iraq contract has 100% gone out to bid for Joint Base Balad (Anaconda) as for my situation is my job has changed from HVAC Foreman to operations manager and I am Afghanistan bound Friday do not know my first site yet update The Iraq contract has 100% gone out to bid for Joint Base Balad (Anaconda)

as for my situation is my job has changed from HVAC Foreman to operations manager
and I am Afghanistan bound Friday
do not know my first site yet

]]> By: Ms Sparky http://mssparky.com/2009/10/logcap-iv-myth-or-legend/comment-page-1/#comment-4935 Ms Sparky Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:25:33 +0000 http://mssparky.com/?p=4634#comment-4935 Personally, I had no idea the transition from LOGCAP III to LOGCAP IV has been dragging on for so long. I have to ask....is KBR the official retirement program for military officers? <strong>Foresti's Response:</strong> It appears to be the case but it seems to be only for the Army, I have not found any other branch of the armed forces represented at the top. Perhaps one of your readers will fill us in, if there is. Here is something I found on <a href="http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Internal_emails_expose_Boeing-Air_Force_contract_discussions" rel="nofollow">Bill Bodie</a> that might be of interest. It appears that he is very familiar with no bid <a href="http://mccain.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressOffice.Articles&ContentRecord_id=3d21dc21-f319-4257-b5e1-739e2edbd5ca&Region_id=&Issue_id=1bd7f3a7-a52b-4ad0-a338-646c6a780d65" rel="nofollow">contracts</a>. There was talk about LOGCAP IV as far back as 2003. The thought was that it would be centered around non-combat facilities. Personally, I had no idea the transition from LOGCAP III to LOGCAP IV has been dragging on for so long.

I have to ask….is KBR the official retirement program for military officers?

Foresti’s Response:
It appears to be the case but it seems to be only for the Army, I have not found any other branch of the armed forces represented at the top. Perhaps one of your readers will fill us in, if there is.

Here is something I found on Bill Bodie that might be of interest. It appears that he is very familiar with no bid contracts.

There was talk about LOGCAP IV as far back as 2003. The thought was that it would be centered around non-combat facilities.

]]> By: Insurgents Target http://mssparky.com/2009/10/logcap-iv-myth-or-legend/comment-page-1/#comment-4929 Insurgents Target Sun, 04 Oct 2009 05:19:27 +0000 http://mssparky.com/?p=4634#comment-4929 Look at www.dangerzonejobs.com. Fluor looks to be the next sheriff in town. They have VBC and the rest of Iraq. <strong>Foresti's Response:</strong> Interesting info, thanks for the update. I have to wonder what will happen if KBR drags their feet during the transition, who will foot the bill on the costs of double staffing? For that matter who is footing the bill for the staff that has been hired and are on standby to deploy? There have been several comments about folks being backed up in Greenville for Fluor. Look at http://www.dangerzonejobs.com. Fluor looks to be the next sheriff in town. They have VBC and the rest of Iraq.

Foresti’s Response:
Interesting info, thanks for the update. I have to wonder what will happen if KBR drags their feet during the transition, who will foot the bill on the costs of double staffing? For that matter who is footing the bill for the staff that has been hired and are on standby to deploy? There have been several comments about folks being backed up in Greenville for Fluor.

]]> By: Oil Monger http://mssparky.com/2009/10/logcap-iv-myth-or-legend/comment-page-1/#comment-4925 Oil Monger Sun, 04 Oct 2009 02:16:01 +0000 http://mssparky.com/?p=4634#comment-4925 What's the point of posting an ASC release from March? I understand what you're trying to say but when you fail to provide current information your argument loses credibility. Last I heard, all of Kuwait had been transitioned to LC4 (although KBR continues to maintain a sizable footprint there). <strong>Forseti's Response:</strong> That article has a lot of the history of the LOGCAP Contracts and there is very little news on the LOGCAP IV transition out there. I thought of just posting a comment to Ms Sparky's Post on Sep 28 but some folks aren't aware of how long this supposed transition has been going on and thought maybe the history would be helpful. The only loss of credibility is on the shoulders of those in charge of making sure our soldiers are provided services that meet contractual specs and the taxpayer is getting what they are paying for and that includes the ASC. What’s the point of posting an ASC release from March? I understand what you’re trying to say but when you fail to provide current information your argument loses credibility.
Last I heard, all of Kuwait had been transitioned to LC4 (although KBR continues to maintain a sizable footprint there).

Forseti’s Response:
That article has a lot of the history of the LOGCAP Contracts and there is very little news on the LOGCAP IV transition out there. I thought of just posting a comment to Ms Sparky’s Post on Sep 28 but some folks aren’t aware of how long this supposed transition has been going on and thought maybe the history would be helpful. The only loss of credibility is on the shoulders of those in charge of making sure our soldiers are provided services that meet contractual specs and the taxpayer is getting what they are paying for and that includes the ASC.

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