[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 86 (Friday, May 23, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1051]
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                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                             HON. DON YOUNG

                               of alaska

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 21, 2008

  Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Madam Speaker, I submit the following: Bill 
Number: H.R. 5658, Navy, RDT&E, Line 181, PE # 0206623M.
  Legal name and address of entity receiving earmark: Alkan Shelters, 
LLC, 1701 S. Cushman St., Fairbanks, AK 99701.
  Description of how the money will be spent and why the use of federal 
taxpayer funding is justified: In an effort to support the needs of the 
Special Operations Community with regard to establishing remote area 
communications and intelligence, Alkan has designed a C4 module capable 
for use on the smaller ATV platforms. The module design incorporates 
the latest in satellite communications, UAV & IR camera surveillance 
and military mesh network antenna systems. It will provide a means by 
which to gather field intelligence and transmit this data back to the 
tactical operations center, This project funding would be used to build 
a military ATV vehicle and C4 module and has already received $500,000 
in funding from SOCOM.
  Description of matching funds: Alkan Shelter, LLC will contribute 
internal R&D in the amount of $100,000.
  Authorized Amount: $2,000,000.00.
  Project Name: EMI Hardened Expandable Shelter.
  Detailed Finance Plan:
  Phase 1: $300,000 Engineering; $200,000 Testing; $150,000 Materials.
  Phase 2: $200,000 Engineering; $300,000 Testing; $400,000 Expandable 
Shelter.
  Phase 3: $150,000 Engineering; $300,000 Testing.




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