U.S. Department of Defense Announces Latest Contract Awards: 5-14-09

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               Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Services, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $10,000,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for advanced development, engineering, and testing efforts in support of reliable acoustic path vertical line array sensor systems for distributed netted systems.  Work will be performed in Arlington, Va., (40 precent); Riviera Beach, Fla., (30 precent); Greensboro, N.C., (25 precent); Groton, Conn., (5 precent), and is expected to be completed by Sept. 2010.  Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  This contract was competitively procured as a result of a broad agency announcement with proposals solicited and offers received via FedBizOpps.  The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-5215).  

                McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $7,436,085 time and material delivery order against a previously issued Basic Ordering Agreement (N00019-05-G-0026) for wind tunnel testing of the prototype Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) on the F/A-18E/F.  Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo., (92 percent); and Philadelphia, Pa., (8 percent), and is expected to be completed in Mar. 2011.  Contract funds in the amount of $5,765,878 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.  

     

                            Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., being awarded a $55,828,085 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-07-C-5444) for phalanx simulated infrared/visible engagement targets engagement simulator kits with shorting plugs in support of the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System Program.  Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) is a fast reaction terminal defense against low and high flying, high-speed maneuvering anti-ship missile threats that have penetrated all other ships’ defenses.  The CIWS is an integral element of the Fleet Defense in-depth concept and the Ship Self-Defense Program.  Operating either autonomously or integrated with a combat system, it is an automatic terminal defense weapon system designed to detect, track, engage, and destroy anti-ship missile threats penetrating other defense envelopes.  PHALANX CIWS is currently installed on approximately 187 USN ships and is in use in 20 foreign navies.  Work will be performed in Louisville, Ky., (15 percent); Tuscon, Ariz., (5 percent); and England, (80 percent), and is expected to be completed by Jan. 2011.  Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

AIR FORCE  

                The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., of Herndon, Va., for $11,541,898.  This contract action will provide surface warfare mission development research and analysis to commander, Surface Warfare Development Group. At this time, $55,556 has been obligated.  55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380).  

                The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Alion Science and Technology Corp., of Chicago, Ill., for an estimated $6,411,510.  This contract action is for Modeling Simulation Information Analysis Center will provide research analysis, findings and recommendations to the newly established Army Enterprise Task Force to establish an enterprise approach to Army decision making management process.   At this time, $434,782 has been obligated.  55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (FA8722-09-C-0001).

          CH2M Hill-Kleinfelder, Joint Venture, San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a maximum $100,000,000 cost-plus-award-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity architect/engineering contract for comprehensive long-term environmental action Navy in the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southwest area of responsibility. The work to be performed provides for comprehensive services pertaining to studies, investigations, evaluations, consultations, conceptual design, value engineering, risk assessments, pilot or treatability projects, operation monitoring and optimization of environmental treatment or control systems, related Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, and Base Realignment and Closure to meet statutory compliance for all applicable DoD, federal, state, local, and installation specific environment laws, regulations, and guidance.

Work will be performed at various Navy and Marine Corps installations and other government facilities within NAVFAC Southwest AOR including, but not limited to Calif. (80 percent), Ariz. (5 percent),  Nev. (5 percent), Colo. (4 percent), N.M. (2 percent), Utah (2 percent), and other federal and DOD installations nationwide (2 percent), and is expected to be completed by May 2014. Task Order 0001 is being awarded at $1,942,689.00 for Program Management Office over sight at the time of award. Work for this task order is expected to be completed by May 2010.

Contract funds for Task Order 0001 will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunities and Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with four proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N62473-09-D-2622).
 
             QinetiQ, Inc., Arlington, Va., is being awarded a $44,893,398 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the development and manufacture of seven Zephyr High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial systems and one ground station. The HALE will offer solar-powered, persistent coverage capability with mission durations of up to 3 months continuous operation. Work will be performed in Farnborough Hampshire, United Kingdom, and is expected to be completed in May 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via a Broad Agency Announcement. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J., is the contracting activity (N68335-09-C-0194).
 
            ERAPSCO, Columbia City, Ind., is being awarded a $31,316,120 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of 7,320 AN/SSQ-101A sonobuoys and 20 test, analyze and fix units in support of the Navy Antisubmarine Forces. Work will be performed in DeLeon Springs, Fla. (65 percent), and Columbia City, Ind. (35 percent), and is expected to be completed in May 2011 Contract funds in the amount of $229,070 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00421-09-C-0068).
 
AIR FORCE
 
            Resubmission from yesterday, 13 May – Spelled out acronym (MSIAC) from yesterday
 
            The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to Alion Science and Technology Corporation of Chicago, Illinois for an estimated $6,411,510. This contract action is for a Modeling and Simulation Information Analysis Center will provide research analysis, findings and recommendations to the newly established Army Enterprise Task Force to establish an enterprise approach to Army decision making management process. At this time, $434,782 has been obligated. 55 CONS/LGCD, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska is the contracting activity.
(FA8722-09-C-0001)
 
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            The Air Force is awarding a firm fixed price contract to Raytheon Missile Systems Company of Tucson, Ariz., for $53,919,693. This action will provide miniature air launched decoy Low Rate Production for 25 month production effort to include all 162 up rounds, 81 containers, warranty rotable spares and a 12-month Interim Contractor Support. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. 692 ARSS/PK, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is the contracting activity. (FA8682-09-C-0059)
 
            The Air Force is awarding a contract to Lockheed Martin Corporation of Gaithersburg, Md., for $43,036,000. This contract will provide the satellite broadcast management functions of the Global Broadcast Services will be transferred to the Defense Enterprise Computing Center with new hardware and software architecture by FY 2010.  At this time, $5,931,000 has been obligated. 653 ELSG/KCK, Bedford, Mass., is the contracting activity. (FA8726-09-0006)
 
            The Air Force is awarding a cost plus fixed fee contract to M/A-COM, Inc. of Lowell, Massachusetts for $14,801,848. This action will design, develop and demonstration of low-cost wireless network nodes which support adaptation by means of distributed network processing for the Wireless Adaptable Network Node. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. AFRL/RIKD, Rome, N.Y. is the contracting activity.
(FA8750-07-C-0005, P00006)
 
ARMY
 
            Ledoor Construction, Richardson, Texas. was awarded on May 12, 2009 a $ 20,328,178 firm-fixed-price construction contract for the construction of Fort Bliss Commissary.  Work is to be performed in Fort Bliss, Texas, with an estimated completion date of May 9, 2011.  Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with five bids received.  U.S. Army Engineer District, Little Rock, Ark., is the contracting activity (W9127S-09-C-6002).
 
            Daimler Trucks North America LLC, Portland, Ore., was awarded on May 11, 2009 a $7,945,947 firm-fixed-price 9 year requirements contract for delivery order 0116 adds 37 each, M916A3 light equipment transporters to the contract.  Work is to be performed in Portland, Ore., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2009. Bids were solicited on the World Wide Web with two bids received.  U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is contracting activity (DAAE07-00-D-S022).
 
            Science Applications International Corp., San Diego, Calif., was awarded on May 11, 2009 a $ 7,815,629 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to greatly increase the effectiveness of personnel recovery missions within the Marines and potentially the other services.  This will provide soldiers low cost, easy to use tags to quickly and efficiently indicate a state of distress initiating rescue.  Work is to be performed in San Diego, Calif. (22.5 percent), Lowell, Mass. (69.3 percent), and Redwood City, Calif. (8.2 percent) with an estimated completion date of Oct. 31, 2010.  One bid was solicited with one bid received. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity. (HR0011-09-C-0006)
 
            DRS Sustainment Systems, Inc. (DRS SSI) Saint Louis, Mo., was awarded on May 08, 2009 a $ 22,972,589 STS cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the base award of 232,000 hours of system technical support for the M1200 Knight vehicle system for FY09/FY10, with an option for an additional 48,000 hours.  Work is to be performed in St. Louis, Mo., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 31, 2011.  One bid was solicited with one bid received.  U.S.A. TACOM LCMC- Warren, AMSCC-TAC-AHLC, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-C-0398)
 
            DRS Sustainment Systems, Inc. (DRS SSI) Saint Louis, Mo., was awarded on May 08, 2009 an $11,987,030 firm-fixed-price contract for 38 each, M2100 armored Knight vehicles and 10 each of six individual items of authorized stockage list spare parts.  An option is available for 42 each, M2100 Armored Knight Vehicles and 12 each of six individual items of authorized stockage list spare parts. Work is to be performed in St. Louis, Mo., with an estimated completion date of Mar. 30, 2012.
One bid was solicited with one bid received.  U.S.A. TACOM LCMC- Warren, AMSCC-AQ-AHLC, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-C-0397).
 
            Lockheed Martin Corp., Missile and Fires Control (LMMFC) Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded on May 11, 2009 a $11,851,101 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the acquisition of nineteen each High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) increased crew protection cabs for the Army and seven each for the Marine Corp as kits for installation on HIMARS M142 launchers and required spare items. Work is to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas (20 percent), Sealy, Texas (53 percent), Rock Center, W.V. (14 percent), and White Sands Missile Range, N.M. (13 percent) with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2009. One bid was solicited with one bid received.  U.S. Army Contracting Command, Army Contracting Center, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-06-C-0140).
 

 

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