U.S. Department of Defense Announces Latest Contract Awards: 8-11-09

Lockheed Martin Corp., Marietta, Ga. was awarded a $140,300,000 modified firm fixed contract to provide two additional C-130J-30 aircraft for the Iraq government.  The undefinitized contract action also includes non-recurring engineering and integration tasks associated with the new Iraq-peculiar configuration.  At this time no funds have been obligated.  657 AESS, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8625-06-C-6456/P00098). 

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Integrated Systems, San Diego, Calif., was awarded a $30,331,966 modified cost plus award fee contract to provide labor activities and equipment associated with standup and operations of Global Hawk air vehicle production acceptance at Beale Air Force Base and Palmdale Manufacturing Center.  At this time $13,010,000 has been obligated.  303 AESG/SYK, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8620-07-C-4015 P00013). 

DRS Sustainment Systems, Inc., St. Louis, Mo., was awarded a fixed price incentive contract to overhaul the Tunner Aircraft Cargo Loaders.  At this time $7,223,968 has been obligated.  542 Combat Sustainment Wing, Robbins Air Force Base, Ga., is the contracting activity (FA8519-04-D-0006-0057).  

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY  

Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis. is being awarded a maximum $21,643,826 firm fixed price contract for cab assembly parts. There are no other locations of performance.  Using service is Army.  There were originally three proposals solicited with one response.  Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  The date of performance completion is August 11, 2012.  The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency-Warren, Warren, Mich. (SPRDL1-09-D-0054).

NAVY 

Oceaneering International, Inc., – Marine Services Division, Chesapeake, Va., is being awarded a $13,622,622 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-09-C-2240) for the service life extension program (SLEP) of three landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) craft.  The LCAC SLEP will extend the service life of LCAC from 20 to 30 years, sustain/enhance craft capability, replace obsolete electronics, repair corrosion damage, reduce life cycle cost by improving reliability and maintainability, increase survivability, and establish a common configuration baseline. 

The LCAC SLEP scope of effort includes repair and upgrade of the buoyancy box, gas turbine engine replacement, installation of a new skirt, installation of an integrated C4N equipment package, and accomplishment of selected craft alterations and repair work.  Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va., and is expected to be completed by August 2012.  Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-09-C-2240). 

General Dynamics, Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn. is being awarded a $6,310,969 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-06-C-4003) for Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department tasks in support of operational nuclear submarines. 

Work will be performed in New London, Conn., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2009.  Contract funds in the amount of $6,310,969 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington Navy Yard, D.C., is the contracting activity.