Wednesday, December 8, 2010

DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated December 8, 2010

Defense News: DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated December 8, 2010
Source: U.S. DoD issued No. 1122-10 December 8, 2010
(NSI News Source Info) WASHINGTON - December 8, 2010: U.S. Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) Contracts issued December 8, 2010 are undermentioned;

CONTRACTS

NAVY

Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, Newport News, Va. is being awarded a $323,611,867 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-09-C-2116) for continuation of construction preparation efforts for the second aircraft carrier (CVN 79) of the Gerald R. Ford class. Work will provide all services and material in preparation for construction of CVN 79 including necessary research studies; engineering; design; related development efforts; advanced planning; advanced procurement for detailed design and procurement of long lead material; advance construction; life cycle support; logistics data, and other data to support the anticipated fiscal 2013 ship detail design and construction. Work will be performed in Newport News, Va., and is expected to be completed by October 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $76,041,000 fixed-price-incentive-firm modification to a previously awarded advance acquisition contract activity (N00019-10-C-0002). This modification provides additional funding for long lead efforts and materials associated with the production and delivery of 42 low rate initial production Lot V F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft for the Air Force (22 Conventional Take Off and Landing aircraft); the Marine Corps (13 Short Take Off and Vertical Landing aircraft); and the Navy (7 Carrier Variant aircraft). Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas (35 percent); El Segundo, Calif. (25 percent); Warton, United Kingdom (20 percent); Orlando, Fla. (10 percent); Nashua, N.H. (5 percent); and Baltimore, Md. (5 percent), and is expected to be completed in May 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

Raytheon Co., McKinney, Texas, is being awarded $48,900,000 for ceiling priced delivery order #0002 under previously awarded contract (N00383-10-G-006D) for repair of the Advanced Targeting Forward Looking Infrared (ATFLIR) system used in support of the F/A 18 aircraft. Work will be performed in McKinney, Texas (70 percent); Jacksonville, Fla. (20 percent); and El Segundo, Calif. (10 percent), and is expected to be completed by December 2011. Contract funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively awarded. The Naval Inventory Control Point, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity.

WM Robots, LLC, Colmar, Pa., is being awarded a $48,640,976 ceiling total firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for handheld low- and non-metallic buried improvised explosive device detectors in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and associated surge requirement. The contract will have a three-year ordering period for up to 1300 handheld low-metallic signature mine detectors with parts blocks, training, and operator/maintenance manual development. Work will be performed in various locations within the United States, and is expected to be completed December 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured through full and open competition with four offers received. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity (M67854-11-D-5000).

Lockheed Martin, Maritime Systems and Sensors, Moorestown, N.J., is being awarded an $18,969,315 cost-plus-fixed fee, cost-plus-incentive fee, and cost-plus-award fee modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-09-C-5103) to exercise an option for fiscal 2011 Aegis platform systems engineering agent activities and Aegis modernization advanced capability build engineering. The platform systems engineering agent manages the in-service combat systems configurations, as well as the integration of new or upgraded capability for the Ticonderoga and Arleigh Burke class of ships. Work will be performed in Moorestown, N.J., and is expected to be completed September 2012. Contract funds in the amount of $200,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Force Protection Industries, Inc., Ladson, S.C., is being awarded an $8,836,632 firm-fixed-price modification under previously awarded contract (M67854-07-D-5031) for 25 field service representatives for the installation of the rocket-propelled grenade nets in support of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle fleet. Work will be performed in Afghanistan, and is expected to be completed by Nov 30, 2011. This action is using fiscal 2011 Operations and Maintenance Marine Corps funds, which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Conn., is being awarded a $7,360,657 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-11-C-2109) for engineering and technical design services to support research and development of advanced submarine technologies for current and future submarine platforms. Work will be performed in Groton, Conn., and is expected to be completed by October 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

Textron Systems Corp., Wilmington, Mass., was awarded a $257,737,338 contract which will provide for 512 sensor-fuzed weapons CBU-105 production units and 44 training units. This contract supports foreign military sales to India. At this time, $126,291,295 has been obligated. AAC/EBJK, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA8682-11-C-0044).

Raytheon Technical Services Co., LLC, Indianapolis, Ind., was awarded a $31,144,975 contract which will provide for one common crypto solution for Air Force, Army and Navy devices, support radio in high frequency, ultra high frequency, very high frequency, super high frequency, extremely high frequency and use National Security Agency type certified reprogrammable cryptographic entire interim contractor support, studies and analyses, and data rights. At this time, $4,800,000 has been obligated. ESC/HNCK, San Antonio, Texas, is the contracting activity (FA8307-11-C-1000).

Boeing Satellite Systems Inc., El Segundo, Calif., was awarded a $26,399,665 contract modification which will exercise the option for the wideband global satellite communication satellite six launch services. This option modification is fully funded by the Australian government. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. SMC/MC, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA8808-06-C-0001; P00109).

JGB Enterprises, Inc., Liverpool, N.Y., was awarded a $15,608,028 contract which will provide for industrial operational and flight line extension, water production reverse osmosis water purification unit. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. WR-ALC/GRVK, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., is the contracting activity (FA8533-10-D-0006).

Carl Zeiss, LLC, Peabody, Mass., was awarded a 7,609,685 contract which will provide the circuit analysis tool program to develop a circuit editing tool. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. AFRL/PKDB, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8650-11-C-7100).

Boeing Satellite Systems, Inc., El Segundo, Calif., was awarded a $6,016,723 contract modification which will provide sideband global satellite communications Block II contract to purchase a spare battery for satellites five and six, or as test battery for the Block II follow on contract depending on satellites meeting launch schedules along with anomalies that would require replacement of existing batteries with this newly acquired one. At this time, the entire amount has been obligated. SMC/PKJ, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA8808-06-C-0001; P00094).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

U.S. Food Service, Inc. (Salem Division), Salem, Mo., is being awarded a maximum $26,203,388 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-quantity contract for food service distribution in Kansas, Mo., and the surrounding area. The other location of performance is Topeka, Kan. Using services are the Army, Air Force and federal civilian agencies. There were originally 178 proposals solicited with two responses. The date of performance completion is Aug. 13, 2011. The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (SPM300-11-D-3431).

Ashland, Inc., Dublin, Ohio, is being awarded a maximum $7,884,114 fixed-price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel system icing inhibitor. The other location of performance is Hahnville, La. Using service is the Defense Logistics Agency Energy. There were originally 20 proposals solicited with four responses. The date of performance completion is Jan. 30, 2012. The Defense Logistics Agency Energy is the contracting activity (SP0600-11-D-0750).


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  • DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Signs On for 200 Force Protection Ocelot Vehicles

    Defense News: DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Signs On for 200 Force Protection Ocelot Vehicles
    Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources Force Protection, Inc.
    (NSI News Source Info) LADSON, S.C. - December 8, 2010: Force Protection Europe, a Force Protection, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRPT) group company, today announced that it has signed a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to supply an order of 200 Ocelots and an initial spares package for the Light Protected Patrol Vehicles (LPPV) program. The contract is valued at approximately £180 million (approximately US $280 million) with delivery of the vehicles scheduled to begin in the second half of 2011 and be completed by spring 2012.

    The announcement means that Force Protection Europe’s unique new light protected patrol vehicle can now lay claim to two important industry firsts. The Ocelot will be the first ever British designed and built protected patrol vehicle to include a fully composite pod to protect the occupants. This innovative module has been developed by drawing on technology from the motorsports industry.

    Ocelot will also be the first British military vehicle to accommodate the MoD’s new Generic Vehicle Architecture (GVA) requirements. The objective of the GVA project is to create a single, standard digital electronic and electrical architecture for UK vehicles that will enable crew to manage power and handle data efficiently on the vehicle, and for the vehicle to be easily adapted when the need arises.

    Designed, developed and built in the UK by survivability specialist Force Protection Europe and automotive specialist Ricardo plc, together with Team Ocelot partners Thales, QinetiQ, Formaplex, DSG and Sula, the Ocelot is the most highly protected and agile vehicle of its size and weight that is available today. A clean sheet design, the Ocelot has undergone more than 12 months of rigorous blast and mobility testing before being chosen by the MoD.
    David Hind, Managing Director, Force Protection Europe, said, “We are absolutely delighted to be awarded this important contract. Ocelot is a step change in protected mobility for this weight and class of vehicle and I am confident that it will be used to great effect in Afghanistan and any future operations. My number one priority now is to ensure that these vehicles are delivered to the MoD within the agreed timeframe. We are fully geared up to achieve this.”

    Michael Moody, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Force Protection, Inc., said, “We are pleased to have completed the contract negotiations to supply our Ocelot vehicle for the UK forces. We believe that our success in the LPPV program gives the Ocelot significant credibility and will be a catalyst for opportunities in the U.S. and other markets around the world, including in Australia where we are pursuing a contract to manufacture up to 1,300 next-generation protected mobility vehicles under the ‘Land 121 Phase 4’ program.”

    About Force Protection, Inc.

    Force Protection, Inc. is a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of survivability solutions, including blast- and ballistic-protected wheeled vehicles currently deployed by the U.S. military and its allies to support armed forces and security personnel in conflict zones. Force Protection’s specialty vehicles, including the Buffalo, Cougar and related variants, are designed specifically for reconnaissance and urban operations and to protect their occupants from landmines, hostile fire, and improvised explosive devices (“IEDs”, commonly referred to as roadside bombs). Complementing these efforts, Force Protection is designing, developing and marketing new vehicle platforms (including the Ocelot and JAMMA) that provide increased modularity, speed, and mobility. Force Protection also develops, manufactures, tests, delivers and supports products and services aimed at further enhancing the survivability of users against additional threats, including modernization of its existing fleet of vehicles. In addition, Force Protection provides long-term sustainment of its vehicles that involve development of technical data packages, supply of spares, field and depot maintenance activities, assignment of highly-skilled field service representatives, and driver and maintenance training programs. For more information on Force Protection and its products and services, visit www.forceprotection.net

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This press release contains forward looking statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs and expectations. These statements are based on beliefs and assumptions of Force Protection’s management, and on information currently available to management. These forward looking statements include, among other things: the growth, demand and interest for Force Protection’s services and products, including the Ocelot and JAMMA vehicles; current backlog, anticipated awards and expected deliveries of Ocelot vehicles; the effect of the LPPV award for future growth; expectations for future programs; the effect of operations in Afghanistan; the ability to meet current and future requirements; and the Company’s execution of its business strategy and strategic transformation, including its development initiatives and opportunities to broaden its platform. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any of them publicly in light of new information or future events. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Examples of these factors include, but are not limited to, the ability to effectively manage the risks in the Company’s business; the ability to win future awards and finalize contracts; the ability to develop new technologies and products and the acceptance of these technologies and products; and the other risk factors and cautionary statements listed in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risks set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and as updated in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2010.


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