DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Sikorsky To Build Superfast, Military-Grade S-97 RAIDER™ Helicopter

Defense News: DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Sikorsky To Build Superfast, Military-Grade S-97 RAIDER™ Helicopter

Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources Sikorsky Helicopters + Popular Mechanics
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - October 26, 2012: In 2009 Sikorsky Aircraft built the world’s fastest helicopter, the X2, which clocked in at nearly 287 miles per hour and earned a PM Breakthrough Award to boot. Since then, the company has been incorporating the technology into designs for a new helo—the Raider S-97—which it plans to offer it to the U.S. Army in 2015. 

Like the X2 Demonstrator, the S-97 will use a coaxial rotor system. Its two rotors spin in opposite directions to stabilize the helicopter at high speeds, allowing it travel twice as fast as conventional helos. The S-97 will be twice as large as the X2, weighing in at 11,000 pounds, and capable of climbing up to 10,000 feet.

Sikorsky spokesperson Frans Jurgens told PM the S-97 would be able to hover with its nose pointed high or low without sliding backward or forward. "So it will have the ability to pirouette while keeping guns on-target," Jurgens says. "These are the kinds of maneuvers that only the X2 aircraft can achieve." The company plans to build the first two S-97 prototypes next summer and expects to get them off the ground beginning in late 2014.

Sivorsky has proposed the S-97 as a replacement for the Army’s aging fleet of OH-58 Kiowa Warriors. But the company will have its share of competition, and those competitors have already built their aircraft, while Sikorsky’s S-97 remains a design. Still, Jurgens is confident, arguing that none of the rivals build anything as revolutionary as the S-97. "With X2 technology, you can go twice as fast and twice as high," Jurgens says. "Current scouts can fly over only 40 percent of Afghanistan, because the land is so mountainous. The X2 can cover 97 percent."

In December the Army will decide whether to upgrade the existing Kiowa fleet or to launch an Armed Aerial Scout competition to find a replacement. Read more: Sikorsky to Build Superfast, Military-Grade Helo - Popular Mechanics 

Sikorsky Announces Supplier Team for S-97 RAIDER™ Helicopter Program

  WASHINGTON, Maryland - Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), has selected 35 companies to join its team assembling two prototype S-97 RAIDER™ helicopters for evaluation by the U.S. military. Self-funded by Sikorsky and its team members, the RAIDER program will demonstrate the military applications of Sikorsky’s break-through X2™ rotorcraft design, which proved its capability in 2010 to double the cruise speed of conventional helicopters.

Sikorsky announced its supplier team during the Association of the United States Army’s ILW Aviation Symposium and Exposition, National Harbor, Md.

“As designer and integrator of a next-generation light tactical helicopter capable of outperforming conventional helicopters in almost every performance parameter, it was imperative we chose our suppliers for the maturity of their advanced aerospace products and technologies,” said Doug Shidler, Sikorsky’s RAIDER program manager. “Product maturity will enable Sikorsky to demonstrate the RAIDER helicopter’s flight and aerodynamic performance in a simulated military environment starting in 2014, and ultimately bring X2-designed helicopters to future customers quickly and at a very affordable price.”

The majority of the RAIDER team members are U.S.-based companies from 20 states.

Structures: Aurora (Va., Miss.); Cytec (Calif., N.Y.); East/West Industries (N.Y.); Fischer (Germany); Hexcel (Conn., Utah); PPG (Calif.); Triumph Group (Wash.).

Avionics: Avionics Instruments (N.J.); BAE Systems (N.Y.); Eaton (Miss.); Esterline Control Systems (Calif., Ill., Wash.); Garmin (Kan.); Goodrich (Fla., Minn.); Hamilton Sundstrand (Conn.); Honeywell (Ariz.); Lockheed Martin (N.Y.); Northrop Grumman (Calif.).

Propulsion: Ametek (N.Y.); Ducommun (N.Y.); Eaton (Mich.); General Electric (Mass.); Honeywell (Ariz.); Liquid Measurement Systems (Vt.); Meggitt-USA (Ga., Calif.); Spectrum (Conn.); TIGHITCO (Conn.).

Rotors and transmission: Emerson-McGill (Ind.); Fatigue Technology (Wash.); FAG Canada; Goodrich (N.Y.); Hamilton Sundstrand (Conn., Ill.); Kamatics (Conn.); LORD Corp. (Pa.); Pankl Aerospace (Calif.); Parker Aerospace (Calif., Ga.); Schultz (Calif.); SIFCO (Ohio); Triumph Group (Utah, Mich.).

Blades: Cytec (Calif., N.Y.);Eagle Aviation Technologies (Va.); Hexcel (Conn., Utah); Rotating Composites (Conn.).

The RAIDER aircraft program follows Sikorsky’s successful X2 TECHNOLOGY™ demonstrator helicopter, which in September 2010 achieved more than 250 knots (287 mph) flight speed, or twice the average cruise speed of a conventional helicopter. The National Aeronautic Association awarded Sikorsky the 2010 Robert J. Collier Trophy for the achievement, and for its potential as a future rotorcraft technology.

Sikorsky will invest about 75 percent of the RAIDER program’s expected cost, with suppliers investing about 25 percent.

Like the X2 demonstrator aircraft, the single engine S-97 RAIDER helicopter will feature coaxial counter-rotating main rotors and a pusher propeller to provide cruise speeds up to 220 knots (253 mph) with dash speeds up to 240 knots (276 mph) or higher.

“We anticipate these S-97 RAIDER prototypes will provide dramatic improvements over conventional helicopters in maneuverability, range, endurance, altitude and hover efficiency — in addition to speed,” said Chris Van Buiten, Vice President of Sikorsky Innovations, the advanced engineering and development division of Sikorsky Aircraft that has pioneered the X2 design. “These attributes of the RAIDER aircraft could very well change the way the U.S. military fights with helicopters.”

While the RAIDER aircraft will showcase the X2 design’s considerable airframe and flight characteristics, its configuration as a light tactical helicopter will enable Sikorsky to offer the aircraft as a candidate for the U.S. Army’s Armed Aerial Scout helicopter competition. The U.S. Army is seeking a new aircraft to replace the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter.

With a maximum gross weight of approximately 11,000 lbs, the RAIDER helicopter will offer full operational performance at speeds and altitudes more than twice the capability of today’s light tactical helicopters.

The Raider cockpit will feature side-by-side seating for two pilots. For armed reconnaissance and light attack missions, the aircraft can host a variety of sensors and externally-mounted weapons, with the flexibility to carry additional fuel and ammunition for extended missions. In a light utility or special operations configuration, the helicopter cabin will carry up to six troops.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., is a world leader in aircraft design, manufacture and service. United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., provides a broad range of high-technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.

This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning opportunities for development, production and sale of helicopters. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to changes in government procurement priorities and practices, budget plans, availability of funding and in the type and number of aircraft required; challenges in the design, development, production and support of advanced technologies; as well as other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in United Technologies Corporation’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

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DTN News - CHINA DEFENSE NEWS: China Has A Daring And Prudent Plan

Defense News: DTN News - CHINA DEFENSE NEWS: China Has A Daring And Prudent Plan

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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - October 25, 2012: Earlier this year pictures came out of China showing yet another stealth fighter prototype. This one is called the J-31 “Falcon Eagle” (from an inscription on the tail), and while it looks like the American F-22, it’s also smaller than China’s other stealth fighter (the J-20, which has already flown). The J-31 was built by the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (which makes the J-11, the illegal Chinese copy of the Russian Su-27). The J-31 has some characteristics of the F-35 as well but appears more an attempt to match the F-22. It’s possible that the F-31 was a competing (with the J-20) design that lost out. That’s because the J-31 has not flown yet. Whatever the case, the J-31 is further evidence that China is determined to develop its own high tech military gear. 

While China is eager to develop advanced military technology locally, it recognizes that this takes time and more effort than nations new to this expect. Thus China is trying to avoid the mistakes Russia made in this area, and having competing designs and developing necessary supporting industries is part of that. All this takes a lot of time and involves lots of little (and some major) failures. The Chinese are doing it right and are willing to wait until they get military tech that is truly world class.

The other stealth fighter, the J-20, was made by CAC (Chengdu Aircraft Company), which also produced the JF-17 and J-10. The J-20 made its first flight over a year ago and several more since then. A second J-20 prototype has also been seen and first flew last May. While the J-20 looks like the American F-22 when viewed head on, it's overall shape, weight, and engine power is closer to the American F-15C. In other words, it's about 20 meters (62 feet) long, with a wing span of 13.3 meters (42 feet). J-20 has about the same wing area as the F-15C, which is about 25 percent less than the F-22 (which is a few percent larger than the F-15 in terms of length and wingspan). Worse, for the J-20, is the fact that its engine power is about the same as the F-15C, while the F-22 has 65 percent more power. With the afterburner turned on, the J-20 has more power than the F-15C and nearly as much as the F-22. But because the afterburner consumes so much fuel, you can't use more than a few minutes at a time. The F-22 is still one of only three aircraft (in service) that can supercruise (go faster than the speed of sound without using the afterburner). In addition to the F-22, the Eurofighter and the Gripen can also supercruise.

The J-20 has some stealthiness when it's coming at you head on. But from any other aspect, the J-20 will light up the radar screen. For this reason the J-20 is seen as a developmental aircraft, not the prototype of a new model headed for mass production. As such, it is only the fifth stealth fighter to fly, the others being the U.S. F-22 and F-35, plus the Russian T-50 and I.42. The older U.S. F-117 was actually a light bomber and the B-2 was obviously a heavy bomber. Based on recent Chinese warplane development projects (J-11 in particular), the J-20 has a long development road ahead of it and will likely change size and shape before it reaches the production design. The J-31 may be an insurance policy, in case the J-20 effort goes off the rails in a big way.

While the shape of the J-20 confers a degree of stealthiness (invisibility to radar), even more electronic invisibility comes from special materials covering the aircraft. It's not known how far along the Chinese are in creating, or stealing, these materials, or the needed engines. The current J-20 engines are sufficient for early flight tests but not capable of providing the supercruise, something that would be essential for the J-20. That's because China would most likely use the aircraft singly, or in small groups, to seek out and attack American carriers. As for F-22 class engines, that is being worked on. Two years ago China announced it was developing the WS-15 engine (since the 1990s), a more powerful beast well suited for the J-20. No date was given as to when the WS-15 would be available for use or whether it would have the same vectoring (ability to move the hot jet exhaust in different directions in order to make the fighter more maneuverable) the F-22 uses.

For the J-20 to be a superior fighter, it would need electronics (including radars and defense systems) on a par with the F-35 and F-22. So far, the Chinese have not caught up with stuff used by current American fighters. But the gap is being closed, faster than it was during the Cold War when the Russians were creating, or stealing, their way to military tech equivalence with the West. The Russians never made it but the Chinese believe they can succeed.

Work on the J-20 began in the late 1990s, and the Chinese knew that it could be 25 years or more before they had a competitive stealth fighter-bomber. The J-20 is being tested in central China. The twin engine J-20 appears to be about the same weight as the 30 ton F-15C. The F-35A is a 31 ton, single engine fighter, while the twin-engine F-22 is slightly larger at 38 tons. The Russian I.42 was a 42 ton aircraft and their T-50 weighed in at 37 tons.

China is also developing other support technologies, like the AESA radar, highly efficient cockpit, stealth, and software to tie everything together. Developing, or even copying, this tech is not easy. But the Chinese already know that, having decades of experience adapting stolen technology to their needs. Thus it appears that China is planning on having the J-20, in some form, ready for service by the end of the decade. The key factor is their ability to develop or steal the needed technology by then. The J-20 appears to be a fighter-bomber, as this kind of aircraft would be most useful dealing with the U.S. Navy and key targets in Taiwan or Japan. In any event, the J-20 is an attempt to develop some kind of 5th generation aircraft, complete with stealth.

The only other competitor in this area is Russia, where fifth generation fighter developments were halted when the Soviet Union disintegrated in 1991. Actually, all development work on new fighters, by everyone, slowed down in the 1990s. But work on the F-22, F-35, Eurofighter, and Rafale continued, and those aircraft became, in roughly that order, the most advanced fighter aircraft available today. MiG resumed work on the I.42 in the 1990s, but had to stop after a few years because of a lack of money. Sukhoi has never stopped working on its T-50, funded by much higher sales of its Su-27/30 fighters. This fifth generation may come to be called the "last generation," after they are replaced by the second generation of pilotless combat aircraft (counting armed Predators and the like as the first).

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DTN News - GREETINGS: Eid-Ul-Fitr Mubarak

Defense News: DTN News - GREETINGS: Eid-Ul-Fitr Mubarak 

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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - October 25, 2012: Eid-Ul-Fitr Mubarak 

May Eid-Ul-Fitr

bring abundant joy

and happiness in your life!

Eid-Ul-Fitr Mubarak!

Best Wishes from Staff & Management;

DTN News ~ Defense-Technology News., Canada 

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DTN News - MAURITANIA DEFENSE NEWS: Mauritania Receives Brazilian-Made Super Tucano Jet Fighter

Defense News: DTN News - MAURITANIA DEFENSE NEWS: Mauritania Receives Brazilian-Made Super Tucano Jet Fighter

Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources The North Africa Post
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - October 25, 2012: Mauritanian Air Force has received its first Brazilian-made Super Tucano jet fighter under a military deal passed last march with the aircraft manufacturer Embraer, without saying how many planes will be delivered to the African nation.

However, some foreign diplomatic and intelligence sources say that Mauritania will be supplied at least three EMB-314 Super Tucano light military planes which can be used for pilot training, reconnaissance, internal security, border patrol and counter-terrorism and anti-narcotics trafficking missions.

Equipped with an advanced laser inertial navigation and attack system, a GPS and a traffic alerting and collision avoidance system (TCAS), the Super Tucano has an integrated advanced weapon system. This includes  a centerline hard-point for air-to-surface weapons beneath the fuselage, besides wing-embedded cannons.

The aircraft also includes the Safire thermal imaging system from FLIR, which allows the aircraft to carry out night surveillance and attack missions. Powered by a PT6A-68A turboprop engine developing 969kW, the aircraft can fly at a maximum speed of 560km/h. It is also capable of operating from remote bases and unpaved runways.

Designed to operate in high temperature and humidity conditions in extremely rugged terrain, the Super Tucano is highly maneuverable, has a low heat signature, and incorporates 4th generation avionics and weapons systems. It is currently used by the air forces of Brazil, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, Burkina Faso, Indonesia, and has been ordered by the armies of Guatemala and Angola.

Mauritania, which has a population of 3.5 million, is facing growing terrorist threats in the Sahel region which has become a safe haven for organized crime and terrorist networks.

After the Islamist extremists took control of Northern Mali, thousands of refugees fled into Mauritania, placing additional strain on resources as the country is itself rocked by internal turmoil and struggling with a food crisis engulfing the whole Sahel region.

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DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Israel, US Start Largest Ever Air Defense Exercise

Defense News: DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Israel, US Start Largest Ever Air Defense Exercise

Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources Ria Novosti
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - October 24, 2012: The Israeli and United States armed forces started their largest-ever joint air defense and anti-missile exercise on Sunday, involving thousands of service personnel and the two nation's principal air defense missile systems, the Israeli Army told RIA Novosti.

The Austere Challenge exercises, taking place in Israel and the neighboring waters, involve 3,500 Americans and over 1,000 Israelis. Preparations for the war games have taken two years and "are in no way connected to current events taking place in the Middle East," the two allies say.

The US forces will test their Patriot ground-based and naval Aegis air defense systems, while Israel will test its Hetz-2 (Arrow) missile, which, like Patriot, is designed to intercept ballistic missiles. Israel will also test its Iron Dome system which is designed to take on the short-range rockets which are regularly fired into Israel from Gaza.

Most of the exercise will consist of command and control drills in a simulated environment but will include some live firing. The exercise has cost the US $30 million and Israel $8 million.

Related News

• U.S. Tests New Missile Defense System
• Pentagon to Seek More Funds for Israel’s Anti-Missile System
• U.S., NATO Have Some 1,000 Interceptor Missiles - Rogozin

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DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated October 5, 2012

Defense News: DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated October 5, 2012

 Source: U.S. DoD issued No.  802-12 October 5, 2012

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - October 5, 2012: U.S. Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) Contracts issued  October 5, 2012   are undermentioned;

CONTRACTS

ARMY

            Raytheon Co., Andover, Mass., was awarded a $59,034,271 cost-plus-incentive-fee contract.  The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to support the Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor.  Work will be performed in Andover, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 28, 2013.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, Huntsville, Ala., is the contracting activity (DASG60-98-C-0001). 

            Bay West Inc., St. Paul, Minn., (W912DW-11-D-1025); CKY Inc., San Pedro, Calif., (W912DW-11-D-1026); Engineering/Remediation Resources Group Inc., Martinez, Calif., (W912DW-11-D-1027); Kemron Environmental Services Inc., Vienna, Va., (W912DW-11-D-1028); MCS Environmental Inc., Missoula, Mont., (W912DW-11-D-1029); PNW Joint Venture, Anaheim, Calif., (W912DW-11-D-1030); and Sealaska Environmental Services L.L.C., Bellevue, Wash., (W912DW-11-D-1031); were awarded a $25,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract between seven contractors.  The award will provide for the environmental remediation services.  Work location will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 29, 2016.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with 18 bids received.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle, Wash., is the contracting activity.

            Chrysler Group International L.L.C., Auburn Hills, Mich., was awarded a $10,455,090 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure Wrangler TJL Jeep kits, diesel engines, transmissions, cases and spares in support of Foreign Military Sales.  Work will be performed in Egypt, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 28, 2013.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-11-C-0123). 

            Bristol Environmental Remediation Svcs L.L.C., Achorage, Alaska, was awarded a $9,990,000 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the munitions and environmental remediation services.  Work will be performed in Fort Lewis, Wash., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2015.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles, Calif., is the contracting activity (W912PL-12-D-0062). 

            The Boeing Co., -- Defense, Space and Security, Mesa, Ariz., was awarded a $9,529,648 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract.  The award will provide for the integration of aircraft unique requirements into the Saudi Arabia National Guard in support of Foreign Military Sales.  Work will be performed in Mesa, with an estimated completion date of March 29, 2013.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-12-C-0132).

            General Dynamics Land Systems, Sterling Heights, Mich., was awarded a $9,525,768 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the services necessary to rebuild six M1A1 tanks in support of Foreign Military Sales. Work will be performed in Lima, Ohio; Tallahassee, Fla.; Scranton, Pa.; Anniston, Ala.; and Sterling Heights; with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2013.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-12-C-0373). 

            Atlas Painting and Sheeting Corp, Amherst, N.Y., was awarded a $9,340,000 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the painting and cleaning services in support of the Sagamore Bridge.  Work will be performed in Sagamore, Mass., with an estimated completion date of May 21, 2014.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with five bids received.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Concord, Mass., is the contracting activity (W912WJ-12-C-0022). 

            Strategic Resources Inc., McLean, Va., was awarded a $9,200,233 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the base support services at Camp Atterbury, Ind.  Work will be performed in Camp Atterbury, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2013.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Fort McCoy, Wis., is the contracting activity (W911SA-11-C-0010). 

            Convergent Solutions Inc., Alexandria, Va., was awarded a $9,168,653 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the services in support of the Air National Guard Base Area Network Modernization Project.  Work will be performed in Alexandria, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 29, 2013.  Seven bids were solicited, with seven bids received.  The National Guard Bureau, Arlington, Va., is the contracting activity (W9133L-12-C-0067). 

            4H Construction Corp., Cleveland, Miss., was awarded an $8,964,450 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the dredging services in support of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigational System.  Work location will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 31, 2013.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with four bids received.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock, Ark., is the contracting activity (W9127S-12-D-0026). 

            The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pa., was awarded an $8,645,717 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract.  The award will provide for the procurement of CH-47F cargo-platform health environment field demonstration kits.  Work will be performed in Philadelphia, Pa., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 28, 2013.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-04-G-0023). 

            R.E. Staite Engineering Inc., San Diego, Calif., was awarded an $8,639,300 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the dredging services in support of the Richmond Inner Harbor Channel.  Work will be performed in Richmond, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 28, 2013.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with two bids received.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, San Francisco, Calif., is the contracting activity (W912P7-12-C-0010). 

            Syntonics L.L.C., Columbia, Md., was awarded an $8,564,977 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the procurement of 2S1U fiber optic radio antenna extension high antennas for radio communications systems.  Work will be performed in Columbia, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 28, 2013.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Fort Monmouth, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-12-C-C809). 

            Raytheon, Andover, Mass., was awarded an $8,479,106 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract.  The award will provide for the services in support of the risk reduction program study.  Work location will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 8, 2012.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, Huntsville, Ala., is the contracting activity (W9113M-12-C-0005). 

            Leebcor Services L.L.C., Williamsburg, Va., was awarded an $8,218,122 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the construction of a Veteran Affairs medical center in Charleston, S.C.  Work will be performed in Charleston, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2013.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with six bids received.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston, S.C., is the contracting activity (W912HP-12-C-0033). 

            Raytheon, Andover, Mass., was awarded a $7,906,113 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the depot maintenance plant equipment upgrade services for the PATRIOT Missile System.  Work will be performed in Tewksbury, Mass., and White Sands, N.M., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2016.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-12-C-0287). 

            DASNET Corp., Bohemia, N.Y., was awarded a $7,839,485 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the services in support of a technical control facility at Fort Detrick, Md.  Work will be performed in Frederick, Md., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2013.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with two bids received.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (W923BU-12-C-0051). 

            Balfour Beatty/DPR/BIG-D -- A Joint Venture, Salt Lake City, Utah, was awarded a $7,812,500 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the services in support of the Utah Data Center at Camp Williams, Utah.  Work will be performed in Riverton, Utah, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2013.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento, Calif., is the contracting activity (W91238-12-C-0044). 

            Bara Infoware Inc., San Ramon, Calif., was awarded a $7,375,500 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the facility restoration services at Parks Reserve Forces Training Area in Camp Parks, Calif.  Work will be performed in Dublin, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Feb. 28, 2014.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with seven bids received.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville, Ky., is the contracting activity (W912QR-12-C-0070). 

            Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, Andover, Mass., was awarded a $7,250,949 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure remote launch communications enhancement upgrade modernized integrated digital operator control systems.  Work will be performed in Huntsville, Ala., and Andover, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2014.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-07-C-0151). 

            Calibre Systems Inc., Alexandria, Va., was awarded a $7,193,887 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the financial management support services.  Work will be performed in Alexandria, with an estimated completion date of March 30, 2013.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Washington, DC, is the contracting activity (W91WAW-12-C-0087). 

            G.M. McCrossin Inc., Bellefonte, Pa., was awarded a $7,011,062 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the upgrade services at the Tobyhanna Army Depot.  Work will be performed in Tobyhanna, Pa., with an estimated completion date of March 29, 2014.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with five bids received.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (W912BU-12-C-0056). 

            American Ordnance L.L.C., Middletown, Iowa, was awarded a $6,938,172 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract.  The award will provide for the upgrade services at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.  Work will be performed in Middletown, Iowa, with an estimated completion date of March 30, 2014.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52P1J-09-G-0001). 

            Lockheed Martin, Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a $6,825,432 cost-plus-incentive-fee contract.  The award will provide for the services in support of the Stockpile Reliability Testing in support of Foreign Military Sales.  Work will be performed in Camden, Ark., with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2013.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-12-C-0100). 

            Volmar Construction Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y., was awarded a $6,812,000 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the restoration services at Fort Dix, N.J.  Work will be performed in Fort Dix, with an estimated completion date of March 3, 2014.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with 15 bids received.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville, Ky., is the contracting activity (W912QR-12-C-0074).

            Sealaska Constructors L.L.C., Bellevue, Wash., was awarded a $6,742,867 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the repair services for motor pool buildings at Fort Hood, Texas.  Work will be performed in Fort Hood, with an estimated completion date of June 5, 2013.  One bid was solicited through the Internet, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth, Texas, is the contracting activity (W9126G-12-C-0077). 

            CDW-G, Vernon Hills, Ill., was awarded a $6,513,850 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the information technology services in support of the military.  Work will be performed in Vernon Hills, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 4, 2012.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with three bids received.  The U.S. Army Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W91QUZ-07-D-0009). 

NAVY

            Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $24,476,978 firm-fixed-price delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-10-G-0003) for spare parts and supplies in support of the MQ-8B vertical take-off and landing tactical unmanned air vehicle.  Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif. (36 percent), Horseheads, N.Y. (30 percent); Salt Lake City, Nev. (11 percent); Sparks, Nev. (11 percent); and various other locations within the United States (12 percent); and is expected to be completed in April 2014.  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. 

            CACI Inc., Federal, Chantilly, Va., is being awarded a $6,551,365 cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity contract with fixed price ordering provisions for engineering and technical support services for the Naval Supply (NAVSUP) readiness based sparing program.  This contract contains options, which if exercised, will bring the contract value to $20,189,291.   Work will be performed in Philadelphia, Pa. (80 percent); Mechanicsburg, Pa. (15 percent); and Washington DC (5 percent), and is expected to be completed on Nov. 4, 2013.  If all options are exercised, work will continue through Nov. 4, 2015.  A minimum amount of $655,136 will be funded at the time of the award.  The Navy Working Capital contract funds will not expire by the end of fiscal year 2013.  The contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online, with two offers received in response to this solicitation.  The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Philadelphia Office, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (N00189-13-D-Z001). 

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

            Colorado Jet Center, Colorado Springs, Colo., was awarded contract SPM0600-12-D-0077.  The award is a fixed price with economic price adjustment, into-plane contract with a maximum $20,020,242 for fuel.  There are no other locations of performance.  Using military service is Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and federal civilian agencies.  There was one solicitation with one response.  Type of appropriation is fiscal 2012 through fiscal 2016 Defense Working Capital Funds.  The date of performance completion is June 15, 2014.  The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Fort Belvoir, Va. 

            Spacelabs Medical Inc., Issaquah, Wash., was issued a modification exercising the third option year on contract SPM2D1-09-D-8351/P00010.  The award is a fixed price with economic price adjustment contract with a maximum $13,460,681 for patient monitoring systems, subsystems, accessories, consumables, and training.  There are no other locations of performance.  Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and federal civilian agencies.  There were seventeen solicitations with nine responses.  Type of appropriation is fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2014 Defense Working Capital Funds.  The date of performance completion is October 7, 2013.  The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pa. 

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CORRECTION

AIR FORCE

CORRECTION:  URS Federal Support Services, Inc., Germantown, Md., (FA8106-07-C-004-P00173) is being awarded a $32,772,618 modification to contract for logistics support for the C-26B aircraft for the Air National Guard.  The location of the performance is Germantown, Md.  Work is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2013.  The contracting activity is AFLCMC/WLKLC, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla.

*Link for This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources U.S. DoD issued No.  802-12 October 5, 2012
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