NAVY CONTRACT AWARDS FOR ADVANCED AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES
Bell Textron Inc., based in Fort Worth, Texas, has been awarded a substantial contract valued at $228,168,591 for a cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost reimbursable, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity agreement. This contract specifically aims to enhance the capabilities of the H-1 Light/Attack helicopter through innovative System Configuration Sets. These sets integrate critical software and hardware configuration changes into an already deployed baseline, significantly improving operational efficiency. The scope includes extensive work on the airframe, aircraft wiring interface terminals, flight control systems, and weapon systems interfaces. The project also involves researching alternatives, investigating new capabilities, and documenting any anomalies linked to flight controls and wiring harnesses. Moreover, it encompasses the development, integration, validation, and testing of these advanced systems to meet both current and future military needs. Maintenance activities necessary to support these systems are also identified, along with research and development efforts related to new subsystems and weapons integration for Foreign Military Sales customers. Work will primarily take place in Fort Worth, Texas, with completion anticipated in September 2027. The funding will be allocated through individual task orders as required.
Leidos Inc., located in Reston, Virginia, has secured an $83,352,986 cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. This agreement focuses on providing essential engineering and technical services tailored to meet the fleet’s needs for Synthetic Signature Generation-based training systems. The planned work will be carried out in Bethesda, Maryland, with an expected completion date set for September 2028. At the time of the award, $2,324,201 in Fiscal 2022 operation and maintenance (Navy) funds will be obligated, which will expire by the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured through the System for Award Management website, receiving a single proposal. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, located in Carderock Division, West Bethesda, Maryland, is responsible for the contracting activity.
Cianbro Corp., based in Pittsfield, Maine, has been awarded a firm-fixed-price construction contract amounting to $37,528,700 for critical repairs of the seawall at Farragut Field and Santee Basin within the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) in Maryland. This project entails crucial structural recapitalization of the seawall and waterfront perimeter, specifically by repairing the sheet pile bulkheads along both Farragut Field and the eastern side of Santee Basin. This repair work is essential for ensuring the integrity and longevity of the naval facilities. The construction activities will take place in Annapolis, Maryland, with completion anticipated by December 2024. The full award amount is being funded through Fiscal 2022 operation and maintenance (Navy) funds that will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract was awarded through competitive procurement via the System for Award Management and the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment websites, with four proposals submitted. The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command in Washington, D.C., is overseeing the contracting process.
Design West Technologies Inc., located in Tustin, California, has been awarded a firm-fixed-price modification contract worth $26,155,214. This modification pertains to the previously awarded contract N6339421C0011, allowing for the manufacture, assembly, testing, and delivery of MK 5 Mod 2 and MK 6 Mod 1 launch sequencers, along with associated kitted material. This modification represents a collaborative effort, with 90.84% of the work dedicated to the Navy, and the remainder shared among the governments of Germany, Finland, South Korea, and Spain under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. The work will be conducted in Tustin, California, and is expected to conclude by October 2023. The funding will be allocated as follows: Fiscal 2022 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds for $23,761,323, FMS funds for Germany at $1,384,176, FMS funds for Finland at $822,642, FMS funds for South Korea at $103,332, and FMS funds for Spain at $83,741, with all funds obligated at the time of the award.
City Construction LLC, based in Washington, D.C., has been awarded a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $18,399,276 for the construction of a military working dog (MWD) kennel at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. This comprehensive construction project includes the development of housing facilities, administrative offices, conference and transient rooms, a kitchen/break room, restrooms/showers, utility spaces, a fire detection and alarm system, communications networks, and other essential utilities such as electrical and water systems. Additionally, a security perimeter fence, lighting, and parking facilities will be constructed, alongside the demolition of the existing MWD kennel facilities. The contract also includes five unexercised options which could increase the total contract value to $19,477,646. Work is expected to be completed by April 2024. The funding for this project includes Fiscal 2019 and Fiscal 2022 military construction (Air Force) funds, all of which are obligated and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract was awarded through a competitive procurement process, receiving two proposals. The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command in Washington, D.C., is managing the contracting activity.
Technology Trends Group LLC, located in Arlington, Virginia, has been awarded a modification contract valued at $16,672,519 related to previously awarded firm-fixed price contract M67854-20-C-4919. This modification focuses on modernization efforts at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The total cumulative value of this contract now stands at ,759,789. The modification entails a design change to the Base Area Network Transport and Enterprise Unified Communications Voice solution, aimed at modernizing the existing communication infrastructure at the Marine Corps Base. Work will be conducted in Quantico, Virginia, with an expected completion date set for May 31, 2024. At the time of the award, Fiscal 2022 procurement (Marine Corps) funds amounting to $16,672,519.16 are being obligated, which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This procurement represents a direct 8(a) sole-source award to an Alaskan Native Corporation in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-5.
CCI Group LLC, based in Shalimar, Florida, is awarded a firm-fixed-price modification valued at $16,174,815 to a previously awarded task order (N6945022F0834) under the multiple award construction contract N69450-19-D-0917. This modification addresses necessary storm damage repairs to Building 2268 at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. This award brings the total cumulative value of the contract to $27,808,930. The work is set to take place in Pensacola, Florida, with an expected completion date in September 2024. At the time of the award, Fiscal 2022 operation and maintenance (Navy) funds amounting to $16,174,815 will be obligated and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Southeast, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is the contracting activity overseeing this project.
P&S Construction Inc., located in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, has been awarded a firm-fixed-price task order valued at $16,101,014 under a multiple award construction contract (N69450-22-D-0005). This task order addresses storm damage repairs and renovations to Building 1350, along with the demolition of Building 1351 at Naval Air Station Key West, Florida. The scope of work includes comprehensive repairs and renovations to Building 1350, such as the replacement of the existing cement plaster cladding system, removal of outdated concrete floor overhangs and window roll-up shutter enclosures, and the installation of new windows and doors. Additional renovations will encompass the installation of acoustical ceiling tiles, gypsum wallboard, porcelain floor tiles, carpet, vinyl plank flooring, and modern bathroom fixtures. Additionally, the demolition of Building 1351 includes complete removal of the structure, foundation, and regrading of the site. The contract also features one unexercised option that, if utilized, would increase the cumulative contract value to ,357,700. This work is slated for completion by August 2024. At the time of the award, Fiscal 2022 operation and maintenance (Navy) funds amounting to $16,101,014 will be obligated and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Three proposals were received for this task order, with the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Southeast, in Jacksonville, Florida, managing the contracting activity.
General Dynamics Mission Systems Inc., based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, has received a cost-plus-fixed-fee term modification contract valued at $15,951,489 to provide design agent services in support of the Austal variant littoral combat ship, commonly referred to as the Independence variant. The Independence variant combat system encompasses the Integrated Combat Management System along with its interfaces, command, control, communications, computers, combat systems, and various intelligence elements. The work will primarily take place in San Diego, California (83%), and Singapore (17%), with an expected completion date set for September 2023. At the time of the award, Fiscal 2022 operation and maintenance (Navy) funds amounting to $609,082 (76%), Fiscal 2022 other procurement (Navy) funds amounting to $120,000 (15%), FMS (Singapore) funds totaling $35,436 (4%), and additional procurement funds from previous fiscal years will be obligated. The Naval Surface Warfare Center in Port Hueneme, California, is the contracting activity overseeing this contract.
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), located in Reston, Virginia, has been awarded a modification contract valued at $14,315,000 to provide ongoing sustainment support for integrated afloat and ashore tactical networks. This modification applies to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N66001-18-D-0023). The work will be executed in San Diego, California, as well as globally aboard Navy ships and Department of Defense installations. This modification increases the estimated contract value from $237,526,884 to $251,841,884. The current contract period extends from July 3, 2018, to July 2, 2023. No funds will be obligated at the time of the award, with future obligations including various procurement and maintenance funds from the Navy. The Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific, located in San Diego, California, is the contracting activity.
Custom Manufacturing & Engineering Inc., situated in Pinellas Park, Florida, is awarded a firm-fixed-price modification valued at $9,054,378 to the previously awarded contract N6339421C0006. This modification involves the manufacture, assembly, testing, and delivery of Universal Canister Electronics Units (UCEU) and associated cables in support of the MK 57 Vertical Launch System. The modification includes an option to procure additional UCEU units along with associated W2 and W3 cables. Work will be performed in Pinellas Park, Florida, with an expected completion date of February 2024. Fiscal 2022 other procurement (Navy) funds amounting to $9,054,378 (100%) will be obligated at the time of the award, which will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division, located in Port Hueneme, California, is managing the contracting activity.
ARMY CONTRACT AWARDS FOR DEFENSE SYSTEMS AND SERVICES
SRC Inc., based in North Syracuse, New York, has been awarded a firm-fixed-price contract worth $49,990,149 for the development of a precision fire-control radar system. The solicitation process was conducted via the internet, resulting in a single bid. Specific work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an expected completion date set for September 16, 2025. The U.S. Army Contracting Command in Newark, New Jersey, is overseeing this contracting activity (W15QKN-22-D-0005).
CAE USA Inc., located in Tampa, Florida, has been awarded a modification contract valued at $27,473,160 (P00052) to the existing contract W911S0-15-C-0003, which focuses on fixed-wing aircraft training programs. This work will be performed at Fort Rucker, Alabama, with an expected completion date projected for March 9, 2024. Fiscal 2023 operations and maintenance (Army) funds amounting to $27,473,160 were obligated at the time of the award. The U.S. Army Field Directorate Office in Fort Eustis, Virginia, is the contracting activity.
Science Applications International Corporation, based in Reston, Virginia, has received a modification contract valued at $11,335,550 (P00037) to the existing contract W31P4Q-21-F-0095. This modification is designated for modeling-and-simulation and development engineering services. The solicitation process was conducted via the internet, resulting in two proposals received. Specific work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date set for September 15, 2023. The U.S. Army Contracting Command located in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity.
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY CONTRACT AWARDS FOR ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES
Northrop Grumman, situated in Woodland Hills, California, has been awarded a maximum contract valued at $17,686,868 for display control units. This acquisition was conducted as a sole-source procurement under justification 10 U.S. Code 2304 (c)(1), as specified in the Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1. This five-year contract does not include any option periods, with a performance completion date established for September 15, 2027. The military service utilizing this contract is the Army, and the appropriations type includes fiscal 2022 through 2027 Army working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, located in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (SPRRA1-22-D-0032).
M&M Manufacturing LLC, located in Lajas, Puerto Rico, has been awarded a modification contract valued at $9,231,250 (P00027), which exercises the third one-year option period of an 18-month base contract (SPE1C1-19-D-1145). This contract encompasses various types of blouses and coats, structured as a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity agreement. The ordering period is set to conclude on September 19, 2023. The military services utilizing this contract include the Army, Navy, and Air Force, with appropriations covering fiscal 2022 through 2023 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Tesla Industries Inc., based in New Castle, Delaware, has been awarded a maximum contract valued at ,739,781 for battery power supplies. This procurement was conducted as a sole-source acquisition, justified under 10 U.S. Code 2304 (c)(1) and as outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1. This contract includes a three-year base period with two one-year option periods, with the performance completion date set for September 15, 2025. The military services utilizing this contract include the Army and Navy, with the appropriations covering fiscal 2022 through 2025 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, located in Columbus, Ohio (SPE7LX-22-D-0144).
UPDATE: 3M Oral Care, based in St. Paul, Minnesota (SPE2DE-22-D-0033), has been added as an awardee to the multiple award contract for dental consumable items within the Defense Logistics Agency Electronic Catalog. This contract was issued against solicitation SPE2DE-20-R-0007 and was awarded on June 10, 2021.
AIR FORCE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
North Point Defense Inc., located in Rome, New York, has been awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract valued at $15,962,643. This contract focuses on the research, analysis, design, development, implementation, testing, deployment, and integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques. The work will be performed in Rome, New York, with an expected completion date set for September 14, 2025. Fiscal 2022 research and development funds amounting to $1,366,500 are being obligated at the time of the award. The Air Force Research Laboratory, based in Rome, New York, is the contracting activity (FA8750-22-C-1522).
CORRECTION: The announcement dated August 31, 2022, regarding a not-to-exceed contract valued at $927,492,124 awarded to Boeing Co., Defense, Space & Security, Seattle, Washington (FA8609-19-D-0007/FA8609-22-F-0001), for the provision of four KC-46A aircraft for Israel, contained inaccuracies. Specifically, the statement regarding the contract for the non-recurring engineering design and testing for the Remote Vision System 2.0 and Air Refueling Operator Station 2.0 mission equipment and installation was incorrectly presented. The accurate announcement should state that the contract pertains to the non-recurring engineering design and testing, RVS 2.0 and Air Refueling Operator Station 2.0 mission equipment and installation, pre-delivery integrated logistics support, and technical publications for the KC-46A Israel.
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