November 23, 2020 | International, Aerospace, Naval, Land, C4ISR, Security
U.S. TRANSPORTATION COMMAND
Four additional companies -- Alaska Airlines, Seattle, Washington (HTC711-21-D-CC01); Hawaiian Airlines Inc., Honolulu, Hawaii (HTC711-21-D-CC02); Jet Blue Airways, Long Island City, New York (HTC711-21-D-CC03); and Swift Air LLC, Greensboro, North Carolina (HTC711-21-D-CC04) -- have been awarded firm-fixed-price contracts under the Domestic Airlift Charter Services, Federal Aviation Administration Part 121, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, fixed-price contract, at estimated program value of $697,000,000. These funds were obligated on individual task orders issued among 16 contracts. The program initially began in October 2018. The contracts provide domestic air cargo and passenger charter services. Services shall be provided for the Department of Defense and other federal government agencies. Work will be performed within the continental U.S., all U.S. territories, Mexico, Canada, and the Caribbean Islands. Period of performance is from Nov. 20, 2020, to Sept. 30, 2023. Ordering is decentralized and will be determined at the task order level. The U.S. Transportation Command, Directorate of Acquisition, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, is the contracting activity.
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Sysco-Central Alabama, Calera, Alabama, has been awarded a maximum $136,226,979 fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for full-line food distribution. This was a competitive acquisition with two responses received. This is a four-year contract with no option periods. Location of performance is Alabama, with a Nov. 23, 2024, ordering period end date. Using customers are Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and federal civilian agencies. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2020 through 2025 defense working capital funds. The contracting agency is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE300-21-D-3311).
SupplyCore Inc., Rockford, Illinois, has been awarded a maximum $92,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for supply, storage and distribution of water purification systems. This was a competitive acquisition with two responses received. This is a four-year base contract with one one-year option period. Location of performance is Illinois, with a Nov. 19, 2024, performance completion date. Using services are Army and Marine Corps. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2021 through 2025 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, Columbus, Ohio (SPE7MX-21-D-0016).
Creighton AB Inc., Reidsville, North Carolina, has been awarded a maximum $7,788,263 modification (P00002) exercising the first one-year option period of a one-year base contract (SPE1C1-20-D-1213) with four one-year option periods for men's broadfall trousers. This is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. Locations of performance are New York and North Carolina, with a Nov. 24, 2021, ordering period end date. Using military service is Navy. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2021 through 2022 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
AIR FORCE
PAE Applied Technologies LLC, Fort Worth, Texas, has been awarded a ceiling $98,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for U.S. Air forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) electronic warfare operations training and infrastructure maintenance services. This contract provides electronic warfare aircrew tactics evaluation, electronic warfare combat training, operation and maintenance of equipment and electronic warfare range infrastructure maintenance for USAFE-AFAFRICA. Work will be performed at various locations in Germany, the United Kingdom and Italy. The basic contract has a five-year ordering period ending Nov. 19, 2025. This award is result of a competitive acquisition and three offers were received. Fiscal 2021 operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $8,091,999 will be obligated via the first task order, which will be awarded immediately after the basic contract, and is expected to be completed Jan. 31, 2026. The 764th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is the contracting activity (FA5641-21-D-0001).
ViaSat Inc., Carlsbad, California, has been awarded a $50,800,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for development on prototype space systems. The contractor will provide studies, design, manufacturing, integration, performance qualification, network space segment elements, launch, flight and demonstration of prototype space systems. This also includes the development, integration and demonstration with ground terminals in conjunction with the government Ground Segment to reduce risk and assess performance and functionality for future protected service. It includes the associated program management, system engineering, certification, integration, test and evaluation and configuration management. Work will be performed in Carlsbad, California, and is expected to be completed Feb. 20, 2026. This award is the result of a competitive acquisition with one offer received. Fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2021 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $737,646 are being obligated to the first task order at time of award. Air Force Research Laboratory, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, is the contracting activity (FA9453-21-D-0029; task order: FA9453-21-F-0001).
NAVY
Kellogg Brown and Root Services Inc., Houston, Texas, was awarded a $64,827,880 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity modification for the exercise of Option Three for base operating support services at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti; Chabelley Airfield, Djibouti; and Camp Simba, Kenya. The work to be performed provides for all management and administration, security, fire and emergency, air operations, ordnance, material management and supply, facilities management and investment, pest control, integrated solid waste, pavement clearance, utilities, base support vehicles and equipment, morale, welfare and recreation support, galley, unaccompanied housing, custodial, grounds maintenance and landscaping and environmental services to provide base operations support services. After award of this option, the total cumulative contract value will be $263,190,457. Work will be performed in Djibouti City, Djibouti (89%); Manda Bay, Kenya (8%); and Chabelley, Djibouti (3%). This option period is from November 2020 to November 2021. No funds will be obligated at time of award. Fiscal 2021 operation and maintenance (O&M) (Navy); fiscal 2021 O&M (Air Force); and fiscal 2021 O&M (National Security Agency) contract funds in the amount of $61,043,871 for recurring work will be obligated on individual task orders issued during the option period. The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Europe Africa Central, Naples, Italy, is the contracting activity (N62470-17-D-4012). (Awarded Nov. 19, 2020)
BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc., doing business as BAE Systems, Rockville, Maryland, is awarded a $16,506,245 firm-fixed-price contract modification (P00012) under previously awarded contract N00604-19-C-4001 to exercise Option Year Two for the operation and maintenance of Navy communication, electronic and computer systems. The contract included a 12-month base period and four one-year option periods. The exercise of this option will bring the estimated value of the contract to $46,060,784 and if all options are exercised, it will bring the total value to $80,115,425. Work will be performed in Oahu, Hawaii (94%); and Geraldton, Australia (6%). Work will begin December 2020 and is expected to be completed by November 2021; if all options are exercised, work will be completed by November 2023. Fiscal 2021 operation and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $4,048,611 will be obligated at the time of award and funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was solicited on a full and open, unrestricted basis with two offers received. Naval Supply Systems Command, Fleet Logistics Center, Pearl Harbor Regional Contracting Department, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is the contracting activity.
EMR Inc.,* Niceville, Florida, is awarded firm-fixed-price task order N69450-21-F-1409 at $13,968,592 under a multiple award construction contract for the munition storage area utilities project at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. The work to be performed includes civil and electrical disciplines. The civil work includes the replacement of the water distribution mains within the munitions storage area. The electrical work includes the replacement of all existing underground primary conductors with the exception of the existing underground emergency circuit. Work will be performed in Bossier City, Louisiana, and is expected to be completed by November 2022. Fiscal 2021 operation and maintenance (Air Force) contract funds in the amount of $13,986,592 are obligated on this award and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Two proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Florida, is the contracting activity (N69450-18-D-1318).
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, New York, is awarded a $10,713,544 firm-fixed-price modification to previously awarded contract N00024-17-C-6311 to procure two additional Surface-to-Surface Missile Modules (SSMM) for integration into the Littoral Combat Ship framework. The SSMM fires a Longbow Hellfire missile that will be added to the surface warfare mission module aboard the Littoral Combat Ship. Work will be performed in Huntsville, Alabama (80%); Bethpage, New York (18%); and Hollywood, Maryland (2%), and is expected to be completed by November 2022. Fiscal 2021 other procurement (Navy) (82%); and fiscal 2020 other procurement (Navy) (18%) funding in the amount of $10,713,544 will be obligated at the time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.
Iridium Satellite LLC, Tempe, Arizona, is awarded a $9,667,301 cost-plus-fixed-fee option to support commercial satellite-based network services for the Department of Defense in the areas of satellite, ground node, user equipment/terminal software and hardware development, integration and testing. Work will be performed in in McLean, Virginia (50%); and Tempe, Arizona (50%), and is expected to be complete in November 2021. This contract includes a base year and options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $45,807,778. Fiscal 2020 research, development, test and evaluation (Navy) funding in the amount of $100,000 will be obligated at time of the option exercise and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was solicited on a sole-source basis via a synopsis posted in Federal Business Opportunities website in accordance with 10 U.S. Code 2304(c)(1); only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Dahlgren, Virginia, is the contracting activity (N00178-17-C-0001).
Vigor Marine Shipyard LLC, Portland, Oregon, is awarded an $8,562,943 firm-fixed-price contract (N32205-21-C-4117) for a 50-calendar day shipyard availability for the mid-term availability on the USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9). The contract includes options, which if exercised, would bring the total contract value to $8,821,718. Work will be performed in Portland, Oregon, and is expected to be completed by March 8, 2021. Contract funds in the amount of $8,562,943 are obligated in fiscal 2021 using working capital funds (Navy). This contract was competitively procured with proposals solicited via the beta.sam.gov website and two offers were received. The Military Sealift Command, Norfolk, Virginia, is the contracting activity.
ARMY
Amentum Services Inc., Germantown, Maryland, was awarded a $7,819,920 modification (000280) to contract W52P1J-12-G-0028 for logistics support services for Army prepositioned stocks. Work will be performed in Mannheim, Germany, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 21, 2021. Fiscal 2021 operation and maintenance (Army) funds in the amount of $7,819,920 were obligated at the time of the award. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, is the contracting activity.
*Small business
https://www.defense.gov/Newsroom/Contracts/Contract/Article/2423533/source/GovDelivery/
February 27, 2023 | International, Aerospace
Boeing Co's MQ-28 Ghost Bat fighter-like drone is designed to be an open platform and a partnership with Lockheed Martin Corp on F-35 fighter planes would be "great news", the company's defence division head said on Tuesday.
December 21, 2020 | International, C4ISR
Thales et Indra ont signé un protocole d'accord en vue de proposer un système radio tactique interarmées (JTRS) qui garantira la souveraineté et l'autonomie technologique des forces armées espagnoles • Cette offre s'inscrit dans le cadre du programme espagnol de renouvellement de son système de communications tactiques et propose de développer une solution nationale basée sur une technologie radio logicielle éprouvée • La proposition inclut également un plan pour accélérer la spécialisation de l'industrie espagnole dans les activités à valeur ajoutée et renforcer sa compétitivité globale Madrid, le 18 décembre 2020 – En réponse à la décision prise par l'Espagne en vue de renouveler les infrastructures existantes du pays, Indra et Thales, deux des principales entreprises high tech européennes dans le secteur de la défense, ont signé un protocole d'accord pour proposer ensemble aux forces armées espagnoles un système de communications tactiques de nouvelle génération. Ce système permettra notamment d'améliorer l'interopérabilité lors des missions internationales, et d'assurer la souveraineté et l'autonomie technologique des forces armées en termes de communications stratégiques. La supériorité sur l'ennemi, dans le cadre des thé'tres d'opération actuels, dépend d'un échange d'informations rapide, agile et sécurisé. Les plateformes et les véhicules, de plus en plus intelligents, sont aujourd'hui équipés de capteurs dotés d'une extrême précision, capables de collecter un fort volume de données et d'opérer en réseau avec d'autres systèmes. Les actions menées conjointement avec les forces d'autres pays se traduisent par une complexité technologique accrue sur les thé'tres. Dans ce type de scénarios : les radios logicielles (software-defined radio - SDR) constituent un facteur clé pour assurer le succès d'une armée moderne. Les forces armées les plus avancées vont se tourner vers les radios logicielles dans les prochaines années pour assurer leurs capacités de transmission, avec des échanges d'information rapides et sécurisés, et la souplesse requise pour des interopérations efficaces avec les forces alliées. Souveraineté, soutien et plan industriel pour l'industrie espagnole L'offre élaborée par Indra et Thales comprend le développement de produits et de solutions high tech en Espagne, sur la base d'une solution Thales déjà éprouvée. Les nouveaux produits s'appuieront sur sa gamme de systèmes radio SYNAPS, renforcée par de nouvelles fonctionnalités mises en œuvre avec Indra. L'expertise d'Indra et de Thales en termes de matériels et de logiciels radio, ainsi que leur expérience des opérations, permettront aux deux entreprises d'offrir aux forces armées espagnoles un soutien et des services adéquats tout au long du cycle de vie des produits. Le plan industriel qui fait partie intégrante de l'offre permettra d'accélérer la spécialisation des entreprises espagnoles dans des activités à plus forte valeur ajoutée, allant au-delà de la fabrication et l'assemblage de solutions proposées par des tierces parties. S'il est mis en œuvre, il permettra aux entreprises espagnoles d'être plus compétitives sur les marchés internationaux, avec le maintien d'emplois durables dans le pays, tout en renforçant le savoir-faire national et son autonomie technologique. Le partenariat établi entre Indra et Thales se traduira par des avantages mutuels significatifs, venant renforcer le portefeuille de solutions d'Indra, et consolider l'implantation industrielle de Thales dans le secteur de la défense en Espagne. A propos de Indra Indra est l'une des principales entreprises de consulting et de technologie au monde, et le partenaire technologique des activités stratégiques de ses clients à l'international. La société propose une offre complète de solutions propriétaires dans des segments spécifiques des marchés du transport et de la défense. Indra est un leader international dans le secteur de la défense, avec le développement des projets critiques pour la défense nationale des pays que l'entreprise accompagne, pour sa participation dans des programmes européens majeurs dans le cadre de l'OTAN, ainsi que pour ses capacités à l'export. Indra est, en Espagne, le coordinateur national du programme européen de défense NGWS/FCAS. Indra est également une entreprise de pointe dans le conseil en transformation digitale et dans les technologies de l'information, en Espagne et en Amérique latine, via sa filiale Minsait. Implantée dans 46 pays, et opérant dans plus de 140 pays, Indra a enregistré en 2019 un chiffre d'affaires de 3 204 millions d'euros avec 49 000 employés. www.indracompany.com A propos de Thales Thales (Euronext Paris : HO) est un leader mondial de hautes technologies qui façonne aujourd'hui le monde de demain. Le Groupe propose des solutions, services et produits à ses clients dans les domaines de l'aéronautique, de l'espace, du transport, de l'identité et sécurité numériques, et de la défense. Avec 83 000 collaborateurs dans 68 pays, Thales a réalisé un chiffre d'affaires de 19 milliards d'euros en 2019 (sur une base intégrant Gemalto sur 12 mois). Thales investit notamment dans les innovations numériques - connectivité, big data, intelligence artificielle et cybersécurité – technologies au cœur des moments décisifs des entreprises, des organisations et des Etats. En Espagne, avec plus de 1 400 collaborateurs, Thales apporte son expertise aux clients dans les secteurs de la défense, de l'aéronautique, de l'espace, de l'identité et sécurité numériques et du transport. Les activités de défense sont assurées via la société Thales Programas de Electrónica y Comunicaciones, basée à Leganés (Madrid). https://www.thalesgroup.com/fr/group/journaliste/press_release/le-nouveau-partenariat-entre-indra-et-thales-permettra-doffrir-des#:~:text=Madrid%2C%20le%2018%20d%C3%A9cembre%202020,proposer%20ensemble%20aux%20forces%20arm%C3%A9es
December 1, 2020 | International, Land
By: Andrew Chuter LONDON – Munitions worth $3.2 billion (£2.4 billion) are to be supplied to the British military by BAE Systems over 15 years in a single-source deal announced by the Ministry of Defence Nov 30. The program, known as Next Generation Munitions Solution (NGMS), will see BAE produce 39 different munitions for the armed services from five different sites across the UK. Small-arms ammunition, mortars, tank shells, medium-caliber gun rounds and heavy artillery rounds are included in the delivery schedule which starts at the end of 2022. The contract supersedes a similar £2 billion, 15-year contract known as “Munitions Acquisition, the Supply Solution,” which kicked off in 2008. In return for guaranteed offtake of ammunition BAE implemented money-saving efficiencies and modernization of its facilities. The MASS contract effectively halted a British munitions industry in decline for more than 20 years. There are more than 400 munition types not included in the agreement, principally countermeasures, pyrotechnics and explosives, but also a number of other variants of small arms ammunition, medium-caliber and mortar products. The deal covers 120 mm rifled tank shells for the Challenger 2 main battle tank but not its likely smooth-bore successor. The Challenger 2 upgrade program led by the Rheinmetall-BAE joint company RBSL is due to go forward for MoD investment consideration around the end of the year. The proposed munition solution, widely expected to include a new 120 mm smooth-bore cannon, will be recommended as part of a wider upgrade approval of the tank. The outcome of the approval program will be subject to the delayed integrated defense review now expected to be released in early in 2021. In a statement announcing the new munitions deal the MoD said BAE had identified about £400 million of savings and efficiency opportunities to be pursued up to 2038. The new agreement represents the same product portfolio currently supplied under the MASS deal. The contract also includes flexibility to vary the volume of orders and allow general munitions products to be added or removed, depending on front-line requirements, said the statement. Figures provided by MoD estimate BAE will annually produce approximately 70 million rounds of small-arms ammunition, 100,000 large-caliber rounds, 40,000 medium-caliber shells and 75,000 mortar rounds. Part of the deal will see BAE invest £70 million refurbishing and upgrading munition manufacturing lines. Included in BAE's investment is the establishment of a £2.5 million smart technology pilot factory at its Radway Green, northwest England, small-arms ammunition manufacturing site. https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2020/11/30/bae-systems-gets-32-billion-deal-so-british-forces-can-reload/