18 décembre 2018 | International, Terrestre

Army picks two companies to build prototypes for a new cannon-toting vehicle to back up infantry

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The Army has selected two companies to provide prototypes of a new armored, tracked vehicle to give infantry units necessary firepower

Both Michigan-based General Dynamics Land Systems and BAE Systems will have the next 14 months to build and begin delivering 12 prototypes of the Mobile Protected Firepower vehicle.

BAE Systems will build an M8 Buford Armored Gun System with new capabilities and components.

GD submitted an offering that puts a version of its latest Abrams turret together with a chassis that uses past work on the United Kingdom's AJAX program.

The ultimate product will be either a 105- to 120mm cannon and a tracked vehicle that can withstand a classified level of enemy fire.

At least two of the vehicles should be able to fit into the back of a C-17 aircraft.

The need is aimed at near-peer threats.

Brig. Gen. Ross Coffman, director of the Next Generation Combat Vehicle Cross Functional Team, said that the current and future battlefield will challenge the firepower of the infantry.

Right now, Infantry Brigade Combat Teams have artillery to knock out secured enemy positions.

“But there's no precision munition to remove bunkers from the battlefield, to shoot into buildings in dense urban terrain,” Coffman said.

The MPF vehicle and weapon will be used to “disrupt, break in and breach those secure defensive zones,” Coffman said.

The requirement first emerged in the Army's vehicle modernization strategy in late 2015.

The target was to give IBCTs a protected, long-range, cyber-resilient, precision, direct-fire capability for early or forcible entry operations.

In February, GD and BAE, along with SAIC partnering with Singapore's ST Kinetics and CMI Defense, all submitted proposals.

The SAIC team combined CMI's Cockeril 3105 turret with ST Kinetics next-generation armored fighting vehicle chassis.

Officials would not discuss the reasons behind the selection. They expect a final decision to be made by fiscal year 2022. Fielding to the first units is expected by fiscal year 2025.

The MPF is under the Army's NGCV CFT program, which is overseen by the Army Futures Command.

The plans are for roughly 54 vehicles, initially. They will build 26 first, with an option to build 28 more and retrofit eight prototype vehicles.

For the existing vehicle fleet, there's another program that's been conducting recent testing to also enhance the combat vehicle firepower and protection.

The Army chose to evaluate two Active Protection Systems at a November live-fire rodeo, looking at whether either system could work as an interim protection system for one of its combat vehicles.

The APS will also go onto the MPF vehicle in development at this time.

The Israeli-made Trophy VPS by Rafael, a slimmer edition of the Trophy System already on the Abrams tank, and the German-made Active Defense System by Rheinmetall got a chance to showcase their products' abilities atop Strykers at the live fire, according to Military Times sister publication Defense News.

Rheinmetall partnered with Michigan-based Unified Business Technologies. They've dubbed their system “Strike Shield.”

Army representatives saw the Trophy VPS on a Bradley Fighting Vehicle at a demonstration in Israel in August, Defense News reported.

Earlier this year, the Army awarded a $193 million contract to Leonardo DRS for its Trophy APS on the M1 Abrams tank.

The program conducted four “soft kill” demonstrations using virtual threats with the system and controller.

The APS is an interim solution as the Army develops its Modular Active Protection System as part of a larger suite of Vehicle Protection Systems.

In late 2018, developers with the Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center completed successful testing on the MAPS.

The MAPS base kit is an array of sensors and countermeasures used with the Modular Active Protection Systems Controller, giving vehicle crews a single solution to run APS for incoming threats such as enemy drones or anti-tank weapons.

Bill Beyer, MAPS Virtual Demonstrator lead, said in release following MAPS testing that the base kit would move into the vehicle program portfolio by mid-2019.

Rafael was selected to provide its Trophy APS for the Abrams while IMI, also an Israeli company, has put forth the Iron Fist for the Bradley.

Participants didn't fully install their systems on the vehicle. They put up mock rigs for testing in front of Strykers mounted their system on a Stryker.

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U.S. Property and Fiscal Office, Tennessee, is the contracting activity. Leidos Inc., Reston, Virginia, was awarded a $9,805,063 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to complete the RQ-7Bv2 integration, testing, and qualification of the design developed under Phase III of the RQ-7B Shadow Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing program. Three bids were solicited with two bids received. Work will be performed in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2020. Fiscal 2018 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $5,272,644 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity (W911QY-18-F-0687). Lead Builders Inc.,* Thousand Oaks, California, was awarded a $7,890,000 firm-fixed-price contract for hangar repairs and upgrades. Bids were solicited via the internet with 13 received. Work will be performed in Edwards Air Force Base, California, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 31, 2019. Fiscal 2018 operations and maintenance Army funds in the amount of $7,890,000 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles, California, is the contracting activity (W912PL-18-C-0039). Cape Environmental Management Inc.,* Overland Park, Kansas, was awarded a $7,716,908 firm-fixed-price contract for perform remediation of sites at the former Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant in De Soto, Kansas. Seven bids were solicited with seven bids received. Work will be performed in De Soto, Kansas, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 6, 2022. Fiscal 2018 operations and maintenance Army funds in the amount of $7,716,908 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City, Missouri, is the contracting activity (W912DQ-18-F-3021). Sierra Nevada Corp., Sparks, Nevada, was awarded a $7,285,595 hybrid (cost, cost-plus-incentive-fee, and firm-fixed-price) contract for First Article Testing prototypes of a Medical Hands-Free Ultra-Wideband Broadcast device capable of meeting airworthiness. One bid was solicited with one bid received. Work will be performed in Sparks, Nevada, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 25, 2023. Fiscal 2018 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $3,614,043 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity (W911QY-18-C-0232). NAVY Orbis Sibro Inc., Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (N3904018D0003); Q.E.D. Systems Inc., Virginia Beach, Virginia (N3904018D0004), Delphinus Engineering, Eddystone, Pennsylvania (N3904018D0005); and Oceaneering Intl., Chesapeake, Virginia (N3904018D0006), are awarded a combined cumulative $166,961,483 cost-plus fixed fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, multiple award contracts to provide non-nuclear production support for U.S. naval submarine projects/repairs. This requirement includes touch labor efforts for 14 trades onboard Virginia and Los Angeles class submarines. The services under these contracts cover marine electrician, industrial fire watch/laborer, marine pipefitter, outside marine machinist, marine painter, weight handler, marine ship fitter, shipwright, welder, sheet metal, marine insulator, abrasive blaster, deck time setter, sound tile setter for upcoming submarine availabilities. Work will be performed in Kittery, Maine, and is expected to be completed by October 2019. If all options are exercised, work will continue through October 2023. Fiscal 2018 operations and maintenance (Navy) funding in the amount of $4,000 ($1,000 minimum guarantee per contract) will be obligated at time of award and expire at the end of the current fiscal year. These contracts were competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunities website, with four offers received in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 15. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine, is the contracting activity. Rockwell Collins Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded a $81,433,819 firm-fixed-priced, performance-based logistics requirements contract for logistics and repair support for 221 components in support of the F/A-18 A-F and E/A-18 G aircrafts as well as two additional components that are common across several aviation platforms including EA6, KC130, S3B, MH60, SH60, V-22, C2A, E2C, TE2C, P-3C, and the EP-3E aircrafts. This contract includes a four-year base period with no options. Work will be performed in College Park, Georgia (34 percent); Jacksonville, Florida (33 percent); and North Island, California (33 percent). Work is expected to be completed by September 2022. No funds will be obligated at the time of award. Working capital (Navy) funds and Australian funds under the Foreign Military Sales Program will be obligated to fund delivery orders as they are issued. Funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was a sole source pursuant to the authority set forth in 10 U.S. Code 2304 (c)(1), in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, with one offer received. Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the contracting activity. (N00383-18-D-PV01) Goodwill Industries, Southeastern Wisconsin, Greendale, Wisconsin, is awarded an $80,004,557 firm-fixed-price contract to provide food and logistics support services for the Galley and Uniform Issue Department in support of the Recruit Training Command, Training Support Center, and other tenant activities located within the Naval Station Great Lakes. The contract will include a one-year base period and nine one-year option periods which if exercised, the total value of this contract will be $824,074,038. Work will be performed in Great Lakes, Illinois, and work is expected to be completed by September 2019. If all options are exercised, work will be completed by September 2028. Subject to the availability of funds, at time of award, funds will be incrementally funded under the contract's base period utilizing fiscal 2019 operations and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $3,434,398 that will expire at the end of the current fiscal year; and working capital funds (Navy) in the amount of $3,626,578 that will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This solicitation for a non-competitive requirement was pursuant to the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (41 U.S.C. 46-48c) and the rules of the Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (41 CFR Chapter 51) which implements the AbilityOne Program. Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Contracting Department, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the contracting activity. (N00189-18-C-Z053) Raytheon Co. Missile Systems, Tucson, Arizona, is awarded a $46,663,856 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for technical maturation and risk reduction of the Miniature Air Launched Decoy-Navy. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona (81 percent); East Hartford, Connecticut (4 percent); El Segundo, California (3 percent); Salt Lake City, Utah (3 percent); Papendrecht, Netherlands (3 percent); Cedar Rapids, Iowa (2 percent); Akron, Ohio (2 percent); and Indianapolis, Indiana (2 percent), and is expected to be completed in November 2020. Fiscal 2018 research, development, test and evaluation funds (Navy) in the amount of $10,445,410 will be obligated at time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to 10 U.S. Code 2304(c)(1). The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity (N00019-18-C-0088). Omega Aerial Refueling Services, Inc.,* Alexandria, Virginia, is awarded a not-to-exceed $41,586,391 modification P00020 to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00019-13-D-0010). This modification extends the period of performance to provide aerial refueling services to the Department of the Navy, other Department of Defense agencies, and Foreign Military Sales customers during missions ranging from basic training to multi-national exercises. Work will be performed in Riverside, California (50 percent); Brunswick, Georgia (40 percent); and various locations outside the continental U.S. (10 percent), and is expected to be completed in March 2019. No funds will be obligated at time of award. Funds will be obligated on individual orders as they are issued. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity. GHD Setiadi Kaula AE JV, Honolulu, Hawaii, is awarded a maximum amount $40,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity architect-engineering (AE) contract for AE services for various base infrastructure projects and other projects primarily under the cognizance of Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Pacific area of responsibility (AOR). The work to be performed provides for AE services for base infrastructure and other civil design/engineering services. AE services include, but are not limited to, the execution and delivery of military construction project documentation; functional analysis and concept development workshops and design charrettes; design-build request for proposal solicitation documents; design-bid-build design contract documents; technical surveys and reports including concept studies, site engineering investigations, pavement condition surveys, topographical surveys, geotechnical investigations, hazardous material surveys, munitions of explosive concern surveys, hydrographic surveys, and others; construction cost estimates; collateral equipment buy packages; comprehensive interior design including structural interior design and furniture, fixtures, and equipment; and post construction award services. No task orders are being issued at this time. Work will be performed at various Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and other government facilities within the NAVFAC Pacific AOR including but not limited to Guam and the Northern Marianas Islands (70 percent); Australia (20 percent); and Hawaii (10 percent). The term of the contract is not to exceed 60 months with an expected completion date of September 2023. Fiscal 2017 military construction (MILCON), (planning and design) contract funds in the amount of $10,000 are obligated on this award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Future task orders will be primarily funded by MILCON. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with eight proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Pacific, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, is the contracting activity (N62742-18-D-0005). Vista Research, Inc.,* Arlington, Virginia, is awarded a $36,226,053 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for a Small Business Innovation Research Phase III effort stemming from a Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III contract under Topic H-SB06.1-004, Signal Processing for a Southern Border Surveillance System. This requirement provides for up to eight Vista F50-ER1 Air Surveillance Radar (ASR) systems, including installation; and operation and sustainment support for 11 Vista F50-ER1 ASR systems, including three previously installed on ships. Work will be performed in Arlington, Virginia, and is expected to be completed in September 2023. Fiscal 2018 working capital funds (Navy) in the amount of $2,267,999 will be obligated at time of award; none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-5. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, New Jersey is the contracting activity (N68335-18-D-0046). Jacobs Technology, Inc., Tullahoma, Tennessee, is awarded a $30,637,699 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for base operations support services at Naval Station Mayport, Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, and outlying areas. The maximum dollar value including the base period and seven option years is $241,743,338. The work to be performed provides for base operations support services to include port operations, facility investment, custodial, pest control, integrated solid waste management, other (swimming pools), grounds maintenance and landscaping, utilities management, electrical, wastewater, steam, water, base support vehicles and equipment, and environmental. Work will be performed in Jacksonville, Florida; Naval Station Mayport (62 percent); Blount Island (37 percent); and outlying areas (1 percent), and is expected to be completed by December 2019. No funds will be obligated at time of award. Fiscal 2019 operations and maintenance (Navy); fiscal 2019 Navy working capital funds; fiscal 2019 Defense Health Program; fiscal 2019 operations and maintenance (Marine Corps); fiscal 2019 operations and maintenance (Marine Corps Reserve); and fiscal 2019 family housing operations and maintenance (Navy) contract funds in the amount of $25,168,579 for recurring work will be obligated on individual task orders issued during the base period. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with five proposals received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Florida, is the contracting activity (N69450-18-D-1800). Creare LLC*, Hanover, New Hampshire, is awarded a $23,817,898 not-to-exceed, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the procurement of up to 22 Compact Swaging Machines (CSMs) in support of the Aircraft Launch and Recovery System Recovery Program in support of a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III effort. The CSM is an advanced hydraulic system that uses up to 800 tons of pressure to swage a terminal onto an aircraft carrier purchase cable. These services are in support of SBIR Topic N06-T023 entitled “A Portable Swaging Machine for Aircraft Carrier Purchase Cable Terminals.” Work will be performed in Hanover, New Hampshire, and is expected to be completed in September 2023. Fiscal 2017 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $3,767,604 are being obligated at time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to 10 U.S. Code 2304(c)(5). The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, New Jersey, is the contracting activity (N68335-18-D-0067). DRS Network and Imaging Systems LLC, Melbourne, Florida, is awarded a $20,966,982 modification to previously awarded contract (N00164-12-D-JQ49) for the procurement of improved day/night observation device(s) (INOD) in support of the Marine Corps and U.S. Special Operations Command. The INOD is a cooled thermal mid-wave infrared imager with the ability to import data and export images. The system enables operators to successfully engage targets beyond 800 meters as well as see their bullet trace. Work will be performed in Melbourne, Florida (84 percent); and Dallas, Texas (16 percent), and is expected to be completed by May 2020. Fiscal 2018 procurement (Marine Corps) funding in the amount of $17,389,713; and fiscal 2018 procurement (defense-wide) funding in the amount of $2,329,338 will be obligated at time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract modification was not competitively procured pursuant to 10 U.S. Code 2304(c)(1) and Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1 - only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, Indiana, is the contracting activity (N00164-12-D-JQ49). The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Missouri, is awarded $17,924,406 for modification P00001 to a cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order (N0001918F0051) previously issued against basic ordering agreement N00019-16-G-0001. This modification is incorporation of Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) 6488, “Secondary Bleed Air Regulator and Shut Off Valve Improvement.” The intent of the ECP is to improve aircraft reliability through the procurement of recurring kits for the secondary bleed air regulator and shut off valve in support of an F/A-18E/F and EA-18G initiative committed to the elimination of physiological episodes. Work will be performed in Irvine, California, and is expected to be completed in January 2021. Fiscal 2018 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $17,924,406 will be obligated at time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity. Elbit Systems of America, Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded $16,471,564 for firm-fixed-price delivery order N0001918F2390, against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-17-G-0014). This order procures standby flight displays to support government furnished equipment requirements for production aircraft; MV-22 Sustainment and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) production spares. Work will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas, and is expected to be completed in December 2021. Fiscal 2018 working capital (Navy); fiscal 2018 aircraft procurement (Navy); fiscal 2016 advanced procurement (Air Force); and FMS funds in the amount of $12,563,165 are being obligated on this award, $11,963,765 of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity. Ranger Land Systems Inc.,* Huntsville, Alabama, is awarded a $15,512,732 firm-fixed-price, time and materials, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a five-year ordering period for commercial maintenance, refurbishment, inspection and repair of Bearcats, High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles, Logistics Vehicle System Replacement, 7-ton trucks, Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, aircraft rescue firefighting and tactical trailers. Work will be performed in Jasper, Indiana, and is expected to be completed by September 2023. Fiscal 2018 operations and maintenance (Navy) funding in the amount of $671,628 will be obligated at time of award and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunities website, with three offers received. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, Indiana, is the contracting activity (N00164-18-D-JV22). Nav Systems Inc., Chesapeake, Virginia (N3220518D4863); Barney A Cagle, Honolulu, Hawaii (N3220518D4864); Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. Maritime Systems, Charlottesville, Virginia (N3220518D4865); and Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Sperry Marine Division, Harvey, Louisiana (N3220518D4866), are awarded a combined cumulative ceiling $12,800,975 multiple award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for a broad range of systems and service support for Military Sealift Command vessels' bridge electronic communication equipment, steering gear, navigation equipment, and various safety systems. Work will be performed in Original Equipment Manufacturer authorized marine service facilities, shipyards, and underway/onboard the vessels in various locations around the world. Work is expected to be completed by Sept. 29, 2021. Fiscal 2018 operations and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $3,500 per contract for a total of $14,000, will be obligated as the initial task orders and will satisfy the minimum guarantee requirements. Funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured, with proposals solicited via the Federal Business Opportunities website, with five offers received. The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command, Norfolk, Virginia, is the contracting activity. Sealift Inc., Oyster Bay, New York, is awarded a $12,421,315 modification under previously awarded firm-fixed-price reimbursable contract N3220515C3201 to exercise option period four for the U.S. flagged vessel MV LTC John U. D. Page for prepositioning and transportation of cargo for the Department of the Army. The vessel is employed in worldwide trade for the transportation and prepositioning of cargo (including, but not limited to, hazardous cargo, explosives, ammunition, vehicular, containerized, and general cargo); and for military readiness, in accordance with the terms of this charter. The current contract includes a two-month firm period of the performance, four one-year option periods, and one nine-month option period. Working capital funds in the amount of $12,421,315 is currently available for performance, and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command, Norfolk, Virginia, is the contracting activity. Blue Skies Furniture LLC, Colorado Springs, Colorado, is awarded an $11,364,203 firm-fixed-price, four-year, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for branded furniture in support of Marine Corps Recruiting. This contract has a four-year ordering period with no options. Work will be performed at Colorado Springs, Colorado, and is expected to be completed Sept. 24, 2022. Fiscal 2018 operations and maintenance (Marine Corps) funding in the amount of $300,000, will be cited and obligated on the first delivery order and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively solicited and procured via solicitation on the Federal Business Opportunity website, with four proposals received. The Regional Contracting Office, Parris Island, South Carolina, is the contracting activity (M00263-18-D-1004). Sierra Nevada Corp., Sparks, Nevada, is awarded $10,850,638 for cost-plus-fixed-fee task order N0042118F0744 against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00421-15-G-0001). This task order provides engineering analysis and technical services to assess and investigate hardware and software trouble reports and perform corrective action in support of sustainment activities associated with the Landing System Upgrade program for Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems. Work will be performed in St. Inigoes, Maryland, and is expected to be completed in September 2020. Fiscal 2018 operations and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $844,000 will be obligated at time of award, all of which will expire at the end of the fiscal year. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity. Sealift Inc., Oyster Bay, New York, is awarded a $9,581,250 modification to previously awarded firm-fixed-price, reimbursable contract N3220516C3501 to exercise option period three for the U.S. flagged vessel MV SSG Edward A. Carter Jr. for prepositioning and transportation of cargo for the U.S. Department of the Army. The vessel is employed in worldwide trade for the transportation and prepositioning of cargo (including, but not limited to, hazardous cargo, explosives, ammunition, vehicular, containerized, and general cargo); and for military readiness, in accordance with the terms of this charter. The current contract includes a five-month firm period of the performance, four one-year option periods and one five-month option period. If all options are exercised the value of the contract will be $71,243,437. Working capital funds in the amount of $9,581,250 are currently available for performance under this contract, and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command, Norfolk, Virginia, is the contracting activity. Deloitte Consulting LLP, Arlington, Virginia, is awarded an $8,118,024 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N00039-15-C-0037) to exercise an option for program management office support for the Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems' Navy Enterprise Networks Program Office. Services being acquired are programmatic, technical, engineering and integrated logistics, and application sustainment to support the naval enterprise Order to Payment System. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to an estimated $48,007,634. Work will be performed in Washington, District of Columbia, and is expected to be completed by September 2019. If all options are exercised, work could continue until September 2020. Fiscal 2018 operations and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $5,714,943 will be placed on contract and obligated at time of award. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This sole-source contract was not competitively procured in accordance with 10 U.S. Code 2304(c)(1). The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, San Diego, California, is the contracting activity. General Dynamics Electric Boat, Groton, Connecticut, is awarded $7,658,054 for modification P00006 to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N00030-17-C-0028) to provide various labor and material items in support of Strategic Weapons Systems Ashore, SSGN Repair, United Kingdom Dreadnought Trainer upgrades and training for Strategic Systems Programs. Work will be performed in Groton, Connecticut (44 percent); Cape Canaveral, Florida (12 percent); Kings Bay, Georgia (12 percent); Bangor, Washington (12 percent); Faslane, Scotland (12 percent); and Washington, District of Columbia (8 percent), with a completion date of April 30, 2021. Fiscal 2018 United Kingdom funds in the amount of $4,811,449; fiscal 2018 research and development test and evaluation funds in the amount of $2,771,780; and fiscal 2018 operations and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $74,825 are being obligated on this modification. Funds in the amounts of $74,825 will expire at the end of fiscal 2018. The Navy's Strategic Systems Programs, Washington, District of Columbia, is the contracting activity. Erie Forge & Steel Inc., Erie, Pennsylvania, was awarded a not-to-exceed $7,323,320 for firm-fixed-price contract for the manufacture of propulsion shaft sections for the Virginia-class submarines. All work will be performed in Erie, Pennsylvania, and is expected to be completed by March 2020. Fiscal 2018 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $5,424,240 will be obligated at time of award, and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This requirement was competitively procured with the solicitation posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website, with one offer received. Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, is the contracting activity. (Awarded Sept. 24, 2018) DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY Constructicon Corp.,* Mountain View, California (SP3300-18-D-0018); Ironwood Commercial Builders, Inc.,* Pleasant Hill, California (SP3300-18-D-0019); Parshall Construction,* Concord, California (SP3300-18-D-0020); Patriot Construction, Inc.,** Stockton, California (SP3300-18-D-0021); Souza Construction, Inc.,* Farmersville, California (SP3300-18-D-0022) and Spectrum Services Group, Inc.,** Sacramento, California (SP3300-18-D-0023), are sharing a maximum $67,796,801 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract under solicitation SP3300-18-R-0002 for various construction related efforts. This was a competitive acquisition with 12 offers received. These are five-year contracts with no option periods. Location of performance is California, with a Sept. 24, 2023, performance completion date. Using customer is Defense Logistics Agency. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2018 through 2023 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. General Electric Aviation, Vandalia, Ohio, has been awarded a $52,462,485 firm-fixed-priced delivery order (SPRPA1-18-F-KC0S) against a five-year basic ordering agreement (SPE4A1-14-G-0009) for F/A-18 aircraft generators. This was a sole-source acquisition using justification 10 U.S. Code 2304 (c)(1), as stated in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1. Location of performance is Ohio, with an April 1, 2024, performance completion date. Using service is Navy. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2018 through 2024 Navy working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Facility Site Contractors Inc.,* Halethorpe, Maryland (SP3300-18-D-0012); Ritz Construction Inc.,** Monrovia, Maryland (SP3300-18-D-0013); Argus CJW JV LLC,** Norfolk, Virginia (SP3300-18-D-0014); A.P. Williams Inc.,* Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (SP3300-18-D-0015); CBLA JV LLC,** Dillsburg, Pennsylvania (SP3300-18-D-0016); and Serviam Construction LLC,*** Altoona, Pennsylvania (SP3300-18-D-0017) are sharing a $40,000,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract under solicitation SP3300-18-R-0003 for various construction related efforts. This was a competitive acquisition with 17 offers received. These are five-year contracts with no option periods. Location of performance is Pennsylvania, with a Sept. 24, 2023, performance completion date. Using customer is Defense Logistics Agency. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2018 through 2023 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind,***** Seattle, Washington, has been awarded a maximum $33,204,950 modification (P00006) exercising the first one-year option period of a one-year base contract (SPE1C1-17-D-B027) with three one-year option periods for multi-purpose personal hydration systems and components. This is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-quantity contract. Location of performance is Washington, with a Sept. 30, 2019, performance completion date. Using military service is Army. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2018 through 2019 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. North American Manufacturing,* Scranton, Pennsylvania, has been awarded a maximum $30,000,000 fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for military folding cots. This was a competitive acquisition with one response received. This is a two-year base contract with three one-year option periods. Location of performance is Pennsylvania, with a Sept. 25, 2020, performance completion date. Using customers are Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and other federal civilian agencies. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2018 through 2020 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE8ED-18-D-0002). Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., El Segundo, California, has been awarded a maximum $22,480,020 firm-fixed price delivery order (SPRPA1-18-F-LT20) against a five-year basic ordering agreement (SPRPA1-15-G-001Z) for F/A-18 doors. This is a 37-month contract with no option periods. This was a sole-source acquisition using justification 10 U.S. Code 2304(c)(1), as stated in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1. Location of performance is California, with an Oct. 31, 2021, performance completion date. Using military service is Navy. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2018 through 2021 Navy working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pietro Carnaghi USA Inc.,****** Pine Brook, New Jersey, has been awarded a maximum $12,305,331 firm-fixed-price contract for a Gantry Mill machine. This was a competitive acquisition and two offers received. This is an 18-month contract with no option periods. Locations of performance are Pennsylvania and Italy with a March 6, 2020, performance completion date. The using customer is Defense Logistics Agency. The type of appropriation is fiscal 2018 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Richmond, Virginia (SPE4A8-18-C-0003). General Electric Co., Lynn, Massachusetts, has been awarded a maximum $12,031,431 firm-fixed-price delivery order (SPRPA1-18-F-E00E) against a five-year basic ordering agreement (FA812214G0001) for aircraft engine combustion chambers. This was a sole-source acquisition using justification 10 U.S. Code 2304 (c)(1), as stated in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1. This is a three-year contract with no option periods. Location of performance is Massachusetts, with a Dec. 30, 2020, performance completion date. Using military service is Navy. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2018 through 2021 Navy working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ritz Construction Inc.,** Monrovia, Maryland, has been awarded a maximum $7,193,360 firm-fixed-price contract for building renovations. This is a one-year plus contract with no option periods. This was a competitive acquisition with nine offers received. Location of performance is Pennsylvania, with a March 24, 2020, performance completion date. Using customer is Defense Logistics Agency. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2018 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania (SP3300-18-C-0022). AIR FORCE General Electric Aviation, Cincinnati, Ohio, has been awarded a $58,569,065 firm-fixed-price order (FA8122-18-F-0034) against basic ordering agreement FA8122-14-G-0001 for sustainment of the Royal Saudi Air Force F-15SA. This contract provides F110-129 engine consumables, spares, war-readiness spare kits, and support equipment. Work will be performed in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is expected to be completed by Sept. 24, 2020. This contract involves foreign military sales to Saudi Arabia and is the result of a sole-source acquisition. Non-expiring foreign military sales funds in the amount of $58,569,065 are being obligated at the time of award. Air Force Sustainment Center, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is the contracting activity (FA8122-18-F-0034). Ultra Electronics Advanced Tactical Systems Inc., Austin, Texas, has been awarded a $47,000,000 requirements-type, firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursable contract for the Joint Air Defense Systems Integrator program. This contract provides software sustainment support services. Work will be performed in Austin, Texas, and is expected to be completed by May 30, 2023. This award is the result of a sole-source acquisition. Fiscal 2018 operations and maintenance funds in the amount of $3,056,675 are being obligated at the time of award on the first order. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is the contracting activity (FA8574-18-D-0006). L3 Technologies Inc., Arlington, Texas, has been awarded a $8,082,879 bilateral modification (P00163) to contract FA8621-13-C-6323 for Sensor Operator Fidelity Improvements IV. Work will be performed in Arlington, Texas, and is expected to be completed by Jan. 30, 2020. Fiscal 2018 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $3,950,503; fiscal 2018 operations and maintenance funds in the amount of $2,614,361; and fiscal 2018 Air National Guard funds in the amount of $1,518,015 are being obligated at the time of award. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity. Northrup Grumman, Herndon, Virginia, has been awarded a $13,825,722 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for product data management and migration support Services. This contract provides for all labor, supplies, and technical support services necessary to operate and maintain Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, product data hardware and software; to aid government customers in managing and executing technical data generation, acceptance and sustainment activities, processes, and products within the product data environment; and to support data improvement, cleansing and migration efforts necessary to prepare data for transition into modernized and/or Air Force enterprise-level systems. Work will be performed in Robins AFB, Georgia, and is expected to be completed by Aug. 15, 2019. This award is the result of a sole-source acquisition. Fiscal 2018 operations and maintenance funds in the amount of $13,825,722 are being obligated at the time of award. Air Force Sustainment Center, Robins AFB, Georgia, is the contracting activity (FA8501-18-F-0210). WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES Eccalon LLC, Hanover, Maryland, is being awarded an $8,448,706 firm-fixed-price contract to provide National Security Technology Accelerator Program support for the Office of Manufacturing and Industrial Base Policy. Work will be performed at the Mark Center, Virginia, with an expected completion date of Sept. 27, 2023. Fiscal 2018 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $8,448,706 are being obligated at time of award. This contract was competitively procured, with three proposals received. The Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate, Arlington, Virginia, is the contracting activity (HQ0034-18-F-0572). *Small Business **Small disadvantaged women-owned business ***Service disabled veteran-owned small business ****Small business in historically underutilized business zones *****Mandatory source ******Small disadvantaged business https://dod.defense.gov/News/Contracts/Contract-View/Article/1644936/source/GovDelivery/

  • Watch India test its new homemade hypersonic vehicle

    10 septembre 2020 | International, Aérospatial

    Watch India test its new homemade hypersonic vehicle

    By: Vivek Raghuvanshi NEW DELHI — India on Monday conducted a successful test of a fully indigenous hypersonic technology demonstrator vehicle powered by an air-breathing scramjet engine, the Defence Ministry announced. With the test, India joins the U.S., Russia and China in the race for hypersonic technology development. The flight test took place Sept. 7 around 11 a.m. on an island off the coast of Odisha. The demo vehicle was indigenously developed by the government's Defence Research and Development Organisation, and it has the ability to fly at six times the speed of sound, according to defense scientists here. The ministry said the hypersonic cruise vehicle was launched using a solid rocket motor, which took it to an altitude of 30 kilometers. Then the cruise vehicle separated from the launch vehicle and the air intake opened as planned, the ministry added. “The successful demonstration proved several critical technologies including aerodynamic configuration for hypersonic manoeuvers, the use of scramjet propulsion for ignition and sustained combustion at hypersonic flow, thermo-structural characterisation of high-temperature materials, separation mechanism at hypersonic velocities, etc.,” DRDO said in a statement. A top DRDO scientist told Defense News that the vehicle will be used to launch both hypersonic and long-range cruise missiles. "DRDO has spent around $4.5 million on its [HTDV] prototype development cost, and three more tests will be carried out in the next five years to make this platform into a full-fledged hypersonic weapon that is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads, "he said. DRDO spent about $30 million on the design and development phases. Congratulating DRDO, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: “The scramjet engine developed by our scientists helped achieve a speed of 6 times the speed of sound! Very few countries have such capability today.” Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called the test a “landmark achievement” toward India becoming self-reliant and less dependent on foreign technology. “It's now time to progress to the next phase with all critical technologies being established by the successful [HTDV] flight test, using the indigenously developed scramjet propulsion system,” he added. https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2020/09/09/india-tests-homemade-hypersonic-vehicle

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