Thursday, September 15, 2011

DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated September 15, 2011

DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated September 15, 2011
(NSI News Source Info) WASHINGTON - September 15, 2011: U.S. Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) Contracts issued September 15, 2011 are undermentioned;

CONTRACTS

NAVY

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, is being awarded a $1,825,665,914 fixed-price-incentive contract for the construction of Zumwalt-class destroyers DDG 1001 and DDG 1002. These multi-mission surface combatants are the second and third ships of the Zumwalt-class program. The mission of the DDG 1000 destroyer is to provide credible independent forward presence and deterrence. DDG 1000 will provide advanced land attack capability in support of the ground campaign and contribute naval, joint, or combined battle-space dominance in littoral operations. This contract includes options, which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $2,002,000,000. Work will be performed in Bath, Maine (59.9 percent); Parsippany, N.J. (3.5 percent); Coatesville, Pa. (3.2 percent); Falls Church, Va. (2.6 percent); Pittsburgh, Pa. (1.3 percent); Augusta, Maine (1.3 percent); and other various locations (28.2 percent), each having less than 1 percent. Work is expected to be completed by February 2018. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington D.C., is the contracting activity (N00024-11-C-2306).

BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a $17,062,566 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-10-C-4308) for the USS Mason (DDG 87) fiscal 2012 drydocking selected restricted availability (DSRA). A DSRA includes the planning and execution of depot-level maintenance, alterations, and modifications that will update and improve the ship’s military and technical capabilities. Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va., and is expected to be completed by April 2012. Contract funds in the amount of $17,062,566 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Norfolk Ship Support Activity, Portsmouth, Va., is the contracting activity.

BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a $17,013,557 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-10-C-4308) for the USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) fiscal 2012 drydocking selected restricted availability. A DSRA includes the planning and execution of depot-level maintenance, alterations, and modifications that will update and improve the ship’s military and technical capabilities. Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va., and is expected to be completed by April 2012. Contract funds in the amount of $17,013,557 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Norfolk Ship Support Activity, Portsmouth, Va., is the contracting activity.

BAE Systems Mayport, Jacksonville, Fla., is being awarded a $13,315,732 modification to contract (N40024-10-C-4406) for USS Philippine Sea (CG-58) selected restricted availability. The selected restricted availability includes dry dock, hull, machinery, electrical, electronics, ship alterations, and piping repair work. Work will be performed in Jacksonville, Fla., and is expected to be completed by June 2012. Contract funds in the amount of $13,315,732 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Southeast Regional Maintenance Center, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity.

Bell-Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded an $8,713,282 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N00019-08-C-0025) for non-recurring efforts associated with increment three of the CV-22 aircraft Block 20 upgrade program. Efforts to be provided include concept definition, non-recurring engineering, drawings, and installation/integration to design, develop, and test the enhanced helmet mounted display upgrade. Work will be performed in Philadelphia, Pa., and is expected to be completed in December 2015. Contract funds in the amount of $21,544 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.

The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $7,671,795 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-09-C-0019) for the procurement of F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G aircraft armament equipment, to include: 174 station control units; 22 aerial refueling store (ARS) suspension lugs; 12 centerline feed through plates; 11 ARS air probes; 11 ARS fuel probes, six ALE-50 dispensers towed decoys; six ALE-50 chassis towed decoys; six ALE-50 protector towed decoys; four ALR-67 mounting base radar warning receivers; and four ALR-67 mounting retainers radar warning receivers. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo., and is expected to be completed in December 2013. 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.

The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $7,331,483 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-09-C-0019) to continue development of the new Advanced Mission Computer (AMC) Type 4 System for the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft. This modification will also begin the necessary customization of the AMC for use in Navy F-18 aircraft. Work will be performed in Bloomington, Minn. (66.5 percent); St. Louis, Mo. (25 percent); and Linthicum, Md. (8.5 percent), and is expected to be completed in October 2012. 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.

AIR FORCE

Chavez Contracting, Inc., Wichita Falls, Texas; Cothran Construction, Wichita Falls, Texas; Choctaw Contractors, Inc., Wichita Falls, Texas; B.W. Strayhorn Co., Inc., Wichita Falls, Texas; and Marvin Groves Electric Co., Wichita Falls, Texas, are being awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract modification totaling $81,400,000 for construction services at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Chavez Contracting is being awarded $18,305,349; Cothran Construction is being awarded $14,382,741; Choctaw Contractors is being awarded $11,080,645; B.W. Strayhorn is being awarded $7,461,956; and Marvin Groves Electric is being awarded $5,940,295. The 82nd Contracting Squadron/LGCB, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, is the contracting activity (FA3003-08-C-0007, P00058).

CSC Applied Technologies, L.L.C., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $70,615,109 contract modification for base operating support and aircraft maintenance for Vance Air Force Base, Okla., in support of T-38C, T-1A, and T-6 undergraduate pilot training. The AETC CONS/LGCK of Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, is the contracting activity (FA3002-08-C-P00058).

Rockwell Collins, Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded a $46,568,216 firm-fixed-price contract modification for the order of 20,322 Defense Advanced Global Positioning System receivers and assorted accessories. The GPSW/PK, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA8807-09-C-0002).

BAE Systems Technology Solutions and Services, Rockville, Md., is being awarded a $41,689,162 fixed-price incentive with an award fee and award term with cost-reimbursable line items contract modification to manage, operate, maintain, and logistically support the solid state phase array radar system at Cape Cod Air Force Station, Mass.; Beale Air Force Base, Calif.; Thule Air Force Base, Greenland; Clear Air Force Station, Alaska; and Royal Air Force Flyingdales, United Kingdom. The 21 CONS/LGCZB, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., is the contracting activity (FA2517-06-C-8001, P00268).

Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio, is being awarded $39,432,909 cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery requirements contract to assess chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear equipment, conduct research, author and execute test plans, and conduct chemical agent and physical properties testing. The ESG/PKS, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-00-D-3180).

ARTEC Alaska, J.V., Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is being awarded a $37,527,617 firm-fixed-price award fee with cost-reimbursable and labor hour line items for the operation and maintenance of the Alaska Radar System, consisting of 15 remote radar sites for a 12-month period. The 673rd Contracting Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is the contracting activity (FA5000-04-C-0011).

Alion Science and Technology Corp., Chicago, Ill., is being awarded a $30,159,607 cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery requirements contract to provide subject matter expertise to the U.S. Rapid Equipping Force in order to perform design engineering, systems engineering, reliability/availability/maintainability assessments, quality assurance, producibility engineering, risk assessment, and test evaluation. The ESG/PKS, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-99-D-0301).

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., Herdon, Va., is being awarded a $23,747,897 cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery requirements contract to complete/deliver the Asymmetric Warfare/Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Equipment Capability Report; Electronic Warfare and Counter Remote-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare Analysis of Processes and Procedures Report; and Search Policy Procedures Document Review and Analysis Report. The ESG/PKS DTIC, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380).

CNI Aviation, L.L.C., Oklahoma City, Okla., is being awarded a $20,000,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for potential work at offsite locations when required, short-term specialties, materials, manufacturing, research and development, prototyping, quality assurance, aircraft modification, and test support. The Aeronautical Systems Center, Special Operations Force and Personnel Recovery Division, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8626-11-D-2319).

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., Herndon, Va., is being awarded a $8,904,942 cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery requirements contract to perform research and development in order to complete/deliver U.S. Northern Command-Mexican Military Operational Engagement Approach Report; joint technology and joint concept technology demonstrations reports; and knowledge management analysis reports. The ESG/PKS DTIC, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is the contracting activity (SP0700-03-D-1380).

Rehabilitation Services, Mississippi, Madison, Miss., is being awarded an $8,113,168 firm-fixed-price contract modification to provide full food services at Keesler, Air Force Base, Miss. The 81st Contracting Squadron, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., is the contracting activity (FA3010-08-C-0002-P00055).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Raytheon Co., Andover, Mass., was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for a maximum $9,180,000 for high power traveling wave tube. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Army. The date of performance completion is Sept. 30, 2016. The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (SPRRA2-11-C-0069).

Limco Airepair, Inc., Tulsa, Okla., was awarded a fixed-price with economic price adjustment contract for a maximum $8,513,770 for fluid electrical cooler. There are no other locations of performance. Using service is Army. The date of performance completion is Sept. 30, 2016. The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (SPRRA2-11-D-0036).

*Link for This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources
U.S. DoD issued No. 790-11 September 15, 2011
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DTN News - DSEi NEWS: Oshkosh Defense Marks 10 Years Of HET Service To The U.K. MoD

DTN News - DSEi NEWS: Oshkosh Defense Marks 10 Years Of HET Service To The U.K. MoD
*Heavy Equipment Transporter has proven highly survivable and reliable in a decade of service
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 14, 2011: The Oshkosh Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) has become an integral vehicle for U.K. military logistics operations since its introduction in 2001, providing a highly survivable platform for U.K. Forces and transporting some of the heaviest equipment used in combat. Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), today commemorated the 10th anniversary of fielding its first HET to the U.K. Ministry of Defence (MoD) at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEi) 2011 in London.
“The HET has proven to be a very successful addition to the MoD’s fleet since its introduction 10 years ago,” said Serge Buchakjian, senior vice president of International Programs for Oshkosh Defense. “The HET has delivered exceptional survivability to protect passengers from roadside bombs and other threats in Iraq and Afghanistan. The vehicle also has proven highly reliable, transporting equipment and crews wherever they’re needed for arrival in a high state of readiness.”
The original HET contract for 92 vehicles was awarded to Oshkosh through Fasttrax which is owned by KBR and Barclays Infrastructure Fund, as part of a 20-year private finance initiative. Fasttrax owns, operates and maintains the HET for the MoD. Oshkosh also has provided aftermarket support, including training, parts supply and in-theater maintenance support.
"KBR is delighted to be celebrating the 10th anniversary of this pathfinder contract,” said Derek Brown, managing director KBR FTX Logistics Ltd. “Thanks to the strong partnership with Oshkosh, KBR delivered on time, on budget and continues to meet all contract expectations."
The U.K. HET is paired with the King Trailer GTS 100 semi-trailer and can transport main battle tanks, armored vehicles and self-propelled guns. In addition to its primary mission as a heavy equipment mover, U.K. Forces have used the HET in recovery functions when wreckers were not available. The vehicle has a 72-ton payload capacity and a six-person cab, and uses a 700-horsepower engine.
Oshkosh also has delivered HETs to armed forces in the U.S., United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Jordan, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Greece. The HET is part of Oshkosh’s full range of high-quality military vehicles and aftermarket solutions for international forces.
About Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, is an industry-leading global designer and manufacturer of tactical military trucks and armored wheeled vehicles, delivering a full product line of conventional and hybrid vehicles, advanced armor options, proprietary suspensions and vehicles with payloads that can exceed 70 tons. Oshkosh Defense provides a global service and supply network including full life-cycle support and remanufacturing, and its vehicles are recognized the world over for superior performance, reliability and protection. For more information, visit www.oshkoshdefense.com.
About Oshkosh Corporation
Oshkosh Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty access equipment, commercial, fire & emergency and military vehicles and vehicle bodies. Oshkosh Corporation manufactures, distributes and services products under the brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®, Medtec®, Jerr-Dan®, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles, Frontline™, SMIT™, CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®. Oshkosh products are valued worldwide in businesses where high quality, superior performance, rugged reliability and long-term value are paramount. For more information, visit www.oshkoshcorporation.com.
®, TM All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that the Company believes to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s future financial position, business strategy, targets, projected sales, costs, earnings, capital expenditures, debt levels and cash flows, and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “should,” “project” or “plan” or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include the expected level and timing of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) procurement of products and services and funding thereof; risks related to reductions in government expenditures in light of U.S. defense budget pressures and an uncertain DoD tactical wheeled vehicle strategy; the cyclical nature of the Company’s access equipment, commercial and fire & emergency markets, especially during periods of global economic weakness, tight credit markets and lower municipal spending; the Company’s ability to produce vehicles under the FMTV contract at targeted margins; the duration of the ongoing global economic weakness, which could lead to additional impairment charges related to many of the Company’s intangible assets and/or a slower recovery in the Company’s cyclical businesses than equity market expectations; the impact on revenues and margins of the decrease in M-ATV production rates; the potential for the U.S. government to competitively bid the Company’s Army and Marine Corps contracts; risks related to work stoppages and other labor matters, especially in light of the pending contract expiration for union employees at the Company’s Oshkosh defense facilities; the consequences of financial leverage, which could limit the Company’s ability to pursue various opportunities; increasing commodity and other raw material costs, particularly in a sustained economic recovery; the ability to pass on to customers price increases to offset higher input costs; risks related to costs and charges as a result of facilities consolidation and alignment, including that anticipated cost savings may not be achieved; risks related to the collectability of receivables, particularly for those businesses with exposure to construction markets; the cost of any warranty campaigns related to the Company’s products; risks related to production delays arising from supplier quality or production issues; risks associated with international operations and sales, including foreign currency fluctuations and compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; the potential for disruptions or cost overruns in the Company’s global enterprise resource planning system implementation; the potential for increased costs relating to compliance with changes in laws and regulations; risks related to disruptions in the Company’s distribution networks; and the Company’s ability to successfully execute on its strategic road map and meet its long-term financial goals. Additional information concerning these and other factors is contained in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company assumes no obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to update information contained in this press release. Investors should be aware that the Company may not update such information until the Company’s next quarterly earnings conference call, if at all.
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DTN News - AUSTRALIA DEFENSE NEWS: Boeing Delivers Royal Australian Air Force's 5th C-17 Globemaster III

DTN News - AUSTRALIA DEFENSE NEWS: Boeing Delivers Royal Australian Air Force's 5th C-17 Globemaster III
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 14, 2011: Boeing [NYSE: BA] today delivered Australia’s fifth C-17 Globemaster III airlifter to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during a ceremony at the C-17 program’s final assembly facility in Long Beach. A RAAF delegation led by Stephen Smith, Australia’s Minister for Defence, received the country’s latest C-17 at an event also attended by Chief of the Defence Force Gen. David Hurley, Australian Secretary of Defence Duncan Lewis, and U.S. Ambassador to Australia Jeffrey Bleich.
“Australia’s fleet of four C-17s has been on the front lines of defense and humanitarian missions around the world, and continues to demonstrate the aircraft’s great versatility and capability,” said Boeing Military Aircraft President Chris Chadwick. “We look forward to a continued close partnership with the Commonwealth.”
Australian C-17s were part of the relief mission to Japan following a devastating earthquake and tsunami earlier this year. The fleet delivered more than 1 million pounds of cargo, including water cannons to help cool the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. RAAF C-17s also conducted relief operations following a major earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, and floods in Pakistan and Australia.
“Since 2006, Boeing has enjoyed a strong partnership with the RAAF and the crews who fly the C-17,” said Bob Ciesla, Boeing C-17 program manager. “With this fifth C-17, the RAAF continues to expand and extend its global airlift reach. We’re certain that the C-17 we delivered today will continue to fully provide the reliability and versatility the RAAF has come to expect.”
The Commonwealth of Australia in April announced the signing of an agreement with the U.S. government to acquire its fifth C-17. The U.S. Air Force approved the Foreign Military Sale and assigned a C-17 already in production to be delivered to the RAAF.
The C-17 provides the RAAF with the capability to airlift large payloads across intercontinental distances and transport combat-ready troops to remote locations, by either landing or airdropping them directly where needed. The C-17’s unique maneuverability allows it to operate on narrow taxiways and congested ramps. With a maximum payload of 164,900 pounds (74,797 kg), the C-17 can take off and land on runway space measuring 3,000 feet (914.4 m) or less.
There are currently 235 C-17s in service worldwide – 24 with international customers. The U.S. Air Force, including active duty, Guard and Reserve units, has 211 C-17s. Other international customers include the UK Royal Air Force, the Canadian Forces, the Qatar Emiri Air Force, the United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defense, and the 12-member Strategic Airlift Capability initiative of NATO and Partnership for Peace nations. India became the newest C-17 customer in June, when India's Ministry of Defence signed an agreement with the U.S. government to acquire 10 C-17s that will be delivered in 2013-2014.
A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is one of the world's largest defense, space and security businesses specializing in innovative and capabilities-driven customer solutions, and the world’s largest and most versatile manufacturer of military aircraft. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is a $32 billion business with 64,000 employees worldwide. Follow us on Twitter: @BoeingDefense.

Contact:

Cindy Anderson C-17 Program Mobile: +1-562-253-5818 cindy.a.anderson@boeing.com

James Baker Boeing Defence Australia +61 7 3306 3411 james.m.baker9@boeing.com

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