DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Oshkosh Defense Showcases Special Forces Vehicle Expertise At SOFEX 2012

DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Oshkosh Defense Showcases Special Forces Vehicle Expertise At SOFEX 2012
*Vehicles designed for wide-ranging special forces missions featured in Oshkosh booth
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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - May 4, 2012: Special forces worldwide need highly mobile tactical vehicles that meet the requirements of their unique mission profiles. Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), will be displaying two such vehicles at the Special Operations Forces Exhibition & Conference (SOFEX) in Amman, Jordan, May 7-10. The Oshkosh MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) Special Forces Vehicle (SFV) and SandCat Tactical Protector Vehicle (TPV) will be in Oshkosh booth B650.

“The M-ATV SFV and SandCat TPV are protected and highly mobile vehicles that can support a wide array of demanding law enforcement, border patrol and special forces missions,” said Serge Buchakjian, senior vice president and general manager of International Programs for Oshkosh Defense. “Our experience providing special forces vehicles is matched by our dedication to provide full life-cycle sustainment and support services to every truck, regardless of location. We have established offices and networks in the Middle East to provide customers with support from individuals who understand the challenges unique to the region.”

Oshkosh has more than 90 years of experience designing, manufacturing and sustaining world-class vehicles for governments, militaries and special forces units around the world. Oshkosh Defense uses a collaborative, integrated approach to meet customers’ needs, from vehicle design and production to training and aftermarket sustainment. The company has produced more than 100,000 military-class trucks and trailers, and Oshkosh vehicles have been proven in severe off-road environments.

Oshkosh’s aftermarket solutions cover the complete spectrum of vehicle life-cycle support, including training services, instruction manuals, maintenance and repairs, parts supply and fleet restoration services. Oshkosh Field Service Representatives (FSR) travel globally to ensure vehicles and personnel are at peak operational readiness. The company’s robust operator and maintenance training services provide systems-level expertise on the platforms and technologies they support, and Oshkosh’s parts-supply network is available 24/7 to provide instant access to spare and repair parts for all vehicle makes and models.

Oshkosh Defense has locations around the world, including its Oshkosh Arabia headquarters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Vehicles on Display

The SFV variant is part of the M-ATV family of vehicles, which is designed to support the most challenging tactical operations in rugged and mountainous off-road terrain. The proven vehicle combines best-in-class off-road mobility and high levels of protection. The M-ATV SFV features alterations specific to the needs of special forces, including a modified cargo deck, intended to accept specialized equipment based on each mission’s requirements, and larger front windscreens for increased visibility. Oshkosh has received awards to date for nearly 8,700 M-ATVs, including more than 460 SFV variants, as well as spare parts kits, upgrade kits and aftermarket support.

The SandCat TPV is part of the Oshkosh SandCat family of vehicles and can be configured to meet individual performance, protection and payload needs. The vehicle’s armor system can be customized based on the threat level and mission profile, and seating capacity can be adjusted to accommodate up to nine passengers. The vehicle also can be equipped with standard or customized storage, and is typically integrated with a wide array of weapons and communications systems. The SandCat TPV’s compact design, combined with a 45.7 centimeter vertical step capability and 12.7 meter curb-to-curb turning circle, enables mobility in both tight urban settings and rugged rural landscapes. Oshkosh has received orders for the SandCat from Mexico, the United States, Sweden, Bulgaria, Canada and Nigeria.

Oshkosh Defense leadership will be available at SOFEX to discuss the company’s full range of vehicle and service offerings at booth B650.

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 cyclical nature of the Company’s access equipment, commercial and fire & emergency markets; the expected level and timing of the 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; increasing commodity and other raw material costs, particularly in a sustained economic recovery; the ability to increase prices to offset higher input costs; risks related to facilities consolidation and alignment, including costs and charges thereof and that anticipated cost savings may not be achieved; 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 Company or equity market expectations; the potential for the U.S. government to competitively bid the Company’s Army and Marine Corps contracts; the consequences of financial leverage, which could limit the Company’s ability to pursue various opportunities; 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 or shipment delays arising from quality or production issues; risks associated with international operations and sales, including foreign currency fluctuations and compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; risks related to actions of activist shareholders; 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 - DEFENSE NEWS: U.S. DoD Awarded Contract To Oshkosh Corp Amounting $16,090,170 To Provide Services In Support Of M-ATV

DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS:  U.S. DoD Awarded Contract To Oshkosh Corp Amounting $16,090,170 To Provide Services In Support Of M-ATV 
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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - April 26, 2012: Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., was awarded a $16,090,170 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the services in support of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle.  

Work will be performed in Afghanistan, Japan, Germany, and Oshkosh, Wis., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2012.  Five bids were solicited, with five bids received. 

 The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-D-0111).

The Oshkosh® MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) is the high-mobility, high-protection medium tactical vehicle specifically engineered for treacherous environments. Derived from the Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) platform, the M-ATV is a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle that incorporates the TAK-4® independent suspension system to provide proven, durable, best-in-class mobility. A battle-proven armor configuration provides survivable crew protection as the M-ATV maneuvers over the most grueling terrain.

Each Oshkosh M-ATV variant provides the wheel travel, payload capacity, side slope stability, vehicle durability, extreme mobility and necessary protection needed in an armored fighting vehicle. It’s proven for harsh terrains, proven to save lives, proven to accomplish missions and is supported by Oshkosh throughout its entire life-cycle.


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DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Oshkosh Defense, U.S. Military Complete 3500 M-ATV Underbody Kit Installations In-Theater in Seven Months

DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Oshkosh Defense, U.S. Military Complete 3500 M-ATV Underbody Kit Installations In-Theater in Seven Months
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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - February 25, 2012: Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), and the U.S. military have reached a significant milestone in the ongoing battle against improvised explosive devices (IED) in Afghanistan, having recently completed the in-theater installation of the 3,500th Oshkosh MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) Underbody Improvement Kit (UIK) in less than seven months to give Warfighters new levels of protection against the threats.

In response to larger IEDs, Oshkosh worked closely with the MRAP Joint Program Office (JPO) to design and deliver the first M-ATV UIK in less than 30 days. The kits increase the M-ATV’s protection level beyond the initial requirements and are part of Oshkosh’s comprehensive strategy to help keep Warfighters safer on the battlefield without limiting mission-critical off-road mobility.

“Oshkosh Defense uses a modular approach to vehicle design, allowing the M-ATV and several other fielded platforms to accept a wide range of upgrades in-theater as threats evolve,” said John Bryant, vice president and general manager of Joint and Marine Corps Programs for Oshkosh Defense. “We design UIKs and test them thoroughly to meet the government’s stringent survivability requirements. Our Field Service Representatives then go wherever needed, including in-theater, to install the kits in rapid fashion.”

In addition to the M-ATV, Oshkosh produces UIKs to enhance protection for other vehicle platforms. The U.S. Army to date has ordered more than 400 UIKs, also known as C-Kit armor, for the Oshkosh Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) A4.

Oshkosh is also developing and conducting independent testing of UIK enhancements for its wide range of light, medium and heavy tactical wheeled vehicle platforms, including the Army’s Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV).

Urgent In-Theater Installation

The MRAP JPO established 10 UIK installation sites in Afghanistan, while Oshkosh designed the lean process flow and specified, procured, packaged and delivered the tooling required to support the installations. Working together, the MRAP JPO’s universal workforce and Oshkosh installed the first 3,500 UIKs in less than seven months. Oshkosh to date has received orders for more than 8,000 M-ATV UIKs and continues to install the kits in-theater. 

The Oshkosh UIKs take advantage of the M-ATV’s flexible design and industry-leading suspension system to accept additional armor. Similar to the M-ATV’s bolt-on armor, UIKs can be installed in-theater without the need for welding or major fabrication.

U.S. military technicians in Afghanistan have also installed 400 UIKs for a total of more than 3,900 M-ATVs with greater protection levels in-theater to date. Additionally, Oshkosh delivered more than 500 new M-ATVs with factory-installed UIKs.

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, visitwww.oshkoshcorporation.com.

®, TM All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.

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DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated December 23, 2011

DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated December 23, 2011

 Source: U.S. DoD issued No. 1041-11 December 23, 2011

(NSI News Source Info) WASHINGTON - December 24, 2011: U.S. Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) Contracts issued December 23, 2011 are undermentioned;

CONTRACTS

MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY

            The Missile Defense Agency is announcing the award of a sole-source, incentive-based, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to Lockheed Martin Corp., Information Systems & Global Solutions, Gaithersburg, Md. (HQ0147-12-D-0003), with an estimated value of $980,000,000.  Under this follow-on contract, the contractor will develop, model, fabricate, integrate, test, verify, evaluate, validate, document, deliver, field, train, operate, sustain, and support updates and new capabilities to the command and control, battle management and communications element.  The work will be performed in Arlington, Va.  The ordering period is from Jan. 1, 2012 through Dec. 31, 2016.  Fiscal 2012 research, development, test and evaluation funds will be used to incrementally fund the initial orders.  This is not a Foreign Military Sales acquisition.  The Missile Defense Agency, Huntsville, Ala., is the contracting activity.

ARMY

            EADS North America, Inc., Arlington, Va., was awarded a $212,703,701 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure 39 production aircraft in support of the Army’s Light Utility Helicopter Program.  Work will be performed in Columbus, Miss., with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2013.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-06-C-0194).

            Lockheed Martin Integrated System, Inc., Ellicott City, Md., was awarded a $53,360,078 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract.  The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract in support of Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization.  Work will be performed in Afghanistan and Ellicott City, Md., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 8, 2013.  Four bids were solicited, with two bids received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W91CRB-08-D-0024).

            General Dynamics Lands Systems & Armaments, Sterling Heights, Mich., was awarded a $59,886,502 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure Abrams M1A2 System enhancement packages and commander remote operated weapon stations.  Work will be performed in Lima, Ohio; Tallahassee, Fla.; Anniston, Ala.; Scranton, Pa.; and Sterling Heights, Mich., with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2013.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-06-G-0006).

            Agentase, L.L.C., Pittsburgh, Pa., was awarded a $49,221,451 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the procurement of enzyme-based kits in order to detect low-volatility chemical threats.  Work will be performed in Pittsburgh, Pa., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 12, 2016.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with 45 bids received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Durham, N.C., is the contracting activity (W911NF-12-D-0001).

            King Aerospace, Inc., Addison, Texas, was awarded a $28,162,091 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the life cycle contract support for the Airborne Reconnaissance Low DeHavilland Dash-7 aircraft fleet.  Work will be performed in El Paso, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2014.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with three bids received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-05-C-0302).

            M7 Aerospace, L.P., San Antonio, Texas, was awarded a $27,480,658 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the procurement of C-23 Sherpa life cycle contractor support.  Work will be performed in San Antonio, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2014.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with three bids received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-05-C-0124).

            Lockheed Martin Mission System & Sensors, Akron, Ohio, was awarded a $25,480,000 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the procurement of 24 sets of persistent threat detection site spares and 22 MX-20 lite sensor spares.  Work will be performed in Akron, Ohio, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 13, 2012.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-12-C-C001).

            Lockheed Martin Corp., Mission Systems and Sensors, Owego, N.Y., was awarded a $23,864,671 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the procurement of four modernized radar frequency interferometer for Apache AH-64 helicopter.  Work will be performed in Owego, N.Y., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2013.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-12-C-0035).

            Brain Trauma Foundation, Inc., New York, N.Y., was awarded a $20,515,588 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the research and development services for the EyeTrac Advance.  Work will be performed in New York, N.Y., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 5, 2014.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Natick, Mass., is the contracting activity (W911QY-12-C-0005).

            General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., Poway, Calif., was awarded a $17,979,376 cost-plus-incentive-fee contract.  The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to allow for incremental funding of previous change order.  Work will be performed in Poway, Calif.; Hunt Valley, Md.; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Lake Forest, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2011.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-05-C-0069).

            SRCTec, Inc., Syracuse, N.Y., was awarded a $15,404,277 firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract.  The award will provide for the procurement of contractor logistics support for overseas contingency operations in Afghanistan.  Work will be performed in North Syracuse, N.Y., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 26, 2012.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-12-C-C002).

            Longbow, L.L.C., Orlando, Fla., was awarded a $13,726,041 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract in support of supply and repairs for the Apache AH-64D helicopters.  Work will be performed in Orlando, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2012 . One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-10-C-0126).

            Raytheon Co., Andover, Mass., was awarded a $13,588,696 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract.  The award will provide for the training services for the Patriot.  Work will be performed in Andover, Mass., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 15, 2013.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-12-C-0102).

            M7 Aerospace, L.P., San Antonio, Texas, was awarded an $11,791,664 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the procurement of life cycle contractor support services for the Army fleet of C-26 Metroliner aircraft.  Work will be performed in San Antonio, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2014.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with two bids received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-09-C-0207).

            Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense, Simsbury, Conn., was awarded a $10,773,000 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the procurement of 3,000 Man Portable Line Charge Systems and 206 Inert Training Systems.  Work will be performed in Graham, Ky.; Simsbury, Conn.; and Sterling, Conn., with an estimated completion date of April 8, 2012.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W91CRB-12-C-0012).

            Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., was awarded a $10,259,367 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure 465 Rocket Propelled Grenade Net Delta kits for the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle.  Work will be performed in Oshkosh, Wis., with an estimated completion date of April 29, 2012.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-D-0111).

            AAI Corp., Hunt Valley, Md., was awarded a $10,099,792 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract.  The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to option for weapons integration for the Shadow 200 unmanned aircraft system.  Work will be performed in Hunt Valley, Md., with an estimated completion date of Dec.12, 2012.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-11-C-0103).

            Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., Oak Brook, Ill., was awarded a $9,698,000 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the maintenance and dredging services for the Wilmington Harbor outer ocean bar and mid-river.  Work will be performed in New Hanover, N.C., and Brunswick, N.C., with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2012.  There were 21 bids solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington, N.C., is the contracting activity (W912PM-12-C-0001).

            CH2M Hill, Inc., Atlanta, Ga., was awarded an $8,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the architectural and engineering services for the Mobile District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  Work will be performed in Mobile, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 4, 2016.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with 26 bids received.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile, Ala., is the contracting activity (W9178-12-D-0005).

            BrainScope Co., Inc., Bethesda, Md., was awarded a $7,258,510 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the research and development services for the assessment of head injuries and the validation of technology.  Work will be performed in Bethesda, Md., with an estimated completion date of June 7, 2013.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Natick, Mass., is the contracting activity (W911QY-12-C-0004).

            CACI-WGI, Inc., Vienna, Va., was awarded a $7,045,717 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract.  The award will provide for the year-two option of analytical support team expertise to the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization.  Work will be performed in Vienna, Va., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 14, 2014.  Four bids were solicited, with two bids received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W91CRB-09-D-0057).

            Bristol General Contractors, L.L.C., Anchorage, Alaska, was awarded a $6,751,319 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the repair services for the community center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.  Work will be performed in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 27, 2012.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with five bids received.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle, Wash., is the contracting activity (W912DW-12-C-0006).

            DRS Technical Services, Inc., Herndon, Va., was awarded a $6,300,000 time-and-materials contract.  The award will provide for the engineering and installation support to command and control information technology infrastructure capabilities.  Work will be performed in Qatar, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Korea, Germany, Israel and various countries in South America, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 8, 2012.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W52P1J-12-C-0004).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

            BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration, Inc., Nashua, N.H., was awarded a firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract with a maximum $40,794,293 for receivers and data modules.  There are no other locations of performance.  Using service is Army.  Type of appropriation is fiscal 2010/2011 Army procurement appropriations.  The date of performance completion is Feb. 28, 2014.  The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (SPM4AX-11-D-9402-ZB01).

            Raytheon Co., Andover, Mass., was a firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract with a maximum $8,937,404 for circuit card assemblies and electrical components.  There are no other locations of performance.  Using service is Army.  Type of appropriation is fiscal 2012 Army working capital funds.  The date of performance completion is Dec. 31, 2015.  The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (SPRRA2-12-D-0005).

            Randolph Engineering, Inc.*, Randolph, Mass., was issued a modification exercising the first option year on contract SPM2DE-10-D-7544/P00003.  The award is a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a maximum $38,662,664 for various optical frames.  There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies.  There were five solicitations made with three responses.  Type of appropriation is fiscal 2011 Defense Working Capital Funds.  The date of performance completion is Jan. 21, 2012.  The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity.

            Dispensers Optical Service Corp.*, Louisville, Ky., was issued a modification exercising the first option year on contract SPM2DE-11-D-7548/P00004.  The award is a fixed-price with economic price adjustment, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a maximum $21,935,882 for various optical frames.  There are no other locations of performance.  Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies.  There were five solicitations made with three responses.  Type of appropriation is fiscal 2011 Defense Working Capital Funds.  The date of performance completion is Jan. 12, 2012.  The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity.

AIR FORCE

            Lockheed Martin Corp., Marietta, Ga., is being awarded a $38,415,000 firm-fixed-price contract for the government’s intent to award a contract modification to support the C-130J India FMS Program to Lockheed Martin.  The modification includes a weapon systems trainer (WST) project to include Phase I and II configuration, administration costs associated with the WST, on-site training, a visual display system, spares and support equipment to support the WST, and air shipment of WST.  The locations of the performance are Marietta, Ga., Orlando, Fla., and Tampa, Fla.  Work is expected to be completed by Dec. 19, 2012.  ASC/WLNNC, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8625-06-6456/P00289).

            Lockheed Martin Corp., Endicott, N.Y., is being awarded an $8,510,044 firm-fixed-price contract for the purchase of IBM software maintenance renewal and new licenses to support the development and integration environment of Global Combat Support System-Air Force.  The location of the performance is Endicott, N.Y.  Work is expected to be completed by Dec. 30, 2012.  ESC/HIIK, Maxwell Air Force Base Gunter Annex, Ala., is the contracting activity (FA8771-12-C-1000).

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*Link for This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources U.S. DoD issued No. 1041-11 December 23, 2011

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DTN News - DSEi NEWS: Oshkosh Defense Spotlights New Vehicles At DSEi

DTN News - DSEi NEWS: Oshkosh Defense Spotlights New Vehicles At DSEi

*M-ATV tactical ambulance and FMTV 4x4 on display in London

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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 14, 2011: The M-ATV tactical ambulance and FMTV 4x4 are on display for the first time in Europe at the Oshkosh Defense booth at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEi) Sept. 13-16 in London. Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), designed the ambulance variant within the MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) family to meet an international need for a more protected battlefield ambulance with advanced off-road capability.

The Oshkosh Defense® M-ATV tactical ambulance is designed to help military medics reach and treat casualties in hostile environments across rugged terrain. Quick and easy stretcher loading enables prompt extraction of patients, and the best-in-class Oshkosh TAK-4® independent suspension can cover tougher terrain at higher speeds than current fleets.

“The modular design of the M-ATV family of vehicles makes it an ideal platform for armed forces looking to increase off-road mobility and protection for their troops across a variety of missions,” said Serge Buchakjian, senior vice president and general manager of International Programs for Oshkosh Defense. “We look forward to introducing the tactical ambulance to members of international armed forces at DSEi this week.”

Oshkosh started high-rate deliveries of the M-ATV only months after contract award in response to an urgent need from the U.S. military. More than 8,100 of these life-saving vehicles are currently fielded in Afghanistan. In addition to the M-ATV base vehicle, Oshkosh engineers leveraged this proven platform to deliver a Special Forces Vehicle (SFV) variant for the U.S. Special Forces. Oshkosh supports these vehicles by providing dedicated training, logistics, technical and engineering support to the U.S. military.

The M-ATV tactical ambulance is the newest configuration in the M-ATV family of vehicles, which is designed to maximize parts commonality and simplify maintenance and support. A fully functional ambulance, the M-ATV tactical ambulance has mounting provisions that provide options for a complete suite of medical equipment. The vehicle is available in two configurations that provide ample room to treat two patients on stretchers or four ambulatory patients.

Oshkosh also is displaying an unarmored 4x4 truck from the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) in booth #N4-560 during the event. The FMTV is a series of 17 models ranging from 2.5-ton to 10-ton payloads. Vehicles have a parts commonality of more than 80 percent, resulting in streamlined maintenance, training, sustainment and overall cost efficiency. The unarmored 4x4 FMTV is not ITAR controlled and is ideal for international customers looking for a cost-efficient logistics truck that provides the capability, versatility and mobility to move troops and supplies, recover vehicles and weapon systems, or haul equipment.

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.

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