AEHF AWARD: TRW Inc. has awarded EMS Technologies Inc. of Atlanta a $22 million, three-year contract to deliver the Beam Forming Network (BFN) for the first two satellites of the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) program. The BFN is a major component of the nuller subsystem that provides anti-jam capabilities to the AEHF satellites, the follow-on to the Milstar military satellite system.
The Raytheon Co. announced Jan. 2 that its aircraft division was awarded a one-year, $193 million contract to produce 40 T-6A Texan II aircraft as part of the U.S. Air Force's Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) program. The contract, which contains four one-year options for a total production of 234 aircraft and ground-based training devices from 2002 to 2006, could have a potential value of $1.22 billion, Raytheon officials said. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2004.
Building on its work in autonomous formation flight (AFF), the Boeing Co. has proposed collaborating with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and NASA on a project to demonstrate autonomous aerial refueling (AAR) in 2004. This technique, in which an unmanned vehicle rendezvous and refuels with a manned tanker, will be a critical enabler for future unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) operations, according to Boeing's AAR Program Manager Greg Larson.
December 27, 2001 General Dynamics Decision Systems, Scottsdale, Ariz., is being awarded a $9,619,000 firm-fixed-price contract to upgrade 1,422 AN/PRC 112B1 survival radios and procure ancillary equipment for aircrew survival gear. Work will be performed in Scottsdale, Ariz., and is expected to be completed by December 2002. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-02-C-3048).
NASA heads into 2002 with its first new administrator in almost a decade, and faces the challenge of continuing International Space Station construction and operating the shuttle fleet while keeping both programs under budget. Former Office of Management and Budget Deputy Director Sean O'Keefe has been confirmed as NASA's administrator, succeeding longtime administrator Dan Goldin (DAILY, Jan. 2).
Integral Systems, Inc., a Maryland-based satellite ground systems provider, announced Dec. 21 it plans to acquire Newpoint Technologies Inc., of Salem, N.H., which makes satellite and terrestrial network management systems. The all-cash deal is still subject to the approval of Newport Technologies' shareholders. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
ATRW Inc. has awarded EMS Technologies Inc. of Atlanta a $22 million, three-year contract to deliver the Beam Forming Network (BFN) for the first two satellites of the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) program. The BFN is a major component of the nuller subsystem that provides anti-jam capabilities to the AEHF satellites, the follow-on to the Milstar military satellite system.
The Dec. 30 crash of a Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) used in Operation Enduring Freedom was likely the result of a maintenance-related malfunction, according to Rear Adm. John Stufflebeem, the Joint Staff's deputy director for operations, current readiness and capabilities.
Missile defense officials may be able to conduct more extensive and realistic testing now that the United States has announced it will withdraw from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty with Russia, but they will still have to grapple with program costs in the coming year.
General Dynamics Decision Systems, Scottsdale, Ariz., is being awarded a $9,619,000 firm-fixed-price contract to upgrade 1,422 AN/PRC 112B1 survival radios and procure ancillary equipment for aircrew survival gear. Work will be performed in Scottsdale, Ariz., and is expected to be completed by December 2002. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00019-02-C-3048). ARMY
December 21, 2001 Boeing, McDonnell Aircraft and Missile System Aerospace Support, St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded an $88,000,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for non-recurring support equipment sustaining integrated logistics support for the F/A-18E/F. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Mo., and is expected to be completed in December 2006. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md. is the contracting activity (N00019-02-C-3036).
After losing two of the three aircraft modernization competitions being conducted by NATO's newest members, the head of the Pentagon's foreign military sales agency took the unusual move of directly criticizing the decision by Hungary and the Czech Republic to select the JAS 39 Gripen over the American-made F-16.
Raytheon Aircraft Co., Wichita, Kan., is being awarded a $193,250,689 firm-fixed-price contract. The contract provides Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) program production Lot 9 for quantity of 40 T-16A aircraft, two operational flight trainers, two instrument flight trainers, technical manual updates, data, dedicated support and fire familiarization training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. At this time, the total amount of funds has been obligated. This work will be completed in June 2005.
Northrop Grumman Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a $6,874,471 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-97-C-0147) to exercise an option for fiscal year 2002 integrated logistics support for the E-2C aircraft. Work will be performed in Bethpage, N.Y., and is expected to be completed by December 2003. 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. December 27, 2001
December 20, 2001 United Technologies Corp., East Hartford, Conn., is being awarded $18,000,000 firm-fixed price contract modification to extend the long lead procurement for 26 rate initial production Lot 2 engines and field support through Jan. 31, 2002. At this time, the total amount of funds has been obligated. This work will be complete January 2002. The Aeronautical Systems Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (F33657-01-C-1240, P0007).
December 26, 2001 Northrop Grumman Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a $6,874,471 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-97-C-0147) to exercise an option for fiscal year 2002 integrated logistics support for the E-2C aircraft. Work will be performed in Bethpage, N.Y., and is expected to be completed by December 2003. 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.
A Dec. 19 test of an Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) guided test vehicle marked another step toward the eventual fielding of a significantly improved ability to destroy enemy air defenses, the U.S. Navy said Jan. 2. The first launch of a guided test vehicle (GTV) took place last August. Two control test vehicle (CTV) launches have also been conducted. The Navy said all the launches have been successful.
Building on its work in autonomous formation flight (AFF), the Boeing Co. has proposed collaborating with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and NASA on a project to demonstrate autonomous aerial refueling (AAR) in 2004. This technique, in which an unmanned vehicle rendezvous and refuels with a manned tanker, will be a critical enabler for future unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) operations, according to Boeing's AAR Program Manager Greg Larson.
The Raytheon Co. announced Jan. 2 that its aircraft division was awarded a one-year, $193 million contract to produce 40 T-6A Texan II aircraft as part of the U.S. Air Force's Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) program. The contract, which contains four one-year options for a total production of 234 aircraft and ground-based training devices from 2002 to 2006, could have a potential value of $1.22 billion, Raytheon officials said. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2004.
The Dec. 30 crash of a Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) used in Operation Enduring Freedom was likely the result of a maintenance-related malfunction, according to Rear Adm. John Stufflebeem, the Joint Staff's deputy director for operations, current readiness and capabilities.
After losing two of the three aircraft modernization competitions being conducted by NATO's newest members, the head of the Pentagon's foreign military sales agency took the unusual move of directly criticizing the decision by Hungary and the Czech Republic to select the JAS 39 Gripen over the American-made F-16.
Lockheed Martin Corp., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $1,328,792,000 firm-fixed-price contract modification to provide for the purchase of 52 additional F-16D aircraft, increase of funding for other financial costs and increased funding for contractor management of contractors furnishing equipment as government-furnished equipment. At this time, the total amount of funds has been obligated. This work will be complete November 2008. This effort support foreign military sales to Israel.
