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New defense industry contracts valued at $6.5 million or more as of December 30th, 2011.

MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY

The Missile Defense Agency is announcing the award of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Development and Sustainment Contract (DSC) to The Boeing Co., Missile Defense Systems, Huntsville, Ala. The total value of this contract is $3,480,000,000. This contract was competitively awarded following the receipt of two proposals. The scope of work under this contract includes, but is not limited to: future development; fielding; test; systems engineering, integration and configuration management; equipment manufacturing and refurbishment; training; and operations and sustainment support for the GMD Weapon System and associated support facilities. Work will be performed at multiple locations, including: Huntsville, Ala.; Fort Greely, Alaska; Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.; Schriever Air Force Base, Peterson Air Force Base, Cheyenne Mountain Air Station, and Colorado Springs, Colo.; Tucson, Ariz.; other government designated sites and other contractor designated prime, subcontractor, and supplier operating locations. The DSC period of performance is seven years; December 2011 through December 2018. Fiscal 2012 research, development, test and evaluation funds will be used to initially fund efforts under the DSC. The Missile Defense Agency, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (HQ0147-12-C-0004).

Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co., Sunnyvale, Calif., is being awarded a sole-source letter contract at a total not-to-exceed price of $1,960,000,000 to supply two Terminal High Altitude Area Defense Weapon Systems and provide support services under a Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates. Work will be managed in Sunnyvale, Calif., with final assembly performed in Troy, Ala. Performance extends from Dec. 30, 2011 through June 30, 2016. The Missile Defense Agency, Huntsville, Ala., is the contracting activity.

Raytheon Co., Integrated Defense Systems, Woburn, Mass., is being awarded a sole-source letter contract, with a not-to-exceed value of $582,516,377, as an undefinitized contract action (UCA) to provide two AN/TPY-2 radars for a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Work will be performed in Woburn, Mass. The period of performance is Dec. 30, 2011 through Sept. 30, 2018. UAE FMS funds in the amount of $582,516,377 will be used to fund this effort. Definitization of the UCA is anticipated in June 2012. The Missile Defense Agency, Huntsville, Ala., is the contracting activity (HQ0147-12-C-0005).

Raytheon Co., Integrated Defense Systems, Woburn, Mass., is being awarded a sole-source letter contract, with a not-to-exceed value of $363,900,000, as an undefinitized contract action to provide two AN/TPY-2 radars. Work will be performed in Woburn, Mass. The period of performance is Dec. 30, 2011 through March 30, 2015. Procurement funds in the amount of $363,900,000 will be used to fund this effort. The Missile Defense Agency, Huntsville, Ala., is the contracting activity (HQ0147-12-C-0006).

ARMY

Lockheed Martin Corp., Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a $605,998,104 firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. The award will provide for the 2012 Patriot advanced capability production requirement, which includes missiles, launchers, and ground support, for Taiwan. Work will be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas; Camden, Ark.; Lufkin, Texas; Chelmsford, Mass. and Ocala, Fla., with an estimated completion date of July 30, 2015. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-12-C-0002).

Avon Protection Systems, Inc., Cadillac, Mich., was awarded a $176,364,534 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the production of M61 filter canisters for Joint Service general purpose mask. Work will be performed in Cadillac, Mich., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 22, 2016. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with six bids received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W911SR-12-D-0001).

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded an $81,168,138 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to convert UH-60M aircraft to the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces unique configuration. Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn., 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-08-C-0003).

Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure, Inc., Monroeville, Pa., was awarded an $80,000,000 firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursable contract. The award will provide for the emergency response services for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Work location will be determined with each task order, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 30, 2016. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with three bids received. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha, Neb., is the contracting activity (W9128F-12-D-0003).

Longbow Limited Liability Corp., Orlando, Fla., was awarded a $64,332,047 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to definitize radar electronic unit and unmanned aerial vehicle tactical common data link low rate initial production for Taiwan. Work will be performed in Orlando, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2015. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-10-C-0005).

AAI Corp., Hunt Valley, Md., was awarded a $54,795,517 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure laser designator retrofit kits for the Shadow unmanned aircraft system. Work will be performed in Hunt Valley, Md., with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2014. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-08-C-0023).

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, St. Petersburg, Fla., was awarded a $43,824,598 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of 120mm insensitive munitions high explosive tracer cartridges to the Arab Republic of Egypt. Work will be performed in several cities across the United States, as well as Norway and Canada, with an estimated completion date of July 30, 2015. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15QKN-12-C-0002).

Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, Andover, Mass., was awarded a $34,285,600 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of three Patriot fire units and training equipment for Taiwan. Work will be performed in several locations within Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Washington, Italy, Greece, and Canada, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2016. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-12-C-0069).

Technologists, Inc., Arlington, Va., was awarded a $30,633,335 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the construction services for projects in Afghanistan. Work will be performed in Kabul, Afghanistan, with an estimated completion date of March 27, 2013. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with six bids received. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City, Miss., is the contracting activity (W912DQ-12-C-4000).

Cox Construction Co., Vista, Calif., was awarded an $18,710,400 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the construction services at the Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, Calif. Work will be performed in Los Alamitos, Calif., with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2013. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with 11 bids received. The National Guard Bureau, San Luis Obispo, Calif., is the contracting activity (W912LA-12-C-0001).

Rolls-Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Ind., was awarded an $18,185,434 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of an additional six months logistics support. Work will be performed in Indianapolis, Ind., with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2012. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-06-D-0072).

Dragados USA, Inc., New York, N.Y., was awarded a $15,284,720 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the services in support of the Portugues Dam and Bucana River Project. Work will be performed in Ponce, Puerto Rico, with an estimated completion date of March 13, 2013. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with two bids received. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (W912EP-08-C-0011).

Raytheon Co., Missile Systems, Tucson, Ariz., was awarded a $13,918,946 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure 92H Block-1 Stinger missiles and air-to-air launchers for Taiwan. Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2016. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-09-C-0520).

Scola, McClelland, Iowa, was awarded a $13,335,756 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the language broadcast cable service for multiple locations with the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center. Work will be performed in Monterey, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 25, 2012. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with two bids received. The U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Fort Dix, N.J., is the contracting activity (W91LV2-11-C-0009).

Manson Construction Co., Seattle, Wash., was awarded a $12,608,500 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the maintenance dredging services for areas located in Savannah, Ga. Work will be performed in Savannah and Brunswick, Ga., with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2012. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with two bids received. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah, Ga., is the contracting activity (W912HN-12-C-0001).

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., Poway, Calif., was awarded a $12,000,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. The award will provide for the support services for Warrior A/Block 0 unmanned aircraft systems. Work will be performed in Poway, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 17, 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-0001).

Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., was awarded an $11,685,735 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure heavy expanded mobility tactical truck light equipment transporter vehicles. Work will be performed in Oshkosh, Wis., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2013. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-D-0024).

Seneca Construction, L.L.C./J2 Engineering, J.V., Irving, N.Y., was awarded an $8,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for full-range support services to customers of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Work location will be determined with each task order, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 16, 2016. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile, Ala., is the contracting activity (W91278-12-D-0008).

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Orlando, Fla., was awarded a $7,789,759 firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. The award will provide for the procurement of Modernized Laser Range Finder Designator Lot 1 kits and associated spares. Work will be performed in Orlando, Fla., with an estimated completion date of April 30, 2014. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-11-C-0120).

Strategic Resources, Inc., McLean, Va., was awarded a $7,724,490 firm-fixed-price, labor-hour contract. The award will provide for the services necessary to support Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s mobilization mission. Work will be performed in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., with an estimated completion date of June 27, 2012. Six bids were solicited, with six bids received. The Mission Contracting Office, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., is the contracting activity (W9124D-11-C-9000).

Certified Slings, Inc., Casselberry, Fla., was awarded a $7,643,262 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the 5,000 aerial delivery cargo slings. Work will be performed in Casselberry, Fla., with an estimated completion date of June 1, 2014. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-12-C-0070).

AIR FORCE

Sierra Nevada Corp., Sparks, Nev., is being awarded a firm-fixed price delivery order 0001 contract in the amount of $355,126,541 for the Light Air Support (LAS) aircraft and associated support. The delivery order is being issued under the simultaneously awarded basic contract FA8637-12-D-6001, an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. This is a non-developmental aircraft procured for conducting advanced flight training, surveillance, air interdiction, and close air support. The LAS aircraft is a single-engine turboprop fixed-wing aircraft with tricycle, retractable landing gear, and tandem two-place pressurized cockpit with ejection seats, capable of operating from semi-prepared air fields. Ground training devices support pilot training. Interim contractor support is required for all maintenance and supply requirements for the aircraft and associated support equipment, consisting of the following: 20 LAS aircraft; one lot interim contractor support long lead in the continental United States; one lot interim contractor support base activation outside the continental United States; six mission planning stations; six mission debrief systems; one computer based trainer ground training device; one flight training device ground training device; one lot LAS flight certification to United States Air Force Military Training Center standards. Locations of performance are Sparks, Nev. (55 percent), and Jacksonville, Fla. (45 percent). Delivery order 0001 is expected to be completed Apr. 30, 2014. The basic contract has an ordering period of 60 months. ASC/WWYAC, Wright-Patterson, Ohio, is the contracting activity.

Raytheon Co., Waltham, Mass., is being awarded a $38,472,002 cost-plus-award-fee and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. This contract modification is for the modernized user equipment completion effort. This effort corrects modernized user equipment receiver card deficiencies that were identified during functional qualification testing, in order for the receiver cards to comply with contract requirements. The location of performance is El Segundo, Calif. Work is expected to be completed November 2012. SMC/GPK, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA8807-06-C-0004, P00073).

Integral Systems, Inc., Columbia, Md., is being awarded a $15,698,435 cost-plus-award-fee contract for modification exercises option contract line item number 1006-calendar year 2012 sustainment in support of the Command and Control System Consolidated program. The support includes program management, hardware and software maintenance, core and satellite vehicle-specific software maintenance, database maintenance, and operations support for Satellite Operations Center Block at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. The two locations for the performance are Colorado Springs. Colo. (50 percent), and Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. (35 percent). Work is to be completed by Dec. 31, 2012. SMC/MSCSD, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA4701-01-C-0012, P00199).

Boeing Satellite Systems, Inc., El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded a $9,497,495 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. This contract modification of the Wideband Global SATCOM Block II follow-on contract is for spacecraft modernization initiative digital channelizer upgrade study. The location of performance is El Segundo, Calif. Work is expected to be completed Jan. 1, 2012. SMC/PKJW, El Segundo, Calif., is the contracting activity (FA8808-10-C-0001, P00021).

Raytheon Co., Network Centric Systems, Marlborough, Mass., is being awarded a $9,443,490 cost-plus-award-fee, firm-fixed-price, time-and-materials and cost reimbursement contract. This action will continue to provide survivable communications for United States strategic nuclear forces; the Minuteman Minimum Essential Emergency Communications Network Program must be upgraded to support communications via the Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellite constellations. The location of performance is Marlborough, Mass. Work is expected to be completed 12 months after receipt of order. ESC/HNSK, Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., is the contracting activity (FA8726-08-C-004, P00080).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

CSD, Inc.*, New Conroe, Texas, was awarded a fixed-price with economic price adjustment contract with a maximum $11,832,260 for fuel system icing inhibitor. No other location of performance. Using service is Defense Logistics Agency Energy. There were three responses to the solicitation. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2012 Defense Capital Working Funds. The date of performance completion is Jan. 30, 2013. The Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Fort Belvoir, Va., is the contracting activity (SP0600-12-D-0760).

Grimes Aerospace Co., Urbana, Ohio, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract with a maximum $9,570,000 for searchlights. No other location of performance. Using service is Army. There was one response to the solicitation. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2012 capital working funds. The date of performance completion is December 2014. The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (SPRRA1-12-D-0049).

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