Tuesday, June 14, 2011

DTN News - LOCKHEED MARTIN DEFENSE NEWS: U.S. Navy Awards Lockheed Martin $80.2 Million Contract For MK 41 Vertical Launching Systems

Asian Defense News: DTN News - LOCKHEED MARTIN DEFENSE NEWS: U.S. Navy Awards Lockheed Martin $80.2 Million Contract For MK 41 Vertical Launching Systems
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - June 14, 2011:
The U.S. Navy awarded Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT - News) a $80.2 millioncontract to provide MK 41 Vertical Launching Systems (VLS) for DDG 51 Class Aegis destroyers.

The MK 41 VLS is a missile launch system installed below deck onboard surface ships that provides capability to fire a variety of missiles including anti-air, anti-submarine, surface-to-surface, and strike.

"MK 41 VLS will continue to be one of the Navy's premier weapon systems well into the 21st century as the system continually evolves to meet the challenges of increasingly complex emergent threats," said Toan Nguyen, the MK 41 VLS Program Manager in the U.S. Navy's Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems. "We have effectively demonstrated the capability to integrate numerous missile types into the MK 41 VLS platform to meet the Navy's mission requirements."

Under this firm-fixed-price contract, Lockheed Martin also will provide launcher spares, upgrade kits and installation equipment.

"The MK 41 VLS is combat proven with more than 3,500 successful missile firings," said Colleen Arthur, director of Lockheed Martin's Integrated Defense Technologies business. "We have supported this system for over 30 years and have leveraged its modular configuration and open architecture to continually upgrade it."

MK 41 VLS has revolutionized U.S. and Allied navy's sea-launched weapons by providing capability to respond to numerous (existing and emergent) warfare threats from the same weapons platform. The MK 41 VLS is in use by 12 navies worldwide with 186 ships in 19 different ship classes. More than 12,000 MK 41 VLS missile cells have been delivered, and additional launchers are on order.

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MK 41 Vertical Launching System Information

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MK 41 Vertical Launching System (MK 41 VLS)

The MK 41 Vertical Launching System (MK 41 VLS) is a missile launch system used on Navy surface ships. It’s installed below deck to provide surface navies the capability to fire a variety of missiles including anti-air, anti-submarine, surface-to-surface, and strike.

MK 41 VLS is currently deployed at sea in 13 different configurations, ranging from a single module with eight cells to 16 modules with 122 cells. The launcher has completed integration or is currently being integrated with 18 different ship classes and 11 different weapon control systems for 12 different navies.

The MK 41 VLS is available in three different sizes to meet most hull and mission requirements:

  • The Strike length MK 41 is the largest system accommodating missiles from every warfare mission.
  • The Tactical length is over 7 feet shorter than the Strike length and can accommodate a variety of missiles up to approximately 18.5 feet in length.
  • The Self-Defense Launcher (SDL) is specifically designed for ship self defense. SDL is shorter and lighter than the other variants. Its size and weight make it ideal for smaller ships such as corvettes and frigates and for aircraft carriers with limited deck and hull space

MK 41 has become the worldwide launcher of choice for navies around the globe. It’s a revolutionary missile launching system that eliminates all of the problems of conventional and single purpose launchers. Following are some key highlights:

  • Revolutionary Launch Control System incorporates latest technologies:
    • LAN architecture
    • Fiber optic communications
    • COTS
    • Cell-based launch control architecture
  • Designed to meet emerging mission requirements
  • Flexible, modular mechanical configuration
  • Multi-missile capability
  • Proven in combat >99 reliability
  • Any missile, any cell
















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DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated June 14, 2011

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(NSI News Source Info) WASHINGTON - June 14, 2011: U.S. Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) Contracts issued June 14, 2011 are undermentioned;

CONTRACTS

ARMY

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded on June 10 a $438,206,796 contract. The award will provide for 767 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System Full Rate Production VI unitary pods; 508 reduced range practice rockets; integrated logistics support; and download/demate. Work will be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas; Camden, Ariz.; Orlando, Fla.; and Lufkin, Texas, with an estimated completion date of April 30, 2014. One bid was solicited with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Restone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-11-C-0166).

Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Fla., was awarded on June 10 an $187,028,378 contract. The award will provide for 715 rounds; 386 battery coolant units; 10 C-size authorized stockage lists; and 386 command launch units retrofits. The work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., and Orlando, Fla., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2014. One bid was solicited with one bid received. The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-09-C-0376).

Luhr Bros., Inc., Columbia, Ill., was awarded on June 10 a $14,911,000 firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. This award will provide for flood control, Mississippi River and tributaries, 2011 emergency stone placement Mississippi, Atchafalaya, and Red Rivers and Old River control channels. Work location will be determined with each task order with an estimated completion date of June 5, 2012. The bid was solicited through the Internet with three bids received. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, New Orleans, La., is the contracting activity (W912P8-11-D-0018).

Sierra Nevada Corp., Sparks, Nev., was awarded on June 10 a $7,168,436 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide geo-location training, development and delivery. Work will be done at Fort Bragg, N.C., with an estimated completion date of June 5, 2012. One bid was solicited with one bid received. The Program Executive Office, Enterprise Information Systems, Technology Applications Office, Fort Detrick, Md., is the contracting activity (W904TE-11-M-0482).

Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., was awarded on June 10 a $7,007,848 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the production of 44 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles. Work will be performed in Oshkosh, Neb., with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2012. The bid was solicited through the Internet with three bids received. The Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command Life Cycle Management Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-D-0159).

McTech Corp., North Kansas City, Mo., was awarded on June 10 a $6,757,598 firm-fixed-price contract. This award will provide for construction of an Echelons Above Brigade Complex, Battalion Headquarters. Work will be performed at Fort Carson, Colo., with an estimated completion date of Sept.14, 2012. Four bids were solicited with four bids received. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, Omaha, Neb., is the contracting activity (W912HN-08-D-0026).

NAVY

Construction Development Services, Inc.*, Norfolk, Va. (N40085-11-D-6585); C&C, Inc.*, Portsmouth, Va. (N40085-11-D-6586); Homeland Contracting Corp.*, Chesapeake, Va. (N40085-11-D-6587); Ocean Construction Services*, Virginia Beach, Va. (N40085-11-D-6588); Turner Strategic Technologies*, Virginia Beach, Va. (N40085-11-D-6589); Noah Enterprises, Inc.*, Virginia Beach, Va. (N40085-11-D-6590); Richard Brady & Associates*, Virginia Beach, Va. (N40085-11-D-6591); and Abbott General Construction, Inc.*, Hampton, Va. (N40085-11-D-6592), are each being awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award design-build construction contract for construction projects in the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic Hampton Roads area. The maximum dollar value, including the base period and two option years, for all eight contracts combined is $95,000,000. The work to be performed provides for new construction, renovation, alteration, and repair projects by design-build or by design-bid-build for various types of facilities. Construction Development Services is being awarded task order 0001 at $1,110,000 for construction of skid mounted substations on Piers 9 and 10 at Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, Va. Work for this task order is expected to be completed by June 2012. All work on this contract will be performed in the Hampton Roads area in Virginia. The term of the contract is not-to-exceed 36 months, with an expected completion date of June 2014. Contract funds for task order 0001 will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the Navy Electronic Commerce Online website, with 33 proposals received. These eight contractors may compete for task orders under the terms and conditions of the awarded contract. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.

Force Protection Industries, Inc., Ladson, S.C., is being awarded a $14,430,546 firm-fixed-price modification under previously awarded firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (M67854-07-D-5031) for a six-month renewal of 87 field service representatives and their life support to install spall liner blanket kits, independent suspension kits, modernization safety kits and conduct general maintenance on the Cougar Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle fleet supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Work will be performed in Afghanistan, and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2011. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.

AIR FORCE

Newbegin Enterprises, Inc., Johnson City, Tenn., is being awarded a $75,000,000 maximum indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for an internet-based contractor operated parts store which will provide a venue for personnel in the Southwest Asia area of operations to purchase vehicle parts. The government shall require contractor delivery of specific products by issuance of delivery orders. 20 CONS/LGCAA, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., is the contracting activity (FA4803-11-D-0001).

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

MinXray, Inc.*, Northbrook, Ill., was issued a modification exercising the second option year on the current contract SPM2D1-09-D-8335/P00006. Award is a fixed-price with economic price adjustment contract with a maximum $15,000,000 for radiology systems, subsystems and components. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. The date of performance completion is June 16, 2012. The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity.

Kalmar RT Center, LLC, Cibolo, Texas, was awarded a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-quantity/indefinite-delivery, requirements-type contract with a maximum $14,133,903 for vehicle assembly parts. There are no other locations of performance. The date of performance completion is Oct. 11, 2013. The Defense Logistics Agency Land, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (SPRDL1-11-D-0003).

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DTN News - AIRLINES NEWS: Boeing Delivers First 777-300ER To TAAG

Asian Defense News: DTN News - AIRLINES NEWS: Boeing Delivers First 777-300ER To TAAG
(NSI News Source Info) EVERETT, Wash., - June 14, 2011: Boeing (NYSE: BA) today delivered the first 777-300ER (extended range) to Angola flag carrier TAAG Linhas Aereas de Angola (Angola Airlines). The airplane is the first purchased, owned and operated by an African carrier.


"This is a proud day for Angola and its people," said TAAG Chairman Dr. Antonio Luis Pimentel Araujo. "Taking possession of this airplane and being the first in all of Africa to buy, own and operate the airplane further confirms TAAG's commitment to leadership and innovation in African aviation."

Today's delivery is the first of two airplanes ordered by TAAG in October 2009. TAAG will use the airplanes for route expansion to destinations including direct routes to Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Lisbon and Oporto. The airline is also preparing its application to fly into the United States with its new 777-300ERs. TAAG currently flies 777-200ERs from Luanda, Angola to Lisbon seven times weekly, to Beijing once a week, to Dubai twice weekly, to Sao Paulo four times a week and to Rio de Janeiro three times weekly.

"Boeing's relationship with TAAG began more than 30 years ago when the first Boeing 737 arrived in Angola in 1976," said Marlin Dailey, vice president, Sales & Marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Since that time, Boeing and TAAG have enjoyed a partnership built on continuous advancement in technology and innovation, evident in TAAG's selection of the 777-300ER. Boeing looks forward to continuing its lasting partnership and proud history with TAAG."

The Boeing 777-300ER is 19 percent lighter than its closest competitor, greatly reducing its fuel requirement. It produces 22 percent less carbon dioxide per seat and costs 20 percent less to operate per seat. TAAG will configure its 777-300ERs to carry 293 passengers in a three class configuration.

"The Boeing 777-300ER is recognized by airlines and passengers alike as the No. 1 choice for long-distance travel. These two 777s will help expand our premium service offerings to Europe," Dr. Araujo said.

TAAG Angola Airlines was founded in 1938 and is based in Luanda - Angola's capital city. TAAG is dedicated to expanding its services and improving the customer experience by acquiring state-of-the-art airplanes, improving its booking system and instituting a customer loyalty program.


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