Wednesday, January 19, 2011

DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated January 19, 2011

Asian Defense News: DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated January 19, 2011
Source: U.S. DoD issued No. 048-11 January 19, 2011
(NSI News Source Info) WASHINGTON - January 19, 2011: U.S. Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) Contracts issued January 19, 2011 are undermentioned;

CONTRACTS

NAVY

CAE USA, Inc., Tampa, Fla., is being awarded a $43,543,031 firm-fixed-price contract to design, fabricate, install and test one MH-60R Tactical Operational Flight Trainer and one MH-60R/S Tactical Operational Flight Trainer. Work will be performed in Tampa, Fla. (42 percent); Lexington Park, Md. (35 percent); Salt Lake City, Utah (9 percent); Hauppauge, N.Y. (5 percent); San Francisco, Calif. (4 percent); Montreal, Canada (2 percent); Huntsville, Ala. (2 percent); and Leesburg, Va. (1 percent), and work is expected to be completed in June 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1. The Naval Air Warfare Center, Training Systems Division, Orlando, Fla., is the contracting activity. (N61340-11-C-0006)

BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a $17,330,868 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-05-C-4403) for the USS Wasp (LHD 1) fiscal 2011 Phased Maintenance Availability (PMA). A PMA includes the execution of depot-level maintenance, alterations, and modifications that will update, improve, and extend the ship's military and technical capabilities. Work will be performed in Norfolk, Va., and is expected to be completed by April 2011. Contract funds in the amount of $17,320,921 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Norfolk Ship Support Activity, Portsmouth, Va., is the contracting activity.

ARMY

Oshkosh Corporation, Oshkosh, Wis., was awarded a $22,613,528 firm-fixed-price contract Jan. 14, 2011. The award will provide for the purchase of 301 B-Kit Armor Sets for Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks. Work will be performed in Oshkosh, Wis., with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2011. One bid was solicited with one bid received. The U.S. Army TACOM LCMC, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-D-0024).

Oshkosh Corporation, Oshkosh, Wis., was awarded a $22,586,976 firm-fixed-price indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract Jan. 14, 2011. The award will provide for 972 man-months of support for the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All Terrain Vehicle. Work will be performed in Oshkosh, Wis., with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2012. Five bids were solicited with five bids received. The U.S. Army TACOM LCMC, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-D-0111).

Tru-Hitch, Inc., Pleasant Valley, Conn., was awarded a $12,423,856 firm-fixed-price contract Jan. 14, 2011. The award will provide for 123 Tilt Deck Recovery Trailers, four XM20 Fifth Wheel Towing Recovery Device units and associated Basic Issue Items. Work will be performed in Pleasant Valley, Conn., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2011. One bid was solicited with one bid received. The U.S. Army TACOM LCMC, Contracting Center, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-09-C-0498).

Superior Solutions, Inc., Huntsville, Ala., was awarded an $8,594,400 firm-fixed-price contract Jan. 14, 2011. The award will provide for labor and materials to support the Project Management Information System. Work will be performed in Huntsville, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Feb. 11, 2013. The bid was solicited through the Internet with six bids received. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, Vicksburg, Miss., is the contracting activity (W912HZ-08-D-0006).


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  • DTN News - AIRLINES NEWS: Boeing, American Airlines Complete Contract For Two 777-300ERs

    Asian Defense News: DTN News - AIRLINES NEWS: Boeing, American Airlines Complete Contract For Two 777-300ERs
    ** American Airlines becomes the first U.S. airline to order the 777-300ER
    Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources Boeing
    (NSI News Source Info) SEATTLE, - January 19, 2011: Boeing (NYSE: BA) and American Airlines today announced the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier has exercised options for two 777-300ERs (extended range).

    "American Airlines is an industry leader whose vision and disciplined approach to growth has made it one of the largest airlines in the world," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Jim Albaugh. "American is the first carrier in the United States to order the 777-300ER. These new airplanes will complement their large fleet of 777-200ERs offering additional flexibility in serving the nonstop routes, while providing increased efficiency and reliability."

    The Boeing 777 is the world's most successful twin-engine, long-haul airplane. The 777-300ER extends the 777 family's span of capabilities, bringing twin-engine efficiency and reliability to the long-range market.

    "These additional wide-body aircraft will bolster our network strategy, particularly the international growth opportunities we expect from our joint businesses with oneworld® partners in the transatlantic and transpacific markets," said Tom Horton, President, AMR Corp., the parent company of American Airlines and American Eagle. "We value the combination of size, range and performance of the 777-300ER, as well as the extensive customer amenities it offers. The seating capability of the aircraft will give us growth flexibility in slot-constrained airports and provide us with greater ability to serve new long-haul markets."

    The Boeing 777-300ER is 19 percent lighter than its closest competitor. It produces 22 percent less carbon dioxide per seat and costs 20 percent less to operate per seat. The airplane can seat up to 365 passengers in a three-class configuration and has a maximum range of 7,930 nautical miles (14,685 km). The 777 family is the world's most successful twin-engine, twin-aisle airplane.

    Boeing incorporated several performance enhancements for the 777-300ER, extending its range and payload capabilities. Excellent performance during flight testing, combined with engine efficiency improvements and design changes that reduce drag and airplane weight, contributed to the increased capability.

    Contact:

    Tim Bader

    North America/Leasing Sales Communications

    +1 206 859-3633

    tim.s.bader@boeing.com

    Debbie Heathers

    777 Communications

    +1 206 766-2913

    debbie.heathers@boeing.com

    More information: http://www.boeing.com/commercial/777family/index.html

    Photo and caption are available here: http://boeing.mediaroom.com/

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