CONTRACTS
NAVY
CSC Applied Technologies L.L.C., Lexington Park, Md., is being awarded a $60,036,297 cost-plus-fixed-fee level of effort contract for range engineering and operations and maintenance services in support of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Divisions’ Atlantic Test Range and Atlantic Targets and Marine Operations Division. The estimated level of effort is 707,955 man-hours. Work will be performed in Patuxent River, Md., and is expected to be completed in January 2014. Contract funds in the amount of $1,000,000 will be obligated at time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N00421-13-C-0007).
Booze Allen Hamilton Inc., McLean, Va. (N00189-13-D-Z004); Science Applications International Corp., McLean, Va. (N00189-13-D-Z005); URS Group Inc., Washington, D.C. (N00189-13-D-Z006), and Whitney, Bradley, and Brown Inc., Reston, Va. (N00189-13-D-Z007), are each being awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, multiple award contract to provide program management, technical environmental compliance, information technology programming and governance, financial and policy analysis, public outreach, and administrative services in support of The Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV), Energy and Environmental Readiness Division (N45). These contracts include a base period and one option period. For Booze Allen Hamilton Inc., the base amount is $13,993,386 and the estimated amount if the option is exercised will be $28,695,179. For Science Applications International Corp., the base amount is $14,810,221 and the estimated amount if the option is exercised will be $30,540,941. For URS Group Inc., the base amount is $15,566,983 and the estimated amount if the option is exercised will be $32,230,553. For Whitney, Bradley, and Brown Inc., the base amount is $14,909,914 and the estimated amount if the option is exercised will be $30,110,943. These four contractors will compete for task orders under the terms and conditions of the awarded contract. Work will be performed at the contractor facilities competing for each task order either in McLean, Va., Washington, D.C., Reston, Va. (63 percent) and Arlington, Va. (37 percent), and work is expected to be completed Feb. 14, 2016. If all options are exercised, work will continue through Feb. 14, 2019. The applicable fiscal 2013 Operations and Maintenance, Navy funds in the amount of $150,000 will be obligated at the time of award and will be equally divided between the contractors and serves as the minimum guarantee. These funds will not expire before the end of the current fiscal year. These contracts are awarded through full and open competition, with five offers received in response to this solicitation. The Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk, Va., contracting department, Philadelphia Office, is the contracting activity.
ARMY
Cajun Constructors Inc., Baton Rouge, La., was awarded a $46,181,916 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the construction of a concrete covered canal. Work will be performed in New Orleans, La., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 6, 2017. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with seven bids received. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, La., is the contracting activity (W912P8-13-C-0009).
Promotion Plus Inc., North Royalton, Ohio, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contact with a maximum value of $42,000,000. The award will provide for the procurement of Army combat gloves. Work location will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Jan. 2, 2018. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with eight bids received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Natick, Mass., is the contracting activity (W911QY-13-D-0078).
General Dynamics Ordnance Systems, Repentigny, Canada, was awarded a $16,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of M1037 5.56mm short range training ammunition. Work location will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 11, 2017. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15QKN-13-D-0021).
Thales Raytheon Systems, Fullerton, Calif., was awarded a $14,102,920 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the contractor support services for the Sentinel radar. Work will be performed in Fullerton, 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 (W31P4Q-13-C-0091).
Colt Defense L.L.C., West Hartford, Conn., was awarded a $13,981,350 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of the M4 Product Improvement Program replacement barrel and front sight assembly. Work location will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 30, 2016. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with six bids received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-13-D-0040).
DRS C3 and Aviation Co., Gaithersburg, Md., was awarded a $13,794,226 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the infrastructure upgrade and equipment supply services in support of Foreign Military Sales. Work will be performed in Gaithersburg and Jordan, with an estimated completion date of Oct. 18, 2013. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with three bids received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-13-C-D500).
Turner Construction Co., New York, N.Y., was awarded a $13,640,000 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the construction of a Border Patrol Station in Detroit, Mich. Work will be performed in Detroit, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 28, 2014. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with 22 bids received. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit, Mich., is the contracting activity (W911XK-13-C-0001).
SCOLA, McClelland, Iowa, was awarded a $13,335,756 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure foreign language television access and associated foreign media research and language content. Work will be performed in Monterey, Calif., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 25, 2013. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Presidio of Monterey, Calif., is the contracting activity (W91LV2-11-C-0009).
TYR Tactical, Peoria, Ariz., was awarded a $13,258,343 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of fragmentation/shrapnel vests and projectile protection in support of Foreign Military Sales. Work will be performed in Peoria, with an estimated completion date of April 15, 2013. One bid was solicited through the Internet, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W91CRB-13-C-0010).
General Dynamics -- C4 Systems Inc., Taunton, Mass., was awarded a $12,778,901 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. The award will provide for the production and support services of lower tactical Internet data products. Work will be performed in Taiwan, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 28, 2015. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W15P7T-13-C-0011).
Lockheed Martin Corp. -- Missiles and Fire Control, Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a $12,500,000 cost-plus-incentive-fee contract. The award will provide for the establishment of a Patriot Advanced Capability-3/Missile Segment Enhancement Missile Field Test Program. Work will be performed in Grand Prairie, with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2014. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-13-C-0094).
Mythics Inc., Virginia Beach, Va., was awarded a $12,312,042 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract for maintenance support services. Work will be performed in Alexandria, Va., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2013. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W91QUZ-06-A-0003).
Johnson Evan and Sons Construction Co., Inc., Jackson, Miss., was awarded an $11,322,000 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the construction services. Work will be performed in Vicksburg, Miss., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 29, 2014. Six bids were solicited, with six bids received. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg, Miss., is the contracting activity (W912EE-13-C-0004).
Strategic Resources Inc., McLean, Va., was awarded an $11,320,927 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the base support services. Work will be performed in Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Wash., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 26, 2013. Six bids were solicited, with six bids received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Fort Lewis, Wash., is the contracting activity (W9124D-11-C-9000).
Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., was awarded a $10,812,006 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the field service representative to support the M-ATV program. Work will be performed in Oshkosh and Afghanistan, with an estimated completion date of April 30, 2013. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-12-C-0281).
Raytheon Co., McKinney, Texas, was awarded a $10,707,828 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure services for the improved target acquisition systems for the tube launched, optically tracked, wireless guided missile system. Work will be performed in McKinney and Afghanistan, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 5, 2013. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-07-C-0088).
Navistar Defense L.L.C., Lisle, Ill., was awarded a $10,620,634 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure maintenance services on the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle. Work will be performed in Lisle; Yuma, Ariz.; Aberdeen, Md; and Afghanistan; with an estimated completion date of March 25, 2013. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-10-C-0011).
Hodges Transportation, Silver Springs, Nev., was awarded a $9,500,000 firm-fixed-price level-of-effort contract. The award will provide for the prototype, testing and evaluation services. Work location will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 25, 2015. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-13-D-L001).
Yulista Aviation Inc., Anchorage, Alaska, was awarded a $9,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of a Transportable Flight Proficiency Simulator and Lift System in support of Foreign Military Sales. Work will be performed in Huntsville, Ala., with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2014. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-13-C-0030).
Exelis Inc., Alexandria, Va., was awarded an $8,972,902 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure lethality testing services. Work will be performed in Huntsville, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2013. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, Huntsville, Ala., is the contracting activity (W9113M-05-C-0219).
TSS-Garco Joint Venture, Richland, Wash., was awarded an $8,912,000 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the construction of a company operations facility on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Work will be performed in JBLM, with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2014. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with 12 bids received. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle, Wash., is the contracting activity (W912DW-13-C-0019).
Anthony and Gordon Construction Co., Knoxville, Tenn., was awarded an $8,603,000 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the construction of a tactical equipment maintenance facility and a company operations facility. Work will be performed in San Antonio, Texas, with an estimated completion date of July 5, 2014. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with 12 bids received. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth, Texas, is the contracting activity (W9126G-13-C-0005).
ABB Inc., St. Laurent, Quebec, Canada, was awarded a $7,680,210 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the delivery of digital static excitation systems. Work will be performed in Bridgeport, Wash., with an estimated completion date of April 15, 2015. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with four bids received. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle, Wash., is the contracting activity (W912DW-13-C-0017).
DRS Test and Energy Management L.L.C., Huntsville, Ala., was awarded a $7,569,343 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to support the upgrade of direct support electrical test sets. Work will be performed in Huntsville, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 10, 2014. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W52H09-06-G-0001).
Alliant Techsystems Operations, Plymouth, Minn., was awarded a $7,563,969 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure precision guidance kits. Work will be completed in Plymouth, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 27, 2013. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., is the contracting activity (W15QKN-06-C-0130).
Data Networks Inc., Reston, Va., was awarded a $7,539,009 cost-plus-award-fee contract. The award will provide for the design, development and sustainment of the Medical Situational Awareness in Theater and the Theater Medical Data Store. Work will be performed in Reston, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 18, 2013. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with two bids received. The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, Frederick, Md., is the contracting activity (W81XWH-12-F-0335).
BAE Systems Land and Armaments L.P., York, Pa., was awarded a $7,508,199 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of fire support sensor system modification kits. Work will be performed in York, with an estimated completion date of July 31, 2013. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-13-C-0103).
Data Solutions and Technology Inc., Lanham, Md., was awarded a $7,417,838 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract procure vehicle operations and vehicle control services. Work will be performed in Fort Polk, La., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2013. Eighteen bids were solicited, with 14 bids received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Fort Polk, La., is the contracting activity (W911SE-07-D-0036).
Thales Raytheon Systems Co., L.L.C., Fullerton, Calif., was awarded a $7,295,000 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of Sentinel Mode 5 kits and spares. Work will be performed in Fullerton, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2015. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W31P4Q-13-C-0082).
BAE Systems Inc., Nashua, N.H., was awarded a $7,070,000 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure Laser Target Locator Modules. Work will be performed in Nashua, with an estimated completion date of Feb. 17, 2014. Two bids were solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W91CRB-09-D-0029).
Robertson Aviation, Tempe, Ariz., was awarded a $6,945,000 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the procurement of Mi-17 internal auxiliary fuel tank systems. Work location will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2015. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Fort Eustis, Va., is the contracting activity (W911W6-13-D-0002).
Oracle America Inc., Reston, Va., was awarded a $6,895,405 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure software license renewals and maintenance for Army, Navy and Air Force. Work will be performed in Reston, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 20, 2013. The bid was solicited through the Internet, with three bids received. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., is the contracting activity (N00024-01-C-6110).
Esterline Defense Products, Coachella, Calif., was awarded a $6,637,866 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure M231/M232A1 Combustible Case Assemblies. Work will be performed in Coachella, with an estimated completion date of April 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-08-C-0437).
Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources Strategy Page
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - January 9, 2013: China’s new Z-10 helicopter gunship is apparently in mass production. In the last year the Z-10 has been photographed serving with four of the five aviation brigades in the army. There is a squadron (12 helicopters) of Z-10s in each brigade. The move to mass production of the Z-10 was a surprise because this aircraft has been in development for over 14 years and the several prototypes encountered numerous problems. This led to failed attempts to buy or steal helicopter gunship technology from Russia and South Africa.
An Army Aviation Z-10 attack helicopter is shown here. Co-developed by the 602 Institute, CHAIC and HAIG as the first dedicated modern attack helicopter for PLA Army Aviation since 1998, Z-10 is generally believed in the same class as South African Rooviak and Italian A129, yet still not as capable as American AH-64 Apache.
An Army Aviation Z-10 attack helicopter is shown here. Co-developed by the 602 Institute, CHAIC and HAIG as the first dedicated modern attack helicopter for PLA Army Aviation since 1998, Z-10 is generally believed in the same class as South African Rooviak and Italian A129, yet still not as capable as American AH-64 Apache. 
