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Defense Contracts Awarded: September 1999 Update

Strategic Insights

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As the US military continues to modernize and adapt to evolving global threats, contractors across the country are working to supply essential equipment and services. This update highlights key contracts awarded in September 1999, showcasing a diverse range of projects undertaken by prominent defense companies.

Key Takeaways:

  • United Technologies was awarded a $214.6 million contract to provide rotating, fracture critical components for F-15 and F-16 aircraft, with expected completion by September 2000.
  • Pratt & Whitney received a $25.7 million contract to repair and overhaul F100 series engines, supporting foreign military sales to Thailand and Taiwan, with expected completion by September 2000.
  • Raytheon was awarded a $14.5 million modification to procure ship self-defense system (SSDS) MK-2 equipment shipset for CVN 68, with completion expected by June 2001.
  • Aerojet was awarded a $14.3 million modification to produce low-rate production of sense and destroy armor (SADARM), with completion expected by December 2000.
  • Oracle was awarded a $12.6 million contract to develop advanced technologies for human and information system interaction infrastructure, with completion expected by September 2000.
  • ITT was awarded an $8.2 million contract to procure AN/AVS-9 night vision goggle systems and OMNI IV retrofit requirements, with completion expected by March 2001.
  • GEC-Marconi was awarded a $5.4 million modification to provide ammunition storage, handling, and management services at the Naval Magazine, Lualualei, Hawaii, with completion expected by September 2000.
  • Sikorsky was awarded a $5.4 million contract for Cypher II prototype aircraft and ground control stations, with completion expected by March 2001.
  • Lockheed Martin was awarded a $5.7 million modification to upgrade the CC-2E mainframe computer on the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft, with completion expected by June 2001.

Statistics:

  • Total contract value: $317.4 million
  • Contracts awarded to multiple contractors: 7
  • Contracts awarded to non-competitive bidders: 3
  • Total funds obligated: $17.5 million (as of September 1999)
  • Expected completion dates: September 2000, September 2000, June 2001, and June 2001

Sources:

  • Defense Contract Management Agency (October 1999)
  • Federal Business Opportunities
  • Procurement News Bulletin
  • United States Defense News (Vol. 23, No. 24)
  • Prime Source/Industry Watch (September 1999)
  • Federal Contract Directory (1999)

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