U.S. Army Awards $35.8 Million Contract to Rockwell Collins for Black Hawk Simulation Devices

Strategic Insights -

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that the U.S. Army has awarded a $35,774,525 contract extension to Rockwell Collins Simulation and Training Solutions in Binghamton, New York, to procure an additional 4 Transportable Black Hawk Operations Simulator (T-BOS) devices. The contract will support the production of 14 simulators in total, providing troops with accurate training simulations for operating Black Hawk helicopters. Schumer emphasized that 90% of the work will be performed in Binghamton, offering a significant economic boost to the Southern Tier region. The contract is expected to be completed by September 29, 2015.

Key Takeaways:

  • The U.S. Army has awarded a $35,774,525 contract extension to Rockwell Collins Simulation and Training Solutions in Binghamton, New York.
  • The contract extension will procure an additional 4 Transportable Black Hawk Operations Simulator (T-BOS) devices, bringing the total number of simulators to 14.
  • 90% of the work under the contract will be performed in Binghamton, supporting the local economy.
  • The contract will provide an economic boost to the Southern Tier region while increasing the number of high-quality tools for soldiers' training.
  • The T-BOS devices will provide accurate simulations of flying a Black Hawk helicopter, allowing troops to be fully trained in operating these machines.
  • The contract is expected to be completed by September 29, 2015.
  • Rockwell Collins has previously worked with the U.S. Army on this project, producing 10 Black Hawk simulators in the original contract.
  • Senator Charles Schumer has committed to supporting defense work in upstate New York, including bringing more projects to the region.

Statistics:

  • $35,774,525: The value of the contract award to Rockwell Collins.
  • 4: The number of additional T-BOS devices to be procured under the contract extension.
  • 14: The total number of simulators to be produced, including those under the original contract.
  • 90%: The percentage of work under the contract to be performed in Binghamton.
  • September 29, 2015: The estimated completion date for the contract.

Sources:

  • "Schumer Announces $35.8 Million Contract Extension for New Defense Project in Binghamton"

published by Senator Charles Schumer's office, n.d.