Boeing gets F2AST contract

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. - Boeing won its first contract award under the Air Force Future Flexible Acquisition and Sustainment Tool (F2AST) program. The award is a $19.1 million Air Force Special Operations Command contract for AC-130U Gunship operational flight and simulation software maintenance; field service support; configuration, data and obsolescence management; and intermediate-level repairs. The government is expected to negotiate three annual options during the first quarter of this year. An option may be exercised every 12 months. (Source: Boeing, 02/02/09) Gulf Coast note: Work will be performed by Boeing SOF at Hurlburt Field, Fla., home of the U.S. Air Force Special Forces Command.