Contract: Lockheed, $265.6M

Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a $265,590,400 modification (P00023) cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price order (N0001920F0571) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001919G0008). This modification exercises options and adds scope to increase Block 4 manufacturing capacity and procure material modification kits and special test/tooling equipment that remove life limits, correct deficiencies, and retrofit aircraft with Technical Refresh 3. These retrofit and modification efforts on F-35 aircraft will be across the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, non-U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) participants and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. Work will be performed in Fort Worth and is expected to be completed in September 2028. Fiscal 2022 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $89,339,876, fiscal 2022 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $72,265,565, fiscal 2021 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $7,188,171, fiscal 2021 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $3,667,746, fiscal 2020 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $33,046,071, FMS customer funds in the amount of $6,597,436, and non-U.S. DoD participant funds in the amount of $53,485,535 will be obligated at the time of award, $33,046,071 of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 09/30/22) Gulf Coast note: Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is home of an F-35 training center and reprogramming labs.

Contract: Raytheon, $232.8M

Raytheon Technologies Corp., Pratt and Whitney Military Engines, East Hartford, Conn., is awarded a $232,779,750 cost-plus-incentive-fee contract to procure material and support equipment for depot maintenance facilities and unit level support equipment, as well as to provide program administrative support for non-recurring sustainment activities and supplies, services, and planning for depot standup and expansion in support of the for the F-35 Lightning II Program. Work will be performed in East Hartford (40.7%); Jacksonville, Fla. (12.7%); Oklahoma City, Okla. (10.5%); Misawa, Japan (6.5%); Windsor Locks, Conn. (5%); Indianapolis, Ind. (5%); Leeuwarden, Netherlands (3.2%); Williamtown, Australia (2.5%); Orland, Norway (2%); Cherry Point, N.C. (1.7%); Yuma, Ariz. (1.3%); various locations within the Continental United States (6.1%); and various locations outside the Continental United States (2.8%), and is expected to be completed in September 2025. Fiscal 2022 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $45,540,002, fiscal 2022 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $17,700,821, fiscal 2022 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $700,830, fiscal 2021 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $47,698,510, fiscal 2021 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $21,826,309, fiscal 2020 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $467,220, fiscal 2019 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $467,220, foreign military sales funds in the amount of $24,717,940, and non-U.S. Department of Defense participants funds in the amount of $36,591,718 will be obligated at the 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 Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N0001922C0016). (Source: DoD, 09/30/22) Gulf Coast note: Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is home of an F-35 training center and reprogramming labs.

Contract: Lockheed, $228.7M

Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a not-to-exceed $228,680,862 cost-plus-award-fee and cost-plus-fixed fee undefinitized modification (P00074) to a previously awarded contract (N0001919C0010). This modification adds scope for the development of F-35 training systems and simulation block 4 capability development, to include Joint Strike missiles, weapons, integrated fire control, F-35 Lightning Integrated Training Environment, and additional training development required to meet a Lot 17 delivery. Work will be performed in Orlando, Fla. (70%) and Fort Worth (30%), and is expected to be completed in December 2025. Fiscal 2022 research, development, test and evaluation (Air Force) funds in the amount of $11,114,668, fiscal 2022 research, development, test and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $11,114,666, and non-U.S. Department of Defense partner funds in the amount of $5,662,710 will be obligated at the time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 09/30/22) Gulf Coast note: Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is home of an F-35 training center and reprogramming labs.

Contract: Lockheed, $35.8M

Lockheed Martin Corp., Fort Worth, Texas is awarded a $35,834,613 firm-fixed-price modification (P00005) to an order (N0001921F0398) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001919G0008). This modification adds scope and increases the contract ceiling for F-35 Lightning II Lot 15-16 Batch 2 Ancillary Mission Equipment for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, non-U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) partners, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. Work will be performed in Fort Worth and is expected to be completed in December 2025. Fiscal 2022 appropriation (Air Force) funds in the amount of $49,860,712, fiscal 2022 appropriation (Navy) funds in the amount of 5,663,940, fiscal 2021 appropriation (Navy) funds in the amount of $3,496,750‬, FMS customer funds in the amount of $4,809,862; and non-U.S. DoD participant funds in the amount of $12,117,124 will be obligated at the time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 09/30/22) Gulf Coast note: Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is home of an F-35 training center and reprogramming labs.

Contract: Lockheed, $15.6M

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a $15,634,052 firm-fixed-price modification (P00086) to a previously awarded contract (N0001917C0001). This modification adds scope to provide non-recurring engineering in support of the F-35 Joint Program Office complying with the Item Unique Identification clause, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 252.211-7003, for delivered items of which the government’s unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or more, barring exemptions. Work will be performed Samlesbury, United Kingdom and is expected to be completed in August 2024. Fiscal 2020 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $7,817,026 and fiscal 2020 aircraft procurement funds in the amount of $7,817,026 will be obligated at time of award, all of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 09/30/22) Gulf Coast note: Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is home of an F-35 training center and reprogramming labs.

Contract: multiple, $194.5M

Aery Aviation, LLC, Newport News, Va. (FA3002-22-D-0007); Brunner  Aerospace, LLC, Georgetown, Texas (FA3002-22-D-0008); D2 Government Services, LLC, New Bern, N.C. (FA3002-22-D-0015); Delmar Aerospace Corp., Las Vegas, Nev. (FA3002-22-D-0009); FOX3 International, LLC, Scottsdale, Ariz. (FA3002-22-D-0010); Resicum International, LLC, Warrenton, Va.  (FA3002-22-D-0011); SkyWarrior Flight Training, LLC, Pensacola, Fla. (FA3002-22-D-0012); and Val-Kor, LLC, Huntsville, Ala. (FA3002-22-D-0013) have been awarded a combined maximum-value $194,500,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple-award commercial aircrew and maintenance training contract. These eight contractors may compete for firm-fixed-price task orders under the terms and conditions of the awarded contract. Work will be performed at multiple locations and is expected to be completed by Sept. 29, 2032. This contract provides Foreign Military Sales (FMS) students from multiple partner nations and United States Government (USG) students for aircrew and maintenance training located either in the continental U.S. or outside of the continental U.S. These awards are the result of a competitive acquisition and eight offers were received. Fiscal 2022 FMS administrative funds in the amount of $20,000 ($2,500 per awardee) is being obligated at time of award. The 338th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 09/30/22)

Contract: DCS, $99.5M

DCS Corp., Alexandria, Va., has been awarded a $99,500,000 firm-fixed price contract for Seek Eagle Modeling, Analysis, and Tools Support. This contract provides support to the Air Force aircraft-stores certification process by certifying stores on aircraft, developing specific scientific and engineering methodologies to meet the stores compatibility program, providing engineering analyses and management support to meet current and future needs, and developing tools necessary to ensure that stores are compatible with aircraft used in a multi-role to accommodate an array of store configurations. Work will be performed at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2027. This contract was a competitive acquisition and one offer was received. Fiscal 2023 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $17,000,000 are being obligated at time of award. Air Force Test Center, Eglin AFB, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA2486-22-F-A019). (Source: DoD, 09/30/22)

Contract: Textron, $69.7M

Textron Systems Corp., Hunt Valley, Md., has been awarded a $69,740,000 basic indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (FA2487-22-D-A001) for Radio Frequency Threat Simulator (RFTS) Hardware and Sustainment Support Services (HSSS) and a $2,268,802 task order (FA2487-22-F-A0032) for the 36th Electronic Warfare Squadron RFTS HSSS. The contract provides for sustainment of RFTSs in support of the Air Force Test Center electronic warfare mission. Work will be performed in Hunt Valley, Md., and is expected to be completed by September 2032. This award is the result of a sole source acquisition. Fiscal 2022 operations and maintenance appropriations in the amount of $60,000 are being obligated at time of award. Air Force Test Center, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 09/30/22)

Contract: Sierra Nevada, $14M

Sierra Nevada Corp., Fort Walton Beach, Fla., has been awarded an undefinitized contract action with a not-to-exceed price of $14,020,026 for the sustainment of the A-29 Fleet for the country of Lebanon. This contract will provide continued support of the six overseas based A-29 aircraft, training devices, mission planning/debrief systems, line replaceable units, alternate mission equipment, ground support equipment, test equipment, commercial technical publications, and associated spares to provide follow-on sustainment. Work will mainly be performed in Fort Walton Beach and is expected to be completed Sept. 30, 2024. This award is the result of a sole-source, Foreign Military Sales directed acquisition. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8637-22-F-1002). (Source: DoD, 09/30/22)

Contract: Conti Federal, $8.4M

Conti Federal Services, Orlando, Fla., has been awarded a $8,445,000 firm-fixed-price contract for building renovation. This contract provides for the repair of Air Force Building #1643 to support the F-35 aircraft. Work will be performed at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, Texas, and is expected to be completed by Nov. 8, 2023. This award is the result of a competitive request for proposals through publication on the System for Award Management website and one offer was received. Fiscal 2022 operations and maintenance funds in the amount of $8,445,000 are being obligated at time of award. The 301st Contracting Flight, Naval Air Station JRB, Fort Worth, Texas is the contracting activity (FA6675-22-C-0007). (Source: DoD, 09/30/22) Gulf Coast note: Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is home of an F-35 training center and reprogramming labs.

Contract: L3Harris Mustang, $7M

L3Harris Mustang Technology, L.P., Plano, Texas, has been awarded an estimated $7,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, and cost-reimbursable contract. This contract will investigate advanced missile sub-system components to support the Counter Air Science and Technology program. Work will be performed in Plano and is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2027. This award is the result of a white paper from a Broad Agency Announcement. Fiscal 2022 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $1,400,000 are being obligated at time of award. Air Force Research Laboratory, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA8651-22-D-A002 and Task Order FA8651-22-F-A029). (Source: DoD, 09/30/22)

Contract: TechFlow, $30.4M

TechFlow Inc., San Diego, Calif., was awarded a $30,403,370 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement and delivery of electric vehicle charging facilities. Bids were solicited via the internet with 12 received. Work will be performed in Fort Benning, Ga.; Fort Bragg, N.C.; Fort Bliss, Texas; Waialua, Hawaii; Fort Meade, Md.; Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.; Fort Rucker, Ala.; Fort Stewart, Ga.; Fort Jackson, S.C.; Fort Campbell, Ky.; Fort Carson, Colo.; Fort Drum, N.Y.; Fort Huachuca, Ariz.; Fort Belvoir, Va.; Fort Riley, Kan.; Fort Polk, La.; Fort Knox, Ky.; Redstone Arsenal, Ala.; Fort Gordon, Ga.; Fort Hood, Texas; Fort Leonard, Mo.; West Point, N.Y.; Jolon, Calif.; Picatinny Arsenal, N.J.; Fort Leavenworth, Kan.; White Sands Missile Range, N.M.; Dugway, Utah; Fort McCoy, Wisc.; Rock Island, Ill.; Fort Detrick, Md.; Fort Myer, Va.; and Fort Lee, Va., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 29, 2023. Fiscal 2022 operation and maintenance, Army funds in the amount of $30,403,370 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, Ala., is the contracting activity (W912DY-22-C-0043). (Source: DoD, 09/30/22)

Contract: CAE USA, $11.4M

CAE USA Inc., Tampa, Fla., was awarded an $11,426,532 modification (P00016) to contract W9124G-20-C-0008 to increase the number of pilots and other qualified contract personnel for rotary-wing aircraft training. Work will be performed in Fort Rucker, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 9, 2024. Fiscal 2022 operation and maintenance, Army funds in the amount of $11,426,532 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Field Directorate Office, Fort Eustis, Va., is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 09/30/22)

Contract: BCI, $7.8M

BCI Construction USA Inc., Pace, Fla., was awarded a $7,837,952 firm-fixed-price contract for mechanical and electrical rehabilitation of the spillway gates at Barkley Lock. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work will be performed in Grand Rivers, Ky., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2024. Fiscal 2022 civil construction funds in the amount of $7,837,952 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville, Tenn., is the contracting activity (W912P5-22-C-0013). (Source: DoD, 09/30/22)

Contract: Lockheed, $152.3M

Lockheed Martin Corp., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a not-to-exceed $152,329,105 fixed-price-incentive-firm-target, cost-plus-fixed-fee undefinitized indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. This contract provides for the production of the F-35 Logistics Information Systems to include Autonomic Logistics Information System and Operational Data Integrated Network (ODIN), and Mission Planning Environment (MPE) hardware, as well as associated contract management, planning and readiness reviews and non-recurring introduction to service activities necessary to field the F-35 ODIN, MPE, and components of any future ODIN and MPE retrofits for the F-35A, F-35B and F-35C aircraft. Work will be performed in Orlando, Fla. (95%) and Fort Worth, Texas (5%), and is expected to be completed in December 2024. No funds will be obligated at the time of award; funds will be obligated on individual orders as they are issued. This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to 10 USC 2304(c)(1). The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N0001922D0004). (Source: DoD, 09/29/22) Gulf Coast note: Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is home of an F-35 training center and reprogramming labs.

Contract: Hornbeck Offshore, $42.4M

Hornbeck Offshore Operators, LLC, of Covington, La., is awarded a $42,433,338 modification for the fixed-price portion of a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract to exercise a one-year option period (P00103) for the operation and maintenance of four modified off-shore supply vessels USNS Arrowhead (T-AGSE 4), USNS Eagleview (T-AGSE 3), USNS Westwind (T-AGSE 2), and USNS Black Powder (T-AGSE 1) for continued service as support vessels in support of U.S. Navy operations. The contract includes a 215-day base period, nine one-year option periods and one, 150-day option period. Work for this option period will be performed at sea, worldwide, and is expected to be completed by September 30, 2023. This contract includes nine 12-month option periods and one 150-day option period, which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $355,345,374. Working capital (Navy) funds in the amount of $42,433,338 are obligated for fiscal 2023, and will not expire at the end of the fiscal year. This contract was issued on a basis of other than full and open competition in support of the statute under provisions of 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1 — only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The U. S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command, headquartered in Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity (N6238715C2507). (Source: DoD, 09/29/22)

Contract: Martin-Baker, $16.2M

Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd., Uxbridge, United Kingdom, is awarded a $16,175,940 firm-fixed-price contract for the manufacture of 1,225 explosive cartridges kits and 1,786 each of different explosive cartridges used in the Martin-Baker US16E ejection seat in F-35 aircraft for the Joint Strike Fighter program. The contract does not contain a provision for an option quantity. All work will be performed in Uxbridge and work is expected to be completed by October 2025. The total value of $16,175,940 will be obligated at the time of award. This effort involves funding under the Foreign Military Sales program. Funding sources include fiscal 2022 operation and maintenance (Air Force) funds (29%); fiscal 2022 operation and maintenance (International Partner Funding) funds (21%); fiscal 2022 procurement (Air Force) funds (13%); fiscal 2022 operation and maintenance (Marine Corps) funds (13%); fiscal 2022 procurement (Marine Corps) funds (5%); fiscal 2022 procurement (Navy) funds (4%); and fiscal 2022 operation and maintenance (Navy) funds (4%); Japan (4%); Israel (3%); Korea (2%); Belgium (1%); and Poland (1%). Funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One source was solicited for this non-competitive requirement under authority 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), with one offer received. Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support, Mechanicsburg, Pa., is the contracting activity (N00104-22-C-K070). (Source: DoD, 09/29/22) Gulf Coast note: Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is home of an F-35 training center and reprogramming labs.

Contract: Sauer Construction, $10M

Sauer Construction, LLC, Jacksonville, Fla., is awarded a $10,034,000 firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded task order (N6945022F0843) placed against multiple award construction contract (N69450-21-D-0061). The modification provides for the exercise of additional demolition, construction, and repair work associated with storm damage at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla. This award brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $73,855,000. Work will be performed in Pensacola and is expected to be completed by September 2025. Fiscal 2022 operation and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $10,034,000 are obligated on this award and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 09/29/22)

Contract: ESA South, $22.1M

ESA South Inc.,  Cantonment, Fla., was awarded a $22,123,756 firm-fixed-price contract for construction of a vehicle maintenance shop, storage buildings, an administrative building and military equipment parking at Camp Shelby. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work will be performed in Hattiesburg, Miss., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 18, 2024. Fiscal 2022 operation and maintenance, Army Reserve funds in the amount of $22,123,756 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville, Ky., is the contracting activity (W912QR-22-F-0318). (Source: DoD, 09/29/22)

Contract: Crosby Dredging, $17.9M

Crosby Dredging LLC, Galliano, La., was awarded a $17,901,800 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with five received. Work will be performed in Berwick, La., with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2023. Fiscal 2022 civil operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $17,901,800 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, La., is the contracting activity (W912P8-22-C-0068). (Source: DoD, 09/29/22)

Contract: Great Lakes Dredge, $12.2M

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, Houston, Texas, was awarded a $12,195,000 firm-fixed-price contract for dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with five received. Work will be performed in Irvington, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Sept. 29, 2023. Fiscal 2022 civil operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $12,195,000 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile, Ala., is the contracting activity (W91278-22-C-0037). (Source: DoD, 09/29/22)

Contract: N-Y Associates, $9.4M

N-Y Associates Inc.,  Metairie, La., was awarded a $9,438,389 firm-fixed-price contract for construction projects in the Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico system. Bids were solicited via the internet with eight received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2024. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, La., is the contracting activity (W912P8-22-F-0202). (Source: DoD, 09/29/22)

Contract: Boeing, $9.8M

The Boeing Co., Saint Louis, Mo., has been awarded a $9,800,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to investigate advanced missile sub-system components to support the Compact Air-to-Air Missile and Extended Range Air-to-Air Missile Systems. Work will be performed in Saint Louis and is expected to be completed by Sept. 28, 2027. This award is the result of a white paper from Broad Agency Announcement (FA8651-20-S-0001). Fiscal 2022 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $835,000 are being obligated at the time of award. Air Force Research Laboratory, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA8651-22-D-A009 and task order FA8651-22-F-A030). (Source: DoD, 09/29/22)

Contract: Linfield Hunter, $9M

Linfield Hunter & Junius Inc., Metairie, La., was awarded a $9,216,117 firm-fixed-price contract for levee construction. Bids were solicited via the internet with eight received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 24, 2024. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, La., is the contracting activity (W912P8-22-F-0192). (Source: DoD, 09/28/22)

Contract: Raytheon, $277.9M

Raytheon Technologies Corp., Pratt and Whitney Military Engines, East Hartford, Conn., is awarded a not-to-exceed $277,919,144 modification (P00007) to a previously awarded cost-plus-incentive-fee, fixed-price-incentive-firm-target undefinitized contract (N0001920C0011). This modification adds scope for the production and delivery of F-35 spares, to include four Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing spare engines for the U.S. Marine Corps and 20 power modules for the U.S. Air Force. Work will be performed in East Hartford (17%); Indianapolis, Ind. (10%); Middletown, Conn. (8%); Kent, Wash. (7%); North Berwick, Maine (4%); El Cajon, Calif. (3%); Cromwell, Conn. (3%); Whitehall, Mich. (3%); Portland, Ore. (2%); San Diego, Calif. (2%); South Bend, Ind. (2%); Columbus, Ga. (1%); Hampton, Va. (1%); Manchester, Conn. (1%); Cheshire, Conn. (1%); Elmwood Park, N.J. (1%); various locations within the Continental United States (27%), and various locations outside the Continental United States (7%), and is expected to be completed in October 2025. Fiscal 2022 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $171,681,855 and fiscal 2022 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $106,237,289 will be obligated at time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 09/28/22) Gulf Coast note: Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is home of an F-35 training center and reprogramming labs.

Contract: Lockheed, $55.9M

Lockheed Martin Corp., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a $55,933,414 cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001922F2073) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001919G0008). This order procures and delivers additional databases, simulated entities, simulated weapons, updates to network standards, and point-to-point connections to improve and sustain F-35 training devices in support of Distributed Mission Training for the United States Navy, Air Force, Marine Corp and non-U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) participants. Work will be performed in Fort Worth and is expected to be completed in June 2025. Fiscal 2021 research, development, test and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $1,250,000; fiscal 2022 research, development, test and evaluation (Air Force) funds in the amount of $1,250,000; fiscal 2022 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $7,598,538; fiscal 2022 operations and maintenance (Air Force) funds in the amount of $30,659,618; fiscal 2022 operations and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $672,684;  fiscal 2022 operations and maintenance (Marine Corps) funds in the amount of $672,684 and non-U.S. DoD participant funds in the amount of $5,382,827 will be obligated at time of award, $33,254,986 of which will expire at the end of the fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 09/28/22) Gulf Coast note: Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is home of an F-35 training center and reprogramming labs.

Contract: Austal USA, $11.6M

Austal USA, Mobile, Ala., is awarded an $11,581,420 cost-plus-fixed-fee and cost-only modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-17-C-2301) to exercise an option for littoral combat ship (LCS) industrial post-delivery availability support for USS Kingsville (LCS 36). Work will be performed in Mobile (90%), and Pittsfield, Mass. (10%), and is expected to be completed by March 2024. Fiscal 2019 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $2,000,000 will be obligated at time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 09/28/22)

Contract: Metson Marine, $8.2M

Metson Marine Services, Inc., Ventura, Calif., is awarded an $8,207,932 modification (P00046) to the previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N68836-19-C-0002) to exercise Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.217-9 option period four, for port operations support services that include maintenance and repairs of government furnished boats, service craft, and waterfront equipment; oil spill response; industrial marine services; docking regular overhauls; ship movement and fleet liaison support services; berth day support; facility response team services; counter-terrorism support; barrier and gate services; and exclusion buoy inventory in support of Commander, Navy Region Southeast. The contract included a nine-month base period and four one-year option periods. Exercising this option will bring the estimated value of the contract to $38,712,384 and work is expected to be completed by September 2023. Work will be performed in Kings Bay, Ga. (30%); Woodbine, Ga. (28%); Mayport, Fla. (18%); Pensacola, Fla. (15%); Key West, Fla. (4%); Port Canaveral, Fla. (3%); Panama City, Fla. (1%); and Jacksonville, Fla. (1%). Fiscal 2023 operations and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $2,114,173 will be obligated at time of award and funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The remaining amount of the contract modification will be funded with fiscal 2023 operations and maintenance (Navy) and (United States Coast Guard) funds. The contract modification is issued subject to Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.232-18 - availability of funds, and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 252.232-7007 - limitation of government’s obligation, will be incorporated in the contract modification. This contract was competitively procured with the solicitation as a total small business set-aside requirement with five offers received. Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 09/28/22)

Navy LCAC set for climate test

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - An amphibious Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion vehicle arrived at Eglin Air Force Base Sept. 23 for testing. The LCAC, from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City, Fla., arrived at the base to begin two weeks of testing at Eglin’s McKinley Climatic Lab. (Source: Air Force, 09/27/22)

Contract: Lockheed, $115.4M

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, was awarded an $115,351,997 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. This contract provides diminishing manufacturing sources parts for F-35 Lightning II program for the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, non-U.S. Department of Defense participants, and Foreign Military Sales customers. Work will be performed in Fort Worth and is expected to be completed in September 2023. No funds will be obligated at the time of award; funds will be obligated on individual orders as they are issued. This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to 10 U.S. Code 2304(c)(1). The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity (N0001922D0043). (Awarded Sept. 16, 2022) (Source: DoD, 09/27/22) Gulf Coast note: Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is home of an F-35 training center and reprogramming labs.

Contract: multiple, $164.4M

Koman Construction, Anchorage, Alaska (W9126G-22-D-0046); CCI Mechanical LLC, Crestview, Fla. (W9126G-22-D-0047); Red Eagle JV, Coweta, Okla. (W9126G-22-D-0048); Lemoine-Frazier JV LLC, Lafayette, La. (W9126G-22-D-0049); and Reasor-Asturian JV LLC, Pensacola, Fla. (W9126G-22-D-0050), will compete for each order of the $164,400,000 firm-fixed-price contract for design-build vertical construction. Bids were solicited via the internet with 26 received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 26, 2027. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth, Texas, is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 09/27/22)

Contract: Mike Hooks, $16.7M

Mike Hooks LLC, Westlake, La., was awarded a $16,739,800 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with five received. Work will be performed in Lake Charles, La., with an estimated completion date of July 31, 2023. Fiscal 2022 civil operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $16,739,800 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, La., is the contracting activity (W912P8-22-C-0050). (Source: DoD, 09/27/22)

Contract: Luhr Crosby, $13.5M

Luhr Crosby LLC, Columbia, Ill., was awarded a $13,468,394 firm-fixed-price contract for stone berms and blankets, and dike maintenance. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of May 25, 2023. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, La., is the contracting activity (W912P8-22-F-0193). (Source: DoD, 09/27/22)

Contract: BCI Construction, $10M

BCI Construction USA Inc., Pace, Fla., was awarded a $10,014,349 firm-fixed-price contract to rehabilitate tainter gates and sluice gates. Bids were solicited via the internet with four received. Work will be performed in Knoxville, Iowa, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 24, 2024. Fiscal 2022 civil operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $10,014,349 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island, Ill., is the contracting activity (W912EK-22-C-0039). (Source: DoD, 09/27/22)

Contract: Atlantic Diving, $40.8M

Atlantic Diving Supply Inc., Virginia Beach, Va., has been awarded a $40,751,037 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for fire and emergency services and personal protective equipment. This contract provides structural coats, pants and suspenders for firefighters. Work will be performed in Virginia Beach and is expected to be completed by Sept. 30, 2027. This award is the result of a competitive acquisition and two offers were received. The 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA8051-22-D-0003). (Source: DoD, 09/27/22)

Contract: multiple, $1B

AlphaNav Tech PE, Odessa, Ukraine (N68171-22-D-H009); Ben Line Agencies (S) Pte. Ltd., Southpoint, Singapore (N68171-22-D- H010); Centerra Group LLC, Herndon, Va. (N68171-22-D-H011); Insignia Shipping Services Ltd., London, United Kingdom (N68171-22-D-H012); International Maritime & Air Services SL, Cadiz, Spain (N68171-22-D-H013); JT Square Pte. Ltd., Singapore (N68171-22-D-H014); KVG LLC, Gettysburg, Pa. (N68171-22-D-H015); Meridian Global Consulting LLC, Mobile, Ala. (N68171-22-D-H016); Macro Vantage Levant DMCC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (N68171-22-D-H017); Relyant Global LLC, Maryville, Tenn. (N68171-22-D-H018); and TranLogistics LLC, Miami, Fla. (N68171-22-D-H019), are awarded an estimated $1,061,000,000 firm-fixed price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award contract under previously awarded request for proposal N68171-20-R-0005 adding new husbanding service provider contractors to an existing 2020 global multiple award contract (GMAC) for the remaining three years within the initial GMAC. The existing GMAC included a five-year base ordering period with one five-year option with individual requirements performed under task orders when specific dates and locations are identified. The GMAC is to provide husbanding, management and integration services consisting of general charter and hire, utilities, force protection, communications, and land transportation services to support maritime forces of the Department of Defense, other U.S. government agencies, and other nations to include Navy ships, Marine Corps, Military Sealift Command (MSC), Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, NATO, and other foreign vessels participating in U.S. military or NATO exercises and missions. If the option period is exercised, the total estimated value of the contracts combined will have a ceiling value of $2,122,000,000. The ordering period of the contract is expected to be completed by October 2025; if all options are exercised, the ordering period will be completed by October 2030. The contracts will run concurrently, and work will be performed in 30 geographic regions: United Arab Emirates (14%); Philippines (10%); Djibouti (7%); Eastern U.S. and U.S. territories (6%); Southeastern Asia 2 (5%); Indian Ocean (5%); South Korea (5%); South America (5%); Singapore (4%); Western U.S. California (4%); Southeastern Asia 1 (3%); Bahrain (3%); Oman (3%); Oceania (2%); China and Russia (2%); United Kingdom/Western Europe (North Sea) (2%); Italy (2%); Eastern Europe/Black Sea (2%); Western Europe (Mediterranean) (2%); Northern Atlantic (2%); Panama (2%); North America (2%); Japan (1%); Greece (1%); Africa (1%); Middle East (1%); Central America (1%); Caribbean and Bermuda (1%); Eastern U.S. territories (1%); and Western U.S. territories (1%). Due to the fact that the specific requirements for husbanding support cannot be predicted at this time, more specific information about where the work will be performed cannot be currently provided. Fiscal 2023 operation and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $33,000 will be obligated ($3,000 on each of the 11 contracts to fund the contracts’ minimum amounts), and funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Additional funds will be obligated at the task order level with the appropriate fiscal year funding as issued by the main type commanders for each area of responsibility. Typical funding issued by each of the customers include operation and maintenance (Navy) funds and working capital (Navy) funds. The requirement was competitively procured for the award of multiple contracts with the solicitation posted on the System for Award Management website with 30 offers received. Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella, Naples Detachment, Italy, is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 09/26/22)

Contract: M1 Support, $86.8M

M1 Support Services LP, Denton, Texas, was awarded a $86,804,684 modification (P00118) to contract W9124G-17-C-0104 for collective bargaining agreement wage adjustment. Work will be performed in Fort Rucker, Ala., with an estimated completion date of Jan. 15, 2023. Fiscal 2022 operation and maintenance, Army funds in the amount of $21,726,067 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 09/26/22)

Contract: Raytheon, $769.9M

Raytheon Technologies Corp., Pratt and Whitney Military Engines, East Hartford, Conn., is awarded a $769,866,520 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee modification (P00006) to a previously awarded, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N0001920D0013). This modification increases the contract ceiling to procure propulsion system spare parts, modules, support equipment/packaging handling shipping and transportation material, and depot lay-in material in support of the F-135 propulsion system requirements for the Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, Foreign Military Sales customers and non-Department of Defense participants. Work will be performed in East Hartford (56%); North Berwick, Maine (13%); Indianapolis, Ind. (10%); Jupiter, Fla. (7%); Windsor Locks, Conn. (5%); Bristol, United Kingdom (4%); Rockford, Ill. (2%); Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico (2%); and Phoenix, Ariz. (1%), and is expected to be completed in December 2025. No funds will be obligated at the time of award; funds will be obligated on individual orders as they are issued.  The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 09/23/22) Gulf Coast note: Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is home of an F-35 training center and reprogramming labs.

Contract: Korte, $26.2M

The Korte Co., St. Louis, Mo., is awarded a $26,220,322 firm-fixed-price task order (N6945022F0978) under a multiple award construction contract (N69450-19-D-0910) to provide storm damage repairs to Buildings 602, 625, 625B, 626, 3221, and 3260 at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla. The work to be performed provides for architectural column repair and replacement, window repair and replacement, roof repair and replacement, attic insulation replacement, asbestos, lead paint and mold abatement, interior finish repairs including walls and ceiling grid, fire alarm repairs, heating, ventilation and air conditioning repairs and replacement, structural steel repair and replacement, structural steel coating and concrete repair. The task order also contains four unexercised options, which, if exercised, would increase the cumulative task order value to $49,309,739. Work will be performed in Pensacola and is expected to be completed by May 2024. Fiscal 2022 operation and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $26,220,322 are obligated on this award and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Two proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 09/23/22)

Contract: Sauer, $25M

Sauer Construction LLC, Jacksonville, Fla., is awarded $25,014,000 for a firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded task order N6945022F0843 placed against multiple award construction contract N69450-21-D-0061. The modification provides for demolition, construction, and repair work associated with storm damage at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla. This award brings the total cumulative face value of the contract is $63,821,000. Work will be performed in Pensacola and is expected to be completed by March 2025. Fiscal 2022 operation and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $25,014,000 are obligated on this award and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 09/23/22)

Contract: VHB, $14.8M

VHB LLC, Boyds, Md., was awarded a $14,763,000 firm-fixed-price task order (N6945022F0956) under a multiple award construction contract (N69450-22-D-0007) to provide repairs to the sanitary sewer system southeast sector and replacement of water reservoir tank 2227 at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla. The work to be performed provides for replacing, repairing, cleaning, and abandoning manholes; cleaning, replacing, and repairing lining, or plugging cleanouts, laterals, and mains, installing and replacing manhole inserts. The work also provides the replacement of the existing 500,000-gallon reinforced concrete water reservoir, and a 150,000-gallon metal water tank water treatment plant at Corry Station, Fla. Work will be performed in Pensacola and is expected to be completed by June 2024. Fiscal 2022 operation and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $14,763,000 was obligated on this award and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Five proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity. (Awarded Sept. 21, 2022) (Source: DoD, 09/23/22)

Rocket Lab picks SSC

Rocket Lab USA, Inc., of Long Beach, Calif., on Thursday said it selected NASA’s Stennis Space Center (SSC), Miss., as the location of its engine test facility for its reusable rocket, Neutron. The Archimedes Test Complex will be located within the larger A Test Complex at SSC across a 1 million square foot area for 10 years, with an option to extend the lease for an additional 10 years. The Archimedes Test Complex will include exclusive use and development of existing industrial NASA infrastructure and the Center’s A-3 Test Stand to develop and test Neutron’s Archimedes reusable engines. Rocket Lab has also secured a capital investment incentive from the Mississippi Development Authority to further develop the facilities and infrastructure at SSC for Neutron. Rocket Lab is expected to create dozens of new jobs and make significant capital investments in the state of Mississippi. (Source: Business Wire, 09/22/22)

Contract: Raytheon, $985.3M

Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Tucson, Ariz., has been awarded a $985,348,124 cost-plus-fixed-fee, with performance incentives, task order for the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM). The task order provides for the HACM weapon system design, development and initial delivery through the performance of model-based critical design review, qualification, integration, manufacturing and testing. Work will be performed in Tucson and is expected to be completed by March 2027. This award is the result of a limited sources competition with three sources. Fiscal 2022 research and development funds in the amount of $100,000,000 are being obligated at the time of award. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Armament Directorate, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is the contracting activity (FA8656-22-F-A071). (Source: DoD, 09/22/22)

Contract: multiple, $500M

Rogue Industries, LLC, Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (FA2823-22-D-0006); Reasor Building Group LLC, Pensacola, Fla. (FA2823-22-D-0007); Justin J. Reeves LLC, Houma, La. (FA2823-22-D-0008); Onopa Services LLC, Sanford, Fla. (FA2823-22-D-0009); Civil Works Contracting LLC, Wilmington, N.C. (FA2823-22-D-0010); OAC Action Construction Corp., Miami, Fla. (FA2823-22-D-0011); CJW Contractors Inc., Herndon, Va. (FA2823-22-D-0012); Sousa Construction Inc., Farmersville, Calif. (FA2823-22-D-0013); Fiber Business Solutions Group Inc., Norristown, Pa. (FA2823-22-D-0014); and CMC Building Inc., Bolton, N.C. (FA2823-22-D-0015), have been awarded a $500,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the Northwest Florida Air Force Multiple Award Construction Contract which will cover construction requirements for three Air Force installations. Work will be performed at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.; Tyndall AFB, Fla.; and Hurlburt Field, Fla., and is expected to be completed by Sept. 19, 2027. These awards are the result of a competitive 100 percent Small Business Set Aside, and 73 offers were received. Fiscal 2022 operations and maintenance funds in the amount of $10,000 ($1,000 per awardee) are being obligated at the time of award. Air Force Test Center, Eglin AFB, Fla., is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 09/22/22)

Contract: IDSC Holdings, $38M

IDSC Holdings LLC, doing business as Snap-On Industrial Corp., Kenosha, Wisc., is awarded a $38,023,816 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. This contract procures 4,178 specifically designed F-35 toolboxes and their contents. The specific tools and their placement has been configured by the F-35 Tool Control Program to accomplish unique F-35 maintenance tasks. Work will be performed in Kenosha and is expected to be completed in September 2027. No funds will be obligated at the time of award; funds will be obligated on individual orders as they are issued. This contract was competitively procured via an electronic request for proposal; one offer was received. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J., is the contracting activity (N6833522D0039). (Source: DoD, 09/22/22) Gulf Coast note: Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is home of an F-35 training center and reprogramming labs,

Contract: Arete Associates, $14M

Areté Associates, Northridge, Calif., was awarded a $14,081,626 cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order for sustainment and hurricane destruction potential correction of deficiencies for the AN/DVS-1 Coastal Battlefield Reconnaissance and Analysis (COBRA) Block I System. This delivery order is for a twelve-month period. Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz. (50%); and Valparaiso, Fla. (50%), and is expected to be completed by September 2023. Fiscal 2022 research, development, test, and evaluation funds in the amount of $8,822,668 (62%); and fiscal 2022 operation and maintenance funds (Navy) in the amount of $2,535,228 (18%) will be obligated at time of award, of which, funds in the amount of $2,535,227 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This delivery order was not competitively procured in accordance with the basic contract (N61331-21-D-0006) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-(5) — continuation of work performed under prior Phase III Small Business Innovative Research Program authorized under 15 U.S. Code § 638(r)(4) and 10 U.S. Code 2304(c)(5). The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, Panama City, Fla. is the contracting activity. (Awarded Sept. 21, 2022) (Source: DoD, 09/22/22)

F-35 flight line build begins

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - The Air Force held a ground-breaking ceremony to begin the construction of F-35A Lightning II flight line facilities at Tyndall Air Force Base. The project will increase the base’s flight line activity once the facilities become available. The construction is part of a $532 million contract awarded by the Army Corps of Engineers to Colorado-based construction company Hansel Phelps. The contract involves 11 projects in Zone 1 of the site’s 12-zone rebuild. F-35A crew are expected to base in the area by September 2023. (Source: Defense Post, 09/20/22) Previous

First students use new TH-73A

NAVAL AIR STATION WHITING FIELD, Fla. - Twelve student naval aviators at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Milton, Florida, began advanced helicopter training in the new TH-73A Thrasher aircraft in early September. NAS Whiting Field accepted the first TH-73A in August 2021 as a replacement for the 40-year-old TH-57 Sea Ranger aircraft, which provides basic helicopter training and advanced Instrument Flight Rules training. The current TH-57B was introduced in 1981, followed by the TH-57C in 1982, which will be phased out by the TH-73A. Before students begin flying the new helicopter, they will complete a rigorous course of groundwork in virtual reality and flying simulators to get them ready for the more powerful helicopter. From start to finish, the aviation students spend approximately 38 weeks in the advanced training regimen at Whiting before they graduate and move to larger operational helicopters, such as the H-60, H-53 and AH-1 helicopters. Training Air Wing Five based at Whiting Field is the largest aviation training wing in Naval Air Training Command (CNATRA). It is responsible for training 60% of primary aviation students in the T-6 aircraft, and 100% of all Navy, Marine and Coast Guard helicopter students. (Source: NAS Whiting Field, 09/20/22)

Contract: Raytheon, $14.7M

Raytheon Technologies Corp., doing business as Pratt & Whitney Military Engines, East Hartford, Conn., is awarded a $14,688,835 modification (P00040) to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N0001918C1021). This modification adds scope to provide tooling equipment to assist the production of Lot 14 F-135 Propulsion Systems for the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and non-U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) participants. Work will be performed in LaPorte, Ind. (18%); Syracuse, N.Y. (17%); Oxford, Ala. (11%); El Cajon, Calif. (7%); Granby Conn. (6%); Cleveland, Ohio (5%); Manchester, Conn. (4%); Millersburg, Ore. (4%); Whitehall, Mich. (4%); Knittlingen, Germany (3%); Ronkonkoma, N.Y. (2%); Grand Rapids, Mich. (2%); Winslow, Maine (2%); Newington, Conn. (1%); Portland, Ore. (1%); Midway, Ga. (1%); Avilla, Iowa (1%); Dover, N.J. (1%); various locations within the continental U.S. (CONUS) (8%); and various locations outside the CONUS (2%), and is expected to be completed in October 2023. Fiscal 2020 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $6,036,818; fiscal 2020 aircraft procurement (Air Force) funds in the amount of $6,036,817; and non-U.S. DOD participant funds in the amount of $2,615,200 will be obligated at the time of award, $12,073,635 of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 09/20/22) Gulf Coast note: Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is home of an F-35 training center and reprogramming labs.

Customs facility now at PNS

PENSACOLA, Fla. — The U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility opened Monday at Pensacola International Airport (PNS). The new facility will process international passengers coming into the airport on private flights, typically for corporate business. Previously, Border Patrol agents were on-call employees, which caused problems when processing international passengers. Agents will now work full-time. While only private international flights fly into PNS at this time, airport director Matt Coughlin said negotiations are in the works with commercial international airlines. (Source: WKRG, 09/19/22)
 

Airport preps for commercial flights

GULF SHORES, Ala. — Landing soon at Gulf Shores International Airport, not just private and military aircraft but commercial airlines. Airport Director Scott Fuller announcing a $3.7 million agreement with TBI/VINCI Airports to build, manage and operate a commercial air terminal. At first, the terminal will be a temporary facility eventually, a permanent structure. Site work has already begun near the air traffic control tower. Three airlines have already submitted letters of intent to operate out of Gulf Shores, a fourth is in discussions. The terminal is expected to be up and operational by March 1st. (Source: WKRG, 09/08/22)

Contract: multiple, $47.5M

Gibbs & Cox Inc., Arlington, Va. (N6449822D4008); HII Fleet Support Group LLC, Virginia Beach, Va. (N64498-22-D-4009); NDI Engineering Co., Thorofare, N.J. (N64498-22-D-4010); Noblis Mission Solutions for Defense LLC, Philadelphia, Pa. (N64498-22-D-4011); and VISTA Technology Services Inc., Arlington, Va. (N64498-22-D-4012), are awarded a combined $47,458,616 firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the procurement of engineering and technical services for the design of small to large-scale test sites at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). The procurement includes design planning for hull, mechanical, and electrical systems and equipment, the DDG-51 land-based engineering site, and current and future test sites at NSWCPD and the required design support may range in scope from design of small test stands to full scale land based test and engineering sites, replicating actual shipboard systems and ancillary equipment to be installed at NSWCPD. Each awardee will be awarded $500 (minimum contract guarantee per awardee) at contract award. Work will be performed primarily off-site at the contractor’s facilities, in either New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Virginia (83%). The remaining work will be performed at the government site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (15%); and other government sites (2%) including Washington, D.C.; Newport News, Va.; Pascagoula, Miss.; Bath, Maine; Bremerton, Wash.; Marinette, Wisc.; and other sites as directed. Work will be assigned according to the selected awardee for individual task orders and is expected to be completed by September 2028. Fiscal 2022 research, development, test, and evaluation appropriation account funds in the amount of $500.00 will be obligated at time of award. This contract was competitively procured via the Federal Business Opportunities website, with five offers received. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 09/19/22)  

Contract: CCI Group, $16.2M

CCI Group LLC, Shalimar, Fla., is awarded a $16,174,815 firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded task order (N6945022F0834) placed against multiple award construction contract N69450-19-D-0917. This modification provides for storm damage repairs to Building 2268 at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla. This award brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $27,808,930. Work will be performed in Pensacola and is expected to be completed by September 2024. Fiscal 2022 operation and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $16,174,815 are obligated on this award and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 09/16/22)

Contract: CAE USA, $27.5M

CAE USA Inc., Tampa, Fla., was awarded a $27,473,160 modification (P00052) to contract W911S0-15-C-0003 for fixed-wing aircraft training. Work will be performed at Fort Rucker, Ala., with an estimated completion date of March 9, 2024. Fiscal 2023 operations and maintenance, Army funds in the amount of $27,473,160 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Field Directorate Office, Fort Eustis, Va., is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 09/16/22)

SLS to make third launch attempt

NASA’s Artemis 1 mission is now scheduled to make its third liftoff attempt on Sept. 27, the space agency has announced. The rocket is made up of the six-person Orion capsule perched atop the 30-story Space Launch System (SLS) and was initially scheduled to embark on its maiden voyage to the moon and back on Aug. 29. But the mission was scrubbed because engineers were unable to cool one of the rocket's four core stage RS-25 engines down to a safe temperature in time for liftoff. The agency announced that it had fixed the problem, which it blamed on a faulty temperature sensor. Then, during the rocket’s second attempt, an alarm sounded as the craft was being loaded with its supercooled liquid hydrogen fuel, alerting engineers to a gap in the seal of one of the rocket's engines. Engineers tried and failed to plug the leak three times, NASA said. The agency has outlined a new date for the fueling demonstration: Sept. 21. If all goes well, the SLS will launch during a 70-minute window that opens Sept. 27 at 11:37 AM EDT. However, for all the reasons, the agency has a backup launch date on Oct. 2. (Sources: LiveScience, ExtremeTech, 09/15/22) Previous

Range gets new director

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The 96th Range Group welcomed a new director during a ceremony at the Air Armament Museum Sept. 7. Christopher Morin assumed directorship of the 96th RG before the presiding officer, Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Geraghty, 96th Test Wing commander. Morin dedicated more than 35 years of his career to test and design. He most recently served as the Sentinel Enterprise Combined Test Division chief at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, prior to his new directorship. The 96th RG operates and maintains the Eglin Test and Training Complex by providing airborne and range instrumentation, infrastructure, facilities, and technical expertise to support fielding of war-winning capabilities. The group’s specialized test capabilities enable them to successfully support this mission. Eglin’s land range covers 724 square miles and contains 70 specific test and training areas, including an approved depleted uranium test range and the only qualified air-to-ground supersonic range east of the Mississippi River. In his new role, Morin leads five squadrons with more than 350 government and 900 support contractor personnel in support of Eglin’s test and development enterprise. (Source: Team Eglin Public Affairs, 09/15/22)

7th Special Forces Group wins award

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Maintenance Company has been named the winner of the Fiscal Year 2022 Army Award for Maintenance Excellence (AAME). The Department of the Army established the AAME in 1982 to recognize exceptional excellence in Maintenance and to provide added incentive to Major Army Command’s competitive programs. (Source: DVIDS, 09/14/22) 

Contract: Manson Construction, $8.9M

Manson Construction Co., Seattle, Wash., was awarded an $8,901,750 firm-fixed-price contract for dredging. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Berwick, Louisiana, with an estimated completion date of Nov. 30, 2022. Fiscal 2022 civil operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $8,901,750 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, La., is the contracting activity (W912P8-22-C-0053). (Source: DoD, 09/15/22)

Contract: multiple, $42.4M

Delphinus Engineering Inc., Eddystone, Pa. (N4523A22D0800); Neal Technical Innovations LLC, Daphne, Ala. (N4523A22D0801); Orbis Sibro Inc., Charleston, S.C. (N4523A22D0802); Platypus Marine Inc., Port Angeles, Wash. (N4523A22D0803); QED Systems Inc., Virginia Beach, Va. (N4523A22D0804); Standard Inspection Services, San Diego, Calif. (N4523A22D0805); Tecnico Corp., Chesapeake, Va. (N4523A22D0806); and Transtecs Corp., Wichita, Kan. (N4523A22D0807), were awarded a combined $42,373,864 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for trade shop support involving repair, maintenance, and alteration requirements in support of waterborne vessels, surface ships and submarines homeported at or visiting the Puget Sound, Washington. Each awardee will be awarded $1,000 (minimum contract guarantee per awardee) at contract award. Work includes but is not limited to welding, fire watch, marine pipefitting, ship fitting, lead work, blasting, painting, sheet metal forming, shaping, cutting and stamping, electrical/electronic repairs and modernization, electrical/electronic alteration, pump/motor and mechanical systems repair, tank cleaning, general maintenance, rigging, plastic fabricating, woodworking and temporary scaffolding removal/installation. Work will be performed at Bremerton, Wash.; Everett, Wash.; Keyport, Wash.; and Silverdale, Wash., according to individual delivery orders as assigned and is expected to be completed by September 2027. Fiscal 2022 operation and maintenance (Navy) funding in the amount of $8,000 will be obligated at the time of award and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. All other funding will be made available at the delivery order level as contracting actions occur. This contract was competitively procured via the System for Award Management website, with eight offers received. In accordance with 10 U.S. Code 2304 (a) — this contract was a competitively procured Total Small Business Set Aside. The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, Bremerton, Wash., is the contracting activity. Awarded September 14, 2022. (Source: DoD, 09/15/22)
 

Contract: CAE USA, $9.4M

CAE USA Inc., Tampa, Fla., is awarded a $9,368,022 firm-fixed-price contract. This contract provides for the Block Two modification and upgrade of two Undergraduate Military Flight Officer Multi-Crew Simulator (MCS) 2B51 devices, to include the following upgrades: all computational systems software to the latest cybersecurity compliant operation system; all computational systems hardware to increase life-cycle supportability; all application software and drivers to the latest version; all servers to the latest windows servers to meet cybersecurity requirements; communications system functionality to enhance student training; current Image Generator System to the latest version available to meet cybersecurity requirements; Offline Development Station/Virtual Simulator to a fully functioning Stand-alone Offline Development Station; two interconnected/dependent MCS trainers to be two fully independent trainers; as well as correction of existing discrepancies in the system to increase fidelity; and development of technical documentation and training (instructor/operator and maintenance) to facilitate successful transitioning of the training devices to the post-delivery support phase. Work will be performed in Pensacola, Fla. (75%); and Tampa, Fla. (25%), and is expected to be completed in November 2024. Fiscal 2022 aircraft procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $9,368,022 will be obligated at the 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. Code 2304 (c)(1). The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division, Orlando, Fla., is the contracting activity (N6134022C0003). (Source: DoD, 09/15/22)

Taxiway among projects funded

The state is contributing about $4.9 million to a dozen initiatives in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, including projects aimed at workforce development, increasing access to mental health care and improving facilities. For the upcoming fiscal year, the Florida House implemented a local support grant program that allows legislators to request nonrecurring funding for local governments, educational entities or private programs. Among the twelve projects is $250,000 for establishing a cybersecurity workforce development pathway through the University of West Florida in Pensacola, Fla., and $500,000 toward the design and engineering of a taxiway from a runway at Naval Air Station Whiting Field to the Whiting Aviation industrial park in Milton, Fla.. (Source: Pensacola News Journal, 09/13/22)

Contract: Sauer Construction, $38.8M

Sauer Construction LLC, Jacksonville, Fla., is awarded a $38,807,000 firm-fixed-price task order (N6945022F0843) under a multiple award construction contract (N69450-21-D-0061) to provide demolition, construction, and repair work associated with damage at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla. The work to be performed provides for replacing 13 damaged substations, repairing or replacing existing power poles, replacing manholes, hand holes, and underground circuits; replacing an existing direct-buried cable, portions of overhead power with underground circuits, and providing a new reinforced concrete duct back between two substations. The contract also contains three unexercised options, which if exercised, would increase the cumulative contract value to $85,041,000. Work will be performed in Pensacola and is expected to be completed by March 2025. Fiscal 2022 operation and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $38,807,000 are obligated on this award and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Two proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 09/14/22)

Contract: Fordice Construction, $33.7M

Fordice Construction Co., Vicksburg, Miss., was awarded a $33,750,000 firm-fixed-price contract to cast articulated concrete mattress. Bids were solicited via the internet with two received. Work will be performed in Saint Francisville, La., with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2023. Fiscal 2019 and 2022 Mississippi River and Tributaries funds in the amount of $33,750,000 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, La., is the contracting activity (W912P8-22-C-0055). (Source: DoD, 09/14/22)

Making cargo planes lethal

The US Air Force is developing new ways to use its aircraft in order to prepare for a war against a capable opponent, including repurposing cargo planes and tankers for other missions. Air Force Special Operations Command, headquartered at Hurlburt Field, Fla., has been working to enable AFSOC's workhorse cargo plane, the MC-130J, to drop pallets of long-range cruise missiles. "I think an adversary has to take a lot different look at the region when it comes to where can we project power from," Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, the head of AFSOC, said at an Air & Space Forces Association event on September 7. It can also be adopted by allies and partners. "The beauty is this capability doesn't require any aircraft modifications and it doesn't require any special crew training," Slife said. "So it's really easily exportable." The Air Force has been contemplating how to deploy more firepower with its existing fleet for nearly a decade. The idea has advanced rapidly over the past two years in an initiative known as Rapid Dragon, involving MC-130Js and other airlifters. (Source: Business Insider via Yahoo News, 09/13/22) Previous

Leadership change at 403rd MXG

Col. Stuart M. Rubio, 403rd Wing commander, passes the guidon of the 403rd Maintenance Group to Lt. Col. William Magee, during a ceremony where he assumed command of the 403rd MXG at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Magee has been serving as the vice commander since November 2021 and the interim commander since January 2022. (Source: Air Force, 09/12/22)

Safran contract renewed

Safran Helicopter Engines signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters, Inc. to continue supporting Arriel engines powering the U.S. Army UH-72 Lakota helicopter fleet. This contract formalizes a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and service agreement supporting over 900 Arriel 1E2 and Arriel 2E engines, operated by the U.S. Army on its UH-72A and UH-72B. The contract will be managed by Safran Helicopter Engines USA, from its Grand Prairie, Texas, facility and its office located in Daleville, Ala. supporting the training fleet located at Fort Rucker, Ala. (Source: MarketScreener, 09/12/22)

Contract: Aktarius, $13.1M

Aktarius LLC, doing business as Dawson AKT, Panama City, Fla., was awarded a $13,125,231 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for air conditioning equipment and direct digital control (DDC) systems maintenance and repairs at various locations in Oahu, Hawaii. The work to be performed provides for maintenance, repair, alteration, demolition and minor construction for building and structures; structural components; tanks; pipelines; building systems; chemical-free cooling towers; closed circuit coolers serving low pressure/high pressure air compressors; cooling towers and chillers; DDC systems; heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, sub-systems, and sub-systems components; preventive maintenance program; and water analysis and treatment services for HVAC systems and cooling towers. The contract also contains four unexercised options which, if exercised, would increase cumulative contract value to $69,572,573. Work will be performed in Oahu and is expected to be completed by October 2027. No funds will be obligated at time of award. Fiscal 2023 operation and maintenance (Navy); fiscal 2023 operation and maintenance (Marine Corps); and fiscal 2023 working capital (Navy) funds in the amount of $8,474,231 for recurring work will be obligated on individual task orders during the base period and will expire at the end of fiscal 2023. This contract was competitively procured as an 8(a) set-aside via the System for Award Management website with two offers received. The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Hawaii, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, is the contracting activity (N62478-22-D-2402). (Awarded Sept. 6, 2022) (Source: DoD, 09/08/22)

Contract: Manson Construction, $16M

Manson Construction Co., Seattle, Wash., was awarded a $15,984,000 modification (P00001) to contract W912P8-22-C-0039 for dredging the Mississippi River. Work will be performed in Venice, La., with an estimated completion date of Oct. 24, 2023. Fiscal 2022 civil operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $15,984,000 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, La., is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 09/08/22)

Contract: Great Lakes Dredge, $14.8M

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. LLC, Houston, Texas, was awarded a $14,773,075 contract for dredging the Mississippi River. Bids were solicited via the internet with four received. Work will be performed in New Orleans, La., with an estimated completion date of May 19, 2023. Fiscal 2022 civil operation and maintenance funds in the amount of $14,773,075 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, is the contracting activity (W912P8-22-C-0047). (Source: DoD, 09/08/22)

Contract: Weeks Marine, $22.8M

Weeks Marine Inc., Covington, La., was awarded a $22,765,001 firm-fixed-price contract for removal and disposal of material within the limits of the Hopper Dredge Disposal Area Borrow Site restoration area. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Venice, La., with an estimated completion date of April 7, 2023. Fiscal 2022 civil construction funds in the amount of $22,765,001 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans, La., is the contracting activity (W912P8-22-C-0051). (Source: DoD, 09/06/22) 

Contract: RQ Construction, $31.3M

RQ Construction LLC, Carlsbad, Calif., is awarded a $31,345,000 firm-fixed-price task order (N6945022F0885) under a multiple award construction contract for construction of a new fitness training facility at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla. The work provides for the construction of a fitness training facility consisting of individual and group fitness areas, a gymnasium for team events, and a military obstacle course for Naval Air Technical Training Center students. This project replaces two facilities damaged by Hurricane Sally, and consolidates mission requirements into a single, new facility. The contract also contains two unexercised options, which if exercised would increase the cumulative contract value to $32,106,744. Work will be performed in Pensacola and is expected to be completed by June 2025. Fiscal 2022 operation and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $31,345,000 are obligated on this award and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Four proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (N69450-21-D-0060). (Source: DoD, 09/06/22)

Contract: Conrad Shipyard, $17.3M

Conrad Shipyard LLC, Morgan City, La., is awarded a $17,297,440 firm-fixed-price modification to previously-awarded contract N00024-22-C-2253 for the detail, design, and construction of one additional Yard, Repair, Berthing, and Messing craft. Work will be performed in Amelia, La., and is expected to be completed by September 2024. Fiscal 2022 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $17,297,440 will be obligated at time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 09/06/22)

Contract: Lockheed, $8.2M

Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded an $8,183,124 modification (P00072) to a previously awarded cost-plus-incentive-fee contract (N0001912C0070). This modification adds scope to provide engineering tool studies; weapons load trainer support, wind tunnel test and analysis support, weapons certification and data release, and engineering project office support for the government of Israel’s F-35 program. Work will be performed in Fort Worth (72%); Nevatim, Israel (20%); Tel Nof, Israel (4%); Feltham, United Kingdom (3%); and Tel Aviv, Israel (1%), and is expected to be completed in September 2024. Foreign Military Sales customer funds in the amount of $8,183,124 will be obligated at the time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity. (Source: DoD, 09/06/22) Gulf Coast note: Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is home of an F-35 training center and reprogramming labs.

Artemis launch scrubbed again

NASA on Saturday was once again unable to launch its massive Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft because of a hydrogen fuel leak. Several attempts to fix it failed. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said after the scrub that a new attempt to launch the Artemis I mission could be delayed until mid October, depending on whether the rocket needs to be rolled back to its assembly building for repairs. It is the second time this week that NASA had to scrub a planned launch of SLS at Kennedy Space Center, Fla. (Sources: multiple, including Washington Post, NPR, 09/03/22) Previous

Contract: CCI Group, $11.6M

CCI Group, LLC, Shalimar, Fla., is awarded a $11,634,115 firm-fixed-price task order (N6945022F0834) under a multiple award construction contract to provide storm damage repairs to Buildings 3725, 3745, and 2268 at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla. The work to be performed provides for extensive repairs as part of Hurricane Sally Recovery Package 8, to include interior and exterior components, roofing, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, fire protection systems, and electrical system components. The contract also contains one unexercised option, which if exercised, would increase the cumulative contract value to $27,808,930. Work will be performed in Pensacola and is expected to be completed by September 2024. Fiscal 2022 operation and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $11,634,115 are obligated on this award and will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Four proposals were received for this task order. The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., is the contracting activity (N69450-19-D-0917). (Source: DoD, 09/02/22)

Contract: Austal USA, $11.4M

Austal USA, Mobile, Ala., was awarded an $11,424,232 cost-plus-fixed-fee and cost-only modification to previously awarded contract N00024-17-C-2301 to exercise an option for littoral combat ship (LCS) industrial post-delivery availability support for USS Augusta (LCS 34). Work will be performed in Mobile (90%); and Pittsfield, Mass. (10%), and is expected to be completed by September 2023. Fiscal 2022 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $6,000,000 will be obligated at time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity. (Awarded August 31, 2022) (Source: DoD, 09/02/22)