BAE Systems to support US Navy’s SPAWAR
BAE Systems has been selected by the US Navy to provide equipment and support services for Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic (SPAWAR), the company announced on 6 February.
Under the five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract, BAE Systems will pursue orders to support SPAWAR’s Joint Warfare Support division. Work will include the fielding, adaptation and optimisation of a variety of mission critical surveillance and sensor systems.
The support services will include systems integration, test and evaluation, training, certification, maintenance, life-cycle management and technical field service assistance.
The total value of all orders to be awarded over the life of the IDIQ is estimated at $180 million.
Mark Keeler, vice president and general manager of integrated electronics and warfare systems at BAE Systems, said: ‘We will play an important role in delivering reliable, real-time intelligence solutions to our frontline forces to ensure their safety and defend against the threats that impede mission success.’
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