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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