Under the five-year U.S. Navy NAWCAD contract valued at $92 million, BAE Systems will provide fleet services, technical support, and operational software development and maintenance.
BAE Systems has been awarded a five-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract valued at $92 million by the U.S. Navy Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD). The contract is a follow-on to continue supporting Air Traffic Control & Landing Systems Operations Onboard Navy Ship and Shore Based Sites (AOOSS).
Under the contract, BAE Systems will provide fleet services, technical support, and operational software development and maintenance. The support will be directed toward various air traffic control and landing systems used by the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and international customers.
Lisa Hand, vice president and general manager for Integrated Defense Solutions, BAE Systems said, “Since 1993, we have been providing technical and engineering services for AOOSS worldwide. For those 30 years, we have worked closely with our customers to bolster their readiness—a legacy we’re very proud of. We’re equally proud to continue to support this mission moving forward.”
The work under the contract will be carried out in multiple locations, including Great Mills, St. Inigoes, and Patuxent River, Maryland; Chesapeake, Virginia; and San Diego, California.
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The renewed contract underscores BAE Systems’ commitment to ensuring the operational efficiency and readiness of air traffic control and landing systems critical for naval and maritime operations. The company’s extensive experience and expertise in providing technical and engineering services for AOOSS make it a key partner in supporting these essential capabilities for the U.S. Navy and its allied forces.
Question – What services will BAE Systems provide under the contract?
Answer – BAE Systems will offer fleet services, technical support, and operational software development and maintenance for critical air traffic control and landing systems.
Question – Who benefits from this contract?
Answer – The U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and international customers will all rely on BAE Systems’ expertise to ensure the readiness and efficiency of their air traffic control and landing systems.
Question- Why is this contract renewal significant?
Answer- BAE Systems’ 30-year history of successful AOOSS support, combined with their extensive experience and expertise, solidify them as a crucial partner in maintaining the operational preparedness of naval and maritime air traffic control systems.
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