Chemring Detection Systems Inc., part of the Chemring Group PLC, received three cost-plus-incentive-fee contracts for the development of Next Generation Chemical Detectors (NGCD) totaling $3.9 million with options for $21.3 million from the Army.
The NGCD Technology Development program defines requirements for three NGCD variants: a multi-sample identifier, a surface contaminant locator, and a platform/site air monitor, the company said.
The Joint Project Manager for Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Contamination Avoidance (JPM NBC CA) is conducting the NGCD program to fill known operational gaps in chemical detection, Thursday’s statement said. The three variants are being developed to detect, identify, quantify, alarm to and report on diverse chemical species in any phase of matter. These variants will support multiple mission events including Chemical Release, Site Assessment, and Decontamination.
“These awards are a reflection of the innovative and cost-effective solutions being developed and proposed by our NGCD Program Team,” stated Tom Thebes, president of Chemring Sensors & Electronic Systems. “More importantly, these sensors will provide enhanced capabilities in protecting both our soldiers and civilians from the growing threat of chemical and other toxic agents that our enemies use around the world.”
Army Contracting Command issued the contracts. The work will be done at the company’s facility in Charlotte, N.C.