By George Lobsenz The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), seeking to resurrect its new warhead plan in the face of a skeptical Democratic-controlled Congress, is suggesting that development of the "reliable replacement warhead" would make it less likely that it would have to resume underground nuclear testing than if it continues piecemeal refurbishment of the nation's existing Cold War-era warheads. That was the new pitch made last week for the so-called RRW by the head of the semi-autonomous Energy Department…
Contract Updates
Oshkosh Defense LLC (Oshkosh, Wisconsin) – $29,432,585
Oshkosh Defense LLC, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has been awarded an estimated $29,432,585 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for steering gears. This was a sole-source acquisition using justification 10 U.S. Code 3204 (a)(1), as stated in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1. This is a three-year…
Propper International Inc. (Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico) – $48,380,842
Propper International Inc., Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, has been awarded a maximum $48,380,842 fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for flame resistant pants. This was a competitive acquisition with four responses received. This is a one-year contract with no option periods. The ordering…
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. (Rolling Meadows, Illinois) – $50,000,000
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Rolling Meadows, Illinois, was awarded a $50,000,000 modification (P00033) to a previously awarded contract (FA8540-19-D-0001) for LITENING CATP program. This modification brings the total face value of the contract to $1,360,000,000 from $1,310,000,000. This action does…
World Wide Technology LLC (St. Louis, Missouri) – $15,285,426
World Wide Technology LLC, St. Louis, Missouri, is awarded a $15,285,426 firm-fixed-price contract. This effort procures Information Technology hardware and software in support of the Program Executive Office Digital Enterprise Services, Webster Outlying Field Integrated Command, Control and Intel Systems…