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Northrop Grumman To Provide Mission Logistics For Combat Brigades At NTC

Defense Daily Staff

Monday, July 28th, 2014

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Northrop Grumman To Provide Mission Logistics For Combat Brigades At NTC

National Training Center Fort Irwin, Calif. Photo: U.S. Army

The Army awarded Northrop Grumman [NOC] a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract, with a potential value of $205 million, to continue providing mission logistics services in support of combat brigades training at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif. The contract covers one base year and two one-year options. The support will include the full range of mission logistics services: maintenance, supply, transportation, plus tactical logistics support staff planning and operations. Northrop Grumman has provided logistical support services to the National Training…

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