General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada was awarded a $37.2 million contract to deliver 60 hardware kits for the U.S. Marine Corps' Light Armored Vehicle Reset Program. The kits address obsolescence and readiness issues.
The U.S. Marine Corps awarded Harris Corporation a $75 million order to provide MUOS narrowband satellite communication upgrades for its Falcon III AN/PRC-117G manpack radio fleet.
The US Marine Corps awarded Vertical Protective Apparel a $62,612,464 firm-fixed-price contract to produce and deliver up to 225,886 PC Gen III plate carriers. Work is to be completed by September 2023.
Bell Helicopter was awarded a $510 million contract to manufacture 29 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters for the US Marine Corps. The contract also funds long lead materials for seven additional Lot 16 aircraft.
Airborne Systems North America has been awarded the contract for the Enhanced Multi-Mission Parachute System (E-MMPS) for the United States Marine Corps. The system includes a Hi-5 canopy and Edge harness container.
Lockheed Martin's Syracuse plant won a contract worth up to $46.7 million from the U.S. Marine Corps to upgrade AN/TPS-59A radar systems. The initial award is $25.2 million, with 85% of work performed in Syracuse.
Thornhill Research Inc. was awarded an $8,049,024 USD contract by the U.S. Department of Defense through the Canadian Commercial Corporation to provide Field Anesthesia Systems to the US Marine Corps. Work will be performed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with completion expected by April 23, 2018.