BAE to Integrate Critical Communi-cations Systems for US Navy

The U.S. Navy is calling on BAE Systems to integrate and sustain critical communications systems across military vehicles and command centers. (Courtesy of BAE Systems)
The U.S. Navy is calling on BAE Systems to integrate and sustain critical communications systems across military vehicles and command centers. (Courtesy of BAE Systems)

BAE Systems is pleased to announce the company has earned positions on two contracts to support the rapid integration and sustainment of C5ISR (command, control, communications, computers, combat systems, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) systems for the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) valued at more than $150 million.

Mark Keeler, acting president of BAE Systems’ Intelligence & Security sector
Mark Keeler, acting president of BAE Systems’ Intelligence & Security sector

The first award, LCS CONUS, with a maximum ceiling value of $83 million, is a five-year contract to provide life cycle sustainment across military and commercial based communications platforms within the U.S. and abroad, used by Navy, Special Operations Forces, Homeland Security, and other Department of Defense (DoD) and non-defense agencies.

“Our engineers specialize in providing custom, tailor-made C5ISR solutions to help close communications capability gaps for the U.S. military,” explains Mark Keeler, vice president and general manager of BAE Systems’ Integrated Defense Solutions business.

“BAE Systems takes pride in keeping the lines of communication open for those on the front lines of national security.”

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The company also been awarded a position on a five-year IDIQ, with a maximum ceiling estimated at $68 million, to provide rapid integration and production services for C5ISR systems on-board small and large militarized vehicles and air platforms.

Most of the work will take place within NAWCAD’s Special Communications Mission Solutions Division’s production facility at St. Inigoes, Maryland, known as the Special Communications Rapid Integration Facility (SCRIF).

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The remaining work will take place in Jacksonville, Florida, providing direct support to the local Fleet Readiness Center (FRC).

BAE Systems tasks will include supporting mobile, fixed-base stations, various fixed and rotary wing Air Platforms, and large command centers deployed around the world.

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