First ATV Successfully De-Orbited, Burns Up As Planned In Reentry Astrium has provided the European Space Agency (ESA) with an option to convert the Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) robotic cargo ship into a manned spacecraft, the agency stated. A wholly owned unit of European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co., Astrium at some point may provide an alternative means for U.S. and allied access to the International Space Station (ISS). The company is examining how the ATV could be used to…
Contract Updates
ICF Mercantile LLC (Warren, New Jersey) – $150,000,000
ICF Mercantile LLC,* Warren, New Jersey, has been awarded a maximum $150,000,000 firm-fixed-price delivery order (SP8000-26-F-0008) issued against an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (SP8000-26-D-0005) for aerospace grade rayon fiber. This was a sole-source acquisition using justification 10 U.S. Code 3204 (a)(3)(A), as…
Lockheed Martin Corp. (Orlando, Florida) – $328,500,000
Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Florida, was awarded a ceiling of $328,500,000 undefinitized contract action issued as a letter contract for Department of Defense and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Sniper, Infrared Search and Track, and Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared…
Zapata Black & Veatch JV LLC (Charlotte, North Carolina) – $29,000,000
Zapata Black & Veatch JV LLC, Charlotte, North Carolina, was awarded a $29,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for planning, design, construction, and operation services. Bids were solicited via the internet with six received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each…
Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co. Inc. (Kansas City, Missouri) – $49,000,000
Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co. Inc., Kansas City, Missouri, was awarded a $49,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for planning, design, construction, and operation services. Bids were solicited via the internet with four received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each…