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Sierra Nevada Corporation Awarded $14M Contract to Support Counter-IED Efforts
| Source: Sierra Nevada Corporation
SPARKS, NV--(Marketwire - October 1, 2009) - Sierra Nevada Corporation's President, Eren
Ozmen, is pleased to announce that SNC has been awarded a $14,166,934
firm-fixed-price cost-plus-fixed-fee,
indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the procurement of the
Transmitting Set, Countermeasures (TSC) AN/PLT-5 to support joint services
personnel (JSEOD). JSEOD forces have a requirement for man-portable
equipment and support for the JSEOD Counter Radio Controlled IED Electronic
Warfare (CREW) program. The JSEOD CREW program provides all military EOD
services with an electronic warfare capability to counter the threat from
improvised explosive devices. The JSEOD CREW systems protect EOD forces of
all services, including those currently located in Operation Iraqi Freedom
and Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan. This contract combines
purchases for the Navy, Air Force and Army. Work will be performed in
Sparks, Nev., and is expected to be completed by September 2010.
About Sierra Nevada Corporation
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is known for its rapid, innovative, and
agile technology solutions in electronics, aerospace, avionics, space,
propulsion, micro-satellite, aircraft and communications systems for both
the private and public sectors. Founded in 1963, SNC's seven unique
business areas employ approximately 2,000 people in 35 different locations
in 20 states -- all of whom are dedicated to providing leading-edge
solutions to SNC's dynamic customer base.
Over its 46 year history, SNC has remained focused on providing its
customers the very best in diversified technologies to meet their needs and
has a strong and proven track record of success. SNC has grown into one of
the Top Woman-Owned Federal Contractors in the United States while
maintaining its reputation for innovation and agility. The company
continues to focus its growth on the commercial sector through internal
advancements and outside acquisitions, including the emerging markets of
telemedicine, nanotechnology, energy and net-centric operations. For more
information on SNC visit www.sncorp.com.