Fri, Sep 23, 2011
Airborne Systems Wins $27 Million From RDECOM For Production Of
New Systems
The U.S. Army’s Research, Development, and Engineering
Command (RDECOM) has awarded a $27 million contract to Solon,
OH-based Airborne Systems for the production and delivery of an
estimated 3,600 Military Free Fall Advanced Ram Air Parachute
Systems (MFF ARAPS) utilizing the Airborne System’s Intruder
parachute system.
Airborne Systems Intruder
The company said in a news release that the contract win
reaffirms its role as a major supplier to the U.S. military. All
major military personnel parachute systems currently in use by U.S.
Forces have been designed by Airborne Systems, including the T-11,
MC-6, Hi-Glide, MC-4, MC-5 and Intruder. The FireFly and DragonFly
precision guided aerial delivery systems have also been selected by
the U.S. Army for the Joint Precision Air Drop System (JPADS)
program, and the FireFly is being used extensively in
Afghanistan.
“We are honored the U.S. Army has selected Airborne Systems
to support our warfighters with the best parachute technology
available,” said Brad Pedersen, President, Airborne Systems.
“Our solution is the best value for soldiers, offering
increased safety and cutting edge technology. The Intruder system
has been exclusively designed for the military jumper and is not an
adaptation. Its versatility allows day or night and high or low
altitude capabilities in a range of challenging environments to
fully meet mission requirements.”
“Airborne Systems has made major historical contributions
to military ram-air parachute systems development,” added JC
Berland, Chief Technology Officer, Airborne Systems. “These
include the invention of the ram-air reserve parachute and the
first military ram air parachute system, the MT-1. Airborne Systems
also designed and produced the MC-4 and MC-5 parachute systems, the
most popular military parachute systems in the world. The T-11 is
also an excellent example of our technology lead in the parachute
world.”
The firm fixed-price IDIQ contract is anticipated to include an
18-month base ordering period and a 42-month optional ordering
period. The acquisition was conducted on a full and open basis and
incorporated a best value source selection, based upon technical,
management, past performance, cost and price assessments.
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