Thu, Mar 27, 2008
Will Continue Support Of Astronaut Training Operations
Raytheon Technical Services Company
LLC recently received a $56.9 million sole source contract
extension to support facilities and operations for astronaut
training at NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) and Sonny Carter
Training Facility in Houston.
The extension, which is part of an indefinite
delivery-indefinite quantity contract, supports operations at the
Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) and Space Vehicle Mockup Facility
(SVMF). The contract extension -- which begins April 1, 2008, and
ends September 30, 2010 -- includes a one-year pre-priced option
that could increase the contract value to $78.3 million.
"We focus on providing exceptional products and services and are
proud that the Raytheon team continues to offer safe, excellent
operations and engineering support in NASA's premier astronaut
training facilities," said Blaine Salvador, vice president of the
Mission Support Solutions product line of RTSC's Integrated Support
Solutions business. "Raytheon's team is proud to do its part to
ensure NASA's space shuttle and space station missions are
successful, and that astronauts and their flight support teams have
the skills and support needed to achieve optimum mission
success."
RTSC has about 70 employees supporting both the NBL and SVMF, an
operation that provides zero gravity or partial gravity training to
astronauts in Space Shuttle and International Space Station
programs. In addition to astronaut training, the SVMF supports
other engineering activities at JSC.
RTSC provides technology solutions for defense, federal and
commercial customers worldwide. RTSC specializes in Mission Support
(including installation, integration, maintenance, training and
logistics support of air traffic control systems),
counter-proliferation and counterterrorism, homeland security
solutions, base and range operations and customized engineering and
manufacturing.
More News
Airport Marking Aids Markings used on runway and taxiway surfaces to identify a specific runway, a runway threshold, a centerline, a hold line, etc. A runway should be marked in ac>[...]
"It is extremely difficult, if not impossible, for manned aircraft to see a drone while conducting crop-enhancing and other aerial applications at low altitudes and high speeds. We>[...]
Aero Linx: The Skyhawk Association The Skyhawk Association is a non-profit organization founded by former Skyhawk Pilots which is open to anyone with an affinity for the A-4 Skyhaw>[...]
“The T-54A benefits from an active Beechcraft King Air assembly line in Wichita, Kansas, where all required METS avionics and interior modifications are installed on the line>[...]
Aero Linx: Aerostar Owners Association The Association offers the Aerostar Owner a unique opportunity to tap an invaluable source of information concerning the care and feeding of >[...]