L-3 gets $1.9 billion KC-10 Extender contract

L-3 gets $1.9 billion KC-10 Extender contract
by Geoff Ziezulewicz
Washington (UPI) Jun 2, 2016

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L-3 Communications, Vertex Aerospace LLC was awarded a $1.9 billion indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity U.S. Air Force contract for KC-10 airframe contractor support.

The work will involve providing logistics integration and support, to include contractor operated and maintained base supply, aircraft maintenance, including depot and contractor field teams, as well as modifications for service bulletins and time compliance technical orders.

The KC-10 Extender is an aerial refueling tanker aircraft. The contract also supports the KDC-10, including the Remote Aerial Refueling Operator System for the Netherlands.

Work will be undertaken in California, New Jersey, North Carolina, and the Netherlands, with an expected completion date of June 2025.

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center is the contracting activity.

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