The Office of Naval Research awarded a $57,131 firm fixed-price purchase order to Nexgen Communications LLC (doing business as Exelis) for antenna repair services. The contract was awarded on July 13, 2016, with an ultimate completion date of October 14, 2016, and will be performed in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania. This award was issued without a set-aside designation and represents a straightforward procurement for repair services supporting naval operations.
Nexgen Communications LLC operates as a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies, Inc., a major aerospace and defense contractor specializing in advanced electronic systems and communications technologies. L3Harris maintains an extensive portfolio of federal contracts with defense agencies, including multiple indefinite delivery vehicle agreements for engineering support, satellite communications sustainment, and radar system services. Through this repair contract, Nexgen will provide critical antenna maintenance support that aligns with the Office of Naval Research's mission to support naval innovation and technological advancement across the fleet.