The Department of the Army awarded an indefinite delivery contract to Armtec Countermeasures Co. to procure infrared countermeasure flares. The contract has a potential value of $153 million with a period of performance from February 2021 through December 2025. A $22 million firm fixed price delivery order was also issued against this contract vehicle for the procurement of M206 and MJU-7A/B infrared countermeasure flares. Performance on the delivery order will take place in Camden, Arkansas between February 2021 and January 2023.
The original solicitation sought sources to manufacture and deliver three types of infrared countermeasure flares used by various military aircraft to protect against heat-seeking missiles. The estimated annual production quantities were 600,000 units of M206 flares, 130,000 units of MJU-7 flares, and 4,500 units of MJU-10 flares. Respondents were required to demonstrate experience manufacturing hazardous pyrotechnic materials according to safety requirements. The agency contemplated awarding multiple ID/IQ contracts or up to two option contracts for these requirements to support the Army's aviation programs.
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