Award_Announcement_.doc

NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU

111 S. GEORGE MASON DRIVE, AH2

ARLINGTON, VA 22204-1373

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

21 November 2012 SUBJECT: Award Announcement, W9133L-12-F-0132, Virtual Convoy Operations Trainer (VCOT) upgrade

1. Background Data:

a. Contracting Office: National Guard Bureau, Arlington, VA

a. Contractor: Raydon Corporation, Port Orange, FL

b. Contractor POC: Joe Kholbrand, Phone: 386-267-2936 ext 384

c. Requiring Office: ARNG-TR

d. Government Requiring POC: Ron Englehart, Phone: 703-607-8504

e. Description: The contractor shall provide Virtual Convoy Operations Trainer (VCOT) upgrades.

g. Funding: 0972012201403500000102022525031K0040088786 6100.9000021001

h. Awarded Amount: $46,556,000.00

i. Effective Date of Award: 24 September 2012

2. Acquisition Summary:

a. The purpose of this requirement is to provide technical refresh, modifications, upgrades, and support for the Army National Guard’s fielded VCOT fleet, enhance system fidelity, virtual training capability through technology and content upgrades. These modifications are intended to upgrade sixty eight (68) VCOT to the most current Crew and Collective configuration for Unstabilized Gunnery Training (UGT). Required support by the contractor shall be provided in accordance with the contract Statement of Work (SOW).

b. This action is funded and awarded as a National Guard and Reserve Equipment Account (NGREA) procurement as prescribed by Congress. The Congressional intent for NGREA funding is to fill shortfalls in equipment to help keep the National Guard relevant in both overseas and domestic operations.

c. Contract administrative POC is Mr. Derrell Wright, 703-607-1218 or derrell.k.wright.civ@mail.mil Kenneth E. Hill

NGB-AQ

Chief Systems & IT Branch