Harris Wins $405M Foreign Military Sales IDIQ Contract for Tactical Radios
May 9, 2016 | Business WireEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Harris Corporation has received a five-year, $405 million ceiling, single-award follow-on IDIQ contract from the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command. The follow-on contract was awarded under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. The award was received during the fourth quarter of Harris’ 2016 fiscal year.
Under the contract, Harris will provide a wide range of tactical communications equipment, including export versions of its Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS); ground and airborne configurations of the SpearNet™ Team Member radio; associated products and spares; and training, installation, and field service support.
“Harris’ SINCGARS and other tactical radios deliver situational awareness into the hands of the warfighter,” said Chris Young, president, Harris Communication Systems. "This agreement expands the range of communications products and services Harris provides to international customers under FMS contracts.”
About Harris Corporation
Harris Corporation is a leading technology innovator, solving our customers’ toughest mission-critical challenges by providing solutions that connect, inform and protect. Harris supports customers in more than 125 countries, has approximately $8 billion in annual revenue and 22,000 employees worldwide. The company is organized into four business segments: Communication Systems, Space and Intelligence Systems, Electronic Systems, and Critical Networks.
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