US Department of Navy Awards Harris Corporation $765 Million IDIQ Contract for Tactical Radios
14 October 2017 - 12:00AM
Business Wire
Highlights:
- Supports current and emerging
Department of Navy tactical radio requirements
- Includes the Harris AN/PRC-117G,
AN/PRC-152A and the new AN/PRC-160 radio
- Replaces fully realized $300 million
IDIQ contract that expired in August
The U.S. Department of Navy has awarded Harris Corporation
(NYSE:HRS) a five-year, $765 million ceiling, single-award IDIQ
contract to provide tactical radios and ancillary devices to the
Navy and Marine Corps.
This new contract, which replaces a $300 million IDIQ contract
that expired in August, enables the U.S. Department of Navy to
procure radios including the Harris AN/PRC-117G, AN/PRC-152A and
the new AN/PRC-160 wideband HF radio, as well as peripheral
attachments to support handheld, manpack, vehicular and base
station mission needs. Additionally, the contract’s flexibility
allows Harris to provide next-generation products as required.
"This award stems from our successful long-standing track record
of developing and delivering the most advanced family of tactical
radios,” said Chris Young, president, Harris Communication Systems.
“The award enables Harris to continue to meet the Navy and Marine
Corps’ current and emerging needs so that they can successfully
accomplish their missions around the globe.”
About Harris Corporation
Harris Corporation is a leading technology innovator, solving
customers’ toughest mission-critical challenges by providing
solutions that connect, inform and protect. Harris supports
government and commercial customers in more than 100 countries and
has approximately $6 billion in annual revenue. The company is
organized into three business segments: Communication Systems,
Electronic Systems and Space and Intelligence Systems. Learn more
at harris.com.
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Harris Communication SystemsTim White,
765-469-1902tim.white@harris.comorCorporate HeadquartersJim
Burke, 321-727-9131jim.burke@harris.com
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