L-3 Unit Wins $58M for LCAC Upgrades

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February 28, 2012 defense-aerospace.com

(Source: U.S Department of Defense; issued February 27, 2012)

L-3 Unidyne, Inc., Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a $31,395,509 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-12-C-2402) for the Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) of four landing craft, air cushioned (LCAC) craft.

The LCAC SLEP will extend the service life of LCAC from 20 to 30 years; sustain/enhance craft capability; replace obsolete electronics; repair corrosion damage; reduce life cycle cost by improving reliability and maintainability; increase survivability; and establish a common configuration baseline.

The LCAC SLEP scope of effort includes repair and upgrade of the buoyancy box; gas turbine engine replacement; installation of a new skirt; installation of an integrated C4N equipment package; and accomplishment of selected craft alterations and repair work.

Work will be performed at Assault Craft Unit Four in Virginia Beach, Va., and is expected to completed by February 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.

Naval Sea Systems Command is the contracting activity.

-- L-3 Unidyne, Inc., Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a $26,817,607 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-12-C-2403) for the Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) of four landing craft, air cushioned (LCAC) craft.

The LCAC SLEP will extend the service life of LCAC from 20 to 30 years; sustain/enhance craft capability; replace obsolete electronics; repair corrosion damage; reduce life cycle cost by improving reliability and maintainability; increase survivability; and establish a common configuration baseline.

The LCAC SLEP scope of effort includes repair and upgrade of the buoyancy box; gas turbine engine replacement; installation of a new skirt; installation of an integrated C4N equipment package; and accomplishment of selected craft alterations and repair work.

Work will be performed at Assault Craft Unit Five in Camp Pendleton, Calif., and is expected to completed by February 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.

Naval Sea Systems Command is the contracting activity.