BAE Systems, Inc. has emerged victorious in securing a contract to provide command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C4I) services for surface ships.
The U.S. Naval Information Warfare Systems Command, San Diego, awarded the £389 million ($537 million) eight-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract to the global defence and security company.
The British-based firm is one of three companies that will compete for work on the programme, which is crucial for the operation of surface ships. C4I systems enable communication, control, and coordination of operations across the fleet.
A History of Navy Support
“We have a rich history of supporting the Navy’s missions to advance security across the globe,” said Lisa Hand, vice president and general manager, BAE Systems Integrated Defense Solutions.
She added that BAE Systems is known for “not only providing exceptional quality and production support, but also for developing creative solutions for the Navy’s toughest C4I problems.”
Delivering C4I Services Across Five Phases
Under the new ID/IQ contract, BAE Systems will provide C4I services and data deliverables throughout the five phases of shipboard integration.
The company will perform work in various locations across the United States, including Alabama, California, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, South Carolina, Washington, and Wisconsin.
