Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, Owego, New York, is awarded a $33,464,645 cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001926F1104) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001923G0002). This order provides non-recurring engineering for the AN/ARQ-59 Common Data Link to mitigate component obsolescence and integrate the Common Crypto Modernization Compact Multi-Band Data Link 2, replacing the legacy Mini-T modem in support of future production of the AN/ARQ-59 system in support of the MH-60R Seahawk for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. Additionally, this order provides for modifications to the multiplexer and radio frequency amplifier, development of a new Electronic Frequency Converter, and associated systems engineering, integration, interface management, and technical support to ensure continued interoperability, cybersecurity, and long-term sustainment of the AN/ARQ-59 communications system. Work will be performed in Owego, New York, and is expected to be completed in July 2029. FMS customer funds in the amount of $24,000,000 will be obligated at the time of award. This contract action was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.
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