Article Posted on : - Jul 14, 2010

An unrelated photo of Special Operations Squardron CV-22 Osprey. US Air Force photo

ORLANDO (BNS): The US Special Operations Command has awarded Lockheed Martin an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract to provide full-scope logistics support to warfighters around the globe.

The Logistics Support Contract for US Special Operations provides a wide range of mission-critical services, from aircraft and vehicle maintenance to IT and electronics support. The contract has a potential value of $5 billion over 10 years, Lockheed said.

The three primary components of the contract include - aircraft, vehicle and equipment maintenance, critical infrastructure support, and business process transformation.

Under the contract, Lockheed Martin will repair and maintain the fleet of special operations aircraft, ground vehicles, and weaponry and electronics equipment, to include managing a global supply chain of parts, warehouses, and depots.

The company will also manage and upgrade the command’s critical infrastructure, from secure IT networks to worldwide facilities.

Lockheed Martin will work with the Special Operations Forces Support Activity to implement leaner, more efficient business processes that will deliver more reliable, responsive support at lower costs and on shorter timelines.

Boeing and other subcontractors will join the Lockheed Martin-led Logistics Support Contract team, providing capabilities that will benefit special operations forces and ensure they receive the highest possible level of support.