BAE Systems Awarded Contract Extension for Operations at Radford Army Ammunition Plant
July 26 2022 - 09:00AM
Business Wire
The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a five-year contract
extension for operations at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant with
a ceiling value of up to $1.3 billion. The operating contract will
extend through December 31, 2026. This award demonstrates the
strong relationship between BAE Systems and the Army for operating
the facility that produces critical munitions and explosives for
the U.S. Department of Defense.
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A BAE Systems employee at the Radford
Army Ammunition Plant handles a Mk90 propellant grain. (Credit: BAE
Systems)
The contract with BAE Systems Ordnance Systems Inc. covers
management, production maintenance, sustainment, and modernization
of the installation located in southwest Virginia. The company has
operated the plant since 2012.
“Our team members have focused on safety, quality, and teamwork
over our last ten years at Radford. It is their dedication to the
mission that made this award possible,” said Brian Gathright, vice
president and general manager of BAE Systems Ordnance Systems Inc.
“Our organization has the expertise to perform the work necessary
to deliver reliable, innovative energetics to the Army and those
who serve in uniform.”
BAE Systems Ordnance Systems Inc. is a world leader in the
production of munitions, propellants and explosives. In addition to
Radford, it has operated the Holston Amy Ammunition Plant in
Kingsport, Tennessee, since 1999 and has delivered on critical
modernization projects while producing munitions.
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Claire Powell, BAE Systems Mobile: (540) 529 5867
Claire.h.powell@baesystems.com www.baesystems.com/US
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