KBR Awarded $52M Follow-on Contract to Support Global Counter IT Community and Mitigate Threats for U.S. Department of Defense

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KBR has secured a $52 million, 60-month cost-plus-fixed-fee task order from the U.S. Department of Defense under the Information Analysis Center Multiple Award Contract (IAC MAC). This contract involves supporting the Counter Improvised Threat Systems Test and Evaluation for the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division's Quick Reaction Capability Office.

KBR will lead research, analysis, and evaluation to mitigate improvised threats, providing quality data products. The contract includes requirements analysis, quick reaction test planning, execution and reporting, prototyping, and continuous evaluation of evolving test methodologies.

The project will enhance counter IT systems' effectiveness and survivability, addressing critical technology areas like Future G wireless technology, advanced materials, integrated network systems-of-systems, microelectronics, and directed energy. Byron Bright, President of Government Solutions U.S., emphasized KBR's commitment to supporting the U.S. military with expertise and innovative solutions.

HOUSTON, July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE:KBR) was awarded an estimated $52 million, 60-month cost-plus-fixed-fee recompete Information Analysis Center Multiple Award Contract (IAC MAC) task order supporting the Counter Improvised Threat Systems Test and Evaluation for the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) Quick Reaction Capability Office (QRCO).

Under the terms of the contract, KBR will mitigate improvised threats by leading research, conducting analysis, and using test and evaluation to provide timely and affordable quality data products. The scope of work includes requirements analysis; quick reaction test planning, execution and reporting; prototyping, data acquisition and analysis; engineering, technical and administrative analysis; T&E methodology development; continuous evaluation of evolving test methodologies; and representative test environment design, development and sustainment. 

"KBR's depth and breadth of knowledge within the counter IT community enables us to remain a key player in supporting the United States military," said Byron Bright, President of Government Solutions U.S. "As The Team Behind the Mission^®, we remain committed to providing subject matter expertise and mitigating threats to deliver mission critical capabilities to military servicemembers."

KBR will enhance the effectiveness and survivability of counter IT systems in support of the global counter IT community. The team will utilize systems engineering processes, innovative research and development solutions, and task-specific assets and infrastructure to complete data collection, analysis and reporting. Research and analysis performed will address Department of Defense critical technology areas, including future generation wireless technology (Future G), advanced materials, integrated network systems-of-systems, microelectronics and directed energy.

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FAQ

What is the value of the contract KBR was awarded by the U.S. Department of Defense?

KBR was awarded an estimated $52 million contract.

What is the duration of the KBR contract with the U.S. Department of Defense?

The contract duration is 60 months.

Which division will KBR support under the new contract?

KBR will support the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division's Quick Reaction Capability Office.

What is the primary goal of KBR's new contract with the U.S. Department of Defense?

The primary goal is to mitigate improvised threats through research, analysis, and evaluation.

What are the key activities included in KBR's contract with the U.S. Department of Defense?

The key activities include requirements analysis, test planning, execution, prototyping, and continuous evaluation.

Which critical technology areas will KBR address under the new contract?

KBR will address Future G wireless technology, advanced materials, integrated network systems-of-systems, microelectronics, and directed energy.

How does KBR plan to enhance the effectiveness of counter IT systems?

KBR plans to enhance effectiveness through systems engineering processes, innovative research and development solutions, and task-specific assets and infrastructure.

Who commented on KBR's contract award and what was highlighted?

Byron Bright, President of Government Solutions U.S., highlighted KBR's expertise and commitment to supporting the U.S. military.