KBR to Provide Technical Analysis for U.S. Army Sensor Development to Address Current and Future Threats with $70M Task Order

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KBR has secured a $70 million contract to provide comprehensive technical analysis for the U.S. Army's sensor development under the STARE Project Office. This four-year contract focuses on verifying and validating sensor performance within the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System. KBR aims to enhance sensor readiness and support future Army operations while addressing emerging threats. The contract was awarded under the DoD Information Analysis Center's multiple-award contract vehicle, signifying KBR's ongoing commitment to advancing U.S. military capabilities.

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• Awarded a significant $70 million contract for U.S. Army sensor development.
• Four-year contract focusing on critical sensor performance verification.
• Supports U.S. Army's readiness and modernization efforts.

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Whole life cycle support will be provided to include research, development, test and evaluation for the U.S. Army's STARE Project Office.

HOUSTON, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) was awarded a new $70 million contract to provide technical analysis for sensor development that addresses current and future threats for the U.S. Army Program Executive Office Missiles and Space, Search, Track, Acquire, Radiate, Eliminate (STARE) Project Office. KBR was awarded this contract under the Department of Defense Information Analysis Center's (DoD IAC) multiple-award contract (MAC) vehicle. These DoD IAC MAC task orders are awarded by the U.S. Air Force's 774th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron to develop and create new knowledge for the enhancement of the DTIC repository and the R&D and S&T community.

"KBR is proud to support the Army in sustaining readiness while modernizing the force of the future," said Byron Bright, President of KBR Government Solutions. "This contract is critical to maintain current sensor readiness, within the Army Fires portfolio, while modernizing sensors to address emerging threats and support future Army multi-domain operations."

During the four-year contract, KBR's technical support will independently verify and validate sensor and system-of-systems performance within the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS) and future multi-domain operation architectures. The United States Army awarded the task order under an Information Analysis Center Multiple Award Contract.

KBR is proud to be a leader in advancing air, space, cyber, and missile defense systems for the U.S. military. For more than 40 years, KBR has supported U.S. Army air and missile defense systems. The company drives innovation by combining engineering, technical and scientific expertise with its full life cycle capabilities, mission knowledge and future-focused technologies. Known for excelling in complex and extreme environments, KBR is trusted to overcome the nation's most pressing challenges.

About DoD IAC Program

The DoD IAC, sponsored by Defense Technical Information Center, provides technical data management and research support for DoD and federal government users. Established in 1946, the IAC program serves the DoD science and technology (S&T) and acquisition communities to drive innovation and technological developments by enhancing collaboration through integrated scientific and technical information development and dissemination for the DoD and broader S&T community.

About KBR

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 28,000 people performing diverse, complex and mission critical roles in 34 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long- term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

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Disclaimer. "This material is based upon work supported by the DoD Information Analysis Center Program (DoD IAC), sponsored by the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) under Contract No. FA8075-18-D-0015."

Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited. "Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the DoD"

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FAQ

What is the value of KBR's new contract with the U.S. Army?

KBR's new contract is valued at $70 million.

What will KBR provide under the STARE Project Office contract?

KBR will provide technical analysis and support for sensor development.

How long is KBR's contract for the U.S. Army sensor development?

The contract is set for four years.

What is the focus of KBR's work on the U.S. Army's STARE Project?

The focus is on verifying and validating sensor performance for missile defense systems.