DULLES, Va., Aug. 18 (UPI) — Raytheon is to provide training and support services to U.S. special operations forces worldwide under an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contact.
The multiple-award, five-year SOCOM-Wide Mission Support contract, has a ceiling value of $900 million and was issued by the U.S. Special Operations Command.
Task orders received will be in the areas of professional, program management and technical services and will be performed by Raytheon Blackbird Technologies, a provider of persistent surveillance, secure tactical communications and cybersecurity solutions to special operations forces, the company said.
“This award recognizes Raytheon’s position as a trusted provider of training and mission support services to the Department of Defense,” said Dave Wajsgras, president of Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services. “Raytheon will draw upon its deep expertise to bring professional and mission support services to special operations forces wherever needed around the globe, with the speed and agility necessary to meet mission objectives.”
Added Peggy Styer, chief executive of Raytheon Blackbird Technologies: “Our team prides itself on innovation, quick response and effective execution. These strengths will be used to support SOCOM in its worldwide missions.”
Under a Warfighter FOCUS contract, Raytheon is providing Army special operations forces with specialized exercise support personnel and equipment to help provide a fully immersive training. It has also provided training support to coalition SOF units, including staff and battle space management training.
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