Raytheon Italian Navy Contract Modified

Raytheon Co., Integrated Defense Systems, Portsmouth, R.I., is being awarded an $18,545,866 fixed-price modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-03-C-4031) for the procurement of the Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) Subsystem for integration into the Integrated Electronics Suite (IES) for the Italian Navy's Multi-Purpose Vessel. The IES is currently composed of communications and intelligence systems, including Ship Wide Area Network, Communication Intelligence, Data Display and Decision Intelligence, Communications Systems, Small Ship Electronic Warfare Support Measures System, and related technical support, training and documentation. The ELINT subsystem will be procured, installed, tested and integrated within the IES. Work will be performed in Concord, Calif. (57.6 percent); Portsmouth, R.I. (38.9 percent); Salt Lake City, Utah (2.1 percent); and Annapolis Junction, Md. (1.4 percent); and is expected to be completed in July 2006. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This modification supports the Government of Italy under the Foreign Military Sales Program. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.