FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla., Sept. 3 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a 5-year contract worth up to $7.2 million to provide spare servo-actuators for AC-130U gunships.
The award features a base year plus four out-year ordering periods.
A total of $1.2 million of the first phase has been obligated, Boeing said in a news release.
Under the contract, Boeing by next July will provide 10 servo-actuators for the Trainable Gun Mount Systems needed to install 40MM guns on four AC-130Us.
"These servo-actuators are a critical part of the Air Force's ability to maintain readiness for the AC-130U gunship, which is a vital platform supporting missions around the world," said Ken Hill, director, Boeing Special Operations Forces. "Tight turnaround times are required to repair these aircraft and get them back in the fight. We are fully committed to meeting our customer's expectations."
Boeing has manufactured the AC-130U from existing C-130 airframes since 1987. In 2009, the company received its first contract award under the Air Force's Future Flexible Acquisition and Sustainment Tool program for the sustainment and maintenance of operational flight and simulation software, field service representative support, intermediate-level repairs and other services.
