FALLS CHURCH, Va., Sept. 9 (UPI) -- Virginia's CSC has been given a U.S. Navy contract to provide support services to its Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 9.
The company said Thursday the contract has a 1-year base period and four 1-year options for a total value of $26 million.
"CSC is proud to support VX-9's test and evaluation of complex weapons and aircraft systems, in realistic operational environments, to ensure an effective and stable system that will operate correctly in combat," said Austin Yerks, president of CSC's North American Public Sector Defense Group.
Under the contract CSC will provide engineering, analytical and technical services in support of VX-9's mission to conduct operational tests and evaluation on tactical aircraft and weapons, including all models of the FA-18 Hornets, the AV-8 Harrier, the EA-6B Prowler and the new upgrades to Cobra and Huey helicopters.
Testing includes new software and weapons systems.
The company said work will be performed at the Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, Calif., and at multiple temporary sites as required.
