Serco has won a new indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract to continue supporting the US Navy’s Submarine High Data Rate (SubHDR) antenna systems.
“This contract showcases Serco’s global defence reach, and we are proud to support these submarine capabilities for our allies," Managing Director, Defence Asia Pacific, Peter Behrendt, stated.
Under the single-award contract vehicle, with a ceiling value of $AU150 million (£72 million), Serco will provide maintenance, repair and upgrade services for the SubHDR Antenna Pedestal Group, a mission-critical system which has enabled the US naval fleet to send and receive information, such as secure wide-band communications, voice and data traffic, imagery and video conferencing.
“We are delighted to continue our support for the US Navy’s SubHDR systems, which provide a critical communications capability to the US fleet. This recompete reflects Serco’s extensive capabilities in the maritime sector, and we are honoured to have been selected to help the US Navy maintain its competitive edge over the next decade," Serco Group Chief Executive, Anthony Kirby, said.
“With defence and national security an increasing priority for many governments, I am proud of the role Serco plays in supporting the defence of nations and citizens, for the US Armed Forces and for other governments and militaries around the world.”
Serco has supported the SubHDR programme for over 20 years, and the new contract will extend this support by 10 years. Work will primarily take place at Serco’s production and repair facility in Ludlow, Massachusetts, with support services also taking place in Newport, Rhode Island.
An IDIQ contract is a type of contract used by federal government departments and agencies in the US to procure supplies or services over a fixed period, where the exact quantity needed is not known beforehand. This allows for flexibility in ordering, as the Government can place orders as needs arise, within pre-defined minimum and maximum quantities.