One of today's contract awards...we're getting close, IMHO!
Aerovironment Inc., Monrovia, Calif., is being awarded a $9,792,039 firm-fixed-price order under a previously awarded contract (M67854-04-D-1011) for 303 Dragon Eye Air Vehicles, 101 ground control stations, 101 field support kits, and all required materials, services, personnel, facilities, and support for use in the Marine Corps. The Dragon Eye unmanned aerial system provides commanders with real-time tactical and reconnaissance/surveillance information. The work will be performed in Simi Valley, Calif., and is expected to be completed December 2006. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the fiscal year. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Va., is the contracting activity.
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