Sunday, June 29, 2025

US Firm Wins $118m Iraq Defense Contract

 Colorado-based Vectrus Systems LLC [V2X] has been awarded a $118,020,690 cost-plus-fixed-fee undefinitized contract action, for base support services in support of the Iraq F-16 program.

This contract provides for base operating support, base life support, and security services. Work will be performed at Martyr BG Ali Flaih Air Base (formerly Balad Air Base), Iraq, and is expected to be completed by 30th November, 2026.

According to a statement from the US Department of Defense:

"This contract was a sole source acquisition as requested in a Letter of Request and agreed to in a Letter of Offer and Acceptance. FMS funds in the amount of $57,830,138 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the contracting activity (FA8630-25-C-B017)."

(Source: US Dept of Defense)

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