SPARKS, Nev., May 23, 2016 – Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has been awarded a $29 million contract modification by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD). The contract modification extends the period for procurement and support of the AN/PLT-5 Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED) system known as Thor II for a fifth year. Thor II is a man-packable (backpack) electronic countermeasure system.
The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for Thor II was originally awarded in 2009 to support Joint Service Explosive Ordnance Disposal (JSEOD) personnel. In 2015, the contract was modified to exercise year four. Thor II is part of the Counter RCIED Electronic Warfare (CREW) program and is just one of SNC’s electronic warfare and range instrumentation (EWR) solutions deployed worldwide in support of U.S. military contingents.
SNC’s EWR software definable systems support man-portable, vehicular, fixed-site and airborne applications. Collectively the SNC EWR architecture provides a solid foundation for networked, light-weight and industry-leading Size, Weight and Power EWR solutions.
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SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for national security systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is at the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It's part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.