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BAE SYSTEMS Awarded $18.6 Million U.S. Navy Contract For Automated Fuel Handling Services

29 Aug 2003

BAE Systems has been awarded an $18.6 million contract by the U.S. Navy to support a broad range of fuel facility automation projects for the Department of Defense and other agencies. The total value of the contract could reach $49.9 million, if all options are exercised. The contracting agency is the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Charleston, S.C.

Under the contract, the company's Electronic Systems business unit will provide services and supplies to support automated fuel handling equipment and fuel-related systems for Defense Fuel Support Center storage terminals and base-level fueling facilities worldwide.

BAE Systems personnel based in Charleston will perform facility assessments, preliminary system engineering plans, final system designs, system documentation, material and equipment procurement, installation, startup, and commissioning, personnel training and follow-on maintenance. Projects will be installed at various locations throughout the continental U.S., the Pacific Rim, and in Europe.

"This award continues and expands our engineering, installation and maintenance support of the Defense Energy Support Center and its facilities worldwide, said Bob Murphy, President, BAE Systems Technology Solutions. We look forward to continuing our relationship with SSCC, Charleston, and to providing quality products and services during the life of this important contract."

About BAE SYSTEMS:

BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea and in space. The company designs, manufactures and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, radar, avionics, communications, electronics and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years. It is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defence systems.

BAE Systems has major operations across five continents and customers in some 130 countries. The company has 100,000 people and generates annual sales of approximately 12 billion through its wholly-owned and joint venture operations.

BAE Systems, innovating for a safer world.

BAE Systems North America is a high-technology U.S. company employing more than 25,000 people who live and work in some 30 states, the District of Columbia, and the United Kingdom. The company is dedicated to solving its customers' needs with highly innovative and leading edge solutions across the defense electronics, systems, information technology, and services arenas.

BAE Systems Technology Solutions Sector provides a full-spectrum of systems engineering, technical services, and ordnance systems to its customers in disciplines essential for successful systems development, operating, and maintenance. Its full life-cycle systems capabilities include system design, integration and test; software development, engineering, and maintenance; and integrated logistics support.