BAE Systems/RTX JV, Data Link Solutions, awarded $999M U.S. Navy contract

Data Link Solutions LLC, comprised of BAE (BAESY), Wayne, New Jersey; and Collins Aerospace (RTX), Cedar Rapids, Iowa, are awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a maximum potential value of $998,828,164 for the production, retrofits, development, and sustainment of the Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Joint Tactical Radio Systems (JTRS) terminals. Currently, there are three variants of MIDS JTRS terminals: the Concurrent Multi-Netting 4, the Tactical Targeting Network Technology, and the F-22 variant. These terminals will continue to be procured, sustained, and updated for future growth. Funds in the amount of $116,119,637 will be placed on contract and obligated on the first delivery order concurrent with contract award, which will meet the minimum order requirement.