Smiths Aerospace Awarded Performance Based Logistics C-130J/K Contract Worth $52M

Clearwater, FL - Smiths Aerospace, part of the global technology business Smiths Group, has been awarded a 5-year contract, with options up to an additional 5 years, worth a potential value of $52M. The contract includes performance-based logistics (PBL) support for the Hercules Integrated Operation Support (HIOS) Program for C-130J/K aircraft operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF). The work is taking place at Smiths' facilities in Michigan, Florida, Ohio, New York and Illinois in the United States and in Cheltenham and Gloucester in the United Kingdom.

Catherine Gridley, President, Smiths Aerospace Customer Services said: "PBLs have transformed the supply chain resulting in a win-win situation for customers and suppliers. PBL support is an integral part of our customer services business and it is an area where we plan continued growth."

The contract has been awarded by Lockheed Martin and supports the Royal Air Force fleet of C-130 J/K aircraft through the year 2016. The contract is a significant advancement in support techniques and philosophy. Smiths is responsible for managing the availability of all Smiths hardware manufactured both in the United States and the United Kingdom to support aircraft operated by the RAF.

About the C-130J
The C-130J is the latest addition to the C-130 fleet and will replace aging C-130Es and C-130Hs. The C-130J incorporates state-of-the-art technology to reduce manpower requirements, lower operating and support costs, and provides life-cycle cost savings over earlier C-130 models. Compared to older C-130s, the J model climbs faster and higher, flies farther at a higher cruise speed, and takes off and lands in a shorter distance.

SOURCE: Smiths Aerospace