Space and Missile Systems Center, Developmental Planning Directorate (SMC/XR) Third Generation Infrared Surveillance (3GIRS) program has announced the award of a firm fixed price contract to Americom Government Services of McLean, Virginia, for $65 million. This action will host an experimental military sensor on a commercial spacecraft manifested for launch in 2010. The contractor shall also provide associated validation and assessment services to access the utility of the experimental sensor. The Demonstration Phase will assess the sensor’s utility in terms of data, performance validation, and interoperability—Los Angeles Air Force Base, El Segundo, California
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