Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Hagerstown Location Awarded Competitive Contract Valued Over $600M from U.S. Customs and Border Protection
(Hagerstown, MD – October 6, 2009) Eren Ozmen, president of Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) recently announced that SNC has been awarded a competitive contract valued at more than $600M for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Multirole Enforcement Aircraft (MEA) Program. Ms. Ozmen stated, “This is a strategic win for us in realizing our diversification objectives into Homeland Security Department as well as others, like International markets.” The initial Base contract is for $95M for 5 Beechcraft 350ER aircraft with 4 one-year options up to 30 aircraft over the life of the program. The MEA program will be performed by SNC's Integrated Mission Support (IMS) location in Hagerstown, MD.
According to William Shaver, executive vice president of SNC’s Hagerstown location, approximately 100 new employees will be hired to outfit the aircraft with electronics, radio communications suites, sensor equipment and other technology. Mr. Shaver also estimated the contract would bring the Hagerstown facility’s current $60M payroll to about $75M. Currently, the site employs more than 500 workers, with approximately 50% of those being contractual positions. The new employees needed to satisfy the contract will include engineers, airframe and powerplant mechanics, avionics and structural experts, production workers, fabrication and metal workers, supply handlers and maintenance staff. Aside from the recently awarded contract, Shaver said the Hagerstown location has the potential to double its workforce by early 2010.
“This is a great win for Washington County and speaks volumes about the future aero and defense activity the Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) can support,” said Timothy R. Troxell, executive director of the Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission (EDC). “The EDC will continue to work with EDC Board member Hal Lucas, director of SNC IMS, on developing workforce solutions in the aero and defense sector that will help create more high-paying jobs in Washington County.”
About Sierra Nevada Corporation
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is known for its rapid, innovative, and agile technology solutions in electronics, aerospace, avionics, space, propulsion, micro-satellite, aircraft and communications systems for both the private and public sectors. Founded in 1963, SNC’s seven unique business areas employs approximately 2000 people in 35 different locations in 20 states – all of whom are dedicated to providing leading-edge solutions to SNC’s dynamic customer base.
Over its 45 year history, SNC has remained focused on providing its customers the very best in diversified technologies to meet their needs and has a strong and proven track record of success. SNC has grown into one of the Top Woman-Owned Federal Contractors in the United States while maintaining its reputation for innovation and agility. The company continues to focus its growth on the commercial sector through internal advancements and outside acquisitions, including the emerging markets of telemedicine, nanotechnology, energy and net-centric operations. For more information on SNC visit www.sncorp.com.
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10/6/2009
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