Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE) Resiliency Software Assurance Engineering Change Proposal

Contract FA8807-12-C-0012, modification P00030, is an award to Raytheon Company for the Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE) Resiliency Software Assurance Engineering Change Proposal. Managed by the Space and Missile Systems Center at Los Angeles Air Force Base, the contract is valued at 39,040,820 dollars, with 16,319,409.01 dollars in research, development, test, and evaluation funds obligated from fiscal years 2014 and 2015. The primary objective of this award is to accelerate the MGUE program by adding pre-prototype receiver card deliveries and test support activities, which will facilitate the faster fielding of M-Code capable GPS receivers to warfighters. Work is performed in El Segundo, California, with an expected completion date of February 28, 2017, covering contract line item numbers 1010, 1040, and 1050. Associated technical requirements and procurement activities include the manufacturing of Digital Computer System Assembly enclosures and various hardware components such as BIOS battery brackets, display wire clamshells, and enclosure weldments. These components must be produced by AS9100 Aerospace Certified Manufacturers and adhere to strict military standards, including MIL-DTL-5541 for chemical film and MIL-PRF-85285 for polyurethane coating. Technical drawings and specifications emphasize adherence to ASME standards and strict export controls under the Arms Export Control Act and Export Administration Act to ensure the quality and security of the navigational instrument equipment.