U.S. DOE Awards Contract to King Aerospace
March 19, 2019
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DALLAS, TX – The U.S. Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has named King Aerospace, Inc., (KAI), prime contractor for supply chain and aircraft support services on behalf of NNSA’s Albuquerque, NM-based aircraft maintenance operations. The contract has a total estimated value of $28 million with an initial one-year base period and four one-year renewal options.
“We are honored by the Department of Energy’s selection of King Aerospace,” says Jarid King, president of King Aerospace Companies. “Our team stands ready and able to support the NNSA Service Center’s critical mission with high-quality services delivered on time and on budget, no excuses.”
Contracted services include aircraft maintenance support and logistics for NNSA’s fleet of Boeing 737-400 passenger/cargo (Combi) and DC-9 Combi aircraft. Work will be performed by a dedicated King Aerospace program team and is scheduled to begin May 16.
NNSA maintains and enhances the safety, security, and effectiveness of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile without nuclear explosive testing; works to reduce the global danger from weapons of mass destruction; provides the U.S. Navy with safe and effective nuclear propulsion; and responds to nuclear and radiological emergencies in the U.S. and abroad. NNSA’s fleet transports nuclear weapons components, nuclear limited-life components and federal-agent taskforces.
“As a prime contractor in the global government and defense market, King Aerospace understands the vital, time-sensitive nature of aircraft support services,” says Greg Mitchell, King Aerospace vice president of government services. “Our services have stood the test of time because we are loyal to our cornerstone principles and a culture based on servant leadership and proactive problem solving.”
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About King Aerospace
King Aerospace, Inc. (KAI), is a global operation that serves the U.S. military and government to deliver responsive aircraft maintenance and logistics support in some of the world’s most hostile, remote and harsh locations. KAI, a FAA-authorized Repair Station, operates facilities in El Paso, TX; Albuquerque, NM; Camp Humphreys, Korea; and 24/7 logistics outposts around the world. Additional services include global support; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR); logistics; maintenance; modifications and program management. Its sister company, King Aerospace Commercial Corporation (KACC), is a leading one-stop provider of aircraft services with offices and facilities in Dallas, TX; Ardmore, OK; and Albuquerque, NM. KACC is a GE OnPoint™ service center. It specializes in avionics, interiors, maintenance and paint. KACC is an authorized FAA and EASA Repair Station. Both KAI and KACC are AS9110C-certified. KAI was founded in 1992 and KACC in 1993 as family-run, highly principled businesses based on servant leadership. KingAerospace.com
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