The Defense Supply Center in Richmond, VA reached out to Hamilton Sundsrant of Windsor Locks, CT to be virtual prime vendor for the C-130 hub and blade. The contract, worth $347 million fixed price with economic price adjustment, has an exercising option period of up to 12 years including the first three year deal and three options to renew. The initial deal’s production is slated to be completed in October 2008. (SP0400-04-D-9432)