$16.9M for 139 Enhanced Paveway III GBU-28 Kits

GBU-28 Bomb

Mk80 family bombs are produced in sections, with threaded holes at front and back for mixing and matching add-ons like different guidance sections, fuzes, tail fin kits to get different ranges and types of performance, et. al. Here’s one application:

Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, AZ received a $16.9 million firm-fixed-price contract modification for 139 guided bomb unit 28C/B guidance control units and tail kits, which appear to be dropping slightly in price. The 5,000 pound “bunker-buster” GBU-28C/B, also known as Enhanced Paveway III, possesses a laser guidance capability that can work without GPS and correct right up until impact, aided by JDAM-like Global Positioning System targeting that offers precision accuracy through any weather as long as the satellites survive. These improvements are being retrofitted to existing weapons via the Dual Mode Laser Guided Bomb Program, and the modular nature of the bombs makes this a simple switch. The GCUs screw into the front, and the tail kits screw into the back to provide the required maneuverability.

Enhanced Paveway

Total funds have been obligated, and work will be complete May 2008. The Headquarters Air-To-Ground Munitions Systems Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, FL issued the contract (FA8681-05-C-0075/P00016).

$11.7M for Security Facility at MacDill AFB, FL

Walbridge Aldinger in Tampa, FLreceived an $11.7 million firm-fixed-price contract for construction of a security forces facility at MacDill Air Force Base, FL. Work is expected to be complete by Sept. 10, 2008. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. There were 685 bids solicited on Dec. 4, 2006, and 5 bids were received by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Mobile, AL (W91278-07-C-0010).