MADISON, Miss., - The U.S. Department of the Navy has awarded Vertex Aerospace LLC a $123 million Contracted Maintenance, Modification, Aircrew, and Related Services (CMMARS) task order to provide aircraft maintenance and Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) services for the U.S. Marine Corps' AV-8B Harrier II fleet. The mid-level aerospace Company will support the AV-8B pilot training operations of Marine Aircraft Group-14, Marine Attack Training Squadron-203 (VMAT-203), and eventually Marine Attack Squadron-223, pending a scheduled merger with VMAT-203.
Vertex was awarded $2.9 million at the time of the task order award, which includes maintenance, repairs, engineering and technical services, aircraft upgrades and modifications, and integrated logistics support services to the AV-8B program in support of operational readiness. The single engine, vertical/short takeoff and landing aircraft provide support to ground forces by destroying surface and airborne enemy threats and escorting friendly aircraft.
The $123 million CLS task order was awarded to Vertex's Aerospace Defense Services (ADS) division under the CMMARS multiple award, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract. ADS will provide Organizational, Intermediate, and Depot level maintenance and integrated logistics support services for the AV-8B aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in Havelock, North Carolina and Yuma, Arizona.
