The U.S. Navy has awarded KBR a $153 million contract to continue supporting the agency’s flight test and aircrew services.
Under the five-year recompete contract, KBR will aid Naval Test Wings Atlantic and Pacific Aircrew Services by further implementing engineering technical systems, independent analysis and technical support, the technology and engineering company announced Monday.
Byron Bright, president of KBR Government Solutions U.S. and a 2024 Wash100 awardee, said over four decades of collaborating with the Navy has led to this contract.
“KBR builds upon our more than forty-five years of aircrew services and flight test support to the U.S. Navy,” Bright stated.
KBR will leverage the company’s developmental test experience to advance the Naval Test Wing’s air vehicle test mission. The contract will cover services such as test and evaluation, air vehicle operation and ground operations.
“This strategic win solidifies KBR’s commitment to bring unmatched capability and expertise to naval aviation,” Bright added.
Work will be conducted at Naval Air Station locations in Patuxent River, Maryland, Pt. Mugu, California and China Lake, California.