Pentagon Contract Announcement, 10 Mil Mi-17 from Russia, Afghan air force.

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Despite reports of late deliveries and cost overruns, the Pentagon has ordered another 10 Mil Mi-17 from Russia, which will equip the Afghan air force.

Rosoboronexport FGUP, Moscow, Russia, was awarded a $171,380,636 firm-fixed-price contract. The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure 10 additional Mi-17 helicopters.

Work will be performed in Russia, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2016. One bid was solicited, with one bid received.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., is the contracting activity (W58RGZ-11-C-0072).

http://www.defense-aerospace.com/article-view/release/137040/pentagon-orders-10-more-mi_17-helicopters.html