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New sensor software will provide ‘enhanced visual imagery’

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150627-N-XD363-009 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 27, 2015) Operations Specialist Seaman Aisha Williamson tracks surface contacts on a computer console display aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are participating in ARG/MEUEX, a scenario-based amphibious integration exercise, in preparation for a future deployment. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Gendron/Released)

Ottawa-based Canadian Commercial Corporation has been awarded a $49.6 million U.S. Navy contract for sensors.

The indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract covers procurement of the Military Sealift Command Situational Awareness System Electro-Optics Sensor system, or MSC-EOS.

“The MSC-EOS Systems will be operated on Military Sealift Command and other Navy or Coast Guard maritime platforms,” according to the Department of Defense contract announcement. “The MSC-EOS System’s primary mission is to provide enhanced visual imagery to augment existing electronic sensors. Ancillary uses of the MSC-EOS system will include enhancing the following, low-visibility and night navigation; coastal observation and surveillance; identification friend or foe; real-time situational awareness and threat warning; reconnaissance and surveillance; and documenting navigational hazards.”

The work is scheduled to be completed by April 2022 and will be performed in Burlington, Ontario, Canada.

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