Tinker Air Force Base

Accenture Federal Services Wins $25 Million Award to Help the U.S. Air Force Build a First-of-its-Kind “Digital Depot”

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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Accenture Federal Services has won a $25 million digital transformation prime contract to modernize operations for the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) including each of the three Air Logistics Complexes (ALCs) at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, and Hill Air Force Base in Utah.

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  • Accenture Federal Services has won a $25 million digital transformation prime contract to modernize operations for the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) including each of the three Air Logistics Complexes (ALCs) at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, and Hill Air Force Base in Utah.
  • ATHENA is central to the Air Force’s plan to create a first-of-its-kind “digital depot”, and ultimately, modernize AFSC operations.
  • “Accenture Federal Services looks forward to using state-of-the-art technologies to create a resilient and secure digital depot ecosystem.
  • Accenture Federal Services is a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN).

Metrea Announces First Ever Commercial Aerial Refueling of US Air Force Aircraft

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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While U.S. Navy and Marine Corps units regularly use commercial aerial refueling services for training and support, this marks the first time that U.S. Air Force aircraft have used commercial aerial refueling.

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  • While U.S. Navy and Marine Corps units regularly use commercial aerial refueling services for training and support, this marks the first time that U.S. Air Force aircraft have used commercial aerial refueling.
  • From June 23 through June 29, Metrea Strategic Mobility (MSM) provided four aerial refueling support missions for RC-135 and E-3 aircraft in support of exercise RESOLUTE HUNTER.
  • We look forward to supporting more US Air Force refueling requirements as well as increasing demand from allies and partners."
  • An RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the 55th Wing from Offutt Air Force Base was the first to receive commercial air-to-air refueling, followed by an E-3 Sentry assigned to the 552nd Air Control Wing from Tinker Air Force Base.

Laser Photonics To Attend the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences Technology Showcase

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: LASE), a leading global industrial developer of CleanTech laser systems for laser cleaning and other material applications, today announced that it is hosting an exhibitor space later this month at the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) Technology Showcase , a two-day event that will allow industry professionals to showcase how their technology can serve the Tinker Air Force Base.

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  • Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: LASE), a leading global industrial developer of CleanTech laser systems for laser cleaning and other material applications, today announced that it is hosting an exhibitor space later this month at the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) Technology Showcase , a two-day event that will allow industry professionals to showcase how their technology can serve the Tinker Air Force Base.
  • “We are thrilled to be bringing along our newly launched DefenseTech product,” said Wayne Tupuola, chief executive officer of Laser Photonics.
  • “Our cutting-edge technology is an excellent solution to the unique challenges that many industry professionals face when it comes to aerospace MRO.”
    Laser Photonics will be showcasing its DefenseTech LPC-MLRI-200 Handheld Laser Cleaning System.
  • Laser cleaning removes paint, contaminants, rust, and residues with a high-energy laser beam which leaves the substrate untouched.

Oklahoma State University, partners take Oklahoma's aerospace and aviation leadership to next level

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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TULSA, Okla., June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Friday, Oklahoma State University and partners — including Tulsa Innovation Labs and the Osage Nation — celebrated a ribbon-cutting at the LaunchPad Center for Advanced Air Mobility at OSU-Tulsa's Helmerich Research Center (HRC). 

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  • "A key pillar of Oklahoma State University's strategy is leading in aerospace and aviation innovation, but we know our success is shared success," OSU President Kayse Shrum said.
  • Additionally, the U.S. Economic Development Administration recognizes that taking Oklahoma's aerospace and aviation to the next level has national benefits, and we appreciate the agency's critical support."
  • Jennifer Hankins, deputy managing director of Tulsa Innovation Labs, said they were thrilled to see this vision come to life.
  • MEDIA CONTACT: Shannon Rigsby | Associate Director of Public Information | 405-744-9081| [email protected] ; Jessica Remer | Tulsa Innovation Labs, Manager, Marketing and Communications | 918-759-0288 | [email protected]

LRS-Hill Joint Venture Awarded Five-Year IDC to Support USACE Tulsa

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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WASHINGTON and TULSA, Okla., June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The LRS-Hill Joint Venture, LLC announced today it was awarded an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDC) by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Tulsa District to provide the full spectrum of A-E support services for potential projects throughout USACE Tulsa’s area of operations.

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  • WASHINGTON and TULSA, Okla., June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The LRS-Hill Joint Venture, LLC announced today it was awarded an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDC) by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Tulsa District to provide the full spectrum of A-E support services for potential projects throughout USACE Tulsa’s area of operations.
  • LRS-Hill is joined by team firms Stanley Consultants, Inc., Terracon Consultants, Inc., Poole Fire Protection, OCMI Inc., and Midland Surveying and Mapping.
  • This team offers to USACE Tulsa the depth and breadth of expertise to support any conceivable assignment under IDC, including multiple, concurrent assignments.
  • LRS Federal CEO Sean Logan explained, “LRS was founded to serve clients exactly like USACE Tulsa with a diverse mission over a wide geographic area.

Tinker AFB and NCMS To Co-Sponsor First-Ever On-Base Event for Technology Innovators

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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NCMS is a 35-year-old organization whose mission is to create opportunities for highly capable companies to work collaboratively with government providers and end users who need their innovations and technology solutions.

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  • NCMS is a 35-year-old organization whose mission is to create opportunities for highly capable companies to work collaboratively with government providers and end users who need their innovations and technology solutions.
  • Its strength lies in offering a unique combination of expert guidance and infrastructure to help ensure such collaborations deliver results for all parties.
  • The upcoming NCMS Technology Showcase at Tinker AFB will offer a great way for companies to learn directly from Tinker AFB personnel which innovations are needed to help them solve critical maintenance and sustainment challenges.
  • The following are among Tinker AFB’s priority desired capabilities:
    Many more desired capabilities are listed on the event site below.

First-Ever Technology Showcase at Tinker Air Force Base Seeks Innovators

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) in partnership with Tinker Air Force Base (AFB) will be hosting a two-day Technology Showcase on base July 17-18, 2023, to enable technology innovation companies to meet with base leadership and aircraft sustainment professionals.

Key Points: 
  • The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) in partnership with Tinker Air Force Base (AFB) will be hosting a two-day Technology Showcase on base July 17-18, 2023, to enable technology innovation companies to meet with base leadership and aircraft sustainment professionals.
  • NCMS is a 35-year-old organization whose mission is to create opportunities for highly capable companies to work collaboratively with government providers and end users who need their innovations and technology solutions.
  • The upcoming NCMS Technology Showcase at Tinker AFB will offer a great way for companies to learn directly from Tinker AFB personnel which innovations are needed to help them solve critical maintenance and sustainment challenges.
  • The following are among Tinker AFB’s desired capabilities:
    Many more desired capabilities are listed on the event site below.

Aero Turbine Selected to Provide Aircraft Engine Maintenance by U.S. Air Force

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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STOCKTON, Calif., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aero Turbine, Inc. (ATI), a leader in maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, announced today that it was awarded a [sole-source] prime contract to perform component overhaul services for the United States Air Force (USAF) under the Management of Items Subject to Repair (MISTR) program. The total estimated value, for the first two years of this ten-year, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) contract is $84 million.

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  • Under this contract, Aero Turbine will continue to provide depot-level repair for all internal components of the J85 engine to extend aircraft service life expectancy and ensure the safe and reliable operation of T-38 training aircraft.
  • "We are proud to maintain the T-38 and help the U.S. Air Force train the next generation of military aviators," said Jim Simpkins, Chief Executive Officer of Aero Turbine.
  • Historically, Aero Turbine has accelerated production to support this important program, and we look forward to strengthening our great working relationship with Tinker Air Force Base."
  • This latest contract award represents the third time that Aero Turbine has won the J85 MISTR Program as the prime.

Akima Joint Venture Awarded $333.9M Tinker Air Force Base Civil Engineering Services-Operations Management (CESOM) Contract

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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HERNDON, Va., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Akima today announced that Akima Range Readiness Operations (ARRO), a joint venture of Akima and Amentum, has been awarded a contract to provide operations and management (O&M) services at Tinker Air Force Base (AFB) in Oklahoma City, OK. This contract, awarded by the 72nd Civil Engineer Squadron, has a potential 7-year period of performance and a total contract value of $333 million if all options are exercised.

Key Points: 
  • HERNDON, Va., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Akima today announced that Akima Range Readiness Operations (ARRO), a joint venture of Akima and Amentum, has been awarded a contract to provide operations and management (O&M) services at Tinker Air Force Base (AFB) in Oklahoma City, OK.
  • This contract, awarded by the 72nd Civil Engineer Squadron, has a potential 7-year period of performance and a total contract value of $333 million if all options are exercised.
  • Tinker AFB is the host site for the Air Force Sustainment Center, which provides war-fighting expeditionary capabilities to the warfighter through world-class depot maintenance, supply chain management, and installation support.
  • The Akima Range Readiness Operations (ARRO) team is an 8(a) Mentor-Protg joint venture formed by RiverTech, an Akima Company, and Amentum.

Governors Stitt, Hutchinson Partner to Create Super Region for Advanced Mobility in the Heartland

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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TULSA, Okla.,and LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Governors Kevin Stitt and Asa Hutchinson joined together to position the Oklahoma-Arkansas region as a national hub for advanced mobility (AM) with the support of partners Tulsa Innovation Labs and Runway Group. The collaborative effort to support the growth of the AM industry, including drones, electric and autonomous vehicles, battery manufacturing, and transportation and logistics solutions, will create new research and testing space, support local AM startups, attract new companies, and convene industry corporations to test and scale new technologies. 

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  • This partnership gives us the momentum we need for this region to lead the nation into the future of mobility," said Governor Stitt.
  • According to the analysis, average earnings in AM are approximately 50% higher compared to other industries in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
  • This partnership will accelerate the work on advanced mobility and further enhance our region's reputation as a leader in technological innovation."
  • In February 2022, Governor Hutchinson launched the Arkansas Council on Future Mobility, laying the groundwork for this new bi-state AM initiative.