Optex Systems Teams With L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. on Laser Interference Filter Solicitation
RICHARDSON, Texas, Dec. 22, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:OPXS), a leading manufacturer of optical sighting systems and assemblies primarily for Department of Defense applications, today announced that it has signed a mutually exclusive Teaming Agreement (TA) with L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (L-3 Communications) (NYSE:LLL - News) on the proposal for production of Laser Interference Filters used to protect night vision equipment. The solicitation is a two-step invitation for bid for Communications and Electronics Command (CECOM).
This solicitation calls for the delivery of up to 5,000 units per month on an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) production schedule for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) 5 year contract.
Gregg Bell, President of L-3 Communications Electro-Optical Systems (EOS) division was quoted as saying, "Optex has been a great customer of our EOS division for many years and we look forward to teaming with them on the Laser Interference Filter program. We believe the breadth and depth of our two companies provides the best value solution for our war fighters."
ABOUT OPTEX SYSTEMS
Optex, which was founded in 1987, is a Richardson, Texas-based ISO 9001:2008 certified concern, which manufactures optical sighting systems and assemblies, primarily for Department of Defense (DOD) applications. Its products are installed on various types of U.S. military land vehicles, such as the Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles, Light Armored and Armored Security Vehicles, and have been selected for installation on the Stryker family of vehicles. Optex also manufactures and delivers numerous periscope configurations, rifle and surveillance sights and night vision optical assemblies. Optex delivers its products both directly to the military services and to prime contractors. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.optexsys.com.
ABOUT L-3 COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS INC.
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications employs over 66,000 people worldwide and is a prime contractor in aircraft modernization and maintenance, C3ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems and government services. L-3 is also a leading provider of high technology products, subsystems and systems. The company reported 2008 sales of $14.9 billion.
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Released December 22, 2009