WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced that the U.S. Army has awarded General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products (GDATP) a contract in the amount of $44,519,583 for the procurement of 2,988 MK19 grenade machine guns. The work will be performed at Saco Defense in Saco and is expected to be completed by 2009.
“I am very pleased that the U.S. Army has chosen to continue its ongoing relationship with the dedicated workers of Saco Defense,” said Senator Collins. “This contract will ensure that our special operations forces have the highest quality weaponry in their continued efforts to keep Americans safe. As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, I applaud the men and women of General Dynamics as they once again work to supply our troops with the very best arms and equipment.”
Senator Collins met with Linda Hudson, President of General Dynamics’ Armament and Technical Products Ordnance Programs, in May to discuss General Dynamics’ operations, specifically those of its Saco facility.
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