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October
7, 2003
Congressman Hoekstra's
Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland,
on Tuesday announced that the U.S. Army has awarded
a contract to General Dynamics Land Systems of Muskegon
to build the interface assembly for Bradley Fighting
Vehicle transmission systems.
“A new contract with
a West Michigan company that funds local jobs is good
news, especially a contract of this size,” Hoekstra
said. “The Bradley Fighting Vehicle is a keystone
combat machine to our national defense, and I am proud
to announce that men and women in Muskegon will be
keeping them rolling.”
The initial order is in the amount
of $1,841,361 and the estimated cumulative amount
of the contract is $5,233,818. The interface assembly
sits atop the transmission. It is a mechanical-electrical
unit that coordinates the engine and vehicle with
the transmission. Specifically, it controls the steering
and brake input of the vehicle.
The plant where work will be
performed is located at 76 Getty St., Muskegon, MI
49442-1238. The estimated completion date is Jan.
5, 2005.
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