ITT Exelis, BAE Systems and L-3 Form Joint Venture to Pursue U.S. Air Force Launch and Test Range Support Contract

A newly formed joint venture -- IBL JV, LLC -- will bid on the U.S. Air Force Space Command's planned Launch and Test Range System Integrated Support Contract, or LISC. The team, comprised of ITT Exelis XLS, BAE Systems BAESY and L-3 LLL, brings extensive experience in successful range operations and maintenance and logistics. The joint venture teammates serve as the incumbents on the existing Air Force Spacelift Range System (SLRS) contract, delivering a strong combination of performance and value. LISC will allow the Air Force to combine O&M and sustainment services of its Eastern and Western Ranges under a single contract. The move will effectively merge the Air Force's SLRS contract, currently primed by Exelis, with the Eastern Range Technical Services and Western Range Operations Communications and Information contracts.