Peraton to Help Engineer Navy Propulsion Systems; Gus Bontzos Quoted

The U.S. Navy has awarded Peraton a potential $23.5M contract to support the Naval Air System Command’s propulsion and power engineering department.

The company said Wednesday it will help the department engineer, assess and integrate naval aviation propulsion and power systems.

“We are committed partners in supporting next-generation warfighter readiness,” said Gus Bontzos, president of Peraton’s defense and electronic warfare sector.

Bontzos added the company provides a deep understanding of naval aviation missions and technical knowledge to help the Navy address its mission.

The contract has a one-year base period along with four option years.