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GBS Group News Mar 03, 2022

GBS Awarded New Task Order to support NSWCPD Code 50

On 10 February 2022, The GBS Group was awarded a Task Order under the NSWC Philadelphia Division Code 50 Multiple Award IDIQ Contract that was awarded in April 2021. The $3.97M Task Order enables The GBS Group to continue providing Engineering and Technical Services in support of Code 516 for…

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GBS Group News Mar 03, 2022

Another GBS Win for Navigation and Communications Integrated Bridge System with Pilot House Upgrades

On 10 January 2022, VSE Corporation awarded a contract to The GBS Group to provide a new Navigation and Communications Integrated Bridge System with additional Pilot House Upgrades on the ex-USS ROBERT G. BRADLEY (FFG 49).  VSE Corporation is under contract with the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) to provide…

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GBS Group News Mar 03, 2022

USCGC MACKINAW to get new AC Drive System

On 11 June 2021, The GBS Group was awarded a contract by the U.S. Coast Guard to replace the AC Drive System for the USCGC MACKINAW (WLBB 30) Bow Thruster and Motor Generator Sets.  This work consists of the design, procurement, installation and testing of the new system to replace…

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GBS Group News Sep 10, 2021

The GBS Group Awarded Contract to Upgrade NOAA Ships Pisces and Bell Shimada

The GBS Group announced today that they have received a Firm Fixed Price contract from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to design, build, install, and commission a new Machinery Control System (MCS) for the Fisheries Research Ships Pisces and Bell M. Shimada.  The design work will be done…

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GBS Group News Jul 12, 2021

NSWCPD 50 MAC Contract Award for GBS Federal Division, Naval Support

On 27 April 2021, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Detachment (NSWCPD) Code 50 awarded a Multiple Award IDIQ Contract to The GBS Group. The $48.7M contract enables The GBS Group to support the US Navy across Machinery Controls, Navigation, Casualty Control, Condition-Based Maintenance, and Network Systems on all US Navy…

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GBS Group News Jul 12, 2021

Ship Speed Log Retrofit: GBS replaced an obsolete speed log system with a more modern NG Sperry unit

In early 2020, GBS completed a retrofit of the speed log on a USNS vessel.  The retrofit consisted of replacing the speed log electronics (i.e. Control Display Unit, Pre- Amp and Electronics Unit) of the existing  Speed Log to a newer NG Sperry unit. With this approach, the transducer did…

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GBS Group News Jun 28, 2021

The GBS Group receives an Award from VT Halter Marine, Inc to provide an Integrated Bridge System for the Oceanographic Survey Ship (T-AGS 67)

The GBS Group announced today that they have received a Firm Fixed Price contract from VT Halter Marine, Inc to design, construct and commission an Integrated Bridge System (IBS) for the Oceanographic Survey Ship (T-AGS 67) which VT Halter Marine will construct for the Military Sealift Command (MSC). To…

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GBS Group News Jun 09, 2021

GBS employees contracted by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division traveled to perform major control system migration.

In early November, three of our Federal Division employees contracted by NSWCPD, traveled to Japan to perform a major control system migration. The Engineering Control System consoles and controllers received hardware and software updates, as well as a full groom of the steering and navigation control systems was performed aboard…

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GBS Group News Jun 09, 2021

GBS awarded for extraordinary support of employees serving in the National Guard or Reserves.

The GBS Group has been acknowledged by the Pennsylvania Committee for Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office for our support as an employer of National Guard or Reservists.  James DiTaranto, GBS Federal Division Vice President, was honored to represent and accept the award on…

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GBS Group News Jun 09, 2021

Contract awarded to GBS for onboard tech assistance

GBS to provide assistance including engineering evaluations, equipment checks, installation, analysis, and more. The GBS Group was recently awarded a prime contract supporting Mid Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) Codes 282 (Navigation and IC) and 285 (Surface Search Radar Branch).   On 15 May 2020, MARMC awarded The GBS Group…

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