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Sechan Recognized as a 2024 LNP Best Workplaces Winner

Lititz, PA, December 17, 2024 – Sechan Electronics, Inc. (Sechan) was selected as a Best Workplace in Lancaster County 2024 by LNP|LancasterOnline, on December 11, 2024. Sechan received award winning scores in six categories to include 1st place for Best Benefits Program, 1st place for Best Training Program, 1st place for Best Innovation Program, 3rd place for Best Leadership, 3rd place for Best Community and 4th place for Best Company to Work for Overall.

“We are honored to be recognized as a Best Workplace. Our culture drives our success, with every employee-owner playing a key role in shaping our future,” said Marion Van Fosson, CEO and President of Sechan Electronics. “We take pride in offering best-in-class benefits that support our employee-owners and their families and our training programs empower individuals to grow and succeed. We remain vigilant in our dedication and commitment to creating a world-class aerospace and defense company where everyone can thrive.”

Best Workplaces is a write-in style ballot where individuals vote for top employers across Lancaster County, recognizing the best workplaces in the region. The process includes a confidential survey that assesses employee satisfaction in key areas such as culture, leadership, diversity, training, benefits, and more. Each year, winning companies are recognized and celebrated in LancasterOnline and LNP. In 2024, 16 winners were selected from 55 companies across the small, medium, and large size categories.

About LNP

LNP Media Group is the leading source for news, advertising, and community engagement in Lancaster County, Pa. With a legacy of journalistic excellence and a commitment to connecting readers with local stories, LNP serves as a trusted resource for businesses, organizations, and residents across the region. The LNP Best Workplaces program annually recognizes top employers in Lancaster County based on employee feedback, workplace culture, and organizational achievements.

About Sechan Electronics, Inc.:

Sechan Electronics, Inc. is an end-to-end solutions provider of complex, mission critical electronic solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. Sechan manages the entire product life cycle through innovative product design and engineering services, vertically integrated manufacturing services, and product sustainment services. Sechan is an AS9100:2009 Rev. D and ISO 9001:2015 certified prime contractor headquartered in Lititz, Pennsylvania and is 100% employee-owned. For more information, please visit www.sechan.com.

For further information, please contact:

Warren Kennedy
Vice President
Sechan Electronics, Inc.
Mobile: 214-301-1562
wkennedy@sechan.com

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Sechan Named 2024 Gold ‘Partner2Win’ Medallion Winner by BAE Systems

Lititz, PA — November 20, 2024 — Sechan Electronics, Inc. (Sechan) received a Gold ‘Partner2Win’ medallion at BAE Systems’ suppler symposium on November 12, 2024, for its exceptional performance and commitment to operational excellence this year. Sechan’s contributions to supply chain success helped BAE Systems ensure quality, on-time deliveries to customers.

“The current conflicts across the globe have mandated faster deliveries and drives for efficiencies for Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen,” said Marc Casseres, vice president of Operations for BAE Systems’ Combat Mission Systems business. “As we continue to ramp, partnering with a supply chain who shares our commitment and passion for the warfighter is table stakes.” 

BAE Systems’ Partner2Win program recognizes suppliers for their achievements in operations, quality and procurement. As part of the program, BAE Systems maintains a close relationship with suppliers and creates an environment to share best practices, learnings and innovative solutions to problems. All suppliers awarded this year were recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty to create the highest quality products for our warfighters.  

Learn more about BAE Systems Partner2Win Supplier Symposium here.

About BAE Systems:

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, a global defense, aerospace, and security company. We employ nearly 41,000 people across the U.S. and deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, sea and space, as well as advanced electronics, intelligence, security, and IT solutions and support services. Our dedication shows in everything we design, produce, and deliver as we strive to protect our servicemen and women during combat. We push the limits of possibility to provide a critical advantage to our customers where it counts.

About Sechan Electronics, Inc.:

Sechan Electronics, Inc. is an end-to-end solutions provider of complex, mission critical electronic solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. Sechan manages the entire product life cycle through innovative product design and engineering services, vertically integrated manufacturing services, and product sustainment services. Sechan is an AS9100:2009 Rev. D and ISO 9001:2015 certified prime contractor headquartered in Lititz, Pennsylvania and is 100% employee-owned. For more information, please visit www.sechan.com.

For further information, please contact:

Warren Kennedy
Vice President
Sechan Electronics, Inc.
Mobile: 214-301-1562
wkennedy@sechan.com

Laken Kilgore, BAE Systems
Mobile: 256-689-2073
laken.kilgore@baesystems.com 

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Sechan Receives 2023 BAE Systems’ Combat Mission Systems Partner2Win Supplier of the Year Award for PIM

Lititz, PA — Nov. 14, 2023 — Sechan Electronics, Inc. (Sechan) was named BAE Systems’ Combat Mission Systems business Partner2Win Supplier of the Year Award on November 14, 2023 for PIM. The recognition highlighted Sechan’s commitment to operational excellence and ensuring quality deliveries to customers.

BAE Systems’ Partner2Win program recognizes suppliers for their success in the areas of operations, quality and procurement. As part of the program, BAE Systems maintains a close relationship with suppliers and creates an environment to share best practices, learnings and innovative solutions to problems. All suppliers awarded this year went above and beyond the call of duty to create the highest quality products for service men and women.

“Through our supply base, we are able to continue delivering the combat capability that is essential in both current and future environments,” said Marc Casseres, vice president of operations for BAE Systems’ Combat Mission Systems business. “Our suppliers’ commitment to delivering quality materials to our ground and amphibious vehicle and maritime systems production lines across the U.S. supports our mission to enable reunions between service members and their loved ones.”

Learn more about BAE Systems’ Partner2Win Supplier Symposium here.

About BAE Systems:

BAE Systems, Inc. and its 34,000 people are part of a global defense, aerospace, and security company with 89,600 employees worldwide. We deliver products and services for air, land, sea and space, as well as advanced electronics, intelligence, security, and IT solutions and support services. Our dedication shows in everything we design, produce and deliver— to protect those who protect us in a high-performance, innovative culture. We push the limits of possibility to provide a critical advantage to our customers where it counts.

About Sechan Electronics. Inc.:

Sechan Electronics, Inc. is an end-to-end solutions provider of complex, mission critical electronic solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. Sechan manages the entire product life cycle through innovative product design and engineering services, vertically integrated manufacturing services, and product sustainment services. Sechan is an AS9100:2009 Rev. D and ISO 9001:2015 certified prime contractor headquartered in Lititz, Pennsylvania and is 100% employee-owned. For more information, please visit www.sechan.com.

For further information, please contact:

Warren Kennedy
Vice President
Sechan Electronics, Inc.
Mobile: 214-301-1562
wkennedy@sechan.com

Laken Kilgore, BAE Systems
Mobile: 256-689-2073
laken.kilgore@baesystems.com 

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Sechan Awarded Naval Sea Systems Command Nulka MK 53 Decoy Launch System Prime Contract

Sechan Electronics Inc., Lititz, Pennsylvania, is awarded a $10,895,364 firm-fixed-price contract N00024-23-C-5535 for the production of the Nulka MK 53 Decoy Launch System and MK 54 Decoy Launch Message Convertor subassembly. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $85,233,713. Work will be performed in Lititz, Pennsylvania (79%); and Upper Marlboro, Maryland (21%), and is expected to be completed by October 2025. If all options are exercised, work will continue through November 2029. Fiscal 2023 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $5,947,183 (55%); fiscal 2022 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funds in the amount of $2,894,230 (27%); fiscal 2023 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $1,182,481 (10%); and fiscal 2021 other procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $871,470 (8%), will be obligated at the time of award, of which $871,470 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via the sam.gov website, with one offer received. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

https://www.defense.gov/News/Contracts/Contract/Article/3543791

Friday, September 29, 2023

Sechan Awarded Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) Global Positioning System-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Service (GPNTS) Prime Contract

Sechan Electronics Inc.,* Lititz, Pennsylvania (N0003921D2002); and Systems Engineering Support Co. Inc.* (SESCo), San Diego, California (N0003921D2003) are awarded a combined $452,850,428 indefinite-quantity/indefinite-delivery multiple award contract (MAC) for Global Positioning System-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Service (GPNTS) follow-on hardware production units. GPNTS is used to receive, process and distribute three-dimensional position, velocity, acceleration, attitude, time and frequency in the formats required by shipboard user systems. The contracts include a base ordering period of five years and a three-year option ordering period. No contract funds will be obligated on the basic MAC awards. Contract funds in the amount of $260,140 will be obligated on the first task order under each contract utilizing fiscal 2021 other procurement (Navy) funds. Each contract includes options, which if exercised, would bring the estimated value of each contact to $241,507,812 for Sechan; and $211,342,616 for SESCo. Throughout the duration of the awarded contracts, the total obligated amount on orders for all of the awarded contracts combined will not exceed $241,507,812. Work will be performed in Lititz, Pennsylvania, for Sechan; and San Diego, California, for SESCo. Work is expected to be completed by September 2029 if the option period is exercised. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. These contracts were competitively procured with six offers received. The Naval Information Warfare Systems Command, San Diego, California, is the contracting activity.

*Small Business

https://www.defense.gov/News/Contracts/Contract/Article/2782087

Monday, September 20, 2021

Sechan Opens New CCA Center of Excellence at 18 Prestige Lane, Lancaster

CCA Center of Excellence at 18 Prestige Lane for full operations. This new facility has approximately 65,000 square feet dedicated to CCA production, testing, coating, and final assembly to IPC-A-610 Class 3 level with an additional 33,000 square feet of flex-use space to accommodate surge requirements or stock point requirements. Sechan’s strategic investment in this facility increases our CCA production capacity by 250%.

Thursday, February 4, 2021

Sechan Named 2020 Silver ‘Partner2Win’ Medallion Winner by BAE Systems

BAE Systems recognized its top suppliers for its Combat Mission Systems business at its second annual ‘Partner2Win’ Supplier Awards ceremony on December 2, 2020. The awards, which were held virtually this year, recognize the company’s top-tier suppliers’ exceptional performance and delivery to help meet current and future customer demand in the areas of ground and amphibious vehicles, and weapon systems. Sechan received a Silver ‘Partner2Win’ medallion.

BAE Systems’ ‘Partner2Win’ program is a collaborative partnership with suppliers to achieve even higher levels of schedule and quality performance to meet current and future customer requirements. Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards are presented at the ceremony to recognize our suppliers’ ability to deliver quality products on time and on budget throughout the year.

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Sechan Awarded Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) Circuit Card Assembly Multiple Award Contract (MAC)

American Computer Development Inc.,* Frederick, Maryland (N00164-20-D-JN94); Advance Circuit Technology Inc.,* Rochester, New York (N00164-20-D-JN95); Bionetics Corp.,* Heath, Ohio (N00164-20-D-JN96); ZENTECH Bloomington LLC,* Bloomington, Illinois (N00164-20-D-JN97); Printed Circuits Corp.,* Lilburn, Georgia (N00164-20-D-JN98); Sechan Electronics Inc.,* Lititz, Pennsylvania (N00164-20-D-JN99); Spectrum Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Inc.,* Colorado Springs, Colorado (N00164-20-D-JN00); and Unified Business Technologies Inc.,* Troy, Michigan (N00164-20-D-JN01), are awarded a $14,705,110 five-year, firm-fixed-price, multiple award contract for build-to-print circuit card assemblies for military projects.  These contracts combine purchases for the Navy (58%); and sales to the governments of other countries (42%) under the Foreign Military Sales program.  Work will be performed in Frederick, Maryland; Rochester, New York; Heath, Ohio; Bloomington, Illinois; Lilburn, Georgia; Lititz, Pennsylvania; Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Troy, Michigan.  These build-to-print circuit card assemblies are used for military projects including, but not limited to, helmet display tracking system, fixed forward firing weapons and interface unit automatic data processor systems that are utilized on the MH-60R and MH-60S helicopters.  Work is expected to be complete by June 2025.  If all options are exercised, work will continue through June 2030.  These contracts include options, which if exercised, will bring the cumulative value of these contracts to $38,418,061.  Working capital funding that does not expire in the amount of $24,000 will be obligated at time of award.  This contract was competitively procured via the beta.SAM website, and 11 offers were received.  The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, Indiana, is the contracting activity.

*Small Business

https://www.defense.gov/News/Contracts/Contract/Article/2226670

Friday, June 19, 2020

Sechan Awarded Naval Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Patuxent River (NAWCAD) Full Rate Production Multiple Award Contract (MAC)

Aerovation, Inc.,* Tucson, Arizona (N00421-20-D-0103); Ampex Data Systems Corp.,* Hayward, California (N00421-20-D-0074); BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc., Rockville, Maryland (N00421-20-D-0075/N00421-20-D-0091); The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Missouri (N00421-20-D-0076/ N00421-20-D-0092); Coherent Technical Services Inc.,* Lexington Park, Maryland (N00421-20-D-0077/N00421-20-D-0093/N00421-20-D-0104); Crestview Aerospace LLC, Crestview, Florida (N00421-20-D-0095); Dayton T. Brown Inc.,* Bohemia, New York (N00421-20-D-0105); EFW Inc., Fort Worth, Texas (N00421-20-D-0079); Erickson Inc.,* Portland, Oregon (N00421-20-D-0106); General Dynamics Mission Systems Inc., Bloomington, Minnesota (N00421-20-D-0080); Honeywell International Inc., Phoenix, Arizona (N00421-20-D-0081); Intellisense Systems Inc.,* Torrance, California (N00421-20-D-0082); J.F. Taylor Inc.,* Lexington Park, Maryland (N00421-20-D-0083/N00421-20-D-0107); KIHOMAC Inc.,* Reston, Virginia (N00421-20-D00109); L3 Aviation Products Inc., Alpharetta, Georgia (N00421-20-D-0084); L3 Communications Integrated Systems LP, Waco, Texas (N00421-20-D-0096); L3 Communication Systems – West Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah (N00421-20-D-0085); M7 Aerospace LLC, San Antonio, Texas (N00421-20-D-0097); Means Engineering Inc.,* Carlsbad, California (N00421-20-D-0086); Physical Optics Corp.,* Torrance California (N00421-20-D-0087); Raytheon Co., Indianapolis, Indiana (N00421-20-D-0088); Rockwell Collins Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa (N00421-20-D-0078/N00421-20-D-0094); Science and Engineering Services LLC,* Huntsville, Alabama (N00421-20-D-0099/N00421-20-D-0110); Science Applications International Corp., Reston, Virginia (N00421-20-D-0089/N00421-20-D-0098); Sechan Electronics, Lititz, Pennsylvania (N00421-20-D-0090); Sierra Nevada Corp., Sparks, Nevada (N00421-20-D-0100); Tyonek Worldwide Services Inc.,* Madison, Alabama (N00421-20-D-0101/N00421-20-D-0111); and Yulista Aviation Inc.,* Huntsville, Alabama (N00421-20-D-0102/N00421-20-D-0112), are awarded $7,143,500,000 for indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts in support of the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division.  These contracts are for three distinct lots, each with established vendor pools supporting different requirements.  Work will be performed at the contractor’s locations and at government facilities.  Lot I provides full rate production of mission system avionics.  Lot II provides full rate production of other aircraft components, production and installation of modification kits.  Lot III provides full rate production of other aircraft components, production and installation of modification kits.  The estimated aggregate ceiling for all contracts is $7,143,500,000, with the companies having an opportunity to compete for individual orders within their lots.  Work is expected to be complete by April 2031.  No funds are being obligated at the time of award, and will be obligated on individual orders as they are issued.  These contracts were competitively procured via an electronic request for proposals and 38 offers from 28 vendors were received.  The Naval Warfare Center, Aircraft Division, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.

*Small Business

https://www.defense.gov/News/Contracts/Contract/Article/2151724

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Sechan Awarded Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWC Newport) Undersea Warfare/Undersea Defensive Family of Systems (FoS) Multiple Award Contract (MAC)

Barber-Nichols Inc., Arvada, Colorado (N66604-20-D-E001); Booz Allen Hamilton, McLean, Virginia (N66604-20-D-E002); L3 Technologies Inc., Northampton, Massachusetts (N66604-20-D-E003); Leidos Inc., Reston, Virginia (N66604-20-D-E004); Leonardo DRS Inc., Melbourne, Florida (N66604-20-D-E005); Lockheed Martin Sippican Inc., Marion, Massachusetts (N66604-20-D-E006); MIKEL Inc., Middletown, Rhode Island (N66604-20-D-E007); Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Annapolis, Maryland (N66604-20-D-E008); Progeny Systems Corp., Manassas, Virginia (N66604-20-D-E009); Foster-Miller Inc., doing business as QinetiQ-NA, Waltham, Massachusetts (N66604-20-D-E010); Raytheon Co., Keyport, Washington (N66604-20-D-E011); Rite-Solutions Inc., Pawcatuck, Connecticut (N66604-20-D-E012); Science Applications International Corp., Reston, Virginia (N66604-20-D-E013); Systems Engineering Associates Corp., Middletown, Rhode Island (N66604-20-D-E014); Sechan Electronics Inc., Lititz, Pennsylvania (N66604-20-D-E015); Sonalysts Inc., Waterford, Connecticut (N66604-20-D-E016); and Systems Planning and Analysis Inc., Alexandria, Virginia (N66604-20-D-E017), are being awarded a $73,730,343 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, multiple-award contract for the procurement of materials and services to design, develop, fabricate, test, install, document and deliver rapid prototype solutions in support of the Undersea Warfare/Undersea Defensive Family of Systems.  Work will be performed at the contractors’ sites, minimally at government locations and is expected to be completed by March 2023.  For these base indefinite-quality/indefinite-delivery, three-year contracts, funding will not be obligated at time of award.  A $2,500 minimum guarantee will be executed on each awardee’s initial task order.  This multiple-award contract was competitively procured with 17 acceptable offers received via the Federal Business Opportunities website.  The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, is the contracting activity.

https://www.defense.gov/News/Contracts/Contract/Article/2117069

Wednesday, March 18, 2020