Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, Portsmouth, R.I., is being awarded a $7,900,098 modification under previously awarded contract (N00024-10-C-6307) to conduct a critical design review for Airborne Mine Neutralization System near surface capability.  The Airborne Mine Neutralization System mission is designed to re-acquire, identify, and destroy volume, close tethered and bottom mines which have been previously detected, classified and localized by other means while operating from Littoral Combat Ship-based MH-60S helicopters.  The Navy’s plan is to design solutions to extend performance to provide a capability against surface and near-surface moored mines.  Work will be performed in Portsmouth, R.I., and is expected to be completed by July 2013.  Contract funds in the amount of $7,900,098 will be obligated at time of contract award.  Contract funds in the amount of $4,662,430 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington D.C., is the contracting activity.