BIDDEFORD – VingTech, a subsidiary of Simrad Optronics in Norway, won a $10 million contract from the U.S. Navy to manufacture parts for sight systems for machine guns, according to U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree.

“Maine is known for high quality workmanship and a strong work ethic,” said Pingree, a member of the House Armed Services Committee. “And the employees of VingTech are a great example of that. This contract is going to support good-paying manufacturing jobs in the Biddeford area over the next few years.”

VingTech opened the Biddeford facility in early 2008 with about 40 employees.

VingTech officials were not immediately available for comment.

Pingree, (D-Maine), is married to S. Donald Sussman, majority shareowner of the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram