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CSC Awarded $60 Million Contract to Support U.S. Army's Land Warrior Initiative

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Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) has been selected by the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) to provide system engineering and integration services for the Land Warrior system. The five-year contract, valued at $60 million, will enable CSC to continue its support to U.S. Army research and development projects at Fort Monmouth. The Land Warrior system aims to enhance the abilities of individual soldiers by leveraging computer technology to provide real-time position data, maps, and messaging, as well as fire control capabilities.

Key Takeaways:

  • CSC was awarded four delivery orders totaling $60 million to support the Project Manager Soldier's initiative to modernize the U.S. Army's light fighting forces.
  • The contract will provide revenue to CSC through September 2000 under CECOM's Command, Control, and Communications Technology, Engineering and Integration contract vehicle.
  • The Land Warrior system is designed to provide individual soldiers with real-time position data, maps, and messaging, as well as fire control capabilities, leveraging the advantages of computer technology.
  • CSC's role as system integrator will enable the company to provide value-added information technology engineering services to CECOM and expand its support to U.S. Army research and development projects.
  • The contract will be managed by CSC's Army business unit, led by Vice President and General Manager Terry Glasgow.
  • CSC has a long history of supporting the U.S. Army, with revenues of $9.1 billion for the twelve months ended December 31, 1999.
  • The company's headquarters are located in El Segundo, California, and it operates in over 700 offices worldwide, employing more than 57,000 people.

Statistics:

  • $60 million: the total value of the contract awarded to CSC to support the U.S. Army's Land Warrior initiative.
  • Nine months: the duration of the contract, through September 2000, under CECOM's Command, Control, and Communications Technology, Engineering and Integration contract vehicle.
  • $9.1 billion: CSC's revenues for the twelve months ended December 31, 1999.
  • 57,000: the number of employees working for CSC worldwide.
  • 700: the number of offices operated by CSC worldwide.
  • 1959: the year CSC was founded.

Sources:

  • CSC press release
  • U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) press release

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