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SAIC Awarded $90 Million Contract to Mitigate Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Threats

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SAIC will provide a broad range of integrated logistics support and sustainment services to help the U.S. Department of Defense Combatant Commands mitigate small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) threats and protect U.S. forces. The company will leverage its technology innovations to enhance the ability to neutralize sUAS threats and provide innovative ways to modernize systems. SAIC's past performance with the U.S. Army demonstrates its ability to provide the Combatant Commands with a full range of support and sustainment services for modernization of counter-sUAS.

Key Takeaways:

  • SAIC has been awarded a $90 million contract with the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle and Management Center, Force Protection Division to mitigate small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) threats.
  • The company will provide a broad range of integrated logistics support and sustainment services, including help desk support, logistics, corrective and preventative maintenance, training, and supply chain management.
  • SAIC will repair and maintain counter-sUAS systems, equipment, and software, and provide innovative ways to modernize systems.
  • The contract has a one-year base period of performance with three one-year options.
  • SAIC will provide services to several Combatant Commands, including Central Command, European Command, Indo-Pacific Command, and Strategic Command, as well as the U.S. Space Force.
  • The company's past performance with the U.S. Army demonstrates its ability to provide the Combatant Commands with a full range of support and sustainment services for modernization of counter-sUAS.

Statistics:

  • The contract has a total value of up to $90 million.
  • The contract has a one-year base period of performance with three one-year options.
  • SAIC will provide services to multiple Combatant Commands, including Central Command, European Command, Indo-Pacific Command, and Strategic Command, as well as the U.S. Space Force.
  • The company has a robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets, with pro forma annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion.

Sources:

  • Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC)
  • U.S. Air Force Life Cycle and Management Center, Force Protection Division
  • U.S. Department of Defense Combatant Commands
  • Businesswire.com
  • SAIC.com ( Press Release)

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