SAIC Wins $90 Million Contract to Mitigate Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Threats for US Air Force and Combatant Commands

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Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) has been awarded a new contract with the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle and Management Center, Force Protection Division to support the U.S. Department of Defense Combatant Commands in mitigating small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) threats and protecting U.S. forces. Under the contract, SAIC will provide a range of integrated logistics support and sustainment services to modernize defenses against the evolving threat of sUAS in various locations, including the U.S., host nations, and global contingency locations. The contract has a one-year base period and three one-year options, with a total value of up to $90 million.

Key Takeaways:

  • SAIC will provide integrated logistics support and sustainment services to modernize defenses against sUAS threats for the U.S. Department of Defense Combatant Commands.
  • The company will repair and maintain counter-sUAS systems, equipment, and software, including help desk support, logistics, corrective and preventative maintenance, training, and supply chain management.
  • SAIC will leverage its technology innovations to enhance the ability to neutralize sUAS threats for the US Air Force and Combatant Commands.
  • The company will provide support to several Combatant Commands, including Central Command, European Command, Indo-Pacific Command, and Strategic Command, as well as the U.S. Space Force.
  • SAIC's past performance with the U.S. Army for over nine years demonstrates its ability to provide support and sustainment services for modernization of counter-sUAS.
  • The single-award contract has a one-year base period with three one-year options, and is worth up to $90 million.

Statistics:

  • Up to $90 million in contract value for SAIC to mitigate sUAS threats for U.S. Air Force and Combatant Commands.
  • One-year base period with three one-year options for the contract.
  • 9+ years of past performance with the U.S. Army for SAIC in counter-sUAS programs.
  • 5+ Combatant Commands and the U.S. Space Force to receive support from SAIC under the contract.

Sources:

  • Science Applications International Corp. ((saic.com))
  • Close Up Media ((newsdesk@closeupmedia.com))