BAE Systems named on SIA 3 contract
BAE Systems has been named as a prime contractor on the Defense Intelligence Agency’s (DIA’s) Solutions for Intelligence Analysis 3 (SIA 3) IDIQ contract.
The ten year, multiple award IDIQ has a combined ceiling value of over $17 billion.
BAE Systems will provide worldwide coverage, support and assistance to DIA, delivering timely, objective and cogent military intelligence to warfighters, defense planners and policy makers.
Peder Jungck, vice president and general manager of the sector’s Intelligence Solutions business, said: ‘We are delivering secure, cost-efficient services to maintain and enhance the mission-critical systems DIA relies on every day. We’re excited to continue our longstanding partnership with DIA and bring our next-generation talent to work for their mission.’
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