SAIC to provide security, force protection services to DoD
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) announced today it was awarded a contract by the US Army, Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville to provide physical security and force protection systems in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies. The multiple award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract has a three year base period of performance, one two-year option and a ceiling value of $650 million dollars for all awardees.
Huntsville Center provides a wide range of security system-related services to US Government agencies worldwide. These services embrace physical security, force protection, anti-terrorism, and vulnerability reduction. Under the contract, SAIC will develop, procure, install and maintain electronic security systems and automated control systems as required, helping meet physical security and force protection requirements. SAIC is one of five awardees that will compete for task orders under this contract.
"SAIC has a demonstrated track record of delivering world class physical security and force protection capabilities to our customers," said John Thomas, SAIC senior vice president and business unit general manager. "We look forward to working with the Huntsville Center to provide critical protection capabilities for people, assets and information."
Source: SAIC
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