WASHINGTON, July 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris
Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and
information technology company, has been awarded a 30-month,
$25 million contract to modernize and
support high-bandwidth network cabling at Air National Guard (ANG)
sites nationwide. The project was awarded under the
Network-Centric Solutions (NETCENTS) contract vehicle.
Under the contract, Harris will deliver an integrated,
high-bandwidth, structured cabling system at 15 ANG sites to
upgrade their network infrastructure. All of the sites will
require engineering and installation services, while two will
require complete survey and design.
"Harris is providing a modern communications infrastructure to
support the Air National Guard's critical missions, including
homeland security," said Mike
Deloney, vice president, Air Force Programs, Harris IT
Services. "We are proud to expand our relationship with the
ANG to provide IT services and solutions at the base level."
The ANG is part of the state National Guard and is divided up
into units stationed in each of the 50 states and U.S. territories
and operates under their respective state or territorial
government. The ANG may be called upon to help respond to
domestic emergencies and disasters.
The Harris team includes Trans-Tel Central, Inc.
Harris IT Services is a leading provider of end-to-end solutions
in mission-critical IT transformation, managed solutions, and
information assurance. With over 3,000 professionals
performing to the highest industry standards at locations
worldwide, Harris IT Services offers demonstrated past performance,
proven technical expertise, and innovative solutions in supporting
large-scale IT programs that encompass the full technology
lifecycle. The organization's distributed workforce, present
in all 50 states, and extensive experience in performance-based
contracting and managed IT services, combine to deliver exceptional
results to our defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and
commercial customers.
About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and information
technology company serving government and commercial markets
worldwide. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has
approximately $5 billion of annual
revenue and more than 15,000 employees — including nearly 7,000
engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing
best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and
services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is
available at www.harris.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that
reflect management's current expectations, assumptions and
estimates of future performance and economic conditions. Such
statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company cautions
investors that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks
and uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends
to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by
such forward-looking statements. Statements about the
expected value of the program to Harris are forward-looking and
involve risks and uncertainties. Harris disclaims any
intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events,
or otherwise.
SOURCE Harris Corporation