WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris
Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and
information technology company, was awarded a $10 million contract by the United States
National Guard Bureau to upgrade communications for eight Air
National Guard (ANG) facilities. The agreement is in addition
to two other Harris programs
already supporting 14 Guard bases.
The Bureau's IT services modernization will provide an
integrated, high bandwidth, structured cabling system that delivers
sufficient information transport capability to support the Guard's
current and future mission requirements. The eight facilities
to be upgraded are located in Savannah,
GA; Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center; Gulfport, MS; Fresno, CA; Selfridge, MI; Rosecrans, MO;
Thompson Field, MS; and Tulsa,
OK.
"This effort continues the outstanding working relationship
Harris has cultivated with the Air
National Guard," said Mike Deloney,
vice president and general manager, Department of Defense Programs,
Harris IT Services. "We already support two other programs
that provide telecommunication enhancements and infrastructure
upgrades on 14 Guard bases."
The Harris team includes
subcontractor Hyperion. The project was awarded under the
Network-Centric Solutions (NETCENTS) contract vehicle.
The Air National Guard is one of the seven Reserve components of
the United States armed forces
that augment the active components in the performance of their
missions. The ANG has both a federal and state mission. The
Guard's federal mission is to maintain well-trained, well-equipped
units available for prompt mobilization during war and provide
assistance during national emergencies (such as natural disasters
or civil disturbances). When Guard units are not mobilized or
under federal control, they report to the governor of their
respective state, territory, or district, providing for protection
of life and property, and preservation of peace, order and public
safety.
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 16,000 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.
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