WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Highlights:
- Harris will continue to deliver superior IT operations and
maintenance services to the NSOM program.
- This award demonstrates Harris' core capabilities in
mission-critical IT operations and maintenance support.
- This third option was awarded based on the Harris team's strong
past performance on the program.
Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications
and information technology company, has been awarded the third
option year of its Network and Space Operations and Maintenance
(NSOM) program by the U.S. Air Force, valued at $64 million.
Under this option, Harris will continue to provide operations
and maintenance support to the 50th Space Wing's Air Force
Satellite Control Network (AFSCN) at locations around the world.
The initial contract for the NSOM program was awarded in
January of 2008 and contained a six-month base contract and six
one-year options for a total potential value of $416 million. This latest one-year option
brings the overall value of the program to date to $218 million for Harris.
"Harris is proud to be a trusted partner for the U.S. Air Force
on this mission," said John Heller,
president of Harris IT Services. "The award of this option
demonstrates our continued success delivering superior support to
the 50th Space Wing for this critical network."
The AFSCN, based on Schriever Air Force Base near Colorado
Springs, is responsible for the launch, operation, control, and
maintenance of space programs managed by the U.S. Department of
Defense (DoD) and other national security space organizations.
Specifically, the AFSCN oversees satellite control centers,
worldwide tracking stations, and test facilities that maintain
frequent communications with a variety of satellite constellations
to ensure smooth operations while in orbit, as well as enable
readiness simulation, launch, and early orbit support.
The Harris-led NSOM team is comprised of Lockheed Martin
Information Technology, Faith Enterprises Incorporated, ASRC
Aerospace, Arctic Slope World Services, Avaya Government Solutions,
and Gunther Douglas.
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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