WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
Highlights:
- Upgrades will provide military medical professionals access to
tools for superior care
- Program supports 23 medical facilities
- Contract award demonstrates Harris' robust network
modernization capabilities
Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications
and information technology company, has been awarded a $10.6 million, one-year contract by the U.S.
Information Systems Engineering Command to upgrade the
communications and IT networks at 23 U.S. Army Medical Treatment
facilities. The U.S. Information Systems Engineering Command is
responsible for network upgrades to the military health system
facilities that utilize the most current technology.
Harris will provide IT wired and wireless network modernization
support, delivering a robust network with the connectivity,
reliability, data integrity, and information security medical
professionals need to provide high quality care at the 23 treatment
sites. Harris also has been awarded several network upgrade
contracts by the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard and the U.S.
Medical Information Technology Center.
"This award leverages the Harris team's experience in delivering
trusted critical network upgrades to sites across the nation to
enhance our military's medical service delivery," said Mike Deloney, vice president and general
manager, Department of Defense Programs, Harris IT Services.
The Harris team includes subcontractor Federal Resources
Corporation (FRC). This contract was awarded under the
nine-year, $20 billion Information
Technology Enterprise Solutions- 2 Services (ITES-2S) contract
vehicle, which is the preferred method of contracting for services
and supplies for the Army.
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.
SOURCE Harris Corporation