Harris Corporation Awarded $25 Million Contract to Sustain Air Force Defense Meteorological Satellite Ground System
November 16 2011 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications
and information technology company, was awarded a five-year, $25
million contract by the Air Force Space Command Space and Missile
Systems Center to sustain the ground system for the Defense
Meteorological Satellites Program. The contract includes one base
year and four one-year options.
Under the contract, Harris will maintain Defense Meteorological
Satellites Program (DMSP) software and hardware, and support
compliance with information assurance requirements. Harris is the
original developer of this ground system, providing engineering,
upgrades and maintenance support for more than 40 years.
”Harris’ deep knowledge of this program was gained through over
40 years of experience delivering engineering and support for the
Defense Meteorological Satellite Program,” said John Heller,
president, Harris IT Services. “Harris will continue to apply our
unique expertise on this contract to ensure the program’s ground
system remains fully operational and compliant with requirements
for years to come.”
The Harris team includes subcontractor Lockheed Martin Services,
Inc. This contract was awarded under the U.S. General Services
Administration’s Alliant contract vehicle.
In IT Services, Harris designs, deploys and operates
customer-centric, secure communication systems and information
networks with optimal reliability and affordability for
high-profile customers in government and commercial markets.
Well-credentialed professionals deliver expertise in Program
Management, Enterprise Services Management and Information
Assurance worldwide.
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 $6 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
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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
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