HRS Harris Corp.

Harris Corporation Awarded $175 Million Maintenance and Engineering Contract by the Defense Information Systems Agency MELBOURNE, Fla., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), a leading provider of mission-critical technical services, today announced that it has been awarded a contract by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to provide system maintenance and engineering for the agency's Crisis Management System (CMS). The Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract has a base period of two years followed by seven one- year options, bringing the total potential period of performance to nine years with a value ceiling of $175 million. "Harris is very excited about this opportunity to expand its role as a mission partner with DISA by providing highly reliable secure video teleconferencing capabilities for government officials," said Larry Whitfield, president, Harris Technical Services Corporation (HTSC). "DISA continues to be a highly valued Harris customer, and we look forward to providing key engineering and technical support for the CMS function of this vital situational awareness capability." CMS is a secure, high-performance voice, video and data network operating over a dedicated Internet Protocol (IP) backbone. The system provides a secure network to exchange high-interest, time-sensitive information for top- level decision making among senior U.S. government officials during emergency situations. Under the maintenance segment of the program, HTSC will provide 24/7 on- call, on-site corrective maintenance for all CMS hardware and software components. CMS engineering support will include design, development, integration, test, installation, training, and documentation for all enhancements to the CMS network. HTSC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Harris Corporation, is focused on providing mission support IT services, information assurance solutions, network management, assured communications, and satellite telemetry command and control software to customers around the globe. HTSC provides world-class, cost-effective operation, maintenance, engineering, and technical support services to the U.S. government, prime contractors, and other Harris divisions. Harris Corporation is an international communications technology company focused on providing assured communications(TM) products, systems and services for government and commercial customers. The company's four operating divisions serve markets for government communications, tactical radio, broadcast, microwave, and network support systems. Harris provides systems and service to customers in more than 150 countries. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/ . Forward-Looking Statement 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. Other factors that may impact the company's results and forward-looking statement may be disclosed in the company's filings with the SEC. 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. DATASOURCE: Harris Corporation CONTACT: Sleighton Meyer, Government Communications Systems Division, +1-321-727-6514, or , or Tom Hausman, Corporate Headquarters, +1-321-727-9131, or , both of Harris Corporation Web site: http://www.harris.com/

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