RESTON, Va., Nov. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:
LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology leader, has
been awarded a $118 million contract
by the Department of Defense to provide administrative and
technical services necessary to support U.S. chemical weapons
stockpile demilitarization facilities. The single award,
cost-plus-fixed-fee contract has a one-year base followed by nine
option years. Work will be done in Alabama, Colorado, Maryland, and Kentucky.
The contract supports the Program Executive Office for Assembled
Chemical Weapons Alternatives, which is responsible for the safe
and environmentally sound destruction of the nation's remaining
chemical weapons stockpiles at the Pueblo Chemical Depot, Colo. and
Blue Grass Army Depot, Ky. The Leidos team will deliver services
for the systemization, operation, and closure of these
demilitarization facilities.
Leidos has supported this mission for more than 25 years, during
which chemical weapons were successfully eliminated at several
sites across the country while protecting the public, workers, and
environment. The company has developed tools and processes for
integration across the program, cultivated a team with niche
capabilities, and has engaged a strategic network of small
businesses to provide subject matter expertise.
"Leidos has an extensive history supporting U.S. Army programs,
and over the years we have made long-term investments in our
people, capabilities, and execution to support this critical
elimination mission through completion," said Senior Vice President
Tom Dove, Leidos Logistics and
Mission Support. "We're honored to continue being part of the
solution to rid our nation of hazardous chemical weapons while
ensuring the safety of the public."
About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® information technology,
engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to
solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence,
homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 32,000
employees support vital missions for government and commercial
customers. Headquartered in Reston,
Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately
$10.17 billion for the fiscal year
ended December 29, 2017. For more
information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Statements in this announcement, other than historical data
and information, constitute forward-looking statements that involve
risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause our actual
results, performance, achievements, or industry results to be very
different from the results, performance, or achievements expressed
or implied by such forward-looking statements. Some of these
factors include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth
in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended
December 29, 2017, and other such
filings that Leidos makes with the SEC from time to time. Due to
such uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only
as of the date hereof.
Contact:
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Melissa
Koskovich
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Erin
Tindell
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(571)
526-6850
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(571)
526-6996
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Koskovichm@Leidos.com
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Tindelle@leidos.com
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