Award continues CGI's longstanding position as
country's lead passport services provider
FAIRFAX, VA, Oct. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - CGI (NYSE: GIB)
(TSX: GIB.A) announced that is has been awarded a base plus four
years and a potential ceiling of $900+ million contract renewal
with the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs for
onsite management, administration and processing support at three
passport centers and 24 passport agencies nationwide. Under the
Passport Production Support Services contract, CGI will continue to
provide passport applications processing, passport book processing,
customer service support, document and quality control, and
mail-out services for the Bureau's Passport Services
Directorate.
"Production and management of passports and travel cards is a
vital citizen service and critical government mission that helps
ensure the flow of commerce and tourism while safeguarding U.S.
borders," said Kenyon Wells, Senior
Vice-President, CGI. "We are pleased to continue our long-term
relationship with the Department of State as the lead provider of
secure passports to the traveling public."
CGI has provided support for passport services since 1992, and
since 2006 has managed the contract for Book Personalization
Facilities that is expected to print more than 20 million passports
and travel cards in 2017. CGI also provides visa support services
to U.S. embassies and consulates in 70 countries.
"For the Department of State, we will continue to build on an
excellent delivery record by providing an experienced passport
services management team, a seasoned workforce, an ISO 9001 quality
platform and continuous improvement initiatives," said Wells.
About CGI Federal Inc.
CGI Federal Inc. is a wholly-owned U.S. operating subsidiary of CGI
Group Inc., dedicated to partnering with federal agencies to
provide solutions for defense, civilian, healthcare and
intelligence missions. Founded in 1976, CGI Group Inc. is the fifth
largest independent information technology and business process
services firm in the world. Approximately 70,000 professionals
serve thousands of global clients from offices and delivery centers
across the Americas, Europe and
Asia Pacific, leveraging a
comprehensive portfolio of services including high-end business and
IT consulting, systems integration, application development and
maintenance, infrastructure management as well as 150 IP-based
services and solutions. With annual revenue in excess of
C$10 billion and an order backlog
exceeding C$20 billion, CGI shares
are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB).
Website: www.cgi.com.
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SOURCE CGI Group Inc.