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SAIC Wins $388 Million DHS Contract


Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) has announced a prime contract win from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Cybersecurity and Communication. SAIC will support the National Communications System (NCS) through scientific, engineering and technical services.  The NCS is a key part of the country’s ability to provide vital communications services in support of government functions during emergencies. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) contract has a one-year base period and four one-year options with a total value of $388 million. Work will be performed in the Washington, DC area.

Larry Cox, SAIC senior vice president and business unit general manager said, “We are pleased to continue our longstanding relationship with the NCS, and look forward to helping ensure continued support for the provision and restoration of NS/EP communications for the federal government under all circumstances, including crisis or emergency, attack, recovery and reconstitution.”

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