The U.S. Navy has awarded Kings Bay Support Services, a joint venture of Computer Sciences Corp. (NYSE: CSC) and the Shaw Group (NYSE: SHAW), an eight-year contract to provide base operations support services.
The contract is worth up to $270 million if all options are exercised. It includes one base year, four one-year options and three award options.
The joint venture will provide the support at the Naval Submarine Base in Kings Bay, Ga. beginning Dec. 1.
The companies will support operations in the areas of:
- Public safety and security
- Telecommunications
- Technical management and facilities support
“Kings Bay Support Services represents the next step in our continued commitment to the Naval Facilities Engineering Command operations support, applying the knowledge and record of operational excellence of this proven alliance, ” said Alan Weakley, president of CSC’s North American public sector defense group. “CSC is proud to support the men and women of the U.S. Navy and endeavor to provide the highest level of service to our nation’s critical infrastructure.”
Our sister site ExecutiveBiz spoke with Weakley earlier this month, where Weakley discussed CSC’s work with the Navy. To read the interview, click here.
