Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) on Friday wrapped up its acquisition of Halfaker and Associates for $250 million cash as part of a move to expand its portfolio of digital transformation offerings and capability to help the government meet its health care mission.
Nazzic Keene, CEO of SAIC and a 2021 Wash100 Award winner, said in a statement published Friday the company is excited to welcome Halfaker and Associates employees as it continues to provide technology platforms in support of the government’s digital transformation efforts.
“Together, we will reinforce SAIC’s commitment to helping our customers achieve their healthcare objectives through a more diverse talent base and greater access to strategic customers and contracts for the Department of Defense and other federal government agencies,” Keene added.
Arlington, Virginia-based Halfaker is a federal health information technology company focused on delivering digital services, cloud platforms, data analytics and cybersecurity support to federal agencies including the departments of Veterans Affairs, Health and Human Services and Defense. It is one of the top five IT providers when it comes to awarded task orders under VA’s Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology Next Generation contract vehicle.
Bob Genter, president of SAIC’s defense and civilian sector, said Halfaker brings to SAIC new platforms, customers and experience in delivering end-to-end digital systems meant to transform customer decision-making through optimization and modernization.
The transaction was first announced in June.
