Technology integrator Science Applications International Corp. has been awarded a multiple award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract from the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command to provide products and services within the Unmanned Surface Vehicle Family of Systems.
With a ceiling value of $982 million, the contract has a 5-year period of performance and may extend to 10 years, if all options are exercised.
“SAIC is excited to continue this relationship with the Navy to support the expansion of unmanned surface vehicles within the Navy’s repertoire of technology,” said Jim Scanlon, SAIC executive vice president and general manager of the Defense Systems Group.
The contract calls on SAIC to deliver products and services to the USV FOS functional areas, as well as the platforms and systems that comprise the Navy’s future unmanned surface fleet. This include: payloads non-payload sensors; mission support systems; autonomy and vehicle control systems; ashore and host platform elements; and logistics and sustainment.
“Our naval forces need to be machines of modern efficiency,” Scanlon said. “The Navy needs to maintain and modernize its technology assets to meet current and future operational requirements. This contract will help them meet this mission.”