A long term contract of five-years has been awarded to Harris with an $875 million ceiling, multi-award IDIQ contract by the US Air Force for cryptographic and information assurance products, including support throughout their lifecycles.
The contract, which consists of a five-year base term with an additional five-year option, was awarded to seven companies during the third quarter of Harris' fiscal 2017. Orders may include a broad range of work for the different phases of the contract, such as material solutions analysis; technology development; technology maturation and risk reduction; preliminary design, engineering and manufacturing development; and production and sustainment.
Chris Young, president, Harris Communication Systems stated that secure communications on the battlefield is a critical element in keeping our warfighters safe and ensuring mission success. This award reflects Harris' advanced technical capabilities and proven ability to deliver secure communication solutions.
Satnews Daily
April 25th, 2017
Nothing Cryptic About US Air Force's Confidence in Harris' Information Assurance Products