Harris Corporation Awarded $6.8 Million IT Services Contract by U.S. Air Force Materiel Command Electronic Systems Center

Top Quote Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, was awarded a $6.8 million contract by the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command to deliver integration and maintenance support through December 2012 for AFNet hardware. End Quote
  • (1888PressRelease) January 06, 2012 - The integration and maintenance support provided by Harris under the contract includes: system engineering, management of technical publications, Tier 2 and 3 response center support, software configuration, and on-site system support. Harris is currently performing upgrades and modernization for U.S. Air Force network systems at several bases within the continental U.S.

    "Harris has strong proven performance and expertise in network and hardware integration and support for the Air Force, and will continue to deliver top-tier, best-value assured IT solutions to the Electronic Systems Center on this contract," said John Heller, president, Harris IT Services.

    The Harris team includes subcontractor BAE Systems. This contract was awarded under the Network-Centric Solutions (NETCENTS) contract vehicle.

    In IT Services, Harris designs, deploys and operates secure communications systems and information networks for some of the most complex, essential applications in the world for high-profile customers in government and commercial markets. Well-credentialed professionals deliver expertise worldwide in Program Management, Enterprise Services Management and Information Assurance-on time, on budget, with solutions that are ready for today and built for tomorrow.

    About Harris Corporation
    Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $6 billion of annual revenue and about 17,000 employees — including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com.

    Contact Information:

    Jackie Berger
    Harris IT Services
    jackie.berger ( @ ) harris dot com
    703-483-8839

    Jim Burke
    Harris Corporation
    jim.burke ( @ ) harris dot com
    321-727-9131

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