DISA Awards Harris Corporation Potential $450 Million Contract

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Harris Corporation HRS has been awarded a contract by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) with a potential value of $450 million to provide systems engineering and program management services for the agency's Crisis Management System (CMS). The single-award IDIQ contract has a one-year base and nine one-year options.

The CMS provides government leaders with video and voice communications, powered by a secure, high-performance network. This enables senior U.S. government officials to exchange high-interest, time-sensitive information for critical decision making during emergency situations.

Harris has supported the CMS since 2004 and will continue to provide 24/7 on-call, on-site corrective maintenance for all related hardware and software components. Engineering support will include design, development, integration, test, installation, training, and documentation for all enhancements to the CMS.

"This program is a critical part of our national security infrastructure," said Wayne Lucernoni, president, Harris IT Services. "Technology plays a vital role in helping leaders make sound decisions and we are committed to giving them the best technology possible, whenever they need it."

Harris IT Services is a leading technology integrator — designing and sustaining secure systems and networks, and delivering actionable intelligence to advance government missions. Our proven performance is backed by customer satisfaction, CMMI^® Level 3 appraisal and expertise in systems and network integration, managed services, critical mission support, cybersecurity and information assurance, application development and services, and clinical research support. We deliver on-time, on-budget 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 125 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and about 13,000 employees — including 6,000 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 harris.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. Such statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Statements about the expected value of the program to Harris are forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties. Harris disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.