SAIC gets Army contract

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Defense contractor Science Applications International Corp. said Wednesday it had won a U.S. Army contract potentially worth more than $357 million related to the development of mine resistant vehicles.

Under the contract from the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, SAIC will provide planning, management and analytical support to the Army's Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Joint Program Office team.

SAIC said it also will provide logistics services as well help manage original equipment manufacturers during activities related to fielding, training and sustainment operations.

Work under the contract will be performed in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait and locations throughout the United States.

The first task order under the contract has a one-year base period, one 12-month option, and one six-month option.

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