Contract expands Serco’s role in developing and deploying systems to protect Navy ports around the world
VIENNA, VA (March 26, 2007) – Serco Inc., a major provider of government and military support services, announced today that it was selected by the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SPAWARSYSCEN) to provide engineering and technical services for integrated surveillance and intelligence systems that protect ships and infrastructure at U.S. Navy ports.
The contract, awarded by the Special Projects and Surveillance Systems Branch, Code 2644, is valued at $63.9 million if all options are exercised over its five-year term. Serco has operated under a similar contract with SPAWAR since 1997.
Under the expanded contract, Serco will support SPAWAR in evaluating, integrating and installing domain awareness and anti-terrorism and force protection (AT/FP) systems at ports that have Naval, Coast Guard and critical commercial operations. The systems, already deployed at several U.S. ports by Serco, include sensors, surveillance systems and other technology, along with collaboration software that allows the information to be shared rapidly across several agencies.
“We have developed a keen appreciation for the operating environments faced at these ports by the Navy in the years we have worked with them,” said Kent Brown, Vice President of Serco’s engineering business unit. “We are pleased to support SPAWAR in this effort because their mission is to ensure that proven technology and methods are deployed in the best way to provide a stronger layer of protection in these difficult environments.”
Through the award, Serco will support ship and shore sites of the U.S. Navy, U. S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command and other government agencies worldwide. Much of the work on this vehicle will be focused on implementing and sustaining Maritime Domain Awareness, AT/FP systems, as well as, supporting demonstrations of how the systems could be deployed in other joint operational environments.
About Serco Inc.
Serco Inc. is part of Serco Group plc, a global services company with more than 45,000 employees worldwide. Serco designs and delivers engineering, human resources logistics, transportation and IT/business transformation services to the federal government, military, and state and local governments.
