SI International Wins $6 Million Air Force Space Command Contract

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Reston - Feb 16, 2004
SI International has been awarded a prime contract to provide Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) engineering and technical services to the Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) for defining, developing, fielding, testing, and sustaining their components of the BMD system. The competitive task order has a 11-month base period with a one-year option. The task order's potential value is $6 million, inclusive of the option period.

With BMD as a key focus area, SI International has been supporting the AFSPC and U.S. Strategic Command (USSSTRATCOM), formerly U.S. Space Command for more than seven years. In addition, SI International has supported AFSPC Space-Based Sensors systems, Spacelift Range systems, Range Standardization and Automation, military satellite communication (Milsatcom) systems, the Air Force Satellite Control Network, and other AFSPC programs since 1996.

About SI International: SI International is a provider of information technology and network solutions primarily to the federal government. The company combines technological and industry expertise to provide a full spectrum of state-of-the-practice solutions and services, from design and development to documentation and operations, to assist clients in achieving their missions.

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Network Centric Warfare Concepts Get High Level Battle Exercise

Melbourne - Feb 13, 2004
A team led by Northrop Grumman Corporation has refined the definition and functionality of its proposed architecture for a next generation U.S. Air Force battle management system with an exercise involving live and simulated military components.