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Under the contract, Harris will support the Department of State's Information Technology (IT) by providing installation, training, help desk and information technology services in support of 270 domestic and international consular operations. In addition, this contract includes work from Harris Corporation's Department of State, Consular System Support - Bureau of Consular Affairs agreement as well as work from other contracts including Department of State Passport Support. Consular operations include embassies and consulates plus passport agencies that provide support to American citizens, immigrant visa and non-immigrant visa applications.
Harris will provide a range of activities from assisting with newly-emerging mission critical requirements to supporting routine administrative needs. Support services include shipping and installing equipment and applications; training; on-site system administration, configuration management and repair; technology upgrades; as well as help desk support and related services. The Harris team has been providing support to the Department of State for more than 10 years.
"Harris will leverage over 12 years of experience supporting the Bureau of Consular Affairs to ensure this project exceeds expectations," said Wayne Lucernoni, vice president, Civil Federal Operations, Harris IT Services. "We are proud to have a key role in helping the Bureau issue and adjudicate visas - and in that capacity, help safeguard the security of U.S. borders."
Members of the Harris team include Stanley Associates, Inc.; Apptis, Inc.; Mantech International Corporation; System Sciences Corporation International; Worldwide Information Network Systems, Inc.; Access Systems, Inc.; Acuity, Inc.; Array Information Technology, Inc.; Electronic Consulting Services, Inc.; Navigation Arts, LLC; Primescape Solutions, Inc.; and TJ Westlake LLC.
Harris IT Services is a leading provider of mission-critical IT and communications services and support to defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and commercial customers. With over 3,000 professionals performing to the highest industry standards at locations worldwide, Harris IT Services offers essential past performance, proven technical expertise, and innovative solutions in supporting large-scale IT programs that encompass the full technology lifecycle. The organization's distributed workforce, present in all 50 states, and extensive experience in performance-based contracting and managed IT services, combine to deliver best-value results to our customers.
About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets worldwide. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and more than 15,000 employees -- including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications(R) products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com.
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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.
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