Harris wins $13.3M contract to support Air Force satellite network

Harris Information Technology Services has won a $13.3 million option to support the Air Force’s satellite control network.

The Air Force Satellite Control Network provides support for the operation, control and maintenance of a number of Defense and non-defense satellites.

Under the contract, Harris will provide three months of operations, maintenance and logistics support for the network at antenna sites.

The company will also provide communications and software support services as needed, the Defense Department said in a release.

Work will be performed in Colorado Springs, Colo., Guam, Oahu, Hawaii, and other locations and is expected to be completed by June 30, 2015.