CACI wins potential $500M defense networking subcontract with SAIC

CACI International Inc. of Arlington, Va., announced April 29 that it was awarded a subcontract worth up to $500 million with Science Applications International Corp. of San Diego to support the communications network of the Defense Information Systems Agency.

The Defense Information System Network Global Solutions contract includes one base year, four option years, and four award term years, based on performance. Under the subcontract, CACI will provide managed network services and other technical support to DISA. With the subcontract work, CACI will be able to expand its managed network services business, according to a company statement.

"The size and scope of this contract underscores CACI's expanding role as a provider of high-quality network services solutions for the Department of Defense and the military services," said Jack London, CACI's chairman and chief executive officer.

DISA, through the Defense Information System Network, is responsible for the information networks that support the nation's armed forces, any time, anywhere and under any conditions. This new subcontract is a critical component for accomplishing this mission, CACI said.

CACI will provide a range of managed network services for the DISN, including engineering; implementation planning; staging, testing, storing and installing network nodes and equipment; managing the network configuration; and providing maintenance and network expansion services. CACI will also manage network operations centers and warehousing and distribution facilities at both government and company locations worldwide.

CACI has more than 10 years of experience with DISA's requirements. That experience, and the firm's expertise in managed network services, assures continuity of high-level support for DISA's worldwide communications missions, according to CACI.

"Over the years, we have attracted a talented cadre of communications experts who possess the required skills and security clearances needed to maintain vital networks to support the warfighter anywhere in the world," said Ken Johnson, CACI's president of U.S. Operations.