CSC makes deal for intell contractor
Computer Sciences Corp. has acquired a provider of systems engineering and intelligence analysis to bolster the work it can do with national security agencies. They also pick up access to a $6 billion contract vehicle.
Computer Sciences Corp. has acquired CenTauri Solutions LLC, a provider of IT systems and services based in Alexandria, Va.
Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
CenTauri offers systems engineering and intelligence analysis, as well as intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance solutions to the national security and intelligence communities, according to a CSC announcement today.
The acquisition will enable CSC to deliver IT services and solutions as a prime contractor through the Defense Intelligence Agency’s $6.6 billion Solutions for Information Technology Enterprises indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract, CSC said.
The acquisition also strengthens CSC’s systems integration capabilities in sensor integration, intelligence processing and in-theater analysis and exploitation.
“With the addition of CenTauri Solutions, CSC strengthens our capabilities in providing IT services and systems integration solutions that deliver value to the [DIA] and C4ISR customers,” said James Sheaffer, president of CSC’s North American Public Sector line of business.
CenTauri Solution’s 84 employees will become a part of CSC’s Intelligence business area, which provides IT services and solutions, systems integration and operations support to the Intelligence Community.
The investment bank KippsDeSanto advised CenTauri on the sale.
CSC, of Falls Church, Va., ranks No. 10 on Washington Technology’s 2010 Top 100 list of the largest federal government contractors.
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