SAIC scores $70M professional services contract

Science Applications International Corp. has won a $70 million contract with the Federal Aviation Administration to support its Office of Aviation Safety.

Science Applications International Corp. has won a $70 million contract with the Federal Aviation Administration to support its Office of Aviation Safety.

The Office of Aviation Safety is responsible for the certification, production approval, and continued airworthiness of aircraft; and certification of pilots, mechanics, and others in safety-related positions.

Under the contract, SAIC will provide professional services including program management and technical expertise in aviation, technical engineering, flight safety and safety management systems and analytical and operations research, the company said in a release.

SAIC will also help develop, review, and implement operational procedures and regulatory and safety policies for air traffic services for NextGen-enabled operational improvements.