Accenture Federal Services Wins $789 Million U.S. Navy SHARKCAGE Cybersecurity Contract

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Accenture Federal Services has secured a $789 million contract to provide cybersecurity support for the U.S. Navy's SHARKCAGE environment, enhancing attack sensing and warning capabilities for critical defense assets. The contract includes a base ordering period of five years with an option for an additional five years.

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• Accenture Federal Services winning a $789 million contract to support U.S. Navy maritime forces with cybersecurity operations.
• Enhanced attack sensing and warning capabilities for protecting critical U.S. defense assets and sensitive military data.
• Providing integrated systems for defensive cyberspace operations analytics across Navy networks.
• Empowering SHARKAGE with the ability to synthesize critical cyber event data to enhance cyber monitoring and decision support cycles.

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• The contract's duration of ten years may pose challenges in adapting to rapidly evolving cybersecurity threats and technologies.

Company to Build Innovative Maritime Security Perimeter to Protect Critical U.S. Defense Assets

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Accenture Federal Services has been awarded a ten-year, $789 million contract to support global U.S. Navy maritime forces with conducting unified cybersecurity operations across the SHARKCAGE environment, the Navy’s shared set of systems built to protect a single, common, continuous security perimeter.

Rick Driggers, Accenture Federal Services managing director and cyber practice lead (Photo: Business Wire)

“The role of cybersecurity in modern maritime military readiness has evolved and expanded. Network interconnectedness is essential to protecting critical U.S. defense assets and sensitive military data,” said Rick Driggers, Accenture Federal Services managing director and cyber practice lead. “Accenture Federal Services will help provide U.S. Navy fleets with the enhanced attack sensing and warning capabilities that these times demand.”

Specifically, Accenture Federal Services will provide the Navy’s Program Executive Office, Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence Program Manager, Warfare Cybersecurity with ashore and afloat SHARKCAGE systems. These systems consist of integrated commercial and commercial off-the-shelf hardware and software configured to deliver defensive cyberspace operations analytics across Navy networks, including InformationTechnology-21, ONENet, and Navy/Marine Corps Intranet. Tasks that the company will perform to support these integrated systems include design, architecture, testing, production, delivery, installation support, and integrated logistics support.

“Accenture Federal Services will support the U.S. Navy by empowering SHARKAGE with the ability to synthesize critical cyber event data from across its platforms and networks,” said Paul Ott, Accenture Federal Services managing director. “Performing work within a shared, integrated environment will ultimately enhance our client’s overall cyber monitoring and decision support cycles.”

The SHARKCAGE contract includes a base ordering period of five years and one option for an additional five years.

Accenture Federal Services is a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN).

About Accenture Federal Services

Accenture Federal Services is a leading US federal services company and subsidiary of Accenture LLP. We empower the federal government to solve challenges, achieve greater outcomes, and build a digital core that is agile, smart, and secure. Our 14,000 people are united in a shared purpose to advance our clients’ mission-critical priorities that make the nation stronger and safer, and life better for people. We draw out the best of Accenture’s global network in nearly every industry, bringing proven commercial innovation to solutions built with advanced R&D, emerging technologies, and human-centered design at speed and scale. Together, we help clients create lasting value for their workforce, customers, and partners and make a difference for the country and our communities. See how we make change that matters at accenturefederal.com.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth, and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent and innovation led company with 742,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise, and global delivery capability. We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Accenture Song. These capabilities, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients succeed and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners, and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

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Donna Savarese

Sector Lead, Media & Analyst Relations

Accenture Federal Services

Donna.savarese@afs.com

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Source: Accenture Federal Services

FAQ

What contract did Accenture Federal Services win?

Accenture Federal Services won a $789 million contract to support the U.S. Navy's SHARKCAGE cybersecurity operations.

What systems will Accenture Federal Services provide for the Navy?

Accenture Federal Services will provide ashore and afloat SHARKCAGE systems consisting of integrated commercial and commercial off-the-shelf hardware and software.

Who is the managing director of Accenture Federal Services?

Rick Driggers is the managing director and cyber practice lead of Accenture Federal Services.

What is the duration of the SHARKCAGE contract?

The contract includes a base ordering period of five years with an option for an additional five years.