ECS Named Prime on $36.7 Million USCENTCOM Contract

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ECS has secured a five-year, $36.7 million contract from the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) to support military operations crucial to regional security. The contract involves providing personnel and services in areas including command and control, information sharing, and missile defense. ECS aims to strengthen CENTCOM's security posture and that of coalition partners. This award continues ECS's longstanding partnership with the Department of Defense, highlighting the company’s capabilities in advanced technology and engineering solutions.

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• Award of a five-year, $36.7 million contract from CENTCOM.
• Continues longstanding partnership with the Department of Defense.
• ECS's expertise in command and control and missile defense enhances regional security.

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Company to provide critical mission solutions for CENTCOM and component commands

FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ECS, a leader in advanced technology, science, and engineering solutions, has been awarded a five-year, $36.7 million contract by the United States Central Command (CENTCOM). Through this firm fixed-priced, prime contract, ECS will support CENTCOM’s Operations Directorate Command and Control Division (CCJ3/C) as they execute military operations critical to regional security and the country’s enduring interests.

ECS will provide CENTCOM with the personnel, supervision, and services necessary to support critical missions and operations. ECS subject matter experts will perform classified and unclassified work in areas of command and control (C2), information sharing collaboration and innovation (ISCI), information management (IM), knowledge management (KM), as well as coalition interoperability and security cooperation. ECS experts will also provide support for missile defense and unmanned aircraft systems and applications.

“CENTCOM leads vital missions in dynamic and challenging environments,” said Marshall Thames, senior vice president of mission solutions at ECS. “We look forward to working with them and the component commands as they execute missions critical to global security.”

“The new CENTCOM contract is a continuation of our longtime partnership with the Department of Defense (DoD),” said John Heneghan, chief operating officer at ECS. “Our experience will help us deliver crucial mission solutions that strengthen the security posture of CENTCOM’s forces as well as those of our coalition partners.”

About ECS

ECS, ASGN’s federal government segment, delivers advanced solutions in cloud, cybersecurity, data and artificial intelligence (AI), application and IT modernization, science, and engineering. The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence, and commercial industries. ECS maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,500 employees throughout the United States. For more information, visit ECStech.com.

About ASGN Incorporated

ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN) is one of the leading providers of IT services and professional solutions, including technology, creative, and digital, across the commercial and government sectors. ASGN helps leading corporate enterprises and government organizations develop, implement and operate critical IT and business solutions through its integrated offering of professional staffing and IT solutions. ASGN’s mission is to be the most trusted partner for companies seeking highly skilled human capital and integrated solutions to fulfill their strategic and operational needs. For more information, visit us at asgn.com.

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Marshall Thames, Senior Vice President of Mission Solutions

(703) 270-1540

marshall.thames@ecstech.com

Source: ECS IR

FAQ

What is the value of the CENTCOM contract awarded to ASGN?

The CENTCOM contract awarded to ASGN's ECS is valued at $36.7 million.

How long is the CENTCOM contract for ASGN?

The CENTCOM contract for ASGN is a five-year agreement.

What services will ASGN provide under the CENTCOM contract?

ASGN will provide personnel and services in command and control, information sharing, missile defense, and more.

Who is the parent company of ECS?

ECS is a federal government segment of ASGN Incorporated.

Which command does ASGN's ECS support with the new contract?

ASGN's ECS supports the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) with the new contract.