BAE Systems wins $699 million contract from U.S. Army to support High Performance Computing Centers

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The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a $699 million, five-year contract to manage operations at the Defense Supercomputing Resource Center (DSRC), supporting high-performance computing (HPC) users. This contract enhances the DoD's supercomputing capabilities, providing advanced technology for research and development. BAE Systems will also support various DSRC locations, including those in Mississippi, Ohio, and Maryland. This award highlights BAE's expertise in systems integration and technology solutions for military applications.

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• Awarded a $699 million contract, indicating strong government confidence.
• Enhances BAE's role in providing critical HPC services to the DoD.
• Supports advanced technology deployment for faster research and development.

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MCLEAN, Va. and HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a $699 million, five-year contract for Defense Supercomputing Resource Center (DSRC) operations, maintenance, and management services, including program-wide services for high performance computer (HPC) users. The company will support the Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP).

The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a $699 million, five-year contract for Defense Supercomputing Resource Center (DSRC) operations, maintenance, and management services, including program-wide services for high performance computer (HPC) users. (Credit: Getty Images)

The program provides the Department of Defense (DoD) supercomputing capabilities, high-speed network communications and computational science expertise that enable DoD scientists and engineers to conduct a wide-range of focused research and development, test and evaluation, and acquisition engineering activities. This partnership puts advanced technology in the hands of U.S. forces more quickly, less expensively, and with greater certainty of success. Today, the program provides a complete advanced computing environment for the DoD that includes unique expertise in software development and system design, powerful high-performance computing systems, and a premier wide-area research network. The program is managed on behalf of the DoD by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center.

“Our team brings the high performing computing capabilities necessary to support the invaluable work of the DSRCs around the U.S.,” said Lisa Hand, vice president and general manager of BAE Systems Integrated Defense Solutions. “This award reaffirms the best-in-class experience our Huntsville team delivers for our government partners as a leading systems integrator of solutions and advanced technologies.”

BAE Systems will provide the Army with management and technical support to advance HPC services, capabilities, infrastructure, and technologies for the Navy DSRC, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi; the Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) DSRC, Vicksburg, Mississippi; the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) DSRC, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio; and the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) DSRC, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.

BAE Systems ​​​provides expert systems engineering, integration, and sustainment services, as well as advanced electronics, intelligence, security, and IT solutions and support services to enhance mission effectiveness. These solutions are deployed across the Department of Defense and federal civilian agency platforms and networks in land, air, sea, space, and cyber domains.​​

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FAQ

What is the value of the contract awarded to BAE Systems by the U.S. Army?

The U.S. Army awarded BAE Systems a $699 million contract.

How long is the contract for BAE Systems with the U.S. Army?

The contract is for five years.

What services will BAE Systems provide under the U.S. Army contract?

BAE Systems will manage operations at the Defense Supercomputing Resource Center, providing support for high-performance computing users.

Which locations will benefit from BAE Systems' contract with the U.S. Army?

The contract supports locations in Mississippi, Ohio, and Maryland, among others.