HII is Awarded a $458 Million Contract to Modernize IT Architecture for U.S. Department of Defense
HII's Mission Technologies division has been awarded a $458 million contract to modernize communications and IT networks for the U.S. government. The task order aims to enhance system hardening against cyber threats, introduce new capabilities, and enable cloud migration. These improvements will support U.S. Department of Defense service components and the U.S. Special Operations Command with IT services and solutions for warfighters.
The project will utilize model-based systems engineering to focus on communication hardware prototyping, waveform development, mobile ad-hoc network aerial relay solutions, payloads, and deployable communication kits. HII will also support spectrum and bandwidth management and develop capabilities to modernize communications and data analytics at the tactical edge. The task order has a five-year term and was awarded under the Department of Defense's Information Analysis Center Multiple Award Contract (MAC) vehicle.
La divisione Mission Technologies di HII ha ricevuto un contratto del valore di 458 milioni di dollari per modernizzare le comunicazioni e le reti IT del governo degli Stati Uniti. L'ordine di lavoro mira a migliorare la sicurezza dei sistemi contro le minacce informatiche, introdurre nuove capacità e abilitare la migrazione verso il cloud. Questi miglioramenti supporteranno i componenti del servizio del Dipartimento della Difesa degli Stati Uniti e il Comando Operazioni Speciali degli Stati Uniti con servizi e soluzioni IT per i combattenti.
Il progetto utilizzerà ingegneria dei sistemi basata su modelli per concentrarsi sulla prototipazione dell'hardware di comunicazione, sviluppo di forme d'onda, soluzioni aeree per reti mobili ad hoc, carichi utili e kit di comunicazione schierabili. HII supporterà anche la gestione dello spettro e della larghezza di banda e svilupperà capacità per modernizzare le comunicazioni e l'analisi dei dati in situazioni tattiche. L'ordine di lavoro ha una durata di cinque anni ed è stato assegnato nell'ambito del contratto Multiple Award Contract (MAC) del Centro di Analisi delle Informazioni del Dipartimento della Difesa.
La división de Tecnologías de Misión de HII ha recibido un contrato por un valor de 458 millones de dólares para modernizar las comunicaciones y redes de TI del gobierno de los EE. UU. El orden de trabajo tiene como objetivo mejorar la seguridad del sistema contra amenazas cibernéticas, introducir nuevas capacidades y permitir la migración a la nube. Estas mejoras apoyarán a los componentes de servicio del Departamento de Defensa de EE. UU. y al Comando de Operaciones Especiales de EE. UU. con servicios y soluciones de TI para combatientes.
El proyecto utilizará ingeniería de sistemas basada en modelos para centrarse en la prototipación de hardware de comunicación, desarrollo de formas de onda, soluciones de relé aéreo para redes ad hoc móviles, cargas útiles y kits de comunicación desplegables. HII también apoyará la gestión del espectro y el ancho de banda y desarrollará capacidades para modernizar las comunicaciones y el análisis de datos en el nivel táctico. El orden de trabajo tiene una duración de cinco años y fue adjudicado bajo el contrato Multiple Award Contract (MAC) del Centro de Análisis de Información del Departamento de Defensa.
HII의 미션 기술 부서는 미국 정부의 통신 및 IT 네트워크 현대화를 위해 4억 5천 8백만 달러 규모의 계약을 체결했습니다. 이 작업 지시는 사이버 위협에 대한 시스템 강화, 새로운 기능 도입, 클라우드 마이그레이션을 가능하게 하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 이러한 개선 사항은 미국 국방부 서비스 구성 요소 및 미국 특수 작전 사령부를 지원하여 전투원을 위한 IT 서비스와 솔루션을 제공합니다.
이 프로젝트는 모델 기반 시스템 엔지니어링을 활용하여 통신 하드웨어 프로토타입, 파형 개발, 모바일 애드혹 네트워크 공중 릴레이 솔루션, 페이로드 및 배치 가능한 통신 키트에 중점을 두게 됩니다. HII는 또한 스펙트럼 및 대역폭 관리를 지원하고 전술적 경계에서 통신 및 데이터 분석을 현대화할 수 있는 기능을 개발할 것입니다. 이 작업 지시는 5년 동안 유효합니다 및 국방부 정보 분석 센터 다수 수상 계약(MAC) 차량에 따라 수여되었습니다.
La division Technologies de Mission de HII a été attribuée un contrat de 458 millions de dollars pour moderniser les communications et les réseaux informatiques du gouvernement américain. L'ordre de mission vise à renforcer la sécurité des systèmes contre les cybermenaces, à introduire de nouvelles capacités et à permettre la migration vers le cloud. Ces améliorations soutiendront les composantes de service du département de la Défense des États-Unis et le commandement des opérations spéciales des États-Unis avec des services et des solutions informatiques pour les combattants.
Le projet utilisera l'ingénierie des systèmes basée sur des modèles pour se concentrer sur la prototypage du matériel de communication, le développement de formes d'onde, des solutions de relais aériens pour les réseaux mobiles ad hoc, des charges utiles et des kits de communication déployables. HII soutiendra également la gestion du spectre et de la bande passante et développera des capacités pour moderniser les communications et l'analyse des données au niveau tactique. L'ordre de mission a une durée de cinq ans et a été attribué dans le cadre du contrat Multiple Award Contract (MAC) du Centre d'analyse des informations du département de la Défense.
Die Abteilung Mission Technologies von HII hat einen Vertrag über 458 Millionen US-Dollar erhalten, um die Kommunikations- und IT-Netzwerke der US-Regierung zu modernisieren. Der Arbeitsauftrag zielt darauf ab, die Systemhärtung gegen Cyberbedrohungen zu verbessern, neue Fähigkeiten einzuführen und die Migration in die Cloud zu ermöglichen. Diese Verbesserungen werden die US-Verteidigungsministeriums Dienstkomponenten und das US-Kommando für spezielle Operationen mit IT-Dienstleistungen und -lösungen für die Einsatzkräfte unterstützen.
Das Projekt wird modellbasierte Systemtechnik anwenden, um sich auf die Prototypisierung von Kommunikationshardware, die Entwicklung von Wellenformen, mobile Ad-hoc-Netzwerk-Luftrelaylösungen, Lasten und einsatzbereite Kommunikationskits zu konzentrieren. HII wird auch Unterstützung bei der Spektrum- und Bandbreitenverwaltung bieten und Fähigkeiten entwickeln, um die Kommunikation und Datenanalyse an der taktischen Front zu modernisieren. Der Arbeitsauftrag hat eine Laufzeit von fünf Jahren und wurde im Rahmen des Multiple Award Contracts (MAC) des Informationsanalysezentrums des Verteidigungsministeriums vergeben.
- Secured a $458 million contract for IT modernization
- Five-year contract term provides stable revenue stream
- Enhances HII's position in defense IT services sector
- Supports critical U.S. Department of Defense operations
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- System hardening against cyber threats
- Cloud migration capabilities
- Model-based systems engineering for communication hardware
- Spectrum and bandwidth management
The contract's scope, covering multiple DoD components including Special Operations Command, indicates its strategic importance. For HII, this represents a substantial revenue stream and strengthens its relationship with key defense clients. The focus on cutting-edge technologies like mobile ad-hoc networks and data analytics at the tactical edge aligns with the DoD's push for technological superiority.
Investors should note that this contract could lead to follow-on opportunities and potentially position HII for future large-scale defense IT modernization projects. However, execution risks and potential cost overruns in complex defense contracts should be monitored closely.
Work will enable rapid decision-making in battlespace
McLEAN, Va., Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Mission Technologies division was awarded a
Under the task order, HII will develop, assess and implement innovative technical solutions that will improve system hardening to potential cyber threats, introduce new capabilities and enable cloud migration. The enhancements will provide end users, including U.S. Department of Defense service components and the U.S. Special Operations Command, with IT services and solutions to support the warfighters.
“We are honored by the customer’s trust in HII and our approach,” said Andy Green, executive vice president of HII and president of Mission Technologies. “As we advance their IT transformation goals, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge expertise and solutions that will have a direct, positive impact on our front-line warfighters.”
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Through the communications and IT modernization effort, HII will use model-based systems engineering to focus on communication hardware prototyping, waveform development, mobile ad-hoc network aerial relay solutions, payloads and deployable communication kits. The team will also support spectrum and bandwidth management and will develop capabilities to modernize communications and data analytics at the tactical edge.
“Equipping our warfighters with access to integrated ISR capabilities will help them to achieve information superiority in support of homeland defense and the protection of U.S. interests abroad,” said Todd Gentry, president of Mission Technologies’ C5ISR business group.
HII was awarded the task order under the Department of Defense’s Information Analysis Center Multiple Award Contract (MAC) vehicle. These U.S. Department of Defense’s Information Analysis Center (IAC) Multiple Award Contract vehicle task orders are awarded by the U.S. Air Force's 774th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron to develop and create new knowledge for the enhancement of the Defense Technical Information Center repository and the research and development and science and technology community.
The task order has a five-year term.
About HII
HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII’s mission is to deliver the world’s most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world. As the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, visit:
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The DoD IAC, sponsored by the Defense Technical Information Center, provides technical data management and research support for DoD and federal government users. Established in 1946, the IAC program serves the DoD science and technology and acquisition communities to drive innovation and technological developments by enhancing collaboration through integrated scientific and technical information development and dissemination for the DoD and broader science and technology community.
This material is based upon work supported by the DoD Information Analysis Center Program (DoD IAC), sponsored by the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) under Contract No. FA807518D0002.
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