Leidos Awarded $53 Million Task Order for Warfighter Performance Research

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On July 27, 2022, Leidos (LDOS) announced the award of a $53 million task order by the Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command. This task order aims to enhance warfighter performance in aviation, underwater, and special warfare environments over a one-year base period with four additional options. The research will cover key areas like motion sickness and aviation safety. With nearly four decades of collaboration with the U.S. military, Leidos continues to support service members' performance and wellness.

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• Awarded a $53 million task order, enhancing potential revenue.
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RESTON, Va., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology leader, was awarded a new task order by Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command, Detachment Fort Detrick, formerly known as Naval Medical Logistics Command. The single award, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity task order will support research to maximize warfighter performance and survivability in the aviation, underwater and special warfare environments. It holds an approximate value of $53 million and includes a one-year base period of performance with four one-year options and one six-month option. Work will be performed primarily at Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

"Optimizing warfighter performance in the most trying environments is important to our national security," said Liz Porter, Leidos Health Group president. "Our research support will help Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton identify environmental health effects before warfighter performance is compromised. Through this research, we can advance our knowledge of military operations in hostile environments and help safeguard the wellness of service members."

Through this task order, Leidos will support research on the human cognitive and physiological factors associated with military operations in aviation, space, underwater and special warfare environments. The research focuses on motion sickness, aeromedical standards, hypoxia, fatigue assessment, aviation safety and both neurocognitive and neurophysiological effects. Leidos will provide technical support through the collection and analysis of data, computer programming, statistical analysis and scientific reporting.

For nearly four decades, Leidos has worked with the U.S. military to support the performance, resilience and wellness of service members. This new task order complements Leidos' existing work on warfighter performance, physiological and psychological health and operational readiness. This includes support for the Naval Health Research Center in San Diego, California, the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory in Groton, Connecticut, and the Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio on Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Learn more about Leidos' human performance services at Leidos.com/human-performance.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company's 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.leidos.com.  

Certain statements in this announcement constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These statements are based on management's current beliefs and expectations and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. These statements are not guarantees of future results or occurrences. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements, or industry results to be different from the results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the "Risk Factors" set forth in Leidos' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, and other such filings that Leidos makes with the SEC from time to time. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Leidos does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect the impact of circumstances or events that arise after the date the forward-looking statements were made.

Contact:             

Melissa Dueñas
(571) 526-6850
Melissa.L.Duenas@leidos.com                           

Thomas Doheny
(571) 474-4735
Dohenyt@leidos.com

Brandon VerVelde
(571) 526-6257
Brandon.p.vervelde@leidos.com

 

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FAQ

What is the significance of the $53 million task order awarded to Leidos (LDOS)?

The task order supports crucial research for enhancing military performance and wellness in challenging environments.

How long is the task order for Leidos (LDOS) with the Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command?

The task order includes a one-year base period and four additional one-year options.

What areas will Leidos (LDOS) research focus on with the new task order?

Research will focus on motion sickness, aeromedical standards, fatigue assessment, and aviation safety.

Where will the research work for Leidos (LDOS) be conducted?

Work will primarily take place at Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.