Lumen Wins U.S. Army Recruiting Communications Contract

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Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) has secured a significant 12-year task order valued at $52 million to enhance high-speed connectivity for the U.S. Army Recruiting Command. This contract, awarded under the General Services Administration's $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions program, includes an initial one-year term with 11 additional one-year options. The high-speed internet and VoIP solutions will facilitate recruitment efforts across the U.S. and territories, supporting the Army's mission to attract qualified individuals.

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• Secured a 12-year contract worth $52 million to provide high-speed connectivity to U.S. Army Recruiting Command.
• Initial one-year term with 11 potential one-year extensions, indicating long-term business relationship.
• Contract awarded under the $50 billion GSA Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions program, enhancing credibility.

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WASHINGTON, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) announced today it recently won a task order to provide secure high-speed connectivity to the U.S. Army Recruiting Command.

Lumen's high-speed internet and voice over internet protocol (VoIP) solutions will support the communications needs of Army recruiting sites across the U.S. and in U.S. territories.

"Our high-speed connectivity will help U.S. Army Recruiting sites attract quality young men and women to serve in our great nation's military force," said Zain Ahmed, regional vice president of Lumen's federal government business. "Lumen is providing modern communications and networking services to this crucial division that we count on to recruit people who are able to deploy, engage and succeed."

The 12-year task order, which has an initial term of one year with 11 one-year options, is worth $52 million and was awarded under the General Services Administration's 15-year, $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) program.

EIS is a multiple-award contract vehicle for federal government agencies to purchase information technology and telecommunications infrastructure services. It gives federal agencies the flexibility and agility to migrate to modern communications and IT services that meet strict government security standards.

Lumen supplies government agencies with innovative adaptive networking, edge cloud, connected security and collaboration solutions over its carrier-class fiber network. The company provides the platform for IT modernization that delivers the security and reliability agencies need to carry out their important missions.

Additional Resources 

• Learn more about Lumen recently winning a U.S. Navy JAG Corps connectivity contract:
  https://news.lumen.com/2021-05-11-Lumen-Wins-U-S-Navy-JAG-Connectivity-Contract
• Learn more about our U.S. Department of Defense Learning Network contract award:
  https://news.lumen.com/2020-01-22-CenturyLink-Wins-Department-of-Defense-Learning-Network-EIS-Award
• Learn more about how Lumen is supporting the public sector here:
  https://www.lumen.com/public-sector.html
• Learn more about CenturyLink's transformation to Lumen here:
  https://news.lumen.com/2020-09-14-CenturyLink-Transforms-Rebrands-as-Lumen-R

About Lumen
Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With approximately 450,000 route fiber miles and serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about the Lumen network, edge cloud, security, communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies. Learn more about Lumen's public sector capabilities on Twitter at @lumengov and on LinkedIn at @lumenpublicsector. Lumen and Lumen Technologies are registered trademarks in the United States.

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FAQ

What is the value of Lumen's contract with the U.S. Army Recruiting Command?

Lumen's contract with the U.S. Army Recruiting Command is valued at $52 million.

How long is the contract Lumen won with the U.S. Army Recruiting Command?

The contract with the U.S. Army Recruiting Command is a 12-year task order.

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

Lumen will provide high-speed internet and VoIP solutions to support communications at Army recruiting sites.

Under which program was Lumen awarded the Army contract?

Lumen was awarded the contract under the General Services Administration's $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions program.

What is the significance of the contract for Lumen Technologies?

The contract signifies a long-term partnership and strengthens Lumen's position in providing government communication solutions.