Perspecta awarded $17.9 million task order to expand cyber capability for U.S. Marine Corps

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Perspecta Inc. (NYSE: PRSP) announced the award of a $17.9 million task order to develop cyber tools for the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command over a two-year period. Contracted by the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific, this initiative aims to enhance MARFORCYBER's capabilities in software development, testing, integration, and maintenance for modern cyber operations. The award underscores Perspecta's ongoing commitment to supporting U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community initiatives, further solidifying its role in national security.

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• Awarded a $17.9 million task order to develop cyber tools for the U.S. Marine Corps.
• Enhances cyber capabilities supporting the command's mission for full spectrum cyberspace operations.
• Expands Perspecta's existing cyber tool development programs for U.S. government clients.

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CHANTILLY, Va., May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Perspecta Inc. (NYSE: PRSP), a leading U.S. government services provider, announced today that it was selected to develop cyber tools and solutions for the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command (MARFORCYBER). Awarded by the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific, the single award task order represents new work for the company and has a two-year period of performance with a ceiling value of $17.9 million.

Perspecta will enhance MARFORCYBER's cyber capability with software development, testing, integration and maintenance in support of the command's mission to execute full spectrum cyberspace operations.

"The changing nature of warfare means the Marine Corps has to project a flexible and lethal force across multiple domains," says Jeff Bohling, senior vice president and general manager of Perspecta's defense group. "With this program the Corps will gain the advantage it needs to dominate the modern cyber battlefield."

This award expands Perspecta's cyber tool development programs that support the U.S. Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.

About Perspecta Inc.

At Perspecta (NYSE: PRSP), we question, we seek and we solve. Perspecta brings a diverse set of capabilities to our U.S. government customers in defense, intelligence, civilian, health care and state and local markets. Our 280+ issued, licensed and pending patents are more than just pieces of paper, they tell the story of our innovation. With offerings in mission services, digital transformation and enterprise operations, our team of nearly 14,000 engineers, analysts, investigators and architects work tirelessly to not only execute the mission, but build and support the backbone that enables it. Perspecta was formed to take on big challenges. We are an engine for growth and success and we enable our customers to build a better nation. For more information about Perspecta, visit perspecta.com.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the management of Perspecta and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Perspecta undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Although Perspecta believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements involve a variety of risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from what may be expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements.

 

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FAQ

What is the value of the task order awarded to Perspecta?

The task order awarded to Perspecta is valued at $17.9 million.

How long is the performance period for the new task order awarded to Perspecta?

The performance period for the new task order is two years.

Which command is Perspecta developing cyber tools for?

Perspecta is developing cyber tools for the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command (MARFORCYBER).

Who awarded the task order to Perspecta?

The task order was awarded by the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific.

What will Perspecta enhance with the new task order?

Perspecta will enhance MARFORCYBER's cyber capability through software development, testing, integration, and maintenance.