SAN DIEGO and MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAI) today announced it has been awarded a prime contract by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to provide security equipment integration services to the Office of Security Technology (OST). The multiple award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract has a five year period of performance and a ceiling value of $500 million for all awardees. Work will be performed at TSA facilities both inside and outside the continental United States.

Under the contract, SAIC and other contractors will support the update of security equipment at TSA locations nationwide. Contractors may also help oversee the execution of rapid installation of equipment.

"Threats to our transportation system continue to evolve and are more sophisticated than ever before," said John Ferriter, SAIC senior vice president and business unit general manager. "We look forward to helping TSA rapidly field screening equipment, using every tool possible to address those threats and develop methods of combating them - this use of technology will help us stay ahead of those intent on harming our nation."

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