Harris Corp. (HRS) said it was awarded a five-year contract to support the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs in delivering critical services to U.S. citizens domestically and overseas, and facilitate foreign visitors travelling to the United States. The company added that this five-year contract, a base year plus four one-year options, is valued at $196.5 million and will extend through 2013.
Under the contract, Harris stated that it will support the Department of State's Information Technology by providing installation, training, help desk and information technology services in support of 270 domestic and international consular operations. In addition, Harris Corp said this contract includes work from its Department of State, Consular System Support - Bureau of Consular Affairs deal as well as work from other contracts including Department of State Passport Support.
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