SAIC Awarded $24 M to Support Army Network Management System

Company to Provide Network Planning and Software Support

(San Diego and McLean, Va., November 12, 2008) -- Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAI) announced today that it has been awarded the Joint Network Management System (JNMS) contract by the U.S. Army's Office of the Project Manager - Current Force to provide network planning and software support services. This prime contract has a one-year base period of performance, two one-year options, and a total contract value of more than $24 million if all options are exercised. Work will be performed primarily in San Diego, Calif.

The JNMS provides Army and Marine Corps units with tools to create and implement network management plans, and monitor system performance. Under this contract, SAIC will assist in the production and deployment of the system, as well as provide training and help-desk services. SAIC will also provide post-deployment/production software, logistics and engineering support.

"SAIC's continued work on the JNMS program is a prime example of our ability to deliver world-class command, control, and communications systems using our certified CMMI Level 5 systems and software engineering and integration processes," said Peter Dube, SAIC senior vice president and business unit general manager. "We look forward to helping enhance JNMS capabilities and support in a range of areas including logistics, training, and documentation."

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