SAIC Awarded $28 M by Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center

Company to Design and Integrate Meteorology and Oceanography Systems

(San Diego and McLean, Va., April 30, 2009) -- Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAI) today announced it has been awarded a prime contract by the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SSC) - Pacific to provide engineering and lifecycle support to the Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) and Joint Integrated Systems Branch. This multiple-award, indefinite delivery/indefinite-quantity contract has a one year base period of performance, two one-year options, four six month award terms, and a total value of more than $28 million if all options are exercised. Work will be performed primarily in San Diego.

METOC provides in-service engineering support to Navy, Marine Corps, and other users by providing real-time, localized weather data and technical support for daily operations. Under the contract, SAIC will design, develop, produce and integrate METOC systems. SAIC will also provide full life-cycle support.

"For the past 15 years, SAIC has provided support to the Navy METOC community," said Tom Baybrook, SAIC senior vice president and business unit general manager. "We look forward to continuing to deliver quality services and ultimately provide the best possible operational METOC systems to our deployed Navy and Marine Corps team."

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