CenturyLink wins spot on $50 billion GSA Alliant 2 contract

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) recently won a coveted spot on the General Services Administration's 10-year, $50 billion Alliant 2 program that government agencies can use to purchase information technology services and IT services-based solutions.

Alliant 2 is a multiple-award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) program that federal agencies can use to buy IT services. Known as a government-wide acquisition contract (GWAC), Alliant 2 offers agencies customizable hardware, software and IT solutions that can be purchased as a package.

"GSA's selection of CenturyLink for an unrestricted Alliant 2 award confirms that we offer federal agencies the right tools to help them modernize their IT systems," said David Young, CenturyLink regional vice president of strategic governments markets. "CenturyLink is committed to helping agencies with their digital transformation via multiple contract vehicles."

CenturyLink is also an authorized provider of telecom and IT infrastructure services under GSA's 10-year, $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) program.

Along with the EIS program, Alliant 2 is part of GSA's Network Services 2020 strategy, which aims to give federal agencies the flexibility and agility to migrate to modern communications and IT services that meet government security standards. 

By supplying cybersecurity, cloud, managed hosting and IT services over its carrier-class network, CenturyLink provides government agencies with the security and reliability they need to carry out their important missions. 

CenturyLink is ranked No. 35 on Washington Technology's 2017 Top 100 list of federal government IT contractors.

About CenturyLink
CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) is the second largest U.S. communications provider to global enterprise customers. With customers in more than 60 countries and an intense focus on the customer experience, CenturyLink strives to be the world's best networking company by solving customers' increased demand for reliable and secure connections. The company also serves as its customers' trusted partner, helping them manage increased network and IT complexity and providing managed network and cyber security solutions that help protect their business.

SOURCE CenturyLink, Inc.

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