Harris Corporation Awarded $25 Million Contract to Deliver IT Modernization and Support for Air National Guard Sites

WASHINGTON, July 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has been awarded a 30-month, $25 million contract to modernize and support high-bandwidth network cabling at Air National Guard (ANG) sites nationwide.  The project was awarded under the Network-Centric Solutions (NETCENTS) contract vehicle.

Under the contract, Harris will deliver an integrated, high-bandwidth, structured cabling system at 15 ANG sites to upgrade their network infrastructure.  All of the sites will require engineering and installation services, while two will require complete survey and design.

"Harris is providing a modern communications infrastructure to support the Air National Guard's critical missions, including homeland security," said Mike Deloney, vice president, Air Force Programs, Harris IT Services.  "We are proud to expand our relationship with the ANG to provide IT services and solutions at the base level."

The ANG is part of the state National Guard and is divided up into units stationed in each of the 50 states and U.S. territories and operates under their respective state or territorial government.  The ANG may be called upon to help respond to domestic emergencies and disasters.

The Harris team includes Trans-Tel Central, Inc.

Harris IT Services is a leading provider of end-to-end solutions in mission-critical IT transformation, managed solutions, and information assurance.  With over 3,000 professionals performing to the highest industry standards at locations worldwide, Harris IT Services offers demonstrated past performance, proven technical expertise, and innovative solutions in supporting large-scale IT programs that encompass the full technology lifecycle.  The organization's distributed workforce, present in all 50 states, and extensive experience in performance-based contracting and managed IT services, combine to deliver exceptional results to our defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and commercial customers. 

About Harris Corporation

Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets worldwide.  Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and more than 15,000 employees — including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists.  Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services.  Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions.  Such statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  The company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Statements about the expected value of the program to Harris are forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties.  Harris disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

SOURCE Harris Corporation

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