QinetiQ North America to Provide IT and Software Development Services to U.S. General Services Administration
Services are anticipated to include custom application development and support, business system modernization, building and energy systems, infrastructure support and other technical services.
Reston, Va. - June 13, 2013 - QinetiQ North America (QNA) announced today it was awarded a five-year multiple award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to provide IT and software development services to GSA's Public Buildings Service (PBS) headquarters and GSA's 11 regions. The BPA has a total ceiling value of $150 million.
The BPA will be used for QNA's incumbent work within PBS, as well as allow for future growth in providing services and technology solutions to additional GSA components and IT consolidation activities across GSA. Services are anticipated to include custom application development and support, business system modernization, building and energy systems, infrastructure support and other technical services.
For over ten years, QNA has developed and maintained several of GSA's enterprise systems, as well as providing specialized IT services at a regional and headquarters level. The new BPA will allow QNA the opportunity to deliver more innovative and creative solutions to GSA addressing its most pressing challenges.
"QNA is excited to expand its partnership with GSA in the areas of software development and IT consolidation support," said John Sutton, executive vice president and general manager of QNA's Mission Solutions business unit. "We look forward to supporting and delivering results to GSA and its mission."
About QinetiQ North America
QinetiQ North America (QNA) is a subsidiary of QinetiQ Group plc, the FTSE250 company listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:QQ.L). Operating in North America, QNA delivers world-class technology, responsive services, and innovative solutions for global markets, focusing on U.S. government and commercial customers. Its engineers, scientists and other professionals deliver high quality products and services that leverage detailed mission knowledge and proven, reliable tools and methodologies to meet the rapidly changing demands of national defense, homeland security and information assurance customers. QNA is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. For more information visit www.qinetiq-na.com and join our conversation at www.facebook.com/qinetiqna.
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