Northrop Grumman’s Information Systems unit will deliver IT services to DHS using a virtual private cloud that will enable secure information sharing among DHS agencies, as well as with other federal agencies and first responders.
Work on the classified networks will be done over a one-year base period, with six one-year option periods. Northrop won an original order to build the system in 2004.
The task order is being awarded under the General Service Administration’s Alliant contract vehicle, which is designed to provide IT services to the federal government. The Alliant program has a $50 billion ceiling.
"Fundamental to achieving the Department of Homeland Security's mission of communicating effectively within the department and among its partners around the nation is the capability to share critical national security information at the appropriate level of classification to initiate immediate action," said Jim Myers, general manager for Northrop Grumman's Civil Systems Division.
As part of the task order, Northrop Grumman will develop, deploy and operate a secure network and IT infrastructure providing classified data, voice, and video services to more than 15,000 fixed and mobile users.
Other companies in the Northrop Grumman team are Audio Video Systems, BruinWave Solutions, CACI International, Convergence Technology Consulting, Global Com, Lee Technologies, Lockheed Martin, Netcom Technologies, Quintech Security Consultants, Smartronix, SMS Data Products Group, and TWD & Associates.