The U.S. Navy’s Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC Pacific), in partnership with the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC), has awarded Booz Allen Hamilton a $178 million contract to provide technical engineering services toward the modernization of advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) systems, McLean, VA-based Booz Allen announced January 24.
The NIWC Pacific Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Division is
the Navy’s principal research and development center for navigation sensors and
systems. SMC is the center of technical excellence for developing, acquiring,
fielding, and sustaining resilient and affordable military space systems. By
executing this contract, Booz Allen will continue to serve as a key mission
partner for NIWC Pacific and SMC on the important endeavor of modernizing PNT
systems for U.S. and Allied warfighters.
In order to execute this highly complex scope of work, Booz Allen will
provide a range of essential services, including system definition,
requirements synchronization, capability improvement, cybersecurity
engineering, platform integration and testing, and acquisition program
management. Specifically, Booz Allen’s work will aid in the development and
modernization of GPS systems through major programs such as Military GPS User
Equipment, GPS III, and Next Generation Operational Control System.
“Booz Allen’s robust track record of work in both systems engineering and cybersecurity continues to inspire trust from our clients,” said Booz Allen Vice President Brian Zimmermann. “Our deep bench of leaders and technical experts reassures our clients that no project is too big or too complex. It’s our privilege to help the Navy and Air Force modernize GPS systems that are so vital to the security of our nation.”
Source: Booz Allen
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