Harris Corporation Awarded $40 Million Option on Department of State Consular Affairs IT Services Contract

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has been awarded the first option on the Department of State Consular Affairs Support Services (CASS) contract, valued at $40 million for the one-year period.  This is the first option award under CASS, originally awarded in September 2009 as a one-year base contract with four option years.  This option brings the overall current value of the contract to an estimated $76 million, with a potential $196.5 million value if all options are exercised.  

Under the CASS contract, the Harris team is providing IT installation, training and operational services to the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs to support the Bureau's delivery of critical services to U.S. citizens domestically and overseas, and facilitate foreign visitor travel to the United States.  Harris directly provides IT services to include shipping and installing equipment and applications; on-site system administration and repair; training; technology upgrades; and help desk support to over 270 domestic and international consular operations.  

"Harris has been providing IT support to the Bureau of Consular Affairs for 15 years.  The award of this option year demonstrates Harris' commitment to excellence in, supporting the Department of State's mission," said Wayne Lucernoni, vice president, Intel and Civil Programs, Harris IT Services.

The Harris team includes CGI Group, Inc., Apptis, Inc., System Sciences Corporation International, Access Systems, Inc., Acuity, Inc., Array Information Technology, Inc., Electronic Consulting Services, Inc., and TJ Westlake LLC.

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 16,000 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.

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