HERNDON,
Va., July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Akima, a
premier provider of products and services to the federal
government, announced today that its subsidiary, Five Rivers
Analytics, was awarded the Satellite Control Network Tracking
Station Operations, Remote Site and Mission Partner Support
(STORMS) contract to support the U.S. Space Force. The indefinite
delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract has a 10-year period
of performance and total contract value of $480 million if all options are exercised.
This contract will lean on Akima's expertise in delivering
essential mission support services, as it undertakes the operation
and maintenance of the Space Force's primary Satellite Control
Network (SCN). Operational support encompasses SCN maintenance,
transportable assets management, cybersecurity, routine system
administration, and Communications Security (COMSEC) functions. The
SCN is a pivotal system comprising 19 globally distributed
antennas. It is crucial for the launch and daily control of U.S.
government satellites—a backbone for defense and intelligence
operations.
"We're thrilled to support the U.S. Space Force in this
significant endeavor," said Duncan
Greene, President of Akima's Mission Systems, Engineering,
and Technology Group. "Our partnership with the U.S. Space Force
underscores our commitment to enhancing the Satellite Control
Network's operational efficiency and resilience. By integrating
emerging technology and expanding system capabilities, we're not
only bolstering national defense and intelligence but also paving
the way for revolutionary advancements in space operations."
With initiatives aligning with Government Accountability Office
recommendations, the Space Force's efforts to enhance SCN capacity
through the STORMS contract set the stage for significant
advancements in satellite control and space defense operations.
"This new partnership with the Space Force marks a pivotal step
forward in Akima's role as a leader in mission-critical support
services for national defense, space exploration, and digital
transformation within government," said Greene.
About Five Rivers Analytics, an Akima Company
As an
SBA-certified, 8(a) Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) and a wholly
owned subsidiary of Akima, Five Rivers Analytics is helping the
Department of Defense and other federal agencies streamline
operations in support of an increasingly fast paced, complex, and
dynamic digital environment. We are proud to support the mission
critical IT, communications, and security efforts of our customers.
To learn more, visit www.fiveriversanalytics.com.
About Akima
Akima is a global enterprise with 10,000
employees, delivering solutions to the federal government in the
core areas of information technology, facilities & ground
logistics; aerospace solutions; protective services; systems
engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment
(FF&E); and construction. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska
Native Corporation owned by more than 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders,
Akima's core mission is to enable superior outcomes for our
customers' missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived
asset for NANA consistent with our Iñupiat values. In 2023, Akima
ranked #34 on Washington Technology's Top 100 list and has remained
in the top 70 of Bloomberg Government's BGOV200 list of top federal
contractors since 2021. To learn more about Akima,
visit www.akima.com.
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