NASA picks SAIC for analysis services

WASHINGTON, June 25 (UPI) -- The U.S. space agency says it's selected the Science Applications International Corp. to provide independent analysis and evaluation services.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration said the services, to be focused on selected NASA programs and projects, will be provided under a General Services Administration federal supply schedule five-year contract with a maximum value of $45 million.

The San Diego company will support NASA's Office of Program Analysis and Evaluation in several projects, including space transportation systems, spacecraft and instruments and aerospace research.