MELBOURNE, Fla., Nov. 17 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded Harris Corp. a $25 million contract to sustain the ground system for the Defense Meteorological Satellites Program.
The five-year award from the Space Command Space and Missile Systems Center has a base period of one year, with four one-year options.
Harris will maintain Defense Meteorological Satellites Program software and hardware under the contract and also support compliance with information assurance requirements.
Harris is the original developer of this ground system, providing engineering, upgrades and maintenance support.
"Harris' deep knowledge of this program was gained through over 40 years of experience delivering engineering and support for the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program," said John Heller, president of Harris IT Services. "Harris will continue to apply our unique expertise on this contract to ensure the program's ground system remains fully operational and compliant with requirements for years to come."
Working with Harris on the contract is subcontractor Lockheed Martin Services Inc.
