ATLANTA, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DLH Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: DLHC) (“DLH” or the “Company”), a leading provider of digital transformation and cybersecurity, science research and development, and systems engineering and integration, today announced that it has been awarded a contract to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic’s (“NIWC Atlantic”) Tactical Networks. NIWC Atlantic conducts research, development, and engineering to bolster integrated information warfare capabilities, with an emphasis on Enterprise IT systems. The award has a total value of approximately $76 million, comprised of $61 million in initial firm value and $15 million in optional services. The contract term includes up to a five-year period of performance.
“Our two-plus decades of experience enhancing the health and systems readiness of the fleet, service members, and public through innovative applications of emerging tools and industry-leading subject matter experts allows us to create differentiated solutions on behalf of our clients’ vital missions,” said Zach Parker, DLH President and CEO. “This contract win will bolster our engineering, IT, and Cyber portfolio as we continue to deliver on our transformation and growth-focused strategy.”
As the prime contractor, DLH will perform In-Service Engineering Agent and Integrated Logistics Support services. This work will support the missions of several Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) program offices and systems including PEO-C4I, PMW-160, NAVWAR, NAVSEA, and others.
“We are excited to expand our cutting-edge systems engineering, integration, and logistics capabilities through our long-standing partnership with the Naval and the C5ISR communities,” said Billy Burnett, President of DLH’s National Security Program Operations Center.
About DLH
DLH (NASDAQ:DLHC), a Russell 2000 company, delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. The Company’s experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike, leveraging digital transformation, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, cloud-based applications, telehealth systems, and more. With over 2,800 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions. For more information, visit www.DLHcorp.com.
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