SAN DIEGO, Dec. 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that its Defense & Rocket Support Services Division has been awarded a SeaPort Next Generation (SeaPort NxG) prime contract to provide Engineering and Program Management support services to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
SeaPort NxG is the Navy’s primary Multiple-Award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for soliciting Contractor support services. This SEAPORT-E follow-on contract vehicle has a five-year base and five-year option ordering period, with a potential value of $5 billion per year or $50 billion over the 10 year contract life span for all Seaport NxG awardees, to procure future support services requirements.
Dave Carter, President of the Kratos’ Defense & Rocket Support Services Division, said, “This award provides Kratos the opportunity to respond to future Navy Surface Warfare requirements. Kratos looks forward to providing quality Engineering and Program Management services to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.” Kratos is an industry leader in the rapid design, development and fielding of technologically advanced, affordable systems. Kratos, through its Defense & Rocket Support Services Division (KDRSS) is a leading provider of products, solutions, and services supporting ballistic missile defense, hypersonics, Aegis, AMDR, sounding rockets, directed energy and other national security and scientific programs.
About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies and commercial enterprises. Kratos is changing the way breakthrough technology for these industries are rapidly brought to market through proven commercial and venture capital backed approaches, including proactive research and a streamlined development process. Kratos specializes in unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, hypersonic systems, training and combat systems. For more information go to www.kratosdefense.com.
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