9 October 2013
Harris Corporation has been awarded a $65
million contract modification to provide
worldwide satellite data and communications
support to the U.S. Air Force’s Satellite
Control Network (AFSCN) and Global Positioning
System antenna sites. Harris received the
modification to its current Network and Space
Operations and Maintenance contract, which
supports the U.S. Air Force Space Command's 50th
Space Wing.
Under the contract, a team
led by Harris will continue to support both inbound and
outbound data and communications for more than 150
Department of Defense satellites, operating and
maintaining the AFSCN’s antenna and ground system
infrastructure at ten locations worldwide.
Located at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, the
50th Space Wing is responsible for the operation and
support of Department of Defense satellites, as well as
the worldwide AFSCN. The AFSCN provides readiness,
launch, early orbit/on-orbit support, and anomaly
resolution for a variety of satellite constellations.
“The 50th Space Wing plays a vital role in our
nation’s defense by managing a complex system of
satellites. This requires extraordinary technological
knowledge and management skill,” said Wayne Lucernoni,
president, Harris IT Services. “Harris helps ensure that
communications and critical data are properly managed.
This contract modification expands our support at a
reduced cost to the Air Force and U.S. taxpayers.”
In IT Services, Harris designs, deploys, operates and
maintains secure communications systems and information
networks for some of the most complex, essential
applications in the world for high-profile customers in
government and commercial markets. Well-credentialed
professionals deliver expertise worldwide in Systems and
Network Integration, Managed Services, Cyber
Security/Information Assurance, Mobility, and Cloud
Services — on time, on budget, with solutions that are
ready for today and built for tomorrow.
