QinetiQ to support US Army IPD
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This task order has a ceiling value of over $48 million with a 48-month period of performance, including a 24-month base and 24-month option.
QinetiQ will provide engineering support for a multifold research, engineering, and development project for the C5ISR Center.
These efforts support the Army’s modernisation priorities and Cross Functional Team (CFT) science and technology research objectives to include those of Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV), Future Vertical Lift (FVL) and Soldier Lethality (SL) via development and sustainment of software algorithms, computer programming, hardware integration, advanced optics, sensor protection, displays, systems engineering, and Testing and Evaluation (T&E).
“The US Army’s science and technology mission objectives align with our comprehensive work across the C5ISR space,” said Shawn Purvis, President and CEO of QinetiQ US. “We are focused on providing mission-led engineering to protect our servicemen and women while advancing operational goals, and are proud to work with the Army on its R&D and imaging efforts.”
Stephen Iwicki, Executive Vice President and General Manager of QinetiQ’s C5ISR Business Unit, said: “Advanced optics and comprehensive image processing give our forces an advantage in an ever-evolving mission landscape. We value the work we do in national security and are honoured to continue our support of Army modernisation objectives.”
