Air Force picks provider for communications security

Science Applications International Corp. will provide software support to the Air Force under a four-year task order valued at more than $19 million.

The task order requires SAIC to develop and enhance electronic key management system software products related to communications security encryption, according to a company announcement released today.

The task order from the General Services Administration Greater Southwest Region was awarded under GSA’s Alliant governmentwide acquisition contract.

The work will be performed primarily in San Diego. SAIC is headquartered in McLean, Va.