Federal Data Corporation Awarded Air Force IT2 Software BPA.Business Editors/Aerospace/Defense/Hi-Tech Writers GREENBELT, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 27, 2000 Federal Data Corporation (FDC FDC - Floppy Disk Controller ) today announced that they were awarded one of the Air Force IT2 Software Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) to provide the Air Force and other Department of Defense agencies with software solutions for information assurance, enterprise management, records management, database applications and office automation. The BPA BPA British Paediatric Association. award came from the Air Force Standard Systems Group (SSG SSG abbr. staff sergeant ) Commercial Information Technology Product Area Directorate (CIT-PAD CIT-PAD Commercial Information Technology Product Area Directorate ) at Gunter Annex, Maxwell Air Force Base Coordinates: “Maxwell Field” redirects here. For other uses, see Maxwell Field (disambiguation). Maxwell Air Force Base (IATA: MXF, ICAO: KMXF, FAA LID: MXF), officially known as in Montgomery, Alabama Montgomery is the capital and second most populous city of the U.S. state of Alabama and the county seat of Montgomery County. Montgomery is notable for its historic involvement during the Civil War, for being the first capital of the Confederacy, and for being a primary site in . The software BPA has an initial term of three years with three additional option years and is valued at approximately $300 million for all competitors during the term of the BPA. Under this GSA-based BPA vehicle, FDC will provide a full spectrum of software products and related maintenance options, training and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . FDC's manufacturer partners on the contract include Agilent Technologies This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. , BEA Systems BEA Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: BEAS) is one of the major companies developing enterprise infrastructure software. BEA makes middleware, products that help software run on top of databases. , BMC Software, Cisco Systems, Hewlett-Packard, Internet Security Systems, Network Associates, Remedy, SAS Institute and Veritas Software. Rene LaVigne, Senior Vice President of FDC's Systems & Technology Group states, "The IT2 Software BPA is a great win for FDC. We've been known in the industry for providing complex information technology solutions and this new BPA highlights one of our strengths as a top software solutions provider. This win also testifies to our ability to meet the Air Force's strategic IT needs. In December '99, we were awarded the IT2 Networking Products BPA, and we now hold the IT2 Software BPA. These two contract vehicles will allow us to provide the Air Force with complete IT solutions for their enterprise." Through contract vehicles such as the IT2 Software BPA, the Air Force is restructuring and streamlining its procurement process. Barbara Starr, Software Division Chief, CIT-PAD, stated, "We are focusing on companies that display best commercial business practices, who have strong past performance and who can demonstrate the best value analysis for our IT needs. SSG is committed to ensuring our customers can obtain quality products at the best possible price, while meeting the Air Force's interoperability, worldwide support and rapid response requirements." About Federal Data Corporation Federal Data Corporation (FDC) is a leading information technology (IT) reseller, technology services provider and systems integrator for federal government agencies. FDC offers products and services in a variety of IT fields, each bringing innovative vision, a range of skills, and diverse strengths to our clients. And by giving clients top priority, FDC provides unique solutions to meet unique needs. Through strong partnerships and expert knowledge, FDC offers the best in IT solutions. FDC is a registered servicemark of Federal Data Corporation. |
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