Lockheed Martin announces new task order wins under the transportation security administration's Specialized Security Training Contract.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) has announced several new task order wins spanning the spectrum of training and technology services. These task orders have been awarded under the Specialized Security Training Contract (SST), an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract held by the Transportation Security Administration.

The scope of the SST contract includes training, management and technology services to support TSA and other departments within DHS as well as other federal agencies such as the Department of Defense.

At initial award, Lockheed Martin was tasked with providing the full range of support for a number of training programs, including combination screener training and baggage training as well as providing Customer Service Support Center (CSSC) services.

Through the CSSC, Lockheed Martin provides customer service support to TSA and DHS customers, including planning, scheduling, logistics, deployment and travel coordination for trainers and students, and data management to maintain and update all relevant data records such as attendance, scores, and re-certification requirements.

The latest task order awards, valued at a total of $5.6M, include increased numbers of new hire screener training; the addition of both passenger and baggage cross-over training; federal flight deck officer training course planning and scheduling; EEO training course planning and scheduling; and training systems development.

Lockheed Martin Systems Management, headquartered in Marlton, NJ, is an operating company within the Technology Services Business Area. With annual sales exceeding $750 million, Lockheed Martin Systems Management has over 5,200 employees worldwide providing management services and solutions in support of our customers' mission critical programs.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin employs about 125,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture and integration of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation reported 2002 sales of $26.6 billion.