MCLEAN, Va., March 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- QinetiQ North
America today announced it was awarded a new task order by the
Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) to provide acquisition,
technical, logistics, engineering and administrative support to the
Global Combat Support System - Marine Corps/ Logistics Chain
Management (GCSS-MC/LCM) Increment 1 program.
GCSS-MC is the primary technology enabler for the Marine Corps
Logistics Modernization strategy. At its core is a modern,
commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) enterprise resource planning (ERP)
system that will allow warfighters to meet their missions while
deployed with reach back from the battlefield. When fielded to a
unit, operators will be able to execute supply and related
maintenance actions.
QinetiQ North America will support the GCSS-MC/LCM Program
Office to replace four 40‑year old legacy supply and maintenance
information technology systems. The Program Office is currently
fielding the enterprise solution to approximately 40,000 users
across the Marine Corps. A deployable capability is also being
developed by the Program Office allowing Marines to use the system
in austere environments. Future increments will enhance
capabilities in warehousing, distribution, logistics planning,
decision support, depot maintenance and integration, and will also
include emerging technologies to improve asset visibility.
The task order was awarded under QinetiQ North America's
Commercial Enterprise Omnibus Support Service (CEOss) contract. The
task order has an 11-month base period of performance with two
one-year options, which has a total value of $20 million if the options are exercised.
"With this task order, MARCORSYSCOM has given us an opportunity
to greatly increase coordination and efficiency across GCSS-MC
support efforts," said John
Radziszewski, executive vice president and general manager,
QinetiQ North America. "This will save the government money and
help achieve the program manager's objective of developing an
integrated GCSS-MC baseline."
About QinetiQ North America
QinetiQ North America (QNA) is a subsidiary of QinetiQ Group
plc, the FTSE250 company listed on the London Stock Exchange
(LSE:QQ.L). Operating in North
America, QNA delivers world-class technology, responsive
services, and innovative solutions for global markets, focusing on
US government and commercial customers. Its engineers, scientists
and other professionals deliver high quality products and services
that leverage detailed mission knowledge and proven, reliable tools
and methodologies to meet the rapidly changing demands of national
defense, homeland security and information assurance customers. QNA
is headquartered in McLean,
Virginia. For more information visit www.qinetiq-na.com
and join our conversation at www.facebook.com/qinetiqna.
Contact:
Michael Rudd, Boscobel (for
QinetiQ North America, Inc.)
301-588-2900
mrudd@boscobel.com
SOURCE QinetiQ North America