MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 4, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) is part of a team that has been awarded a contract to provide information technology services for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Northrop Grumman is in an exclusive partnership as a subcontractor to Liberty IT Solutions under the VA Transformation Twenty-one Total Technology Next-Generation (T4NG) contract. This multi-vendor indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract has a potential value of $22.3 billion over 10 years – a five-year base with a five-year option period.

As the primary contracting vehicle for VA IT services, the T4NG contract awards support the Department's MyVA transformation effort, improving the way VA uses IT to serve veterans. All administrations within the VA can leverage this vehicle for IT service and solutions, including technical support, program management, strategic planning, and systems and software engineering.

"Northrop Grumman is aligned with the VA's focus – delivering exceptional services to our veterans," said Ed Sturms, vice president and general manager, system modernization and services, Northrop Grumman Technology Services. "We look forward to showcasing our transformational strategies and innovation in support of the VA's strategic goals and initiatives."

Future task orders under T4NG include requirements for IT infrastructure improvements, cybersecurity, and operations and network management.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.

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