January 26, 2010 (FinancialWire) — Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAI) said it has been awarded a prime, follow-on contract by the Department of Energy to provide technical, managerial and project support services to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

The multiple award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract has a five year base period of performance and a contract ceiling of $288 million for the three awardees.

Work under the award will be performed in the National Capital Region, according to the company.

The U.S. EIA is the primary federal agency for collection, analysis, publication, and dissemination of data and forecasts related to energy production, conversion, transportation, and use.

Under the contract, SAIC will continue to support the EIA in areas including energy analysis and econometric modeling; statistical analysis; survey operations; and web and data system/software design and development.

SAIC said it may provide deliverables including issue and trend analyses, energy and climate change technology surveys, facilities capital and operation and maintenance cost assessments, and historical trends analysis, as well as web and data system prototypes.

The company said it will also help EIA develop, manage, operate, and maintain comprehensive energy data collection programs and systems; and maintain domestic and international energy models for forecasting as required. SAIC has supported the agency in these capacities since 1987.

Virginia-based Science Applications is a scientific, engineering, and technology applications company that serves national security, energy and the environment, critical infrastructure, and health markets.

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