February 24, 2010 (FinancialWire) — Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAI) said it has been awarded a task order by the Naval Surface Warfare Center to provide technical and training support to the U.S. Navy Special Warfare’s Special Operating Forces, and other DoD Agencies.

The follow-on task order has a two year base period of performance, three one-year options, and a total value of more than $37 million, if all options are exercised.

Work will be performed at the NSWC in Crane, Indiana, and at other customer locations as required. The task order was awarded under the U.S. Navy’s SeaPort-e contract.

NSWC Crane maintains a research, development, acquisition, support, and test and evaluation capabilities for surface warfare combat, and weapons, hull, mechanical, and electrical systems.

Under the task order, SAIC will continue to support NSWC’s Joint Forces and Support Branch by providing a range of technical and training support for SOF programs. SAIC will also develop, coordinate, conduct, and monitor logistical requirements.

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