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SAIC Awarded $13 Million Contract by U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency

Posted on: Wednesday, 17 June 2009, 06:50 CDT

Company to Provide Technical Assistance and Support Services for the Development and Deployment of Customized Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

SAN DIEGO and MCLEAN, Va., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAI) today announced it was awarded a prime contract by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to provide software development and technical services in support of the agency's geographical information systems (GIS). The single-award contract has a six month base period of performance, four one-year options and a total contract value of more that $13 million if all options are exercised. Work will be performed primarily in Washington, D.C.

The Farm Service Agency administers and manages farm commodity, credit, conservation, disaster and loan programs for farmers and ranchers. These programs are designed to improve the economic stability of the agricultural industry and to help farmers adjust production to meet demand. FSA service centers use GIS applications to determine program eligibility based on crop acreage or other land use information, and to help automate, streamline, and maximize services. Under the contract, SAIC will provide technical assistance and support services for the development and deployment of customized GIS applications.

"The integration of geospatial and business data is a key element in modernizing FSA's business operations and farm program delivery," said Tony Moraco, SAIC senior vice president and business unit general manager. "We look forward to supporting this important customer and providing services that will help them work toward this important goal."

About SAIC

SAIC is a FORTUNE 500(R) scientific, engineering, and technology applications company that uses its deep domain knowledge to solve problems of vital importance to the nation and the world, in national security, energy and the environment, critical infrastructure, and health. The company's approximately 45,000 employees serve customers in the U.S. Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, other U.S. Government civil agencies and selected commercial markets. SAIC had annual revenues of $10.1 billion for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2009. For more information, visit www.saic.com.

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Statements in this announcement, other than historical data and information, constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements, or industry results to be very different from the results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in SAIC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended January 31, 2009, and other such filings that SAIC makes with the SEC from time to time. Due to such uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.

Contact: Melissa Koskovich Laura Luke (703) 676-6762 (703) 676-6533 Melissa.l.koskovich@saic.com laura.luke@saic.com

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