Lucent Technologies Awarded Department of Defense Contract to Rebuild and Modernize Iraqi Communications Systems
Posted on: Thursday, 25 March 2004, 06:00 CST
MURRAY HILL, N.J., March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lucent Technologies has been awarded a contract by the United States Department of Defense to help rebuild, restore and modernize communications systems in Iraq. The contract currently has a value of up to $75 million over two years, with the option of spanning a total of five years.
As the prime contractor, Lucent will work under the direction of the Program Management Office (PMO) of the Coalition Provisional Authority as part of the overall Iraq Infrastructure Reconstruction program to provide a full range of services in the restoration of the Iraqi communications and information technology infrastructure nationwide. The work includes design, construction, reconstruction, renovation, restoration, implementation and systems integration with existing systems and equipment, as well as operation and maintenance support.
Lucent recently completed installation of 13 switching, optical and network management systems in and around Baghdad under a separate subcontract to Bechtel.
"Lucent is committed to continuing to be a major part of the DOD, CPA and Iraqi Ministry's activities to help not only rebuild, but also significantly modernize Iraq's infrastructure and communications capabilities," said Rick Miller, senior vice president of government solutions for Lucent. "Our track record of planning, designing, building and operating large public and private networks backed by Bell Labs -- along with our team members, CPA partners and Iraqi subcontractors and suppliers -- will enable us to rapidly analyze and implement communications solutions to benefit the Iraqi people."
Team members for the communications infrastructure project include CH2M HILL, Englewood, Colo.; DynCorp International, a CSC Company, Irving, Texas; Lockheed Martin Corporation, Bethesda, Md.; Booz Allen Hamilton, McLean, Va.; AT&T Government Solutions, Vienna, Va. The team also will include small businesses in the U.S. and Iraqi subcontractors and suppliers.
The infrastructure work will focus on 12 communications and information technology areas:
* CPA Enterprise System, Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN) and
Local
* Area Networks/Wide Area Networks (LAN/WAN)
* Enterprise systems and applications
* Postal IT architecture and systems
* Wireless fidelity (WiFi) capabilities for the Iraqi Telephone and Post
Company (ITPC)
* CIO function - operations
* Public Safety Information Services Network Initial Operating Capability
(IOC).
* Commercial TV and radio: management and licensing
* Numbering scheme and Emergency-112 (911) Initiative
* Replacement of power systems and back-up generators
* Iraqi - ATC Communications/Operations
* Technical and management training for ITPC
* Emergency repairs to ITPC network
Work will begin under the contract immediately.
About Program Management Office
The Iraq Program Management Office (PMO), part of the Coalition Provisional Authority, manages the $18.4 billion appropriated by the U.S. Congress to support the reconstruction of Iraqi infrastructure. This office is responsible for all activities associated with program, project, asset, construction and financial management of that portion of the reconstruction effort undertaken by the U.S. The goal of PMO, and the Prime contractors who are selected, is to maximize Iraqi capabilities and to leave Iraq with the tools and processes to continue the work begun under the Coalition Provisional Authority.
About Lucent Technologies
Lucent Technologies designs and delivers the systems, services and software that drive next-generation communications networks. Backed by Bell Labs research and development, Lucent uses its strengths in mobility, optical, software, data and voice networking technologies, as well as services, to create new revenue-generating opportunities for its customers, while enabling them to quickly deploy and better manage their networks. Lucent's customer base includes communications service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide. For more information on Lucent Technologies, which has headquarters in Murray Hill, N.J., USA, visit http://www.lucent.com/.
Lucent Technologies
CONTACT: Denise Panyik-Dale, +1-410-290-5572, or Mobile,+1-410-215-4716, dpanyikdale@lucent.com, or Mary Ward, +1-908-582-7658, orHome, +1-732-424-0125, maryward@lucent.com, both of Lucent Technologies
Web site: http://www.lucent.com/
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