SAIC Wins $70 Million U.S. Navy Radar Sustainment Contract
The five-year task order supports critical radar and electronic warfare systems for the NSWC Crane Division.
Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) has secured a $70 million cost-plus-fixed-fee task order from the U.S. Navy to provide engineering and technical support for naval radar systems. The agreement consists of a one-year base period with four subsequent one-year option periods, establishing a potential five-year engagement.
Under the terms of the contract, SAIC will manage the full lifecycle development and sustainment of radar, radio frequency (RF), and microwave (MW) systems for the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division. The scope of work covers a diverse portfolio of critical hardware, including the SPY-1 and SPY-6 AEGIS systems, G/ATOR, the MK-99 Fire Control System, and the SPS-48E/49, SPQ-9B, and SPS-67 systems.
This award reinforces SAIC's role as a primary technology and information systems contractor for the U.S. government. By specializing in real-time object detection and tracking within complex environments, the company has established itself as a center of excellence for naval radar. Barbara Supplee, SAIC Executive Vice President of the Army Navy Business Group, noted that the award underscores the company's commitment to providing capabilities that enhance the Navy's operational superiority.
From a market perspective, the contract demonstrates SAIC's continued importance to U.S. naval electronic warfare and operational readiness. Financial data from Yahoo Finance indicates the company has seen steady growth, with its stock returning 52.2% over the past five years. While some analysts suggest the company's valuation remains lean relative to its consistent contract wins, long-term growth will depend on the firm's continued execution discipline and cost controls.
Industry observers are now monitoring how SAIC leverages this sustainment work to secure future modernization contracts. While the current task order ensures a steady backlog through the option periods, the company's ability to transition these legacy systems into next-generation capabilities remains a key metric for its future valuation and strategic growth in the defense sector.