MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The
U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center
(NSRDEC) is the national and international leader in Warfighter science
and technology development. To arm Soldiers with cutting-edge equipment
to keep them safe on the battlefield, the Booz
Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) 5-year, $43M Task Order awarded in March
aims to develop recommendations regarding human systems integration,
communications headsets and personal protective equipment - including
body armor, protective eyewear and helmet systems in support of the
NSRDEC.
"As a nation, we bear no greater responsibility than protecting the men
and women who serve on our front lines," said Vincent
Simpson, vice president at Booz Allen. "We are honored to expand our
partnership with the U.S. Army, working side-by-side with NSRDEC to
research, test and evaluate equipment designed to safeguard our Soldiers
in the field. We look forward to supporting NSRDEC's mission to ensure
that our Soldiers have the tools they need to counter adversaries that
pose a threat to national security."
Booz Allen has a long history of supporting the U.S. Department of
Defense, having won its first Navy contract in 1940. To learn more about
Booz Allen's Defense work, visit here.
About Booz Allen Hamilton
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turned to Booz Allen Hamilton to solve their most complex problems. They
trust us to bring together the right minds: those who devote themselves
to the challenge at hand, who speak with relentless candor, and who act
with courage and character. They expect original solutions where there
are no roadmaps. They rely on us because they know that—together—we will
find the answers and change the world.
We solve the most difficult management and technology problems through a
combination of consulting, analytics, digital solutions, engineering,
and cyber expertise. With global headquarters in McLean, Virginia, our
firm employs more than 24,600 people and had revenue of $6.17 billion
for the 12 months ending March 31, 2018. To learn more, visit BoozAllen.com.
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