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BAE SYSTEMS Awarded U.S. Navy Information Technology Contract

22 Feb 2005

BAE Systems has received one of five large-business prime contract awards to perform information technology engineering, scientific, technical, and analytical services for the U.S. Navys Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center (FNMOC) in Monterey, California. The contract, led by GSA Federal Technology Services (FTS), is a multiple-award vehicle, designed to furnish full-spectrum IT services in support of the Centers mission to develop and provide meteorological and oceanographic products to the Navy and other Department of Defense elements worldwide. The contract is valued at $100 million over a five-year period.

BAE Systems is one of only three major prime contractors selected to provide IT support to FNMOC in all six core functional areas: technology exploration, technology exploitation, systems engineering, component development, security/information assurance, and cryptographic development and validation. The core functional areas are critical to the Centers goals to provide real-time distribution of numerical, environmental, global forecast models for ships, aircraft, and other forces throughout DoD. The products and services are essential to DoDs efforts to increase safety of U.S. forces and optimize the use of platforms, weapons, sensors, and facilities anywhere, at any time.

With our close relationships and extensive experience with the U.S. Navy, we understand fully the significance of FNMOCs vital mission and are confident in our ability to meet this latest challenge,said Dave Belz, vice president for Navy Operations at BAE Systems.

About BAE SYSTEMS

BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea and in space. The company designs, manufactures and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, fighting vehicles, radar, avionics, communications, electronics and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years. It is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defence systems.

BAE Systems has major operations across five continents and customers in some 130 countries. The company has more than 90,000 people and generates annual sales of approximately 12 billion through its wholly-owned and joint venture operations.

BAE Systems North America is one of Americas foremost national security, aerospace and information systems companies. It is a leading provider of electronic and information-based systems and knowledge-based solutions that meet its customers mission effectiveness and operational safety needs. BAE Systems North America employs more than 30,000 people at sites across the United States and the United Kingdom and generates more than $5 billion in annual sales.

For further information, please contact:

Ed Langmaid, BAE Systems
Tel: +1 858 675 5995 Cell: +1 858 449 5520
www.na.baesystems.com