SCBIZ Daily Staff

CHARLESTON -- The U.S. Navy’s Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center in Charleston has awarded a $49 million prime contract to CACI International to help the Navy provide operational support to the FBI.

The award, which has one base year and four option years, is the first prime contract that SPAWAR has awarded to CACI's Charleston facility.

CACI will assist the Navy in providing and integrating support for the FBI with systems testing support that will enhance surveillance capabilities and provide continuity of operations in the event of both man-made and natural emergencies.

Under a variety of contracts since 1981, CACI has supported SPAWAR with software development, enterprise resource planning, network engineering, software testing and certification and training.

According to Bill Fairl, CACI's president of U.S. Operations, "We are very pleased with this new and continuing work for the Navy and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The award provides critical support and resources for the FBI and significantly expands opportunities for CACI within the Charleston Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center."

CACI president and CEO Paul Cofoni said, "With this important award, SPAWAR has recognized the fine support provided by CACI in other Navy installations throughout the country and selected us as a prime. We are proud that our support will ultimately help the FBI in its ongoing efforts to protect our nation from the threat of global terrorism."

CACI is a member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies of 2007 and the Russell 2000 index. CACI has approximately 11,800 employees working in over 120 offices in the U.S. and Europe.