- Booz Allen Hamilton awarded a seven-year, $630-million contract by the U.S. Space Force for systems engineering and integration of space-based capabilities.
- The contract encompasses support for missile warning, environmental monitoring, and surveillance, with a focus on the Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) program.
October 04, 2023, MCLEAN, Va.– Booz Allen Hamilton has proudly announced its recent procurement of a significant seven-year, $630-million contract from the U.S. Space Force. This collaboration is set to bolster systems engineering and integration, specifically targeting next-generation space-based missile warning, environmental monitoring, and surveillance, reconnaissance, and tracking.
As part of this pivotal initiative, Booz Allen will be working closely with the Space Systems Command (SSC), the designated Space Force field command for space-centric endeavors such as development, acquisition, launch, and logistics. The primary objective is to engineer robust space sensing capabilities. A notable aspect of this partnership is the integration of the Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) program, a substantial $14.4 billion initiative aimed at enhancing U.S. missile warning and tracking systems to counteract emerging missile threats.
“This is an exciting moment for Booz Allen, and we are thrilled to continue building upon our partnership with Space Force and the Department of Defense for critical missions aimed at accelerating and maintaining space superiority and driving information to action—no matter the domain,” expressed Andrea Inserra, executive vice president and leader in Booz Allen’s Aerospace business.
This contract is set to harness Booz Allen’s profound capabilities in digital engineering, mission integration, agile software development, cybersecurity, AI, and machine learning (ML). The overarching goal is to aid the Space Force in realizing its vision of a comprehensive Digital Service, emphasizing the pivotal role of space in delivering crucial decision-making data to both warfighters and intelligence agencies.
Eric Hoffman, vice president and leader in Booz Allen’s space business, highlighted the significance of this partnership, stating, “This contract win is a key element of Booz Allen’s long-term, multiyear space strategy to meet client needs at the intersection of mission and technology.”
Booz Allen’s rich legacy in space solutions is further solidified with this contract. Their extensive portfolio includes multifaceted support for the International Space Station, NASA infrastructure modernization, the Artemis mission, and the Cybersecurity and Privacy Enterprise Solutions and Services (CyPrESS) contract.
About Booz Allen Hamilton: Booz Allen Hamilton stands as a beacon of transformation, leveraging tomorrow’s technologies to propel missions forward. With a legacy spanning over a century, Booz Allen combines strategic consulting with diverse talent perspectives, ensuring impactful solutions by integrating technology with a client-centric approach. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, as of June 30, 2023, the firm boasts a global workforce of over 32,600 and reported a revenue of $9.3 billion for the year ending March 31, 2023.
