Department of Homeland Security Awards Leidos $34 Million Task Order

RESTON, Va., Nov. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 28, 2017, Leidos, Inc. (NYSE: LDOS), a global science and technology company, was awarded a task order by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under the General Services Administration (GSA) One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS) contract vehicle. The single-award hybrid task order with cost-plus fixed-fee, firm fixed-price, reimbursable at cost task order line items has a one-year base period of performance, four one-year options, and a total contract value of approximately $34 million, if all options are exercised.

The DHS Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) supports and promotes communications used by emergency responders and government officials to keep America safe, secure, and resilient. OEC's programs and services coordinate emergency communications planning, preparation, and evaluation to ensure safer and better-prepared communities nationwide. Under the task order, Leidos will provide scientific, engineering and technical solutions to the DHS OEC, including support for programs that provide specially designed telecommunications services for the national security and emergency preparedness community during all conditions of crisis or emergency. Leidos will also assist with the maintenance and support of the operational legacy priority services and enhancements to provide similar services on new technology platforms.

About Leidos
Leidos is a global science and technology solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 32,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $7.04 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2016. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Statements in this announcement, other than historical data and information, constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements, or industry results to be very different from the results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 30, 2016, and other such filings that Leidos makes with the SEC from time to time. Due to such uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.

    Contact: Melissa Koskovich     Jennifer Moffett

             (571) 526-6850        (571) 526-6852

             Koskovichm@Leidos.com Jennifer.a.moffett@leidos.com

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