Science Applications International Corp. has been awarded a task order from the National Institutes of Health to provide software and technical support to the Center for Scientific Review, according to a news release from the McLean, Va.-based company.
SAIC receives NIH task order
The scientific, engineering and technology company said the task order has a six-month base period of performance, nine six-month options and a total contract ceiling of more than $24 million if all options are exercised.
"We look forward to continuing our support of the CSR as it continues to enhance systems and enable a more efficient and cost effective way of conducting scientific reviews of grant applications," Steve Comber, SAIC senior vice president and business unit general manager, said in a news release. "We take great pride in supporting the technology requirements that facilitate the peer review and research grant evaluation process which lead to advances in improving the health of our nation and world.”
Work for the project will be performed in Bethesda, Md., according to the release.
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