US DHS awards TABSS contract to CGI Federal

CGI Federal (CGI), a unit of US operating subsidiary of CGI Group (GIB), has been awarded a contract by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the US Coast Guard (USCG) for technical, acquisition and business support services (TABSS).

Under the indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract, CGI Federal will provide mission-critical engineering, programme management and technical services in support of the entire acquisition life cycle from initiation through research, development, production, deployment, operations, upgrade and disposal of essential DHS programmes and assets.

CGI Federal president Donna Ryan said that the company will provide next-generation solutions to improve DHS mission capability and enhance cost effectiveness across the agency.

"CGI greatly values its continuing partnership with DHS in support of its mission to protect the homeland, prevent terrorism, enforce and administer immigration laws, promote commerce and respond to disasters," Ryan added.

National Security Programmes vice-president Tim Hurlebaus said, "TABSS plays a pivotal role in enabling effective support for the planning and administration of programs, projects and major acquisitions key to advancing DHS’s goals and securing our nation."

The multiple-award contract has a five-year period of performance and is valued at $11bn across awardees for a wide range of strategically sourced support services for DHS and its component agencies.