12 Nov 2003
BAE Systems has been awarded a $4.3 million contract by the Department of Transportation (DOT) to provide drug and alcohol testing services and supporting functions to DOT and other federal government agencies. The total value of the contract could reach $37.4 million, if all options are exercised, over the five-year contract term.
For more than 14 years, BAE Systems has been a leading contractor in providing program management support for Federal agencies, Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Programs. With the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was created and the Federal Air Marshals program was significantly expanded. BAE Systems played an important role with both programs, helping DOT smoothly bring onboard thousands of new Air Marshals and to ensure the new TSA work force remains drug and alcohol-free.
BAE Systems and its partners, Examination Management Services, Inc (EMSI) and National Safety Alliance (NSA) will provide program management, quality assurance, scheduling, reporting, collection, alcohol testing, and medical review services to the DOT, TSA, and any other federal agency that chooses to obtain services under this contract.
This is an important program that directly impacts the safety of the travelling public, said Bob Murphy, president, BAE Systems Technology Solutions. We look forward to continuing the mutually supportive partnership that we have enjoyed with the DOT and all the other federal agencies that have used our services.
About BAE SYSTEMS:
BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea and in space. The company designs, manufactures and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, radar, avionics, communications, electronics and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years. It is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defence systems.
BAE Systems has major operations across five continents and customers in some 130 countries. The company has more than 90,000 people and generates annual sales of approximately 12 billion through its wholly-owned and joint venture operations.
BAE Systems North America is a high-technology U.S. company employing more than 25, 000 people who live and work in some 30 states, the District of Columbia, and the United Kingdom. The company is dedicated to solving its customers' needs with highly innovative and leading edge solutions across the defence electronics, systems, information technology, and services arenas.
BAE Systems Applied Technologies Sector provides a full-spectrum of systems engineering, technical services, and ordnance systems to its customers in disciplines essential for successful systems development, operating, and maintenance. Its full life-cycle systems capabilities include system design, integration and test; software development, engineering, and maintenance; and integrated logistics support.
