(san diego and mclean, va., aug 06, 2009) -- science applications international corporation (nyse: sai) mens timberland boots today announced it has been awarded a task order by the u.s. army's chief information officer (cio)/g-6, to provide technical and management support services. the task order has a one year base period of performance, two one-year options, and a total value of more than $55 million if all options are exercised. the task order was awarded under the information technology enterprise solutions - 2 services contract. work timberland work boots will be performed primarily in arlington, va.

under the task order, saic, along with its service-disabled, veteran-owned small business teammate snvc, will provide technical and analytical services for the army cio's mission to enhance and integrate enterprise-wide information technology capabilities to support warfighter requirements. the saic team will provide support in areas including enterprise architecture; portfolio management; strategy; command, control, communications, computers and information technology; and operational capabilities.

"we look forward to providing these critical services to the timberland boots army cio/g-6 organization, enabling this important customer to provide the warfighter with the technology they need to achieve decision superiority," said peter dube, saic senior vice president and business unit general manager.