The Transportation Security Administration has awarded Lockheed Martin the Specialized Security Training contract. This Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a one-year contract with four one-year options. The contract's initial value is $8.9 million.

The scope of the Specialized Security Training contract includes basic passenger and baggage screener training, recertification and cross training to existing screeners. Training services may also be available for the Federal Air Marshals, Federal Flight Deck Officers, and state and local Law Enforcement Officers. The contract may also include tasks in support of other DHS and federal agencies.

"We look forward to continuing to provide training and logistics support to TSA," said John Freeh, president, Lockheed Martin Systems Management, the company leading the effort. "We continue to partner with TSA, and are using the knowledge we gained from working the initial contract to provide even better service and support."

Lockheed Martin Systems Management, headquartered in Marlton, NJ, is an operating company within the Technology Services Business Area. With annual sales exceeding $700 million, Lockheed Martin Systems Management has over 5,500 employees worldwide providing a broad spectrum of management services and solutions in support of our customers' mission critical programs.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin employs about 125,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture and integration of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation reported 2002 sales of $26.6 billion.

SOURCE: Lockheed Martin