Accenture Federal Services Wins $789 Million U.S. Navy SHARKCAGE Cybersecurity Contract
09 May 2024 - 11:00PM
Business Wire
Company to Build Innovative Maritime Security
Perimeter to Protect Critical U.S. Defense Assets
Accenture Federal Services has been awarded a ten-year, $789
million contract to support global U.S. Navy maritime forces with
conducting unified cybersecurity operations across the SHARKCAGE
environment, the Navy’s shared set of systems built to protect a
single, common, continuous security perimeter.
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“The role of cybersecurity in modern maritime military readiness
has evolved and expanded. Network interconnectedness is essential
to protecting critical U.S. defense assets and sensitive military
data,” said Rick Driggers, Accenture Federal Services managing
director and cyber practice lead. “Accenture Federal Services will
help provide U.S. Navy fleets with the enhanced attack sensing and
warning capabilities that these times demand.”
Specifically, Accenture Federal Services will provide the Navy’s
Program Executive Office, Command, Control, Communications,
Computers and Intelligence Program Manager, Warfare Cybersecurity
with ashore and afloat SHARKCAGE systems. These systems consist of
integrated commercial and commercial off-the-shelf hardware and
software configured to deliver defensive cyberspace operations
analytics across Navy networks, including InformationTechnology-21,
ONENet, and Navy/Marine Corps Intranet. Tasks that the company will
perform to support these integrated systems include design,
architecture, testing, production, delivery, installation support,
and integrated logistics support.
“Accenture Federal Services will support the U.S. Navy by
empowering SHARKAGE with the ability to synthesize critical cyber
event data from across its platforms and networks,” said Paul Ott,
Accenture Federal Services managing director. “Performing work
within a shared, integrated environment will ultimately enhance our
client’s overall cyber monitoring and decision support cycles.”
The SHARKCAGE contract includes a base ordering period of five
years and one option for an additional five years.
Accenture Federal Services is a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE:
ACN).
About Accenture Federal Services
Accenture Federal Services is a leading US federal services
company and subsidiary of Accenture LLP. We empower the federal
government to solve challenges, achieve greater outcomes, and build
a digital core that is agile, smart, and secure. Our 14,000 people
are united in a shared purpose to advance our clients’
mission-critical priorities that make the nation stronger and
safer, and life better for people. We draw out the best of
Accenture’s global network in nearly every industry, bringing
proven commercial innovation to solutions built with advanced
R&D, emerging technologies, and human-centered design at speed
and scale. Together, we help clients create lasting value for their
workforce, customers, and partners and make a difference for the
country and our communities. See how we make change that matters at
accenturefederal.com.
About Accenture
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Donna Savarese Sector Lead, Media & Analyst Relations
Accenture Federal Services Donna.savarese@afs.com 301-250-0660
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