WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has been awarded a $7 million, one-year IT services task order for the Headquarters Air Force (HAF) Information Management Enterprise (IME) Business Solutions Software Development Services Support program. The Harris team consists of Ascentium, ATS Corporation, Capability Plus Solutions Inc. and IndigoIT. Under the terms of the agreement, the team will provide on-site technical services for new and existing software development within HAF-IME. The work will encompass business process engineering, enterprise architecture, requirements management, graphical user interface design, technical writing, software engineering, software test management and systems administration. "We're pleased to work with HAF-IME Business Solutions Division on another software development support project," said Mike Deloney, vice president, Air Force Programs for Harris. "Our past relationship, disciplined approach and effective use of existing frameworks and patterns, along with careful planning and execution, make the Harris team uniquely qualified to deliver these services." HAF-IME Business Solutions group supports senior decision-makers, including the Secretary of the Air Force, the Air Force Staff and other Air Force organizations within the National Capital Region. This task order was awarded under the Network-Centric Solutions (NETCENTS) contract, a five-year $9 billion acquisition initiative that delivers interoperability and the constant evolution of the best technology and solutions to the Air Force, Department of Defense and other federal agencies. Harris IT Services is a leading provider of mission-critical IT transformation, managed solutions, and information assurance services and support to defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and commercial customers. With more than 3,000 professionals performing to the highest industry standards at locations worldwide, Harris IT Services offers essential past performance, proven technical expertise, and innovative solutions in supporting large-scale IT programs that encompass the full technology lifecycle. The organization's distributed workforce, present in all 50 states, and extensive experience in performance-based contracting and managed IT services, combine to deliver best-value results to our customers. About Harris Corporation Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets worldwide. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and more than 15,000 employees -- including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. Such statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Statements about the expected value of the program to Harris are forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties. Harris disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. DATASOURCE: Harris Corporation CONTACT: CeeCee L. Evans, Harris IT Services, +1-703-483-8684, , Jim Burke, Corporate Headquarters, +1-321-727-9131, , or Marc Raimondi, Harris Corporation - Washington, DC, +1-202-729-3732, Web Site: http://www.harris.com/

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