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FAIRFAX,
Va., Aug. 6, 2024 /CNW/ - CGI Federal Inc.
(CGI), the wholly-owned U.S. operating subsidiary of CGI Inc.
(NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A), today announced a 2-year, US$378M extension of its contract with the U.S.
Department of State (DoS) for end-to-end passport application
processing services supporting the Bureau of Consular
Affairs. By extending its longstanding collaboration with DoS,
CGI will continue to deliver process efficiencies and customer
service improvements, as well as other core mission services to
support the Bureau.
"CGI's ongoing enhancements assist the Bureau in optimizing the
experience and reducing the turnaround time of passport application
services," said Derrick Williams,
CGI Senior Vice-President, Consulting Delivery for International
Affairs. "Our focus on collaboration and mission success,
underpinned by the delivery of services with increased efficiency,
will continue to provide a customer-centric passport application
process for the American people."
Over the last decade, CGI has helped the Bureau improve
workflow, reduce administrative burdens for federal employees and
improve transparency into the passport application
process. Under this contract extension, CGI will provide
optimized workflow processes, change management and extensive
customer service assistance in support of the Bureau's Passport
Services Directorate. Applicants will benefit from enhanced
customer facing services, including more channels through which
they can apply for documents and pay fees.
"Managing passport applications is a vital citizen service and
critical government mission that helps ensure the flow of commerce
and tourism worldwide," said Stephanie
Mango, CGI Federal President. "CGI is proud to play a key
role in helping DoS enable travel for U.S.
citizens, foster business opportunities for organizations,
support family connections and
assist in emergencies."
About CGI Federal
CGI Federal Inc., (CGI), a wholly-owned U.S. operating
subsidiary of CGI Inc., is dedicated to partnering with federal
agencies to provide solutions for defense, civilian, healthcare,
justice, intelligence, and international affairs missions. Founded
in 1976, CGI Inc. is among the largest independent IT and business
consulting services firms in the world. With 90,000 consultants and
professionals across the globe, CGI Inc. delivers an end-to-end
portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business
consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process
services and intellectual property solutions. CGI Inc. works with
clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global
delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their
organizations and accelerate results. CGI Inc. Fiscal 2023 reported
revenue is CA$14.30 billion and CGI Inc.'s shares are listed on the
TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
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financial position, financial performance, cash flows, business or
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