RESTON, Va., Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a FORTUNE 500(®) science and technology leader, was awarded a prime contract by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide shared services in support of business solutions for the USDA National Finance Center (NFC). The indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract has a five-year period of performance and an approximate total value of $499 million for all awardees. Leidos is one of nine awardees eligible to compete for work under the contract. Work will be performed primarily in New Orleans, La., Denver, Colo., St. Louis, Mo., and Washington, D.C.

The NFC assists federal and civil agencies in achieving cost-effective, standardized, and interoperable solutions by providing functionality support to strategic human resources requirements. Under the contract, Leidos will support the USDA with business solutions including financial management services, human resources, information technology services, external systems development, and personnel and pay. With excellent past performance and expertise supporting all five business solution needs, Leidos has a deep understanding of the USDA's current and future requirements.

"We are honored to assist the USDA in maintaining its business operations by providing these critical services," said Leidos Group President Angie Heise. "Our experienced team is ready to support the customer and perform on this important contract."

About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500(®) science and technology solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 32,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $7.04 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2016. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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