PHILADELPHIA, July 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CDI Corp. (NYSE: CDI) today announced that it was awarded a new SEAPORT task order by the U.S. Navy to provide Readiness Assistance Team (RAT) support services for Commander, Naval Surface Forces Pacific (CNSP).

The new task order, including all options, has a maximum value of $38 million over a five-year period. CDI will be the principal contractor to CNSP providing subject matter experts to conduct Sailor-centric engineering and combat systems training, material review, program auditing, and naval readiness support to enhance overall proficiency and material readiness. The goal is to enhance CNSP ships' readiness to conduct sustained operations at sea in support of the nation's strategic objectives.

"The Readiness Assistance Team prime contract is an important opportunity for CDI to provide service and support to our nation's warfighters," said Joseph Barbano, President of CDI Government Services. "We are extremely proud of the Navy's confidence in CDI as a prime contractor, as expressed by this important new support contract to the Fleet. Our Readiness Assistance Team members are excited to be working side-by-side with Fleet Sailors performing this vital service."

About CDI

CDI Corp. (NYSE: CDI) seeks to create extraordinary outcomes with our clients by delivering solutions based on highly skilled and professional talent. Our business is comprised of four segments: Enterprise Talent, Specialty Talent & Technology Solutions, Engineering Solutions and MRI. Our client offerings include an array of engineering design project solutions, information technology project solutions and managed services, specialty technology staff augmentation, and program and managed staffing services. Our clients are corporations in multiple industries, including energy, chemicals, infrastructure, aerospace, industrial equipment, technology, as well as municipal and state governments, and the U.S. Department of Defense. We have offices and delivery centers in the United States and Canada. In addition, we also provide recruiting and staffing services through our global MRINetwork(®) of franchisees. Learn more at www.cdicorp.com.

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