Leidos to support Marine counter-IED systems

Leidos has been awarded a $7.6 million contract for Marine Corps counter-IED systems.

Under the delivery order, awarded under a previous indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract, Leidos will provide product support integration services for Marine Corps Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare systems, according to the Department of Defense contract announcement.

The contract is scheduled for completion by August 2017.

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