Harris Corp. wins Air Force cryptographic contract

Harris Corp. has been awarded a slot on an Air Force cryptographic contract.

Under the indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract, which has a maximum value of $875 million, Harris will provide a variety of services, including "material solutions analysis; technology development; technology maturation and risk reduction; preliminary design, engineering and manufacturing development; and production and sustainment," according to a company news release.

The contract includes a five-year base and a five-year option.

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