R -- MDA Scientific, Engineering, and Technical Assistance Support

The Missile Defense AGency (MDA) intends to extend the period of performance of contract HQ0006-00-C-0009 with CSC, Inc., for a period of 6 months. Under this contract, MDA is acquiring scientific, engineering, and technical assistance support for several MDA deputates primarily in the following areas: (1) Program Planning; (2) Joint Systems and Analysis Support; (3) Information Management; (4) Test and Evaluation Integration and Assessment; (5) Technology Management; (6) Special Studies and Analyses; and (7) Visual Information Production Center (VPIC.) The tasks performed under this contract are integral to MDA's mission to design, develop, and implement a ballistic missile defense system within the FY 2004 to FY 2006 timeframe. This contract is being extended due to delays in the re-procurement of these services. The total estimated dollar value of this extension is $9 million. See Note 22.