Peraton has been selected by the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to operate, maintain and improve the organization’s IT equipment, services and processes.

According to the company, the contract is worth up to $342.7 million over five years.

Peraton will deliver robust IT support services furthering the TSA’s IT mission goal to “protect the nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce”.

The company will support the entire TSA community, including approximately 85,000 federal employees, contractors and support personnel at various sites, as well as industry stakeholders accessing TSA systems at multiple locations across the US and at select international locations.

“As the TSA continues to advance their mission of protecting our nation’s vital transportation systems and those who use them, Peraton is proud to provide the technologies and talent needed to support their evolving IT mission requirements,” said John Coleman, President, Citizen Security and Public Services sector.

“This award is a testament of our ability to continue delivering high level IT support services and solutions to further enhance TSA’s mission success.”