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NAO wins Navy cyber contract

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (April 15,2015) U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen 2nd Class Treye Harrison and Blair Mason work together during the 15th annual Cyber Defense Exercise hosted by the National Security Agency. The Naval Academy team won first place in the competition this year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Caswell/RELEASED)

NAO Cyber Veterans LCC has been awarded a $27 million Navy contract to support cyber efforts.

Under the indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract, NAO will provide “a variety of information technology support and analytical services in support of the U.S. Fleet Cyber Command Navy Authorizing Official Directorate,” according to the Department of Defense contract announcement. The contract includes a five-year base period and a six-month option period.

If all options are exercised, the contract is scheduled to be completed by August 2023.

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Michael Peck is a correspondent for Defense News and a columnist for the Center for European Policy Analysis. He holds an M.A. in political science from Rutgers University. Find him at theuncommondefense.com. His email is mikedefense1@gmail.com.