KBR has been awarded a $400 million contract by NASA to provide intelligent systems research and development support services at the agency's Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley.

KBR will provide resources and technical expertise to support the Intelligent Systems Division on scientific research, technologies and applications development. The company's work will assist the division with a variety of research domains and the infusion of advanced information systems technology on NASA missions and other projects within the federal government.

This cost-plus-fixed-fee hybrid contract has a two-year base period with three two-year options. The contract has a maximum value of $400 million. The company has performed this work since 2008 through predecessor contracts.

"KBR is extremely honored to continue this partnership at NASA's Ames Research Center," said Stuart Bradie, KBR President and CEO. "This contract award reflects the company's stellar performance over the last decade. Through it, we will continue to assist Ames in propelling space exploration."

KBR has provided mission-critical space support services to NASA and other customers for more than 60 years. It currently operates at 11 NASA centers and facilities and is one of the world's largest human spaceflight support organizations. Known for excelling in complex and extreme environments, KBR provides engineering solutions for the needs of today and tomorrow, safely and efficiently.

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