June 24, 2008 David E. Steitz Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1730 david.steitz@xxxxxxxx Marny Skora Langley Research Center, Hampton, Va. 757-864-3315 marny.skora@xxxxxxxx CONTRACT RELEASE: C08-041 NASA SELECTS CALIFORNIA FIRM FOR ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION SERVICES WASHINGTON -- NASA has selected Science Applications International Corporation, or SAIC, of San Diego, to provide independent analysis and evaluation of selected agency programs and projects. The services will be acquired under a blanket purchase agreement competitively awarded under a General Services Administration federal supply schedule with a maximum value of $45 million over five years. SAIC will support NASA's Office of Program Analysis and Evaluation, providing expert assessment and analysis of current and potential future NASA programs and projects, including space transportation systems, spacecraft and instruments, and aerospace research. For more information about NASA and agency programs, visit: http://www.nasa.gov -end- To subscribe to the list, send a message to: hqnews-subscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To remove your address from the list, send a message to: hqnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx