CGI Federal Inc. (CGI), the wholly owned U.S. operating subsidiary of CGI Inc. (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB), announces its selection as a technology partner for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to help the Bureau lower costs and increase project and program success through modernization of their IT systems. CGI’s selection enables the company to bid on task orders under the FBI Information Technology Supplies and Support Services 2nd Generation (ITSSS-2) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), which carries a ceiling value of US$8 billion. This new BPA was awarded under the General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS).
“As a trusted partner to the FBI and Department of Justice, we help these organizations accelerate their digital transformations to deliver business and mission outcomes,” said Clay Goldwein, CGI Senior Vice-President, National Security and Justice.
Under the BPA, CGI will leverage its global services and solutions ecosystem and extensive alliance network to deliver business consulting services, systems integration and managed IT services to drive value aligned with the Bureau’s existing and future objectives.
“This new agreement will allow CGI to build upon a decade of success working with the FBI, to bring the right talent, tools and emerging technologies that the Bureau needs to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving mission and technology landscape,” said Robert Moskowitz, CGI Vice-President, Consulting Services. “Moreover, CGI’s presence in FBI locations such as the National Capital Region and Huntsville, Alabama, enables us to support the FBI’s Strategic Realignment and other initiatives while leveraging top local talent within the communities where we live and work.”
About CGI Federal
CGI Federal Inc. (CGI), a wholly owned U.S. operating subsidiary of CGI Inc., is dedicated to partnering with federal agencies to provide solutions for defense, civilian, healthcare, justice, intelligence, and international affairs missions. Founded in 1976, CGI Inc. is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 90,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI Inc. delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI Inc. works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Inc. Fiscal 2023 reported revenue is CA$14.30 billion and CGI Inc.’s shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com
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