Benzinga | Dec 14, 2021 02:48PM EST

Leidos Bags $61.5M DHS CISA Contract To Support Emergency Responders

* Leidos Holdings Inc (NYSE:LDOS) has secured the $61.5 million U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) contract to support emergency responders.

* The competitive single-award hybrid contract holds a nine-month base period of performance and four one-year options.

* Through this contract, Leidos will provide scientific, engineering, and technical assistance to CISA.

* Leidos will provide technical expertise in priority telecommunications services systems engineering.

* Price Action: LDOS shares are trading lower by 1.20% at $88.57 on the last check Tuesday.