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LGS, a subsidiary of Alcatel-Lucent dedicated to serving the U.S. government community, announced today it has become a subcontractor to STG, Incorporated on a USD 47 million contract to provide the United States Army Reserve access to the Department of Defense (DoD) classified information network.

Initially, LGS will work on a USD 12 million task order to engineer, furnish, install and test the installation of Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET) cafes’ for 161 U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Centers across the United Stated and Puerto Rico. SIPRNET is DoD’s largest network for the exchange of classified information and messages. It interfaces with the Global Command and Control System, the Defense Messaging System and numerous other classified warfighting and planning applications.

This is the first phase of a potential USD 47 million contract awarded to STG Inc., a leading government contractor that provides enterprise and IT infrastructure, security, applied engineering, and scientific and professional services. STG presently services more than 50 major customers, including top U.S. government agencies, overseas organizations, and Fortune 100 companies.

“LGS is working with the STG team to deliver secure SIPRNET locations across the country,” said Ron Iverson, CEO. “Being able to safely share and communicate strategic information is an essential part of any mission. This project expands the existing network and will provide a secure communications environment within the US Army Reserves.”

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