NEW YORK, July 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S.
General Services Administration has awarded extensions to Verizon
for contracts held by the company under the agency's Networx
program. The contract extensions will provide federal agencies with
the ability to continue procuring network and communications
services from Verizon while the government transitions to a new,
comprehensive solution-based contract, Enterprise Infrastructure
Solutions, or EIS.
The Networx contract extensions feature a one-year base period
and two one-year options. Following are the contracts held by
Verizon that the U.S. General Services Administration recently
extended.
- Networx Universal: Extended to March 2020, Verizon's Networx Universal contract
was set to expire in March 2017.The contract was originally awarded
in March 2007.
- Networx Enterprise: Extended to May 2020, Verizon's Networx Enterprise contract
was set to expire in May 2017. The
contract was originally awarded in May
2007.
"The technology landscape is shifting dramatically and federal
agencies require access to advanced communications, IT and security
solutions to enable their digital government initiatives to
streamline operations, boost employee productivity, and enhance the
delivery of citizen services," said Michael
Maiorana, senior vice president of public sector markets,
Verizon Enterprise Solutions. "We are appreciative of the
long-standing collaborative relationship we have forged with the
GSA and our newly extended Networx program contracts will help
ensure that we continue working together to enable federal agencies
to deliver on their mission commitments in the U.S. and around the
globe via reliable and secure network services for years to
come."
The Networx program offers a comprehensive portfolio of
integrated communications and network solutions, ranging from
converged voice, video and data services delivered over a single
network to a variety of next-generation offerings, including
advanced IP, managed and professional services, customer-premises
equipment and managed cybersecurity services.
The U.S. General Services Administration previously granted
Verizon an extension on its contract under the Washington
Interagency Telecommunications System 3, or WITS 3, program. The
WITS 3 contract extension held by Verizon became effective in
Nov. 2015 and features a three-year
base period and two one-year options. The contract, if the
government exercises its options, will now run through May 2020 and is used by agencies in Washington, DC and the surrounding areas of
Maryland and Virginia.
Verizon is the leading provider of communications services to
the U.S. federal government1. For more
information, visit the Verizon Public Sector
Marketswebsite.
Information on Verizon's Networx and WITS 3 contracts,
including available services and ordering processes can be found on
the following websites: Networx Universal, Networx
Enterpriseand WITS 3.
Verizon Enterprise Solutions helps clients improve customer
experience, drive growth and business performance and manage risk.
With industry-specific solutions provided over the company's secure
mobility, cloud, strategic networking, Internet of Things and
advanced communications platforms, Verizon Enterprise Solutions
helps open new opportunities around the world for innovation,
investment and business transformation. Visit
www.verizonenterprise.com to learn more.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in
New York City, generated nearly
$132 billion in 2015 revenues.
Verizon operates America's most reliable wireless network, with
112.6 million retail connections nationwide. The company also
provides communications and entertainment services over America's
most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business
solutions to customers worldwide.
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1 Washington,
Technology, "2016 Top 100," June 1,
2016.
Media contact:
Kevin W.
Irland
703.886.1117
kevin.w.irland@verizon.com
Twitter: @KWIrland
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