WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CenturyLink,
Inc. (NYSE: CTL) announced that it won a task order, worth up
to $1.6 billion, to provide secure
network services and IT modernization solutions to the U.S.
Department of the Interior (DOI) via the General Services
Administration's Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS)
program.
"The Department of the Interior selected CenturyLink to deliver
secure, modern network services that will help the agency achieve
its mission to conserve and manage our nation's natural resources
and cultural heritage for the benefit and enjoyment of the American
people," said David Young,
CenturyLink senior vice president, public sector. "This award from
DOI shows that government agencies are increasingly turning to
CenturyLink as their trusted provider to help them with their IT
modernization efforts so they can focus on their mission."
The task order covers two areas and has a combined maximum value
of $1.6 billion, with 11 one-year
options that run through 2032.
Task area one is for managed core network services to design,
engineer, build, secure, operate and maintain DOI's enterprise
network from end to end, including software-defined wide area
network (SD-WAN), virtual private network, private line and
ethernet transport services. It also includes managed security
services, such as Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Services
(MTIPS), and implementation of zero-trust networking solutions that
meet the government's strict security requirements. Task area two
covers managed access services, including secure cloud connectivity
and WiFi.
CenturyLink was the first supplier to receive authority to
operate under GSA's 15-year, $50
billion EIS program last March. EIS is a multiple-award
contract vehicle for federal government agencies to purchase
information technology and telecommunications infrastructure
services. It gives federal agencies the flexibility and agility to
migrate to modern communications and IT services that meet strict
government security standards.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Department of the Interior has more than 65,000
employees, 280,000 volunteers and 2,400 operating locations.
- By supplying cybersecurity, cloud, managed hosting and IT
services over its carrier-class network, CenturyLink provides
government agencies with the security and reliability they need to
carry out their important missions.
- CenturyLink is ranked No. 29 on Washington Technology's 2019
Top 100 list of federal government IT contractors.
Additional Resources
- Learn more about CenturyLink winning the first EIS task order
to provide fast, secure connectivity to NASA:
http://news.centurylink.com/2019-04-08-CenturyLink-Wins-First-EIS-Task-Order-to-Provide-Fast-Secure-Connectivity-to-NASA
- Learn more about CenturyLink being the first vendor to receive
authority to operate under GSA's EIS contract:
http://news.centurylink.com/2019-03-14-CenturyLink-Is-The-First-Vendor-To-Receive-Authority-To-Operate-Under-GSAs-EIS-Contract
About CenturyLink
CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) is a
technology leader delivering hybrid networking, cloud connectivity,
and security solutions to customers around the world. Through its
extensive global fiber network, CenturyLink provides secure and
reliable services to meet the growing digital demands of businesses
and consumers. CenturyLink strives to be the trusted connection to
the networked world and is focused on delivering technology that
enhances the customer experience. Learn more
at http://news.centurylink.com/
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