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Multimax Takes On Expanded Role For FAA Program
Multimax takes on additional responsibility as Subcontractor to Harris Corporation for the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI) Program
Herndon, VA. (July 18, 2006) Multimax, Inc.—the premier resource for performance-based enterprise IT and communications services for Department of Defense and civilian agencies — announced today it has received an expanded scope of work under a new subcontract with Harris Corporation for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI) Program.
Under the new subcontract, Multimax is responsible for ongoing Operations and Maintenance of Harris's FTI microwave communications program. The subcontract has a base period of five years, with six one-year options.
"The FTI project has been a significant opportunity for Multimax." said Carleton Jones, CEO of Multimax. "We are delighted to continue working with Harris in an expanded capacity on the FTI program that is critical to the safety of the air-traveling public. We take our responsibilities very seriously and appreciate Harris's confidence in our capabilities."
Multimax will continue to perform its present duties as an FTI subcontractor to Harris, including FTI field maintenance at some 5,000 FAA locations dispersed throughout the United States, and the assignment of network engineers and technicians to numerous FAA sites.
Led by Harris Corporation, the FTI program is a 15-year initiative to integrate and modernize the FAA’s telecommunications network. The FTI program will improve operations functions at FAA facilities nationwide while reducing operating costs, enhancing network security, and improving telecommunications service, performance, reliability and quality.
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Multimax is the premier resource for performance-based enterprise IT and communications services and solutions supporting the Department of Defense, federal civilian agencies, and state and local government entities, including, among others: U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Navy. Based in Herndon, Va., Multimax offers clear value over the full technology lifecycle, with proven expertise and execution meeting the highest professional standards. For more information regarding Multimax, please visit www.multimax.com.