Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC), a prominent technology integrator in the industry, has been awarded a $1.3 billion single-source contract by the Department of the Treasury for T-Cloud, a complete range of cloud and professional services. This seven-year contract is intended to support the Treasury’s adoption and transformation of a multi-cloud environment by centralizing management of the systems infrastructure, platform, and software-as-a-service by a single broker. With this, SAIC is responsible for delivering a shared service cloud infrastructure model that provides enterprise-wide efficiencies in access, contracting, and security.
The T-Cloud contract is designed to empower the Treasury department by providing them with a modern, flexible, and cost-effective approach to using and managing data in the cloud. This contract will also support the department’s efforts to adopt and transform to a multi-cloud environment by centralizing the management of systems infrastructure, platform, and software-as-a-service under a single broker. This simplification will allow the department to operate more effectively and efficiently in this digital age.
SAIC’s responsibilities under the T-Cloud contract
As the recipient of the T-Cloud contract, SAIC must deliver a shared service infrastructure model that provides access, contracting, and security efficiencies. The contract will facilitate greater collaboration and a centralized governance model for the systems infrastructure, platform, and software-as-a-service by a single broker. The aim is to optimize the department’s ability to operate across multiple cloud environments, with best-in-class security protocols in place.
SAIC’s Growth and Technology Accelerators (GTAs)
This contract also marks a milestone for SAIC as it aligns with the company’s strategy to focus on growth and technology accelerants (GTAs) in the area of secure cloud capabilities. SAIC’s unique suite of cloud migration tools called CloudScend will enable the Treasury Department to overcome obstacles and inefficiencies, providing modern solutions with high-security protocols in place. This, in turn, will allow the department to effectively operate in a multi-cloud environment.
SAIC’s Experience with Cloud Transformation
SAIC is a leading technology partner for the U.S. Air Force program Cloud One. As the prime industry partner for this program, SAIC has been leading cloud transformation across the Department of Defense (DoD). Now, with this contract, SAIC is best placed to support the Treasury Department in cloud transformation across the civilian market.
Services provided under the T-Cloud contract
Under the T-Cloud contract, SAIC will provide the Treasury department with a range of services, including business operations, technical, security, network, service desk, subject matter expert, and transition services. The suite of services is designed to enhance the efficiency of the department’s cloud operations by providing them with highly experienced and qualified experts across various fields.
SAIC’s President’s statement
Bob Genter, President of Defense and Civilian Sector at SAIC, said, “T-Cloud will enable the Treasury Department to rapidly and securely adopt a modern, flexible, and cost-effective approach to utilizing and consuming data in the cloud.”
In conclusion, the T-Cloud contract represents a significant opportunity for SAIC, positioning the company to grow and expand its expertise in secure cloud capabilities. The seamless adoption and transformation of a multi-cloud environment by the Treasury Department will pave the way for other government agencies to adopt cloud solutions as well. SAIC’s commitment to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to the company’s values, is crucial in attracting and retaining exceptional talent. Moving forward, the company will continue to lead the industry in strategic technological advancements and cloud transformation.