Science Applications (SAIC) Secures US Navy's Torpedo Contract
Science Applications International SAIC secured a five-year contract from the U.S. Navy worth $80.5 million. SAIC is set to complete the designing, production and deployment of the MK 710 Torpedo System Test Sets (TSTS) for the U.S. Navy’s MK 48 heavyweight torpedoes used in the latter’s submarine force.
SAIC will supply MK 710 TSTS, which will be utilized to test and ensure the reliability and functionality of MK 48 heavyweight torpedoes before the solutions are handed over to the Navy. The U.S. Navy will use these tests and validations for training, developing tactics and certifying torpedo upgrades.
This is the third contract from the U.S. Navy for SAIC in 2024. The first contract includes a $375 million deal for Modern Vehicle Fielding Integration and Support and another agreement focuses on the U.S. Navy’s Hypersonics Advanced Concepts and Strategic Missions Programs.
In 2023, SAIC secured multiple contracts from the U.S. Navy, including deals for Software Development and Engineering support for Naval Air Systems Command. Other deals include a contract to support the U.S. Navy’s Torpedo Production and Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division Instrumentation Platform and another agreement for the Navy’s Tactical Networks.
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Government Contracts to Aid Top-Line Growth
Science Applications continues to prioritize the federal government market and aims to increase its market presence. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, 98% of SAIC's total revenues came from contracts with the U.S. government. The company’s main clients include various government agencies, such as Homeland Security, NASA and the Department of State, as well as military branches like the Navy, Airforce and Army.
Having the Navy and other government agencies as major clients stabilizes the business and minimizes revenue fluctuations. Also, the government projects, once sanctioned, generate revenues for several years, adding to the predictability of future revenue streams.
Science Application also benefits from the higher spending as proposed in the latest federal government budget. The increased budget is expected to accelerate the pace of contract awards, which, in turn, will be beneficial for SAIC’s top-line growth.
Zacks Rank and Other Stocks to Consider
Currently, Science Applications carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). SAIC shares have gained 23.7% in the past year.
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