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Parsons Wins Nearly $3 Billion In MDA Contract Work

Thursday, June 17th, 2021

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Parsons Wins Nearly $3 Billion In MDA Contract Work

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The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) awarded Parsons [PSN] two contracts on June 16 worth nearly $3 billion total in various support services. One contract awarded to Parsons’ Government Services division, is valued at $2.24 billion to provide support including engineering and technical support; studies, analysis, and evaluations; and management and professional services. The work will occur at various facilities across the U.S. running from July 2021 to January 2029. According to the original solicitation, this contract covers agency-wide missile defense…

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