RESTON, Va., Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a national security, health and engineering solutions company, was awarded a task order by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide technical and programmatic support to assist the VA in executing the OneVA Enterprise Architecture (EA) program. The single-award firm fixed-price task order has a one-year base period of performance, two one-year options and a total contract value of approximately $25 million if all options are exercised. Work will be performed in Washington, D.C.

The OneVA EA program provides critical information for decision makers transforming the VA into an integrated enterprise. Under the contract, Leidos will perform complex analyses of VA business processes, organizational structures and information technology (IT) to help the VA develop and implement the OneVA EA program.  Leidos will provide data collection and analysis services; review and support portfolio management efforts; assist in the formulation and capture of business IT plans and policies; and participate in the execution of enterprise architecture in support of VA enterprise transformation efforts.

"We're proud to support the VA with its OneVA Enterprise Architecture program, designed to serve as a strategic planning and management tool that helps VA's leadership chart the course for the Department's transformation into a 21st century organization," said Steve Comber, Group President of Leidos Health.

About Leidos Health
As a leader for more than 25 years in the healthcare industry, Leidos Health fuses some of the world's most advanced technologies with the brightest minds in science, research and consulting. Today, Leidos Health is focused on developing next-generation solutions in areas such as biomedical research, public health and health analytics to turn data into actionable information for clinicians and their patients. From leading groundbreaking medical research to fighting diseases such as cancer, AIDS and malaria, to implementing and optimizing electronic health records that enhance the research process and improve critical efficiencies – Leidos Health's passion to improve patient care and reduce costs is helping to transform healthcare. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com/health.

About Leidos
Leidos is a FORTUNE 500® science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world's toughest challenges in national security, health and engineering. The Company's 21,000 employees support vital missions for our government and the commercial sector, develop innovative solutions to drive better outcomes and defend our Nation's digital and physical infrastructure from 'new world' threats. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $5.77 billion for its fiscal year ended January 31, 2014 after giving effect to the spin-off of the company's technical services and information technology business. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com. 

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